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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS  9

¡ Play (CDP)-Deck Analog Output: These
jacks carry the analog audio output signal from
the Play Deck 3 during normal play, in Single
mode also from the Record Deck %, and dur-
ing CD Dubbing. Connect them to the CD input
jacks on a receiver, preamp or processor.

™ Record (CDR)-Deck Analog Output:
These jacks carry the output signal from the
Record Deck % during normal play, in Single
mode also from the Play Deck 3, and during
analog or digital recording. Connect them to the
Tape Play/In input jacks on a receiver, preamp or
processor.

£ Record (CDR)-Deck Analog Input: These
jacks accept the analog signals that are used 
for CD recordings. Connect them to the Tape
Rec/Out outputs on a receiver, preamp or pro-
cessor or directly to any analog source to be
recorded.

¢ Play (CDP)-Deck Coaxial-Digital
Output: This jack carries the digital-audio out-
put signal from the Play Deck 3 during nor-
mal play, in Single mode also from the Record
Deck %, and during CD Dubbing. Connect it to
a coaxial-digital input on a receiver, processor or
digital decoder.

∞ Record (CDR)-Deck Coaxial-Digital
Output: This jack carries the digital audio out-
put signal from the Record Deck % during
normal play, in Single mode also from the Play
Deck 3 and during analog or digital recording.
Connect it to a coaxial digital input on a receiv-
er, processor or digital decoder.

§ Record (CDR)-Deck Coaxial-Digital
Input: This jack accepts the digital-audio input
signal from a compatible digital audio product
and should be connected to the coaxial-digital
output on a CD, MD or DVD player or an A/V
receiver or processor.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The coaxial digital outputs
and inputs should only be connected to digital
input or output jacks. Even though they use the
same RCA type connector as standard analog
audio connections, DO NOT connect them to
conventional analog input or output jacks.

¶ Record (CDR)-Deck Optical-Digital
Input: This jack accepts the digital-audio input
signal from a compatible digital audio product,
and should be connected directly to the optical-
digital output on a CD, MD or DVD player or an
A/V receiver or processor.

• Record (CDR)-Deck Optical-Digital
Output: This jack carries the digital audio out-
put signal from the Record Deck % during
normal play, in Single mode also from the Play
Deck 3, and during analog or digital record-
ing. Connect it to an optical-digital input on a
receiver, processor or digital decoder.

ª Play (CDP)-Deck Optical-Digital
Output: This jack carries the digital audio out-
put signal from the Play Deck 3 during nor-
mal play, in Single mode also from the Record
Deck %, and during CD Dubbing. Connect it to
an optical-digital input on a receiver, processor
or digital decoder.

‚ Remote IR Input: Connect the output of a
remote infrared sensor or the remote control
output of another compatible Harman Kardon
product to this jack. This will enable the remote
control to operate even when the front-panel
Remote Sensor ¯ is blocked. This jack may
also be used with compatible IR remote control
based automation systems.

⁄ Remote IR Output: Connect this jack to
the IR input jack of another compatible Harman
Kardon remote controlled product to have the
built-in Remote Sensor ¯ on the CDR 30
provide IR signals to other compatible products.

¤ AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an
AC outlet. If the outlet is switch controlled, make
certain that it is in the ON position, if you want
to turn the unit on.

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Play (CDP) Deck Analog Output
Record (CDR) Deck Analog Output
Record (CDR) Deck Analog Input
Play (CDP) Deck Coaxial-Digital Output

Record (CDR) Deck Coaxial-Digital Output
Record (CDR) Deck Coaxial-Digital Input
Record (CDR) Deck Optical-Digital Input
Record (CDR) Deck Optical-Digital Output

Play (CDP) Deck Optical-Digital Output
Remote IR Input
Remote IR Output 
AC Power Cord

10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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Power-On Button
Play Deck (CDP) Display
CDP Deck Open/Close
CDP Deck Select
Program
Reverse Search
Single Play Select
Program Check
Previous-Track
Play/Select
Random Play
Text Readout Select
Auto/Manual Track Increment Selector
Track Increment
Numeric Keys
A-B Repeat Select
Repeat
MP3 Select
Intro Scan
Level Indicator Select
Stop
Pause
Next Track
Dual Play Select
Forward Search
CDR Deck Select 
CDR Deck Open/Close
CDR Display Speed
Power Off
Clear

CD

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OFF

PREV

PLAY/SELECT

NEXT

STOP

PAUSE

PROG.

PROG

CHECK

SEARCH

SEARCH

POWER 

SINGLE

DUAL

REPEAT

  

AUTO/MAN TR INC.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Some of the remote’s func-
tions including Play, Pause, Stop, Search, Next
and Previous Track, Repeat, A-B, Program,
Program Check, Clear, Random and the Numeric
Keys are shared between the two decks. Always
remember to press the CDP Select button
3 to use the remote to control the Play Deck,
or press the CDR Select button

P to control

the Record Deck.
When you press one of these buttons, an indica-
tion of CDP or CDR will appear in the appro-
priate Time/Message Display F (for more
information about functions shared see 
page 15).

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS  11

0 Power-On Button: Press this button to
turn the CDR 30 on. Note that in order for this
control to function, the Front-Panel Power
Switch 1 must first be pressed so that the unit
is in the Standby mode.

1 Play Deck (CDP) Display Control: Press
this button to cycle through the various time dis-
play options for the disc in the Play Deck 3.
See page 18 for more information on time-dis-
play options.

2 Play Deck (CDP) Open/Close: Press this
button to open or close the Play Deck 3.

3 Play Deck (CDP) Select: Press this button
to control or program the functions of the disc in
the Play Deck 3.

4 Program: Press this button to begin the
programming sequence for one of the CD decks.
See page 19 for more information on program-
ming the CDR 30.

5 Reverse Search: Press this button to play
the selected disc in reverse to locate a desired
passage.

6 Single Play Select: When this button is
pressed, the CDR 30 will function as a two-disc
CD player/ changer. In the Single mode, the
audio output will be routed to all output jacks
¡™¢∞• regardless of which CD deck is
actually playing. See page 18 for more informa-
tion on the Single-Play mode.

7 Program Check: Press this button to
check or edit a programmed playback sequence.
See page 19 for more information on programmed
playback.

8 Previous-Track Skip: Press this button to
skip backwards to the beginning of the track
currently being played. Press it a second time to
move back to the beginning of each previous
track.

9 Play/Select: This button has two functions.
It will most often be used as a standard play
button, but when setting up certain record func-
tions, it is also used as an Enter or Select button.

A Random Play: Press this button to begin
random play of all tracks on a disc.

B Text Readout Select: Press one of these
buttons to view the CD Text from the disc play-
ing in either the CDP or CDR decks. If one of the
buttons is pressed and the disc playing does not
contain text a NO TEXT message will be dis-
played in the Time/Message Display F. See
page 17 for more information on CD Text read-
out.

C Auto/Manual Track Increment
Selector: Press this button to select between
automatic and manual track increments during a
recording session. See pages 22-23 for more
information on track increments.

D Track Increment: When the Manual mode
for track increments is selected during recording,
press this button to increase the track number.
NOTE: This function does not operate during
Sync or dub recording.

E Numeric Keys: Press these buttons to
access a specific track for playback or during the
programming process. See page 19 for more
information on programmed playback.

F A-B Repeat: Press this button to specify a
segment of a disc for repeat play. See page 19
for more information on repeat play.

G Repeat: Press this button once to repeat
the current track. To repeat an entire disc, press
the button twice. Press it a third time to repeat
both discs in sequence (with Single mode only).

H MP3 Select: When a Multi-session disc
with both CD Audio and MP3 data is playing,
press this button to select playback of either
type of information. See page 16 for more infor-
mation on MP3 playback select.

I Intro Scan: Press one of these buttons to
start the Intro Scan feature for either deck. When
Intro Scan is in use, the unit will play the first ten
seconds of each track on the disc. To play any
track in its entirety during the Intro Scan process,
press the Play Button

9.

J Level Indicator Select: Press these 
buttons to select the playback or record level
display for either the play (CDP) or record (CDR)
decks. See page 18 for more information on
indicator select.

K Stop: Press this button to stop playback or
recording.

L Pause: Press this button to momentarily
pause playback or recording. Press it again to
resume playback.

M Next-Track Skip: Press this button to skip
forward to the next track on a disc.

N Dual Play Select: Press this button to
enable both CD Decks to play back at the same
time and function as separate, independent CD
units. In this mode it is also possible to record
from an external source while the Play Deck is
functioning as a standard CD player. See page
18 for more information on dual-play capability.

O Forward Search: Press this button to play
a disc in a fast-forward mode.

P Record Deck (CDR) Select: Press this
button to control or program the functions of
the disc in the Record Deck %.

Q Record Deck (CDR) Open/Close: Press
this button to open or close the Record Deck
%

.

 Record Deck (CDR) Display Control:
Press this button to cycle through the various
time-display options for the disc in the Record
Deck %. See page 18 for more information on
time-display options.

 Power-Off: Press this button to place the
unit in a Standby mode.

 Clear: Press this button to clear an item in
a program sequence. See page 19 for more infor-
mation.

12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Important Note: To prevent possible damage
to your speakers or other components in your
audio system, we strongly recommend that ALL
system components, including the CDR 30, be
turned off completely when any connections are
made or a new component is installed.

Locating the CDR 30
Since the CD transports in the CDR 30 are preci-
sion instruments, they are subject to interference
from vibration. To minimize the possibility of
skipping during playback or recording, it is rec-
ommended that the unit be placed on a level,
solid, vibration-free surface.

When installing the CDR 30 in a cabinet or tight
space, always make certain that there is enough
room in front of the unit for the disc drawers to
open fully, and that there is enough space above
the unit so that discs may easily be inserted in
the disc drawers.

In addition to the safety considerations outlined
on page 4, it is also recommended that the CDR
30 not be placed in a location that is subject to
direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold, as these
conditions may damage the discs used in the
player, or the player itself. Note that audio ampli-
fiers or high-power receivers, as well as certain
other electronic products, may generate signifi-
cant heat. For that reason, do not place the CDR
30 directly on top of an amplifier, receiver, or
other heat source. Always allow at least 2 cm of
free space on all sides of the CDR 30, as well as
other electronic products, to allow for proper
ventilation.

The unit should also be kept away from sources
of water or damp conditions.

Connections to Your Audio System
When connecting the CDR 30, think of the
process as if your were connecting a standard
CD player and a tape or cassette recorder, with
the addition of the digital connections.

Play-Deck Connections
The rear panel connections ¡¢ª labeled
“CDP” refer to the outputs of the Play Deck
3

, which functions as a standard CD player.

Connect the analog left/right CDP outputs ¡
to the CD inputs on your receiver, preamp or sur-
round processor.
For best playback results, a digital connection is
recommended, using the coaxial ¢ or optical
ª outputs. Connect them to the matching digi-
tal inputs of your receiver, preamp, processor or
external digital decoder.
Note that you may have to change a setting on
the receiver or processor to link the digital input
to the “CD” button or input selector. Consult the
owner’s manual on that device for details, as this
configuration may vary from unit to unit.

Record-Deck Connections
The rear panel connections ™£∞§¶•
labeled “CDR” refer to the inputs and outputs
for the Record Deck %. Depending on the
capabilities of your receiver, preamp or proces-
sor, you may find it convenient to connect the
analog inputs and outputs to the jacks marked
for a tape recorder. As the CDR 30’s functions
resemble those of a standard tape recorder, this
might make it easier to select it as an input on
your receiver or preamp. Connect the analog
CDR-Out jacks ™ to the Play/In jacks of a Tape
input on your receiver or preamp. Connect the
CDR-In jacks £ to the Tape Rec/Out jacks on
your receiver or preamp.

To play the output of the Record Deck through
the digital decoder in your receiver or an exter-
nal processor, connect the CDR Coax ∞ or
Optical • digital outputs jacks to the match-
ing digital-input jacks on your receiver or proces-
sor. Note that you may have to change a setting
on the receiver or processor to link the digital
input to the “Tape” button or the specific input
selector associated with the digital inputs.
Consult the owner’s manual on your receiver or
processor for details, as this configuration may
vary from unit to unit.

To make recordings from external digital
sources, such as a CD, DVD or MD player, con-
nect the CDR Coax-In jacks §& or CDR
Optical In Jacks ¶^ on the CDR to the
appropriate digital output jacks on your receiver
or processor. If your receiver does not have digi-
tal-output jacks, you may connect the CDR
Coax In jacks §& or CDR Optical In Jacks
¶^ on the CDR 30 directly to the matching
digital output on your CD player or other digital
device from which you’d like to make recordings.

Connections to a portable digital CD or MD
player may also be made by connecting the
Coax or Optical Digital Output of the player to
the matching Front Panel Digital Input Jack
^&

on the CDR 30.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL 
CONNECTIONS:
Coax Connections: Although digital-coax con-
nections use the same type of “RCA” phono jack
as standard analog signals, please take special
care to connect digital signals only to digital
jacks. In many cases, the digital jacks may be
identified by an orange colored insert ring
around the center of the jack. When making dig-
ital connections, be sure to use coax-intercon-
nect cables, such as the one supplied with the
CDR 30 or cables intended for video applica-
tions. Even though they have the correct type of
RCA connector, do not use audio-interconnect
cables that have twisted pair construction, as
they are not appropriate for digital signal use. If
you have any questions about the type of cables
to use with the CDR 30, consult your dealer.

Optical Connections: To ensure proper con-
nection of optical cables, fully insert them into
the jack until there is an audible click. This tells
you that the connector has been completely
inserted. Remember to save the plastic dust caps
that cover the optical jacks, and replace them
when a jack is not in use to prevent dust from
entering the connection point.