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CRB8.book 1 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分
CD Receiver
CR-B8
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.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Getting Started .......................... 2
Connections ............................ 14
Playing a Disc.......................... 22
Listening to the Radio ........... 34
Clock and Timer
...................... 44
Miscellaneous ......................... 51
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  • Page 1 CRB8.book 1 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 CD Receiver CR-B8 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.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    CRB8.book 2 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.
  • Page 3 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 •...

  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    • 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 • Opical Digital Output • Single-Bit D/A Converter • 25 Track Programming •...

  • Page 5: Before Using This Unit

    CRB8.book 5 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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 ...
  • Page 7 CRB8.book 7 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Table of Contents —Continued Basic Operation 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 ...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    CRB8.book 8 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Part Names and Functions Front Panel The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. MP3 indicator This indicator lights up when a MP3 CD is loaded. S.BASS indicator This indicator lights up when the super bass is selected.
  • Page 9 CRB8.book 9 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 YES/MODE button (29, 30, 31, 35, 38, 42) Press this button to confirm the displayed settings for playback and other editing operations. When input is CD, this button can be used to switch the playback modes. Display 1 2 3 MUTING...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    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.

  • Page 11: Remote Controller

    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.

  • Page 12: Disc Notes

    CRB8.book 12 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Disc Notes Supported Discs The CD receiver supports the following discs. Disc Logo Format or file type Audio CD Audio CD, MP3 CD-R Audio CD, MP3 CD-RW Audio CD (Session 1), CD Extra MP3 (Session 2) •...
  • Page 13 CRB8.book 13 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 • 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. •...

  • Page 14: Connecting Antenna

    CRB8.book 14 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.
  • Page 15 CRB8.book 15 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 16: Connecting Speakers

    CRB8.book 16 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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 “–”...

  • Page 17: Connecting External Devices

    CRB8.book 17 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 18: Connection For Tv Audio Signal

    : 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.
  • Page 19 • 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.

  • Page 20: Connecting An Onkyo Compact Disc Recorder

    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.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Power Cord

    CRB8.book 21 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Connecting the Power Cord To wall outlet STANDBY indicator When the power cord is connected to the AC outlet, the CD receiver enters Standby mode. The STANDBY indi- cator lights up.

  • Page 22: Understanding Common Operations

    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.

  • Page 23: Adjusting Bass

    CRB8.book 23 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 24: Playing A Cd

    CRB8.book 24 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Playing a CD Display MULTI JOG Insert a CD (Compact Disc). Press to extend the disc tray. 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.

  • Page 25: Using The Remote Controller

    CRB8.book 25 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 26: Selecting Mp3S

    CRB8.book 26 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.
  • Page 27 CRB8.book 27 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Selecting MP3 Tracks in All Group Mode 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.

  • Page 28: Displaying Information On Mp3 Discs

    CRB8.book 28 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 29: Various Ways To Play Cds

    CRB8.book 29 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 30: Random Playback

    CRB8.book 30 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 31: Cancelling The Playback Mode

    CRB8.book 31 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 32: Mp3 Preferences

    CRB8.book 32 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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. NORMAL Turn MULTI JOG to select the desired item.
  • Page 33 CRB8.book 33 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 34: Programming Radio Stations

    CRB8.book 34 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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”...
  • Page 35 CRB8.book 35 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 36: Programming Fm Stations Automatically - Auto Preset

    CRB8.book 36 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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).

  • Page 37: Listening To An Fm/Am Station

    CRB8.book 37 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 38: Using The Remote Controller

    CRB8.book 38 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 39: Switching The Display Information

    CRB8.book 39 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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 (*) Listening to an FM/AM Station —Continued * If a given preset channel is not named, the unit displays “No Name,”...

  • Page 40: Changing The Fm/Am Preset Channels

    CRB8.book 40 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 41: Erasing A Preset Channel - Preset Erase

    CRB8.book 41 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 42: Naming Preset Channels

    CRB8.book 42 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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 2, 4 Entering a Name...

  • Page 43: Inserting A Character

    CRB8.book 43 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 44: Setting The Clock

    CRB8.book 44 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Setting the Clock 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 STANDBY/ON DISPLAY button Press TIMER repeatedly until “Clock” appears in the display. Press MULTI JOG.

  • Page 45: Using The Timer Functions

    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.)

  • Page 46: Using The Sleep Timer

    CRB8.book 46 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 47: Programming A Timer

    CRB8.book 47 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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. •...
  • Page 48 CRB8.book 48 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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...
  • Page 49 CRB8.book 49 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 50: Switching The Timer On And Off

    CRB8.book 50 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    CRB8.book 51 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Troubleshooting Problems may be caused by any component connected to this unit. Please check the table below, cross-referencing 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. •...
  • Page 52 • 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.
  • Page 53 • 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.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    CRB8.book 54 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Specifications General Power Supply: AC 220 V, 50 Hz/120 V/60 Hz Power Consumption: 68 W Stand-by Power Consumption: 0.3 W/0.2 W Dimensions (W x H x D):155 W x 241 H x 354 D mm Weight: 4.6 kg I Audio Inputs Analog Inputs:...

  • Page 55: Memo

    CRB8.book 55 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 MEMO...
  • Page 56 ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ SN 29344091 (C) Copyright 2005 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ Printed in Japan D0508-1 * 2 9 3 4 4 0 9 1 *...

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