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Operating Instructions
COMPACT DISC RECORDER
PDR-509


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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.
IMPORTANT
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.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
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 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.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
¶ Ifthisproductisequippedwithapolarizedalternating
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 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUND
CLAMP
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
Fig. A
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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.


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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.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.
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.
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.
[For U.S. model]
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.


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Features of the PDR-509 CD Recorder
Create your own audio CDs
At last, there's a convenient and affordable way to make your own audio CDs. Create your own
original recordings, or put together compilations of favorite tracks from your existing CDs. You
might also want to put your vinyl collection on to CD to take advantage of the superior portabil-
ity, convenience and durability of CDs over vinyl records. Other uses include making high-quality
recordings from radio or satellite broadcasts, and making personal copies of CDs, MDs, etc. to
leave in the car, keeping the originals safe at home.
Make digital recordings from any source
The PDR-509 can accept digital input via optical or coaxial cable, meaning that you can connect
it to almost any other digital audio component. Also, thanks to the built in sampling rate con-
verter, you can make direct digital recordings from satellite (usually 32kHz), DCC and DAT (up to
48kHz), as well as CD and MD (both 44.1kHz). A sampling rate converter `through' feature (for
44.1kHz sources only) enables you to record HDCD and DTS encoded CDs, too.
Analog sources are also provided for with the analog line inputs, suitable for connection to
standard audio components such as cassette decks and turntables. High-quality analog-to-digital
conversion, paired with CD's excellent dynamic range and broad frequency capabilities, results in
recordings that are virtually indistinguishable from the original.
Use both ordinary recordable CDs and rewritable CDs
Ordinary recordable CDs (CD­R) can be recorded on just once, but the relatively cheap cost of
blank discs and the ability to play the recorded discs on any ordinary CD player* make them ideal
for many applications. Compact Disc Rewritable, or CD­RW, is a more recent type of recordable
CD
that allows erasing and re-recording of the disc. Although the blank discs are more expensive,
this ability to use the discs over and over gives them the edge in terms of flexibility over CD­R**.
** Before CD­Rs can be played on ordinary CD players, they must be 'finalized' (a process that fixes the
contents of the disc so that no further recording is possible). While most CD players should have no
problems with CD­R discs, if the laser pickup is dirty (from prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke, for
example), the player may not be able to read some CD­R discs.
** At the time of writing, most ordinary CD players cannot play CD­RW discs. Check in the instructions that
came with the player for compatibility.
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 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.
The following caution label appears on your unit.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Location: Rear of the unit.
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).
Before You Start


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Contents
Before You Start ................................................................. 6
Checking What's in the Box .......................................................... 6
Using This Manual ........................................................................ 6
Putting the Batteries in the Remote Control ................................. 6
Hints on Installation ...................................................................... 7
Maintaining Your CD Recorder ...................................................... 7
About CD, CD­R and CD­RW Discs ............................................. 8
Connecting Up .................................................................. 10
Connecting Up for Digital Playback & Recording ........................ 10
Connecting Up for Analog Playback & Recording ....................... 11
What's What ..................................................................... 12
Front Panel .................................................................................. 12
Remote Control ........................................................................... 13
Display ........................................................................................ 14
Basic Playback and Recording ........................................ 15
Switching On for the First Time .................................................. 15
Choosing a Track to Play ............................................................. 16
Skipping Tracks ........................................................................... 16
Repeating Tracks ......................................................................... 16
Showing Disc Information ........................................................... 17
Introduction to CD Recording ..................................................... 18
Recording One Track from a Digital Source ................................ 20
Recording All Tracks from a Digital Source ................................. 21
Automatically Recording and Finalizing a Disc ............................ 22
Manually Recording a Digital Source .......................................... 23
Setting the Digital Recording Level ............................................. 24
Recording an Analog Source ....................................................... 25
Additional Playback Features ......................................... 26
Programming the Track Order ..................................................... 26
Fading In and Fading Out ............................................................ 27
Playing Tracks at Random ........................................................... 27
Playing a Disc with Skip IDs ........................................................ 27
Additional Recording Features ....................................... 28
Skipping Unwanted Tracks .......................................................... 28
Numbering Tracks ....................................................................... 30
Recording Fade Ins and Fade Outs ............................................. 30
Checking What's at the End of a Disc ........................................ 31
Recording Blank Sections ........................................................... 31
Monitoring a Source .................................................................... 32
Checking for Digital Copy Protection .......................................... 32
Finalizing a Disc ........................................................................... 33
Erasing a CD­RW Disc ................................................................ 34
Additional Information .................................................... 36
Understanding Display Messages .............................................. 36
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 37
Specifications .............................................................................. 39
Getting
Set
Up
Basic
Playback
and
Recording
Additional
Features
Additional
Information