Marantz CDR510 CD Player & CDR

MARANTZ CDR510 Details ^top

The CDR510 brings the traditional professional combination deck into the next generation, where digital technology has eliminated the need for cassettes. Featuring a CD player/CD recorder combination, the unit merges the simple operation of one-touch record with upgraded capability in playback accepting CD, CD-R, CD-RW, unfinalized discs, and even MP3 file formats! A recording is a one-time opportunity to capture sound, and you can trust the CDR510 to meet this challenge with exceptional audio quality every time.

Highlights

* RS232C and Truly Independent Sections
* One-touch record
* Minute Track Mode
* Playback CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Unfinalized Discs and MP3 Files
* Pitch Control on MP3

Features
RS232C and Truly independent Sections

The CDR510 is the first CD Player / CD Recorder combo deck in a history of innovative CD recorders to feature truly independent wells and full two-way RS-232 control.
One-touch record

With the addition of one-touch record to the CDR510, it is now easier than every for even the most inexperienced operators to produce quality digital recordings.
Minute Track Mode

Record live to blank CD-R while the innovative "Minute Track Mode" automatically implements a track ID every minute. This time-saving function enables easy navigation to a specific minute of the recording during playback.
Key Features

* One-Touch Record
* Playback CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Unfinalized Discs and MP3 Files
* Completely Independent Design and Operation of CD player /CD Recorder Section
* RS232 Control of Functions
* "Minute Track Mode" Recording
* Pitch Control on MP3
* Cue to Music
* Direct Track Access
* Rackmount Installation

Applications
Houses of Worship

Record the worship service on one side of the CDR510 while simultaneously playing background music on the other.
Boardroom and Government

"Minute Track Mode" is ideal for installations requiring recording and archiving of meetings.

 

MARANTZ CDR510 Specs ^top

Specifications

General

System

Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA)

Number of Channels

2 (stereo)

Applicable Discs

CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Power Requirement

AC 120V 60 Hz

Power Consumption

20 W

Allowable Operating Temperature

+5 to +35 °C

Allowable Operating Humidity

5 ~ 90 % (no condensation)

Dimensions (maximum)

Width

19" (483 mm)

Height

3 15/16" (100 mm)

Depth

13 7/16" (340 mm)

Net Weight

11.7 lbs (5.3 kg)

CD Recorder

Recording (analog)

Frequency Response

20Hz ~ 20kHz +0/-2 dB

Signal to Noise Ratio (IEC-A)

86 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (1kHz)

0.015%

Channel Separation (1kHz)

75 dB

Dynamic Range

86 dB

Playback

Frequency Response

20Hz ~ 20kHz +0/-1 dB

Signal to Noise Ratio (IEC-A)

100 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (1kHz)

0.01%

Channel Separation (1kHz)

78 dB

Dynamic Range

86 dB

Input /Output

Analog Input Sensitivity /Impedance

Balanced (XLR)

0 ~ +20 dBu /47 k Ω
(default setting: +16 dBu)

Unbalanced (RCA)

500 mV rms /47 k Ω

Analog Output (RCA)

2 V rms /200 Ω

Coaxial Digital In/Out (RCA)

0.5 Vp-p /75 Ω

Optical Digital Input

-19 dBm

Digital Input Frequency

32/44.1/48kHz(11 ~ 56 kHz)

MP3/CD Player

Applicable Discs

CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 disc

Frequency Response

20Hz ~ 20kHz +0/-0.5 dB

Signal to Noise Ratio (IEC-A)

100 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (1kHz)

0.003%

Channel Separation (1kHz)

96 dB

Dynamic Range

96 dB

Analog Output (RCA)

2 V rms /200Ω

Coaxial Digital Output (RCA)

0.5 Vp-p /75Ω

Pitch Control

±12.0%, 0.1% step

Headphone

0 ~ 5V rms /8 ~ 2000 Ω

RS232C Remote

D-Sub 9-pin, female

RC5 Remote In/Out

RCA w/Loop Out

PLEASE NOTE: Specifications are based on measurement conditions and proper care for the machine, and are subject to change without notice.

 

MARANTZ CDR510 Documentation ^top

Datasheet (PDF 464.5 KB)

Owner's Manual (PDF 729.5 KB)

Serial Protocol

MARANTZ CDR510 FAQs ^top

Frequently Asked Questions

What brands of media are suggested for the CDR510?

All Marantz Professional and Denon Professional CD recorders use both inexpensive data CD-Rs/RWs as well as audio CD-Rs/RWs. Recently, the write speeds of CD-R/RWs have increased dramatically. It’s not uncommon to only find CD-Rs certified at 40x+ write speed. Because all of the professional CD recorders write in real-time (1x speed), these faster CD-R’s are not recommended. The fastest CD-R recommended for the professional CD recorders is 32x speed. And you want to be sure to locate discs that are “up to 32x” or “1x-32x” speed. This will certify them to be written to at 1x speed and be considerably more compatible with your professional recorder.

Another aspect of CD-R technology is the type of dye used for the reflectivity surface of the disc. Typically there are three different types of dye: Azo (Blue), Cyanine (Green/Blue), and Phthalocyanine (Gold). Customers have reported that discs using the Azo (Blue) type dye, are not reliable with the professional branded recorders. The Cyanine (Green/Blue) discs tend to perform the best, with the Phthalocyanine (Gold) discs being an intermediary choice between Azo and Cyanine.

As far as what brands to purchase for your professional CD recorder, we recommend purchasing brands like: TDK, Fuji, Apogee Gold, HHB Gold, Sony, Kodak Gold, Klone, Philips, and Ricoh. In the past customers have reported problems with brands like Maxell, Memorex, Imation, Comp USA, Office Depot, Verbatim, and generic type (unbranded) CD-Rs.

Why aren’t my balanced (XLR) / (RCA) unbalanced line inputs working?

This is a common problem when recording on the CDR510 in analog mode. On the back of the unit, left hand side, there is a switch that selects either the balanced XLR inputs or the unbalanced RCA inputs. Please use this switch to select the desired input.

Do the playback and record wells operate independent of each other?

On the CDR510 the two wells are independent of each other. You are able to operate the play side or the record side simultaneously in “dual mode.” Dual mode is to be viewed as two separate decks, one play drive and one play/record drive, that operate separately like many of Marantz Professional’s and Denon Professional’ professional dual well cassette decks.

Can I mark tracks while recording?

While recording with the Marantz Professional CDR510, there are several ways of marking tracks (Track ID’s) during the recording process. As with any CD recorder, if you pause or stop the CD-R while recording, the CD recorder will place a Track ID upon the resumption of recording. But with the CDR510, there are several other ways of marking tracks while recording.
Auto-track

* When recording with AUTO TRACK ON the CDR510 will automatically increment tracks.
* If AUTO TRACK is ON and the source of recording is a digital source that has tracks, such as a CD player connected to the AUX IN jacks or a source input via the DIGITAL IN jack (CD/MD), those tracks will be included in your recording. This source data is usually found only in an SPDIF format digital connection.
* If AUTO TRACK is ON and the source is digital (without track data) or analog, the CDR510 will use a silence gap to mark a track. When the source audio signal drops below -80dB for digital, or -40dB for analog, for 3 seconds or more and then rises to above those levels, the CDR510 will mark a new track and continue recording.

TR INC.

* While recording on the CDR510, you also have the ability to mark tracks manually by remote control. While the CDR510 is recording press the TR INC. button on the supplied IR remote control and this will lay down a new track increment (Track ID) without affecting the recording.

Minute Track Mode

* In this mode tracks are automatically written on the disc every minute. Minute Track recording allows you to quickly locate sections of your recording because of the relationship between track numbers and time. For example, during playback select track 30 to play the 30th minute of recording. To go directly to the beginning of the 10th minute select track 10, etc.

Track 1 = 1st minute of recording
Track 2 = 2nd minute of recording
Track 3 = 3rd minute of recording
And so on . . .

Note: A CD can have no more the 99 tracks.

Can I record .mp3 files on the CDR510?

Even though the Marantz Professional CDR510 has the ability to playback or decode data CD-R’s that have .mp3 files on them, it does not have the ability to encode or record .mp3 files. If you are looking for long term recording on a single CD-R we suggest looking at the Marantz Professional solid state recorder PMD670 or future models PMD570 and CDR420.

I am tired of having to page through numerous record menus just to get a CD recorder to record. How many button pushes are necessary to get the CDR510 to start recording?

Just one. We understand that operating a CD recorder, in the past, was much more difficult than it had to be. With that in mind, we added a feature to the CDR510 called “One Touch Record.” One Touch Record allows anyone the ability to operate the CDR510 with little to no knowledge on how complex digital recorders can really be to operate. Simply insert a blank CD-R into the record drive of the CDR510, and press record. The CDR510 will remember the previous record settings that were used and begin recording. So now, anyone familiar with operating even the simplest of cassette decks will be able to record a CD.

Can I control pitch on the CDR510?

Absolutely. Besides + 12% pitch control, the CDR510 play drive has many features previously only found on high end CD players. With the play drive on the CDR510 you have the ability to not only play back CD-DA files found on store bought CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, but also play back unfinalized CD-Rs and CD-RWs. On top of that the CDR510 play drive is .mp3 compatible so it can play data discs with .mp3 files recorded to them. And all of these types of audio files can be adjusted + 12% by the CDR510’s pitch control circuit.

Is the CDR510 Professional CD recorder RS-232 controllable?

Absolutely. In fact, the Marantz Professional CDR510 is the first RS-232 controllable CD recorder, ever! Over the last 2 or 3 years, serial controllable protocols have emerged as being the standard in high-end home installations as well as professional and commercial installations for control. The Marantz Professional CDR510 is no exception to the rule. Please visit the D&M Professional Learning Center for the latest RS-232/RS-422 serial protocols for all D&M Professional serial controllable products.