Marantz CDR500 User Manual
Model CDR500 User Guide  
CD Recorder/CD Player  
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
LUOKAN LASERLAITE  
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT  
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Recordable  
ReWritable  
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CAUTION  
INPORTANT SAFETY  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
INSTRUCTIONS  
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT  
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict  
12. Grounding or Polarization — The precautions that should be  
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an  
appliance is not defeated.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installa-  
tion and operation precautions which you should be particularly  
aware of.  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instruc-  
tions should be read before the appliance is operated.  
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions  
should be retained for future reference.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within  
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user  
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”  
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-  
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock  
to persons.  
AC POLARIZED PLUG  
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the  
operating instructions should be adhered to.  
13. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be  
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched  
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular at-  
tention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the  
point where they exit from the appliance.  
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions  
should be followed.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle  
is intended to alert the user to the presence of  
important operating and maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature accompanying the  
product.  
5. Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be used  
near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash-bowl,  
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a  
swimming pool, etc.  
14. Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as recom-  
mended by the manufacturer.  
15. Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance should  
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long pe-  
riod of time.  
6. Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only  
with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufac-  
turer.  
WARNING  
16. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that  
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclo-  
sure through openings.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
7. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with  
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces  
may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.  
17. Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be  
serviced by qualified service personnel when:  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE  
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or  
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,  
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE  
CORRESPON DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.  
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the appli-  
ance; or  
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or  
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or ex-  
hibits a marked change in performance; or  
NOTE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-  
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-  
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-  
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one  
or more of the following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
8. Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The appliance should be  
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure dam-  
aged.  
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Increase the separation between the equipment and re-  
ceiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
18. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the  
appliance beyond that described in the operating instruc-  
tions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified ser-  
vice personnel.  
9. Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that its  
location or position does not interfere with its proper ventila-  
tion. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a  
bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventila-  
tion openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a  
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through  
the ventilation openings.  
NOTE:Changesormodificationsmaycausethisunittofailto  
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's  
authority to operate the equipment.  
10. Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat  
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
LASER SAFETY  
This unit employs a LASER. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this  
11. Power Sources — The appliance should be connected to a  
power supply only of the type described in the operating  
instructions or as marked on the appliance.  
device, due to possible eye injury.  
CAUTION-USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURE OTHER THAN  
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all  
requirements of the Canadian Interference-  
Causing Equipment Regulations.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte  
toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel  
brouilleur du Canada.  
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS  
Player front  
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CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
IR  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
REC.  
ERASE  
FINAL  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
MODE  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
DELETE  
CANCL  
INPUT  
PUSH ENTER  
0
10  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 8 9 11 13 15 17  
10 12 14 16 18  
19 20  
21 22  
23  
Player back  
45  
CD  
CDR  
HOT(+)  
PUSH  
NEUTRIK  
PUSH  
NEUTRIK  
GROUND  
MODEL NO.CDR500/U1B  
AC120V 60HZ  
DIGITAL  
(SPDIF)  
1
2
3
ANALOG DIG.  
OUT OUT  
ANALOG  
LOOP  
OUT  
REMOTE  
(RC5)  
COLD(-)  
L
IN  
OUT  
MADE IN JAPAN  
R
L
L
IN  
BALANCED  
IN  
R
-TRIM-  
L
EXT.  
OUT  
R
R
0
+22  
0
+22  
INPUT  
SELECT  
(REF=+16dBu/0dBFS)  
INT.(IR)  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
32  
33 34  
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43  
44  
31  
Remote control  
72  
73  
Display  
TRACK  
INCR.  
46  
47 48  
49  
50 51 52  
SCAN  
REPEAT  
PROG.  
RANDOM  
92  
91  
74  
75  
ABC  
DEF  
GHI  
53  
54  
1
2
3
JKL  
MN  
OPQ  
76  
4
5
6
RST  
UVW  
XYZ  
7
8
9
55  
56  
SPACE  
DISPLAY  
SCROLL  
71  
90  
89  
0
77  
78  
FUNCTION  
CDR  
CD  
70  
69  
79  
80  
88  
87  
68 67 66 65 64 63  
62 61 60 59 58 57  
86  
81  
82  
83  
85  
MENU/  
STORE  
CANCEL/  
DELETE  
ENTER  
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REMOTE CONTROLLER  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS............... iii  
Player front...........................................................iii  
Player back ..........................................................iii  
Display .................................................................iii  
Remote control.....................................................iii  
MENU MODE ................................................ 20  
About MENU MODE .......................................... 20  
Text Submenus .................................................. 20  
About TEXT........................................................ 21  
Recording submenu ........................................... 22  
INTRODUCTION............................................. 1  
CD-R and CD-RW Discs ...................................... 1  
Unpacking ............................................................ 1  
Setup.................................................................... 1  
Compact Discs Care ............................................ 1  
Maintenance ........................................................ 2  
DISPLAY ....................................................... 25  
General .............................................................. 25  
Recording........................................................... 25  
Play .................................................................... 25  
Others ................................................................ 25  
Menu messages................................................. 26  
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS................ 3  
OTHER INFORMATION................................ 26  
Fixing problems.................................................. 26  
INSTALLATION .............................................. 5  
The following options are available: ..................... 5  
Balanced analog connections .............................. 5  
Unbalanced analog connections.......................... 5  
Digital Coaxial connections .................................. 6  
Digital Optical connections................................... 6  
Digital cascade connections ................................ 6  
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS .............. Last page  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...... Last page  
REMOTE CONTROL (RC5) CONNECTION ...  
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Remote control cable connections ....................... 7  
INITIAL SETUP............................................... 8  
Switching ON and OFF ........................................ 8  
Using the remote control ...................................... 8  
Inserting discs ...................................................... 8  
RECORDING .................................................. 9  
Recording modes ................................................. 9  
Remarks about recording .................................... 9  
Double speed recording ..................................... 10  
Normal speed recording .................................... 11  
Disc At Once (DAO) recording ........................... 12  
Manual start recording ....................................... 13  
Sync Recording.................................................. 14  
FINALIZING/UNFINALIZING........................ 15  
Finalizing CD-R & CD-RW discs ........................ 15  
Unfinalizing CD-RW discs .................................. 15  
ERASING ...................................................... 16  
Erasing ............................................................... 16  
Erasing one or more tracks from the end........... 16  
Erasing the entire disc ....................................... 16  
PLAYING....................................................... 17  
Changer Mode ................................................... 17  
Dual Mode.......................................................... 17  
Selecting a track ................................................ 18  
Scan play ........................................................... 18  
Search................................................................ 18  
Random play ...................................................... 18  
Repeat play ........................................................ 18  
PROGRAMMING .......................................... 19  
Programmed play............................................... 19  
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INTRODUCTION  
Copyright  
Unpacking  
Recording and playback of some material may require permis-  
sion. For further information refer to the following:  
First check the contents of the packaging. It should contain the  
following:  
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Copyright Act 1956  
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CD-Recorder/CD-Player CDR500  
Remote control with batteries packaged separately  
Power cord  
Digital coaxial cable (black)  
Stereo RCA Audio cable (red and white)  
Instructions  
Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958  
Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972  
Any subsequent statutory enactments and orders  
Congratulations on your purchase of the CDR500 CD recorder.  
This unit enables you to record, play, and erase (using CD-RW  
discs) your own audio Compact Discs. Naturally the recorder  
can also be used to play all pre-recorded CDs.  
If one of these components is missing, please inform your sup-  
plier immediately. Save the packaging material it may come in  
handy if you move the appliance.  
CD-R and CD-RW Discs  
With the exception of legal restrictions pertaining to copying,  
you can create your own high-quality audio recordings on CD.  
The discs used to record must bear the logos shown below.  
Setup  
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Place the recorder on a strong, vibration-free surface.  
Do not use the recorder under extremely damp condi-  
tions.  
There are two types of recordable discs:  
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If the recorder is placed in a cabinet, make sure that a  
1"(2.5 cm) space remains free on all sides of the re-  
corder for proper ventilation.  
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CD-R (record once):  
CD-R discs are only able to be recorded onto a single time but  
will playback in most CD players.  
CD-R discs can be recognized by the following logos:  
Attention!  
If this unit is not used or operated in accordance with the  
instructions, this may result in exposure to dangerous ra-  
diation or other risks.  
Recordable  
Recordable  
Only authorized technicians are allowed to open the appli-  
ance casing or to perform repairs or maintenance.  
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CD-RW (multiple recording):  
CD-RW discs are able to be recorded onto many times but  
will only playback in CD players offering CD-RW compatibil-  
ity. Products that offer CD-RW playback compatibility are  
available from Marantz, Marantz Professional, and  
Superscope. Please contact your dealer for more informa-  
tion on these products.  
Compact Discs Care  
The glossy side shining like a rainbow is the front side of the  
disc, and the side on which the label is printed is the back.  
CD-RW discs can be recognized by the following logos:  
Handle discs carefully so as not to damage or scratch the  
front side.  
To protect the disc, avoid placing it in the following loca-  
tions:  
ReWritable  
ReWritable  
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In direct sunlight or near a source of heat like a heater.  
In a place which is damp or dirty.  
In a place which could be exposed to rain, such as near  
a window.  
Note:  
- Most DVD players cannot playback CD-R discs and some  
cannot playback CD-RW discs because of laser power differ-  
ences.  
- Some CD players may be able to playback finalized CD-RW  
discs.  
- Some CD players can not play the finalized CD-R discs be-  
cause of the low reflectivity of such discs.  
Always keep the disc surface clean.  
Up to six billion data units are recorded on the front side of the  
disc. When cleaning the disc surface, always be sure to use a  
special compact disc cleaner and wipe as shown below.  
The CDR500 is able to record onto any 1X or 2X compatable  
CD-R and CD-RW disc, including discs for Consumer use and  
Professional (computer) discs. For a list of recommended  
discs, please see the Marantz Professional website at  
www. marantz. com  
Note:  
For both CD-R and CD-RW discs, only discs that are compat-  
ible with 1X or 2X recording should be used.  
Wipe in a radial direction.  
Do not wipe in circumferential direction.  
It is forbidden to copy material protected by copyright, in-  
cluding computer programs, films, television and audio re-  
cordings. This appliance may not be used for applications  
of this type.  
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INTRODUCTION  
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Do not use record cleaner to clear a disc, as this will ad-  
versely affect the disc surface.  
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Store discs properly by placing them in their disc cases.  
Do not attach a piece of paper or sticker on the label side of  
disc. When a disc has a piece of plastic tape or rental CD  
label with paste protruded from the edge or when a disc has  
a trace of such a sticky object, do not attempt to play the disc.  
If such a disc is played on the CD player, impossibility of tak-  
ing out the disc or other malfunction may result.  
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Write only on the printed side of a CD-R or CD-RW, and only  
with a soft felt-tipped pen.  
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Do not use a disc with a special shape.  
Do not attempt to play a disc with a special shape such as a  
heart-shaped disc or octagonal disc. Otherwise the equip-  
ment malfunction may result.  
Maintenance  
Clean the CDR500 with a soft, slightly dampened lint-free cloth.  
Do not use any cleaning agents as they may have a corrosive  
effect.  
Do not expose the CDR500, batteries or CDs to humidity, rain,  
sand or excessive heat (caused by heating equipment or direct  
sunlight).  
If the CDR500 in unable to read CDs correctly, use a commonly  
available cleaning CD to clean the lens before taking the CD  
player to be repaired. Other cleaning methods may destroy the  
lens. Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.  
The lenses may cloud over when the CDR500 is suddenly  
moved from cold to warm surroundings. It is not possible to play  
a CD then. Leave the CDR500 in a warm environment until the  
moisture evaporates.  
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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS  
Controls on the front  
Connections at the back  
(31) ANALOG OUTPUT CD.. connects CD-Player drive to the  
line input of an external analog  
CD-Recorder  
(1) POWER.......................... turns the CD-Recorder ON and OFF  
(2) Standby indicator  
(3) Disc tray (Deck1) .......... records CD-R/RW and plays CD  
and CD-R/RW  
source (left and right)  
(32) DIGITAL OUTPUT CD ... connects CD-Player drive to the  
digital coaxial input of external  
(4) 0 .................................... starts recording, finalizing, erasing  
(5) 9..................................... stops/clears a program  
(6) 2/;.................................. starts play/interrupts play or re-  
cording  
(7) ERASE ........................... selects erasing mode  
(8) FINAL............................. selects finalize mode  
(9) INPUT ............................ selects external input source  
(10) REC MODE .................... selects recording modes  
(27) CDR ............................... selects CDR display/keys (left  
side)  
digital source  
(33) TRIM .............................. adjusts the XLR input level  
(34) INPUT SELECT ............. selects the analog input  
(35) ANALOG IN ................... connects to the line output of an  
external analog source (left and  
right)  
(36) ANALOG OUT ............... connects to the line input of an ana-  
log pre-amp (left and right)  
(37) DIGITAL (SPDIF) IN....... connects to the digital coaxial  
output of an external digital  
(28) / .................................... opens/closes disc tray  
source  
(38) DIGITAL (SPDIF) OUT .... connects to the digital coaxial in-  
put another digital device  
(39) DIGITAL (SPDIF)  
LOOP OUT .................... connects to the digital coaxial in-  
put another digital device  
(40) DIGITAL (SPDIF)  
General  
(11) CANCL/DELETE ........... - deletes tracks from a program  
- deletes text in Menu mode  
- returns to a higher level in the  
menu  
(12) STORE/MENU ............... -enters Menu mode  
- stores Menu settings  
OPT INPUT .................... connects to the digital optical out  
put of an external digital source  
(13) REC LEVEL/SELECT .... - previous/next track (Play and  
Program mode)  
(41) REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH ... selects remote control from the  
IR sensor on the front panel  
- recording level control (recording)  
- selects settings (menu on)  
(INT.) or the REMOTE (RC5) in-  
put (EXT.)  
PUSH ENTER ................ - plays selected tracks  
- selects settings in Menu mode  
(42) REMOTE CONTROL OUT ..... connects to a remote control in-  
put  
(43) REMOTE CONTROL IN .... connects to a remote control out-  
put  
(44) Connection to AC power  
(45) BALANCED IN .............. connects to the balanced output  
of an analog source (left and  
- programs track numbers  
(14) TIME............................... selects display information/text  
(15) Q ................................ searches backward  
(16) TEXT .............................. activates scrolling of text over the  
display  
(17) R ................................ searches forward  
(18) PROG............................. opens/closes program memory  
(22) HEADPHONE ................ socket for headphones  
(23) LEVEL............................ adjusts the headphones volume  
(26) PLAY MODE .................. selects if the CD-Recorder drive  
plays in conjunction with the CD-  
right)  
Player drive or separately  
(29) Display .......................... information screen  
(30) IR sensor ....................... receives signals from the remote  
control.  
CD-Player  
(19) 9..................................... stops/clears a program  
(20) 2/;.................................. starts play/pauses play  
(21) Disc tray (Deck2) .......... plays CD and CD-R/RW  
(24) / .................................... opens/closes disc tray  
(25) CD .................................. selects CD display/keys  
(right side)  
Note:  
Some functions are only on the remote control.  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
DISPLAY indications  
Remote control commands  
(46) REM/REC TIME ............. remaining recording time / re-  
cording time  
(47) TRACK........................... track number  
(72) STANDBY  
(73) TRACK INCR. ................ increases track numbers during  
recording  
................. switches Standby On/Off  
(48)  
............................... balance (lights during balance  
adjustment)  
(74) SCAN ............................. plays the first 10 seconds of each  
track  
(49) TOTAL REM  
TRACK TIME ................. total or remaining time of disc or  
(75) REPEAT......................... repeat play(All, program or track)  
(76) Number/alphabet keys 0 - 9 .. - selects a track by number  
- selects character for text input  
track  
(50) STEP .............................. indicates the number of tracks in  
a program  
(51) 20 + ................................ disc or program contains more  
than 20 tracks  
(52) Track Number ............... tracks on a discs or in a program  
track in play  
(53) PROGRAM .................... flashes during programming/  
lights in program mode  
(77) DISPLAY........................ selects display information/text  
(78) CDR ............................... selects CD-Recorder control  
(79) 2..................................... starts play  
(80) S................................ previous track (Play and Pro-  
gram mode)  
(81) Q ................................ - searches backward  
(82) ; ..................................... pauses play/recording  
(83) MENU/STORE ............... - enters Menu mode  
- stores Menu settings  
(54) RANDOM ....................... plays tracks in random order  
(55) SCAN ............................. plays First 10 seconds of each  
track  
(84) ENTER ........................... - selects settings in Menu mode  
- programs track numbers  
(56) REPEAT TRACK/ALL ... lights up when a track/ complete  
disc (or program) is repeated.  
- starts playback of selected  
track  
(57)  
................................... CD player selected  
(85) CANCEL/DELETE ......... - deletes tracks from a program  
- deletes text in Menu mode  
(58) CD .................................. CD inserted (a pre-recorded CD  
or finalized CD-R or CD-RW  
disc)  
- returns to a higher level in the  
menu  
(59)  
................. changer mode selected  
(86) R ................................ - searches forward  
(87) 9..................................... stops CD-R/RW and clears a  
program  
(88) T................................ next track (Play and Program  
mode)  
(89) CD .................................. selects CD player control  
(90) SCROLL ........................ activates scrolling of text over the  
display  
(91) PROG. (ram).................. opens/closes program memory  
(92) RANDOM ....................... plays discs or program in random  
order  
(60) (DUAL MODE) ........... Dual mode selected  
(61) L/R ................................. record/play level bar. Indicates  
the audio signal level.  
(62) 1DUBBING ................... lights during recording from the  
internal CD  
(63) 2..................................... lights during play  
(64) CD-RW ........................... indicates the type of disc in the  
disc tray  
(65) 0 .................................... lights during recording  
(66) ; ..................................... indicates pause mode  
(67)  
.......................... optical input selected for external  
recording  
(68)  
.................. analog input selected for external  
recording  
........................ analog recording  
(69) MANUAL........................ manual track increment  
(70) SYNC ............................. automatic or synchronized start  
of external recording  
(71)  
........................ coaxialdigitalinputselectedforex-  
ternal recording  
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INSTALLATION  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
The CDR500 can be used to record from any digital or analog  
audio source, either directly or through a mixer/pre-amplifier. In  
addition, this unit can also be used as a regular CD player.  
Unbalanced analog connections  
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For recording and playing, connect the CDR500 to  
other equipment based on the diagram below:  
For correct connection to other audio equipement, please refer  
to the operating instructions for those units.  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
IR  
Recordabe  
R
eWritable  
The following options are available:  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
DELETE  
CANCL  
PUSH ENTER  
0
10  
CD  
ANALOG  
OUT  
CDR  
ANALOG  
OUT  
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Balanced analog connections (XLR)  
Unbalanced analog connections (RCA)  
Digital Coaxial connections  
IN  
L
3
4
R
Digital Optical connections  
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Digital cascade connections  
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L
L
L
R
R
R
R
INPUT  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
Balanced analog connections  
Mixer/Pre-Amp,  
DAT, CD/R,etc.  
Mixer/Pre-Amp, Mixer/Pre-Amp,  
DAT, CD/R,etc. DAT, CD/R,etc.  
1
For recording, connect an analog balanced cable from  
the CDR500 to a source based on the diagram below:  
2
Set INPUT SELECT switch (34) to ANALOG L/R (RCA).  
3
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
ANALOG  
IR  
COLD(-)  
IN  
OUT  
Recrdabe  
R
eWritable  
R
L
L
L
BALANCED  
IN  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
DELETE  
CANCL  
PUSH ENTER  
0
10  
R
-TRIM-  
L
R
R
0
+22  
0
+22  
CDR  
INPUT  
SELECT  
(REF=+16dBu/0dBFS)  
R
L
BALANCED  
Note:  
- During the default playback mode (see changer Mode, page  
17), the CD-Player drive will output to both the CDR and CD  
analog and digital outputs.  
2
1
- Never connect the CDR500 to the PHONO input on a Pre-  
Amp or Receiever.  
R
L
Mixer/Pre-Amp,  
DAT, CD/R,etc.  
2
Set INPUT SELECT switch (34) to BALANCED IN.  
3
ANALOG  
COLD(-)  
IN  
OUT  
R
L
L
L
BALANCED  
IN  
R
-TRIM-  
L
R
R
0
+22  
0
+22  
INPUT  
SELECT  
(REF=+16dBu/0dBFS)  
Note:  
- The default (set at factory) input level is +16dBu / 0dBFS. If  
you want to change the level, rotate the TRIM control (33) to  
adjust input level for both L and R.  
ANALOG  
COLD(-)  
IN  
OUT  
R
L
L
L
BALANCED  
IN  
R
-TRIM-  
L
R
R
0
+22  
0
+22  
INPUT  
SELECT  
(REF=+16dBu/0dBFS)  
- Make sure that all balanced inputs do not carry phantom  
power. It may damage the unit.  
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INSTALLATION  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
Digital Coaxial connections  
Digital cascade connections  
Cascade recording allows, via the LOOP OUT jack, multiple  
units to record all using the exact same digital signal. The  
LOOP OUT can also be used to pass a digital signal to other  
equipment without being processed by the CDR500.  
1
For recording and playing, connect coaxial cables from  
the CDR500 to digital equipment based on the diagram  
below:  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
IR  
Recordable  
R
eWritable  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
DELETE  
CANCL  
Use the following steps to setup multiple CDR500s for record-  
ing from a single digital source:  
PUSH ENTER  
0
10  
CDR  
CD  
DIG.  
OUT  
DIGITTAL  
LOOP  
OUT  
1
Connect the coaxial digital output of a digital source  
machine (CD, DAT, etc.) to the DIGITAL IN jack on the  
CDR500 as indiacted in step 0.  
6
7
R
IN  
OUT  
8
2
3
Connect the LOOP OUT of the first CDR500 to the DIG-  
ITAL IN on the next CDR500 as indiacted in step !.  
INPUT  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
Mixer/Pre-Amp,  
DAT, CD/R,etc.  
Mixer/Pre-Amp, Mixer/Pre-Amp,  
DAT, CD/R,etc. DAT, CD/R,etc.  
Continue to conect units as indicated in step ! and @.  
Note:  
DIGITTAL  
- During the default playback mode (see Changer Mode, page  
17), the CD-Player drive will output to both the CDR and CD  
analog and digital outputs.  
CD, DAT, etc.  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
10  
11  
12  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
DIGITTAL  
CDR  
P
L
A
Y
M
O
D
E
CD  
IR  
- You can also connect the LOOP OUT jack on the CDR500 to  
the coaxial digital input jack of a digital device when the DIG-  
ITAL (SPDIF) IN is used.  
LOOP  
OUT  
Rec
R
eWritable  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
DELETE  
CANCL  
P
U
S
H
E
N
T
E
R
0
10  
IN  
OUT  
DIGITTAL  
LOOP  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
P
L
A
Y
M
O
D
E
CD  
IR  
OUT  
Rec
R
eWritable  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
Digital Optical connections  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
DELETE  
CANCL  
P
U
S
H
E
N
T
E
R
0
10  
IN  
OUT  
1
For recording, connect a fiber-optic cable to the CDR500  
with a digital equipment based on the diagram below.  
DIGITTAL  
LOOP  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
IR  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
P
L
A
Y
M
O
D
E
CD  
IR  
OUT  
Recordable  
R
eWritable  
Rec
R
eWritable  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
DELETE  
CANCL  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
DELETE  
CANCL  
PUSH ENTER  
P
U
S
H
E
N
T
E
R
0
10  
0
10  
IN  
OUT  
5 CDR500s max.  
DIGITAL  
IN  
Note:  
The LOOP OUT jacks will pass-through an input digital signal  
only when the power is ON or while the unit is in the STANDBY  
mode (see Switching ON and OFF on page 8)  
o
OUTPUT  
Mixer/Pre-Amp,  
DAT, CD/R,etc.  
Note:  
Before Connecting the cables, remove the dust caps from the  
digital optical connections. We recommend that you save the  
caps.  
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)
REMOTE CONTROL RC5 CONNECTION  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
RC5 command list  
Remote control cable connections  
CDR Code  
CD Code  
Command  
The REMOTE CONTROL (RC5) jacks on the back panel allow  
an external remote control system to control the playback func-  
tions of the CDR500. The control system is called RC5 and the  
chart on the right provides the control code list. For more infor-  
mation on the RC5 system and details regarding it's operation,  
please contact Marantz Professional.  
Function  
System  
Command System  
code (dec) code (dec) code (dec) code (dec)  
Standby(on/off toggle)  
26  
26  
12  
63  
Select CDR  
Select CD  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
63  
00  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
50  
52  
53  
54  
48  
0
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
26  
00  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
50  
52  
53  
54  
48  
114  
32  
33  
36  
82  
49  
87  
28  
29  
11  
15  
43  
1
1. Connect a remote control cable to the CD recorder from  
a control system based on the diagram below:  
2
3
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
IR  
Recordable  
R
eWritable  
4
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
DELETE  
CANCL  
PUSH ENTER  
0
10  
5
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
6
IN  
7
EXT.  
OUT  
8
INT.(IR)  
9
13  
Search BWD  
Search FWD  
Play  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
IN OUT  
Stop  
Pause  
Track increm.  
Next  
Remote Control Generator  
Note:  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
32  
33  
36  
82  
49  
87  
28  
29  
11  
15  
43  
- When the external remote control is not used, it is recom-  
mended to leave the REMOTE CONTROL (RC5) switch in  
the IR position.  
Previous  
Program  
Menu/store  
Cancel/delete  
Enter  
- A heavily shielded single-conductor wire is recommended.  
- If it is desiriable, for example in a professional studio, to dis-  
able the IR receiver, set the REMOTE CONTROL (RC5)  
switch to the EXT. position.  
Random  
Repeat  
Scroll  
2. Set REMOTE (RC5) switch (41) to EXT.  
Display  
Intro scan  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
IR  
dale  
R
eWritable  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
DELETE  
CANCL  
PUSH ENTER  
0
10  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
RC5 extend command  
IN  
System code Command code  
Data code  
(dec)  
Fanction  
EXT.  
(dec)  
(dec)  
OUT  
INT.(IR
Power off (standby)  
26  
12  
02  
01  
Power on  
26  
12  
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INITIAL SETUP  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
Inserting discs  
Switching ON and OFF  
1
Plug the power cord supplied into the AC IN socket on  
the CDR500, then into a AC power outlet.  
YER CDR500  
MODEL NO.CDR500  
t
MADE IN JAPAN  
CDR  
IN  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
OUT  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.  
MODE  
STORE  
MENU  
INPUT  
DELETE  
CANCL  
TIME  
PUSH ENTER  
TEXT  
q
Press the POWER (1) button on the front of the CDR500  
to turn it on or off.  
LEVEL  
2
0
1
0
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
1
2
3
Press /(28) to open the disc tray.  
lights up.  
IR  
➔
Recordable  
ReWritable  
Insert a CD, CD-R or CD-RW in the appropriate recess in  
the tray, label side up.  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
POWER  
FINAL  
Press /(28) to close the tray.  
➔
lights up, followed by  
and the dis-  
play will show the type of disc you inserted.  
w
Note:  
When the power is switched ON, the STANDBY function on the  
remote control (72) allows the CDR500 to be turned OFF ex-  
cept for the IR receiever circuit that will wait for the standby  
signal to turn power back on.  
•
•
If a CD-R/RW is finalized it will show CD on the display.  
If CD-text is available the TITLE/ARTIST will scroll by.  
Using the remote control  
1
2
Open the battery compartment cover.  
Insert 2 batteries (AA, LR-6 or UM-3; as supplied) as  
shown.  
Note:  
3
Replace the cover.  
The CD-Player drive is able to read un-finalized CD-R and CD-  
RW discs.  
CD-Recorder drive only  
- For recording it is important that the blank disc is completely  
free from dust particles or scratches. (see Compact Discs  
Care, page 1).  
- If you insert a blank or partly-recorded CD-R/RW or an  
unfinalized CD-R/RW, the CD-Recorder will calibrate the  
disc for optimum recording. During this process the display  
will first show  
and then the number of  
Note:  
audio tracks. Calibration can take up to 30 seconds.  
We recommend you use 2 batteries of the same type and  
condition.  
This remote control can switch “STANDBY ON/OFF” but can-  
not switch “POWER ON/OFF” on the CD-Recorder.  
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be  
disposed of properly.  
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RECORDING  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
Recording modes  
Remarks about recording  
The CDR500 offers several recording modes.  
•
The recording procedure is the same for CD-Rs and CD-  
RWs.  
For recording from internal CD-Player:  
•
If the disc already contains recordings, the CD-Recorder will  
automatically search for the end of the last track, so that re-  
cording can start from there.  
-
-
-
(double speed recording) - fast recording  
of a disc or programmed tracks.  
(normal speed recording) - listening to a  
recording while making it.  
•
There must be at least 7 seconds of recording time left  
on the disc, otherwise you will not be able to enter record  
(double speed recording and auto-finalize) - fast  
recording of a disc or programmed tracks. Recording will be  
finalized automatically.  
standby mode.  
will light up.  
•
•
•
A maximum of 99 tracks can be recorded on a disc. Minimum  
allowable track length is 4 seconds.  
-
(Disc-At-Once double speed recording  
and auto-finalize) - fast recording of a complete disc for mas-  
tering purposes. Disc will be recorded as a finalized disc.  
Recordings from DAT or DCC players will not always stop  
automatically.  
SRC (Sample Rate Conversion)  
This CD-Recorder can perform Sample Rate Conversion on  
the incoming digital signal, it is capable of handling sources  
ranging from 11 kHz up to 56 kHz.  
If a non 44.1 kHz (± 100 PPM) source is connected, this CD-  
Recorder will automatically switch on the SRC.  
For recording from external sources:  
-
(SYNC recording) - to make an auto-  
matic recording of an external source simply by starting the  
source.  
-
(manual start recording) - to start a  
manual recording from an external source.  
•
-
If the digital source is 44.1kHz (± 100PPM) the SRC will be  
automatically bypassed.  
If the recording source is a special disc such as HDCD or  
DTS, you have to  
Note:  
- When Auto track is on (default setting) during manual re-  
cording, track numbers will automatically be increased  
during recording.  
•
•
•
set source sampling frequency to 44.1kHz.  
use a digital connection.  
set the digital rec-volume of the CDR500 to 0 dB.  
Notes about CD-Text:  
- Discs and tracks copied from the internal CD-Player drive will  
have the same CD-Text information as the source.  
-
•
When you copy the tracks from a DAT recorded by different  
sampling frequencies, noise might be recorded in the disc  
when the sampling rate changes.  
See page 23 for information about the recording menu set-  
tings.  
- CD-Text information is not passed thourgh external analog  
and digital connections. Therefore, discs and tracks copied  
from an external CD source that contains CD-Text informa-  
tion will not recieve any CD-Text information from the source.  
Important:  
If you want to play a recorded CD-R disc on any regular CD  
player, it must first be finalized. (See FINALIZING/  
UNFINALIZING page 15.)  
Warning:  
Recording is no longer possible after finalizing a CD-R  
disc!  
Finalized CD-RW discs play only on CD-RW compatible CD  
players.  
If the disc is a CD-RW and is already finalized you must  
unfinalize it first to record onto it.  
-
If a finalized CD-R disc is inserted in the CD-Recorder drive,  
will be displayed. Recording is not  
possible.  
-
If a finalized CD-RW disc is inserted in the CD-Recorder  
drive,  
and  
will be dis-  
played when the REC MODE (10) is pressed. If the REC  
LEVEL/SELECT (13) knob is pressed, the disc will be  
unfinalized.  
See page 1 for more information on CD-R and CD-RW discs  
and compact Disc Care.  
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RECORDING (FROM INTERNAL CD-PLAYER)  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
SCAN  
REPEAT  
PROG.  
RANDOM  
GHI  
ABC  
DEF  
w
1
2
3
JKL  
MN  
OPQ  
w
4
5
6
RST  
UVW  
XYZ  
7
8
9
SPACE  
DISPLAY  
SCROLL  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
0
IR  
FUNCTION  
CDR  
CD  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
r
w
DELETE  
CANCL  
PUSH ENTER  
0
10  
MENU/  
STORE  
CANCEL/  
DELETE  
e
r
q w  
ENTER  
To start recording press  
                                                                                                               
0
                                                                                                               
(4).  
4
Double speed recording  
➔ The display shows the real remaining time for the se-  
lected recording. High speed recording starts.  
lights continuously.  
Using the internal CD-Player drive.  
•
During double speed recording the sound is not audible.  
•
•
To check the elapsed recording time, press TIME (14) or  
DISPLAY (77). This can be done during recording.  
Make sure that the recording disc is absolutely free of  
scratches and dust particles.  
1
Recording will stop automatically.  
To choose the type of recording, press REC MODE (10).  
2
once: to select  
if you wish to make a  
To stop recording manually, press 9STOP (5, 87).  
5
•
fast recording of a disc or programmed tracks.  
➔
goes out and recording stops.  
three times: to select  
if you wish to make a  
fast recording of a disc or programmed tracks  
and to automatically finalize the recording.  
Also see ‘FINALIZING CD-R & CD-RW’ discs  
on page 15.  
If 9 STOP (5, 87) is pressed within 3 seconds after 0 (4) is  
pressed, no recording will take place.  
•
After recording, the display shows  
for several sec-  
The  
display starts blinking. After 3 sec-  
onds. The Total time indications can differ slightly. However,  
no music information is lost.  
onds the display shows the remaining CD-R/RW record-  
ing time on the left and total time of source on the right.  
(every 2 seconds  
Note:  
is displayed.)  
- In this Recording mode, the Pause function is not operative.  
Both selection indicators are lit.  
Important:  
If you want to play the recorded CD-R/RW disc on any regu-  
lar CD player, it must first be finalized. (See FINALIZING/  
UNFINALIZNG page 15).  
Finalized CD-RW discs play only on CD-RW compatible CD  
players.  
There is a chance that the sound will be distorted if the  
recording level is set at a value that exceeds 0 dB for dig-  
ital sound sources and -12dB for analog sound sources.  
The factory settings at the time of shipping are 0 dB for  
digital sound sources and -12dB for analog sound  
sources.  
Press PROG (18 or 91) to select one or more tracks for  
recording (see PROGRAMMING):  
3
-
rotate the REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) key to the required  
track number, then press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13).  
or:  
-
directly select the track number via the 10-keypad (76)  
on the remote control, then press REC LEVEL/SELECT  
(13).  
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The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
SCAN  
REPEAT  
PROG.  
RANDOM  
GHI  
ABC  
DEF  
w
1
2
3
JKL  
MN  
OPQ  
w
4
5
6
RST  
UVW  
XYZ  
7
8
9
SPACE  
DISPLAY  
SCROLL  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
0
IR  
FUNCTION  
CDR  
CD  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
r
w
DELETE  
CANCL  
PUSH ENTER  
0
10  
MENU/  
STORE  
CANCEL/  
DELETE  
e
r
q w  
ENTER  
•
•
To check the elapsed recording time, press TIME (14) or  
DISPLAY (77) on the remote control. This can be done dur-  
ing recording.  
Normal speed recording  
Using the internal CD-Player drive.  
•
During the normal speed recording, you can listen to the re-  
cording while you are making it.  
Recording will stop automatically.  
To stop recording, press 9(5, 87).  
5
Make sure that the recording disc is absolutely free of  
scratches and dust particles.  
1
➔
goes out and recording stops.  
•
•
If 9STOP (5, 87) was pressed within 3 seconds after 0(4),  
no recording will take place.  
Press REC MODE (10) twice.  
2
•
The  
display starts blinking. After 3 seconds the  
After recording, the display shows  
for several sec-  
display shows the remaining CD-R/RW recording time on the left  
and total time of source on the right. (every 2 seconds  
is displayed) Both selection indicators are lit.  
onds. The Total time indications can differ slightly. However,  
no music information is lost.  
Note:  
In this recording mode, the Pause function is not operative.  
Important:  
If you want to play the recorded CD-R/RW disc on any regu-  
lar CD player, it must first be finalized. (See FINALIZING/  
UNFINALIZING page 15.)  
Finalized CD-RW discs play only on CD-RW compatible CD  
players.  
There is a chance that the sound will be distorted if the  
recording level is set at a value that exceeds 0 dB for dig-  
ital sound sources and -12dB for analog sound sources.  
The factory settings at the time of shipping are 0 dB for  
digital sound sources and -12dB for analog sound  
sources.  
Press PROG (18 or 91) to select one or more tracks for  
recording (see PROGRAMMING page 19):  
3
-
rotate the REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) key to the required  
track number, then press PUSH ENTER (13).  
or:  
-
directly select the track number via the 10-keypad (76)  
on the remote control, then press REC LEVEL/SELECT  
(13).  
To start recording, press 0(4).  
4
➔
lights continuously and the selected track  
or program is copied at normal speed. The recording  
time left will appear.  
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The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
IR  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
REC  
MODE  
MENU  
STORE  
ERASE  
FINAL  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
CANCL  
DELETE  
INPUT  
PUSH ENTER  
0
10  
e
w
Note:  
Disc At Once (DAO) recording  
- Once DAO recording is started, you cannot stop recording.  
The DAO function makes a complete copy of a source CD with-  
out stopping. Therefore, the lead-in (TOC), program (audio  
data), and lead-out portions of the disc are all recorded without  
linking point errors. Linking point errors occur every time the  
laser starts and stops a recording, including when a disc is fi-  
nalized.  
- The DAO function cannot record correctly if the source CD  
disc has scratches or dust particles.  
Important:  
The DAO function will not allow copying in the following  
A disc recorded using DAO should be completely free of any  
linking point errors which will allow DAO recorded discs to be  
used as a master for duplication. The DAO function can also be  
used for discs that are having trouble playing in some CD play-  
ers, where the DAO function can act as a “clean up” so that a  
clean, error free copy can be made of a bad disc.  
situations:  
- The source disc is an un-finalized CD-R or CD-RW.  
- The recording disc is not blank.  
Because the DAO function will record the lead-in area, the  
program area and read-out area continuously, you don't  
have to finalized the recorded disc.  
Make sure that the recording and source disce are ab-  
solutely free of scratches and dust particles.  
1
If you unfinalize a DAO recorded CD-RW disc, all the disc  
information wil be lost.  
Press REC MODE (10) four times so that  
appears on the display.  
2
•
The  
starts blinking. After 3 seconds, the remain-  
ing CD-R/RW recording time, total time of CD disc, and  
will be shown continuously on the display.  
To start recording, press 0(4).  
3
➔ The total remain time of recording appears on the dis-  
play. It starts recording.  
lights continuously.  
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RECORDING  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
4
5
6
RST  
UVW  
XYZ  
7
8
9
SPACE  
DISPLAY  
SCROLL  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
0
IR  
FUNCTION  
CDR  
CD  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
u
DELETE  
CANCL  
PUSH ENTER  
0
10  
MENU/  
STORE  
CANCEL/  
DELETE  
y
u
er t  
ENTER  
•
If  
or  
flashes, the digital data is not being received  
Manual start recording  
correctly. Check all connections and settings on both the  
source unit and the CDR500.  
About AUTO TRACK and AUTO STOP  
Set the optimal recording level on the CD-Recorder.  
5
•
AUTO TRACK is a function to increment track numbers  
either manually or automatically.  
1. Play the source first to set the optimal recording level on  
the CD-Recorder.  
2. Rotate the REC LEVEL/SELCT (13) key until, on the  
Record/Play Level bar, all the blue segments light but  
the red segments do not light continuously during the  
loudest passages.  
DIGITAL RECORDING : +6dB ~ –63dB  
ANALOG RECORDING: 0dB ~ –63dB  
3. Stop the source.  
AUTO TRACK ON : track numbers will be automati-  
cally incremented according to  
the source. (See the table on  
page 23)  
AUTO TRACK OFF: track numbers are manually  
incremented by pressing TRACK  
INCR. (73).  
•
When AUTO TRACK is ON, you can also set the AUTO  
STOP function.  
•
To record a 3-second silence at the start of a track,  
press 2/; (6) or ; (82) before starting the source.  
AUTO STOP ON : the recording will be stopped auto-  
matically. (See the Table on page  
23.)  
AUTO STOP OFF: the recording has to be stopped  
manually.  
To start recording, press 0(4) on the CD-Recorder and  
immediately start the source.  
6
The track number and recording time left appear on the display.  
•
If 9(5, 87) is pressed within 3 seconds after 0(4), no  
recording will take place.  
Make sure the disc is absolutely free of scratches and  
dust particles.  
1
2
3
•
To check the elapsed recording time, press TIME  
(14) or DISPLAY (77). (This can also be done during  
the recording.)  
Connect the CDR500 to an external source. (see IN-  
STALLATION page 5 and 6.)  
To stop recording, press 9 (5, 87).  
7
•
To pause recording, press 2/;(6) or ; (82).  
Press INPUT (9) repeatedly until the selected external  
source appears on the display (depending on the connec-  
tion used):  
After recording, the display will show  
eral seconds as it finishes recording.  
for sev-  
➔
,
or  
or  
lights up and  
appears on the display.  
,
Note:  
The recorded sound might be distorted when you adjust the  
recording level above 0dB for digital recording and -12dB for  
analog recording. The default setting of record level for digital is  
0dB and analog is -12dB.  
Important:  
If you want to play the recorded CD-R/RW disc on any  
regular CD player, it must first be finalized. See finalizing  
discs on page 15.  
With the recorder stopped, press REC MODE (10) five  
times to enter the Manual Record standby mode.  
4
➔
.
Finalized CD-RW discs play only on CD-RW compatible CD  
players.  
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RECORDING  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
ABC  
DEF  
GHI  
1
2
3
JKL  
MN  
OPQ  
4
5
6
RST  
UVW  
XYZ  
7
8
9
SPACE  
DISPLAY  
SCROLL  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
0
IR  
FUNCTION  
CDR  
CD  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
u
DELETE  
CANCL  
PUSH ENTER  
0
10  
MENU/  
STORE  
CANCEL/  
DELETE  
y
er t  
ENTER  
- You can adjust the recording balance by pressing the  
STORE/MENU (12 or 83) button and then pressing REC  
LEVEL/SELECT (13). Rotate REC LEVEL/SELECT to adjust  
the balance. Press STORE/MENU when finished.  
Sync Recording  
The SYNC feature enables you to make fast and easy record-  
ings from an externally connected CD, DAT, or MD. Track in-  
crements are automatically detected from the source material  
and cannot be added manually. For analog source material, a  
silence of 2.7 seconds or more is automatically detected as a  
track increment. (See page 22 for more detail)  
EQUAL BALANCE  
ALL LEFT CHANNEL  
: L = 100 , R = 100  
: L = 200 , R =  
0
ALL RIGHT CHANNEL : L = 0 , R = 200  
To start recording, press PLAY on the selected source.  
5
Make sure the disc is absolutely free of scratches and  
dust particles.  
1
2
3
➔ The CDR500 automatically starts to record. The record-  
ing time left appears on the display.  
•
If, however, you start the source in the middle of a track,  
SYNC recording starts at the beginning of the next track  
(or track ID) or after 2.7 seconds of silence in analog  
recordings.  
Connect the CDR500 to an external source. (see IN-  
STALLATION from page 5 and 6.)  
Press INPUT (9) repeatedly until the selected source ap-  
pears on the display (depending on the digital connection  
used):  
•
•
To check the elapsed recording time, press TIME (14) or  
DISPLAY (77). (This can also be done during recording)  
The recorder stops automatically.  
➔
,
or  
or  
lights up and  
appears on the display.  
,
To stop recording manually, press 9(5, 87).  
6
•
If 9 (5, 87) is pressed within 3 seconds after pressing  
PLAY on the selected source, no recording will take  
place.  
•
To pause recording, press 2/;(6) or ; (82).  
To resume recording, press 0(4) on the CDR500.  
4 With the CD-Recorder stopped, press REC MODE (10)  
After recording, the display will show  
eral seconds as it finishes recording.  
for sev-  
six times.  
➔
start to flash and the display shows  
.
Note:  
- Recordings from DAT, DCC or analog sources will only stop  
after 20 seconds silence.  
- MAKE CD is a recording mode that will auto finalize after  
synchronized recording. It takes about 1 minute to start auto  
finalizing after the last track is finished. (WAIT appears on  
the display.)  
- The recorded sound might be distorted when you adjust the  
recording level above 0dB for digital recording and -12dB for  
analog recording. The default setting of record level for dig-  
ital is 0dB and analog is -12dB.  
•
If  
or  
flashes, the digital data is not being re-  
ceived correctly. Check all connections and settings on  
both the source unit and the CDR500.  
Note:  
Important:  
- You can adjust the recording level by rotating REC LEVEL/  
If you want to play the recorded CD-R/RW disc on any regu-  
lar CD player, it must first be finalized. See finalizing discs  
on page 15.  
SELECT (13).  
DIGITAL RECORDING : +6dB ~ –63dB  
ANALOG RECORDING : 0dB ~ –63dB  
Finalized CD-RW discs play only on CD-RW compatible CD  
players.  
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FINALIZING/UNFINALIZING  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
IR  
IR  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
DELETE  
CANCL  
POWER  
DELETE  
CANCL  
PUSH ENTER  
PUSH ENTER  
q q w  
q q w  
Finalizing CD-R & CD-RW discs  
Unfinalizing CD-RW discs  
Finalizing is necessary to:  
For CD-RW discs only.  
-
-
-
be able to play the recorded CD-R/RW disc on a CD player.  
avoid further unwanted recordings on a disc.  
avoid erasure of tracks on a CD-RW.  
If you want to make more recordings or erase unwanted tracks  
on a finalized disc, you must unfinalize it first. The unfinalize  
process erases the TOC (Table of Contents) from the disc.  
Note:  
With the CD-Recorder stopped, press REC MODE (10)  
or ERASE (7).  
1
- A finalized CD-R disc can never be recorded onto again.  
- A finalized CD-RW disc can be unfinalized for continued re-  
cording.  
- Finalizing is the process of writing the TOC (Table of Con-  
tents) on a disc so that a CD player can recognize the con-  
tents of the disc.  
➔
and  
will appear on  
the display.  
- The CD-Player drive is able to play back un-finalized CD-R  
and CD-RW discs.  
Auto finalizing  
Auto finalizing is possible when using the  
ing function.  
record-  
Manual finalizing  
With the recorder stopped press FINAL (8).  
1
➔ The display shows  
and  
.
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13).  
2
➔ The disc will now be unfinalized and can be recorded on  
again.  
Note:  
- Unfinalizing will take approximately 1.5 minutes.  
- When Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc with text written on it, the text  
will be transferred to the CDR500Text Memory. If the Text  
Memory of the CDR500 is full becuase of text from other  
Press 0(4).  
2
➔
and the approximate finalization time  
appears on the display.Finalizing will take at least 2 - 4  
minutes.  
unfinalized discs, the  
/
message will be displayed. In order to obtain memory space,  
text on this disc or on the other discs must be erased or other  
discs with stored text need to be finalized. See page 20 and 21  
for more information regarding CD-Text and the Text Memory.  
The display counts down through the finalization.  
On completion, the total number of tracks and the total  
time recorded appears on the display.  
The CD-R or CD-RW indication in the display will  
change to CD.  
Note:  
During finalization, the CDR500 accepts no operating com-  
mands.  
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ERASING  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
IR  
IR  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
STANDBY  
POWER  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
DELETE  
CANCL  
DELETE  
CANCL  
PUSH ENTER  
PUSH ENTER  
w
q
e
q
w
Erasing  
Erasing the entire disc  
For unfinalized CD-RW discs only.  
You can erase:  
Press ERASE (7) twice.  
1
➔ The display shows the number of tracks and their total  
-
-
one or more tracks from the end, or  
the entire disc.  
playing time.  
light up.  
and  
•
If the disc is finalized, CD appears on the display after  
inserting a CD-RW in the recorder drive. The CDR500  
will ask you to confirm Unfinalizing first. Confirm by  
pressing the REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) knob or ENTER  
(84) on the remote control.  
Erasing one or more tracks from the end  
Press ERASE (7) once.  
1
➔ The display shows the number of tracks and their total  
playing time.  
lights up.  
and  
•
If the disc is finalized, CD appears on the display after  
inserting a CD-RW in the recorder drive. The CDR500  
will ask you to confirm Unfinalizing first. Confirm by  
pressing the REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) knob or ENTER  
(84) on the remote control.  
Select the number of track(s) you wish to erase by turn-  
ing the REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) knob to the left and  
confirm by pushing the knob.  
2
➔ The selected track numbers start blinking on the track  
bar.  
Press 0(4).  
2
➔ The display shows the remaining number of tracks and  
the remaining playing time after erasing the selected  
track(s).  
➔ The display shows the total countdown time and  
appears on the display. The complete disc will be  
erased.  
Erasure of a complete disc may take up to 15 seconds.  
Press 0(4).  
3
➔ The display shows the total countdown time and  
appears on the display.  
➔ After the selected track(s) have erased, the display  
shows the remaining tracks and their total playing time.  
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PLAYING  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
ABC  
DEF  
GHI  
1
2
3
JKL  
MN  
OPQ  
4
5
6
RST  
UVW  
XYZ  
7
8
9
SPACE  
DISPLAY  
SCROLL  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
0
IR  
FUNCTION  
CDR  
CD  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
w
e
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
DELETE  
CANCL  
PUSH ENTER  
0
10  
MENU/  
STORE  
CANCEL/  
DELETE  
e w  
q
ENTER  
Dual Mode  
Changer Mode  
The Dual Mode allows both the CD-Recorder and CD-Player  
drive to playback and operate independently of each other, so  
as to simulate two seperate CD players. Both can play back at  
the same time and are output to seperate jacks.  
The Changer Mode is the default play mode of the CDR500 and  
will operate in such a way that both the CD-Recorder and CD-  
Player drive of the unit work together as one. Only one deck  
can play at a time and both output from the CDR jacks.  
The Changer Mode can be used to continuously play two discs or  
a program can be created that is amix of tracks between two discs.  
The Dual Mode can be used to playback two discs in two  
seperate locations or in a DJ-type mixing application.  
Note:  
Note:  
- Recording can only be started while in the Changer Mode.  
- Recording can only be started while in the Changer Mode.  
Press the PLAY MODE (26) button in order to start record-  
ing.  
- The CD-Player drive will also always output to the CD jacks.  
Select Changer mode using the PLAY MODE (26) button.  
q
➔
appears on the display and  
Select Dual Mode using the PLAY MODE (26) button.  
q
lights up.  
➔
appears on the display and  
lights up.  
On the deck you want to play, press 2/; (6, 20) to start  
playback.  
➔ The track number and track time of the sclected track  
w
On the deck you want to play, press 2/; (6, 20) to start  
playback.  
w
➔ 2 lights up and the track number and track time of the  
appear on the display.  
track in play appear on the display.  
•
•
•
After the first disc has finished playing, the disc in the  
other deck will automatically start playing from the  
begining.  
After the second deck has finished playing the unit will  
enter the stop mode.  
•
Press TIME (14) or DISPLAY (77) once, twice or three  
times to see:  
➔ remaining track time, total remaining time, text infor-  
mation (see MENU MODE page 21).  
If you want to see this information about the other  
deck, press CDR (27) or CD (25).  
Press TIME (14) or DISPLAY (77) once, twice or three  
times to see:  
➔ remaining track time, total remaining time, text infor-  
mation (see MENU MODE page 21).  
•
•
To interrupt play temporarily, press 2/; (6, 20).  
➔ ;lights on the display.  
•
•
To interrupt play temporarily, press 2/; (6, 20).  
➔ ;lights on the display.  
To continue play, press 2/; (6, 20) again.  
To stop play, press 9STOP (5, 87).  
e
To continue play, press 2/; (6, 20) again.  
➔ The number of tracks and the total playing time appear  
on the display.  
To stop play, press 9(5, 87).  
e
➔ The number of tracks and the total playing time appear  
on the display.  
Note:  
DISPLAY (77) button is only on the remote control.  
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PLAYING  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
EX: Selecting a track when CD play is stopped  
EX: Search  
ABC  
DEF  
GHI  
1
2
3
JKL  
MN  
OPQ  
4
5
6
RST  
UVW  
XYZ  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
7
8
9
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
SPACE  
DISPLAY  
SCROLL  
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
0
IR  
FUNCTION  
CDR  
CD  
Recordable  
R
eWritable  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
DELETE  
CANCL  
PUSH ENTER  
0
10  
q
q
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
DELETE  
CANCL  
MENU/  
STORE  
CANCEL/  
DELETE  
ENTER  
PUSH ENTER  
q q  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
RC6050DR  
q w  
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Selecting a track  
Search  
Press 2/; (6) or 2 (79).  
1
2
Selecting a track during play  
On the CDR500.  
Hold down Q(15, 81) or R(17, 86).  
•
•
➔ The drive first searches backwards or forwards at 10  
times normal speed with sound at low volume, then  
goes to 50 times normal speed with sound muted.  
Turn the REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) knob until the re-  
quired track number appears on the display.  
➔ Play skips to the beginning of the selected track.  
q
On the remote control <i>.  
Release the button at the desired point.  
3
Key in the required track number using the NUMERICAL  
(76) keys. For 2-digit track numbers, press the keys in  
rapid succession.  
w
➔ Play starts at the desired point.  
Note:  
During Random, Repeat Track or Programmed play, search is  
restricted to within the track being played at the time.  
➔ Play skips to the beginning of the selected track.  
•
•
On the remote control <ii>.  
Press S(80) or T(88) one or more times.  
➔ Play skips to the beginning of the present, previous or  
subsequent tracks.  
e
Random play  
Press RANDOM (92) before or during CD play to start  
random play.  
1
Selecting a track when CD play is stopped  
On the CDR500.  
➔ All the tracks or programmed tracks on the discs in the  
CD-Recorder drive and the CD-Player drive will be ran-  
domly played.  
Turn the REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) knob until the re-  
quired track number appears on the display.  
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) to confirm or press 2/;  
(6) to start playing.  
q
Press RANDOM (92) again to return to normal CD play.  
2
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Note:  
•
•
On the remote control <i>.  
- Random play is only available in Changer Mode.  
- Random is also cleared if you open the disc tray.  
Key in the required track number using the NUMERICAL  
(76) keys. For 2-digit track numbers, press the keys in  
rapid succession. Play starts.  
q
Repeat play  
On the remote control <ii>.  
Press REPEAT (75) one or more times during CD play.  
1
Briefly press S(80) or T(88) one or more times.  
Start playback by pressing 2(79) or ENTER (84).  
q
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➔ When REPEAT TRACK lights up, the current track  
plays repeatedly. When REPEAT ALL lights up, both  
discs or the program plays repeatedly.  
Note:  
When in Changer Mode, tracks can be selected from both the  
CD-Recorder and CD-Player drives without having to press any  
drive select buttons on the front panel or remote.  
Scan play  
Press SCAN (74) on the remote control.  
1
To return to normal play, press REPEAT (75) one or  
more times until:  
➔ The REPEAT indication disappears from the display.  
2
-
-
The first 10 seconds of each track will be played.  
The CDR500 automatically stops after playing all tracks.  
To stop scan play, press 9(87).  
The SCAN indiction disappears from the display.  
2
Note:  
-
- If Repeat All is selected during Changer Mode, discs in both  
the CD-Recorder drive and CD-Player drive will be  
sequentially repeated.  
Note:  
Scan play is only available in Changer Mode.  
- Repeat is also cleared if you open the disc tray.  
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PROGRAMMING  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
Clearing a program  
Programmed play  
Press 9(5, 87) to stop programmed play.  
1
2
•
•
You can program up to 99 tracks to play in any desired se-  
quence.  
Press 9(5, 87) again to clear the program.  
Tracks can be programmed more than once.  
➔ PROGRAM indication disappears from the display.  
•
The program is also cleared if you open the disc tray.  
Programming for playback  
Erasing a track from a program  
Select Changer mode or Dual mode using the PLAY  
MODE (26) button.  
1
In Stop mode press PROG (18, 91) to enter Program  
mode.  
1
2
➔
or  
appears on the display.  
Press CDR (27, 78) or CD (25, 89) to select the required  
deck.  
2
3
Use the REC LEVEL / SELECT (13) knob, the S(80) or  
T (88) keys, the Q (15, 81) or R (17, 86) keys, or  
the NUMERICAL (76) keys to select the programmed  
tracks to be erased.  
➔ Selected deck lights up in the display.  
Press PROG (18, 91) to enter Program mode.  
➔ The track number and program step will be shown on  
➔
PROGRAM indication flashes and  
on the display.  
appears  
the display.  
Press DELETE/CANCEL (11, 85) to erase the track from  
the program.  
3
➔ The remaining program steps and the remaining playing  
time of the program will be displayed.  
Select the required track numbers by turning the REC  
LEVEL/SELECT (13) knob left or right and store by press-  
ing the knob.  
4
Programming for recording  
Press REC MODE (10) to select the required recording  
mode (see ‘RECORDING’).  
1
2
•
Compile your program by repeating steps 3to 5as  
described in “programming for playback”.  
Only tracks from the disc in the CD-Player drive can be  
stored.  
or:  
Press 0(4) to start recording.  
3
Key in a track number with the NUMERICAL (76) keys.  
For 2-digit numbers, press the keys in rapid succession and  
store by pressing REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER  
(84).  
Note:  
- To review the program, press PROG (18, 91), followed by  
Q (15,81) or R (17, 86) with the CD-Player or CD-Re-  
corder in stop mode.  
➔ The track will be stored in the program.  
- To add more tracks to the program, repeat steps  
to  
1 5  
.
➔ The track number, total program time and the number of  
- If you try to store more than 99 tracks,  
pears on the display.  
ap-  
programmed tracks (steps) are displayed.  
Repeat step 2- 4for all tracks to be programmed.  
5
6
Press 9(5, 87) or PROG (18, 91) to end programming.  
➔ PROGRAM lights continuously.  
Press 2/;(6, 20) or 2 (79) to start programmed play.  
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MENU MODE  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
ABC  
DEF  
GHI  
1
2
3
JKL  
MN  
OPQ  
4
5
6
EX: Storing names of Text settings  
u
RST  
UVW  
XYZ  
7
8
9
SPACE  
DISPLAY  
SCROLL  
0
CD RECORDER/CD PLAYER CDR500  
CDR  
PLAY MODE  
CD  
FUNCTION  
IR  
CDR  
CD  
Recordable  
ReWritable  
STORE  
MENU  
REC LEVEL/SELECT  
STANDBY  
ERASE  
FINAL  
REC.M  
INPUT  
TIME  
TEXT  
PROG  
POWER  
HEADPHONE  
LEVEL  
DELETE  
CANCL  
y
i
PUSH ENTER  
0
10  
MENU/  
STORE  
CANCEL/  
DELETE  
wo ert  
yui  
ENTER  
Storing names  
About MENU MODE  
Press STORE/MENU (12, 83) to enter Menu mode.  
1
MENU MODE allows more sophisticated settings for making  
CDs. There are two kinds of submenus in the MENU MODE.  
appears on the display.  
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) to select the TEXT EDIT  
submenus.  
•
•
Text submenus ............. adding and erasing the CD-Text  
Recording submenus ... Auto track increment ON/OFF  
... Auto stop ON/OFF  
2
Press PUSH ENTER (13) or ENTER (84) to confirm.  
3
4
... Copy protection  
Rotate REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or press S (80), T  
(88) to select the required option in the submenu: CD Art-  
ist, CD Title, Track 1 Artist, Track 1 Title, etc.  
... Adjusting right-left balance during  
the recording  
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84) to con-  
firm.  
5
6
TEXT EDIT  
TEXT ERASE  
TEXT VIEW  
Select the characters by rotating the REC LEVEL/SE-  
LECT (13) or by pressing the corresponding numeric/  
alphabet key (76).  
AUTO TRACK  
Structure of MENU  
in the STOPMODE  
OFF  
AUTO TRACK  
ON/OFF  
ON  
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84) to store  
the characters and move to the next cursor position.  
7
AUTO STOP  
COPY  
Note:  
- A maximum of 60 characters can be stored per item.  
- With the Q (15, 81) R (17, 86) keys you can move to a  
required cursor position.  
Note:  
- With the CANCEL/DELETE (11, 85) you can delete a character.  
- When AUTO TRACK increment is OFF, AUTO STOP does  
not appears in the menu.  
- By pressing the REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84)  
without selecting a character first, you can insert a space  
between characters.  
- When an artist’s name has been stored for a certain track,  
the name will automatically be copied to the next track when  
you chose to edit the artist's name for the next track. To save  
the same name for the next track press STORE/MENU (12,  
83) when it is displayed, or a new name can be entered as  
described above.  
- CD-Text can only be edited on unfinalized discs. (finalized  
CD-RW discs must be unfinalized)  
Text Submenus  
The CD-Text feature allows the CD title, artist names, and the  
track names to be saved on any disc you record. When played  
back on the CDR500 or any other CD player/recorder that sup-  
ports CD-Text, the CD-Text information stored on the disc will  
be displayed.  
Press STORE/MENU (12, 83) to store a name you have  
entered and return to the submenu or 9 (5,87) to exit.  
8
Note:  
Products that offer CD-Text display are available from Marantz,  
Marantz Professional, and Superscope. Please contact your  
dealer for more information on these products.  
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MENU MODE  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
Erasing names  
About TEXT  
Stay in the stop mode. (No Operation)  
1
2
The input text data is saved in the text memory until the disc is  
finalized. Therefore, the data is not written in the CD-R/RW  
disc before finalizing the disc.  
Press STORE/MENU (12, 83) on the deck or the remote  
control to enter Menu mode.  
Rotate REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or press S(80), T  
(88) to select the submenu TEXT ERASE.  
3
POPS  
CLASSIC  
JAZZ 2  
appears on the display.  
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84) on the  
remote control to confirm.  
4
5
Rotate REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or press S(80), T  
(88) to select the required option in the submenu: All  
Text, CD Title, CD Artist, Track 1 Title, Track 1 Artist,  
etc.  
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84) to con-  
firm.  
6
AZZ 2  
J
POPS  
CLASSIC  
The display will ask you to reconfirm your selection.  
Finalizing the disc transfers the text data from the text memory  
to the disc.  
Press PUSH ENTER (13) or ENTER (84) to reconfirm.  
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8
Press STORE/MENU (12, 83) to return to the submenu  
or 9 (5,87) to exit.  
POPS  
CLASSIC  
JAZZ 2  
AZZ 2  
J
Unfinalizing the disc transfers the text data from the disc to the  
text memory.  
MY BEST  
CLASSIC  
POPS  
ReWritable  
MY BEST  
When the text memory is full,  
appears on the  
display and you cannot add more text data.  
In this case, you need to free up more space in text memory.  
You can either finalize one or more disc(s) to transfer the text  
data to each disc, or erase (part of) the text data in the text  
memory.  
Note:  
When the text memory is full depends on the amount of the  
input text data per disc and the number of discs.  
Typically the text memory can store for 50 discs of the text data  
consisting of 60 characters of an artist name or title for 20  
tracks.  
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MENU MODE  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
Text Memory Review/Erase Text Memory  
Recording submenus  
All input CD-Text data is stored in the Text Memory of the  
CDR500 until the disc is finalized. If the text memory becomes  
The Auto Track increment menu selection determines whether  
the CDR500 automatically marks tracks based on the source  
(Auto Track ON) or if all track increments are made manually  
via the TRACK INCR (73) button (Auto Track OFF).  
full, the  
message will appear in the display  
and you will be unable to add more text. If you would like to add  
more text, you must finalize a disc that has text stored in the  
Text Memory or the text for a disc can be erased by following  
the procedure below.  
Note:  
The TRACK INCR (73) buttons will mark a track mark during  
both Auto Track ON and OFF recording.  
Note:  
The text for all unfinalized discs is accessible during the Text  
Memory Review mode. You do not need to insert the corre-  
sponding disc to erase its text.  
The most efficient way to record from a digital source is via a digital  
connection that contains user data. The user data part of a digital  
signal provides track information to the CD recorder. User data is  
usually found only in an SPDIF format digital connection. The  
AES/EBU standard does support user data information.  
Stay in the stop mode. (No Operation)  
1
2
Press STORE/MENU (12, 83) on the deck or the remote  
control to enter Menu mode.  
If Auto Track is ON and the source you are recording from is  
analog or digital without user data, the CDR500 will use a si-  
lence gap to mark tracks. As the chart below indicates, once  
the source signal drops below -55dB, the CDR500 will look for  
2.7 seconds of no signal (-55dB or below). When the source  
signal returns and reaches a level of -35dB, the CDR500 will  
then mark a new track and continue recording.  
Rotate REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or press S(80), T  
3
(88) to select the TEXT VIEW submenu.  
appears on the display.  
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84) to confirm.  
4
5
Note:  
Rotate RECLEVEL/SELECT (13) or press S(80), T  
If the silence gap is less than 2.7 seconds or the dB level never  
drops below -55dB, the CDR500 will probably not mark a track  
and continue to record on the same track number.  
(88) to select the disc you wish to erase.  
Audio source signal  
Silence gap  
A (-35 dB)  
B (-55 dB)  
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84) to confirm.  
appears on the display.  
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2.7 sec  
B is DETECTED  
A is DETECTED  
Track X  
Track X+1  
The chart below will help identify how each source will be han-  
dled by the Auto Track system.  
Press the REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84) to  
confirm the erasure of the text for that particular disc.  
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8
AUTO TRACK  
ON  
Source  
Press STORE/MENU (12, 83) to return to the submenu  
or 9 (5,87) to exit.  
Track increment based on user data of in  
coming signal  
CD/MD  
(with user data)  
Track increment based on user data of in  
coming signal  
DAT/DCC  
(with user data)  
Note:  
- If there are no discs in the memory, the message  
appears on the display.  
Unknown  
(no user data)  
Track increment after silence gap of 2.7  
seconds on incoming signal  
-
/
may also appear when  
Unfinalizing a CD-RW disc for which text was stored (see  
‘UNFINALIZING CD-RW discs’ page 15). The same  
action(s) should be taken in order to obtain memory space.  
Track increment after silence gap of 2.7  
seconds on incoming signal  
Analog  
No source  
(no lock)  
None  
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MENU MODE  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
If Auto Stop is ON, the chart below indicates what amount of  
silence (-55dB or lower) is required for each source to trigger  
the CDR500 to stop recording. If Auto Stop is OFF, the  
CDR500 will record until stopped by the STOP (5,87) button or  
the end of the disc is reached.  
Auto track increment  
Stay in the stop mode. (No Operation)  
1
2
Press STORE/MENU (12, 83) on the deck or the remote  
control to enter Menu mode.  
AUTO STOP  
ON  
Rotate REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or press S (80), T  
3
Source  
(88) to select the AUTO TRACK submenu.  
Stop after 3 seconds of user DATA of stop  
pattern detected on the incoming source signal  
CD/MD  
(with user data)  
appears on the display.  
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84) to confirm.  
4
5
Stop after 20 seconds of silence  
DAT/DCC  
(with user data)  
Select Auto track  
or  
by rotating REC LEVEL/  
Unknown  
(no user data available)  
Stop after 20 seconds of silence  
Stop after 20 seconds of silence  
Stop after 3 seconds of unlock  
SELECT (13) or press S(80), T(88).  
Analog  
No source  
(no lock)  
Note:  
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84) to confirm.  
6
7
- The aboue silence time needed to stop will be recorded onto  
the last track of the recording.  
•
When  
is selected, track numbers will be automati-  
cally incremented during recording.  
Stay in the stop mode.(No operation)  
•
When  
is selected, you can mark the recorded tracks  
1
2
yourself by press TRACK INCR (73).  
Press STORE/MENU (12, 83) on the deck or the remote  
control to enter Menu mode.  
Press STORE/MENU (12, 83) to store settings and re-  
turn to the submenu or 9 (5, 87) to exit.  
Rotate REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or press S(80), T  
3
Note:  
(88) to select the AUTO STOP submenus.  
- The Auto Track menu item is also available during recording  
and in the record-standby mode.  
appears on the display.  
Press REC LEVEL/MENU (13) or ENTER (84) to confirm.  
4
5
- The Auto Track setting determines if the Auto Stop menu  
item is available. If Auto Track is OFF, Auto Stop is automati-  
cally OFF and the Auto Stop menu item is not displayed in  
the menu. If Auto Track is ON, the Auto Stop menu item is  
available and Auto Stop can be switched ON or OFF. See  
this page for information regarding the Auto Stop menu item.  
Select Auto stop  
or  
by rotating REC LEVEL/  
SELECT (13) or press S(80), T(88).  
AUTO STOP ON : fully automatic stop.  
AUTO STOP OFF : only manual stop during the recording.  
Auto stop  
If the Auto Track function is ON, the Auto Track menu item will  
become available. The Auto Stop function can then be turned  
ON or OFF depending on the recording requirements.  
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84) on the  
remote control to confirm.  
6
7
Note:  
Auto Stop is automatically turned OFF and the menu item will  
not be displayed when Auto Track is OFF.  
Press STORE/MENU (12, 83) to store setting and return  
to the submenu, or press 9 (5,87) to exit.  
The benefit of turning Auto Stop OFF is, for example, when you  
are recording sources such as classical music, which could  
have long passages of low level sound. If Auto Stop is ON in  
such a case, the CDR500 may automatically stop during such a  
passage.  
Note:  
- The Auto Track menu item is also available during the  
Record-Pause and Record modes.  
- The Auto Track setting determines if the Auto Stop menu  
item is available. If Auto Track is OFF, Auto Stop is auto-  
matically OFF and the Auto Stop menu item is not displayed  
in the menu. If Auto Track is ON, the Auto Stop menu item is  
available and Auto Stop can be switched ON or OFF. See  
page 20 for information regarding the Auto Stop menu item.  
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MENU MODE  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
Copy protection  
Balance (Only active in Record/Standby mode)  
All pre-recorded audio CDs include a digital mark indicating the  
copy protection status of the disc. This information is stored in  
the user data area of the disc and is transmitted in the SPDIF  
format digital output.  
During recording (with both analog and digital sources), the  
balance of the audio recorded onto the disc can be adjusted  
using the Balance menu item.  
Press STORE/MENU (12, 83) to enter Menu mode.  
1
2
Since the CDR500 is a professional CD recorder, it will record  
from any digital source, ignoring the copy protection setting of  
the source material. Addtionally, the CDR500 allows you to set  
the level of copy protection of each disc you record.  
Rotate REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or press S (80), T  
(88) to select the SET BALANCE submenu.  
appears on the display.  
There are three settings for the copy protection on a disc:  
Copy Protection OFF  
This recording allows unlimted digital copying. A con-  
sumer digital recording device can digitally record this  
disc.  
Copy Protection ON  
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84) to confirm.  
3
4
This recording allows a single generation digital copy to  
be made for personal use. A consumer digital recording  
device will be able to digitally record this disc but the  
copy will have Copy Protection set to HCO so that fur-  
ther digital copies can not be made.  
➔
and  
appear on the display.  
Adjust the recording balance by turning the REC LEVEL/  
SELECT (13) or press S(80), T(88).  
Copy Protection HCO (Home Copy protected Original)  
This recording does not allow digital copying. A con-  
sumer digital recording device will not be able to make  
digital copies of this disc.  
5
6
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84) to confirm.  
Press STORE/MENU (12, 83) to store settings.  
Note:  
Stay in the stop mode.(No operation)  
1
2
3
The balance setting is not saved if a disc is changed or the  
power is switched off.  
Press STORE/MENU (12, 83) to enter Menu mode.  
Rotate REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or press S(80), T  
(88) to select the Copy submenus.  
appears on the display.  
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84) to confirm.  
4
5
Select Copy  
,
, or  
by rotating REC LEVEL/  
SELECT (13) or press S(80), T(88).  
Press REC LEVEL/SELECT (13) or ENTER (84) to confirm.  
6
7
Press STORE/MENU (12, 83) to store setting and return  
to the submenu, or press 9(5,87) to exit.  
Note:  
Analog sources do not carry copy protection.  
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DISPLAY  
Messages, as listed and explained here, may appear on the  
display for your guidance.  
.............. when finalizing a disc  
(page 15)  
.............. when 0 is pressed while no digital  
General  
source is detected  
.............. time countdown when erasing a  
track or a disc (page 16)  
......................... reading disc information (page 8)  
................................. during tray opening (page 8)  
............................... during tray closing (page 8)  
................. time countdown when finalizing a  
disc (page 15)  
......................... no disc inserted, disc unreadable or  
disc inserted upside down  
........... to start manual recording, finalizing  
or erasing (page 10, 11, 12, 15, 16)  
................... program full (page 19)  
........... to start synchronised recording  
from a source  
.............. insert disc or insert disc in correct  
way  
.................. when trying to record on a finalized  
CD-R/RW or a prerecorded CD  
................. inserted disc is not an audio CD  
(page 26)  
.............. unfinalized CD-R/RW disc  
.............. when trying to record on a  
finalized CD-RW (page 9, 15)  
........... indicates the amount of text  
memory used for unfinalized discs  
.............. when a professional source is con-  
nected  
Recording  
Play  
................................. - when 9 STOP is pressed during  
recording  
......................... Changer Mode selected  
(page 17, 19)  
- when 9 STOP is pressed during  
recording the first 4 seconds of a  
track  
.................... Dual Mode selected  
(page 17, 19)  
............................ updating disc contents (page 10,  
11, 13, 14)  
......................... program mode selected (page 19)  
.............. will be followed by album title  
.............. will be followed by track title  
.................... no more recording possible  
.................... digital coaxial input selected  
(page 13, 14)  
........... will be followed by artist name  
(page 8)  
......................... digital optical input selected  
(page 13, 14)  
........... will be followed by track artist name  
........... a button is pressed during Dual  
Mode that only applies to Changer  
Mode (page 17)  
........................... analog input selected (page 13, 14)  
........... when opening the tray with an  
unfinalized disc inserted (in the CD-  
Recorder)  
Others  
.............. High Speed recording selected  
(page 9, 10)  
.............. when the recorder finds a computer  
data track during recording  
................ Normal Speed recording selected  
(page 9, 11)  
........... CD-R/RW disc has been finalized  
(page 9)  
......................... Start of synchronised recording of  
a complete disc and Auto Finalize  
function selected  
........... during laser power calibration for  
unfinalized discs (page 8)  
........... during disc recovering after power  
failure (page 27)  
(page 9, 10, 15)  
........... Synchronised start of recording  
from external source selected  
(page 9, 14)  
................... OPC failure during OPC procedure  
(OPC = Optimum Power Calibra-  
tion) meaning that the CD-R/RW  
disc is bad  
.............. Manual start of recording from ex-  
ternal source selected (page 13, 14)  
........... recording error in menu mode  
............................ Recording level is being adjusted  
................. when trying to record on or finalize  
a recovered disc (page 27), disc is  
no longer usable  
........... time left on CD-R/RW disc is not  
enough for proposed recording  
(page 9)  
........... when text memory is full. To add a  
.............. when erasing one or more tracks  
(page 16)  
CD to the list, first finalize or erase  
another disc from the list. (page 15,  
22, 26)  
................. when erasing a disc (page 16)  
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DISPLAY  
Menu messages  
OTHER INFORMATION  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
Fixing problems  
................... when attempting to edit text on a  
disc which has no tracks  
If you think your CD-Recorder is defective, it is wise to read this  
list first. Maybe you forgot a simple step.  
................... when entering Text Edit mode  
(page 20)  
Warning!  
.................... when editing or erasing an artist  
name for a disc  
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the  
unit yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee.  
...................... when editing or erasing a disc title  
No power  
.............. when editing or erasing an artist  
name on a specific track  
•
ensure that the POWER ON/OFF (1) button is on: the  
CD-Recorder may be in standby mode, press any button  
to activate it  
................. when editing or erasing a title on a  
specific track  
•
•
ensure that the power cord is plugged in correctly  
switch the recorder OFF and then immediately back ON  
................. when entering Text Erase mode  
(page 21)  
...................... when entering All Text display  
mode  
Auto track does not work  
•
•
check if auto track is ON  
check if there are 2.7 seconds silence in between the  
tracks (analog recording only)  
...................... when confirmation for erasing has  
to be given with ENTER key  
........... when confirmation for erasing all  
tracks have to be given with EN-  
TER key  
•
•
•
check that the digital source conforms to the SPDIF (or  
IEC-958-II) standard  
source is a DVD video disc (DVD video discs do not con-  
tain track information)  
make sure analog source meet track marking criteria on  
page 22  
........... when waiting for confirmation when  
erasing a disc (page 22)  
................... when selecting text review for all  
the unfinalized discs in memory  
(page 22)  
No sound  
•
•
check the audio connections  
........... when REVIEW is selected while no  
text is in memory (page 22)  
if using a amplifier or receiever, check that a signal is  
present using headphones or try a different amplification  
system  
............... when selecting auto track incre-  
ment ON or OFF (page 23)  
...................................... Auto Track increment on  
(page 23)  
Amplified Sound is distorted  
•
check that the CD-Recorder analog output is not con-  
nected to a PHONE input.  
.................................... Auto Track increment off  
(page 23)  
•
check that the disc is not defective by trying another disc  
.............. when selecting BALANCE (page 24)  
......................... no text stored for disc  
Play will not start  
•
•
•
ensure that the label of the CD is facing up  
clean the disc  
check that the disc is not defective by trying another disc  
Remote control does not work  
•
set the remote control selector to ‘INTERNAL’ on the  
back panel  
•
•
•
point the remote control directly at the CD-Recorder  
check the batteries and replace if necessary  
select the right source first (CDR)  
Will not record  
•
•
•
•
•
•
clean the disc  
check if CD-R/RW is an unfinalized disc  
check that the disc is recordable and replace if necessary  
the disc is not an audio disc (  
wrong input source chosen.  
text memory full (  
)
/
).  
Erase text for other disc(s) or finalize other disc(s) to  
obtain memory space.  
•
check that the disc is not defective by trying another disc  
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OTHER INFORMATION  
The numbers between parentheses refer to the fold-out.  
Recording is distorted  
•
•
make sure the recording level was not too high  
check that the disc is not defective by trying another disc  
20 second pause between recordings  
•
see ‘RECORDING’ SYNC on page 14  
Player does not react  
•
use the POWER ON/OFF (1) button on the front of the  
Player to switch it off and back on  
on display  
•
•
a power failure has occurred during recording the CD-  
Recorder is attempting to repair the disc  
If  
then appears on the display, the disc  
cannot be recorded further, and cannot be Finalized.  
But it can still be played on the CDR500 or another CD-  
Recorder.  
•
•
on a CD-R/RW disc, the track being recorded is lost, but  
further recording and finalisation can still be done  
check that the disc is not defective by trying another disc  
XLR input level is too low or too high  
•
adjust the R and L TRIM pots on the back panel to the  
optimum level  
Digital input source indication is flashing  
•
•
check the digital cable connections  
check that the output of the digital source is conforms to  
the SPDIF (or IEC-958-II) standard  
•
try a different cable to make sure the digital cable is OK  
Recorded disc playback quality on other CD players is poor  
•
•
make sure to use good quality discs when recording audio  
make sure the discs used for recording are compatible  
with 1X speed recording  
•
•
try recording onto a 'Music' (consumer) type blank disc  
because they are specially designed for 1X speed audio  
recording  
If using 80 minute discs, try a 74 minute disc because  
they provide a wider recording area and thus have a less  
chance for error  
CD-Text appears on CD-Player but not on CD-Recorder  
•
the CD-Recorder drive does not display the CD-Text on  
“hybrid” CDs that contain audio and data together on the  
disc.  
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Rergarding addresses for your local Marantz organization,  
please visit us on the web at  
http://www.marantz.com.  
is a registered trademark.  
00/09 388K851310 (MITi)  
Printed in Japan  
CDR500U cover 1,4 (E)  
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