Onkyo CR-325 Owner Manual

Onkyo CR-325 Manual

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  • Onkyo CR-325 | Owner Manual - Page 1
    CD Receiver CR-525 CR-325 Instruction Manual 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
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    the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 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
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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 unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care-
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    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. power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
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    Features 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*1 • 25 Track Programming • 2 Repeat
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    Before Using the CD receiver In general, the illustrations in this Instruction Manual show the CR-325. Installing the Batteries 1 Detach the battery cover by pressing the tab and pulling up the cover. Using the Remote Controller When
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    Getting Started Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions 3 Features Auto Preset 42 Presetting AM/FM Stations Manually 43 Selecting Preset Stations 44 Displaying Specific Station (European models only 49 Setting the Clock Manually 50 Using the Timers 51 About the Timers 51 Programming
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    Getting to Know the CD receiver Front Panel CR-525 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 bk bl bm CR-325 123 4 bn bo bp 5 6 8 9 bk bl bm bn bo bp 8
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    Getting to Know the CD receiver-Continued The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. B STANDBY indicator (23, 25) Lights up in Standby mode. C STANDBY/ON button (25, 50, 53, 56) Sets the CD receiver to On or Standby. D Remote control sensor (6)
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    indicators AUTO: Lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual Tuning is selected. : Lights up when the CD receiver is tuned to only): Lights up when the CD receiver is tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). M FILE indicator Lights up when a music file
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    Getting to Know the CD receiver-Continued Rear Panel 12 3 4 5 67 Heat sink 8 The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. B MD/TAPE IN/OUT (21, 22) These analog audio inputs and outputs are for connecting a recorder with an analog input and
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    Getting to Know the CD receiver-Continued Remote Controller RC-721S (CR-525) RC-660S (CR-325) 1 bo 1 bo 2 bp 2 bp 3 3 bq bq br br bs bs 4 bt 4 bt 5 ck 5 ck 6 cl 6 cl 7 7 8 8 9 bk bk bl cm bl cm bm cn bm cn bn bn 12
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    receiver after a specified time. D 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. E TIMER button (24, 49, 50, 52, 54) Used to set the timers and clock. F MENU/NO
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    10 CLEAR ENTER   U REV MODE DOLBY NR /    DISPLAY REPEAT MODE / / DOCK DOCK MODE SELECT    BACKLIGHT REPEAT SHUFFLE*1 /*2 / • Refer to the instruction manual for each connected component for details. For column items with no notation: buttons will not function when pressed. 14
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    characteristics, disc characteristics, the disc is damaged or dirty. See the manual supplied with your disc burner for more information. Condensation or dirt 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
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    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
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    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
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    . ■ 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. Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizontally outside, but good results can
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    Connecting Speakers Connecting Your Speakers • Connect the right speaker to the CD receiver's right (R) SPEAKERS terminals. Connect the left speaker to the left (L) SPEAKERS terminals. • Connect the positive (+) terminal on each speaker to the corresponding positive (+) terminal on the CD receiver.
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    Connecting Other Components About Connections • Before making any connections, read the manuals supplied with your other components. • Don't connect the power cord until you've completed and double-checked all connections. Connection Color Coding RCA-type audio
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    Connecting Other Components-Continued Connecting an Onkyo Cassette Deck The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo cassette deck. Connect the CD receiver's MD/TAPE OUT jacks to the cassette deck's INPUT (REC) jacks, and connect the CD receiver's MD/TAPE IN jacks to the cassette
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    Connecting Other Components-Continued Connecting an Onkyo MD recorder The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo MD recorder. Connect the CD receiver's MD/TAPE OUT jacks to the MD recorder's INPUT (REC) jacks, and connect the CD receiver's MD/TAPE IN jacks to the MD recorder's
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    V cable and an analog audio cable (RCA). On the RI Dock, set the RI MODE switch to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". See the RI Dock's instruction manual for details. Connecting the Power Cord Notes: • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the CD receiver
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    reason the clock cannot be set automatically, see "Setting AccuClock to Use a Specific Station (European models only)" on page 49 and "Setting the Clock Manually" on page 50. Turning Off the AccuClock Function If you don't want AccuClock to automatically update the clock each day, you can turn it
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    Basic Operations STANDBY indicator STANDBY/ON VOLUME STANDBY/ON INPUT / PHONES INPUT VOLUME / Turning On the CD receiver CD receiver Remote controller To turn on the CD receiver, press the [STANDBY/ON] button on the CD receiver or remote controller. The STANDBY indicator goes off. Press
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    Basic Operations-Continued / S.BASS TONE ENTER MUTING DIRECT Adjusting the Bass and Treble 1 Remote controller Press the [TONE] button to select "Bass". 2 Use the Previous and Next []/[] buttons to adjust the bass. The default setting is "±0". You can adjust the bass and treble from -3
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    Basic Operations-Continued Changing the Input Display You can choose what name is displayed when an input source is selected so that it matches the type of component that you've connected to the MD/TAPE IN. When you connect an Onkyo V-capable component, it's important that you select the input
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    Playing CDs Display Disc tray 1 Press the Open/Close [] button to open the disc tray. • Audio CD Display "DISC TOTAL" lights up while the disc information is being displayed. Tip: Pressing the Open/Close [] button while the CD receiver is on Standby will turn on the CD receiver and open
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    Playing CDs-Continued Using the Remote Controller Use the number buttons as shown in the examples below to select tracks. To select: Track #8 Track #10 Track #34 Press: Used to enter numbers over 10. With MP3 CDs, you can select files in the current folder with these buttons. Press to select
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    Playing CDs-Continued Selecting/Playing MP3 Files 1 On an MP3 CD, MP3 files may be organized in a hierar- chically, with folders containing files and subfolders, as shown below. On the CD receiver, there are two modes for selecting MP3 files: Navigation mode and All Folder mode. In Navigation
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    Playing CDs-Continued Selecting MP3 Files in All Folder Mode Number buttons / FOLDER ENTER With All Folder mode, you don't have to navigate the folder hierarchy because all folders that contain MP3 files appear at the same level. If random playback is currently selected, press the [YES/MODE]
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    Playing CDs-Continued Playing the MP3 Files in Only One Folder DISPLAY YES/MODE / ENTER Normally, all of the MP3 files in all of the folders on the disc are played. With 1-folder playback, only the MP3 files in the specified folder are played. 1 Press the [YES/MODE] button repeatedly until the
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    Playing CDs-Continued Memory Playback With memory playback, you can create a playlist of up to 25 tracks. CLEAR / / Number buttons (see page 29) (These buttons do nothing during memory playback) YES/MODE ENTER Memory playback can be set only when the input source is set to CD and playback is
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    Playing CDs-Continued Random Playback With random playback, all of the tracks on the disc are played in random order. Repeat Playback With repeat playback, you can play an entire CD repeatedly, play one track repeatedly, or combine it with memory playback to play the playlist repeatedly, or random
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    the SVD data or treats the disc as an ISO 9660 disc. Normally, this preference doesn't need to be changed. SVD (Supplementary Volume Descriptor) supports long file and folder names and characters other than letters and numbers. Some CD burning software refers to the Joliet format as "Windows format
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    Playing CDs-Continued The following table shows a few examples of numbered file and folder names and how they will appear with the "Disable" and "Enable" options. File/folder name 01 Pops 10-Rock 16_Jazz 21th Century 05-07-20 Album "Hide Number?" Option Disable Enable 01 Pops Pops 10-Rock
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    the USB Mass Storage Class standard*. Note that not all USB MP3 players support the USB Mass Storage Class standard*. Refer your USB MP3 player's instruction manual for details. • MP3 players containing music files that are managed with special music software, and iPods containing music files
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    Using USB interface (CR-525 only)-Continued Playing Music Files on a USB Mass Storage Device This section explains how to play music files on a USB mass storage device. Connect a USB mass storage device as shown below. INPUT / / USB mass storage device FOLDER 1 Remote controller 2 Use the INPUT
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    Using USB interface (CR-525 only)-Continued Resume Playback After playback has been stopped, when the Play [] button is pressed to begin playback again, it will resume playback from the beginning of the file in which it stopped. Cancelling Resume Playback While playback is stopped, press the Stop
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    Using USB interface (CR-525 only)-Continued Displaying Music File Information You can display various information about the MP3 and WMA files currently playing, including ID3 tags such as title, artist name, and album name. DISPLAY During playback, press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to display
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    , it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. 1 Press the [BAND] button MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz or 10 kHz steps for AM. In Manual Tuning mode, the frequency stops changing when you release the button. Press the button
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    stations available in your area in one go. Presets make it easy to select your favorite stations and eliminate the need to tune the radio manually each time you want to change stations. The Auto Preset function does not preset AM radio stations (see page 43). MENU/NO / INPUT / ENTER Auto
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    to select your favorite stations and eliminate the need to tune the radio manually each time you want to change stations. FM stations can also be /NO] button. For European models If the current FM station supports RDS and PS (Program Service Name), the station's name will be displayed 4 Use the
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    Listening to the Radio-Continued Selecting Preset Stations You must store some presets before you can select them (see pages 42 and 43). Number buttons INPUT / You can also use the number buttons as shown in the examples below to select presets. To select: Press: Preset #8 Preset #10 Preset
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    signals. It was developed within the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and many European FM radio stations use it these days. The CD receiver supports and displays the Program Service Name (PS) and Radio Text (RT) types of RDS data. The RDS indicator appears on the display when the CD receiver is
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    Listening to the Radio-Continued Naming Presets 5 You can name presets for easy identification. The preset name may contain of up to eight characters. Number buttons MENU/NO/ CLEAR / / DISPLAY YES/MODE ENTER 1 Select the preset you want to name (see page 44). 2 Press the [MENU/NO] button,
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    Listening to the Radio-Continued Copying Presets 5 With the Preset Copy function, you can organize your presets in the order you want. When you copy a preset, its name is also copied. To copy the preset, press [ENTER]. If no station has yet been stored in the destination preset, the station is
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    Listening to the Radio-Continued Erasing a Preset's Name Erasing Presets MENU/NO / YES/MODE MENU/NO / ENTER 1 Select the preset whose name you 1 Select the preset you want to want to erase (see page 44). erase (see page 44). 2 Press the [MENU/NO] button, and then use the Previous and
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    the AccuClock function should use. This must be an FM station that supports RDS CT (Clock Time) information. 1 Press the [TIMER] button set correctly, specify another FM station and try again or set the clock manually (see page 50). • The AccuClock function automatically updates the clock every day
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    the 12- or 24-hour Format 3 Use the Previous and Next []/ To change the time format between 12-hour and 24-hour, [] buttons to select "Manual- while the time is shown on the display, press the [DIS- Adjust". PLAY] button. 4 Press [ENTER]. Displaying the Time in Standby Mode To set the
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    Using the Timers The CD receiver has five timers: four programmable timers for automated playback or recording, and a sleep timer for turning the CD receiver off after a specified period. The timers can be used with other Onkyo components that are connected to the CD receiver via V (see pages 21 to
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    Using the Timers-Continued Programming the Timers Notes: • You must set the clock before you can program the 3 timers. • Before programming a timer to turn on the radio, you must preset the station you want to use. (See pages 42 and 43.) • If you don't operate any buttons for 60 seconds
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    Using the Timers-Continued 7 If you selected "Once", use the 11 Previous and Next []/[] buttons to select the day, and then press [ENTER]. You can select: SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, or SAT. Go to step 10. Use the Previous and Next []/ [] buttons to specify the Off time, and then
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    Using the Timers-Continued Turning Timers On and Off Once a timer has been programmed, you can turn it on or off as necessary. For example, while you're on holiday, you may want to turn off the timer you use as an earlymorning alarm. Checking Timer Settings 1 Press the [TIMER] button repeat-
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    Using the Timers-Continued Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you can set the CD receiver so that it automatically turns off after a specified period. SLEEP Press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the required sleep time. With the [SLEEP] button, you can set the sleep time from 90 to
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    Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the CD receiver, look for a solution in this section. If may be due to dirty contacts. Clean the headphones plug. See your headphones' instruction manual for cleaning information. Also, make sure that the headphones cable is not broken or damaged. 56
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    Troubleshooting-Continued Audio performance • Audio performance will be at its frequency of the radio (see page 41). RDS doesn't work. • The FM station you are tuned to doesn't support RDS. • Install an outdoor FM antenna (see page 18). • Change the position or direction of your outdoor FM antenna
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    Troubleshooting-Continued USB Mass Storage Device Playback (CR-525 only) Can't Check that the memory format is FAT16 or FAT32. • USB mass storage devices with an internal USB hub are not supported. Can't play MP3 files. • MP3 files without a ".mp3" or ".MP3" filename extension are not recognized. Can
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    Specifications General Power Supply: Power Consumption: Stand-by Power Consumption: Dimensions (W × H × D): Weight: European: Others: CR-525 AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz AC 120 V, 60 Hz European: Others: 65 W 65 W 68 W 0.25 W 205 × 116 × 367 mm (8-1/16" × 4-9/16" × 14-7/
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    Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8023 Fax: 072-831-8163 ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.us.onkyo.com/ ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
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E
n
CD Receiver
CR-525
CR-325
Instruction Manual
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.
Contents
Getting Started
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2
Connections
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17
Basic Operations
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25
Playing a Disc
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28
USB Playback (CR-525 only)...
37
Listening to the Radio
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41
Clock and Timer
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49
Miscellaneous
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56
Troubleshooting
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56
If you can’t resolve an issue, try reset-
ting the CD receiver by holding down
the [
] button and pressing the
[STANDBY/ON] button.