Contents
Before Using
CD/MD TUNER AMPLIFIER
Connecting
FR-N3X
Preparations
Instruction Manual
Basic Operation
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo CD/MD TUNER
AMPLIFIER.
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
pleasure from your new CD/MD TUNER
AMPLIFIER.
Advanced Operation
Additional Operation
Please retain this manual for future reference.
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20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the appliance form
the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel under the following conditions:
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
appliance
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 shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases shall be placed on the appliance.
C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water
D. If the appliance does not operate normally as per the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the appliance to its normal operation.
E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any
way, and
FIGURE 1:
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance – this indicates a need for service.
GROUND
CLAMP
21. Replacement Parts
–
When replacement parts are
ANTENNA
required, be sure the service technician has used replace-
ment parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized sub-
stitutions 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
operating condition.
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
Precautions
1. Recording Copyright
Avoid damp and dusty places and places directly affected by
vibrations from the speakers. In particular, avoid placing the
unit on or above one of the speakers.
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use
is illegal without permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse
Be sure this unit is placed in a horizontal position. Never place it
on its side or on a slanted surface as it may malfunction.
The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-service-
able. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo autho-
rized service station.
Do not place this unit near tuners or TV sets.
If placed next to a TV or tuner, it may cause reception interfer-
ence resulting in some noise in the TV or tuner output.
3. Power
WARNING
6. Care
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels
and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, unplug the
power cord from the AC outlet, dampen a soft cloth in a weak
solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and wipe
off the dirt. Following this, dry the unit immediately with a
clean cloth.
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to
country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the
area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear
panel.
Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical
solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or
remove the panel lettering.
Setting the STANDBY button to standby mode does not shut
off the power completely.
4. Do not touch this unit with wet hands.
7. Points to remember
Do not handle this unit or power cord when your hands are wet
or damp. If water or any other liquid enters the case, take this
unit to an authorized service center for inspection.
If this unit is brought from a cold environment to a warm one or
is in a cold room that is quickly heated, condensation may
form on the pickup, preventing proper operation. In this case,
remove the disc and leave the power ON for about one hour to
remove the condensation.
5. Location of this unit
Place this unit in a well-ventilated location.
When transporting this unit, be careful not to bump it.
Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation on all sides of
this unit especially when it is placed in an audio rack. If ventila-
tion is blocked, this unit may overheat and malfunction.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heating units as
this unit's internal temperature may rise and shorten the life of
the pickup.
This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual
carefully. In case of any trouble, please contact the store where you purchased the
unit. To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
“CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT”
DANGER:
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR
DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
This label on the left hand panel states that:
This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
and employs a laser inside the cabinet.
To prevent the laser from being exposed,
do not remove the cover. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
1.
CAUTION:
2.
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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Main features
Supplied accessories
• DLA Link (Digital Rec Level Adjustment) function
automatically adjusts the recording level of CD-to-
MD dubbing.
Check that the following accessories are supplied with
this unit.
The number of accessories is indicated in brackets.
• Adjustable digital recording volume level.
• Supports MDLP long hour recording mode (2X/4X).
• Double-speed CD-to-MD dubbing function
• Sampling rate converter equipped
• Remote controller
– RC-497S [1]
• Batteries (size AA/
R6/UM3) [2]
• Title function facilitates naming an MD.
• Optical digital OUT connectors equipped.
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) could
lead to a broad-band, next-generation media.
• Various external IN connectors (CD-R and LINE).
• A tuner enables you to program up to 30 preset sta-
tions into memory.
• Indoor AM antenna
(aerial) [1]
• Indoor FM antenna
(aerial) [1]
Memory Preservation
This unit does not require memory preservation batter-
ies. A built-in memory power back-up system preserves
the contents of the memory during power failures and
even when the unit is unplugged. The unit must be con-
nected to a power source to charge the back-up system.
The memory preservation period after the unit has been
unplugged varies depending on climate and placement
of the unit. On the average, memory contents are pro-
tected over a period of a few weeks after the last time the
unit has been unplugged.This period is shorter when the
unit is exposed to a humid climate.
• 75/300 ohm antenna • Instruction Man-
adapter [1]
ual (this manual)
[1]
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Table of contents
Before Using
Important Safeguards/Precautions/Main features/Supplied accessories ................................2–4
Audio/video equipment................................................................................................................9
Preparing the remote controller.................................................................................................13
Part names and functions..........................................................................................................14
Programming FM stations automatically — Auto Preset...........................................................18
Programming AM/FM stations one by one — Preset Write.......................................................19
Listening to an FM/AM station...................................................................................................24
Adjusting the tone......................................................................................................................26
Dubbing CD to MD (CD dubbing)..............................................................................................27
Recording data from a connected external device to an MD.....................................................34
Settings for Recording...............................................................................................................35
Using the MD Group Function...................................................................................................43
Naming an MD and its tracks, and preset channels..................................................................52
Using the timer functions...........................................................................................................60
Rules for digital recording..........................................................................................................67
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................69
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Connecting
Antenna (aerial) and speakers
Do not connect the AC power cord (main lead) when you connect the antenna or speakers.You will con-
nect the AC power cord on page 11.
Speaker connectors
Antenna (aerial) connector
Subwoofer connector
N Connecting the FM antenna cable
N Connecting the supplied indoor FM
to the 75/300 ohm antenna adapter
antenna (aerial)
Connecting the 300 ohm ribbon wire
antenna (aerial) in various directions until you receive
the clearest signal. Then secure the antenna (aerial)
with push pins in the position that creates the least
distortion.
Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around the
screws. Then tighten the screws with a screwdriver.
Indoor
FM
antenna
Outdoor FM
antenna
300 ohms
ribbon wire
Connecting the coaxial cable
1. With your fingernail or a small screwdriver, press
the stoppers outward and remove the cover.
To connect the outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
If signals received via the indoor FM antenna (aerial)
are not clear enough, connect an outdoor FM antenna
(aerial).
2. Remove transformer wire A from slot B and insert
it into slot C.
Slot B
Wire A
Slot C
3. Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the dia-
gram.
75/300 ohm
antenna adapter
(included)
Connect the 75/300 ohm antenna adapter to the
coaxial cable.
1 Insert the end of the cable.
2 Use pliers to clamp it in place.
• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock,
be sure to electrically ground the unit. Follow item
14 in the “Important Safeguards” on page 3 when
you install the outdoor antenna.
6
3
6
mm mm mm
1
WARNING
15mm
Do not install the antenna (aerial) near power lines to
minimize the risk of electrical shock.
Note
Keep the antenna (aerial) away from noise sources,
2
such as neon signs and busy roads.
4. Re-install the cover.
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N Directional Iinkage
N Connecting the AM antenna
Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or
VCR) reception since these signals may interfere with
each other. If you must use a common FM/TV (or
VCR) antenna, use a directional linkage type splitter.
Assembling the AM loop antenna
Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the following
illustration.
Directional Iinkage
type splitter
Insert into the hole.
To FR-N3X
To TV (or VCR)
Connecting the AM antenna cable
1. Press down
the lever.
2. Insert the
wire into
3. Release the
lever to lock
the wire in
place.
the hole.
Connecting the AM loop antenna
The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in
the direction and position in which you receive the
clearest sound. Locate it as far as possible away from
this unit, televisions, speaker cables, and power
cords.
Connecting an AM outdoor antenna
When reception is not satisfactory with the supplied
AM loop antenna alone, an outdoor antenna is recom-
mended.
The outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is
stretched horizontally above or outside a window.
• Do not remove the AM loop antenna.
• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock,
grounding is necessary. Follow item 14 of the
“Important Safeguards” on page 3 when you install
the outdoor antenna.
outdoor antenna
(Continued on the next page)
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Antenna (aerial) and speakers (continued)
1
2
3
1
10mm
Peel the insulation
to expose about
10mm of the core
wire.
Push down
the lever.
Insert the tip
of the
speaker
cable.
Release the
lever to replace
it.
2
Twist the core
wire.
+
+
–
–
Left
speaker
Right
speaker
Notes
•
•
Connecting the left and right speakers reversely or with incorrect polarities can cause unnatural or distorted sound.
The load impedance of each speaker must be between 4 and 16 ohms. Connecting speakers with less than 4 ohms imped-
ance could damage the amplifier.
•
To prevent damage to circuits, never short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wires.
NO!
•
Do not connect the speaker cord to the L and R connec-
(example 1)
(example 2)
tors at the same time (example 1). Do not connect more
than two speaker connectors to the same speaker (exam-
ple 2).
NO!
NO!
N Connecting a subwoofer
The FR-N3X has a SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. Connect an active subwoofer (a subwoofer that contains an
amplifier), or connect an amplifier to the FR-N3X, then connect a non-active subwoofer to the amplifier.
Active subwoofer
(with a built-in amplifier)
FR-N3X
Subwoofer
(without a built-in amplifier)
Amplifier
: Signal flow
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Tip
Audio/video equipment
The source names appearing in
the display can be customized
for the connected component
Connect the white plugs of the audio cables to the L jacks
and connect the red plugs of the audio cables to the R jacks.
Optical digital audio
output connector
Protective cap for the optical digital audio connector
Jacks for analog
connections
Remove the protective cap
before you use the OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUTPUTconnector.
Please retain it for futureuse.
If you do not use the optical digital
audio connector, make sure to replace the cap.
REMOTE CONTROL
connector
Notes
Do not place objects on the unit as they may interfere with proper ventilation.
Follow the rules for digital recording (see page 67).
Audio plugs must be connected securely. Incomplete connection will not reproduce
sound.
Do not bundle the audio connection cables with the speaker cords. This may impair the
sound quality.
Improper connection
Insert completely
•
•
•
•
If the TV screen and the unit interfere with each other, put more distance between the
speakers and the TV set.
What does connecting an Onkyo stereo cassette
N Connecting an Onkyo stereo cas-
tape deck using an
cable enable you to do?
sette tape deck
•
•
•
•
To operate the
system, you need to change the
default source name in the display is CD-R.)
You can operate an Onkyo stereo cassette tape deck
using the supplied remote controller. (You also need to
connect the audio pin cable.)
When you start playing a tape, the unit input selector will
automatically switch to the stereo cassette tape deck
(TAPE).
The following diagram illustrates how to connect an optional
Onkyo stereo cassette tape deck. Connect the FR-N3X
CDR/TAPE OUT (REC) jacks to the tape deck’s INPUT
(REC) jacks, and the FR-N3X CDR/TAPE INPUT (PLAY)
jacks to the tape deck’s OUTPUT (PLAY) jacks.
Onkyo stereo cassette
tape deck rear panel
: Signal flow
Synchro recording operations (see page 33).
INPUT OUTPUT
(REC)
(PLAY)
REMOTE
CONTROL
L
R
white
red
FR-N3X’s rear panel
Audio
connection
cable
Audio connection
cable
cable supplied with
the Onkyo stereo
cassette tape deck
(Continued on the next page)
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Audio/video equipment (continued)
N Connecting a Onkyo DVD player
N Connecting an Onkyo compact
disc recorder
The following diagram illustrates how to connect an optional
Onkyo DVD player. Connect the FR-N3X LINE IN jacks to
the DVD player’s analog audio output jacks.
The following diagram illustrates how to connect an optional
Onkyo compact disc recorder. Connect the FR-N3X CDR/
TAPE OUT (REC) jacks to the disc recorder’s INPUT (REC)
jacks. Connect the FR-N3X CDR/TAPE IN (PLAY) jacks to
the disc recorder’s OUTPUT (PLAY) jacks.
FR-N3X’s
rear panel
red
About the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT connector
Audio
connection
cable
You can connect a CD or DAT recorder that has an optical
digital audio input to the FR-N3X for digital recording. Use a
standard optical fiber audio cable for connection. Digital
recording is allowed only for the first generation. (See
“Guide to the serial copy management system” on
white
Jacks on the compact disc
recorder's rear panel
: Signal flow
ANALOG
INPUT OUTPUT
REMOTE
CONTROL
(REC)
(PLAY)
C
2 CH
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
Onkyo
L
INPUT1
INPUT2
OUTPUT
L
L
DVD player
rear panel
ANALOG
OUTPUT
R
R
R
B
K
L
cable supplied
with the Onkyo
DVD player
FR-N3X’s
rear panel
white
red
REMOTE
CONTROL
: Signal flow
Audio connection
cable
What does connecting an Onkyo DVD player using
an
cable enable you to do?
•
To operate the
system, you need to change the
default source name in the display is LINE.)
You can operate an Onkyo DVD player using the supplied
remote controller.
When you start playing a DVD player, the unit input selec-
tor will automatically switch to the DVD player (DVD).
Optical fiber audio
cable
•
•
About the LINE jacks
In addition to the previous examples, a laser disc player, sat-
ellite broadcast tuner, or VCR may also be connected. Con-
nect the analog audio output jacks to the unit’s LINE using
the audio connection cable.
An
cable that comes
with the compact disc recorder
The
jack connection enables you to use the
following functions:
•
To operate the
system, the source name in the dis-
play should be CD-R. (Since the default source name in
the display is CD-R, you do not need to change the set-
•
•
You can control a connected Onkyo compact disc
recorder from the FR-N3X’s remote controller.
When the connected Onkyo compact disc recorder plays
back, the Input Selector on the FR-N3X is automatically
switched to CD-R.
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Preparations
Precautions for handling
Compact Discs (CDs)
Precautions for handling
MiniDiscs (MDs)
The MD is housed in a cartridge, so you can handle it
without worrying about dust and fingerprints. Even so,
a dirty or warped cartridge may malfunction. Always
remember the following precautions so you can enjoy
high-quality sound for a long time.
Important notes on handling CDs
1Carefully lift the disc from the disc case, mak-
ing sure to hold the disc by its edges or the
hole in the middle.
Do not touch the disc in the cartridge directly with
your fingers.
Do not open the shutter by hand. Doing so may dam-
age the disc.
2You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe dust and
fingerprints off the surface of CDs.
Shutter
Cartridge
Storage location
Avoid storing MDs in a place subject to direct sunlight,
high temperature, or high humidity.
Do not use volatile agents on discs, such as
thinner or benzene. Also, do not use conven-
tional record cleaner or antistatic agents.
• Do not place a CD in direct sunlight or in loca-
tions subject to high humidity or low temperature.
• Do not store a CD in the unit’s disc tray for a long
period of time.
When the unit is not to be used for an extended
period
Remove the MD from the unit to prevent dust from
entering the MD cartridge. When the MD is in the unit,
the shutter of the MD cartridge remains open.
Regular care
Wipe off dust and dirt that has accumulated on the
cartridge surface with a dry cloth.
Playable discs
This unit can play the following discs.
Removing a partially inserted MD
Disc mark
Contents
Disc size
If the “self-lock function” is activated and the MD can-
not be removed, push the MD further into the MD disc
slot and then press MD (eject) to remove the MD.
12 cm
Audio
CDs
Audio
8 cm
(CD single)
Protecting recordings from accidental
erasure
You cannot play back discs other than those listed
above.
Do not use discs that are not audio discs (e.g., CD-
ROMs for use with personal computers), as these
could damage the speakers and amplifier.
You can protect your MDs from accidental recording
by sliding the record-protect tab on the MDs to open
the record-protect window. To make the MDs record-
able again, return the record-protect tab.
Record-protect tab
Avoid using heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Playing
irregularly-shaped discs may damage the internal
mechanism of the unit.
Do not use discs that have residue from adhesive
tape, rental discs that have peeling labels, or discs
that have custom labels or stickers. Otherwise, you
may not be able to eject the discs or the unit may
become inoperative.
Record-protect
(open)
Recordable
(closed)
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Preparing the remote controller
N Inserting the batteries
N Using the remote controller
Point the remote controller toward the remote control
sensor.
Detach the battery
cover.
1
Remote control
sensor
2
Insert the two R6
(size AA) batter-
ies.
Be sure to match the
+ and – ends of the
batteries with the dia-
gram inside the bat-
tery compartment.
3
Attach the battery
cover.
Notes
•
•
•
•
•
Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sun-
light or inverted fluorescent light, which can prevent
proper operation of the remote controller.
Using another remote controller of the same type in the
same room or using the unit near equipment that uses
infrared rays may cause operational interference.
Do not put any object, such as a book, on the remote
controller. The buttons of the remote controller may acci-
dentally be pressed and drain the batteries.
Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored
glass. Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent
proper remote controller operation.
If there is an obstacle between the remote controller and
the remote control sensor, the remote controller will not
operate.
Notes
•
•
•
Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different
kinds of batteries.
To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote
controller is not to be used for a long period of time.
Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage
from corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate
smoothly, replace both batteries at the same time.
The life of the batteries supplied is about six months but
will vary depending on usage.
•
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Part names and functions
N Front panel
CD/MD button
MULTI JOG dial
Each time you press this button, the
input source switches between CD
and MD.
Enables you to skip tracks forward or
backward. When the system is
stopped, it enables you to select a
track to play. It is also used to select a
type of editing and characters to input.
Press this dial to confirm the settings.
MD button
Stops playback or recording.
MD
button
MD disc slot
Ejects a loaded MD.
Insert an MD in this slot.
MD
button
/
GROUP button
Use this button to select a group.
Starts playback or recording. When
you press this button during playback,
the unit is placed in Pause mode.
Press the button again to resume play-
back.
DISPLAY button
Each time you press this button, the
information on the display changes.
This button also enables you to select
the input character type.
OTHER INPUTS button
Each time you press this button, the
input source switches between CD-R
and LINE.
TIMER button
Press this button to enable the Timer
AM/FM button
Each time you press this button, the
input source switches between AM
and FM.
function.
STANDBY/ON button
Press this button to turn on the
power to the unit or place the unit
in Standby mode.
VOLUME control
Adjusts the volume level.
STANDBY indicator
Lights up in standby mode.
CD
button
Ejects a loaded CD.
TONE/S.BASS button
Adjusts the tonal quality and the low
bass range.
EDIT/CLEAR/NO button
Enables you to adjust settings for
recording and playback, and select
editing operations. It also cancels the
displayed setting.
CD disc tray
Place a CD on the tray to load.
CD
button
/
MODE/YES button
Starts playback.When you press this
button during playback, the unit enters
Pause mode. Press the button again
to resume playback.
Press this button to confirm the dis-
played settings for recording, play-
back, and other editing operations.
Remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote con-
troller.
CD button
Stops playback.
/
buttons
PHONES jack
Fast-forward or backward the track
being played. These buttons also
move the cursor when you input char-
acters, and tune a broadcast station.
Connect a headphone mini plug here.
When the headphones are connected,
no sound is output from the speakers.
MD
REC button
CD DUBBING button
Starts the CD dubbing operation.
Places the MD player into Record
Standby mode.
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N Display
MD/CD setting indicators
MD indicator
CD indicator
CH (channel) indicator
Multi-purpose display
S.BASS indicator
CD/MD indicator
Recording level
indicator
Playback mode indicators
FM reception information
TOC indicator
TIMER indicator
MD operation indicators
DUB indicator
CD operation indicators
MDLP indicator
MUTING indicator
L.SYNC indicator
DIGITAL indicator
N Remote controller
CD/MD button
Each time you press this button, the input source
FM/AM button
Each time you press this button, the input
switches between CD and MD.
source switches between AM and FM.
STANDBY/ON button
Switches between power standby and on.
OTHER INPUTS button
Each time you press this button, the input
source switches among LINE and CD-R.
.
Alpha-numeric/symbol buttons
Used to name a disc or track. They also select a
NAME button
track or sort the tracks for Memory playback.
Used to input characters.
GROUP button
Used to select a group.
DISPLAY button
Each time you press this button, the informa-
tion on the display changes. It also selects the
character input type.
/
buttons
Selects the previous or next track. Each time you
press one of these buttons, the track number
skips forward or backward. These buttons also
selects preset stations.
SCROLL button
Scrolls the displayed characters. It also
selects the character input type when you
input a name.
/
button
Fast-forward or backward the track being played.
These buttons also move the cursor when you
input characters or tune a broadcast station.
ENTER button
Press this button to confirm the displayed set-
tings for recording, playback, and other edit-
ing operations.
CD operation buttons
: Pauses playback.
: Stops playback.
: Starts playback.
CLEAR button
Cancels the memory or settings, and erases a
character.
MD operation buttons
MODE button
Switches FM reception mode. It also switches
between CD and MD play mode.
: Pauses playback or recording.
: Stops playback or recording.
: Starts playback or resumes recording.
SLEEP button
Activates the sleep timer that turns off the
power at a specified time.
Operation buttons for an Onkyo CD recorder
: Pauses playback or recording.
: Stops playback or recording.
CLOCK CALL button
Press this button to display the current time.
: Starts playback or resumes recording.
SURROUND button
Does not function with this model.
Operation buttons for an Onkyo DVD player
: Pauses playback.
: Stops playback.
: Starts playback.
S.BASS button
Adjusts the tonal quality and the low end bass
range.
Operation buttons for an Onkyo stereo cas-
sette tape deck
MUTING button
Lowers the volume level temporarily.
: Plays the B side.
VOLUME
Adjust the volume level.
buttons
/
: Stops playback, recording, fast-forward, or
rewind.
: Plays the A side.
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Understanding preparatory and common operations
This section explains the following preparatory and common operations: turning the unit
on and off, selecting a source, adjusting the volume, etc.
INPUT buttons
STANDBY/
ON
Source selector buttons
VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
indicator
VOLUME
/
N Turning the unit on and off
N Adjusting the volume
Press STANDBY/ON on the unit or on the remote con-
troller.
If you press the same button again, the unit will turn
off and enter standby mode.
Operating with the unit
Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume and
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Using the remote controller
The FR-N3X has the following two power modes.
Press VOLUME
on the remote controller.
/
Standby mode:
The display remains turned off
Power On mode:
The FR-N3X enters Power On
mode when you press the
STANDBY/ON button on the unit
or remote controller while the unit
is in Standby mode. The FR-N3X
operates normally in this mode.
N Selecting a source
You can select CD, MD, FM, AM, or connected exter-
nal audio/video equipment (LINE and CD-R) as the
audio source.
Operating with the unit and remote controller
Tip!
When you start playing (or turn on the power to) an
Onkyo CD recorder or cassette tape deck that is con-
Buttons
Usage
nected to the FR-N3X via an
cable and audio pin
CD/MD
Press this button to toggle between
CD and MD.
cables, the power to the FR-N3X is automatically
turned on. Also, if you turn on or off the power to the
FR-N3X, the power to such a device is automatically
turned on or off (standby).
FM/AM
Press this button to toggle between
FM and AM.
OTHER INPUTS Press this button to select LINE or
CD-R.
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Setting the day of the week and the time
You can select either the 12-hour or 24-hour display. (This section explains how to set the
time based on the 12-hour display.)
DISPLAY
2-6
1
EDIT/
CLEAR/NO
Press TIMER repeatedly until
“Clock” appears in the display.
Press MULTI JOG in sync with
the time signal.
1
2
6
The clock starts operating and a dot
indicating seconds starts to flash.
Press MULTI JOG.
To cancel the clock setting
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO.
You can now set the day of the week.
If you prefer the 12-hour display, press
DISPLAY.
N Checking the time and the day of
the week
Turn MULTI JOG to select the cur-
rent day of the week.
3
4
To check the time and the day of the week, press
CLOCK CALL on the remote controller. To switch
between the 12-hour and 24-hour displays, press DIS-
PLAY while the current time is indicated on the dis-
play.
Press MULTI JOG to confirm the
setting.
CLOCK CALL
You can now set the time.
To display the current time while the unit is in Standby
mode, first turn on the power to the unit, then press
and hold down the STANDBY/ON button for more
than two seconds.
Turn MULTI JOG to set the cur-
rent time. (This example shows
the 24-hour display.)
5
To cancel the current time indication, press and hold
down the STANDBY/ON button for more than two sec-
onds while the power is on.
If the unit displays the current time during Standby
mode, standby power consumption will increase.
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Programming FM stations automatically — Auto Preset
Auto presets store the frequencies of radio stations into memory so you can select your
favorite channels without tuning manually. Radio station signals can be automatically
located and stored.This function does not apply to AM stations (see the next page).
2
Before auto presetting
If any radio stations are preset before you start
the auto preset procedure, they will be replaced
with new presets.
1
3
3-5
Press STANDBY/ON to turn on
the unit.
Press MULTI JOG.
1
2
5
Auto presetting starts. It scans for the
best signal quality radio stations start-
ing from the lowest frequency and mov-
ing to the highest, then presets the
selected radio stations to the channels
sequentially, starting with 1.
Press FM/AM to display “FM.”
You can preset up to 20 stations. The
preset stations will be automatically
sorted in frequency order.
To improve the FM reception, adjust the
antenna position.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG to display “AutoPre-
set?”
Note
3
4
Auto presetting may store noise instead of a station with a
clear signal to some preset channels, depending on your
location. In such cases, erase the preset manually (see
If auto presetting is unsuccessful
Check the antenna (aerial) connection and position (see
page 6).
If you have a power failure or disconnect the AC power
cord (mains lead)
Memory will normally be preserved for three days after the
power supply has stopped. If the data in memory has been
erased, repeat auto presetting.
Press MULTI JOG.
The confirmation message “AutoPre-
N Customizing the preset channels
set??” appears in the display.
The following additional functions are available:
• Copying the radio station in the selected channel to
To stop auto presetting, press EDIT/
CLEAR/NO.
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Programming AM/FM stations one by one — Preset Write
You can store the frequencies of AM stations one by one manually into the preset memory
channels. (You can store FM stations manually or by using the auto preset function.)
• You can preset up to 30 channels including both FM
Press MULTI JOG.
4
and AM stations. For example, if you have already
stored FM stations to eight channels, you can use
22 channels to store preset AM stations.
• Programmed FM and AM stations are indicated
separately.Therefore, one of the preset FM stations
and one of the preset AM stations could use the
same channel number.
• The Preset Write function enables you to store
The channel number to be preset
flashes.
To cancel presetting, press EDIT/
CLEAR/NO instead.
radio station frequencies to any channel number.
For example, you could program three AM stations
If you wish to change the channel
number, turn MULTI JOG.
to channels 2, 5, and 9.
5
6
1
4-6
6
3, 6
2
Press MUTLI JOG to confirm.
You may press MODE/YES instead of
MULTI JOG to get the same result.
If “Complete” appears
Press AM/FM to display “AM.”
1
2
The radio station is registered to the
preset channel.
If “Overwrite?” appears
Press again to select “FM” to store an
FM station.
Press TUNING
/
to tune in the
The channel you’ve selected is regis-
tered already.
radio station you wish to preset.
• To register the new radio station
by deleting the existing radio sta-
tion
Press MODE/YES.
If you hold down either of the buttons,
the frequency keeps changing.
• To cancel presetting
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO.
• If “Memory Full” appears
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG until “Preset Write?”
appears in the display.
3
The FM/AM stations have already
been programmed into all 30 chan-
nels. Delete unnecessary stations
(page 50) and try again.
Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset the next
channel.
7
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Basic Operation
Playing a CD
DISPLAY
MULTI JOG
1 3
1-
2
1-
2
/
Tip
Insert a CD (Compact Disc).
1
2
If the unit is in standby mode, it
turns on automatically when you
1Press CD to extend the disc tray.
CD
2
Place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up.
If you play a CD single, place it in the center circle
of the tray.
press CD
.
3Press CD to retract the tray.
To stop playback
Press CD
to start playback.
/
Playback automatically stops
after the last track is played.
Alternatively, press CD to stop
playback any time.
The playback ( ) indicator lights up in the display.
CD
Playing track The elapsed
number playing time
To take out the CD
Press CD
to extend the disc tray.
To pause
Press CD
the display. To resume playback,
.“ ” lights up in
/
press CD again.
/
N Selecting the track to play
N Locating a particular point in a
track
• To locate the beginning of the play-
ing track, turn MULTI JOG counter-
clockwise slightly.
Press and hold
to fast forward,
and to fast reverse during
playback or pause until you locate
the desired point.
If you turn it further, you can select
the previous tracks in reverse order.
To select the next track in order,
turn MULTI JOG clockwise.
If you select the track while the CD is
stopped, press MULTI JOG to start
playback.
Note
It may take a while to start playing back CDs that contain
many tracks.
• The CD track can also be selected
and played back by pressing
MULTI JOG while the CD is playing
or stopped. Each press skips one
track ahead.
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N Changing the display information
Press DISPLAY on the unit repeatedly to change the display as follows:
While the CD is stopped
During playback or pause
Total number
of tracks
Total playing
time
The elapsed time of the playing track
“TRACK”
Lights up while the elapsed
time of the playing track is
displayed.
“DISC”
Lights up while
the disc informa-
tion is displayed.
The remaining time of the playing track
CD name or artist name*1
“TRACK REMAIN”
Lights up while the time
remaining on the playing
track is displayed.
“DISC NAME”
Lights up while the
disc name is dis-
played.
Playback track name (Only when the CD TEXT is included)
“TRACK NAME”
Lights up when the track
name is displayed.
*1 If the CD contains CD text, the name appears in the
display. If no CD text is included, the unit displays
“No Name,” then displays the disc information.
If the disc name is long:
The remaining time on the disc
You can scroll long names across the display by
pressing SCROLL on the remote controller (see
below).
“REMAIN”
Lights up while the time
remaining on the disc is
displayed.
N Using the remote controller
Press the number buttons as
described in the examples
below to play back the
desired track.
Press to switch the source
to CD.
Press to scroll a long name
across the display.
The track
Press
to play
Press to select the track to
play.
8
8
10
34
10/0
• Press
to locate the beginning of
-- ---
/
3
4
,
,
the playing or paused track. Press
repeatedly to select the previous
tracks in reverse order.
-- ---
/
represents the tens digit.
• To select the next track in order,
press
repeatedly.
Press to locate a particular
point in a track.
Press and hold
and for fast-reversing during
playback or pause until you locate the
disired point.
for fast-forwarding,
Press to play.
Playback starts if the CD is in the unit.
The unit in standby mode turns on
automatically.
Press to stop playback.
Adjust the volume level.
Press VOLUME
level and VOLUME
the level.
to raise the
to lower
Press to pause.
To resume playback, press Pause ( )
or CD
.
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Playing an MD
2
DISPLAY
1
MULTI JOG
/
Tip
Insert an MD (Mini Disc).
The MD must be pre-recorded.
1
2
If the unit is in standby mode, it
turns on automatically when you
insert the MD.
The arrow on the MD must face up and point to the unit.
Push gently to load the MD into the unit.
To stop playback
Press MD
Playback automatically stops
when the last track has been
played.
Press MD
to start playback.
/
.
The playback ( ) indicator lights in the display.
MD
Playing track The elapsed
number
playing time
To take out the MD
Press MD
To pause
Press MD
to eject.
. “ ” lights in
/
the display. To resume playback,
press MD again.
/
N Selecting the track to play
N
Locating a particular point in a track
• To locate the beginning of the
playing track, turn MULTI JOG
counterclockwise slightly.
If you turn it further, you can
select the previous tracks in
reverse order.
Press and hold
and to fast reverse during
playback or pause until you locate
the desired point.
to fast forward,
Note
If you operate this function while the unit is paused, no
sound will be reproduced. Check the elapsed time in the dis-
play to locate the point.
To select the next track, turn
MULTI JOG clockwise.
If you select a track while the MD is
stopped, press MULTI JOG to start
playback.
• The MD track can also be selected
and played back by pressing
MULTI JOG while the MD is play-
ing or stopped. Each press skips
one track ahead.
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N Changing the display information
Press DISPLAY on the unit repeatedly to change the display as follows:
While the MD is stopped
During playback or pause
Total number
of tracks
Total playing
time
The elapsed time of the playing track
“TRACK”
“DISC”
is lit while the disc infor-
is lit while the elapsed time of
mation is displayed.
the playing track is displayed.
Total number
of tracks
The remaining
recordable time
The remaining time of the playing track
*1
“TRACK REMAIN”
is lit while the remaining
time of the playing track is
displayed.
“DISC REMAIN”
is lit while the remain-
ing recordable time
on the disc is dis-
The name of the playing track *2
*2 *3
Disc name
“TRACK NAME”
is lit while the name of
the playing track is dis-
played.
“DISC NAME”
is lit while the disc
name is displayed.
*1 If you insert an MD produced only for playback, this information will not appear.
*2 If the disc or tracks are not named, only the total number of tracks or the track number appears in the display.
*3 If the MD is not recorded, “MD BlankDisc” appears in the display.
If the disc or song title is long:
You can scroll long names across the display by pressing SCROLL on the remote controller (see below).
N Using the remote controller
Press the number buttons as
described in the examples
Press to switch the source
below to play back the
to MD.
desired track.
The track
Press to scroll a long name
across the display.
Press
to play
8
8
10
34
103
Press to select the track to
play.
10/0
-- ---
/
3
4
1
,
,
,
,
,
• Press
to locate the beginning of
-- --- -- ---
/
/
the playing or paused track. Press
repeatedly to select the previous
tracks in reverse order.
0
3
-- ---
/
represents the tens digit.
• To select the next track in order,
press
repeatedly.
Press to locate a particular
point in a track.
Press to play.
If the MD is in the unit, playback starts.
The unit in standby mode turns on
automatically.
Press and hold
for fast-forwarding,
and for fast-reversing during
playback or pause until you locate the
desired point.
Press to stop playback.
Adjust the volume level.
Press to pause.
Press VOLUME
level and VOLUME
the level.
to raise the
to lower
To resume playback, press Pause ( )
or MD
.
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Listening to an FM/AM
station
2
First, program the stations into preset
channels (see pages 18 and 19).
VOLUME
1
3
DISPLAY
Turn on the power to the FR-N3X.
1
2
Select FM or AM.
Pressing FM/AM toggles between FM and AM.The channel
selected most recently will be recalled.
Adjusting the volume level
Turn the volume control to adjust
the level.
Turn MULTI JOG or press the dial repeatedly to
select the desired preset channel.
Turn the dial counterclockwise to select a lower channel
number, or turn it clockwise to select a higher channel num-
ber.
3
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N Switching the display information
Pressing DISPLAY on the main unit repeatedly toggles between two types of information display.
FM/AM
frequency
* If a given preset channel is not named, the unit displays
“No Name,” then indicates the frequency. See “Naming
Preset channel name (*)
N Using the remote controller
Press the number buttons as
described in the examples
below to select the desired
preset channel
Selects an FM/AM station.
Selects a preset channel.
Preset
channel
Press
8
8
(Pressing
selects a lower
10/0
10
channel number and pressing
selects a higher channel
number.)
-- ---
/
2
2
22
,
,
-- ---
/
represents the tens digit.
Enables you to manually tune
in a broadcast station.
(See below.)
Adjust the volume level.
(Pressing VOLUME
increases the volume
level, and pressing
VOLUME
the level.)
decreases
N Manually tuning a broadcast station
If FM reception is not good
You can also tune in radio stations manually.
1Turn on the power to the FR-N3X.
2Select FM or AM.
When an FM stereo broadcast is being received, “ST”
lights up on the display. However, if the signal is weak
or too much noise interferes, it will not light up. In this
case, press MODE to switch to monaural reception.
(“AUTO” turns off.) This could reduce noise and inter-
mittent cut-outs.
3Press TUNING
or
repeatedly while observ-
ing the display to tune in the desired frequency.
Each press of the button changes the frequency by
50kHz for FM and 9kHz for AM. Pressing and hold-
ing down the button for more than one second will
change the frequency continuously. While FM is
selected, pressing and holding
or
down a
while, then releasing it, will automatically raise (or
lower) the frequency.
To return to AUTO tuning, press MODE again.
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Adjusting the tone
1-4
1
S.BASS
MUTING
PHONES
N Adjusting the tonal quality
N Muting the sound
Press MUTING on the remote controller. The MUT-
ING indicator lights in the display.
Press theTONE/S.BASS button to
1
select “Bass 0” (bass adjust-
ment), then turn MULTI JOG to
adjust the bass.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
Tip
During muting:
•
•
If you press VOLUME
sound will be restored.
If you turn the unit off and then on again, the sound will
be restored.
on the remote controller, the
/
Press MULTI JOG to select “Tre-
ble 0” (treble adjustment), then
turn MULTI JOG to adjust the tre-
ble.
2
N Listening through the headphones
Decrease the volume, then connect the stereo head-
phones mini plug to the PHONES jack.
You can adjust the volume and mute the sound as
described above.
The speakers will reproduce no sound while the head-
phones are connected.
Press MULTI JOG to select
“S.BASS,” then turn MULTI JOG
to select “On” or “Off.”
3
4
To PHONES jack
Press MULTI JOG.
The display returns to normal indica-
tion.
You can also use the S.BASS button on the
remote controller to turn S.BASS on or off.
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Dubbing CD to MD (CD
dubbing)
• This operation is one-touch recording
1 3
2-
2
that enables the DLA LINK.
• The tracks are automatically numbered.
1
3
Insert a CD and MD.
Use a recordable MD.
1
2
Check the necessary recording time.
1Press CD/MD repeatedly to select “CD.”
2Check the CD’s total playback time.
If the display does not indicate the total playback time,
press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Total playback time
3Press CD/MD to select “MD.”
4Check the available recording time on the MD.
If the display does not indicate the available recording
time, press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Canceling the dubbing
operation
When playback of a CD is com-
plete, or an MD is recorded up to
the end, recording automatically
stops. To cancel the operation
during recording, press MD or
Available recording time
(DISC REMAIN lights up.)
If some data has already been recorded in the MD, the
additional songs will be recorded and numbered
sequentially following the existing data in the MD.
CD
.
Note
DLA LINK may take up to 90 sec-
onds.
Press CD DUBBING to start dubbing.
3
Tip!
•
Recorded songs are automati-
cally numbered during CD-to-
MD dubbing.
“X2 Dubbing?” appears for
three seconds.
“CD-MD Dubbing” scrolls
on the display.
•
CD-R or LINE input source is
audible during CD dubbing.
(The level meter in the display
indicates the level of the
recording source.The FR-N3X
DIGITAL OUT connector out-
puts the CD audio.)
The FR-N3X searches for the peak level in the CD and sets
the optimum recording level. (DLA LINK)
Then, it starts recording.
When CD playback is completed or the recording reaches
the end of the MD, the recording stops.
Notes on CD dubbing
Checking the recording result
After recording is complete or you press to stop recording, press
•
You cannot change the input
source.
MD
on the FR-N3X or
on the remote controller. Playback
/
The
(play/pause) and
/
starts from the top of the recording.
(eject) are disabled.
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Dubbing CD to MD at dou-
ble speed
• You can copy a CD to an MD at double
speed.
• The tracks are automatically numbered.
1
MULTI JOG
EDIT/CLEAR/NO
3
Tip!
•
Insert a CD and an MD.
1
The quality of data recorded
via double-speed CD dubbing
may be adversely affected by a
dirty disc. If skipping or noise
occurs, dub at normal speed.
You cannot dub CDs at double
speed when the CD is in
Use a recordable MD.
Check the necessary recording time.
2
3
•
REPEAT play, MEMORY, or
RANDOM play mode.
Press CD DUBBING twice to start double-speed
CD dubbing.
Press the button twice within a three-second interval.
Tip!
•
DLA LINK may take up to 90
seconds.
scrolls on the display.
CD-MD × 2 Dubbing
•
Recorded songs are automati-
cally numbered during double-
speed CD-to-MD dubbing.
The FR-N3X searches for the peak level in the CD and
sets the optimum recording level. (DLA LINK)
Switching the display during
double-speed CD dubbing
Refer to “Switching the display
information during dubbing” on
Notes on double-speed
CD dubbing
Then, it starts recording.
When playback of the CD is completed or the end of the
MD is reached, the recording stops.
Checking the recording result
After recording is complete or you press to stop recording,
press MD
on the FR-N3X or
on the remote controller.
/
•
The
(play/pause) and
Playback starts from the top of the recording.
/
(eject) are disabled.
N Limitations of double-speed CD dubbing
Due to limitations established for copyright protection, you cannot repeat double-speed CD dubbing using the
same CD until the first 74 minutes of double-speed CD dubbing is completed. If you try to continue the operation,
the FR-N3X displays the “Time Protect” message and the waiting time required until the same CD can be used for
double-speed CD dubbing (e.g., “Wait 42min”). (However, you can continue double-speed CD dubbing with a dif-
ferent CD.) Also, you cannot perform double-speed CD dubbing continuously using twenty-one or more CDs
within 74 minutes.
Start double-speed CD 1 dubbing
Complete double-speed CD 1 dubbing
CD 1
Double-speed CD 1 dubbing
Double-speed CD 1 dubbing is not available.
74 minutes
Start double-speed CD 2 dubbing
Double-speed CD 2 dubbing
Complete double-speed CD 2 dubbing
CD 2
Double-speed CD 2 dubbing is not available.
74 minutes
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Recording CD to MD (Various CD Dubbing)
N Recording from the top of a song
you are listening to (specified track
dubbing)
N Copying CD text
• If a CD contains CD text, the CD’s track names will
be copied to the MD’s tracks during CD dubbing.
• During CD dubbing to an MD that contains no
recording data or title, the CD disc title and the art-
ist’s name will be also copied to the MD and used
as the MD disc title.
You cannot use double-speed CD dubbing for this
operation.
1Insert a CD and an MD and press the CD
/
to start playback.
Be sure to insert a recordable MD with the record-
protect tab closed.
• Many CD texts are protected by copyright. If a par-
ticular CD text is protected by copyright, “Text pro-
tect” appears on the display one second after you
press the CD DUBBING button.
If “Text Copy?” appears:
To start copying the CD and CD text to an MD, press
the CD DUBBING button.
2If you wish to record a song you are currently
listening to, press CD DUBBING during play-
back.
Playback resumes from the top of the song and
dubbing starts. When dubbing of the song is com-
plete, the MD stops. The CD continues playing.
To start copying the CD but not copy CD text, do not
press the CD DUBBING button.
Note:
Due to the limitations of the MD formats, CD text may be
converted into a blank space, depending on the character
type.
N Dubbing a CD in a different play-
back mode to an MD
1Insert a CD and an MD, select CD as the input
source, then select a different playback mode.
• Be sure to insert a recordable MD with the
record-protect tab closed.
(see page 42). (Set up a playback mode and
select a song(s). Do not play back the song(s).)
2Press CD DUBBING.
CD-to-MD dubbing starts.
Notes
•
Double-speed CD dubbing is disabled in MEMORY play-
back and REPEAT playback modes.
•
If you have set up 1TR playback mode, you can dub only
the first song on the CD even if you select multiple songs
to be recorded.
•
If you record only one song on the CD in REPEAT play-
back mode, the recorded song on the MD may not be
numbered.
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Recording CD to MD
(Various CD Dubbing) (continued)
1-3
1
N Switching to Fade Out mode (while N MD Group CD dubbing (while the
the input source is MD and the sys-
tem is stopped)
source is MD and the recorder is
stopped.)
This mode fades out (gradually lowers the volume
level of) the end of a track that cannot be recorded to
its conclusion during CD dubbing, specified track dub-
bing, or double-speed CD dubbing.
You can record multiple tracks as a group.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG until “Group Dub?”
1
appears in the display.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
1
MULTI JOG to display “Fade
Dub?.”
Press MULTI JOG.
2
Press MULTI JOG.
2
The current setting is displayed. In this
case, “Off-On?” appears, asking
whether you wish to switch to Fade Out
mode.
“Off → On?” or “On → Off?” appears.
Press MULTI JOG.
3
Off
On
Press MULTI JOG to confirm the
setting.
3
To cancel this setting, press the EDIT/
CLEAR/NO button.
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Recording CD to MD
(Synchro recording)
3
6
After you select songs, this function
enables you to edit and record the songs.
1
5
Tip!
Insert a CD and an MD.
1
If “MD Reading” appears on the
MD information display, you can-
not perform Synchro recording.
Use a recordable MD.
Check the necessary recording time.
2
3
Press CD/MD repeatedly to display “CD.”
Select digital or analog recording.
See “Selecting digital or analog recording from CD to MD” on
4
5
Turning Level Sync on or
off
Press REC to set the FR-N3X in recording
standby mode.
See “Numbering the songs —
Adjusting the recording level. See the next page.
Tip!
Play the CD.
6
During recording, you can check
the elapsed time and remaining
time on the MD using DISPLAY.
CD
Selecting a song after
pausing the CD
The MD also enters recording
stand-by mode.
Numbering the desired song(s)
Press REC during recording of the desired song. If
you do not hold down REC long enough (about four
seconds or less), the song may not be numbered.
Use
/
on the remote
controller or MULTI JOG on the
main unit to select a song on the
Dubbing another CD
CD, then press CD
or the
/
Press CD to stop playback, and replace the CD with
another one. The MD recorder enters recording standby
mode.
When the end of the MD is reached, the recording auto-
matically stops.
remote controller’s . The MD
resumes recording.
Checking the recording
result
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Recording an FM/AM
broadcast program to an
MD
6
3
1
EDIT/
To record a very long program, switch
the recording mode. (Refer to page 36.)
CLEAR/NO
4
MODE/YES
5
Insert an MD.
1
Use a recordable MD.
Check the available recording time on the MD.
2
3
Select “FM” or “AM” for input.
Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset channel.
4
5
Adjusting the recording
level
Press REC to set the FR-N3X into recording
standby mode.
Turning Level Sync on or
off
See “Numbering the songs —
If the FR-N3X does not enter record stand-by mode
Tip!
Press MD
(play/pause) to start recording.
/
6
During recording, you can
check the elapsed time and
remaining time on the MD
using the DISPLAY button (See
Elapsed time
MD
Recording input source
Recording track
number
When the MD is recorded up to its end, recording automati-
cally stops.
To stop a recording while in progress, press MD
.
To pause recording
Press MD
. The
indicator lights up on the display.
/
Press the button again to resume recording from the stopped
point. At this time, the track number increases by one.
Numbering the desired song(s)
Press
REC during recording of the desired song. If you do not
hold down
REC long enough (about four seconds or less), the
song may not be numbered.
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Recording from another Onkyo
System (Synchro Recording)
This function is useful when you record CDs while
selecting tracks.
It is also convenient for analog recording from
another Onkyo system.
The following operations are available if you con-
nect an optional Onkyo casette tape deck to the FR-
N3X.
1
2
– Synchro Recording from the unit CD to the stereo cas-
sette tape deck
– Synchro Recording from the unit MD to the stereo cas-
sette tape deck
– Synchro Recording from the stereo cassette tape deck to the MD unit.
For more information on Synchro recording from a CD or MD to a cassette tape, refer to
the instruction manual for the cassette tape deck.
This section explains how to perform Synchro recording from a cassette tape deck to an MD in the FR-N3X.
Set up the recording source (in this example, a
cassette tape) and insert an MD in the MD
recorder.
1
Check the available recording time on the MD.
If the display does not indicate the available recording
time, press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Available recording time
(DISC REMAIN lights up.)
Press REC to set the recorder in recording
standby mode.
2
Pausing and selecting a track
When you pause or stop the
source, the MD recorder enters
Play the recording source (in this example, a cas-
sette tape).
3
Record Standby mode. Select a
track, then play the source again.
The MD recording resumes. Note
that when you press the MD
recorder’s button, the MD
recorder stops, but the source
(CD recorder) continues play-
back.
The recording starts.
Numbering the tracks
Press the
REC button at the
point at which you wish to assign
a track number. If you press the
button with a short interval (about
four seconds or less), you will be
unable to assign track numbers.
Cancelling Synchro recording
Stop playback of the recording source. The MD recorder
enters Record Standby mode.
Checking the recorded data
After recording is complete, press the MD recorder’s
/
button or the remote controller’s
button for MD. Playback
starts from the top of the recording.
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Recording data from a connected external device to an MD
You can record data from an external device (that you have connected following the expla-
nation on page 9) to an MD.
Press MD
to start recording.
/
5
5
2
MD
1
When an MD is recorded up to its end,
the MD automatically stops.
Numbering the desired song(s)
Press REC while recording the
desired song. If you do not hold down
REC long enough (four seconds or
less), the song may not be numbered.
3
Insert an MD.
1
2
Be sure to insert a recordable MD with
the write-protection turned off.
To pause recording
Press MD
. Press the button again
/
to resume recording.
Press OTHER INPUTS repeatedly
to select the desired external
sound source.
Stopping the MD
To cancel a recording in progress, press
MD
.
Adjusting the recording level
Checking the recording result
Note
•
If you have changed the title of the
device, the new title appears (see
Turning Level Sync on or off
See “Numbering the songs — Level
Press REC to set the recorder
in recording standby mode.
3
4
If the FR-N3X does not enter record-
ing standby mode:
N Signal Synchro Recording
Signal Synchro Recording starts recording onto an
MD when a signal is received from a source con-
nected to the input jacks.
Start playing the external device.
1Execute Steps 1 to 3 on the previous page.
Adjusting the recording input level on
the FR-N3X will change the monitoring
volume level.
The MD is set to recording pause.
2Press REC.
“Signal Rec” appears in the display, then the MD
switches to Signal Synchro Recording pause.
3Start playing the selected source.
When a sound signal is received from the source,
the MD will automatically start recording.
(You do not need to press MD
ing in Step 5 on this page.)
to start record-
/
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Settings for Recording
N About the recording indicators
Switching the display information during recording
• Pressing CD/MD repeatedly toggles between the CD and MD information display.
MD information (“MD” lights up.)
Track the song number
being played on the CD
Track the song number being
recorded on the MD
CD information (“CD” lights up.)
Track the song number
being played on the CD
Track the song number being
recorded on the MD
• The display changes as follows when you press DISPLAY:
Displayed MD information
Elapsed time of the current song
Displayed CD information
Elapsed time of the current song
Available recording time on the disc
Title of the song being recorded (*)
Remaining time of the current song
Playback track name (Only
when the CD TEXT is included)
Remaining playback time on the CD
* Nothing appears if the song has no name. See “Naming an MD and
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Settings for Recording (continued)
N An MD after recording
When the power is down
If the power is down or if you dis-
connect the power cord acciden-
tally while the TOC indicator is lit
or flashing, the data recorded
prior to power down will be
erased.
The TOC indicator
flashes.
TOC indicator
Information, such as track numbers, is written into the table of contents (TOC) on the MD
before you eject the MD, before the recorder enters standby mode, or before recording is
stopped.
Do not disconnect or move the power cord under the following situations. Otherwise, the
data will not be written correctly. (Also, refer to the “When the power is down” section on the
right.)
When “Retry Error”
appears
Eject the MD, insert it again,
then try recording again.
•
When the TOC indicator is lit
The information to be written into the TOC is currently stored in memory on the FR-N3X.
•
When the TOC indicator is flashing
The information is being written to the MD.
N Can’t dub?
• “Cannot Rec” appears on the display.
The current MD is for playback only. Use a recordable MD.
• “Protected” appears on the display.
• “Disc Full” appears on the display.
The MD has no space available for recording. Use a new MD.
• “CD Dub Fail” appears on the display.
The MD mechanism is still operating. Wait a while, then press CD DUBBING.
The CD is in RANDOM mode. Press MODE to cancel RANDOM mode.
N Selecting a recording mode (while the input source is MD and the recorder is
stopped)
Select Record mode before you start recording.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO.
1
Turn MULTI JOG to display “Rec Mode?”.
2
Press MULTI JOG.
3
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Note
Turn MULTI JOG to select a recording mode from
the selection below in the following order.
4
5
If you have recorded a disc in
LP2 or LP4 mode, you cannot
play it on a player that does not
support LP2 or LP4 mode. If you
play such a disc on another MD
player, “LP:” may appears in the
display as a title.
SP:
Normal stereo recording mode.You can record
stereo data of a length specified on the disc.
Normal stereo data is compressed to half its
length. The available recording time is twice the
length of “SP.”
LP2:
LP4:
Normal stereo data is compressed to a quarter
of its length. The available recording time is four
times the length of “SP.”
MONO:
Monaural recording mode. The available record-
ing time is twice the length of “SP.”
Press MULTI JOG when the desired recording
mode appears on the display.
N Selecting digital or analog recording from CD to MD (while the input source is
CD and the recorder is stopped
This operation is available for Synchro recording and Signal Synchro recording.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO to display “Rec Signal?.”
Tip!
1
The “DIGITAL” indicator lights up
on the CD information display if
digital recording has been
selected. The indicator does not
light up if analog recording has
been selected.
Press MODE/YES.
2
3
“DIGITAL”
lights up dur-
ing digital
Current recording
option
recording.
If you do not wish to change the current setting, press EDIT/CLEAR/NO. If you wish
to change the setting, press MODE/YES.
When you press MODE/YES after the FR-N3X displays “Dig→Ana?,” it starts analog
recording.
When you press MODE/YES after the FR-N3X displays “Ana→Dig?,” it starts digital recording.
The FR-N3X displays “Complete.”You have now completed all settings.
When you eject the CD and press the CD-DUB button, the FR-N3X displays “Dig.”
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Settings for Recording (continued)
N Adjusting the recording level
You can adjust the recording level for better recording quality.
This operation is available during Synchro recording and Signal recording.You cannot adjust the recording level
during CD dubbing with DLA LINK or during double-speed dubbing. Play the recording source, and perform the
steps below during in record standby mode.You can adjust the level for analog and digital recording.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn MULTI JOG to display “Rec Level?” (record-
ing level).
1
Press MULTI JOG.
2
Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the recording level.
3
Adjust the level so that the “OVER”
indicator will not light up.
You can adjust the level between –∞dB and –18dB,
by 0.5dB within the range of –12.5dB and +18.0dB, by 2.5dB within the range of –12.5dB
and –30dB, and by 5.0dB steps within the range of –30dB and –60dB
Press MULTI JOG.
“Complete” appears on the display.You have now completed the setting.
4
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N Numbering the songs — Level Sync
• The Level Sync function of the FR-N3X automatically numbers the song at the beginning of signal input. Turn
on this function to automatically number songs during recording. (The songs may not be numbered if the gap
(silence) between songs is too short.)
• During CD dubbing, specified track dubbing, and double-speed dubbing, the tracks are automatically num-
bered, regardless of the Level Sync function status.
• To number the songs, turn off the Level Sync function and follow Step 6 “Numbering the desired song(s)” on
• When the Level Sync function is on, the MD recorder automatically enters Record Standby mode if silence con-
tinues for 60 seconds.
• When the L.SYNC indicator is lit, the Level Sync function is turned on. (When you turn off the function, this indi-
cator disappears.)
L.SYNC indicator
To turn the Level Sync function on or off, follow the steps during recording or in recording standby mode. (To can-
cel this operation, press EDIT/CLEAR/NO.
You can also turn the function on or off before inserting a disc.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn MULTI JOG to display “Level Sync?.”
1
Press MULTI JOG.
“On→Off?” or “Off→On?” appears on the display.
2
Press MULTI JOG.
3
“LevelSyncOff” appears when the function is turned off, and “LevelSyncOn” appears when
the function is turned on.
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Advanced Operation
Various ways to play CDs and MDs
Five different playback modes are available in addition to normal playback. Insert a CD or
MD before you begin operations (see pages 20 and 22).
N MEMORY playback
Note
If the total playing time of the programmed
tracks exceeds the following time length, the
You can select and store track numbers (up to 25) in a
FR-N3X does not display the total time. How-
desired playback order.
ever, this does not affect MEMORY playback.
By combining this function with the CD dubbing func-
CD: “--:--” appears when the total time meets
tion, you can easily create an MD of your favorite
recordings. (You cannot combine this function with the
CD double-speed dubbing function.)
or exceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds.
MD: “---:--” appears when the total time
meets or exceeds 511 minutes 59 seconds.
You can program up to 25 tracks for a CD
and MD. If you try to program more tracks,
the unit displays “Memory Full.”
3
Press
on the selected
/
3
source to start MEMORY play-
back.
EDIT/CLEAR/NO
2
3
1
The playing track number
/
When the unit finishes playing the track
number you stored last, playback stops.
The track numbers stored in memory
are retained.
While the source is CD or MD, and the unit is in stop mode
Press MODE repeatedly until the MEM-
ORY indicator lights in the display.
1
2
Number buttons
(See pages 21
and 23.)
1
(These buttons do
not operate during
MEMORY
The MEMORY indicator lights.
playback.)
CLEAR
Turn MULTI JOG to select the first
track you want to play back, then
press MULTI JOG.
2
/
/
3
The selected track is stored in memory.
To select the next track to be played,
repeat this step.
Press
on the
selected source.
Track number to be
stored in memory
The total time of
programmed tracks
To select a track number in memory:
Turn MULTI JOG or press on the remote con-
/
troller repeatedly during MEMORY playback.
To check the track numbers in memory:
Press
/
while the CD/MD is stopped.
To erase a track number from memory:
• While in MEMORY playback mode, and the CD/MD
is stopped, press EDIT/CLEAR/NO or CLEAR on
the remote controller. Each press erases the last
track number stored in memory.
• If you change the playback mode, all data stored in
MEMORY playback will be erased.
• When you eject the disc, all programmed data will
be erased.
You can also use the number buttons on
the remote controller to select a track.
To cancel a track number stored in
memory:
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO. Each press
erases the last track number stored in
memory.
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N 1 TR (one track) playback
N RANDOM playback
You can play back only a single track using this mode.
In addition, using the CD dubbing function along with
this mode enables you to create a single track CD
easily.
All tracks on the disc will be shuffled, then played
back.
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
While the source is CD or MD, and the unit is in stop mode
While the source is CD or MD, and the unit is in stop mode
Press MODE/YES repeatedly
until the 1TR indicator lights in
the display.
Press MODE/YES repeatedly
until the RDM indicator lights in
the display.
1
1
The 1TR indicator lights.
The RDM indicator lights.
Press
source.
1 TR (one track) playback starts.
on the selected
/
2
3
Press
source.
RANDOM playback starts.
on the selected
/
2
The playing track
If you wish to select another
track, turn MULTI JOG.
You can select only one track while
using the CD dubbing function.
Operating with the
remote controller
Operating with the
remote controller
3
Number buttons
(See pages 21
and 23.)
1
1
2
2
Press
on the
Press
on the
selected source.
selected source.
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Various ways to play CDs and MDs (continued)
N REPEAT/CHAIN REPEAT playback N Cancelling the playback mode
• The REPEAT mode plays back a CD or MD repeat-
edly, and the CHAIN REPEAT mode plays back
both the CD and MD in turn.
• You can combine either REPEAT or CHAIN
REPEAT mode with MEMORY, 1 TR, or RANDOM
mode. In CHAIN REPEAT mode, you can set the
1
2
other combination mode separately for CD and MD.
1
Cancelling 1TR, MEMORY, and RANDOM
mode
MODE/YES
Press on the selected source
to stop playback.
1
MD
While a CD or MD is playing,
Press MODE/YES repeatedly
2
press MODE/YES repeatedly
until neither the MEM, 1TR, or
until the REPEAT or CHAIN
RDM indicator lights in the dis-
REPEAT indicator lights in the
play.
display.
The REPEAT or CHAIN REPEAT play-
back mode is set.
Cancels REPEAT and CHAIN REPEAT mode
While a CD or MD is playing,
press MODE/YES button repeat-
The REPEAT or CHAIN REPEAT
indicator lights.
edly until neither the REPEAT or
CHAIN REPEAT indicator lights in
the display.
Operating with the
remote controller
Operating with the
remote controller
2
1
MODE
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Using the MD Group Function
If 1TR, 1GR, MEM, or RDM is lit, you cannot use the edit functions. Place the unit in normal
playback mode.
N Group
Turn MULTI JOG to select the last
track you wish to assign to a new
group.
4
5
The Group function enables you to assign tracks on
an MD to groups. This function is convenient when
you use MDLP for a disc that contains many tracks.
Press MULTI JOG.
“Complete” appears, and the new group
is created.
MULTI JOG
EDIT/CLEAR/NO
Group In (while the source is MD and the unit
is stopped)
Notes
You can place tracks that do not belong to any group
into an existing group.
•
•
•
You can group only consecutive tracks.
You cannot assign a single track to multiple groups.
If you try to play an MD that contains groups on a device
that does not support Groups, the disc name will not be
displayed correctly.
Turn MULTI JOG to select a track
1
you wish to assign to a group.
Do not edit an MD that contains groups on a device that
does not support Groups.
Group Set (while the source is MD and the
unit is stopped)
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG until “XX Tr Gr.In?”
2
appears in the display.
You can place tracks that do not belong to any group
into a new group.
Turn MULTI JOG to select the first
track you wish to assign to a new
group.
1
Press MULTI JOG.
3
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
2
MULTI JOG until “XX Tr Gr.Set?”
appears in the display.
Turn MULTI JOG to select the
destination group.
4
Press MULTI JOG.
5
Press MULTI JOG.
3
“Complete” appears, and the track is
placed as the last track of the selected
group.
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Using the MD Group Function (continued)
Group Out (while the source is MD and the
Press MULTI JOG.
“Complete” appears, and all the groups
2
unit is stopped)
This function enables you to remove a track from the
group.
are cancelled.
Turn MULTI JOG to select a track
you wish to remove from the
group.
1
N Cancelling the selected group
(while the source is MD and the
unit is stopped)
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
2
This function enables you to cancel only the selected
group.
MULTI JOG until “XX Tr Gr.Out?”
appears in the display.
Press GROUP.
1
Press MULTI JOG.
“Complete” appears, and the selected
track is removed from the group.
Turn MULTI JOG to select a group
you wish to cancel.
3
2
Group Out
1G
2G
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
3
10 tracks
10 tracks
MULTI JOG until “G Release?”
Track removed from the group
appears in the display.
2G
1G
9 tracks
10 tracks
N Cancelling all groups (while the
source is MD and the unit is
stopped)
Press MULTI JOG.
“Complete” appears, and only the spec-
ified group is cancelled.
4
This function enables you to cancel all the groups on
the disc.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
1
MULTI JOG until “Gr.Release?”
appears in the display.
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Editing Groups (Move, Combine and Erase)
You can perform three editing functions: move a group to change the order, combine two groups
into one, and erase tracks in a group.
N Outline of edit function
Insert the MD, then select MD as
the source.
1
Erasing a group—G.Erase
All tracks in the specified group will be erased.
Moving a group—G.Move
Enables you to move a group.
Press GROUP, then turn MULTI
JOG to select a group to erase.
2
Combining groups—G.Combine
Enables you to combine two groups into one.
N Combining two edit functions
Combining two groups that are located apart:
(G.Move + G.Combine)
G.Combine enables you to combine the selected
group with the preceding adjacent group. To combine
two groups that are listed apart from each other, first
use the G.Move function to move one group next to
the other group, then use the G Combine function to
combine the groups.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG until “Erase” appears
in the display.
3
Notes regarding edit functions
•
The edit information is written in the TOC of the MD when
you eject the MD or when the recorder enters standby
mode. When the recorder is writing this information, the
TOC indicator lights up or flashes. During this time, do
not disconnect the power cord or move or shake the sys-
tem. (See “When the TOC indicator lights up or flashes”
Press MULTI JOG.
4
5
•
You cannot use the edit functions when the MEM, RDM,
1TR, or 1GR indicator is lit. Place the recorder in Normal
Playback mode. (See “Cancelling the playback mode” on
“Erase??” is displayed, enabling you to
confirm the operation.
N Erasing tracks in the specified
Press MULTI JOG.
group — G.Erase
• You can execute this function only when the input
source is MD and an MD is stopped.
• To cancel the operation, press MD
.
All tracks in the group are erased, and
“Complete” appears in the display.
The groups are renumbered.
1
Deleting the selected track
2
2-4
1
1
2
3
4
1
3
4
3
Renumbering the tracks
1
2
3
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Editing Groups (Move, Combine and Erase) (continued)
N Moving a group — G.Move
Press MULTI JOG.
4
• You can execute this function only when the input
source is MD and an MD is stopped or paused.
• To cancel the operation, press MD
.
The group will be assigned this
group number.
1
The number of the specified group and
its destination number appears in the
display.
2
2-6
1
3
To change the destination group
number, turn MULTI JOG.
5
6
Insert an MD, and select MD as
the source.
1
2
Press MULTI JOG.
The group moves, and “Complete”
appears in the display.
Press GROUP, then turn MULTI
JOG to select a group to move.
The groups are renumbered.
Moving the group
1 2 3
1 3
4
5
4
2 5
Renumbering the groups
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG until “G.Move?”
appears in the display.
3
1 2
3
4 5
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N Combining groups — G.Combine
Press MULTI JOG.
5
• You can execute this function only when the input
source is MD and an MD is playing or paused.
• The name of the lower-numbered group is assigned
to the combined group.
The groups are combined, and “Com-
plete” appears in the display.
The group are renumbered.
• To cancel the operation, press MD
.
Combining the groups
1
1 2 3
1
4
4
5
5
2
2-5
1
3
Renumbering the groups
1
2
3
4
Insert an MD, and select MD as
the source.
1
2
Press GROUP, then turn MULTI
JOG to select a group you wish
to combine.
The selected group will be combined
with the preceding group. Therefore,
you must select the second of the two
groups to be combined.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG until “G.Combine?”
appears in the display.
3
4
Press MULTI JOG.
Preceding
group
Selected
group
The numbers of the selected group and
the preceding group appear.
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MD Group Functions (Playing MD Groups)
Before you use this function, you need to create a group on the disc (see page 43).
N MD Group playback
N MD 1Group playback
The selected group and all subsequent groups will be
played.
Only the selected group will be played.
1
2, 4
3
1
2, 3
Press GROUP.
1
Press GROUP.
1
Rotate MULTI JOG to select the
desired group.
2
Rotate MULTI JOG to select a
group you wish to play.
2
Use the number buttons on the remote
controller to select the group number.
Use the number buttons on the remote
controller to select the group number.
Press MODE/YES repeatedly to
select “1GR.”
3
4
Press MULTI JOG.
Playback starts.
3
Press MULTI JOG.
Playback starts.
When playback is completed, MD1
Group playback mode is cancelled.
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N MD Group skip
You can specify groups to skip during playback.
1
2
Press the GROUP button during
playback.
1
Rotate MULTI JOG to select the
desired group.
2
Playback starts from the first track of
the selected group.
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Changing the FM/AM preset channels
Using the delete and copy functions, you can delete preset stations, copy a preset station
to another channel, or change the channel number.
Tips for changing the preset channels N Erasing a preset channel – Preset
Erase
To change the channel number:
Use the copy and delete functions.
For example, if you wish to change channel 3 (which
has an FM station programmed) to channel 8 (an
empty channel):
1Copy the station in channel 3 to channel 8.
2Delete the station in channel 3.
2-4
2
Call the preset channel you wish
to erase.
1
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG until “PresetErase?”
2
appears in the display.
Press MULTI JOG
A confirming message appears in the
3
display.
To stop erasing, press EDIT/CLEAR/
NO.
Press MULTI JOG.
“Complete” appears in the display. The
4
preset channel is erased.
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N Copying a preset channel – Preset
Press MULTI JOG to confirm.
You may press MODE/YES instead of
5
Copy
MULTI JOG to achieve the same result.
If you copy a preset channel to another channel, the
ied to the other channel.
If “Complete” appears:
The same radio station is copied to the
preset channel.
2-5
5
2, 5
If “Overwrite?” appears:
The channel you wish to copy to is reg-
istered already.
Call the preset channel you wish
to copy.
1
• To register the new radio station
by deleting the existing radio sta-
tion:
Press MODE/YES.
• To cancel copying:
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG until “PresetCopy?”
2
appears in the display.
Press MULTI JOG.
3
Turn MULTI JOG to select the pre-
set channel number to which you
wish to copy.
4
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Naming an MD and its tracks, and preset channels
N Naming an MD disc or track
N Entering a name
• You can enter up to 100 alphabetical characters per
name.
• Use a recordable MD with the record-protect tab
closed.
3
1Insert the MD, then select MD as the source.
2To name the disc, proceed to Step 3.
1, 2, 4
5
To name a track, select the track.
3Execute “Entering a name” as described in the
right column.
1
N Naming a group on an MD
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG until “Name In?”
appears in the display.
1
1Insert the MD, then select MD as the source.
2Press the GROUP button, then turn MULTI JOG
to select a group.
3Follow the steps described in the “Entering a
name” section in the right column.
Notes
•
•
•
If the MD is record-protected or a playback-only disc, you
cannot name the disc. (See page 12.)
Before naming the disc, check that no particular track is
Press MULTI JOG.
2
3
selected. If a track is selected, press MD
.
You can name a track during recording or playback. How-
ever, if recording or playback of the next track starts, the
naming process may not be completed correctly.
If the MEM, RDM, 1TR, or 1GR indicator is lit, you cannot
name the disc.
•
“MD”
indicator
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until
the character type you wish to
enter appears in the display.
You can select one of the following
character entry modes:
• “A” for capital letters
•
Information such as names will be recorded to the TOC of
the MD when you eject the MD, turn off the unit, or stop
recording. Therefore, do not disconnect the AC power
cord (mains lead) or vibrate the unit when the TOC indi-
• “a” for small letters
• “1” for numbers and symbols
• “ꢀ” for Easy Name* (see next page).
* This mode cannot be selected when you
are naming a preset channel.
N Naming a preset channel
The character type appears.
After you select the preset channel to name, exe-
cute “Entering a name” as described in the right
column.
You can enter up to eight characters per name.
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Note
Turn MULTI JOG to select the
character (or title when in Easy
Title mode), then press it to enter.
Repeat this step for the next character.
If you wish to change the type of char-
acters, repeat Step 3, then proceed
with this step.
4
5
If you press and hold EDIT/CLEAR/NO on the unit for more
than two seconds, the FR-N3X returs to the previous indica-
tion without erasing characters.
To continue entering characters, execute Step 3 on
the previous page.To complete the operation, execute
Step 5 on this page.
If you entered the wrong character
See “Correcting and erasing a character.”
N Inserting a character
To add a new character between
characters
See “Inserting a character.”
If the unit is not in “Name In” mode, execute steps 1
and 2 in “Entering a name,” then follow the steps
below.
Press MODE/YES after you enter
all the characters.
1Press
or
repeatedly until the character
following the desired point of insertion flashes.
2Turn MULTI JOG until “ ” appears, then press
To cancel the characters, press and
hold EDIT/CLEAR/NO for more than
two seconds.
MULTI JOG.
What characters can be entered?
3Enter the desired character (or title) as per
You can enter the following characters:
Steps 3 and 4 in “Entering a name.”
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)
To continue entering characters, follow Step 3 on the
previous page. To complete the operation, follow Step
5 on this page.
What’s Easy Name?
The following music related words are prepared for
easy entry:
N Erasing the name assigned to a
preset channel
BALLAD
BLUES
CLASSIC REGGAE Asian
LIVE
POPS
African
American Best of * Hit Songs
Collection Omnibus
Anthology Heavy
1Select AM or FM as the source.
2Turn MULTI JOG to select the preset channel
DANCE
FUSION
JAZZ
ROCK
SOUL
TECHNO German
VOCAL Japanese
British
Euro
Favorite
Happy
Selection
Special
Super
*
name you wish to erase.
3Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn MULTI JOG
until “Name Erase?” appears in the display.
*
represents a space.
4Press MODE/YES.
“Complete” appears and the name is erased.
N Correcting and erasing a character
If the unit is not in “Name In” mode, execute Steps 1
and 2 in “Entering a name,” then follow the steps below.
1Press
or
repeatedly until the character
you wish to correct or erase flashes.
2When correcting
Enter the desired character (or title) following
Steps 3 and 4 in “Entering a name” on the previ-
ous page.
When erasing
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO on the unit or CLEAR
on the remote controller.
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Naming an MD and its tracks, and preset channels (continued)
N Inputting characters from the remote controller
NAME
Number
DISPLAY
buttons
SCROLL
Press NAME.
1
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the character type you wish to enter appears
in the display.
2
Each press of the DISPLAY button switches the type of characters. If you press SCROLL
button, the type of characters swiches in the reverse order.
• Inputting alphabets:
Each press of the number buttons switches alphabets. For example, repeatedly pressing
the 2/ABC button displays A→B→C→A in this order. Display the desired character, then
press ENTER.
• Inputting an Easy Name:
Each press of the number buttons switches between the Easy Names that start with the
same characters as the buttons. For example, repeatedly pressing the 2/ABC button dis-
plays the Easy Names that start with A, B, or C, such as BALLAD, BLUES, and CLAS-
SIC. Display the desired Easy Name, then press ENTER.
• Inputting numbers and symbols:
Pressing a number button displays the corresponding number. Each press of the --/--- (•/
*) button or the 10/0 ( ) button switches between the symbols labeled on the corre-
sponding button.You can input “ → • → / → * → - → , → ! → ? → ’→ ( → ) ” using the --/--
- (•/*) button, and
(space) using the10/0 ( ) button. Display the desired number or
symbol, then press ENTER.
You can also use the remote controller’s
and input a character.
or
button, then press ENTER to select
Note
Inputting symbols from the remote controller:
You cannot input all symbols from the remote controller’s number buttons. To input symbols, use the
remote controller’s or button to select the desired symbols.
Press the NAME button to complete the naming process.
3
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Moving, dividing, combining, and erasing MD tracks
N Five basic functions
N
Erasing all tracks on an MD – All Erase
• All Erase
• You can execute this function only when the input
This function erases all the tracks and names to ini-
source is MD and an MD is stopped.
tialize the MD. (“Blank Disc” is displayed.)
• To cancel the operation, press MD
.
• Erase
This function erases the selected track.
• Move
1
This function moves the selected track to the
desired position.
1
• Divide
2-4
2
This function divides the selected track.
• Combine
This function combines the selected track and the
immediately preceding track.
N Combining basic functions
Insert the MD, then select MD as
the source.
Use a recordable MD with the record-
protect tab closed.
1
2
Erasing part of a track – Divide and Erase
Divide the track at the end or beginning of the portion
you wish to erase. If necessary, repeat this operation
to separate an unwanted portion.
Then, erase the separated track.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG until “All Erase?”
appears in the display.
Combining separately positioned tracks –
Move and Combine
If the tracks you want to combine are in different loca-
tions, move the track to be merged to a position fol-
lowing the other track, then combine them.
Notes on combining tracks
• You cannot combine a digital recording track and an
analog recording track. (If you try, “Impossible” will
appear on the display.)
• You cannot combine tracks recorded in different
recording modes.You can combine only tracks
recorded in the same recording mode. (For exam-
ple, a track recorded in MONO mode cannot be
combined with a track recorded in LP2 mode.)
Press MULTI JOG.
The confirmation message “All
Erase??” appears in the display.
3
4
Notes
• Information about the edited or erased contents is
recorded to the TOC of the MD when you eject the
MD, turn off the unit, or stop recording. Therefore,
do not disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead)
or vibrate the unit when the TOC indicator is lit or
Press MULTI JOG to erase all
tracks.
“Complete” appears in the display. All
tracks on the MD have been erased.
• If the MEM, RDM, 1TR, or 1GR indicator is lit in the
display, you cannot edit or erase any tracks. In such
cases, cancel the MEMORY, RANDOM, 1TR, and
the operation.
• If you edit an MD that has a group, the group infor-
mation may be modified.
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Moving, dividing, combining, and erasing MD tracks (continued)
N Erasing a selected track – Erase
Press MULTI JOG to erase the
track.
“Complete” appears in the display.
The selected track is erased and all the
other remaining tracks are renumbered
from the top.
4
• You can execute this function only when the input
source is MD and an MD is stopped or paused.
• To cancel the operation, press MD
.
1
1
3
Deleting the selected track
2-4
1
1
2
3
4
3
4
Renumbering the tracks
Insert the MD, then select MD as
the source.
Use a recordable MD with the record-
protect tab closed.
1
2
1
2
3
Turn MULTI JOG to select a track
to erase.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG until “Erase?”
appears in the display.
3
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N Moving the selected track – Move
If necessary, turn MULTI JOG to
change the destination track
number.
5
6
• You can execute this function only when the input
source is MD and an MD is stopped or paused.
• To cancel the operation, press MD
.
The selected number will
become this number.
1
1
2-6
3
Press MULTI JOG to move.
“Complete” appears in the display.
The selected track is moved and all the
tracks are renumbered from the top.
Insert the MD, then select MD as
the source.
Use a recordable MD with the record-
protect tab closed.
1
2
Moving the selected track
1 2 3
1 3
4
5
4
2 5
Turn MULTI JOG to select a track
to move.
Renumbering the tracks
1 2
3
4 5
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG until “Move?”
appears in the display.
3
4
N Moving a track to a different group
If you move a track, the track may end up belonging to
a different group. See the example below.
Before moving a track
1 Tr ~ 9 Tr
10 Tr ~ 19 Tr
20 Tr ~ 25 Tr
1G
2G
3G
Moving Tr.15 to Tr.6
Press MULTI JOG.
The destination track number appears,
pointed to by an arrow.
6 Tr
15 Tr
20 Tr ~ 25 Tr
1G
2G
3G
A track moved from Tr.15 to Tr6 now
belongs to Group 1, instead of Group 2.
1 Tr ~ 10 Tr
11 Tr ~ 19 Tr
20 Tr ~ 25 Tr
1G
2G
3G
Destination track number
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Moving, dividing, combining, and erasing MD tracks (continued)
N Dividing a selected track – Divide
Press MULTI JOG.
6
“Rehearsal” and “Position OK?” appear
alternatively and an approximately four-
second section around the dividing
point will be played repeatedly.
• You can execute this function only when the input
source is MD and an MD is playing or paused.
part will retain the name after the track is divided.
• To cancel the operation, press MD
.
3, 4
1
Approximately four
seconds rehearsal play
2, 5-8
5
The dividing point
If necessary, turn MULTI JOG to
fine tune the dividing point.
You may adjust the dividing point
between the values of –45 and +45 (or
approx. +/–3 seconds in SP mode)
within the selected track.
7
8
/
Insert the MD, then select MD as
the source.
Use a recordable MD with the record-
protect tab closed.
1
2
Approximate four sec-
onds rehearsal play
Turn MULTI JOG to select the
track to divide.
to fast forward or
to fast reverse on the remote controller
to help locate the desired dividing-point.
+/– 45 steps
The dividing
point
You may press
Press MULTI JOG to divide.
“Complete” appears in the display.
The selected track is divided and all the
tracks are renumbered from the top.
Press MD
Playback starts.
.
/
3
Dividing a selected track
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
Press MD
dividing.
The MD pauses.
at the desired
/
4
5
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG until “Divide?”
appears in the display.
Renumbering the tracks
1 2 3
4
5
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N Combining selected tracks
Press MULTI JOG.
5
6
– Combine
“Rehearsal” and “Track OK?” appear
alternatively and an approximately
eight-second section around the com-
bining point is played repeatedly.
• You can execute this function only when the input
source is MD and an MD is playing, paused, or
stopped.
• When the preceding track has a name, this name
will be used as the name of the combined track.
Approximately eight
seconds rehearsal play
• To cancel the operation, press MD
.
The preceding track
The selected track
The combining point
1
Press MULTI JOG to combine.
“Complete” appears in the display.
The selected and preceding tracks are
combined and all tracks are renum-
bered from the top.
1
2-6
3
Combining the selected and preced-
ing tracks
Insert the MD, then select MD as
the source.
Use a recordable MD with the record-
protect tab closed.
1
2
1 2 3
1
4
4
5
5
Turn MULTI JOG to select the
track to be combined.
Renumbering the tracks
The selected track will be combined
with the preceding track, so select the
second of the two tracks.
1
2
3
4
N If the selected track belongs to a
group
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn
MULTI JOG until “Combine?”
appears in the display.
If a selected track is combined with a preceding track
that belongs to a different group, the selected track
will be added to the group that contains the preceding
track.
3
4
Press MULTI JOG.
The selected and preceding tracks are
displayed.
The preceding
track
The selected
track
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Using the timer functions
The FR-N3X provides five timer functions: Sleep, Once,Weekday,Weekend, and Rec timer.
N Five basic functions
N Using the Sleep timer
The Sleep timer can be set for 10 to 90 minutes, in
intervals of 10 minutes.
Sleep timer
This timer places the FR-N3X into standby mode
automatically when the sleep timer counts down to
zero. This function is convenient, for example, when
you wish to fall asleep to music or a radio program.
Operating with the
remote controller
Once, Weekday, and Weekend timer (For playback)
• When the programmed start time is reached, the
power is automatically turned on and the specified
input source starts playback.
• The unit enters standby mode when the specified
end time is reached.
• The Once timer operates only one time.
• The Weekday timer operates every Monday to Fri-
day (initial setting).
SLEEP
You can customize the Weekday timer to match
your schedule.
• The Weekend timer operates every Saturday and
Sunday (initial setting).
You can customize the Weekend timer to accom-
modate your weekend schedule.
Rec timer (For recording)
Press SLEEP while you are lis-
tening to music or a radio pro-
gram.
“Sleep 90” appears in the display, indi-
cating the unit will turn off in 90 min-
utes.
When the specified start time is reached on the speci-
fied day, the unit automatically powers on. The speci-
fied recorder starts recording data from the selected
input.
The following two settings are available for the REC
timer:
Once: Timer recording is made only once at the
specified time.
Each press of the same button reduces
the remaining time by 10 minutes.
Every: Timer recording is made once every day at
the specified time. (You can also change the setting
for the day(s) of the week.)
• The unit enters standby mode when the set end
time is reached.
• The MD recorder enters record standby mode. If an
Onkyo cassette tape deck is connected to the FR-
N3X, change the input source indication from CD-R
to TAPE. In this case, you can select “TAPE” or
“MD&TAPE” as the recording device.
Checking the remaining time
Press SLEEP while the Sleep timer is on. If you press
SLEEP while the remaining time is displayed, the
remaining time is reduced by 10 minutes.
Tips
Canceling Sleep timer
While Rec timer is operating, the sound is muted. To
check the sound during timer recording, press MUT-
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “Sleep off” appears in
the display.
ING or VOLUME
on the remote controller to turn
/
off the muting function.
Turning off the unit automatically after
completing CD Dubbing
If you set the Sleep timer while you are carrying out
CD Dubbing to CD, MD, Onkyo stereo cassette tape
deck, or CD-R, the unit will turn off after completing
CD dubbing regardless of the remaining time you set.
This is convenient for starting CD Dubbing before
going to bed or going out.
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N Setting the Once, Weekday, Week-
end, or Rec timer
Operating with
the unit
You can set the Sleep timer for 10 to 90 minutes, in
intervals of 10 minutes. It is also possible to set the
timer from 1 to 99 in one-minute increments is also
possible using MULTI JOG.
2-5, 7
9
1
3, 4
1, 2
Press TIMER repeatedly until the
timer menu you wish to set
appears in the display.
1
Proceed to Step 2 within eight seconds.
Press TIMER while you are listen-
ing to music or a radio program.
1
“Sleep 90” appears in the display win-
dow. The unit will turn off in 90 minutes.
Once Timer
Weekday Timer
Rec Timer
Weekend Timer
Press TIMER if you wish to
reduce the remaining time.
Each press reduces the remaining time
by ten minutes:
Clock*
normal display
2
* Select “Clock” to set the clock (see
90→80→...→10→off.
Press MULTI JOG, then turn it to
select the source.
2
When setting Once, Weekday,
and Weekend timers:
The following playing sources
appear in turn:
Turn MULTI JOG if you wish to
set the remaining time in one-
minute increments.
3
CD
MD
FM
AM
LINE
*
CD-R*
Turn MULTI JOG clockwise to increase
the remaining time by up to 99 minutes,
or counterclockwise to decrease the
remaining time down to one minute.
When setting Rec timer:
The following playing sources to
be recorded appear in turn:
FM
AM
LINE*
* If you changed the name, the new name
Press MULTI JOG.
The Sleep timer starts operating.
4
Connect the timer-equipped source.
The SLEEP indicator lights.
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Using the timer functions (continued)
Press MULTI JOG.
“Timer On” is displayed and the timer
you set turns on.
7
8
Press MULTI JOG, then turn it to
select the start time.
3
4
24-hour display
ONCE = Once Timer
W.DAY = Weekday Timer
W.END = Weekend Timer
REC = Rec Timer
12-hour display
Prepare the source specified in
the timer.
When setting Once, Weekday, or
Weekend timers:
Prepare the source for playback (e.g.,
insert a CD).
Press MULTI JOG, then turn it to
select the end time.
After you press MULTI JOG in this step,
the end time is automatically set to one
hour after the start time.
24-hour display
Even if MEMORY mode or RANDOM
mode is selected for playback, an MD
will play in normal mode when the timer
is triggered.
Adjust the volume before proceeding to
the next step. When the timer turns on
the unit, the volume will be set to the
volume level when you switched off the
unit.
12-hour display
When setting Rec timer:
Insert an MD (with the record-protect
tab closed) into the unit.
Adjust the recording level, or turn the
Level Sync function on or off (see
If you selected FM or AM in step 2:
Press MULTI JOG, then turn it to select
the desired preset channel.
5
6
Turn off the unit.
9
The timer does not operate if the power
is on. Make sure to turn off the unit after
you set the timer.
If you selected a source other
than FM or AM in step 2:
Proceed to the next step.
When setting Once timer:
Proceed to the next step.
When setting Weekday and Week-
end timers:
Execute “Setting your own weekdays
and weekends” on the next page if nec-
essary.
When setting Rec timer:
Execute “Setting the day and selecting
the recorder for Rec timer” on the next
page.
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To change the day of the week, rotate MULTI JOG
to display the desired day.
For example:
N Setting the timer for weekdays and
weekends
1Press MULTI JOG.
Check the ON or OFF setting for each day.
If you do not need to change the setting, skip the
following steps, then proceed to step 7 on the previ-
ous page.
Today’s day of
the week
Specified day of the week
Sunday
Monday
Press MULTI JOG to complete the setting.
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
If you selected “Every”:
The selected recorder will record at the specified
time on every day of the week you specify.
Press MULTI JOG to display the following mes-
sage. (All days of the week are currently selected
for timer recording.)
Saturday
“_” means Off.
Rotate MULTI JOG to select the
day of the week you wish to set.
The selected day of the week
lights up
2Turn MULTI JOG to select the day setting that
you wish to modify.
The selected day
Refer to step 3, 4in the left column for informa-
tion on turning the selected day of the week on or
off.
3Press MULTI JOG to modify the setting.
Each press toggles the day On or Off.
3Press MULTI JOG, then turn it to select the
recorder.
Sunday has become On.
4To change the setting for the other days, repeat
steps 2and 3.
(Recording
source)
FM
(Recorders)
MD
5Turn MULTI JOG until “Set” appears in the dis-
play.
AM
*2
*1
TAPE
LI
*2
MD&TAPE
*1 If you changed the name, the new name appears (see
6Go back to Step 7 on the previous page.
*2 If an Onkyo cassette tape deck is connected to the FR-
N3X, change the input source indication from CD-R to
TAPE. In this case, you can select “TAPE” or “MD&TAPE”
as the recording device.
N Selecting the day(s) of the week
and the recorder for Rec timer
You can record the same source to the MD and a stereo
cassette tape deck simultaneously if you select
MD&TAPE.
1Press MULTI JOG.
The “Once” or “Every” indicator flashes.
4Go back to Step 7 on the previous page.
2Turn MULTI JOG to select “Every” or “Once.”
Now you can set the day of the week for the timer.
If you selected “Once”:
The selected recorder will record once on the clos-
est specified day of the week.
Press MULTI JOG.The “NEXT” indicator or a day of
the week flashes. If you select “NEXT,” the recorder
will record only once at the specified time.
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Using the timer functions (continued)
N Switching the set timer On/Off
N If the start or end time of one timer
overlaps another
You can switch each set timer to Off or On.
If the same start time is set in more than one
timer:
The priority of the timers is as follows:
Once, Weekday, Weekend, and Rec.
If the start time of a timer arrives while another
timer is operating:
The timer that started first has priority over the over-
lapped timer. The latter timer will be canceled, includ-
ing the end time.
3
2
When you set the timer, make sure to keep at least a
one minute interval between the end time of the
former timer and the start time of the latter timer.
What happens to a Once timer if the power to the
unit is on, or if the timer overlaps?
The timers will automatically be switched Off.
Check each timer to see whether
it is On or Off.
The indicator of the timer set to On is lit
in the display.
1
ONCE = Once Timer
W.DAY = Weekday Timer
W.END = Weekend Timer
REC = Rec Timer
Press TIMER repeatedly until the
desired timer appears in the dis-
play.
2
Turn MULTI JOG.
If the timer was On, it turns Off, and
vice-versa.
3
Note
If you set the timer to On, be sure to
turn off the power to the unit.
Otherwise, the timer will not work.
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Customizing the source names
You can change the source name that appears in the display to suit any component you
connected per the instructions on pages 9, 10.
Press MULTI JOG to enter the
new name.
5
“Complete” appears in the display.
1
4, 5
3
2
You may press MODE/YES instead of
MULTI JOG to get the same result.
About the shorten source names
Press OTHER INPUTS until the
source whose name you wish to
change appears in the display.
The source names appear in the follow-
ing order:
1
2
The short source names appear in the display
depending on the situation. Check the short names in
the table below.
Ordinary names
Shorten names
LINE
CD-R
BS
BS
CR
CS
DT
DV
DR
GM
HD
LI
CD-R
CS
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO repeat-
edly until “Name Select?”
appears in the display.
DAT
DVD
DSR
GAME
HD
LINE
MD2
PC
M2
PC
TA
Press MULTI JOG.
3
4
TAPE
TV
TV
VC
VD
VCR
VIDEO DISC
Turn MULTI JOG to select a new
name for the source.
Depending on the source you’ve
selected in step 1, the name changes in
the following order:
CD-R
TAPE
DAT
PC
HD
TV
MD 2
VCR
LINE
DVD
VIDEO DISC
DSR
GAME
CS
BS
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Miscellaneous
Messages
The following table explains the messages that appear in the display.
Message
Meaning
MD Blank Disc
Cannot Copy
A recordable MD without disc or track names is inserted.
You tried to create a second digital copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see “Rules for digital recording” in
the right column).
Cannot Edit
Cannot Rec
Cannot Set
CD Dub Fail
Complete
Cannot Read
Disc Full
You tried to edit a playback-only disc.
You tried to record onto a playback-only disc.
You tried to set a timer while another timer was operating.
CD dubbing could not be activated.
The editing operation has been completed.
The disc is abnormal (scratched or missing a TOC).
Full
You tried to enter a character over the maximum character capacity while naming a disc, track, or group,
etc.
Impossible
MD Writing
Mecha Error
Memory Full
Name Full
You tried to edit a disc using a function not available for some reason other than an MD system limitation.
The unit is writing the recorded or edited contents to the MD.
An error occurred in the unit’s internal mechanism.
You tried to store a 26th track or a 31st channel, exceeding the unit’s capacity.
The naming capacity of the disc or unit has reached its limit.
The name has not been changed.
No Change
CD/MD No Disc
Protected
There is no disc in the unit.
The inserted disc is record-protected.
Recording
You tried to switch to another source while recording, or to perform a CD or tuner operation that is dis-
abled during recording.
Retry Error
The recording attempt failed due to consecutive disturbances from scratches on the MD or from applied
vibration.
Signal Wait
Text Protect
Time Protect
TOC Error
The MD recorder has entered Signal Wait mode.
The CD text is copyrighted.
You tried to repeat double-speed dubbing using the same CD.
The unit failed to read or record onto a disc.
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Rules for digital recording
Guide to the serial copy management system
Rule 2
Since your MD unit uses the Serial Copy Management
System (SCMS), MDs recorded through the digital
input terminal cannot be used to make subsequent
copies to other MDs through the digital output termi-
nal.The following diagram shows a system for making
copies through the digital or analog terminals.
You can record a digital satellite broadcast signal onto
a recordable MD via the digital input terminals on the
MD recorder, which is capable of handling a sampling
frequency of 32 kHz or 48 kHz.You can then record
the contents of this recorded MD (first-generation)
onto another recordable MD via digital input terminals
on the MD recorder to create a second-generation
digital copy.
Rule 1
Note, however, that with some BS tuners, second-
generation digital copying may not be possible.
You can record digital source (CD, premastered MD,
and DAT equipment with a sampling frequency of 44.1
kHz) to a recordable MD through the digital input ter-
minal.
BS tuner
Playing
However, you cannot make subsequent copies from
the recordable MD to other recordable MDs through
the digital output terminal. Subsequent copies can be
made only through the analog output terminal.
Digital output terminal
Digital input terminal
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
CD player
DAT deck
MD recorder
Recording
MD recorder
Playing
First-generation MD
recorded via
digital-to-digital
connection
Digital output terminal
MD
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
Digital input terminal
Recording
MD recorder
Playing back
MD recorder
Digital output terminal
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
First-generation MD
recorded via
digital-to-digital
connection
MD
Digital input terminal
Recording
MD recorder
Playing
MD recorder
Second-
Line (analog)
output terminal
Digital output terminal
generation MD
recorded via
digital-to-digital
connection
MD
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
Audio connecting
cable
Line (analog)
input terminal
Playing back
MD recorder
Digital input terminal
Recording
Line (analog)
output terminal
Digital output terminal
MD recorder
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
Audio connecting
cable
Line (analog)
input terminal
Digital input terminal
Recording
MD recorder
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Rules for digital recording
(continued)
System limitations
The MD recording system in the unit is significantly
different from those used in cassette and DAT decks
and is characterized by the limitations described
below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to
the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself
and not to mechanical causes.
Rule 3
A recordable MD with material recorded from analog
sources (analog records or FM programs, etc.) through
the line input terminal can be copied to another record-
able MD through the digital output terminal.
However, you cannot make subsequent copies from
the recordable MD to other recordable MDs through
the digital output terminal. Subsequent copies can be
made only through the analog output terminal.
• “Disc Full” lights up before the disc has
reached the maximum recording time (60, 74, or
80 minutes).
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the disc,
“Disc Full” lights up regardless of the total recorded
time.You cannot record more than 256 tracks on
the disc. To record new tracks, erase unnecessary
tracks or use another MD.
When MD recorders are connected using analog ter-
minals, the number of dubbings is unlimited.
Turntable
CD player
DAT deck
Tuner
• “Disc Full” lights up before the maximum num-
ber of tracks is reached.
Cassette deck
Microphone
amplifier
If you use a disc that contains many edits, the “Disc
Full” indicator may light up regardless of the record-
ing time or the number of tracks.
MD recorder
Playing
• The remaining recordable time on the MD does
not increase even after erasing numerous short
tracks.
Line (analog)
output terminal
Audio connecting
cable
• Some tracks cannot be combined with others.
Track combination may become impossible when
tracks are edited.
Line (analog)
input terminal
MD recorder
Recording
• The remaining recordable time on the MD may
decrease by more than the total recorded time,
depending on the status of the MD or how you
record.
MD
recorded via
analog-to-digital
connection
MD
• Tracks created through editing may exhibit
sound dropout during searching operations.
• Track numbers are not recorded correctly.
Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers
may result (1) when CD tracks are divided into sev-
eral smaller tracks during digital recording, or (2)
when certain CDs are recorded with the Level Sync
On for automatic track marking.
Playing
MD recorder
Digital output terminal
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
Digital input terminal
• “MD Reading” appears for a long time.
If an inserted recordable disc is brand new, “MD
Reading” remains on the display longer than if the
disc had been used.
MD recorder
Recording
First-generation
MD
recorded via
digital-to-digital
connection
• You can enter up to 1,792 characters on an MD.
However, if you use the Group function, the maxi-
mum number will be lower.
MD
• Group function data is written in the memory
area for names.
Playing
MD recorder
If you input an excessive number of characters, the
available data capacity will be reduced, possibly
disabling Group functions. In this case, try to
reduce the number of characters used for names.
Line (analog)
output terminal
Digital output terminal
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
Audio connecting
cable
Line (analog)
input terminal
Digital input terminal
Recording
MD recorder
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Troubleshooting
Use this troubleshooting guide as an aid to remedy problems.
Problems may be caused by any component connected to this unit. Please check the table below, cross-referenc-
ing with the instruction manuals for the other components.
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Pages
The unit does not turn
on.
The AC power cord (mains lead) is not fully
inserted into the wall outlet (the mains).
Insert the AC power cord (mains lead) plug
to the wall outlet (the mains) securely.
No sound is reproduced • The wire of the speaker cord is touching
• Check the speaker connections.
8
the other jacks, connectors, or metal parts.
• The volume level is turned down to the
minimum.
from either the left or
right speaker.
• Adjust the volume level.
• The sound is muted with the muting func- • Press MUTING on the remote control to
tion.
restore the sound.
• The headphones are connected to the
PHONES jack.
• The audio cables are not inserted firmly.
• Turn down the volume level first, then
disconnect the headphones.
• Check the connections and insert the
audio connection cable plugs firmly.
9, 10
—
Noise is audible.
The disc skips.
Strong magnetism from a television or a simi- Turn off any television or similar devices or
lar device may be interfering with operations. move them away from the unit.
• Vibrations are being transmitted to the unit. • Place the unit in a vibration-free location.
—
• The disc is severely scratched.
• Replace the disc with a new one.
• Clean the disc.
• The disc is extremely dirty. – CD
Track numbers cannot
be stored when setting
MEMORY playback.
• No disc is inserted in the unit.
• A track number not on the disc is being
input.
• Insert a disc into the unit.
• Input only the track numbers on the disc.
The disc is loaded in the • The disc is inserted with the wrong side
• Insert the disc with the label side facing
upward.
• Clean the disc.
facing upward. – CD
• The disc is extremely dirty. – CD
• The disc is dirty or damaged. (“Disc Error” • Replace the disc with a new one.
disc tray, but playback
will not begin.
appears in the display.) – MD
• The disc may be reused after erasing all
the data.
• The disc inserted is not recorded. – MD
• Moisture has formed inside the unit.
• Replace the disc with a recorded one.
• Take the disc out and leave the unit for
several hours until the moisture evapo-
rates.
3
Search time (when mov- • The disc is dirty.
• Clean the disc.
• Replace the disc with a new one.
• The disc is scratched.
ing to a specific track) is
extremely long.
Disc cannot be loaded.
• The wrong side of the disc is being
inserted.
• Insert the disc in the direction of the
arrow printed on the disc.
The unit does not
record.
• The disc is record-protected. (“Protected”
appears in the display.)
• The unit is not connected properly to the
sound source.
• The analog recording level is too low.
• A playback-only disc is inserted. (“Cannot • Replace the disc with a recordable one.
• Close the record-protect tab on the disc.
• Check the connections and insert the
audio connection cable plugs firmly.
• Adjust the recording level properly.
9, 10
—
Rec” appears in the display.)
• There is not enough time left on the disc.
• Replace the disc with another recordable
disc with enough recording time, or
delete unnecessary tracks from the disc.
• Eject the MD, then insert it again and
retry recording.
• “Retry Error” appears in the display.
—
The disc name or track
name cannot be
entered.
• The disc is record-protected. (“Protected”
appears.)
• A playback-only disc is inserted. (“Cannot • Replace the disc with a recordable one.
Rec” appears.)
• Close the record-protect tab on the disc.
—
If the unit does not operate properly even after attempting the prescribed remedies, unplug and then plug in the power cord again.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Pages
Too much noise is audi- • FM stereo signals may generate hiss at
• Switch the frequency receiving mode to
MONO.
• Adjust the position, height, and direction
of the antenna (aerial).
• Connect an outdoor FM antenna (aerial).
Try to use an antenna (aerial) having
more elements. [For installation of the
outdoor antenna (aerial), consult the
nearest dealer as the process requires a
special technique and experience.]
high levels.
ble or the sound is inter-
rupted occasionally.
(“ST” indicator does not
light steadily.)
• The position or direction of the antenna
(aerial) is incorrect.
6
6
• Station is too weak.
Sound is distorted or
sound volume
decreases.
• The radio signal is distorted.
• Cars are operating or airplanes are flying
near the house.
—
—
Sound is excessively
distorted.
There is a tall building or a mountain nearby.
[The waves transmitted from transmission
center (direct waves) and the waves dif-
fracted by buildings or mountains (diffraction
waves) interfere with each other causing
multi bass distortion.]
Noise interferes with the An electric or electronic device with the
• Locate the AM indoor antenna far from
the electric or electronic device.
• Turn off the power to the interfering elec-
tric or electronic device.
—
—
AM reception.
power turned on is in close proximity to the
FR-N3X.
Repetitive or cyclical
The AM indoor antenna is located close to
• Locate the AM indoor antenna further
from the FR-N3X.
noise is recorded along the FR-N3X.
with an AM broadcasting
program.
The timer did not oper-
ate.
• The unit was already on when the start
time arrived.
• The timer does not operate if the unit
has been turned on. To set the timer,
turn off the unit.
• The timer overlapped another timer.
• Set the timer to a different time.
No sound was repro-
duced when the timer
was activated.
• While the Rec timer is operating, the sound • If you wish to check the recording sound,
is muted.
press MUTING on the remote control to
turn off the muting function.
• When the playback timer (Once, Weekday, • Adjust the volume. Adjust the volume
or Weekend timer) is operating, the volume
will become the same as the volume when
you last switched the unit off.
properly before you turn off the unit to
set the timer.
The remote control does • The batteries in the remote control are
• Replace the batteries with new ones.
dead.
not operate.
• Your position is too far from the unit’s
remote control sensor or outside the sen-
sor’s detection angle.
• Check the effective range of the remote
control.
• There is an obstruction between the
remote control and the unit.
• Try to operate the remote control from a
different angle, or remove the obstruc-
tion.
9
The remote control oper-
ates the unit but does
not operate the Onkyo
stereo cassette tape
deck and CD recorder.
• Connect the system correctly, cross-ref-
erencing the Onkyo stereo cassette tape
deck and CD recorder instruction man-
ual.
• The
cable is not connected.
• Connect the unit and stereo cassette
tape deck and CD recorder correctly
9, 10
using the
cable.
cable and the audio pin
This unit contains a sensitive microcomputer, which
under certain circumstances might fail to operate
due to excessive noise interference. In such cases,
disconnect the AC power from the electrical outlet,
wait five seconds and reconnect the AC power.
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Specifications
General
MD recorder
Power supply
AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
46 W (220-230 V, 50/60 Hz)
55 W (120 V, 60 Hz)
1.5 W
Signal readout system Optical non-contact
Frequency response
10 Hz to 20 kHz ( 2 dB)
Below threshold of
measurability
Power consumption
Wow and flutter
(Standby)
Clock precision
monthly error: +/–30 seconds
(at 25 degrees Celsius)
Tuner
Dimensions (W × H × D) 155 × 190 × 361 mm
Tuning range
FM: 87.50 to 108.00 MHz
(50 kHz steps)
Weight
4.7 kg
AM: 522 to 1611 kHz
(9 kHz steps)
Amplifier
Usable sensitivity
FM Mono:11.2 dBf,
1.0 µV (75 Ω IHF)
Stereo:17.2 dBf,
2.0 µV (75 Ω IHF)
AM: 30 µV
Power output
2 × 18 W at 4 Ω EIAJ
2 × 15 W at 6 Ω EIAJ
Rated Power
2 × 13 W min, RMS at 4 Ω
1 kHz no more than
0.4 % THD
50 dB quieting sensitivity FM Mono:17.2 dBf,
2.0µV (75 Ω)
Stereo:37.2 dBf,
20.0 µV (75 Ω)
Dynamic power
Total harmonic distortion 0.4 % at rated power
IM distortion
2 × 14 W at 4 Ω
0.4 % at rated power
Capture ratio
2.0 dB
Damping factor
Sensitivity and impedance
LINE, CDR/TAPE:
CDR/TAPE:
Frequency response
Tone Control
25 at 8 Ω
Image rejection ratio
FM: 85 dB
AM: 40 dB
FM: 90 dB
AM: 40 dB
FM Mono : 72 dB IHF
Stereo : 67 dB IHF
AM: 40 dB
300 mV, 50 kΩ
IF rejection ratio
300 mV, 50 kΩ
10 to 100,000 Hz : +3.5, –3dB
Signal to noise ratio
S.BASS +10 dB at 50 Hz
Bass
120 Hz
Selectivity
FM: 50 dB
7 positions (–7, –5, –2.5, 0, +2.5, +5, +7 dB)
10 kHz
7 positions (–7, –5, –2.5, 0, +2.5, +5, +7 dB)
( 300 kHz at 40 kHz devi.)
FM: Mono: 1.0 %
Stereo: 0.3 %
Treble
Harmonic distortion
Muting
50 dB
AM: 0.7 %
FM: 30 to 15,000 Hz ( 1.5
dB)
FM: 45 dB at 1,000 Hz
FM: 30 dB at 100 to 10,000 Hz
Frequency response
Stereo separation
CD player
Signal readout system Optical non-contact
Frequency response
Wow and flutter
10 Hz to 20 kHz ( 2 dB)
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.
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY
ONKYO CHINA LIMITED
Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung,
HOMEPAGE
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