Crosley CR83 User Manual

CR83

The Arlington

Instruction Manual

F.SKIP

B.SKIP

PROG.

AM

FM

CD

PHONO

TAPE

RADIO

VOLUME

REPEAT

STOP

PLAY/PAUSE

OPEN/CLOSE

POWER

910-251700-001

NING

EARPHONE

WARRANTY

Crosley Radio Products are warranted against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 90 days beginning from the date of sale to the
original purchaser.

Should the unit fail under normal usage during the 90 day warranty period, a
request for RETURN AUTHORIZATION (R.A.) must be made by the original
customer before returning the unit. Call Crosley Radio customer service for
Return Authorization at [phone] from 9 AM to 5 PM (EST) Monday to
Friday.

Upon receiving the RETURN AUTHORIZATION number from the Customer
Service Department, properly pack your unit in its original packaging. Include
any adapters, parts, & accessories which were originally provided with the
product, along with a check or money order for $19.95 made out to Crosley
Radio to cover the handling and return postage. Display the R.A. # on the
outside of the carton and ship PREPAID via standard UPS or its equivalent.

ATTN: RETURNS DEP'T

2001 PRODUCTION DRIVE

CROSLEY RADIO assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization.

The purchaser’s bill of sale is the only proof of warranty entitlement and must accompany the unit.

The warranty does not cover damage due to acts of nature, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial
use or modification of, or to any part of the product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper
operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than
a facility authorized by Crosley Radio to service the product. This warranty does not cover products sold
AS IS or consumables (such as fuses or batteries). This warranty is valid only in the United States.

This warranty gives the purchaser specified legal rights in addition to any rights which may vary from state
to state.

In accordance with the "Moss-Magnuson Warranty Act" of July 10, 1975, this is termed a "limited warranty"
which in no way compromises Crosley Radio‚ high standards of Quality and Workmanship.

BAY 2 & 3

LOUISVILLE, KY 40299

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General

Troubleshooting

There is no Power

1 Make sure the radio is plugged in correctly.
2 Check to see that the power button is

pushed in.

There is no Sound

1 Check the volume level by turning the volume

knob.

2 Make sure the ext./int. switch on back of radio

is on int. (unless you are using external speakers,
in which case it should be on ext.)

3 Make sure the Line In Switch is on the OFF

position if you are not using any external
equipment.

Turntable will not work

1 Make sure the function switch is set to phono.
2 Make sure the needle cover is flipped up.

3 Check the Turntable switch to make sure it is in

the ON position.

CD does not play

1 Check to make sure CD is inserted correctly

(label side facing up).

2 Check that the surface of the CD is clean
3 Make sure function switch is set to CD.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating Instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked
or covered, The openings should never be blocked by placing the product 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 adhered to.

10. Power Sources - This product 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 product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug, If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. 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 product.

13. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power - line surges.

14. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

15. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short - out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.

17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

18. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions;
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that

are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and

will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

19. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21. Wall or ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

22. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators. Heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful intereference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on , the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT

AC

Polarized Plug

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
PILOT LAMPS SOLDERED IN PLACE. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

Connecting Optional Equipment

External Speakers Auxiliary Outputs

1 This radio is equipped with external speaker

outputs.

1 You can connect your radio to different sources

using the auxiliary outputs.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lighting flash with
arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert user to
the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute
risk of electric shock
to persons.

CAUTION

For Compact Disc Units Only:
INVISBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED

OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPORSURE TO LASER BEAM.

•Marking plate was located on bottom enclosure

Specification

Frequency Range : AM 520 - 1710 KHz
Power Supply : AC 120V ~ 60Hz

Power Consumption : 18W
Speed : 33 /45 /78 RPM
Speaker : 3” x 5” 8Ohm 5W x 2

CAUTION: TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER - SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

: FM 87.5 - 108.5 MHz

The exclamation point
within an equilateral
triangle is intended to
alert user to the
presence of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instruction in the
literature accompanying
the appliance.

2 The speaker jacks for external speakers are

located on the back of the radio. Beside the
speaker jacks is a switch labeled (int./ext.) When
using external speakers, this switch must be
switched to the ext. position. Doing this turns off
the internal speakers in the radio and redirects
to power to the external speakers.

3 If you decide not to use the external speakers,

be sure the switch is on int. or the internal
speakers will not work.

2 Plug Auxiliary cables (not supplied) into the Line

Out Jack (32).

3 Connect the other end of the Auxiliary cables

into the input on your desired component.

4 See the owners manual for the component for

correct operation.
Note: The Auxiliary Output only puts out a signal.
External speakers by themselves must be
hooked up to the External Speaker Jacks (33).

Auxiliary Inputs

1 You can connect external components to your

unit by using the Auxiliary Inputs.

2 Plug Auxiliary cables (not supplied) into the

INPUT JACK (37) on the back of your unit.

3 Switch the LINE IN ON/OFF (36) to the ON

position.

4 Plug the other end of the Auxililary cables into

the output jack on your desired external
component.

5 Check the volume level of your external

component.

6 See operators manual for correct operation of

the external component.

* DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT T O CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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CD Operation

Repeat Playback

1 T

o repeat a single track, choose the track that
you want to repeat, then press the PLAY/PAUSE
BUTTON (14) to start the track. Press the
REPEAT BUTTON (11) once to repeat this track.
The REPEAT INDICATOR (10) will flash.

2 To repeat all tracks, press the PLAY/PAUSE

BUTTON (14) to start the CD. Press the REPEAT
BUTTON (11) twice to repeat all tracks. Once
the CD ends, it will star over again from the
beginning of the CD. The REPEAT INDICATOR
(10) will remain on.

3 To cancel the repeat function, press the REPEAT

BUTTON (11) again until the REPEAT
INDICATOR (10) is off.

Programmed Playback

1 Press the PROGRAM BUTT

shown on the display and the PROGRAM
INDICATOR (5) will flash.

2 Press the FORWARD SKIP BUTTON (3) or the

BACKWARD SKIP BUTTON (4) to select a
track.

3 Press the PROGRAM BUTTON (6) again to

store the selected track number.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to program other

tracks.

5 Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) to start

programmed playback and the PROGRAM
INDICATOR (5) will be on.

6 To erase the programmed sequence, press the

STOP BUTTON (12) twice or until the
PROGRAM INDICATOR (5) is of f. Programmed
tracks will also erase when the CD DRAWER
(19) is opened.

NOTE: Maximum of 20 tracks can be programmed
to play in any order.

ON (6). " 01" will

Welcome Table of Contents

Thank you for purchasing the Crosley Arlington
(CR83). Before operating this unit, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

About This Manual

Instructions in this manual describe the control
functions of the CR83.

Getting Started

Control Locators....................... 4,5

Unpacking................................. 6

Power Source........................... 6

Basic Operation

urntable Operation.................. 7

T
Accessory: Adapter for 45 rpm

.................................................. 7

Cassette Operation.................. 8

Radio Operation....................... 8

CD Operation

Playing A CD............................ 9,10

Programmed Playback............. 10

Connecting Optional Equipment

External Speakers.................... 11

Auxiliary Outputs...................... 11

Auxiliary Inputs......................... 11

10

General

Troubleshooting Guide.......... 12

Warranty.............................. 13

Control Locators

CD Operation

Unit Controls

1 Speakers
2 Tuner Dial
3 Forward Skip Button
4 Backward Skip Button
5 Program Indicator
6 Program Button
7 AM/FM Button
8 Function Switch
9 Volume Knob
10 Repeat Indicator
11 Repeat Button
12 Stop Button
13 Play/Pause Indicator
14 Play/Pause Button
15 Open/Close Button
16 Power Button
17 Tuning Knob
18 Headphone Jack
19 CD Drawer
20 Cassette Eject / Fast Forward
21 Cassette Door

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PROG.

AM

FM

CDPHONO

TAPE RADIO

VOLUME TUNING

Playing A CD

1 Slide the FUNCTION SWITCH (8) to the CD

position.

REPEAT

STOP

PLAY/
PAUSE

OPEN/
CLOSE

POWER

EARPHONE

2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (15) to open

the CD DRAWER (19). Place a disc in the tray
with the labeled side of the disc facing up.

3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (15) again

to close the CD DRAWER (19). The display will

Skip Forward And Skip Reverse

1 Press the FORWARD SKIP BUTT ON (3) or the

BACKWARD SKIP BUTTON (4) to select a track.

2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) to start

playing the selected track

Search Forward And Reverse During Play

show (- - ) for a few seconds, then the total
number of tracks will be displayed. “00” will be
shown when there is no disc inside the unit.

3

4
5

F.SKIP

B.SKIP

6

PROG.

AM

CDPHONO

FM

TAPE RADIO

7
8

9

VOLUME TUNING

2

10

11
12

REPEAT

13

STOP

PLAY/
PAUSE

14

OPEN/
CLOSE

POWER

15

EARPHONE

16

4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) to start

playback. The PLAY/PAUSE INDICATOR (13)
will light up.

5 Adjust the VOLUME KNOB (9) to the desired

volume level.

6 To pause playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE

BUTTON(14) . The PLAY/PAUSE INDICATOR
(13) will flash. Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
(14) again to resume playback.

7 To stop playback, press the STOP BUTTON

PLAYBACK

1 Press and hold the FORWARD SKIP BUTT ON

(3) or the BACKWARD SKIP BUTTON (4) to
search forward or backward through the selected
track.

2 Release the button at the desired point, playback

will resume automatically.

(12) and the PLAY/PAUSE INDICATOR (14) will

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go off.

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21

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Cassette & Radio Operation

Control Locators

Cassette Operation

1 Slide the FUNCTION SWITCH (8) to the TAPE

position.

2 Insert a prerecorded tape through

DOOR (21). Tape will slide into the cassette

mechanism and start playing.

3 Adjust the volume level by turning the VOLUME

KNOB (9).

4 For fast forwarding, press the CASSETTE

EJECT/F.F (20) half way in. Pressing again,

will stop the fast forwarding and return the

cassette to the playing mode.

5 To stop and eject the cassette, press the

CASSETTE EJECT/F.F (20) in completely.

6 When one side of the tape finishes playing, the

cassette will automatically stop.

NOTE: Remove the tape from the unit when it is not
in use or stopped.

the CASSETTE

Radio Operation

1 Slide the FUNCTION SWITCH (8) to the

RADIO position.

2 Press the AM/FM BUTTON (7) to the desired

tuning band (AM or FM ).

3 Select the desired radio station by rotating

TUNING KNOB (17).

4 Adjust the VOLUME KNOB (9) to the desired

sound level.

Antenna

Antenna: for FM reception, the unit is provided with
a FM WIRE ANTENNA (34) , move the wire until
the reception is clear and with no interferences. For
AM reception, the unit is provided with a directional
build-in ferrite antenna. Rotate the set to find the
position in which the best reception is obtained. Do
not connect the FM WIRE ANTENNA (34) to any
outside antenna.

Unit Controls

22 Turntable Supension Screw
23 Center Spindle
24 Tension Arm
25 Tone Arm
26 Size Select Switch
27 Tone Arm Rest
28 Turntable Switch
29 Speed Select Switch
30 Turntable
31 Speaker Int. /Ext. Switch
32 Line Out Jack
33 External Speaker Jack
34 FM Wire Antenna
35 AC Power Cord
36 Line In ON/OFF
37 Line In Jack

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29

22 23 24

25

26
27

28

22

3637

31

3332

34

8

35

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Getting Started

Turntable Operation

Unpacking

1 Remove packing materials from unit.

Note: Save all packing materials.

2 Remove plastic bag covering unit.
3 Remove plastic safety cover from A/C POWER

CORD.

4 Remove tie from A/C Cord and untie ANTENNA

WIRE (34) on the back of Radio.

5 Open lid and remove shipping material from

turntable.

6 Remove black tie-wrap from under the tone

arm.

7 Using you fingers, turn the Turntable Suspension

Screws(22) clockwise until they are all the way
down. Do not force them. This allows the
turntable to float on its shock absorbers.

Power Source

1

Unwind the AC POWER CORD (35) at the back
of the unit and connect it to a power outlet.

2 Plug A/C cord into appropriate outlet.

AC

Polarized Plug

3 This product is equipped with a polarized

alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature, If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact you electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
purpose of the polarized plug.

Turntable Features

1 Selectable 33/45/78 rpm speeds.
2 Load up to 6 records at a time.
3 Plays 7”, 10”, and 12” records.
4 Record changer is fully automatic or can be

operated manually.

Turntable Instructions

1 Turn power on by pressing POWER BUTTON(16).
2 Slide the FUNCTION SWITCH (8) to PHONO

position.

3 Lift TENSION ARM (24) and rotate counter-

clockwise over the TONE ARM (25).

4 Load desired records on the CENTER SPINDLE

(23). Records should be loaded one at a time.

5 Lift TENSION ARM (24) and rotate it clockwise

over the records and release. TENSION ARM
(24) will automatically pull down onto the records.

6 Set the SIZE SELECT SWITCH (26) to the correct

size of your records.

7 Set the SPEED SELECT SWITCH (29) to the

correct speed of your records.

8 Move the TURNTABLE SWITCH (28) to the “ON”

position. Turntable will begin to turn.

9 Flip the needle cover up.

12 T o stop playback manually, move the TURNT ABLE

SWITCH (28) to the “OFF” position. Gently lift
the TONE ARM (25) from the record and return
it to the TONE ARM REST (27).

13 To remove the records from the turntable, lift the

TENSION ARM (24) up and rotate it counter­clockwise over the TONE ARM (25). Grab the
edges of the bottom record and lift straight up.

Tone Arm Adjustment

1

2

Do not turn

3

8 Remove the protecting rubber spacers from the

turntable.

6

10 Move the TURNTABLE SWITCH (28) to “AUTO”.

The switch will automatically return back to the
“ON” position and the first record will drop. The
TONE ARM (25) will automatically lift and move
to the beginning of the record. Once the first
record is finished, the TONE ARM (25) will move
back to the TONE ARM REST (27) and the next
record will drop. The TONE ARM (25) will move
back to the beginning of the record. This will
repeat until the last record is finished. When the
last record is finished, the TONE ARM (25) will
return to its rest and the turntable will shut off.

11 T o manually switch to the next record during

playback, move the TURNTABLE SWITCH (28)
to the “AUTO” position. The next record will drop
and begin to play.

1 Adjust this screw if the TONE ARM(25) is not

raising high enough to clear to the TONE ARM
REST(27). Turn the screw counter-clockwise
to raise the height. Turn the screw clockwise to
lower the height.

2 Adjust this screw if the TONE ARM(25) drops

on the record too early or too late. Turn the
screw counter-clockwise to start at a later point.
Turn the screw clockwise to start at an earlier
point.

3 Adjust the screw if you feel there is not enough

tone arm pressure on the record. Turn the screw
counter-clockwise to increase pressure. Turn
the screw clockwise to descrease the pressure.

Note : Adjust the screws one turn at a time and check the

adjustment after each turn.

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