Onkyo CDR 205X User Manual

English  
CD Recorder  
CDR-205X  
Operating Instructions  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT  
REC  
AMCS  
CD DUBBING  
FINALIZE  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
ON/OFF  
STANDBY  
(
)
PUSH TO ENTER  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
CDR-205X  
Im p o rtant Safeg uards  
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the  
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to  
ensure reliable operation of the appliance and  
to protect it from overheating, and these  
openings must not be blocked or covered. The  
openings should never be blocked by placing  
the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other  
similar surface. The appliance should not be  
placed in a builtin installation such as a  
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is  
provided. There should be free space of at  
least 5 cm (2 in.) and an opening behind the  
appliance.  
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the appliance.  
17. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the  
appliance yourself as opening or removing  
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage  
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified  
service personnel.  
18. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the  
appliance form the wall outlet and refer servicing  
to qualified service personnel under the  
followingconditions:  
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged,  
11. Power Sources – The appliance should be  
operated only from the type of power source  
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure  
of the type of power supply to your home, consult  
your appliance dealer or local power company.  
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have  
fallen into the appliance,  
C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or  
water,  
D. If the appliance does not operate normally  
by following the operating instructions.  
Adjust only those controls that are covered  
by the operating instructions as an  
improper adjustment of other controls may  
result in damage and will often require  
extensive work by a qualified technician  
to restore the appliance to its normal  
operation,  
12. Grounding or Polarization – The appliance  
may be equipped with a polarized alternating  
current line plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other). This plug will fit into  
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety  
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug  
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If  
the plug should still fail to fit, contact your  
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do  
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
plug.  
E. If the appliance has been dropped or  
damaged in any way, and  
F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct  
change in performance this indicates a  
need for service.  
13. Power-Cord Protection – Powersupply cords  
should be routed so that they are not likely to  
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon 19. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts  
or against them, paying particular attention  
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from the  
appliance.  
are required, be sure the service technician has  
used replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer or have the same characteristics  
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions  
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
14. Lightning – For added protection for the  
appliance during a lightning storm, or when it 20. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service  
is left unattended and unused for long periods  
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This  
will prevent damage to the appliance due to  
lightning and power-line surges.  
or repairs to the appliance, ask the service  
technician to perform safety checks to determine  
that the appliance is in proper operation  
condition.  
21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance  
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
15. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets,  
extension cords, or integral convenience  
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
22. Heat The appliance should be situated away  
from heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other appliances (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
16. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push  
objects of any kind into the appliance through  
openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short-out parts that could  
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Precautions  
1. Warranty Claim  
If placed next to a TV or tuner, it may cause recep-  
tion interference resulting in some noise in the TV  
or tuner output.  
You can find the serial number on the rear panel  
of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please re-  
port this number.  
6. Care  
2. Recording Copyright  
From time to time you should wipe the front and  
rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For  
heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solu-  
tion of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry,  
and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immedi-  
ately with a clean cloth.  
Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or  
other chemical solvents or cloths since these could  
damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.  
Recording of copyrighted material for other than  
personal use is illegal without permission of the  
copyright holder.  
3. Power  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST  
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CARE-  
FULLY.  
7. Points to remember  
The voltage of the available power supply differs  
according to country or region. Be sure that the  
power supply voltage of the area where this unit  
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC  
230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the  
rear panel.  
Turning off the standby button does not shut off  
the power completely. So the power cord should  
be removed from the AC outlet when the unit is  
not used for a prolonged time.  
If this unit is brought from a cold environment to  
a warm one or is in a cold room that is quickly  
heated, condensation may form on the pickup,  
preventing proper operation. In this case, remove  
the disc and leave the power ON for about one  
hour to remove the condensation.  
When transporting this unit, be careful not to  
bump it.  
DANGER:  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND  
INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT  
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
4. Do not touch this unit with wet hands  
Do not handle this unit or power cord when your  
hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liq-  
uid enters the case, take this unit to an authorized  
service center for inspection.  
CAUTION:  
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CON-  
TROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF  
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED  
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION  
EXPOSURE.  
5. Location of this unit  
Place this unit in a well-ventilated location.  
Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation  
on all sides of this unit especially when it is placed  
in an audio rack. If ventilation is blocked, this unit  
may overheat and malfunction.  
Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat-  
ing units as this units internal temperature may  
rise and shorten the life of the pickup.  
Avoid damp and dusty places and places directly  
affected by vibrations from the speakers. In par-  
ticular, avoid placing the unit on or above one of  
the speakers.  
Be sure this unit is placed in a horizontal position.  
Never place it on its side or on a slanted surface as  
it may malfunction.  
Do not place near tuners or TV sets.  
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Precautio ns  
For U.S. model  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
The laser is covered by a housing which prevents  
exposure during operation or maintenance. How-  
ever, this product is classified as a Laser Product  
by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological  
Health) which is a department of the Food and  
Drug Administration. According to their regula-  
tions 21 CFR section 1002.30, all manufactures  
who sell Laser Products must maintain records of  
written communications between the manufac-  
turer, dealers and customers concerning radiation  
safety. If you have any complaints about instruc-  
tions or explanations affecting the use of this prod-  
uct, please feel free to write to the address on the  
back page of this manual. When you write us,  
please include the model number and serial num-  
ber of your unit.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
Declaration of Conformity  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20  
82110 GERMERING,  
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 (or EN60555-2, -3)  
GERMERING, GERMANY  
In compliance with Federal Regulations, the certi-  
fication, identification and the period of manu-  
facture are indicated on the rear panel.  
A.HORIUCHI  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
FCC INFORMATION FOR USER  
Memory Preservation  
This unit does not require memory preservation  
batteries. A built-in memory power back-up  
system preserves the contents of the memory  
during power failures and even when the unit  
is unplugged. The unit must be plugged-in in  
order to charge the back-up system.  
CAUTION:  
The user changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the users authority to operate the  
equipment.  
NOTE:  
The memory preservation period after the unit  
has been unplugged varies depending on  
climate and placement of the unit. On the  
average, memory contents are protected over a  
period of a few weeks after the last time the  
unit was unplugged. This period is shorter when  
the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate.  
This equipment has been tested and found to com-  
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-  
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communica-  
tions. However, there is no guarantee that inter-  
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be de-  
termined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-  
ference by one or more of the following measures:  
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Precautio ns  
For Canadian model  
For British model  
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the  
power supply cord of this unit should be performed  
only by qualified service personnel.  
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS  
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.  
For models having a power cord with a polarized  
plug:  
IMPORTANT  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor-  
dance with the following code:  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,  
FULLY INSERT.  
Blue  
: Neutral  
Brown : Live  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of  
this apparatus may not correspond with the  
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your  
plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected  
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N  
or coloured black.  
Modele pour les Canadien  
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE  
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME  
NMB-003 DU CANADA.  
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:  
The wire which is coloured brown must be con-  
nected to the terminal which is marked with the  
letter L or coloured red.  
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS  
ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS  
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE  
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER  
JUSQUAU FOND.  
IMPORTANT  
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse  
need to be replaced, please ensure that the re-  
placement fuse has a rating of 5 amps 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 DAN-  
GER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT  
OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.  
For European model  
This unit contains a semiconductor laser system  
and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.  
So, to use this model properly, read this Instruc-  
tion Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please  
contact the store where you purchased the unit.  
To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do  
not try to open the enclosure.  
“CLASS 1 LASER  
PRODUCT”  
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electri-  
cian.  
This label on the left hand panel states that:  
1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and em-  
ploys a laser inside the cabinet.  
2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not  
remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified  
personnel.  
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Table of contents  
Before Using  
Supplied accessories ........................................................................... 7  
Using the remote controller................................................................ 8  
Notes on usable CDs ........................................................................ 10  
Connections  
Connecting the CDR-205X ............................................................... 12  
Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection .................................. 14  
Turning on the power ...................................................................... 15  
Operations  
Inserting a disc ................................................................................. 16  
Changing the display ....................................................................... 17  
Recording modes ............................................................................. 18  
CD dubbing (component system operation) ..................................... 20  
Synchronous recording (component system operation) .................... 22  
Analog recording ............................................................................. 24  
Digital recording .............................................................................. 26  
Synchronous recording by input digital signal detection .................... 28  
Adjusting the recording level ............................................................ 29  
Placing and removing SKIP commands ............................................. 30  
Finalization ....................................................................................... 32  
Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only) .............................................. 33  
Playing CDs ...................................................................................... 36  
Skipping a track (using the SKIP command) ...................................... 39  
Timer playback (component system operation) ................................. 40  
Other Information  
Display messages ............................................................................. 41  
Troubleshooting guide ..................................................................... 42  
Part names and functions ................................................................. 45  
Rules concerning digital recording .................................................... 48  
Specifications ................................................................................... 49  
Supplied accessories  
Check that the following accessories are supplied with the CDR-205X.  
• Audio connection cables × 2  
• Optical digital cable × 1  
z cable × 1  
• Remote controller × 1  
• Dry-cell batteries  
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The CDR-205X uses an internal microcomputer that performs many complicated operations; however, on  
rare occasions, external noise or interference or static electricity may cause the microcomputer to  
malfunction. If this occurs, unplug the CDR-205X, wait approx. 5 seconds, and then plug it back in.  
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Using the rem ote controller  
I Using the RC-414C remote  
controller that is supplied with the  
Onkyo Separate Collection R-805X  
components to operate the CDR-  
205X.  
Using the remote controller  
When operating the remote controller, point it toward the  
remote control sensor of the Tuneramplifier.  
CDR-205X  
Remote  
control  
sensor  
Installing the remote controller  
batteries  
1
Push the battery cover in the direction of the  
arrows shown and remove it.  
30°  
30°  
5m  
Tuneramplifier  
Note:  
If the remote control sensor is subjected to  
direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light,  
operation of the remote controller may be  
adversely affected.  
2
Install the supplied (or AA, R06, or UM-3-sized)  
batteries into the battery compartment being  
careful not mistake the polarity (follow the  
polarity diagram inside).  
Use of another remote controller nearby or  
using the remote controller near equipment that  
uses infrared light may cause operational  
interference.  
Do not put objects on the remote controller. A  
button on the remote controller may remain  
pressed and drain the batteries.  
Make sure the CDR-205X is not placed behind  
colored glass doors. Placing the CDR-205X  
behind such doors may prevent proper  
operation of the remote controller.  
3
Replace the battery cover.  
If there is an obstacle between the remote  
controller and the remote control sensor, the  
remote controller will not operate.  
Note:  
Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or  
different kinds of batteries.  
To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the  
remote controller will not be used for a long  
time.  
Immediately remove dead batteries to avoid  
damage to the remote controller from corrosion.  
If the remote controller begins to operate  
improperly, remove the old batteries and replace  
them with two new batteries.  
The life of the supplied batteries is approx. 1  
year, though this value may vary depending on  
usage.  
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Using the rem o te co ntro ller  
I Using the RC-413C remote  
controller that is supplied with the  
CDR-205X to operate the CDR-  
205X  
Using the remote controller  
When operating the remote controller, point it  
toward the remote control sensor  
of the CDR-205X.  
CDR-205X  
Installing the remote controller  
batteries  
Remote control  
sensor  
1
Push the battery cover in the direction of the  
arrows shown and remove it.  
30°  
30°  
5m  
OP  
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A
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SK  
IP  
ID  
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RC  
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2
Install the supplied (or AA, R06, or UM-3-sized)  
batteries into the battery compartment being  
careful not mistake the polarity (follow the  
polarity diagram inside).  
Note:  
If the remote control sensor is subjected to  
direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light,  
operation of the remote controller may be  
adversely affected.  
Use of another remote controller nearby or  
using the remote controller near equipment that  
uses infrared light may cause operational  
interference.  
Do not put objects on the remote controller. A  
button on the remote controller may remain  
pressed and drain the batteries.  
Make sure the CDR-205X is not placed behind  
colored glass doors. Placing the CDR-205X  
behind such doors may prevent proper  
operation of the remote controller.  
3
Replace the battery cover.  
If there is an obstacle between the remote  
controller and the remote control sensor, the  
remote controller will not operate.  
Note:  
Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or  
different kinds of batteries.  
To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the  
remote controller will not be used for a long  
time.  
Immediately remove dead batteries to avoid  
damage to the remote controller from  
corrosion. If the remote controller begins to  
operate improperly, remove the old batteries  
and replace them with two new batteries.  
The life of the supplied batteries is approx. 1  
year, though this value may vary depending on  
usage.  
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Notes on usable CDs  
CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-ReWritable  
(CD-RW) discs  
CD-R finalization process  
After recording onto a CD-R disc, it is necessary to  
perform the finalization process before the CD-R  
can be played in CD players. After the finalization  
process is completed, you cannot perform  
additional recordings or place and remove SKIP  
commands.  
When recording with the CDR-205X, you must use  
compact discs with the following marks printing on  
them:  
*1  
*2  
Unrecorded compact discs (recording is pos-  
FOR CONSUMER  
FOR CONSUMER USE  
FOR MUSIC USE ONLY  
(A disc with any of the above markings.)  
Recording cannot be performed on discs that do not  
have one of the above markings.  
sible)  
When unrecorded compact discs are inserted,  
"Blank Disc" appears flashing in the display.  
Copyright fees have been enacted by copyright laws,  
and these fees are included in the price of CD-R*1  
and CD-RW*2 discs, as well as discs labeled with  
"FOR CONSUMER," "FOR CONSUMER USE," and  
"FOR MUSIC USE ONLY." Therefore, the recording  
of music protected by copyright laws with these  
discs is permitted for personal use. However, copying  
for purposes other than personal use require the  
permission of the copyright holder.  
Partly recorded compact discs (recording is  
possible)  
Before finalization (recording is possible)  
Compact discs that have not been finalized  
cannot be played in normal CD players; they can  
only be played in CD recorders.  
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C D R  
After finalization (recording is not possible)  
Compact discs that have been finalized can be  
played in normal CD players.  
Compact discs  
Always use compact discs with the following mark  
(optical digital audio discs):  
C D  
CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs  
CD-RW discs cannot be played in normal CD players  
even after finalization. CD-RW discs can only be  
played on players compatible with CD-RW discs.  
Also, with CD-RW discs, recording can be erased  
even after finalization.  
Cautions regarding copyrights  
The lyrics and melodies composing the musical  
elements of media and musical performances from  
radio broadcasts, compact discs, records, music  
tapes, original cassettes, and other media are  
protected equally by copyright law. Therefore, the  
sale, transition, distribution, and re-release in media-  
form, or use as background music in stores and the  
like, is strictly forbidden without the previous express  
consent from the copyright holder.  
When a finalized CD-RW disc is inserted, the CD-RW  
and FINALIZE indicator light.  
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Notes on usab le CDs  
I Cleaning  
Notes on discs  
Dirt and contaminants on discs can obstruct the  
pickup of the signals and lead to deterioration the  
sound. When dirty, clean the data side with a soft  
dry cloth, wiping from the inside of the disc toward  
the outside.  
Never use heart-shaped, octagonal, or other special  
shaped discs as they may  
damage the internal mechanisms of the CDR-205X.  
Do not play CD-ROMs intended for computer use or  
non-audio compact discs. Doing so may cause high-  
pitched noises or other unpredictable results that  
may damage speakers, amplifiers, and other  
connected components.  
If the dirt is excessive, soak the cloth in water, wring  
it out, and then wipe the disc surface clean. Next,  
using a soft dry cloth, wipe the moisture from the  
disc surface.  
Do not use conventional record cleaners or antistatic  
agents. Also, never use benzene, thinners, or other  
volatile agents as they may damage the disc surface.  
I Handling discs  
Be careful not to touch the data side of the disc (the  
side that does not have printing on it). Always hold  
discs by the edges or by using the hole in the middle.  
I Cautions for disc storage  
Label side  
Do not store discs in locations exposed to direct  
sunlight, near heat emitting devices, and other  
locations of excessive heat, or locations of extremely  
low temperatures. Also, always store discs properly  
in their protective cases.  
Data side  
Never place labels or stickers on the data side or  
label side of the discs. Also, do not write on the discs  
or allow them to become scratched.  
I Cautions when using rented compact  
discs  
Do not use discs that have cellophane tape attached  
to them or rental compact discs that have rental  
labels attached. If the tape is sticking out or peeling  
off, the disc may not be able to be ejected and the  
CDR-205X may become damaged.  
Condensation  
When moving the CDR-205X from a cold  
location to a hot location, when quickly heating a  
cold location with a furnace, or other similar  
situation, condensation may occur. This may not  
only cause improper operation of the device, but  
may also damage the discs and components.  
If condensation has occurred, turn on the CDR-  
205X and leave it running for 1 to 2 hours. If you  
will not use the CDR-205X, then eject any disc  
inside.  
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Co n n e ct io n s  
Connecting the CDR-205X  
I Connecting to other components  
The CDR-205X contains components that are extremely heat sensitive, so do not place the CDR-  
205X on the amplifier.  
Always complete all connections before inserting the power cord into the wall outlet.  
To L channel of the CDR-205X White  
To R channel of the CDR-205X Red  
To L channel of other component White  
To R channel of other component Red  
Protection cap for the optical  
digital input terminal  
Improper connection  
Insert completely  
When necessary, remove this  
protection cap and store it safely.  
When not using the optical digital  
input terminal, be sure to put the  
cap back on the terminal.  
ANALOG  
INPUT OUTPUT  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
(
)
(
)
REC  
PLAY  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
INPUT OUTPUT  
INPUT  
1
2
L
L
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
CDR-205X  
R
R
Wall outlet  
Digital output  
Analog  
input  
Analog  
output  
Digital input  
(1 or 2)  
L
R
L
R
Analog  
output  
Analog  
input  
z
connector  
Digital output  
Digital input  
CD player,  
DAT deck, etc.  
MD recorder,  
CD recorder, etc.  
Amplifier  
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Co nnecting the CDR-205X  
1 Connecting to an amplifier  
Connect the CDR-205X to the CDR, TAPE or MD terminal on the amplifier.  
Connect the red connectors of the supplied audio connection cables to the R-channel terminals and the  
white connectors to the L-channel terminals.  
Make sure the connectors are properly inserted all the way. If the connectors are not properly connected,  
noise or improper operation may result.  
Do not bundle the audio cables together with power cords or speaker cables. Doing so cause  
deterioration of the audio signal.  
2 Connecting the z cable  
With Onkyo components that are equipped with an z connector, use the supplied z cable to connect  
the z connector to the z connector of the CDR-205X.  
The z connectors are only effective if they are used in conjunction with an Onkyo amplifier with an z  
connector. Do not connect to a component other than an Onkyo component with an z connector.  
Doing so may damage the CDR-205X.  
The function of the upper and lower z connectors are the same. Connect to either one.  
Connecting the z cable only does not make the system operational. You must also connect the audio  
cables as well.  
3 Connecting to the digital input  
Using the digital input, you can record digital audio from compact disc players, DAT decks, and other digital  
audio components that have a digital output. Connect using the supplied optical digital cable and either the  
DIGITAL INPUT 1 and 2 input on the CDR-205X. You can also connect to amplifiers that are equipped with  
digital output terminals.  
Notes:  
The optical digital terminal is provided with a protection cap installed. When necessary, remove this  
protection cap and store it safely. When not using the optical digital input terminal, be sure to put the  
cap back on the terminal.  
To perform digital input recording, you must connect to the optical digital input terminal. If the digital  
connection is not made, "D.In Unlock" will appear in the display.  
4 Connecting to the digital output  
Using the digital output, you can connect to MD recorders, CD recorders, DAT deck recorders, and other  
digital audio recorders that have optical digital input connectors for making digital recordings. You can also  
connect to amplifiers that are equipped with digital input terminals.  
5 Connecting the power cord  
13  
Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection  
This section introduces you to the other Separate Collection Series system components and their  
convenient system functions, followed by connecting instructions.  
The following Separate Collection series components are commercially available:  
R-805X ....... FM Stereo/AM Tuner Amplifier  
MD-105X ... MD Recorder (Not available in U.S.A. and Canada)  
K-505X ....... Stereo Cassette Tape Deck  
C-707CHX .. Compact Disc (CD) Changer (Only available in U.S.A. and Canada)  
Note that the available components may vary according to the area.  
Combination use of the unit with the above system components enables you to operate the  
following convenient functions.  
• Auto power on  
By turning on the CDR-205X or starting a playback with it, the power to the amplifier is automatically  
turned on as well. Also, when not using the CDR-205X, you can turn it off independently.  
Note:  
When the R-805X is in its energy save mode, the auto power on function will not work.  
• Direct change  
By pressing the play/pause button(n)on the CDR-205X, the input source at the tuneramplifier  
automatically switches to CDR.  
• Remote controller operation  
The remote controller supplied with the R-805X can be used to operate the CDR-205X. (For more details,  
refer to the R-805X instruction manuals.)  
• Timer  
Timed playback is possible. (For more details, refer to page 40 of this instruction manual or to the R-805X  
instruction manuals.)  
• CD dubbing  
This function allows one-touch recording from the CD player to the CDR-205X. (For more details, refer to  
the page 20 of this instruction manual.)  
• CD - synchro recording  
By first setting the CDR-205X so that it is ready for recording, you can start the recording by just pressing  
play at the CD player. (For more details, refer to the page 22 of this instruction manual.)  
• Synchronous recording from the MD or tape deck  
By first setting the CDR-205X so that it is ready for recording, you can start the recording by just pressing  
play at the MD or tape deck. (For more details, refer to the page 23 of this instruction manual.)  
14  
Turning on the pow er  
When the CDR-205X is connected to a component system, it has three different  
states of on or off.  
Power on: The ON/OFF switch is depressed (ON) and the remote controller or other system components are  
not turned off. The STANDBY indicator is turned off.This is the condition for normal operation.  
Standby: The ON/OFF switch is depressed (ON) and the remote controller or other system components are  
turned off. The STANDBY indicator is turned on. When in the standby state, if the remote controller or  
other system components are turned on, the CDR-205X automatically turns on and system operation  
begins.  
Power off: The ON/OFF switch is released (OFF). In this condition, the CDR-205X will not operate even if the  
remote controller or other system components are turned on.  
Operating the power supply  
3
Press the POWER button on the remote  
controller (press the STANDBY/ON  
button of the R-805X to turn on the  
R-805X).  
1
Press in the ON/OFF switch.  
ON/OFF  
The STANDBY indicator turns off and the CDR-  
205X turns on again.  
STANDBY  
RC-413C  
POWER  
STANDBY  
The CDR-205X turns on and the display  
illuminates.  
The STANDBY indicator  
turns off.  
2
Press the POWER button on the remote  
controller (press the STANDBY/ON  
button of the R-805X to put the R-805X  
in standby).  
4
Press ON/OFF switch to release it.  
The CDR-205X turns off.  
ON/OFF  
The standby indicator lights and the CDR-205X  
enters the standby state.  
STANDBY  
RC-413C  
STANDBY  
POWER  
Note:  
When the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position,  
the CD recorder is still consuming some power. If  
you wish to disconnect your player completely  
from the mains, withdraw the plug from the AC  
outlet.  
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Op e ra t io n s  
Inserting a disc  
RC-413C  
r
POWER  
r
1
4
2
5
3
6
9
RANDOM  
MEMORY  
CLEAR  
REPEAT  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT  
REC  
7
8
AMCS  
>10  
10/0  
CD DUBBING  
ON/OFF  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
FINALIZE  
STANDBY  
INPUT  
(PUSH TO ENTER)  
OPERATION  
DISPLAY  
REC  
SET  
CDR-205X  
CLEAR SKIP PLAY DISPLAY  
SKIP ID  
1
2
Turn on the CDR-205X. (See page 15.)  
When the disc is inserted, the CDR-205X  
automatically scans the disc and displays the  
type in the front display.  
Press the r button.  
The disc tray opens. Place the disc with the  
label-side up in the center of the tray.  
-
C D  
R
L
40  
20  
10  
4
2
0
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
R
Disc indicator  
CD  
Commercially sold CD  
Finalized CD-R  
3
Press the r button.  
CD-R  
Unrecorded CD-R  
Partly recorded  
The disc tray closes.  
(not finalized) CD-R  
Unrecorded CD-RW  
Partly recorded  
(not finalized) CD-RW  
Finalized CD-RW  
Memo:  
CD-RW  
nYou can also press the n button (or  
the remote controller s button) to close it.  
By pressing the n button (or the remote  
controller sbutton) in the standby state,  
the power is automatically turned on. If  
used in a component system with the R-  
805X, their power automatically turns on as  
well.  
CD-RW  
FINALIZE  
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Changing the display  
RC-413C  
POWER  
1
4
2
5
3
6
9
RANDOM  
MEMORY  
CLEAR  
REPEAT  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT  
REC  
7
8
AMCS  
>10  
10/0  
CD DUBBING  
FINALIZE  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
ON/OFF  
STANDBY  
(PUSH TO ENTER)  
INPUT  
OPERATION  
DISPLAY  
REC  
SET  
CDR-205X  
CLEAR SKIP PLAY DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
SKIP ID  
DISPLAY  
Display during recording  
Display during playback and while  
stopped  
Repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY button during  
recording changes the display as shown below.  
Repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY button during  
playback or while the CDR-205X is stopped changes  
the display as shown below.  
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
Track number and elapsed time of track being  
recorded  
Track number and elapsed time of track being  
played (while stopped: 0m00s)  
TRACK  
TRACK  
Track number remaining time of track being  
played (while stopped: 0m00s)  
Remaining available recording time  
DISC  
TRACK  
Total remaining playback time on disc  
(while stopped, the total recordable time)  
Total recording number of tracks and time  
DISC  
DISC  
(Return to first display)  
Total number of tracks and time of the disc  
DISC  
Number of programmed tracks and the total  
programmed playback time (for programmed  
playback only)  
DISC  
(Return to first display)  
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Recording m odes  
Cautions during recording  
Recording mode for system setups  
Below is an introduction to the type of recordings  
possible when the CDR-205X is connected to the R-  
805X, C-707CHX, K-505X, and MD-105X  
components.  
In the following situations, recording is not  
possible even if the o REC or CD DUBBING  
buttons are pressed.  
The CD indicator is lit (a CD or finalized CD-R  
has been inserted).  
The CD-RW and FINALIZE indicators are lit (a  
finalized CD-RW has been inserted).  
The inserted disc is full and "Disc Full" is  
displayed.  
I CD dubbing (digital) (see page 20)  
Digitally record all tracks from a music CD to a CD-R  
or CD-RW. When dubbing is completed, you can  
automatically select the finalization mode. The  
dubbing mode is selected at the EDIT menu.  
Album mode: Only record the tracks that can be  
completely recorded.  
The 99th track has been recorded and "Disc  
Full" is displayed. Full" is displayed.  
Fade-out mode: Fade-out a track if it cannot be  
completely recorded.  
Only the audio signals can be recorded  
The CDR-205X is designed for recording audio  
signals only and therefore only digital signals that are  
audio signals are recorded. Other CD-ROM and  
Dolby Digital data, and the like, will not be recorded.  
Also, when recording from discs that have graphics  
or text data, only the audio signals will be recorded.  
I Single-track CD dubbing (digital)  
(see page 21)  
Record the track currently being played (or paused)  
with the CD player with one touch. The dubbing  
mode is the mode that is currently set; however, if  
the album mode is set, tracks that cannot be fully  
recorded will not be erased, but recorded until the  
disc becomes full.  
The minimum track length is 4 seconds  
For compact discs, the minimum track length is 4  
seconds. Even if the e (stop) or g (pause) button is  
pressed immediately after starting recording, a silent  
4-second track will be recorded. Also, during that 4  
seconds, you cannot resume recording or perform  
another operation.  
I Synchronous recording  
(see page 22)  
When connected to a component system, the  
operations given below are possible.  
Do not turn off the CDR-205X while making  
recordings, finalizing discs, or erasing  
recordings, or while "PMA Writing" is  
displayed  
If the power is turned off by mistake or a power  
outage occurs, when the power is turned back on  
and the recording will resume. However, there are  
times when the recording is not properly resumed  
and the disc is rendered irreparable.  
Synchronous recording from the CD player to  
the CDR-205X.  
Synchronous recording from the MD recorder or  
tape deck to the CDR-205X.  
Synchronous recording from the CDR-205X to a  
MD recorder or tape deck.  
Note:  
For CD dubbing, single-track CD dubbing, and  
synchronous recording, you must have the optical  
digital cable from the C-707CHX connected to the  
digital input 1 terminal of the CDR-205X. For more  
details regarding system setup, refer to the  
instruction manual for the R-805X.  
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Record ing m o d es  
Normal recording mode  
Finalization  
When not connected to a component system, there  
are a few methods that you can perform to record  
the signal in from the analog input or digital input of  
the CDR-205X.  
The finalization process writes the TOC data (tracks,  
etc.) for the disc in a special area on the disc called  
the PMA. After finalization, CD-Rs can be played in  
CD players. Even after finalization, CD-RWs can only  
be played on CD players that are compatible with  
CD-RWs.  
I Analog recording (see page 24)  
This method records the signal at the analog inputs.  
The recording level can be adjusted manually.  
For CD-Rs that have been finalized, you cannot add  
more recordings, place SKIP commands,  
I Digital recording (see page 26)  
This method records the signal at the optical digital  
inputs. The recording level can be adjusted manually.  
Erasing recording (CD-RW discs only)  
The data recorded on CD-RW discs can be erased  
and the disc can be used again as many times as  
desired. (see page 33)  
The erasing methods are given below.  
• Erasing data on unfinalized CD-RWs  
Last track erase: Erases only the last track.  
Multi-track erase: Erases all tracks from the  
selected track to the final track.  
I Digital Signal synchronous recording  
(see page 28)  
When recording together with a portable MD player  
or component that does not have an z connector,  
you can synchronize the recording with the digital  
input signal.  
All track erase: Erases all tracks.  
• Erasing data on finalized CD-RWs  
All track erase: Erases all tracks.  
About the level sync function  
The level sync function detects the space between  
tracks (songs, etc.) in the recording source and  
automatically assigns track numbers to them during  
recording.  
TOC erase: Returns a finalized disc to the  
unfinalized conditions.  
• Erasing discs  
Erases all data recorded on the CD-RW.  
I For analog recording  
The level sync function automatically turns off. To  
assign the track numbers, during recording press the  
o REC at the locations where you want to add them.  
If there are gaps of no sound 2 seconds or longer  
between tracks in the recording source, you can turn  
on the level sync function and have the track  
numbers assigned automatically (see page 25).  
I For digital recording  
The level sync recording automatically turns on. If the  
digital signal includes the track number information,  
the track numbers will be automatically assigned. For  
satellite broadcasts and other digital signals that do  
not include track number information, turn off the  
level sync function and assign the track numbers  
manually (see page 27).  
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CD dubbing (co m ponent system o peration)  
EDIT/NO  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT  
REC  
AMCS  
CD DUBBING  
FINALIZE  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
ON/OFF  
CD DUBBING  
STANDBY  
(PUSH TO ENTER)  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
CDR-205X  
INPUT  
YES  
Perform CD dubbing to digitally record all the tracks  
from a music CD to a CD-R or CD-RW. The dubbing  
mode is selected at the EDIT menu.  
3
Press the YES button.  
The current dubbing mode appears.  
Preparation  
YES  
Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15).  
Place the music CD in the CD player. (Refer to  
the instruction manual for the C-707CHX).  
Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR-  
205X (see page 16).  
The current dubbing mode is given on the left  
side (for the display given above, the current  
dubbing mode is the album mode).  
Album: Only record the tracks that can be  
completely recorded. (Album mode)  
1
Repeatedly press the INPUT button  
until "Digital In1" appears.  
Fade: Fade-out a track if it cannot be  
completely recorded. (Fade-out mode)  
INPUT  
4
To change the dubbing mode, press the  
YES button.  
Note:  
The new dubbing mode is set. To not change  
the dubbing mode, press the  
EDIT/NO button.  
CD dubbing cannot be performed when "Digital  
In2" or "Analog In" is selected.  
YES  
2
Repeatedly press the EDIT/NO button  
until "CD DubMode" appears.  
EDIT/NO  
Notes:  
In the fade mode, only the remaining recording  
time is displayed.  
When recording to a CD-RW in the album mode,  
the remaining possible recording time is not  
displayed.  
20  
CD dub b ing (co m po nent system op eration)  
Single-track CD dubbing  
5
Press the CD DUBBING button.  
Perform single-track CD dubbing when connected to  
component system to record the track currently  
being played (or paused) with the CD player with  
one touch.  
A finalization confirmation will automatically  
appear for 5 seconds.  
CD DUBBING  
1
2
Play the CD with the CD player.  
Press the CD DUBBING button while  
the track you want to record is playing.  
6
To automatically finalize the disc after  
recording, press the YES button within  
5 seconds.  
A finalization confirmation will automatically  
appear for 5 seconds.  
CD dubbing begins.  
CD DUBBING  
YES  
3
To automatically finalize the disc after  
recording, press the YES button within  
5 seconds.  
During CD dubbing, the level sync function turns on.  
The CD player begins a search for the peak level  
(may take up to 20 seconds) and the CDR-205X  
set the optimum recording level to match that  
peak level (DLA* Link 2 function).  
CD dubbing begins.  
YES  
Then the music CD is digitally recorded from the  
first track to the last track.  
When the CD finishes  
The CD player returns to the beginning of the  
song and searches for the peak level. The CDR-  
205X set the optimum recording level to match  
that peak level. Then recording begins. When  
the track is completed, the CDR-205X stops and  
the CD player continues on to the next track.  
The CDR-205X automatically stops. (To perform  
finalization after completion, press the FINALIZE  
button.) If you pressed the YES button for automatic  
finalization, then the CDR-205X will stop after  
finalization.  
Note:  
To confirm settings during recording  
The dubbing mode is the mode that is currently set;  
however, if the album mode is set, tracks that  
cannot be fully recorded will not be erased, but  
recorded until the disc becomes full.  
Press the CD DUBBING button.  
To stop the recording  
Press the e button.  
To cancel auto finalization ("A. FINALIZE")  
during CD dubbing  
Press the FINALIZE button.  
* DLA  
Digital Rec Level Adjustment  
21  
Synchronous recording (com ponent system operation)  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
G.EQUALIZER  
n
POWER  
CLOCK  
SLEEP  
EFFECT  
MODE  
TUNER  
PRESET  
FM  
AM  
INPUT  
POWER  
TAPE  
1
4
2
5
3
6
9
RANDOM  
MEMORY  
CLEAR  
REPEAT  
DVD  
MD  
PAUSE/STEP  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
REPEAT PLAY MODE  
REC  
o
REC  
CD  
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT  
REC  
7
8
AMCS  
DISC  
CDR  
>10  
10/0  
CD DUBBING  
FINALIZE  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
ON/OFF  
s
TONE  
CLEAR  
REC  
2
s
TIMER  
1
4
3
6
MUTING  
STANDBY  
(PUSH TO ENTER)  
CDR-205X  
INPUT  
OPERATION  
DISPLAY  
REC  
SET  
5
REC  
o
UP/DOWN  
ENTER  
7
8
9
REC  
VOLUME  
o
ACOUSTIC  
10/0 PRESENCE  
CLEAR SKIP PLAY DISPLAY  
--/---  
OFF  
1
2
3
SKIP ID  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-414S by  
INPUT  
When connected to a component system, the  
synchronous recording operations  
given below are possible.  
3
Press the o REC button (or the remote  
controller REC o button).  
Synchronous recording from the CD player to  
the CDR-205X.  
Synchronous recording from the MD recorder or  
tape deck to the CDR-205X.  
Synchronous recording from the CDR-205X to a  
MD recorder or tape deck.  
Rec Setupappears in the display followed by  
the time display (the recording standby state).  
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
REC  
REC  
REC  
Synchronous recording from a CD  
player to the CDR-205X  
Preparation  
4
After the CDR-205X enters the  
recording standby state, press the s  
button at the CD player.  
Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15).  
Place the music CD in the CD player. (Refer to  
the instruction manual for the C-707CHX.)  
Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR-  
205X (see page 16).  
The CD player starts playing and recording starts  
at the CDR-205X.  
1
Repeatedly press the INPUT button  
until "Digital In1" appears.  
INPUT  
When the CD finishes  
The CDR-205X automatically returns to the  
recording standby state.  
To stop the CD synchronous recording  
For analog recording, select "Analog In."  
Stop play at the CD player. The CDR-205X enters the  
recording standby state.  
Note:  
Note:  
Synchronous recording cannot be performed  
when "Digital In2" is selected.  
During analog recording, set the input dial on the  
amplifier to the CD position and be sure not to  
change this setting during recording. If this setting is  
changed, the CDR-205X will automatically enter the  
recording standby state.  
2
Adjust the recording level  
(see page 29)  
22  
Synchro no us recording (com po nent system operation)  
Synchronous recording from an MD  
recorder or tape deck to the CDR-  
205X.  
Synchronous recording from the  
CDR-205X to an MD recorder or tape  
deck  
Preparation  
Preparation  
Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15).  
Place the MD or cassette in the MD deck or tape  
deck. (Refer to the instruction manual for the  
MD-105X or K-505X.)  
Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR-  
205X (see page 16).  
Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15).  
Place the MD or cassette for recording in the  
MD deck or tape deck. (Refer to the instruction  
manual for the MD-105X or K-505X.)  
Place the CD, CD-R or CD-RW to be recorded in  
the CDR-205X (see page 16).  
1
Repeatedly press the INPUT button  
until "Analog In" appears.  
INPUT  
1
Put the MD recorder or tape deck in its  
recording standby state.  
For information on how to operate the MD  
recorder or tape deck, refer to the instruction  
manual for the MD-105X or K-505X.  
Note:  
When recording from an MD recorder or a tape  
deck, select "Analog In."  
K-505X  
o / g  
Synchronous recording cannot be performed  
when "Digital In2" or "Digital In1" is selected.  
2
3
Adjust the recording level  
(see page 29)  
2
Press the n button (or the remote  
controller s button).  
Press the o REC button (or the remote  
controller REC o button).  
The CDR-205X begins playback and the MD or  
tape deck begins recording.  
Rec Setupappears in the display followed by  
the time display (the recording standby state).  
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
REC  
RC-414S  
REC  
REC  
When the CDR-205X finishes  
The MD or tape deck automatically returns to the  
recording standby state.  
4
Press s button at the MD recorder or  
tape deck.  
The MD recorder or tape deck starts playing and  
recording starts at the CDR-205X.  
To stop the synchronous recording  
The level sync function turns off.  
Stop play at the CDR-205X.  
When the MD or tape finishes  
The CDR-205X automatically returns to the  
recording standby state.  
To stop the synchronous recording  
Stop play at the MD or tape deck.  
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Analog recording  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
G.EQUALIZER  
EDIT/NO  
n
POWER  
CLOCK  
SLEEP  
EFFECT  
MODE  
TUNER  
PRESET  
FM  
AM  
INPUT  
POWER  
TAPE  
1
4
2
5
3
6
9
RANDOM  
MEMORY  
CLEAR  
REPEAT  
DVD  
MD  
PAUSE/STEP  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
REPEAT PLAY MODE  
REC  
o
REC  
CD  
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT  
REC  
7
8
AMCS  
DISC  
CDR  
>10  
10/0  
CD DUBBING  
FINALIZE  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
ON/OFF  
s
TONE  
CLEAR  
REC  
2
s
TIMER  
1
4
3
6
MUTING  
STANDBY  
(PUSH TO ENTER)  
INPUT  
OPERATION  
DISPLAY  
REC  
SET  
5
REC  
o
UP/DOWN  
ENTER  
7
8
9
CDR-205X  
REC  
VOLUME  
o
ACOUSTIC  
10/0 PRESENCE  
CLEAR SKIP PLAY DISPLAY  
--/---  
OFF  
1
2
3
SKIP ID  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-414S by  
INPUT  
YES  
q AMCS w  
Perform analog recording to record the signal input  
to the analog input terminal of the CDR-205X. The  
recording level can be adjusted manually.  
4
Press the n button (or the remote  
controller s button) and start the  
recording source.  
Preparation  
Recording starts.  
Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15).  
Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR-  
205X (see page 16).  
Verify that the input dial and recording selection  
button of the amplifier are set to the position of  
the recording source.  
The level sync function turns off.  
If the entire disc becomes filled with recordings,  
the CDR-205X automatically stops.  
To set the track numbers manually when the  
level sync function is turned off  
Press the oREC button.  
1
Repeatedly press the INPUT button  
until "Analog In" appears.  
To pause the recording  
Press the n button (or the remote controller g  
button). To resume recording, press the n button  
(or the remote controller s button).  
INPUT  
To stop the recording  
Press the e button.  
2
3
Adjust the recording level  
(see page 29)  
Press the o REC button (or the remote  
controller REC o button).  
Rec Setupappears in the display followed by  
the time display (the recording standby state).  
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
REC  
REC  
REC  
24  
Analo g reco rd ing  
Note:  
Setting the track numbers automatically  
The level sync function uses the recording source  
level to detect the end and beginning of tracks.  
Therefore, in the cases given below, the track  
numbers may not be properly assigned.  
The level sync function is turned off during analog  
recording. Press the o REC button (or the remote  
controller RECo button) and assign the track numbers  
automatically.  
To have the track numbers assigned automatically by the  
CDR-205X, turn on the level sync function.  
The recording on the cassette tape is poor (e.g.,  
the space between songs contains much noise).  
With music such as classical music where there  
may be very low volumes.  
Where the space between songs is extremely short.  
If the signal at the tuner is weak (excessive noise).  
When recording from turntables.  
1
During recording or while in the  
(23,m-11) recording standby state, press the  
EDIT/NO button repeatedly until "Level  
Sync?" appears.  
To return to manual assignment of the track  
numbers  
Set "Off" at step 2 (see page 27).  
EDIT/NO  
2
3
Press the YES button.  
The current setting appears. The current setting  
is given on the left side (for the display given  
below, the current setting is "Off").  
YES  
Press the YES button.  
The level sync function turns on. Press the EDIT/  
NO button to return to the previous setting.  
YES  
25  
Digital recording  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
G.EQUALIZER  
EDIT/NO  
n
POWER  
CLOCK  
SLEEP  
EFFECT  
MODE  
TUNER  
PRESET  
FM  
AM  
INPUT  
POWER  
TAPE  
1
4
2
5
3
6
9
RANDOM  
MEMORY  
CLEAR  
REPEAT  
DVD  
MD  
PAUSE/STEP  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
REPEAT PLAY MODE  
REC  
o
REC  
CD  
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT  
REC  
7
8
AMCS  
DISC  
CDR  
>10  
10/0  
CD DUBBING  
FINALIZE  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
ON/OFF  
s
TONE  
CLEAR  
REC  
2
s
TIMER  
1
4
3
6
MUTING  
STANDBY  
(PUSH TO ENTER)  
INPUT  
OPERATION  
DISPLAY  
REC  
SET  
5
REC  
o
UP/DOWN  
ENTER  
7
8
9
CDR-205X  
VOLUME  
REC  
o
ACOUSTIC  
10/0 PRESENCE  
CLEAR SKIP PLAY DISPLAY  
--/---  
OFF  
1
2
3
SKIP ID  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-414S by  
INPUT  
YES  
q AMCS w  
Perform digital recording to record the signal input  
to the optical digital input terminal of the CDR-  
205X. The track numbers are recorded as is from the  
input source. The recording level can be adjusted  
manually.  
2
3
Adjust the recording level  
(see page 29)  
Press the o REC button (or the remote  
controller REC o button).  
Types of digital source that can be recorded  
The CDR-205X contains an internal sampling rate  
converter, and therefore can record digital signals of  
the sampling rates given below.  
"Rec setup" appars in the display followed by  
the time display (the recording standby state).  
44.1 kHz (CDs, etc.)  
32 kHz (DAT, satellite broadcasts, etc.)  
48 kHz (DAT, satellite broadcasts, etc.)  
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
REC  
RC-414S  
REC  
REC  
Note:  
When performing a digital recording from HDCDs,  
DTS CDs, and the like, be sure to set the recording  
level to 0 dB (see page 29). Since the recording level  
is set automatically (DLA) when dubbing a disc using  
the CD DUBBING button, recording cannot be  
performed.  
4
Press the n button (or the remote  
controller s button) and start the  
recording source.  
Recording starts. The track numbers are  
automatically recorded as well. If the entire disc  
becomes filled with recordings, the CDR-205X  
automatically stops.  
Preparation  
Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15).  
Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR-  
205X (see page 16).  
Verify that the input dial and recording selection  
button of the amplifier are set to the position of  
the recording source.  
To pause the recording  
Press the n button (or the remote controller g  
button). To resume recording, press the n button  
(or the remote controller s button).  
1
Repeatedly press the INPUT button  
until "Digital In1" or "Digital In2"  
To stop the recording  
appears.  
Press the e button.  
INPUT  
Notes:  
or  
When digitally recording satellite broadcasts, the  
track numbers may not be assigned properly. If  
this occurs, turn off the level sync function and  
set the track numbers manually.  
If the time between tracks is extremely short, the  
track numbers may not be assigned properly.  
Note:  
Verify to which digital input the optical digital  
cable is connected. If you select the digital input  
to which the cable is not connected, "D.In  
Unlock" will appear.  
26  
Dig ital reco rd ing  
Setting the track numbers manually  
(For more information regarding the  
level sync function, refer to page 19.)  
During digital recording, the level sync function is  
turned on so the track numbers are assigned  
automatically.  
To assign the track numbers manually, turn off the level  
sync function.  
1
During recording or while in the  
recording standby state, press the  
EDIT/NO button repeatedly until "Level  
Sync?" appears.  
EDIT/NO  
2
Press the YES button.  
The current setting appears.  
The current setting is given on the left side (for  
the display given below, the current setting is  
"On").  
YES  
3
Press the YES button.  
The level sync function is turned off. Press the  
EDIT/NO button to return to the previous setting.  
YES  
Press the o REC button (or the remote controller REC  
o button) to assign the track numbers manually.  
To return to automatic assignment of the  
track numbers  
Set "On" (see page 25).  
27  
Synchronous recording by input digital signal  
detection  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
G.EQUALIZER  
POWER  
CLOCK  
SLEEP  
EFFECT  
MODE  
TUNER  
PRESET  
FM  
AM  
INPUT  
POWER  
TAPE  
1
4
2
5
3
6
9
RANDOM  
MEMORY  
CLEAR  
REPEAT  
DVD  
MD  
PAUSE/STEP  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
REPEAT PLAY MODE  
REC  
o
REC  
CD  
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT  
REC  
7
8
AMCS  
DISC  
CDR  
>10  
10/0  
CD DUBBING  
FINALIZE  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
ON/OFF  
TONE  
CLEAR  
REC  
2
TIMER  
1
4
3
6
MUTING  
STANDBY  
(PUSH TO ENTER)  
INPUT  
OPERATION  
DISPLAY  
REC  
SET  
5
REC  
o
UP/DOWN  
ENTER  
7
8
9
CDR-205X  
VOLUME  
REC  
o
ACOUSTIC  
10/0 PRESENCE  
CLEAR SKIP PLAY DISPLAY  
--/---  
OFF  
1
2
3
SKIP ID  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-414S by  
INPUT  
When recording with portable MD players, or other  
components that are not equipped with an z  
connector, recording is started synchronous with the  
input signal. (This is called digital signal synchronous  
recording.)  
4
Press the o REC button (or the remote  
controller REC o button)  
The CDR-205X enters the input standby state,  
"Signal Rec" appears in the display, and then  
"Signal Wait" appears flashing.  
Preparation  
Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15).  
Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR-  
205X (see page 16).  
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
REC  
RC-414S  
REC  
REC  
Verify that the input dial and recording selection  
button of the amplifier are set to the position of  
the recording source.  
1
Repeatedly press the INPUT button and  
select the desired input signal.  
Select "Digital In1" either "Digital In2" for the  
input source.  
Notes:  
If "Check Input" and "Rec Setup" flash  
INPUT  
alternately and recording does not start, then the  
recording source was likely already playing and  
not allowing recording to start. First stop the  
recording source and then resume operations.  
CD DUBBING uses a sub-code signal that is  
contained in the digital output from most player  
components, and therefore there may be some  
CD players, MD recorders, or the like where  
digital synchronous recording is impossible.  
2
3
Adjust the recording level  
(see page 29)  
Press the o REC button (or the remote  
controller REC o button)  
5
Verify that "Signal Wait" is flashing in  
the display and then start the playback  
of the recording source.  
Rec Setupappears in the display followed by  
the time display.  
Recording starts as soon as the unit receives  
signals from the recording source.  
Level Sync automatically set to On.  
28  
Adjusting the recording level  
Adjusting the recording level for  
digital recording  
Adjusting the recording level for  
analog recording  
You may need to adjust the recording level when  
recording low digital signal sources such as satellite  
broadcasts and the like.  
1
Verify that "Monitor" is displayed in  
the front display.  
If Monitoris not displayed, press the INPUT  
button to display it.  
1
2
Verify that "Monitor" is displayed in  
the front display.  
If Monitoris not displayed, press the INPUT  
button to display it.  
2
Press the EDIT/NO button.  
EDIT/NO  
Press the EDIT/NO button.  
EDIT/NO  
3
4
Press the YES button.  
3
4
Press the YES button.  
If you will not adjust the recording level, press  
the EDIT/NO button again.  
If you will not adjust the recording level, press  
the EDIT/NO button again.  
Using the AMCS dial, adjust the  
recording level as desired.  
Using the AMCS dial, adjust the  
recording level as desired.  
The recording level can be adjusted between -∞  
and +12 decibels.  
The recording level can be adjusted between -∞  
and +18 decibels.  
AMCS  
AMCS  
(
)
PUSH TO ENTER  
(
)
PUSH TO ENTER  
Adjust so that when the recording level is at its  
highest, it reaches to a level between -6 to -2  
decibels in the front display.  
Adjust so that when the recording level is at its  
highest, it does not reach "OVER" in the front  
display. If OVER is reached, the sound becomes  
distorted.  
Adjust to between this level.  
L
L
40  
20  
10  
4
2
0
OVER  
40  
20  
10  
4
2
0
OVER  
R
R
Even if you change the recording level, the monitor  
sound level from the DIGITAL OUT terminal will not  
change.  
5
After adjusting the recording level,  
press the YES button.  
The new recording level is set.  
5
After adjusting the recording level,  
press the YES button.  
YES  
The new recording level is set.  
YES  
29  
Placing and rem oving SKIP com m ands  
RC-413C  
POWER  
r
1
4
2
5
3
6
9
RANDOM  
MEMORY  
CLEAR  
REPEAT  
7
8
>10  
10/0  
SKIP ID  
CLEAR  
OPERATION  
REC  
SET  
CLEAR SKIP PLAY DISPLAY  
SKIP  
PLAY  
SKIP ID  
SKIP ID SET  
Placing and removing SKIP commands  
Memo:  
If you make a mistake during recording, recording only  
silence, or have recorded some other track which you  
do not want to have played when the disc is played  
back, you can place a SKIP command at the place of  
that track. Then, when that disc is played, that track  
will be automatically skipped. (This procedure can only  
be performed with the remote controller.)  
By pressing q or w (or turning the AMCS  
dial), you can jump to tracks before or after that  
do not have a SKIP command.  
3
Press the SKIP ID SET button again.  
The SKIP command is placed.  
Up to 21 SKIP commands can be placed on one disc.  
SET  
CLEAR  
Notes:  
If you repeatedly place and remove SKIP  
commands, you may reduce the actual number  
of SKIP commands that can be placed.  
SID  
You cannot place SKIP commands on purchased  
music CDs or finalized CD-Rs or CD-RWs.  
SKIP commands only operate with CD players  
equipped with SKIP function operability.  
4
5
To place a SKIP command on another  
track, repeat steps 1 to 3.  
When no more SKIP commands can be placed,  
"Skip Full" will appear in the display.  
Placing a SKIP command  
Press the r button.  
After the SKIP command is recorded on the disc  
(a few seconds), the disc tray opens.  
1
Play the track that where you want to  
place the SKIP command.  
Memo:  
When a track is played that already has a SKIP  
command, the SKIP indicator will light.  
SKIP  
To stop the placement of a SKIP command  
Press the e or SKIP ID CLEAR button.  
2
Press the SKIP ID SET button.  
The track is played again. The track number and the  
message "Skip Set?" flash alternately in the display.  
SET  
CLEAR  
SID  
30  
Placing and rem oving SKIP com m ands  
Note:  
Removing a SKIP command  
If the SKIP ID CLEAR button is pressed while a  
track without a SKIP command is being played,  
then the CDR-205X will search for the next track  
with a SKIP command.  
1
Insert the CD-R or CD-RW with the SKIP  
command into the CDR-205X.  
5
Press the SKIP ID CLEAR button again.  
2
Press the SKIP PLAY button.  
The SKIP command is removed.  
The SKIP ON indicator turns off.  
SET  
CLEAR  
SKIP PLAY  
Turns  
off  
SKIP  
ON  
SKIP ID  
6
7
To remove a SKIP command from  
another track, repeat steps 3 to 5.  
3
4
Play the track where you want to  
remove the SKIP command.  
Press the r button.  
Memo:  
After the SKIP command is removed from the  
disc (a few seconds), the disc tray opens.  
When a track is played that already has a SKIP  
command, the SKIP indicator will light.  
SKIP  
Press the SKIP ID CLEAR button.  
The track is played again. The track number and  
the message "Skip Clear?" flash alternately in  
the display.  
To stop the removal of a SKIP command  
Press the e or SKIP ID SET button.  
SET  
CLEAR  
SKIP ID  
Memo:  
By pressing q or w (or turning the AMCS  
dial), you can jump to tracks before or after that  
have a SKIP command.  
31  
Finalization  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT  
REC  
AMCS  
CD DUBBING  
FINALIZE  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
ON/OFF  
YES  
STANDBY  
(PUSH TO ENTER)  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
CDR-205X  
FINALIZE  
The finalization process writes the TOC data (tracks,  
etc.) for the disc in a special area on the disc called  
the PMA.  
When finalization finishes  
The CDR-205X automatically stops.  
To stop the finalization process  
Press the e button (before pressing the YES button  
After finalization  
CD-Rs can be played in CD players. Even after  
finalization, CD-RWs can only be played on CD  
players that are compatible with CD-RWs.  
For finalized CD-Rs, you cannot add more  
recordings, place SKIP commands, or remove SKIP  
commands.  
in step 3).  
Display after finalization  
For CD-Rs, the display becomes that for CDs. For  
CD-RWs, the display does not change, except that  
FINALIZE is added.  
Notes:  
1
2
Insert the CD-R or CD-RW to be finalized  
into the CDR-205X.  
Never turn off the power or remove the  
power cord during finalization. Doing so  
may damage all the data on the disc.  
If the power is turned off by mistake or if a power  
outage occurs, the remaining operations will  
resume when power is turned back on. However,  
there are times when the operations are not  
properly resumed and the disc is not restored.  
Never finalize discs that are scratched, dirty, or  
dusty. Doing so may prevent the process from  
being properly completed. If the process does  
not finish in 10 minutes, press the e button and  
abort the process. This disc will not be able to be  
played with normal CD players.  
Press the FINALIZE button.  
FINALIZE  
FINALIZE  
Memo:  
If the CDR-205X is left in the finalize standby  
state for more than 10 minutes, then it will  
automatically exit the state and return to normal  
operation.  
During finalization, the operation button on the  
CDR-205X will be disabled.  
3
After the time information appears,  
press the YES button.  
YES  
Finalization begins. During finalization, the  
remaining time is displayed. (Finalization takes  
approx. 4 minutes.)  
32  
Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs o nly)  
EDIT/NO  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT  
REC  
AMCS  
CD DUBBING  
FINALIZE  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
ON/OFF  
q AMCS w  
STANDBY  
(PUSH TO ENTER)  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
CDR-205X  
YES  
The data recorded on CD-RW discs can be erased  
and the disc can be used again as many times as  
desired. The erasing methods are given below.  
Erasing from a non-finalized CD-RW  
1
Insert the CD-RW to be erased.  
I Erasing data on unfinalized CD-RWs  
Last track erase: Erases only the last track.  
Multi-track erase: Erases all tracks from the  
selected track to the final track.  
All track erase: Erases all tracks.  
I Erasing data on finalized CD-RWs  
All track erase: Erases all tracks.  
TOC erase: Returns a finalized disc to the  
unfinalized condition.  
2
3
Repeatedly press the EDIT/NO button  
until "Erase?" appears.  
I Erasing discs  
Erases all data recorded on the CD-RW.  
EDIT/NO  
Notes:  
If the power is turned off by mistake during an  
erase, then immediately turn the power back on.  
The process will be automatically resume.  
If "Disc Error" appears during an erase, the  
abort the erase and check the disc for scratches,  
dirt, or dust. After removing any dirt or dust that  
may exist, resume the erase.  
Press the YES button.  
The erasing method appears.  
YES  
After performing an erase, always remove the  
disc before turning off the power. If the disc is  
left inside when the power is turned off, there is  
a chance the erase may be left uncompleted.  
33  
Erasing reco rd ings (CD-RW discs only)  
Erasing from a finalized CD-RW  
4
Turn the AMCS dial and select the  
erasing method.  
AMCS  
1
Insert the CD-RW to be erased.  
2
Repeatedly press the EDIT/NO button  
until "Erase?" appears.  
(
)
PUSH TO ENTER  
EDIT/NO  
Last Track?: Erases only the last track.  
All Track?: Erases all tracks.  
xx-yy?: Erases all tracks from "xx" to "yy,"  
where "xx" is the track you select with the  
AMCS dial and "yy" is the final track on the  
disc.  
3
Press the YES button.  
The erasing method appears.  
YES  
5
Press the YES button (or AMCS dial).  
Erasing begins.  
YES  
4
5
Turn the AMCS dial and select the  
erasing method.  
AMCS  
(
)
PUSH TO ENTER  
Toc Erase ?: Returns a finalized disc to the  
unfinalized condition.  
All Track ?: Erases all tracks.  
Press the YES button.  
Erasing begins. The time remaining for the erase  
appears.  
YES  
Stopping an erase  
Press the e button for approx. 10 seconds.  
The recording will not properly be erased, so be sure  
to perform an erase of the entire disc (see page 35).  
34  
Erasing reco rd ings (CD-RW discs only)  
Erasing entire disc  
1
2
Insert the CD-RW to be erased.  
Repeatedly press the EDIT/NO button  
until "Erase?" appears.  
EDIT/NO  
3
Press the YES button for more than 4  
seconds.  
A display confirming the erase appears.  
YES  
If this display continues for more than four  
minutes, it is automatically exited.  
4
Press the YES button.  
Erasing begins. The time remaining for the erase  
appears.  
This process requires an amount of time equal to  
the total recording time of the disc plus an  
additional 5 minutes.  
YES  
Stopping an erase  
Press the e button for approx. 10 seconds. The  
recording will not properly be erased, so be sure to  
perform the erase again.  
35  
Playing CDs  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
G.EQUALIZER  
n
POWER  
CLOCK  
SLEEP  
EFFECT  
MODE  
TUNER  
PRESET  
FM  
AM  
INPUT  
POWER  
TAPE  
1
4
2
5
3
6
9
RANDOM  
MEMORY  
CLEAR  
REPEAT  
DVD  
MD  
PAUSE/STEP  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
REPEAT PLAY MODE  
REC  
CD  
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT  
REC  
7
8
AMCS  
DISC  
CDR  
>10  
10/0  
CD DUBBING  
ON/OFF  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
FINALIZE  
s
TONE  
CLEAR  
REC  
2
s
TIMER  
1
4
3
6
MUTING  
STANDBY  
INPUT  
(PUSH TO ENTER)  
CDR-205X  
OPERATION  
DISPLAY  
REC  
SET  
5
UP/DOWN  
ENTER  
7
8
9
VOLUME  
ACOUSTIC  
10/0 PRESENCE  
CLEAR SKIP PLAY DISPLAY  
--/---  
OFF  
1
2
3
SKIP ID  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-414S by  
The CDR-205X is capable of four different styles of  
playback.  
To stop playback  
Press the e button.  
Normal playback  
Random playback  
Repeat playback  
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
CDR  
REC  
Programmed playback  
Preparation  
Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15).  
Place the CD or recorded CD-R or CD-RW in the  
CDR-205X (see page 16).  
To skip to specific track  
Turn the AMCS dial to the left or right and select the  
desired track. With the remote controller, press the  
q or w buttons.  
qPress once to skip to the beginning of the  
track currently being played. Press twice in  
succession to skip to the beginning of the  
previous track.  
Normal playback  
Press the n button.  
wPress once to skip to the beginning of the  
next track.  
Playback starts at track 1.  
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
AMCS  
(
)
PUSH TO ENTER  
To pause playback  
Press the n button (or the remote controller g  
button). To resume playback, press the n button  
(or the remote controller s button).  
If a disc is left in pause for more than 10 minutes, it  
is automatically stopped and returned to the  
beginning.  
To fast forward or rewind (search)  
Press the d or f buttons.  
dPress for rewind.  
fPress for fast forward.  
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
To play a specific track  
Press the number of the desired track with the  
numerical buttons on the remote controller to start  
playback from that specific track (see page 38).  
36  
Playing CDs  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
G.EQUALIZER  
POWER  
CLOCK  
SLEEP  
EFFECT  
MODE  
TUNER  
PRESET  
FM  
AM  
INPUT  
POWER  
TAPE  
1
4
2
5
3
6
9
RANDOM  
MEMORY  
CLEAR  
REPEAT  
DVD  
MD  
PAUSE/STEP  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
REPEAT PLAY MODE  
REC  
CD  
7
8
DISC  
CDR  
>10  
10/0  
TONE  
CLEAR  
REC  
2
PLAY MODE  
TIMER  
1
4
3
6
MUTING  
OPERATION  
REC  
5
UP/DOWN  
ENTER  
7
8
9
VOLUME  
ACOUSTIC  
10/0 PRESENCE  
SET  
CLEAR SKIP PLAY DISPLAY  
REPEAT  
--/---  
OFF  
1
2
3
SKIP ID  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-414S by  
Random playback  
Repeat playback  
With playback stopped, press the  
RANDOM button  
Press the REPEAT button as many times as  
desired  
With the RC-414S remote controller, repeatedly  
press the PLAY MODE button to select the random  
mode. The random playback mode plays all the  
tracks on the disc in random order. The RANDOM  
indicator lights.  
Each time the REPEAT button is pressed, the display  
changes between "REPEAT 1" and "REPEAT."  
Selecting "REPEAT 1" only repeats only the track  
currently being played. Selecting "REPEAT" repeats  
all tracks.  
RC-413C  
REPEAT  
RC-414S  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
REPEAT  
RANDOM  
PLAY MODE  
To stop the random playback mode  
To stop repeat playback  
With playback stopped, press the RANDOM button.  
Repeatedly press the REPEAT button until "REPEAT"  
is no longer displayed, or press the e button.  
Note:  
While in the random playback mode, the numerical  
buttons, AMCS dial, q button, and w button  
do not operate.  
Memo:  
You can press the REPEAT button during  
random playback to repeatedly playback all  
tracks in random order.  
You can press the REPEAT button during  
programmed playback to repeatedly playback  
the track currently being played or the track  
programmed.  
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Playing CDs  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
G.EQUALIZER  
POWER  
CLOCK  
SLEEP  
EFFECT  
MODE  
Numeric  
buttons  
TUNER  
PRESET  
FM  
AM  
INPUT  
POWER  
TAPE  
1
4
2
5
3
6
9
RANDOM  
MEMORY  
CLEAR  
REPEAT  
DVD  
MD  
PAUSE/STEP  
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
REPEAT PLAY MODE  
REC  
CD  
MEMORY  
PLAY MODE  
7
8
DISC  
CDR  
>10  
10/0  
s
TONE  
CLEAR  
REC  
2
s
TIMER  
1
4
3
6
MUTING  
OPERATION  
REC  
SET  
5
Numeric  
buttons  
UP/DOWN  
ENTER  
7
8
9
VOLUME  
ACOUSTIC  
10/0 PRESENCE  
CLEAR SKIP PLAY DISPLAY  
--/---  
OFF  
1
2
3
SKIP ID  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-414S by  
Memo:  
Programmed playback  
You can also turn the AMCS dial to select tracks  
Programmed playback allows you to select only the  
tracks that you want to play and in which order that  
you them to be played. Up to 30 tracks can be  
programmed at one time.  
and press the dial to enter them.  
3
Press the s button.  
Playback starts to the order programmed.  
1
With playback stopped, pressed the  
MEMORY button.  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
With the RC-414S remote controller, repeatedly  
press the PLAY MODE button to select the  
programmed mode. The MEMORY indicator lights.  
"Track=?" appears.  
To stop programmed playback  
RC-413C  
MEMORY  
RC-414S  
PLAY MODE  
Press the e button.  
To stop the programmed playback mode  
With playback stopped, press the MEMORY button.  
To clear the programmed tracks  
2
Press the numeric buttons for the  
tracks that you want to hear in the  
order that you want to hear them.  
With playback stopped, press the CLEAR or e button.  
Each time a button is pressed, the last track is cleared.  
To change the programmed tracks  
To select track numbers of 11 or greater  
(up to 99)  
Press the f button and display the track to be  
changed. Turn the AMCS dial to the track that you  
want to program. Then, press the DISPLAY to return  
to the original display.  
RC-413C: Press the [>10] button, then the  
numeric button corresponding to the 10s digit  
for the track number, and then the numeric  
button corresponding to the 1s digit.  
Searching during programmed playback  
You can search during playback through only the  
tracks that you have programmed. When you reach  
the end of the track that is currently playing,  
playback is paused before you go on to the next  
track. To stop the pause, press the s button, g  
button, or d button.  
Example: Track number 35: [>10] + [3] + [5]  
RC-414S: Press the [--/---] button and then press  
the numeric button corresponding to the 10's  
digit for the track number, and then the numeric  
button corresponding to the 1's digit.  
Example: Track number 35: [--/---] + [3] + [5]  
To verify the programmed track numbers.  
Press the f button.  
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Skipping a track (using the SKIP com m and )  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
G.EQUALIZER  
n
POWER  
CLOCK  
SLEEP  
EFFECT  
MODE  
TUNER  
PRESET  
FM  
AM  
INPUT  
POWER  
TAPE  
1
4
2
5
3
6
9
RANDOM  
MEMORY  
CLEAR  
REPEAT  
DVD  
MD  
PAUSE/STEP  
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
REPEAT PLAY MODE  
REC  
CD  
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT  
REC  
7
8
AMCS  
DISC  
CDR  
>10  
10/0  
CD DUBBING  
FINALIZE  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
ON/OFF  
s
TONE  
CLEAR  
REC  
2
s
TIMER  
1
4
3
6
MUTING  
STANDBY  
(PUSH TO ENTER)  
CDR-205X  
INPUT  
OPERATION  
DISPLAY  
REC  
SET  
5
UP/DOWN  
ENTER  
7
8
9
VOLUME  
ACOUSTIC  
10/0 PRESENCE  
CLEAR SKIP PLAY DISPLAY  
--/---  
OFF  
1
2
3
SKIP ID  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-414S by  
You can set the CDR-205X to skip tracks that have a  
SKIP command (see page 30).  
To play tracks where SKIP commands are placed  
With playback stopped, press the SKIP PLAY button.  
The SKIP ON indicator turns off. Then start playback.  
1
Insert a disc with SKIP commands  
recorded into the CDR-205X.  
Note:  
SKIP commands only work with CD players that  
If a disc with SKIP commands is inserted into the  
CDR-205X, the SKIP ON indicator will light.  
support the SKIP function.  
SKIP  
ON  
2
Press the n button (or the remote  
controller s button).  
The disc is played skipping the tracks where SKIP  
commands have been placed.  
CDR-205X  
RC-413C  
RC-414S  
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Tim er playback (co m po nent system operation)  
When connected to the R-805X component,  
playback using the timer is possible. For more  
information on how to set the timer, refer to the  
instruction manuals with the R-805X.  
1
2
Insert a disc for playback.  
Set the timer for the R-805X.  
Note:  
For timer playback, the CDR-205X must have its  
power constantly turned on.  
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Ot h e r In fo rm a t io n  
Display m essages  
Message  
Open  
Explanation  
Pages  
16  
Disc tray is opening.  
Welcome  
Rec Setup  
Disc Reading  
TOC Reading  
Monitor  
Disc tray is closing.  
16  
Setting initial settings for recording. Please wait.  
Recognizing disc. Please wait.  
22  
16  
Reading the table of contents recorded on the disc. Please wait.  
Monitoring the input source selected by the INPUT button.  
16  
29  
PMA Writing  
Recording TOC data to the disc PMA (Program Memory Area).  
Never turn off the power while this message is displayed.  
18  
Track= ?  
Select the track to program with the numeric buttons, AMCS dial,  
or q and w buttons.  
38  
30  
31  
Skip Set?  
Skip Clear?  
Select the track where the SKIP command is to be placed.  
To place the SKIP command, press the SKIP ID SET button.  
Select the track where the SKIP command is to removed.  
To remove the SKIP command, press the SKIP ID CLEAR  
button.  
Last Track?  
All Track?  
Erasing the last track.  
To erase the last track, press the YES button or the AMCS dial.  
34  
34  
34  
Erasing all tracks.  
To erase all track, press the YES button or the AMCS dial.  
TOC Erase?  
Erasing the TOC from a finalized disc to return it  
to the unfinalized condition. To erase the TOC, press the YES button  
or the AMCS dial.  
II- I?  
Erasing from track selected to last track.  
To erase, press the YES button or the AMCS dial.  
34  
35  
All Disc Erase ? →  
Ers ? II:II  
Erase all data from disc. To erase all data, press the YES button or  
the AMCS dial.  
If during operation a malfunction occurs or an improper operation is performed, the corresponding message  
will appear. For a description of these messages, refer to the explanations on the following pages.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
If the CDR-205X begins to operate improperly, use the troubleshooting guide below to help you ascertain the  
problem.  
Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it may malfunction due to  
external noise or static electricity. If this happens, disconnect the power cord and then plug it in again after  
about 5 seconds.  
About the self-diagnosis function  
The CDR-205X is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If a malfunction is detected during operation, one  
of the messages given below will appear in the front display.  
Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
Disc Error  
Playback was likely stopped due to dirt,  
dust, scratches, or vibrations.  
The disc has been placed in  
upside down.  
Eject the disc and check for dirt, dust,  
and scratches (see page 16).  
Eject the disc and check that it is placed  
in correctly (see page 16).  
If you place the disc correctly and the  
same message appears, unplug the power  
cord and plug it back in again. If the same  
message appears again, contact an Onkyo  
service representative.  
Sys. Error  
(flashing)  
A malfunction has occurred in the system  
due to excessive noise or static electricity.  
Unplug the power cord and plug it back  
in again. If the same message appears  
again, contact an Onkyo service  
representative.  
Messages during recording  
Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
Cannot Copy The input digital signal contains  
a copy guard signal (SCMS).  
Record an analog signal or recordable  
music signal (see page 48).  
Cannot Rec  
The digital input is blocked.  
Verify that the player component is  
properly playing and the digital cable is  
properly connected. (see page 12).  
Verify that source signal is a normal  
music signal (see page 18).  
Data has been input in the  
CD-ROM, etc.  
Check Input  
↓ ↑  
The player component was already  
playing.  
Stop the player component. Shortly thereafter,  
" Signal Wait" will appear (see page 28).  
Rec Setup  
Rec Setup  
The CDR-205X is entering the  
recording standby state.  
Wait until the message disappears.  
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Tro ub lesho o ting g uid e  
Messages during recording (continued)  
Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
Repair  
After recording, the disc was left in  
the CDR-205X when the power was  
turned off and the track numbers and  
recording time data was lost.  
While Repairis displayed, the  
CDR-205X is tracing back through the  
recorded area and repairing the track  
numbers and recording time data.  
When the message disappears,  
finalization of the disc is possible.  
Depending on the recording amount,  
this process may take up to 40  
minutes.recording time data was lost.  
Disc Full  
Pro Disc  
Either the disc is full of recordings or  
99 tracks have been recorded and no  
more recordings can be made on the disc.  
Use a new disc.  
A CD-R not for music recording use  
(without the "FOR CONSUMER" marking)  
or a CD-RW has been inserted.  
Eject the disc and check whether it meets  
the specifications for use with the  
CDR-205X. Always insert a disc that has .  
the markings "FOR CONSUMER" or "FOR  
MUSIC USE ONLY" on its surface  
(see page 10).  
Messages during playback  
Display  
Cause  
Remedy  
Blank Disc  
You have tried to play a disc that has  
no recordings on it.  
If the inserted disc is a CD-R or CD-RW  
with no recordings, you may record onto it,  
but it cannot be played.  
No Disc  
No disc has been inserted.  
Open the disc tray and make sure that a  
disc is inserted (see page 16).  
Now Setting  
Recovering  
The CDR-205X is warming up.  
Please wait.  
This is displayed after the power has been  
or if the power is accidentally turned off  
during a recording, the CDR-205X will enter  
this mode to repair the disc for additional  
recordings.  
Wait until the message disappears  
(see page 18).  
Over  
You reached the end of the disc  
by pressing the search button during  
playback or while the CDR-205X was paused.  
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Tro ub lesho o ting g uid e  
Trouble  
Cause  
Remedy  
The power does  
not turn on  
The power cord is not properly  
plugged in.  
Plug the power cord properly into a mains  
power supply.  
The component where the power cord is  
plugged into is not turned on.  
Turn on the component into which the  
power cord is plugged.  
No sound is  
output from  
the speakers  
The speakers are not properly  
connected.  
Connect the speakers following the  
procedure given in "Connecting the  
CDR-205X"on page 12.  
Cannot record  
The components are not properly  
connected.  
Connect the components following the  
procedure given in "Connecting the  
CDR-205X"on page 12.  
A finalized CD-R or CD-RW is being  
used.  
Use an unfinalized disc (see page 32).  
The input switch is not properly set.  
Switch to a properly connected input  
source (see page 20, 22, 24, 26, 28).  
The recording level adjustment is  
set too low.  
Adjust the recording level to a proper level  
(see page 29).  
Recorded  
sound is  
distorted  
The components are not properly  
connected.  
Connect the components following the  
procedure given in "Connecting the  
CDR-205X"on page 12.  
Recording is being affected by  
the television.  
Either turn off the television or move the  
CDR-205X away from the television.  
The disc is damaged or cracked.  
Use another disc.  
The recording level adjustment is  
set too high.  
Adjust the recording level to a proper level  
(see page 29).  
The disc is too dirty.  
Clean the disc.  
Remote controller  
does not work  
The remote controller batteries  
are dead.  
Replace all the remote controller batteries  
with new batteries (see page 8-9).  
There is an object between the  
CDR-205X and the remote controller  
obstructing the signals.  
Remove the obstructing object (see page 8-9).  
The remote controller is being used  
outside of its operational range.  
Use the remote controller within its  
operational range (see page 8-9).  
A track is skipped  
during playback  
The skip play mode is turned on.  
Using the SKIP PLAY button,  
turn off the skip play mode (see page 39).  
A track is not  
The skip play mode is turned off.  
Using the SKIP PLAY button,  
properly skipped.  
turn on the skip play mode (see page 39).  
A recorded  
CD-R cannot  
be played in  
normal CD  
players  
The disc was not finalized  
after recording.  
The CD-R indicator lights when  
the disc is played with the  
CDR-205X  
Perform the finalization process  
(see page 32).  
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Part nam es and functions  
1
2
3 4  
5
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT  
REC  
6
AMCS  
CD DUBBING  
FINALIZE  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
ON/OFF  
7
8
STANDBY  
(
)
PUSH TO ENTER  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
CDR-205X  
16 15 14 13  
12 1110 9  
A
B
M
L
DISC TRACK  
ANALOG IN  
DIGITAL IN 12  
K
J
C
D
-
C D R W SKIP  
MEMORY  
OVER RANDOM  
REPEAT  
L
ON  
FINALIZE  
-
40  
20  
10  
4
2
0
R
1
LEVEL SYNC  
I
H
G
F
E
17  
18  
19  
20  
ANALOG  
INPUT OUTPUT  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
(
)
(
)
REC  
PLAY  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
INPUT  
INPUT  
1
2
OUTPUT  
L
L
AUDIO CD RECORDER  
CDR-205X  
R
R
21  
45  
Part nam es and functions  
The numbers within the brackets is the page number 11 EDIT/NO button [20]  
where the part is introduced.  
Press repeatedly to select the operations for CD  
dubbing, erasing, and other operations. Press  
while making settings to cancel displayed  
messages.  
Front panel  
1
ON/OFF switch and STANDBY indicator [15]  
Press in to turn the power on, and release out to  
turn the power off. If the power is turned off by  
the remote control or by another system  
component, the CDR-205X enters the standby  
state and the STANDBY indicator lights.  
12 Remote control sensor [9]  
13 Front display  
A
B
C
D
E
F
DISC/TRACK indicator  
Display  
MEMORY (programmed playback) indicator  
RANDOM (random playback) indicator  
REPEAT (repeat playback) indicator  
Recording level display  
2
3
Disc tray [16]  
e (stop) button [36]  
G
H
I
SKIP ON (skip play mode) indicator  
LEVEL-SYNC indicator  
FINALIZE indicator  
Press to stop recording or playback. Press while  
playback or recording is stopped to erase the  
programmed playback memory.  
J
CD/CD-R/CD-RW indicator  
s (play) /g (pause) /o (recording) indicator  
DIGITAL IN 1/2 indicator  
4
5
r (tray open/close) button [16]  
Press to open and close the disc tray.  
K
L
M
ANALOG IN indicator  
n (play/pause) button [36]  
Press to start analog recording, digital recording,  
and playback. Press during playback to pause  
the playback. Press again to resume playback.  
14 CD DUBBING button [20]  
Press to start CD dubbing.  
15 FINALIZE button [32]  
Press to finalize discs onto which you have  
finished recording.  
6
7
o REC (recording) button [22]  
For analog and digital recording, press to place  
the CDR-205X in the recording standby state.  
16 INPUT button [20]  
q AMCS w dial [36]  
Press to select the input source.  
Use to jump to tracks prior to or later than the  
one currently playing. Use while playback is  
stopped to select the track to play.  
Rear panel  
8
d/f(rewind/fast forward) buttons  
[36]  
Press to rewind or fast forward through the  
track currently playing.  
17 ANALOG INPUT (REC)/OUTPUT (PLAY)  
terminals [12]  
18 z REMOTE CONTROL terminals [12]  
19 DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT 1/2 terminals [12]  
20 DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT terminal [12]  
21 Power cord [12]  
9
DISPLAY button [17]  
Press to change the contents of the display.  
10 YES button [20]  
Press to finalize settings and confirm display  
messages during CD dubbing and other  
operations.  
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Part nam es and functions  
5
6
REPEAT (repeat playback) button [37]  
Press to repeat the playback of a disc or a track.  
d/f (rewind/fast forward) buttons  
[36]  
Press to rewind or fast forward through the  
track currently playing. Press to move the cursor  
forward or backward when changing the name  
of a disc.  
POWER  
1
2
3
4
5
14  
1
2
5
3
6
9
RANDOM  
MEMORY  
CLEAR  
REPEAT  
13  
4
7
OPERATION button  
e (stop) button [36]  
7
8
Press to stop recording or playback. Press while  
playback or recording is stopped to erase the  
programmed playback memory.  
s (play) button [36]  
Press to start analog recording, digital recording,  
and playback.  
q/w (skip) buttons [36]  
Use to jump to tracks prior to or later than the  
one currently playing. Use while playback is  
stopped to select the track to play.  
g (pause) button [36]  
>
10  
10/0  
6
7
OPERATION  
REC  
SET  
12  
11  
8
CLEAR SKIP PLAY DISPLAY  
9
10  
SKIP ID  
8
9
Press during playback to pause the playback.  
Press s button to resume playback.  
DISPLAY button [17]  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
RC-413C  
Press to change the contents of the display.  
10 SKIP PLAY (skip play mode) button [31, 39]  
Press to turn the skip play mode on or off for  
discs that contain SKIP commands.  
11 SKIP ID SET/CLEAR button [30, 31]  
Press to place and remove SKIP commands.  
The numbers within the brackets is the page number  
where the part is introduced.  
12 o REC (recording) button [22]  
For analog and digital recording, press to place  
the CDR-205X in the recording standby state.  
RC-413C remote controller  
13 Numeric buttons [38]  
1
2
r (tray open/close) button [16]  
Press to open and close the disc tray.  
Press the number for a track to start playback at  
that track. Also, press to program tracks for  
programmed playback.  
RANDOM (random playback) button [37]  
Press to playback the tracks on the disc in  
random order.  
14 POWER button [15]  
While the ON/OFF switch at the CDR-205X is  
pressed in, press to switch the CDR-205X  
between the on state and the standby state.  
3
4
MEMORY (programmed playback) button  
[38]  
Press to program the tracks to play in memory.  
For the part names and functions of the RC-414S  
remote controller, refer to the instruction manual  
with the R-805X.  
CLEAR (clear program memory) button [38]  
Press to erase the programmed tracks one at a  
time from the end.  
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Rules concerning digital recording  
Principle 1  
Guide to the serial copy  
management system  
Digital-to-digital copying can be used to create a  
copy of a CompactDisc (CD), Digital Audio Tape  
(DAT), MiniDisk (MD), etc. with a CD-R or CD-RW.  
However, digital-to-digital copying is not allowed to  
create a copy of a CD-R or CD-RW that has been  
created through digital-to-digital copying.  
You cannot use digital recording to create a second-  
generation copy, a copy of a copy created through  
digital recording, with a CD-R or CD-RW. This is  
because the unit conforms to the Serial Copy  
Management System and permits only one  
generation of digital-to-digital copying (the  
recording of the original digital signals as they are).  
The Serial Copy Management System is based on the  
following three rules.  
Principle 2  
Digital-to-digital copying can be used to create a  
copy of a CD-R or CD-RW that contains the songs  
from analog records, FM radio programs, etc. you  
recorded using the unit. However, digital-to-digital  
copying is not allowed to create a copy of a CD-R or  
CD-RW that has been created through digital-to-  
digital copying. When two CD recorders are  
connected via the analog input and output  
terminals, however, recording can be performed  
beyond this restriction.  
Principle 3  
With a DAT deck or a CD recorder that supports the  
sampling frequencies of 32 kHz and 48 kHz, digital-  
to-digital copying can be used to record the digital  
sound from satellite broadcast. (This CD recorder  
supports these sampling frequencies.) In this case,  
digital-to-digital copying is allowed to create a  
second-generation copy. However, with some BS  
tuners, second-generation copy may not be  
produced.  
*
When CD recorders are connected using analog  
terminals, the number of dubbings is not  
limited.  
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Specifications  
System  
Compact disc recorder  
Recording/playing time  
D/A converter  
Digital filter  
Max. 80 min (Approx., when using an 80-min disc)  
Single-bit  
8 times oversampling  
Connections  
1 analog output, 1 analog input  
2 digital input (optical), 1 digital output (optical)  
Frequency response  
5 Hz to 20 kHz  
0.004% (1kHz)  
98 dB  
Playback total harmonic distortion  
Playback dynamic range  
Playback signal-to-noise ratio  
Recording total harmonic distortion  
Recording dynamic range  
Recording signal-to-noise ratio  
Channel separation  
98 dB  
0.006% (1kHz)  
92 dB  
94 dB  
90 dB (during playback)  
Below threshold of measurability  
2.0 V r.m.s. (analog)  
Wow and flutter  
Output level  
Power supply  
AC 230 V, 50 Hz,  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
External dimensions  
Weight  
205 (W) x 76 (H) x 303 (D) mm  
2.9 kg  
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.  
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Mem o  
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Mem o  
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