Panasonic Compact Disc Recorder Sl Pr300 Operating Instructions

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Recording onto CD-R/RW Discs
If tracks have already been programmed for the CDs, “LAST P-PG
OK?” is shown in the information display. Press the SET button on
either the remote control or the main unit or press the PLAY button
on the main unit to record the same programmed tracks.
Recording starts.
To program new tracks, press the CANCEL button and then pro-
ceed to step 4.
If you press the CANCEL button, the playing time remaining
time on the CD-R or CD-RW disc in the CDR is shown in the
information display. 
4Select and enter the disc number.
The disc source can be selected using the MULTI JOG control
on the main unit or the 
R/
F buttons on the remote con-
trol.
When the SET button (main unit/remote control) is pressed, the
programming and track numbers shown in the information dis-
play start flashing.
5Select and enter a track number.
After the track is entered, the amount of time remaining on the
CD-R or CD-RW disc is shown in the information display.
6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to continue programming 
tracks.
Up to 32 steps can be programmed. The same track may be pro-
grammed more than once.
Programming ends when 32 steps have been registered or if
there is no more time remaining on the CD-R or CD-RW.
7Press the CDR Control PLAY 
p or 
1 REC/REC 
MUTE button on the main unit or the 
1REC/REC 
MUTE button on the remote control.
When “ADD FINALIZE?” is shown in the information 
window:
No response (no input) assumes that finalization is to be per-
formed, or you can press the SET button (main unit/remote con-
trol) to confirm that finalization is to be done. Press the
CANCEL button (main unit/remote control) to keep the disc
unfinalized.Note
This message will not be shown if the menu FINALIZE func-
tion setting is “ON”. The default setting is “OFF”.
When a blank disc is in the CDR tray, “UPDATE OPC” is shown
following “ADD FINALIZE?”.
The recording process starts.
Only the tracks selected from the CDs in the 3-CD changer are
recorded.
Playback starts from the first track selected. The playing time of
the track and the remaining playing time of the CD-R or CD-
RW disc are shown in the information display.
As high-speed recording is performed (CD-R 4x, CD-RW 2x),
there is no audio output during the recording process.
When recording completes
“STOP DUBBING” flashes and recording automatically stops.
When recorded without canceling ADD FINALIZE?
“FINALIZE” is shown in the information window after recording
is stopped and finalization is automatically performed.
To stop the recording at any time
Press the CD Control STOP s or CDR Control STOP s button on
the main unit or the s (stop) button on the remote control to stop
the recording process. The recording mode is released after “STOP
DUBBING” is shown in the information display.
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL
+ –
SET
1. Select the disc. 2. Enter the selection.
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL
+ –SET
1. Select the track.2. Enter the selection.
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Recording onto CD-R/RW Discs
High-speed recording is only possible for digital recording from
the 3-CD changer to the CD.
1When the unit is in the stop mode, press the 
MENU button (main unit/remote control). 
2Turn the MULTI JOG control or press the P/p 
(menu) button on the remote control until 
“DUB-SPEED” is shown in the information 
display.
3Press the SET button (main unit/remote 
control).
The current setting is shown in the display window. (The setting
is HIGH by default.)
The speed for recording to CD-R discs is four times the normal
recording speed, and that for recording to CD-RW discs is two
times the normal recording speed.
4Turn the MULTI JOG control or press the P/p 
(menu) button on the remote control to select 
“HIGH” or “1x”.
Press the CANCEL button (main unit/remote control) to cancel
the procedure and return to the normal display.
5Pess the SET button.
Notes
High-speed recording is only possible for digital recording from
the 3-CD changer to the CDR. It can be used for 1-track dub-
bing, 1-disc dubbing, listening edit and program edit modes.
There is no audio output from any of the output terminals
(LINE OUT, DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL, DIGITAL OUT,
COAXIAL, PHONES) during high-speed recording. Therefore,
the only way to monitor the process is using the recording level
meter in the display window.
When the automatic track spacing function is turned on, the unit
automatically records 2 seconds of silence at the beginning of each
track when performing synchronized one-button recording or using
the listening edit or program edit modes to record from the  3-CD
changer to the CDR. 
1When the unit is in the stop mode, press the 
MENU button (main unit/remote control).
2Turn the MULTI JOG control or press the P/p 
(menu) button on the remote control until 
“TRACK SPACE” is shown in the information 
display.
3Press the SET button (main unit/remote 
control).
The current setting is displayed on the screen. (The setting is on
by default.)
Setting the Unit for High-speed 
Recording
MAX MINPLAY MODE PHONES
OPEN /
CLOSE
REC SELECTORMIX BALANCE
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL+ –
CANCEL SET MENU
REC/
REC MUTE SYNCHROCD EDITCD RECFINALIZE
LINE CD DIGITAL
POWERCOMPACT DISC RECORDER    SL-PR300
DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3OPEN /
CLOSEDISC
SELECTOR3
2
1
LINECD
1 3,52,4
CD1 CD2 CD3
CD REC
PLAY
MODE
REC
REC MUTE
REC
SELECTORMENU
PITCH 0CANCEL
REPEAT CD
PITCH
+
SET
PITCH–
COMPACT DISC RECORDERRAK-PR300
CD-R/RW
CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY
124578
3690  10
FA D E SYNCHRO
DISC SELECTOR
_ >CONTROL
2,4
3,5 1
CANCEL
CANCEL
Setting the Auto Track Spacing 
Function
MAX MINPLAY MODE PHONES
OPEN /
CLOSE
REC SELECTORMIX BALANCE
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL+ –
CANCEL SET MENU
REC/
REC MUTE SYNCHROCD EDITCD RECFINALIZE
LINE CD DIGITAL
POWERCOMPACT DISC RECORDER    SL-PR300
DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3OPEN /
CLOSEDISC
SELECTOR3
2
1
LINECD
2,4
3,5
1
CD1 CD2 CD3
CD REC
PLAY
MODE
•REC
REC MUTE
REC
SELECTORMENU
PITCH 0CANCEL
REPEAT CD
PITCH
+
SET
PITCH–
COMPACT DISC RECORDERRAK-PR300
CD-R/RW
CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY
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3690   10
FA D E SYNCHRO
DISC SELECTOR
_ >CONTROL
2,4
3,51
CANCEL
CANCEL
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4Turn the MULTI JOG control or press the P/p 
(menu) button on the remote control and 
choose the setting “TR SPACE ON” or “TR 
SPACE OFF”.
Press the CANCEL button (main unit/remote control) to cancel
the procedure and return to the normal display.
5Press the SET button.
Notes
There is no indicator to show the status of this function. 
This function will work when you begin recording from the
recording pause mode except when performing synchronized
one-button recording.
This unit offers the ability to record from various external sources
to the CDR using synchronized START and START&STOP func-
tions. This feature is applicable to external digital audio equipment
connected via the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL and COAXIAL termi-
nals and the LINE IN (REC) terminal. 
Synchronized recording to the CDR from an external
source.
1Load a recordable CD-R or CD-RW disc in the 
CDR tray.
The disc is read if required.
2Press the REC SELECTOR button on the main 
unit or the remote control repeatedly to select 
the recording source.
Each press of the selection button on either the main unit or
remote control, toggles one step through the following source
choices.
OPTICAL IN: Record digital signals via the OPTI-
CAL terminal.
COAXIAL IN: Record via the COAXIAL terminal.
CD DIGITAL:  Record digital signals from 3-CD 
changer. 
CD ANALOG: Record analog signals from 3-CD 
changer.
LINE IN: Record via the LINE IN terminal.
CD+LINE MIX: Record via 3-CD changer and LINE 
mix.
3Press the SYNCHRO button (main unit/remote 
control).
The CDR is put into the synchronized recording pause mode.
The source device must be stopped at this time. 
4Start playing of the source unit
Notes
When recording with the SYNCHRO button, recording starts
when the input level is detected. If the track starts very quietly
(with a low input level), the beginning of the track may not be
recorded. When recording from an analog source, such as records
or tapes, recording may not start if the recording level is too low. 
When this occurs, please perform manual recording.
Performing synchronized recording of a digital source
Recording is started based on the digital signal.
Track marking is based on track information recorded in the
digital signal. For digital sources other than CD, MD and DAT,
track marking is based on silent track space.
Performing synchronized recording of an analog source
Recording is started when the unit detects an audio signal.
Track marking is based on silent track space which the unit
interprets to be track breaks. If automatic track marking has
been turned off, manual track marking is necessary during the
recording process.
To stop recording at any time
Press the CDR Control STOP s button on the main unit or the s
(stop) button on the remote control.
Synchronized Recording from 
External Sources
MAX MINPLAY MODE PHONES
OPEN /
CLOSE
REC SELECTORMIX BALANCE
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL+ –
CANCEL SET MENU
REC/
REC MUTE SYNCHROCD EDITCD RECFINALIZE
LINE CD DIGITAL
POWERCOMPACT DISC RECORDER    SL-PR300
DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3OPEN /
CLOSEDISC
SELECTOR3
2
1
LINECD
31
2
CD1 CD2 CD3
CD REC
PLAY
MODE
•REC
REC MUTE
REC
SELECTORMENU
PITCH 0CANCEL
REPEAT CD
PITCH
+
SET
PITCH–
COMPACT DISC RECORDERRAK-PR300
CD-R/RW
CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY
124578
3690  10
FA D E SYNCHRO
DISC SELECTOR
_ >CONTROL
3
2
s
s
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Setting the START or START&STOP function for
synchronized recording from an external source
If the signal is going to be recorded from CD, MD or DAT player, it
is possible to set the unit to perform synchronized start and stop.
With other types of digital audio equipment only synchronized
start of recording is possible.
1With the unit in the stop mode, press the MENU 
button (main unit/remote control).
2Turn the MULTI JOG control or press the P/p  
(menu) button on the remote control until “D-IN 
SYNCHRO” is shown in the information display. 
3Press the SET button (main unit/remote 
control).
The current setting is shown in the information display.
4Turn the MULTI JOG control or press the P/p 
(menu) button on the remote control to select 
“START” or “START&STOP”, shown in the 
information display.
When “START” is selected, only the start of recording is done
synchronously with the start of the digital signal.
Press the CANCEL button if you do not want to perform this
procedure. The setting is not changed.
5Press the SET button.
The type of synchronized recording being performed is not indi-
cated in the information display during actual recording. When
recording is started, only the SYNCHRO indicator is shown in
the display window until recording ends.If the setting is set to “START&STOP”, recording stops auto-
matically when the signal from the source is stopped, a disc is
changed, or if a track search is performed.
This function is very convenient for recording single songs from
external digital CD or MD players.
This function is only for use with externally connected digital
audio equipment. It cannot be used with the 3-CD changer.
Note
When performing synchronized start recording from an external
component, it is possible that part of the signal at the beginning
of the first track will not be recorded. If this should occur,
please perform manual recording.
1Load a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR 
disc tray.
The disc is read. 
2Press the REC SELECTOR button on the main 
unit or the remote control to select the 
recording source combination.
                         CD + LINE has been selected.
MAX MINPLAY MODE PHONES
OPEN /
CLOSE
REC SELECTORMIX BALANCE
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL+ –
CANCEL SET MENU
REC/
REC MUTE SYNCHROCD EDITCD RECFINALIZE
LINE CD DIGITAL
POWERCOMPACT DISC RECORDER    SL-PR300
DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3OPEN /
CLOSEDISC
SELECTOR3
2
1
LINECD
3,51
2,4
CD1 CD2 CD3
CD REC
PLAY
MODE
•REC
REC MUTE
REC
SELECTORMENU
PITCH 0CANCEL
REPEAT CD
PITCH
+
SET
PITCH–
COMPACT DISC RECORDERRAK-PR300
CD-R/RW
CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY
124578
3690  10
FA D E SYNCHRO
DISC SELECTOR
_ >CONTROL
1 3,5
2,4
Mixed Input Recording
MAX MINPLAY MODE PHONES
OPEN /
CLOSE
REC SELECTORMIX BALANCE
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL+ –
CANCEL SET MENU
REC/
REC MUTE SYNCHROCD EDITCD RECFINALIZE
LINE CD DIGITAL
POWERCOMPACT DISC RECORDER    SL-PR300
DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3OPEN /
CLOSEDISC
SELECTOR3
2
1
LINECD
546
12 6
3
4
CD1 CD2 CD3
CD REC
PLAY
MODE
REC
REC MUTE
REC
SELECTORMENU
PITCH 0CANCEL
REPEAT CD
PITCH
+
SET
PITCH–
COMPACT DISC RECORDERRAK-PR300
CD-R/RW
CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY
124578
3690  10
FA D E SYNCHRO
DISC SELECTOR
_ >CONTROL
2
43 6
5
4
LINE CD
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Select “CD + LINE” to mix and record a CD loaded in the 3-CD
changer with the signals from an external source via the LINE
IN terminal.
3Press the 
1
 REC/REC MUTE button (main unit/
remote control) to put the CDR in the recording 
pause mode.
The remaining recording time on the disc is shown in the infor-
mation display.
4Press the MENU button (main unit/remote 
control) and use the MULTI JOG/REC LEVEL 
and MIX BALANCE controls to adjust the 
recording level and mixing balance while 
playing the two sources. .
Adjust the recording level so that the 0 dB display of the level
meter is not exceeded when the highest signal is applied.
The pitch controls may be used to adjust the speed of CD play-
back for mixing and recording purposes.
When you have finished adjusting the recording level and the
mix balance, set the sources back to the point where you want to
start recording from. 
5Press the CDR Control PLAY 
p button on the 
main unit to start recording.
6Start playback of the sources to be recorded.
To stop recording at any time
Press the CDR Control STOP s button on the main unit or the s
(stop) button on the remote control. The Play p indicator in the
display window will flash and operation stops.CD recording level is 
reduced. Line input recording 
level is reduced.
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL
+ –
MIX BALANCE
LINECD
MIX BALANCE
LINECD
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Special Recording Edit Operations 
Occasionally, there may be tracks on a disc that are partial,
repeated, or are otherwise unwanted. Before a CD-R or CD-RW is
finalized, it is possible to enter a skip marker for that track in the
PMA (Program Memory Area). A maximum of 21 skip marks can
be inserted on one disc. When a disc is finalized, the information of
tracks assigned a skip mark is written to the disc’s TOC (Table of
Contents) and those tracks will never be played (i.e., just as if they
had never been recorded.)
Note
Once a skip marker has been entered for a track, it can-
not be removed. 
1When the unit is in the stop mode, press the 
MENU button (main unit/remote control).
2Turn the MULTI JOG control or press the 
P (menu) button on the remote control until 
“TRACK SKIP” is shown in the information 
display.
3Press the SET button (main unit/remote 
control).
“SKIP (track number)?” is shown in the information display.
Press the CANCEL button (main unit/remote control) if you do
not wish to perform this procedure.
4Turn the MULTI JOG control or press the P/p 
(menu) button on the remote control to select 
the track number to be skipped.
5Press the SET button (main unit/remote control).
A skip marker is entered into the PMA for the selected track and
WRITE SKIP is shown in the information display. When the
process is finished, the normal display is shown. 
The track to be skipped is cleared from the music calendar.
Notes
Even if a track is skipped, the recorded information is not erased
and the time remaining on the CD-R or CD-RW does not
change. 
Tracks that have been assigned a skip marker are only skipped
during playback on this unit and other CD players that support
the track skip function.
You cannot use the track skip function when recording to unfi-
nalized CD-R discs or CD-RW discs from the 3-CD changer.
1Load the unfinalized CD-RW to be edited in the 
CDR disc tray.
The number of tracks and play time are shown in the informa-
tion display.
2When the unit is in the stop mode, press the 
MENU button (main unit/remote control).
3Turn the MULTI JOG control or press the P/p 
(menu) button on the remote control until 
“TRACK ERASE” is shown in the information 
display.
*Please refer to the Glossary for a brief definition of acronyms.
(see page 48)
Skipping a Recorded Track on a 
CD-R or CD-RW (Track Skip)
MAX MINPLAY MODE PHONES
OPEN /
CLOSE
REC SELECTORMIX BALANCE
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL+ –
CANCEL SET MENU
REC/
REC MUTE SYNCHROCD EDITCD RECFINALIZE
LINE CD DIGITAL
POWERCOMPACT DISC RECORDER    SL-PR300
DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3OPEN /
CLOSEDISC
SELECTOR3
2
1
LINECD
3,52,41
CD1 CD2 CD3
CD REC
PLAY
MODE
•REC
REC MUTE
REC
SELECTORMENU
PITCH 0CANCEL
REPEAT CD
PITCH
+
SET
PITCH–
COMPACT DISC RECORDERRAK-PR300
CD-R/RW
CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY
124578
3690   10
FA D E SYNCHRO
DISC SELECTOR
_ >CONTROL
2,4
3,51
CANCEL
CANCEL
Erasing a Track or Tracks 
(Erase Function) (CD-RW only)
MAX MINPLAY MODE PHONES
OPEN /
CLOSE
REC SELECTORMIX BALANCE
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL+ –
CANCEL SET MENU
REC/
REC MUTE SYNCHROCD EDITCD RECFINALIZE
LINE CD DIGITAL
POWERCOMPACT DISC RECORDER    SL-PR300
DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3OPEN /
CLOSEDISC
SELECTOR3
2
1
LINECD
2 4,63,5
1
CD1 CD2 CD3
CD REC
PLAY
MODE
•REC
REC MUTE
REC
SELECTORMENU
PITCH 0CANCEL
REPEAT CD
PITCH
+
SET
PITCH–
COMPACT DISC RECORDERRAK-PR300
CD-R/RW
CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY
124578
3690  10
FA D E SYNCHRO
DISC SELECTOR
_ >CONTROL
3,5
4,6 2
CANCEL
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4Press the SET button (main unit/remote 
control).
“ERASE (start track) – (last track)?” is flashed in the informa-
tion display. (Initially, the start track and last track are both the
last track number recorded on the CD-RW.)
Press the CANCEL button (main unit/remote control) if you do
not wish to perform this procedure.
5If needed, use the MULTI JOG control or press 
the 
P/p (menu) button on the remote control to 
select the number of tracks you want to erase 
preceding the last track.
Please note that all tracks following the start track will be
erased. For example, when track 8 on an 11 track CD-RW is
assigned as the start track, tracks 8, 9, 10, and 11 will be erased.
6Press the SET button (main unit/remote 
control).
“ERASE TRACK” is flashed in the information display, the
selected tracks are erased, and the normal display is shown
when erasing has been completed. 
Each track that was erased is cleared from the music calendar.
Tracks can only be erased starting from the last track recorded
on a disc. 
Notes
Once a track is erased, the recording cannot be restored. 
Do not turn the power off, disconnect the AC power cord from
the wall outlet or subject the unit to vibration during the erase
operation. Doing so may ruin the CD-RW disc.
The Disc Erase function is used to erase the entire contents of the
CD-RW. This unit uses a unique high-speed (2x) erasing function
that is different from normal erasure procedures. Erasing is per-
formed all the way through the disc’s TOC (Table of Contents).
“ERASE DISC” flashes in the information display during the eras-
ing process.Note
If the disc is damaged or there is disc related trouble, this func-
tion may not be possible. 
1Load the CD-RW to be erased in the CDR disc 
tray.
The number of tracks and play time are shown in the informa-
tion display.
2When the unit is in the stop mode, press the 
MENU button (main unit/remote control).
3Turn the MULTI JOG control or press the R/F 
(menu) button on the remote control until “DISC 
ERASE” is shown in the information display.
4Press the SET button (main unit/remote 
control).
“ERASE DISC?” is shown in the information display. 
Press the CANCEL button (main unit/remote control) if you do
not wish to perform this procedure.
5Press the Set button (main unit/remote control).
Full disc erasure takes a few minutes to perform. During the
procedure, the length of the level meter is used to indicate
approximately how much time is remaining until erasure is
complete. When the erasure has been completed, the normal
display is shown. 
Erasing All Tracks (Disc Erase 
Function) (CD-RW only)
MAX MINPLAY MODE PHONES
OPEN /
CLOSE
REC SELECTORMIX BALANCE
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL+ –
CANCEL SET MENU
REC/
REC MUTE SYNCHROCD EDITCD RECFINALIZE
LINE CD DIGITAL
POWERCOMPACT DISC RECORDER    SL-PR300
DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3OPEN /
CLOSEDISC
SELECTOR3
2
1
LINECD
1
23
4,5
CD1 CD2 CD3
CD REC
PLAY
MODE
•REC
REC MUTE
REC
SELECTORMENU
PITCH 0CANCEL
REPEAT CD
PITCH
+
SET
PITCH–
COMPACT DISC RECORDERRAK-PR300
CD-R/RW
CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY
124578
3690   10
FA D E SYNCHRO
DISC SELECTOR
_ >CONTROL
3
4,5 2
CANCEL
CANCEL
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Finalizing a disc marks the final process in recording on a CD-R or
CD-RW disc. In this process, a TOC (Table Of Contents) is written
to the disc. When this procedure is completed, it will be possible to
play the CD-R or CD-RW disc on CD players compatible with CD-
R and/or CD-RW discs.

Please note that once a CD-R disc has been finalized,
it is no longer possible to record to that disc. 
If the power of the unit is turned off or the AC power cord
unplugged from the wall outlet during the finalizing process, the
recording may be lost and the disc may no longer be usable.
Even after a CD-RW disc has been finalized, further recording
and/or editing is possible if the TOC information on the disc is
erased using the Unfinalize function.
When an unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW disc is loaded in the
CDR and the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button is pressed to open the
CDR disc tray, “FINALIZE?” is shown in the information dis-
play. To skip the finalization process, press the OPEN/CLOSE
0 button one more time. The disc will be ejected in the unfinal-
ized state.
1Press the FINALIZE button (main unit/remote 
control). 
“FINALIZE?” is shown in the information display.
If you want to cancel the finalization process at this point, press
the CANCEL button (main unit/remote control).
2Press the FINALIZE button again to start the 
finalizing process.
The length of time that this process requires is about 2 minutes.
During the procedure, the length of the level meter is used to
indicate approximately how much time is remaining until final-
ization is complete. 
The 3-CD changer of this unit is compatible with finalized CD-
RW discs, however, not all CD players can play back CD-RW
disc even after they have been finalized. 
During the finalization process, it will not be possible to remove
or load discs in the 3-CD changer, nor is playback of CDs
loaded in the 3-CD changer possible.
Once a CD-R disc has been finalized, further recording on that disc
cannot be performed. However, if you erase the TOC (Table of
Contents) on a CD-RW disc, the disc can be recorded on again.
1Load a finalized CD-RW disc into the CDR disc 
tray.
The CD-RW and FINALIZED indicators will be shown in the
display window if the CD-RW disc that has been finalized.
2When the unit is in the stop mode, press the 
MENU button (main unit/remote control).
3Turn the MULTI JOG control  on the main unit or 
press the 
P/p (menu) button on the remote 
control until “UNFINALIZE” is shown in the 
information display.
4Press the SET button (main unit/remote 
control).
“UNFINALIZE?” is shown in the information display.
Press the CANCEL button (main unit/remote control) to cancel
the procedure and return to the normal display.
Finalizing a Disc
MAX MINPLAY MODE PHONES
OPEN /
CLOSE
REC SELECTORMIX BALANCE
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL+ –
CANCEL SET MENU
REC/
REC MUTE SYNCHROCD EDITCD RECFINALIZE
LINE CD DIGITAL
POWERCOMPACT DISC RECORDER    SL-PR300
DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3OPEN /
CLOSEDISC
SELECTOR3
2
1
LINECD
1,2CANCEL
CD1 CD2 CD3
CD REC
PLAY
MODE
•REC
REC MUTE
REC
SELECTORMENU
PITCH 0CANCEL
REPEAT CD
PITCH
+
SET
PITCH–
COMPACT DISC RECORDERRAK-PR300
CD-R/RW
CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY
124578
3690  10
FA D E SYNCHRO
DISC SELECTOR
_ >CONTROL
1,2
CANCEL
Making Recording of a 
Finalized CD-RW Disc Possible 
(Unfinalize Function)
MAX MINPLAY MODE PHONES
OPEN /
CLOSE
REC SELECTORMIX BALANCE
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL+ –
CANCEL SET MENU
REC/
REC MUTE SYNCHROCD EDITCD RECFINALIZE
LINE CD DIGITAL
POWERCOMPACT DISC RECORDER    SL-PR300
DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3OPEN /
CLOSEDISC
SELECTOR3
2
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LINECD
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Special Recording Edit Operations
5Press the SET button again to confirm the 
operation.
“UNFINALIZE” is shown in the information display as the
unfinalizing procedure is performed. The procedure takes a lit-
tle over a minute, and the level meter is used to indicate approx-
imately how much time is remaining until unfinalization is
complete. Upon completion, the normal display is shown. 
* known as Sampling Rate Converter.
The FS converter of this unit performs the conversion of digital sig-
nals from sources that use sampling frequencies other than
44.1 kHz to the sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz, which is neces-
sary for recording the signals to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. 
When the FS converter is turned off, the converter is bypassed if
the digital signal of the source has a sampling frequency of
44.1 kHz and when analog and multiple input recording are per-
formed. 
If source sampling frequencies of 32 kHz or 48 kHz are
detected, the FS converter is activated automatically and the sig-
nal is routed through it. 
When the FS converter is turned on, all signals to be recorded
are routed through it regardless of the sampling frequency, even
the 44.1 kHz digital signal is passed through it as the converter
works as a filter to reduce signal fluctuation in the disc record-
ing. For this reason, having the function set to “ON” is recom-
mended for most recording purposes.
When recording specially encoded discs such as dts
*1,
HDCD*2, etc., be sure to turn the converter off (setting to
“OFF”) using the following procedure (see step 4).
*1dts is trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.*2HDCD is a registered trademark of Pacific Microsonic, Inc.
Note
When recording from the 3-CD changer, the sampling rate con-
verter is always turned off.
1When the unit is in the stop mode, press the 
MENU button (main unit/remote control).
2Turn the MULTI JOG control on the main unit or 
press the 
P/p (menu) button on the remote 
control until “CONVERTER” is shown in the 
information display.
3Press the SET button (main unit/remote 
control).
The “CONVERTER ON” is shown and “ON” flashes in the
information display. (The default setting is “ON”.)
Press the CANCEL button (main unit/remote control) if you do
not wish to perform this procedure.
4Turn the MULTI JOG control  on the main unit or 
press the 
P/p (menu) button on the remote 
control to select “ON” or “OFF”.
Press the CANCEL button (main unit/remote control) if you do
not want to perform this procedure. The setting is not changed.
5Press the SET button (main unit/remote 
control).
Bypassing the FS Converter 
(Sampling Frequency 
Converter*) for More Efficient 
Digital Recording
MAX MINPLAY MODE PHONES
OPEN /
CLOSE
REC SELECTORMIX BALANCE
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL+ –
CANCEL SET MENU
REC/
REC MUTE SYNCHROCD EDITCD RECFINALIZE
LINE CD DIGITAL
POWERCOMPACT DISC RECORDER    SL-PR300
DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3OPEN /
CLOSEDISC
SELECTOR3
2
1
LINECD
1 3,52,4
CD1 CD2 CD3
CD REC
PLAY
MODE
•REC
REC MUTE
REC
SELECTORMENU
PITCH 0CANCEL
REPEAT CD
PITCH
+
SET
PITCH–
COMPACT DISC RECORDERRAK-PR300
CD-R/RW
CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY
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3690  10
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DISC SELECTOR
_ >CONTROL
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When performing digital synchronized start recording of an exter-
nally connected digital source, synchronized start recording begins
when a digital signal is encountered in the record pause mode.
However, it is also possible to set this unit to start and stop record-
ing when you are recording a single track.
1When the unit is in stop mode, press the MENU 
button (main unit/remote control).
2Turn the MULTI JOG on the main unit or press 
the P
 / p
 button on the remote control until “D-
IN SYNCHRO” appears in the display.
3Press the SET button (main unit/remote control).
The current setting appears in the display.
4Turn the MULTI JOG on the main unit or press 
the P
 / p
 button on the remote control to select 
“START” or “START&STOP”.
When “START” is selected, only the start of the digital signal is
recorded synchronously.
When “START&STOP” is selected, both the start and stop of
single track recording are controlled by information in the
source digital signal.
Press the CANCEL button if you do not want to perform this
procedure. The setting is not changed.
5Press the SET button (main unit/remote control).
Please note that the type of synchronized recording being per-
formed as set in the above procedure is not indicated in the display
during actual recording. Even when recording is started, only the
“SYNCHRO” indicator remains lit until recording is stopped.
Even if this setting is set to “START&STOP”, recording is con-
cluded automatically if the source is stopped, the disc is
changed, or if a track search is performed.Note
Pressing the SYNCHRO button when unlocked displays
“UNLOCK” in the information window and releases the syn-
chronized condition.
By performing the following procedure, all menu settings stored in
the unit are cleared and the unit is reset to the factory default settings.
1When the unit is in stop mode, press the MENU 
button (main unit/remote control).
2Turn the MULTI JOG control  on the main unit or 
press the P
 / p
 (menu) button on the remote 
control until “SET DEFAULT” is shown in the 
information display.
3Press the SET button (main unit/remote control).
“SET DEFAULT?” is shown in the information display.
Press the CANCEL button (main unit/remote control) if you do
not want to perform this procedure.
4Press the SET button (main unit/remote control).
The unit is reset to the factory default settings and returns to the
stop mode.
Setting Up Synchronized Start 
Recording for External Digital 
Sources (CD, MD, and DAT only)
MAX MINPLAY MODE PHONES
OPEN /
CLOSE
REC SELECTORMIX BALANCE
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL+ –
CANCEL SET MENU
REC/
REC MUTE SYNCHROCD EDITCD RECFINALIZE
LINE CD DIGITAL
POWERCOMPACT DISC RECORDER    SL-PR300
DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3OPEN /
CLOSEDISC
SELECTOR3
2
1
LINECD
1 3,52,4CANCEL
CD1 CD2 CD3
CD REC
PLAY
MODE
•REC
REC MUTE
REC
SELECTORMENU
PITCH 0CANCEL
REPEAT CD
PITCH
+
SET
PITCH–
COMPACT DISC RECORDERRAK-PR300
CD-R/RW
CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY
124578
3690  10
FA D E SYNCHRO
DISC SELECTOR
_ >CONTROL
2,4
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At the time of purchase
DUB- SPEED HIGH (CD- R:4x,CD- RW:2x)
FINALIZE OFF
AUTO TR ACK ON
T RAC K SPACE ON
CONVERTER ON
D- IN SYNCHRO START
LINE IN GAIN LOW
Resetting the Unit to the 
Factory Default Settings
MAX MINPLAY MODE PHONES
OPEN /
CLOSE
REC SELECTORMIX BALANCE
MULTI JOG
REC LEVEL+ –
CANCEL SET MENU
REC/
REC MUTE SYNCHROCD EDITCD RECFINALIZE
LINE CD DIGITAL
POWERCOMPACT DISC RECORDER    SL-PR300
DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3OPEN /
CLOSEDISC
SELECTOR3
2
1
LINECD
1 3,42
CD1 CD2 CD3
CD REC
PLAY
MODE
•REC
REC MUTE
REC
SELECTORMENU
PITCH 0CANCEL
REPEAT CD
PITCH
+
SET
PITCH–
COMPACT DISC RECORDERRAK-PR300
CD-R/RW
CD EDIT FINALIZE DISPLAY
124578
3690   10
FA D E SYNCHRO
DISC SELECTOR
_ >CONTROL
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