Contents Before using CD Receiver CR-305FX Instruction Manual Important Safety Instructions ........... 2 Precautions ....................................... 3 Features ............................................ 4 Supplied accessories ........................ 5 Before operating this unit ................ 5 Preparation Audio equipment connections ......... 6 Connecting speaker systems ............ 8 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) ....................................
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 TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Precautions 1. Recording Copyright—Unless it's for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth.
Precautions 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: VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit. ST AN DB Y/ ON 1 2 4 6 8 +1 SL EE P 3 5 7 0 9 0 CLE AR ME M RAN DOM A.P RE SENC CL CA OCK LL INPU T E MU TIN G REP EAT TU NE R CD PR ES ET TA PE ENT ER RC AM loop antenna × 1 FM indoor antenna × 1 -617 S TIM ER Remote controller (RC-617S) × 1 Batteries (AAA/R03) × 2 Before operating this unit Installing the remote controller batteries 1 1. Remove the battery compartment cover, as shown. 2.
Audio equipment connections • Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (the mains) until you have completed all the other connections connections on page 7, and the speaker connections on page 8. including the • On each pair of connectors, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel. Connect white plugs of audio connection cables to L connectors and connect red plugs of audio connection cables to R connectors .
Audio equipment connections Connecting the remote control cables If your other components are made by ONKYO and those components are equipped with connectors, you can control the connected components with the supplied remote controller. system hookups for control operations. • The unit must be connected in the connectors except for this unit. There is no difference between these connectors. • Each component has two • The components may be connected in any order. system hookups.
Connecting speaker systems Connecting left and right speakers • The load impedance of each speaker must be at least 4 ohms. • Do not use unnecessarily long or extremely thin speaker cords. Otherwise, the DC resistance of the speaker cords may become too high, lowering the damping factor and causing the sound quality to deteriorate. • Do not connect the speaker cord to the L and R connectors at the same time and do not connect two or more speakers to the same speaker connectors.
Connecting speaker systems Connecting a sub-woofer REMOTE CONTROL SPEAKERS R L FM 75 ANTENNA R AM L TAPE OUT (REC) OPTICAL (PLAY) IN DIGITAL OUTPUT Active sub-woofer OUT (REC) (PLAY) IN SUBWOOFER PRE OUT CDR R L • The SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack supplies the left and right mixed monaural signals to the sub-woofer. Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) 2. STANDBY/ON 1. Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (the mains).
Making antenna connections Assembling the AM loop antenna Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration. Insert into the hole. 1 2 3 Connecting the antenna cable 1. Press down the lever. 2. Insert the wire into the hole. 3. Release the lever to replace it. Connecting the included antennas Connecting the FM indoor antenna The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. Extend the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received.
Making antenna connections Connecting an FM outdoor antenna Please make sure that you follow the considerations below regarding the location. Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon signs, busy roads, etc.). It is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines. Keep it well away from power lines, transformers, etc. FM 75 ANTENNA AM • To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is necessary.
Control positions and names 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TUNING/PRESET VOLUME STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE INPUT U S TI C P R E S E N CE DISPLAY AC O CLEAR PHONES MIN 15 a Display b c TIMER CD W.DAY W.END MEMORY REC REPEAT SLEEP RANDOM s 13 14 r 12 d e f g TRACK AUTO MONO AM PM q For more information about buttons or knobs, refer to the pages listed in the brackets ( [ ] ) below. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Remote controller RC-617S For more information about buttons or knobs, refer to the pages listed in the brackets ( [ ] ) below. 1. STANDBY/ON button [9] Toggles between STANDBY and ON. 2. Number buttons [18, 24] Used to select CD tracks or desired preset station. 1 STANDBY/ ON 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR CLOCK CALL INPUT 4 2 7 0 7 8 4. VOLUME (UP)/ (DOWN) buttons [16, 17] Enables you to increase or decrease the volume level. 9 buttons [24] 5.
Setting the clock STANDBY/ ON 1 2 3 5 6 CLOCK CALL INPUT 4 7 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 A.PRESENCE MUTING REPEAT SLEEP CD TUNER TIMER PRESET TIMER TAPE ENTER 1 ENTER Setting the clock TIMER 1. Press the TIMER button until “ADJUST” is selected on the display, then press the ENTER button. The day of the week will flash on the display. ENTER buttons until the desired day of the week is 2. Press the selected, then press the ENTER button. The time will flash on the display. 3.
Setting the clock STANDBY/ ON 1 2 CLOCK CALL CLOCK CALL 3 INPUT 4 7 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 A.PRESENCE MUTING REPEAT SLEEP CD TUNER TIMER PRESET TIMER TAPE ENTER ENTER Switching between the 24 hour and 12 hour display settings 1 TIMER 1. Press the TIMER button repeatedly to display “24H/12H.” 2. Press the ENTER button. “24H” or “12H” flashes on the display. buttons to select 24H (24 hour display) or 12H 3. Use the (12 hour display). 4.
Choosing the required source STANDBY/ ON VOLUME 1 2 CLOCK CALL 3 INPUT 4 7 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 INPUT A.PRESENCE A. PRESENCE MUTING REPEAT SLEEP TUNING/PRESET VOLUME DISPLAY INPUT E USTIC PRESENC STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE VOLUME / ACO CLEAR PHONES MIN CD MAX TUNER TIMER PRESET TAPE INPUT 1 ACOUSTIC Indicator PRESENCE Remote controller Choosing the required source INPUT INPUT 2 Remote controller 1.
Muting / Listening with the headphones STANDBY/ ON 1 2 CLOCK CALL 3 INPUT 4 7 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 A.PRESENCE MUTING MUTING REPEAT SLEEP TUNING/PRESET VOLUME DISPLAY VOLUME / INPUT E USTIC PRESENC STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE ACO CLEAR PHONES MIN CD MAX TUNER TIMER PRESET TAPE PHONES ENTER Muting the sound Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to mute the sound. The MUTING indicator flashes on the display.
Playing a CD STANDBY/ ON , 2 1 CLOCK CALL 3 INPUT 4 7 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 INPUT A.PRESENCE MUTING REPEAT SLEEP TUNING/PRESET VOLUME DISPLAY INPUT E USTIC PRESENC STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE PHONES MIN MAX , CD ACO CLEAR TUNER TIMER PRESET TAPE INPUT ENTER Playing a CD 1 Label side 1. Press the button to open the disc tray, and put the CD in the tray with the label side facing up. Put 8-cm discs within the center circle of the tray. button.
Playing a CD STANDBY/ ON , 1 2 CLOCK CALL 3 INPUT Number buttons 4 7 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 A.PRESENCE MUTING REPEAT SLEEP TUNING/PRESET RANDOM REPEAT VOLUME STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE INPUT E USTIC PRESENC DISPLAY , ACO CLEAR PHONES MIN MAX CD TUNER TIMER PRESET TAPE ENTER Tracks can also be selected by using the number buttons (remote controller only). • Use buttons 1 to 9 to select tracks 1 to 9. Use button 0 to select track 10.
Playing a CD STANDBY/ ON , 1 2 CLOCK CALL 3 INPUT DISPLAY 4 7 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 MEM A.PRESENCE MUTING CLEAR REPEAT SLEEP TUNING/PRESET VOLUME DISPLAY INPUT E USTIC PRESENC STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE PHONES MIN MAX , CD ACO CLEAR TUNER TIMER PRESET TAPE MEMORY 1 ENTER MEMORY playback Remote controller MEMORY FM MODE You can select and store track numbers (up to 20) in the desired playback order.
Playing a CD Changing the display information Pressing the DISPLAY button repeatedly during playback will change the display information as follows: The elapsed time of the playing track Programmed memory number (P-00) (Shown in MEMORY playback mode only) The remaining time of the playing track ( S lights up) Total remaining time of the disc or the total time of the programmed tracks (shown in MEMORY playback mode only) ( T lights up) Note “– –:– –” will be displayed, • if the playing track number is 21
Receiving stations STANDBY/ ON TUNING/PRESET 1 2 3 5 6 CLOCK CALL INPUT 4 7 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 INPUT A.PRESENCE MUTING REPEAT SLEEP TUNING/PRESET VOLUME DISPLAY INPUT E USTIC PRESENC STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE ACO CLEAR PHONES MIN CD MAX TUNER TIMER PRESET TAPE MEMORY INPUT ENTER Tuning the radio 1 Remote controller INPUT INPUT 2 1. Select FM or AM using the INPUT buttons or the INbuttons on the remote controller. PUT buttons for about 2.
Receiving stations STANDBY/ ON TUNING/PRESET 1 2 CLOCK CALL 3 INPUT 4 7 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 INPUT A.PRESENCE MUTING REPEAT SLEEP TUNING/PRESET VOLUME STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE INPUT E USTIC PRESENC DISPLAY CD ACO CLEAR PHONES MIN MAX TUNER TIMER PRESET TAPE MEMORY INPUT 1 ENTER Presetting your favorite stations Remote controller INPUT You can store your favorite stations in the preset memory. Follow the procedure below: INPUT buttons or the IN1.
Receiving stations CLOCK CALL STANDBY/ ON TUNING/PRESET 1 2 3 INPUT Number buttons 4 7 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM INPUT A.
Receiving stations DISPLAY TUNING/PRESET VOLUME DISPLAY INPUT E USTIC PRESENC STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE ACO CLEAR PHONES MIN MAX Receiving RDS (European models only) RDS reception is available only on the European models, and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. Program service name Frequency DISPLAY What is RDS? Many FM stations now transmit RDS signals which contain additional information.
Using the timer The CR-305FX features a Timer function that enables you to start playing or recording a specified component at a specified time. To use this REMOTE CONTROL jacks. Refer to “Connecting the remote control function, you need to connect this unit to other components via remote control cables?” on page 7 for more cables” and “What can you do with the other ONKYO components by connecting with an information on making the connections.
Using the timer STANDBY/ ON 1 2 CLOCK CALL 3 INPUT 4 7 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 A.PRESENCE MUTING REPEAT SLEEP CD TUNER TIMER PRESET TIMER TAPE ENTER ENTER Changing the WEEKDAY and WEEKEND settings Sunday Monday Tuesday Saturday Friday Thursday You can define or change which day is WEEKDAY or WEEKEND. You can also define the day as both WEEKDAY and WEEKEND in order to program two timer settings on the same day.
Using the timer STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ ON 1 2 3 5 6 CLOCK CALL INPUT 4 7 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 A.PRESENCE MUTING REPEAT SLEEP CD TUNER TIMER PRESET TIMER TAPE ENTER 1 ENTER Programming to play at a specified time TIMER The clock of this unit must be set correctly before programming the timer. Before using the timer for listening to or recording broadcast programs, you need to store the preset stations.
Using the timer STANDBY/ ON 1 2 CLOCK CALL 3 INPUT 4 7 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 A.PRESENCE MUTING REPEAT SLEEP CD TUNER TIMER PRESET TIMER TAPE ENTER 1 ENTER Programming to record at a specified time TIMER REC mode of the Timer function enables you to record a specified source at a specified time. To perform timer recording, you need to use a stereo cassette tape mark.
Using the timer STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ ON 1 2 CLOCK CALL 3 INPUT 4 7 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 A.PRESENCE MUTING REPEAT SLEEP CD TUNER TIMER PRESET TIMER TAPE ENTER 6. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote controller to set the Standby mode. 6 TIMER STEREO STANDBY/ ON REC Notes • Since muting is automatically turned on when the timer is used to record, the sound cannot be heard during recording.
Using the timer STANDBY/ ON 1 2 CLOCK CALL 3 INPUT 4 7 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 SLEEP A.PRESENCE MUTING REPEAT SLEEP CD TUNER TIMER PRESET TAPE ENTER Sleep function The Sleep function can be performed only by using remote controller. The SLEEP timer automatically sets the entire system to Standby mode after a specified period of time. 1. Start playing something you would like to listen to. SLEEP AUTO STEREO MIN SLEEP 2.
Troubleshooting If you have any problems with the unit, please check the troubleshooting table below first. For any problems not covered in the table, please consult your nearest ONKYO authorized service center. Trouble Remedy The unit doesn't turn on. • The AC power cord is not fully inserted into the wall outlet. • Insert the AC power cord (mains lead) plug into the wall outlet (the mains) securely. 9 Sound is reproduced from neither left or right speaker.
Troubleshooting Trouble Cause Remedy See page The disc skips sounds. • Vibrations are being transmitted to the unit. • The disc is severely scratched. • The disc is extremely dirty. • Place the unit in a vibration free location. • Replace the disc with a new one. • Clean the disc. – 21 21 Track numbers cannot be stored when setting MEMORY playback. • There is no disc inserted in the unit. • A track number not on the disc is being input. • Insert a disc into the unit.
Specifications AMPLIFIER TUNER 2 × 20 watts at 4 ohms 1 kHz DIN 2 × 17 watts at 6 ohms 1 kHz DIN 2 × 15 watts at 8 ohms 1 kHz DIN 2 × 20 watts min, RMS at 4 ohms 1 kHz no more than 1 % THD (FTC rating) 2 × 25 watts at 4 ohms EIAJ Dynamic Power: 2 × 24 watts at 4 ohms 2 × 18 watts at 8 ohms Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.2 % at 10 watts output IM Distortion: 0.
Using the remote controller Listening to the radio STANDBY/ ON 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM CLOCK CALL INPUT 4 7 0 1 A.PRESENCE 1. Select FM or AM using the INPUT buttons. buttons to select the desired 2. Use the TUNER PRESET preset station. MUTING REPEAT SLEEP CD TUNER 2 TIMER PRESET TAPE ENTER RC-617S Using an Onkyo stereo cassette tape deck STANDBY/ ON 1 2 CLOCK CALL 3 INPUT 4 7 5 6 8 9 +10 CLEAR MEM RANDOM 0 A.
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