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Audio CD Recorder CDR950 • • Instructions for use Instructions for use • • Mode d'emploi Mode d'emploi • • Instrucciones de manejo Instrucciones de manejo • Bedienungsanleitung...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.1 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 Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS... Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service center for repair.When the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may keep defective parts.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents GENERAL INFORMATION AND DISCS Welcome ...8 About this manual...8 Technical data ...8 Discs for recording...9 Discs for playback...9 Maintenance ...9 Accessories ...9 OPERATING BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS Operating buttons on the front ...10 Connections at the back ...10 DISPLAY DISPLAY indications...11 DISPLAY messages ...11...
Welcome ! Thank you for buying this Philips Compact Disc Recorder. In the 1980s Philips invented a new audio system - the CD. The CD (compact disc) revealed the new dimensions of digital sound and added to the pleasure of audio.
When finalized, they play on CDRW compatible CD players and recorders. In the course of 1999 most Philips CD players and recorders will be CDRW compatible. To ensure proper working of the set, we recommend the use of Philips audio CDR and audio CDRW discs only.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, all controls are on the front of the CD recorder. When provided on the remote control, you can also use the corresponding buttons, after selecting the CD recorder or separate CD player by pressing CDR or CD. Connections at the back 1 ANALOG IN ...connects to the line output of an...
DISPLAY indications TIME TRACK TOTAL TRACK TIME 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 DIGITAL PROGRAM MANUAL OPTICAL SHUFFLE REPEAT ANALOG 13 12 1 REM/REC TIME ...indicates remaining recording time/recording time 2 TRACK ...track number 3 FE ...balance (lights during balance adjustment) 4 TOTAL REM...
DISPLAY START SOURCE ...to start synchronised recording from a source FINALIZED CD ...when trying to record on a finalized CDR or a prerecorded CD UNFINALIZE/ ...when trying to record on a PRESS ENTER finalized CDRW PROF SOURCE ...when a professional source is connected Play PROGRAM...program mode selected...
We have described the most common ways of connecting the CD recorder. If you still have difficulties with the connections, please contact the Philips Consumer Service desk in your area. INSTALLATION...
INSTALLATION Digital coaxial connections Digital coaxial connection is only required when you wish to record from a CD player with a digital coaxial output. R E C E I V O U T TA PE C D R E C...
Power supply 1 Plug the power cord supplied into the POWER SUPPLY connector on the CD recorder, then into a wall socket. 2 Press ON/OFF. The recorder is now in Standby mode. 3 Press any key to activate the recorder. Note: - The CD recorder will automatically adjust to the local mains voltage.
SCROLL...activates scrolling of text over the display CDR ...selects CD recorder CD ...selects CD player, can be used to control a separate Philips CD player 2 ...starts CD(RW) play O ...previous track (Play and Program mode) P ...next track (Play and Program mode) 9 ...stops CD(RW) and clears a program...
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 do not use REC MANUAL.
20 seconds of silence. Important: If you want to play the recorded CDR disc on a regular FADE STEP CD player, it must be finalized. See finalizing discs. Finalized CDRW discs play only on CDRW compatible SYNC SCAN TRACK CD players.
Manual recording RECORD Important: - Recording from CD-changers should always be started in the RECORD DISC, RECORD TRACK or MAKE CD mode. - Only make analog recordings when digital recording is not possible. Preparing for manual recording 1 Make sure the disc is absolutely free of scratches and dust particles.
RECORDING 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. Microphone recording Karaoke recording 1 Connect a (stereo) microphone to the MIC socket.
Finalizing CDR & CDRW discs Finalizing is a simple procedure that is necessary in order to: - be able to play recordings on a CD PLAYER, - avoid further unwanted recordings on a disc, - avoid erasure of tracks on a CDRW.
RECORDING Erasing CDRW discs RECOR D For unfinalized CDRW discs only. You can erase: - one or more tracks from the end, - the entire disc. To erase one or more tracks from the end: 1 Press ERASE once. The display will show the number of tracks and their total playing time.
Playing a CD RECORD 1 Press PLAY/PAUSE 2 ; to start CD play. 2 will light up and the track number and track time of the track in play will appear on the display. 2 Press Display once, twice or three times to see: Remaining track time, total remaining time, text information (see Menu Mode).
PLAYING Repeat CD, track or program 1 Press REPEAT one or more times during CD play. When lights up, the current track will play REPEAT TRACK repeatedly. When lights up, the entire disc or REPEAT ALL program plays repeatedly. TIME TRACK TOTAL TRACK...
Remarks about Menu mode MENU/ PROG. STORE ENTER CANCEL TIME TRACK TOTAL TRACK TIME 2 3 4 9 10 11 DIGITAL PROGRAM MANUAL OPTICAL SHUFFLE REPEAT ANALOG • Menu mode gives you access to a number of features which are not available using the regular keys (on the deck's front and the remote control).
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MENU MODE 4 Press EASY JOG/ENTER or ENTER on the remote control to confirm. The display will ask you to reconfirm your selection. 5 Press EASY JOG/ENTER or ENTER on the remote control to reconfirm. 6 Press STORE/MENU to return to the submenu or STOP 9 to exit.
Recording settings Auto track increment 1 Select the AUTO TRACKING sub menu. AUTO TRACK will appear on the display. 2 Press EASY JOG/ENTER or ENTER on the remote control to confirm. 3 Select TRACK ON or OFF. TOTAL FADE TIME TRACK TRACK TIME...
FIXING PROBLEMS TROUBLESHOOTING 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.