Philips CDR880BK - Manual (Page 9)

liNTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the acquisition of your CD-Recorder. This
CD-Recorder now enables you to record, play and erase your own
audio Compact Discs. Naturally the recorder can also be used to
play all pre-recorded CDs and combined CDs, such as CD Extra.
With the exception of legal restrictions pertaining to copying, you can
now create your own high-quality audio recordings on CD. The discs
used to record must bear the logos shown below. Copyright fees
have been paid on these discs in some countries. Recording on
other types of discs (e.g. CD-R for professional recordings) is not
possible.
There are two types of recordable AUDIO discs:
1 CD Recordable Audio (record once):
Fully recorded and subsequently finalized audio CD-R
discs can be played on all CD players and recorders. A CD-R
disc can be recognized by the following logo:
COMPACT n COMPACT
i S dse
DIGITAL AUDIO
Recordable
Recordable
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A CD-RW disc can be recognized by the following logo:
_n COMPACT
lllOgE
OIGITAL AUDIO
I Rewritable]
Once you start using the recorder, you wiil discover how easy it is
to ‘make’ your own CDs. Nevertheless, we recommend that you
use an erasable (CD-RW) digital audio disc on your first attempt,
while following the instructions given here.
Attention!
Recordings may only be made for personal use.
It Is forbidden to copy material protected by
copyright, including computer programs, films,
television and audio recordings. This appliance may
not be used for applications of this type.
Read the text carefully and keep the instructions close at hand so
that you can refer to them if necessary.
CD Rewritable Audio (multiple recording):
Recorded and finalized audio CD-RW discs can be played on
all CD players and recorders that are suitable for CD-RW discs.
An increasing number of players and recorders will be suitable
for these discs in the future.
INSTALLATION
Unpacking Set-Up
First check the contents of the packaging. It should contain the
following:
- CD-Recorder CDR870/880
- Remote control with batteries packaged separately
- Power cord
- Audio cables (2 - with red and white plugs)
- Digital coaxial audio cable (with black plugs)
- Instructions
If one of these components is missing, please inform your suppiier
immediately. Save the packaging material - it may come in handy if
you move the appliance.
Mains voltage selection
- Place the recorder on a strong, vibration-free surface.
- Do not place the recorder near a source of heat or in direct
sunlight.
- Do not use the recorder under extremely damp conditions.
- If the recorder is placed in a cabinet, make sure that a 2.5 cm
space remains free on all sides of the recorder for proper
ventilation.
Attention!
If the appliance is not used or operated in accordance
with the instructions, this may result in exposure to
dangerous radiation or other risks.
Only authorized technicians are allowed to open the
appliance casing or to perform repairs or maintenance.
Check whether the voltage indicated on the back of the appliance is
the same as the voltage of the mains. Some models of this recorder
have a switch on the back (43). Set the switch to the position
indicated for the local mains voltage.