Crosley R adio P r oducts ar e war rant ed ag ainst defects in mat erial and workmanship
for a period of 90 da ys 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 (502) 583-4246 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
BAY 2 & 3
LOUISVILLE, KY 40299
CR79
The Entertainer with Recorder
Instruction Manual
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 t o acts of nature, accident, misuse, abuse, neglig ence, 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.
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.
b. 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
General
Trouble Shooting
There is no power
1 Make sure AC Plug is plugged in correctly.
2 Look at the STANDBY light and check to see if
it is red and LCD displays on the screen..
3 Then press the POWER button. It will turn on
the set and LCD back light will on.
There is no sound
1 Make sure the mute function is turned off.
2 Check that the volume is turned up by pressing
VOL+ button on the control panel or on the
remote.
Note: Volume range on some units start at level
15 and ends at level 40.
3 Make sure ext./int. switch on back of radio is
on int. (unless you are using external speakers,
in which case it should be on ext.)
Turntable will not work
1 Check that the unit is in PHONO mode.
2 Try moving the tone arm to the right until you
hear a click.
Control keys will not work
1 If the control keys will not work after lighting or
power-Line surges, unplug the AC plug to reset
the unit.
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.
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: TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER - SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
4 Check to make sure power is turned on.
CD does not play
1 Check to make sure CD is inserted correctly
(label side facing up).
2 Check to see that surface of CD is clean.
3 Make sure the unit is on CD mode by pressing
CD on the control panel.
Remote not working
1 Replace batteries.
2 Be sure to point the remote towards remote
sensor when operating.
3 Remove obstacles in the path of the remote and
the unit so the remote signal has a straight
path to the unit.
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CAUTION
For Compact Disc Units Only:
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED
OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPORSURE TO LASER BEAM.
Specification
Frequency Range: AM 520 - 1710 KHz
: FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
Power Consumption: 18 Watts
Antennas: External FM antenna
: Built-in ferrite AM bar
Power Source: AC 120V ~ 60 Hz
Speaker: 4” Dynamic type X 2
Speaker Wattage: 5 Watts
Speaker ohms: 8 ohms
Output ohms: 8 ohms
Output Wattage: 2 Watts per channel
*DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
WelcomeTable of Contents
Logic Deck
Thank you for purchasing the Crosley The Entertainer
with Recorder (CR79). 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 CR-79 along with the functions of
the remote control.
Getting Started
Control Locators........................................ 4-5
Auto Tuning............................................... 15
Timer-On Syn. RecordBeat-cut
A After set the target timer-on time, source se lection
menu will show for selecting the sync. record
source.
B CD, TUNER and AUX/PHONO source can be
selected
C After selected the sync. record source, the
“SYNC” icon will show up
Notes:
1) Tape must recordable
2) Tape must in logic deck
press “MODE” to TIMER-ON SETTING mode
ENTER TO
HOUR - ADJ mode
ENTER TO
MINUTE - ADJ
mode
press “CLK-ADJ”
press”FF”/”FB” to target
and then “CLK-ADJ”
Beat-Cut
A Press “BEAT” to change the recording oscillator
frequency
Notes:1) Beat-cut only can change in TUNER Mode
Beat-Cut A
Beat-Cut B
Warning
When AC main power is off at tape PLAY/REC
Mode, the Tape will be locked and the tape door
can not be opened. It should be released by REW
key or PLAY key with power on before opening the
tape door.