Contents CD Receiver CR-505 Introduction 2 Connections 11 Getting Started 16 CD/MP3 Playback 20 Radio 24 Using Other Functions 27 Appendix 31 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an 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. Please retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Precautions 1. Recording Copyright Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse The AC fuse inside the CR-505 is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the CR-505, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care Occasionally you should dust the CR-505 all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water.
Precautions—Continued This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” So, to use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please contact the store where you purchased the unit. To prevent exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. DANGER: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions ................ 2 Precautions ............................................. 3 Features ................................................... 6 Supplied Accessories............................. 6 Before Using the CR-505........................ 7 Installing the Remote Controller Batteries...... 7 Using the Remote Controller .......................... 7 Controls & Connectors........................... 8 Front Panel....................................
Features Amp Tuner ■ 25W/Ch into 6 ohms (1 kHz, 10%) ■ 40 Presets ■ Automatic FM Scan Tuning ■ High Current, Low Impedance Drive ■ Discrete Output Stage Circuitry ■ RDS (CT/PS/RT) for European models ■ Tone Control for Treble and Bass Others ■ Tone Direct ■ Aluminum Volume Knob & Front Panel ■ 3 Audio Inputs and 2 Outputs for TAPE, MD, LINE ■ ■ Optical Digital Output ■ 5-Mode Timer (Timer 1, 2, 3, 4/Sleep) -Compatible Remote Control CD Player ■ Plays Music CDs and MP3 CDs ■ Wolfson Single-Bit
Before Using the CR-505 Installing the Remote Controller Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment, as shown. Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the CR-505’s remote control sensor, as shown below. Remote control sensor 5m 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AAA/ -58 C 0S 3 Close the battery compartment. R R03) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.
Controls & Connectors Front Panel For detailed information, refer to the pages in parentheses. 1 2 Disc Tray 3 4 Display VOLUME MIN STANDBY / ON PHONES INPUT MENU DIRECT BASS TREBLE MAX PRESET PUSH TO ENTER 5 6 7 8 9 0 A 1 Remote control sensor (7) B C 8 MENU button (22-26) Receives control signals from the remote controller. 2 Standby indicator (16) Displays the Tuner menu. Selects the play mode for CD or MP3. 9 DIRECT button (27) Lights up when the CR-505 is in Standby mode.
Controls & Connectors—Continued 1 RANDOM indicator (22) 8 Tuned indicator (24) Lights up when the CR-505 is properly tuned to a radio station. Lights up when random playback is used. 2 MEMORY indicator (23) 9 RDS indicator (26) (European models only) Lights up when memory playback is used. Lights up when the CR-505 is tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). 3 REPEAT indicator (22) Lights up when repeat playback is used.
Controls & Connectors—Continued A CLEAR button— Used with memory playback. B ENTER button— Used to set the timers. C MODE button— Used to set Random Play or Mem- Remote Controller ory Play. STANDBY/ ON 1 4 7 2 CLOCK CALL 3 TIMER 5 6 8 9 --/--- CLEAR 10/0 MODE MUTING buttons)— Used to select the previous or next track when playing CDs, or to select presets when using the radio. H DIRECT button— Used to select “DIRECT ON” or REPEAT SLEEP sound sources.
Connecting Your Speakers Before you connect your speakers, read the following: • Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound odd.
Connecting an Antenna This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The CD Receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect an antenna to use the tuner. Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the base, as shown.
Connecting an Antenna—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
Connecting Your Other Components to the CR-505 RCA Connection Color Coding Before Making Any Connections RCA-type connections are usually color coded: red and white. Use red plugs to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). • Read the manuals supplied with your components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all connections.
Connecting -compatible Components With (Remote Interactive) you can control your compatible Onkyo cassette tape deck or MD recorder with the CR-505’s remote controller, and use the following special functions: ■ Auto Power On When you turn on a component connected via while the CR-505 is in Standby, the CR-505 automatically turns on and selects that component as the input source. This function doesn’t work if the CR-505 is already on.
Powering Up and Setting the Clock If you are using any model other than the European, please skip to “Setting the Clock Manually” on page 18.
Powering Up and Setting the Clock—Continued ■ Setting ACCUCLOCK to Use a Specific Station If the wrong time is displayed, you can specify which FM station the ACCUCLOCK function should use. This must be an FM station that supports RDS CT (Clock Time) information. 1 Use the [INPUT] button to select FM. 2 Press the [TIMER] button repeatedly until ■ Turning Off ACCUCLOCK If you don’t want ACCUCLOCK to calibrate the clock automatically at 2 AM, 3 AM and 2 PM everyday, you can turn it off as follows.
Powering Up and Setting the Clock—Continued 4 Press the [ENTER] button. The time flashes. STANDBY/ ON 1 4 7 2 3 5 6 CLOCK CALL TIMER 8 9 --/--- CLEAR DISPLAY MODE 10/0 CLOCK CALL TIMER 5 Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to set the time. ENTER ENTER REPEAT SLEEP MUTING INPUT DIRECT 6 Press the [ENTER] button to set the clock. “ADJUSTED” appears on the display.
Using the CR-505 VOLUME control Adjusting the Volume 1 To adjust the volume, use the [VOLUME] VOLUME control, or the remote controller’s VOLUME [ ]/[ ] buttons. MIN STANDBY / ON PHONES INPUT MENU TREBLE BASS DIRECT Turn the [VOLUME] control clockwise to increase the volume; counterclockwise to decrease it. MAX PRESET PUSH TO ENTER Using Headphones INPUT You can connect a pair of stereo headphones to the CR505’s PHONES jack for private listening, as shown.
Playing CDs ■ To Fast Forward or Fast Reverse (remote controller only) During playback or while playback is paused, press and hold the [ ] button to fast forward, or the [ ] button to fast reverse. For MP3, fast reverse only works within the MP3 track that is currently playing. If you press the button for more than four seconds, the fast forward or fast reverse speed increases.
Playing CDs—Continued ■ MP3 Disc STANDBY/ ON 1 4 2 3 5 6 8 9 --/--- CLEAR DISPLAY MODE Elapsed track time: The length of time that the current track has been playing (default display). CLOCK CALL TIMER FOLDER 7 10/0 DISPLAY MP 3 TRACK ENTER REPEAT SLEEP MUTING Track name: Name of the current track. INPUT MP 3 TRACK NAME DIRECT Displaying Information Folder name: Name of the current folder.
Various Playback VOLUME STANDBY/ ON 1 Number buttons 4 7 2 3 5 6 TIMER 8 9 --/--- CLEAR DISPLAY MODE 10/0 MODE CLOCK CALL MIN ENTER REPEAT SLEEP MUTING CLEAR ENTER --/--REPEAT STANDBY / ON PHONES INPUT MENU DIRECT BASS MAX PRESET TREBLE PUSH TO ENTER MENU / Play/ Pause INPUT Random Playback DIRECT CD MD With the Random function you can play tracks in random order.
Various Playback—Continued Memory Playback With the Memory function you can make a custom program of your favorite tracks. 1 While stopped, press the remote controller’s [MODE] button repeatedly until the MEMORY indicator appears on the display. 2 To add a track to your program, use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select it, and then press the [ENTER] button. You can add up to 20 tracks to your program. Tracks can also be added by using the number buttons.
Using the Radio ■ Tuning into weak FM stations VOLUME MIN STANDBY / ON PHONES INPUT TREBLE BASS DIRECT MENU If a station has poor signal strength, you may not be able to tune into that station properly, or reception may be noisy. In this case, switch the FM MODE to MONO, then tune the band. Switching the FM MODE to MONO: MAX PRESET PUSH TO ENTER INPUT 1 Press the [MODE] button. 2 Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to display “FM / MENU MODE” and press [ENTER].
Using the Radio—Continued Presetting FM Stations Automatically With the Auto Preset function you can automatically preset all the FM stations available in your area. 4 Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to display “WRITE,” and then press the [ENTER] button. The preset number flashes. 1 Use the INPUT [ ]/[ ] buttons to select FM. 2 Press the [MODE] button. 3 Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to display “PEDIT,” and then press the [ENTER] button. 4 Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to display “A.
Using the Radio—Continued 6 While the preset number is flashing, use Deleting Presets the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a preset from 1 through 40. You can delete unwanted presets as follows. 1 Select the preset that you want to delete. 2 Press the [MODE] button and use the [ ]/ [ ] buttons to display “P-EDIT.” 3 Press the [ENTER] button. 4 Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to display “ERASE.” 5 Press the [ENTER] button. The selected preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display.
Other Functions Adjusting the Bass & Treble VOLUME With the Bass and Treble functions you can adjust the tone of the sound to your personal preference. MIN STANDBY / ON PHONES INPUT TREBLE BASS DIRECT MENU MAX 1 Press the [DIRECT] button to select PRESET “DIRECT OFF.” PUSH TO ENTER DIRECT 2 Use the [BASS] or [TREBLE] control on TREBLE BASS STANDBY/ ON 1 4 7 2 the CR-505 to adjust the bass or treble.
Timers About the Timers STANDBY/ ON The CR-505 has four timers so that you can turn it on and off automatically at certain times and on certain days of the week, in order to listen to, or record your favorite programs. Timers can be used to start and stop playback (Play), or to start and stop radio or LINE input recording (Rec) with an Onkyo cassette tape deck or Mini Disc recorder connected via .
Timers—Continued SUN (Sunday) FRI (Friday) MON (Monday) SAT (Saturday) TUE (Tuesday) EVERYDAY WED (Wednesday) DAYS SET THU (Thursday) The “EVERYDAY” and “DAYS SET” (specifies a range of days) options only appear if you select “EVERY” in step 4. If you select “DAYS SET,” use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the first day, and then press [ENTER]. Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the last day, and then press [ENTER]. 6 Use the [ ]/[ ] button to set the ON time, and then press [ENTER].
Timers—Continued Using the Sleep Timer STANDBY/ ON 1 4 7 2 3 5 6 8 9 --/--- CLEAR 10/0 TIMER TIMER ENTER ENTER MODE DISPLAY SLEEP CLOCK CALL REPEAT SLEEP MUTING INPUT Turning Timers Off With the sleep timer you can set the CR-505 so that it automatically turns off after a specified period. 1 Press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the required sleep time. With the [SLEEP] button you can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute increments.
Disc Notes Supported Discs Discs Made on Personal Computers The CR-505 supports the following discs. Discs made on personal computers, including those of a compatible format, may not work properly in the CR-505 because of incorrect settings in the disc burning software. Check the manual supplied with your disc burning software for additional compatibility information.
Disc Notes—Continued Handling Discs • Never touch the underside of a disc. Always hold discs by the edge, as shown. Underside • Never attach adhesive tape or sticky labels to discs. Cleaning Discs • For best results, keep your discs clean. Fingerprints and dust can affect the sound quality and should be removed as follows. Using a clean soft cloth, wipe from the center outwards, as shown. Never wipe in a circular direction.
Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using your CR-505, check the following table for possible causes and remedies. If you still can’t resolve the issue yourself, please contact your Onkyo dealer. Trouble Can’t turn on the CR-505? Possible Cause Remedy The power cord is not connected properly. Connect the power cord properly to a suitable wall outlet (page 16).
Troubleshooting—Continued Trouble Possible Cause Remedy Switch the FM MODE to MONO (page 24). You’re too far away from the transmitter. Or, your FM antenna is in the wrong position or pointing in the wrong direction. Or, the station’s signal strength is poor. The radio presets no longer work? The power cord has not been connected to a wall outlet, or the power has been turned off for an extended period. Preset your favorite radio stations again (page 25).
Troubleshooting—Continued Trouble The timer didn’t work? No sound is output when a timed playback or recording task starts? doesn’t work. Standby indicator flashes. Possible Cause Remedy The CR-505 was already on at the specified ON time. Set the CR-505 to Standby (page 29). The CR-505 must be in Standby mode, otherwise the timed task will not work. You must set the recording devices to standby The -connected cassette tape deck or MD recorder had not been in standby mode. mode too.
Specifications AMP AM 20 W + 20 W (4 Ω, 1 kHz, DIN) 25 W + 25 W (4 Ω, 1 kHz, JEITA) Dynamic Power: 30 W + 30 W (4 Ω, Front) THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): 0.2% (5 W Output 4 Ω) Damping Factor: 25 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) Input Sensitivity and Impedance: 200 mV/ 50 kΩ (LINE) Output Level and Impedance: 200 mV/ 2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) Frequency Response: 10 Hz-50 kHz/+3 dB, –3 dB (line) Tone Control: +9 dB, –8.
