CDR25/CDR26 harman/kardon
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
Important Note: To prevent possible damage to yourTo play the output through the digital decoder in
speakers or other components in your audio system,your receiver or an external processor, connect the
we strongly recommend that ALL system components,Coaxial-Digital Output Jack L or the Optical-
including the CDR 26, be turned off and unpluggedDigital Output Jack § to the matching digital-input
from their AC power source when any connections arejack on your receiver or processor. You may have to
made or a new component is installed.change a setting on the receiver or processor to link
the digital input to the OTape� button or the specific
Placement of the CDR 26input selector associated with the digital inputs. Consult
Since the CD transports in the CDR 26 are precisionthe ownerOs manual on your receiver or processor for
instruments, they are subject to interference fromdetails, as this configuration may vary from unit to unit.
vibration. To minimize the possibility of skipping during
playback or recording, it is recommended that the unitTo make recordings from external digital sources, such
be placed on a level, solid, vibration-free surface.as a CD, DVD or MD player, connect the Coaxial-
Digital Input Jacks &c or Optical-Digital Input
When installing the CDR 26 in a cabinet or tightJacks ^ on the CDR 26 to the digital output
space, always make certain that there is enough roomjacks on your receiver or processor. If your receiver
in front of the unit for the disc drawers to open fully,does not have digital-output jacks, you may connect
and that there is enough space above the unit so thatthe Coaxial-Digital Input Jacks &c or Optical-
discs may easily be inserted in the disc drawers.Digital Input Jacks ^ on the CDR 26 directly
to the digital outputs on your CD player or other
In addition to the safety considerations outlined ondigital device.
page 4, it is also recommended that the CDR 26 not
be placed in a location that is subject to direct sunlightConnections to a portable digital CD or MD player may
or extreme heat or cold, as these conditions mayalso be made by connecting the Coax or Optical
damage the discs used in the player, or the playerDigital Output of the player to one of the front-panel
itself. Note that audio amplifiers or high-powerDigital Inputs ^& on the CDR 26.
receivers, as well as certain other electronic products,
may generate significant heat. For that reason, do notIMPORTANT NOTE ON DIGITAL CONNECTIONS:
place the CDR 26 directly on top of an amplifier,Although digital-coax connections use the same type
receiver or other heat source. Always allow at leastof ORCA� phono jack as standard analog signals,
one inch of free space on all sides of the CDR 26, asplease take special care to connect digital signals only
well as other electronic products, to allow for properto digital jacks. In many cases, the digital jacks may be
ventilation.
identified by an orange-colored insert ring around the
The unit should also be kept away from sources ofcenter of the jack. When making digital connections,
water or damp conditions.be sure to use coax-interconnect cables, such as the
one supplied with the CDR 26 or cables intended for
Connections to Your Audio Systemvideo applications. Even though they have the correct
When connecting the CDR 26, think of the process astype of RCA connector, do not use audio-interconnect
if you were connecting a standard tape or cassettecables that have twisted-pair construction, as they are
recorder, with the addition of the digital connections.not appropriate for digital signal use. If you have any
questions about the type of cables to use with the
Depending on the capabilities of your receiver, preampCDR 26, consult your dealer.
or processor, you may find it convenient to connect
the analog inputs and outputs to the jacks marked for
a tape recorder. As the CDR 26Os functions resemble
those of a standard tape recorder, this may make it
easier to select it as an input on your receiver or pre-
amp. Connect the Analog Output Jacks ! to the
Play/In jacks of a Tape or Aux input on your receiver
or preamp. Connect the Analog Input Jacks ? to
the Tape Rec/Out jacks on your receiver or preamp.
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