CDR 30 (serv.man6) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 3

INTRODUCTION  3

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon.
The CDR 30 CD Player/Recorder is a unique
product, designed not only to playback your
existing library of compact discs, but also to
record compact discs from either analog or digi-
tal programs. You may feed signals (for record-
ing) to the CDR 30 from external sources such
as an A/V receiver, a tuner, tape deck or a CD
player, or you may simply place a CD in one
deck, and make a copy using a recordable CD in
the other deck.

Designed and engineered by Harman Kardon,
the CDR 30 is among the first audio CD
recorders with x4 speed capability. This means
that it will take only 15 minutes to copy a 
60-minute disc. The CDR 30 is also the first 
CD-R/RW audio recorder to offer MP3 playback,
dubbing of MP3 discs to conventional CD discs,
and HDCD

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playback.

The CDR 30 not only records with the highest
speed and quality available but it is also an
audiophile CD player. Through the use of audio-
phile-grade digital-to-analog converters (DAC’s),
the CDR 30’s performance rivals the most
sophisticated high-end players. Should you wish
to bypass the internal DAC’s and use an external
digital processor, coax and optical digital outputs
are available. Thanks to the CDR 30’s dual-tray
design, you may even play two separate discs at
the same time, for parties or multi-room applica-
tions. To make CD playback more enjoyable, the
CDR 30 also features a wide range of program
and repeat functions.

Since CD recorders and MP3 are a relatively new
technology, this may be your first CD-R product.
Although CD recorders resemble play-only CD
machines in many ways, there are some impor-
tant differences between a standard CD and a
CD-R. In addition, making a CD-R recording is
also a different process than what you may be
familiar with for making audio tape or cassette
recordings. For that reason, we encourage you to
read through this manual so that you are fully
acquainted with the way CD recording works.
This small investment in your time will pay major
dividends in the enjoyment that will result from
proper use of the CDR 30.

If you have additional questions about this 
product – its installation or operation – that are
not answered in this manual, please contact
your dealer, who is your best source of local
information.

■ Dual-Deck CD Player and CD-R/CD-RW

■ 4x Dub Speed for Both CD-R and 

■ Plays MP3 and HDCD-Encoded Discs

■ Can read CD-Text and ID tracks on MP3

■ Digital and analog record level adjust

■ Intro scan, selectable separately for

■ Two independent Audiophile-Grade

■ Dual-Play Capability, even for simul-

■ Extensive Playback Programming

■ Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs and

■ Front Panel Coaxial and Optical Digital

■ Sample-Rate Convertor Allows Use of

■ Ergonomic Remote Control

■ High grade drives for both decks with

Important Information About CD
Recording
In order to get the most enjoyment from your
new CD-R recorder, please pay special attention
to the following sections of the manual that pro-
vide information about the special features and
capabilities of CD Recorders.

■ The CDR 30 plays all standard CD audio discs

but for recording, the CDR 30 uses special
CD-R and CD-RW discs designed only for
audio use. CD-R discs designed for computer
use will not work in the CDR 30. See page 14
for more information on which types of discs
are used with the CDR 30.

■ The last step in making a CD-R and CD-RW

recording is the finalization process. Unless
this step is properly done, the disc will not
work in other players. See page 24 for infor-
mation on finalizing discs.

■ Once finalized, CD-R discs will play in any CD

player, but CD-RW discs will only play in the
CDR 30 and certain other machines. Check
the specifications of your CD player if you
have questions about compatibility with 
CD-RW discs.

■ As with all CD players, except those designed

specifically for portable use, you should never
move a CD player while there is a disc inside
one of the decks. NEVER move the CDR 30
until discs have been removed from both
decks.