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If your CD recorder is defective, it is wise to check this list
first. You may have forgotten a simple step.

Warning!

Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the CD recorder yourself because this will invalidate
the guarantee.

SYMPTOM

• possible solution:

No power

• ensure that the ON/OFF button is on (red LED

on): the CD Recorder is in Standby mode,
press any key to activate it

• make sure that the power cable is plugged in

correctly

• switch the recorder OFF and then

immediately back ON

Auto track does not work

• check that auto track on is selected in the

• check if there are 2.7 seconds of silence

between the tracks (analog recording only)

• check if the source is a consumer source with

digital output according to the IEC audio
standard

• source is DVD player (no track information)

No sound

• check the audio connections
• if using an amplifier, try using a different

source

Amplifier sound is distorted

• make sure that the CD recorder analog output

is not connected to the amplifier Phono input

Play will not start

• make sure that the label of the CD is facing

• clean the disc
• make sure that the disc is not defective by

trying another disc

Remote control does not work

• point the remote control directly at the CD

recorder

• check the batteries and replace if necessary
• select the right source first

Will not record

• clean the disc
• make sure that the CDR(W) is an unfinalized

disc

• make sure that the disc is recordable and

replace if necessary

• the disc is not an AUDIO disc (

WRONG

DISC

)

• wrong input source chosen. Input label

flashing (

CHECK INPUT

)

• text memory full (

MEMORY FULL

FINALIZE CD

). When a CDRW has to be

unfinalized for recording. Erase text for other
disc(s) or finalize other disc(s) to obtain
memory space

• total remaining time is not sufficient; try

programming tracks (see programming)

Recording is distorted

• make sure the recording level is correct

20 second pause between recordings

• see Autostart recording from external CD

player (CD-SYNC)

Player does not react

• switch the ON/OFF button on the front of the

player off and back on

DISC RECOVER

on display

• a power failure has occurred during

recording; the CD recorder is attempting to
repair the disc

• if

DISC ERROR

then appears on the

display, the disc cannot be recorded further,
and cannot be finalized. But it can still be
played on the CD recorder or another CD
recorder

• on a CDRW disc, the track being recorded is

lost, but further recording and finalization can
still be done

TROUBLESHOOTING

FIXING PROBLEMS

English

Summary of Contents for CDR-775

Page 1: ...RECORDABLE REWRITABLE AUDIO CD RECORDABLE REWRITABLE RECORD CDR CD DOUBLESPEED CDR77X AUDIO CD RECORDER 6 5 6 K K J J 5 AUDIO CD PLAYBACK AUDIO CD PLAYBACK PLAY PAUSE STOP OPEN CLOSE PLAY PAUSE STORE MENU STORE MENU EASY JOG EASY JOG CANCEL DELETE CANCEL DELETE STOP OPEN CLOSE ENTER IR SENSOR REM TRACK REC TIME DIGITAL OPTICAL ANALOG PROG SHUFFLE REPEAT SCAN I I CD RW CHANGER SYNC MANUAL RECORD RE...

Page 2: ... 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 powerline surges 15 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 16 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be...

Page 3: ... SETS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS CONTACT YOUR DEALER ANY CHANGE OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE EQUIPMENT BY THE USER NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE GRANTEE OR MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE SUCH EQUIPMENT Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference ...

Page 4: ...pt to provide service although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual s are not readily available MAKE SUREYOU KEEP Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase Attach it to this owner s manual and keep both nearby Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Please ...

Page 5: ...CONTENTS 5 English 7 Français 35 Español 63 English Français Español ...

Page 6: ...NOTES 6 English ...

Page 7: ...trol 16 REMOTE CONTROL Remote control commands 17 Inserting discs 17 RECORDING Remarks about recording 18 Recording modes 18 High speed recording from internal CD player 19 Listen mode recording from internal CD player 20 Manual recording from external CD player 21 Autostart recording from external CD player CD SYNC 22 Finalizing CDR CDRW discs 23 Unfinalizing CDRW discs 23 Erasing CDRW discs 24 P...

Page 8: ...shown or suggested in this user manual may require the permission of copyright holders This manual gives instructions for operating this CD recorder Please note the digits 1 throughout the text indicate a sequence of actions necessary to perform a certain operation the arrows indicate the reaction from the recorder the dots indicate remarks advice or special options within a sequence of actions Th...

Page 9: ... recording it is very important to use discs that are free of dust and scratches To clean a CD wipe it in a straight line from the center towards the edge using a soft lint free cloth A cleaning agent may damage the disc Write only on the printed side of a CDR or CDRW and only with a soft felt tipped pen Clean the CD recorder with a soft slightly dampened lint free cloth Do not use any cleaning ag...

Page 10: ... receives signals from the remote control PHONES socket for headphones DJ MODE separate play of CD recorder deck and CD player deck REPEAT repeats play All program or track SCROLL activates scrolling of text over the display once ª DISPLAY selects display information permanent text scrolling and time º SHUFFLE plays CD RW or program in random order PROG ram opens closes program memory Note Unless ...

Page 11: ...than 20 tracks 9 PROG ram flashes during programming lights in program mode 0 REPEAT TRACK ALL lights up when a track complete disc or program is repeated SCAN lights up when the first 10 seconds of each track are played SHUFFLE plays tracks in random order s CD player deck selected c CD inserted a pre recorded CD or finalized CDR or CDR W disc fRECORDg lights during recording from the internal CD...

Page 12: ...IZE CD when finalizing a disc FINALIZED when trying to finalize an already finalized disc CHECK INPUT when RECORD is pressed while no digital source is detected XX XX ERASE time countdown when erasing a track or a disc XX XX FINAL time countdown when finalizing a disc PRESS RECORD to start manual recording finalizing or erasing START SOURCE to start synchronized recording from a source e g CD play...

Page 13: ...der the following outputs are present Digital coaxial output CD Analog output CD We advise you to connect these to the CD input on your amplifier The connections you make will depend upon the possibilities your audio equipment offers Please refer to the user manuals for your other audio equipment first Digital recordings optical or coaxial give the best performance in audio and usability e g auto ...

Page 14: ...le 2 between the ANALOG OUT sockets on the CD recorder and the input sockets of an amplifier e g TAPE IN CDR or AUX Note Never use the PHONO input This connection is only required if you want to playback on the CD player deck seperately from the CD recorder deck This will be the case in DJ mode 1 For separate playback on the CD player deck connect a third cable 3 not supplied between the ANALOG OU...

Page 15: ...tion is only required if you want to make recordings from an external CD player with a digital optical output When connecting the Digital Optical cable make sure it is fully inserted until there is a click 1 Remove the dust caps from the digital optical connection We recommend you save the cap 2 For external recording connect a fibre optic cable 5 between the digital optical input of the CD record...

Page 16: ...surface Do not place the CD recorder near a source of heat or in direct sunlight Do not use the CD recorder under extremely damp conditions If the CD recorder is placed in a cabinet make sure that a one inch space remains free on all sides of the CD recorder for proper ventilation Important Do not put the CD recorder on top of other equipment that will heat up the CD recorder e g receiver or ampli...

Page 17: ... been inserted If a blank or partly recorded CDR or unfinalized CDRW is inserted the CD recorder will calibrate the disc for optimum recording During this process the display will first show INITIALIZING and then the number of audio tracks Calibration can take up to 25 seconds If a CDR W is finalized CD will show on the display If CD text is available the TITLE ARTIST will scroll by Note Only Audi...

Page 18: ...y Important If you want to play the recorded CDR disc on a regular CD player it must be finalized See finalizing discs Finalized CDRW discs play only on CDRW compatible CD players For recording from CD changers always use REC EXT DISC Your recorder offers several recording modes For recording from internal CD deck RECORD FAST high speed digital recording fast recording of a disc or programmed trac...

Page 19: ...ed recording High speed recording starts f RECORD g lights up continuously To check the track number and track time press DISPLAY This can be done during recording Recording will stop automatically Note Copy prohibited tracks will be copied analog ANALOG REC is displayed 2 To stop recording manually press STOP UPDATE lights up f RECORD g goes out and recording stops Minimal track length must be 4 ...

Page 20: ...nuously and the selected track or program is copied at normal speed The track number and the recording time left will appear To check the track time press DISPLAY This can be done during recording Recording will stop automatically Note Copy prohibited tracks will be copied analog ANALOG REC is displayed 2 To stop recording press STOP UPDATE lights up f RECORD g goes out and recording stops Minimal...

Page 21: ...uring the loudest passages Display shows XX DB Decibel e g 3DB 6 Stop the source Start recording 1 To start recording press RECORD on the CD recorder and immediately start the source from Pause or Stop mode d will light up continuously The track number and recording time left will appear on the display If CHECK INPUT message also flashes the digital connection is incorrect To record a 3 second sil...

Page 22: ...check the remaining recording time on the CDR W press DISPLAY This can also be done during recording The EASY JOG ENTER key can be used to adjust the recording level The recorder stops automatically 2 To stop recording manually press STOP on the CD recorder UPDATE lights up and SYNC and d go out If STOP 9 is pressed within 3 seconds after pressing PLAY no recording will take place To interrupt rec...

Page 23: ...ss JOG ENTER The disc will now be unfinalized and can be recorded on again and the recording or erasure mode is entered 3 You can now start recording or erasing If no further recording or erasure is required press STOP 9 Note Unfinalizing will take approximately 1 minute 30 seconds When unfinalizing a CDRW disc with text available on it this text will be transferred to the CD recorder memory The t...

Page 24: ...SE DISC and PRESS RECORD will light up If the disc is finalized CD will appear on the display after inserting a CDRW in the recorder The recorder will ask you to confirm unfinalizing first Confirm by pressing the EASY JOG ENTER key or ENTER on the remote control 2 Press RECORD The display will show the total countdown time and ERASE The entire disc will be erased Erasure of a complete disc may tak...

Page 25: ... MODE appears on the display and j k lights up 2 On the deck you want to play press PLAY PAUSE 2 to start CD play 2 lights up and the track number and track time of the track in play appear on the display You can also play the two decks at the same time By pressing the CDR key or the CD key you can choose the deck you want to listen to Press DISPLAY once twice or three times to see remaining track...

Page 26: ...s EASY JOG ENTER or ENTER on the remote control to confirm or press PLAY PAUSE 2 to start playing or 1 Select CDR or CD on the remote control and key in the required track number using the numerical keys For 2 digit track numbers press the keys in rapid succession Play starts or 1 Briefly press or one or more times 2 Start playback by pressing PLAY PAUSE 2 EASY JOG ENTER or ENTER on the remote con...

Page 27: ...ights up the current track will play repeatedly When REPEAT ALL lights up the entire disc or program plays repeatedly 2 To return to normal play press REPEAT one or more times until The REPEAT text disappears from the display Note You can use shuffle in combination with REPEAT ALL or programmed play of the 2 disc changer REPEAT is also cleared when you open the disc tray REM TRACK REC TIME DIGITAL...

Page 28: ...ayback steps 3 to 5 Only tracks from the disc in the CD player can be stored 3 Press RECORD to start recording Note To review the program press PROG ram followed by 5 or 6 with the CD recorder in Stop mode To add more tracks to the program repeat steps 1 to 7 If you try to store more than 99 tracks PROG FULL will appear on the display Clearing a program 1 Press STOP 9 if necessary to stop programm...

Page 29: ...D 1 TITLE CD 2 TITLE CD 3 TITLE CD n ON OFF L 100 R 100 MAIN MENU LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 A B C D E REM TRACK REC TIME DIGITAL OPTICAL ANALOG PROG SHUFFLE REPEAT SCAN I I CD RW CHANGER SYNC MANUAL RECORD REM TOTAL ALL TRACK TIME STEP TRACK CD RW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 REM TRACK REC TIME DIGITAL OPTICAL ANALOG PROG SHUFFLE REPEAT SCAN I I CD RW CHANGER SYNC MANUAL RECORD REM TOTAL ALL TR...

Page 30: ...racter 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 for the next track The name can be confirmed by pressing STORE MENU or a new name can be entered as described above 1 Press STORE MENU TEXT EDIT will appears on the display 2 Rotate the EASY JOG ENTER key to select the TEXT ERASE submenu TEXT ERASE ...

Page 31: ...ATE will appear on the display 7 Press STORE MENU to return to the submenu or STOP 9 to exit Note If there are no discs in the memory the message MEMORY EMPTY will appear on the display When the text memory of your CD recorder is full the message MEMORY FULL will appear followed by FINALIZE CD If you want to add a CD to the list of discs for which text is stored you will have to erase a disc from ...

Page 32: ...lay 3 Press EASY JOG ENTER to confirm FE and L 100 R 100 will appear on the display 4 Adjust recording balance by turning the EASY JOG ENTER key Turn to the left the figure on the left F counts down that on the right counts up Turn to the right the figure on the right E counts down that on the left counts up 5 Press EASY JOG ENTER to confirm 6 Press STORE MENU to store settings Note The balance se...

Page 33: ...er disc Remote control does not work point the remote control directly at the CD recorder check the batteries and replace if necessary select the right source first Will not record clean the disc make sure that the CDR W is an unfinalized disc make sure that the disc is recordable and replace if necessary the disc is not an AUDIO disc WRONG DISC wrong input source chosen Input label flashing CHECK...

Page 34: ...NOTES English 34 ...

Page 35: ...ed herein are not necessarily available in all contries The specifications and design of this product are subject of change without notice Printed in Hungary PHILIPS 2000 All trademarks acknowledged http www philips com 3104 125 2292 2 ...

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