Onkyo C-1VL User Manual

CD Player

C-1VL

Instruction Manual

Contents

Introduction.................................... 2

Connections ................................. 10

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo CD Player. Please
read this manual thoroughly before making connec­tions and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new CD Player.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

Operation...................................... 12

Troubleshooting........................... 17

Specifications .............................. 18

En

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia­tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro­vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta­cles, and the point where they exit from the appara­tus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12.

Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table spec­ified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use cau­tion when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS

OUVRIR

15. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the apparatus 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 apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

water,

D. If the apparatus 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 apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
through openings as they may touch dangerous volt­age points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of
this unit.

17. Batteries
Always consider the environmental issues and fol­low local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is ade­quate ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides
and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf
or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like
gap for warm air to escape.

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Precautions

1. Recording Copyright

Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted
material is illegal without the permission of the copyright
holder.

2. AC Fuse

The AC fuse inside the C-1VL is not user serviceable. If
you cannot turn on the C-1VL, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care

Occasionally you should dust the C-1VL all over with a
soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened
with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the
C-1VL immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t
use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical
solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove
the panel lettering.

4. Power

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CARE­FULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make
sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage
requirements printed on the C-1VL’s rear panel (AC230­240 V, 50 Hz).

5. Never Touch This Unit with Wet Hands

Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside
this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.

6. Installing This Unit

• Install this unit in a well-ventilated location.

• Ensure that there’s adequate ventilation all around this

unit, especially if it’s installed in an audio rack. If the
ventilation is inadequate, the unit may overheat, lead­ing to malfunction.

• Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat
sources, because its internal temperature may rise,
shortening the life of the optical pickup.

• Avoid damp and dusty places, and places subject to
vibrations from loudspeakers. Never put the unit on
top of, or directly above a loudspeaker.

• Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its side
or on a sloping surface, because it may cause a
malfunction.

• If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR, the
sound quality may be affected. If this occurs, move this
unit away from the TV, radio, or VCR.

7. Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation may damage this unit.

Read the following carefully:
When you take a glass containing a cold drink outside on a
summer’s day, drops of water, called condensation, form
on the outside of the glass. Similarly, moisture may con­dense on the lens of the optical pickup, one of the most
important parts inside this unit.

— The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm

place.

— A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air con-

ditioner is hitting the unit.

— In the summer, when this unit is moved from an air

conditioned room to a hot and humid place.

— The unit is used in a humid place.

• Do not use this unit when there’s the possibility of

moisture condensation occurring. Doing so may damage

your discs and certain parts inside this unit.
If condensation does occur, remove all discs and leave this
unit turned on for two to three hours. By that time, the unit
will have warmed up and any condensation will have
evaporated. To reduce the risk of condensation, keep this
unit connected to a wall outlet.

For British models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply
cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service
personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the ter­minal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be
replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of
5 amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the
fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF
AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF
SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG
IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET.
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

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Precautions —Continued

This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is
classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” So, to use
this model properly, read this Instruction Manual care­fully. In case of any trouble, please contact the store where
you purchased the unit. To prevent exposure to the laser
beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

DANGER:

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR
DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION:

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CON­TROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.

This label is located on the rear panel. It indicates that:

1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and
employs a laser inside the cabinet.

2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not
remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the
corresponding technical standards such as EN60065,
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

I. MORI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

About CDs

Important notes on handling CDs

• Carefully lift the disc from
the disc case, making sure
to hold the disc by its
edges or the hole in the
middle.

• You can use a soft, dry
cloth to wipe dust and finger-
prints off the surface of CDs.
Do not use volatile agents,
such as thinner or benzene,
on discs.
Also, do not use conven­tional record cleaner or anti­static agents.

Notes:

• Do not place CDs in direct sunlight or in locations
subject to high humidity or low temperature.

• Do not store a CD in the unit’s disc tray for a long
period of time.

Playable discs

This unit can play the following types of discs.

Disc mark Contents Disc size

Audio

CDs

You cannot play discs other than those listed above.

Avoid using heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Playing
irregularly-shaped discs may damage the internal mech­anism of the unit.
Do not use discs that carry a residue from adhesive tape,
rental discs that have peeling labels, or discs that have
custom labels or stickers. Otherwise, you may not be
able to eject the discs, or the unit may become inopera­tive.

Audio

12 cm

8 cm

(CD single)

About playing copy-controlled CDs

Some copy-controlled CDs may not conform to official
CD standards. They are special discs and may not play
on the C-1VL.
Do not use discs that are not audio discs (i.e., CD­ROMs designed for use with personal computers), as
these could damage the speakers and amplifier.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................2

Precautions................................................................................................................................3

About CDs..................................................................................................................................4

Features .....................................................................................................................................6

Supplied Accessories...............................................................................................................6

Front & Rear Panels..................................................................................................................7

Remote Controller.....................................................................................................................8

Remote Controller (RC-544C) .................................................................................................8

Inserting the Batteries..............................................................................................................9

Using the Remote Controller ...................................................................................................9

Connections

Cables and Connectors.......................................................................................................... 10

Before Making Any Connections ........................................................................................... 10

Connections ............................................................................................................................ 11

Making Analog Connections to Amplifier and Recorder........................................................11

Making Digital Connections to Amplifier and Recorder ......................................................... 11

Operation

Turning On the C-1VL ............................................................................................................12

Connecting the Supplied Power Cord................................................................................... 12

Turning On the C-1VL........................................................................................................... 12

Enabling the Digital Signal Output ........................................................................................ 12

Playing CDs............................................................................................................................. 13

Playing CDs .......................................................................................................................... 13

Selecting Tracks by Number................................................................................................. 14

Displaying the Remaining Time ............................................................................................ 14

Random Playback.................................................................................................................15

Repeat Playback................................................................................................................... 15

Memory Playback.................................................................................................................. 16

Others

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................17

Specifications..........................................................................................................................18

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Features

The new VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) generates pure analog signal from
digital signal, improving the sound quality substantially.
Features Onkyo’s proprietary Direct Digital Path circuit design. The Direct Digital Path
minimizes the effect on the sound quality improvement circuits caused by digital signals
from the digital input, making the sound image clearer and the sound quality more
refined.
High-Grade Wolfson D/A Converters
The C-1VL’s Digital Output can be turned off to minimize the effect from digital signal and
improve the analog sound quality.
Toroidal transformer with lower magnetic flux leakage and better regulation
Incorporates a Digital Servo that detects the optimum servo amount for each disc
3Digital Outputs (2 Optical/1 Coaxial)
Rugged Chassis to Prevent Vibrations
Brass Insulators and Pinjacks
Shaved and gold-plated pin jacks with enough space between L and R terminals,
allowing you to use thick and heavy pin cables more easily.
High-Grade Pin Cable included

Supplied Accessories

Remote Controller (RC-544C) & Two batteries (AA/R6)

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Audio Cable [1]

In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the C-1VL. Speci­fications and operation are the same regardless of color.

Power Cord [1]

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