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cable around sharp corners as this can damage the cable.
Likewise, when storing optical cable, coil loosely (as shown on
page 8).
If you’re using one of the coaxial-type digital connectors
you’ll need a lead with an RCA/phono plug at each end (the
same type of connector as the Video cable).
Using the digital inputs
To make direct digital recordings on the PDR–609 you’ll need to
connect the digital output of a source (like a CD, MD, or DAT
player) to one of the digital inputs on this unit. To make
recordings from analog sources (like a turntable or cassette
deck) it’s usually easiest to connect this player to your amplifier/
receiver’s tape inputs and outputs—see page 15 for more on this.
Using the digital outputs
If you have another digital recorder, such as a MD or DAT
recorder, you might want to use the PDR–609 as a digital
source. In this case, connect one of the digital outputs of the
PDR–609 to a similar digital input on your other digital
recorder.
CD text compatible components
If you wish to record CD text as well as audio information
from an external CD player (compatible with CD text), you
must connect the
CONTROL
IN
on the unit to the
CONTROL
TEXT
jack on the PDR-609 using a commer-
cially available cord with a mono mini-plug. At the time of
writing, the Pioneer PD-F1009 is the only CD player that can
perform this operation.
Note:
Make sure that at least one set of analog terminals is
connected to the amplifier when using CD text control cords.
LINE
IN
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
TEXT
CONTROL
AC IN
IN
REC
OUT
PLAY
L
R
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
CONTROL
IN
Digital playback component
(CD, MD, DAT player, etc.)
Digital recording component
(CD-R, MD, DAT recorder, etc.)
Note:
It is not possible to daisy-chain several units together
for digital duplication.
Connecting up for digital
playback & recording
The diagrams on these pages show possible connections with
various other components in your system. Before you start
connecting your system, make sure that all the components
are switched off and disconnected from the wall outlet.
About optical and coaxial jacks
The PDR–609 has both optical and coaxial jacks for both
digital input and output. There’s no need to connect both, but
since some equipment has only one type of connector—and
you can only connect like with like—having both on this
unit can be an advantage.
To use the optical jack, you’ll need an optical cable. These are
readily available at audio dealers. When buying, check that
the cable is no longer than 3m.
Pull out the dust cap and store it in a safe
place for future use. Check that both
optical plug and socket are free from
dust—if necessary, clean with a soft, dry
cloth. The optical lead will only go in one
way, so match up the jack and the plug
before inserting fully.
When connecting optical leads, take care not to bend the
PDR–609 CD-Recorder
Choose either the coaxial
or the optical connector.
or
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the
power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
or
