Terapin MCR-TX3300 Manuel utilisateur

MP3 Audio CD Recorder

& Data CD Duplicator

Product Manual

MCR-TX3300

Before operating, please read all the instructions thoroughly.

150 songs in just one cd...

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Version 1.12

Contents

1) Safety Information ........................................... 01

2) About CD Recording

Different Types of Discs .................................... 02

CDR Terminology .............................................. 02

3) Names & Functions

Front Panel ......................................................... 03

Display Window ................................................. 04

Back Panel ........................................................ 05

Remote Control ................................................. 06

4) Connecting the TX3300

Analog Connections .......................................... 08

Digital Coaxial Connections .............................. 09

Digital Optical Connection ................................. 10

USB Connections .............................................. 10

Serial Port Connection ...................................... 11

5) Basic Operations ............................................. 12

6) Playback Functions

Audio CD Playback ........................................... 14

MP3 CD Playback ............................................. 17

7) Recording Functions (Internal)

Important Information ........................................ 24

Dubbing from Deck A to Deck B ....................... 24

Audio CD track to Audio CD track ..................... 25

MP3 track to MP3 track ..................................... 28

Audio CD track to MP3 track ............................. 32

MP3 track to Audio CD track ............................. 35

Program Dub ..................................................... 38

Disc Dub ............................................................ 39

Editing of MP3 titles ........................................... 41

8) Recording Functions (External)

Important Information ........................................ 42

Recording from Analog Source ......................... 42

Recording from External Coaxial

or Optical Source ............................................... 48

9) Finalizing & Unfinalizing

Finalizing a CDR or CDRW ............................... 56

Unfinalizing a CDRW ......................................... 56

10) Erasing

Erasing an Audio CDRW ................................... 58

Erasing a MP3 CDR or CDRW ......................... 59

11) Connecting with a PC via USB

Installing the USB Device Driver ....................... 62

Installing the TX3300 Explorer .......................... 63

Using the TX3300 Explorer ............................... 65

12) Upgrading the TX3300

Upgrade via CD-ROM ....................................... 70

Upgrade via USB Connection ............................ 70

Upgrade via Serial Port ..................................... 72

13) Recovery

Recovering using the Utility CD ........................... 73

Recovering using the Serial Port ......................... 73

14) Troubleshooting Guide ....................................... 74

15) Maintenance ..................................................... 75

16) Error Messages ............................................... 75

17) Specifications .................................................. 77

18) Provisions of Warranty ................................... 78

19) Contact Information

About Terapin Technology ................................. 79

Contacting Us .................................................... 79

Other Terapin Products ..................................... 79

Note:

This product is designed to help you record and

reproduce audio tracks to which you own the copyright,

or where you have obtained permission from the

the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate

permission from the copyright holder or the rightful

licensor, your authorized recording, reproduction or

distribution thereof may result in severe criminal

penalties under copyright laws and international

contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will

Terapin Technology be responsible for the consequences

of any illegal copying performed using the TX3300.

Safety

Information

1) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose the TX3300 to rain or moisture.

2) To avoid electric shock, do not open up the TX3300.

Servicing is to be done by qualified personnel only.

3) Read all of the instructions in this product manual,

observe warnings and retain this manual for future

reference.

4) Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the

TX3300.

5) Cleaning - Unplug the TX3300 from the wall outlet

before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth.

6) Attachments - Do not use attachments that are not

recommended by Terapin as they may cause

hazards.

7) Water and Moisture - Do not use the TX3300 near

water, for example, near a kitchen sink, laundry tub

or near a swimming pool.

8) Accessories - Do not place the TX3300 on an

unstable stand, tripod, bracket or any support. This

may cause the TX3300 to fall, causing serious

injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the

unit.

9) Ventilation - Slots and openings in the TX3300 are

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable

operation of the TX3300 and to protect it from

overheating. These openings must not be blocked

or covered. The openings should never be blocked

by placing the TX3300 on a bed, sofa, rug or other

similar surface. This product should not be placed

in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack

unless proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer’s instructions have been followed.

10) Power Source - The TX3300 should be operated

only from the type of power source indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power

supply to your home, consult your local dealer or

local power company.

11) Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

against them, paying particular attention to cords at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where

they exit from the TX3300.

12) Heat - The TX3300 should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves or other products (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

13) Installation Location - It is recommended that the

TX3300 is not placed in a location that is subject to

direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold, as these

conditions may damage the unit and/or the discs.

Because audio amplifiers and high-power

receivers generate significant heat, do not place the

unit directly on top of an amplifier or other heat

source. Always allow at least one inch of free space

on all sides of the unit as well as other electronic

products to allow for proper ventilation.

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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 mark within an

equilateral triangle is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in this product manual.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN

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About CD

Recording

The TX3300 plays all standard Audio CDs. For

recording, the TX3300 requires special CDR/CDRW

designed only for audio use. CDR/CDRWs designed for

computer use will not record in Audio format in the

TX3300.

For MP3 CDs, you will be able to use any kind of

discs, including those designed for computer use.

The last step in making a CDR recording is the

finalization process. Until this step is completed, the disc

will not work in other players.

Once finalized, CDR discs will play in most CD

players, but CDRW discs will only play in the TX3300

and certain other CDRW compatible players.

Check the specifications of your CD player if you

have questions about compatibility with CDRW discs.

Do not move the TX3300 when there is a disc

inside one of the decks. Never move the unit until discs

have stopped playing or recording in both decks.

Different Types of Discs

1) Digital Audio discs

Known as Audio Discs, the TX3300 is able to play

back any conventional CD that bears this logo.

2) Recordable Digital Audio and Consumer discs

Discs that bear these 2 logos may be recorded on

once, and when they are finalized, they will play in

the TX3300 or in any conventional CD player,

including home, car and portable models.

Deck B may also be used to record on these discs,

and it will play these discs even if they have not

been finalized.

These discs are suitable for both Audio and MP3

formats.

3) Rewritable Digital Audio and Consumer discs

Discs that bear these 2 logos may be recorded on,

and they may also be erased or reused. They may

be recorded on or played in Deck B and in other

CDRW recorders or CDRW compatible players.

They will not play back in most current CD players

unless the player is CDRW compatible.

Deck B will also play these discs even if they have

not been finalized.

These discs are suitable for both Audio and MP3

formats. However, it cannot be used on the TX3300

for 1x recording in the Audio format.

4) Data discs

Discs that are designed for use in computer CDR

and CDRW drives cannot be used for recording in Audio

format in the TX3300. When blank discs of this type are

inserted, a message ‘Professional Disc’ will appear on

the Display Window. These discs, although cannot be

used for recording Audio CDs, can be used to record

MP3 CDs.

CDR Terminology

1) Finalize

This term refers to the process that completes the

recording of a disc by recording a final Table of

Contents and preparing the disc so that it may be

played back on other machines. A CDR or CDRW

disc may not be played on other CD players until it

is finalized. Once the finalization process is

complete, a CDR disc cannot be recorded on again.

Only CDRW discs can be unfinalized so that

additional tracks may be recorded on the disc.

2) TOC

This term stands for Table of Contents and it refers

to the data recorded on each CD that tells the player

the total number of tracks, albums and time of each

track.

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Front Panel

1 POWER Standby button

Press to switch the player on or to put it on standby.

2 Open/Close button for DECK A

Press to open and close the disc tray.

3 DECK A (Playback Deck)

This deck is for playback only. When loading a disc,

make sure that the label side is facing up.

4 DECK B (Record/Playback Deck)

This deck is for playback, as well as for recording.

5 Open/Close button for DECK B

Press to open and close the disc tray.

6 Display Window

This window displays system information.

7 SELECT button

Press to confirm your selection.

8 Function JOG Dial

Turn this jog dial clockwise or anti-clockwise to toggle

between different options.

9 SETTING button

Press to select either Audio CD or MP3 format, as

well as to change the Dub Speed. Applicable only

for blank CDs in Deck B.

10 DUB button

Press to duplicate individual tracks or the whole CD

from Deck A to Deck B, or to convert from Audio CD

tracks to MP3 tracks and vice versa. For Data CDs,

the whole disc will be duplicated at 4x speed.

11 UTILITY button

Press to erase a recorded track or to finalize/

unfinalize a CD. This option is only applicable for

CDRWs recorded using the TX3300.

12 A/B Switch button

Press to switch from Deck A to Deck B and vice

versa.

13 SOURCE button

Press to select the recording source from Analog

input, Optical input or Coaxial input. Applicable only

for recording from an external source.

14 STOP button

Press to stop the current operation.

15 RECORD button

Press to start recording from external sources.

16 PLAY button

Press to play the Audio CD or MP3 CD in the active

deck.

17 USB Master port

This port is for connection to supported USB

devices such as MP3 players via a USB cable.

(Not supported yet)

18 USB Slave port

This port is for connection to a PC or laptop to

download MP3s to the TX3300 or to upgrade the

TX3300 via a USB cable. Applicable only for PCs or

laptops running Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000 or

Windows ME.

19 Recording Level control

This control is used to adjust the input level when

making recordings from external sources.

20 Volume control

Turn this dial to increase or decrease the playback

volume. Applicable only for connections via the

headphone jack.

21 Headphone jack

This jack is for connections to earphones,

headphones or speakers with a 3.5mm stereo plug.

Output from rear connections will be muted.

22 Remote Control sensor

Point the remote control towards this sensor to

operate the TX3300. Ensure that this sensor is not

blocked by any objects.

Names &

Functions

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Display Window

1. Message Display

This panel will display information about the current

operation.

2 MANUAL Indicator

When the MANUAL indicator is on, this will indicate

that during recording, increasing of tracks is done

by the user. (Refer to Page 42 for more details)

3 FINALIZED Indicator

When the FINALIZED indicator is on, this will

indicate that this is a finalized CD or a commercial

pressed CD.

4 AUTO Indicator

When the AUTO indicator is on, this will indicate

that during recording, there will be an increase in

tracks whenever there are 3 seconds of

silence.(Refer to Page 42 for more details)

5 High Audio Level Indicator

When the audio level is high, this indicator will come

on. A high audio level may result in saturation and

cause distortion.

6 Audio Level Indicator

This indicates the volume of the current track. The

higher the number of dots, the higher the volume.

7 ANALOG Indicator

This indicates that the source of the recording is

from the Analog Audio In source. (Refer to Back

Panel)

8 OPTICAL Indicator

This indicates that the source of the recording is

from the Optical In source. (Refer to Back Panel)

9 COAXIAL Indicator

This indicates that the source of the recording is

from the Digital Coaxial In source. (Refer to Back

Panel)

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Display Window

Back Panel

1 AC Power In port

Connect the power cord from the wall outlet to this

port.

2 Analog Audio In jack (Stereo)

This connection is for input from a two-channel

analog audio source. E.g. TV, DVD players, VCD

players, Stereo Hi-Fi systems and etc.

This connection is for recording from an external

source.

3 Analog Audio Out jack (Stereo)

This connection is for a two-channel output to the

stereo inputs on a TV or stereo amplifier.

4 Digital Coaxial In jack

This jack is for connecting a Coaxial input from

digital audio players for high-fidelity digital audio

recording.

This connection is for recording from an external

source.

5 Digital Coaxial Out jack

This jack is for connecting to a stereo Hi-Fi system

or amplifier for high-fidelity audio playback.

6 Ethernet jack

This jack is for connection to a Local Area Network,

for uploading or downloading of MP3 tracks in a

network.This function is not available yet, and will

be activated via an upgrade provided in the future.

7 Optical In jack

This jack is for connecting a Digital input from

digital audio players for high-fidelity digital audio

recording.

This connection is for recording from an external

source.

8 Serial port

This port is for connecting to a PC or laptop to

perform any upgrading for the TX3300.

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Back Panel

3 Numeric Keys*

Press to access a specific track for playback or to

select a specific track during programming. In MP3

recording mode, press to access the text edit

function.

4 FORMAT

Press to select either Audio CD or MP3 format.

Applicable only for blank CDs in Deck B.

5 SPEED

Press to select the CD Dubbing speed from 1x,

2x and 4x. Depending on the format and recording

mode, some speed mode may not be applicable.

6 SOURCE

Press to select the recording source from Analog

input, Optical input or Coaxial input. Applicable only

for recording from an external source.

7DUB

Press to duplicate individual tracks or the whole CD

from Deck A to Deck B, or to convert from Audio CD

tracks to MP3 tracks and vice versa. For Data CDs,

the whole disc will be duplicated at 4x speed.

8 FINALIZE

Press to close a recorded CD so as to allow

playback on other stereo systems such as Hi-Fi

systems and common CD players.

9 RECORD

Press to start recording audio from an external

source.

10 REW (Rewind)

Press to reverse the audio track that is playing.

11 SEL (Select)

Press to confirm the selected function that you wish

to perform. This is a safety feature to prevent

accidental damage to a CDR or CDRW. Functions

where you need to Select includes [Finalize],

[Erase], [Record] and [Dub].

12 (Previous Track)

Press to go to the previous track in playback mode.

In text edit mode, press to go to previous space.

13 FWD (Forward)

Press to fast-forward the audio track that is playing.

14 PAUSE*

Press to pause the current track in playback mode.

Remote Control

1 STANDBY ON/OFF

Press to power on the TX3300 from the standby

mode and vice versa.

2 OPS1 / OPS2 / OPS3 *

These 3 buttons are reserved for future functions

when upgrades and new functions for the TX3300

are available.

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Remote Control

15 MUTE*

Press to mute the audio. To undo the mute function,

press this button again.

16 SHUFFLE*

Press to activate the Shuffle play mode and to

select between [Album Shuffle], [Disc Shuffle] or

[Shuffle Off].

17 INTRO*

Press to play the first 10 seconds of each track in a

Audio CD or MP3 CD.

18 OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open and close the disc tray of the active

deck.

19 A/B

Press to switch from Deck A to Deck B and vice

versa.

20 UPGRADE*

When there are upgrades for the TX3300 available,

press this button to perform the upgrade via a

CD-ROM, a USB connection or via the Serial port.

21 P.CLEAR (Program Clear)*

Press to clear the current programmed playback.

22 PROGR (Program)*

Press to program a list of up to 50 of your favorite

songs.

23 USB*

Press to connect the TX3300 to a PC for transfer of

Audio CD tracks and MP3 tracks.

24 ETHERNET*

Press to connect the TX3300 to a Local Area

Network. This function is not available yet, and will

be activated via an upgrade provided in the future.

25 LAST/TRK (Last Track)*

During recording, press to indicate the current song

as the last track to be recorded. Applicable only for

recording in Auto mode or CD-Sync recording.

26 AUTO/MAN (Automatic/Manual)

Press to select either the [Automatic] or [Manual]

recording mode.

27 EDIT*

Press to edit the current song filename, album name

or disc name. Applicable only for an unfinalized MP3

CD.

28 NEW*

Press to create a new album. Applicable only for

MP3 recording.

29 ERASE

Press to erase the last track or the last album on a

recorded CD. You can also choose to erase the

whole album or the whole disc. Not applicable for

Audio CDRs.

30 SYNC

Press to perform a CD-Synchronization between

an external digital source and the TX3300.

31 PLAY

Press to play the current track.

32 NEXT ALBUM

Press to go to the next album. Applicable only for

MP3 CDs.

33 (Next Track)

Press to go to the next track in playback mode. In

text edit mode, press to go to the next space.

34 PREV ALBUM (Previous Album)

Press to go to the previous album. Applicable only

for MP3 CDs.

35 STOP

Press to stop playing the current track or to exit from

the current function.

36 ID3 TAG*

Press to view the Title, Album, Genre, Artist or

Year of the current song. Applicable only for MP3

tracks with ID3 v1.1 tags.

37 INFO*

Press to view the Disc, Album or Track information

of the Audio CD in the active deck. You can also

view the System information of the TX3300 and the

38 DISPLAY*

For MP3 CD, when not playing, press to display

either Album Navigation or Track Navigation.

During playback, press to display either Playing Time

or Remaining Time.

39 REPEAT*

For MP3 CDs, during playback, press to repeat the

current track, the current album, the whole CD or

both Deck A and Deck B. Press again to cancel.

For Audio CDs, during playback, press to repeat

the current track, the whole CD or both Deck A and

Deck B. Press again to cancel.

(Buttons indicated with * are advanced functions which

are available only with the remote control)

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Remote Control

Connecting the

TX3300

Analog Connections

1) Analog Playback

Connect the left/right TX3300 outputs to the Audio

In of your amplifier as shown in the diagram on the

right. This will allow you to playback CDs from Deck

A and Deck B, and from a external device.

Please ensure that you match the colour of the jack

to the colour of the port. For example, white jack to

white port, and red jack to red port.

The TX3300 is able to support several connections.

Your choice will depend on your needs and the

availability of ports on your particular external device.

Examples of external devices includes DVD, CD,

VCD and LD players, Radio and Hi-Fi Stereo systems,

among others.

2) Analog Recording

Connect the left/right TX3300 inputs to the Audio

Out of your external device as shown in the

diagram on the right. This will allow you to record

on a blank CDR or CDRW any tracks from this

external device.

Please ensure that you match the colour of the jack

to the colour of the port. For example, white jack to

white port, and red jack to red port.

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TX3300

Amplifier

External Analog Device

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