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Operating Instructions
COMPACT DISC RECORDER / MULTI-CD CHANGER
PDR-W739


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READ INSTRUCTIONS -- All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -- The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS -- All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS -- All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING -- Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean
with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile
liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS -- Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE -- Do not use this product near
water -- for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near
a swimming pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES -- Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding
type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will
only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug.
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 attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING -- If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure A.
LIGHTNING -- For added protection for this product during
a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning
and power-line surges.
POWER LINES -- An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING -- Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY -- Never push objects of any
kind into this product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
SERVICING -- Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE -- Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
·
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
·
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
·
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
·
If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.
·
If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
·
When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance -- this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS -- When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK -- Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is
in proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING -- The product should not
be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT -- The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting
of the product should follow the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
CART -- A product and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart combination
to overturn.
VENTILATION -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from overheating, and
these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been
adhered to.
POWER SOURCES -- This product should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company.
LOCATION ­ The appliance should be installed in a stable
location.
NONUSE PERIODS ­ The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used
for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
·
If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE
Fig. A
GROUND
CLAMP
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 appliance.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
IMPORTANT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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[For Canadian model]
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
[Pour le modèle Canadien]
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAUTION:
¶ Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein hazardous radiation
exposure.
¶ The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE
AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU
UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
IMPORTANT NOTICE [For U.S. model]
The serial number for this equipment is located
on the rear panel. Please write this serial
number on your enclosed warranty card and
keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
[For U.S. and Canadian models]
DANGER ­ LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.
This caution can be found on the rear panel of the
unit.
IMPORTANT
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue :
Neutral
Brown :
Live
If the plug provided is unsuitable for
your socket outlets, the plug must be
cut off and a suitable plug fitted.
The cutoff plug should be disposed of
and must not be inserted into any 13
amp socket as this can result in
electric shock. The plug or adaptor of
the distribution panel should be
provided with a 5 amp fuse. As the
colours of the wires in the mains lead
of this appliance may not correspond
with coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
black.
The wire which is coloured brown
must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
Do not connect either wire to the
earth terminal of a three-pin plug.
NOTE
After replacing or changing a fuse,
the fuse cover in the plug must be
replaced with a fuse cover which
corresponds to the colour of the
insert in the base of the plug or the
word that is embossed on the base
of the plug, and the appliance must
not be used without a fuse cover. If
lost, replacement fuse covers can be
obtained from your dealer.
Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I. or
A.S.T.A. to B.S. 1362 should be used.
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 protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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.
­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
­ 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.
[For U.S. model]


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Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate
the equipment.
CAUTION:
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the
unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios
and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT [For U.K. model]
Recording and playback of copyrighted material may require consent. See the Copyright Design and
Patent Act 1988.
[For Compact Disc Recorder/Multi-CD
Changer PDR-W739] [U.K. model]
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of
higher class than 1. To ensure continued
safety, do not remove any covers or
attempt to gain access to the inside of the
product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and
CE Marking Directive (93/68/EEC).
The following caution label appears on the
unit.
Location: Rear of the unit.
[For U.K. model]
[For U.S. model]


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Contents
1
Before You Start
Checking what's in the box .................................................. 6
Using this manual ................................................................ 6
Putting the batteries in the remote ...................................... 6
Hints on installation ............................................................ 6
Avoiding condensation problems ......................................... 6
Maintaining your CD recorder ............................................. 7
Moving the unit .................................................................... 7
CD lens cleaner ..................................................................... 7
Power cord caution .............................................................. 7
About CD, CD­R and CD­RW Discs .................................... 7
Consumer-use discs .............................................................. 7
Recording copyright material .............................................. 8
Recording and finalizing discs ............................................ 8
Playing partially recorded discs ........................................... 8
2
Connecting Up
Rear panel ............................................................................ 9
Connecting optical cords ...................................................... 9
Connecting coaxial cords ..................................................... 9
Connecting stereo audio cords ............................................. 9
Connecting the control cord ................................................ 9
Plugging in ........................................................................... 9
3
Controls and Displays
Front panel ......................................................................... 10
Remote control ................................................................... 11
Display ................................................................................ 12
4
Getting Started
Quick CD copying ............................................................... 13
Playing a CD. ...................................................................... 14
Playback modes .................................................................. 15
Starting playback with a timer .......................................... 15
5
Copying CDs
Introduction ....................................................................... 16
Copying CDs ........................................................................ 16
Copying individual tracks .................................................. 17
Copying a programmed selection ...................................... 18
Changing the copying speed .............................................. 19
Setting the recording level ................................................. 19
6
Finalizing and Erasing
Finalizing a disc ................................................................. 20
Erasing a CD­RW disc ....................................................... 21
Marking recorded tracks to skip ......................................... 23
7
Playback Functions
Programming a playlist (3-CD changer) .......................... 25
Programming a playlist (CD-R) ........................................ 26
Using the repeat modes ...................................................... 27
Using the random mode .................................................... 27
Fading in and fading out ................................................... 28
Switching the display ......................................................... 29
8
Recording Other Sources
Introduction ....................................................................... 31
Monitoring a source for recording ..................................... 31
Digital synchro recording .................................................. 32
Analog synchro recording .................................................. 33
Manual recording (analog or digital) ............................... 34
Recording blank sections ................................................... 35
Recording fades .................................................................. 35
9
Additional Information
Handling discs .................................................................... 36
Storing discs ........................................................................ 36
Discs to avoid ...................................................................... 36
Recording CDs .................................................................... 36
Digital and analog sources ................................................ 36
Digital recording restrictions ............................................. 37
Digital recording from DAT ................................................ 37
Digital signal interruptions ................................................ 37
Power interruptions ............................................................ 37
Miscellaneous information ................................................ 37
Understanding display messages ....................................... 38
Error messages ................................................................... 39
Messages relating to recording ........................................... 40
Digital synchro recording troubleshooting ....................... 40
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 41
Specifications ...................................................................... 43