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PROFESSIONAL
Operating Instructions
WARNING: THE APPARATUS IS NOT
[For Canadian model]
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
[Pour le modèle Canadien]
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
WATERPROOF, TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE AND DO NOT PUT ANY WATER SOURCE OR
FLUID CONTAINER NEAR THIS APPARATUS.
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT EQUIPPED WITH A
THREE-WIRE GROUNDING (EARTHING) TYPE PLUG, A
PLUG HAVING A THIRD (GROUNDING, EARTHING) PIN,
WILL ONLY FIT INTO A GROUNDING (EARTHING) TYPE
POWER OUTLET. THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE. IF YOU
ARE UNABLE TO INSERT THE PLUG INTO THE OUTLET,
CONTACT YOUR ELECTRICIAN TO REPLACE YOUR
OUTLET. DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF
THE GROUNDING (EARTHING) TYPE PLUG.
[For U.S. model]
DANGER – LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
This caution can be found on the rear panel of
the unit.
WARNING: NO NAKED FLAME SOURCES, SUCH
AS LIGHTED CANDLE, SHOULD BE PLACED ON OR
NEAR THE APPARATUS.
WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from overheating, to
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the apparatus
on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a thick
pile.
CAUTION:
¶ Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein hazardous radiation
exposure.
¶ The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
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 pro-
tection 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 instruc-
tions, 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:
– Reorient 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.
CAUTION:
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the
unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as ra-
dios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate
the equipment.
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Thank you for buying the HHB CDR-830 Professional
Compact Disc recorder. The CDR-830 is designed to make
the professional CD recording process as straightforward
as possible. However we do recommend that you read
these operating instructions carefully, and keep them in a
safe place for future reference.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please register
ownership of your CDR-830 with HHB Communications
using the supplied card. Registration could assist in the
recovery of your CDR-830 in the unfortunate event of
theft.
In some countries, the shape of the power plug and outlet
may differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings.
The method of connecting and operating the unit is,
however, the same.
A WORD ABOUT DISCS: Your HHB CDR-
830 Professional CD Recorder is designed to
operate with a broad range of blank CD-R media.
However, for consistently high quality results and
superior archiving stability, we recommend that you
ask your dealer for HHB CD-R discs.
This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/ EEC), EMC Directives (89/
336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC).
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher class
than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove
any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside
of the product.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
The following caution label appears on your unit.
Location: Rear of the unit.
CAUTION: THE POWER SWITCH DOES NOT
COMPLETELY SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM THE MAINS
IN THE OFF POSITION, THEREFORE INSTALL THE UNIT
IN A SUITABLE PLACE FOR EASY DISCONNECTION OF
THE MAINS PLUG IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. THE
MAINS PLUG OF THE UNIT SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED
FROM THE WALL SOCKET IF THE UNIT IS LEFT UN-
USED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.
Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5°C – +35°C (+41F – +95F); less than 85%RH (cooling
vents not blocked)
Do not install in the following locations
÷ Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial
light
÷ Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly venti-
lated location
Bij dit product zijn batterijen
geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg
zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien
maar inleveren als KCA.
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Contents
1 Before You Start
Manual recording.................................. 22
Setting the digital recording level ............. 23
Setting the analog recording level ............ 24
Setting the balance ............................... 25
Finalizing a disc..................................... 26
Resetting the recorder .......................... 26
Feature of the
CDR-830 BurnIT CD recorder ................... 6
Checking what’s in the box........................ 6
Using this manual ................................... 6
Hints on installation ................................. 6
Putting the batteries in the remote control ... 7
Avoiding condensation problems........... 7
Care and maintenance............................. 7
Cleaning external surfaces .................. 7
Moving the unit.................................. 7
Storing optical cable ........................... 7
Handling discs ................................... 7
Storing discs ..................................... 8
Discs to avoid.................................... 8
CD lens cleaner ................................. 8
About CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs............. 8
Playback-only CDs .............................. 8
CD-Recordable discs .......................... 8
CD-Rewritable discs............................ 8
CD TEXT discs................................... 8
Recording and finalizing discs............... 9
Recording copyright material ............... 9
5 More Playback Features
Programming the track order ................. 27
Clearing the playlist .......................... 27
Clearing a track from the playlist ........ 27
Checking what's in the playlist ............ 27
Replacing a track in the playlist .......... 27
Playing tracks at random ....................... 28
Repeating tracks................................... 28
Fading in and fading out ......................... 28
Playing a disc with skip IDs ..................... 28
Skipping unwanted tracks ....................... 29
Setting skip IDs................................ 29
Clearing skip IDs .............................. 29
6 More Recording Features
Using CD text ....................................... 30
Editing CD text................................. 31
Copying track names to other tracks ....... 32
Automatically numbering tracks............... 33
Manually numbering tracks..................... 33
Starting tracks in time increments........... 34
Recording fade ins and fade outs ............ 34
Setting the fade length...................... 34
Recording a fade in .......................... 34
Recording a fade out ........................ 34
Recording blank sections........................ 35
Checking what's at the end of a disc ........ 35
Monitoring a source .............................. 36
To establish the copy-bit (SCMS) setting ... 36
Erasing a CD-RW disc ........................... 37
When a non-finalized disc is loaded ..... 37
When a finalized disc is loaded........... 38
Reinitializing a disc ........................... 38
2 Connecting Up
Connecting up for
digital playback & recording .................... 10
About optical and coaxial jacks ........... 10
Using the digital inputs...................... 10
Using the digital outputs ................... 10
Connecting up for
analog playback & recording ................... 11
POWER-CORD CAUTION......................... 11
3 Controls and Displays
Front panel .......................................... 12
Remote control .................................... 13
Display ................................................ 14
4 Getting Started
Switching on for the first time ................. 15
Selecting tracks directly ......................... 16
Using the menu features........................ 16
Showing CD text information ................... 16
Showing disc information........................ 17
Introduction to CD recording................... 17
Digital recording restrictions.............. 17
Recording modes............................. 18
Miscellaneous information ................. 18
Digital recording from DAT ................ 18
Digital signal interruptions ................. 18
Power interruptions.......................... 18
Recording one track from a source ......... 19
Recording all tracks from a source .......... 20
Automatically recording
7 Additional Information
Understanding display messages............. 39
Troubleshooting .................................... 40
Display messages relating to playback .... 40
Display messages relating to recording ... 41
Specifications ....................................... 43
and finalizing a disc ............................... 21
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1 Before you start
Features of the CDR-830 BurnIT CD recorder
Create your own audio CDs
The HHB BurnIT offers a high-quality and affordable way to burn your own audio CDs. Create original
recordings, or assemble professional compilations from existing source material.
The CD text feature of the CDR-830 allows you put text information on your recordings to easily identify
and select from the contents.
Make digital recordings from any source
The CDR-830 can accept digital input via optical or coaxial cable, meaning that you can connect it to
almost any other digital audio component. Also, thanks to the built in sampling rate converter, you can
make direct digital recordings from many different sources such as DAT (32kHz up to 48kHz), as well as
CD and MD (both 44.1kHz). A sampling rate converter ‘through’ feature (for 44.1kHz sources only)
enables you to record HDCD and DTS encoded CDs too. Analog sources are also catered for with the
analog line inputs, suitable for connection to standard unbalanced line level connections.
Use both ordinary recordable CDs and rewritable CDs
Ordinary recordable CDs (CD-R) can be recorded on just once, but the relatively cheap cost of blank discs
and the ability to play the recorded discs on any ordinary CD player* make them ideal for many
applications. Compact Disc Rewritable, or CD-RW, is a more recent type of recordable CD that allows
erasing and re-recording of the disc. Although the blank discs are more expensive, this ability to use the
discs over and over gives them the edge in terms of flexibility over CD-R**.
* While most CD players should have no problems with
CD-R discs, if the laser pickup is dirty (from prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke, for example), the
player may not be able to read some CD-R discs.
**At the time of writing, meny ordinary CD players cannot play CD-RW discs. Check in the instructions
that came with the player for compatibility.
Checking what’s in the box
Hints on installation
Make sure that you’ve received the following
supplied accessories with your CDR-830 CD
Recorder:
We want you to enjoy using the CDR-830 for
years to come, so please bear in mind the
following points when choosing a suitable
location for it:
1 Two sets of audio
4 Two ‘AA’ size R6P
cords
batteries
Do...
2 AC power cord
✔ Use in a well-ventilated location.
5 HHB CD-R 80 disc
3 Remote control unit
✔ Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a
table or shelf. Ideally rack mount the recorder
in a 19” rack.
• Also included in the box is your Registration
card , this instruction manual, the HHB
BurnIT brochure, and the HHB BurnIT Quick
reference guide.
Don’t...
✘ Use in a place exposed to high temperatures
or humidity, including near radiators and other
heat-generating appliances.
Using this manual
✘ Place on a window sill or other place where
This manual is for the CDR-830 CD Recorder. It
is split into two sections: the first shows how to
set up the CD recorder; the second takes you
through each stage of operation. Set up, which
starts here, shows you how to get your new CD
recorder up and running with the rest of your
audio equipment.
the player will be exposed to direct sunlight.
✘ Use in an excessively dusty or damp
environment.
✘ Place on an unstable surface, or a surface is
not large enough to support all four of the
unit’s feet.
In the second section of the manual, starting on
page16, you’ll learn how to use the various
features of the recorder.
The final part of the manual provides reference
information on display messages you might
encounter during use, a troubleshooting
section, and technical specifications.
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1 Before you start
Putting the batteries in the remote control
• Turn over the remote control, then press and slide the battery compartment cover off.
• Put in the batteries supplied, taking care to match the plus and minus ends of each battery with the
markings inside the compartment.
• Slide the cover back on, and your remote is ready for use.
Caution!
Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:
• Don’t mix new and old batteries together
• Don’t use different kinds of battery together—although they may look similar, different batteries may
have different voltages.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery
compartment.
• Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to be used for a month or more.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental
public institution’s rules that apply in your country or area.
Avoiding condensation problems
Handling discs
Condensation may form inside the player if it is
brought into a warm room from a cold
When holding CDs of any type, take care not to
leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc
surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the
center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty discs
can affect playback and/or recording perfor-
mance. Take care also not to scratch the label
side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the
recording side, scratches can still result in a
disc becoming unusable.
environment, or if the temperature of the room
rises quickly. Although the condensation won’t
damage the player, it may temporarily impair its
performance. For this reason you should leave it
to adjust to the warmer temperature for about
an hour before switching on and using.
Should a disc become marked with fingerprints,
dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping
the disc lightly from the center to the outside
edge. If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol,
or a commercially available CD cleaning kit to
clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use
benzene, thinners or other cleaning agents,
including products designed for cleaning vinyl
records.
Care and maintenance
Cleaning external surfaces
Before cleaning turn off and disconnect the unit
from the power outlet. To clean, wipe with a soft,
dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, wet a soft cloth with
a mild detergent solution made by diluting one
part detergent to 5 or 6 parts water, wring well,
then wipe off the dirt. Use a dry cloth to wipe
the surface dry. Do not use volatile liquids such
as benzene or thinners which may damage the
surfaces.
Moving the unit
If you need to move the unit, first switch it off and
unplug from the wall outlet. Never lift or move
the unit during playback or recording—the disc
rotates at a high speed and may be damaged.
Wipe lightly from the
center of the disc
using straight
Don’t wipe the disc
surface using
circular strokes.
strokes.
Storing optical cable
When storing optical cable, coil
loosly as shown at right. The
cable may be damaged if bent
around sharp corners.
more
+ than =
5-7/8 in
(15 cm)
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1 Before you start
Storing discs
Discs to avoid
Although CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs are very
This recorder is not compatible with 90-minute
CD-Rs or High Speed CD-RW discs. Do not use
either type of disc with this recorder.
durable, you should still take care to handle and
store discs correctly. When you're not using a
disc, return it to its case and store upright.
Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or
hot environments (including under direct
sunlight).
CDs spin at high speed inside the player during
playback and recording. If you can see that a
disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise
damaged, don't risk using it in your CD recorder
or player—you could end up damaging the unit.
When labeling discs, use a felt-tip pen sold for
marking CDs. Use only labels that are designed
specifically for CD use. Don't glue paper or put
other stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball-
point pen or other sharp-tipped writing
The CDR-830 is designed for use with conven-
tional, fully circular CD’s only. Use of shaped CD’s
is not recommended for this product. HHB
disclaims all liability arising in connection with the
use of shaped CD’s.
instrument. These could all damage the disc.
CD lens cleaner
The compact disc recorder's pickup lens should
not become dirty in normal use, but if for some
reason it should malfunction due to dirt or dust,
consult your nearest HHB authorized service
center. Although lens cleaners for compact disc
recorders are commercially available, we do not
recommend using them since some may
damage the lens.
CD TEXT discs
CD Text discs, carry the mark
shown right. These are
commercially available discs that
will display the disc title, artist
name, and track titles of the disc
when played in a CD text
About CD, CD-R and
CD-RW discs
The CDR-830 is compatible with four types of
compact disc:
Playback-only CDs
compatible player.
This unit will playback any ordinary
audio CDs carrying the Compact Disc
Digital Audio mark shown right.
Your HHB CDR-830 Professional CD Recorder is
designed to operate with a broad range of CD-R
or CD-RW media. However, for consistently high
quality results and superior archiving stability, we
recommend that you ask your dealer for these
commercially available CD-R or CD-RW discs
from HHB.
CD-Recordable discs
Recordable CDs, or CD-R, carry the
mark shown right, and are 'write
once'. This means that having
recorded something on the disc it is
permanent—it can't be re-recorded
or erased.
CDR 74 Gold
CDR 74 Silver P
CDRW 74
CDR 74 Silver
CDR 80 Silver
CDRW 80
CD-Rewritable discs
Rewritable CDs, or CD-RW, carry
the mark shown right. As the name
indicates, you can erase and re-
record material on these discs so
that they can be used over and
over again.
You may also use consumer audio CD-R and CD-
RW discs with this recorder.
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1 Before you start
Recording and finalizing discs
Recording copyright material
Unlike other recording media, recordable CDs
have a number of distinct states, and what you
can do with a disc depends on the current state
of the disc. The figure below shows the three
states—blank, partially recorded, and finalized—
and summarizes what’s possible (✔) and
impossible (✘) in each.
WARNING: Recording of CD’s or other material
protected by copyright can be unlawful, and the
CDR830 is not supplied for such purposes.
Please ensure that this unit is not used for any
infringement of copyright law. HHB accepts
absolutely no responsibility regarding the use of
this product for unlawful purposes.
Keep in mind the following when using the remote
control unit:
CD-R
CD-RW
Recordable
Erasable
Skip ID set/clear
Plays in ordinary
CD player
Recordable
Erasable
Skip ID set/clear
Plays in ordinary
CD player
✔
✘
✘
✘
✔
✘
✘
✘
•
Make sure that there are no obstacles in
between the remote and the remote sensor on
the unit.
Recording
•
•
Use within the operating range and angle, as
shown in the diagram below.
Remote operation may become unreliable if
strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on
the unit’s remote sensor.
CD-RW
CD-R
Recordable
Erasable
Skip ID set/clear
Plays in ordinary
CD player
Recordable
Erasable
Skip ID set/clear
Plays in ordinary
CD player
✔
✘
✔
✘
✔
✔
✔
✘
•
•
Remote controllers for different devices can
interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes
for equipment located near this unit while using
the CDR-830.
Finalization
Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in
the operating range of the remote.
CD
CD-RW
FINALIZE
Recordable
Erasable
Skip ID set/clear
Plays in ordinary
CD player
Recordable*
Erasable
Skip ID set/clear*
Plays in ordinary
CD player**
✘
✘
✘
✔
✘
✔
✘
✘
30
30
* Once the CD-RW has been erased, it be-
comes recordable again and skip IDs can be
set and cleared.
23ft. (7m)
** In general, current CD players cannot play CD-
RW discs. However, this situation will change
in the future.
The process of finalization fixes the contents of a
CD-R in place permanently by creating a Table of
Contents (TOC, for short) at the beginning of the
disc which tells other players exactly what's on
the disc and where to find it. See Finalizing a
disc on page 26 for more details on finalization.
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