Onkyo CD Player CR L5 User Manual
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Contents  
Introduction  
Important Safeguards ....................................2  
Precautions ....................................................4  
Features .........................................................5  
Supplied Accessories ....................................6  
Disc Notes .....................................................6  
Before Using the CR-L5 ...............................7  
Controls & Connectors..................................8  
CD Receiver  
CR-L5  
Instruction Manual  
Connections  
Connecting Your Other Components to the  
CR-L5 ......................................................11  
Connecting  
-compatible Components ...12  
Connecting Your Speakers..........................13  
Connecting Antenna....................................14  
Setting the Clock  
Powering Up and Setting the Clock............16  
Operation  
Using the CR-L5 .........................................19  
Playing CDs ................................................20  
Using the Radio...........................................22  
Other Functions...........................................25  
Timers .........................................................26  
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo CD Receiver.  
Please read this manual thoroughly before making  
connections and turning on the power.  
Following the instructions in this manual will enable  
you to obtain optimum performance and listening  
enjoyment from your new CD Receiver.  
Appendix  
Troubleshooting ..........................................29  
Specifications ..............................................32  
Please retain this manual for future reference.  
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Important Safeguards—Continued  
18. Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any  
kind into the appliance through openings as they may  
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that  
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid  
of any kind on the appliance.  
19. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the appliance  
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you  
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servic-  
ing to qualified service personnel.  
FIGURE 1:  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
20. Damage Requiring Service—Unplug the appliance  
form the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified ser-  
vice personnel under the following conditions:  
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,  
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into  
the appliance,  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
S2898A  
C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water,  
D. If the appliance does not operate normally by follow-  
ing the operating instructions.Adjust only those con-  
trols that are covered by the operating instructions as  
an improper adjustment of other controls may result  
in damage and will often require extensive work by  
a qualified technician to restore the appliance to its  
normal operation,  
E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in  
any way, and  
F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in  
performance – this indicates a need for service.  
21. Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are  
required, be sure the service technician has used  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have  
the same characteristics as the original part. Unautho-  
rized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or  
other hazards.  
22. Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or  
repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to  
perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is  
in proper operation condition.  
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting—The appliance should be  
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
24. Heat—The appliance should be situated away from  
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
25. Liquid Hazards—The appliance should not be  
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled  
with liquids, such as vases should be placed on the  
appliance.  
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Precautions  
1. Recording Copyright  
7. Moisture Condensation  
Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted  
material is illegal without the permission of the copy-  
right holder.  
Moisture condensation may damage this unit.  
Read the following carefully:  
When you take a glass containing a cold drink outside  
on a summer’s day, drops of water, called condensation,  
form on the outside of the glass. Similarly, moisture  
may condense on the lens of the optical pickup, one of  
the most important parts inside this unit.  
2. AC Fuse  
TheAC fuse inside the CR-L5 is not user-serviceable. If  
you cannot turn on the CR-L5, contact your Onkyo  
dealer.  
• Moisture condensation can occur in the following sit-  
uations:  
— The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm  
place.  
— A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air con-  
ditioner is hitting the unit.  
— In the summer, when this unit is moved from an  
air conditioned room to a hot and humid place.  
— The unit is used in a humid place.  
• Do not use this unit when 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 condensation will  
have evaporated. To reduce the risk of condensation,  
keep this unit connected to a wall outlet.  
3. Care  
Occasionally you should dust the CR-L5 all over with a  
soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth damp-  
ened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water.  
Dry the CR-L5 immediately afterwards with a clean  
cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or  
other chemical solvents, because they may damage the  
finish or remove the panel lettering.  
4. Power  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE  
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION  
CAREFULLY.  
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make  
sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage  
requirements printed on the CR-L5’s rear panel (AC  
230 V, 50 Hz).  
Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does  
not fully shutdown the CR-L5. If you do not intend to  
use the CR-L5 for an extended period, remove the  
power cord from the AC outlet.  
For British models  
Replacement and mounting of anAC plug on the power sup-  
ply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified  
service personnel.  
IMPORTANT  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with  
the following code:  
5. Never Touch This Unit with Wet Hands  
Never handle this unit or its power cord while your  
hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets  
inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.  
Blue: Neutral  
Brown: Live  
6. Installing This Unit  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appara-  
tus may not correspond with the coloured markings identi-  
fying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the  
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured  
black.  
• Install this unit in a well-ventilated location.  
• Ensure that there’s adequate ventilation all around  
this unit, especially if it’s installed in an audio rack. If  
the ventilation is inadequate, the unit may overheat,  
leading to malfunction.  
• Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat  
sources, because its internal temperature may rise,  
shortening the life of the optical pickup.  
• Avoid damp and dusty places, and places subject to  
vibrations from loudspeakers. Never put the unit on  
top of, or directly above a loudspeaker.  
• Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its side  
or on a sloping surface, because it may cause a mal-  
function.  
• If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR, the  
sound quality may be affected. If this occurs, move  
this unit away from the TV, radio, or VCR.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the  
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.  
IMPORTANT  
A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need  
to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has  
a rating of 5 amperes and that it is approved byASTA or BSI  
to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on  
the body of the fuse.  
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE  
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN  
THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG  
CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A  
DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE  
CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE  
SOCKET.  
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.  
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Precautions—Continued  
Declaration of Conformity  
This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is  
classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” So, to  
use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual  
carefully. In case of any trouble, please contact the store  
where you purchased the unit. To prevent exposure to  
the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE  
6, 82194 GROEBENZELL,  
GERMANY  
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described  
in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding  
technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and  
EN61000-3-2, -3-3.  
DANGER:  
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION  
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR  
DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.  
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY  
CAUTION:  
I. MORI  
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF  
CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-  
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE  
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARD-  
OUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Memory backup  
The CR-L5 uses a battery-less memory backup system in  
order to retain radio presets and other settings when it’s  
unplugged or in the case of a power failure. Although no  
batteries are required, the CR-L5 must be plugged into an  
AC outlet in order to charge the backup system.  
Once it has been charged, the CR-L5 will retain the settings  
for several weeks, although this depends on the environment  
and will be shorter in humid climates. The clock setting is  
not retained by the backup system.  
This label is located on the rear panel. It indicates that:  
1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and  
employs a laser inside the cabinet.  
2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not  
remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified per-  
sonnel.  
Features  
• 2 × 50 watts at 4 Ω, 1 kHz, DIN  
• 4 Ω speaker drive capability  
• Optical and coaxial digital outputs  
• Subwoofer preout  
*1  
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)  
• CDR and TAPE inputs/outputs  
*2  
• VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)  
• A and B speaker outputs (Binding-post speaker termi-  
nals)  
• Direct mode  
• RDS (Radio Data System), including PS (Program Ser-  
vice Name), RT (Radio Text), and CT (Clock Time)  
•
full-function remote control  
• 4 timers for auto playback or recording  
• 3-level display dimmer  
• 40 radio presets  
*1. Wide Range Amplifier Technology improves the imaging, realism, and accuracy of sound material.  
*2. A proprietary Onkyo D/A converter, featuring Pulse Noise Reduction.  
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Supplied Accessories  
Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.  
AM loop antenna  
FM indoor antenna  
Remote controller (RC-535S)  
two batteries (AA/R6)  
*
In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the CR-L5. Specifications and  
operation are the same regardless of color.  
Disc Notes  
Handling Discs  
Storing Discs  
• Never touch the underside of a disc.Always hold discs by  
the edge, as shown.  
• 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. Stacking,  
or putting objects on unprotected discs may cause warp-  
ing, scratches, or other damage.  
Supported Discs  
Underside  
The CR-L5 supports the following discs.  
• Never attach adhesive tape or sticky labels to discs.  
Disc  
Logo  
Format  
Audio CD  
PCM audio  
About playing copy-controlled CDs  
Some audio CDs feature copy protection that doesn’t con-  
form to the official CD standard. Since these are nonstand-  
ard discs, they may not play properly in the CR-L5.  
Cleaning Discs  
• For best results, keep your discs clean. Fingerprints and  
dust can affect the sound quality and should be removed  
as follows. Using a clean soft cloth, wipe from the center  
outwards, as shown. Never wipe in a circular direction.  
• The CR-L5 does not support disc types not listed.  
• The CR-L5 does not support the following disc types  
even if they bear the logo shown above: CD-R, CD-RW,  
CD-ROM, Super Audio CD, Photo CD, CD-G.  
• The CR-L5 supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs.  
• Don’t use discs with an unusual shape, such as those  
shown below, because you may damage the CR-L5.  
✔
• 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 thinner  
or benzine, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic  
sprays intended for vinyl records, because they may dam-  
age the disc.  
• 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 CR-L5  
and you may not be able to remove the disc properly.  
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Before Using the CR-L5  
Installing the Remote Controller  
Batteries  
Using the Remote Controller  
To use the remote controller, point it at the CR-L5’s remote  
control sensor, as shown below.  
1
Open the battery compartment, as  
shown.  
Remote control  
sensor  
CR-L5  
STA  
NDB  
Y
/
O
N
STA  
NDB  
Y
PHO  
NES  
SPE  
AKE  
RS  
A
/
B
MEM  
ORY  
FM  
AR  
M
ODE  
VO  
LUM  
E
CLE  
PAU  
SE  
TUN  
ING  
STOP  
PLAY  
DISP  
LAY  
INPU  
T
DIRE  
CT  
PRE  
SET  
30˚  
30˚  
2
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/  
R6) in accordance with the polarity  
diagram inside the battery compart-  
ment.  
Notes:  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the CR-L5  
is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or  
inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when  
installing the CR-L5.  
• If another remote controller of the same type is used in  
the same room, or the CR-L5 is installed close to equip-  
ment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may  
not work reliably.  
3
Close the battery compartment.  
• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote con-  
troller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently,  
thereby draining the batteries.  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the CR-L5  
is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this  
in mind when installing the CR-L5.  
Notes:  
• The supplied batteries should last for about six months,  
although this will vary with usage.  
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replac-  
ing both batteries.  
• Don’t mix new and old batteries, or different types of bat-  
teries.  
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle  
between it and the CR-L5’s remote control sensor.  
• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long  
time, remove the batteries to prevent possible leakage and  
corrosion.  
• Flat batteries should be removed as soon as possible to  
prevent possible leakage and corrosion.  
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Controls & Connectors  
Front Panel  
For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.  
Disc Tray  
12  
3
4
5
VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
PLAY  
PHONES  
INPUT  
DIRECT  
SPEAKERS A/B  
MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
TUNING  
PRESET  
Display  
6
7 89 J K  
L M N O  
ASTANDBY/ON button (16)  
IFM MODE button (22–23)  
Used to select stereo or mono for FM radio.  
Sets the CR-L5 to On or Standby.  
BSTANDBY indicator (16)  
J[ ] & [ ] buttons (TUNING [ ] & [ ] buttons)  
(20, 22)  
Lights up when the CR-L5 is in Standby mode. It also  
lights up when the CR-L5 receives signals from the  
remote controller.  
Used for fast reverse and fast forward when playing  
CDs, or tuning when using the radio.  
C[ ] button (20)  
KRemote control sensor (7)  
Opens and closes the disc tray.  
Receives control signals from the remote controller.  
DPAUSE [ ], STOP [ ] & PLAY [ ] buttons (20)  
LDISPLAY button (16, 17, 20, 22–24)  
Used to pause, stop, and start playback.  
Used to change the displayed information.  
EVOLUME control (19)  
M[ ] & [  
] buttons (PRESET [ ] & [ ]  
Adjusts the volume.  
buttons) (20–24)  
Used to select the previous or next track when playing  
CDs, or to select presets when using the radio.  
FPHONES jack (19)  
Used to connect a pair of stereo headphones.  
NINPUT [ ] [ ] selector buttons (19, 22)  
Used to select sound sources: CD, CD-R, TAPE, TV/  
LINE, FM or AM.  
GSPEAKERS A/B button (19)  
Turns speaker sets A and B on and off.  
HMEMORY button (22–24)  
ODIRECT button & indicator (25)  
Used to store radio presets.  
Used to select Direct mode.  
Display  
For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.  
1234  
5 67890A  
B
C D  
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Controls & Connectors—Continued  
1TRACK indicator  
8MUTING indicator (25)  
Appears when the CD input source is selected.  
Lights up when the CR-L5 is muted.  
2MEMORY indicator (21)  
9RDS indicator (17, 23)  
Lights up when memory playback is used.  
Lights up when the CR-L5 is tuned to a radio station  
that supports RDS (Radio Data System).  
3RANDOM indicator (21)  
0A & B speaker indicators (19)  
Lights up when random playback is used.  
IndicatorA lights up when speaker setA is on. Indicator  
B lights up when speaker set B is on.  
4REPEAT indicator (21)  
Lights up when repeat playback is used.  
ASLEEP indicator (28)  
5FM STEREO indicator (22)  
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.  
Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station.  
BMessage area  
6AUTO indicator (22)  
Various information is displayed here.  
Lights up when auto stereo tuning is used.  
CPlay/Pause  
/
indicators (20)  
7Tuned indicator (22)  
Lights up when the CR-L5 is properly tuned to a radio  
station.  
Light up for playback and pause.  
DTIMER indicators (27)  
Light up when a timer has been set.  
Rear Panel  
For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis.  
1
2 3 4 5  
6
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
SPEAKERS  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
ANTENNA  
FM 75  
L
L
CD RECEIVER  
COAXIAL  
-
MODEL NO. CR L  
5
AM  
SUB  
TV/LINE  
TAPE  
CDR  
WOOFER  
AUDIO  
ANALOG  
PREOUT  
OPTICAL  
L
L
R
R
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
R
R
:
B
A OR B 4 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER  
+
:
A
8 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
7 8 9 J  
ASPEAKERS A (13)  
GTV/LINE IN (11)  
These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A.  
These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a  
TV or other component.  
BSPEAKERS B (13)  
HTAPE IN/OUT (11)  
These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set B.  
These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a  
cassette tape deck or other recorder with analog inputs  
and outputs.  
CSUBWOOFER PREOUT (13)  
This RCA/phono connector can be used to connect an  
active subwoofer. The subwoofer output is turned on  
and off with speaker set A.  
ICDR IN/OUT (11)  
These RCA/phono connectors can be used to connect a  
CD recorder or other recorder with analog inputs and  
outputs.  
DFM 75Ω ANTENNA (14, 15)  
This connector is for connecting an FM antenna.  
EAM ANTENNA (14, 15)  
These push terminals are for connecting an AM  
antenna.  
J
REMOTE CONTROL (12)  
This  
(Remote Interactive) connector can be con-  
nected to the  
nent. To use  
connector on another Onkyo compo-  
, you must make an analog RCA/phono  
FCOAXIAL & OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
(11)  
connection between the CR-L5 and your other compo-  
nent, even if they are connected digitally.  
These connectors can be used to connect a CD recorder  
or other component with digital inputs.  
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Controls & Connectors—Continued  
KTONE button— Used to set the tone.  
Remote Controller  
LTIMER button— Used to set the timers.  
MUp [ ] & Down [ ] buttons— Used to set the tim-  
ers and tone.  
NENTER button— Used to set the timers and tone.  
OMUTING button— Used to mute the CR-L5.  
PDIRECT button— Used to select Direct mode.  
ON  
STANDBY  
1
2
TONE  
INPUT  
K
L
TIMER  
3
QPrevious [  
] & Next [  
] buttons— Used to  
1
4
7
2
5
3
select the previous or next track when playing CDs, or  
to select presets when using the radio.  
6
9
4
M
N
8
RDISPLAY button— Used to display information.  
>
10  
10/0  
ENTER  
SPLAY MODE button— Used to select random and  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
memory playback.  
5
6
7
UP  
TCLEAR button— Used with memory playback.  
MUTING  
DOWN  
O
P
UREPEAT button— Used with repeat playback.  
CLOCK CALL  
DIRECT  
Controlling an Onkyo Cassette Tape Deck  
Q
R
S
T
U
8
9
J
DIMMER  
DISPLAY  
An Onkyo Cassette Tape Deck connected via  
can be controlled as follows:  
(page 12)  
CD  
PLAY MODE  
CLEAR  
1. Use the INPUT [ ]/[ ] selector buttons to select the  
TAPE source.  
2. Use the following buttons.  
CDR  
TAPE  
REPEAT  
[
[
[
] .................. Fast reverse  
] .................. Fast forward  
]..................... Other-side play  
DIMMER  
DISPLAY  
-
RC 535S  
CD  
PLAY MODE  
CLEAR  
CDR  
TAPE  
[ ] ...................... Stop  
]..................... Play  
REPEAT  
[
AON button— Turns on the CR-L5.  
Controlling an Onkyo CD Recorder  
BSTANDBY button— Sets the CR-L5 to Standby.  
An Onkyo CD Recorder connected via  
controlled as follows:  
(page 12) can be  
CINPUT [ ] [ ] selector buttons— Used to select  
sound sources.  
1. Use the INPUT [ ]/[ ] selector buttons to select the  
CD-R source.  
DNumber buttons— Used to select CD tracks and to  
2. Use the following buttons.  
set the clock.  
ESLEEP button— Used with the Sleep function.  
[
[
[
[
]................... Fast reverse  
]................... Fast forward  
] .................. Previous track  
] .................. Next track  
FVOLUME UP [ ] & DOWN [ ] buttons— Used  
DIMMER  
DISPLAY  
to set the volume.  
CD  
PLAY MODE  
CLEAR  
GCLOCK CALL button— Used to display the current  
CDR  
TAPE  
[ ]...................... Pause  
[ ] ...................... Stop  
[
[REPEAT].......... Repeat mode  
[PLAY MODE].. Play mode  
time.  
REPEAT  
HFast Reverse [ ] & Fast Forward [  
]
]..................... Play  
buttons— Used for fast reverse and fast forward when  
playing CDs, or for tuning when using the radio.  
IDIMMER button— Used to set the display brightness.  
JCD control buttons— Used to control CD playback.  
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ConnectingYour Other Components to the CR-L5  
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed all  
connections, including connections on page 12,  
speaker connections on page 13, and antenna connections  
on page 14.  
• Refer to the manuals supplied with your other compo-  
nents before connecting them.  
RCA/phono Audio Cable Color Coding  
RCA/phono audio cables are usually color coded: red and  
white. Use red plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs  
and outputs (typically labeled “R”). And use white plugs to  
connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically  
labeled “L”).  
Optical Digital Output  
Right (red)  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Left (white)  
The CR-L5’s optical digital connector  
has a dust cap for keeping out dust and  
dirt when it’s not in use. Remove the  
cap before inserting an optical digital  
plug. Push the plug in all the way to  
make a good connection. Keep the  
dust cap in a safe place for future use.  
Right!  
• Push the plugs in all the way to  
make a good connection.  
• To prevent interference, keep  
audio cables away from power  
cords and speaker cables.  
• You can connect a DAT or CD recorder with a digital  
audio input to the CR-L5 for digital dubbing.  
Wrong!  
Cassette Tape Deck  
CD recorder  
ANALOG  
INPUT OUTPUT  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
L
L
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
R
R
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
TAPE  
CDR  
AUDIO  
LOG  
OPTICAL  
R
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO  
SPEAKERS  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
ANTENNA  
FM 75  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
L
L
CRECEIVER  
COAXIAL  
-
MODEL NO. CR  
L5  
AM  
SUB  
TV/LINE  
TAPE  
CDR  
WOOFER  
AUDIO  
ANALOG  
PREOUT  
OPTICAL  
L
L
R
R
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
R
R
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
TV/LINE  
L
R
IN  
TV  
L
R
AUDIO OUT  
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Connecting  
-compatible Components  
With  
(Remote Interactive) you can control your  
-
To use  
to an  
, you need to connect the CR-L5’s  
connector on the other component by using an  
cable is supplied with each -compat-  
connector  
compatible Onkyo cassette tape deck or CD recorder with  
the CR-L5’s remote controller, and use the following spe-  
cable. An  
cial  
functions:  
ible Onkyo cassette tape deck and CD recorder.  
Hookup Example:  
■ Auto Power On  
When you turn on a component connected via  
while the  
Onkyo CD recorder  
CR-L5 is in Standby, the CR-L5 automatically turns on and  
selects that component as the input source.  
This function doesn’t work if the CR-L5 is already on.  
DIGITAL IN  
OPTICAL  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
L
L
■ Direct Change  
When you press the play button on a component connected  
R
R
via  
, the CR-L5 automatically selects that component as  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
ANALOG  
OUTPUT  
the input source.  
■ Auto Power Off  
To use  
must make an  
analog RCA/  
phono connec-  
tion between  
the CR-L5 and  
the other com-  
ponent even if  
they are con-  
nected digitally.  
you  
When you set the CR-L5 to Standby, all components con-  
nected via  
also enter Standby.  
■ Controlling Other Components  
Other components can be controlled with the supplied  
remote controller (see “Remote Controller” on page 10).  
cable  
■ CD Synchro Recording  
A CD recorder or cassette tape deck connected via  
set to record pause, will start recording automatically when  
CD playback is started on the CR-L5.  
, and  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
CDR  
■ Timer  
OPTICAL  
REMOTE  
The CR-L5’s timers can be used to automatically start play-  
back or recording on a cassette tape deck or CD recorder  
CONTROL  
OUT  
IN  
connected via  
(see “Timers” on page 26).  
■ Sleep Timer  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
SPEAKERS  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
ANTENNA  
FM 75  
L
L
COAXIAL  
CD RECEIVER  
-
MODEL NO. CR  
L5  
When you set the CR-L5’s sleep timer, the sleep timers on  
components connected via are also set, so all compo-  
nents switch off after the specified period.  
AM  
SUB  
TV/LINE  
TAPE  
CDR  
WOOFER  
PREOUT  
AUDIO  
ANALOG  
OPTICAL  
L
L
R
R
REMOTE  
CONROL  
R
R
N.  
N.  
/
/
SPEAKER  
SPEAKER  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
Notes:  
• Push the plugs in all the way to make a good connection.  
• Use only  
cables for  
connections.  
• To use  
you must make an analog RCA/phono con-  
nection between the CR-L5 and the other component  
even if they are connected digitally.  
• If a component has two  
connectors, you can connect  
either one to the CR-L5. The other connector is for con-  
necting additional  
-compatible components.  
• Connect the CR-L5’s  
connector to only Onkyo com-  
ponents. Connecting to other manufacturer’s components  
may cause them to malfunction.  
• Some Onkyo  
-compatible components may not sup-  
port the special functions described above.  
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ConnectingYour Speakers  
Before you connect your speakers, read the following:  
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.  
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.  
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Connect  
positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and  
negative (–) terminals only to negative (–) terminals. If  
you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out  
of phase and will sound odd.  
You can use two sets of speakers with your CR-L5: speaker  
set A and speaker set B.  
Speaker setA consists of front left and right speakers and a  
subwoofer and should be installed in your main listening  
room.  
Speaker set B consists of front left and right speakers and  
can be installed in another room, such as a dining room or  
kitchen.  
• If you’re connecting two sets of speakers (i.e., speaker set  
A and speaker set B), the minimum impedance for each  
speaker is 8 Ω. If you’re connecting only one set of speak-  
ers (i.e., speaker set A or speaker set B), the minimum  
impedance for each speaker is 4 Ω. Don’t connect speak-  
ers with a lower impedance.  
• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may  
affect the sound quality and should be avoided.  
• Be careful not to short the positive  
1
Strip 15 mm (5/8") of  
insulation from the  
ends of the speaker  
cables, and twist the  
bare wires tightly, as  
shown.  
15 mm (5/8")  
and negative connections. Doing so  
may damage your CR-L5.  
• Don’t connect more than one cable to  
each speaker terminal. Doing so may  
2
3
Unscrew the terminal.  
damage your CR-L5.  
• If you want to connect a single speaker instead of a pair  
of speakers, don’t connect it to both the left and right  
speaker terminals.  
Fully insert the wire.  
L
L
4
Screw the terminal tight.  
R
R
The following illustration shows how you should connect your speakers.  
Speakers Set A  
The SUBWOOFER PRE OUT should be  
connected to the input on your active  
subwoofer. If your subwoofer doesn’t have an  
amp built-in, you’ll need to use an external  
amp. See the manual supplied with your  
subwoofer for more information.  
Front-  
right  
speaker  
Front-  
left  
speaker  
Active  
sub-  
woofer  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
SPEAKERS  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
ANTENNA  
FM 75  
L
L
CD RECEIVER  
COAXIAL  
-
MODEL NO. CR L  
5
AM  
SUB  
TV/LINE  
TAPE  
CDR  
WOOFER  
AUDIO  
ANALOG  
PREOUT  
OPTICAL  
L
L
R
R
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
R
R
:
:
A
OR  
B
B
4
8
OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER  
OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER  
+
A
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
Front-  
right  
speaker  
Front-  
left  
speaker  
Speakers Set B  
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Connecting Antenna  
This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor  
FM antenna andAM loop antenna, and how to connect com-  
mercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.  
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna  
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor  
use only.  
FM antenna  
connector  
AM antenna  
push terminals  
1
Assemble the AM loop antenna,  
inserting the tabs into the base, as  
shown.  
ANTENNA  
FM 75  
AM  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
SPEAKERS  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
ANTENNA  
FM 75  
L
L
COAXIAL  
CD RECEIVER  
MODEL NO. CR-L  
5
AM  
SUB  
TV/LINE  
TAPE  
CDR  
WOOFER  
AUDIO  
ANALOG  
PREOUT  
OPTICAL  
L
L
R
R
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
R
R
A
OR B:  
A+B:  
4
8
OHMS MIN.  
OHMS MIN.  
/
/
SPEAKER  
SPEAKER  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna  
2
Connect both wires of the AM loop  
antenna to the AM push terminals, as  
shown.  
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.  
(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.  
1
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.  
ANTENNA  
FM 75  
Insert the plug fully  
into the socket.  
Once your CR-L5 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.  
Push  
Insert wire  
Release  
2
Use thumbtacks or something similar  
to fix the FM antenna into position.  
AM  
Once your CR-L5 is ready for use, you’ll need to tune  
into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the  
AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.  
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your  
CR-L5, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.  
Thumbtacks, etc.  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially  
available outdoor AM antenna (see page 15).  
Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself  
when using thumbtacks.  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor  
FM antenna instead (see page 15).  
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Connecting Antenna—Continued  
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 outdoor  
FM antenna instead.  
If good reception cannot be achieved using the suppliedAM  
loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addi-  
tion to the loop antenna, as shown.  
Outdoor antenna  
Insulated  
antenna cable  
AM loop antenna  
ANTENNA  
FM 75  
AM  
OutdoorAM antennas work best when installed outside hor-  
izontally, 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. See item 14  
of the “Important Safeguards” on page 2 of this manual.  
Notes:  
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable  
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an  
attic or loft.  
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away  
from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to  
your local FM transmitter.  
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible  
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 equip-  
ment.  
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with  
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards. See  
item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on page 2 of this  
manual.  
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 TV (or VCR)  
To CR-L5  
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Powering Up and Setting the Clock  
STANDBY/ON  
ON  
STANDBY  
ON  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
P
TONE  
STANDBY  
▼
1
▲
2
INPUT  
TIMER  
PHONES  
INPUT  
DIRE
SPEAKERS  
A
/B  
MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
3
TIMER  
ENTER  
TUNING  
PRESET  
▲
▼
4
5
6
9
7
8
STANDBY indicator  
DISPLAY  
>
10  
10/0  
ENTER  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
UP  
MUTING  
DOWN  
CLOCKCALL  
CLOCK CALL  
DIRECT  
Powering Up the CR-L5  
Before connecting the power cord, complete all connections  
(see page 11 to 15).  
DIMMER  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
CD  
PLAY MODE  
CLEAR  
CDR  
1
Connect the power cord to a suitable  
wall outlet.  
The CR-L5 enters Standby mode, and the STANDBY  
indicator comes on.  
Turning Off ACCUCLOCK  
If you don’t want ACCUCLOCK to automatically update  
the clock at 2 A.M., 3 A.M. and 2 P.M. everyday, you can  
turn it off as follows.  
2
To turn on the CR-L5, press the  
[STANDBY/ON] button or the remote  
controller’s [ON] button.  
1
2
Press the [TIMER] button repeatedly  
until “Clock” appears on the display,  
as shown.  
The CR-L5 comes on, the display lights up, and the  
STANDBY indicator goes off.  
To turn off the CR-L5, press the [STANDBY/ON] but-  
ton or the remote controller’s [STANDBY] button. The  
CR-L5 enters Standby mode and the STANDBY indi-  
cator comes on.  
First Time Setup  
Press the [ENTER] button.  
“AccuClock” appears on the display, as shown.  
The very first time you turn on the CR-L5, the ACCU-  
CLOCK function automatically sets the clock by using the  
CT (Clock Time) information present in RDS radio broad-  
casts.  
While the clock is being set, “Wait” flashes on the display,  
as shown. It may take up to five minutes to set the clock.  
These asterisks appear when  
the ACCUCLOCK function is on  
If “Manual Adj.” appears, use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ]  
buttons to select “AccuClock”.  
When the clock has been set, the message “ClockAdjusted”  
scrolls across the display, then the day and time are dis-  
played for a while, as shown.  
3
To turn off ACCUCLOCK, press the  
[DISPLAY] button.  
The asterisks disappear, indicating that the ACCU-  
CLOCK function is off.  
To turn the ACCUCLOCK function on again, press the  
[DISPLAY] button so that asterisks appear.  
If the clock has not been set correctly, see “Displaying the  
Day & Time” on page 17.  
The ACCUCLOCK function automatically updates the  
clock daily at 2 A.M., 3 A.M. and 2 P.M..  
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Powering Up and Setting the Clock—Continued  
Displaying the Time in Standby  
Mode  
Setting ACCUCLOCK to Use a  
Specific Station  
You can set the CR-L5 so that the time is displayed while  
the CR-L5 is in Standby mode.  
The ACCUCLOCK function normally uses the FM station  
with the strongest signal to set the clock. 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) infor-  
mation.  
1
With the CR-L5 turned on, press and  
hold the CR-L5’s [STANDBY/ON] but-  
ton for more than 2 seconds.  
To turn off the time display, repeat this procedure.  
1
Press the [TIMER] button.  
“Clock” appears on the display.  
Notes:  
• Setting the CR-L5 to display the time will slightly  
increase the power consumption in Standby mode.  
If the clock has already been set, a timer option appears  
instead. In this case, you’ll need to press the [TIMER]  
button repeatedly until “Clock” appears.  
Displaying the Day & Time  
2
3
Press the [ENTER] button.  
You can display the day and time at anytime.  
“AccuClock” appears on the display.  
If “Manual Adj.” appears, use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ]  
buttons to select “AccuClock”.  
1
Press the [CLOCK CALL] button.  
The day and time appear on the display.  
Press the [DISPLAY] button to toggle between 12- and  
24-hour formats.  
Press the [ENTER] button.  
The display appears as shown (the frequency will be  
different).  
Press the [CLOCK CALL] button again to return to the  
previous display.  
AC means ACCUCLOCK  
If the correct day and time appear on the display, you  
can skip the following sections and go straight to page 19  
for information on using and enjoying your CR-L5.  
If “Adjust” appears on the display:  
The clock has not been set for one of the following reasons:  
• The FM antenna is not connected properly or the signal is  
too weak.  
Check the antenna connection or install an outdoor FM  
antenna (see page 15), and try setting again (see “Setting  
ACCUCLOCK to Use a Specific Station” on this page).  
• The detected RDS station does not support CT (Clock  
Time) information.  
4
5
Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to tune into  
the FM station.  
The RDS indicator appears when tuned into a station  
that supports RDS, as shown.  
If you’ve stored some radio presets, you can use the  
PRESET [  
]/[  
] buttons to select the FM station.  
RDS indicator  
Some RDS stations don’t support CT. In this case you  
should specify the station to be used (see “Setting  
ACCUCLOCK to Use a Specific Station” on this page).  
If the wrong day or time appears on the display:  
If you live close to the border with another country, the CT  
information may have been taken from a radio station in  
another time zone. In this case you should specify another  
station and try setting again (see “Setting ACCUCLOCK to  
Use a Specific Station” on this page).  
Press the [ENTER] button.  
While the clock is being set, “Wait” flashes on the dis-  
play. It may take a few minutes to set the clock.  
When the clock has been set, the message “Clock  
Adjusted” scrolls across the display, then the day and  
time are displayed for a while.  
Notes:  
• If the clock has not been set correctly, specify another FM  
station and try again, or set the clock manually (see  
page 18).  
• If you don’t want the clock to be updated automatically,  
you can turn off theACCUCLOCK function (see page 16).  
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Powering Up and Setting the Clock—Continued  
Setting the Clock Manually  
4
5
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
select a day.  
If you cannot set the clock by using the ACCUCLOCK  
function, you can set it manually. In this case, the ACCU-  
CLOCK function will not automatically update the clock  
each day.  
You can set the clock while the CR-L5 is on or in Standby.  
Press the [ENTER] button.  
The time flashes.  
ON  
STANDBY  
TONE  
▼
1
▲
2
INPUT  
TIMER  
3
TIMER  
ENTER  
Number  
buttons  
▲
▼
4
5
6
9
7
8
>
10  
10/0  
ENTER  
>10  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
UP  
MUTING  
DOWN  
CLOCK CALL  
DIRECT  
6
7
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
set the time.  
DIMMER  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
CD  
PLAY MODE  
CLEAR  
1
Press the [TIMER] button.  
“Clock” appears on the display, as shown.  
You can use the number buttons to enter the time. For  
example, to enter 19:03, press [1], [9], [10/0], and [3].  
Use the [DISPLAY] button to toggle between 12- and  
24-hour formats.  
While the 12-hour format is selected, use the [>10] but-  
ton to toggle between AM and PM.  
If the clock has already been set, a timer option appears  
instead. In this case, you’ll need to press the [TIMER]  
button repeatedly until “Clock” appears.  
Press the [ENTER] button to set the  
clock.  
The seconds indicator starts flashing, as shown.  
2
3
Press the [ENTER] button and use the  
Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
“Manual Adj.”.  
Note: To cancel this procedure at any point before step 7,  
press the [TIMER] button.  
Press the [ENTER] button.  
The day of the week flashes.  
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Using the CR-L5  
VOLUME control  
Selecting Speaker Sets  
VOLUME  
When you connect two sets of speakers, you can listen to set  
A, set B, or both.  
PAUSE  
STOP  
PLAY  
INPUT  
DIRECT  
SPEAKERS  
A
/B  
MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
TUNING  
PRESET  
1
Use the [SPEAKERS A/B] button to  
select the following options: A, B,  
A+B, or off.  
SPEAKERS A/B  
INPUT  
A
B
A
B
Off  
ON  
STANDBY  
TONE  
INPUT  
/
The speaker indicators on the display show the current  
setting. In the following example, only speaker set A is  
on.  
▼
1
▲
2
INPUT  
TIMER  
3
▲
▼
4
5
6
9
7
8
>
10  
10/0  
ENTER  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
VOLUME UP  
UP  
MUTING  
DOWN  
VOLUME DOWN  
CLOCK CALL  
DIRECT  
DIMMER  
DISPLAY  
CD  
PLAY MODE  
CLEAR  
CDR  
Adjusting the Volume  
TAPE  
REPEAT  
1
To adjust the volume,use theVOLUME  
control, or the remote controller’s  
-
RC 535S  
VOLUME [ ]/[ ] buttons.  
Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the  
volume; counterclockwise to decrease it.  
Selecting Sound Sources  
Using Headphones  
1
Use the INPUT [ ]/[ ] buttons, or the  
remote controller’s INPUT [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons to select one of the following  
sound sources: CD, FM or AM, CD-R,  
You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch  
phone plug) to the CR-L5’s PHONES jack for private listen-  
ing, as shown.  
TAPE,TV/LINE.  
The currently selected source is shown on the display.  
In the following example, CD has been selected.  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
PHONES  
2
If you selected CD, see “Playing CDs”  
on page 20.  
If you selected AM or FM, see “Using the Radio” on  
page 22.  
Notes:  
• Always turn down the volume before connecting your  
headphones.  
If you selected CD-R, TAPE, or TV/LINE, start play-  
back on the relevant component.  
• Speaker setsA and B are turned off while the headphones  
plug is inserted in the PHONES jack.  
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Playing CDs  
■ To Fast Forward or Fast Reverse  
During playback or while playback is paused, press and  
hold the [ ] button to fast forward, or the [ ] button to  
fast reverse.  
PAUSE  
STOP  
PLAY  
VOLUME  
PAUSE  
STOP  
PLAY  
If you press the button for more than four seconds, the fast  
forward or fast reverse speed increases.  
INPUT  
DIRECT  
SPEAKERS  
A
/B  
MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
TUNING  
PRESET  
■ To Select Tracks  
DISPLAY  
Press the [  
] button to select the next track, or the [  
]
button to select the previous track.  
If you press the [ ] button during playback or while play-  
back is paused, the beginning of the current track is  
selected.  
ON  
STANDBY  
TONE  
▼
1
▲
2
INPUT  
If you select a track while playback is stopped, press the  
Play [ ] button to start playback.  
TIMER  
3
Number  
buttons  
▲
▼
4
5
6
9
Notes:  
7
8
• If the CR-L5 is in Standby and a disc is loaded, you can  
start playback simply by pressing the Play [ ] button.  
The CR-L5 will turn on and the CD source will be  
selected automatically.  
>
10  
10/0  
ENTER  
ENTER  
>10  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
UP  
MUTING  
DOWN  
CLOCK CALL  
DIRECT  
• With CDs that contain many tracks, playback may take a  
while to start.  
CD  
operation  
buttons  
DIMMER  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
PLAY MODE  
CLEAR  
CD  
PLAY MODE  
CLEAR  
CDR  
Selecting Tracks by Number  
TAPE  
REPEAT  
REPEAT  
You can use the number buttons to select specific tracks.  
RC 535S  
1
During playback, use the number but-  
Playing CDs  
tons to enter a track number.  
Use the [>10] button to enter track numbers above 9.  
For example, to enter track number 20, press [>10], [2],  
and [10/0].  
1
Press the [ ] button to  
Label side  
open the disc tray, put the  
CD on the tray with the  
label-side facing up, and  
press the [ ] button again  
to close the tray.  
Displaying the Remaining Time  
1
During playback, press the [DISPLAY]  
button repeatedly to display the  
elapsed track time, remaining track  
time, or remaining disc time.  
If you’re using the Memory function to play a custom  
selection of tracks, the remaining memory playback  
time is displayed, instead of the remaining disc time.  
Be sure to put 8-cm discs in the center of the tray.  
2
Press the Play [ ] button to start play-  
back.  
Playback starts and the Play indicator appears on the  
display.  
Note: If the total playing time of your custom selection  
exceeds 99 minutes and 59 seconds, “---:--” is displayed.  
■ To Stop Playback  
• Press the Stop [ ] button.  
■ To Pause Playback  
• Press the Pause [ ] button. The Pause indicator  
appears.  
• To resume playback, press the Play [ ] button.  
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Playing CDs—Continued  
In this example, track #8 is the fifteenth track to be  
added to the program.  
Repeat Playback  
With the Repeat function you can play all tracks repeatedly.  
1
2
During playback, press the remote  
controller’s [REPEAT] button.  
The REPEAT indicator appears on the display and all  
tracks are played repeatedly.  
The total memory playback time is displayed.  
To cancel Repeat playback, press the  
[REPEAT] button again.  
You can check which tracks you’ve added to the pro-  
gram by using the [ ]/[ ] buttons.  
You can add up to 25 tracks to your program.  
The REPEAT indicator disappears.  
Notes:  
• If you press the [REPEAT] button during memory play-  
back, your custom program will play repeatedly.  
• If you press the [REPEAT] button during random play-  
back, tracks will be played in random order repeatedly.  
3
To start memory playback, press the  
Play [ ] button.  
Memory playback stops automatically when all the  
tracks in the program have been played.  
Random Playback  
With the Random function you can play tracks in random  
order.  
■ To Stop Memory Playback  
Press the Stop [ ] button.  
1
While stopped, press the [PLAY  
MODE] button repeatedly until the  
RANDOM indicator appears on the  
display.  
■ To Remove the Last Track in the  
Program  
While memory playback is stopped, press the [CLEAR]  
button. Each time you press it the last track in the program  
is removed.  
2
3
Press the Play [ ] button to start ran-  
dom playback.  
■ To Cancel Memory Playback  
While memory playback is stopped, press the [PLAY  
MODE] button repeatedly until the MEMORY indicator  
disappears. The entire program will be deleted.  
To cancel random playback, stop play-  
back, and then press the [PLAY  
MODE] button repeatedly until the  
RANDOM indicator disappears.  
Notes:  
• If you try to add more than 25 tracks to your program, the  
message “Memory Full” appears on the display.  
• If the total playing time of your program exceeds 99 min-  
utes and 59 seconds, “---:--” is displayed. (This does not  
affect program playback.)  
Memory Playback  
• The program is deleted when the disc tray is opened.  
With the Memory function you can make a custom program  
of your favorite tracks.  
1
While stopped, press the [PLAY  
MODE] button repeatedly until the  
MEMORY indicator appears on the  
display.  
2
To add a track to your program, use  
the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select it, and  
then press the [ENTER] button.  
Tracks can also be added by using the number buttons.  
For example, to add track number 6, press [6]. To add  
track 13, press [>10], [1], [3].  
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Using the Radio  
DISPLAY  
Presetting FM Stations  
Automatically  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
PL
With the Auto Preset function you can automatically preset  
all the FM stations available in your area.  
PHONES  
INPUT  
DIREC
SPEAKERS  
A
/B  
MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
TUNING  
PRESET  
TUNING  
FM MODE  
PRESET  
INPUT  
1
2
Use the INPUT [ ]/[ ] buttons, or the  
remote controller’s INPUT [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons to select FM.  
MEMORY  
ON  
STANDBY  
Press and hold the [MEMORY] button  
until “Auto Preset” flashes on the dis-  
TONE  
INPUT  
/
▼
1
▲
2
INPUT  
TIMER  
3
▲
▼
4
5
6
9
play.  
7
8
Hold down the button for a few more seconds until the  
Auto Preset function starts.  
>
10  
10/0  
ENTER  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
UP  
The Auto Preset function scans the FM band from low  
to high, presetting up to 30 stations with strong signals.  
MUTING  
DOWN  
CLOCK CALL  
DIRECT  
Note: All previously stored presets will be overwritten  
when the Auto Preset function is used again.  
DIMMER  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
D  
PLAY MODE  
Presetting Stations Manually  
You can preset up to 40 of your favorite AM and FM radio  
stations in total.  
Tuning the Radio  
1
Use the INPUT [ ]/[ ] buttons, or the  
remote controller’s INPUT [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons to select AM or FM.  
1
2
3
Tune into the station that you want to  
store as a preset.  
Press the [MEMORY] button.  
The preset number flashes.  
2
Use theTUNING [ ]/[ ] buttons, or the  
remote controller’s [ ]/[ ] buttons  
to tune the radio.  
While the preset number is flashing,  
use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
select a preset from 1 through 40.  
In this example, preset #3 has been selected.  
If you select the FM band:  
To automatically search for a station, press and hold a  
TUNING [ ]/[ ] button for more than half a second  
and then release it. The CR-L5 searches for the next  
station. Searching stops when a station is found and the  
Tuned  
and FM STEREO indicators appear. If  
necessary, you can use the TUNING [ ]/[ ] buttons  
for fine tuning.  
The FM band is searched in 0.05 MHz intervals.  
If you select the AM band:  
4
Press the [MEMORY] button to store  
the station.  
The station is stored and the preset number stops flash-  
Press the TUNING [ ] or [ ] button to change the fre-  
quency one interval at a time, or press and hold the but-  
ton to quickly change the frequency. When you’re  
ing.  
tuned into a station, the Tuned  
indicator appears.  
Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite radio sta-  
tions.  
The AM band is searched in 9 kHz intervals.  
Notes:  
Tuning into weak FM stations  
• If you try to store more than 40 stations, the message  
“Memory Full” appears on the display.  
• When the CR-L5 is tuned into a station that’s transmitting  
PS (Program Service Name) RDS information, the sta-  
tion’s name will be displayed instead of the frequency.  
If a station has a poor signal strength, you may not be able  
to tune into that station properly, or reception may be noisy.  
In this case, press the [FM MODE] button. The AUTO and  
FM STEREO indicators go off and mono mode is selected.  
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Using the Radio—Continued  
Selecting Presets  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
You can select previously stored presets as follows.  
The Radio Data System (RDS) allows FM radio stations to  
broadcast various information to RDS-compatible radios,  
including the name of the radio station and information  
about the program being broadcast. Many FM stations in  
most European countries transmit RDS information.  
The CR-L5 supports the following RDS information:  
PS: Program Service Name  
When tuned into a station that transmits PS information, the  
station’s name appears on the display.  
RT: Radio Text  
1
2
Use the INPUT [ ]/[ ] buttons, or the  
remote controller’s INPUT [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons to select AM or FM.  
Use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons, or  
the remote controller’s [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons to select a preset.  
When tuned into a station that transmits RT information,  
any text messages received appear on the display.  
Deleting Presets  
You can delete unwanted presets as follows.  
When the CR-L5 is tuned into a station that’s transmitting  
RDS information, the RDS indicator appears on the display.  
To display the PS and RT information, press the [DISPLAY]  
button repeatedly to select Frequency display, PS, or RT, as  
shown.  
1
Select the preset that you want to  
delete.  
See the previous section for information on selecting  
presets.  
Frequency  
PS (Program Service Name)  
RT (Radio Text)  
In this example, preset #3 has been selected.  
When the CR-L5 receives RT information, “Waiting”  
appears on the display first, and then the received text  
scrolls across the display.  
2
While holding down the [MEMORY]  
button, press the [FM MODE] button.  
The selected preset is deleted and its number disap-  
pears from the display.  
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Using the Radio—Continued  
Naming Presets  
Editing Preset Names  
You can name your radio presets for easy identification.  
Names can be up to eight characters long.  
You can edit the names of presets as follows.  
1
Select the preset whose name you  
want to edit.  
DISPLAY  
See page 23 for information on selecting presets.  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
PL
PHONES  
INPUT  
DIREC
SPEAKERS  
A
/B  
MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
TUNING  
PRESET  
2
3
Press and hold down the [DISPLAY]  
button for about 3 seconds.  
MEMORY  
TUNING  
PRESET  
Use the TUNING [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
select the character that you want to  
edit.  
1
Select the preset that you want to  
name.  
The currently selected character flashes.  
See page 23 for information on selecting presets.  
4
5
Use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
select a new character.  
2
3
Press and hold down the [DISPLAY]  
button for about 3 seconds.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to edit other characters.  
To delete a character, select it, and choose “_(space)”.  
Use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
select a character.  
Select the eighth character, and then  
press the [MEMORY] button to con-  
firm the edit.  
The following characters are available:  
_(space) 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  
Displaying a Preset Station’s  
Frequency  
When a preset has been named, when it’s selected, its name  
appears on the display.You can display the frequency of the  
preset’s station as follows.  
Select “_(space)” if you want to leave a space between  
words.  
1
Press the [DISPLAY] button repeat-  
edly to display the preset name or pre-  
set frequency (and preset number).  
4
5
Press the [MEMORY] button to enter  
the character.  
The cursor moves to the next character.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter seven  
more characters.  
When you press the [MEMORY] button after selecting  
the eighth character, “Complete” appears on the dis-  
play, indicating that the naming process is complete. If  
the name you’re entering consists of less than eight  
characters, to complete the process, select “_(space)”  
and then press [MEMORY].  
Notes:  
• You can’t name presets set to RDS stations that transmit  
PS (Program Service Name) information. See page 23 for  
more information on RDS.  
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Other Functions  
Adjusting the Bass & Treble  
ON  
STANDBY  
With the Bass and Treble functions you can adjust the tone  
of the sound to your personal preference.  
TONE  
▼
1
▲
2
INPUT  
TONE  
TIMER  
3
▲
▼
4
5
6
9
1
2
Use the remote controller’s [TONE]  
button to select “Bass” or “Treble”.  
7
8
>
10  
10/0  
ENTER  
ENTER  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
UP  
Use the remote controller’s Up/Down  
[ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the bass or  
MUTING  
DOWN  
MUTING  
DIRECT  
CLOCK CALL  
DIRECT  
treble.  
DIMMER  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
The bass and treble can be adjusted from –10 to +10 in  
increments of 2.  
CD  
PLAY MODE  
CLEAR  
CDR  
3
When you’ve finished, press the  
[ENTER] button.  
You can temporarily bypass the Bass and Treble func-  
tions by using Direct mode.  
Muting the CR-L5  
With this function you can temporarily mute the output of  
the CR-L5.  
Using Direct Mode  
1
Press the remote controller’s [MUT-  
ING] button.  
The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes  
on the display, as shown.  
In Direct mode, the bass and treble tone circuits are  
bypassed, creating a shorter signal path for a purer sound.  
1
2
Press the [DIRECT] button.  
Direct mode is turned on and the DIRECT indicator  
lights up.  
To turn off Direct mode, press the  
[DIRECT] button again.  
The DIRECT indicator goes off.  
2
To unmute the CR-L5, press the [MUT-  
ING] button again, or adjust the  
remote controller’s volume [ ]/[ ]  
Note: If you press the remote controller’s [TONE] button  
while Direct Mode is on, Direct mode will be cancelled.  
buttons.  
The output is unmuted and the MUTING indicator  
goes off.  
Note: The Mute function is cancelled when the CR-L5 is set  
to Standby.  
Adjusting the Display Brightness  
You can adjust the display brightness as follows.  
1
Press the [DIMMER] button repeatedly  
to select: dim, dimmer, or normal  
brightness.  
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Timers  
About the Timers  
ON  
STANDBY  
The CR-L5 has four timers that you can use to automatically  
turn it on and off at certain times and on certain days of the  
week, so you can listen to, or record your favorite programs.  
Timers can be used to start and stop playback (Play), or to  
start and stop radio or TV/LINE input recording (Rec) with  
TONE  
STANDBY  
▼
1
▲
2
INPUT  
TIMER  
3
TIMER  
ENTER  
▲
▼
4
5
6
9
7
8
>
10  
10/0  
ENTER  
an Onkyo cassette tape deck connected via  
.
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
Timers can be set for one-off use (Once), in which case the  
timer is reset once the task has been completed, for use on a  
certain day every week (Every), or for a range of days (e.g.,  
Monday through Friday).  
UP  
MUTING  
DIRECT  
Setting the Timers  
■ Timer Examples  
The timers are set using the remote controller.  
You must set the clock (page 16) before you can set the tim-  
ers.  
To use a timer to turn on the radio, you must preset some  
radio stations first (see page 22).  
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:  
PLAY➔FM 1➔EVERY➔EVERY DAY➔ON 7:00➔OFF  
7:30  
If you want a radio alarm only on weekdays, select “Days  
Set” instead of “Everyday” and specify “MON–FRI.”  
Timer 2: To record a one-off radio program (preset #2) this  
Sunday, set as follows:  
1
Press the [TIMER] button repeatedly  
to select Timer #1, #2, #3, or #4, and  
then press the [ENTER] button.  
In this example, timer #1 has been selected.  
REC➔FM 2➔ONCE➔SUN➔ON 21:00➔OFF 22:00  
(You need an Onkyo cassette tape deck to do the recording.)  
■ Timer Overlap  
If two or more timers are set to the same ON time, the timer  
with the lowest number has priority. For example, if Timer  
#1 and Timer #2 are both set to an ON time of 7:00, Timer  
#1 has priority and Timer #2 is ignored.  
Timer 1: 07:00 - 13:00 (This timer has priority.)  
Timer 2: 07:00 - 12:30  
2
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
select Play or Rec, and then press  
[ENTER].  
If the settings of two timers overlap, the earlier timer has  
priority.  
Timer 1: 9:00 - 10:00  
OR  
Timer 2: 8:00 - 10:00 (This timer has priority.)  
Notes:  
• The timers work only if the CR-L5 is in Standby mode. If  
the CR-L5 is on when a timer is supposed to start play-  
back or recording, nothing will happen, so be sure to  
switch the CR-L5 to Standby mode.  
• While a timed playback or recording task is in progress,  
you cannot set the clock or change the specified OFF  
time.  
• While a timed recording task is in progress, the output of  
the CR-L5 is muted. To hear what’s being recorded, press  
the [MUTING] button to cancel the Mute function. Press  
it again to mute the CR-L5.  
3
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
select the input source, and then  
press [ENTER].  
For timed playback you can select any input source.  
For timed recording you can select AM, FM, or TV/  
LINE.  
In this example, CD has been selected.  
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Timers—Continued  
If you select AM or FM, use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ]  
buttons to select a preset, and then press [ENTER].  
In this example, preset #2 has been selected.  
6
7
Use the number buttons to enter the  
ON time, and then press [ENTER].  
To enter, for example, 7:29, press [10/0], [7], [2], and  
[9].  
4
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
select Once or Every, and then press  
[ENTER].  
Use the [>10] button to toggle between AM and PM for  
the 12-hour format.  
After the ON time has been set, the OFF time is auto-  
matically set to one hour later.  
Once: For one-off use.  
Every: For weekly use.  
Use the number buttons to enter the  
OFF time, and then press [ENTER].  
OR  
The TIMER indicator appears, as shown.  
In this example, timers #1 and #3 have been set.  
5
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
select one of the following options,  
and then press [ENTER].  
SUN (Sunday)  
FRI (Friday)  
SAT (Saturday)  
Everyday  
MON (Monday)  
TUE (Tuesday)  
WED (Wednesday)  
THU (Thursday)  
8
Press the [STANDBY] button to set the  
CR-L5 to Standby mode.  
Days Set  
The “Everyday” and “Days Set” (specifies a range of  
days) options only appear if you select “Every” in step  
4.  
Notes:  
• You can cancel the timer setting procedure at any time by  
pressing the [TIMER] button.  
• If you’re using a timer to start playback, be sure to set the  
volume to a suitable level. If the VOLUME control is set  
to minimum, you won’t hear anything when the timed  
playback task starts.  
If you select “Days Set”, use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ]  
buttons to select the first day, and then press  
[ENTER].  
In this example, the first day is Tuesday.  
• If you set the playback source to CD, don’t forget to load  
a CD into the CR-L5 before setting it to Standby mode.  
• If you’re using a timer to start recording on an Onkyo cas-  
sette tape deck connected via  
, be sure to select the  
correct input source on the cassette tape deck, and load a  
cassette tape before switching the CR-L5 to Standby  
mode.  
• For timed recording, it’s a good idea to set the start time  
a little before the actual start time of the program that you  
intend to record.  
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the last  
day, and then press [ENTER].  
In this example, the last day is Sunday.  
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Timers—Continued  
Turning Timers Off  
Checking Timer Settings  
You can turn timers on or off as necessary. This can be use-  
ful when, for example, you’re on holiday and you don’t  
want to be woken up by the timer that you normally use as  
an early-morning radio alarm.  
You can check a timer’s settings as follows.  
1
Press the [TIMER] button repeatedly  
to select the timer that you want to  
check.  
In this example, timer #1 is selected.  
ON  
STANDBY  
TONE  
▼
1
▲
2
INPUT  
TIMER  
3
TIMER  
ENTER  
▲
▼
4
5
6
9
7
8
>
10  
10/0  
ENTER  
SLEEP  
VOLUME  
SLEEP  
2
Press the [ENTER] button repeatedly  
to cycle through the timer’s settings.  
UP  
MUTING  
DIRECT  
Notes:  
• You can edit the selected timer’s settings as you check  
them. To do this, use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to edit  
the currently displayed setting, and then press [ENTER]  
to move on to the next setting.  
• If the selected timer was OFF, and you edit its settings, it  
will be turned ON.  
1
2
Press the [TIMER] button repeatedly  
to select the timer that you want to  
turn off.  
In this example, timer #1 is selected.  
Using the Sleep Timer  
With the sleep timer you can set the CR-L5 so that it auto-  
matically turns off after a specified period.  
Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
select Timer Off.  
1
Press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly  
to select the required sleep time.  
With the [SLEEP] button you can set the sleep time  
from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps.  
While the sleep time is displayed, you can use the  
remote controller’s Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to set the  
sleep time in 1 minute steps from 99 to 1.  
The timer is turned off, and the previous display reap-  
pears after two seconds.  
To turn a timer back on again, repeat this procedure and  
use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Timer On.  
The SLEEP indicator appears on the display when the  
sleep timer has been set, as shown. The specified sleep  
time appears on the display for about five seconds, then  
the previous display reappears.  
SLEEP indicator  
To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button  
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.  
To check the remaining sleep time, press the  
[SLEEP] button. Note that if you press the [SLEEP]  
button while the sleep time is being displayed, you’ll  
shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have any trouble using your CR-L5, check the following table for possible causes and remedies. If you still can’t resolve  
the issue yourself, please contact your Onkyo dealer.  
Trouble  
Possible Cause  
Remedy  
Connect the power cord properly to a suitable  
wall outlet (page 16).  
Can’t turn on the CR-L5? The power cord is not connected properly.  
Check the speaker connections and make sure  
The speaker cables are not connected prop- that none of the wires are touching each other,  
erly.  
other connectors, or any metal parts  
(page 13).  
Use the SPEAKERS A/B button to select  
speaker set A, B, or A+B (page 19).  
The wrong speaker set is selected.  
There’s no sound coming  
from the speakers?  
The volume is set at minimum.  
The CR-L5 is muted.  
Turn up the volume (page 19).  
Unmute the CR-L5 (page 25).  
Turn down the volume, then disconnect the  
headphones (page 19).  
A pair of headphones are connected.  
The wrong input source is selected.  
A connecting cable may be damaged.  
Check the input source setting (page 19).  
Check your connecting cables for signs of  
damage and replace as necessary.  
Check the speaker connections and make sure  
Sound is coming from only The other speaker’s cable is not connected that none of the wires are touching each other,  
one speaker?  
properly.  
other connectors, or any metal parts  
(page 13).  
There are no batteries in the remote  
controller.  
Install new batteries (page 7).  
The batteries are flat.  
Replace with new batteries (page 7).  
Check the batteries and correct as necessary  
(page 7).  
The batteries are installed incorrectly.  
You’re not pointing the remote controller at Point the remote controller at the CR-L5’s  
the CR-L5’s remote sensor.  
remote sensor (page 7).  
Use the remote controller closer to the CR-L5  
(page 7). The remote controller has a range of  
approximately 5 meters (16 ft.).  
The remote controller  
doesn’t work?  
You’re too far away from the CR-L5.  
Make sure that the CR-L5 is not subjected to  
direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent  
lights. Relocate if necessary.  
A strong light source is interfering with the  
CR-L5’s remote sensor.  
If the CR-L5 is installed in a cabinet with  
colored glass doors, the remote controller  
may not work reliably when the doors are  
closed.  
Open the doors, or use a cabinet without col-  
ored glass.  
Can’t tune into AM sta-  
tions?  
The supplied AM loop antenna is not con- Connect the AM loop antenna properly  
nected properly.  
(page 14).  
AM reception is hindered  
by a buzzing noise, espe-  
Relocate your AM antenna.  
Interference caused by electrical equip-  
cially at night or with weak ment, including fluorescent lights.  
signals?  
Install an outdoor AM antenna (page 15).  
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Troubleshooting—Continued  
Trouble  
Possible Cause  
Remedy  
Move the AM loop antenna as far away as  
possible from your TV.  
AM reception is hindered  
by a high-pitched noise?  
Interference caused by your TV.  
Move the CR-L5 as far away as possible from  
your TV.  
Install an outdoor antenna as far away as pos-  
sible from nearby roads.  
Interference is being caused by fluorescent  
lights being turned on or off, or by the igni-  
tion systems of passing cars.  
Reception is hindered by a  
crackling noise?  
Move your antenna as far away as possible  
from fluorescent lights.  
Adjust the position or direction of your out-  
door antenna.  
FM reception and stereo  
separation are poor even  
Tall buildings, mountains, or hills are caus-  
ing wave reflections that interfere with the Try an FM antenna with better directionality.  
though the Tuning and FM main signal.  
STEREO indicators are  
shown.  
The station’s signal is too strong.  
Try an indoor FM antenna.  
Use the [FM MODE] button to select mono  
mode (page 22).  
You’re too far away from the transmitter. Or, Adjust the position, height, and direction of  
your FM antenna is in the wrong position or your FM antenna.  
Reception is noisy, inter-  
mittent, and the FM STE-  
REO indicator flickers?  
pointing in the wrong direction. Or, the sta-  
tion’s signal strength is poor.  
Install an outdoor FM antenna, preferably one  
with many elements. Installing an outdoor  
antenna is a specialist job, so contact your  
nearest dealer for advice (page 15).  
Preset your favorite radio stations again  
The power cord has not been connected to a  
(page 22). The power cord must be plugged  
wall outlet, or the power has been turned off  
into a wall outlet a few times each month in  
for an extended period.  
The radio presets no longer  
work?  
order to preserve the presets (page 4).  
The current FM station does not support  
RDS.  
Tune into a station that supports RDS  
(page 23).  
The RDS (Radio Data Sys-  
tem) doesn’t seem to work?  
Install an outdoor FM antenna (page 15),  
change the position or direction of your out-  
door FM antenna, and keep it away from flu-  
orescent lights.  
The signal strength is poor, or there’s too  
much interference.  
Install the CR-L5 somewhere free of vibra-  
tion.  
The CR-L5 is subject to vibration.  
CD playback skips?  
The disc is dirty.  
Remove the disc and clean it (page 6).  
Buy a new disc.  
The disc is very scratched.  
No disc is loaded.  
Load a disc (page 20).  
Can’t enter track numbers  
for memory playback?  
The track number entered doesn’t exist on  
the disc.  
Enter the correct track number (page 21).  
Load the disc with the label-side facing up  
(page 20).  
The disc is upside down.  
The disc is dirty.  
Remove the disc and clean it (page 6).  
Can’t play a CD?  
Remove the disc and leave the CR-L5 turned  
Condensation has formed inside the CR-L5. on for several hours until the condensation  
has evaporated.  
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Troubleshooting—Continued  
Trouble  
Possible Cause  
Remedy  
Remove the disc and clean it (page 6).  
Buy a new disc.  
The disc is dirty.  
It takes a long time to locate  
certain tracks?  
The disc is very scratched.  
CT (Clock Time) information has been  
taken from a radio station in another time  
zone.  
Set ACCUCLOCK to use a specific station  
(page 17).  
The clock is wrong?  
This is not a malfunction. The CR-L5 will  
turn itself off automatically when the ACCU-  
CLOCK function has updated the clock.  
The CR-L5 turns itself on  
unexpectedly?  
TheACCUCLOCK function is updating the  
clock.  
Set the CR-L5 to Standby (page 27). The CR-  
L5 must be in Standby mode, otherwise the  
timed task will not work.  
The CR-L5 was already on at the specified  
ON time.  
The timer didn’t work?  
The specified ON time coincided, or over- Check the timer settings and correct as neces-  
lapped the ON time of another timer.  
sary (page 28).  
To hear what’s being recorded, press the  
[MUTING] button to cancel the Mute func-  
tion. Press it again to mute the CR-L5.  
While a timed recording task is in progress,  
the output of the CR-L5 is muted.  
No sound is output when a  
timed playback or record-  
ing task starts?  
For timed playback, the volume is deter-  
mined by the VOLUME control.  
Set the volume to a suitable level (page 19).  
Abnormal Behavior  
The CR-L5 contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe interfer-  
ence, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely even that this should happen,  
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it back in again.  
Restoring the Default Settings  
To reset the CR-L5 to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the STOP [ ] button, press the [STANDBY/  
ON] button. Press the [STANDBY/ON] button again. “Initialized” appears on the display and the CR-L5 is reset to its  
factory defaults.  
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Specifications  
50 dB quieting sensitivity  
AMPLIFIER  
Power output:  
FM:  
Mono  
17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 Ω)  
2 × 50 watts at 4 Ω 1 kHz DIN  
Stereo 37.2 dBf, 20.0 µV (75 Ω)  
2 × 41 watts at 6 Ω 1 kHz DIN  
2 × 35 watts at 8 Ω 1 kHz DIN  
2 × 62 watts at 4 Ω  
Capture ratio  
FM:  
2.0 dB  
Dynamic power:  
Image rejection ratio  
2 × 40 watts at 8 Ω  
FM:  
AM:  
85 dB  
40 dB  
Total harmonic distortion:  
0.2% at 25 watts output  
0.2% at 25 watts output  
50 at 8 Ω  
IF rejection ratio  
FM:  
IM distortion:  
Damping factor:  
Sensitivity and impedance  
TV/LINE, CDR Play,  
TAPE Play: 200 mV, 50 kΩ  
Frequency response: 10 to 100,000 Hz, +0 / –3 dB  
Tone control  
BASS:  
TREBLE:  
Signal to noise ratio: 100 dB (IHF A)  
Muting  
90 dB  
40 dB  
AM:  
Signal to noise ratio  
FM:  
Mono  
73 dB, IHF  
Stereo 67 dB, IHF  
40 dB  
AM:  
Selectivity  
FM:  
50 Hz 8 dB  
10 kHz 7 dB  
50 dB DIN  
( 300 kHz at 40 kHz Devi.)  
AM suppression ratio: 50 dB  
Harmonic distortion  
–50 dB  
FM:  
Mono  
Stereo 0.3%  
0.7%  
0.2%  
CD PLAYER  
Signal readout system: Optical non–contact  
Reading rotation:  
AM:  
Frequency response  
FM:  
Stereo separation  
FM:  
About 500 – 200 r.p.m.  
(constant linear velocity)  
1.2 – 1.4 m / s  
30 to 15,000 Hz ( 1.5 dB)  
Linear velocity:  
Error correction system:  
35 dB at 1,000 Hz  
25 dB at 100 to 10,000 Hz  
Cross Interleave Read Solomon code  
multi-bit sigma delta modulation  
352.8 kHz 8 times over sampling  
D / A converter:  
Digital filter:  
Number of channels: 2 (stereo)  
Stereo threshold  
FM:  
17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 Ω)  
GENERAL  
Frequency response: 5 to 20,000 Hz  
Power supply:  
AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz  
Wow and flutter;  
Below threshold of measurability  
Power consumption: 130 W  
(1.5 W in Standby, 15 W with clock)  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
TUNER  
Tuning range  
FM:  
AM:  
Usable sensitivity  
FM:  
87.5 to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps)  
522 to 1611 kHz (9 kHz steps)  
435 × 81.5 × 382 mm  
17-1/8 × 3-3/16 × 15-1/16 (inches)  
Weight:  
6.8 kg (15.1 lbs.)  
Mono  
11.2 dBf,  
1.0 µV (75 Ω IHF)  
Specifications and features are subject to change without  
notice.  
0.9 µV (75 Ω DIN)  
Stereo 17.2 dBf,  
2.0 µV (75 Ω IHF)  
23.0 µV (75 Ω DIN)  
AM:  
30 µV  
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