Onkyo CR-L5 Instruction Manual

Onkyo CR-L5 Instruction Manual

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CR-L5_E.book Page 1 Monday, May 19, 2003 4:05 PM
CD Receiver
CR-L5
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo CD Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and turning on the power.
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
Introduction
Important Safeguards .................................... 2
Precautions .................................................... 4
Features ......................................................... 5
Supplied Accessories .................................... 6
Disc Notes ..................................................... 6
Before Using the CR-L5 ............................... 7
Controls & Connectors.................................. 8
CR-L5 ...................................................... 11
Connecting Your Speakers.......................... 13
Connecting Antenna.................................... 14
Setting the Clock
Operation
Using the CR-L5 ......................................... 19
Playing CDs ................................................ 20
Using the Radio........................................... 22
Other Functions........................................... 25
Timers ......................................................... 26
Appendix
Troubleshooting .......................................... 29
Specifications .............................................. 32
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CR-L5_E.book Page 1 Monday, May 19, 2003 4:05 PM CD Receiver CR-L5 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo CD Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new CD Receiver.
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    CR-L5_E.book Page 2 Monday, May 19, 2003 4:05 PM WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 3 CR-L5_E.book Page 3 Monday, May 19, 2003 4:05 PM Important Safeguards— Continued 18. Object and Liquid Entry —Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.
  • Page 4: Precautions

    CR-L5’s rear panel (AC 230 V, 50 Hz). Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the CR-L5. If you do not intend to use the CR-L5 for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
  • Page 5: Features

    CR-L5 must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system. Once it has been charged, the CR-L5 will retain the settings for several weeks, although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates. The clock setting is not retained by the backup system.
  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit. AM loop antenna * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the CR-L5. Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color.
  • Page 7: Before Using The Cr-L5

    • Flat batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent possible leakage and corrosion. Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the CR-L5’s remote control sensor, as shown below. Remote control sensor...
  • Page 8: Controls & Connectors

    89 J STANDBY/ON button (16) Sets the CR-L5 to On or Standby. STANDBY indicator (16) Lights up when the CR-L5 is in Standby mode. It also lights up when the CR-L5 receives signals from the remote controller. ] button (20) Opens and closes the disc tray.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. AUTO indicator (22) Lights up when auto stereo tuning is used. Tuned indicator (22) Lights up when the CR-L5 is properly tuned to a radio station. Rear Panel For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.
  • Page 10: Remote Controller

    TAPE REPEAT RC - 535S ON button— Turns on the CR-L5. STANDBY button— Sets the CR-L5 to Standby. INPUT [ ] [ ] selector buttons— Used to select sound sources. Number buttons— Used to select CD tracks and to set the clock.
  • Page 11: Connections

    Keep the dust cap in a safe place for future use. • You can connect a DAT or CD recorder with a digital audio input to the CR-L5 for digital dubbing. SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B RCA/phono Audio Cable Color Coding RCA/phono audio cables are usually color coded: red and white.
  • Page 12: Connecting -Compatible Components

    CD recorder connected via (see “Timers” on page 26). ■ Sleep Timer When you set the CR-L5’s sleep timer, the sleep timers on components connected via are also set, so all compo- nents switch off after the specified period.
  • Page 13: Connecting Your Speakers

    Speakers Set B You can use two sets of speakers with your CR-L5: speaker set A and speaker set B. Speaker set A consists of front left and right speakers and a subwoofer and should be installed in your main listening room.
  • Page 14: Connecting Antenna

    FM 75 Insert the plug fully into the socket. Once your CR-L5 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.
  • Page 15 TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To CR-L5 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 addi- tion to the loop antenna, as shown.
  • Page 16: Powering Up And Setting The Clock

    CR-L5 enters Standby mode and the STANDBY indi- cator comes on. First Time Setup The very first time you turn on the CR-L5, the ACCU- CLOCK function automatically sets the clock by using the CT (Clock Time) information present in RDS radio broad- casts.
  • Page 17: Rds Indicator

    Powering Up and Setting the Clock— Continued Displaying the Time in Standby Mode You can set the CR-L5 so that the time is displayed while the CR-L5 is in Standby mode. With the CR-L5 turned on, press and hold the CR-L5’s [STANDBY/ON] but- ton for more than 2 seconds.
  • Page 18: Setting The Clock Manually

    If you cannot set the clock by using the ACCUCLOCK function, you can set it manually. In this case, the ACCU- CLOCK function will not automatically update the clock each day. You can set the clock while the CR-L5 is on or in Standby. STANDBY TONE ▼...
  • Page 19: Using The Cr-L5

    Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume; counterclockwise to decrease it. Using Headphones You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the CR-L5’s PHONES jack for private listen- ing, as shown. Notes: • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones.
  • Page 20: Playing Cds

    If you select a track while playback is stopped, press the Play [ ] button to start playback. Notes: • If the CR-L5 is in Standby and a disc is loaded, you can ENTER start playback simply by pressing the Play [ ] button.
  • Page 21: Memory Indicator

    CR-L5_E.book Page 21 Monday, May 19, 2003 4:05 PM Playing CDs— Continued Repeat Playback With the Repeat function you can play all tracks repeatedly. During playback, press the remote controller’s [REPEAT] button. The REPEAT indicator appears on the display and all tracks are played repeatedly.
  • Page 22: Using The Radio

    • If you try to store more than 40 stations, the message “Memory Full” appears on the display. • When the CR-L5 is tuned into a station that’s transmitting PS (Program Service Name) RDS information, the sta- tion’s name will be displayed instead of the frequency.
  • Page 23: Deleting Presets

    When tuned into a station that transmits RT information, any text messages received appear on the display. When the CR-L5 is tuned into a station that’s transmitting RDS information, the RDS indicator appears on the display. To display the PS and RT information, press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to select Frequency display, PS, or RT, as shown.
  • Page 24: Naming Presets

    CR-L5_E.book Page 24 Monday, May 19, 2003 4:05 PM Using the Radio— Continued Naming Presets You can name your radio presets for easy identification. Names can be up to eight characters long. STANDBY / ON STANDBY PHONES SPEAKERS A / B MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR TUNING...
  • Page 25: Other Functions

    [ ]/[ ] buttons. The output is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off. Note: The Mute function is cancelled when the CR-L5 is set to Standby. Adjusting the Display Brightness You can adjust the display brightness as follows.
  • Page 26: Timers

    Timer 2: 8:00 - 10:00 (This timer has priority.) Notes: • The timers work only if the CR-L5 is in Standby mode. If the CR-L5 is on when a timer is supposed to start play- back or recording, nothing will happen, so be sure to switch the CR-L5 to Standby mode.
  • Page 27: Dtimer Indicators

    • If you set the playback source to CD, don’t forget to load a CD into the CR-L5 before setting it to Standby mode. • If you’re using a timer to start recording on an Onkyo cas- sette tape deck connected via...
  • Page 28: Sleep Indicator

    • If the selected timer was OFF, and you edit its settings, it will be turned ON. Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer you can set the CR-L5 so that it auto- matically turns off after a specified period. Press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the required sleep time.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    CR-L5_E.book Page 29 Monday, May 19, 2003 4:05 PM Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using your CR-L5, check the following table for possible causes and remedies. If you still can’t resolve the issue yourself, please contact your Onkyo dealer.
  • Page 30 Condensation has formed inside the CR-L5. Possible Cause Move the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your TV. Move the CR-L5 as far away as possible from your TV. Install an outdoor antenna as far away as pos- sible from nearby roads.
  • Page 31 Restoring the Default Settings To reset the CR-L5 to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the STOP [ ] button, press the [STANDBY/ ON] button. Press the [STANDBY/ON] button again. “Initialized” appears on the display and the CR-L5 is reset to its factory defaults.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 SN 29343526 (C) Copyright 2003 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. 50 dB quieting sensitivity 17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 Ω ) Mono 37.2 dBf, 20.0 µV (75 Ω...

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