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Onkyo CDR-205X Operating Instructions Manual

Onkyo CDR-205X Operating Instructions Manual

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CDR-205X
ON / OFF
STANDBY
Operating Instructions
AUDIO CD RECORDER
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT
CD DUBBING
FINALIZE
INPUT
REC
AMCS
EDIT/NO
YES
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PUSH TO ENTER
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DISPLAY
CDR-205X
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  • Page 1 CD Recorder CDR-205X Operating Instructions AUDIO CD RECORDER CD DUBBING ON / OFF FINALIZE STANDBY INPUT DUAL OPTICAL INPUT AMCS EDIT/NO PUSH TO ENTER DISPLAY CDR-205X English...

  • Page 2: Thank You For Purchasing

    Thank you for purchasing ... Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO CDR-205X CD Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain the optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new CDR-205X.
  • Page 3 Important Safeguards 10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
  • Page 4 Precautions 1. Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please re- port this number. 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder.
  • Page 5 ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3 (or EN60555-2, -3) GERMERING, GERMANY...
  • Page 6 Precautions For Canadian model NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Modele pour les Canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    The CDR-205X uses an internal microcomputer that performs many complicated operations; however, on rare occasions, external noise or interference or static electricity may cause the microcomputer to malfunction. If this occurs, unplug the CDR-205X, wait approx. 5 seconds, and then plug it back in. • Optical digital cable •...

  • Page 8: Using The Remote Controller

    • Do not put objects on the remote controller. A button on the remote controller may remain pressed and drain the batteries. • Make sure the CDR-205X is not placed behind colored glass doors. Placing the CDR-205X behind such doors may prevent proper operation of the remote controller.
  • Page 9 • Do not put objects on the remote controller. A button on the remote controller may remain pressed and drain the batteries. • Make sure the CDR-205X is not placed behind colored glass doors. Placing the CDR-205X behind such doors may prevent proper operation of the remote controller.

  • Page 10: Notes On Usable Cds

    Notes on usable CDs CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs When recording with the CDR-205X, you must use compact discs with the following marks printing on them: FOR CONSUMER FOR CONSUMER USE FOR MUSIC USE ONLY (A disc with any of the above markings.) Recording cannot be performed on discs that do not have one of the above markings.
  • Page 11 If condensation has occurred, turn on the CDR- 205X and leave it running for 1 to 2 hours. If you will not use the CDR-205X, then eject any disc inside.

  • Page 12: Connections Connecting The Cdr-205X

    Connecting the CDR-205X Connecting to other components The CDR-205X contains components that are extremely heat sensitive, so do not place the CDR- 205X on the amplifier. Always complete all connections before inserting the power cord into the wall outlet. To L channel of the CDR-205X White...
  • Page 13 CDR-205X. • The z connectors are only effective if they are used in conjunction with an Onkyo amplifier with an z connector. Do not connect to a component other than an Onkyo component with an z connector.

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Onkyo Separate Collection

    • CD - synchro recording By first setting the CDR-205X so that it is ready for recording, you can start the recording by just pressing play at the CD player. (For more details, refer to the page 22 of this instruction manual.) •...

  • Page 15: Turning On The Power

    CDR-205X automatically turns on and system operation begins. Power off: The ON/OFF switch is released (OFF). In this condition, the CDR-205X will not operate even if the remote controller or other system components are turned on.

  • Page 16: Operations Inserting A Disc

    CD DUBBING ON / OFF FINALIZE STANDBY INPUT Turn on the CDR-205X. (See page 15.) Press the r button. The disc tray opens. Place the disc with the label-side up in the center of the tray. CDR-205X Press the r button.

  • Page 17: Changing The Display

    SKIP ID DISPLAY Display during playback and while stopped Repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY button during playback or while the CDR-205X is stopped changes the display as shown below. CDR-205X DISPLAY Track number and elapsed time of track being played (while stopped: 0m00s)

  • Page 18: Recording Modes

    Recording mode for system setups Below is an introduction to the type of recordings possible when the CDR-205X is connected to the R- 805X, C-707CHX, K-505X, and MD-105X components. CD dubbing (digital) (see page 20) Digitally record all tracks from a music CD to a CD-R or CD-RW.
  • Page 19 When not connected to a component system, there are a few methods that you can perform to record the signal in from the analog input or digital input of the CDR-205X. Analog recording (see page 24) This method records the signal at the analog inputs.

  • Page 20: Cd Dubbing (Component System Operation)

    CD to a CD-R or CD-RW. The dubbing mode is selected at the EDIT menu. Preparation • Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15). • Place the music CD in the CD player. (Refer to the instruction manual for the C-707CHX).
  • Page 21 During CD dubbing, the level sync function turns on. The CD player begins a search for the peak level (may take up to 20 seconds) and the CDR-205X set the optimum recording level to match that peak level (DLA* Link 2 function).

  • Page 22: Synchronous Recording (Component System Operation)

    When the CD finishes The CDR-205X automatically returns to the recording standby state. To stop the CD synchronous recording Stop play at the CD player. The CDR-205X enters the recording standby state. Note: During analog recording, set the input dial on the amplifier to the CD position and be sure not to change this setting during recording.
  • Page 23 CDR- 205X. Preparation • Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15). • Place the MD or cassette in the MD deck or tape deck. (Refer to the instruction manual for the MD-105X or K-505X.) •...

  • Page 24: Analog Recording

    STANDBY INPUT INPUT Perform analog recording to record the signal input to the analog input terminal of the CDR-205X. The recording level can be adjusted manually. Preparation • Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15). • Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR- 205X (see page 16).
  • Page 25 Press the o REC button (or the remote controller RECo button) and assign the track numbers automatically. To have the track numbers assigned automatically by the CDR-205X, turn on the level sync function. During recording or while in the recording standby state, press the (23,m-11) EDIT/NO button repeatedly until "Level...

  • Page 26: Digital Recording

    CD DUBBING button, recording cannot be performed. Preparation • Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15). • Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR- 205X (see page 16). • Verify that the input dial and recording selection button of the amplifier are set to the position of the recording source.
  • Page 27 Digital recording Setting the track numbers manually (For more information regarding the level sync function, refer to page 19.) During digital recording, the level sync function is turned on so the track numbers are assigned automatically. To assign the track numbers manually, turn off the level sync function.

  • Page 28: Synchronous Recording By Input Digital Signal Detection

    (This is called digital signal synchronous recording.) Preparation • Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15). • Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR- 205X (see page 16). • Verify that the input dial and recording selection button of the amplifier are set to the position of the recording source.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Recording Level

    Adjusting the recording level Adjusting the recording level for digital recording You may need to adjust the recording level when recording low digital signal sources such as satellite broadcasts and the like. Verify that "Monitor" is displayed in the front display. If “Monitor”...

  • Page 30: Placing And Removing Skip Commands

    Placing and removing SKIP commands SKIP ID SET Placing and removing SKIP commands If you make a mistake during recording, recording only silence, or have recorded some other track which you do not want to have played when the disc is played back, you can place a SKIP command at the place of that track.
  • Page 31 Note: If the SKIP ID CLEAR button is pressed while a track without a SKIP command is being played, then the CDR-205X will search for the next track with a SKIP command. Press the SKIP ID CLEAR button again. The SKIP command is removed.

  • Page 32: Finalization

    CDR-205X. Press the FINALIZE button. FINALIZE Memo: If the CDR-205X is left in the finalize standby state for more than 10 minutes, then it will automatically exit the state and return to normal operation. After the time information appears, press the YES button.

  • Page 33: Erasing Recordings (Cd-Rw Discs Only)

    STANDBY INPUT Erasing from a non-finalized CD-RW Insert the CD-RW to be erased. Repeatedly press the EDIT/NO button until "Erase?" appears. EDIT/NO Press the YES button. The erasing method appears. AMCS EDIT/NO q AMCS w PUSH TO ENTER DISPLAY CDR-205X...
  • Page 34 Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only) Turn the AMCS dial and select the erasing method. AMCS PUSH TO ENTER Last Track?: Erases only the last track. All Track?: Erases all tracks. xx-yy?: Erases all tracks from "xx" to "yy," where "xx" is the track you select with the AMCS dial and "yy"...
  • Page 35 Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only) Erasing entire disc Insert the CD-RW to be erased. Repeatedly press the EDIT/NO button until "Erase?" appears. EDIT/NO Press the YES button for more than 4 seconds. A display confirming the erase appears. If this display continues for more than four minutes, it is automatically exited.

  • Page 36: Playing Cds

    AUDIO CD RECORDER DUAL OPTICAL INPUT CD DUBBING ON / OFF FINALIZE STANDBY INPUT The CDR-205X is capable of four different styles of playback. • Normal playback • Random playback • Repeat playback • Programmed playback Preparation • Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15).

  • Page 37: Random Playback

    Playing CDs Random playback With playback stopped, press the RANDOM button With the RC-414S remote controller, repeatedly press the PLAY MODE button to select the random mode. The random playback mode plays all the tracks on the disc in random order. The RANDOM indicator lights.

  • Page 38: Programmed Playback

    Playing CDs Programmed playback Programmed playback allows you to select only the tracks that you want to play and in which order that you them to be played. Up to 30 tracks can be programmed at one time. With playback stopped, pressed the MEMORY button.

  • Page 39: Skipping A Track (Using The Skip Command)

    ON / OFF FINALIZE STANDBY INPUT You can set the CDR-205X to skip tracks that have a SKIP command (see page 30). Insert a disc with SKIP commands recorded into the CDR-205X. If a disc with SKIP commands is inserted into the CDR-205X, the SKIP ON indicator will light.

  • Page 40: Timer Playback (Component System Operation)

    R-805X. Insert a disc for playback. Set the timer for the R-805X. Note: For timer playback, the CDR-205X must have its power constantly turned on. (component system operation)

  • Page 41: Other Information Display Messages

    Other Information Display messages Message Explanation Open Disc tray is opening. Welcome Disc tray is closing. Rec Setup Setting initial settings for recording. Please wait. Disc Reading Recognizing disc. Please wait. TOC Reading Reading the table of contents recorded on the disc. Please wait. Monitor Monitoring the input source selected by the INPUT button.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide If the CDR-205X begins to operate improperly, use the troubleshooting guide below to help you ascertain the problem. Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it may malfunction due to external noise or static electricity. If this happens, disconnect the power cord and then plug it in again after about 5 seconds.
  • Page 43 Use a new disc. Eject the disc and check whether it meets the specifications for use with the CDR-205X. Always insert a disc that has . the markings "FOR CONSUMER" or "FOR MUSIC USE ONLY" on its surface (see page 10).
  • Page 44 Remote controller The remote controller batteries does not work are dead. There is an object between the CDR-205X and the remote controller obstructing the signals. The remote controller is being used outside of its operational range. A track is skipped The skip play mode is turned on.

  • Page 45: Part Names And Functions

    LEVEL - SYNC ANALOG INPUT OUTPUT REMOTE ( REC ) ( PLAY ) CONTROL DUAL OPTICAL INPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT AUDIO CD RECORDER CDR-205X AMCS EDIT/NO PUSH TO ENTER DISPLAY CDR-205X MEMORY 0 OVER RANDOM REPEAT 1...

  • Page 46: Front Panel

    Press again to resume playback. o REC (recording) button [22] For analog and digital recording, press to place the CDR-205X in the recording standby state. q AMCS w dial [36] Use to jump to tracks prior to or later than the one currently playing.
  • Page 47 Also, press to program tracks for programmed playback. 14 POWER button [15] While the ON/OFF switch at the CDR-205X is pressed in, press to switch the CDR-205X between the on state and the standby state. For the part names and functions of the RC-414S remote controller, refer to the instruction manual with the R-805X.

  • Page 48: Rules Concerning Digital Recording

    Rules concerning digital recording Guide to the serial copy management system You cannot use digital recording to create a second- generation copy, a copy of a copy created through digital recording, with a CD-R or CD-RW. This is because the unit conforms to the Serial Copy Management System and permits only one generation of digital-to-digital copying (the recording of the original digital signals as they are).

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications System Recording/playing time D/A converter Digital filter Connections Frequency response Playback total harmonic distortion Playback dynamic range Playback signal-to-noise ratio Recording total harmonic distortion Recording dynamic range Recording signal-to-noise ratio Channel separation Wow and flutter Output level Power supply External dimensions Weight Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
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