Onkyo CR 305FX User Manual

Contents  
Before using  
Important Safety Instructions........... 2  
Precautions ....................................... 3  
Features ............................................ 4  
Supplied accessories ........................ 5  
Before operating this unit ................ 5  
CD Receiver  
CR-305FX  
Preparation  
Audio equipment connections ......... 6  
Connecting speaker systems ............ 8  
Connecting the AC power cord  
(mains lead).................................... 9  
Making antenna connections ......... 10  
Control positions and names .......... 12  
Remote controller RC-617S........... 13  
Instruction Manual  
Operation  
Setting the clock............................. 14  
Choosing the required source ........ 16  
Adjusting the sound ....................... 16  
Muting / Listening with the  
headphones................................... 17  
Playing a CD .................................. 18  
Receiving stations .......................... 22  
Using the timer............................... 26  
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo CD Receiver.  
Please read this manual thoroughly before making  
connections and turning on the power.  
Following the instructions in this manual will enable  
you to obtain optimum performance and listening  
enjoyment from your new CD Receiver.  
Appendix  
Troubleshooting ............................. 32  
Specifications ................................. 34  
Please retain this manual for future reference.  
Control guide  
Using the remote controller ........... 35  
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Precautions  
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it's for personal use only, record-  
ing copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the  
copyright holder.  
8. Moisture Condensation  
Moisture condensation may damage this unit.  
Read the following carefully:  
Moisture may condense on the lens of the optical pickup, one of  
the most important parts inside this unit.  
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-serviceable. If  
you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.  
Moisture condensation can occur in the following situations:  
– The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place.  
3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft  
cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak  
solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately  
afterwards with a clean cloth. Don't use abrasive cloths, thinners,  
alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage  
the finish or remove the panel lettering.  
– A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air conditioner is  
hitting the unit.  
– In the summer, when this unit is moved from an air condi-  
tioned room to a hot and humid place.  
– The unit is used in a humid place.  
4. Power  
WARNING  
Do not use this unit when there’s the possibility of moisture  
condensation occurring. Doing so may damage your discs  
and certain parts inside this unit.  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,  
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.  
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that  
the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on  
the unit's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).  
If condensation does occur, remove all discs and leave this unit  
turned on for two to three hours. By this time, the unit will have  
warmed up and any condensation will have evaporated.  
Setting the STANDBY/ON switch to STANDBY does not fully  
shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for an  
extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.  
For British models  
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord  
of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.  
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit  
or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or  
any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your  
Onkyo dealer.  
IMPORTANT  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the  
following code:  
6. Handling Notes  
If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging  
to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.  
Blue:  
Neutral  
Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long  
time, because they may leave marks on the case.  
Brown: Live  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may  
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals  
in your plug, proceed as follows:  
This unit's top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged  
use. This is normal.  
If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not work  
properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it  
occasionally.  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal  
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the termi-  
nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.  
When you’ve finished using this unit, remove all discs and  
turn off the power.  
IMPORTANT  
7. Installing this Unit  
Install this unit in a well-ventilated location.  
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be  
replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA or BSI to  
BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the  
plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the  
fuse.  
Ensure that there’s adequate ventilation all around this unit,  
especially if it’s installed in an audio rack. If the ventilation  
is inadequate, the unit may overheat, leading to malfunc-  
tion.  
Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat sources,  
because its internal temperature may rise, shortening the life  
of the optical pickup.  
If the power cord's plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut if  
off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug.  
Avoid damp and dusty places, and places subject to vibra-  
tions from loudspeakers. Never put the unit on top of, or  
directly above a loudspeaker.  
For European Models  
Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its side or on a  
sloping surface, because it may cause a malfunction.  
Declaration of Conformity  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR, the picture  
and sound quality may be affected. If this occurs, move this  
unit away from the TV, radio, or VCR.  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,  
82194 GROEBENZELL,  
GERMANY  
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product  
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the  
corresponding  
technical standards such as EN60065,  
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.  
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY  
I. MORI  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
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Features  
Precautions  
This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is classified as  
a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT". So, to use this model properly,  
read this Instruction Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please  
contact the store where you purchased the unit.  
2 × 20 watts min RMS at 4 ohms, 1 kHz no more than  
1.0 % THD (FTC rating)  
2 × 20 watts at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, DIN  
2 × 25 watts at 4 ohms, EIAJ  
4-Ohm Drive capability  
High-Grade Discrete Outputs Stage Circuits  
Brushed Aluminium Front Panel  
4-step Acoustic Presence control  
Optical Digital Output  
To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the  
enclosure.  
DANGER:  
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN  
OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. DO NOT  
STARE INTO BEAM.  
Full-Function Remote Control  
RDS (PS) (European models)  
Subwoofer Preout  
CDR and Tape Inputs/Outputs  
CAUTION:  
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZESA LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR  
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES  
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN  
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
The label on the right is applied on the  
right side of the unit.  
1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER  
PRODUCT and employs a laser in-  
side the cabinet.  
2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not remove the cover.  
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.  
Memory Preservation  
This unit does not require memory preservation batteries.A built-  
in memory power back-up system preserves the contents of the  
memory during power failures and even when the unit is un-  
plugged. The unit must be plugged in order 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 protected over a period of a few  
weeks after the last time the unit has been unplugged. This pe-  
riod is shorter when the unit is exposed to a highly humid cli-  
mate.  
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the  
product name indicates the color of the CR-305FX. Specifica-  
tions and operation are the same regardless of color.  
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Supplied accessories  
Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.  
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Remote controller (RC-617S) × 1  
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AM loop antenna × 1  
FM indoor antenna × 1  
Batteries (AAA/R03) × 2  
Before operating this unit  
Installing the remote controller batteries  
1
2
3
1. Remove the battery compartment cover, as shown.  
2. Insert two AAA (R03)-size batteries into the battery compart-  
ment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and  
negative (–) symbols) inside the battery compartment.  
3. After batteries are installed and seated correctly, replace the com-  
partment cover.  
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 time.  
Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from cor-  
rosion. If the remote controller doesn’t operate smoothly, replace  
both the batteries at the same time.  
Using the remote controller  
Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor.  
Notes  
Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight 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 which 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 be pressed by mistake  
and drain the batteries.  
Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass. Plac-  
ing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote con-  
troller operation.  
CR-305FX  
Remote  
control sensor  
30°  
If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the  
remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.  
30°  
approx. 5 m  
(16 feet)  
ST  
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Audio equipment connections  
Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (the mains) until you have completed all the other connections  
including the connections on page 7, and the speaker connections on page 8.  
On each pair of connectors, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left  
channel. Connect white plugs of audio connection cables to L connectors and connect red plugs of audio connection cables to R  
connectors .  
Audio connection cable  
(White) To L connector  
To L connector (White)  
(Red) To R connector  
To R connector (Red)  
Improper connection  
Please refer to the instruction manual for each component when you make any connec-  
tions.  
Insert the plug securely. If the connection is incomplete, noise or malfunction may result.  
Insert completely  
SPEAKERS  
R
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
L
FM  
75  
ANTENNA  
L
AM  
INPUT (REC)  
R
TAPE  
OUT  
Stereo cassette  
tape deck  
(
)
REC  
OUTPUT (PLAY)  
INPUT (REC)  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
OPTICAL  
(
)
PLAY  
IN  
OUT  
REC  
(
)
CD recorder  
OUTPUT (PLAY)  
(
)
PLAY  
IN  
SUBWOOFER  
PRE OUT  
CDR  
R
L
DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT  
To wall outlet  
: Signal flow  
About the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT connector  
An optical digital audio input equipped CD recorder may be  
connected with an optical fiber audio cable for digital record-  
ing of this unit.  
6
Audio equipment connections  
Connecting the  
remote control cables  
If your other components are made by ONKYO and those components are equipped with  
connected components with the supplied remote controller.  
connectors, you can control the  
-
The unit must be connected in the  
Each component has two connectors except for this unit. There is no difference between these connectors.  
The components may be connected in any order.  
The hookups on the previous page are necessary independently of the  
system hookups for  
control operations.  
system hookups.  
The illustration below is an example of a  
hookup.  
Note  
This is not an example of stacking the components.  
This unit  
(CR-305FX)  
remote control cable (supplied with every  
Stereo cassette  
tape deck  
ONKYO component that has  
connectors ex-  
cept for the amplifier and receiver)  
CD recorder  
What can you do with the other ONKYO components by connecting with an  
remote control cables?  
Combination use of the unit with the stereo cassette tape deck or CD recorder, enables you to operate the following convenient functions.  
Note that the available components may vary according to the area.  
Remote control of the components  
The cassette tape deck can be operated using the supplied remote controller. (Refer to “Using the remote controller” on page 35.)  
Program timer  
You can operate timer playback and recording using this unit. (With the CD recorder, you can operate timer playback only.) (Refer to  
“Using the timer” on page 26.)  
CD dubbing  
Simple CD dubbing using the CD recorder or stereo cassette tape deck is possible with the pressing of a single button.  
The unit begins a search for the peak level and the CD recorder, or stereo cassette tape deck sets the optimum recording level to match that  
peak level. (Refer to Onkyo CDR, cassette deck component instruction manual for details.)  
CD synchro recording  
With the CD recorder or stereo cassette tape deck in recording pause, starting CD playback causes these components to start recording.  
(Refer to Onkyo CDR, cassette deck component instruction manual for details.)  
Note  
Make sure the unit and each component are firmly connected with the  
cable. If the connection is incomplete, the above functions does not work.  
remote control cable, audio connection cable, and optical fiber  
7
Connecting speaker systems  
Connecting left and right speakers  
The load impedance of each speaker must be at least 4 ohms.  
Do not use unnecessarily long or extremely thin speaker cords. Otherwise, the DC resistance of the speaker cords may become too  
high, lowering the damping factor and causing the sound quality to deteriorate.  
Do not connect the speaker cord to the L and R connectors at the same time and do not connect two or more speakers to the same  
speaker connectors.  
NO  
NO  
SPEAKERS  
R
SPEAKERS  
R
L
L
Preparing the speaker cords for connection  
1. Strip 12 mm from the  
end of each cord.  
12mm (1/2”)  
2. Twist the stripped end  
of the cord.  
Note  
NO  
To prevent damage to circuits never  
short-circuit the positive (+) and  
negative (-) speaker wires.  
Connecting the speaker cords to the speaker connectors  
SPEAKERS  
R
1. Push the lever up.  
L
2. Insert the stripped end of  
the cord.  
3. Press down the lever. The  
wire of the stripped end  
of the cord should appear  
slightly.  
+
+
Right ch.  
Speaker  
Left ch.  
Speaker  
8
Connecting speaker systems  
Connecting a sub-woofer  
SPEAKERS  
R
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
L
FM  
75  
ANTENNA  
L
AM  
R
TAPE  
OUT  
(
)
REC  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
OPTICAL  
(
)
PLAY  
IN  
Active sub-woofer  
OUT  
(
)
REC  
(
)
PLAY  
IN  
SUBWOOFER  
PRE OUT  
CDR  
R
L
The SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack supplies the left and right mixed monaural signals to the sub-woofer.  
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)  
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)  
2. STANDBY/ON  
1. Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet  
(the mains).  
“– –:– –” appears on the display.  
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
Notes  
1. To wall outlet  
TUNING/PRESET  
STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
If the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected to the AC outlet  
of another component, that component's AC power cord (mains  
lead) must be connected to the wall outlet (the mains) to supply  
power to the unit. If the component has a power switch, it must be  
set to On.  
PHONES  
If you do not use the unit for a long time, remove the power cord  
of the CR-305FX from the AC outlet.  
The unit may cause a power surge on your home circuit when you  
turn it on. If this interferes with any other devices connected to  
the same circuit, plug this unit into another outlet on a separate  
circuit.  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2. STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
0
INPUT  
6
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
CD  
TUNER  
TIMER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
ENTER  
-
RC 617S  
9
Making antenna connections  
Assembling the AM loop antenna  
Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration.  
Insert into the hole.  
Connecting the antenna cable  
1
2
3
1. Press down the lever.  
2. Insert the wire into the hole.  
3. Release the lever to replace it.  
Connecting the included antennas  
Connecting the FM indoor antenna  
The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. Extend the antenna  
and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received.  
Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will  
cause the least amount of distortion.  
If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor an-  
tenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended.  
FM  
75  
ANTENNA  
AM  
Connecting the AM loop antenna  
The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction  
and position where you receive the clearest sound. Put it as far away  
as possible from the unit, TVs, speaker cables, and power cords.  
When reception is not satisfactory with the attached AM loop an-  
tenna alone, connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended.  
FM  
75  
ANTENNA  
AM  
10  
Making antenna connections  
Connecting an FM outdoor antenna  
Please make sure that you follow the considerations below regard-  
ing the location.  
Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon signs, busy roads,  
etc.).  
It is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines. Keep it well  
away from power lines, transformers, etc.  
FM  
75  
ANTENNA  
AM  
To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is  
necessary.  
FM  
75  
ANTENNA  
AM  
Connecting an AM outdoor antenna  
The outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched horizon-  
tally above a window or outside.  
Do not remove the AM loop antenna.  
To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is  
necessary.  
FM  
75  
ANTENNA  
AM  
Directional Iinkage  
Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR) recep-  
tion since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with each  
other. If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR) antenna, use a  
directional linkage type splitter.  
Directional lingake  
type splitter  
To CR-305FX  
To TV (or VCR)  
11  
Control positions and names  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
TUNING/PRESET  
STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
PHONES  
15  
14  
13  
12  
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11  
10  
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b
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g
h
j
k
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TIMER  
W.DAY  
W.END MEMORY  
REC REPEAT  
SLEEP RANDOM  
TRACK AUTO MONO  
AM PM  
RDS  
S
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STEREO  
MUTING  
S.BASS  
Display  
C D  
MIN  
kHz  
MHz  
DIRECT  
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Front panel  
Display  
For more information about buttons or knobs, refer to the pages listed  
in the brackets ( [ ] ) below.  
If a protective film on the surface of the screen making it difficult to  
read the display, remove the film.  
1. STANDBY/ON button [9, 28, 30]  
2. MEMORY button [20, 22 to 24]  
3. FM MODE button [24]  
a. CD indicator  
b. MEMORY indicator  
c.  
(play/pause) indicator  
4. DISPLAY button [21, 25]  
d. TRACK indicator  
5. INPUT  
6. TUNING/PRESET  
buttons [16, 18, 22 to 24]  
buttons [22 to 24]  
buttons [18, 20]  
e. AUTO indicator  
f. MONO indicator  
g. AM/PM indicator  
,
7.  
8.  
9.  
button [18, 20]  
button [18, 20]  
button [16, 18, 20]  
AM or PM lights up when you switch the clock setting to “12H”  
(12 hour display).  
h. RDS indicator (European models only)  
i. Single remaining time indicator  
j. Total remaining time indicator  
k. Tuning indicator  
10. ACOUSTIC PRESENCE button and indicator [16]  
11. VOLUME control knob [16]  
12. Remote contrtol sensor [5]  
13. Display (Refer to the “Display” illustration.)  
14. Disc tray [18]  
l. STEREO indicator  
m. MUTING indicator  
15. PHONES jack [17]  
n. Frequency indicators  
o. Sleep time indicator  
p. Multi display  
q. REPEAT indicator  
r. RANDOM indicator  
s. Timer setting indicators  
12  
Remote controller RC-617S  
For more information about buttons or knobs, refer to the pages listed  
in the brackets ( [ ] ) below.  
1. STANDBY/ON button [9]  
Toggles between STANDBY and ON.  
2. Number buttons [18, 24]  
Used to select CD tracks or desired preset station.  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
1
2
3. SLEEP button [31]  
7
8
Enables you to make the sleep time setting.  
2
5
8
3
6
1
4
7
0
4. VOLUME (UP)/ (DOWN) buttons [16, 17]  
INPUT  
Enables you to increase or decrease the volume level.  
5. TUNER PRESET  
buttons [24]  
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
9
Enables you to select the PRESET stations.  
10  
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
6. TAPE operation buttons [35]  
11  
7. CLOCK CALL button [15]  
MEM  
3
4
Enables you to display the current time.  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
8. INPUT  
buttons [16, 18, 22 to 24]  
Enables you to select a listening source.  
12  
9. A. PRESENCE button [16]  
Enables you to switch acoustic presence off and types.  
10. CLEAR button [20]  
CD  
Used with memory playback.  
TUNER  
11. MUTING button [17]  
TIMER  
5
Enables you to mute the sound temporarily.  
PRESET  
12. CD operation buttons [16, 18 to 20]  
13  
TAPE  
(MEM/RANDOM/REPEAT/  
13. TIMER operation buttons [14, 15, 26 to 30]  
(TIMER/ /ENTER)  
/
/
/
,
/
,
)
6
ENTER  
Enables you to make the settings of the clock, timer playback  
and recording.  
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R
617S  
13  
Setting the clock  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
0
INPUT  
6
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
CD  
TUNER  
TIMER  
TIMER  
ENTER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
ENTER  
Setting the clock  
1
TIMER  
1. Press the TIMER button until “ADJUST” is selected on the  
display, then press the ENTER button.  
The day of the week will flash on the display.  
2. Press the  
buttons until the desired day of the week is  
selected, then press the ENTER button.  
The time will flash on the display.  
ENTER  
3. Use the  
buttons to set the desired time.  
4. Press the ENTER button.  
The clock will start operating. When you set the clock while the  
unit is in the standby mode, the present time will continue to be  
displayed. When you set the clock while the unit is on, the nor-  
mal display will be resumed.  
2
ENTER  
3
4
ENTER  
14  
Setting the clock  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
CLOCK CALL  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
0
INPUT  
6
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
CD  
TUNER  
TIMER  
TIMER  
ENTER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
ENTER  
Switching between the 24 hour and 12 hour  
display settings  
1
TIMER  
1. Press the TIMER button repeatedly to display “24H/12H.”  
2. Press the ENTER button.  
“24H” or “12H” flashes on the display.  
3. Use the  
buttons to select 24H (24 hour display) or 12H  
(12 hour display).  
4. Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting.  
2
ENTER  
3
4
ENTER  
Clock Call function  
CLOCK  
CALL  
Press the CLOCK CALL button to display the time, press again to  
cancel the time display.  
Note  
If the time has not been set, “ADJUST” will flash on the display.  
In this case, press again the CLOCK CALL button, then set the  
clock. (Refer to “Setting the clock” on page 14.)  
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Choosing the required source  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
6
1
4
7
0
VOLUME  
INPUT  
INPUT  
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
A. PRESENCE  
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
TUNING/PRESET  
STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
VOLUME  
/
CD  
PHONES  
TUNER  
TIMER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
INPUT  
Indicator  
ACOUSTIC  
PRESENCE  
ENTER  
Choosing the required source  
Remote controller  
INPUT  
1
2
INPUT  
1. Press the INPUT  
buttons or the INPUT  
buttons on  
the remote controller to select the desired source.  
Each time you press these buttons, the display changes as fol-  
lows.  
CD, CDR, TAPE, FM or AM  
Remote controller  
2. Start playing the source you selected in step 1.  
The example shown on the left indicates that you have selected  
the CD as the source.  
3. Set the volume to appropriate level using the VOLUME con-  
trol or the VOLUME  
remote controller.  
(UP)/  
(DOWN) buttons on the  
TRACK  
C D  
Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or  
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.  
Remote controller  
3
Adjusting the sound  
ACOUSTIC PRESENCE  
Acoustic Presence reinforces super bass, bass and treble of the mu-  
sic through the use of exclusive Onkyo circuitry. You can enjoy the  
powerful sound with the following 4 presence settings.  
Remote controller  
A
A.PRESENCE  
Each press of the ACOUSTIC PRESENCE button or the A. PRES-  
ENCE button on the remote controller changes the mode as follows,  
and the indicator lights up while you are activating Acoustic Pres-  
ence.  
A. PR-OFF: Acoustic Presence is off.  
A. PR-OFF  
A. PR-4  
A. PR-1  
A. PR-3  
A. PR-2  
A. PR-1:  
A. PR-2:  
A. PR-3:  
A. PR-4:  
Super bass is reinforced.  
Bass is reinforced.  
Super bass and bass are reinforced at the same time.  
Treble is reinforced in addition to super bass and  
bass that are reinforced in the A. PR-3 mode.  
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Muting / Listening with the headphones  
CLOCK  
STANDBY/ON  
CALL  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
0
INPUT  
6
A.PRESENCE  
9
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MUTING  
REPEAT  
MUTING  
MEM  
SLEEP  
TUNING/PRESET  
STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
VOLUME  
/
PHONES  
CD  
TUNER  
TIMER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
PHONES  
ENTER  
Muting the sound  
Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to mute the sound.  
The MUTING indicator flashes on the display. To restore the sound,  
press the MUTING button again.  
MUTING  
Tip  
MUTING  
During muting,  
if you press the VOLUME  
remote controller, the MUTING indicator disappears then the  
sound will be restored, and  
(UP)/  
(DOWN) buttons on the  
if you turn the unit in Standby mode, and turn it on again, the  
MUTING indicator disappears.  
Listening with the headphones  
Connect the stereo headphones mini plug to the PHONES jack.  
The speakers will reproduce no sound while the headphones are con-  
nected.  
STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
PHONES  
Tip  
You can adjust the sound through the headphones as well as  
through the speakers. See “Adjusting the sound” on the previous  
page for operations.  
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Playing a CD  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
,
1
4
7
0
INPUT  
6
INPUT  
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
TUNING/PRESET  
STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
,
CD  
PHONES  
TUNER  
TIMER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
INPUT  
ENTER  
Playing a CD  
1
2
3
Label side  
1. Press the  
button to open the disc tray, and put the CD in  
the tray with the label side facing up. Put 8-cm discs within  
the center circle of the tray.  
To close the disc tray, press the  
button.  
2. Press the INPUT buttons or the INPUT  
buttons on  
the remote controller to switch the input source to CD.  
The CD indicator lights up on the display.  
3. Press the  
button or the  
button on the remote con-  
troller to start playback.  
Playback automatically stops when the last track has been played.  
If the unit is in Standby mode and there is a CD in the disc tray, it  
tuns on automatically and starts playback even if another source  
Remote controller  
INPUT  
INPUT  
is selected when the  
button is pressed.  
If you switch the input source to FM or AM during playback, the  
unit pauses playback of the CD for as long as FM or AM is se-  
lected. To resume playback of the CD, switch the input source  
back to CD, then press the  
remote controller.  
button or the  
button on the  
Remote controller  
To stop playback,  
press the button.  
To pause,  
press the  
The  
button or the button on the remote controller.  
indicator lights up on the display.  
To restart playback, press the  
the remote controller. Playback starts again from exactly where  
it left off.  
button or the  
button on  
TRACK  
C D  
Selecting the track to play  
To locate the beginning of the playing track, press the  
ton or the button on the remote controller. To select the former  
track in reverse order, press the button or the button  
on the remote controller. To select the next track in order, press the  
button or the button on the remote controller.  
If you have selected the track while the CD is stopped, press the  
button or the button on the remote controller to start play-  
but-  
Remote controller  
TUNING/PRESET  
back.  
Note  
It may take a while to start playing back CDs with many tracks.  
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Playing a CD  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
,
1
4
7
0
INPUT  
6
Number  
buttons  
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
TUNING/PRESET  
STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
CLEAR  
,
CD  
PHONES  
TUNER  
TIMER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
ENTER  
Tracks can also be selected by using the number buttons  
(remote controller only).  
Examples:  
Use buttons 1 to 9 to select tracks 1 to 9. Use button 0 to select  
track 10. To select track 11 and upwords, press the +10 button  
followed by the corresponding two number buttons. Playback  
starts automaticlly when tracks are selected by using the number  
buttons.  
To select track 5: press  
To select track 10: press  
To select track 15: press  
5
0
+
10  
1
5
Locating a particular point of the track  
Remote controller  
TUNING/PRESET  
Press and hold the  
controller for fast forwarding, and the  
button or  
button on the remote  
button or the  
button on the remote controller for fast reversing during playback or  
pause until you find the point you want.  
RANDOM playback (remote controller only)  
All the tracks on the disc will be shuffled, then played back.  
To start RANDOM playback, press the RANDOM button while the  
CD is stopped, or press the RANDOM button during playback.  
You can combine the RANDOM mode with the MEMORY mode.  
In this case, the programmed tracks are played back in random  
order. (Refer to “MEMORY playback” on page 20.)  
TRACK  
T
RANDOM  
C D  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
To cancel RANDOM playback,  
press the RANDOM button again. The RANDOM indicator dis-  
appears.  
REPEAT playback (remote controller only)  
The REPEAT mode plays back a CD repeatedly.  
Press the REPEAT button and then press the  
REPEAT button during playback.  
REPEAT  
button, or press the  
You can combine the REPEAT mode with the MEMORY mode.  
In this case, the programmed tracks are played back repeatedly.  
(Refer to “MEMORY playback” on page 20.)  
TRACK  
T
C D  
MEMORY  
REPEAT  
To cancel REPEAT playback,  
press the REPEAT button again. The REPEAT indicator disap-  
pears.  
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Playing a CD  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
0
,
INPUT  
6
DISPLAY  
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
CLEAR  
MEM  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
TUNING/PRESET  
STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
CLEAR  
,
CD  
PHONES  
TUNER  
TIMER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
MEMORY  
ENTER  
MEMORY playback  
Remote controller  
MEM  
1
2
MEMORY
CLE
You can select and store track numbers (up to 20) in the desired  
playback order.  
1. Press the MEMORY button while the CD is stopped.  
2. Press the  
,
buttons to select the first track  
TRACK  
C D  
T
you would like to play back, then press the MEMORY but-  
ton.  
To select the next track to be played, repeat this step.  
MEMORY  
3. Press the  
button to start MEMORY playback.  
When the unit finishes playing the track which number you stored  
last, playback stops. The track numbers stored in memory will be  
retained.  
Remote controller  
TUNING/PRESET  
Remote controller operation  
1. Press the MEM button while the CD is stopped.  
2. Press the  
,
buttons to select the first track you would  
like to play back, then press the MEM button.  
TRACK  
C D  
T
To select the next track to be played, repeat this step.  
MEMORY  
3. Press the  
button to start MEMORY playback.  
When the unit finishes playing the track which number you stored  
last, playback stops. The track numbers stored in memory will be  
retained.  
Remote controller  
MEM  
MEMORY F
CLE
Notes  
If you try to store more than 20 tracks into memory, “FULL”  
flashes on the display to indicate that the memory is full.  
If the MEMORY button (or MEM button on the remote control-  
ler) is pressed during playback, the playing track is stored into  
memory.  
TRACK  
C D  
MEMORY  
To stop MEMORY playback,  
press the button during MEMORY playback.  
To remove the last track in the program,  
TRACK  
C D  
T
MEMORY  
while MEMORY playback is stopped, press the CLEAR button  
on the remote controller. Each time you press it the last track in  
the program is removed.  
Remote controller  
3
To cancel MEMORY playback mode,  
press the MEMORY button (or MEM button on the remote con-  
troller). The MEMORY indicator disappears.  
To erase all track numbers from memory,  
while in MEMORY playback mode, and the CD is stopped, press  
the button.  
TRACK  
C D  
MEMORY  
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Playing a CD  
Changing the display information  
Pressing the DISPLAY button repeatedly during playback will change the display information as follows:  
The elapsed time of the playing track  
The remaining time of the playing track  
S
(
lights up)  
Programmed memory number (P-00)  
(Shown in MEMORY playback mode only)  
Total remaining time of the disc or  
the total time of the programmed  
tracks (shown in MEMORY play-  
back mode only)  
T
(
lights up)  
Note  
“– –:– –” will be displayed,  
if the playing track number is 21 or more, or  
if the total playing time of the programmed tracks exceeds 99 minutes and 59 seconds, or  
if you try to store more than 20 tracks into memory.  
Precautions for handling the Compact Disc (CD)  
This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs.  
On handling Discs  
On storing Discs  
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.  
Do not attach paper or tape to discs.  
Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near  
heat sources.  
Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as  
bathroom or near a humidifier.  
Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on  
discs outside of their case may cause warping.  
Playable Discs  
This unit can play back the following discs.  
Disc mark  
Contents Disc size  
Maximum  
playback time  
Playback  
side  
12 cm Approx. 74 minutes  
Audio  
CDs  
Audio  
8 cm (CD Approx. 20 minutes  
single)  
On Cleaning discs  
You cannot play back discs other than those listed above.  
You cannot play discs such as CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, etc.,  
even if the marks in the above table are labeled on those discs.  
Avoid using heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Playing irregularly  
shaped discs may damage the internal mechanism of this unit.  
Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause sound deterioration. Wipe  
the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep  
the disc clean.  
If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc  
lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry  
cloth.  
Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commer-  
cially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may  
damage the disc.  
Do not use discs that have residue from adhesive tape, rental discs  
that have peeling labels, or discs that have custom labels or stick-  
ers. Otherwise, you may not be able to eject the discs, or the unit  
may become inoperative.  
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Receiving stations  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
TUNING/PRESET  
1
4
7
0
INPUT  
6
INPUT  
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
TUNING/PRESET  
STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
PHONES  
CD  
TUNER  
TIMER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
MEMORY  
INPUT  
ENTER  
Tuning the radio  
1
2
Remote controller  
1. Select FM or AM using the INPUT  
buttons or the IN-  
INPUT  
PUT  
buttons on the remote controller.  
2. Press and hold theTUNING/PRESET  
0.5 seconds to change the frequency.  
buttons for about  
INPUT  
The indoor antenna should be installed on a wall or other surface  
in the position which gives the best reception. For more informa-  
tion on how to install the antenna, refer to pages 10 and 11.  
To fine-tune the frequency, use the TUNING/PRESET  
tons while the frequency is flashing.  
but-  
TUNING/PRESET  
Using Auto Memory (FM only)  
This function enables you to store the frequencies into memory au-  
tomatically, without having to go through and store each frequency  
manually.  
In FM mode, hold down the MEMORY button for a few seconds.  
The MEMORY indicator lights up on the display and “AUTO” will  
start flashing on the display. Keep holding down the button for a few  
more seconds to start the Auto Memory function.  
MEMORY F
AUTO  
CLE
The frequencies are scanned from low to high. Up to 30 FM stations  
with the best signal quality are selected, sorted in order from low to  
high frequency, and stored into the preset memory.  
Note  
All stations previously stored in memory will be replaced with  
new Auto Memory stations.  
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Receiving stations  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
0
TUNING/PRESET  
INPUT  
6
INPUT  
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
TUNING/PRESET  
STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
CD  
PHONES  
TUNER  
TIMER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
MEMORY  
INPUT  
ENTER  
Presetting your favorite stations  
Remote controller  
INPUT  
1
2
3
4
INPUT  
You can store your favorite stations in the preset memory. Follow  
the procedure below:  
1. Select FM or AM using the INPUT  
buttons or the IN-  
PUT  
buttons on the remote controller.  
2. Press and hold theTUNING/PRESET  
buttons for about  
0.5 seconds to select the frequency of your favorite station.  
The indicator lights up on the display when the broadcast-  
ing station is properly tuned in. The frequency is changed in 50  
kHz steps in FM and 9 kHz steps in AM.  
TUNING/PRESET  
To fine-tune the frequency, use the TUNING/PRESET  
tons while the frequency is flashing.  
but-  
3. Press the MEMORY button.  
Lit  
Flash  
MEMORY
CLE
The MEMORY indicator lights up and “– –” will flash.  
STEREO  
4. While “– –” is flashing, use the TUNING/PRESET  
but-  
MEMORY  
tons to select the preset number into which to store the sta-  
tion frequency.  
The preset number will flash on the display.  
Note  
TUNING/PRESET  
If you select a preset number into which a station has already  
been programmed, the number will flash rapidly. If you proceed  
with this number, the original station will be replaced by a new  
station.  
Lit  
Flash  
STEREO  
AUTO  
5. While the number is flashing, press the MEMORY button.  
MEMORY  
MHz  
The frequency will be stored into the selected preset number.  
Notes  
Up to 30 stations can be stored in the preset memory.  
If you try to store more than 30 stations, “FULL” appears on the  
display and you cannot store any more.  
If the FM station received is an RDS station that has a PS (Pro-  
gram Service Name), the frequency display will change to the PS  
display. (Refer to page 25 for more information on the RDS func-  
tion.) RDS reception is available only on the European models.  
Selected preset  
number  
5
MEMORY F
CLE
Disappear  
STEREO  
AUTO  
MHz  
After the brief appearance of the above  
information, the display shows the fre-  
quency that is stored into the selected  
preset number.  
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Receiving stations  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
0
TUNING/PRESET  
INPUT  
6
INPUT  
Number  
buttons  
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
TUNING/PRESET  
STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
CD  
PHONES  
TUNER  
TIMER  
TUNER /PRESET  
PRESET  
TAPE  
MEMORY FM MODE INPUT  
ENTER  
Listening to a stereo radio station  
Displayed  
1
FM MODE  
When you tune in a stereo FM station, the STEREO indicator lights  
up if the signal is sufficiently strong.  
MONO  
MHz  
If the signal is weak, you can still listen to the station in mono mode.  
In this case, tune in as follows.  
1. Press the FM MODE button.  
The MONO indicator lights up.  
2
TUNING/PRESET  
2. Select the station you would like to listen to using the TUN-  
ING/PRESET  
buttons.  
Selecting preset stations  
1
2
Follow the procedure below to select a preset station stored in  
memory.  
Remote controller  
INPUT  
1. Select FM or AM using the INPUT  
buttons or the IN-  
PUT  
buttons on the remote controller.  
INPUT  
2. Use theTUNING/PRESET  
buttons or theTUNER PRE-  
SET  
buttons on the remote controller to select the de-  
sired preset station.  
The preset station can also be selected by using the number but-  
tons on the remote controller.  
Use buttons 1 to 9 to select presets 1 to 9. Use button 0 to select  
preset 10. To preset station 11 and upwords, press the +10 button  
followed by the corresponding two number buttons.  
Remote controller  
TUNER  
TUNING/PRESET  
Examples:  
PRESET  
5:  
5
+
10  
10  
12:  
25:  
1
2
2
5
+
Clearing preset stations  
You can clear preset stations from the preset memory.  
1. Select the station as explained in the previous section.  
MEMORY FM MODE  
2. Press and hold the MEMORY button and press the FM  
MODE button within a second.  
CER  
“– – ” appears on the display.  
Note  
If you fail to press the FM MODE button while holding down the  
MEMORY button immediately, the AUTO MEMORY function  
will start operating.  
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Receiving stations  
DISPLAY  
TUNING/PRESET  
STANDBY/ON MEMORY FM MODE  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
PHONES  
Receiving RDS (European models only)  
RDS reception is available only on the European models, and only  
in areas where RDS broadcasts are available.  
What is RDS?  
Many FM stations now transmit RDS signals which contain addi-  
tional information. RDS provides you with various services so that  
you can choose a station broadcasting your favorite categories of  
music or other information. The information below is available  
through the CR-305FX.  
Program service name  
Frequency  
DISPLAY  
PS: Program Service Name  
The RDS indicator lights up when an RDS station is received.  
Note  
If radio signals are weak, RDS may not be received.  
Displaying Program Service Name (PS)  
If the current station you are listening to is an RDS station which  
contains PS information, the display changes as on the left each time  
you press the DISPLAY button.  
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Using the timer  
The CR-305FX features a Timer function that enables you to start playing or recording a specified component at a specified time. To use this  
function, you need to connect this unit to other components via  
REMOTE CONTROL jacks. Refer to “Connecting the  
remote control  
cables” and “What can you do with the other ONKYO components by connecting with an  
remote control cables?” on page 7 for more  
information on making the connections. The timer function can be performed only by using the remote controller.  
Buttons and modes for the Timer function  
(remote controller only)  
The following buttons and setting modes are used to operate the  
Timer function.  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
0
INPUT  
6
TIMER button  
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
Use this button to select a timer mode. The timer mode will change  
each time you press this button.  
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
buttons  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
Use these buttons to select the details of the mode or to change val-  
ues.  
CD  
ENTER button  
TUNER  
Use this button to enter the selected mode or numbers.  
TIMER  
TIMER  
ENTER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
Timer setting modes  
WEEKDAY: This mode enables you to listen to a specified com-  
ponent at a designated time on weekdays.  
WEEKEND: This mode enables you to listen to a specified  
component at a designated time on weekends.  
REC: This mode enables you to record your favorite broadcast-  
ing program(s) starting at a designated time.  
DAY SET: This mode enables you to change the day setting  
(definition) of WEEKDAY or WEEKEND.  
ENTER  
-
RC 617S  
ADJUST: This mode enables you to set and adjust the clock.  
If you have adjusted the clock, you do not need to set it again.  
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Using the timer  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
1
4
INPUT  
6
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
7
0
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
CD  
TUNER  
TIMER  
TIMER  
ENTER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
ENTER  
Changing the WEEKDAY and WEEKEND  
settings  
You can define or change which day is WEEKDAY or WEEKEND.  
You can also define the day as both WEEKDAY and WEEKEND in  
order to program two timer settings on the same day.  
Sunday  
Monday  
Tuesday  
Saturday  
Friday  
Thursday  
Wednesday  
The initial factory settings are:  
WEEKDAY  
WEEKEND  
:
:
Monday - Friday  
Saturday and Sunday  
TIMER  
1
1. Press the TIMER button repeatedly until “DAY SET” ap-  
pears on the display, then press the ENTER button.  
2. Press the  
DAY”.  
buttons to select “WEEKEND” or “WEEK-  
ENTER  
“END” or “DAY” flashes.  
3. Press the ENTER button.  
The current WEEKDAY or WEEKEND setting will be displayed.  
2
4. Press the ENTER button repeatedly to display the flashing  
bar cursor of the day you would like to select.  
5. Press the  
buttons to display the desired day of the week.  
Pressing the  
buttons repeatedly toggles between the day in-  
dication and the bar cursor ( _ ).  
6. Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection.  
When you press the ENTER button while the character or bar  
cursor at the right end is flashing, the unit completes the setting.  
3
ENTER  
4
ENTER  
5
6
ENTER  
27  
Using the timer  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
1
4
INPUT  
6
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
7
0
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
CD  
TUNER  
TIMER  
TIMER  
ENTER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
ENTER  
Programming to play at a specified time  
TIMER  
1
The clock of this unit must be set correctly before programming the  
timer. Before using the timer for listening to or recording broadcast  
programs, you need to store the preset stations. (Refer to “Presetting  
your favorite stations” on page 23 for information how to preset  
stations.)  
ENTER  
1. Press the TIMER button repeatedly until “WEEKDAY” or  
“WEEKEND” is displayed, and press the ENTER button.  
2. Press the  
TER button.  
buttons to set the ON time, and press the EN-  
2
TIMER  
W.DAY  
STEREO  
Note  
When you store the ON time, the display automatically indicates  
that the OFF time is one hour after the ON time you specified.  
3. Press the  
buttons to select the OFF time, and press the  
ENTER  
ENTER button.  
4. Press the  
buttons to select the source, and press the EN-  
TER button.  
Each time you press the  
lows.  
FM, AM, CD, CDR, TAPE  
buttons, the display changes as fol-  
3
TIMER  
W.DAY  
STEREO  
If you select “FM” or “AM”, press the  
buttons again to se-  
lect the preset number and press the ENTER button.  
5. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote controller to  
set the Standby mode.  
ENTER  
Note  
Make sure that the specified source component is connected to  
this unit, and that the CD-R, or cassette tape has been inserted  
into the appropriate component.  
4
TIMER  
W.DAY  
ENTER  
5
TIMER  
W.DAY  
STEREO  
STANDBY/ON  
REC  
28  
Using the timer  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
0
INPUT  
6
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
CD  
TUNER  
TIMER  
TIMER  
ENTER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
ENTER  
Programming to record at a specified time  
TIMER  
1
REC mode of the Timer function enables you to record a specified  
source at a specified time.  
To perform timer recording, you need to use a stereo cassette tape  
deck that is made by ONKYO, featuring the  
the unit and the recording component are correctly connected with  
the remote control cable before timer recording. (Refer to “Con-  
necting the remote control cables” on page 7.)  
mark. Make sure  
ENTER  
1. Press the TIMER button repeatedly until “REC” appears on  
the display, then press the ENTER button.  
2
TIMER  
REC  
2. Press the  
buttons to select the day of the week when you  
would like to start recording, then press the ENTER button.  
You can select “NEXT” instead of the day of the week. If you do  
so, recording will start at the next occurrence of the indicated  
time.  
ENTER  
3. Press the  
TER button.  
buttons to set the ON time, and press the EN-  
Note  
When you store the ON time, the display automatically indicates  
that the OFF time is one hour after the ON time you specified.  
3
TIMER  
REC  
STEREO  
4. Press the  
buttons to set the OFF time, then press the  
ENTER button.  
5. Press the  
TER button.  
Press the  
buttons to select FM or AM, and press the EN-  
ENTER  
buttons again to select the preset number, then  
press the ENTER button.  
4
TIMER  
REC  
STEREO  
ENTER  
5
TIMER  
REC  
STEREO  
MHz  
ENTER  
29  
Using the timer  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
0
INPUT  
6
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
CD  
TUNER  
TIMER  
TIMER  
ENTER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
ENTER  
6. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote controller to  
set the Standby mode.  
6
Notes  
TIMER  
STANDBY/ON  
REC  
STEREO  
Since muting is automatically turned on when the timer is used  
to record, the sound cannot be heard during recording. To moni-  
tor recording, press the MUTING button on the remote control-  
ler to cancel muting.  
Timer recording is activated once.After recording, the REC mode  
setting will be cancelled.  
Switching the timer ON/OFF  
1
You can switch the timer ON/OFF to cancel the timer setting, to  
enable the timer again, or to perform timer recording again.  
When the Timer function is enabled, the selected timer mode such  
as “WEEKDAY”, “WEEKEND”, and “REC” appears in the upper  
left corner of the display.  
TIMER  
Note  
2
To switch the timer ON, first you need to program the time value.  
TIMER  
W.DAY  
AUTO  
1. Press the TIMER button repeatedly until the timer mode  
(WEEKDAY, WEEKEND or REC) that you would like to  
enable or disable appears on the upper left corner of the dis-  
play.  
3
ENTER  
2. Press the  
buttons to switch the selected mode ON or OFF.  
3. Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection.  
30  
Using the timer  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
0
INPUT  
6
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
SLEEP  
CD  
TUNER  
TIMER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
ENTER  
Sleep function  
The Sleep function can be performed only by using remote control-  
ler.  
The SLEEP timer automatically sets the entire system to Standby  
mode after a specified period of time.  
1. Start playing something you would like to listen to.  
2. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to set the desired sleep  
time.  
SLEEP  
AUTO  
STEREO  
MIN  
The time value will decrease from 90 minutes to 10 minutes in  
steps of 10 minutes.  
SLEEP  
After a specified period of time, the unit will be automatically  
placed in Standby mode.  
To check the remaining time while the SLEEP function is active,  
press the SLEEP button.  
After CD dubbing is complete, the unit will be placed in Standby  
mode.  
Cancelling the SLEEP setting  
Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator on the  
display disappears.  
Notes for timer setting  
Make sure that the clock has been set correctly before setting the  
timer.  
After setting the timer, be sure to set this unit in Standby mode. If  
this unit is not in Standby mode, the timer will not work.  
When the power is turned on by one of the timer mode settings,  
the other timer modes may not be activated at their ON time. The  
power will be switched off by the first timer mode at its OFF  
time. Set a gap of one minute or more between the OFF time and  
ON time for each timer setting. (See the figure on the left.)  
If you press the SLEEP button during timer play or timer record-  
ing, the power will be switched off at the SLEEP timer's OFF  
time.  
If more than two timer mode settings are made at the same time,  
the “WEEKDAY” setting has the priority over the “WEEKEND”  
setting. The “REC” mode setting has no priority.  
The timer recording setting will be cancelled if the recording does  
not start at the ON time (for example, if the power is already on).  
activate  
WEEKDAY  
not activate  
REC  
activate  
WEEKEND  
Time  
9:00  
10:00  
11:00  
ON  
12:00  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have any problems with the unit, please check the troubleshooting table below first. For any problems not covered in the table, please  
consult your nearest ONKYO authorized service center.  
See  
page  
Trouble  
Cause  
Remedy  
The unit doesn't turn on.  
The AC power cord is not fully inserted into Insert the AC power cord (mains lead) plug  
the wall outlet. into the wall outlet (the mains) securely.  
Sound is reproduced from neither The wire of the speaker cord is touching the Check the speaker connections.  
9
8
left or right speaker.  
other jacks, connectors, or metal parts.  
The volume level is turned down to the mini- Adjust the volume level.  
mum.  
The sound is muted with the muting func- Press MUTING button on the remote con-  
16  
17  
17  
tion.  
troller to restore the sound.  
The headphones are connected to the Turn down the volume level first, then dis-  
PHONES jack.  
connect the headphones.Then, readjust the  
volume level.  
Sound is reproduced from only The speaker cord is not connected properly Check the speaker connections.  
one speaker. or firmly, or is disconnected.  
No sound is reproduced when the The volume level is turned down to the mini- Adjust the volume to the proper level when  
(wake-up) timer operates.  
mum. you set the timer.  
The remote controller doesn't op- The batteries in the remote controller are Replace the batteries with new ones.  
8
16  
5
5
5
erate.  
dead.  
The remote controller is out of the control Operate the remote controller within the con-  
range.  
trol range.  
There is some obstruction between the re- Try to operate the remote controller from a  
mote controller and the unit.  
different angle, or remove the obstruction.  
AM stations cannot be received.  
AM loop antenna is not attached.  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to  
the AM antenna terminals.  
10  
10  
Buzzing noise on AM (particularly Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluo- Move the AM loop antenna to different posi-  
conspicuous at night or with weak  
stations).  
rescent lamp.  
tion.  
Set up an outdoor AM antenna.  
11  
10  
High-pitched noise or buzzing Noise from TV set.  
noise on AM.  
Place the AM loop antenna as far as pos-  
sible from the TV.  
Move unit away from TV set.  
Crackling noise on AM, FM.  
Noise caused by turning a fluorescent lamp Move the antenna as far away as possible  
10  
on and off.  
from the fluorescent lamp.  
Noise from automobile ignition.  
Install an outdoor FM antenna as far away  
as possible from the road.  
11  
Tuning indicators and stereo indi- Station is too strong.  
cator light but sound is distorted Multiple reflection of the radio waves because Use antenna that has better directivity and  
Change to FM indoor antenna.  
and separation is bad.  
of tall buildings or mountains.  
select a point with the least distortion.  
Tuning indicators and stereo indi- Station is too weak.  
Install an outdoor FM antenna.  
11  
cator flicker and hiss is heard on Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half Change the position or direction of the out-  
FM.  
the distance of an ordinary broadcast.  
door antenna.  
Switch to mono reception. (Even stereo  
broadcasts will be heard in mono.)  
24  
No station or undesired station is The power cord has been unplugged for a The memory contents are lost if the power is  
recalled when a Preset button is  
pressed.  
long time.  
not turned on and off a few times each month.  
Store all stations in the memory again and  
remember to turn the power on and off a few  
times each month.  
The RDS function does not work. The station is not an RDS station.  
Receive an RDS station.  
25  
11  
The reception station signal is too weak.  
Install an outdoor FM antenna.  
Change the position or direction of the out-  
door antenna.  
Too much interference.  
Move the antenna as far away as possible  
from fluorescent lamps.  
Install an outdoor FM antenna.  
10  
11  
32  
Troubleshooting  
See  
page  
Trouble  
Cause  
Remedy  
The disc skips sounds.  
Vibrations are being transmitted to the unit.  
The disc is severely scratched.  
The disc is extremely dirty.  
Place the unit in a vibration free location.  
Replace the disc with a new one.  
Clean the disc.  
21  
21  
Track numbers cannot be stored  
when setting MEMORY playback.  
There is no disc inserted in the unit.  
A track number not on the disc is being in- Input only the track numbers on the disc.  
Insert a disc into the unit.  
18  
20  
put.  
The disc is loaded in the disc tray,  
but playback will not begin.  
The disc is inserted with the wrong side fac- Insert the disc with the label side facing up-  
18  
ing upward.  
ward.  
The disc is extremely dirty.  
Moisture has formed inside the unit.  
Clean the disc.  
Take the disc out and leave the unit for sev-  
eral hours until the moisture evaporates.  
21  
3
Search time (when moving to a  
specific track) is extremely long.  
The disc is dirty.  
The disc is scratched.  
Clean the disc.  
Replace the disc with a new one.  
21  
21  
Excessive electrical interference may temporarily render this system's sensitive microcomputer inoperable. If this happens, unplug the system  
for at least five seconds.  
33  
Specifications  
AMPLIFIER  
Power Output:  
TUNER  
Tuning range  
FM:  
AM:  
Usable sensitivity  
FM:  
2 × 20 watts at 4 ohms 1 kHz DIN  
2 × 17 watts at 6 ohms 1 kHz DIN  
2 × 15 watts at 8 ohms 1 kHz DIN  
2 × 20 watts min, RMS at 4 ohms 1 kHz  
no more than 1 % THD (FTC rating)  
2 × 25 watts at 4 ohms EIAJ  
87.5 to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps)  
522 to 1611 kHz (9 kHz steps)  
Mono 11.2 dBf,  
1.0 µV (75 ohms IHF)  
0.9 µV (75 ohms DIN)  
Stereo 17.2 dBf,  
Dynamic Power:  
2 × 24 watts at 4 ohms  
2 × 18 watts at 8 ohms  
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.2 % at 10 watts output  
2.0 µV (75 ohms IHF)  
23.0 µV (75 ohms DIN)  
30 µV  
IM Distortion:  
0.2 % at 10 watts output  
25 at 8 ohms  
Damping Factor:  
AM:  
Sensitivity and Impedance: TAPE/CDR/MD IN : 150 mV, 50 kohms  
50 dB Quieting sensitivity  
Frequency Response:  
Acoustic Presence:  
10 to 50,000 Hz : +0 / –3 dB  
1 40 Hz +6.0 dB  
2 80 Hz +7.5 dB  
3 40 Hz +10 dB  
80 Hz +8.0 dB  
FM:  
Mono 17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)  
Stereo 37.2 dBf, 20.0 µV (75 ohms)  
Capture ratio  
FM:  
Image rejection ratio  
2.0 dB  
4 40 Hz +10 dB  
80 Hz +8.0 dB  
FM:  
AM:  
85 dB  
40 dB  
10 kHz +4.5 dB  
100 dB (IHF A)  
–55 dB  
IF rejection ratio  
FM:  
Single–to–Noise Ratio:  
Muting  
90 dB  
40 dB  
AM:  
Signal to noise ratio  
FM:  
Mono 73 dB, IHF  
CD PLAYER  
Stereo 67 dB, IHF  
40 dB  
Signal Readout System:  
Reading Rotation:  
Optical non–contact  
About 500 – 200 r.p.m.  
(constant linear velocity)  
1.2 – 1.4 m / s  
AM:  
Selectivity  
FM:  
50 dB DIN  
( 300 kHz at 40 kHz Devi.)  
Linear Velocity:  
Error Correction System:  
D / A Converter:  
Cross Interleave Reed Solomon code  
1 bit  
AM Suppression Ratio: 50 dB  
Harmonic distortion  
Digital Filter:  
Number of Channels:  
Frequency Response:  
352.8 kHz 8 times over sampling  
2 (stereo)  
5 Hz – 20 kHz  
FM:  
Mono 0.2%  
Stereo 0.3%  
0.7 %  
AM:  
Frequency response  
FM:  
Stereo separation  
FM:  
30 to 15,000 Hz ( 1.5 dB)  
35 dB at 1,000 Hz  
25 dB at 100 to 10,000 Hz  
Stereo threshold  
FM:  
17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)  
GENERAL  
Power Supply:  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz (some Asian models)  
AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz (European models)  
AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz (Other area models)  
60 W (some Asian models)  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
55 W (Other area models)  
205 W x 103 H x 362 D mm  
(8-1/6" x 4-1/16" x 14-1/4")  
4.0 kg (8.8 lbs)  
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.  
Power supply and voltage vary depending on the area in which the unit is  
purchased.  
34  
Using the remote controller  
Listening to the radio  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
2
5
8
3
1. Select FM or AM using the INPUT  
buttons.  
1
4
7
0
INPUT  
2. Use the TUNER PRESET  
preset station.  
buttons to select the desired  
6
1
A.PRESENCE  
MUTING  
9
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MEM  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
CD  
TUNER  
TIMER  
2
PRESET  
TAPE  
ENTER  
-
R
C
617  
S
Using an Onkyo stereo cassette tape deck  
CLOCK  
CALL  
STANDBY/ON  
These buttons enable you to control ONKYO stereo cassette tape  
decks that can be remotely controlled. (Refer to page 7.)  
2
5
8
3
1
4
7
0
INPUT  
6
1
1. Use the INPUT  
buttons to select TAPE as the source.  
A.PRESENCE  
9
2. Press the transport buttons.  
Reverse play  
CLEAR  
RANDOM  
+
10  
MUTING  
REPEAT  
MEM  
Forward play  
SLEEP  
Stop  
Fast Rewind  
Fast Forward  
CD  
TUNER  
TIMER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
2
ENTER  
-
RC 617S  
35  
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Tel: 072-831-8023 Fax: 072-831-8124  
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Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.eu.onkyo.com/  
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UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44-(0)1494-681515 Fax: +44(0)-1494-680452  
HOMEPAGE  
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Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung,  
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