CDR20 harman/kardon
Installation and Connections
Important Note: To prevent possible damagePlay-Deck ConnectionsTo make recordings from external digital
to your speakers or other components in yourThe rear-panel connections labeled OCDP� refersources, such as a CD, DVD or MD player, con-
audio system, we strongly recommend that ALLto the outputs of the Play Deck 3, whichnect the CDR Coax-In jacks ¤6 or CDR
system components, including the CDR 20, befunctions as a standard CD player. Connect theOptical In Jack ? on the CDR to the digital
turned off and unplugged from their AC poweranalog left/right CDP outputs � to the CDoutput jacks on your receiver or processor. If
source when any connections are made or ainputs on your receiver, preamp or surroundyour receiver does not have digital-output jacks,
new component is installed.processor. For best playback results, a digitalyou may connect the CDR Coax In jacks
connection is recommended, using the coaxial¤6 or CDR Optical In Jack ? on the CDR
Locating the CDR 20or optical cY outputs. Connect them to the20 directly to the digital outputs on your CD
Since the CD transports in the CDR 20 are pre-matching digital inputs of your receiver, pre-player or other digital device.
cision instruments, they are subject to interfer-amp, processor or external digital decoder. Note
ence from vibration. To minimize the possibilitythat you may have to change a setting on theConnections to a portable digital CD or MD
of skipping during playback or recording, it isreceiver or processor to link the digital input toplayer may also be made by connecting the
recommended that the unit be placed on athe OCD� button or input selector. Consult theCoax Digital Output of the player to the Front-
level, solid, vibration-free surface.ownerOs manual on that device for details, asPanel Digital Input 6 on the CDR 20.
this configuration may vary from unit to unit.Note that when both the front and rear panel
When installing the CDR 20 in a cabinet ordigital inputs are connected to external sources,
tight space, always make certain that there isRecord-Deck Connectionsthe CDR 20 will give priority to the front-panel
enough room in front of the unit for the discThe rear-panel connections labeled OCDR� referinput 6. If it is impractical to disconnect the
drawers to open fully, and that there is enoughto the inputs and outputs for the Record Deckfront-panel input when you need to use the
space above the unit so that discs may easily%. Depending on the capabilities of yourrear-panel jack, simply turn off the device con-
be inserted in the disc drawers.receiver, preamp or processor, you may find itnected to the front-panel input. This will stop
convenient to connect the analog inputs andthe digital signal, and permit the rear-panel
In addition to the safety considerations outlinedoutputs to the jacks marked for a tape recorder.jack to be used.
on page 4, it is also recommended that theAs the CDR 20Os functions resemble those of
CDR 20 not be placed in a location that is sub-a standard tape recorder, this might make itIMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL
ject to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold,easier to select it as an input on your receiverCONNECTIONS:
as these conditions may damage the discs usedor preamp. Connect the analog CDR-Out jacks
in the player, or the player itself. Note thata to the Play/In jacks of a Tape or Aux inputAlthough digital-coax connections use the same
audio amplifiers or high-power receivers, ason your receiver or preamp. Connect the CDR-Intype of ORCA� phono jack as standard analog
well as certain other electronic products, mayjacks L to the Tape Rec/Out jacks on yoursignals, please take special care to connect digi-
generate significant heat. For that reason, doreceiver or preamp.tal signals only to digital jacks. In many cases,
not place the CDR 20 directly on top of anthe digital jacks may be identified by an
amplifier, receiver, or other heat source. AlwaysTo play the output of the Record Deck throughorange-colored insert ring around the center of
allow at least one inch of free space on allthe digital decoder in your receiver or an exter-the jack. When making digital connections, be
sides of the CDR 20, as well as other electronicnal processor, connect the CDR Coax-Out °sure to use coax-interconnect cables, such as
products, to allow for proper ventilation.jacks to the matching digital-input jacks onthe one supplied with the CDR 20 or cables
your receiver or processor. Note that you mayintended for video applications. Even though
The unit should also be kept away from sourceshave to change a setting on the receiver orthey have the correct type of RCA connector, do
of water or damp conditions.processor to link the digital input to the OTape�not use audio-interconnect cables that have
button or the specific input selector associatedtwisted-pair construction, as they are not
Connections to Your Audio Systemwith the digital inputs. Consult the ownerOsappropriate for digital signal use. If you have
When connecting the CDR 20, think of themanual on your receiver or processor forany questions about the type of cables to use
process as if your were connecting a standarddetails, as this configuration may vary from unitwith the CDR 20, consult your dealer.
CD player and a tape or cassette recorder, withto unit.
the addition of the digital connections.
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