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CD Receiver
CR-525
CR-325
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 ............................ 17
Basic Operations .................... 25
Playing a Disc.......................... 28
USB Playback (CR-525 only)...
37
Listening to the Radio ........... 41
Clock and Timer ...................... 49
Miscellaneous ......................... 56
Troubleshooting ................................56
If you can’t resolve an issue, try reset-
ting the CD receiver by holding down
the [ ] button and pressing the
[STANDBY/ON] button.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro-
vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the appara-
tus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table spec-
ified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use cau-
tion when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the apparatus,
C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
water,
D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the oper-
ating instructions as an improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified tech-
nician to restore the apparatus to its normal
operation,
E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in
any way, and
F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for service.
16. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
through openings as they may touch dangerous volt-
age points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of
this unit.
17. Batteries
Always consider the environmental issues and fol-
low local regulations when disposing of batteries.
18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is ade-
quate ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides
and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf
or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-
like gap for warm air to escape.
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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
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PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-
out 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 deter-
gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards
with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin-
ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because
they may damage the finish or remove the panel let-
tering.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-
TION CAREFULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.
Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to select
Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If
you do not intend to use the unit for an extended
period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
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
If you need to transport this unit, use the original
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi-
nally bought it.
Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit
for a long time, because they may leave marks on
the case.
This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm
after prolonged use. This is normal.
If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so
be sure to use it occasionally.
When you’ve finished using this unit, remove all
discs and turn off the power.
7. Installing this Unit
Install this unit in a well-ventilated location.
Ensure that there’s adequate ventilation all
around this unit, especially if it’s installed in an
audio rack. If the ventilation is inadequate, the
unit may overheat, leading to malfunction.
Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat
sources, because its internal temperature may
rise, shortening the life of the optical pickup.
Avoid damp and dusty places, and places subject
to vibrations from loudspeakers. Never put the
unit on top of, or directly above a loudspeaker.
Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its
side or on a sloping surface, because it may cause
a malfunction.
If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR,
the picture and sound quality may be affected. If
this occurs, move this unit away from the TV,
radio, or VCR.
8. To Obtain a Clear Picture—This unit is a high-
tech, precision device. If the lens on the optical
pickup, or the disc drive mechanism becomes dirty
or worn, the picture quality may be affected. To
maintain the best picture quality, we recommend
regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or
worn part replacement) every 1,000 hours of use
depending on the operating environment. Contact
your Onkyo dealer for details.
9. Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation may damage this unit.
Read the following carefully:
Moisture may condense on the lens of the optical
pickup, one of the most important parts inside this
unit.
Moisture condensation can occur in the following
situations:
The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm
place.
A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air
conditioner is hitting the unit.
In the summer, when this unit is moved from
an air conditioned room to a hot and humid
place.
The unit is used in a humid place.
Do not use this unit when there’s the possibility
of moisture condensation occurring. Doing so
may damage your discs and certain parts inside
this unit.
If condensation does occur, remove all discs and
leave this unit turned on for two to three hours. By
this time, the unit will have warmed up and any con-
densation will have evaporated.
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Precautions—Continued
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.
CAUTION:
CLASS 1M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CON-
TROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
The label on the right is
applied on the rear panel.
1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and
employs a laser inside the cabinet.
2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not
remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified per-
sonnel.
For U.S. models
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic-
ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
For Canadian Models
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.
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE:
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME
NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
For British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by
qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appa-
ratus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IMPORTANT
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same
ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the
ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse
in the plug.
For European Models
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
Declaration of Conformity
We,
ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
K. MIYAGI
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.
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Features
Amplifier
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
High Current, Low Impedance Drive
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
2 Audio Inputs and 1 Output
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
Subwoofer Pre Out
CD Player
Plays CDs, MP3 CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs
*1
25 Track Programming
2 Repeat Mode (Track/Full)
4 Play Modes (Normal/Random/Memory/1 Folder)
— CR-525 —
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
*2
Wolfson Stereo D/A Converter
— CR-325 —
Single-Bit D/A Converter
Tuner & Other
40 AM/FM Presets
4-Program Timer (Play or Rec / Once or Every)
Sleep Timer
Battery-Free Memory Backup
Headphone Jack
Aluminium Front Panel
RI-Dock Compatible Remote Control (iPod Control
Capable)
— CR-525 —
USB Interface for Sticks and Portable Audio Player
(WMA
*3
, MP3)
Aluminium Volume Knob
Gold Plated, Banana Plug-Compatible Transparency
Speaker Posts
Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories:
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the
product name indicates the color. Specifications and oper-
ations are the same regardless of color.
*1. Make sure to use discs that have been finalized.
*2. VLSC and the VLSC logo are registered trademarks of Onkyo
Corporation.
*3.
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or reg-
istered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
* Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
Remote controller and two batteries (R6/AA)
Indoor FM antenna
(Connector type varies from country to country.)
AM loop antenna
CR-525 CR-325
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Before Using the CD receiver
In general, the illustrations in this Instruction Manual show the CR-325.
Notes:
If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try
replacing the batteries.
Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of
batteries.
If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from
leakage or corrosion.
Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi-
ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
When you operate the remote controller, point it at the
CD receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.
Notes:
The remote controller may not work reliably if the CD
receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sun-
light or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in
mind when installing.
If another remote controller of the same type is used in
the same room, or the CD receiver is installed close to
equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote control-
ler may not work reliably.
Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote con-
troller because the buttons may be pressed inadvert-
ently, thereby draining the batteries.
The remote controller may not work reliably if the CD
receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass
doors. Keep this in mind when installing.
The remote controller will not work if there’s an
obstacle between it and the CD receiver’s remote con-
trol sensor.
Installing the Batteries
1
Detach the battery cover by pressing the
tab and pulling up the cover.
2
Insert two batteries (R6/AA) into the bat-
tery compartment.
Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive
(+) and negative (–) symbols) inside the battery
compartment.
3
After the batteries are installed and
seated correctly, attach the compartment
cover.
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Contents
Getting Started
Important Safety Instructions .................................... 2
Precautions ............................................................... 3
Features.................................................................... 5
Supplied Accessories................................................ 5
Before Using the CD receiver ................................... 6
Installing the Batteries ........................................... 6
Using the Remote Controller ................................. 6
Getting to Know the CD receiver............................... 8
Front Panel............................................................ 8
Display................................................................. 10
Rear Panel .......................................................... 11
Remote Controller ............................................... 12
Disc Notes............................................................... 15
Connections
Connecting Antennas.............................................. 17
Connecting Speakers.............................................. 19
Connecting Other Components............................... 20
About Connections.............................................. 20
Connecting a Subwoofer ..................................... 20
Connecting an Onkyo Cassette Deck ................. 21
Connecting an Onkyo MD recorder..................... 22
Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive
Dock) ................................................................ 23
Connecting the Power Cord.................................... 23
First Time Setup (European models only)............... 24
Setting the Clock with the AccuClock Function ... 24
Basic Operations
Basic Operations..................................................... 25
Turning On the CD receiver ................................ 25
Adjusting the Volume .......................................... 25
Selecting the Input Source .................................. 25
Using Headphones.............................................. 25
Adjusting the Bass and Treble ............................ 26
Using the Super Bass Function........................... 26
Using the Direct Function .................................... 26
Muting the Sound ................................................ 26
Changing the Input Display ................................. 27
Playing a Disc
Playing CDs ............................................................ 28
Using the Remote Controller ............................... 29
Displaying CD Information................................... 29
Selecting/Playing MP3 Files................................ 30
Displaying MP3 Information ................................ 32
Memory Playback................................................ 33
Random Playback ............................................... 34
Repeat Playback ................................................. 34
Setting MP3 Preferences .................................... 35
USB Playback (CR-525 only)
Using USB interface (CR-525 only) ........................ 37
Playing Music Files on a USB Mass Storage Device
...... 38
Listening to the Radio
Listening to the Radio.............................................. 41
Tuning into Radio Stations .................................. 41
Presetting FM Stations Automatically
(Auto Preset)..................................................... 42
Presetting AM/FM Stations Manually ..................43
Selecting Preset Stations .................................... 44
Displaying Radio Information............................... 45
Receiving RDS (European models only) ............. 45
Naming Presets ................................................... 46
Copying Presets .................................................. 47
Erasing a Preset’s Name..................................... 48
Erasing Presets ................................................... 48
Clock and Timer
Setting the Clock ..................................................... 49
Setting AccuClock to Use a Specific Station
(European models only).................................... 49
Setting the Clock Manually .................................. 50
Using the Timers ..................................................... 51
About the Timers ................................................. 51
Programming the Timers ..................................... 52
Turning Timers On and Off.................................. 54
Checking Timer Settings ..................................... 54
Using the Sleep Timer ......................................... 55
Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting....................................................... 56
Specifications .......................................................... 59
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Getting to Know the CD receiver
Front Panel
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Getting to Know the CD receiver—Continued
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
a STANDBY indicator (23, 25)
Lights up in Standby mode.
b STANDBY/ON button (25, 50, 53, 56)
Sets the CD receiver to On or Standby.
c Remote control sensor (6)
Receives control signals from the remote controller.
d Display
See “Display” on page 10.
e VOLUME control (25) and indicator
This control is used to adjust the volume of the
CD receiver to “Min”, “1” through “41”, “Max”.
The volume control indicator lights up when the CD
receiver is on.
f PHONES jack (25)
This stereo minijack is for connecting a pair of ste-
reo headphones for private listening.
g USB port (CR-525 only) (38)
A USB mass storage device, such as a USB flash
drive or MP3 music player, containing music files
(MP3, WMA) can be plugged in here and the music
selected and played through the CD receiver.
h Disc tray (28)
The CD is loaded here.
i INPUT button (25, 27, 42, 44)
Used to select the input source.
j DISPLAY button (29, 32, 45, 46, 50)
Used to change the information shown on the dis-
play. Also used to select characters when naming
radio presets.
k DIRECT button (26)
Used with the Direct function.
l Previous/Next [7]/[6] buttons or
PRESET [t]/[1] buttons (28, 41)
The Previous [7] button selects the previous
track. During playback it selects the beginning of
the current track. The Next [6] button selects the
next track.
When the AM or FM input source is selected, these
buttons are used to tune the tuner, or select radio
presets.
m Open/Close [0] button (28)
Used to open and close the disc tray.
n Stop [2] button (28, 56)
Stops CD playback.
o Play/Pause [1/3] button (28)
Starts CD playback. Pressing it during playback
pauses playback.
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Getting to Know the CD receiver—Continued
a SLEEP indicator
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.
b USB indicator (CR-525 only)
The CD receiver lights up on detecting a USB mass
storage device.
c File format indicators
MP3:
Lights up when an MP3 file is loaded.
WMA (CR-525 only):
Lights up when a WMA file is loaded.
d FOLDER indicator
Lights up when a folder number or name is being
displayed.
e DIRECT indicator
Lights up when the Direct function is on.
f S.BASS indicator
Lights up when the Super Bass function is on.
g MUTING indicator
Flashes while the CD receiver is muted.
h Playback mode indicators
1FOLDER:
Lights up when 1-folder playback is selected.
MEMORY:
Lights up when memory playback is selected.
RANDOM:
Lights up when random playback is selected.
REPEAT:
Lights up when repeat playback is selected for all
tracks.
REPEAT 1:
Lights up when repeat playback is selected for one
track.
i Play and pause 1/3 indicators
The Play indicator lights up for playback. The Pause
indicator lights up while playback is paused.
j TIMER indicators
Show the status of the timers.
TIMER:
Lights up when a timer has been programmed.
1, 2, 3, 4:
Light up when a timer has been programmed.
:
Lights up when a timer has been programmed for
recording.
k Tuning indicators
AUTO:
Lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disap-
pears when Manual Tuning is selected.
:
Lights up when the CD receiver is tuned to a radio
station.
FM ST:
Lights up when the CD receiver is tuned to a stereo
FM station.
RDS (European models only):
Lights up when the CD receiver is tuned to a radio
station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).
l FILE indicator
Lights up when a music file number or name is
being displayed.
m TRACK indicator
Lights up when a CD track number is being dis-
played.
n TITLE, ARTIST, and ALBUM indicators
TITLE lights up when the title (ID3 tag) of a music
file is being displayed.
ARTIST lights up when the artist name from a
music file (ID3 tag) is being displayed.
ALBUM lights up when the album name from a
music file (ID3 tag) is being displayed.
o DISC, TOTAL, and REMAIN indicators
These indicators light up when the total time or the
remaining disc or track time is being displayed.
p Message area
Various information is displayed here, including
radio preset numbers, tuning frequency, current
time, volume level, sleep time, mode settings, and
so on.
Display
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Getting to Know the CD receiver—Continued
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
a MD/TAPE IN/OUT (21, 22)
These analog audio inputs and outputs are for con-
necting a recorder with an analog input and output,
such as a MiniDisc recorder or cassette deck.
b DOCK IN (23)
This analog audio input is for connecting an Onkyo
RI Dock.
c SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (20)
This jack is for connecting a powered subwoofer.
d SPEAKERS (19)
These terminal posts are for connecting speakers.
e u REMOTE CONTROL (21–23)
This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be con-
nected to an u jack on another Onkyo component.
The CD receiver’s remote controller can then be
used to control that component. To use u, you
must make an analog audio connection (RCA)
between the CD receiver and the other component.
f FM ANTENNA (17, 18)
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
g AM ANTENNA (17, 18)
These push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna.
h Power cord (23)
The power cord should be connected to a suitable
power source (Plug type varies from country to
country).
Caution:
The heat sink is a device designed to disperse heat from
within the CD receiver. Do not to place objects around
the CD receiver and ensure that there is adequate venti-
lation all around the CD receiver. If the ventilation is
inadequate, the CD receiver may overheat, leading to
malfunction.
Rear Panel
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Heat sink
See pages 17–23 for connection information.
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Getting to Know the CD receiver—Continued
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Getting to Know the CD receiver—Continued
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
a STANDBY/ON button (25, 50, 53)
This button is used to set the CD receiver to On or
Standby.
b SLEEP button (55)
Used to set the Sleep timer, which turns off the CD
receiver after a specified time.
c Number buttons (29, 31, 33, 44, 46, 52)
Used to select tracks and radio presets. Also used to
set the clock manually, set the timers, and enter
names for radio presets.
d TIMER button (24, 49, 50, 52, 54)
Used to set the timers and clock.
e MENU/NO/CLEAR button (27, 35, 42, 43,
46–48)
Used with various functions and settings for select-
ing, cancelling, and deleting. With an Onkyo RI
Dock, it works as a mode button.
f Previous/Next [7]/[6] and
[e PRESET]/[PRESET r] buttons (29, 44)
Used to select the previous or next track or radio
preset. Can also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock.
With an Onkyo cassette deck, they work as rewind
and fast forward buttons.
g Rewind/Fast Forward [5]/[4] and
[e TUN]/[TUN r] buttons (29, 41, 49)
Used to rewind or fast forward CD playback. Can
also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock. Also used to
tune the radio and edit preset names.
h CD control buttons (29)
i USB device control buttons (CR-525 only)
(38)
j VOLUME [q/w] buttons (25, 29)
Adjust the volume level.
k S.BASS button (26)
Sets the Super Bass function.
l Onkyo RI Dock control buttons
m Onkyo MD recorder and cassette deck
control buttons
For twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be con-
trolled.
n CLOCK CALL button (50)
Calls up the clock to display the day and time.
o INPUT [t]/[1] buttons (25, 27, 42, 44)
Used to select the input source.
p DISPLAY button (29, 32, 45, 46, 50)
Used to change the information shown on the dis-
play. Also used to select characters when naming
radio presets. With an Onkyo RI Dock, it works as a
backlight button.
q FOLDER button (30, 31, 36)
Used to select MP3 folders.
r REPEAT button (34)
Sets repeat playback. Can also be used with an
Onkyo RI Dock. With an Onkyo cassette deck, it
works as a reverse mode button.
s TONE button (26)
Used to adjust the bass and treble.
t YES/MODE/SHUFFLE button (32–34, 41)
Used with various functions and settings for con-
firming, selecting modes, and selecting random
playback. Can also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock,
it works as a shuffle button.
u ENTER button
Used to confirm various functions and settings. Can
also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock.
v MUTING button (26)
Mutes the output of the CD receiver.
w TUNER/BAND button (41, 42, 44)
Selects AM or FM radio as the input source.
3 : Pauses playback.
2
: Stops playback.
1
: Starts playback.
3 : Pauses playback.
2
: Stops playback.
1
: Starts playback.
3 : Pauses playback.
2
: Stops playback.
1
: Starts playback.
t
: Plays side B (cassette deck).
3 : Pauses playback or recording (MD).
2
: Stops playback, recording, fast-forward, or
rewind.
1
:Plays side A.
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Getting to Know the CD receiver—Continued
Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder, cassette deck, or RI Dock
Explanation of buttons for using the Onkyo MD recorder, cassette deck, or RI Dock, when connected to the
MD/TAPE jack or DOCK IN jack of the CD receiver.
See pages 21-23 for instructions on connecting the components.
To control the MD recorder, the Input Display for the MD/TAPE jacks must be set to “MD” (see page 27).
Example: Shows the case of h:
the [YES/MODE/SHUFFLE] button.
When the cassette deck is connected to the MD/TAPE
jack of the CD receiver and the input source is set to
“TAPE”, it works as a DOLBY NR button.
Refer to the instruction manual for each connected component for details. For column items with no notation: buttons
will not function when pressed.
6
7
8
9
bk
4
1
2
5
3
Jack MD/TAPE DOCK
TAPE MD DOCK
a
1 ~ 9 1 ~ 9
0 10/0
>10 >10
b
MENU/NO/CLEAR CLEAR MODE
c
ENTER ENTER SELECT
d
DOCK 11
DOCK 22
DOCK 33
e
MD/TAPE 11 1
MD/TAPE 22 2
MD/TAPE 3 (t) t3
f
DISPLAY DISPLAY BACKLIGHT
g
REPEAT REV MODE REPEAT REPEAT
h
YES/MODE/SHUFFLE DOLBY NR MODE
SHUFFLE
*1
*1. In “Cursor Mode” it works as a MENU button.
i
7/65/47/6
7/6
*2
*2. In “Cursor Mode” it can be used for navigation menus.
j
5/45/45/4
Button
Input source
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Disc Notes
Supported Discs
The CD receiver supports the following discs.
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.
The CD receiver supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs.
The CD receiver does not support disc types not listed.
Don’t use discs with an unusual shape, such as those
shown below, as you may damage the CD receiver.
Don’t use discs that have residue from adhesive tape,
rental discs with peeling labels, or discs with custom-
made labels or stickers. Doing so may damage the CD
receiver and you may not be able to remove the disc
properly.
CD-R/RW Compatibility
The CD receiver supports CD-R and CD-RW discs.
However, some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not
work properly for any of the following reasons: disc
burner characteristics, disc characteristics, the disc is
damaged or dirty. See the manual supplied with your
disc burner for more information. Condensation or dirt
on the optical pickup lens can also affect playback.
Make sure to use discs that have been finalized.
Discs Made on Personal Computers
Discs made on personal computers, including those of a
compatible format, may not work properly in the CD
receiver because of incorrect settings in the disc burning
software. Check the manuals supplied with your disc
burning software for additional compatibility informa-
tion.
MP3 Compatibility
MP3 discs must be ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2,
Romeo or Joliet compliant. Supported formats:
Mode 1, Mode 2 XA Form 1.
Folders can be up to eight levels deep.
MP3 files must be MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3
format with a sampling rate of between 8 kHz and
48 kHz and a bit-rate of between 8 kbps and 320 kbps
(128 kbps recommended). Incompatible files cannot
be played.
Constant bit rate MP3 files are recommended, how-
ever, variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 files between
8 kbps and 320 kbps are supported. (Playing times
may not display correctly.)
MP3 files must have a “.mp3” or “.MP3” file name
extension. MP3 files without the proper extension will
not be recognized. To prevent noise and malfunction,
do not use these extensions for other types of files.
The CD receiver supports up to 499 MP3 files and
folders. Files and folders in excess of this cannot be
played. Note that if the file and folder structure is very
complicated, the CD receiver may not be able to read
or play all of the MP3 files on the disc.
Disc, file, and folder names may contain up to 32 char-
acters.
The maximum time that can be displayed for a single
file is 99 minutes and 59 seconds.
The remaining time cannot be displayed when playing
MP3 files.
MP3 file and folder names (excluding the extension)
are shown on the display.
Multisession discs are supported, however, some mul-
tisession discs may take a long time to load and some
may not load at all. When burning CDs, we recom-
mend that you use a single-session (disc-at-once), and
select “Disc Close”.
Normally, the music in the audio session of a CD Extra
disc is played. However, you can set the CD receiver
so that it plays any MP3 files in the data session of a
CD-R/RW disc instead. If the data session contains no
MP3 files, the audio session will be played regardless.
See “Setting MP3 Preferences” on page 35 for more
information.
The Emphasis is not supported.
Disc Logo Format or file type
Audio CD PCM
CD-R
Audio CD, MP3
MP3
CD-RW
Audio CD, MP3
MP3
CD Extra
Audio CD (Session 1),
MP3 (Session 2)
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Disc Notes—Continued
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 sup-
ported. Normally, version 2.2/2.3/2.4 tags have prior-
ity and will be displayed.
For ID3 version 2 tags, the tag information recognized
will be those embedded in the beginning of the file.
We recommend that you include only title, artist
name, and album name information in ID3 tags. Com-
pressed, encrypted, and unsynchronized ID3 tags can-
not be displayed.
Note:
With CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs that contain
many files and folders and files other than MP3s, it may
take a long time to read the disc. We recommend that you
include only MP3 files on your discs, use about 20 fold-
ers, and limit folder nesting to three levels deep.
Disc Content Organization
CD
CDs contain tracks.
MP3
MP3 discs contain MP3 files organized into folders.
Handling Discs
Never touch the underside of a disc. Always hold discs
by the edge, as shown.
Never attach adhesive tape or sticky labels to discs.
Cleaning Discs
For best results, keep your discs clean. Fingerprints
and dust can affect the sound quality and should be
removed as follows. Using a clean soft cloth, wipe
from the center outwards, as shown. Never wipe in a
circular direction.
To remove stubborn dust or dirt, wipe the disc with a
damp soft cloth, and then dry it with a dry cloth.
Never use solvent-based cleaning fluids, such as thin-
ner or benzine, commercially available cleaners, or
antistatic sprays intended for vinyl records, as they
may damage the disc.
Storing Discs
Don’t store discs in places subject to direct sunlight or
near heat sources.
Don’t store discs in places subject to moisture or dust,
such as in a bathroom or near a humidifier.
Always store discs in their cases and vertically. Stack-
ing, or putting objects on unprotected discs may cause
warping, scratches, or other damage.
Track 2 Track 3 Track 4Tra c k 1
Audio CD
Tra ck 5
Folder 1
Folder 2
File 2 File 3 File 1File 1 File 2
MP3 (CD-R/CD-RW)
Underside
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Connecting Antennas
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
an antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna
to use the tuner.
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-
door FM antenna instead (see page 18).
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use
only.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commer-
cially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 18).
1
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
North American Model
Other Models
Once the CD receiver is ready for use, you’ll need
to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the
position of the FM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
2
Use thumbtacks or something similar to
fix the FM antenna into position.
Caution:
Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when
using thumbtacks.
AM antenna push terminals
FM antenna jack
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Thumbtacks, etc.
1
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting
the tabs into the base, as shown.
2
Connect both wires of the AM loop
antenna to the AM push terminals, as
shown.
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so
they can be connected either way around).
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and
that the push terminals are gripping the bare
wires, not the insulation.
Once the CD receiver is ready for use, you’ll need
to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the
position of the AM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the
CD receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.
Push Insert wire Release
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Connecting Antennas—Continued
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.
For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line
of sight to your local FM transmitter.
Outdoor antenna should be located away from possi-
ble noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.
For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated
well away from power lines and other high-voltage
equipment.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz-
ards.
Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If cir-
cumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as
shown.
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied
AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used
in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizon-
tally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
To CD receiver To TV (or VCR)
TV/FM antenna splitter
Outdoor antenna
AM loop antenna
Insulated antenna cable
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Connecting Speakers
Connecting Your Speakers
Connect the right speaker to the CD receiver’s right (R) SPEAKERS terminals. Connect the left speaker to the left
(L) SPEAKERS terminals.
Connect the positive (+) terminal on each speaker to the corresponding positive (+) terminal on the CD receiver.
Connect the negative (–) terminal on each speaker to the corresponding negative (–) terminal on the CD receiver. Use
the red wires to connect the positive (+) terminals.
Connect only speakers with an impedance of between
4 and 16 ohms. Connecting a speaker with a lower
impedance may damage the speaker.
Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires.
Doing so may damage the CD receiver.
Do not connect both speaker cables to the same L or R
terminals (Fig. 1). Do not connect more than two
speaker terminals to each speaker (Fig. 2).
Red wires
Right speaker
Left speaker
Speaker
cable
—Terminal posts—
Strip about 15 mm (5/8") of insulation from the ends of the speaker
cables, and twist the bare wires tightly. Unscrew the terminal. Fully
insert the bare wire, making sure that it’s touching the threaded shaft in
the center. Screw the terminal tight.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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Connecting Other Components
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. Use red plugs to connect right-channel
audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use
white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and out-
puts (typically labeled “L”).
Push plugs in all the way to make
good connections (loose connec-
tions can cause noise or malfunc-
tions).
To prevent interference, keep
audio cables away from power
cords and speaker cables.
Note:
Do not put anything on top of the CD receiver, as it may
interfere with proper ventilation.
The CD receiver has a SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack for connecting a powered subwoofer (i.e., a subwoofer with a
built-in amplifier).
About Connections
Left (white)
Analog audio
cable
Right (red) Right (red)
Left (white)
Right!
Wrong!
Connecting a Subwoofer
PRE
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
: Signal flow
Powered subwoofer
CD receiver
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Connecting Other Components—Continued
The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo cassette deck.
Connect the CD receiver’s MD/TAPE OUT jacks to the cassette deck’s INPUT (REC) jacks, and connect the CD
receiver’s MD/TAPE IN jacks to the cassette deck’s OUTPUT (PLAY) jacks.
What can you do with u?
Connecting an Onkyo cassette deck to the CD receiver with an u cable allows you to control the cassette deck with
the CD receiver’s remote controller. In addition, when playback is started on the cassette deck, the CD receiver will
automatically select it as the input source.
To use u, you must connect the Onkyo cassette deck to the CD receiver with an u cable and an analog audio cable
(RCA). In addition, the Input Display for the MD/TAPE jacks must be set to “TAPE”. Since this is the default setting,
unless you’ve changed it, it can be left as it is (see page 27).
•Some u-capable components have two u jacks. They’re both the same, so you can use either one. The extra jack
is for connecting additional u-capable components.
Notes:
When listening to the audio of a component connected to the CD receiver but with no u connection, select TAPE
input source.
It is also possible to connect the MD/TAPE jacks to a DAT recorder. When connected to a DAT recorder, set the Input
Display to “DAT” (see page 27).
The MD/TAPE IN jacks can be connected to the audio output jack of a VCR. The VCR video output jack should be
connected to a TV. When the CD receiver is connected to a VCR, set the Input Display to “VIDEO” (see page 27).
Connecting an Onkyo Cassette Deck
(REC) (PLAY)
INPUT OUTPUT
REMOTE
CONTROL
L
R
: Signal flow
CD receiver’s
rear panel
Onkyo cassette deck’s
rear panel
Analog audio cables (RCA)
u cable supplied with
the Onkyo cassette deck
White
Red
White
Red
Red
White WhiteRed
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Connecting Other Components—Continued
The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo MD recorder.
Connect the CD receiver’s MD/TAPE OUT jacks to the MD recorder’s INPUT (REC) jacks, and connect the CD
receiver’s MD/TAPE IN jacks to the MD recorder’s OUTPUT (PLAY) jacks.
What can you do with u?
Connecting an Onkyo MD recorder to the CD receiver with an u cable allows you to control the MD recorder with
the CD receiver’s remote controller. In addition, when playback is started on the MD recorder, the CD receiver will
automatically select it as the input source.
To use u, you must connect the Onkyo MD recorder to the CD receiver with an u cable and an analog audio cable
(RCA). In addition, the Input Display for the MD/TAPE jacks must be set to “MD” (see page 27).
•Some u-capable components have two u jacks. They’re both the same, so you can use either one. The extra jack
is for connecting additional u-capable components.
Notes:
When listening to the audio of a component connected to the CD receiver but with no u connection, select TAPE
input source.
It is also possible to connect the MD/TAPE jacks to a DAT recorder. When connected to a DAT recorder, set the Input
Display to “DAT” (see page 27).
The MD/TAPE IN jacks can be connected to the audio output jack of a VCR. The VCR video output jack should be
connected to a TV. When the CD receiver is connected to a VCR, set the Input Display to “VIDEO” (see page 27).
Connecting an Onkyo MD recorder
(REC) (PLAY)
INPUT OUTPUT
REMOTE
CONTROL
L
R
: Signal flow
CD receiver’s
rear panel
Onkyo MD recorder’s
rear panel
Analog audio cables (RCA)
u cable supplied with
the Onkyo MD recorder
White
Red
White
Red
Red
White WhiteRed
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Connecting Other Components—Continued
The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock).
Connect the CD receiver’s DOCK IN jacks to the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT jacks.
What can you do with u?
Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock to the CD receiver with an u cable allows you to control the RI Dock with the CD
receiver’s remote controller. In addition, when playback is started on the RI Dock, the CD receiver will automatically
select it as the input source.
To use u, you must connect the Onkyo RI Dock to the CD receiver with an u cable and an analog audio cable
(RCA). On the RI Dock, set the RI MODE switch to “HDD” or “HDD/DOCK”. See the RI Dock’s instruction manual
for details.
Connecting the Power Cord
Notes:
Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.
Turning on the CD receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment
on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the CD receiver into a different branch circuit.
Plug the power cord into a suitable wall outlet.
The STANDBY indicator lights up.
For European models
To set the clock with the AccuClock function, the CD receiver must be able to receive RDS radio stations, which means
an FM antenna must be connected (see page 17).
Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock)
: Signal flow
CD receiver’s
rear panel
White
Red
Red
White
Analog audio cable (RCA)
u cable supplied with
the Onkyo RI Dock
Onkyo RI Dock’s rear
panel
To wall outlet
Power cord
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First Time Setup (European models only)
To use the AccuClock function, the CD receiver must be able to receive RDS radio stations, which means an FM antenna
must be connected. Be sure to connect an FM antenna before attempting to use this function (see page 17).
The very first time you turn on the CD receiver, the AccuClock function automatically sets the CD receiver’s clock based
on the CT (Clock Time) information present in an RDS radio broadcast. While the clock is being set, “Wait…” flashes
on the display, as shown. Note that it may take up to 5 minutes to set the clock.
When the clock has been set, the message “Clock Adjusted” scrolls across the display, then the day and time are dis-
played for a while, as shown.
The AccuClock function automatically updates the clock daily at 2 A.M., 3 A.M., and 2 P.M.
If for some reason the clock cannot be set automatically, see “Setting AccuClock to Use a Specific Station (European
models only)” on page 49 and “Setting the Clock Manually” on page 50.
Turning Off the AccuClock Function
If you don’t want AccuClock to automatically update the clock each day, you can turn it off as follows.
Note:
The AccuClock function cannot be turned off until the
clock has been set.
Setting the Clock with the AccuClock Function
YES/MODE
ENTER
TIMER
1
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-
edly until “Clock” appears on the
display.
2
Press [ENTER].
“*AccuClock*” appears on the display.
3
To turn off AccuClock, press the
[YES/MODE] button.
The asterisks disappear, indicating that
the AccuClock function is off. To turn
AccuClock back on again, press the
[YES/MODE] button so that the aster-
isks are displayed.
The asterisks indicate that the
AccuClock function is on.
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Basic Operations
To turn on the CD receiver, press the [STANDBY/ON]
button on the CD receiver or remote controller. The
STANDBY indicator goes off.
Press the [STANDBY/ON] button again to set the CD
receiver to Standby. The STANDBY indicator lights up.
Tip:
When you start playback on (or turn on) an Onkyo RI
Dock, MD recorder, or cassette deck that’s connected to
the CD receiver with an u cable and analog audio
cable, the CD receiver turns on automatically. Similarly,
when you set the CD receiver to On or Standby, the other
component will also be set to On or Standby.
Turn the [VOLUME] control clockwise to increase the
volume or counterclockwise to decrease it.
You can also use remote controller’s VOLUME [q]/[w]
buttons.
You can select CD, AM, FM, or a connected component
(TAPE, DOCK, USB) as the input source.
To select the input source, press the remote controller’s
INPUT [t]/[1] buttons repeatedly. On the CD
receiver, press the [INPUT] button repeatedly. The input
sources are selected in the following order.
* Input Display can be changed (see page 27).
Turn down the volume, then connect your stereo head-
phones to the PHONES minijack.
You can adjust the volume and mute the sound, as
explained earlier.
The speakers output no sound while the headphones are
connected.
VOLUME
/
STANDBY/ON
INPUT
/
VOLUMESTANDBY/ON
INPUT
PHONES
STANDBY indicator
Turning On the CD receiver
Adjusting the Volume
Remote
controller
CD receiver
Remote
controller
CD receiver
Selecting the Input Source
Using Headphones
CD FM
TAPEUSBDOCK
*
CD FM AM
DOCK
TAPE
AM
*
CR-525
CR-325
PHONES jack
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Basic Operations—Continued
To turn on the Super
Bass function, press the
[S.BASS] button.
The S.BASS indicator lights
up.
To turn off the Super Bass
function, press the [S.BASS] button again.
Note:
If you press the [S.BASS] button while the Direct func-
tion is on, the Direct function will be turned off.
To turn the Direct function on or off, press
the [DIRECT] button on the CD receiver.
When the Direct function is off, the tone
controls can be used to adjust the sound.
When the Direct function is on, the tone
controls are bypassed, so you can enjoy a
pure sound, and the DIRECT indicator lights up.
On the remote controller, press the [TONE] button for 3
seconds to turn on the Direct function.
To mute the output of the CD
receiver, press the remote con-
troller’s [MUTING] button.
The MUTING indicator
flashes on the display. The vol-
ume control indicator flashes,
too.
To unmute the CD receiver, press the [MUTING] button
again.
Tips:
While the CD receiver is muted:
Turning the [VOLUME] control on the CD receiver or
pressing the VOLUME [q]/[w] buttons on the remote
controller will unmute the CD receiver.
If you turn the CD receiver off, the next time you turn
it on, the CD receiver will be unmuted.
MUTING
S.BASS
/
TONE
ENTER
DIRECT
Adjusting the Bass and Treble
1
Remote
controller
Press the [TONE] button to select
“Bass”.
2
Use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to adjust the
bass.
The default setting is “±0”. You can
adjust the bass and treble from –3 to +3.
Press [ENTER], and then use the
Previous and Next [7]/[6]
buttons to adjust the treble.
Notes:
If you press no buttons for 8 seconds,
the previous display will appear auto-
matically.
If you press the [TONE] button while
the Direct function is on, the Direct
function will be turned off.
Using the Super Bass Function
Remote controller
Using the Direct Function
Muting the Sound
CD receiver
DIRECT indicator
Remote controller
MUTING indicator
27
Basic Operations—Continued
You can choose what name is displayed when an input source is selected so that it matches the type of component that
you’ve connected to the MD/TAPE IN. When you connect an Onkyo u-capable component, it’s important that you
select the input source name that matches the type of component for u to work properly.
Input Source Name Abbreviations
Sometimes the input source name may be displayed as a
2-letter abbreviation, as per the following table.
Changing the Input Display
1
Use the INPUT [t]/[1] buttons
to select “TAPE”.
2
Press and hold the [MENU/NO]
button until “Name Select?”
appears on the display, and then
press [ENTER].
3
Use the Previous or Next
[7]/[6] button to select the
new input source name.
The input source names are selected in
the following orders:
* When you select an input source name, you
cannot select it as the recording component
at the set timer recording.
/
MENU/NO
ENTER
INPUT
/
HOLD
MDTAPE VIDEO*
DAT*
4
Press [ENTER] to confirm your
selection.
“Complete” appears on the display.
Full name Abbreviation
DAT DT
MD MD
TAPE TP
VIDEO VD
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Playing CDs
Selecting Tracks
To return to the beginning of the
track currently playing, press the
Previous [7] button.
Press the Previous [7] button
repeatedly to select earlier tracks.
While playback is stopped, pressing the Previous
[7] button will select the previous track.
Press the Next [6] button repeatedly to select sub-
sequent tracks.
On MP3 CDs, you can select MP3 files in other fold-
ers (see page 30).
Display
Disc tray
1
Press the Open/Close [0] button
to open the disc tray.
Tip:
Pressing the Open/Close [0] button
while the CD receiver is on Standby will
turn on the CD receiver and open the disc
tray.
2
Place the CD on the tray with the
label-side facing up.
Place 8 cm CDs in the center of the tray.
3
To start playback, press the
Play/Pause [1/3] button.
The disc tray closes and playback starts.
To stop playback:
Press the Stop [2] button. Playback
stops automatically when the last track
has been played.
To pause playback:
Press the Play/Pause [1/3] button.
The Pause 3 indicator appears. To
resume playback, press the Play/Pause
[1/3] button again.
To remove the CD:
Press the Open/Close [0] button to open
the disc tray.
Tota l num b e r
of tracks
Total playing
time
“DISC TOTAL” lights up
while the disc informa-
tion is being displayed.
Audio CD Display
Total number
of folders
Total number
of files
Disc name or file format
MP3 CD Display
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During playback or while playback is paused, press the remote controller’s [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to display the
following CD information.
Note:
You can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button to display this information.
Using the Remote Controller
To select:
Use the number buttons as shown
in the examples below to select
tracks.
Press to stop playback
Press to pause playback
To resume playback, press the Pause
[3] or Play [1] button.
Press:
Press to select tracks
Press the Previous [7] button to
locate the beginning of the currently
playing or paused track. Press it
repeatedly to select earlier tracks.
Press the Next [6] button repeat-
edly to select subsequent tracks.
On MP3 CDs, you can select files in
other folders (see page 30).
Press to adjust the volume
Press the VOLUME Up [q] button to
turn up the volume. Press the VOL-
UME Down [w] button to turn it down.
Press to start playback
Pressing this button while the CD
receiver is on Standby will turn on the
CD receiver and start playback.
Press to display more CD informa-
tion
Tra ck # 8
Used to enter numbers over 10.
With MP3 CDs, you can select files in
the current folder with these buttons.
Track #10
Track #34
Press to fast forward or fast reverse
During playback or while playback is
paused, press and hold the Fast For-
ward [4] button to fast forward, or
the Reverse [5] button to fast
reverse.
Displaying CD Information
The elapsed track time is displayed.
“REMAIN”
Lights up while the remaining track
time is being displayed.
“TOTAL REMAIN”
Lights up while the remaining disc
time is being displayed.
The total time is more than 99 minutes
and 59 seconds, “– –:– –” is dis-
played.
Note:
See page 32 for details on dis-
playing MP3 information.
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Playing CDs—Continued
On an MP3 CD, MP3 files may be organized in a hierar-
chically, with folders containing files and subfolders, as
shown below. On the CD receiver, there are two modes
for selecting MP3 files: Navigation mode and All Folder
mode. In Navigation mode, you can select MP3 files by
navigating through the folder hierarchy, moving in and
out of folders and subfolders. In All Folder mode, all
folders appear at the same level, making it easy to select
folders regardless of the hierarchy.
If you don’t select a specific MP3 file or folder for play-
back, all of the MP3 files on the CD will be played in
numerical order starting with file #1.
Selecting MP3 Files in Navigation Mode
With Navigation mode, you can select MP3 files by nav-
igating through the folder hierarchy. This mode can only
be used while playback is stopped.
If random mode or 1-folder mode is currently selected,
press the [YES/MODE] button to cancel it before pro-
ceeding.
Selecting/Playing MP3 Files
File #11
File #1
File #10
Folder #3
File #12
Root
Folder #1
Folder #2
File #13
Folder #4
File #14
File #18
/
FOLDER
MENU/NO
ENTER
1
While playback is stopped, press
the [FOLDER] button.
The CD receiver enters Navigation
mode and “Root” appears on the dis-
play.
2
Press [ENTER].
The name of the first folder one level
down from root appears on the display.
If the disc contains no folders, the name
of the first MP3 file is displayed.
3
Use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select
other folders and files at the
same level.
Folders that don’t contain MP3 files or
subfolders can’t be selected.
4
To access files or subfolders
inside another folder, select the
folder, and then press [ENTER].
Use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select the files
and subfolders within that folder.
To move up a level, press the
[MENU/NO] button.
5
To start playback, press the
[ENTER] or Play [1] button.
Playback will start with the specified
file or folder and continue until all of
the MP3 files on the disc have been
played.
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Playing CDs—Continued
Selecting MP3 Files in All Folder Mode
With All Folder mode, you don’t have to navigate the
folder hierarchy because all folders that contain MP3
files appear at the same level.
If random playback is currently selected, press the
[YES/MODE] button to cancel it before proceeding.
To select an MP3 file in another folder during playback,
press the [FOLDER] button, select the folder by using
the Previous and Next [7]/[6] buttons, and then
press [ENTER]. Now use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select the MP3 files within that
folder.
Pausing Playback
To pause playback, press the Pause [3] button. To
resume playback, press it again.
Cancelling Navigation or All Folder Mode
To cancel Navigation mode or All Folder mode while
selecting MP3 files, press the Stop [2] button.
Selecting MP3 Folders and Files by Number
1 Press the [FOLDER] button for 2 seconds to enter
All Folder mode.
2 Use the number buttons as shown in the examples
below to enter folder numbers.
If playback is stopped, playback starts with the first
MP3 file in the specified folder. If playback is
already in progress, press [ENTER] to play the first
MP3 file in the specified folder.
3 Use the number buttons to enter the file number.
Playback starts.
If a folder contains more than 99 MP3 files, double-
digit file numbers must be preceded by zeros. For
example, to specify file #5, press [5]. To specify file
#32, press [>10], [0], [3], and [2].
1
HOLD
While playback is stopped, press
and hold the [FOLDER] button for
2 seconds.
The CD receiver enters All Folder
mode and the name of the first folder
appears on the display.
2
Use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select the
other folders.
You can select any folder that contains
MP3 files.
To play the first file in the selected
folder, go to Step 4.
3
To access the files inside the
folder, press the [FOLDER] but-
ton.
The name of the first MP3 file inside
the folder is displayed.
Use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select the MP3
files within the folder.
To select another folder, press the
[FOLDER] button again, and then use
the Previous and Next [7]/[6]
buttons to select it.
/
FOLDER
ENTER
Number
buttons
4
To start playback, press the
[ENTER] or Play [1] button.
Playback will start with the specified
file or folder and continue until all of
the MP3 files on the disc have been
played.
To select: Press:
Folder #8
Used to enter numbers over 10.
Folder #10
Folder #34
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Playing the MP3 Files in Only One Folder
Normally, all of the MP3 files in all of the folders on the
disc are played. With 1-folder playback, only the MP3
files in the specified folder are played.
You can display various information about the MP3 file
currently playing, including ID3 tags such as title, artist
name, and album name.
Elapsed time:
The length of time that the current MP3 file has been
playing (default display). If the elapsed time is more
than 99 minutes and 59 seconds, “– –:– –” is dis-
played.
File name:
Name of the current MP3 file.
Folder name:
Name of the current folder.
Title name:
Title of the current file (if ID3 tag present).
Artist name:
Name of the artist (if ID3 tag present).
Album name:
Name of the album (if ID3 tag present).
Sampling rate and bit rate:
Sampling rate and bit rate of the current MP3 file.
Notes:
You can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button
to display this information.
To display the disc name, press the [DISPLAY] button
while playback is stopped.
If a file or folder name contains any characters that
cannot be displayed, an underscore will be displayed
in place of those characters. Alternatively, you can set
the CD receiver so that names containing such charac-
ters are displayed as “File_n” or “Folder_n”, “n”
being the file or folder number (see page 35).
1
Press the [YES/MODE] button
repeatedly until the 1FOLDER
indicator appears.
2
Use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select the
folder.
You can select any folder that contains
MP3 files.
3
To start playback, press the
[ENTER] or Play [1] button.
Playback will start with the first MP3
file in the specified folder and continue
until all of the MP3 files in that folder
have been played.
Displaying MP3 Information
During playback, press the [DIS-
PLAY] button repeatedly to dis-
play the following MP3
information.
/
DISPLAY
YES/MOD
E
ENTER
1FOLDER indicator
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With memory playback, you can create a playlist of up
to 25 tracks.
Memory playback can be set only when the input source
is set to CD and playback is stopped.
Selecting Other Tracks During Memory
Playback
To select other playlist tracks during memory playback,
use the remote controllers Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons.
Checking What’s on the Playlist
To check what tracks are on the playlist, with playback
stopped, use the Fast Reverse and Fast Forward
[5]/[4] buttons to scroll through the playlist.
Removing Tracks from the Playlist
While memory playback is stopped, press the
[CLEAR] button. Each press removes the last track
from the playlist.
The playlist will be deleted when you cancel memory
playback, select random playback, press the
Open/Close [0] button to open the disc tray, or turn
off the CD receiver.
Cancelling Memory Playback
To cancel Memory playback, press the [YES/MODE]
button repeatedly until the MEMORY indicator disap-
pears.
Memory playback is cancelled when you press the
Open/Close [0] button to open the disc tray, or turn
off the CD receiver.
Memory Playback
1
Press the [YES/MODE] button
repeatedly until the MEMORY indi-
cator appears.
2
Use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select the
first track you want to add to the
playlist, and then press [ENTER].
Repeat this step to add additional tracks
to the playlist.
You can also use the number buttons on
the remote controller to select tracks.
To select MP3 files for memory
playback:
In Navigation mode, use steps 1–4 on
page 30. In All Folder mode, use steps
1–4 on page 31.
/
YES/MODE
CLEAR
ENTER
/
Number buttons
(see page 29)
(These buttons
do nothing dur-
ing memory play-
back)
MEMORY indicator
Playlist number
Track to be added
to the playlist
Total time of playlist
To remove tracks from the playlist:
Press the [CLEAR] button. Each press
removes the last track from the playlist.
Notes:
If the total playing time is more than
99 minutes and 59 seconds, “– –:– –”
is displayed.
You can add up to 25 tracks to the
playlist. If you try to add more, the
message “Memory Full” appears.
3
To start memory playback, press
the Play [1] button.
On the CD receiver, press the Play/Pause
[1/3] button to start memory play-
back.
Track currently playing
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Playing CDs—Continued
With random playback, all of the tracks on the disc are
played in random order.
Random playback can be set only when the input source
is set to CD and playback is stopped.
Cancelling Random Playback
To cancel random playback, press the [SHUFFLE]
button repeatedly until the RANDOM indicator disap-
pears.
Random playback is cancelled when you press the
Open/Close [0] button to open the disc tray, or turn
off the CD receiver.
With repeat playback, you can play an entire CD repeat-
edly, play one track repeatedly, or combine it with mem-
ory playback to play the playlist repeatedly, or random
playback to play all of the tracks on the disc in random
order repeatedly. With an MP3 CD, you can combine
repeat playback with 1-folder playback to play all of the
tracks in a specified folder repeatedly.
Repeat-1 playback can’t be combined with memory
playback, random playback, or 1-Folder playback.
Cancelling Repeat Playback
To cancel repeat playback, press the [REPEAT] button
repeatedly until both the REPEAT and REPEAT 1
indicators disappear.
Repeat playback is cancelled when you press the
Open/Close [0] button to open the disc tray, or turn
off the CD receiver.
Random Playback
1
Press the [SHUFFLE] button
repeatedly until the RANDOM indi-
cator appears.
2
To start random playback, press
the Play [1] button.
SHUFFLE
RANDOM indicator
Track currently playing
Repeat Playback
Press the [REPEAT] button repeat-
edly until the REPEAT or
REPEAT 1 indicator appears.
REPEAT
REPEAT or REPEAT 1 indicator
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Playing CDs—Continued
With the MP3 preferences, you can change the way MP3
file information is displayed and the way MP3 CDs are
played.
The MP3 preferences can be set only when the input
source is set to CD and playback is stopped.
To cancel the procedure at any point, press the
[MENU/NO] button.
Preferences
Bad Name?
This preference determines whether or not file and folder
names that contain undisplayable characters are replaced
with “File_n” or “Folder_n”, “n” being the file or folder
number. When set to “Not Replace”, displayable charac-
ters are displayed and underscore characters are used in
place of any undisplayable characters.
For ID3 tags, underscore characters are used in place of
undisplayable characters regardless of this preference.
Note:
On the CR-525, this setting will be reflected even when
playing MP3 and WMA files from a USB mass storage
device that is connected to the USB port of the CR-525.
CD Extra?
This preference applies to CD Extra discs and deter-
mines whether music in the audio session or MP3 files in
the data session are played.
Joliet?
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. Normally, this
preference doesn’t need to be changed.
SVD (Supplementary Volume Descriptor) supports long
file and folder names and characters other than letters
and numbers. Some CD burning software refers to the
Joliet format as “Windows format”.
Hide Number?
This preference determines whether or not the numbers
at the beginning of file and folder names are hidden.
When you create an MP3 CD on a personal computer,
you cannot normally determine the playback order of the
files. However, if you number the MP3 files in order,
starting with 01, 02, 03, and so on, they will play in that
order. If you don’t want these numbers to appear on the
display, choose “Enable”.
Setting MP3 Preferences
1
Press the [MENU/NO] button
repeatedly until “Bad Name?”
appears.
2
Use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select the
preference you want to change.
The preferences are explained in the next
column.
3
Press [ENTER].
4
Use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select the
preference’s options.
5
Press [ENTER].
When the preference has been set, “Com-
plete” appears on the display.
/
MENU/NO
ENTER
Replace
Not Replace (default)
Audio: Music in the audio session will be played
(default).
MP3: MP3 files will be played.
Use SVD: Reads in SVD data (default).
ISO9660: Will be read in as ISO9660 format.
Disable: The file and folder name, including
numbers, will be displayed as is
(default).
Enable: The file and folder name will be dis-
played but numbers will be hidden.
Continued on the following page.
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Playing CDs—Continued
The following table shows a few examples of numbered
file and folder names and how they will appear with the
“Disable” and “Enable” options.
Note:
On the CR-525, this setting will be reflected even when
playing MP3 and WMA files from a USB mass storage
device that is connected to the USB port of the CR-525.
Folder Key?
This preference determines how the [FOLDER] button
works.
File/folder name
“Hide Number?” Option
Disable Enable
01 Pops 01 Pops Pops
10-Rock 10-Rock Rock
16_Jazz 16_Jazz Jazz
21th Century 21th Century 21th Century
05-07-20 Album 05-07-20 Album Album
All Folder: Pressing the [FOLDER] button once
selects All Folder mode.
Pressing and holding the [FOLDER]
button for 2 seconds selects Naviga-
tion mode.
Navigation
(default):
Pressing the [FOLDER] button once
selects Navigation mode.
Pressing and holding the [FOLDER]
button for 2 seconds selects All
Folder mode.
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Using USB interface (CR-525 only)
The CR-525 can play back MP3 and WMA files that
have been stored on USB mass storage devices, e.g.,
USB flash drives and MP3 players.
Supported Audio File Formats
For USB mass storage device playback, the CD receiver
supports the following music file formats.
MP3
MP3 files must be MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 format
with a sampling rate of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz
and a bit-rate of between 32 kbps and 320 kbps.
Incompatible files cannot be played.
Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 files are supported.
(Playing times may not display correctly.)
MP3 files must have a “.mp3” or “.MP3” filename
extension.
WMA
WMA stands for Windows Media Audio and is an audio
compression technology developed by Microsoft Corpo-
ration. The CD receiver supports WMA format that con-
form to the WMA ver.9 standard.
WMA files must have the copyright option turned off.
Sampling rates of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz and
bitrates of between 48 kbps and 320 kbps, are sup-
ported. Incompatible files cannot be played.
Variable bit-rates (VBR) are supported. (Playing times
may display incorrectly with VBR.)
WMA files must have a “.wma” or “.WMA” filename
extension.
Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot
be played.
USB Mass Storage Device Requirements
The CD receiver supports USB mass storage devices
that support the USB Mass Storage Class*.
Playback may not be possible with some USB devices
even if they conform to the USB Mass Storage Class*.
USB mass storage devices formatted with the FAT16
or FAT32 file system are supported.
If the USB mass storage device has been partitioned,
only music files in the first partition can be played.
Each folder may contain up to 500 music files, and
folders may be nested up to eight levels deep.
USB hubs and USB mass storage devices with hub
functions are not supported.
Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the
loss or damage to data stored on a USB mass storage
device when that device is used with the CD receiver.
We recommend that you back up your important
music files beforehand.
The CD receiver supports USB MP3 players that sup-
port the USB Mass Storage Class standard*. Note that
not all USB MP3 players support the USB Mass Stor-
age Class standard*. Refer your USB MP3 player’s
instruction manual for details.
MP3 players containing music files that are managed
with special music software, and iPods containing
music files managed with iTunes are not supported.
To listen to iPod music on a CD receiver, connect an
optional Onkyo RI Dock to the CD receiver
(see page 23).
Recording is not possible from the CD receiver to a
USB mass storage device.
* USB Mass Storage Class standard allows USB mass storage
devices to be connected to computers without the need for spe-
cial drivers or software.
USB Mass Storage Device Folders and
Files
On the USB mass storage device, MP3 or WMA files
may be organized in a hierarchically, with folders con-
taining files and subfolders, as shown below.
On the CR-525, all folders appear at the same level
regardless of the hierarchy.
If you don’t select a specific music file or folder for play-
back, all of the music files on the USB mass storage
device will be played in numerical order starting with
file #1.
File #11
File #1
File #10
Folder #3
File #12
Root
Folder #1
Folder #2
File #13
Folder #4
File #14
File #18
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Using USB interface (CR-525 only)—Continued
This section explains how to play music files on a USB mass storage device.
Connect a USB mass storage device as shown below.
Display during Stop
Note:
In general, playback of USB mass storage device music
files is a repeating playback. When all music files have
been played, playback will repeat from the top music file
in the folder organization. The type of repeat playback
can be selected (see page 39).
Selecting Music files
To return to the beginning of the music
file currently playing, press the Previ-
ous [7] button.
Press the Previous [7] button
repeatedly to select previous file.
While playback is stopped, pressing the Previous
[7] button will select the previous file.
Press the Next [6] button repeatedly to select next
file.
Selecting Music files in other folders
1 Press the [FOLDER] button to display the current
folder name.
The folder name will flash.
2 To select the previous folder, press the Previous
[7] button.
To select the next folder, press the Next [6]
button.
3 Press the [FOLDER] button to display the file
name.
4 Use the Previous [7] and Next [6] buttons to
select a file.
Notes:
Do not connect the CD receiver’s USB port to a USB
port on your computer. Music on your computer can-
not be played through the CD receiver in this way.
Operation with all USB mass storage devices includ-
ing the ability to power them is not guaranteed.
Do not connect your USB mass storage device via a
USB hub. The USB mass storage device must be con-
nected directly to the CD receiver’s USB port.
If the USB mass storage device contains a lot of data,
the CD receiver make take a while to read it.
Playing Music Files on a USB Mass Storage Device
FOLDER
INPUT
/
/
USB mass storage device
1
Remote
controller
Use the INPUT [t]/[1] buttons
to select “USB”.
When no USB mass storage device is
connected, “No USB” will be displayed.
When there is no MP3 or WMA file
in the USB mass storage device, “No
File” will be displayed.
2
To start playback, press the Play
[1] button.
Playback will begin with the top file in
the folder organization (see page 37,
File #1).
To stop playback:
Press the Stop [2] button.
To pause playback:
Press the Pause [3] button. The Pause
3 indicator appears. To resume play-
back, press the Pause [3] button again.
Total number of folders
Total number of files
REPEAT indicatorUSB indicator
Remote
controller
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Using USB interface (CR-525 only)—Continued
Resume Playback
After playback has been stopped, when the Play [1]
button is pressed to begin playback again, it will resume
playback from the beginning of the file in which it
stopped.
Cancelling Resume Playback
While playback is stopped, press the Stop [2] button.
“Resume Clear” will appear on the display.
“Resume” will be cleared even if the following opera-
tions are performed:
another music file is selected;
the power cord is unplugged;
the USB mass storage device is unplugged during
playback.
Random Playback
With random playback, all of the music files on the USB
mass storage device are played in random order.
Cancelling Random Playback
To cancel random playback, press the [SHUFFLE]
button. The RANDOM indicator disappears.
Random playback is cancelled when the USB mass
storage device is removed or the CD receiver is set to
Standby.
Select the type of Repeat Playback
When playing back USB mass storage device music
files, all files on the USB mass storage device will be
played according to repeat playback (the REPEAT indi-
cator is already lit up). The type of Repeat playback can
be selected.
Note:
Repeat-1 or 1-Folder playback can’t be combined with
random playback.
1
Press the [SHUFFLE] button.
The RANDOM indicator appears.
2
To start random playback, press
the Play [1] button.
SHUFFLE
RANDOM indicator
File currently playing
Press the [REPEAT] button repeat-
edly to select the type of repeat
playback.
Repeat playback (default):
REPEAT indicator appears
Repeat-1 playback:
Repeats a single selected file.
REPEAT 1 indicator appears
1-Folder playback:
Repeat playback of all files in
a selected folder. REPEAT
and 1FOLDER indicators
appear.
REPEA
T
REPEAT or REPEAT 1 indicator
1FOLDER indicator
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Using USB interface (CR-525 only)—Continued
Displaying Music File Information
You can display various information about the MP3 and
WMA files currently playing, including ID3 tags such as
title, artist name, and album name.
Elapsed time:
The length of time that the current MP3 or WMA file
has been playing (default display). If the elapsed
time is more than 99 minutes and 59 seconds, “– –:–
–” is displayed.
File name:
Name of the current file.
Folder name:
Name of the current folder.
Title name:
Title of the current file (if ID3 tag present).
Artist name:
Name of the artist (if ID3 tag present).
Album name:
Name of the album (if ID3 tag present).
* While an MP3 file is playing, “MP3” will appear.
While a WMA file is playing, “WMA” will appear.
Notes:
You can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button
to display this information.
If a file or folder name contains any characters that
cannot be displayed, an underscore will be displayed
in place of those characters. Alternatively, you can set
the CD receiver so that names containing such charac-
ters are displayed as “File_n” or “Folder_n”, “n”
being the file or folder number (See “Bad Name?” on
page 35).
The number at the beginning of file and folder names
can be hidden (See “Hide Number?” on page 35).
During playback, press the [DIS-
PLAY] button repeatedly to display
the following music file informa-
tion.
DISPLAY
File format indicator*
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Listening to the Radio
When tuned into a station, the Tuned indicator
appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM ST
indicator appears as well.
Tuning into weak stereo FM stations
If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be
impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to
Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.
Adjusting the Antennas
Tuning into Radio Stations
1
Press the [BAND] button repeat-
edly to select “AM” or “FM”.
YES/MODE
BAND
( TUN/
TUN )
/
AUTO
FM ST
Band Frequency
(Actual display depends on country)
2
Press the [YES/MODE] button
repeatedly to select “Auto” or
“Manual”.
Auto Tuning Mode
The AUTO indicator appears and ste-
reo radio reception is possible.
Manual Tuning Mode
The AUTO indicator is not displayed
and radio reception will be in mono.
3
Use the Fast Reverse and Fast For-
ward [5]/[4] buttons to tune
into a station.
In Auto tuning mode, once a station is
found, tuning stops automatically.
The North American models changes
FM frequency in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz
steps for AM. For other models it’s
0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz or 10
kHz steps for AM.
In Manual Tuning mode, the frequency
stops changing when you release the but-
ton. Press the button repeatedly to
change the frequency one step at a time.
Note:
On the CD receiver, you can also tune
into a station by pressing its PRESET
[t]/[1] button for a few seconds.
AUTO indicator
1
2
Change the direction of the
antenna to achieve the best
reception.
Affix the antenna with a thumbtack. (Do not
push the thumbtack through the antenna.)
Caution:
Be careful not to prick your finger!
Adjusting the AM antenna
Adjust the location and position of the AM
antenna while listening to an AM station to
achieve the best reception.
Adjusting and installing the FM antenna
Choose a location for the FM antenna while listening to an FM station.
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Listening to the Radio—Continued
With the Auto Preset function, you can automatically preset all of the FM radio stations available in your area in one
go. Presets make it easy to select your favorite stations and eliminate the need to tune the radio manually each time you
want to change stations. The Auto Preset function does not preset AM radio stations (see page 43).
Note:
Depending on your location, a preset may be stored with
no station and you will hear only noise when you select
it. In this case, delete the preset (see page 48).
After Storing Presets You Can:
Select them (see page 44)
Name them for easy identification (see page 46)
Copy them (see page 47)
Erase them (see page 48)
Presetting FM Stations Automatically (Auto Preset)
1
Press the [BAND] or INPUT
[t]/[1] buttons repeatedly until
“FM” appears.
Make sure the FM antenna is positioned
to achieve the best possible reception.
2
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and
then use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select
“AutoPreset?”.
3
Press [ENTER].
The confirmation message “AutoPre-
set??” appears.
To cancel the Auto Preset function at this
point, press the [MENU/NO] button.
/
MENU/NO
ENTER
INPUT
/
BAND
or
4
To start the Auto Preset function,
press [ENTER].
Up to 20 stations can be preset and pre-
sets are stored in frequency order.
Any existing presets will be deleted when the
Auto Preset function is run.
Auto Preset Caution!
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Listening to the Radio—Continued
With the Preset Write function, you can manually preset individual AM and FM radio stations. Presets make it easy to
select your favorite stations and eliminate the need to tune the radio manually each time you want to change stations.
FM stations can also be preset automatically (see page 42).
For European models
If the current FM station supports RDS and PS (Program
Service Name), the station’s name will be displayed
instead of the frequency. (See page 45 for more on
RDS.)
After Storing Presets You Can:
Select them (see page 44)
Name them for easy identification (see page 46)
Copy them (see page 47)
Erase them (see page 48)
Presetting AM/FM Stations Manually
/
MENU/NO
ENTER
You can store up to 40 stations as presets and this can be any
combination of AM and FM stations. For example, 27 FM
and 13 AM or 32 FM and 8 AM.
Although AM and FM presets share the same numbers,
they’re selected independently. For example, preset #1 will
store an AM station when the AM band is selected, and an
FM station when the FM band is selected.
Stations can be stored to presets in any order. For example,
you could store preset #5 first, #1 second, and so on.
About Presets
1
Tune into the station that you want
to store as a preset.
2
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and
then use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select
“PresetWrite?”.
3
Press [ENTER].
The preset number flashes.
To cancel the Preset Write function at
this point, press the [MENU/NO] button.
4
Use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select a
preset.
5
To store the station, press
[ENTER].
If no station has yet been stored to the
selected preset, “Complete” appears and
the station is stored.
If a station has already been stored in the
selected preset, the message “Over-
write?” appears.
To overwrite the previously stored sta-
tion, press the [YES/MODE] button.
To not overwrite the previously stored
station, press the [MENU/NO] button.
If the message “Memory Full” appears,
all 40 presets have been stored and you’ll
need to erase some presets before you
can store any more stations (see
page 48).
6
Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset more radio
stations.
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Listening to the Radio—Continued
You must store some presets before you can select them
(see pages 42 and 43).
You can also use the front panel controls.
1. Use the [INPUT] button to select “AM” or “FM”.
2. Use the PRESET [t]/[1] buttons to select a
preset.
Selecting Preset Stations
1
Use the [BAND] or INPUT
[t]/[1] buttons to select “AM”
or “FM”.
The preset you selected the last time you
listened to the radio will still be selected.
2
Use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select a
preset.
Press the Previous [7] button to select
the previous preset. Press the Next
[6] button to select the next preset.
INPUT
/
( PRESET/
PRESET )
BAND
/
Number
buttons
or
or
You can also use the number but-
tons as shown in the examples
below to select presets.
To select:
Press:
Preset #8
Used to enter numbers over 10.
Preset #10
Preset #22
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Listening to the Radio—Continued
Press the remote controller’s [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to display more radio information.
You can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button to display this information.
RDS is only available on European models and only in
areas where RDS broadcasts are available.
What is RDS?
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of
transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed
within the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and
many European FM radio stations use it these days.
The CD receiver supports and displays the Program Ser-
vice Name (PS) and Radio Text (RT) types of RDS data.
The RDS indicator appears on the display when the CD
receiver is tuned to an FM station that supports RDS.
Notes:
If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.
The message “Waiting…” may appear while the RT
data is being received.
*2 If the selected preset has no name, it will be skipped and the next
Program Service Name will be displayed.
Displaying Radio Information
DISPLAY
AM/FM
Frequency
Preset name*
1
*1 If the selected preset has no name, “No Name” appears
briefly and then the frequency is displayed. See “Naming
Presets” on page 46.
Receiving RDS (European models only)
Frequency and preset number
Preset name*
2
Program Service Name
Radio Text (if available)
Press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to dis-
play the following RDS information.
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Listening to the Radio—Continued
You can name presets for easy identification. The preset
name may contain of up to eight characters.
Available Characters
Naming Presets
1
Select the preset you want to
name (see page 44).
2
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and
then use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select
“Name In?”.
3
Press [ENTER].
4
Press the [DISPLAY] button
repeatedly to select one of the fol-
lowing character groups:
A” for uppercase letters.
“a” for lowercase letters.
“1” for numbers and symbols.
/
ENTER
YES/MOD
E
DISPLAY
MENU/NO/
CLEAR
/
Number
buttons
Character group
5
Selecting letters:
Press the number buttons repeatedly
to select the available letters. For
example, press the [2] button repeat-
edly to select: A, B, or C.
Selecting numbers and
symbols:
Use the number buttons to select
numbers.
Press the [>10] button repeatedly to
select: (space) . / * - , ! ? & ( )
Press the [0] button repeatedly to
select: 0 or (space)
Note:
Not all of the symbols can be entered by
using the number buttons. Use the Previ-
ous and Next [7] or [6] buttons to
select from the full range of symbols.
When you’ve selected the charac-
ter you want, press [ENTER], and
then choose the next character.
•Editing characters:
To change or delete a character
you’ve already entered, use the
Rewind and Fast Forward
[5]/[4] buttons to select it, and
then select another character, or press
the [CLEAR] button to delete it.
Inserting a new character:
To insert a new character, use the
Rewind and Fast Forward
[5]/[4] buttons to select the
character immediately after the inser-
tion point. That character flashes.
Use the Previous and Next [
7] or
[6] buttons to select “ ”, press
[ENTER], and then select the new
character.
To cancel the Name In function, press
and hold the [MENU/NO] button for 2
seconds.
6
When you’ve finished entering the
name, press the [YES/MODE] button.
The preset is named and “Complete”
appears on the display.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
_@'<>#$%&* =;:+-/()?
! ’ ” , . (space) (insert)
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Listening to the Radio—Continued
With the Preset Copy function, you can organize your
presets in the order you want. When you copy a preset,
its name is also copied.
Tip:
If you favorite station is stored in preset #5 and you want
to make it preset #1, copy preset #5 to preset #1. To keep
the station that’s already stored in preset #1, you may
want to copy it to an unused preset first.
Copying Presets
1
Select the preset you want to copy
(see page 44).
2
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and
then use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select “Pre-
setCopy?”.
3
Press [ENTER].
The number of the preset to be copied
flashes.
4
Use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select the
destination preset.
The number of the destination preset
flashes.
/
MENU/NO
ENTER
5
To copy the preset, press
[ENTER].
If no station has yet been stored in the
destination preset, the station is copied
and “Complete” appears.
If a station has already been stored in the
destination preset, the message “Over-
write?” appears.
To overwrite the previously stored sta-
tion, press [ENTER].
To not overwrite the previously stored
station, press the [MENU/NO] button.
If the message “Memory Full” appears,
all 40 presets have been stored and you’ll
need to erase some presets before you
can store any more stations (see
page 48).
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Listening to the Radio—Continued
Erasing a Preset’s Name
1
Select the preset whose name you
want to erase (see page 44).
2
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and
then use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select
“NameErase?”.
3
To erase the preset’s name, press
the [YES/MODE] button.
The preset’s name is erased and “Com-
plete” appears on the display.
MENU/NO
YES/MODE
/
Erasing Presets
1
Select the preset you want to
erase (see page 44).
2
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and
then use the Previous and Next
[7]/[6] buttons to select
“PresetErase?”.
3
Press [ENTER].
A message requesting confirmation
appears.
To cancel the Preset Erase function at
this point, press the [MENU/NO] button.
4
To erase the preset, press
[ENTER].
The preset is erased and “Complete”
appears on the display.
/
MENU/NO
ENTER
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Setting the Clock
The AccuClock function normally uses the FM station with the strongest signal to set the clock. However, 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 AccuClock to Use a Specific Station (European models only)
1
Remote
controller
Press the [TIMER] button.
“Clock” appears on the display.
If the clock has already been set, a timer
option appears instead, in which case
you’ll need to press the [TIMER] button
repeatedly until “Clock” appears.
2
Press [ENTER].
“AccuClock”or “*AccuClock*” appears
on the display.
If “ManualAdjust” appears, use the Pre-
vious and Next [7]/[6] buttons to
select “AccuClock” or “*AccuClock*”.
3
Press [ENTER].
The frequency flashes on the display.
4
Use the Rewind and Fast Forward
[5]/[4] buttons to tune into
the FM station.
Tip:
If you press the [YES/MODE] button
instead of using the Rewind and Fast For-
ward [5]/[4] buttons, the CD
receiver will automatically search for a
suitable station.
The RDS indicator appears when tuned
into a station that supports RDS.
The RDS indicator will flash while the
CD receiver searches for a station and
light up continuously when a station is
found.
5
When you’ve selected the station,
press [ENTER].
While the clock is being set, “Wait”
flashes on the display. It may take a few
minutes to set the clock. When the clock
has been set, the message “Clock
Adjusted” scrolls across the display, then
the day and time are displayed for a
while.
Notes:
If the clock is not set correctly, specify
another FM station and try again or set
the clock manually (see page 50).
The AccuClock function automati-
cally updates the clock every day. If
you don’t want it to, you can turn off
the AccuClock function (see page 24).
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Setting the Clock—Continued
The time can be displayed in either 12- or 24-hour for-
mat.
Displaying the Day and Time
To display the day and time, press the remote controller’s
[CLOCK CALL] button.
If the CD receiver is on Standby, the time is displayed for
8 seconds.
Using the 12- or 24-hour Format
To change the time format between 12-hour and 24-hour,
while the time is shown on the display, press the [DIS-
PLAY] button.
Displaying the Time in Standby Mode
To set the CD receiver so that the time is displayed while
its on Standby, turn on the CD receiver, and then press
and hold its [STANDBY/ON] button for 2 seconds.
Note that having the time displayed in Standby mode
will consume a little more power.
Setting the Clock Manually
1
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-
edly until “Clock” appears.
2
Press [ENTER].
3
Use the Previous and Next [7]/
[6] buttons to select “Manual-
Adjust”.
4
Press [ENTER].
5
Use the Previous and Next [7]/
[6] buttons to select the day of
the week.
You can select: SUN, MON, TUE, WED,
THU, FRI, or SAT.
6
Press [ENTER].
To cancel the Manual Adjust function at
this point, press the [MENU/NO] button.
/
TIMER
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
DISPLAY
MENU/NO
CLOCK
CALL
Number
buttons
7
Use the Previous and Next [7]/
[6] buttons to set the time.
You can also use the remote controller’s
number buttons to enter the time.
For the 12-hour format, use the remote
controller’s [>10] button to select AM or
PM.
8
Press [ENTER].
The clock is set and the second dot starts
flashing.
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Using the Timers
The CD receiver has five timers: four programmable tim-
ers for automated playback or recording, and a sleep timer
for turning the CD receiver off after a specified period.
The timers can be used with other Onkyo components
that are connected to the CD receiver via u (see pages
21 to 23 for hookup details).
The various settings for the four programmable timers
are explained here. For details on the sleep timer, see
page 55.
Timer Types
Each timer can be programmed for playback (Play) or
recording (Rec).
Play
Play mode can be used to start playback at a specified
time on the CD receiver or another Onkyo component
that’s connected to the CD receiver with an u cable.
You could use a Play timer to turn on the CD receiver
every morning, just like a radio alarm.
Rec
Rec mode can be used to start playback on one compo-
nent and start recording on another component at a spec-
ified time. The recording component (e.g., Onkyo
cassette deck or MD recorder) must be connected to the
CD receiver with an u cable. You could use a Rec
timer to record your favorite radio show every day.
Playback and Recording Components
The playback component can be the CD receiver (AM,
FM, or CD), an Onkyo component (MD recorder, cassette
deck, etc.) that’s connected to the CD receiver with an
u
cable, or a component that’s connected to one of the CD
receiver’s inputs, perhaps one with its own built-in timer.
On the CR-525, it is also possible to play MP3 and
WMA files from a USB mass storage device that is con-
nected to the USB port of the CR-525.
The recording component can be an Onkyo MD recorder
or cassette deck thats connected to the CD receiver with
an u cable.
Repeat Timers
Each timer can be programmed to work just once
(Once), every week (Every), every day (Every Day), or
on a range of days (Days Set).
Once
The timer will work just once.
Every
The timer will work every week on the specified day and
time.
•Everyday
The timer will work every day.
Days Set
The timer will work on the specified range of days. With
this setting, you could set up a morning alarm for Mon-
day to Friday.
Timer Examples
The following examples highlight some of the ways in
which you can use the timers.
Timer Priority
If two or more timers are set to the same On time, the
lowest numbered timer has priority. For example:
If two or more timers overlap, the timer with the earliest
start time has priority. For example:
If the On and Off times of two timers are the same, the
timer with the earliest start time has priority and the
other timer will fail. For example:
Timer Indicators
When a timer has been set, the TIMER indica-
tor and the number of the timer appear on the
display. If the timer has been set to perform
recording, an underscore character appears
underneath the timer’s number.
Notes:
The timers work only if the CD receiver is on Standby.
If it’s on when a timer is supposed to start playback or
recording, nothing will happen.
While timed playback or recording is in progress, the
timer’s Off time cannot be changed.
To use timed playback or recording with an external
component, make sure it’s properly connected to the
CD receiver. Also, for u to work properly, make
sure that the Input Display on the CD receiver is set to
match the type of component you’ve connected to the
MD/TAPE IN (see page 27).
About the Timers
Timer 1: To wake up to your favorite radio station
(preset #1) every morning, set as follows:
Play
FM 1EveryEvery DayOn
7:00
Off 7:30
If you want a radio alarm only on weekdays,
select “Days Set” instead of “Every Day” and
specify “MON–FRI”.
Timer 2: To record a one-off radio show (preset #2) to
a cassette deck this Sunday, set as follows:
Rec
FM 2TAPEOnceSUNOn
21:00
Off 22:00
(You need an u-capable Onkyo cassette
recorder or MD recorder to do the recording.)
Timer 3: To record an FM radio show to a MiniDisc
recorder every day from Monday to Friday,
set as follows:
Rec
FM 1MDEveryDays SetMON
FRIOn 15:00Off 15:30
Timer 1: 07:00 – 13:00 (This timer has priority.)
Timer 2: 07:00 – 12:30
Timer 1: 9:00 – 10:00
Timer 2: 8:00 – 10:00 (This timer has priority.)
Timer 1: 0:00 – 1:00 (This timer has priority.)
Timer 2: 1:00 – 2:00
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Using the Timers—Continued
Notes:
You must set the clock before you can program the
timers.
Before programming a timer to turn on the radio, you
must preset the station you want to use. (See pages 42
and 43.)
If you don’t operate any buttons for 60 seconds while
programming a timer, the procedure will be cancelled
and the previous display will reappear.
Programming the Timers
1
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-
edly to select timer 1, 2, 3, or 4, and
then press [ENTER].
If “Clock” appears, you need to set the
clock (see pages 24, 49, and 50).
2
Use the Previous and Next [7]/
[6] buttons to select “Play” or
“Rec”, and then press [ENTER].
If you can’t select “Rec”, make sure that
your Onkyo cassette deck or MD
recorder is properly connected to the
MD/TAPE jacks (see pages 21 and 22)
and the Input Display is set accordingly
(see page 27).
/
TIMER
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
Number buttons
or
3
Use the Previous and Next [7]/
[6] buttons to select the source,
and then press [ENTER].
You can select the following sources:
CR-525
FM, AM, TAPE, USB, DOCK, or
CD.
CR-325
FM, AM, TAPE, DOCK, or CD.
If you selected “Rec”, only “FM” or
AM” can be selected as the source.
4
If you selected “AM” or “FM”, use
the Previous and Next [7]/[6]
buttons to select the radio preset,
and then press [ENTER].
5
If you selected “Rec”, make sure
the name of the connected
recorder is flashing on the display,
and then press [ENTER].
6
Use the Previous and Next [7]/
[6] buttons to select “Once” or
“Every”, and then press [ENTER].
Select “Once” for on-off operation.
Select “Every” to perform the same oper-
ation every week.
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Using the Timers—Continued
To return to step 1 and start timer programming all over
again, press the [MENU/NO] button at any point in this
procedure.
7
If you selected “Once”, use the
Previous and Next [7]/[6]
buttons to select the day, and then
press [ENTER].
You can select: SUN, MON, TUE, WED,
THU, FRI, or SAT.
Go to step 10.
8
If you selected “Every”, use the
Previous and Next [7]/[6]
buttons to select the day, “Every-
day”, or “Days Set”, and then
press [ENTER].
You can select the following:
9
If you selected “Days Set”, use the
Previous and Next [7]/[6]
buttons to select the first day, and
then press [ENTER].
Use the Previous and Next [7]/
[6] buttons again to select the
last day, and then press [ENTER].
You can select only consecutive days.
10
Use the Previous and Next [7]/
[6] buttons to specify the On
time, and then press [ENTER].
You can also use the remote controller’s
number buttons to enter the time. For
example, to enter 7:29, press [7], [2], and
[9].
Notes:
Once the On time is set, the Off time is
automatically set to one hour later.
To ensure that the first few seconds of
a program are recorded when using
timer recording, set the On time
slightly ahead of the program’s start
time (about 1 minute).
SUN
TUE
MON
Days Set Everyday
WED THU
SAT
FRI
11
Use the Previous and Next [7]/
[6] buttons to specify the Off
time, and then press [ENTER].
12
If you selected “Play” in step 2,
use the Previous and Next [7]/
[6] buttons to specify the CD
receiver’s volume level, and then
press [ENTER].
The default setting is 10.
If you want to use your normal volume
level setting for the timer, press the Pre-
vious [7] button repeatedly until
“TimerVol.Off” appears on the display.
In this case, the timer will use the volume
level that was set before the CD receiver
was set to Standby.
13
CD receiver
Remote
controller
Timer indicator 1, 2, 3, or 4 will
stop flashing and light up.
Press the [STANDBY/ON] button
to set the CD receiver to Standby.
Notes:
Be sure to set the CD receiver to
Standby, otherwise the timed opera-
tion will not work.
While a timed operation is in progress,
you can cancel it by pressing the
[TIMER] or [SLEEP] button.
While timed recording is in progress,
the output of the CD receiver is muted.
To hear what’s being recorded, press
the [MUTING] button. Press it again
to mute the CD receiver.
Memory, random, and 1-Folder play-
back cannot be used with the timers.
TIMER indicator
Number of
programmed
timer
Underscore indicates
timer programmed for
recording
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Using the Timers—Continued
Once a timer has been programmed, you can turn it on or
off as necessary. For example, while you’re on holiday,
you may want to turn off the timer you use as an early-
morning alarm.
Turning Timers On and Off
1
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-
edly to select timer 1, 2, 3, or 4.
When a timer has been programmed, its
number appears on the display.
2
Use the Previous and Next [7]/
[6] buttons to select “Timer On”
or “Timer Off”.
After a few moments, the previous dis-
play reappears.
/
TIMER
ENTER
MENU/NO
or
Checking Timer Settings
1
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-
edly to select timer 1, 2, 3, or 4, and
then press [ENTER].
2
Press [ENTER] repeatedly to see
all of the timer’s settings.
Notes:
You can change the settings by using
the Previous and Next [7]/[6]
buttons.
If you change the settings of a timer
that is off, that timer will be turned on.
If you don’t change any settings, the pre-
vious display reappears.
To return to the previous display at any
point in this procedure, press the
[MENU/NO] button.
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Using the Timers—Continued
With the sleep timer, you can set the CD receiver so that
it automatically turns off after a specified period.
Checking the Remaining Sleep Time
To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP]
button.
Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep
time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by
10 minutes.
Canceling the Sleep Timer
To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.
Using the Sleep Timer
Press the [SLEEP] button repeat-
edly to select the required sleep
time.
With the [SLEEP] button, you can set the
sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10
minute increments.
Use the Previous and Next [7]/[6]
buttons to set the sleep time in 1 minute
increments from 99 to 1.
When the sleep timer has been set, the
SLEEP indicator appears on the display,
as shown. The sleep time appears on the
display for about 8 seconds, then the pre-
vious display reappears.
Note:
The sleep timer will be ignored while
dubbing a CD to an Onkyo cassette deck
or MD recorder is in progress. The CD
receiver will automatically switch to
Standby when the dubbing is complete.
SLEEP
SLEEP indicator
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble using the CD receiver, look for a solution in this section.
Can’t turn on the CD receiver.
Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet (see page 23).
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5 seconds or more, then plug it in again.
The CD receiver turns off unexpectedly.
If the sleep timer has been set and the TIMER indicator is shown on the display, the CD receiver will turn off auto-
matically after a specified period.
When timed playback or recording finishes, the CD receiver automatically switches to Standby mode.
If the STANDBY indicator is flashing, the built-in amplifier protection circuit has been activated. This can happen if
there’s a short between the positive and negative wires of a speaker cable.
There’s no sound.
Make sure the CD receiver’s volume control is not set to minimum (see page 25).
Make sure the correct input source is selected (see page 25).
Make sure the CD receiver is not muted (see page 26).
Make sure the speakers are connected correctly (see page 19).
Check all connections and correct as necessary (see pages 17 to 23).
While headphones are connected, the speakers output no sound (see page 25).
The sound quality is not good.
Make sure the speaker cables are connected with the correct polarity (see page 19).
Make sure all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (see page 20).
The sound quality can be affected by strong magnetic fields, such as that from a TV. Try moving any such devices
away from the CD receiver.
If you have any devices that emit high-intensity radio waves near the CD receiver, such as a cellular phone that’s being
used to make a call, the CD receiver may output noise.
The CD receiver’s precision drive mechanism may emit a faint hissing sound while reading discs during playback or
when searching for tracks. You may be able to hear this noise in extremely quiet environments.
Audio output is intermittent when the CD receiver is subjected to vibration.
The CD receiver is not a portable device. Use it in a location that’s not subject to shock or vibration.
Headphone output is intermittent or there’s no sound.
This may be due to dirty contacts. Clean the headphones plug. See your headphones’ instruction manual for cleaning
information. Also, make sure that the headphones cable is not broken or damaged.
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the CD receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer.
Note that resetting the CD receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings.
To reset the CD receiver to its factory defaults, turn it
on and, while holding down the [2] button, press the
[STANDBY/ON] button.
“Clear” will appear on the display and the CD receiver
will enter Standby mode.
STANDBY/ON
12
1
2
HOLD
Power
Audio
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Troubleshooting—Continued
Audio performance
Audio performance will be at its best about 10 to 30 minutes after the CD receiver has been turned on and had time
to warm up.
Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with speaker or power cables may degrade the sound quality, so don’t do it.
Playback jumps.
The CD receiver is being subjected to vibration or the disc is scratched or dirty (see page 16).
Can’t add tracks to the playlist for memory playback.
Make sure there’s a disc in the CD receiver. Also, you can only add valid track numbers. For example, if the CD
contains 11 tracks, you cannot add track #12.
The disc will not play.
Make sure the disc has been loaded correctly, with the label-side facing up.
Check to see if the surface of the disc is dirty (see page 16).
If condensation is suspected, turn on the CD receiver and leave it for 1 hour before playing any discs.
Some CD-R/RW discs may not be playable (see page 15).
It takes a long time for playback to start.
It may take the CD receiver a while to read CDs that contain many tracks or files.
Can’t play MP3 discs.
Use only ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format discs (see page 15).
The disc has not been finalized. Finalize the disc.
MP3 files without a “.mp3” or “.MP3” filename extension are not recognized.
Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers from hiss, the Auto Preset function doesn’t preset all
stations, or the ST indicator doesn’t light up when tuned to a stereo FM station.
Check the antenna connections (see page 17).
Change the position of the antenna (see page 41).
Move the CD receiver away from a nearby TV or computer.
Cars or airplanes can cause noisy interference.
The radio signal will be weakened if it has to pass through a concrete wall before reaching the antenna.
Try setting FM mode to mono (see page 41).
Move power cords and speaker cables as far away as possible from the tuner’s antenna.
When listening to an AM station, noise may be heard when you operate the remote controller.
If none of the above improves the reception, install an outdoor antenna (see page 18).
If a power outage occurs or the power cable is disconnected:
If the preset stations are lost, preset them again (see pages 42, 43).
The clock and timer settings will be lost. Set the clock and timers again (see pages 49, 50).
Can’t adjust the frequency of the radio.
Use the Fast Reverse and Fast Forward [5]/[4] buttons to change the frequency of the radio (see page 41).
RDS doesn’t work.
The FM station you are tuned to doesn’t support RDS.
Install an outdoor FM antenna (see page 18).
Change the position or direction of your outdoor FM antenna (see pages 18, 41).
Move the FM antenna as far away as possible from fluorescent lights (see page 41).
The remote controller doesn’t work properly.
Make sure the batteries have been installed with the correct polarity (+/–) (see page 6).
Replace both batteries with new ones. (Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries.)
The remote controller is too far away from the CD receiver, or there’s an obstacle between them (see page 6).
The CD receiver’s remote control sensor is being subjected to bright light (inverter-type fluorescent light or sunlight).
The CD receiver is located behind the glass doors of a audio rack or cabinet.
CD Playback
Tuner
Remote Controller
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Troubleshooting—Continued
Can’t access the music files on a USB mass storage device.
Make sure that the USB indicator light is on. If the light is not on, make sure that it is connected correctly and that
the USB mass storage device is one that is supported (see pages 37, 38).
The CD receiver supports USB mass storage devices that support the USB Mass Storage Class. However, playback
may not be possible with some USB mass storage devices even if they conform to the USB Mass Storage Class.
Check that the memory format is FAT16 or FAT32.
USB mass storage devices with an internal USB hub are not supported.
Can’t play MP3 files.
MP3 files without a “.mp3” or “.MP3” filename extension are not recognized.
Can’t play WMA files.
WMA files without a “.wma” or “.WMA” filename extension are not recognized.
The WMA file’s copyright option is on. Don’t use the copyright option.
Interactive control with other Onkyo u-capable components is not working.
Make sure the u cables and analog audio cables are connected correctly (see pages 21 to 23). Connecting only an
u cable won’t work.
Make sure the Input Display matches the type of device that you’ve connected to the CD receiver (see page 27).
No sound is heard from a connected component.
Make sure the correct input source is selected (see page 25).
Make sure the analog audio cable is connected correctly (see pages 21 to 23).
Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (see page 20).
No sound is heard from your turntable.
Make sure the turntable has a built-in phono equalizer.
If the turntable doesn’t have a phono equalizer built-in, you must provide one.
Timer playback or recording doesn’t work.
Make sure the clock has been set correctly (see pages 49, 50).
Timed operation will fail if the CD receiver is on at the specified On time, so make sure it’s set to Standby (see
page 53).
The timer may overlap with another timer. If you program several timers, make sure they don’t overlap (see page 51).
If you press the [SLEEP] or [TIMER] button while a timed operation is in progress, the timer will be cancelled.
Make sure the u cables and analog audio cables are connected correctly (see pages 21 to 23).
If you’re using an Onkyo component for timed playback or recording, you must set the Input Display to match that
component (see page 27).
The time is not displayed in Standby mode.
Set the CD receiver so that the time is displayed in Standby mode (see page 50).
USB Mass Storage Device Playback (CR-525 only)
External Components
Timers
Clock
Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit’s
malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly.
The CD receiver contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe
interference, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely event that this
should happen, unplug the power cord, wait at least 5 seconds, and then plug it again.
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Specifications
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
General
CR-525 CR-325
Power Supply: European: AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Others: AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
European: AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Others: AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: European: 65 W
Others: 65 W
68 W
European: 58 W
North American: 62 W
Others: 58 W
62 W
Stand-by Power Consumption: 0.25 W North American: 0.15 W
Others: 0.25 W
Dimensions
(W × H × D):
205 × 116 × 367 mm
(8-1/16" × 4-9/16" × 14-7/16")
205 × 116 × 367 mm
(8-1/16" × 4-9/16" × 14-7/16")
Weight: 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.) 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.)
Audio Inputs
Analog Inputs: 2 (DOCK IN, MD/TAPE IN) 2 (DOCK IN, MD/TAPE IN)
Audio Outputs
Analog Outputs: 1 (MD/TAPE OUT) 1 (MD/TAPE OUT)
Subwoofer Pre Outputs: 1 1
Speaker Outputs: 2 2
Phones: 1 1
Amplifier Section
CR-525 CR-325
Power Output:
European: 2ch
×
20 W (4, 1 kHz,
2ch driven, IEC)
Asian: 19 W + 19 W (8, 1 kHz,
JEITA)
26 W + 26 W (4, 1 kHz,
JEITA)
North American: 14 W + 14 W (8, 1 kHz, FTC)
19 W + 19 W (4, 1 kHz, FTC)
European: 2ch
×
19 W (4, 1 kHz,
2ch driven, IEC)
Asian: 19 W + 19 W
(8
, 1 kHz,
JEITA)
26 W + 26 W
(4
, 1 kHz,
JEITA)
Dynamic Power: 22 W + 22 W (3, Front)
20 W + 20 W (4, Front)
14 W + 14 W (8, Front)
22 W + 22 W (3, Front)
20 W + 20 W (4, Front)
14 W + 14 W (8, Front)
THD (Total Harmonic
Distortion):
0.4% (1 kHz, 1 W) 0.9% (Power Rated) 0.4% (1 kHz, 1 W)
Damping Factor: 25 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 ) 25 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 )
Input Sensitivity and Impedance: 150 mV/50 k (DOCK IN, MD/TAPE IN) 150 mV/50 k (DOCK IN, MD/TAPE IN)
Output Level and Impedance: 150 mV/2.2 (MD/TAPE OUT) 150 mV/2.2 (MD/TAPE OUT)
Frequency Response: 10 Hz–100 kHz/±3 dB (DOCK, MD/TAPE) 10 Hz–100 kHz/±3 dB (DOCK, MD/TAPE)
Tone Control: ±6 dB, 80 Hz (BASS)
±8 dB, 10 kHz (TREBLE)
+7 dB, 80 Hz (S.BASS)
±6 dB, 80 Hz (BASS)
±8 dB, 10 kHz (TREBLE)
+7 dB, 80 Hz (S.BASS)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100 dB (DOCK, MD/TAPE, IHF-A) 100 dB (DOCK, MD/TAPE, IHF-A)
Speaker Impedance: 4 –16 4 –16
Tuner Section
CR-525 CR-325
FM
Tuning Frequency Range: 87.5 MHz–108.0 MHz North American: 87.5 MHz–107.9 MHz
Others: 87.5 MHz–108.0 MHz
AM
Tuning Frequency Range: 522 kHz–1611 kHz North American: 530 kHz–1710 kHz
Others: 522 kHz–1611 kHz
CD
CR-525 CR-325
Frequency Response: 4 Hz–20 kHz 10 Hz–20 kHz
Audio Dynamic Range: 96 dB 95 dB
THD (Total Harmonic
Distortion):
0.005% 0.009%
Wow and Flutter: Below threshold of measurability Below threshold of measurability
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SN 29344705
Y0802-1
(C) Copyright 2008 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved.
http://www.onkyo.com/
HOMEPAGE
Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN
Tel: 072-831-8023 Fax: 072-831-8163
ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION
18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A.
Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.us.onkyo.com/
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY
Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.eu.onkyo.com/
ONKYO EUROPE UK Office
Suite 1, Gregories Court, Gregories Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1HQ
UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44-(0)1494-681515 Fax: +44(0)-1494-680452
ONKYO CHINA LIMITED
Unit 1&12, 9/F, Ever Gain PlazaTower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung,
N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039
http://www.ch.onkyo.com/
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