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CD Receiver CR-515DAB CR-315DAB 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.
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 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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 •...
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.
Before Using the CD Receiver Installing the Batteries Detach the battery cover by pressing the tab and pulling up the cover. Insert two AA-size batteries into the bat- tery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative (–) symbols) inside the battery compartment.
• 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) * VLSC and the VLSC logo are registered trademarks of Onkyo Corporation.
Connecting Other Components ...19 About Connections ...19 Cables and Jacks ...19 Connecting a Subwoofer ...19 Connecting an Onkyo Cassette Deck ...20 Connecting an Onkyo MD recorder ...21 Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock) ...22 Connecting an Onkyo CD Recorder (CR-515DAB) ...23...
Getting to Know the CD Receiver Front Panel CR-515DAB CR-315DAB...
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This stereo minijack is for connecting an audio source, such as an MP3 music player or personal computer. DISPLAY button (CR-315DAB) (31, 34, 39) Used to change the information shown on the dis- play. Also used to select characters when naming radio presets.
Getting to Know the CD Receiver—Continued Display SLEEP indicator Lights up when the Sleep function has been set. MP3 indicator Lights up when an MP3 CD is loaded. PCM indicator Lights up when the digital input signal received by the DIGITAL IN jack is PCM. It flashes if the signal is not PCM or the CD receiver is not locked to the incoming digital signal.
DOCK/CDR IN/OUT (CR-515DAB) (22, 23) These analog audio inputs and outputs are for con- necting a recorder with an analog input and output such as a CD recorder, or an Onkyo RI Dock. AC INLET (25) The supplied power cord is connected here.
] buttons (31, 40, 42, 45) Used to select the previous or next track or radio preset. Can also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock or CD recorder. With an Onkyo cassette deck, they work as rewind and fast forward buttons.
Disc Notes Supported Discs The CD receiver supports the following discs. Disc Logo Audio CD CD-R CD-RW CD Extra • Some audio CDs use copy protection that doesn’t con- form to the official CD standard. Since these are non- standard discs, they may not play properly in the CD receiver.
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• 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 regardless of the ID3 VER 1 preference on page 37. • For ID3 version 2 tags, the tag information recognized will be those embedded in the beginning of the file.
Connecting Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna, AM loop antenna, and DAB 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.
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Connecting the DAB Antenna Screw the supplied DAB antenna’s plug onto the DAB ANTENNA jack. Once the CD Receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into a DAB station and adjust the position of the DAB antenna to achieve the best possible reception.
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. Connect the negative (–) terminal on each speaker to the corresponding negative (–) terminal on the CD receiver.
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 connections are usually color-coded: red and white.
• To use , you must connect the Onkyo cassette deck to the CD receiver with an cable (RCA). In addition, the Input Display for the MD/TAPE jacks must be set to “TAPE.” Since this is the default setting, unless you’ve changed it, it can be left as it is (see page 29).
• To use , you must connect the Onkyo MD recorder to the CD receiver with an (RCA). In addition, the Input Display for the MD/TAPE jacks must be set to “MD” (see page 29).
Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock) The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock). Connect the CD receiver’s DOCK/CDR IN jacks (DOCK IN jacks on the CR-315DAB) to the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT jacks.
The following diagram shows how to connect a portable audio device (e.g., MP3 player, MD player, CD player). Connect the CD receiver’s LINE 2 IN jack (LINE IN jack on the CR-315DAB) on the front panel to the portable audio device’s output jack.
“CD-R/dig” (see page 29). • If you connect an audio processor such as the Onkyo UE-205, you must set the Input Display for DOCK/CDR to “PC,” and set the Input Display for OPTICAL DIGITAL IN to “PC/dig,” otherwise the wrong input source may be selected when playback starts (see page 29).
Connecting a TV Connect the CD receiver’s LINE 1 IN jacks (use the DOCK IN jacks on the CR-315DAB) to the TV’s audio output jacks. CR-515DAB’s rear panel LINE 1 TAPE DOCK/ : Signal flow Hint: To listen to the TV, select the LINE 1 input source (select DOCK on the CR-315DAB).
First Time Setup (European Model Only) Setting the Clock with the AccuClock Function (European Model Only) To use the AccuClock function, the CD receiver must be able to receive RDS radio stations, which means an FM antenna must be connected. Be sure to connect an FM antenna before attempting to use this function (see page 16). The very first time you turn on the CD receiver, the AccuClock function automatically sets the CD receiver’s clock based on the CT (Clock Time) information present in an RDS radio broadcast.
Press the [STANDBY/ON] button again to set the CD receiver to Standby. The STANDBY indicator lights up. Tip: When you start playback on (or turn on) an Onkyo RI Dock, CD recorder, MD recorder, or cassette deck that’s connected to the CD receiver with an log audio cable, the CD receiver turns on automatically.
If you press the [S.BASS] button while the Direct func- tion is on, the Direct function will be turned off. CR-515DAB TONE ENTER CR-315DAB MUTING Using the Direct Function To turn the Direct function on or off, press the [DIRECT] button on the CD receiver.
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, DOCK/CDR IN, or DIGITAL IN. When you connect an Onkyo component, it’s important that you select the input source name that matches the type of component for properly.
• On MP3 CDs, you can select MP3 files in other fold- ] button. ers (see page 32). Selecting Tracks (CR-315DAB) To return to the beginning of the track currently playing, press the Previous [ Press the Previous [ ] button.
During playback or while playback is paused, press the remote controller’s [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to display the following CD information. On the CR-315DAB, you can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button to display this information. Lights up while the elapsed track time is being displayed.
Playing CDs—Continued Selecting MP3 Files 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.
Selecting MP3 Files in All Folder Mode Number buttons 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] button to cancel it before proceeding.
Sampling rate and bit rate: Sampling rate and bit rate of the current MP3 file. Notes: • On the CR-315DAB, you can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button to display this informa- tion. • To display the disc name, press the [DISPLAY] button while playback is stopped.
Memory Playback With memory playback, you can create a playlist of up to 25 tracks. Number buttons (see page 31) (These buttons do nothing during memory playback) MENU/NO/ CLEAR YES/MODE ENTER Memory playback can be set only when the input source is set to CD and playback is stopped.
Playing CDs—Continued Random Playback With random playback, all of the tracks on the disc are played in random order. Random playback can be set only when the input source is set to CD and playback is stopped. Press the [YES/MODE/SHUFFLE] button repeatedly until the RAN- DOM indicator appears.
Press [ENTER]. Use the Previous and Next ] buttons to select the preference’s options. Press [ENTER]. When the preference has been set, “Complete” appears on the display. To cancel the procedure at any point, press the [MENU/NO] button. Preferences Below, the name of each preference is followed by its options in parentheses, with the default option in bold.
Listening to the Radio Tuning into FM/AM Radio Stations TUN/ When tuned into a station, the Tuned appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM ST indicator appears as well. AUTO FM ST Tuning into weak stereo FM stations If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception.
Displaying Radio Information Press the remote controller’s [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to display more radio information. On the CR-315DAB, you can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button to display this information. Frequency AM/FM/DAB *Preset name Receiving RDS Press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to dis- play the following RDS information.
Listening to the Radio—Continued Listening to DAB Digital Radio MENU/NO/ CLEAR Press the [BAND] button repeat- edly to select DAB. When tuned into a DAB station, the Tuned DAB indicator as well. Tuned indicator DAB indicator Station name On the front panel, press the [INPUT] repeatedly to select DAB.
• On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the multi con- trol to select DAB stations. • On the CR-315DAB, you can also use the Previous and Next [ ] or [ ] buttons to select DAB sta- tions.
Listening to the Radio—Continued DAB Setup MENU/NO/ CLEAR Use the following functions and settings to set up DAB digital radio. Press the [MENU/NO] button. Use the Previous and Next ] buttons to select the item you want to set, and then press [ENTER].
Presetting FM Stations Automatically (Auto Preset) With the Auto Preset function, you can automatically preset all of the FM radio 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.
Listening to the Radio—Continued Presetting AM/FM/DAB Stations Manually With the Preset Write function, you can manually preset individual AM, FM, and DAB radio stations. 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.
3 Turn the multi control to select a preset. BAND On the CR-315DAB, you can also use the front panel controls. 1 Use the [INPUT] button to select AM, FM, or DAB. 2 To select DAB stations, press the Stop [ ] button for 3 seconds until “Preset Mode”...
Listening to the Radio—Continued Naming Presets You can name presets for easy identification. The preset name may contain of up to eight characters. Number buttons Select the preset you want to name (see page 45). Press the [MENU/NO] button, and then use the Previous and Next ] buttons to select “Name In?”...
Copying Presets 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. MENU/NO/ CLEAR Select the preset you want to copy (see page 45). Press the [MENU/NO] button, and then use the Previous and Next ] buttons to select “Pre- setCopy?”...
Listening to the Radio—Continued Erasing a Preset’s Name Select the preset whose name you want to erase (see page 45). Press the [MENU/NO] button, and then use the Previous and Next ] buttons to select “NameErase?” To erase the preset’s name, press the [YES/MODE] button.
Setting the Clock Setting AccuClock to Use a Specific Station The AccuClock function normally uses the FM station with the strongest signal to set the clock. However, if the clock cannot be set properly using that station, you can specify which FM station the AccuClock function should use. This must be an FM station that supports RDS CT (Clock Time) information.
Setting the Clock—Continued Setting the Clock Manually The time can be displayed in either 12- or 24-hour for- mat. STANDBY/ON Number button TIMER Press the [TIMER] button repeat- edly until “Clock” appears. Press [ENTER]. Use the Previous and Next [ ] buttons to select “Manual Adjust.”.
CD receiver off after a specified period. The timers can be used with other Onkyo components that are connected to the CD receiver via 20 to 24 for hookup details).
] buttons to select Play or Rec, and then press [ENTER]. If you can’t select Rec, make sure that your Onkyo cassette deck or MD recorder is properly connected to the MD/TAPE jacks (pages 20 and 21) and the Input Display is set accordingly (page 29).
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If you selected Once, use the Pre- vious and Next [ tons to select the day, and then press [ENTER]. You can select: SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, or SAT. If you selected Every, use the Pre- vious and Next [ tons to select the day, Everyday, or Days Set, and then press [ENTER].
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 early- morning alarm.
8 seconds, then the pre- vious display reappears. Note: The sleep timer will be ignored while dubbing a CD to an Onkyo cassette deck or MD recorder is in progress. The CD receiver will automatically switch to Standby when the dubbing is complete.
If you have any trouble using the CD receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the CD receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the CD receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [ ] button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button.
• Make sure the Input Display matches the type of device that you’ve connected to the CD receiver (see page 29). • When recording an MP3 CD to an Onkyo recording component, recording will start without performing a peak search when the [CD DUBBING] button is pressed on the recording component.
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• Make sure the cables and analog audio cables are connected correctly (see pages 19 to 25). • If you’re using an Onkyo component for timed playback or recording, you must set the Input Display to match that component (see page 29).