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HHB CDR-800 User Manual

HHB CDR-800
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HHB CDR-800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHHB
ModelCDR-800
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING

Location

Install in a well-ventilated location, away from heat, sun, and moisture.

CD lens cleaner

Consult service center for cleaning; use specialized cleaners carefully.

Condensation

Allow unit to stand for an hour or warm room gradually if condensation forms.

Precautions regarding installation

Avoid placing near heat sources, tuners, TVs, or on unstable surfaces.

Cleaning the compact disc recorder

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth or damp cloth with mild detergent.

Storing discs

Store discs vertically in a cool, dry environment away from extreme temperatures.

Cleaning and handling compact discs

Handle discs by edges and center hole; clean gently.

Never move the unit during recording/playback

Do not move the unit during high-speed disc rotation to avoid damage.

FEATURES

CD-R

Allows recording on CD-R discs with high sound quality and durability.

CD-R and CD compatibility

Plays back finalized CD-R, partially recorded CD-R, and prerecorded CDs.

Creation of CD-compatible discs

Finalized CD-R discs play on any CD player like ordinary CDs.

Sampling frequency converter

Converts digital sources to 44.1 kHz sampling frequency for CD compatibility.

1-bit A/D converter

Provides high accuracy and preserves original music quality with zero-cross distortion.

3-beam differential push-pull pickup

Stabilizes operations and reproduces rich medium and low frequencies.

Direct construction with minimized signal path

Reduces cross-interference for high-purity musical signal reproduction.

Digital-source synchro recording modes

Records digital sources in sync with playback of source component.

Stable platter mechanism ensures stable playback

Reduces vibrations for improved frequency response and clarity.

Built-in copy bit

Controls copying permissions for created CD-R discs.

EIA. Standard rack compatibility

Front panel designed for 19-inch EIA standard rack mounting.

CHECKING ACCESSORIES

Loading batteries in the remote control unit

Instructions for inserting AAA/R03 batteries into the remote control.

Caution on batteries

Tips for battery usage, including polarity and mixing types.

DISCS

Discs usable with this unit

Details on CD-R and CD discs compatible with the recorder.

CD-R disc

Information on CD-R discs, including recordable space and type.

CD disc

Details on standard CD discs and their compatibility.

Handling of disc

Disc maintenance

Instructions for cleaning discs to ensure proper playback and recording.

Disc storage

Guidelines for storing discs to prevent warping and damage.

CONNECTION WITH COMMERCIAL USE EQUIPMENT

Balanced connection

Connect to equipment with balanced output jacks for reduced noise.

AES/EBU digital input connection

Digital copy permission/prohibition method for disc being created

Sets copy permission/prohibition using SW2 DIP switches.

XLR connection cable

Requires separate purchase of a cable for balanced connection.

CONNECTION WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT (1) DIGITAL CONNECTION

Digital signal connection

Connect to digital output jacks on sources like CD players.

Caution in use of optical fiber cables

Handle optical cables carefully to prevent damage and ensure connection quality.

Digital input/output (coaxial) terminal cap

Instructions for using and storing terminal caps for coaxial connectors.

CONNECTION WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT (2) ANALOG CONNECTION

Analog signal connection

Connect analog sources using RCA or XLR connectors.

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (REMOTE CONTROL UNIT)

Functions of the remote control unit

Overview of operations performable by remote control buttons.

Remote control operation

Enables/disables remote control via wireless or parallel input jacks.

8 pin parallel remote control input jacks

Connect external switches for remote operation, prioritizing parallel control.

Remote controllable range

Specifies the operational range and angle for the remote control.

Caution on the remote control operation

Notes on operating the remote to avoid errors or decreased range.

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (FRONT PANEL)

Power and Indicators

POWER switch, POWER indicator, and COPY BIT indicator.

Disc Operation Controls

Disc loading tray, Open/Close, and FINALIZE buttons.

Recording Controls

INPUT SELECTOR, DIGITAL SYNCHRO, REC LEVEL, and other recording buttons.

Playback and Navigation Controls

Play, Stop, Pause, search, and headphone controls on the front panel.

DISPLAY PANEL

Display Indicators and Lights

Lights and blinks indicating recording, playback, and status modes.

Message Displays

Shows operational messages, input status, and error codes.

Time Display Functions

Allows checking recording/playback time and switching display modes.

DISC LOADING/UNLOADING

Loading/unloading a disc

Procedure for inserting and ejecting discs, including disc type identification.

Disc Display Information

Shows disc status like 'NEW DISC', 'CD-R', or 'ROM'.

MODES OF RECORDING

Automatic digital-source synchro recording (1-track)

Records one track automatically, stops after the track. Convenient for edited recording.

Automatic digital-source synchro recording (all-track)

Records all tracks automatically, stops after last track. Convenient for full disc recording.

Automatic digital-source recording (DAT exclusive)

Records all DAT tracks automatically, using DAT start IDs for track numbering.

Manual digital-source recording

Records from digital sources without home-use digital code. Start/stop manually.

Analog-source recording

Records analog output from source equipment. Input level can be monitored.

RECORDING (1) AUTOMATIC DIGITAL-SOURCE SYNCHRO RECORDING (1-TRACK RECORDING)

Before recording

Set digital copy permission/prohibition using SW2 switch.

RECORDING (1) AUTOMATIC DIGITAL-SOURCE SYNCHRO RECORDING ALL-TRACK RECORDING

Before recording

Set digital copy permission/prohibition using SW2 switch.

RECORDING (1) AUTOMATIC DIGITAL-SOURCE SYNCHRO RECORDING RECORDING FOLLOWING DAT START IDS

Please note the following during ID synchro recording.

Confirm unit is in stop mode, pause DAT before start, avoid search/programmed playback.

RECORDING (2) – ANALOG-SOURCE RECORDING

Before recording

Set digital copy permission/prohibition using SW2 switch.

Recording level adjustment

Switching the detection level of track numbers written by sound detection

Adjusts detection sensitivity for automatic track number writing.

Track number write operation

Explains how to write track numbers manually or automatically.

RECORDING (3) - MANUAL DIGITAL-SOURCE RECORDING

Before recording

Set digital copy permission/prohibition using SW2 switch.

MAKING A RECORDED DISC PLAYABLE ON A CD PLAYER (FINALIZATION)

What is finalization?

Final processing to make a CD-R playable on ordinary CD players.

Finalization procedure

Step-by-step guide for finalizing a recorded CD-R disc.

PLAYBACK

Starting playback

Procedure to begin playing a disc using the play button.

Playing from the desired track (Direct track selection)

Select specific tracks using numeric buttons on the remote.

PLAYBACK

Searching an adjacent track (Track search)

Skip to the next or previous track using track search buttons.

Searching the desired point (Manual search)

Fast forward or rewind within a track using manual search.

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR RECORDING (1)

Recording from the middle of a disc

Restart recording on a disc with remaining time, before last recorded track.

Checking the remaining recording time

Display shows remaining recordable time on the disc.

Checking the recording condition and recording end point before recording from the middle of a disc

Initiate record-pause mode to check recording status and end point.

Caution in case the power supply is cut off during recording

Warning about consequences of power interruption during recording.

Caution in case the digital input is interrupted during recording

Notes on how digital signal interruption affects recording.

Recording of other-than-audio signals

Unit is designed for audio signals only; non-audio signals are not recorded.

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR RECORDING (2)

Creating a non-recorded blank

Create silent tracks or blanks using REC MUTE button.

Starting recording with fade-in

Gradually increase recording level at the start of recording.

Ending recording with fade-out

Gradually decrease recording level at the end of recording.

Ending disc recording with fade-out

Automatic fade-out occurs when recording time falls below 3 seconds.

Preventing recording of unnecessary blanks (automatic recording pause)

Stops recording automatically during digital input interruption.

Minimum recording time per track

Ensures tracks are at least 4 seconds long, adding blank space if needed.

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR RECORDING (3)

Manual writing of track number

Manually set track numbers by pressing the MANUAL WRITE button.

Automatic writing of track number

Automatically writes track numbers based on detected track intervals.

SKIPPING UNDESIRED TRACKS Recording of skip ID setting data

Setting skip ID to a track (Track skip)

Set skip IDs to tracks to be skipped during playback.

SKIPPING UNDESIRED TRACKS

Clearing skip ID of a track

Remove skip IDs from tracks to allow them to play during playback.

PLAYBACK

Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat playback)

Set 1-track repeat or all-track repeat for continuous playback.

Checking the playing time of each track (1-track time display)

Displays individual track playing times in forward or reverse order.

Fade-in/fade-out during playback

Applies fade-in/fade-out effects during pause or playback.

SKIPPING UNDESIRED TRACKS (SKIP PLAYBACK)

Skip playback

Enables playback to skip tracks with set skip IDs.

Skip playback procedure

How to load a disc and initiate skip playback.

PLAYING TRACKS IN THE DESIRED ORDER (PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK)

Programming tracks

Select and order tracks for playback using the PGM button.

Program reservation

Programmed playback starts automatically after normal playback completes.

PLAYING TRACKS IN THE DESIRED ORDER (PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK)

Clearing the entire program

Erases all programmed tracks from memory.

Clearing a track from the program

Removes individual tracks from the programmed playback sequence.

Checking the programmed tracks

Displays programmed track numbers and their sequence.

Replacing a track in the program

Modifies existing tracks in the program with new track numbers.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Self-diagnostics

Displays diagnostic messages for unit errors.

Information messages related to recording operation

Displays messages concerning recording status and errors.

Information messages related to playback operation

Displays messages concerning playback status and errors.

Common Operational Issues

Troubleshooting for power, playback, recording, sound, remote control, and skip issues.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

General model information, power, and operating conditions.

AUDIO UNIT

Technical specifications for audio performance and signal processing.

Output/input connectors

Details on all analog and digital input/output connections.

RECORDING FUNCTIONS

List of available recording modes and functions.

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

List of available playback modes and functions.

ACCESSORIES

List of included accessories with the unit.

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