Onkyo Car Stereo System CR 505DAB User Manual

Contents  
Introduction  
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16  
20  
24  
28  
CD Receiver  
Connections  
Getting Started  
CD/MP3 Playback  
DAB  
CR-505DAB  
Instruction Manual  
FM/AM  
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo CD Receiver.  
Please read this manual thoroughly before making  
connections and turning on the power.  
Using Other Functions 31  
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.  
Appendix  
35  
En  
Precautions  
1. Recording Copyright  
7. Moisture Condensation  
Unless its for personal use only, recording copyrighted  
material is illegal without the permission of the copy-  
right holder.  
Moisture condensation may damage this unit.  
Read the following carefully:  
When you take a glass containing a cold drink outside  
on a summers day, drops of water, called condensation,  
form on the outside of the glass. Similarly, moisture  
may condense on the lens of the optical pickup, one of  
the most important parts inside this unit.  
2. AC Fuse  
TheAC fuse inside the CR-505DAB is not user-service-  
able. If you cannot turn on the CR-505DAB, contact  
your Onkyo dealer.  
Moisture condensation can occur in the following sit-  
uations:  
The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm  
place.  
A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air con-  
ditioner 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 theres 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 condensation will  
have evaporated. To reduce the risk of condensation,  
keep this unit connected to a wall outlet.  
3. Care  
Occasionally you should dust the CR-505DAB all over  
with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth  
dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and  
water. Dry the CR-505DAB immediately afterwards  
with a clean cloth. Dont use abrasive cloths, thinners,  
alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may  
damage the nish or remove the panel lettering.  
4. Power  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE  
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION  
CAREFULLY.  
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make  
sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage  
requirements printed on the CR-505DABs rear panel  
(AC 230 -240 V, 50 Hz).  
Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does  
not fully shutdown the CR-505DAB. If you do not  
intend to use the CR-505DAB for an extended period,  
remove the power cord from the AC outlet.  
For British models  
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power  
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by quali-  
ed service personnel.  
IMPORTANT  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with  
the following code:  
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.  
Blue: Neutral  
Brown: Live  
6. Installing This Unit  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appara-  
tus may not correspond with the coloured markings identi-  
fying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire that is coloured blue must be connected to the ter-  
minal that is marked with the letter N or coloured black.  
The wire that is coloured brown must be connected to the  
terminal that is marked with the letter L or coloured red.  
Install this unit in a well-ventilated location.  
Ensure that theres adequate ventilation all around  
this unit, especially if its 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 mal-  
function.  
IMPORTANT  
A 3, 5 or 13 ampere fuse is tted in this plug. Should the  
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement  
fuse has a rating of 3, 5 or 13 amperes and that it is approved  
by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or  
the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.  
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE  
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN  
THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG  
CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A  
DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE  
CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE  
SOCKET.  
If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR, the  
sound quality may be affected. If this occurs, move  
this unit away from the TV, radio, or VCR.  
If in any doubt, consult a qualied electrician.  
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Precautions—Continued  
Declaration of Conformity  
This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is  
classied 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 exposure to  
the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.  
DANGER:  
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION  
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR  
DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,  
82194 GROEBENZELL,  
GERMANY  
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.  
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY  
CAUTION:  
I. MORI  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF  
CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-  
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE  
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARD-  
OUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
Memory backup  
The CR-505DAB uses a battery-less memory backup sys-  
tem in order to retain radio presets and other settings when  
its unplugged or in case of a power failure. Although no  
batteries are required, the CR-505DAB must be plugged  
into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system.  
Once it has been charged, the CR-505DAB will retain the  
settings for several weeks, although this depends on the  
environment and retention will be shorter in humid cli-  
mates. The clock setting is not retained by the backup sys-  
tem.  
This label is located on the side of the unit. It indicates  
that:  
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 qualied per-  
sonnel.  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction  
DAB  
Important Safety Instructions................ 2  
Precautions ............................................. 3  
Features................................................... 6  
Supplied Accessories............................. 6  
Before Using the CR-505DAB................ 7  
Installing the Remote Controller Batteries...... 7  
Using the Remote Controller.......................... 7  
Controls & Connectors........................... 8  
Front Panel..................................................... 8  
Rear Panel ..................................................... 9  
Remote Controller ........................................ 10  
Using DAB ............................................. 24  
Using DAB.................................................... 24  
Ensemble Search Mode............................... 24  
Component Search Mode ............................ 25  
Sorting Components..................................... 25  
Sorted List Search Mode.............................. 25  
Presetting Components................................ 26  
Preset Search Mode..................................... 26  
Deleting Presets........................................... 26  
Copying Preset Channels............................. 27  
Displaying DAB Information ......................... 27  
FM/AM  
Connections  
Using the Radio..................................... 28  
Listening to the Radio................................... 28  
Tuning the Radio.......................................... 28  
Presetting FM Stations Automatically........... 29  
Presetting Stations Manually........................ 29  
Selecting Presets ......................................... 29  
Deleting Presets........................................... 30  
Copying Preset Channels............................. 30  
RDS (Radio Data System) ........................... 30  
Connecting Your Speakers.................. 11  
Connecting the Speaker Cords to the  
Speaker Connectors .................................. 11  
Connecting an Antenna........................ 12  
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna ............. 12  
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna ............... 12  
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna............ 13  
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna ........... 13  
Connecting the DAB Antenna ...................... 13  
Connecting Your Other Components to  
the CR-505DAB ................................... 14  
Before Making Any Connections.................. 14  
Using Other Functions  
Other Functions .................................... 31  
Muting the CR-505DAB................................ 31  
Adjusting the Bass & Treble......................... 31  
Using Direct Mode........................................ 31  
Timers .................................................... 32  
About the Timers.......................................... 32  
Setting the Timers ........................................ 32  
Turning Timers Off ....................................... 34  
Checking Timer Settings .............................. 34  
Using the Sleep Timer.................................. 34  
Connecting  
Components........................................ 15  
-compatible  
Getting Started  
Powering Up and Setting the Clock .... 16  
Powering Up the CR-505DAB...................... 16  
ACCUCLOCK Function................................ 16  
Setting the Clock Manually........................... 18  
Displaying the Date & Time.......................... 18  
Displaying the Time in Standby Mode.......... 18  
Using the CR-505DAB .......................... 19  
Selecting Sound Sources............................. 19  
Adjusting the Volume ................................... 19  
Using Headphones....................................... 19  
Appendix  
Disc Notes ..............................................35  
Troubleshooting ....................................37  
Specifications ........................................40  
CD/MP3 Playback  
Playing CDs........................................... 20  
Playing CDs.................................................. 20  
Selecting Tracks by Number ........................ 20  
Displaying Information.................................. 21  
Various Playback .................................. 22  
Repeat Playback .......................................... 22  
Random Playback ........................................ 22  
Memory Playback......................................... 23  
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Features  
Tuner  
Amp  
I DAB Tuning  
I 25W/Ch into 6 ohms (1 kHz, 10%)  
I High Current, Low Impedance Drive  
I Discrete Output Stage Circuitry  
I Tone Control for Treble and Bass  
I Tone Direct  
I 59 Presets for DAB  
I 40 Presets for AM and FM  
I Automatic FM Scan Tuning  
I RDS (CT/PS/RT)  
I 3 Audio Inputs and 2 Outputs for TAPE, MD, LINE  
I Optical Digital Output  
Others  
I Aluminum Volume Knob & Front Panel  
I
-Compatible Remote Control  
CD Player  
I 5-Mode Timer (Timer 1, 2, 3, 4/Sleep)  
I Plays Music CDs and MP3 CDs  
I Wolfson Single-Bit D/A Converter  
I 20 Track Memory Playback  
Supplied Accessories  
Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.  
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FM indoor antenna  
AM loop antenna  
Remote controller (RC-581S)  
two batteries (AAA/R03)  
DAB antenna  
*In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the CR-505DAB. Specications and  
operation are the same regardless of color.  
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Before Using the CR-505DAB  
Installing the Remote Controller  
Batteries  
Using the Remote Controller  
To use the remote controller, point it at the CR-505DABs  
remote control sensor, as shown below.  
1
Open the battery compartment, as shown.  
CR-505DAB  
Remote control  
sensor  
5 m  
2
Insert the two supplied batteries (AAA/  
R03) in accordance with the polarity dia-  
gram inside the battery compartment.  
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Notes:  
The remote controller may not work reliably if the CR-  
505DAB is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight  
or inverter type uorescent lights. Keep this in mind when  
installing the CR-505DAB.  
If another remote controller of the same type is used in  
the same room, or the CR-505DAB is installed close to  
equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller  
may not work reliably.  
Dont put anything, such as a book, on the remote con-  
troller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently,  
thereby draining the batteries.  
3
Close the battery compartment.  
The remote controller may not work reliably if the CR-  
505DAB is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors.  
Keep this in mind when installing the CR-505DAB.  
The remote controller will not work if theres an obstacle  
between it and the CR-505DABs remote control sensor.  
Notes:  
The supplied batteries should last for about six months,  
although this will vary with usage.  
If the remote controller doesnt work reliably, try replac-  
ing both batteries.  
Dont mix new and old batteries, or different types of bat-  
teries.  
If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long  
time, remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage and  
corrosion.  
Drained batteries should be removed as soon as possible  
to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.  
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Controls & Connectors  
Front Panel  
For detailed information, refer to the pages in parentheses.  
Disc Tray  
Display  
1 2  
34  
VOLUME  
MIN  
MAX  
PRESET  
STANDBY/ON  
BASS  
TREBLE  
PHONES  
INPUT  
MENU  
DIRECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
5 6 789 0 A B C  
1Remote control sensor (7)  
8MENU button (22-30)  
Displays the Tuner menu.  
Receives control signals from the remote controller.  
Selects the play mode for CD or MP3.  
2Standby indicator (16)  
Lights up when the CR-505DAB is in Standby mode.  
9DIRECT button (31)  
Used to select Tone Direct Onor Tone Direct Off.”  
3VOLUME control (19)  
Adjusts the volume.  
0BASS control (31)  
Adjusts the Bass sound while the Tone Direct Off is  
selected.  
4[ ] button (20)  
Opens and closes the disc tray.  
ATREBLE control (31)  
Adjusts the Treble sound while the Tone Direct Off is  
selected.  
5STANDBY/ON button (16)  
Sets the CR-505DAB to On or Standby.  
6PHONES jack (19)  
/
B[  
] (PRESET [ / ]) control (20, 23-30)  
Used to connect a pair of stereo headphones.  
Turn this to select the track, and push to start playing.  
You can also select the Preset while the FM or AM is  
selected.  
7INPUT selector button (19, 28)  
Used to select sound sources: CD, DAB, FM, AM,  
TAPE, MD or LINE.  
CStop [ ] & Play/Pause [ / ] buttons (20)  
Used to stop, start, and pause playback.  
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Controls & ConnectorsContinued  
Rear Panel  
For detailed information, refer to the pages in parentheses.  
12 3  
4
5 6 7  
SPEAKERS  
R
L
SUB  
OPTICAL  
WOOFER  
PRE OUT  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
REMOTE  
DAB  
FM75  
CONTROL  
AM  
ANTENNA  
L
IN  
IN  
IN  
R
TAPE  
OUT  
MD  
OUT  
LINE  
L
R
890  
6SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (11)  
This RCA/phono connector can be used to connect an  
active subwoofer.  
1
REMOTE CONTROL (15)  
(Remote Interactive) connector can be con-  
This  
nected to the  
nent. To use  
connector on another Onkyo compo-  
, you must make an analog RCA/phono  
7SPEAKERS (11)  
connection between the CR-505DAB and your other  
component, even if they are connected digitally.  
These terminals are for connecting left and right speakers.  
8TAPE IN/OUT (14)  
2DAB ANTENNA (13)  
These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a  
cassette tape deck or other recorder with analog inputs  
and outputs.  
This connector is for connecting the supplied DAB  
antenna. CR-505DAB only scans UK Band III.  
3FM 75 ANTENNA (12, 13)  
9MD IN/OUT (14, 15)  
This connector is for connecting an FM antenna.  
These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a  
Mini Disc recorder or other recorder with analog inputs  
and outputs.  
4AM ANTENNA (12, 13)  
These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.  
0LINE IN (14)  
5OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (14, 15)  
These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect  
another component.  
This connector can be used to connect a Mini Disc  
recorder or other component with digital input.  
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Controls & ConnectorsContinued  
ACLOCK CALL buttonUsed to display the current  
Remote Controller  
time.  
BTIMER buttonUsed to set the timers.  
CUp [ ] & Down [ ] buttonsUsed to set the tim-  
ers.  
CLOCK  
STANDBY/ON  
CALL  
DCLEAR buttonUsed with memory playback.  
2
5
8
3
6
TIMER  
1
4
EENTER buttonUsed to set the timers.  
FMODE buttonUsed to set Random Play or Mem-  
ory Play.  
9
7
GREPEAT buttonUsed with repeat playback.  
CLEAR  
MODE  
-- ---  
/
ENTER  
10/0  
HINPUT [ ] [ ] selector buttonsUsed to select  
sound sources.  
DISPLAY  
IMUTING buttonUsed to mute the CR-505DAB.  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
JPrevious [  
] & Next [  
] buttons (PRESET  
buttons)Used to select the previous or next track  
when playing CDs, or to select presets when using the  
radio.  
MUTING  
INPUT  
KDIRECT buttonUsed to select Tone Direct Onor  
Tone Direct Off.”  
DAB  
FM  
CD  
AM DIRECT  
Controlling an Onkyo CassetteTape Deck  
An Onkyo Cassette Tape Deck connected via  
can be controlled as follows:  
(page 15)  
MD  
1. Use the INPUT [ ]/[ ] selector buttons to select the  
TAPE source.  
TAPE  
2. Use the following buttons.  
MUTING  
INPUT  
[
[
[
] .................. Fast reverse  
] .................. Fast forward  
]..................... Other-side play  
-
RC 581S  
DAB  
FM  
AM DIRECT  
CD  
MD  
[ ] ...................... Stop  
[ ]..................... Play  
1STANDBY/ON buttonSets the CR-505DAB to On  
TAPE  
or Standby.  
2Number buttonsUsed to select CD tracks.  
3DISPLAY buttonUsed to display information.  
4SLEEP buttonUsed with the Sleep function.  
Controlling an Onkyo Mini Disc Recorder  
An Onkyo Mini Disc Recorder connected via  
can be controlled as follows:  
(page 15)  
5VOLUME UP [ ] & DOWN [ ] buttonsUsed  
to set the volume.  
1. Use the INPUT [ ]/[ ] selector buttons to select the  
MD source.  
2. Use the following buttons.  
6Fast Reverse [ ] & Fast Forward [ ] buttons  
(TUNING buttons)Used for fast reverse and fast  
forward when playing CDs, or for tuning when using  
the radio.  
[
[
[
[
]................... Fast reverse  
]................... Fast forward  
] .................. Previous track  
] .................. Next track  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
MUTING  
INPUT  
7AM buttonUsed to select AM tuner.  
8FM buttonUsed to select FM tuner.  
[ ]...................... Pause  
[ ] ...................... Stop  
DAB  
FM  
AM DIRECT  
9DAB buttonUsed to select DAB tuner.  
0CD control buttonsUsed to control CD playback.  
CD  
MD  
[
]..................... Play  
[REPEAT].......... Repeat mode  
TAPE  
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ConnectingYour Speakers  
Before you connect your speakers, read the following:  
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.  
Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.  
Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other  
words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+)  
terminals, and negative () terminals only to negative ()  
terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the  
sound will be out of phase and will sound odd.  
Connecting the Speaker Cords to  
the Speaker Connectors  
1
Strip 10 mm from the  
end of each cord.  
10 mm (7/16“)  
Only use speakers with an impedance of 4 ohms or  
higher. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and  
use the amplier at high volume levels for a long period  
of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.  
Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect  
the sound quality and should be avoided.  
2
3
Twist the stripped end  
of the cord.  
Be careful not to short the posi-  
Push the lever up.  
NO  
tive and negative connections.  
Doing so may damage the CD  
Receiver.  
Dont connect more than one  
cable to each speaker terminal.  
Doing so may damage the CD  
Receiver.  
If you want to connect a single speaker instead of a pair,  
connect it to either the left or right speaker terminals, not  
both.  
4
5
Insert the stripped end  
of the cord.  
NO  
NO  
SPEAKERS  
R
Press down the lever.  
The wire of the stripped  
end of the cord should  
appear slightly.  
SPEAKERS  
R
L
L
Powered  
subwoofer  
LINE INPUT  
LINE INPUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
PRE OUT  
SPEAKERS  
SPEAKERS  
R
L
SUB  
OPTICAL  
WOOFER  
R
L
DIGITAL  
OUT  
REMOTE  
PRE OUT  
DAB  
FM75  
CONTROL  
AM  
ANTENNA  
L
IN  
IN  
IN  
R
TAPE  
OUT  
MD  
OUT  
LINE  
L
R
The SUBWOOFER PRE OUT should be connected to the  
input on your powered subwoofer. If your subwoofer  
doesn’t have an amp built-in, you’ll need to use an exter-  
nal amp. See the manual supplied with your subwoofer for  
more information.  
Right  
speaker  
Left  
speaker  
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Connecting an Antenna  
This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor  
FM antenna, AM loop antenna, and DAB antenna and how  
to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM  
antennas.  
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna  
The supplied indoorAM loop antenna is for indoor use only.  
The CD Receiver wont pick up any radio signals without  
any antenna connected, so you must connect an antenna to  
use the tuner.  
1
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting  
the tabs into the base, as shown.  
DAB antenna socket  
FM antenna socket  
AM antenna push terminals  
SPEAKERS  
R
L
SUB  
OPTICAL  
WOOFER  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
REMOTE  
PRE OUT  
DAB  
FM75  
CONTROL  
AM  
ANTENNA  
L
2
Connect both wires of the AM loop  
antenna to the AM push terminals, as  
shown.  
IN  
IN  
IN  
R
TAPE  
OUT  
MD  
OUT  
LINE  
L
R
(The antennas wires are not polarity sensitive, so they  
can be connected in either push terminal.)  
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that  
the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the  
insulation.  
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna  
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.  
1
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.  
Push  
Insert wire  
Release  
FM75  
ANTENNA  
Once the CD Receiver is ready for use, youll need to  
tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of  
the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.  
AM  
Once the CD Receiver is ready for use, youll 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.  
2
Use thumbtacks or something similar to  
x the FM antenna into position.  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoorAM loop antenna, try using a commercially available  
outdoor AM antenna (see page 13).  
Caution: Be careful that you dont injure yourself  
when using thumbtacks.  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try using a commercially available out-  
door FM antenna instead (see page 13).  
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Connecting an AntennaContinued  
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna  
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try using a commercially available out-  
door FM antenna instead.  
If good reception cannot be achieved using the suppliedAM  
loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addi-  
tion to the loop antenna, as shown.  
Outdoor antenna  
Insulated antenna cable  
AM loop antenna  
FM75  
ANTENNA  
AM  
Notes:  
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizon-  
tally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained  
indoors by mounting it horizontally above a window. Note  
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.  
Outdoor antennas must be grounded in accordance with  
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.  
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  
the transmitter.  
Outdoor antennas should be located away from possible  
noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.  
For safety reasons, an outdoor antenna should be situated  
well away from power lines and other high-voltage  
equipment.  
Connecting the DAB Antenna  
1
Screw the supplied DAB antenna onto the  
DAB connector.  
Outdoor antennas must be grounded in accordance with  
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.  
I Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter  
Its 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.  
Once the CD Receiver is ready for use, youll need to  
tune into an DAB station and adjust the position of the  
DAB antenna to achieve the best possible reception.  
TV/FM antenna splitter  
2
Use thumbtacks or something similar to  
x the DAB antenna into position.  
To TV (or VCR)  
To CD Receiver  
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ConnectingYour Other Components to the CR-505DAB  
RCA Connection Color Coding  
Before Making Any Connections  
RCA-type 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 con-  
nect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled  
Read the manuals supplied with your components.  
Dont connect the power cord until youve completed and  
double-checked all connections.  
L).  
Optical Digital Output  
Analog audio  
The CD Receivers optical digital output has a shutter-type  
cover that opens when an optical plug is inserted and closes  
when its removed. Push a plug in all the way.  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Push plugs in all the way to  
make good connections (loose  
connections can cause noise or  
malfunctions).  
Right!  
Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical  
plug straight when inserting and removing.  
To prevent interference, keep  
audio cables away from power  
cords and speaker cables.  
Wrong!  
Cassette Tape Deck  
MD recorder  
ANALOG  
INPUT OUTPUT  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
(
)
(
)
PLAY  
REC  
DIGITAL INPUT  
OPTICAL  
INPUT OUTPUT  
REMOTE  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
L
L
CONTROL  
1
2
L
R
R
R
INPUT OUTPUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
(REC) (PLAY)  
DIGITAL INPUT  
OPTICAL  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
1
L
L
L
R
R
R
L
L
IN  
IN  
R
R
TAPE  
MD  
OUT  
L
L
OPTICAL  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
R
R
SPEAKERS  
R
L
SUB  
OPTICAL  
WOOFER  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
REMOTE  
PRE OUT  
DAB  
FM75  
CONTROL  
AM  
ANTENNA  
L
IN  
IN  
IN  
R
TAPE  
OUT  
MD  
OUT  
LINE  
L
Note:  
If you are using a timer to  
start recording on an Onkyo  
Mini Disc recorder con-  
R
nected via  
, be sure to  
connect the recorder’s ana-  
log inputs to the CR-  
505DAB’s analog outputs.  
L
TV  
IN  
L
R
R
AUDIO OUT  
LINE  
14  
Connecting  
-compatible Components  
With  
(Remote Interactive) you can control your  
-
To use  
connector to an  
using an  
, you need to connect the CR-505DABs  
compatible Onkyo cassette tape deck or MD recorder with  
the CR-505DABs remote controller, and use the following  
connector on the other component by  
cable is supplied with each  
cable. An  
-
special  
functions:  
compatible Onkyo cassette tape deck and MD recorder.  
I Auto Power On  
When you turn on a component connected via  
Hookup Example:  
while the  
To other  
CR-505DAB is in Standby, the CR-505DAB automatically  
turns on and selects that component as the input source.  
This function doesnt work if the CR-505DAB is already  
on.  
-compatible  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
component  
cable  
Onkyo MD recorder  
I Direct Change  
When you press the play button on a component connected  
ANALOG  
INPUT OUTPUT  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
via  
, the CR-505DAB automatically selects that compo-  
(
)
(
)
PLAY  
REC  
DIGITAL INPUT  
OPTICAL  
L
L
1
2
nent as the input source.  
R
R
I Auto Power Off  
When you set the CR-505DAB to Standby, all components  
connected via  
also enter Standby.  
INPUT OUTPUT  
(REC) (PLAY)  
DIGITAL INPUT  
OPTICAL  
1
I Controlling Other Components  
L
L
Other components can be controlled with the supplied  
remote controller (see Remote Controlleron page 10).  
R
R
I CD Synchro Recording  
An MD recorder or cassette tape deck connected via  
L
,
IN  
and set to record pause, will start recording automatically  
when CD playback is started on the CR-505DAB.  
R
MD  
OUT  
L
OPTICAL  
I Timer  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
R
The CR-505DABs timers can be used to automatically start  
playback or recording on a cassette tape deck or MD  
recorder connected via  
(see Timerson page 32).  
SPEAKERS  
R
L
SUB  
OPTICAL  
WOOFER  
REMOTE  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
DAB  
FM75  
PRE OUT  
CONTROL  
AM  
ANTENNA  
I Sleep Timer  
L
When you set the CR-505DABs sleep timer, the sleep tim-  
ers on component connected via are also set, so all  
components switch off after the specied period.  
IN  
IN  
IN  
R
TAPE  
OUT  
MD  
OUT  
LINE  
L
R
CR-505DAB  
Notes:  
Use only  
To use  
cables for  
connections.  
you must make an analog RCA/phono con-  
nection between the CR-505DAB and the other com-  
ponent even if they are connected digitally.  
If a component has two  
connectors, you can connect  
either one to the CR-505DAB. The other connector is for  
connecting additional  
Connect the CR-505DABs  
-compatible components.  
connector only to Onkyo  
components. Connecting to other manufacturers compo-  
nents may cause them to malfunction.  
Some Onkyo  
-compatible components may not sup-  
port the special functions described above.  
15  
Powering Up and Setting the Clock  
ACCUCLOCK Function  
VOLUME  
CLOCK  
STANDBY/ON  
CALL  
CLOCK CALL  
TIMER  
2
5
8
3
6
MIN  
MAX  
TIMER  
1
4
PRESET  
STANDBY/ON  
BASS  
TREBLE  
PHONES  
INPUT  
MENU  
DIRECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
9
7
CLEAR  
MODE  
-- ---  
/
ENTER  
10/0  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
STANDBY/ON  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
Standby indicator  
MUTING  
INPUT  
Powering Up the CR-505DAB  
DAB  
FM  
AM DIRECT  
Before connecting the power cord, complete all connections  
(see pages 11 to 15).  
The very rst time you turn on the CR-505DAB, the  
ACCUCLOCK function automatically sets the clock by  
using the CT (Clock Time) information present in RDS  
radio broadcasts.  
While the clock is being set, Clock Settingappears on the  
display, as shown. It may take a while to set the clock.  
1
Connect the power cord to a suitable wall  
outlet.  
The CR-505DAB enters Standby mode, and the  
Standby indicator comes on.  
2
To turn on the CR-505DAB, press the  
[STANDBY/ON] button.  
The CR-505DAB comes on, the display lights up, and  
the Standby indicator goes off.  
To turn off the CR-505DAB, press the [STANDBY/  
ON] button again. The CR-505DAB enters Standby  
mode and the Standby indicator comes on.  
When the clock has been set, Adjustedappears on the dis-  
play for a while.  
Use the [CLOCK CALL] button to check if the clock has  
been set correctly.  
If the clock has not been set correctly, see Setting the  
Clock Manuallyon page 18.  
The ACCUCLOCK function automatically calibrates  
the clock daily at 2 AM, 3 AM and 2 PM.  
If ACCUCLOCK does not stop:  
When the radio reception is not good, the ACCUCLOCK  
function may not end. To force theACCUCLOCK function  
to end, press the [DISPLAY] button. In this case, set the  
clock manually.  
If the wrong day or time appears on the display:  
If you live close to the border with another country, the CT  
information may have been taken from a radio station in  
another time zone. In this case you should specify another  
station and try setting again (see SettingACCUCLOCK to  
Use a Specic Stationon page 17).  
16  
Powering Up and Setting the ClockContinued  
I Setting ACCUCLOCK to Use a Specic  
Station  
If the wrong time is displayed, you can specify which FM  
station the ACCUCLOCK function should use. This must  
be an FM station that supports RDS CT (Clock Time) infor-  
mation.  
I Turning Off ACCUCLOCK  
If you dont wantACCUCLOCK to calibrate the clock auto-  
matically at 2 AM, 3 AM and 2 PM everyday, you can turn  
it off as follows.  
1
2
Press the [FM] button to select FM.  
1
2
Press the [FM] button to select FM.  
Press the [TIMER] button repeatedly until  
Clockappears on the display, as shown.  
Press the [TIMER] button repeatedly until  
Clockappears.  
3
Press the [ENTER] button.  
Accuclockappears on the display.  
If Manual Adjustappears, use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ]  
buttons to select Accuclock.”  
3
4
5
Press the [ENTER] button.  
Accuclockappears on the display.  
4
5
6
Press the [ENTER] button.  
Autoappears on the display.  
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
Manual Adjust.”  
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
Stationand press [ENTER].  
Press the [ENTER] button 3 times.  
Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to tune into the  
FM station.  
The RDSindicator appears when tuned into a station  
that supports RDS.  
7
Press the [ENTER] button.  
While the clock is being set, Clock Settingappears  
on the display. It may take a few minutes to set the  
clock.  
When the clock has been set, Adjustedappears on  
the display for a while.  
Notes:  
If the clock has not been set correctly, specify another FM  
station and try again, or set the clock manually (see  
page 18).  
If you dont want the clock to be calibrated automatically,  
you can turn off theACCUCLOCK function (see the next  
section).  
17  
Powering Up and Setting the ClockContinued  
5
6
Press the [ENTER] button.  
The time ashes.  
CLOCK  
STANDBY/ON  
CALL  
CLOCK CALL  
2
5
8
3
6
TIMER  
1
4
TIMER  
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to set  
the time.  
9
7
CLEAR  
MODE  
-- ---  
/
ENTER  
10/0  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
MUTING  
INPUT  
7
Press the [ENTER] button to set the clock.  
Adjustedappears on the display.  
DAB  
FM  
MD  
AM DIRECT  
Displaying the Date & Time  
Setting the Clock Manually  
1
Press the [CLOCK CALL] button.  
The date and time appear on the display.  
Press the [CLOCK CALL] button again to return to the  
previous display.  
If you cannot set the clock by using theACCUCLOCK  
function, you can set it manually. In this case, the  
ACCUCLOCK function will not automatically cali-  
brate the clock each day.  
VOLUME  
1
Press the [TIMER] button repeatedly until  
Clockappears.  
MIN  
MAX  
PRESET  
STANDBY/ON  
BASS  
TREBLE  
PHONES  
INPUT  
MENU  
DIRECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
STANDBY/ON  
2
Press the [ENTER] button and use the Up/  
Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Manual  
Adjust.”  
Displaying the Time in Standby  
Mode  
You can set the CR-505DAB so that the time is displayed  
while the CR-505DAB is in Standby mode.  
1
With the CR-505DAB turned on, press and  
hold the CR-505DABs [STANDBY/ON] but-  
ton for more than 2 seconds.  
3
4
Press the [ENTER] button.  
To turn off the time display, repeat this procedure.  
The day of the week ashes.  
Note:  
Setting the CR-505DAB to display the time will slightly  
increase the power consumption in Standby mode.  
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
a day.  
18  
Using the CR-505DAB  
VOLUME control  
Adjusting the Volume  
VOLUME  
1
To adjust the volume, use the [VOLUME]  
control, or the remote controllers VOL-  
UME [ ]/[ ] buttons.  
MIN  
MAX  
PRESET  
Turn the [VOLUME] control clockwise to increase the  
volume; counterclockwise to decrease it.  
STANDBY/ON  
BASS  
TREBLE  
PHONES  
INPUT  
MENU  
DIRECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Using Headphones  
INPUT  
You can connect a pair of stereo headphones to the CR-  
505DABs PHONES jack for private listening, as shown.  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
TIMER  
1
4
6
9
7
CLEAR  
MODE  
-- ---  
/
ENTER  
10/0  
DISPLAY  
VOLUME UP  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
STANDBY/ON  
PHONES  
INPUT  
MENU  
INPUT  
/
MUTING  
INPUT  
VOLUME DOWN  
DAB  
FM  
CD  
AM DIRECT  
MD  
TAPE  
Note:  
Always turn down the volume before connecting your head-  
phones.  
-
RC 581S  
Selecting Sound Sources  
1
Use the [INPUT] button, or the remote con-  
trollers INPUT [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
one of the following sound sources: CD,  
DAB, FM or AM,TAPE, MD, LINE.  
The currently selected source is shown on the display.  
2
If you selected CD, see Playing CDson  
page 20.  
If you select DAB, see Using DABon page 24.  
If you selected AM or FM, see Using the Radioon  
page 28.  
If you selected TAPE, MD, or LINE, start playback on  
the relevant component.  
19  
Playing CDs  
I To Fast Forward or Fast Reverse (remote  
controller only)  
During playback or while playback is paused, press and  
hold the [ ] button to fast forward, or the [ ] button to  
fast reverse.  
VOLUME  
For MP3, fast reverse only works within the MP3 track that  
is currently playing.  
MIN  
MAX  
PRESET  
STANDBY/ON  
BASS  
TREBLE  
PHONES  
INPUT  
MENU  
DIRECT  
If you press the button for more than four seconds, the fast  
forward or fast reverse speed increases.  
PUSH TO ENTER  
I To Select Tracks  
On the CR-505DAB:  
/
Stop  
Play/ Pause  
/
Turn the [  
] control to select a track for playback. If  
you select a track while playback is stopped, press the  
/
CLOCK  
CALL  
[
] control to start playback.  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
/
Press the [  
playback.  
] control to jump to the next track during  
TIMER  
1
4
6
Number  
buttons  
9
On the remote controller:  
7
CLEAR  
MODE  
-- ---  
/
Press the [  
button to select the previous track.  
If you press the [  
] button to select the next track, or the [  
]
ENTER  
10/0  
DISPLAY  
--/---  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
] button during playback or while play-  
back is paused, the beginning of the current track is  
selected.  
MUTING  
INPUT  
CD  
operation  
buttons  
If you select a track while playback is stopped, press the  
Play [ ] button to start playback.  
DAB  
FM  
CD  
AM DIRECT  
Note:  
With CDs and MP3 discs that contain many tracks, play-  
back may take a while to start.  
MD  
TAPE  
Selecting Tracks by Number  
Playing CDs  
You can use the number buttons to select specic tracks.  
1
Press the [ ] button to open  
the disc tray, put the CD on  
the tray with the label-side  
facing up, and press the [ ]  
button again to close the  
tray.  
Label side  
1
Use the number buttons to enter a track  
number. Playback starts automatically.  
For MP3 disc, select the serial number assigned to the  
track.  
To enter a track number smaller than or equal to 10,  
press each number button. For example, to enter track  
number 10, press [10/0].  
Be sure to put 8 cm discs in the center of the tray.  
2
Press the Play [ ] button to start play-  
back.  
Playback starts and the Play indicator appears on the  
display.  
Use the [--/---] button to enter track numbers above 10.  
To enter a track number from 11 to 99, press  
[--/---] once. For example, to enter track number 15,  
press [--/---], [1] and [5].  
To enter a track number greater than or equal to 100,  
press [--/---] twice. For example, to enter tranck num-  
ber 123, press [--/---] twice, [1], [2] and [3].  
I To Stop Playback  
Press the Stop [ ] button.  
I To Pause Playback  
Press the Play/Pause [ / ] button on the CR-505DAB or  
Pause [ ] button on the remote controller. The Pause  
indicator appears.  
To resume playback, press the Play/Pause [ / ] button on  
the CR-505DAB or Play [ ] button on the remote control-  
ler.  
20  
Playing CDsContinued  
I MP3 Disc  
Elapsed track time: The length of time that the current  
track has been playing (default display).  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
TIMER  
1
4
6
9
7
CLEAR  
MODE  
-- ---  
/
ENTER  
10/0  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
MUTING  
INPUT  
Track name: Name of the current track.  
Displaying Information  
Folder name: Name of the current folder.  
This section explains how to display various information,  
including the remaining track time, remaining disc time,  
and ID3 tag for MP3 tracks.  
1
During playback, press the [DISPLAY] but-  
ton repeatedly to cycle through the follow-  
ing options.  
Title name: Title of the current track (if ID3 tag present).  
I Audio CD  
Elapsed track time: The length of time that the current  
track has been playing (default display).  
Notes:  
To display the disc name, while playback is stopped,  
press the [DISPLAY] button.  
If a track or folder name contains a character that cannot  
be displayed, it will be displayed as *.”  
Remaining track time: The amount of time remaining for  
the current track (Rindicator appears).  
Remaining disc time: The amount of time remaining for  
the entire disc (Tindicator appears).  
21  
Various Playback  
VOLUME  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
TIMER  
1
4
6
Number  
buttons  
9
MIN  
MAX  
7
PRESET  
STANDBY/ON  
BASS  
TREBLE  
PHONES  
INPUT  
MENU  
DIRECT  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
--/---  
CLEAR  
MODE  
-- ---  
/
ENTER  
10/0  
PUSH TO ENTER  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
REPEAT  
Play/ Pause  
MENU  
/
MUTING  
INPUT  
Random Playback  
DAB  
FM  
AM DIRECT  
With the Random function you can play tracks in random  
order.  
Repeat Playback  
1
While stopped, press the remote control-  
lers [MODE] button repeatedly to display  
D-Rdmindicator.  
With the Repeat function you can play a track, a folder or a  
disc repeatedly.  
1
During playback, press the remote con-  
trollers [REPEAT] button repeatedly to  
select repeat mode.  
D-Rpt: Repeat the disc  
2
3
Press the Play [ ] button to start random  
playback.  
All tracks are played in random order.  
To cancel random playback, stop play-  
back, and then press the [MODE] button  
repeatedly until the Rdmindicator dis-  
appears.  
T-Rpt: Repeat current track  
Note:  
When carrying out operations on the CR-505DAB, press  
the [MENU] button repeatedly to select the RANDOM  
mode, and then press the Play/Pause [ / ] button to start  
random playback.  
F-Rpt: Repeat current folder (MP3 only)  
2
To cancel Repeat playback, press the  
[REPEAT] button repeatedly to turn off the  
Rptindicator.  
Note:  
If you press the [REPEAT] button during memory playback,  
your custom program will play repeatedly.  
22  
Various PlaybackContinued  
Memory Playback  
With the Memory function you can make a custom program  
of your favourite tracks.  
1
2
While stopped, press the remote control-  
lers [MODE] button repeatedly until the  
Memindicator appears on the display.  
To add a track to your program, use the  
[
]/[ ] buttons to select it, and then  
press the [ENTER] button.  
You can add up to 20 tracks to your program.  
Tracks can also be added by using the number buttons.  
For information on using the number buttons to select a  
track, see Selecting Tracks by Numberon page 20.  
You can check which tracks youve added to the pro-  
gram by using the [ ]/[ ] buttons.  
3
To start memory playback, press the Play  
[ ] button.  
Memory playback stops automatically when all the  
tracks in the program have been played.  
Note:  
When carrying out operations on the CR-505DAB, press  
the [MENU] button repeatedly to turn on the Memindi-  
/
cator, turn the [  
] control to select a track, and press  
/
the [  
] control to register. To start memory playback,  
press the Play/Pause [ / ] button.  
I To Stop Memory Playback  
Press the Stop [ ] button.  
I To Remove the Last Track in the Program  
While memory playback is stopped, press the [CLEAR]  
button. Each time you press it the last track in the program  
is removed.  
I To Cancel Memory Playback  
While memory playback is stopped, press the [MODE] but-  
ton repeatedly until the Memindicator disappears. The  
entire program will be deleted.  
Notes:  
If the total playing time of your program exceeds 99 min-  
utes and 59 seconds, --:--is displayed. (This does not  
affect program playback.)  
The program is deleted when the disc tray is opened.  
23  
Using DAB  
You can use the Auto Tuning function manually:  
You may want to re-tune at a later date if you move the CR-  
505DAB or if you want to receive a newly introduced  
ensemble.  
VOLUME  
MIN  
MAX  
1. Press the [MENU] button.  
PRESET  
STANDBY/ON  
BASS  
TREBLE  
PHONES  
INPUT  
MENU  
DIRECT  
/
/
2. Turn the [  
push the [  
] control to select Auto Tuningand  
] control.  
PUSH TO ENTER  
3. The Auto Tuning starts and scans the Band III frequen-  
cies. The number of scanned components are shown dur-  
ing scanning.  
INPUT  
/
MENU  
Notes:  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
You can also control this function using the [MODE],  
2
5
8
3
TIMER  
1
PRESET [  
]/[  
] and [ENTER] buttons on the  
6
remote controller.  
During BAND III scanning, the DAB only scans the  
4
7
9
CLEAR  
MODE  
-- ---  
/
audio services in the 174.928-239.200 MHz band range.  
ENTER  
10/0  
ENTER  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
About secondary service:  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
If a secondary service exists, the >>symbol will light up  
in the Ensemble No. & Freq.Press the [ENTER] button to  
select the secondary service.  
While the secondary service is selected, the <<symbol  
will light up on the display. Press the [ENTER] button to go  
back to the primary service.  
MUTING  
INPUT  
PRESET  
/
DAB  
FM  
CD  
AM DIRECT  
DAB  
MD  
Ensemble Search Mode  
Using DAB  
You can select any frequency (ensemble) scanned by using  
the Auto Tuning function.  
1
Press the [DAB] button on the remote con-  
troller, or press the [INPUT] button on the  
CR-505DAB repeatedly to select DAB  
input.  
1
2
Press the [MENU] button.  
/
Turn the [  
] control to selectSearch  
/
Modeand push the [  
] control.  
/
3
Turn the [  
] control to selectEnsem-  
/
bleand push the [  
] control.  
Using the DAB for the first time:  
When you rst switch on the unit and select DAB, the Auto  
Tuning function scans the Band III frequencies.  
After the scanning, the rst scanned component will be  
selected and you will hear it through your speakers.  
To listen to other stations, use one of the search modes  
shown below.  
/
4
Turn the [  
ensemble.  
] control to select an  
Ensemble search mode: Selects the frequency (Ensem-  
ble) (Page 24).  
Component search mode: Searches the components  
(Page 25).  
Sorted List search mode: Searches in the sorted order in  
the selected sort mode (Page 25).  
Preset search mode: Searches the preset components  
(Page 26).  
24  
Using DABContinued  
Component Search Mode  
Sorted List Search Mode  
You can select a component for listening from the list of  
scanned components produced by using the Auto Tuning  
function.  
You can select any component for listening from the list of  
sorted components.  
1
2
Press the [MENU] button.  
1
2
Press the [MENU] button.  
/
Turn the [  
] control to selectSearch  
/
/
Turn the [  
] control to selectSearch  
Modeand push the [  
] control.  
/
Modeand push the [  
] control.  
/
3
Turn the [  
] control to select Sorted  
/
/
3
Turn the [  
] control to select Com-  
Listand push the [  
] control.  
/
ponentand push the [  
] control.  
/
4
Turn the [  
] control to select a com-  
/
/
4
Turn the [  
] control to select the com-  
ponent and push the [  
You can select any component from the sorted list.  
] control.  
ponent you require.  
You can select any component outside the ensemble.  
Sorting Components  
You can sort and list scanned components by component  
name, program type or alphabetical order.  
You can then select the component you want to listen to  
from the list.  
• Component Name  
Sorts the components for each ensemble by component  
name.  
• PTY  
Sorts components by program type.  
• Alphabet  
Sorts component names in alphabetical order.  
1
2
Press the [MENU] button.  
/
Turn the [  
] control to select Sort  
/
Modeand push the [  
] control.  
/
3
Turn the [  
] control to select the sort  
/
mode required and push the [  
trol.  
Components are sorted in the sort mode selected.  
] con-  
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Using DABContinued  
VOLUME  
Preset Search Mode  
You can select previously stored presets as follows.  
MIN  
MAX  
1
2
Press the [MENU] button.  
PRESET  
STANDBY/ON  
BASS  
TREBLE  
PHONES  
INPUT  
MENU  
DIRECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
/
Turn the [  
] control to selectSearch  
/
Modeand push the [  
] control.  
/
MENU  
/
3
Turn the [  
] control to selectPreset”  
/
and push the [  
] control.  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
TIMER  
1
4
6
9
7
CLEAR  
MODE  
-- ---  
/
ENTER  
REPEAT  
10/0  
ENTER  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
/
MUTING  
INPUT  
4
Turn the [  
] control to select a preset.  
PRESET  
/
Deleting Presets  
DAB  
FM  
CD  
AM DIRECT  
You can delete unwanted presets as follows.  
MD  
1
2
3
Select the preset that you want to delete.  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Presetting Components  
/
Turn the [  
] control to select Preset  
You can preset up to 59 of your favourite DAB components.  
/
Editand push the [  
] control.  
1
2
3
Search for your favourite DAB component.  
/
4
Turn the [  
] control until Preset  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Erase?appears on the display.  
/
Turn the [  
] control to select Preset  
/
Editand push the [  
] control.  
/
4
Turn the [  
] control to select Preset  
/
Write?and push the [  
The preset number ashes.  
] control.  
/
5
Push the [  
] control.  
The selected preset is deleted.  
5
6
While the preset number is ashing, use  
/
the [  
] control to select a preset num-  
ber from 1 to 59.  
/
Press the [  
] control to store the sta-  
tion.  
Repeat this procedure to store all your favourite sta-  
tions in the presets.  
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Using DABContinued  
3. Bit Rate + mono/stereo  
Copying Preset Channels  
Displays the current station mode (stereo or mono) and the  
bit rate at which the audio signal is being transmitted. This  
rate is set by the broadcaster to suit the type and quality of  
material being transmitted.  
You can copy a preset channel to another channel.  
1
2
3
Select the preset that you want to copy.  
Press the [MENU] button.  
/
Turn the [  
] control to select Preset  
/
Editand push the [  
] control.  
4. Bit Error Rate  
/
4
Turn the [  
] control until Preset  
Noise may be generated and reception quality may become  
poor at bit error rates above 0.1. If a rate above 0.1 is dis-  
played, move the antenna in different directions to nd a  
position where the rate displayed is less 0.1.  
Copy?appears on the display.  
/
5
6
Push the [  
] control.  
The preset number ashes.  
5. DLS (Data Label Service)  
Displays any scrolling text transmitted with the audio sig-  
nal.  
While the preset number is ashing, use  
/
the [  
] control to select a preset num-  
ber from 1 to 59.  
/
7
Push the [  
] control.  
The station is copied to another channel and the preset  
number stops ashing.  
6. Ensemble Name  
Displays the ensemble name.  
Displaying DAB Information  
Press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the  
seven different display modes.  
1. P-Type (Service Components)  
Displays a description of the program type being broadcast  
by the station.  
7. Ensemble No. & Freq  
Displays the ensemble number and frequency for the station  
to which you are tuned.  
2. Time  
Displays the date and time obtained from the current com-  
ponent.  
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Using the Radio  
I Tuning into weak FM stations  
VOLUME  
If a station has poor signal strength, you may not be able to  
tune into that station properly, or reception may be noisy. In  
this case, switch the FM Mode to Mono, then tune the band.  
MIN  
MAX  
Switching the FM Mode to Mono:  
PRESET  
STANDBY/ON  
BASS  
TREBLE  
PHONES  
INPUT  
MENU  
DIRECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
1
2
Press the [MODE] button.  
INPUT  
Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to display FM  
Modeand press [ENTER].  
/
MENU  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
3
Use [ ]/[ ] to display Monoand  
press [ENTER].  
The ST(FM stereo) indicator goes off and mono  
mode is selected.  
2
5
8
3
6
TIMER  
1
4
9
7
CLEAR  
MODE  
-- ---  
/
ENTER  
10/0  
Using the buttons on the CR-505DAB:  
1. Press the [MENU] button.  
ENTER  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
/
2. Turn the [  
] control until FM Modeappears on  
INPUT  
TUNING  
/
MUTING  
INPUT  
/
the display and push the [  
] control.  
/
3. Turn the [  
display and push the [  
] control until Monoappears on the  
PRESET  
AM  
/
/
/
] control.  
FM  
DAB  
FM  
CD  
AM DIRECT  
Listening to the Radio  
1
Press the [AM] or [FM] button to select AM  
or FM. Or use the [INPUT] button, or the  
remote controllers INPUT [ ]/[ ] buttons  
to select AM or FM.  
Tuning the Radio  
1
Press and hold the TUNING [ ] or [  
]
button on the remote controller for more  
than one second and then release it.  
The CR-505DAB searches for the next station. Search-  
ing stops when a station is found.  
2
Use the TUNING [ ]/[ ] buttons for ne  
tuning.  
Note:  
You can tune the radio with the remote controller only.  
If you select the FM band:  
When youre tuned into a station, the Tuned  
(FM stereo) indicators appear.  
and ST’  
The FM band is searched in 0.05 MHz intervals.  
If you select the AM band:  
When youre tuned into a station, the Tuned  
appears.  
indicator  
The AM band is searched in 9 kHz intervals.  
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Using the RadioContinued  
Presetting FM Stations Automatically  
4
Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to display Pre-  
set Write?,and then press the [ENTER]  
button.  
With the Auto Preset function you can automatically preset  
all the FM stations available in your area.  
The preset number ashes.  
1
2
3
Press the [FM] button.  
Press the [MODE] button.  
Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to display Pre-  
set Edit,and then press the [ENTER] but-  
ton.  
5
6
While the preset number is ashing, use  
the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a preset  
number from 1 to 40.  
You cannot choose any preset number that has already  
been registered for either the FM or AM station.  
4
Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to displayAuto  
Preset?,and then press the [ENTER] but-  
ton.  
Press the [ENTER] button to store the sta-  
tion.  
The station is stored and the preset number stops ash-  
ing.  
Repeat this procedure for all of your favourite radio  
stations.  
Auto Preset function starts.  
The Auto Preset function scans the FM band from low  
to high, presetting up to 30 stations with strong signals.  
Note:  
When the CR-505DAB is tuned into a station thats trans-  
mitting PS (Program Service Name) RDS information, the  
stations name will be displayed instead of the frequency.  
Note:  
All previously stored presets will be overwritten when the  
Auto Preset function is used again.  
Using the buttons on the CR-505DAB:  
1. Tune into the station that you want to store as a preset.  
2. Press the [MENU] button.  
Using the buttons on the CR-505DAB:  
1. Use the [INPUT] button to select FM.  
2. Press the [MENU] button.  
/
3. Turn the [  
] control until Preset Editappears on  
/
3. Turn the [  
] control until Preset Editappears on  
/
the display and then push the [  
] control.  
/
the display and then push the [  
] control.  
/
4. Turn the [  
on the display and push the [  
] control until Preset Write?appears  
/
4. Turn the [  
on the display and then push the [  
] control until Auto Preset?appears  
/
] control.  
/
] control.  
/
5. While the preset number is ashing, use the [  
]
control to select a preset number from 1 to 40.  
Presetting Stations Manually  
/
6. Press the [  
] control to store the station.  
You can preset up to 40 of your favourite AM and FM radio  
stations.  
Selecting Presets  
You can select previously stored presets as follows.  
1
Tune into the station that you want to store  
as a preset.  
Using the CR-505DAB  
/
1
Turn the [  
] control to select presets.  
2
3
Press the [MODE] button.  
Using the remote controller  
Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to display Pre-  
set Edit,and then press the [ENTER] but-  
ton.  
1
Use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
select presets.  
29  
Using the RadioContinued  
Deleting Presets  
6
7
While the preset number is ashing, use  
the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a preset  
number from 1 to 40.  
You can delete unwanted presets as follows.  
1
2
Select the preset that you want to delete.  
Press the [MODE] button and use the [ ]/  
Press the [ENTER] button.  
The station is copied to another channel and the preset  
number stops ashing.  
[
] buttons to display Preset Edit.”  
Using the buttons on the CR-505DAB:  
1. Select the preset that you want to copy.  
2. Press the [MENU] button and turn the [  
until Preset Editappears on the display.  
3. Push the [  
4. Turn the [  
3
4
Press the [ENTER] button.  
/
] control  
Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to display Pre-  
set Erase?.”  
/
] control.  
/
] control until Preset Copy?appears  
on the display.  
/
5. Push the [  
] control.  
/
6. While the preset number is ashing, use the [  
]
control to select a preset number from 1 to 40.  
/
7. Push the [  
] control.  
5
Press the [ENTER] button.  
The selected preset is deleted and its number disap-  
pears from the display.  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
The Radio Data System (RDS) allows FM radio stations to  
broadcast various information to RDS-compatible radios,  
including the name of the radio station and information  
about the program being broadcast. Many FM stations in  
most European countries transmit RDS information.  
The CR-505DAB supports the following RDS information:  
PS: Program Service Name  
When tuned into a station that transmits PS information, the  
stations name appears on the display.  
RT: Radio Text  
Using the buttons on the CR-505DAB:  
1. Select the preset that you want to delete.  
2. Press the [MENU] button and turn the [  
until Preset Editappears on the display.  
3. Push the [  
4. Turn the [  
/
] control  
/
] control.  
/
] control until Preset Erase?appears  
on the display.  
5. Push the [  
/
] control.  
When tuned into a station that transmits RT information,  
any text messages received appear on the display.  
Copying Preset Channels  
You can copy a preset channel to another channel.  
When the CR-505DAB is tuned into a station thats trans-  
mitting RDS information, the RDS indicator appears on the  
display.  
To display the PS and RT information, press the [DIS-  
PLAY] button repeatedly to select Frequency display, PS, or  
RT, as shown.  
1
2
Select the preset that you want to copy.  
Press the [MODE] button and use the [ ]/  
[
] buttons to display Preset Edit.”  
3
4
Press the [ENTER] button.  
Frequency  
PS (Program Service Name)  
RT (Radio Text)  
Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to display Pre-  
set Copy?.”  
When the CR-505DAB receives RT information, Please  
waitappears on the display rst, and then the received text  
scrolls across the display.  
5
Press the [ENTER] button.  
The preset number ashes.  
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Other Functions  
Adjusting the Bass & Treble  
VOLUME  
With the Bass and Treble functions you can adjust the tone  
of the sound to your personal preference.  
MIN  
MAX  
PRESET  
STANDBY/ON  
BASS  
TREBLE  
PHONES  
INPUT  
MENU  
DIRECT  
1
Press the [DIRECT] button to selectTone  
Direct Off.”  
PUSH TO ENTER  
DIRECT  
TREBLE  
BASS  
CLOCK  
STANDBY/ON  
CALL  
2
5
8
3
TIMER  
1
4
6
2
Use the [BASS] or [TREBLE] control on  
the CR-505DAB to adjust the bass or tre-  
ble.  
9
7
CLEAR  
MODE  
-- ---  
/
ENTER  
10/0  
DISPLAY  
VOLUME UP  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
MUTING  
Using Direct Mode  
MUTING  
INPUT  
In Direct mode, the bass and treble tone circuits are  
bypassed, creating a shorter signal path for a purer sound.  
VOLUME DOWN  
DIRECT  
DAB  
FM  
CD  
AM DIRECT  
1
Press the [DIRECT] button to selectTone  
Direct On.”  
MD  
Muting the CR-505DAB  
With this function you can temporarily mute the output of  
the CR-505DAB.  
2
To turn off Direct mode, press the  
[DIRECT] button again to select Tone  
Direct Off.”  
1
Press the remote controllers [MUTING]  
button.  
The output is muted and Muting” flashes on the dis-  
play.  
2
To unmute the CR-505DAB, press the  
[MUTING] button again, or adjust the  
remote controllers volume [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons.  
The output is unmuted and Mutinggoes off.  
Note: The Mute function is cancelled when the CR-  
505DAB is set to Standby.  
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Timers  
About the Timers  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
The CR-505DAB has four timers so that you can turn it on  
and off automatically at certain times and on certain days of  
the week, in order to listen to, or record your favourite pro-  
grams.  
Timers can be used to start and stop playback (Play), or to  
start and stop radio or LINE input recording (Rec) with an  
Onkyo cassette tape deck or Mini Disc recorder connected  
2
5
8
3
TIMER  
1
4
TIMER  
ENTER  
6
9
7
CLEAR  
MODE  
-- ---  
/
ENTER  
REPEAT  
10/0  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
via  
.
Timers can be set for single use (Once), in which case the  
timer is reset once the task has been completed, for use on a  
certain day every week (Every), or for a range of days (e.g.,  
Monday through Friday).  
Setting the Timers  
The timers are set using the remote controller.  
You must set the clock (page 16) before you can set the timers.  
To use a timer to turn on the radio, you must rst preset  
some radio stations (see pages 26 and 29).  
When the CD is selected for the input source, the timer can-  
not be set without a disc placed on the disc tray. This avoids  
forgetting to load a disc.  
I Timer Examples  
The following examples highlight some of the ways in  
which you can use the timers.  
Timer 1: To wake up to your favourite radio station (preset  
#1) every morning, set as follows:  
PLAYFM 1EVERYEVERY DAYON 7:00OFF  
7:30  
1
Press the [TIMER] button repeatedly to  
select Timer #1, #2, #3, or #4, and then  
press the [ENTER] button.  
(If you want a radio alarm only on weekdays, select Days  
Setinstead of Every Dayand specify MONFRI.)  
Timer 2: To record a radio program (preset #2) on the cas-  
sette tape deck only this Sunday, set as follows:  
RECFM 2TAPEONCESUNON 21:00OFF 22:00  
(You need an Onkyo cassette tape deck to do the recording.)  
I Timer Overlap  
If two or more timers are set to the same ON time, the timer  
with the lowest number has priority. For example, if Timer  
#1 and Timer #2 are both set to an ON time of 7:00, Timer  
#1 has priority and Timer #2 is ignored.  
Timer 1: 07:00 - 13:00 (This timer has priority.)  
Timer 2: 07:00 - 12:30  
2
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
PLAYor REC,and then press  
[ENTER].  
If the settings of two timers overlap, the earlier timer has  
priority.  
Timer 1: 9:00 - 10:00  
Timer 2: 8:00 - 10:00 (This timer has priority.)  
Notes:  
The timers work only if the CR-505DAB is in Standby  
mode. If the CR-505DAB is on when a timer is supposed  
to start playback or recording, nothing will happen, so be  
sure to switch the CR-505DAB to Standby mode.  
While a timed recording task is in progress, the output of  
the CR-505DAB is muted. To hear whats being  
recorded, press the [MUTING] button to cancel the Mute  
function. Press it again to mute the CR-505DAB.  
3
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
the input source, and then press [ENTER].  
For timed playback you can select any input source. For  
timed recording you can select DAB, AM, FM, or LINE.  
If you select DAB, AM or FM, use the Up/Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select a preset, and then press [ENTER].  
]
When you select “REC” in step 2:  
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select either  
TAPEor MDfor the recording medium, and then  
press [ENTER].  
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TimersContinued  
4
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
Onceor Every,and then press  
[ENTER].  
7
8
Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to set the OFF  
time, and then press [ENTER].  
Once: For single use.  
Every: For weekly use.  
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
Timer ON,and then press [ENTER].  
The TIMER indicator appears, as shown.  
5
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
one of the following options, and then  
press [ENTER].  
SUN (Sunday)  
FRI (Friday)  
SAT (Saturday)  
Every Day  
MON (Monday)  
TUE (Tuesday)  
WED (Wednesday)  
THU (Thursday)  
Days Set  
9
Press the [STANDBY/ON] button to set the  
CR-505DAB to Standby mode.  
The Every Dayand Days Set(species a range of  
days) options only appear if you select Everyin step  
4.  
If you use any  
-connected cassette tape deck or MD  
recorder as a recording device, you must also set the  
device to standby mode.  
If you select “Days Set,” use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ]  
buttons to select the first day, and then press  
[ENTER].  
Notes:  
You can cancel the timer setting procedure at any time by  
pressing the [TIMER] button.  
If youre using a timer to start playback, be sure to set the  
volume to a suitable level. If the [VOLUME] control is  
set to minimum, you wont hear anything when the timed  
playback task starts.  
If you set the playback source to CD, dont forget to load  
a CD into the CR-505DAB before setting it to Standby  
mode.  
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the last  
day, and then press [ENTER].  
If youre using a timer to start recording on an Onkyo cas-  
sette tape deck connected via  
, be sure to select the  
correct input source on the cassette tape deck, and load a  
cassette tape before switching the CR-505DAB to  
Standby mode.  
If youre using a timer to start recording on an Onkyo  
Mini Disc recorder connected via  
, be sure to connect  
the recorders analog inputs to the CR-505DABs analog  
outputs. And be sure to select the correct input source on  
the MD recorder.  
For timed recording, its a good idea to set the start time  
a little before the actual start time of the program that you  
intend to record.  
6
Use the [ ]/[ ] button to set the ON time,  
and then press [ENTER].  
After the ON time has been set, the OFF time is auto-  
matically set to one hour later.  
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TimersContinued  
Using the Sleep Timer  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
With the sleep timer you can set the CR-505DAB so that it  
automatically turns off after a specied period.  
2
5
8
3
TIMER  
1
4
TIMER  
ENTER  
6
9
7
1
Press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly to  
select the required sleep time.  
CLEAR  
MODE  
-- ---  
/
ENTER  
10/0  
DISPLAY  
With the [SLEEP] button you can set the sleep time  
from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute increments.  
The SLEEP indicator appears on the display when the  
sleep timer has been set, as shown. The specied sleep  
time appears on the display for about ve seconds, then  
the previous display reappears.  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
SLEEP  
MUTING  
INPUT  
Turning Timers Off  
Sleep indicator  
You can turn timers on or off as necessary. This can be use-  
ful when, for example, youre on holiday and you dont  
want to be woken up by the timer that you normally use as  
an early-morning radio alarm.  
1
2
Press the [TIMER] button repeatedly to  
select the timer that you want to turn off.  
To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button  
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.  
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, youll  
shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.  
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
Timer OFF.”  
The timer is turned off, and the previous display reap-  
pears after two seconds.  
To turn a timer back on again, repeat this procedure  
and use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Timer  
ON.”  
Checking Timer Settings  
You can check a timers settings as follows.  
1
2
Press the [TIMER] button repeatedly to  
select the timer that you want to check.  
Press the [ENTER] button repeatedly to  
cycle through the timers settings.  
Note:  
You can edit the selected timers settings as you check them.  
To do this, use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to edit the cur-  
rently displayed setting, and then press [ENTER] to move  
on to the next setting.  
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Disc Notes  
Supported Discs  
Discs Made on Personal Computers  
The CR-505DAB supports the following discs.  
Discs made on personal computers, including those of a  
compatible format, may not work properly in the CR-  
505DAB because of incorrect settings in the disc burning  
software. Check the manual supplied with your disc burning  
software for additional compatibility information.  
Disc  
Logo  
Format or le type  
PCM  
Audio CD  
MP3 Compatibility  
Audio CD, MP3  
MP3  
MP3 discs must be ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2, Romeo  
or Joliet compliant. Supported formats: Mode 1, Mode 2  
XA Form 1.  
CD-R  
Folders can be up to eight levels deep.  
MP3 les must be MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 for-  
mat with a sampling rate of between 16 kHz and 48 kHz  
and a bit-rate of between 32 kbps and 320 kbps (128 kbps  
or 192 kbps recommended). Incompatible les cannot be  
played.  
Fixed bit-rate MP3 les are recommended, however, vari-  
able bit-rate (VBR) MP3 les between 8 kbps and 320  
kbps are supported (Playing times may display incor-  
rectly).  
MP3 les must have a .mp3or .MP3” file name exten-  
sion. MP3 les without the proper extension will not be  
recognized. To prevent noise and malfunction, do not use  
these extensions for other types of les.  
The CR-505DAB supports up to 500 MP3 les and up to  
200 folders per disc. (In this case, Disc and File names  
contain 30 characters and Folder names contain 20 char-  
acters.) Files and folders in excess of this cannot be  
played. Note that if the le and folder structure is very  
complicated, the CR-505DAB may not be able to read or  
play all of the MP3 les on the disc. If the disc, folder or  
le names contain many characters, the CR-505DAB  
may not support 500 MP3 les.  
Audio CD, MP3  
MP3  
CD-RW  
Some audio CDs use copy protection that doesnt con-  
form to the ofcial CD standard. Since these are non-  
standard discs, they may not play properly in the CR-  
505DAB.  
The CR-505DAB 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.  
The CR-505DAB supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs.  
Playback is not available for DTS CD.  
The CR-505DAB does not support disc types not listed.  
Disc names may contain up to 30 characters. File and  
folder names may contain up to 60 characters.  
The maximum time that can be displayed for a single  
track is 99 minutes and 59 seconds.  
Dont use discs with an unusual shape, such as those shown  
below, because you may damage the CR-505DAB  
.
The remaining time cannot be displayed when playing  
MP3 les.  
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 recommend that  
you use a single session (disc-at-once), and select Disc  
Close.”  
Dont 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 CR-  
505DAB and you may not be able to remove the disc  
properly.  
The ID3 tag version 1.0 is supported.  
Notes:  
With CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs that contain  
many les and folders, and les other than MP3s, it may  
take a long time to read the disc. We recommend that you  
include only MP3 les on your discs, use about 20 fold-  
ers, and limit folder nesting to three levels deep.  
• In this manual, MP3 files are referred to as tracks.  
35  
Disc NotesContinued  
Handling Discs  
Never touch the underside of a disc.Always hold discs by  
the edge, as shown.  
Underside  
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 uids, such as thinner  
or benzene, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic  
sprays intended for vinyl records, because they may dam-  
age the disc.  
Storing Discs  
Dont store discs in places subject to direct sunlight, or  
near heat sources.  
Dont store discs in places subject to moisture or dust,  
such as in a bathroom or near a humidier.  
Always store discs in their cases and vertically. Stacking,  
or putting objects on unprotected discs may cause warp-  
ing, scratches, or other damage.  
36  
Troubleshooting  
If you have any trouble using your CR-505DAB, check the following table for possible causes and remedies. If you still cant  
resolve the issue yourself, please contact your Onkyo dealer.  
Trouble  
Possible Cause  
Remedy  
Can’t turn on the CR-  
505DAB?  
Connect the power cord properly to a suitable  
wall outlet (page 16).  
The power cord is not connected properly.  
Check the speaker connections and make sure  
The speaker cables are not connected prop- that none of the wires are touching each other,  
erly.  
other connectors, or any metal parts  
(page 11).  
The volume is set at minimum.  
The CR-505DAB is muted.  
Turn up the volume (page 19).  
There’s no sound coming  
from the speakers?  
Unmute the CR-505DAB (page 31).  
Turn down the volume, then disconnect the  
headphones (page 19).  
A pair of headphones is connected.  
The wrong input source is selected.  
A connecting cable may be damaged.  
Check the input source setting (page 19).  
Check your connecting cables for signs of  
damage and replace as necessary.  
Check the speaker connections and make sure  
Sound is coming from only The other speakers cable is not connected that none of the wires are touching each other,  
one speaker?  
properly.  
other connectors, or any metal parts  
(page 11).  
The batteries are used.  
Replace with new batteries (page 7).  
Check the batteries and correct as necessary  
(page 7).  
The batteries are installed incorrectly.  
The remote controller  
doesn’t work?  
Youre not pointing the remote controller at Point the remote controller at the CR-  
the CR-505DABs remote sensor.  
505DABs remote sensor (page 7).  
Make sure that the CR-505DAB is not sub-  
jected to direct sunshine or inverter-type uo-  
rescent lights. Relocate if necessary.  
A strong light source is interfering with the  
CR-505DABs remote sensor.  
AM reception is hindered  
by a buzzing noise, espe-  
Relocate your AM antenna.  
Interference caused by electrical equip-  
cially at night or with weak ment, including uorescent lights.  
signals?  
Install an outdoor AM antenna (page 13).  
Move the AM loop antenna as far away as  
possible from your TV.  
AM reception is hindered  
Interference caused by your TV.  
by a high-pitched noise?  
Move the CR-505DAB as far away as possi-  
ble from your TV.  
Install an outdoor antenna as far away as pos-  
sible from nearby roads.  
Interference is being caused by uorescent  
Reception is hindered by a  
Move your antenna as far away as possible  
from uorescent lights.  
lights being turned on or off, or by the igni-  
crackling noise?  
tion systems of passing cars.  
Adjust the position or direction of your out-  
door antenna.  
FM reception and stereo  
separation are poor even  
though the Tuning and  
“ST” (FM stereo) indica-  
tors are shown.  
Tall buildings, mountains, or hills are caus-  
ing wave reections that interfere with the Try an FM antenna with better directionality.  
main signal.  
The stations signal is too strong.  
Try an indoor FM antenna.  
37  
TroubleshootingContinued  
Trouble  
Possible Cause  
Remedy  
Switch the FM Mode to Mono (page 28).  
Adjust the position, height, and direction of  
your FM antenna.  
Youre too far away from the transmitter.  
Or, your FM antenna is in the wrong posi-  
tion or pointing in the wrong direction. Or,  
the stations signal strength is poor.  
Reception is noisy, inter-  
mittent, and the “ST” (FM  
stereo) indicator flickers?  
Install an outdoor FM antenna, preferably  
one with many elements. Installing an out-  
door antenna is a specialists job, so contact  
your nearest dealer for advice (page 13).  
Preset your favourite radio stations again  
The power cord has not been connected to a (pages 26 and 29). The power cord must be  
wall outlet, or the power has been turned off plugged into a wall outlet a few times each  
The radio presets no longer  
work?  
for an extended period.  
month in order to preserve the presets  
(page 4).  
The current FM station does not support  
RDS.  
Tune into a station that supports RDS  
(page 30).  
The RDS (Radio Data Sys-  
tem) doesn’t seem to work?  
Install an outdoor FM antenna (page 13),  
change the position or direction of your out-  
door FM antenna, and keep it away from u-  
orescent lights.  
The signal strength is poor, or theres too  
much interference.  
Install the CR-505DAB somewhere free of  
vibration.  
The CR-505DAB is subject to vibration.  
CD playback skips?  
Noise is generated.  
The disc is dirty.  
Remove the disc and clean it (page 36).  
Buy a new disc.  
The disc is very scratched.  
Do not replay DTS CD, which is not sup-  
ported by the CR-505DAB.  
DTS CD is being replayed.  
Load the disc with the label-side facing up  
(page 20).  
The disc is upside down.  
The disc is dirty.  
Remove the disc and clean it (page 36).  
Can’t play a CD?  
Remove the disc and leave the CR-505DAB  
turned on for several hours until the conden-  
sation has evaporated.  
Condensation has formed inside the CR-  
505DAB.  
The CD-R/RW disc is nonstandard.  
See Disc Notes(page 35).  
It takes a long time to read It may take a longer time to read CD/MP3  
This is not a malfunction.  
CD/MP3.  
with many track numbers.  
The disc is dirty.  
Remove the disc and clean it (page 36).  
Buy a new disc.  
It takes a long time to locate  
certain tracks.  
The disc is very scratched.  
Does not operate during the  
ACCUCLOCK function  
with a message “Clock Set-  
ting” displayed.  
Bad receiving conditions may interfere with Press the [DISPLAY] button to disengage  
the setting of the clock using ACCU-  
CLOCK function.  
ACCUCLOCK, and then set the clock manu-  
ally.  
CT (Clock Time) information has been  
taken from a radio station in another time  
zone.  
Set ACCUCLOCK to use a specic station  
(page 17).  
The clock is wrong?  
This is not a malfunction. The CR-505DAB  
The CR-505DAB turns  
itself on unexpectedly?  
The ACCUCLOCK function is calibrating will turn itself off automatically when the  
the clock.  
ACCUCLOCK function has calibrated the  
clock.  
38  
TroubleshootingContinued  
Trouble  
Possible Cause  
Remedy  
Set the CR-505DAB to Standby (page 33).  
The CR-505DAB must be in Standby mode,  
otherwise the timed task will not work.  
The CR-505DAB was already on at the  
specied ON time.  
You must set the recording devices to standby  
mode too.  
The  
-connected cassette tape deck or  
MD recorder had not been in standby mode.  
The timer didn’t work?  
The specied ON time coincided, or over- Check the timer settings and correct as neces-  
lapped the ON time of another timer.  
sary (page 34).  
To make recordings with  
recorder, connect the recorders analog inputs  
to the CR-505DABs analog outputs.  
-connected MD  
The CR-505DAB is only connected digi-  
tally to the MD recorder.  
To hear whats being recorded, press the  
[MUTING] button to cancel the Mute func-  
tion. Press it again to mute the CR-505DAB.  
While a timed recording task is in progress,  
the output of the CR-505DAB is muted.  
No sound is output when a  
timed playback or record-  
ing task starts?  
For timed playback, the volume is deter-  
mined by the [VOLUME] control.  
Set the volume to a suitable level (page 19).  
To use  
you must make an analog audio  
Theres no RCA/phono analog audio con-  
nection.  
connection (RCA/phono) between CR-  
505DAB and your Onkyo components even if  
they are connected digitally.  
doesn’t work.  
Make sure not to short-circuit the positive and  
negative speaker wires.  
Standby indicator flashes.  
The protection circuit may be activated.  
Abnormal Behavior  
The CR-505DAB 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 even that this should  
happen, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at least ve seconds, and then plug it back in again.  
Restoring the Default Settings  
To reset the CR-505DAB to its factory defaults, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Then press and hold the [STANDBY/  
ON] button on the CR-505DAB, and plug in the power cord.  
39  
Specications  
AMP  
DAB  
Power Output:  
20 W + 20 W (4 , 1 kHz, DIN)  
Tuning Frequency Range:  
25 W + 25 W (4 , 1 kHz, JEITA)  
174.928-239.200 MHz  
Dynamic power:  
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):  
30 W + 30 W (4 )  
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz  
Audio Dynamic Range:  
63 dB  
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):  
0.20%  
0.2% (5 W Output, 4 )  
25 (1 kHz, 8 )  
Input Sensitivity and Impedance:  
200 mV/50 k(LINE)  
Output Level and Impedance:  
200 mV/2.2 k(REC OUT)  
Frequency Response: 10 Hz-50 kHz/+3 dB, 3 dB (LINE)  
Damping Factor:  
CD  
Signal Readout:  
Optical non-contact  
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz  
Audio Dynamic Range:  
96 dB  
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):  
0.01%  
Tone Control:  
+9 dB, 8.2 dB, 100 Hz (BASS)  
+11 dB, 9 dB, 10kHz (TREBLE)  
97 dB (LINE, IHF-A)  
S/N Ratio  
Speaker Impedance: 4 -16 Ω  
Wow and Flutter:  
Below threshold of measurability  
FM  
Audio Output (Digital/Optical):  
22.5 dBm  
Audio Output/Impedance (Analog):  
Tuning Frequency Range:  
87.5-108 MHz  
Usable Sensitivity:  
Stereo  
Mono  
S/N Ratio:  
Stereo  
1.3 V (rms) /2.2 kΩ  
37.2 dBf 20.0 µV (75 )  
17.2 dBf 2.0 µV (75 )  
General  
Power Supply:  
AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz  
55 dB  
66 dB  
Power Consumption: 75 W  
Stand-by Power Consumption:  
1.0 W  
Mono  
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):  
Stereo  
Mono  
0.46% (1 kHz)  
0.4% (1 kHz)  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
205 W x 103 H x 356 D mm  
Frequency Response: 30 Hz-15 kHz/+1.5 dB, 1.5 dB  
Stereo Separation  
Weight:  
5.3 kg  
37 dB (1 kHz)  
AM  
Specications and features are subject to change without  
Tuning Frequency Range:  
notice.  
522-1611 kHz  
Usable Sensitivity:  
S/N Ratio:  
55 dB (30 µV)  
35 dB  
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):  
1.60%  
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