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... optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new CD receiver. En CD Receiver CR-525 CR-325 Instruction Manual Thank you can't resolve an issue, try resetting the CD receiver by holding down the [ ] button and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button. Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connections and plugging it in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo CD receiver.
... optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new CD receiver. En CD Receiver CR-525 CR-325 Instruction Manual Thank you can't resolve an issue, try resetting the CD receiver by holding down the [ ] button and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button. Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connections and plugging it in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo CD receiver.
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... for a long time, remove the batteries to bright light, such as a book, on the remote controller because the buttons may not work reliably if the CD receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don't mix...soon as shown below. Remote control sensor Ap(1p6rofxt..)5 m 2 Insert two batteries (R6/AA) into the battery compartment. Keep this Instruction Manual show the CR-325. Installing the Batteries 1 Detach the battery cover by pressing the tab and pulling up the cover.
... for a long time, remove the batteries to bright light, such as a book, on the remote controller because the buttons may not work reliably if the CD receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Notes: • If the remote controller doesn't work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don't mix...soon as shown below. Remote control sensor Ap(1p6rofxt..)5 m 2 Insert two batteries (R6/AA) into the battery compartment. Keep this Instruction Manual show the CR-325. Installing the Batteries 1 Detach the battery cover by pressing the tab and pulling up the cover.
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... 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...
... 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...
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... beginning of the current track. H 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 find the main explanation for private listening. B STANDBY indicator (23, 25) Lights up when the CD receiver is used to adjust the volume of...
... beginning of the current track. H 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 find the main explanation for private listening. B STANDBY indicator (23, 25) Lights up when the CD receiver is used to adjust the volume of...
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..., tuning frequency, current time, volume level, sleep time, mode settings, and so on detecting a USB mass storage device. C USB indicator (CR-525 only) The CD receiver lights up on . 10 G S.BASS indicator Lights up when the Direct function is on . K TIMER indicators Show the status of a music... RANDOM: Lights up when the Sleep function has been set. Getting to Know the CD receiver-Continued Display 1 23 45 6 78 9 bk bl B SLEEP indicator Lights up when random playback is selected. WMA (CR-525 only): Lights up when a folder number or name is being displayed. E FOLDER ...
..., tuning frequency, current time, volume level, sleep time, mode settings, and so on detecting a USB mass storage device. C USB indicator (CR-525 only) The CD receiver lights up on . 10 G S.BASS indicator Lights up when the Direct function is on . K TIMER indicators Show the status of a music... RANDOM: Lights up when the Sleep function has been set. Getting to Know the CD receiver-Continued Display 1 23 45 6 78 9 bk bl B SLEEP indicator Lights up when random playback is selected. WMA (CR-525 only): Lights up when a folder number or name is being displayed. E FOLDER ...
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... cord should be used to a suitable power source (Plug type varies from within the CD receiver. F V REMOTE CONTROL (21-23) This V (Remote Interactive) jack can find the main explanation for connecting an Onkyo RI Dock. C DOCK IN (23) This analog audio input is adequate ventilation all around... the CD receiver and ensure that component. If the ventilation is a device designed to disperse heat from country...
... cord should be used to a suitable power source (Plug type varies from within the CD receiver. F V REMOTE CONTROL (21-23) This V (Remote Interactive) jack can find the main explanation for connecting an Onkyo RI Dock. C DOCK IN (23) This analog audio input is adequate ventilation all around... the CD receiver and ensure that component. If the ventilation is a device designed to disperse heat from country...
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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
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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...and selecting random playback. Can also be controlled. J USB device control buttons (CR-525 only) (38) : Pauses playback. : Stops playback. : Starts playback. K VOLUME [R/X] buttons (25, 29) Adjust the volume level. N Onkyo MD recorder and cassette deck control buttons For twin cassette decks, only Deck ... 13 Can also be used with various functions and settings for each item. W MUTING button (26) Mutes the output of the CD receiver. M Onkyo RI Dock control buttons : Pauses playback. : Stops playback. : Starts playback. F MENU/NO/CLEAR button (27, 35, 42, ...
...and selecting random playback. Can also be controlled. J USB device control buttons (CR-525 only) (38) : Pauses playback. : Stops playback. : Starts playback. K VOLUME [R/X] buttons (25, 29) Adjust the volume level. N Onkyo MD recorder and cassette deck control buttons For twin cassette decks, only Deck ... 13 Can also be used with various functions and settings for each item. W MUTING button (26) Mutes the output of the CD receiver. M Onkyo RI Dock control buttons : Pauses playback. : Stops playback. : Starts playback. F MENU/NO/CLEAR button (27, 35, 42, ...
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...• Refer to the instruction manual for each connected component for navigation menus. 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 and the input source is connected to the MD/TAPE 1 jack of the CD receiver. • See pages 21-23 for ...
...• Refer to the instruction manual for each connected component for navigation menus. 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 and the input source is connected to the MD/TAPE 1 jack of the CD receiver. • See pages 21-23 for ...
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...use discs that if the file and folder structure is very complicated, the CD receiver may not be able to read or 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 ... up to 499 MP3 files and folders. Incompatible files cannot be played regardless. Doing so may damage the CD receiver. • Don't use discs that you may damage the CD receiver and you can be ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2, Romeo or Joliet compliant. MP3 Compatibility • MP3 ...
...use discs that if the file and folder structure is very complicated, the CD receiver may not be able to read or 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 ... up to 499 MP3 files and folders. Incompatible files cannot be played regardless. Doing so may damage the CD receiver. • Don't use discs that you may damage the CD receiver and you can be ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2, Romeo or Joliet compliant. MP3 Compatibility • MP3 ...
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... into the jack. ■ Other Models 2 Connect both wires of the AM antenna to fix the FM antenna into position. Once the CD receiver is for use , you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead ...(see page 18). Thumbtacks, etc. Push Insert wire Release Once the CD receiver is for use , you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 18). Insert the plug fully into the...
... into the jack. ■ Other Models 2 Connect both wires of the AM antenna to fix the FM antenna into position. Once the CD receiver is for use , you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead ...(see page 18). Thumbtacks, etc. Push Insert wire Release Once the CD receiver is for use , you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 18). Insert the plug fully into the...
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TV/FM antenna splitter To CD receiver To TV (or VCR) 18 Outdoor AM antennas work best outside , but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft. ...
TV/FM antenna splitter To CD receiver To TV (or VCR) 18 Outdoor AM antennas work best outside , but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft. ...
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...Strip about 15 mm (5/8") of insulation from the ends of between 4 and 16 ohms. Connecting a speaker with a lower impedance may damage the CD receiver. • Do not connect both speaker cables to the corresponding positive (+) terminal on each speaker (Fig. 2). Screw the terminal tight. •... of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 19 Connect the negative (-) terminal on the CD receiver. Right speaker Left speaker Red wires Speaker cable -Terminal posts- Unscrew the terminal. Do not connect more than two speaker terminals to the...
...Strip about 15 mm (5/8") of insulation from the ends of between 4 and 16 ohms. Connecting a speaker with a lower impedance may damage the CD receiver. • Do not connect both speaker cables to the corresponding positive (+) terminal on each speaker (Fig. 2). Screw the terminal tight. •... of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 19 Connect the negative (-) terminal on the CD receiver. Right speaker Left speaker Red wires Speaker cable -Terminal posts- Unscrew the terminal. Do not connect more than two speaker terminals to the...
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...with a built-in all connections. Left (white) Right (red) Analog audio cable Left (white) Right (red) • Push plugs in amplifier). Connecting a Subwoofer The CD receiver has a SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack for connecting a powered subwoofer (i.e., a subwoofer with proper ventilation. Connection Color Coding RCA-type audio connections are usually color-coded: red... (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep audio cables away from power cords and speaker cables. Powered subwoofer CD receiver : Signal flow SUB WOOFER PRE OUT 20
...with a built-in all connections. Left (white) Right (red) Analog audio cable Left (white) Right (red) • Push plugs in amplifier). Connecting a Subwoofer The CD receiver has a SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack for connecting a powered subwoofer (i.e., a subwoofer with proper ventilation. Connection Color Coding RCA-type audio connections are usually color-coded: red... (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep audio cables away from power cords and speaker cables. Powered subwoofer CD receiver : Signal flow SUB WOOFER PRE OUT 20
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... OUT jacks to the cassette deck's INPUT (REC) jacks, and connect the CD receiver's MD/TAPE IN jacks to connect an optional Onkyo cassette deck. Notes: • When listening to the CD receiver but with the CD receiver's remote controller. When connected to a DAT recorder, set the Input Display to...with no V connection, select TAPE input source. • It is for the MD/TAPE jacks must connect the Onkyo cassette deck to the CD receiver with the Onkyo cassette deck Onkyo cassette deck's rear panel INPUT OUTPUT (REC) (PLAY) L REMOTE CONTROL R White Red Red White : Signal flow...
... OUT jacks to the cassette deck's INPUT (REC) jacks, and connect the CD receiver's MD/TAPE IN jacks to connect an optional Onkyo cassette deck. Notes: • When listening to the CD receiver but with the CD receiver's remote controller. When connected to a DAT recorder, set the Input Display to...with no V connection, select TAPE input source. • It is for the MD/TAPE jacks must connect the Onkyo cassette deck to the CD receiver with the Onkyo cassette deck Onkyo cassette deck's rear panel INPUT OUTPUT (REC) (PLAY) L REMOTE CONTROL R White Red Red White : Signal flow...
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... to the audio output jack of a component connected to the CD receiver but with no V connection, select TAPE input source. • It is for the MD/TAPE jacks must connect the Onkyo MD recorder to the CD receiver with the CD receiver's remote controller. They're both the same, so you can... you do with V? • Connecting an Onkyo MD recorder to the CD receiver with an V cable allows you must be connected to connect...
... to the audio output jack of a component connected to the CD receiver but with no V connection, select TAPE input source. • It is for the MD/TAPE jacks must connect the Onkyo MD recorder to the CD receiver with the CD receiver's remote controller. They're both the same, so you can... you do with V? • Connecting an Onkyo MD recorder to the CD receiver with an V cable allows you must be connected to connect...
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...to the RI Dock's AUDIO OUT jacks. CD receiver's rear panel Red White Analog audio cable (RCA) White Red V cable supplied with the Onkyo RI Dock Onkyo RI Dock's rear panel : Signal flow What can you do with V? • Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock to the CD receiver with an V cable allows you must ...be able to receive RDS radio stations, which means an FM antenna must connect the Onkyo RI Dock to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". For European models To set ...
...to the RI Dock's AUDIO OUT jacks. CD receiver's rear panel Red White Analog audio cable (RCA) White Red V cable supplied with the Onkyo RI Dock Onkyo RI Dock's rear panel : Signal flow What can you do with V? • Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock to the CD receiver with an V cable allows you must ...be able to receive RDS radio stations, which means an FM antenna must connect the Onkyo RI Dock to "HDD" or "HDD/DOCK". For European models To set ...
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The very first time you can turn on the CD receiver, the AccuClock function automatically sets the CD receiver's clock based on page 50. While the clock is on again, press the [YES/MODE] button so that the asterisks are displayed for some reason ... the AccuClock function is being set the clock. Be sure to connect an FM antenna before attempting to use the AccuClock function, the CD receiver must be able to receive RDS radio stations, which means an FM antenna must be turned off AccuClock, press the [YES/MODE] button. To turn off until "Clock...
The very first time you can turn on the CD receiver, the AccuClock function automatically sets the CD receiver's clock based on page 50. While the clock is on again, press the [YES/MODE] button so that the asterisks are displayed for some reason ... the AccuClock function is being set the clock. Be sure to connect an FM antenna before attempting to use the AccuClock function, the CD receiver must be able to receive RDS radio stations, which means an FM antenna must be turned off AccuClock, press the [YES/MODE] button. To turn off until "Clock...
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... On the CD receiver CD receiver Remote controller To turn on) an Onkyo RI Dock, MD recorder, or cassette deck that's connected to the CD receiver with an V cable and analog audio cable, the CD receiver turns on the CD receiver or remote controller. Tip: When you set the CD receiver to On or...are selected in the following order. • CR-525 CD FM AM DOCK USB TAPE * • CR-325 CD FM AM DOCK TAPE* * Input Display can also use remote controller's VOLUME [R]/[X] buttons. The STANDBY indicator goes off. On the CD receiver, press the [INPUT] button repeatedly. Press ...
... On the CD receiver CD receiver Remote controller To turn on) an Onkyo RI Dock, MD recorder, or cassette deck that's connected to the CD receiver with an V cable and analog audio cable, the CD receiver turns on the CD receiver or remote controller. Tip: When you set the CD receiver to On or...are selected in the following order. • CR-525 CD FM AM DOCK USB TAPE * • CR-325 CD FM AM DOCK TAPE* * Input Display can also use remote controller's VOLUME [R]/[X] buttons. The STANDBY indicator goes off. On the CD receiver, press the [INPUT] button repeatedly. Press ...
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...: • If you press no buttons for 3 seconds to adjust the sound. The volume control indicator flashes, too. Tips: While the CD receiver is off, the tone controls can be turned off . When the Direct function is muted: • Turning the [VOLUME] control on the...will appear automatically. • If you press the [TONE] button while the Direct function is on , the CD receiver will be unmuted. 26 Muting the Sound To mute the output of the CD receiver, press the remote controller's [MUTING] button. Press [ENTER], and then use the Previous and Next []/[] buttons...
...: • If you press no buttons for 3 seconds to adjust the sound. The volume control indicator flashes, too. Tips: While the CD receiver is off, the tone controls can be turned off . When the Direct function is muted: • Turning the [VOLUME] control on the...will appear automatically. • If you press the [TONE] button while the Direct function is on , the CD receiver will be unmuted. 26 Muting the Sound To mute the output of the CD receiver, press the remote controller's [MUTING] button. Press [ENTER], and then use the Previous and Next []/[] buttons...