Onkyo CR-525, CR-325 User Manual

Contents

CD Receiver

CR-525 CR-325

Instruction Manual

Getting Started .......................... 2

Connections ............................ 17

Basic Operations .................... 25

Playing a Disc.......................... 28

USB Playback (CR-525 only)...

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

Listening to the Radio ........... 41

Clock and Timer ...................... 49

Miscellaneous ......................... 56

Troubleshooting ................................56

If you can’t resolve an issue, try resetting the CD receiver by holding down the [ ] button and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button.

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

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

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,

PORTABLE CART WARNING

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

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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.

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 dam-

aged,

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 fol-

low 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 fluelike gap for warm air to escape.

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 unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit 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 unit 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 unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.

Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to select Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

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. Handling Notes

• If you need to transport this unit, use the original

packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit

for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.

• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm

after prolonged use. This is normal.

• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may

not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

• When you’ve finished using this unit, remove all

discs and turn off the power.

7. 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 picture and sound quality may be affected. If this occurs, move this unit away from the TV, radio, or VCR.

8. To Obtain a Clear Picture—This unit is a hightech, precision device. If the lens on the optical pickup, or the disc drive mechanism becomes dirty or worn, the picture quality may be affected. To maintain the best picture quality, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or worn part replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. Contact your Onkyo dealer for details.

9. Moisture Condensation Moisture condensation may damage this unit.

Read the following carefully: Moisture may condense on the lens of the optical pickup, one of the most important parts inside this unit.

• Moisture condensation can occur in the following

situations: – The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm

place.

– A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air

conditioner 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 this time, the unit will have warmed up and any condensation will have evaporated.

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 being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

CAUTION:

CLASS 1M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

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.

The label on the right is applied on the rear panel.

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.

For U.S. models FCC Information for User CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications 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 interference 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 outlet on a circuit dif-

ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-

cian for help.

For Canadian Models NOTE:

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modèle pour les Canadien REMARQUE:

LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-

TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

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

The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug.

For European Models

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

K. MIYAGI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Features

Supplied Accessories

Amplifier

• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)

• High Current, Low Impedance Drive

• Discrete Output Stage Circuitry

• 2 Audio Inputs and 1 Output

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• Subwoofer Pre Out

CD Player

• Plays CDs, MP3 CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs

• 25 Track Programming

• 2 Repeat Mode (Track/Full)

• 4 Play Modes (Normal/Random/Memory/1 Folder)

— CR-525 —

• VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)

• Wolfson Stereo D/A Converter

— CR-325 —

• Single-Bit D/A Converter

Tuner & Other

• 40 AM/FM Presets

• 4-Program Timer (Play or Rec / Once or Every)

• Sleep Timer

• Battery-Free Memory Backup

• Headphone Jack

• Aluminium Front Panel

• RI-Dock Compatible Remote Control (iPod Control Capable)

— CR-525 —

• USB Interface for Sticks and Portable Audio Player

• Aluminium Volume Knob

• Gold Plated, Banana Plug-Compatible Transparency

(WMA

, MP3)

Speaker Posts

Make sure you have the following accessories:

CR-525 CR-325

Remote controller and two batteries (R6/AA)

Indoor FM antenna

(Connector type varies from country to country.)

AM loop antenna

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the

product name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color.

*1. Make sure to use discs that have been finalized. *2. VLSC and the VLSC logo are registered trademarks of Onkyo

Corporation.

*3.

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Micro soft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

* Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the

U.S. and other countries.

Before Using the CD receiver

In general, the illustrations in this Instruction Manual show the CR-325.

Installing the Batteries

Detach the battery cover by pressing the

tab and pulling up the cover.

Insert two batteries (R6/AA) into the bat-

tery compartment.

Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative (–) symbols) inside the battery compartment.

After the batteries are installed and

seated correctly, attach the compartment cover.

Using the Remote Controller

When you operate the remote controller, point it at the CD receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

)

(

CD receiver

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the CD receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the CD receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the CD receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.

• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the CD receiver’s remote control sensor.

Notes:

• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.

• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries.

• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Contents

Getting Started

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

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

Features.................................................................... 5

Supplied Accessories................................................ 5

Before Using the CD receiver ................................... 6

Installing the Batteries ........................................... 6

Using the Remote Controller ................................. 6

Getting to Know the CD receiver............................... 8

Front Panel............................................................ 8

Display................................................................. 10

Rear Panel .......................................................... 11

Remote Controller ............................................... 12

Disc Notes............................................................... 15

Connections

Connecting Antennas.............................................. 17

Connecting Speakers.............................................. 19

Connecting Other Components............................... 20

About Connections.............................................. 20

Connecting a Subwoofer ..................................... 20

Connecting an Onkyo Cassette Deck ................. 21

Connecting an Onkyo MD recorder..................... 22

Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive

Dock) ................................................................ 23

Connecting the Power Cord.................................... 23

First Time Setup (European models only)............... 24

Setting the Clock with the AccuClock Function ... 24

Basic Operations

Basic Operations..................................................... 25

Turning On the CD receiver ................................ 25

Adjusting the Volume .......................................... 25

Selecting the Input Source .................................. 25

Using Headphones.............................................. 25

Adjusting the Bass and Treble ............................ 26

Using the Super Bass Function........................... 26

Using the Direct Function .................................... 26

Muting the Sound ................................................ 26

Changing the Input Display ................................. 27

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio.............................................. 41

Tuning into Radio Stations .................................. 41

Presetting FM Stations Automatically

(Auto Preset)..................................................... 42

Presetting AM/FM Stations Manually .................. 43

Selecting Preset Stations .................................... 44

Displaying Radio Information............................... 45

Receiving RDS (European models only) ............. 45

Naming Presets ................................................... 46

Copying Presets ..................................................47

Erasing a Preset’s Name..................................... 48

Erasing Presets ...................................................48

Clock and Timer

Setting the Clock ..................................................... 49

Setting AccuClock to Use a Specific Station

(European models only).................................... 49

Setting the Clock Manually .................................. 50

Using the Timers .....................................................51

About the Timers ................................................. 51

Programming the Timers ..................................... 52

Turning Timers On and Off.................................. 54

Checking Timer Settings ..................................... 54

Using the Sleep Timer ......................................... 55

Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting....................................................... 56

Specifications .......................................................... 59

Playing a Disc

Playing CDs ............................................................ 28

Using the Remote Controller ............................... 29

Displaying CD Information................................... 29

Selecting/Playing MP3 Files................................ 30

Displaying MP3 Information ................................ 32

Memory Playback................................................ 33

Random Playback ............................................... 34

Repeat Playback ................................................. 34

Setting MP3 Preferences .................................... 35

USB Playback (CR-525 only)

Using USB interface (CR-525 only) ........................ 37

Playing Music Files on a USB Mass Storage Device

...... 38

Getting to Know the CD receiver

Front Panel

CR-525

123 54

CR-325

123 54

Getting to Know the CD receiver—Continued

The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.

a STANDBY indicator (23, 25)

Lights up in Standby mode.

b STANDBY/ON button (25, 50, 53, 56)

Sets the CD receiver to On or Standby.

c Remote control sensor (6)

Receives control signals from the remote controller.

d Display

See “Display” on page 10.

e VOLUME control (25) and indicator

This control is used to adjust the volume of the CD receiver to “Min”, “1” through “41”, “Max”. The volume control indicator lights up when the CD receiver is on.

f PHONES jack (25)

This stereo minijack is for connecting a pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

g USB port (CR-525 only) (38)

A USB mass storage device, such as a USB flash drive or MP3 music player, containing music files (MP3, WMA) can be plugged in here and the music selected and played through the CD receiver.

h Disc tray (28)

The CD is loaded here.

i INPUT button (25, 27, 42, 44)

Used to select the input source.

j DISPLAY button (29, 32, 45, 46, 50)

Used to change the information shown on the display. Also used to select characters when naming radio presets.

k DIRECT button (26)

Used with the Direct function.

l Previous/Next [7]/[6] buttons or

PRESET [t]/[1] buttons (28, 41)

The Previous [7] button selects the previous track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current track. The Next [6] button selects the next track. When the AM or FM input source is selected, these buttons are used to tune the tuner, or select radio presets.

m Open/Close [0] button (28)

Used to open and close the disc tray.

n Stop [2] button (28, 56)

Stops CD playback.

o Play/Pause [1/3] button (28)

Starts CD playback. Pressing it during playback pauses playback.

Getting to Know the CD receiver—Continued

Display

12 43 5 6 7 8

9 bk bl bm bn bo bp bq

a SLEEP indicator

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

b USB indicator (CR-525 only)

The CD receiver lights up on detecting a USB mass storage device.

c File format indicators

MP3:

Lights up when an MP3 file is loaded.

WMA (CR-525 only):

Lights up when a WMA file is loaded.

d FOLDER indicator

Lights up when a folder number or name is being displayed.

e DIRECT indicator

Lights up when the Direct function is on.

f S.BASS indicator

Lights up when the Super Bass function is on.

g MUTING indicator

Flashes while the CD receiver is muted.

h Playback mode indicators

1FOLDER:

Lights up when 1-folder playback is selected.

MEMORY:

Lights up when memory playback is selected.

RANDOM:

Lights up when random playback is selected.

REPEAT:

Lights up when repeat playback is selected for all tracks.

REPEAT 1:

Lights up when repeat playback is selected for one track.

i Play and pause 1/3 indicators

The Play indicator lights up for playback. The Pause indicator lights up while playback is paused.

j TIMER indicators

Show the status of the timers.

TIMER:

Lights up when a timer has been programmed.

1, 2, 3, 4:

Light up when a timer has been programmed.

Lights up when a timer has been programmed for

recording.

k Tuning indicators

AUTO :

Lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disap-

pears when Manual Tuning is selected.

Lights up when the CD receiver is tuned to a radio

station.

FM ST:

Lights up when the CD receiver is tuned to a stereo

FM station.

RDS (European models only):

Lights up when the CD receiver is tuned to a radio

station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).

l FILE indicator

Lights up when a music file number or name is

being displayed.

m TRACK indicator

Lights up when a CD track number is being dis-

played.

n TITLE, ARTIST, and ALBUM indicators

TITLE lights up when the title (ID3 tag) of a music

file is being displayed.

ARTIST lights up when the artist name from a

music file (ID3 tag) is being displayed.

ALBUM lights up when the album name from a

music file (ID3 tag) is being displayed.

o DISC, TOTAL, and REMAIN indicators

These indicators light up when the total time or the

remaining disc or track time is being displayed.

p Message area

Various information is displayed here, including

radio preset numbers, tuning frequency, current

time, volume level, sleep time, mode settings, and

so on.

Getting to Know the CD receiver—Continued

Rear Panel

12 3 4

The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.

a MD/TAPE IN/OUT (21, 22)

These analog audio inputs and outputs are for connecting a recorder with an analog input and output, such as a MiniDisc recorder or cassette deck.

b DOCK IN (23)

This analog audio input is for connecting an Onkyo RI Dock.

c SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (20)

This jack is for connecting a powered subwoofer.

d SPEAKERS (19)

These terminal posts are for connecting speakers.

e u REMOTE CONTROL (21–23)

This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to an u jack on another Onkyo component. The CD receiver’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use u, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the CD receiver and the other component.

f FM ANTENNA (17, 18)

This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

g AM ANTENNA (17, 18)

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

6 7 8

Heat sink

h Power cord (23)

The power cord should be connected to a suitable power source (Plug type varies from country to country).

See pages 17–23 for connection information.

Caution:

The heat sink is a device designed to disperse heat from within the CD receiver. Do not to place objects around the CD receiver and ensure that there is adequate ventilation all around the CD receiver. If the ventilation is inadequate, the CD receiver may overheat, leading to malfunction.

Getting to Know the CD receiver—Continued

Remote Controller

1 2

4 5

7 8

RC-721S (CR-525)

br bs

bt ck

RC-660S (CR-325)

br bs

bt ck

Getting to Know the CD receiver—Continued

The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.

a STANDBY/ON button (25, 50, 53)

This button is used to set the CD receiver to On or Standby.

b SLEEP button (55)

Used to set the Sleep timer, which turns off the CD receiver after a specified time.

c Number buttons (29, 31, 33, 44, 46, 52)

Used to select tracks and radio presets. Also used to set the clock manually, set the timers, and enter names for radio presets.

d TIMER button (24, 49, 50, 52, 54)

Used to set the timers and clock.

e MENU/NO/CLEAR button (27, 35, 42, 43,

46–48)

Used with various functions and settings for selecting, cancelling, and deleting. With an Onkyo RI Dock, it works as a mode button.

f Previous/Next [7]/[6] and

[e PRESET]/[PRESET r] buttons (29, 44)

Used to select the previous or next track or radio preset. Can also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock. With an Onkyo cassette deck, they work as rewind and fast forward buttons.

g Rewind/Fast Forward [5]/[4] and

[e TUN]/[TUN r] buttons (29, 41, 49)

Used to rewind or fast forward CD playback. Can also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock. Also used to tune the radio and edit preset names.

h CD control buttons (29)

3 : Pauses playback.

: Stops playback.

: Starts playback.

i USB device control buttons (CR-525 only)

(38)

3 : Pauses playback.

: Stops playback.

: Starts playback.

j VOLUME [q/w] buttons (25, 29)

Adjust the volume level.

k S.BASS button (26)

Sets the Super Bass function.

l Onkyo RI Dock control buttons

3 : Pauses playback.

: Stops playback.

: Starts playback.

m Onkyo MD recorder and cassette deck

control buttons

For twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled.

: Plays side B (cassette deck).

t 3 : Pauses playback or recording (MD).

: Stops playback, recording, fast-forward, or

rewind.

:Plays side A.

n CLOCK CALL button (50)

Calls up the clock to display the day and time.

o INPUT [t]/[1] buttons (25, 27, 42, 44)

Used to select the input source.

p DISPLAY button (29, 32, 45, 46, 50)

Used to change the information shown on the display. Also used to select characters when naming radio presets. With an Onkyo RI Dock, it works as a backlight button.

q FOLDER button (30, 31, 36)

Used to select MP3 folders.

r REPEAT button (34)

Sets repeat playback. Can also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock. With an Onkyo cassette deck, it works as a reverse mode button.

s TONE button (26)

Used to adjust the bass and treble.

t YES/MODE/SHUFFLE button (32–34, 41)

Used with various functions and settings for confirming, selecting modes, and selecting random playback. Can also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock, it works as a shuffle button.

u ENTER button

Used to confirm various functions and settings. Can also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock.

v MUTING button (26)

Mutes the output of the CD receiver.

w TUNER/BAND button (41, 42, 44)

Selects AM or FM radio as the input source.

Getting to Know the CD receiver—Continued

Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder, cassette deck, or RI Dock

Explanation of buttons for using the Onkyo MD recorder, cassette deck, or RI Dock, when connected to the MD/TAPE jack or DOCK IN jack of the CD receiver.

• See pages 21-23 for instructions on connecting the components.

• To control the MD recorder, the Input Display for the MD/TAPE jacks must be set to “MD” (see page 27).

Example: Shows the case of h:

the [YES/MODE/SHUFFLE] button.

• When the cassette deck is connected to the MD/TAPE

jack of the CD receiver and the input source is set to “TAPE”, it works as a DOLBY NR button.

2 3

8 9

4 5

Jack MD/TAPE DOCK

Button

b c

f g h

i j

*1. In “Cursor Mode” it works as a MENU button. *2. In “Cursor Mode” it can be used for navigation menus.

MENU/NO/CLEAR CLEAR MODE

MD/TAPE 11 1

MD/TAPE 3 (t) t3

YES/MODE/SHUFFLE DOLBY NR MODE

Input source

1 ~ 9 1 ~ 9

0 10/0

>10 >10

ENTER ENTER SELECT

DOCK 11

DOCK 22 DOCK 33

MD/TAPE 22 2

DISPLAY DISPLAY BACKLIGHT

REPEAT REV MODE REPEAT REPEAT

7/65/47/6

5/45/45/4

TAPE MD DOCK

SHUFFLE

7/6

• Refer to the instruction manual for each connected component for details. For column items with no notation: buttons will not function when pressed.

Disc Notes

Supported Discs

The CD receiver supports the following discs.

Disc Logo Format or file type

Audio CD PCM

Audio CD, MP3

CD-R

MP3

Audio CD, MP3

CD-RW

MP3

CD Extra

• Some audio CDs use copy protection that doesn’t conform to the official CD standard. Since these are nonstandard discs, they may not play properly in the CD receiver.

• The CD receiver supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs.

• The CD receiver does not support disc types not listed.

• Don’t use discs with an unusual shape, such as those shown below, as you may damage the CD receiver.

• Don’t use discs that have residue from adhesive tape, rental discs with peeling labels, or discs with custommade labels or stickers. Doing so may damage the CD receiver and you may not be able to remove the disc properly.

Audio CD (Session 1), MP3 (Session 2)

CD-R/RW Compatibility

• The CD receiver supports CD-R and CD-RW discs. However, some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not work properly for any of the following reasons: disc burner characteristics, disc characteristics, the disc is damaged or dirty. See the manual supplied with your disc burner for more information. Condensation or dirt on the optical pickup lens can also affect playback.

• Make sure to use discs that have been finalized.

Discs Made on Personal Computers

Discs made on personal computers, including those of a compatible format, may not work properly in the CD receiver because of incorrect settings in the disc burning software. Check the manuals supplied with your disc burning software for additional compatibility information.

MP3 Compatibility

• MP3 discs must be ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2, Romeo or Joliet compliant. Supported formats: Mode 1, Mode 2 XA Form 1.

• Folders can be up to eight levels deep.

• MP3 files must be MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 format with a sampling rate of between 8 kHz and 48 kHz and a bit-rate of between 8 kbps and 320 kbps (128 kbps recommended). Incompatible files cannot be played.

• Constant bit rate MP3 files are recommended, however, variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 files between 8 kbps and 320 kbps are supported. (Playing times may not display correctly.)

• MP3 files must have a “.mp3” or “.MP3” file name extension. MP3 files without the proper extension will not be recognized. To prevent noise and malfunction, do not use these extensions for other types of files.

• The CD receiver supports up to 499 MP3 files and folders. Files and folders in excess of this cannot be played. Note that if the file and folder structure is very complicated, the CD receiver may not be able to read or play all of the MP3 files on the disc.

• Disc, file, and folder names may contain up to 32 characters.

• The maximum time that can be displayed for a single file is 99 minutes and 59 seconds.

• The remaining time cannot be displayed when playing MP3 files.

• MP3 file and folder names (excluding the extension) are shown on the display.

• Multisession discs are supported, however, some multisession discs may take a long time to load and some may not load at all. When burning CDs, we recommend that you use a single-session (disc-at-once), and select “Disc Close”.

• Normally, the music in the audio session of a CD Extra disc is played. However, you can set the CD receiver so that it plays any MP3 files in the data session of a CD-R/RW disc instead. If the data session contains no MP3 files, the audio session will be played regardless. See “Setting MP3 Preferences” on page 35 for more information.

• The Emphasis is not supported.

Disc Notes—Continued

• The following ID3 tags are supported: versions 1.0/1.1 and 2.2/2.3/2.4. Versions 2.5 and later are not supported. Normally, version 2.2/2.3/2.4 tags have priority and will be displayed.

• For ID3 version 2 tags, the tag information recognized will be those embedded in the beginning of the file. We recommend that you include only title, artist name, and album name information in ID3 tags. Compressed, encrypted, and unsynchronized ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

Note:

With CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs that contain many files and folders and files other than MP3s, it may take a long time to read the disc. We recommend that you include only MP3 files on your discs, use about 20 folders, and limit folder nesting to three levels deep.

Disc Content Organization

■ CD

CDs contain tracks.

Track 2 Track 3 Track 4Tra c k 1

Audio CD

Tra c k 5

Handling Discs

• Never touch the underside of a disc. Always hold discs by the edge, as shown.

Underside

• Never attach adhesive tape or sticky labels to discs.

Cleaning Discs

• For best results, keep your discs clean. Fingerprints and dust can affect the sound quality and should be removed as follows. Using a clean soft cloth, wipe from the center outwards, as shown. Never wipe in a circular direction.

■ MP3

MP3 discs contain MP3 files organized into folders.

Folder 1

File 2 File 3 File 1File 1 File 2

MP3 (CD-R/CD-RW)

Folder 2

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• To remove stubborn dust or dirt, wipe the disc with a damp soft cloth, and then dry it with a dry cloth.

• Never use solvent-based cleaning fluids, such as thinner or benzine, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic sprays intended for vinyl records, as they may damage the disc.

Storing Discs

• Don’t store discs in places subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.

• Don’t store discs in places subject to moisture or dust, such as in a bathroom or near a humidifier.

• Always store discs in their cases and vertically. Stacking, or putting objects on unprotected discs may cause warping, scratches, or other damage.

Connecting Antennas

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.

The CD receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without an antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

AM antenna push terminals FM antenna jack

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

■ North American Model

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 18).

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.

Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting

the tabs into the base, as shown.

Connect both wires of the AM loop

antenna to the AM push terminals, as shown.

(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around).

Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

■ Other Models

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Once the CD receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Use thumbtacks or something similar to

fix the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Caution:

Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

Push Insert wire Release

Once the CD receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the CD receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 18).

Connecting Antennas—Continued

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

Notes:

• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.

• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter.

• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.

• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment.

• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.

Outdoor antenna

AM loop antenna

Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizontally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected. Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

Insulated antenna cable

■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter

It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.

TV/FM antenna splitter

To CD receiver To TV (or VCR)

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