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CD Receiver CR-N7 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 •...
• 3 Audio Inputs and 2 Outputs • Tone Control (Bass/Treble) • 2 Step Super Bass Control • Subwoofer Pre Out CD Player • Plays CDs, MP3 CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs • Optical Digital Output • Single-Bit D/A Converter • 25 Track Programming •...
Before Using This Unit 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 com- partment.
About Connections ... 17 Cables & Jacks ... 17 Connecting a Subwoofer ... 17 Connection for TV Audio Signal... 18 Connecting an Onkyo Stereo Cassette Tape Deck ...18 Connecting an RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock) ...19 Connecting an Onkyo Compact Disc Recorder ...
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Table of Contents —Continued Basic Operations Listening to the Radio Programming Radio Stations ... 34 Programming FM/AM Stations One by One – Preset Write... 34 Programming FM Stations Automatically – Auto Preset ... 36 Listening to an FM/AM Station... 37 Adjusting the Antenna ...
Part Names and Functions Front Panel The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. Remote control sensor (5) Receives signals from the remote controller. INPUT buttons (22, 34, 36, 37) Enable you to select an input source. VOLUME control (22) Adjusts the volume level.
Display 1 2 3 MUTING S.BASS AUTO TIMER 1GR MEM RDM SOURCE GROUP SLEEP 7 8 9 MUTING indicator This indicator flashes while the CD receiver is muted. S.BASS indicator This indicator lights up when the super bass is selected. Tuning indicators : This indicator lights up when the CD receiver is tuned into a radio station.
REMOTE CONTROL (18-20) This (Remote Interactive) jack can be con- nected to an jack on another Onkyo component. The CD receiver’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the CD receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.
REPEAT button (30, 31) Repeats CD playback. This button is also available to operate Onkyo’s RI Dock, CD recorders and cas- sette tape decks. GROUP button (26, 27) Use this button to select a group on MP3 discs.
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 32. • For ID3 version 2 tags, the tag information recognized will be those embedded in the beginning of the file.
Connecting Antenna 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 any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out- door FM antenna instead. Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.
Connecting Speakers Connecting the Speakers • Connect the right channel speaker to the R speaker connector on the CD receiver, and the left channel speaker to the L speaker connector. • Connect the “+” connector on each speaker to the “+” connectors on the CD receiver, and connect the “–” connector on each speaker to the “–”...
Connecting External Devices 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.
: Signal flow What does connecting an Onkyo stereo cassette tape deck using an • You can control a connected Onkyo stereo cassette tape deck using the supplied remote controller. You also need to connect the analog audio cable. • When the connected Onkyo stereo cassette tape deck plays back, the input selector on the CD receiver is automati- cally switched to TAPE.
• You can control a connected Onkyo RI Dock using the supplied remote controller. You also need to connect the analog audio cable. Please refer to the instruction manual attached to the RI Dock for correct connection. If the HDD device has a MODE switch, you must set the switch to HDD.
Display jack connection enables you to use the following functions: • You can control a connected Onkyo compact disc recorder using the supplied remote controller. You also need to connect the analog audio cable. • When the connected Onkyo compact disc recorder plays back, the input selector on the CD receiver is automatically switched to CD-R.
Connecting the Power Cord To wall outlet STANDBY indicator First Time Setup (European model only) The very first time you turn on the CD receiver, the ACCUCLOCK function automatically sets the clock by using the CT (Clock Time) information present in RDS radio broadcasts. While the clock is being set, “Wait” flashes on the display, as shown.
Tip: • When you start playing (or turn on the power to) an Onkyo RI Dock, CD recorder or cassette tape deck that is connected to the CD receiver via an and analog audio cables, the power to the CD receiver is automatically turned on.
Adjust sound quality during playback with CD or radio, etc. Adjusting Bass Press TONE repeatedly to select “Bass.” Press to adjust, and ENTER to set. • The factory default value is set to “±0”; you can adjust the value by increment or decrement of 2 steps between –10 and +10.
Playing a CD Display Insert a CD (Compact Disc). Press Place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up. If you play a 8 cm CD, place it in the center circle of the tray. Audio-CD SOURCE Total number of tracks MP3-CD...
Using the Remote Controller Press the number buttons as described in the examples below to play back the desired track. The track Press to play represents the tens digit. For MP3 discs, tracks in the current group can be selected. Press to locate a particular point in a track.
Playing a CD—Continued Selecting MP3s MP3 CDs may store a group containing groups across some hierarchies as shown in the illustration below. In MP3 CDs, you can use the Navigation and All Group modes to locate track stored on the CDs. When locating a track, the Navigation mode allows you to trace through the hierarchies while the All Group mode to select the group directly.
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Selecting MP3 Tracks in All Group Mode 1, 3 With All Group mode you don’t have to navigate the group hierarchy to find an MP3 track because all groups that contain MP3 tracks appear at the same level. If in Random mode, press YES/MODE to switch to Nor- mal mode.
Playing a CD—Continued Selecting MP3 Tracks in 1-Group Mode Perform the procedures below to select one group for playback. This operation is available in Normal mode. While playback is stopped, press GROUP. The CD receiver enters All Group mode and the name of the first group appears on the display.
Various Ways to Play CDs Different playback modes are available in addition to normal playback. Memory Playback You can select and store track numbers (up to 25) in a desired playback order. Display • You can execute this function only when the input source is CD and the unit is stopped.
Various Ways to Play CDs—Continued Random Playback All tracks on the disc will be shuffled, then played back. Display • You can execute this function only when the input source is CD and the unit is stopped. Press YES/MODE repeatedly until the RDM indicator lights in the dis- play.
Cancelling the Playback Mode Display REPEAT Cancels Memory and Random modes • You can execute this function only when the input source is CD and the unit is stopped. Press to stop playback. Press YES/MODE repeatedly until NORMAL indicator lights in the display.
MP3 Preferences Setting the MP3 Preferences This section explains how to set various preferences for MP3 discs. You can set the MP3 preferences while the disc playback is stopped during normal playback mode. Press EDIT/NO/CLEAR. Turn MULTI JOG to select the desired item.
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CD Extra? (Audio/MP3) This preference applies to CD Extra discs and deter- mines whether music in the audio session or MP3 tracks in the data session are played. Joliet? (Use SVD/ISO9660) This preference applies to MP3 discs in Joliet format and determines whether the CD receiver reads the SVD data or treats the disc as an ISO 9660 disc.
Programming Radio Stations Programming FM/AM Stations One by One – Preset Write You can store the frequencies of stations one by one manually into the preset memory channels. This is useful when you want to program the stations in your favorite order. In addition to this method, FM has “Auto Preset”...
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If “Overwrite?” appears The channel you’ve selected is registered already. • To register the new radio station by deleting the existing radio station Press YES/MODE. • To cancel presetting Press EDIT/NO/CLEAR. If “Memory Full” appears The FM/AM stations have already been programmed into all 30 channels.
Programming Radio Stations—Continued Programming FM Stations Automatically – Auto Preset Auto presets store the frequencies of radio stations into memory so you can select your favorite channels without tuning manually. Radio station signals can be automatically located and stored. This function does not apply to AM stations (see page 34).
Listening to an FM/AM Station First, program the stations into preset channels (see pages 34 and 36). Display Turn on the power to the unit before you start the proce- dure. Select FM or AM. Press the INPUT select FM or AM. The channel selected most recently will be recalled.
Listening to an FM/AM Station—Continued Using the Remote Controller Press the number buttons as described in the examples below to select the desired preset channel. Preset Press channel represents the tens digit. Selects an FM/AM station. Enables you to manually tune in a broadcast station.
Switching the Display Information DISPLAY Repeatedly pressing DISPLAY on the remote controller or on the unit toggles between two types of information display. FM/AM Frequency SOURCE Preset channel name (*) Receiving RDS Pressing DISPLAY repeatedly will change the display in the following order. Frequency + Preset number Preset name (if preset name available) Program Service Name...
Changing the FM/AM Preset Channels Using the delete and copy functions, you can delete preset stations, copy a preset station to another channel, or change the channel number. Tips for Changing the Preset Channels To change the channel number: Use the copy and delete functions. For example, if you wish to change channel 4 (which has an FM station programmed) to channel 6 (an empty channel):...
Erasing a Preset Channel – Preset Erase Display Call the preset channel you wish to erase. SOURCE Press EDIT/NO/CLEAR and turn MULTI JOG until “PresetErase?” appears in the display. Press MULTI JOG. A message requesting confirmation appears in the display. To stop erasing, press EDIT/NO/ CLEAR.
Naming Preset Channels You can name FM/AM preset channels. Naming a Preset Channel After you select the preset channel to name, execute “Entering a name” as described below. You can enter up to eight characters per name. Display Entering a Name Press EDIT/NO/CLEAR and turn MULTI JOG until “Name In?”...
Inserting a Character If the unit is not in “Name In” mode, execute steps 1 and 2 in “Entering a Name,” then follow the steps below. Press repeatedly until the character following the desired point of insertion flashes. Turn MULTI JOG until “ ”...
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. 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 Manually You can select either the 12-hour or 24-hour display. (This section explains how to set the time based on the 24-hour display.) Display DISPLAY button STANDBY/ON Press TIMER repeatedly until “Clock” appears in the display. Press MULTI JOG. Turn MULTI JOG.
Setting the Clock—Continued Checking the Time and the Day of the Week To check the time and the day of the week, press CLOCK CALL on the remote controller. The clock appears for eight seconds in Standby mode. To Switch between the 12-hour and 24-hour Displays Press DISPLAY while the current time is indicated on the display.
Selecting media for timer operation You can select AM, FM or CD on the CD receiver, or a DVD or CDR on a connected Onkyo component, or a connected external component that features a Timer function. (You must set the devices so that the compo- nent name is displayed correctly on the CD receiver.)
Using the Timer Functions—Continued Using the Sleep Timer Using the remote controller The Sleep timer can be set for 10 to 90 minutes, in inter- vals of 10 minutes. SLEEP Press SLEEP. “Sleep 90” appears in the display, indi- cating the unit will turn off in 90 minutes. Each press of the same button reduces the remaining time by 10 minutes.
Programming a Timer Before programming a timer for an AM/FM broadcast, program the desired broadcast stations to the preset channels. (See pages 34 and 36) Notes: • You cannot use the timer functions unless the clock is set. • If you do not operate the buttons for 60 seconds during the timer setting, the unit returns to its normal display. •...
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Using the Timer Functions—Continued Press MULTI JOG. Remote CD receiver controller (Only for Timer Rec) Check connections and settings to the cassette tape decks. Turn MULTI JOG to select “Once” or “Every.” The Once timer operates only one time. The Every timer operates every week. Remote CD receiver controller...
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Turn MULTI JOG to set the On time of the timer operation. You can also use the number buttons on the remote controller. Remote CD receiver controller When the desired time is displayed, press MULTI JOG. For example, to set 7:29, press 10/0, 7, 2, then 9. Notes: •...
Using the Timer Functions—Continued Switching the Timer On and Off • You can use this function to cancel or resume the pro- grammed timer operation. • You cannot program the timers unless the clock is set. Display Repeatedly press TIMER to display the desired timer number.
Troubleshooting Problems may be caused by any component connected to this unit. Please check the table below, cross-referenc- ing the instruction manuals for the other components. Power The power to the system is not turned on. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into the AC outlet. •...
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• Specify the source name in the display for the external Onkyo device. (See page 20.) • If any Onkyo recording device is combined to allow MP3 dubbing on CD, recording will start without performing peak search when the CD DUBBING button is pressed on the connected recording device.
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• Make sure that the cable and analog audio cables are connected correctly. • If you selected an external Onkyo CD recorder for the timer operation, you must specify the source name. (See page 20.) Time display is not visible during Standby mode.
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