Onkyo CR 525 User Manual

Contents  
CD Receiver  
CR-525  
CR-325  
Instruction Manual  
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo CD receiver.  
Please read this manual thoroughly before making  
any connections and plugging it in.  
Following the instructions in this manual will enable  
you to obtain optimum performance and listening  
enjoyment from your new CD receiver.  
Please retain this manual for future reference.  
If you can’t resolve an issue, try reset-  
ting the CD receiver by holding down  
the [ ] button and pressing the  
[STANDBY/ON] button.  
En  
Precautions  
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use  
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-  
out the permission of the copyright holder.  
• Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat  
sources, because its internal temperature may  
rise, shortening the life of the optical pickup.  
• Avoid damp and dusty places, and places subject  
to vibrations from loudspeakers. Never put the  
unit on top of, or directly above a loudspeaker.  
• Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its  
side or on a sloping surface, because it may cause  
a malfunction.  
• If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR,  
the picture and sound quality may be affected. If  
this occurs, move this unit away from the TV,  
radio, or VCR.  
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-  
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact  
your Onkyo dealer.  
3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all  
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft  
cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter-  
gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards  
with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin-  
ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because  
they may damage the finish or remove the panel let-  
tering.  
8. To Obtain a Clear Picture—This unit is a high-  
tech, precision device. If the lens on the optical  
pickup, or the disc drive mechanism becomes dirty  
or worn, the picture quality may be affected. To  
maintain the best picture quality, we recommend  
regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or  
worn part replacement) every 1,000 hours of use  
depending on the operating environment. Contact  
your Onkyo dealer for details.  
4. Power  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE  
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-  
TION CAREFULLY.  
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.  
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the  
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel  
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).  
9. Moisture Condensation  
Moisture condensation may damage this unit.  
Read the following carefully:  
Moisture may condense on the lens of the optical  
pickup, one of the most important parts inside this  
unit.  
• Moisture condensation can occur in the following  
situations:  
– The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm  
place.  
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit  
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug  
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.  
Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to select  
Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If  
you do not intend to use the unit for an extended  
period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.  
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never  
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands  
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets  
inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo  
dealer.  
– A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air  
conditioner is hitting the unit.  
– In the summer, when this unit is moved from  
an air conditioned room to a hot and humid  
place.  
6. Handling Notes  
– The unit is used in a humid place.  
• Do not use this unit when there’s the possibility  
of moisture condensation occurring. Doing so  
may damage your discs and certain parts inside  
this unit.  
If condensation does occur, remove all discs and  
leave this unit turned on for two to three hours. By  
this time, the unit will have warmed up and any con-  
densation will have evaporated.  
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original  
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi-  
nally bought it.  
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit  
for a long time, because they may leave marks on  
the case.  
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm  
after prolonged use. This is normal.  
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may  
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so  
be sure to use it occasionally.  
• When you’ve finished using this unit, remove all  
discs and turn off the power.  
7. Installing this Unit  
• Install this unit in a well-ventilated location.  
• Ensure that there’s adequate ventilation all  
around this unit, especially if it’s installed in an  
audio rack. If the ventilation is inadequate, the  
unit may overheat, leading to malfunction.  
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This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is  
classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. So, to  
use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual  
carefully. In case of any trouble, please contact the store  
where you purchased the unit.  
For Canadian Models  
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS  
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.  
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,  
FULLY INSERT.  
To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to  
open the enclosure.  
CAUTION:  
Modèle pour les Canadien  
CLASS 1M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER  
RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT VIEW  
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.  
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CON-  
TROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE  
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-  
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS  
RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE  
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME  
NMB-003 DU CANADA.  
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:  
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-  
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS  
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-  
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER  
JUSQU’AU FOND.  
For British models  
The label on the right is  
applied on the rear panel.  
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power  
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by  
qualified service personnel.  
IMPORTANT  
1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and  
employs a laser inside the cabinet.  
2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not  
remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified per-  
sonnel.  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance  
with the following code:  
Blue: Neutral  
Brown: Live  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appa-  
ratus may not correspond with the coloured markings  
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to  
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or  
coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to  
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or  
coloured red.  
For U.S. models  
FCC Information for User  
CAUTION:  
The user changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the party responsible for compliance could  
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
NOTE:  
IMPORTANT  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-  
ence in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-  
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-  
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is  
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic-  
ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by  
one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-  
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-  
cian for help.  
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse  
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must  
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same  
ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the  
ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.  
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket  
outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse  
in the plug.  
For European Models  
Declaration of Conformity  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,  
82194 GROEBENZELL,  
GERMANY  
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product  
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the  
corresponding  
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.  
technical standards such as EN60065,  
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY  
K. MIYAGI  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
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Features  
Supplied Accessories  
Make sure you have the following accessories:  
Amplifier  
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)  
• High Current, Low Impedance Drive  
• Discrete Output Stage Circuitry  
• 2 Audio Inputs and 1 Output  
CR-525  
CR-325  
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry  
• Subwoofer Pre Out  
Remote controller and two batteries (R6/AA)  
CD Player  
*1  
Plays CDs, MP3 CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs  
• 25 Track Programming  
Indoor FM antenna  
(Connector type varies from country to country.)  
• 2 Repeat Mode (Track/Full)  
• 4 Play Modes (Normal/Random/Memory/1 Folder)  
— CR-525 —  
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)  
*2  
• Wolfson Stereo D/A Converter  
— CR-325 —  
• Single-Bit D/A Converter  
AM loop antenna  
Tuner & Other  
*
In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the  
product name indicates the color. Specifications and oper-  
ations are the same regardless of color.  
• 40 AM/FM Presets  
• 4-Program Timer (Play or Rec / Once or Every)  
• Sleep Timer  
• Battery-Free Memory Backup  
• Headphone Jack  
• Aluminium Front Panel  
• RI-Dock Compatible Remote Control (iPod Control  
Capable)  
— CR-525 —  
USB Interface for Sticks and Portable Audio Player  
*3  
(WMA , MP3)  
• Aluminium Volume Knob  
• Gold Plated, Banana Plug-Compatible Transparency  
Speaker Posts  
*1. Make sure to use discs that have been finalized.  
*2. VLSC and the VLSC logo are registered trademarks of Onkyo  
Corporation.  
*3.  
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or reg-  
istered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
*
Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
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Before Using the CD receiver  
In general, the illustrations in this Instruction Manual show the CR-325.  
Installing the Batteries  
Using the Remote Controller  
When you operate the remote controller, point it at the  
CD receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.  
Detach the battery cover by pressing the  
tab and pulling up the cover.  
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Remote control sensor  
CD receiver  
Insert two batteries (R6/AA) into the bat-  
tery compartment.  
2
Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive  
(+) and negative (–) symbols) inside the battery  
compartment.  
Notes:  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the CD  
receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sun-  
light or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in  
mind when installing.  
• If another remote controller of the same type is used in  
the same room, or the CD receiver is installed close to  
equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote control-  
ler may not work reliably.  
• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote con-  
troller because the buttons may be pressed inadvert-  
ently, thereby draining the batteries.  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the CD  
receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass  
doors. Keep this in mind when installing.  
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an  
obstacle between it and the CD receiver’s remote con-  
trol sensor.  
After the batteries are installed and  
seated correctly, attach the compartment  
cover.  
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Notes:  
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try  
replacing the batteries.  
• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of  
batteries.  
• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long  
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from  
leakage or corrosion.  
• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi-  
ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.  
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Contents  
Getting Started  
Listening to the Radio  
Presetting FM Stations Automatically  
Erasing a Preset’s Name..................................... 48  
Clock and Timer  
Connections  
Setting AccuClock to Use a Specific Station  
Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive  
Miscellaneous  
Basic Operations  
Playing a Disc  
USB Playback (CR-525 only)  
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Getting to Know the CD receiver  
Front Panel  
CR-525  
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3
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5
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6
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CR-325  
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The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.  
a STANDBY indicator (23, 25)  
Lights up in Standby mode.  
b STANDBY/ON button (25, 50, 53, 56)  
Sets the CD receiver to On or Standby.  
c Remote control sensor (6)  
Receives control signals from the remote controller.  
d Display  
e VOLUME control (25) and indicator  
This control is used to adjust the volume of the  
CD receiver to “Min”, “1” through “41”, “Max”.  
The volume control indicator lights up when the CD  
receiver is on.  
f PHONES jack (25)  
This stereo minijack is for connecting a pair of ste-  
reo headphones for private listening.  
g USB port (CR-525 only) (38)  
A USB mass storage device, such as a USB flash  
drive or MP3 music player, containing music files  
(MP3, WMA) can be plugged in here and the music  
selected and played through the CD receiver.  
h Disc tray (28)  
The CD is loaded here.  
i INPUT button (25, 27, 42, 44)  
Used to select the input source.  
Used to change the information shown on the dis-  
play. Also used to select characters when naming  
radio presets.  
k DIRECT button (26)  
Used with the Direct function.  
l Previous/Next [7]/[6] buttons or  
PRESET [t]/[1] buttons (28, 41)  
The Previous [7] button selects the previous  
track. During playback it selects the beginning of  
the current track. The Next [6] button selects the  
next track.  
When the AM or FM input source is selected, these  
buttons are used to tune the tuner, or select radio  
presets.  
m Open/Close [0] button (28)  
Used to open and close the disc tray.  
n Stop [2] button (28, 56)  
Stops CD playback.  
o Play/Pause [1/3] button (28)  
Starts CD playback. Pressing it during playback  
pauses playback.  
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Display  
1
2
3
4 5 6  
7
8
9
bk  
bl  
bm bn  
bo  
bp bq  
1, 2, 3, 4:  
a SLEEP indicator  
Light up when a timer has been programmed.  
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.  
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b USB indicator (CR-525 only)  
The CD receiver lights up on detecting a USB mass  
storage device.  
Lights up when a timer has been programmed for  
recording.  
k Tuning indicators  
c File format indicators  
AUTO:  
MP3:  
Lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disap-  
pears when Manual Tuning is selected.  
Lights up when an MP3 file is loaded.  
WMA (CR-525 only):  
Lights up when a WMA file is loaded.  
:
Lights up when the CD receiver is tuned to a radio  
station.  
d FOLDER indicator  
Lights up when a folder number or name is being  
displayed.  
FM ST:  
Lights up when the CD receiver is tuned to a stereo  
FM station.  
e DIRECT indicator  
Lights up when the Direct function is on.  
RDS (European models only):  
Lights up when the CD receiver is tuned to a radio  
station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).  
f S.BASS indicator  
Lights up when the Super Bass function is on.  
g MUTING indicator  
l FILE indicator  
Flashes while the CD receiver is muted.  
Lights up when a music file number or name is  
h Playback mode indicators  
being displayed.  
1FOLDER:  
Lights up when 1-folder playback is selected.  
m TRACK indicator  
Lights up when a CD track number is being dis-  
played.  
MEMORY:  
Lights up when memory playback is selected.  
n TITLE, ARTIST, and ALBUM indicators  
TITLE lights up when the title (ID3 tag) of a music  
file is being displayed.  
RANDOM:  
Lights up when random playback is selected.  
ARTIST lights up when the artist name from a  
music file (ID3 tag) is being displayed.  
ALBUM lights up when the album name from a  
music file (ID3 tag) is being displayed.  
REPEAT:  
Lights up when repeat playback is selected for all  
tracks.  
REPEAT 1:  
Lights up when repeat playback is selected for one  
track.  
o DISC, TOTAL, and REMAIN indicators  
These indicators light up when the total time or the  
remaining disc or track time is being displayed.  
i Play and pause 1/3 indicators  
The Play indicator lights up for playback. The Pause  
indicator lights up while playback is paused.  
p Message area  
Various information is displayed here, including  
radio preset numbers, tuning frequency, current  
time, volume level, sleep time, mode settings, and  
so on.  
j TIMER indicators  
Show the status of the timers.  
TIMER:  
Lights up when a timer has been programmed.  
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Rear Panel  
1 2  
3
4
Heat sink  
5
6 7  
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The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.  
a MD/TAPE IN/OUT (21, 22)  
h Power cord (23)  
These analog audio inputs and outputs are for con-  
necting a recorder with an analog input and output,  
such as a MiniDisc recorder or cassette deck.  
The power cord should be connected to a suitable  
power source (Plug type varies from country to  
country).  
b DOCK IN (23)  
See pages 17–23 for connection information.  
This analog audio input is for connecting an Onkyo  
RI Dock.  
Caution:  
c SUBWOOFER PRE OUT (20)  
The heat sink is a device designed to disperse heat from  
within the CD receiver. Do not to place objects around  
the CD receiver and ensure that there is adequate venti-  
lation all around the CD receiver. If the ventilation is  
inadequate, the CD receiver may overheat, leading to  
malfunction.  
This jack is for connecting a powered subwoofer.  
These terminal posts are for connecting speakers.  
e u REMOTE CONTROL (21–23)  
This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be con-  
nected to an u jack on another Onkyo component.  
The CD receiver’s remote controller can then be  
used to control that component. To use u, you  
must make an analog audio connection (RCA)  
between the CD receiver and the other component.  
f FM ANTENNA (17, 18)  
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.  
These push terminals are for connecting an AM  
antenna.  
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Remote Controller  
RC-721S  
(CR-525)  
RC-660S  
(CR-325)  
1
2
1
2
bo  
bp  
bo  
bp  
3
3
bq  
bq  
br  
bs  
br  
bs  
bt  
ck  
4
5
bt  
ck  
4
5
6
6
cl  
cl  
7
8
7
8
9
bk  
bl  
bk  
bl  
cm  
cn  
cm  
cn  
bm  
bn  
bm  
bn  
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The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.  
a STANDBY/ON button (25, 50, 53)  
This button is used to set the CD receiver to On or  
Standby.  
m Onkyo MD recorder and cassette deck  
control buttons  
For twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be con-  
trolled.  
b SLEEP button (55)  
: Plays side B (cassette deck).  
Used to set the Sleep timer, which turns off the CD  
receiver after a specified time.  
t
3 : Pauses playback or recording (MD).  
: Stops playback, recording, fast-forward, or  
2
c Number buttons (29, 31, 33, 44, 46, 52)  
Used to select tracks and radio presets. Also used to  
set the clock manually, set the timers, and enter  
names for radio presets.  
rewind.  
: Plays side A.  
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n CLOCK CALL button (50)  
Calls up the clock to display the day and time.  
d TIMER button (24, 49, 50, 52, 54)  
o INPUT [t]/[1] buttons (25, 27, 42, 44)  
Used to set the timers and clock.  
Used to select the input source.  
e MENU/NO/CLEAR button (27, 35, 42, 43,  
p DISPLAY button (29, 32, 45, 46, 50)  
Used to change the information shown on the dis-  
play. Also used to select characters when naming  
radio presets. With an Onkyo RI Dock, it works as a  
backlight button.  
Used with various functions and settings for select-  
ing, cancelling, and deleting. With an Onkyo RI  
Dock, it works as a mode button.  
f Previous/Next [7]/[6] and  
[e PRESET]/[PRESET r] buttons (29, 44)  
Used to select the previous or next track or radio  
preset. Can also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock.  
With an Onkyo cassette deck, they work as rewind  
and fast forward buttons.  
q FOLDER button (30, 31, 36)  
Used to select MP3 folders.  
r REPEAT button (34)  
Sets repeat playback. Can also be used with an  
Onkyo RI Dock. With an Onkyo cassette deck, it  
works as a reverse mode button.  
g Rewind/Fast Forward [5]/[4] and  
[e TUN]/[TUN r] buttons (29, 41, 49)  
Used to rewind or fast forward CD playback. Can  
also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock. Also used to  
tune the radio and edit preset names.  
s TONE button (26)  
Used to adjust the bass and treble.  
t YES/MODE/SHUFFLE button (32–34, 41)  
Used with various functions and settings for con-  
firming, selecting modes, and selecting random  
playback. Can also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock,  
it works as a shuffle button.  
h CD control buttons (29)  
3 : Pauses playback.  
: Stops playback.  
: Starts playback.  
2
u ENTER button  
1
Used to confirm various functions and settings. Can  
also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock.  
i USB device control buttons (CR-525 only)  
v MUTING button (26)  
3 : Pauses playback.  
Mutes the output of the CD receiver.  
: Stops playback.  
: Starts playback.  
2
w TUNER/BAND button (41, 42, 44)  
1
Selects AM or FM radio as the input source.  
j VOLUME [q/w] buttons (25, 29)  
Adjust the volume level.  
k S.BASS button (26)  
Sets the Super Bass function.  
l Onkyo RI Dock control buttons  
3 : Pauses playback.  
: Stops playback.  
: Starts playback.  
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Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder, cassette deck, or RI Dock  
Explanation of buttons for using the Onkyo MD recorder, cassette deck, or RI Dock, when connected to the  
MD/TAPE jack or DOCK IN jack of the CD receiver.  
• See pages 21-23 for instructions on connecting the components.  
• To control the MD recorder, the Input Display for the MD/TAPE jacks must be set to “MD” (see page 27).  
Example: Shows the case of h:  
the [YES/MODE/SHUFFLE] button.  
• When the cassette deck is connected to the MD/TAPE  
jack of the CD receiver and the input source is set to  
TAPE”, it works as a DOLBY NR button.  
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6
7
2
3
8
9
bk  
4
5
Jack  
Input source  
MD/TAPE  
DOCK  
DOCK  
TAPE  
MD  
Button  
1 ~ 9  
0
1 ~ 9  
10/0  
a
>10  
>10  
MENU/NO/CLEAR  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
MODE  
SELECT  
1
b
c
DOCK 1  
DOCK 2  
2
d
e
DOCK 3  
3
MD/TAPE 1  
MD/TAPE 2  
MD/TAPE 3 (t)  
DISPLAY  
1
2
1
2
t
3
DISPLAY  
REPEAT  
MODE  
BACKLIGHT  
REPEAT  
SHUFFLE*1  
f
g
h
i
j
REPEAT  
REV MODE  
DOLBY NR  
5/4  
YES/MODE/SHUFFLE  
*2  
7/6  
5/4  
7/6  
5/4  
7/6  
5/4  
*1. In “Cursor Mode” it works as a MENU button.  
*2. In “Cursor Mode” it can be used for navigation menus.  
• Refer to the instruction manual for each connected component for details. For column items with no notation: buttons  
will not function when pressed.  
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Disc Notes  
Supported Discs  
Discs Made on Personal Computers  
The CD receiver supports the following discs.  
Discs made on personal computers, including those of a  
compatible format, may not work properly in the CD  
receiver because of incorrect settings in the disc burning  
software. Check the manuals supplied with your disc  
burning software for additional compatibility informa-  
tion.  
Disc  
Logo  
Format or file type  
Audio CD  
PCM  
Audio CD, MP3  
MP3  
MP3 Compatibility  
CD-R  
• MP3 discs must be ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2,  
Romeo or Joliet compliant. Supported formats:  
Mode 1, Mode 2 XA Form 1.  
• Folders can be up to eight levels deep.  
• MP3 files must be MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3  
format with a sampling rate of between 8 kHz and  
48 kHz and a bit-rate of between 8 kbps and 320 kbps  
(128 kbps recommended). Incompatible files cannot  
be played.  
Audio CD, MP3  
MP3  
CD-RW  
• Constant bit rate MP3 files are recommended, how-  
ever, variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 files between  
8 kbps and 320 kbps are supported. (Playing times  
may not display correctly.)  
• MP3 files must have a “.mp3” or “.MP3” file name  
extension. MP3 files without the proper extension will  
not be recognized. To prevent noise and malfunction,  
do not use these extensions for other types of files.  
• The CD receiver supports up to 499 MP3 files and  
folders. Files and folders in excess of this cannot be  
played. Note that if the file and folder structure is very  
complicated, the CD receiver may not be able to read  
or play all of the MP3 files on the disc.  
Audio CD (Session 1),  
MP3 (Session 2)  
CD Extra  
• Some audio CDs use copy protection that doesn’t con-  
form to the official CD standard. Since these are non-  
standard discs, they may not play properly in the CD  
receiver.  
• The CD receiver supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs.  
• The CD receiver does not support disc types not listed.  
• Don’t use discs with an unusual shape, such as those  
shown below, as you may damage the CD receiver.  
• Disc, file, and folder names may contain up to 32 char-  
acters.  
• The maximum time that can be displayed for a single  
file is 99 minutes and 59 seconds.  
• Don’t use discs that have residue from adhesive tape,  
rental discs with peeling labels, or discs with custom-  
made labels or stickers. Doing so may damage the CD  
receiver and you may not be able to remove the disc  
properly.  
• The remaining time cannot be displayed when playing  
MP3 files.  
• MP3 file and folder names (excluding the extension)  
are shown on the display.  
• Multisession discs are supported, however, some mul-  
tisession discs may take a long time to load and some  
may not load at all. When burning CDs, we recom-  
mend that you use a single-session (disc-at-once), and  
select “Disc Close”.  
• Normally, the music in the audio session of a CD Extra  
disc is played. However, you can set the CD receiver  
so that it plays any MP3 files in the data session of a  
CD-R/RW disc instead. If the data session contains no  
MP3 files, the audio session will be played regardless.  
CD-R/RW Compatibility  
• The CD receiver supports CD-R and CD-RW discs.  
However, some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not  
work properly for any of the following reasons: disc  
burner characteristics, disc characteristics, the disc is  
damaged or dirty. See the manual supplied with your  
disc burner for more information. Condensation or dirt  
on the optical pickup lens can also affect playback.  
• Make sure to use discs that have been finalized.  
• The Emphasis is not supported.  
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• The following ID3 tags are supported: versions 1.0/1.1  
and 2.2/2.3/2.4. Versions 2.5 and later are not sup-  
ported. Normally, version 2.2/2.3/2.4 tags have prior-  
ity and will be displayed.  
Handling Discs  
• Never touch the underside of a disc. Always hold discs  
by the edge, as shown.  
• For ID3 version 2 tags, the tag information recognized  
will be those embedded in the beginning of the file.  
We recommend that you include only title, artist  
name, and album name information in ID3 tags. Com-  
pressed, encrypted, and unsynchronized ID3 tags can-  
not be displayed.  
Underside  
Note:  
With CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs that contain  
many files and folders and files other than MP3s, it may  
take a long time to read the disc. We recommend that you  
include only MP3 files on your discs, use about 20 fold-  
ers, and limit folder nesting to three levels deep.  
• Never attach adhesive tape or sticky labels to discs.  
Disc Content Organization  
CD  
Cleaning Discs  
CDs contain tracks.  
• For best results, keep your discs clean. Fingerprints  
and dust can affect the sound quality and should be  
removed as follows. Using a clean soft cloth, wipe  
from the center outwards, as shown. Never wipe in a  
circular direction.  
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5  
Audio CD  
MP3  
MP3 discs contain MP3 files organized into folders.  
Folder 1  
File 2  
Folder 2  
File 1 File 2  
File 1  
File 3  
• To remove stubborn dust or dirt, wipe the disc with a  
damp soft cloth, and then dry it with a dry cloth.  
• Never use solvent-based cleaning fluids, such as thin-  
ner or benzine, commercially available cleaners, or  
antistatic sprays intended for vinyl records, as they  
may damage the disc.  
MP3 (CD-R/CD-RW)  
Storing Discs  
• Don’t store discs in places subject to direct sunlight or  
near heat sources.  
• Don’t store discs in places subject to moisture or dust,  
such as in a bathroom or near a humidifier.  
• Always store discs in their cases and vertically. Stack-  
ing, or putting objects on unprotected discs may cause  
warping, scratches, or other damage.  
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Connecting Antennas  
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor  
FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect  
commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.  
The CD receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without  
an antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna  
to use the tuner.  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-  
door FM antenna instead (see page 18).  
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna  
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use  
only.  
AM antenna push terminals  
FM antenna jack  
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting  
the tabs into the base, as shown.  
1
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna  
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.  
Connect both wires of the AM loop  
antenna to the AM push terminals, as  
shown.  
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so  
they can be connected either way around).  
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and  
that the push terminals are gripping the bare  
wires, not the insulation.  
2
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.  
1
North American Model  
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
Other Models  
Push  
Insert wire  
Release  
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
Once the CD receiver is ready for use, you’ll need  
to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the  
position of the FM antenna to achieve the best  
possible reception.  
Once the CD receiver is ready for use, you’ll need  
to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the  
position of the AM antenna to achieve the best  
possible reception.  
Use thumbtacks or something similar to  
fix the FM antenna into position.  
2
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the  
CD receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commer-  
cially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 18).  
Thumbtacks, etc.  
Caution:  
Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when  
using thumbtacks.  
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Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna  
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-  
door FM antenna instead.  
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied  
AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used  
in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.  
Outdoor antenna  
AM loop antenna  
Insulated antenna cable  
Notes:  
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable  
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an  
attic or loft.  
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizon-  
tally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained  
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note  
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.  
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with  
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.  
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well  
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line  
of sight to your local FM transmitter.  
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possi-  
ble noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.  
• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated  
well away from power lines and other high-voltage  
equipment.  
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance  
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz-  
ards.  
Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter  
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV  
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If cir-  
cumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as  
shown.  
TV/FM antenna splitter  
To CD receiver  
To TV (or VCR)  
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Connecting Speakers  
Connecting Your Speakers  
• Connect the right speaker to the CD receiver’s right (R) SPEAKERS terminals. Connect the left speaker to the left  
(L) SPEAKERS terminals.  
• Connect the positive (+) terminal on each speaker to the corresponding positive (+) terminal on the CD receiver.  
Connect the negative (–) terminal on each speaker to the corresponding negative (–) terminal on the CD receiver. Use  
the red wires to connect the positive (+) terminals.  
Left speaker  
Right speaker  
Red wires  
—Terminal posts—  
Strip about 15 mm (5/8") of insulation from the ends of the speaker  
cables, and twist the bare wires tightly. Unscrew the terminal. Fully  
insert the bare wire, making sure that it’s touching the threaded shaft in  
the center. Screw the terminal tight.  
Speaker  
cable  
• Connect only speakers with an impedance of between  
4 and 16 ohms. Connecting a speaker with a lower  
impedance may damage the speaker.  
• Do not connect both speaker cables to the same L or R  
terminals (Fig. 1). Do not connect more than two  
speaker terminals to each speaker (Fig. 2).  
• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires.  
Doing so may damage the CD receiver.  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 2  
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Connecting Other Components  
About Connections  
• Before making any connections, read the manuals  
• Push plugs in all the way to make  
Right!  
supplied with your other components.  
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed  
and double-checked all connections.  
good connections (loose connec-  
tions can cause noise or malfunc-  
tions).  
• To prevent interference, keep  
audio cables away from power  
cords and speaker cables.  
Wrong!  
Connection Color Coding  
RCA-type audio connections are usually color-coded:  
red and white. Use red plugs to connect right-channel  
audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use  
white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and out-  
puts (typically labeled “L”).  
Note:  
Do not put anything on top of the CD receiver, as it may  
interfere with proper ventilation.  
Analogaudio  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
cable  
Connecting a Subwoofer  
The CD receiver has a SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack for connecting a powered subwoofer (i.e., a subwoofer with a  
built-in amplifier).  
CD receiver  
Powered subwoofer  
SUB  
WOOFER  
PRE OUT  
: Signal flow  
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Connecting an Onkyo Cassette Deck  
The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo cassette deck.  
Connect the CD receiver’s MD/TAPE OUT jacks to the cassette deck’s INPUT (REC) jacks, and connect the CD  
receiver’s MD/TAPE IN jacks to the cassette deck’s OUTPUT (PLAY) jacks.  
CD receiver’s  
rear panel  
Onkyo cassette deck’s  
rear panel  
INPUT OUTPUT  
Red  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
L
White  
White  
Analog audio cables (RCA)  
R
Red  
White Red Red White  
u cable supplied with  
the Onkyo cassette deck  
: Signal flow  
What can you do with u?  
• Connecting an Onkyo cassette deck to the CD receiver with an u cable allows you to control the cassette deck with  
the CD receiver’s remote controller. In addition, when playback is started on the cassette deck, the CD receiver will  
automatically select it as the input source.  
• To use u, you must connect the Onkyo cassette deck to the CD receiver with an u cable and an analog audio cable  
(RCA). In addition, the Input Display for the MD/TAPE jacks must be set to “TAPE”. Since this is the default setting,  
unless you’ve changed it, it can be left as it is (see page 27).  
• Some u-capable components have two u jacks. They’re both the same, so you can use either one. The extra jack  
is for connecting additional u-capable components.  
Notes:  
• When listening to the audio of a component connected to the CD receiver but with no u connection, select TAPE  
input source.  
• It is also possible to connect the MD/TAPE jacks to a DAT recorder. When connected to a DAT recorder, set the Input  
Display to “DAT(see page 27).  
• The MD/TAPE IN jacks can be connected to the audio output jack of a VCR. The VCR video output jack should be  
connected to a TV. When the CD receiver is connected to a VCR, set the Input Display to “VIDEO” (see page 27).  
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Connecting an Onkyo MD recorder  
The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo MD recorder.  
Connect the CD receiver’s MD/TAPE OUT jacks to the MD recorder’s INPUT (REC) jacks, and connect the CD  
receiver’s MD/TAPE IN jacks to the MD recorder’s OUTPUT (PLAY) jacks.  
CD receiver’s  
rear panel  
Onkyo MD recorder’s  
rear panel  
INPUT OUTPUT  
Red  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
L
White  
White  
Analog audio cables (RCA)  
R
Red  
White Red Red White  
u cable supplied with  
the Onkyo MD recorder  
: Signal flow  
What can you do with u?  
• Connecting an Onkyo MD recorder to the CD receiver with an u cable allows you to control the MD recorder with  
the CD receiver’s remote controller. In addition, when playback is started on the MD recorder, the CD receiver will  
automatically select it as the input source.  
• To use u, you must connect the Onkyo MD recorder to the CD receiver with an u cable and an analog audio cable  
(RCA). In addition, the Input Display for the MD/TAPE jacks must be set to “MD” (see page 27).  
• Some u-capable components have two u jacks. They’re both the same, so you can use either one. The extra jack  
is for connecting additional u-capable components.  
Notes:  
• When listening to the audio of a component connected to the CD receiver but with no u connection, select TAPE  
input source.  
• It is also possible to connect the MD/TAPE jacks to a DAT recorder. When connected to a DAT recorder, set the Input  
Display to “DAT(see page 27).  
• The MD/TAPE IN jacks can be connected to the audio output jack of a VCR. The VCR video output jack should be  
connected to a TV. When the CD receiver is connected to a VCR, set the Input Display to “VIDEO” (see page 27).  
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Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock)  
The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock).  
Connect the CD receiver’s DOCK IN jacks to the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT jacks.  
CD receiver’s  
rear panel  
Red  
White  
White  
Red  
Analog audio cable (RCA)  
Onkyo RI Dock’s rear  
panel  
u cable supplied with  
the Onkyo RI Dock  
: Signal flow  
What can you do with u?  
• Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock to the CD receiver with an u cable allows you to control the RI Dock with the CD  
receiver’s remote controller. In addition, when playback is started on the RI Dock, the CD receiver will automatically  
select it as the input source.  
• To use u, you must connect the Onkyo RI Dock to the CD receiver with an u cable and an analog audio cable  
(RCA). On the RI Dock, set the RI MODE switch to “HDD” or “HDD/DOCK”. See the RI Dock’s instruction manual  
for details.  
Connecting the Power Cord  
Notes:  
• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.  
• Turning on the CD receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment  
on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the CD receiver into a different branch circuit.  
To wall outlet  
Power cord  
Plug the power cord into a suitable wall outlet.  
The STANDBY indicator lights up.  
For European models  
To set the clock with the AccuClock function, the CD receiver must be able to receive RDS radio stations, which means  
an FM antenna must be connected (see page 17).  
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First Time Setup (European models only)  
Setting the Clock with the AccuClock Function  
To use the AccuClock function, the CD receiver must be able to receive RDS radio stations, which means an FM antenna  
must be connected. Be sure to connect an FM antenna before attempting to use this function (see page 17).  
The very first time you turn on the CD receiver, the AccuClock function automatically sets the CD receiver’s clock based  
on the CT (Clock Time) information present in an RDS radio broadcast. While the clock is being set, “Wait…” flashes  
on the display, as shown. Note that it may take up to 5 minutes to set the clock.  
When the clock has been set, the message “Clock Adjusted” scrolls across the display, then the day and time are dis-  
played for a while, as shown.  
The AccuClock function automatically updates the clock daily at 2 A.M., 3 A.M., and 2 P.M.  
If for some reason the clock cannot be set automatically, see “Setting AccuClock to Use a Specific Station (European  
Turning Off the AccuClock Function  
If you don’t want AccuClock to automatically update the clock each day, you can turn it off as follows.  
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-  
edly until “Clock” appears on the  
display.  
1
Press [ENTER].  
“*AccuClock*” appears on the display.  
2
TIMER  
YES/MODE  
ENTER  
The asterisks indicate that the  
AccuClock function is on.  
To turn off AccuClock, press the  
[YES/MODE] button.  
3
The asterisks disappear, indicating that  
the AccuClock function is off. To turn  
AccuClock back on again, press the  
[YES/MODE] button so that the aster-  
isks are displayed.  
Note:  
The AccuClock function cannot be turned off until the  
clock has been set.  
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Basic Operations  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY indicator  
STANDBY/ON  
INPUT  
/
VOLUME  
VOLUME  
/
PHONES  
INPUT  
Turning On the CD receiver  
Selecting the Input Source  
You can select CD, AM, FM, or a connected component  
(TAPE, DOCK, USB) as the input source.  
Remote  
controller  
CD receiver  
To select the input source, press the remote controller’s  
INPUT [t]/[1] buttons repeatedly. On the CD  
receiver, press the [INPUT] button repeatedly. The input  
sources are selected in the following order.  
• CR-525  
To turn on the CD receiver, press the [STANDBY/ON]  
button on the CD receiver or remote controller. The  
STANDBY indicator goes off.  
AM  
CD  
FM  
Press the [STANDBY/ON] button again to set the CD  
receiver to Standby. The STANDBY indicator lights up.  
*
DOCK  
DOCK  
USB  
TAPE  
Tip:  
• CR-325  
When you start playback on (or turn on) an Onkyo RI  
Dock, MD recorder, or cassette deck that’s connected to  
the CD receiver with an u cable and analog audio  
cable, the CD receiver turns on automatically. Similarly,  
when you set the CD receiver to On or Standby, the other  
component will also be set to On or Standby.  
CD  
FM  
AM  
*
TAPE  
*
Input Display can be changed (see page 27).  
Using Headphones  
Adjusting the Volume  
Turn down the volume, then connect your stereo head-  
phones to the PHONES minijack.  
You can adjust the volume and mute the sound, as  
explained earlier.  
Remote  
controller  
CD receiver  
The speakers output no sound while the headphones are  
connected.  
PHONES jack  
Turn the [VOLUME] control clockwise to increase the  
volume or counterclockwise to decrease it.  
You can also use remote controller’s VOLUME [q]/[w]  
buttons.  
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TONE  
/
ENTER  
S.BASS  
MUTING  
DIRECT  
Adjusting the Bass and Treble  
Using the Direct Function  
CD receiver  
To turn the Direct function on or off, press  
the [DIRECT] button on the CD receiver.  
When the Direct function is off, the tone  
controls can be used to adjust the sound.  
When the Direct function is on, the tone  
controls are bypassed, so you can enjoy a  
Press the [TONE] button to select  
“Bass”.  
1
Remote  
controller  
pure sound, and the DIRECT indicator lights up.  
DIRECT indicator  
Use the Previous and Next  
[7]/[6] buttons to adjust the  
bass.  
2
The default setting is “ 0”. You can  
adjust the bass and treble from –3 to +3.  
Press [ENTER], and then use the  
Previous and Next [7]/[6]  
buttons to adjust the treble.  
On the remote controller, press the [TONE] button for 3  
seconds to turn on the Direct function.  
Muting the Sound  
Notes:  
Remote controller  
To mute the output of the CD  
• If you press no buttons for 8 seconds,  
the previous display will appear auto-  
matically.  
• If you press the [TONE] button while  
the Direct function is on, the Direct  
function will be turned off.  
receiver, press the remote con-  
troller’s [MUTING] button.  
The MUTING indicator  
flashes on the display. The vol-  
ume control indicator flashes,  
too.  
MUTING indicator  
Using the Super Bass Function  
Remote controller  
To turn on the Super  
Bass function, press the  
[S.BASS] button.  
To unmute the CD receiver, press the [MUTING] button  
again.  
The S.BASS indicator lights  
up.  
To turn off the Super Bass  
function, press the [S.BASS] button again.  
Tips:  
While the CD receiver is muted:  
• Turning the [VOLUME] control on the CD receiver or  
pressing the VOLUME [q]/[w] buttons on the remote  
controller will unmute the CD receiver.  
• If you turn the CD receiver off, the next time you turn  
it on, the CD receiver will be unmuted.  
Note:  
If you press the [S.BASS] button while the Direct func-  
tion is on, the Direct function will be turned off.  
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Changing the Input Display  
You can choose what name is displayed when an input source is selected so that it matches the type of component that  
you’ve connected to the MD/TAPE IN. When you connect an Onkyo u-capable component, it’s important that you  
select the input source name that matches the type of component for u to work properly.  
Press [ENTER] to confirm your  
selection.  
4
INPUT  
/
MENU/NO  
/
“Complete” appears on the display.  
Input Source Name Abbreviations  
ENTER  
Sometimes the input source name may be displayed as a  
2-letter abbreviation, as per the following table.  
Full name  
DAT  
Abbreviation  
Use the INPUT [t]/[1] buttons  
DT  
MD  
TP  
1
2
to select “TAPE”.  
MD  
TAPE  
VIDEO  
VD  
Press and hold the [MENU/NO]  
button until “Name Select?”  
appears on the display, and then  
press [ENTER].  
HOLD  
Use the Previous or Next  
[7]/[6] button to select the  
new input source name.  
3
The input source names are selected in  
the following orders:  
TAPE  
MD  
VIDEO*  
DAT*  
*
When you select an input source name, you  
cannot select it as the recording component  
at the set timer recording.  
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Playing CDs  
Display  
Disc tray  
“DISC TOTAL” lights up  
while the disc informa-  
tion is being displayed.  
• Audio CD Display  
Press the Open/Close [0] button  
1
to open the disc tray.  
Tip:  
Pressing the Open/Close [0] button  
while the CD receiver is on Standby will  
turn on the CD receiver and open the disc  
tray.  
Total number  
of tracks  
Total playing  
time  
Place the CD on the tray with the  
label-side facing up.  
Place 8 cm CDs in the center of the tray.  
• MP3 CD Display  
2
3
Disc name or file format  
To start playback, press the  
Play/Pause [1/3] button.  
The disc tray closes and playback starts.  
To stop playback:  
Press the Stop [2] button. Playback  
stops automatically when the last track  
has been played.  
Total number  
of folders  
Total number  
of files  
Selecting Tracks  
To return to the beginning of the  
track currently playing, press the  
Previous [7] button.  
To pause playback:  
Press the Play/Pause [1/3] button.  
The Pause 3 indicator appears. To  
resume playback, press the Play/Pause  
[1/3] button again.  
Press the Previous [7] button  
repeatedly to select earlier tracks.  
• While playback is stopped, pressing the Previous  
[7] button will select the previous track.  
To remove the CD:  
Press the Next [6] button repeatedly to select sub-  
Press the Open/Close [0] button to open  
sequent tracks.  
the disc tray.  
• On MP3 CDs, you can select MP3 files in other fold-  
ers (see page 30).  
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Using the Remote Controller  
Use the number buttons as shown  
in the examples below to select  
tracks.  
Press:  
To select:  
Track #8  
Press to display more CD informa-  
tion  
Track #10  
Track #34  
Press to fast forward or fast reverse  
During playback or while playback is  
paused, press and hold the Fast For-  
ward [4] button to fast forward, or  
the Reverse [5] button to fast  
reverse.  
Used to enter numbers over 10.  
With MP3 CDs, you can select files in  
the current folder with these buttons.  
Press to select tracks  
• Press the Previous [7] button to  
locate the beginning of the currently  
playing or paused track. Press it  
repeatedly to select earlier tracks.  
• Press the Next [6] button repeat-  
edly to select subsequent tracks.  
On MP3 CDs, you can select files in  
Press to start playback  
Pressing this button while the CD  
receiver is on Standby will turn on the  
CD receiver and start playback.  
Press to stop playback  
Press to adjust the volume  
Press to pause playback  
Press the VOLUME Up [q] button to  
turn up the volume. Press the VOL-  
UME Down [w] button to turn it down.  
To resume playback, press the Pause  
[3] or Play [1] button.  
Displaying CD Information  
During playback or while playback is paused, press the remote controller’s [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to display the  
following CD information.  
The elapsed track time is displayed.  
“REMAIN”  
Lights up while the remaining track  
time is being displayed.  
“TOTAL REMAIN”  
Lights up while the remaining disc  
time is being displayed.  
The total time is more than 99 minutes  
See page 32 for details on dis-  
and 59 seconds, “– –:– –” is dis-  
Note:  
playing MP3 information.  
played.  
Note:  
You can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button to display this information.  
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Selecting/Playing MP3 Files  
While playback is stopped, press  
the [FOLDER] button.  
The CD receiver enters Navigation  
mode and “Root” appears on the dis-  
play.  
1
2
On an MP3 CD, MP3 files may be organized in a hierar-  
chically, with folders containing files and subfolders, as  
shown below. On the CD receiver, there are two modes  
for selecting MP3 files: Navigation mode and All Folder  
mode. In Navigation mode, you can select MP3 files by  
navigating through the folder hierarchy, moving in and  
out of folders and subfolders. In All Folder mode, all  
folders appear at the same level, making it easy to select  
folders regardless of the hierarchy.  
Press [ENTER].  
The name of the first folder one level  
down from root appears on the display.  
Root  
File #1  
Folder #1  
File #10  
Folder #3  
File #11  
File #12  
File #13  
If the disc contains no folders, the name  
of the first MP3 file is displayed.  
Folder #2  
Folder #4  
File #14  
Use the Previous and Next  
[7]/[6] buttons to select  
other folders and files at the  
same level.  
Folders that don’t contain MP3 files or  
subfolders can’t be selected.  
3
4
To access files or subfolders  
inside another folder, select the  
folder, and then press [ENTER].  
Use the Previous and Next  
File #18  
[7]/[6] buttons to select the files  
If you don’t select a specific MP3 file or folder for play-  
back, all of the MP3 files on the CD will be played in  
numerical order starting with file #1.  
and subfolders within that folder.  
To move up a level, press the  
[MENU/NO] button.  
Selecting MP3 Files in Navigation Mode  
To start playback, press the  
[ENTER] or Play [1] button.  
Playback will start with the specified  
file or folder and continue until all of  
the MP3 files on the disc have been  
played.  
5
FOLDER  
MENU/NO  
/
ENTER  
With Navigation mode, you can select MP3 files by nav-  
igating through the folder hierarchy. This mode can only  
be used while playback is stopped.  
If random mode or 1-folder mode is currently selected,  
press the [YES/MODE] button to cancel it before pro-  
ceeding.  
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Selecting MP3 Files in All Folder Mode  
To start playback, press the  
[ENTER] or Play [1] button.  
Playback will start with the specified  
file or folder and continue until all of  
the MP3 files on the disc have been  
played.  
4
Number  
buttons  
To select an MP3 file in another folder during playback,  
press the [FOLDER] button, select the folder by using  
the Previous and Next [7]/[6] buttons, and then  
press [ENTER]. Now use the Previous and Next  
[7]/[6] buttons to select the MP3 files within that  
folder.  
FOLDER  
/
ENTER  
Pausing Playback  
With All Folder mode, you don’t have to navigate the  
folder hierarchy because all folders that contain MP3  
files appear at the same level.  
To pause playback, press the Pause [3] button. To  
resume playback, press it again.  
If random playback is currently selected, press the  
[YES/MODE] button to cancel it before proceeding.  
Cancelling Navigation or All Folder Mode  
To cancel Navigation mode or All Folder mode while  
selecting MP3 files, press the Stop [2] button.  
While playback is stopped, press  
and hold the [FOLDER] button for  
2 seconds.  
1
Selecting MP3 Folders and Files by Number  
1 Press the [FOLDER] button for 2 seconds to enter  
All Folder mode.  
The CD receiver enters All Folder  
mode and the name of the first folder  
2 Use the number buttons as shown in the examples  
below to enter folder numbers.  
appears on the display.  
HOLD  
To select:  
Press:  
Folder #8  
Folder #10  
Folder #34  
Use the Previous and Next  
[7]/[6] buttons to select the  
other folders.  
You can select any folder that contains  
MP3 files.  
2
3
Used to enter numbers over 10.  
If playback is stopped, playback starts with the first  
MP3 file in the specified folder. If playback is  
already in progress, press [ENTER] to play the first  
MP3 file in the specified folder.  
To play the first file in the selected  
folder, go to Step 4.  
3 Use the number buttons to enter the file number.  
Playback starts.  
To access the files inside the  
folder, press the [FOLDER] but-  
ton.  
The name of the first MP3 file inside  
the folder is displayed.  
Use the Previous and Next  
[7]/[6] buttons to select the MP3  
files within the folder.  
If a folder contains more than 99 MP3 files, double-  
digit file numbers must be preceded by zeros. For  
example, to specify file #5, press [5]. To specify file  
#32, press [>10], [0], [3], and [2].  
To select another folder, press the  
[FOLDER] button again, and then use  
the Previous and Next [7]/[6]  
buttons to select it.  
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Elapsed time:  
Playing the MP3 Files in Only One Folder  
The length of time that the current MP3 file has been  
playing (default display). If the elapsed time is more  
than 99 minutes and 59 seconds, “– –:– –” is dis-  
played.  
DISPLAY  
File name:  
Name of the current MP3 file.  
YES/MODE  
/
ENTER  
Folder name:  
Name of the current folder.  
Normally, all of the MP3 files in all of the folders on the  
disc are played. With 1-folder playback, only the MP3  
files in the specified folder are played.  
Title name:  
Title of the current file (if ID3 tag present).  
Press the [YES/MODE] button  
repeatedly until the 1FOLDER  
indicator appears.  
1
Artist name:  
1FOLDER indicator  
Name of the artist (if ID3 tag present).  
Use the Previous and Next  
Album name:  
2
[7]/[6] buttons to select the  
Name of the album (if ID3 tag present).  
folder.  
You can select any folder that contains  
MP3 files.  
Sampling rate and bit rate:  
To start playback, press the  
3
Sampling rate and bit rate of the current MP3 file.  
[ENTER] or Play [1] button.  
Playback will start with the first MP3  
file in the specified folder and continue  
until all of the MP3 files in that folder  
have been played.  
Notes:  
You can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button  
to display this information.  
• To display the disc name, press the [DISPLAY] button  
while playback is stopped.  
Displaying MP3 Information  
You can display various information about the MP3 file  
currently playing, including ID3 tags such as title, artist  
name, and album name.  
• If a file or folder name contains any characters that  
cannot be displayed, an underscore will be displayed  
in place of those characters. Alternatively, you can set  
the CD receiver so that names containing such charac-  
ters are displayed as “File_n” or “Folder_n”, “n”  
being the file or folder number (see page 35).  
During playback, press the [DIS-  
PLAY] button repeatedly to dis-  
play the following MP3  
information.  
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Memory Playback  
To remove tracks from the playlist:  
Press the [CLEAR] button. Each press  
removes the last track from the playlist.  
With memory playback, you can create a playlist of up  
to 25 tracks.  
Notes:  
• If the total playing time is more than  
99 minutes and 59 seconds, “– –:– –”  
is displayed.  
You can add up to 25 tracks to the  
playlist. If you try to add more, the  
message “Memory Full” appears.  
Number buttons  
(These buttons  
do nothing dur-  
ing memory play-  
CLEAR  
back)  
To start memory playback, press  
the Play [1] button.  
3
YES/MODE  
ENTER  
/
/
Track currently playing  
On the CD receiver, press the Play/Pause  
[1/3] button to start memory play-  
back.  
Memory playback can be set only when the input source  
is set to CD and playback is stopped.  
Press the [YES/MODE] button  
repeatedly until the MEMORY indi-  
cator appears.  
1
Selecting Other Tracks During Memory  
Playback  
To select other playlist tracks during memory playback,  
use the remote controller’s Previous and Next  
[7]/[6] buttons.  
MEMORY indicator  
Checking What’s on the Playlist  
Playlist number  
To check what tracks are on the playlist, with playback  
stopped, use the Fast Reverse and Fast Forward  
[5]/[4] buttons to scroll through the playlist.  
Removing Tracks from the Playlist  
• While memory playback is stopped, press the  
[CLEAR] button. Each press removes the last track  
from the playlist.  
Use the Previous and Next  
2
[7]/[6] buttons to select the  
first track you want to add to the  
playlist, and then press [ENTER].  
• The playlist will be deleted when you cancel memory  
playback, select random playback, press the  
Open/Close [0] button to open the disc tray, or turn  
off the CD receiver.  
Cancelling Memory Playback  
• To cancel Memory playback, press the [YES/MODE]  
button repeatedly until the MEMORY indicator disap-  
pears.  
• Memory playback is cancelled when you press the  
Open/Close [0] button to open the disc tray, or turn  
off the CD receiver.  
Track to be added Total time of playlist  
to the playlist  
Repeat this step to add additional tracks  
to the playlist.  
You can also use the number buttons on  
the remote controller to select tracks.  
To select MP3 files for memory  
playback:  
In Navigation mode, use steps 1–4 on  
page 30. In All Folder mode, use steps  
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Random Playback  
Repeat Playback  
With random playback, all of the tracks on the disc are  
played in random order.  
With repeat playback, you can play an entire CD repeat-  
edly, play one track repeatedly, or combine it with mem-  
ory playback to play the playlist repeatedly, or random  
playback to play all of the tracks on the disc in random  
order repeatedly. With an MP3 CD, you can combine  
repeat playback with 1-folder playback to play all of the  
tracks in a specified folder repeatedly.  
SHUFFLE  
REPEAT  
Random playback can be set only when the input source  
is set to CD and playback is stopped.  
Press the [SHUFFLE] button  
repeatedly until the RANDOM indi-  
cator appears.  
1
Press the [REPEAT] button repeat-  
edly until the REPEAT or  
RANDOM indicator  
REPEAT 1 indicator appears.  
REPEAT or REPEAT 1 indicator  
To start random playback, press  
the Play [1] button.  
2
Repeat-1 playback can’t be combined with memory  
playback, random playback, or 1-Folder playback.  
Track currently playing  
Cancelling Repeat Playback  
• To cancel repeat playback, press the [REPEAT] button  
repeatedly until both the REPEAT and REPEAT 1  
indicators disappear.  
• Repeat playback is cancelled when you press the  
Open/Close [0] button to open the disc tray, or turn  
off the CD receiver.  
Cancelling Random Playback  
• To cancel random playback, press the [SHUFFLE]  
button repeatedly until the RANDOM indicator disap-  
pears.  
• Random playback is cancelled when you press the  
Open/Close [0] button to open the disc tray, or turn  
off the CD receiver.  
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Preferences  
Setting MP3 Preferences  
Bad Name?  
With the MP3 preferences, you can change the way MP3  
file information is displayed and the way MP3 CDs are  
played.  
This preference determines whether or not file and folder  
names that contain undisplayable characters are replaced  
with “File_n” or “Folder_n”, “n” being the file or folder  
number. When set to “Not Replace”, displayable charac-  
ters are displayed and underscore characters are used in  
place of any undisplayable characters.  
For ID3 tags, underscore characters are used in place of  
undisplayable characters regardless of this preference.  
Replace  
Not Replace (default)  
Note:  
MENU/NO  
/
On the CR-525, this setting will be reflected even when  
playing MP3 and WMA files from a USB mass storage  
device that is connected to the USB port of the CR-525.  
ENTER  
CD Extra?  
This preference applies to CD Extra discs and deter-  
mines whether music in the audio session or MP3 files in  
the data session are played.  
The MP3 preferences can be set only when the input  
source is set to CD and playback is stopped.  
Audio: Music in the audio session will be played  
Press the [MENU/NO] button  
repeatedly until “Bad Name?”  
appears.  
1
(default).  
MP3:  
Joliet?  
MP3 files will be played.  
This preference applies to MP3 discs in Joliet format and  
determines whether the CD receiver reads the SVD data  
or treats the disc as an ISO 9660 disc. Normally, this  
preference doesn’t need to be changed.  
SVD (Supplementary Volume Descriptor) supports long  
file and folder names and characters other than letters  
and numbers. Some CD burning software refers to the  
Joliet format as “Windows format”.  
Use the Previous and Next  
2
[7]/[6] buttons to select the  
preference you want to change.  
The preferences are explained in the next  
column.  
Use SVD: Reads in SVD data (default).  
ISO9660:  
Will be read in as ISO9660 format.  
Press [ENTER].  
3
Hide Number?  
This preference determines whether or not the numbers  
at the beginning of file and folder names are hidden.  
When you create an MP3 CD on a personal computer,  
you cannot normally determine the playback order of the  
files. However, if you number the MP3 files in order,  
starting with 01, 02, 03, and so on, they will play in that  
order. If you don’t want these numbers to appear on the  
display, choose “Enable”.  
Use the Previous and Next  
4
[7]/[6] buttons to select the  
preference’s options.  
Disable:  
The file and folder name, including  
numbers, will be displayed as is  
(default).  
Press [ENTER].  
When the preference has been set, “Com-  
plete” appears on the display.  
5
Enable:  
The file and folder name will be dis-  
played but numbers will be hidden.  
To cancel the procedure at any point, press the  
[MENU/NO] button.  
Continued on the following page.  
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The following table shows a few examples of numbered  
file and folder names and how they will appear with the  
“Disable” and “Enable” options.  
“Hide Number?” Option  
File/folder name  
Disable  
Enable  
Pops  
01 Pops  
01 Pops  
10-Rock  
10-Rock  
Rock  
16_Jazz  
16_Jazz  
Jazz  
21th Century  
05-07-20 Album  
21th Century  
21th Century  
05-07-20 Album Album  
Note:  
On the CR-525, this setting will be reflected even when  
playing MP3 and WMA files from a USB mass storage  
device that is connected to the USB port of the CR-525.  
Folder Key?  
This preference determines how the [FOLDER] button  
works.  
All Folder: Pressing the [FOLDER] button once  
selects All Folder mode.  
Pressing and holding the [FOLDER]  
button for 2 seconds selects Naviga-  
tion mode.  
Navigation Pressing the [FOLDER] button once  
(default): selects Navigation mode.  
Pressing and holding the [FOLDER]  
button for 2 seconds selects All  
Folder mode.  
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Using USB interface (CR-525 only)  
The CR-525 can play back MP3 and WMA files that  
have been stored on USB mass storage devices, e.g.,  
USB flash drives and MP3 players.  
• The CD receiver supports USB MP3 players that sup-  
port the USB Mass Storage Class standard*. Note that  
not all USB MP3 players support the USB Mass Stor-  
age Class standard*. Refer your USB MP3 player’s  
instruction manual for details.  
Supported Audio File Formats  
• MP3 players containing music files that are managed  
with special music software, and iPods containing  
music files managed with iTunes are not supported.  
To listen to iPod music on a CD receiver, connect an  
optional Onkyo RI Dock to the CD receiver  
For USB mass storage device playback, the CD receiver  
supports the following music file formats.  
MP3  
• MP3 files must be MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 format  
with a sampling rate of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz  
and a bit-rate of between 32 kbps and 320 kbps.  
Incompatible files cannot be played.  
Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 files are supported.  
(Playing times may not display correctly.)  
• MP3 files must have a “.mp3” or “.MP3” filename  
extension.  
• Recording is not possible from the CD receiver to a  
USB mass storage device.  
*
USB Mass Storage Class standard allows USB mass storage  
devices to be connected to computers without the need for spe-  
cial drivers or software.  
USB Mass Storage Device Folders and  
Files  
WMA  
WMA stands for Windows Media Audio and is an audio  
compression technology developed by Microsoft Corpo-  
ration. The CD receiver supports WMA format that con-  
form to the WMA ver.9 standard.  
• WMA files must have the copyright option turned off.  
• Sampling rates of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz and  
bitrates of between 48 kbps and 320 kbps, are sup-  
ported. Incompatible files cannot be played.  
Variable bit-rates (VBR) are supported. (Playing times  
may display incorrectly with VBR.)  
On the USB mass storage device, MP3 or WMA files  
may be organized in a hierarchically, with folders con-  
taining files and subfolders, as shown below.  
On the CR-525, all folders appear at the same level  
regardless of the hierarchy.  
Root  
File #1  
Folder #1  
• WMA files must have a “.wma” or “.WMA” filename  
extension.  
• Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot  
be played.  
File #10  
Folder #3  
File #11  
File #12  
File #13  
Folder #2  
Folder #4  
File #14  
USB Mass Storage Device Requirements  
• The CD receiver supports USB mass storage devices  
that support the USB Mass Storage Class*.  
• Playback may not be possible with some USB devices  
even if they conform to the USB Mass Storage Class*.  
• USB mass storage devices formatted with the FAT16  
or FAT32 file system are supported.  
File #18  
• If the USB mass storage device has been partitioned,  
only music files in the first partition can be played.  
• Each folder may contain up to 500 music files, and  
folders may be nested up to eight levels deep.  
• USB hubs and USB mass storage devices with hub  
functions are not supported.  
If you don’t select a specific music file or folder for play-  
back, all of the music files on the USB mass storage  
device will be played in numerical order starting with  
file #1.  
• Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the  
loss or damage to data stored on a USB mass storage  
device when that device is used with the CD receiver.  
We recommend that you back up your important  
music files beforehand.  
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Playing Music Files on a USB Mass Storage Device  
This section explains how to play music files on a USB mass storage device.  
Connect a USB mass storage device as shown below.  
INPUT  
/
FOLDER  
/
USB mass storage device  
Selecting Music files  
Use the INPUT [t]/[1] buttons  
1
2
to select “USB”.  
To return to the beginning of the music  
file currently playing, press the Previ-  
ous [7] button.  
Remote  
controller  
Remote  
controller  
When no USB mass storage device is  
connected, “No USB” will be displayed.  
• When there is no MP3 or WMA file  
in the USB mass storage device, “No  
File” will be displayed.  
Press the Previous [7] button  
repeatedly to select previous file.  
• While playback is stopped, pressing the Previous  
[7] button will select the previous file.  
To start playback, press the Play  
[1] button.  
Press the Next [6] button repeatedly to select next  
file.  
Playback will begin with the top file in  
File #1).  
Selecting Music files in other folders  
To stop playback:  
Press the Stop [2] button.  
To pause playback:  
1 Press the [FOLDER] button to display the current  
folder name.  
The folder name will flash.  
Press the Pause [3] button. The Pause  
3 indicator appears. To resume play-  
back, press the Pause [3] button again.  
2 To select the previous folder, press the Previous  
[7] button.  
To select the next folder, press the Next [6]  
button.  
Display during Stop  
3 Press the [FOLDER] button to display the file  
name.  
USB indicator  
REPEAT indicator  
4 Use the Previous [7] and Next [6] buttons to  
select a file.  
Total number of folders  
Total number of files  
Notes:  
Note:  
• Do not connect the CD receiver’s USB port to a USB  
port on your computer. Music on your computer can-  
not be played through the CD receiver in this way.  
• Operation with all USB mass storage devices includ-  
ing the ability to power them is not guaranteed.  
• Do not connect your USB mass storage device via a  
USB hub. The USB mass storage device must be con-  
nected directly to the CD receiver’s USB port.  
• If the USB mass storage device contains a lot of data,  
the CD receiver make take a while to read it.  
In general, playback of USB mass storage device music  
files is a repeating playback. When all music files have  
been played, playback will repeat from the top music file  
in the folder organization. The type of repeat playback  
can be selected (see page 39).  
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Resume Playback  
Select the type of Repeat Playback  
After playback has been stopped, when the Play [1]  
button is pressed to begin playback again, it will resume  
playback from the beginning of the file in which it  
stopped.  
When playing back USB mass storage device music  
files, all files on the USB mass storage device will be  
played according to repeat playback (the REPEAT indi-  
cator is already lit up). The type of Repeat playback can  
be selected.  
Cancelling Resume Playback  
While playback is stopped, press the Stop [2] button.  
“Resume Clear” will appear on the display.  
“Resume” will be cleared even if the following opera-  
tions are performed:  
• another music file is selected;  
• the power cord is unplugged;  
• the USB mass storage device is unplugged during  
playback.  
REPEAT  
Random Playback  
With random playback, all of the music files on the USB  
mass storage device are played in random order.  
Press the [REPEAT] button repeat-  
edly to select the type of repeat  
playback.  
REPEAT or REPEAT 1 indicator  
1FOLDER indicator  
SHUFFLE  
• Repeat playback (default):  
REPEAT indicator appears  
• Repeat-1 playback:  
Repeats a single selected file.  
REPEAT 1 indicator appears  
Press the [SHUFFLE] button.  
The RANDOM indicator appears.  
1
RANDOM indicator  
• 1-Folder playback:  
Repeat playback of all files in  
a selected folder. REPEAT  
and 1FOLDER indicators  
appear.  
To start random playback, press  
the Play [1] button.  
2
Note:  
Repeat-1 or 1-Folder playback can’t be combined with  
random playback.  
File currently playing  
Cancelling Random Playback  
• To cancel random playback, press the [SHUFFLE]  
button. The RANDOM indicator disappears.  
• Random playback is cancelled when the USB mass  
storage device is removed or the CD receiver is set to  
Standby.  
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Album name:  
Displaying Music File Information  
Name of the album (if ID3 tag present).  
You can display various information about the MP3 and  
WMA files currently playing, including ID3 tags such as  
title, artist name, and album name.  
*
While an MP3 file is playing, “MP3” will appear.  
While a WMA file is playing, “WMA” will appear.  
Notes:  
You can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button  
to display this information.  
DISPLAY  
• If a file or folder name contains any characters that  
cannot be displayed, an underscore will be displayed  
in place of those characters. Alternatively, you can set  
the CD receiver so that names containing such charac-  
ters are displayed as “File_n” or “Folder_n”, “n”  
being the file or folder number (See “Bad Name?” on  
• The number at the beginning of file and folder names  
During playback, press the [DIS-  
PLAY] button repeatedly to display  
the following music file informa-  
tion.  
Elapsed time:  
The length of time that the current MP3 or WMA file  
has been playing (default display). If the elapsed  
time is more than 99 minutes and 59 seconds, “– –:–  
–” is displayed.  
File format indicator*  
File name:  
Name of the current file.  
Folder name:  
Name of the current folder.  
Title name:  
Title of the current file (if ID3 tag present).  
Artist name:  
Name of the artist (if ID3 tag present).  
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Listening to the Radio  
Tuning into Radio Stations  
Press the [YES/MODE] button  
repeatedly to select “Auto” or  
“Manual”.  
2
3
YES/MODE  
/
TUN/  
TUN  
(
Auto Tuning Mode  
)
The AUTO indicator appears and ste-  
reo radio reception is possible.  
Manual Tuning Mode  
The AUTO indicator is not displayed  
and radio reception will be in mono.  
BAND  
AUTO indicator  
When tuned into a station, the Tuned  
indicator  
Use the Fast Reverse and Fast For-  
ward [5]/[4] buttons to tune  
into a station.  
appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM ST  
indicator appears as well.  
In Auto tuning mode, once a station is  
found, tuning stops automatically.  
The North American models changes  
FM frequency in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz  
steps for AM. For other models it’s  
0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz or 10  
kHz steps for AM.  
AUTO  
FM ST  
Band  
Frequency  
(Actual display depends on country)  
Tuning into weak stereo FM stations  
In Manual Tuning mode, the frequency  
stops changing when you release the but-  
ton. Press the button repeatedly to  
change the frequency one step at a time.  
If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be  
impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to  
Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.  
Note:  
On the CD receiver, you can also tune  
into a station by pressing its PRESET  
[t]/[1] button for a few seconds.  
Press the [BAND] button repeat-  
edly to select “AM” or “FM”.  
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Adjusting the Antennas  
Adjusting and installing the FM antenna  
Choose a location for the FM antenna while listening to an FM station.  
Adjusting the AM antenna  
Adjust the location and position of the AM  
antenna while listening to an AM station to  
achieve the best reception.  
1
2
Change the direction of the  
Affix the antenna with a thumbtack. (Do not  
antenna to achieve the best  
reception.  
push the thumbtack through the antenna.)  
Caution:  
Be careful not to prick your finger!  
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Presetting FM Stations Automatically (Auto Preset)  
With the Auto Preset function, you can automatically preset all of the FM radio stations available in your area in one  
go. Presets make it easy to select your favorite stations and eliminate the need to tune the radio manually each time you  
want to change stations. The Auto Preset function does not preset AM radio stations (see page 43).  
Auto Preset Caution!  
Any existing presets will be deleted when the  
Auto Preset function is run.  
INPUT  
/
MENU/NO  
/
ENTER  
BAND  
To start the Auto Preset function,  
press [ENTER].  
Press the [BAND] or INPUT  
4
1
2
3
[t]/[1] buttons repeatedly until  
“FM” appears.  
or  
Up to 20 stations can be preset and pre-  
sets are stored in frequency order.  
Make sure the FM antenna is positioned  
to achieve the best possible reception.  
Note:  
Depending on your location, a preset may be stored with  
no station and you will hear only noise when you select  
it. In this case, delete the preset (see page 48).  
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and  
then use the Previous and Next  
[7]/[6] buttons to select  
“AutoPreset?”.  
After Storing Presets You Can:  
• Select them (see page 44)  
• Name them for easy identification (see page 46)  
• Copy them (see page 47)  
• Erase them (see page 48)  
Press [ENTER].  
The confirmation message “AutoPre-  
set??” appears.  
To cancel the Auto Preset function at this  
point, press the [MENU/NO] button.  
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Presetting AM/FM Stations Manually  
With the Preset Write function, you can manually preset individual AM and FM radio stations. Presets make it easy to  
select your favorite stations and eliminate the need to tune the radio manually each time you want to change stations.  
FM stations can also be preset automatically (see page 42).  
About Presets  
You can store up to 40 stations as presets and this can be any  
combination of AM and FM stations. For example, 27 FM  
and 13 AM or 32 FM and 8 AM.  
• Although AM and FM presets share the same numbers,  
MENU/NO  
/
they’re selected independently. For example, preset #1 will  
store an AM station when the AM band is selected, and an  
FM station when the FM band is selected.  
ENTER  
• Stations can be stored to presets in any order. For example,  
you could store preset #5 first, #1 second, and so on.  
Tune into the station that you want  
to store as a preset.  
To overwrite the previously stored sta-  
tion, press the [YES/MODE] button.  
To not overwrite the previously stored  
station, press the [MENU/NO] button.  
1
2
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and  
then use the Previous and Next  
[7]/[6] buttons to select  
“PresetWrite?”.  
If the message “Memory Full” appears,  
all 40 presets have been stored and you’ll  
need to erase some presets before you  
can store any more stations (see  
page 48).  
Press [ENTER].  
3
Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset more radio  
stations.  
6
The preset number flashes.  
To cancel the Preset Write function at  
this point, press the [MENU/NO] button.  
For European models  
If the current FM station supports RDS and PS (Program  
Service Name), the station’s name will be displayed  
instead of the frequency. (See page 45 for more on  
RDS.)  
Use the Previous and Next  
[7]/[6] buttons to select a  
preset.  
4
5
After Storing Presets You Can:  
• Select them (see page 44)  
• Name them for easy identification (see page 46)  
• Copy them (see page 47)  
To store the station, press  
[ENTER].  
• Erase them (see page 48)  
If no station has yet been stored to the  
selected preset, “Complete” appears and  
the station is stored.  
If a station has already been stored in the  
selected preset, the message “Over-  
write?” appears.  
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Selecting Preset Stations  
You can also use the number but-  
tons as shown in the examples  
below to select presets.  
You must store some presets before you can select them  
To select:  
Press:  
INPUT  
/
Preset #8  
Preset #10  
Preset #22  
Number  
buttons  
Used to enter numbers over 10.  
/
You can also use the front panel controls.  
(
PRESET/  
PRESET  
1. Use the [INPUT] button to select “AM” or “FM”.  
2. Use the PRESET [t]/[1] buttons to select a  
preset.  
)
BAND  
Use the [BAND] or INPUT  
[t]/[1] buttons to select “AM”  
or “FM”.  
1
The preset you selected the last time you  
listened to the radio will still be selected.  
or  
Use the Previous and Next  
[7]/[6] buttons to select a  
preset.  
2
Press the Previous [7] button to select  
the previous preset. Press the Next  
[6] button to select the next preset.  
or  
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Displaying Radio Information  
DISPLAY  
Press the remote controller’s [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to display more radio information.  
You can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button to display this information.  
Frequency  
AM/FM  
*1 If the selected preset has no name, “No Name” appears  
briefly and then the frequency is displayed. See “Naming  
Preset name*1  
Receiving RDS (European models only)  
RDS is only available on European models and only in  
areas where RDS broadcasts are available.  
What is RDS?  
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of  
transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed  
within the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and  
many European FM radio stations use it these days.  
The CD receiver supports and displays the Program Ser-  
vice Name (PS) and Radio Text (RT) types of RDS data.  
The RDS indicator appears on the display when the CD  
receiver is tuned to an FM station that supports RDS.  
Press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to dis-  
play the following RDS information.  
Frequency and preset number  
Preset name*2  
Notes:  
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data  
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.  
• The message “Waiting…” may appear while the RT  
data is being received.  
Program Service Name  
Radio Text (if available)  
*2 If the selected preset has no name, it will be skipped and the next  
Program Service Name will be displayed.  
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Selecting letters:  
Naming Presets  
5
Press the number buttons repeatedly  
to select the available letters. For  
example, press the [2] button repeat-  
edly to select: A, B, or C.  
You can name presets for easy identification. The preset  
name may contain of up to eight characters.  
Selecting numbers and  
symbols:  
Use the number buttons to select  
Number  
buttons  
numbers.  
DISPLAY  
MENU/NO/  
CLEAR  
Press the [>10] button repeatedly to  
select: (space) . / * - , ! ? & ’ ( )  
Press the [0] button repeatedly to  
select: 0 or (space)  
YES/MODE  
/
ENTER  
Note:  
/
Not all of the symbols can be entered by  
using the number buttons. Use the Previ-  
ous and Next [7] or [6] buttons to  
select from the full range of symbols.  
When you’ve selected the charac-  
ter you want, press [ENTER], and  
then choose the next character.  
Select the preset you want to  
name (see page 44).  
1
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and  
2
then use the Previous and Next  
[7]/[6] buttons to select  
“Name In?”.  
Editing characters:  
To change or delete a character  
you’ve already entered, use the  
Rewind and Fast Forward  
[5]/[4] buttons to select it, and  
then select another character, or press  
the [CLEAR] button to delete it.  
Press [ENTER].  
Inserting a new character:  
To insert a new character, use the  
Rewind and Fast Forward  
3
[5]/[4] buttons to select the  
character immediately after the inser-  
tion point. That character flashes.  
Use the Previous and Next [7] or  
[6] buttons to select “ ”, press  
[ENTER], and then select the new  
character.  
Press the [DISPLAY] button  
4
repeatedly to select one of the fol-  
lowing character groups:  
• “A” for uppercase letters.  
• “a” for lowercase letters.  
To cancel the Name In function, press  
and hold the [MENU/NO] button for 2  
seconds.  
• “1” for numbers and symbols.  
When you’ve finished entering the  
name, press the [YES/MODE] button.  
The preset is named and “Complete”  
appears on the display.  
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Character group  
Available Characters  
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z  
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z  
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9  
_
!
@
'
,
<
.
>
#
$
%
&
*
=
;
:
+
-
/
(
)
?
(space)  
(insert)  
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Copying Presets  
To copy the preset, press  
[ENTER].  
If no station has yet been stored in the  
destination preset, the station is copied  
and “Complete” appears.  
5
With the Preset Copy function, you can organize your  
presets in the order you want. When you copy a preset,  
its name is also copied.  
If a station has already been stored in the  
destination preset, the message “Over-  
write?” appears.  
MENU/NO  
/
ENTER  
To overwrite the previously stored sta-  
tion, press [ENTER].  
To not overwrite the previously stored  
station, press the [MENU/NO] button.  
If the message “Memory Full” appears,  
all 40 presets have been stored and you’ll  
need to erase some presets before you  
can store any more stations (see  
page 48).  
Select the preset you want to copy  
1
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and  
2
then use the Previous and Next  
[7]/[6] buttons to select “Pre-  
setCopy?”.  
Tip:  
If you favorite station is stored in preset #5 and you want  
to make it preset #1, copy preset #5 to preset #1. To keep  
the station that’s already stored in preset #1, you may  
want to copy it to an unused preset first.  
Press [ENTER].  
3
The number of the preset to be copied  
flashes.  
Use the Previous and Next  
4
[7]/[6] buttons to select the  
destination preset.  
The number of the destination preset  
flashes.  
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Erasing a Preset’s Name  
Erasing Presets  
MENU/NO  
MENU/NO  
/
YES/MODE  
/
ENTER  
Select the preset whose name you  
want to erase (see page 44).  
Select the preset you want to  
erase (see page 44).  
1
1
2
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and  
2
then use the Previous and Next  
[7]/[6] buttons to select  
“NameErase?”.  
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and  
then use the Previous and Next  
[7]/[6] buttons to select  
“PresetErase?”.  
To erase the preset’s name, press  
the [YES/MODE] button.  
3
The preset’s name is erased and “Com-  
plete” appears on the display.  
Press [ENTER].  
A message requesting confirmation  
appears.  
3
4
To cancel the Preset Erase function at  
this point, press the [MENU/NO] button.  
To erase the preset, press  
[ENTER].  
The preset is erased and “Complete”  
appears on the display.  
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Setting the Clock  
Setting AccuClock to Use a Specific Station (European models only)  
The AccuClock function normally uses the FM station with the strongest signal to set the clock. However, if the clock  
cannot be set properly using that station, you can specify which FM station the AccuClock function should use. This  
must be an FM station that supports RDS CT (Clock Time) information.  
When you’ve selected the station,  
press [ENTER].  
Press the [TIMER] button.  
“Clock” appears on the display.  
5
1
Remote  
While the clock is being set, “Wait”  
flashes on the display. It may take a few  
minutes to set the clock. When the clock  
has been set, the message “Clock  
Adjusted” scrolls across the display, then  
the day and time are displayed for a  
while.  
controller  
If the clock has already been set, a timer  
option appears instead, in which case  
you’ll need to press the [TIMER] button  
repeatedly until “Clock” appears.  
Press [ENTER].  
“AccuClock”or “*AccuClock*” appears  
on the display.  
If “ManualAdjust” appears, use the Pre-  
vious and Next [7]/[6] buttons to  
select “AccuClock” or “*AccuClock*”.  
2
3
4
Notes:  
• If the clock is not set correctly, specify  
another FM station and try again or set  
• The AccuClock function automati-  
cally updates the clock every day. If  
you don’t want it to, you can turn off  
Press [ENTER].  
The frequency flashes on the display.  
Use the Rewind and Fast Forward  
[5]/[4] buttons to tune into  
the FM station.  
Tip:  
If you press the [YES/MODE] button  
instead of using the Rewind and Fast For-  
ward [5]/[4] buttons, the CD  
receiver will automatically search for a  
suitable station.  
The RDS indicator appears when tuned  
into a station that supports RDS.  
The RDS indicator will flash while the  
CD receiver searches for a station and  
light up continuously when a station is  
found.  
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Setting the Clock Manually  
The time can be displayed in either 12- or 24-hour for-  
mat.  
Use the Previous and Next [7]/  
[6] buttons to set the time.  
You can also use the remote controller’s  
number buttons to enter the time.  
7
8
STANDBY/ON  
CLOCK  
CALL  
Number  
buttons  
DISPLAY  
For the 12-hour format, use the remote  
controller’s [>10] button to select AM or  
PM.  
TIMER  
/
MENU/NO  
ENTER  
Press [ENTER].  
The clock is set and the second dot starts  
flashing.  
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-  
edly until “Clock” appears.  
1
Displaying the Day and Time  
To display the day and time, press the remote controller’s  
[CLOCK CALL] button.  
If the CD receiver is on Standby, the time is displayed for  
8 seconds.  
Press [ENTER].  
2
3
Using the 12- or 24-hour Format  
Use the Previous and Next [7]/  
[6] buttons to select “Manual-  
Adjust”.  
To change the time format between 12-hour and 24-hour,  
while the time is shown on the display, press the [DIS-  
PLAY] button.  
Displaying the Time in Standby Mode  
To set the CD receiver so that the time is displayed while  
its on Standby, turn on the CD receiver, and then press  
and hold its [STANDBY/ON] button for 2 seconds.  
Note that having the time displayed in Standby mode  
will consume a little more power.  
Press [ENTER].  
4
5
6
Use the Previous and Next [7]/  
[6] buttons to select the day of  
the week.  
You can select: SUN, MON, TUE, WED,  
THU, FRI, or SAT.  
Press [ENTER].  
To cancel the Manual Adjust function at  
this point, press the [MENU/NO] button.  
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Using the Timers  
The CD receiver has five timers: four programmable tim-  
ers for automated playback or recording, and a sleep timer  
for turning the CD receiver off after a specified period.  
The timers can be used with other Onkyo components  
that are connected to the CD receiver via u (see pages  
21 to 23 for hookup details).  
Timer Examples  
The following examples highlight some of the ways in  
which you can use the timers.  
Timer 1: To wake up to your favorite radio station  
(preset #1) every morning, set as follows:  
PlayFM 1EveryEvery DayOn  
7:00Off 7:30  
About the Timers  
The various settings for the four programmable timers  
are explained here. For details on the sleep timer, see  
If you want a radio alarm only on weekdays,  
select “Days Set” instead of “Every Day” and  
specify “MON–FRI”.  
Timer 2: To record a one-off radio show (preset #2) to  
Timer Types  
a cassette deck this Sunday, set as follows:  
RecFM 2TAPEOnceSUNOn  
21:00Off 22:00  
Each timer can be programmed for playback (Play) or  
recording (Rec).  
(You need an u-capable Onkyo cassette  
recorder or MD recorder to do the recording.)  
Timer 3: To record an FM radio show to a MiniDisc  
recorder every day from Monday to Friday,  
set as follows:  
Play  
Play mode can be used to start playback at a specified  
time on the CD receiver or another Onkyo component  
that’s connected to the CD receiver with an u cable.  
You could use a Play timer to turn on the CD receiver  
every morning, just like a radio alarm.  
RecFM 1MDEveryDays SetMON➔  
FRIOn 15:00Off 15:30  
Rec  
Rec mode can be used to start playback on one compo-  
nent and start recording on another component at a spec-  
ified time. The recording component (e.g., Onkyo  
cassette deck or MD recorder) must be connected to the  
CD receiver with an u cable. You could use a Rec  
timer to record your favorite radio show every day.  
Timer Priority  
If two or more timers are set to the same On time, the  
lowest numbered timer has priority. For example:  
Timer 1: 07:00 – 13:00 (This timer has priority.)  
Timer 2: 07:00 – 12:30  
If two or more timers overlap, the timer with the earliest  
start time has priority. For example:  
Playback and Recording Components  
The playback component can be the CD receiver (AM,  
FM, or CD), an Onkyo component (MD recorder, cassette  
Timer 1: 9:00 – 10:00  
deck, etc.) that’s connected to the CD receiver with an  
u
Timer 2: 8:00 – 10:00 (This timer has priority.)  
If the On and Off times of two timers are the same, the  
timer with the earliest start time has priority and the  
other timer will fail. For example:  
cable, or a component that’s connected to one of the CD  
receiver’s inputs, perhaps one with its own built-in timer.  
On the CR-525, it is also possible to play MP3 and  
WMA files from a USB mass storage device that is con-  
nected to the USB port of the CR-525.  
Timer 1: 0:00 – 1:00 (This timer has priority.)  
Timer 2: 1:00 – 2:00  
The recording component can be an Onkyo MD recorder  
or cassette deck that’s connected to the CD receiver with  
an u cable.  
Timer Indicators  
When a timer has been set, the TIMER indica-  
tor and the number of the timer appear on the  
display. If the timer has been set to perform  
recording, an underscore character appears  
underneath the timer’s number.  
Repeat Timers  
Each timer can be programmed to work just once  
(Once), every week (Every), every day (Every Day), or  
on a range of days (Days Set).  
Once  
The timer will work just once.  
Notes:  
• The timers work only if the CD receiver is on Standby.  
If it’s on when a timer is supposed to start playback or  
recording, nothing will happen.  
• While timed playback or recording is in progress, the  
timer’s Off time cannot be changed.  
• To use timed playback or recording with an external  
component, make sure it’s properly connected to the  
CD receiver. Also, for u to work properly, make  
sure that the Input Display on the CD receiver is set to  
match the type of component you’ve connected to the  
Every  
The timer will work every week on the specified day and  
time.  
Everyday  
The timer will work every day.  
Days Set  
The timer will work on the specified range of days. With  
this setting, you could set up a morning alarm for Mon-  
day to Friday.  
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Programming the Timers  
Notes:  
Use the Previous and Next [7]/  
[6] buttons to select the source,  
and then press [ENTER].  
3
You must set the clock before you can program the  
timers.  
• Before programming a timer to turn on the radio, you  
must preset the station you want to use. (See pages 42  
• If you don’t operate any buttons for 60 seconds while  
programming a timer, the procedure will be cancelled  
and the previous display will reappear.  
You can select the following sources:  
CR-525  
FM, AM, TAPE, USB, DOCK, or  
CD.  
STANDBY/ON  
CR-325  
Number buttons  
FM, AM, TAPE, DOCK, or CD.  
If you selected “Rec”, only “FM” or  
“AM” can be selected as the source.  
TIMER  
/
If you selected “AM” or “FM”, use  
the Previous and Next [7]/[6]  
buttons to select the radio preset,  
and then press [ENTER].  
4
ENTER  
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-  
edly to select timer 1, 2, 3, or 4, and  
then press [ENTER].  
1
If you selected “Rec”, make sure  
the name of the connected  
recorder is flashing on the display,  
and then press [ENTER].  
5
6
If “Clock” appears, you need to set the  
clock (see pages 24, 49, and 50).  
Use the Previous and Next [7]/  
2
[6] buttons to select “Play” or  
Use the Previous and Next [7]/  
[6] buttons to select “Once” or  
“Every”, and then press [ENTER].  
Select “Once” for on-off operation.  
Select “Every” to perform the same oper-  
ation every week.  
“Rec”, and then press [ENTER].  
or  
If you can’t select “Rec”, make sure that  
your Onkyo cassette deck or MD  
recorder is properly connected to the  
MD/TAPE jacks (see pages 21 and 22)  
and the Input Display is set accordingly  
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Use the Previous and Next [7]/  
[6] buttons to specify the Off  
time, and then press [ENTER].  
If you selected “Once”, use the  
11  
12  
7
Previous and Next [7]/[6]  
buttons to select the day, and then  
press [ENTER].  
You can select: SUN, MON, TUE, WED,  
THU, FRI, or SAT.  
Go to step 10.  
If you selected “Every”, use the  
If you selected “Play” in step 2,  
use the Previous and Next [7]/  
[6] buttons to specify the CD  
receiver’s volume level, and then  
press [ENTER].  
8
Previous and Next [7]/[6]  
buttons to select the day, “Every-  
day”, or “Days Set”, and then  
press [ENTER].  
You can select the following:  
MON  
SUN  
TUE  
WED  
THU  
FRI  
The default setting is 10.  
Days Set  
Everyday  
SAT  
If you want to use your normal volume  
level setting for the timer, press the Pre-  
vious [7] button repeatedly until  
“TimerVol.Off” appears on the display.  
In this case, the timer will use the volume  
level that was set before the CD receiver  
was set to Standby.  
If you selected “Days Set”, use the  
Previous and Next [7]/[6]  
buttons to select the first day, and  
then press [ENTER].  
9
Timer indicator 1, 2, 3, or 4 will  
stop flashing and light up.  
13  
CD receiver  
Use the Previous and Next [7]/  
[6] buttons again to select the  
last day, and then press [ENTER].  
TIMER indicator  
Underscore indicates  
timer programmed for  
recording  
Number of  
programmed  
timer  
Remote  
controller  
You can select only consecutive days.  
Press the [STANDBY/ON] button  
to set the CD receiver to Standby.  
Use the Previous and Next [7]/  
[6] buttons to specify the On  
time, and then press [ENTER].  
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Notes:  
• Be sure to set the CD receiver to  
Standby, otherwise the timed opera-  
tion will not work.  
• While a timed operation is in progress,  
you can cancel it by pressing the  
[TIMER] or [SLEEP] button.  
• While timed recording is in progress,  
the output of the CD receiver is muted.  
To hear what’s being recorded, press  
the [MUTING] button. Press it again  
to mute the CD receiver.  
You can also use the remote controller’s  
number buttons to enter the time. For  
example, to enter 7:29, press [7], [2], and  
[9].  
Notes:  
• Once the On time is set, the Off time is  
automatically set to one hour later.  
• To ensure that the first few seconds of  
a program are recorded when using  
timer recording, set the On time  
slightly ahead of the program’s start  
time (about 1 minute).  
• Memory, random, and 1-Folder play-  
back cannot be used with the timers.  
To return to step 1 and start timer programming all over  
again, press the [MENU/NO] button at any point in this  
procedure.  
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Turning Timers On and Off  
Checking Timer Settings  
Once a timer has been programmed, you can turn it on or  
off as necessary. For example, while you’re on holiday,  
you may want to turn off the timer you use as an early-  
morning alarm.  
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-  
edly to select timer 1, 2, 3, or 4, and  
then press [ENTER].  
1
TIMER  
/
MENU/NO  
ENTER  
Press [ENTER] repeatedly to see  
all of the timer’s settings.  
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Notes:  
You can change the settings by using  
the Previous and Next [7]/[6]  
buttons.  
• If you change the settings of a timer  
that is off, that timer will be turned on.  
If you don’t change any settings, the pre-  
vious display reappears.  
To return to the previous display at any  
point in this procedure, press the  
[MENU/NO] button.  
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-  
edly to select timer 1, 2, 3, or 4.  
1
2
When a timer has been programmed, its  
number appears on the display.  
Use the Previous and Next [7]/  
[6] buttons to select “Timer On”  
or “Timer Off”.  
or  
After a few moments, the previous dis-  
play reappears.  
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Using the Sleep Timer  
With the sleep timer, you can set the CD receiver so that  
it automatically turns off after a specified period.  
SLEEP  
Press the [SLEEP] button repeat-  
edly to select the required sleep  
time.  
With the [SLEEP] button, you can set the  
sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10  
minute increments.  
Use the Previous and Next [7]/[6]  
buttons to set the sleep time in 1 minute  
increments from 99 to 1.  
SLEEP indicator  
When the sleep timer has been set, the  
SLEEP indicator appears on the display,  
as shown. The sleep time appears on the  
display for about 8 seconds, then the pre-  
vious display reappears.  
Note:  
The sleep timer will be ignored while  
dubbing a CD to an Onkyo cassette deck  
or MD recorder is in progress. The CD  
receiver will automatically switch to  
Standby when the dubbing is complete.  
Checking the Remaining Sleep Time  
To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP]  
button.  
Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep  
time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by  
10 minutes.  
Canceling the Sleep Timer  
To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button  
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have any trouble using the CD receiver, look for a solution in this section.  
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the CD receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer.  
Note that resetting the CD receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings.  
To reset the CD receiver to its factory defaults, turn it  
on and, while holding down the [2] button, press the  
[STANDBY/ON] button.  
2
1
HOLD  
2
1
STANDBY/ON  
“Clear” will appear on the display and the CD receiver  
will enter Standby mode.  
Power  
Can’t turn on the CD receiver.  
• Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet (see page 23).  
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5 seconds or more, then plug it in again.  
The CD receiver turns off unexpectedly.  
• If the sleep timer has been set and the TIMER indicator is shown on the display, the CD receiver will turn off auto-  
matically after a specified period.  
• When timed playback or recording finishes, the CD receiver automatically switches to Standby mode.  
• If the STANDBY indicator is flashing, the built-in amplifier protection circuit has been activated. This can happen if  
there’s a short between the positive and negative wires of a speaker cable.  
Audio  
There’s no sound.  
• Make sure the CD receiver’s volume control is not set to minimum (see page 25).  
• Make sure the correct input source is selected (see page 25).  
• Make sure the CD receiver is not muted (see page 26).  
• Make sure the speakers are connected correctly (see page 19).  
• Check all connections and correct as necessary (see pages 17 to 23).  
• While headphones are connected, the speakers output no sound (see page 25).  
The sound quality is not good.  
• Make sure the speaker cables are connected with the correct polarity (see page 19).  
• Make sure all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (see page 20).  
• The sound quality can be affected by strong magnetic fields, such as that from a TV. Try moving any such devices  
away from the CD receiver.  
• If you have any devices that emit high-intensity radio waves near the CD receiver, such as a cellular phone that’s being  
used to make a call, the CD receiver may output noise.  
• The CD receiver’s precision drive mechanism may emit a faint hissing sound while reading discs during playback or  
when searching for tracks. You may be able to hear this noise in extremely quiet environments.  
Audio output is intermittent when the CD receiver is subjected to vibration.  
• The CD receiver is not a portable device. Use it in a location that’s not subject to shock or vibration.  
Headphone output is intermittent or there’s no sound.  
• This may be due to dirty contacts. Clean the headphones plug. See your headphones’ instruction manual for cleaning  
information. Also, make sure that the headphones cable is not broken or damaged.  
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Audio performance  
• Audio performance will be at its best about 10 to 30 minutes after the CD receiver has been turned on and had time  
to warm up.  
• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with speaker or power cables may degrade the sound quality, so don’t do it.  
CD Playback  
Playback jumps.  
• The CD receiver is being subjected to vibration or the disc is scratched or dirty (see page 16).  
Can’t add tracks to the playlist for memory playback.  
• Make sure there’s a disc in the CD receiver. Also, you can only add valid track numbers. For example, if the CD  
contains 11 tracks, you cannot add track #12.  
The disc will not play.  
• Make sure the disc has been loaded correctly, with the label-side facing up.  
• Check to see if the surface of the disc is dirty (see page 16).  
• If condensation is suspected, turn on the CD receiver and leave it for 1 hour before playing any discs.  
• Some CD-R/RW discs may not be playable (see page 15).  
It takes a long time for playback to start.  
• It may take the CD receiver a while to read CDs that contain many tracks or files.  
Can’t play MP3 discs.  
• Use only ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format discs (see page 15).  
• The disc has not been finalized. Finalize the disc.  
• MP3 files without a “.mp3” or “.MP3” filename extension are not recognized.  
Tuner  
Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers from hiss, the Auto Preset function doesn’t preset all  
stations, or the ST indicator doesn’t light up when tuned to a stereo FM station.  
• Check the antenna connections (see page 17).  
• Change the position of the antenna (see page 41).  
• Move the CD receiver away from a nearby TV or computer.  
• Cars or airplanes can cause noisy interference.  
• The radio signal will be weakened if it has to pass through a concrete wall before reaching the antenna.  
• Try setting FM mode to mono (see page 41).  
• Move power cords and speaker cables as far away as possible from the tuner’s antenna.  
• When listening to an AM station, noise may be heard when you operate the remote controller.  
• If none of the above improves the reception, install an outdoor antenna (see page 18).  
If a power outage occurs or the power cable is disconnected:  
• If the preset stations are lost, preset them again (see pages 42, 43).  
• The clock and timer settings will be lost. Set the clock and timers again (see pages 49, 50).  
Can’t adjust the frequency of the radio.  
• Use the Fast Reverse and Fast Forward [5]/[4] buttons to change the frequency of the radio (see page 41).  
RDS doesn’t work.  
• The FM station you are tuned to doesn’t support RDS.  
• Install an outdoor FM antenna (see page 18).  
• Change the position or direction of your outdoor FM antenna (see pages 18, 41).  
• Move the FM antenna as far away as possible from fluorescent lights (see page 41).  
Remote Controller  
The remote controller doesn’t work properly.  
• Make sure the batteries have been installed with the correct polarity (+/–) (see page 6).  
• Replace both batteries with new ones. (Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries.)  
• The remote controller is too far away from the CD receiver, or there’s an obstacle between them (see page 6).  
• The CD receiver’s remote control sensor is being subjected to bright light (inverter-type fluorescent light or sunlight).  
• The CD receiver is located behind the glass doors of a audio rack or cabinet.  
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USB Mass Storage Device Playback (CR-525 only)  
Can’t access the music files on a USB mass storage device.  
• Make sure that the USB indicator light is on. If the light is not on, make sure that it is connected correctly and that  
the USB mass storage device is one that is supported (see pages 37, 38).  
• The CD receiver supports USB mass storage devices that support the USB Mass Storage Class. However, playback  
may not be possible with some USB mass storage devices even if they conform to the USB Mass Storage Class.  
• Check that the memory format is FAT16 or FAT32.  
• USB mass storage devices with an internal USB hub are not supported.  
Can’t play MP3 files.  
• MP3 files without a “.mp3” or “.MP3” filename extension are not recognized.  
Can’t play WMA files.  
• WMA files without a “.wma” or “.WMA” filename extension are not recognized.  
• The WMA file’s copyright option is on. Don’t use the copyright option.  
External Components  
Interactive control with other Onkyo u-capable components is not working.  
• Make sure the u cables and analog audio cables are connected correctly (see pages 21 to 23). Connecting only an  
u cable won’t work.  
• Make sure the Input Display matches the type of device that you’ve connected to the CD receiver (see page 27).  
No sound is heard from a connected component.  
• Make sure the correct input source is selected (see page 25).  
• Make sure the analog audio cable is connected correctly (see pages 21 to 23).  
• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (see page 20).  
No sound is heard from your turntable.  
• Make sure the turntable has a built-in phono equalizer.  
• If the turntable doesn’t have a phono equalizer built-in, you must provide one.  
Timers  
Timer playback or recording doesn’t work.  
• Make sure the clock has been set correctly (see pages 49, 50).  
• Timed operation will fail if the CD receiver is on at the specified On time, so make sure it’s set to Standby (see  
• The timer may overlap with another timer. If you program several timers, make sure they don’t overlap (see page 51).  
• If you press the [SLEEP] or [TIMER] button while a timed operation is in progress, the timer will be cancelled.  
• Make sure the u cables and analog audio cables are connected correctly (see pages 21 to 23).  
• If you’re using an Onkyo component for timed playback or recording, you must set the Input Display to match that  
component (see page 27).  
Clock  
The time is not displayed in Standby mode.  
• Set the CD receiver so that the time is displayed in Standby mode (see page 50).  
Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit’s  
malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly.  
The CD receiver contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe  
interference, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely event that this  
should happen, unplug the power cord, wait at least 5 seconds, and then plug it again.  
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Specifications  
CR-525  
CR-325  
General  
Power Supply:  
European:  
Others:  
AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz  
AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
European:  
North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Others:  
AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz  
AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Power Consumption:  
Stand-by Power Consumption:  
European:  
Others:  
65 W  
65 W  
68 W  
European:  
North American:  
Others:  
58 W  
62 W  
58 W  
62 W  
0.25 W  
North American:  
Others:  
0.15 W  
0.25 W  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D):  
205 × 116 × 367 mm  
(8-1/16" × 4-9/16" × 14-7/16")  
205 × 116 × 367 mm  
(8-1/16" × 4-9/16" × 14-7/16")  
Weight:  
4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.)  
4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.)  
Audio Inputs  
Analog Inputs:  
2 (DOCK IN, MD/TAPE IN)  
2 (DOCK IN, MD/TAPE IN)  
Audio Outputs  
Analog Outputs:  
Subwoofer Pre Outputs:  
Speaker Outputs:  
Phones:  
1 (MD/TAPE OUT)  
1 (MD/TAPE OUT)  
1
2
1
1
2
1
CR-525  
CR-325  
Amplifier Section  
Power Output:  
North American: 14 W + 14 W (8, 1 kHz, FTC)  
European:  
Asian:  
2ch  
×
20 W (4, 1 kHz,  
19 W + 19 W (4, 1 kHz, FTC)  
2ch driven, IEC)  
19 W + 19 W (8, 1 kHz,  
JEITA)  
26 W + 26 W (4, 1 kHz,  
JEITA)  
European:  
Asian:  
2ch  
×
19 W (4, 1 kHz,  
2ch driven, IEC)  
19 W + 19 W (8  
JEITA)  
, 1 kHz,  
26 W + 26 W (4  
JEITA)  
, 1 kHz,  
Dynamic Power:  
22 W + 22 W (3, Front)  
20 W + 20 W (4, Front)  
14 W + 14 W (8, Front)  
22 W + 22 W (3, Front)  
20 W + 20 W (4, Front)  
14 W + 14 W (8, Front)  
THD (Total Harmonic  
Distortion):  
0.4% (1 kHz, 1 W)  
0.9% (Power Rated) 0.4% (1 kHz, 1 W)  
Damping Factor:  
25 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 )  
25 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 )  
Input Sensitivity and Impedance: 150 mV/50 k(DOCK IN, MD/TAPE IN)  
150 mV/50 k(DOCK IN, MD/TAPE IN)  
150 mV/2.2 (MD/TAPE OUT)  
10 Hz–100 kHz/ 3 dB (DOCK, MD/TAPE)  
Output Level and Impedance:  
Frequency Response:  
Tone Control:  
150 mV/2.2 (MD/TAPE OUT)  
10 Hz–100 kHz/ 3 dB (DOCK, MD/TAPE)  
6 dB, 80 Hz (BASS)  
8 dB, 10 kHz (TREBLE)  
+7 dB, 80 Hz (S.BASS)  
6 dB, 80 Hz (BASS)  
8 dB, 10 kHz (TREBLE)  
+7 dB, 80 Hz (S.BASS)  
Signal to Noise Ratio:  
Speaker Impedance:  
100 dB (DOCK, MD/TAPE, IHF-A)  
100 dB (DOCK, MD/TAPE, IHF-A)  
4 –16 Ω  
4 –16 Ω  
CR-525  
CR-325  
Tuner Section  
FM  
Tuning Frequency Range:  
87.5 MHz–108.0 MHz  
North American: 87.5 MHz–107.9 MHz  
Others:  
87.5 MHz–108.0 MHz  
AM  
Tuning Frequency Range:  
522 kHz–1611 kHz  
North American: 530 kHz–1710 kHz  
Others:  
522 kHz–1611 kHz  
CR-525  
CR-325  
CD  
Frequency Response:  
4 Hz–20 kHz  
96 dB  
10 Hz–20 kHz  
95 dB  
Audio Dynamic Range:  
THD (Total Harmonic  
Distortion):  
0.005%  
0.009%  
Wow and Flutter:  
Below threshold of measurability  
Below threshold of measurability  
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.  
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ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION  
18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A.  
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