Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; WARNING; AVIS
2 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 instructi...
Page 3 - Precautions
3 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 —Oc...
Page 4 - —Continued; FCC Information for User
4 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 t...
Page 5 - Features; Amplifier; • Wolfson Stereo D/A Converter; Supplied Accessories; Make sure you have the following accessories:
5 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 (...
Page 6 - Before Using the CD receiver; Installing the Batteries
6 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 cont...
Page 7 - Contents; Getting Started; Miscellaneous
7 Contents Getting Started Important Safety Instructions .................................... 2Precautions ............................................................... 3Features .................................................................... 5Supplied Accessories ...............................
Page 8 - Getting to Know the CD receiver; Front Panel
8 Getting to Know the CD receiver Front Panel 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 bn bo bp 9 8 bk bl bm CR-525 1 2 3 5 4 6 bn bo bp 9 8 bk bl bm CR-325
Page 9 - Display
9 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) Rec...
Page 10 - bk
10 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): Light...
Page 11 - Rear Panel
11 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 cas...
Page 12 - Remote Controller
12 Getting to Know the CD receiver —Continued Remote Controller bm bq bo bs bt cl ck br cm cn 2 1 3 5 bl 4 bn 6 7 bp bq bo bs bt cl ck br cm cn bp 8 9 bk bm 2 1 3 5 bl 4 bn 6 78 bk RC-721S(CR-525) RC-660S(CR-325)
Page 13 - Onkyo RI Dock control buttons
13 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...
Page 14 - Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder, cassette deck, or RI Dock; • When the cassette deck is connected to the MD/TAPE
14 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 co...
Page 15 - Disc Notes; Supported Discs
15 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.• Th...
Page 16 - Disc Content Organization
16 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 th...
Page 17 - Connecting Antennas; Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna; The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.; Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
17 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 th...
Page 18 - Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna; • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable; Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
18 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 ins...
Page 19 - Connecting Speakers; Connecting Your Speakers; • Connect only speakers with an impedance of between; —Terminal posts—
19 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 receive...
Page 20 - Connecting Other Components; • Before making any connections, read the manuals; Connection Color Coding; • Push plugs in all the way to make; About Connections; Connecting a Subwoofer
20 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. U...
Page 21 - What can you do with; Connecting an Onkyo Cassette Deck
21 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 c...
Page 22 - Connecting an Onkyo MD recorder
22 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 yo...
Page 23 - Connecting the Power Cord; Plug the power cord into a suitable wall outlet.; Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock)
23 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...
Page 24 - Turning Off the AccuClock Function; Setting the Clock with the AccuClock Function; ENTER
24 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...
Page 25 - Basic Operations; cable and analog audio; VOLUME; Turning On the CD receiver
25 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) a...
Page 26 - pressing the VOLUME [; MUTING; Adjusting the Bass and Treble; ] buttons to adjust the; • If you press no buttons for 8 seconds,; Using the Super Bass Function; Using the Direct Function
26 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 turn...
Page 27 - -capable component, it’s important that you; Input Source Name Abbreviations; Changing the Input Display; ] button to select the; “Complete” appears on the display.
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 th...
Page 28 - Playing CDs; Selecting Tracks; to open the disc tray.; • Audio CD Display; • MP3 CD Display
28 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 N...
Page 29 - Using the Remote Controller; Displaying CD Information; “REMAIN”
29 Playing CDs —Continued 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 ...
Page 30 - Navigation mode; Selecting MP3 Files in Navigation Mode; Selecting/Playing MP3 Files; FOLDER; ] buttons to select the files
30 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 b...
Page 31 - Selecting MP3 Files in All Folder Mode; ] buttons to select the MP3 files within that; Pausing Playback; ] buttons to select the; ] buttons to select the MP3
31 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 proceed...
Page 32 - Playing the MP3 Files in Only One Folder; Displaying MP3 Information; DISPLAY
32 Playing CDs —Continued 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, inc...
Page 33 - Checking What’s on the Playlist; Memory Playback; CLEAR; To remove tracks from the playlist:
33 Playing CDs —Continued 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 remo...
Page 34 - Cancelling Random Playback; • Random playback is cancelled when you press the; Cancelling Repeat Playback; • Repeat playback is cancelled when you press the; Random Playback; SHUFFLE; Repeat Playback; REPEAT
34 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 th...
Page 35 - Preferences; Setting MP3 Preferences; MP3 files will be played.
35 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] butto...
Page 36 - Navigation
36 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 connec...
Page 38 - Display during Stop; Playing Music Files on a USB Mass Storage Device
38 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 f...
Page 39 - Resume Playback; Select the type of Repeat Playback
39 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 ...
Page 40 - Displaying Music File Information
40 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 be...
Page 41 - Listening to the Radio; When tuned into a station, the Tuned; Tuning into weak stereo FM stations; Tuning into Radio Stations; BAND; • Auto Tuning Mode; once a station is; In Manual Tuning mode,; the frequency; through; Adjusting the AM antenna
41 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 beimpossible to get good reception. In this case, swi...
Page 42 - After Storing Presets You Can:; Presetting FM Stations Automatically (Auto Preset); ] buttons repeatedly until
42 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 station...
Page 43 - For European models; Presetting AM/FM Stations Manually; • You can store up to 40 stations as presets and this can be any; About Presets
43 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 pre...
Page 44 - You can also use the front panel controls.; ] buttons to select a; Selecting Preset Stations; ] buttons to select “AM”
44 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...
Page 45 - Radio Data System; Displaying Radio Information
45 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 avail...
Page 46 - Available Characters; Naming Presets; • Selecting numbers and; select from the full range of symbols.; • Editing characters:
46 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...
Page 47 - Copying Presets
47 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 st...
Page 48 - Erasing a Preset’s Name
48 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 pre...
Page 49 - Setting the Clock; Setting AccuClock to Use a Specific Station (European models only); The frequency flashes on the display.; ] buttons to tune into; • If the clock is not set correctly, specify
49 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 (C...
Page 50 - Displaying the Day and Time; Setting the Clock Manually; TIMER; Use the Previous and Next [; button to select AM or
50 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 Forma...
Page 51 - Using the Timers; About the Timers
51 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 ...
Page 52 - • You must set the clock before you can program the; Programming the Timers; You can select the following sources:
52 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 pr...
Page 54 - Turning Timers On and Off; Checking Timer Settings; • You can change the settings by using
54 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, ...
Page 55 - Checking the Remaining Sleep Time; Using the Sleep Timer; SLEEP
55 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 i...
Page 56 - Troubleshooting; matically after a specified period.
56 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...
Page 57 - • Use the Fast Reverse and Fast Forward [
57 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. Playb...
Page 58 - • Make sure the
58 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 receive...
Page 59 - Specifications; General; Amplifier Section; CD
59 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 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz European: AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz North American: AC 120 V, 60 HzOthers: AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 H...
