What is the proper type of media to use in this CD recorder?
Harman Kardon CD recorders can read and play back standard audio CDs and finalized audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. The CDR deck can record on blank audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. The unit can play back discs that were used to record audio tracks on a computer drive ONLY if they have been properly finalized. Otherwise, the unit is unable to play or record on any kind of data disc, including CD-R, CD-RW or DVD. When purchasing blank discs for recording using a Harman Kardon CD recorder, carefully check the Compact Disc logo on the jacket to make sure that it includes the words “Digital Audio”. Also, some manufacturers of blank discs use the word “Music” on the packaging to refer to discs that are appropriate for use in consumer audio recorders. However, the most reliable information appears in the Compact Disc logo. The reason that Harman Kardon CD recorders and in fact, all consumer audio recorders, cannot record onto blank computer CD-R or CD-RW discs is that the manufacturers of those discs
