Superscope PSD300 CD Recording System User Manual

CD Recording System

PSD300

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KALSS 1 LASERAPPARAT

Owners Manual

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

LINE OUT AUX

PHONES

LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

MIX

SPLIT

MIC

STEREO

ONOFF

ALC

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

MIC

LINE

INT

LINE

MIC

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's

enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

LASER SAFETY

This unit employs lasers. Only a qualified service person

should remove the cover or attempt to service this device,

due to possible eye injury.

CAUTION

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR

PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURE OTHER THAN

THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN

HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CE marking (only EU version)

This product is in conformity with the EMC directive

and low-voltage directive.

Equipment mains working system

This product complies with household power and safety

requirements in your area.

IMPORTANT: (For U.K. only)

This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp

plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:

1 Remove fuse cover and fuse.

2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A.

or BSI approved type.

3 Refit the fuse cover.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it

should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place.

If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value

of 5A. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distri-

bution board should not be greater than 5A.

Note:

The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid pos-

sible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket

elsewhere.

HOW TO CONNECT A PLUG

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with

the following core:

GREEN

−and−YELLOW−"EARTH" ("E")

BLUE

−"NEUTRAL" ("N")

BROWN

−"LIVE" ("L")

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus

may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying

the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

1 The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be

connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked

with the letter "E" or by the earth symbol or coloured

green or green-and-yellow.

2 The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to

the terminal which is marked with the letter "N" or

coloured BLACK.

3 The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to

the terminal which is marked with the letter "L" or

coloured RED.

Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord

grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead -- not simply

over the three wires.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

This product was designed and manufactured to meet

strict quality and safety standards. There are, however

some installation and operation precautions which you

should be particularly aware of.

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.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions

should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be

used near water – for example, near a bathtub,

washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base-

ment, or near a swimming pool, etc. Do not handle

with wet hands.

6. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,

or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce

heat or open flames.

7. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Power sources – The appliance should be connected

to a power source only of the type described in the

operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

9. Ground or Polarization – Do not defeat the grounding

or polarization of the appli-

ance, plug or cord.

10. Power Cord – Route power

and other cords so they are

not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items placed on or

against them. Pay particular attention to cords at

plugs, and receptacles.

11. Non-use Periods – The power cord of the appliance should

be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long

period of time.

12. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the

enclosure through openings. Do not cover this appliance

with any cloths, newspapers, curtains, etc.

13. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been

damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the

appliance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally

or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure

damaged.

14. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the

appliance beyond that described in the operating

instructions. All other servicing should be referred to

qualified service personnel.

AC polarized plug

and receptacle

This Class B digital apparatus meets all

requirements of the Canadian Interference

Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte

toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le

matérier brouilleur du Canada.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more

of the following measures:

– Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit

to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Table of Contents

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Topic page

Warnings ..............................................................2

Safety Instructions ................................................3

Table of Contents .................................................4

Introduction .......................................................... 5

Drive terminology .................................................5

Package contents .................................................6

Remote batteries ..................................................6

Connections (basic) .............................................. 6

Controls, Display (top)

1 Speaker grill ...................................................7

2 CD drive ................................................................ 7

3 MIC (microphone) ..........................................7

4 Model number ................................................7

5 Tone controls .................................................7

6 Control buttons

1 TEXT button...............................................7

2 VR button ...................................................7

3 PROG button .............................................7

4 REPEAT button ..........................................7

5 MENU/STORE button ................................8

REC menu table.........................................8

6 DISP button ...............................................9

7 REC MODE button ....................................9

8 SINGLE button.........................................10

9 A-B button ................................................10

10 CANCEL/DELETE button ........................10

7 PLAY controls ..............................................11

1 Fast backward search button ...................11

2 Fast forward search button ......................11

3 Play/Pause button ....................................11

4 Stop button ..............................................11

8 Open switch .................................................11

9 Standby POWER switch ..............................11

10 STANDBY light.............................................11

Control of tempo and pitch ................................11

11 KEY controls ................................................11

12 TEMPO controls ..........................................12

TUNING ...................................................12

13 Display .........................................................12

1 TOC .........................................................12

2 Record Indicator ......................................12

3 Pause Indicator .........................................12

4 Play Indicator ............................................12

5 PROG Indicator ........................................12

6 REPEAT Indicator .....................................12

7 DIGITAL Indicator .....................................13

8 Level meter ...............................................13

9 CD Indicator..............................................13

10 TEXT Indicator..........................................13

11 A-B Indicator .............................................13

12 TOTAL TRACK Indicator ...........................13

13 AUTO Indicator .........................................13

14 SYNC Indicator .........................................13

Topic page

14 Alphanumeric display ................................13

14 SELECT control ........................................13

15 REC/PLAY controls...................................13

1 ERASE button light ..................................14

2 FINALIZE button light ..............................14

3 REC button light.......................................14

4 CDR drive PLAY controls (see page 11)...14

Controls, Connections (front)

1 PHONE/SPEAKER LEVEL control ...........14

2 PHONE SELECTOR.................................14

3 MIC/LINE/INT controls and input jacks .....14

1 Left XLR or 1/4" input jack ........................15

2 Right XLR or 1/4" input jack......................15

3 Left LINE MIC switch ................................15

4 Left level control........................................15

5 Right LINE MIC INT switch .......................15

6 Right level control .....................................15

4 INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL switch .............15

5 ALC OFF/ON switch .................................16

6 MIC SPLIT/STEREO/MIX switch..............16

7 SPEAKER OFF/ON switch .......................16

8 OPEN/CLOSE switch ...............................16

9 PHONES jack ...........................................16

10 LINE OUT level control .............................16

11 CDR drive (disc tray) .................................16

12 Remote control sensor..............................16

Controls, Connections (rear)

1 MIX OUT jacks .........................................17

2 LINE OUT jacks ........................................17

3 AUX IN jacks.............................................17

4 DIGITAL IN and OUT jacks.......................17

5 REMOTE RC-5 IN and OUT jacks............17

6 REMOTE EXT. INT. switch........................17

7 FOOT PEDAL jack....................................17

8 Power plug ................................................17

9 Power switch .............................................17

How to Play

How to Play a CD (basics) ...........................18

How to Pause...............................................18

How to Stop .................................................18

How to switch between drives ......................18

How to display time ......................................18

How to select tracks.....................................19

How to Search .............................................19

How to play a Single Track ...........................19

How to cue to music (cue to audio)..............20

How to adjust the cue point..........................20

How to use Voice Reduction ........................21

How to enter CHANGER MODE..................21

How to program tracks .................................21

How to erase a programed track ..............22

How to clear a program............................22

(table of contents continues)

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Table of Contents continued

Introduction

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT

PROG

REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP

SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER

KEY

TEMPO

STANDBY

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

LINE OUT AUX

PHONES

LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

MIX

SPLIT

MIC

STEREO

ONOFF

ALC

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

MIC

LINE

INT

LINE

MIC

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

CD drive

CDR drive

The front, tray loading drive is for recording and

playback and is referred to as the CDR drive.

The PSD300 CD recording system is a CD player with

a built-in CD recorder. It includes features designed

for a music teacher, professional musician, vocalist, or

studio.

For musical practice you can:

• select A-B (point to point) repeat playback

• adjust KEY and TEMPO (adjust the musical pitch

and/or speed of any CD)

For CD recording you can:

• record on CD-R or CD-RW discs

• record any of the playing options (listed below)

For CD playing you can:

• auto cue (start at the beginning of the audio and

adjust the auto cue point)

• use voice reduction (reduce the volume of the

voice track on a CD)

• add (mix in) your own microphone or instrument

input.

• connect to an amplifier/speaker system

• connect to an external CD recorder

• connect an additional CD player (or other line

input) to the PSD300 and mix that input

Drive terminology:

In this manual the top loading drive is for playback

only and is referred to as the CD drive.

Topic page

How to program tracks for recording ........22

How to Record

How to record your voice or instrument

(basics) ........................................................23

SCMS ..........................................................24

How to copy an existing CD (basics) ...........24

Select record mode

REC with CD............................................25

RECORD .................................................25

COPY + LISTEN......................................25

COPY 2X .................................................25

COPY 2X+FINAL .....................................25

CONV HALFSPEED ................................25

SYNC RECORD ......................................25

SYNC RECORD +FINAL .........................25

Recording tips ..........................................25

Record Adjustments

AUTO TRACK and AUTO STOP defaults ...26

AUTO TRACK ..............................................26

How to turn AUTO TRACK ON or OFF ....26

AUTO STOP ................................................27

How to turn AUTO STOP ON or OFF ......27

How to adjust the MIC EQUALIZER ............27

REC LEVEL .................................................27

How to adjust SPLIT BALANCE ..................28

How to adjust REC BALANCE .....................28

How to select filters......................................29

How to erase

How to erase the last track ..........................30

How to erase the entire disc ........................30

How to finalize ...............................................30

How to Finalize a CD-R or CD-RW disc.......31

How to Unfinalize a CD-RW disc .................31

About the Remote ............................................32

Track Skip forward button ...............................33

Track Skip backward button............................33

AMS button (Automatic Search) .....................33

TR INC (Track Increment) ..............................33

About CD discs ................................................34

Which discs to use .........................................34

Disc cleaning ..................................................34

CD text...............................................................35

CD text during playback ...............................35

Recording CD text........................................35

How to view CD text.....................................36

How to erase CD text ...................................37

RC-5 remote control codes ...........................37

Troubleshooting ............................................38

Maintenance ...................................................38

Specifications ................................................39

Warranty .........................................................40

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Package contents

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

ABC

DEF

GHI

PROG

JKL

MNO

PQR TEXT

STU

XYZ SINGLE

DISPLAY

SPACE

TEMPO RESET

CDR CD

REPEAT CAN/DEL ENTER MEN/STO

A B

TR INC

REC

REMOTE CONTROL

RC300PSD

AMS

KEY

TEMPO

PSD300 unit

Infrared remote control

Power cord

Audio cable

AA batteries (2)

Remote batteries

Press and lift at arrow to open the remote control

battery compartment.

Install two AA batteries.

Replace compartment cover.

Connections (basic)

POWER

ON OFF

MIX LINE AUX DIGITAL

REMOTE

RC-5 EXT. INT.

FOOT

PEDAL

OUT

INOUT

OUT

1 4

Install on a table or other flat, stable, surface.

1 Plug in to 110

VAC power

2 Connect your amplifier and speaker system

(optional)

Connect the

supplied Right and

Left RCA audio

cable to LINE OUT and then connect to the input of an

amplifier, receiver or other external unit, typically CD

input.

3 Speaker: switch the internal speaker OFF and

ONOFF

SPEAKER

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

LINE OUT AUX

PHONES

LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

MIX

SPLIT

MIC

STEREO

ONOFF

ALC

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

MIC

LINE

INT

LINE

MIC

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

POWER

ON OFF

4 POWER Push the POWER OFF/ON

button so it is ON (in position).

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

STANDBY

POWER

The STANDBY light a will be lit.

Slide the POWER switch b to the right.

The STANDBY light will go out.

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD READ will

flash on the

display.

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

Then the

display will

read CD NO

DISC.

turn your amplifier on. If an external

amplifier system is unavailable switch

the internal speaker ON.

When disposing of used batteries, please comply

with governmental and environmental regulations.

Controls, Display (top)

1 Speaker grill

The built in full range speaker allows listening

to a CD without having to connect to other

equipment for amplification.

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2 CD drive

The top loading drive is for playback only. The

PSD300 can playback CD, CD-R and CD-RW

discs.

A disc being played can be heard over the built in

speaker, can be recorded on the CDR drive, or

output to an external amplification system or

recording device via LINE OUT or DIGITAL out

connections.

The CD drive is opened by the OPEN slide switch

(a), and closed by pushing on the corner marked

PUSH (b).

MIC (microphone)

Built in microphone.

MIC

4 PSD300 Model number

BASS

MID

TREBLE

Tone controls

Turning a knob

controls the level of

the corresponding

frequency range of

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

1 2 b a 3 4

5 6

the CD being played in CD drive. Level adjustments

apply to the internal speaker, headphone jack and

LINE OUT output. Turn clockwise to boost the fre-

quency and counterclockwise to attenuate it. Level

adjustments do not apply to MIX OUT.

TREBLE High frequencies (6 kHz)

MID Middle frequencies (2 kHz)

BASS Low frequencies (150 Hz)

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

1 2 3 4

6 Control buttons

1 TEXT button

Activates scrolling text in the display.

When a CD with text is first read the text is

automatically displayed and scrolls across.

2 VR button (voice reduction)

Push and release to activate voice reduction, a

special processor that reduces the volume of the

vocal track on a CD.

VR ON is displayed momentarily when voice

reduction is switched on.

Push and release the VR button again to turn

voice reduction off.

VR OFF is displayed momentarily.

Voice reduction is useful for vocal performers

who want to add their own voice through a

microphone for playback or recording. The

amount of voice reduction varies with the method

of mastering used in the original recording.

3 PROG button (program)

Push and release to enter programming mode.

Programming lets you select tracks for playback

in the CD drive only. Up to 30 tracks can be

selected in any order you desire. See How to

program tracks for a full discussion of this

feature.

4 REPEAT button

There are two repeat modes, entire CD and track.

Entire CD: while playing a CD in either drive push

and release once to repeat the entire CD.

REPEAT

TRACK

a REPEAT is lit and steady in the display.

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Controls, Display (top) continued

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

6 a

4 5

Track: push and release REPEAT twice to repeat

only the track being played.

REPEAT

TRACK

4 REPEAT button continued

6 Control buttons continued

Menu selections are available depending on which drive (CD or CDR) is selected, if the CD is stopped or in

Play/Pause, and if REC is selected. The table below shows which menu selection is available under which

conditions. The table also lists which page of this manual contains instructions for that menu item.

Menu Item CD/CDR CD/CDR CDR Page

Stop Play/Pause REC/REC Pause

AUTO TRACK ........................................................................... X ........................ 27

AUTO STOP ............................................................................. X ........................ 28

REC BALANCE ........................................................................ X ........................ 29

TEXT EDIT ...................... X ................................................................................. 35

TEXT ERASE .................. X ................................................................................. 37

TEXT VIEW ..................... X ................................................................................. 36

MIC EQUALIZER............. X ........................X ......................... X ........................ 27

SPLIT BALANCE ............. X ........................X ......................... X ........................ 29

CHANGER MODE........... X ................................................................................. 22

FILTER SELECT ............. X ........................X ......................... X ........................ 30

Notes:

1. AUTO TRACK, AUTO STOP, REC BALANCE only operate in REC MODE.

2. TEXT EDIT, TEXT ERASE only apply to unfinalized discs in the CDR drive.

3. CHANGER MODE is only selectable in Stop.

5 MENU/STORE button

Push and release to enter Menu mode.

b REPEAT 1 is lit and steady in the display.

Push and release a third time to exit REPEAT.

Menu selections and changes are made using the

SELECT control (a). Turn the SELECT control to scroll

through the options. Push and release the SELECT

control to select the option. Push and release the

MENU/STORE button to store changes and exit Menu

mode.

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Controls, Display (top) continued

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

6 7

6 Control buttons continued

6 DISP button (display)

While playing a CD in either drive push and

release once to display the remaining play time

for the track.

TRACK

a Only TRACK is lit and steady.

b The countdown time is for the track being played.

Push DISP and release a second time and the

remaining play time for the entire CD is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

c TOTAL TRACK is lit and steady.

d The countdown time is for the entire CD.

Push DISP and release again to return to the

default display showing elapsed track time.

7 REC MODE button

With a CD-R or CD-RW disc in the CDR drive,

push and release to enter recording mode. Turn

the SELECT control to select the recording mode.

Then push and release the SELECT control to

choose that mode.

Note: When recording from a CD in the CD drive

when tracks are programmed the recording follows

the program, if not the entire disc is recorded.

The 8 recording modes are:

REC with CD

This mode allows you to record along with a CD.

You can add your voice or instrument via the MIC/

LINE jacks, INT microphone, or AUX input. Moni-

tor the recording process using the headphone

jack, internal speaker, or LINE OUT.

RECORD

If no CD is present in the CD drive this is the first

REC mode that appears in the REC mode menu.

You can record using the INT mic, MIC/LINE

inputs and/or AUX inputs or DIGITAL input.

COPY + LISTEN

This mode is used to digitally copy a CD in real-

time while listening to it. This is an internal

recording function that allows no inputs from

outside sources.

COPY 2X

Digitally copy individual or programmed tracks or

an entire disc. This is an internal recording

function that allows no inputs from outside

sources.

COPY 2X +FINAL

This is the quickest way to digitally copy individual

programmed tracks or an entire disc. This is an

internal recording function that allows no inputs

from outside sources.

CONV HALFSPEED

This will record individual or programmed tracks at

half speed. The converted recording will play one

octave lower which provides a powerful new tool

for difficult music transcription.

SYNC RECORD

This REC mode is used to automatically engage

the recording process from an outside digital or

analog source including DAT, minidisk, cassette

tape or LP for example.

SYNC RECORD+FINAL

Use this REC mode to automatically start the

recording process from an outside digital or analog

source including DAT, minidisk, cassette tape or

LP for example.

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When the track is finished the PSD300 will

automatically pause, cued to music, at the

beginning of the next track.

9 A-B button

While a CD is playing push and release to start

point A to point B repeat play.

Point A (starting point) is set when the A-B button

is pushed and released. The next push and

release of the A-B button sets point B (ending

point). Play repeats between A and B. Example

display:

Controls, Display (top) continued

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

CD TEXT

TRACK

CD TEXT

TRACK

REPEAT

A-B

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

During A-B repeat push and release the A-B

button. Point B becomes the new A point and the

next push and release of the A-B button sets a

new B point.

During A-B repeat push and hold the A-B button

for one second to keep the A point. Push and

release the A-B button to set a new B point.

To exit A-B repeat press the REPEAT button, play

continues, or the Stop button, play ends.

10 CANCEL/DELETE button

Push and release to delete tracks from a program,

to delete text when entering CD text, or return to a

higher level in the Menu.

6 Control buttons continued

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

8 9 10

8 SINGLE button

Push and release to toggle Single Track Play on

or off.

While in Single Track Play, when a track is

selected with the SELECT control, the track does

not automatically start playing but is paused and

cued up at the beginning of the audio (example

display follows), and the Play pause button

flashes.

CD TEXT

TRACK

CD TEXT

TRACK

While playing in Single Track Play the Play (a)

and TRACK (b) displays are flashing, and the time

counter (c) is counting up indicating elapsed time

(example display below).

a b c

PLAY

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Controls, Display (top) continued

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

1 2

3 4

9 10 11 12 8

7 Play controls

Play controls 7a control playback of a disc in the

CD drive. Another set of play controls 7b control

playback of a disc in the CDR drive.

1 Fast backward search button

Push and hold during playback to search

backward. While searching samples of audio are

played to help you find the point you are searching

for. Returns to playing forward when the button is

released.

2 Fast forward search button

Push and hold during playback to search forward.

While searching samples of audio are played to

help you find the point you are searching for.

Returns to playing forward when the button is

released.

3 Play/Pause button

Push and release to start play of a stopped or

paused disc. Push and release during play to

pause. Button lit during play, flashing during

pause.

CD TEXT

TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

paused symbol

Example

display during

pause.

4 Stop button

Push and release to stop play of a playing or

paused disc. When a disc is not playing or

paused, push and release to clear a program.

Button lit when drive is selected and stopped.

8 OPEN switch

Slide the OPEN switch to the right

to open the CD drive. A CD playing

automatically stops. CD OPEN is

displayed.

OPEN

POWER

9 Standby POWER switch

Slide the Standby POWER switch

to the right to turn power on or off.

POWER button on rear of unit

must be ON (the red STANDBY

STANDBY

10 STANDBY light

STANDBY light (red) is lit when power

is switched off by the Standby

POWER switch on the unit or remote.

KEY TEMPO

11, 12 Control of KEY and TEMPO

The PSD300 allows control of key (musical pitch) and

tempo (CD playback speed). The CD drive must be

selected to allow control of KEY and TEMPO.

KEY

11 KEY controls

Press to lower or to raise

the key (musical pitch).

KEY control can change the CD

sound by up to plus or minus

one octave.

The KEY control system works on the following

musical principles:

100 cents = 1 half step

2 half steps = 1 whole step

12 half steps = 1 octave

Press or once to start KEY control. Then press

once to change the key by a 12.5 cents increment.

The display shows the increment rounded to 0.13

cents. Press and hold to quickly decrease or increase

the key. Press both buttons at the same time to return

to 0.00 position.

light must be lit).

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Controls, Display (top) continued

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

11 12 13

11 KEY controls continued

Notes

• If the or the buttons are pressed while

another display (such as CD-TEXT) is shown, the

current position of the KEY control is shown first.

Once one of the or buttons are pressed a

second time the KEY changes.

• Once the key has been adjusted by pressing

either the or button, it is possible to also

adjust the tempo (CD playback speed). For a key

adjustment in a range of ±5.00 half steps, the

tempo can also be adjusted -33% to +50%.

• Pressing the STOP button during

stop mode will reset the KEY to

0.00 position

12 Tempo

controls

TEMPO

TEMPO can be changed in increments of 1% up to

+50% and -33%.

A "+" button increases the speed in steps of 1%.

A "-" button decreases the speed insteps of 1%.

Holding down either a "+" or a "-" button for more than

1 second causes the tempo adjustment to change

rapidly. Pressing both the "+" and "-" buttons at the

same time returns the TEMPO to 0% (normal speed).

TUNING Once the Tempo has been adjusted by

pressing either the - or + button, it is possible to also

fine tune (TUNING) the key (musical pitch).

Press to lower or to

raise the key (musical pitch).

TUNING

lets you tune the

CD output to a musical

instrument (CD drive only).

KEY

Useful when practicing an instrument because it lets

you adjust the music practice source to your instru-

ment.

The button raises the tuning in 0.1% increments

and is displayed as a whole number with a + sign. For

example, to raise the tuning of the CD by 1.5% the

display should show "+15".

The button lowers the tuning in 0.1% increments

and is displayed as a whole number with a - sign. For

example, to lower the tuning by 0.8% the display

should read "-8".

TOC

information is held in memory. The table of contents

includes the total number of tracks, playback time and

other CD text if provided. Flashes during recording.

1 TOC

Lit when TOC (disc table of contents)

3 Pause indicator

Lit when recording or playback has been

paused.

2 Record indicator

Lit when recording.

5 PROG indicator

Lit during programming mode (selecting

track playback sequence).

PROG

6 REPEAT indicator

Lit during a repeat operation.

When the 1 indicator is also lit only the

currently playing track is repeated.

REPEAT

4 Play indicator

Lit during recording or playback.

13 Display

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0OVER

1 A B TOTAL TRACK

REPEAT AUTO SYNC

PROGRANDOM DIGITAL

STANDBY

CD-RW

CD TEXT

TOC

1 2 3 4 5 6

REPEAT

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

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Controls, Display (top) continued

DIGITAL

7 DIGITAL indicator

Lit during digital playback or recording.

Not lit during analog playback or record-

ing.

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0OVER

8 Level meter

Displays the level of the Left and Right channels of

audio from the music source. During CD playback this

is the audio level of either the CD drive or the CDR

drive. During recording this is the audio level of all

music sources feeding the CDR drive.

CD-RW

10 TEXT indicator

TEXT is displayed when the CD being

9 CD indicator

Displays CD, CD-R, or CD-RW telling

you the type of disc that is in the selected

drive.

TEXT

played includes CD TEXT information. Or when TEXT

mode is selected to enter CD TEXT information onto a

CD you are recording.

A-B

11 A-B indicator

A- is lit after pushing the A-B button once

indicating that the beginning of audio segment to be

repeated has been selected. REPEAT is also lit. A-B

is lit after pushing the A-B button a second time. The

audio segment from A to B is repeated indefinitely.

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0OVER

1 A B TOTAL TRACK

REPEAT AUTO SYNC

PROGRANDOM DIGITAL

STANDBY

CD-RW

CD TEXT

TOC

10 11 12 13 14 15

13 Display continued

SYNC

14 SYNC indicator

Lit when the SYNC RECORD mode is

on.

15 Alphanumeric display

Information, instructions and error messages can be

displayed. The example shown indicates track 2 is

being played and it is three minutes and forty seven

seconds to the end of track 2.

SELECT

PUSH / ENTER

14 SELECT control

This is the "master" control for

the PSD300. Push and

release to switch control

between the CD drive and the

CDR drive.

For most operations you turn

to select, then push and

release to confirm and enter your selection.

• In PROG mode turn to select track, then push and

release to program the track.

• In Play mode turn to select the track.

• When recording, selects recording level.

• In MENU mode turn to scroll through menu selec-

tions.

7 8

TOTAL TRACK is lit when the display information (time

to end) applies to the whole CD rather than the track

being played.

TOTAL TRACK

12 TOTAL TRACK indicator

TRACK is lit when the display information (time to end)

applies to the track being played rather than the whole

CD.

AUTO

13 AUTO indicator

Lit when tracks are automatically being

determined (by digital subcode or audio sensing).

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

Controls, Display (top) continued

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15 REC/PLAY controls

1 ERASE button light

Push and release to enter ERASE

mode. See How to erase.

ERASE

FINALIZE

2 FINALIZE button light

Push and release to enter FINALIZE

mode. See How to finalize.

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

1 2 3 4

REC

3 REC (record) button light

When flashing and prompted by the

display to PUSH REC KEY, push and

release to start recording. See How

to Record for recording modes.

Also used when finalizing.

4 PLAY controls

CDR drive controls

work the same as the

play controls for the

CD drive. See PLAY

controls.

Controls, Connections (front)

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

LINE OUT AUX

PHONES

LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

MIX

SPLIT

MIC

STEREO

ONOFF

ALC

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

MIC

LINE

INT

LINE

MIC

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

1 2 3

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

1 PHONE/SPEAKER LEVEL

control

Turn to adjust the level (volume) of

the built-in speaker and head-

phones plugged into the PHONE

jack. (To listen to headphones

only turn the SPEAKER OFF/ON

switch to OFF.)

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

LINE OUT AUX

2 PHONE SELECTOR

Turn to select the audio input to

the PHONE jack and internal

Speaker.

CD – CD drive.

LINE OUT – Audio available at

the LINE OUT output jacks.

MIC/LINE – Audio being input via the MIC/LINE/INT

input jacks.

AUX – Audio being input to the AUX IN jack.

MIC

LINE

INT

LINE

MIC

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

3 MIC/LINE/INT controls and input jacks

Left and right microphones or instruments via phone

jacks or via XLR connectors are input here. LINE/MIC

switches on each input channel permit, for example,

input of an instrument on the left channel (LINE) and a

mic level input on the right channel (MIC).

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Controls, Connections (front) con-

tinued

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

LINE OUT AUX

PHONES

LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

MIX

SPLIT

MIC

STEREO

ONOFF

ALC

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

MIC

LINE

INT

LINE

MIC

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

3 4 5

MIC/LINE/INT controls and input jacks contin-

ued

MIC

LINE

INT

LINE

MIC

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

3 4 5 6

1 2

1 Left XLR or 1/4" input

jack

Plug in an instrument or

other line level audio device

here to provide audio to the

left stereo channel.

4 Left level control

Turn to adjust the level of the left input.

INT

LINE

MIC

5 Right LINE MIC INT switch

Switch to LINE for a line level input or to

MIC for a microphone level input.

Switch to INT for the internal micro-

phone.

6 Right level control

Turn to adjust the level of the right

input.

Note: When internal mic is selected both the Left level

control and the Right level control are active. To

record the internal microphone to both the left and

right channels adjust both Left and Right level controls.

Note: To avoid feedback, turn the internal SPEAKER

OFF/ON switch OFF or reduce the PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL control, and reduce the LINE OUT level control

if connected to an external amplifier.

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

the DIGITAL IN jack on the rear of PSD300.

4 INPUT ANALOG/DIGITAL

switch

Select between analog or digital

external input. Connect digital

output of the source machine to

ONOFF

ALC

ON – Limits any input signal greater than -12 dB. Left

and right MIC/LINE (or INT MIC) level controls should

be set to maximum.

OFF – Set level using left and right MIC/LINE (or INT

MIC) level controls. Levels in excess of 0 dB may be

recorded and may result in distorted recordings.

5 ALC OFF/ON switch

Record level limiter for analog

input during recording.

2 Right XLR or 1/4" input

jack

Plug in an instrument or other

line level audio device here to

provide audio to the right

stereo channel.

MIC

LINE

3 Left LINE MIC switch

Switch to LINE for a line level input or to

MIC for a microphone level input.

Note: To mix two microphones from the front inputs

with a stereo line input, use the AUX input on the rear

for the stereo line input.

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Controls, Connections (front) con-

tinued

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

LINE OUT AUX

PHONES

LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

MIX

SPLIT

MIC

STEREO

ONOFF

ALC

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

MIC

LINE

INT

LINE

MIC

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

9 10 11 12

6 7 8

6 MIC/LINE SPLIT/STEREO/MIX

switch

Determines how the signal from

the CD drive and the signals from

the MIC/LINE (or INT MIC) inputs

are recorded.

MIX

SPLIT

MIC/LINE

STEREO

OPEN/CLOSE

8 OPEN/CLOSE switch

Push and release to OPEN the

CDR drive.

To CLOSE the CDR drive, push and release the

OPEN/CLOSE switch.

CDR drive open

PHONES

9 PHONES jack

Plug stereo headphones in here.

Adjust headphone volume with the

PHONES/SPEAKER LEVEL control.

10 LINE OUT level control

Turn to adjust the level of the output to

the LINE OUT jacks.

LINE OUT

11 CDR drive (disc tray)

In this manual this drive is referred to as the CDR drive.

The CDR drive is used for recording and can record

CD-R and CD-RW discs. The CDR drive can also

playback CD, CD-R and CD-RW disks

12 Remote control sensor

Sensor for the supplied wireless

remote control.

Note: Set the REMOTE EXT. INT.

switch on the back to INT. to enable

the wireless remote control.

7 SPEAKER OFF/ON switch

Turns the built-in speaker OFF or

ON.

ONOFF

SPEAKER

SPLIT – Left and right signals from the CD drive are

sent to the left channel of the recording. Left and right

signals from MIC/LINE (or INT MIC) are sent to the

right channel of the recording. Left and right signals

from the AUX inputs are sent to the left and right

channels of the recording.

STEREO – Left and right signals from the CD drive

are sent to the left and right channels of the recording.

Left and right signals from the MIC/LINE (or INT MIC)

and/or AUX inputs are sent to the left and right chan-

nels of the recording.

MIX – Left and right signals from the CD drive and the

AUX inputs are sent to the left and right channels of

the recording. MIC/LINE (or INT MIC) inputs are sent

to both channels of the recording.

Note: When internal mic is selected both the Left level

control and the Right level control are active. To

record the internal microphone to both left and right

channels adjust both Left and Right level controls.

POWER

ON OFF

MIX LINE AUX DIGITAL

REMOTE

RC-5 EXT. INT.

FOOT

PEDAL

OUT

INOUT

OUT

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Controls, Connections (rear)

1 MIX OUT jacks

Plug Right and Left RCA audio

cables in here to connect to the

input of an amplifier or other

external unit. Use for recording

onto an external recorder.

Output from the CD drive and MIC/

LINE (or INT MIC) and/or AUX

MIX

OUT

jacks are output as line level output to an external

recorder or amplifier. The signal is output before going

to the CDR drive, so it is available for monitoring or

recording even if the CDR drive is stopped. This signal

cannot be equalized by the PSD300 tone controls.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

MIX LINE AUX

OUT

2 LINE OUT jacks

Plug Right and Left RCA

audio cables in here to

connect to the input of an

amplifier or other external

unit. When the CDR drive

is not recording the LINE

OUT jacks output the MIX

out signal. This signal can be equalized by the

PDS300 tone controls.

AUX

3 AUX IN jacks

Plug Right and Left RCA audio

cables in here to connect to the

output of an external unit.

Use for recording onto the CDR

drive from an external audio

source such as a cassette deck.

DIGITAL

OUT

4 DIGITAL IN and OUT jacks

Plug RCA coaxial cables in here to

connect to the input and/or output

of an external digital unit.

Use IN for recording onto the CDR

drive from an external digital audio

source.

Use OUT for going to an external

digital device.

5 REMOTE RC-5 IN and OUT

jacks

Plug RCA audio cables in here to

connect to the input and output of

an RC-5 remote control system.

The RC-5 control code list is on

page 38.

REMOTE

RC-5

OUT

Notes:

• For more information on the RC-5 system and

details regarding its operation please contact

Superscope Technologies.

• When an RC-5 remote control system is not used

the REMOTE EXT. INT. switch should be at INT.

REMOTE

EXT. INT.

6 REMOTE EXT. INT. switch

Switch to EXT. (external) when an

external RC-5 remote control

system is used.

Notes:

• Switch to INT. (internal) to enable the supplied IR

(infrared) remote.

• A list of the RC-5 remote control codes is on the

page 38.

7 FOOT PEDAL jack

An optional foot pedal can provide

Play/Pause control for the CD

drive and the CDR drive.

Foot pedal (FT200) is available

from Superscope Technologies

Inc.

FOOT

PEDAL

POWER

ON OFF

9 Power switch

Push and release to turn power ON (in

position). Push and release to turn

power OFF (out position).

Normally, to retain memory, leave this switch at ON

and turn power on and off with the Standby POWER

slide switch on the top of the unit.

8 Power plug

Plug one end of the

supplied power cord in

here and the other into a

110 VAC outlet.

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How to Play

How to Play a CD (basics)

Push and release the Play/Pause

button (1) to Pause. When paused,

push and release to continue play from

the same point.

Push and release the Stop button (2) to

Stop. When Play/Pause is pushed,

play starts from the beginning of the

disc.

How to play

SELECT

PUSH / ENTER

If both the CD drive and the

CDR drive have CDs in-

serted and ready for play

you can switch between the

drives during play, stop or

pause by pushing and

How to display time

There are three modes of time display:

A Elapsed track time

B Total remaining disc time

C Remaining track time

A Elapsed track time

The default time display shows the elapsed time on

the track being played.

Example

display.

TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

a b

That track 3 (a) has been playing for 1 minute and 23

seconds (b).

How to Pause

How to Stop

How to switch between drives

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

2 Slide the OPEN switch to open the

CD drive.

OPEN

3 Insert your CD and push at PUSH to close the CD

drive.

CD READ will

flash on the

display.

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

If CD text is available the CD title/artist will scroll

across the display.

Then the display

will show disc

information

(example shown).

TOTAL TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

a b c

a The type of disc (CD, CD-R or CD-RW) is shown.

b The number of tracks on the disc.

c The total playing time of the disc.

4 Play Push the Play/Pause button to

begin play. The CD will play to the end

and stop.

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

LINE OUT AUX

PHONES

LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

MIX

SPLIT

MIC

STEREO

ONOFF

ALC

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

MIC

LINE

INT

LINE

MIC

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

d e

Adjust internal speaker or headphone volume with the

PHONE/SPEAKER level control d.

Adjust the LINE OUT level with the control e and your

amplifier's volume controls if using an external ampli-

fier.

1 Connect and turn on the PSD300, see Connections

(basic) on page 6.

releasing the SELECT control (3a) or the Play/Pause

or Stop buttons (3b).

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

3a 1 2 3b

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How to play continued

How to select tracks

You can select tracks during Stop, Play or Pause.

Turn the SELECT control (5) to

choose the track. During play wait

about a second or push and

release the SELECT control to

switch to the beginning of that

track. During Stop or Pause push

Play/Pause to begin playing the

selected track.

SELECT

PUSH / ENTER

How to Search

While playing (CD or CDR drive) push and hold a Fast

backward search or Fast forward search button (6).

Samples of audio are played while searching back-

ward or forward. After a couple of seconds of holding

the search speeds up.

For more accurate positioning on the CD drive push

and release the Fast backward or Fast forward search

button during Pause. Each push and release is

approximately one half second of audio.

While stopped push and release the SINGLE button

(7).

How to play a Single Track

CD TEXT

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

TOTAL TRACK

Example display shows TRACK 3 selected (b).

Push and release Play/Pause.

CD TEXT

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

TRACK

The selected track will be cued to music and paused.

Paused symbol flashing (c).

CD TEXT

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

TOTAL TRACK

Example display shows TRACK flashing (a).

Turn the SELECT control to choose the track you wish

to play.

B Total remaining disc time

Push and release DISP (4) once. The display shows

the total time remaining on the disc counting down.

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

TOTAL TRACK

a c

The example display indicates that track 3 (a) is

playing, and total track (total disc) (b) has 32 minutes

and 47 seconds to play (c).

Push and release DISP (4) another time. The display

shows the time remaining on the track counting down.

C Remaining track time

TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

b c

The example display indicates that track time is

displayed (a) track 3 is playing (b) and has 0 minutes

and 57 seconds of remaining play time (c).

Push and release DISP (4) a third time. The display

returns to the track time counting up.

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

5 6

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How to play continued

Push and release Play/Pause.

CD TEXT

TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

a b c

Example display:

a Play symbol flashing indicates track is playing.

b Example track #3 is playing

c Flashing "TRACK" indicates single track play.

When the track is completed the PSD300 remains in

Single track, paused at the beginning of the next track

and cued to music.

CD TEXT

TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

a b c

Example display:

a Paused symbol flashing indicates track is paused.

b Example track #4 is cued.

c Flashing "TRACK" indicates single track play.

Push SINGLE to exit Single Track.

How to cue to music (cue to audio)

Normally there is some silence from beginning of a

track (track ID position) to the beginning of the music

(audio). Cue to music skips the silence so you can

directly switch to audio from Play/Pause mode.

In Single Track the PSD300 automatically turns cue to

music on. Push SINGLE to enter cue to music.

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

3 Push and release MENU/STORE. The display

switches to CUE POINT ADJUST.

CD TEXT

TRACK

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4 Push and release the SELECT control. The

display shows O FRAME.

CD TEXT

TRACK

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Depending on the specific track, the FRAME

adjustment can be from 75 to -75 (75 frames = 1

second).

How to adjust the cue point

2, 4

1 3, 5

The cue point (start point of audio) is detected by the

PSD300 as volume exceeding a threshold of audio.

To adjust

1 With your CD in the CD drive, at Pause, and with

SINGLE track selected.

2 Turn the SELECT control to choose the track and

push and release the SELECT control to confirm.

CD TEXT

TRACK

Example

display.

Turn the SELECT control to change the audio start

position. Then push and release the SELECT

control to store the adjustment.

5 Push and release MENU/STORE to exit.

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How to play continued

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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Example

display.

Push and release the SELECT control.

CHANGER ON or OFF is displayed.

Turn the SELECT control to switch between ON

and OFF. Push and release the SELECT control

to make selection.

1 With the PSD300 in stop mode (stop lit on either

the CD or the CDR drive.

2 Push and release MENU/STORE.

3 Turn the SELECT control so CHANGER MODE is

displayed.

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

1 With a CD in the CD drive and with playback

stopped, push and release the PROG button to

enter programming. This display appears:

PROG

TOTAL TRACK

a b

c d e

a PROG is lit and flashing.

b TOTAL TRACK is lit with TRACK flashing.

c P indicates "Programmed tracks".

d The number of tracks programmed is displayed.

e The total playing time programmed is displayed.

How to Program Tracks

Programming lets you select tracks for playback (CD

drive only). Up to 30 tracks can be selected in any

order you desire.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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How to use Voice Reduction

Voice reduction is an electronic filter that reduces the

relative volume of the audio that during the production

process of the commercial CD was mixed in the

center channel (between right and left channels).

Normally the lead vocal of a CD is mixed to the center

channel.

While playing or paused (CD drive only) push and

release VR. A single push and release displays the

status of Voice Reduction.

Example

display.

TRACK

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A second push and release of VR switches the status

of voice reduction. When voice reduction is ON VR is

displayed during play.

TOTAL TRACK

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Example

display.

How to enter CHANGER MODE

CHANGER MODE is a continuously playing mode that

automatically switches between drives. In CHANGER

MODE when the CD drive finishes playing the CDR

drive automatically starts playing, and when the CDR

drive finishes playing the CD drive automatically starts

playing. The tracks on the CD drive can be pro-

grammed for CHANGER MODE.

You have to manually push Pause or Stop to stop play.

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How to play continued

How to Program Tracks continued

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

2 Turn the SELECT control to display the track

desired.

Example display

shows track 3

selected.

PROG

TOTAL TRACK

Push and release the SELECT control to enter the

selected track, or wait 1.5 seconds and the track is

automatically entered.

The

display

changes

to:

PROG

TOTAL TRACK

a b

a 1 track is programmed. (In the example track 3 is

the first track to be programmed.)

b The total playing time programmed in the example

is 4 minutes and 17 seconds.

Repeat step 2 to program tracks in the order you

desire. Up to 30 tracks can be programmed.

When you try to program a 31st track, this display

appears:

PROG

TOTAL TRACK

If the total time programmed exceeds 99 minutes

and 59 seconds the display changes to:

PROG

TOTAL TRACK

a b

a Number of tracks programmed (example).

b Total time given as dashes.

a b

Push Play/

Pause (a) to

play the pro-

gram.

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PROG

Example

display

shown.

a Push Play/Pause to pause, push again to resume

play from that point in the program.

b Push Stop to stop. Push Play/Pause to resume

play from the beginning of the program.

1 In Stop mode push and release PROG to enter

Program mode.

2 Turn the SELECT control to select the track to be

erased.

3 Push and release CANCEL/DELETE to erase the

track.

How to erase a programmed track

How to clear a program

Push Stop b twice to clear the program and exit

program mode.

How to program tracks for recording

2 3

Pause, Stop: While playing the program:

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of How to program tracks

(above). You can check your program by playing

and/or pausing it. With your program at stop:

2 Insert a blank recordable CD or CD with space for

recording in the CDR drive.

3 Select the CDR drive by pressing the Stop button

on the CDR drive.

4 Push and release REC MODE. REC with CD,

COPY+ LISTEN, COPY 2X, or COPY 2X+FINAL

are suggested recording modes.

5 You will most likely want AUTO TRACK and AUTO

STOP ON so your programmed tracks are auto-

matically included. Push and release MENU/

STORE to check or change those menu settings.

See AUTO TRACK and AUTO STOP for full

instructions.

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How to record your voice or instrument

(basics)

How to Record

10 Turn the SELECT control so RECORD is dis-

played.

Then push and release the SELECT control to

accept the RECORD recording mode.

The display changes to:

TOTAL TRACK

CD-RW

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AUTO SYNC

CD-RW

TRACK

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The REC button (11) is lit and flashing.

11 Push and release REC to begin recording.

Example

display while

recording.

Push and release Stop or Play/Pause to stop

recording and to set the end of your recording

track and the beginning of the next track.

To play your new recording on other CD players your

disc must first be finalized. See How to finalize.

TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

LINE OUT AUX

PHONES

LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

MIX

SPLIT

MIC

STEREO

ONOFF

ALC

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

MIC

LINE

INT

LINE

MIC

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

1 Insert a blank disc, or a recordable disc with space

for additional recording in the CDR drive.

2 With the CDR drive at Stop.

3 Connect your microphone(s) or instrument(s) to

the MIC/LINE jacks on the front of the PSD300.

3 7 6 8 9

4 5

Set the LINE MIC switches for microphone input

(MIC) or for instrument input (LINE).

5 Turn the L and R level controls all the way up

(clockwise).

6 We suggest switching ALC (record level limiter)

ON.

7 Set the INPUT switch to analog.

8 Set the MIC/LINE switch to STEREO so the left

input is recorded on the left channel and the right

input on the right channel.

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

9 Push and release REC MODE.

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

Stop button lit

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

How to Record

minutes and automatically stops.

Finalizing

counts down

for about 2

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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CD-RW

7 Push and release the REC button.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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CD-RW

FINALIZE

REC

FINALIZE is

displayed for a

couple of

seconds.

Then PUSH

REC KEY is

displayed.

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CD-RW

6 To finalize push and release the FINALIZE button.

The entire CD will be recorded and recording will

automatically stop when completed. This REC mode

does not automatically finalize the recorded disc.

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DIGITAL

AUTO SYNC

5 Push and release the REC button

The CD will play at normal speed and you can listen

while recording on the built-in speaker or on an

amplifier/speaker system connected to the LINE OUT

jacks.

a The red rec indicator and the pause indicator in

the display are lit.

b The Play/Pause button for the CD drive is lit and

flashing.

c The red REC button is lit and flashing.

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)

The SCMS copy management system is designed to

prevent consumer recorders from making unlimited

digital copies of a digital source. Most consumer CD

recorders will not make a digital copy when SCMS is

present in the digital source, while a professional CD

recorder (PSD300) will act differently.

If the digital source being recorded on the PSD300

contains no SCMS information then the copy will also

not include SCMS. If the digital source material being

recorded on the PSD300 contains SCMS information

then the copy will also include SCMS.

The SCMS copy management system does not apply

to analog source material.

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

Stop button lit

4 5 6 3

PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL

PHONE SELECTOR

MIC/LINE

LINE OUT AUX

PHONES

LINE OUT

ReWritable

Recordable

CD PLAY / RECORD

OPEN/CLOSE

MIX

SPLIT

MIC

STEREO

ONOFF

ALC

DIGITAL

ANALOG

INPUT

ONOFF

SPEAKER

MIC

LINE

INT

LINE

MIC

MIC/LINE

PUSH

MIC/LINE RIGHT

PUSH

LEFT

2a, 2c

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2 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-

RW disc in the CDR drive.

a Push OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

b Add the blank disc.

c Push OPEN/CLOSE to close.

3 Push and release the CDR drive Stop button to

activate the drive. After reading the disc BLANK DISC

is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-RW

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Example

display.

Example

display.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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How to copy an existing CD (basics)

OBSERVE REGULATIONS REGARDING COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT.

4 Push and release REC MODE. Turn the SELECT

control so COPY + LISTEN is displayed.

Push and release the SELECT control to accept the

COPY + LISTEN recording mode choice.

AUTO SYNC

CD-RW

TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0OVER

Example

display.

REC

Example

display

during

recording.

1 Insert a CD in the CD drive.

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How to Record continued

Select record mode

The record mode (REC mode) sets the PSD300 to

expect and accept certain inputs, outputs, and other

conditions such as the settings of AUTO TRACK and

AUTO STOP, and the easy availability of some adjust-

ments such as REC LEVEL.

The following descriptions will help you select the REC

mode that suits your needs.

REC with CD

This mode allows you to record along with a CD.

You can add your voice or instrument via the MIC/

LINE jacks, INT microphone, or AUX input. Moni-

tor the recording process using the headphone

jack, internal speaker, or LINE OUT.

CD recordings must be finalized in order to play

back on other CD drives.

RECORD

If no CD is present in the CD drive this is the first

REC mode that appears in the REC mode menu.

You can record using the INT mic, MIC/LINE

inputs and/or AUX inputs or DIGITAL input.

This mode can be used to record live meetings,

conferences, concerts, seminars, and also for

mastering in the project studio.

CD recordings must first be finalized in order to

play back on other CD drives.

COPY + LISTEN

This mode is used to digitally copy a CD in real-

time while listening to it. This is an internal

recording function that allows no inputs from

outside sources.

A 74-minute CD will take 74 minutes to copy and

then must be finalized in order to play in other CD

drives.

COPY 2X

Digitally copy individual or programmed tracks or

an entire disc. This is an internal recording

function that allows no inputs from outside

sources.

A 74-minute CD will take approximately 37 min-

utes to copy and then must be finalized in order to

play in other CD drives.

COPY 2X +FINAL

This is the quickest way to digitally copy individual

programmed tracks or an entire disc. This is an

internal recording function that allows no inputs

from outside sources.

A 74-minute CD will take approximately 37

minutes to copy and will automatically be finalized

at the end of the recording session. The finaliza-

tion takes approximately 2 minutes.

CONV HALFSPEED

This will record individual or programmed tracks

at half speed. The converted recording will play

one octave lower which provides a powerful new

tool for difficult music transcription.

Because this is a tool and not a production

process consider using a CD-RW disc that can

later be erased. The disc must be finalized in

order to be play on other CD drives.

SYNC RECORD

This REC mode is used to automatically engage

the recording process from an outside digital or

analog source including DAT, minidisk, cassette

tape or LP for example.

The disc must be finalized in order to play on

other CD drives.

SYNC RECORD+FINAL

Use this REC mode to automatically start the

recording process from an outside digital or

analog source including DAT, minidisk, cassette

tape or LP for example.

The disc will automatically be finalized at the end

of the recording session. The finalization takes

approximately 2 minutes.

Recording tips

• Be sure to set the input, mix, and speaker

switches to the appropriate setting prior to

entering a record mode.

• Consider using a CD-RW (re-writable) disc. Then

only the tracks that you like can be duplicated to

a CD-R (write once) disc using the COPY 2X

REC mode.

• To record MONO (one microphone or instrument

to both channels of the CD recorder) switch the

MIC/LINE SPLIT/STEREO/MIX switch to MIX.

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How to Record continued

Recording tips continued:

• In order to avoid feedback during analog recording

with any microphone, switch the SPEAKER to

OFF or lower the level of the PHONE/SPEAKER

LEVEL control. Lower the LINE OUT level control

if you are connected to an external amplifier.

• Note the default conditions of AUTO TRACK and

AUTO STOP outlined in this manual (see AUTO

TRACK). Each recording mode has a default

setup of these functions that can be altered to fit

the conditions of your specific application.

• You can use the supplied infrared remote control

to write your own track ID's during the recording

process by pushing the TR INC button.

• When the remaining record time on the CD-R or

CD-RW becomes 5 minutes, the message DISC

END will be displayed, and then the display will

indicate the remaining time both in minutes and

seconds as well as graphically.

• When DISC FULL is displayed there is no more

available recording time on the disc in the CDR

drive.

• When DOES NOT FIT is displayed the amount of

information you have selected to copy from the CD

drive will not fit on the recording time available on

the disc in the CDR drive.

AUTO TRACK

When recording with AUTO TRACK ON the PSD300

will automatically increment tracks.

If AUTO TRACK is ON and the source of recording is a

digital source that has tracks, such as a CD in the CD

drive or a source input via the DIGITAL IN jack (CD/

MD), those tracks will be included in your recording.

This source data is usually found only in an SPDIF

format digital connection.

If AUTO TRACK is ON and the source is digital

(without track data) or analog, the PSD300 will use a

silence gap to mark a track. When the source audio

signal drops below -80dB for digital, or -40dB for

analog, for 3 seconds or more and then rises to above

those levels, the PSD300 will mark a new track and

continue recording.

You can manually introduce a new track when AUTO

TRACK is ON or OFF by pushing TR INC on the

remote.

Record adjustments

AUTO TRACK and AUTO STOP defaults

The default settings for AUTO TRACK and AUTO

STOP depend on the REC mode.

REC AUTO AUTO

mode TRACK STOP

REC with CD ......................... OFF ................. OFF

RECORD ............................... OFF ................. OFF

COPY+ LISTEN ..................... ON .................. OFF

COPY 2X ................................ ON .................. OFF

COPY 2X +FINAL .................. ON .................. OFF

CONV HALFSPEED............... ON .................. OFF

SYNC RECORD .................... OFF ................. OFF

SYNC RECORD+FINAL........ OFF ................. OFF

How to turn AUTO TRACK ON or OFF

1 With the PSD300 in one of the REC modes.

2 Push and release MENU/STORE.

3 Turn the SELECT control so AUTO TRACK is

displayed.

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4 Push and release the SELECT control to select

the AUTO TRACK menu item. The current status

of AUTO TRACK ON or OFF is displayed.

Example

shows

AUTO

TRACK

ON.

5 Push and release the SELECT control to select

the displayed state of AUTO TRACK, or turn the

SELECT control to select the other state and then

push and release the SELECT control.

6 The display returns to AUTO TRACK.

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How to Record continued

AUTO STOP

When recording with AUTO STOP ON the PSD300 will

automatically stop after a period of silence. The

silence will be recorded onto the last track of the

recording session.

When recording with AUTO STOP ON from an analog

source, the recording will stop after recording 20

seconds of silence (a signal lower than -40dB). When

recording with AUTO STOP ON from a digital source

(without track and stop data), the recording will stop

after recording 4 seconds of silence (a signal lower

than -80dB).

When recording in COPY + LISTEN, COPY 2X, or

CONV HALFSPEED modes the recording will stop

after detecting the stop data from the disc in the CD

drive.

1 Push and release MENU/STORE.

2 Turn the SELECT control so MIC EQUALIZER is

displayed.

a Push and release the SELECT control. MIC/LINE

Rch is displayed.

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CD-RW

b Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

the right channel or turn the SELECT control to

select the left channel. Then push and release

the SELECT control to confirm.

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CD-RW

c Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

adjusting the low frequencies or turn the SELECT

control to select adjusting the high frequencies.

Then push and release the SELECT control to

confirm.

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CD-RW

d Turn the SELECT control to change the decibel

level from -10 to +10 dB. Then push and release

the SELECT control to enter the value and return

to MIC EQUALIZER.

Repeat steps a, b, c and d to change the values

for the other channel and High or Low.

When done push and release MENU/STORE to exit.

Example

display.

Example

display.

CD-R

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CD-R

AUTO SYNC

TRACK

REC LEVEL

In all recording modes, when at record Pause,

(REC button flashing) you can adjust the final

record level by turning the SELECT control.

How to turn AUTO STOP ON or OFF

1 With the PSD300 in one of the REC modes

2 Push and release MENU/STORE.

3 Check or turn the SELECT control so AUTO STOP

is displayed.

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4 Push and release the SELECT control to select

the AUTO STOP menu item. The current status of

AUTO STOP ON or OFF is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

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Example

shows

AUTO

STOP ON.

5 Push and release the SELECT control to select

the displayed state of AUTO STOP, or turn the

SELECT control to select the other state and then

push and release the SELECT control.

6 The display returns to AUTO STOP.

How to adjust the MIC EQUALIZER

With the PSD300 in Stop, Play/Pause, REC or

REC Pause mode.

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

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CD-RW

When ALC is set to ON, the REC LEVEL is not

available in certain REC modes.

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Record adjustments continued

a Push and release the SELECT control. The

current balance setting is displayed

How to adjust SPLIT BALANCE

The SPLIT BALANCE menu item lets you adjust the

right left stereo balance from the CD drive.

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

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CD-RW

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CD-RW

Example

display

shows

balance to

the Right.

c Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

your balance adjustment. The SPLIT BALANCE

display returns.

d Push and release MENU/STORE to exit Menu

mode.

b Turn the SELECT control clockwise to adjust

balance to the Right and counter clockwise to

adjust balance to the Left.

How to adjust REC BALANCE

The REC BALANCE menu item lets you adjust the

right left stereo balance for recording on the CDR drive.

You can adjust REC BALANCE during a recording

session by pausing the recording session.

With the PSD300 in Stop, Play/Pause, REC or

REC Pause mode,

1 Push and release MENU/STORE.

2 Turn the SELECT control so SPLIT BALANCE is

displayed.

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CD-RW

Example

display

shows mid

point of

balance.

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

1 With the PSD300 in REC mode (recording mode

selected and REC button lit and flashing).

2 Push and release MENU/STORE.

3 Turn the SELECT control so REC BALANCE is

displayed.

CD-R

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CD-R

AUTO SYNC

TRACK

a Push and release the SELECT control. The

current balance setting is displayed

Example

display

shows mid

point of

balance.

b Turn the SELECT control clockwise to adjust

balance to the Right and counter clockwise to

adjust balance to the Left.

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-R

AUTO SYNC

TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-R

AUTO SYNC

TRACK

Example

display

shows

balance

partially to

the Left.

c Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

your balance adjustment. The REC BALANCE

display returns.

d Push and release MENU/STORE to exit Menu

mode.

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Record adjustments continued

The FILTER SELECT menu item lets you turn high

pass or band pass filters on the right or left MIC/LINE

inputs on or off.

How to select filters (FILTER SELECT)

ILTER SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency BAND PASS BAND PASS HIGH PASS

OFF ON ON

20Hz 0dB -48dB -48dB

50Hz 0dB -24dB -24dB

100Hz 0dB -6dB -12dB

250Hz 0dB 0dB 0dB

500Hz 0dB 0dB 0dB

1kHz 0dB 0dB 0dB

5kHz 0dB 0dB 0dB

10kHz 0dB -6dB 0dB

15kHz 0dB -12dB 0dB

20kHz 0dB -24dB 0dB

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

1 With the PSD300 in Stop, Play/Pause, REC or

REC Pause mode,

2 Push and release MENU/STORE.

3 Turn the SELECT control so FILTER SELECT is

displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

a Push and release the SELECT control. MIC/LINE

Lch or MIC/LINE Rch is displayed

TOTAL TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

Example

display.

b Turn the SELECT control to switch between Lch

(left channel) and Rch (right channel). Push and

release the SELECT control to confirm your

selection. The display switches to one of three

filter choices (BAND PASS ON, HIGH PASS ON,

or FILTER OFF).

TOTAL TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

Example

display.

c Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

the displayed filter selection or turn the SELECT

control to switch to the other choices.

TOTAL TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

TOTAL TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

d When you have confirmed your selection the

display returns to FILTER SELECT.

TOTAL TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

When done making filter selections push and

release MENU/STORE (2) to exit Menu mode.

How to Erase

You can only erase CD-RW discs.

You can erase one or more tracks from the end of the

CR-RW disc, or you can erase the entire disc. If

finalized, erasing a track or the disc automatically

unfinalizes the disc.

Push and release ERASE

• Once to select erasing the last track of the disc,

• Twice in succession to erase the entire disc,

• Three times in succession to unfinalize.

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

3 2 1

How to Erase the last track

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

their total playing time (example shown).

2 Push ERASE.

ERASE TRACK is

displayed for about 3

seconds.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

3 Push the SELECT

PUSH/ENTER control.

The timer (a) counts

down as the track is

erased.

When done the

display shows the

remaining number of

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

Then PUSH ENTER

is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

tracks and their total playing time (example shown).

1 Push Stop. The

display shows the

number of tracks and

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

1 Push Stop. The

display shows the

number of tracks and

their total playing time (example shown).

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

How to Erase the entire disc

2 Push ERASE twice.

After the first push

ERASE TRACK is

displayed.

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TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

Then PUSH ENTER

is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

3 Push the SELECT

PUSH/ENTER control.

The timer (a) counts

down as the disc is

erased.

When done the

display shows BLANK

DISC.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-RW

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

After the second push

ERASE DISC is

displayed for about

three seconds.

How to Finalize

Finalizing is writing the TOC (table of contents) on a

disc so a CD player can recognize the number of

tracks, the total time for each track, and their location

on the disc. A recorded disc must be finalized to

playback on a standard CD player. Once finalized a

CD-R disc can be played on CD players that support

CD-R playback. CD-RW discs can only be played on

CD players that support CD-RW playback. Consult

your CD player owner's manual to confirm supported

formats.

Finalizing is necessary to:

• be able to play a recorded CD-R or CD-RW disc on

a CD player including the PSD300 CD drive

• prevent further recording on a disc

• avoid erasing tracks on a CD-RW disc

• record text information onto a disc you record

Notes:

• A finalized CD-R disc can never be recorded onto

again.

• A finalized CD-RW disc can be unfinalized for more

recording.

• The PSD300 can play back unfinalized CD-R or

CD-RW discs in the CDR drive.

• Several recording modes automatically finalize:

COPY 2X+FINAL, and SYNC RECORD+FINAL.

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How to Finalize continued

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

How to Finalize a CD-R or CD-RW disc:

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

3 2 1

1 Push Stop on the CDR drive.

The display shows

the number of tracks

and their total playing

time (example

shown).

2 Push FINALIZE.

FINALIZE is displayed

for about 3 seconds.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

finalized, NOT POSSIBLE flashes twice, then the

previous display returns.

Note:

If the disc is blank or

has already been

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

Then PUSH REC KEY

is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW or CD-R changes to CD (b).

3 Push the REC

button. The timer (a)

counts down as the

track is erased.

When done the

display shows the

number of tracks and

their total playing time

(example shown).

How to Unfinalize a CD-RW disc

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

1 Push Stop on the

CDR drive. The

display shows the

number of tracks and their total playing time (example

shown).

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

2 Push ERASE three

times. After the first

push ERASE TRACK

is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

After the second push

ERASE DISC is

displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

3 Push the SELECT

PUSH/ENTER control.

The timer (a) counts

down as the finalizing

is erased.

When done the

display shows the

number of tracks and

their total playing time (example shown).

The disc has been unfinalized but not erased.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

After the third push

UNFINALIZE is

displayed for about

three seconds.

Then PUSH ENTER

is displayed.

About the Remote

- 32 -

POWER

ON OFF

MIX LINE AUX DIGITAL

REMOTE

RC-5 EXT. INT.

FOOT

PEDAL

OUT

INOUT

OUT

REMOTE

EXT. INT.

The REMOTE EXT. INT. switch on the back of the

PSD300 must be at INT. for the infrared remote to

work.

Most of the controls on the remote work identically to

the control on the unit. The page number describing

identical functioning unit controls is given below.

Further instruction is supplied for controls that are on

the remote only or that function differently from con-

trols on the unit.

ABC

DEF

GHI

PROG

JKL

MNO

PQR TEXT

STU

XYZ SINGLE

DISPLAY

SPACE

TEMPO RESET

CDR CD

REPEAT CAN/DEL ENTER MEN/STO

A B

TR INC

REC

REMOTE CONTROL

RC300PSD

AMS

KEY

TEMPO

1 2 3 4

= OPEN/CLOSE

switch for the CDR

drive.

See page ............................... 16.

CDR

CDR select button.

Push to select the

CDR drive.

When selected buttons on this

remote such as Play, Pause,

Stop, and Search work on the

CDR drive rather than CD play-

back.

When selected buttons on this remote such as Play,

Pause, Stop, and Search work on the CD drive rather

than the CDR drive.

CD select button. Push to select the CD

drive.

= Standby POWER switch.

See page ..................................... 11.

ABC

DEF

GHI

PROG

JKL

MNO

PQR TEXT

STU

XYZ SINGLE

DISPLAY

SPACE

TEMPO RESET

CDR CD

REPEAT CAN/DEL ENTER MEN/STO

A B

TR INC

REC

REMOTE CONTROL

RC300PSD

AMS

KEY

TEMPO

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQR

STU

XYZ

SPACE

In Play and Program modes push and release a

number button to select the track. Then push ENTER

on the unit or remote to enter the selection.

When entering CD TEXT push a number button once

to select the first of the three letters, twice for the

second and three times for the third. Push ENTER on

the remote or unit to enter the selected number.

= PROG button. See page ............... 7.

= TEXT button. See page ................. 7.

= SINGLE button. See page ........... 10.

PROG

TEXT

SINGLE

TEMPO RESET button

On the PSD300 resetting the Tempo

to 0% (normal speed) is done by

TEMPO RESET

pressing both Tempo controls at the same time. The

TEMPO RESET button is the same as pushing both

Tempo controls at the same time.

See page ............................................................... 12.

= DISP button. See page.................. 9.

DISPLAY

TEMPO

= Tempo controls except for TEMPO RESET above.

See page ............................................................. 12.

Alphanumeric keypad

Performs some of the functions of

the SELECT control.

= VR button. See page ..................... 7.

The supplied infrared remote control permits most

functions of the PSD300 to be controlled remotely.

See Remote batteries for installing or changing remote

batteries.

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About the Remote continued

ABC

DEF

GHI

PROG

JKL

MNO

PQR TEXT

STU

XYZ SINGLE

DISPLAY

SPACE

TEMPO RESET

CDR CD

REPEAT CAN/DEL ENTER MEN/STO

A B

TR INC

REC

REMOTE CONTROL

RC300PSD

AMS

KEY

TEMPO

KEY

= KEY controls.

See page ............... 11.

Track Skip forward button.

Push and release during Play or Pause

to skip forward to the next track.

Track Skip backward button.

Push and release during Play or Pause

to skip backward to the previous track.

= Fast backward search button.

See page ......................................... 11.

= Fast forward search button.

See page ......................................... 11.

= Stop button.

See page ......................................... 11.

= Play of Play/Pause button.

See page ......................................... 11.

= Pause of Play/Pause button.

See page ......................................... 11.

AMS (Automatic Search) button.

Remote only. Push and release to play

the first 10 seconds of each track. AMS

AMS

ABC

DEF

GHI

PROG

JKL

MNO

PQR TEXT

STU

XYZ SINGLE

DISPLAY

SPACE

TEMPO RESET

CDR CD

REPEAT CAN/DEL ENTER MEN/STO

A B

TR INC

REC

REMOTE CONTROL

RC300PSD

AMS

KEY

TEMPO

CAN/DEL

= CANCEL DELETE button.

See page ......................................... 10.

REPEAT

= REPEAT button.

See page ........................................... 7.

= A-B button.

See page ......................................... 10.

A B

= REC button.

See page ......................................... 14.

REC

ENTER button.

is displayed in the time display while searching. Push

Pause to pause the automatic search. Push Play to

switch from AMS to Play. Automatically stops at the

end of the disc. Push AMS to exit automatic search.

Performs some of the functions of the

SELECT control.

• In Play and Program modes push number button

to select the track. Then push ENTER to enter

the selection.

• Selects settings in MENU mode.

• Programs track numbers.

• Enters a letter during finalizing text entry.

• When entering CD TEXT push ENTER to enter

the selected character.

ENTER

MEN/STO

= MENU/STORE button.

See page ........................................... 8.

TR INC button. Remote only.

During recording push and release to

manually increment a new track. It is

recommended to set AUTO TRACK to

OFF.

TR INC

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About CD discs

The PSD300 can play CD, CD-R, or CD-RW discs and

can record on CD-R or CD-RW discs:

CD-R (record once)

CD-R discs are only able to be recorded onto a

single time but will playback in most CD players.

CD-R discs can be recognized by the following

logos:

Recordable

CD-RW (multiple recording)

CD-RW discs are able to be recorded onto many

times but will only playback in CD players offering

CD-RW compatibility. Products that offer CD-RW

compatibility are available from Marantz, Marantz

Professional, and Superscope. Please contact your

dealer for more information on these products.

CD-RW discs can be recognized by the following

logos:

Notes:

• Most DVD players cannot playback CD-R discs

and some cannot playback CD-RW discs because

of laser power differences.

• Some CD players may be able to playback

finalized CD-RW discs.

• Some CD players can not play finalized CD-R

discs because of the low reflectivity of such discs.

Which discs to use:

The PSD300 is able to record onto any 1X or 2X

compatible CD-R and CD-RW disc, including discs for

Consumer use and Professional (computer) discs.

The PSD300 records according to the Orange Book

specification. Every CDR disc sold should be accord-

ing to the Orange Book specification and therefore

compatible with the PSD300.

In practice however, the quality of the recording

depends on the match between the disc used and the

writing strategy of the recorder. At 1X speed (stand

alone audio) the match between disc and recorder is

important. Higher recording speeds are less critical in

terms of recording quality.

Consumer CD Recorders can only record on CDR

Audio discs and those discs are optimized for single

speed automatically. Professional CD Recorders can

use both Audio and Data discs. When using Data

discs, one should take care to use discs with a good

single speed compatibility.

Recording Capacity:

Discs with higher capacity than 74 minutes (80 min-

utes) are out of the Orange Book standard and may

perform below your expectations.

Compact disc care

The glossy side is the record side of the disc, and

matted (dull) side is the label side.

Handle discs carefully so as not to damage or scratch

the record side.

Avoid placing discs in the following locations:

• In direct sunlight or near a source of heat such as

a heater.

• In a place that is damp or dirty.

• In a place which could be exposed to rain, such as

near a window.

Disc cleaning

Always keep the disc surface clean. Up to six billion

data units are recorded on the record side of the disc.

When cleaning the disc surface always be sure to use

a special compact disc cleaner and wipe as shown

below.

Do not wipe in

circumferential

direction.

Wipe in a radial

direction.

• Do not use record cleaner, it will adversely affect

the disc surface.

• Store discs in their disc cases.

• Do not attach a piece of

paper or sticker to the label

side of the disc. When a

disc has a piece of plastic

tape or rental CD label with paste protruding from

the edge or when a disc has a trace of such as

sticky object, do not attempt to play the disc. The

disc may be impossible to take out, or another

malfunction may result.

• Write only on the printed side of a CD-R or CD-

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RW disc, and only with a soft

felt-tipped pen.

• Do not attempt to record a

disc with a special shape.

• Do not attempt to play a disc

with a special shape such as

an octagonal or heart shaped

disc. Equipment malfunction

may result.

CD text

CD text, when present, provides text information such

as the CD title, artist, track titles, and track artists.

The PSD300 can record text information on an

unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW that you record.

CD text during playback

When a disc is inserted in the CD drive or CDR drive

the PSD300 automatically detects if a disc has text

information and automatically displays the CD title.

The PSD300 can display 14 characters, if the text

information is longer than that the text automatically

scrolls from right to left.

Play

The following information, if available, is displayed

every time the TEXT button is pushed and released

while the PSD300 is playing. During Stop the track

information is unavailable.

CD Title

Track Title

Track Artist

Track Songwriter

Track Composer

Track Arranger

Track Message

CD ID

CD Genre

Recording CD text

Before finalalization of a CD you can enter text

information. Only the CD title and track titles can be

entered.

CD Title

Title of each track

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

With your unfinalized disc in the CDR drive and

stopped

1 push and release Menu/Store.

2 Turn the SELECT control so TEXT EDIT is

displayed.

Push and release the SELECT control to select.

CD TITLE is displayed.

(Turn the SELECT control to select editing track

titles.) Push and release the SELECT control to

select editing the CD TITLE or the Track title. The

first character of the title is flashing.

Turn the SELECT control to select the character.

Or from the remote with CDR selected, push and

release alphanumeric keys to select the character.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

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Recording CD text continued

The SELECT control presents the following

characters in order:

The _ after the 9 is displayed as a space.

Consider using the infrared remote control to enter

CD text. All the numbers, the space, and all upper

and lower case characters are available from the

remote alphanumeric keypad.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

After the final character is entered, push and

release MENU/STORE.

Note: All CD text entries are in short term memory

until the CD is finalized. You can play, pause and

stop, but if you turn off power, or open the CDR

drive your editing will be lost.

When the correct character is flashing, push and

release the SELECT control or push ENTER on

the remote.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

In this example M was entered. The entered

character is repeated and flashing.

Continue selecting characters and entering them.

Up to 23 characters.

The Fast backward search button and Fast

forward search button both work as the cursor

during text editing. Push and release to move the

editing position one character.

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

MENU/STORE

How to view CD text

PUSH

BASS

MID

TREBLE

TEXT VR PROG REPEAT

MENU/STORE

DISP SINGLE

A-B

CANCEL/DELETE

REC MODE

CD-RW PLAYBACK

CD RECORDING SYSTEM PSD300

MIC

PLAY

OPEN

REC/PLAY

ERASE FINALIZE

REC

SELECT

PUSH ENTER

POWER KEY TEMPOSTANDBY

MENU/STORE

The TEXT VIEW menu item lets you review the CD

text that has been entered before a disc is finalized.

With your disk in the CDR drive and stopped

1 Push and release MENU/STORE.

2 Turn the SELECT control so TEXT VIEW is

displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

3 Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

the selection.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

Example

display

4 Push and release the SELECT control to review

how the album title scrolls by when displayed, or,

5 Turn the SELECT control to switch to reviewing

track text.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

Example

display

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How to erase CD text

The TEXT ERASE menu item lets you delete CD text

that has been entered.

With your unfinalized disk in the CDR drive and

stopped

1 Push and release MENU/STORE.

2 Turn the SELECT control so TEXT ERASE is

displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

3 Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

the selection. ALL TEXT is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

When ALL TEXT is displayed, turn the SELECT

control to select erasing only the CD title or a track

title.

4 Push and release the SELECT control to confirm

the selection. ERASE? is displayed briefly, then

PUSH ENTER is displayed.

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

TOTAL TRACK

CD-R

dB-50 -30 -22 -16 -12 -8 -4 0

CD-RW

Push and release the SELECT control to erase the

selected text.

0 _ Space 20 00 26 00

1 ABCabc 20 01 26 01

2 DEFdef 20 02 26 02

3 GHIghi 20 03 26 03

4 JKLjkl 20 04 26 04

5 MNOmno 20 05 26 05

6 PQRpqr 20 06 26 06

7 STUstu 20 07 26 07

8 VWvw 20 08 26 08

9 XYZxyz 20 09 26 09

PLAY 20 53 26 53

STOP 20 54 26 54

PAUSE 20 48 26 48

NEXT 20 32 26 32

PREVIOUS 20 33 26 33

FF 20 52 26 52

REW 20 50 26 50

PROGRAM 20 36 - -

CANCEL/DELETE 20 49 26 49

DISPLAY 20 11 26 11

TEMPO + 20 38 - -

TEMPO - 20 39 - -

KEY + 20 68 - -

KEY - 20 69 - -

AMS (intro scan) 20 43 - -

TEMPO RESET 20 37 - -

REC - - 26 55

OPEN/CLOSE 26 45 26 45

STANDBY 20 12 26 12

TEXT 20 15 26 15

ENTER 20 87 26 87

MENU/STORE 20 82 26 82

REPEAT 20 29 26 29

A - B 20 59 - -

CD 20 63 - -

CD-R - - 26 63

TR.INCR - - 26 114

SINGLE 20 59-11 - -

VR voice reduction 20 67 - -

CD code CD-R code

System (dec)

Command (dec)

Function

RC-5 remote control codes

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Troubleshooting

Warning!

Under no circumstances should you try to

repair the unit yourself. That will cause a

safety hazard and void the warranty.

No Power

• Check that the Power switch on the back of the

PSD300 is in the in ON position.

• If the STANDBY light is lit, slide the POWER

switch to the right.

• Check that the power cord is plugged in correctly.

• Switch the Power switch on the back of the unit

OFF and then back ON.

No sound

• Check audio connections.

• Check position of level control (LINE OUT for

attached amplifier speaker system, PHONE/

SPEAKER LEVEL for internal speaker or head-

phones).

Amplified sound is distorted

• Check that LINE OUT is not connected to a Phono

input.

• Check that the disc is not defective (try another

disc.)

Play will not start

• Check that the disc is inserted correctly.

• Check that the disc is not defective (try another

disc.)

• Check that the disc is finalized (CD drive only).

Remote control does not work

• Check that the REMOTE EXT./INT. switch is at

INT.

• Select the right source (CD or CDR).

• Point the infrared remote at the remote sensor.

• Check/replace batteries.

Recording is distorted

• Check/lower recording level.

• Check for a defective disc by trying another disc.

Will not record

• Check/clean the disc.

• Check that the disc is recordable.

• Check that the right input source is selected.

• Check that the disc is not defective. Clean the

disc or try another disc.

Maintenance

• Clean the PSD300 with a soft, slightly dampened

lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents as

they may have a corrosive effect.

• Do not expose the PSD300, batteries or CDs to

humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by

heating equipment or direct sunlight).

• The lenses may cloud over when the PSD300 is

suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings.

It is not possible to play a CD then. Leave the

PSD300 in a warm environment until the moisture

evaporates.

• Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the

lens.

Disc problems

Display message Description

DATA/DISC ERROR...............Disc is not an audio CD.

DISC ERROR ........................Corrupt or out of specifications disc.

OPC ERROR .........................Optimum Power Calibration (OPC) failure. Disc problem, use new disc.

REC ERROR ......................... Recording interrupted as a result of transport failure due to shock or a bad

sector of the recordable disc.

Specifications

General

System ......................................................................................... Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA)

Number of channels ..................................................................... 2 (stereo)

Applicable discs ............................................................................ CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Power requirement ....................................................................... AC 120V 60 Hz, 21W

Dimensions (maximum)

Width ............................................................................... 11 inches (279 mm)

Height .............................................................................. 4 inches (102 mm)

Depth ............................................................................... 9 inches (229 mm)

Weight ............................................................................. 7 pounds (3.2 Kg)

Audio

ADC ........................................................................................ 24 Bit Resolution 64x oversampling

DAC ........................................................................................ 16 Bit Resolution 8x oversampling

Overall frequency response .......................................................... 20 Hz - 20 kHz

CD-R drive output

Playback S/N ................................................................................ 85 dB

Playback Dynamic Range ............................................................ 85 dB

Playback Total Harmonic Distortion .............................................. 0.05%

Output Voltage/Impedance (Line Output) ..................................... 1.0 V/2K

CD drive output

Playback S/N ................................................................................ 75 dB

Playback Dynamic Range ............................................................ 75 dB

Playback Total Harmonic Distortion .............................................. 0.1%

Output Voltage .............................................................................. 1.0V/2K

MIC/LINE analog input

LINE level

S/N ........................................................................................ 80 dB

THD ....................................................................................... 0.05%

Input Sensitivity/Impedance ................................................... 500 mV/2K

MIC level

S/N ........................................................................................ 60 dB

THD ....................................................................................... 0.2%

Input Sensitivity/Impedance ................................................... 1.2 mV/2K

AUX analog input

S/N ........................................................................................ 75 dB

THD ....................................................................................... 0.05%

Input Sensitivity/Impedance ................................................... 800 mV/23K

Digital Input

Sample rate ........................................................................... 11 kHz ~ 58 kHz

Digital Output

Output Level/Impedance ........................................................ 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohm

Headphone Output (10% THD)

Level/Impedance .................................................................... 70 mW/32 ohm

Speaker Output (10% THD)

Level/Impedance .................................................................... 1.7 W/8 ohm

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WARRANTY

One Year Limited Warranty:

Your Superscope PSD300 is warranted against manufacturer defects in material and workmanship for one year

parts and labor.

Non-transferable warranty:

This warranty may be enforced only by the original purchaser.

The following are not covered under warranty:

1.Damage, deterioration, malfunction or failure to meet performance specifications resulting from:

• accident, acts of nature, misuse, abuse, neglect or unauthorized product modification.

• improper installation, removal or maintenance, or failure to follow supplied instructions.

• repair or attempted repair by a non-Superscope authorized agent.

• any shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier).

• any cause other than a defect of manufacturing.

2.Cleaning, check-ups with no fault found.

3.Any product on which the serial number has be defaced, modified or removed.

4.Accessories, including but not limited to, cables and adaptors.

5.Product purchased outside of the United States, its possessions or territories.

The following are covered under warranty:

All labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty.

To obtain service:

1.If your unit needs service contact Superscope at (630) 820-4800. A service representative will advise you of

how to obtain service. Please do not return the unit directly to Superscope Technologies, unless specified by

our service representative.

2.You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product for service. If the necessary repairs

are covered by the warranty, we will pay return shipping charges to your location anywhere in the United

States.

3.Whenever warranty service is required, you must present the original dated sales receipt, or other proof of

purchase.

Limitation of implied warranties

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in

duration to the length of this warranty.

Exclusion of damages

Liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product at Superscope's option.

Superscope shall not be liable for damage to other products caused by any defects in Superscope products,

damages based on inconvenience or loss of use of the product, or any other damages, whether incidental,

consequential, or otherwise.

Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

How State law relates to the warranty

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which may vary from State to State.

This warranty is enforceable only in the United States and its possessions or territories.

Superscope Technologies, Inc.

1508 BataviaAve. Telephone (630) 232-8900

Geneva, Illinois 60134 Fax: (630) 232-8905

Internet: www.superscopetechnologies.com

Superscope PSD300 CD Recording System

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