Sony CDR-W33 User Manual

Safety .........................................
Getting Started ..........................
Location and Function of Parts
Discs ..........................................
Recording ..................................
Operations on the Disc’s TOC
Area ........................................
Playback ....................................
Control Terminal Functions
and Settings...........................
Setup Menu Operations............
Miscellaneous ...........................
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CDR-W33
Operating Instructions
Compact Disc Recorder
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Sony CDR-W33 Specifications

General

Type	CD Recorder
Recording Formats	CD-R, CD-RW
Playback Formats	CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW
Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz
Recording Speed	1x, 2x, 4x
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Outputs	Analog RCA, Digital Optical

Summary

Safety and Voltage Settings

Voltage Selector Adjustment

Recording Operations

Recording on a Disc

Recording Precautions

Important rules and limitations before recording, such as overwriting and track limits.

Adjusting Recording Level and Balance

Details setting input levels, channel balance, and monitoring sound inputs.

Marking Track Numbers

Synchro-recording and Mute Sections

Explains automatic recording based on input signal and inserting silent gaps.

Fade-in/Fade-out Recording

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Settings

Introduces equalizer, limiter, and Super Bit Mapping filters for analog inputs.

Digital Limiter Function

Detailed explanation of the digital limiter feature for preventing clipping and enhancing sound.

Synchro-recording with CD Player

Operations on the Disc's TOC Area

Finalizing Discs

Process and importance of finalizing discs for playback on standard CD players.

Adding Disc and Track Names

Name Entry via Controls and Remote

Erasing Tracks

Erasing All Tracks

Playback Functions

Playing a Disc and Display Options

Track Selection and Repeat Modes

Covers selecting specific tracks, auto-pause, and repeat playback functions.

Program and Shuffle Playback

How to create custom playback sequences and play tracks in random order.

Setup Menu Operations

Navigating the Setup Menu

Setup Menu Options Table

List and description of all available setup menu items and their functions.

Miscellaneous Information

General Precautions

Safety, storage, and handling advice for the CD recorder and discs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical data, input/output levels, and power requirements.

Troubleshooting Guide

Common issues encountered with the CD recorder and their potential resolutions.

Display Message Reference

Explanations for various on-screen messages displayed by the CD recorder.