Onkyo CS-515 User Manual

CS-515

CD RECEIVER SYSTEM

Compact in Size Yet Detailed, Balanced and Spacious in Sound

Building on the success of its immediate predecessor, the CS-515 CD receiver system embodies an approach to sound—detailed, balanced
and spacious—that belies its size. The CD receiver itself exudes an air of solidity that is further accentuated by a concave, aluminum front
panel. Also, not visible to the eye, the receiver’s chassis has been constructed with a flatter underside that has proven to be effective in
removing extraneous vibrations. On the inside, audio quality is promoted with the inclusion of a Wolfson
relative power enlivens CD playback and gives your MP3 files an edge they’ve been missing. Also, combining the CS-515 with Onkyo’s iPod
Dock brings a whole new dimension to your iPod. It’s improvement in increments for the receiver, but a brand new direction for the D-N9BX
2-way, bass reflex speakers that round out this system, which make it a fine investment for the home.

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192 kHz/24-bit DAC. The CS-515’s

Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)for a Fuller,
More Precise Soundscape

With any compact audio system, finding the right amplifier design will help to
generate higher quality sound compared to a system built purely to meet size
specifications. Taking the cue from some of Onkyo’s renowned amplifiers and
receivers, the CS-515 incorporates WRAT to achieve three important goals in the
pursuit of higher standards in audio: 1)A wider frequency response; 2)Reduced
amplifier distortion at high volume; and 3)Better control of current and electro/
mechanical kick-back from speakers. WRAT ensures that you’ll get the best
audio playback quality possible from regular CDs, MP3s burnt to disc or your iPod.

Exclusive Onkyo Circuitry to Maintain Clean Audio Signals

With Onkyo’s Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC), digital data from CDs and
MP3s is converted between sampling points and then joined with analog vectors
in real-time to produce a smooth output wave form. The end result is a noiseless,
smooth analog output signal based on the digital source. That’s just the kind of
purity you’ll want to bring the best out of compressed digital audio files. Also,
cost-cutting manufacturers will use just one circuit at the output stage. With
multiple transistors crammed onto a single circuit, excess heat is generated and
the audio signal is compromised. The CS-515 is different. It uses discrete
amplifier technology similar to that found on Onkyo’s bigger amplifiers and
receivers. Keeping the transistors separate at the output stage enhances cooling,
so the CS-515’s longevity is extended and interference to the audio signal is
reduced. Finally, Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry minimizes the possibility of
noise when increasing volume.

iPod Playback through Onkyo’s Remote Interactive (RI)System Capability

With Onkyo’s RI system capabilities, you can add other Onkyo components to
the CS-515—like a CD recorder or cassette deck—and operate them through
one single remote control. RI capability also gives you the opportunity to integrate
virtually any iPod model (including the diminutive iPod nano)with your CD
receiver system through Onkyo’s Remote Interactive Dock for the iPod. Simply
connect the dock to the CS-515, then place your iPod in the dock for a “heftier
and more detailed” sound than can be experienced with an RCA stereo cable.
To cap it off, RI capability will also give you remote operability over your iPod
for hands-off control over your digital music. The CS-515 will also accommodate
an upcoming version of the Dock.

Comprehensive Control Over All Your MP3s

With more and more music being bought online, the CS-515 is an ideal
solution for bringing greater audio fidelity to MP3s. As MP3s can be organized
in a hierarchy with folders containing files and subfolders, you can use two
modes, Navigation and All Folder, for selection and playback. In All Folder mode,
all folders appear at the same level, making it easy to select each folder. If no
file or MP3 is selected, all tracks will be played back in numerical order. With
Navigation mode, you can actually move through the folder hierarchy. The display
button on the remote also enables you to display information about the MP3
being played (including artist, title and album name).

Matching Speakers Featuring a Raft of Onkyo Speaker Developments

While the CR-515 CD receiver stands out with its easy-to-fit build and striking
aluminum front panel, the accompanying D-N9BX 2-way, bass reflex speakers
round out an ergonomic balance. But these speakers have not been built
for design considerations alone. They provide a range of Onkyo speaker
developments designed to match the CR-515 musically. A prime example is
A-OMF Monocoque—the latest in a series of diaphragm fibers designed to
support the piston motion range of the woofer. Compared to its predecessor,
A-OMF Monocoque has a twill (cotton weave)that is 30% stronger giving it
greater ability to provide support for the woofer’s piston motion range. To deliver
high frequency sounds with finesse, the speakers include a ring-drive tweeter
that has proven to be effective in negating the effects of low-frequency
interference emanating from inside the cabinet. Finally, a duct—called the
Aero Acoustic Drive—is included to mitigate interference between high and
low frequencies. The speaker base and cabinet are separated to further the
effectiveness of the duct.

Maintaining Solid Connections Through to Speaker Output

The quality of speaker binding posts should not be overlooked. Poor binding
posts not only degrade the sound, they also break easily. In many cases, mini
audio systems are equipped with inferior connections. The D-N9BX speakers
feature banana plug-compatible speaker posts and the CR-515 CD receiver
has a corresponding connection. These posts enable a firm connection as well
as ensure that wires are not exposed.

CS-515

CD RECEIVER SYSTEM

CR-515

[

CD Receiver

]

Amplifier Features

• 19 watts per channel minimum into 8 Ω, 1 kHz, JEITA

26 watts per channel minimum into 4 Ω, 1 kHz, JEITA

• Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT

)

;

• High-current, low-impedance drive

• Discrete output stage circuitry

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• 4 audio inputs (1 front panel)and 2 outputs

• I digital input (optical

)

• Subwoofer pre out

CD Player Features

• Plays audio CDs and MP3s burnt to CD-Rs and CD-RWs*

• Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC

)

• Wolfson 192 kHz/24-bit DAC

• 4 play modes (Normal/Memory/Random/1 Folder

)

• Navigation/All Folder modes for selecting and playing MP3 files

• MP3 settings for personal preferences

• Memory playback (25-track programming

• 2 repeat modes (Track/Full

*Discs that have not been properly finalized may only be partially playable or not playable at all.

)

)

Tuner & Other Features

• Tone control (bass/treble

)

• Super Bass function

• 4-mode timer (Play or Rec/Once or Every

)

• Sleep timer

• Preset function with 40 FM/AM selections

• Preset naming (up to 8 characters

)

• Manual and automatic FM/AM tuning

• FM auto preset

• Battery-free memory backup

• Aluminum front panel

• FM indoor antenna supplied

• AM loop antenna supplied

• Headphone jack

• Screw-type banana plug-compatible speaker posts

• Compatible with Remote Interactive Dock for the iPod

• RI (Remote Interactive)remote control

D-N9BX

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2-Way, Bass Reflex Loudspeakers

]

•13 cm A-OMF Monocoque diaphragm woofer

• 3 cm ring-drive tweeter

• Aero Acoustic Drive for powerful and natural sound

• V-Line Edge to counteract unwanted diaphragm vibration

• Magnetically shielded

• Banana plug-compatible binding posts

• Impedance: 4 Ω

• Max. input power: 70 W

• Frequency response: 45 Hz-100 kHz

*Speaker cable and cork spacers included.

SPECIFICATIONS

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Power Output ..........................................................................................19 W + 19 W

Dynamic Power ...................................................................................... 22 W + 22 W

Total Harmonic Distortion.................................................................... 0.9 %

Damping Factor...................................................................................... 25

Input Sensitivity and Impedance

Line....................................................................................................... 150 mV/50 kΩ(Tape

Output Level and Impedance

Rec out ................................................................................................. 150 mV/2.2 Ω

Frequency Response............................................................................. 10 Hz

Tone Control............................................................................................ ± 6 dB, 80 Hz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio ........................................................................... 100 dB

Speaker Impedance............................................................................... 4 Ω

TUNER SECTION

[FM]

Tuning Frequency Range...................................................................... 87.5 MHz

Usable Sensitivity

Stereo/Mono ......................................................................................... 22.2 dBf, 2 µV (75 Ω, IHF)/15.2 dBf, 1 µV (75 Ω, IHF

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Stereo/Mono ......................................................................................... 67 dB (IHF-A)/73 dB (IHF-A

Total Harmonic Distortion

Stereo/Mono ......................................................................................... 0.5 % (1 kHz)/0.3 % (1 kHz

Stereo Separation.................................................................................. 40 dB at 1 kHz

[AM]

Tuning Frequency Range...................................................................... 522 kHz

Usable Sensitivity.................................................................................. 300 dBf

Signal-to-Noise Ratio ........................................................................... 40 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion.................................................................... 0.7 %

CD PLAYER SECTION

Frequency Response............................................................................. 4 Hz

Audio Dynamic Range .......................................................................... 96 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion.................................................................... 0.005 %

Wow and Flutter..................................................................................... Below threshold of measurability

Audio Output/Impedance...................................................................... 1.3 V/1 kΩ

GENERAL

Power Supply.......................................................................................... AC 220

Power Consumption .............................................................................. 56 W

Standby Power Consumption............................................................... 0.25 W

Dimensions(W x H x D

Weight...................................................................................................... 4.3 kg

Speaker Type............................................................................................. 2

Drivers

Woofer..................................................................................................... 13 cm A-OMF Monocoque diaphragm

Tweeter.................................................................................................... 3 cm Ring-Drive

Frequency Response ............................................................................... 45 Hz

Crossover Frequency ...............................................................................6 kHz

Output Sound Pressure Level ................................................................ 84 dB/W/m

Max. Input Power..................................................................................... 70 W

Nominal Impedance................................................................................. 4 Ω

Dimensions(W x H x D

Weight ........................................................................................................ 4.1 kg

)

....................................................................... 205 x 116 x 353 mm

)

.......................................................................... 167 x 298 x 247 mm

CR-515

D-N9BX

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8 Ω, 1 kHz, JEITA

26 W + 26 W (4 Ω, 1 kHz, JEITA

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3 Ω
20 W + 20 W (4 Ω
14 W + 14 W (8 Ω

± 8 dB, 10 kHz (TREBLE
+

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)

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Rated Power

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Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω

7 dB, 80 Hz (SUPER BASS

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Way, Bass Reflex

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100 kHz/± 3 dB (Line

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BASS

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Line, IHF-A

16 Ω

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108 MHz

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1,611 kHz
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30 µV

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20 kHz

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)

1 kHz

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230 V, 50/60 Hz

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100 kHz

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Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Onkyo reserves the right to change specifications and appearance without notice. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
WRAT and VLSC are trademarks of Onkyo Corporation.All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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NPR No. 06N50 08/06 Printed in Japan