CR-185X CD Receiver Instruction Manual CD RECEIVER VOLUME TUNER SYSTEM CD/LINE TAPE/MD MIN MAX PHONES MEMORY DISPLAY AUTO / MONO STAND-BY/ ON TUNING / PRESET CR-185X CONTENTS Features ................................................ 2 Important safeguards ........................... 3 Special cautions for CD player ............ 4 Precautions .......................................... 5 Before operation this unit .................... 5 System connections .............................
Thank you FOR U.S.A. MODEL for purchasing the Onkyo CR-185X CD Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and operating the unit. 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.
“WARNING” “TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.” CAUTION: WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ● “TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.” ● Important safeguards 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should 2.
Special cautions for CD player 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. DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
Precautions 1. Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel. In case of warranty claim, please report this number. 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 3. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station. 4.
System connections Connecting the Onkyo Separate Collection Series (Refer to the illustration on the following page.) LINE IN jack This jack can be used to connect a BS tuner, CS-PCM tuner, DAT deck or any other audio or video components with an analog audio output. Connect the output of the other component to this jack. However, a turntable should not be connected to these jacks.
System connections Connecting the CR-185X to the K-185X and MD-185X ● ● ● ● ● ● Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made. For each pair of connectors, the connector marked R corresponds to the right channel, and the connector marked L to the left channel. Refer to the instruction manual of each component when making connections. Do not place the MD recorder or cassette deck on top of the CR-185X. Fully insert all plugs.
System connections Connecting the FM indoor antenna The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. Move the antenna in various directions until the clearest signal is received. Fix it with push pins in the position with the least distortion. ANTENNA FM 75Ω Connecting the FM outdoor antenna If clear signals cannot be received using only the enclosed FM indoor antenna, connect an outdoor FM antenna as needed. ANTENNA FM 75Ω This adapter is only supplied with models other than the European model.
System connections Connecting the speaker cables 1 2 1. Open the lever. 2. Twist wire ends very tight, and insert the wire. 3 15 mm 3. Close the lever. Connecting speakers R NO L SPEAKERS CAUTION : SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4OHMS MIN. / SPEAKERS • SPEAKER IMPEDANCE: 4 OHMS MIN/SPEAKERS Never allow the bare wires in the speaker cables to touch each other. Do not connect a speaker with a low impedance as this will cause trouble.
Control Positions and Names 1 2 3 CD RECEIVER VOLUME TUNER SYSTEM TAPE/MD MIN DISPLAY AUTO / MONO STAND-BY/ ON 10 9 8 7 TUNING / PRESET CR-185X 6 5 c a b TIMER CD W.DAY W.END MEMORY REC REPEAT SLEEP RANDOM r • • q MAX PHONES MEMORY 11 CD/LINE h e d TRACK AUTO p If there is a protective film covering the display and making reading difficult, remove it. For more information about a button or control, turn to the page number listed in square brackets ([ ]).
Control Positions and Names Remote control INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 POWER TAPE SLEEP LINE TUNER PRESET MD CD FM AM 5 TAPE CLOCK CALL REPEAT MD SCROLL PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT RANDOM MEMORY CLEAR TONE 1 2 3 DIRECT TIMER 1 2 3 S.
Setting the Time and Day (for remote control only) • The time display flashes when you plug the power cord into an AC outlet. The time will flash until you set the clock. • The clock is displayed in 24 hours. LINE SLEEP TUNER PRESET CLOCK/CALL FM AM TAPE CLOCK CALL MD REPEAT SCROLL PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT RANDOM MEMORY CLEAR TONE 1 2 3 TIMER 1 2 3 S.
Operating the Amplifier Listening to your favorite source 1 3 1. Select the source you wish to listen to using the input selector (e.g. CD). Also check that the MUTING indicator is not lit. 2. Start playing the selected input source. Follow the operating instructions for that unit. If FM is selected, refer to “Listening to the radio”. 3. Adjust the level. Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise or press the UP button on the remote control to increase the volume level.
Operating the Amplifier Adjusting the tone and balance (remote control only) Adjusting the bass: TONE UP/DOWN 1. Press the TONE button repeatedly until “BAS” is displayed. 2. Press the π or † button to adjust the bass. The bass can be adjusted from –10 to +10. • The previous display will appear after the adjustment is finished. Adjusting the treble: TONE UP/DOWN 1. Press the TONE button repeatedly until “TRE” is displayed. 2. Press the π or † button to adjust the treble.
Listen to the Radio 1 CD RECEIVER VOLUME TUNER SYSTEM CD/LINE TAPE/MD MIN MAX PHONES MEMORY DISPLAY AUTO / MONO STAND-BY/ ON TUNING / PRESET 2 Auto memory 1 TUNER AUTO MONO STEREO MHz Remote control FM 2 AUTO MONO MEMORY MEMORY AUTO MEMORY MONO STEREO kHz MHz This convenient function allows FM stations to easily be preset. 1. Select the FM band. Press the TUNER button on the CR-185X. 2. Start the auto memory.
Listen to the Radio 1 CD RECEIVER VOLUME TUNER CD/LINE TAPE/MD MIN MAX 2 SYSTEM PHONES MEMORY DISPLAY AUTO / MONO STAND-BY/ ON TUNING / PRESET 3, 4 Programming radio stations 1 Remote control TUNER FM 2 Down Up TUNING / PRESET AUTO STEREO MHz 3 AUTO MEMORY MONO MEMORY STEREO kHz AUTO MONO MEMORY STEREO kHz TUNING / PRESET 4 MEMORY AUTO MONO STEREO kHz turned off 16 For example to enter a station at 98.00MHz (FM) into number 2 of the preset memory. 1.
Listen to the Radio CD RECEIVER VOLUME 1 TUNER CD/LINE TAPE/MD MIN MAX 2 SYSTEM PHONES MEMORY DISPLAY AUTO / MONO STAND-BY/ ON TUNING / PRESET AUTO/MONO MEMORY Selecting a preset station 1 1. Select the FM band. Press the TUNER button. 2. Select the preset station number. Press the TUNING/PRESET ® button, the √ TUNING/PRESET button or the number buttons. Remote control TUNER FM Last station memory ...
Receiving RDS RDS reception is possible only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. TUNER What is RDS? Many FM stations now transmit RDS signals which give additional information. RDS provides you with various services so that (for example) you can choose a station broadcasting your favourite category of music, or other information.
Playing CDs When there is a CD in the tray, pressing the ® button automatically switches the input source to “CD” and starts playing even if another source is selected. CD INPUT SELECTOR CD RECEIVER POWER TAPE MD CD SLEEP LINE FM AM VOLUME TUNER PRESET CD TAPE CLOCK CALL TUNER CD/LINE TAPE/MD MIN MAX 1 SYSTEM MD REPEAT SCROLL PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT RANDOM MEMORY CLEAR TONE 1 2 3 TIMER 1 2 3 S.
Playing CDs INPUT SELECTOR POWER TAPE MD CD SLEEP LINE FM AM CD RECEIVER VOLUME TUNER PRESET TAPE CLOCK CALL TUNER CD/LINE TAPE/MD MIN , MD REPEAT SCROLL PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT RANDOM MEMORY CLEAR MAX REC CD DISC MODE DISC SYSTEM PHONES MEMORY AUTO / MONO STAND-BY/ ON TONE 1 2 3 TIMER 1 2 3 S.
Playing CDs INPUT SELECTOR POWER TAPE MD CD SLEEP LINE FM AM TUNER PRESET TAPE CLOCK CALL RANDOM REPEAT MD REPEAT SCROLL PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT RANDOM MEMORY CLEAR TONE 1 2 3 TIMER 1 2 3 S.BASS 4 5 6 MUTING 9 REC CD DISC MODE DISC UP/DOWN 7 8 ENTER ––/ ––– 10 / 0 DIRECT VOLUME Random play (remote control only) RANDOM RANDOM Press the RANDOM button. In the random play mode, this unit will play the tracks in random order.
Playing CDs POWER TAPE MD CD SLEEP LINE FM AM TUNER PRESET TAPE CLOCK CALL CD RECEIVER VOLUME TUNER CD/LINE TAPE/MD MIN 1 MAX 2 1,2 SYSTEM REPEAT SCROLL PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT RANDOM MEMORY CLEAR MD REC CD 3 DISC MODE DISC TONE 1 2 3 TIMER 1 2 3 S.
Playing CDs LINE SLEEP TUNER PRESET FM AM TAPE CLOCK CALL CD RECEIVER MD REPEAT SCROLL PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT RANDOM MEMORY CLEAR TONE 1 2 3 TIMER 1 2 3 S.
Using the Timer INPUT SELECTOR POWER TAPE MD CD SLEEP LINE FM AM TUNER PRESET TAPE Setting the timer is simple and convenient using the remote control; however, the main unit can be used instead. With the unit in stand-by mode, press both the MEMORY and DISPLAY buttons to enter timer setting mode. Then, use the buttons shown below to perform the appropriate operations.
Using the Timer INPUT SELECTOR POWER TAPE MD CD SLEEP LINE FM AM TUNER PRESET The initial factory settings are: WEEKDAY: Monday – Friday WEEKEND: Saturday and Sunday TAPE CLOCK CALL MD REPEAT SCROLL PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT RANDOM MEMORY CLEAR TONE 1 2 3 TIMER 1 2 3 S.
Using the Timer INPUT SELECTOR 5 POWER TAPE MD CD SLEEP LINE FM AM TUNER PRESET TAPE CLOCK CALL MD REPEAT SCROLL PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT RANDOM MEMORY CLEAR TONE 1 2 3 TIMER 1 2 3 S.BASS 4 5 6 MUTING 9 REC CD DISC MODE DISC 1 2,3,4 UP/DOWN 7 8 ENTER ––/ ––– 10 / 0 DIRECT VOLUME C D / M D / PRESET / TIMER REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-332S Starting playing at a selected time 1 AUTO ENTER TIMER W.DAY AUTO ENTER TIMER W.
Using the Timer Note: • For timer recording to a tape, this unit must be connected to the K-185X. • For timer recording to an MD, the system must be connected to the MD-185X. INPUT SELECTOR 7 POWER TAPE MD CD SLEEP LINE FM AM TUNER PRESET TAPE CLOCK CALL MD REPEAT SCROLL PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT RANDOM MEMORY CLEAR TONE 1 2 3 TIMER 1 2 3 S.
Using the Timer INPUT SELECTOR SLEEP POWER TAPE MD CD SLEEP LINE FM AM TUNER PRESET TAPE CLOCK CALL MD REPEAT SCROLL PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT RANDOM MEMORY CLEAR TONE 1 2 3 TIMER 1 2 3 S.BASS 4 5 6 MUTING 9 REC CD DISC MODE DISC UP/DOWN 7 8 ENTER ––/ ––– 10 / 0 DIRECT VOLUME C D / M D / PRESET / TIMER Using the sleep setting SLEEP The sleep setting can power off the system after a specified time period has passed. 1.
Handling CDs Important notes on handling CDs 1 2 1. Carefully lift the disc from the disc case, making sure to hold the disc by its edges or the hole in the middle. 2. A dry, soft cloth may be used to wipe dust and fingerprints off the surface of CDs. Do not use volatile agents on discs, such as thinner or benzine. Also, do not use conventional record cleaner or antistatic agents. • Do not place a CD in direct sunlight or locations subject to high humidity or low temperature.
Troubleshooting Guide If the system does not work properly, please refer to this table for troubleshooting hints. If there is no improvement in the condition, even after troubleshooting, or symptoms other than those listed exist, please disconnect your unit from the wall outlet and contact your ONKYO authorized service station. • Please make sure that the system has been connected properly, otherwise it cannot operate correctly.
Specifications AMP SECTION Power Output: Dynamic Power: Total Harmonic Distortion: IM Distortion: Damping Factor: Sensitivity and Impedance: Frequency Response: Tone Control: Single–to–Noise Ratio: Muting 2 x 20 watts at 4 ohms 1 kHz DIN 2 x 17 watts at 6 ohms 1 kHz DIN 2 x 15 watts at 8 ohms 1 kHz DIN 2 x 15 watts min, RMS at 8 ohms 1 kHz no more than 0.2 % THD 2 x 25 watts at 4 ohms EIAJ 2 x 24 watts at 4 ohms 2 x 18 watts at 8 ohms 0.2 % at rated power 0.
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