CRB8.book 1 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Contents CD Receiver CR-B8 Instruction Manual Getting Started .......................... 2 Connections ............................ 14 Playing a Disc.......................... 22 Listening to the Radio ........... 34 Clock and Timer ...................... 44 Miscellaneous ......................... 51 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo CD Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connections and plugging it in.
CRB8.book 2 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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.
CRB8.book 3 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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 unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water.
CRB8.book 4 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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 being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. DANGER: The label on the right is applied on the rear panel. 1.
CRB8.book 5 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Before Using This Unit Installing the Batteries 1 Detach the battery cover by pressing the tab and pulling up the cover. Using the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the CD receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below. Remote control sensor 5m x. o r p Ap ft.) (16 2 3 Insert two AA-size batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive + and negative - symbols) inside the battery compartment.
CRB8.book 6 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Table of Contents Basic Operation Advanced Operation Getting Started Important Safety Instructions...............................2 Precautions .........................................................3 Features ..............................................................4 Supplied Accessories ..........................................4 Before Using This Unit ........................................5 Installing the Batteries .....................................
CRB8.book 7 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Table of Contents—Continued Basic Operation Listening to the Radio Programming Radio Stations ............................ 34 Programming FM/AM Stations One by One – Preset Write................................................ 34 Programming FM Stations Automatically – Auto Preset ......................................................... 36 Listening to an FM/AM Station.......................... 37 Adjusting the Antenna ...................................
CRB8.book 8 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Part Names and Functions Front Panel 1 2 3 Display 4 M 5 6 7 8 9 J N K Q R S O P L T U The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. A MP3 indicator I button (24) When you press this button during CD playback, the unit enters Pause mode. J button (24) Stops CD playback. This indicator lights up when a MP3 CD is loaded. B S.BASS indicator This indicator lights up when the super bass is selected.
CRB8.book 9 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Part Names and Functions—Continued S YES/MODE button (29, 30, 31, 35, 38, 42) T MULTI JOG dial (24) Press this button to confirm the displayed settings for playback and other editing operations. When input is CD, this button can be used to switch the playback modes. Turn the dial to select a programmed station, playback track or groups. Press it to confirm the current setting.
CRB8.book 10 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Part Names and Functions—Continued Rear Panel 1 2 3 8 4 5 6 9 7 The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. G OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (20) These push terminals are for connecting an AM The optical output can be used to connect a CD antenna. recorder or other digital recorder with an optical digital input. The CD receiver’s CD signal is output B FM ANTENNA (14, 15) through this terminal.
CRB8.book 11 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Remote Controller H Operation buttons for an Onkyo RI Dock or RC-628S K L A B M 3 I N O 4 P Q 5 R S J 6 7 T 8 V 9 W J X U K L M DISPLAY button (25, 28, 39, 43) N The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. A STANDBY/ON button (22, 49) Switches between power standby and on. B SLEEP button (46) Used to program the Sleep timer, which turns off the power to the unit at a specified time.
CRB8.book 12 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Disc Notes Supported Discs Discs Made on Personal Computers The CD receiver supports the following discs. Discs made on personal computers, including those of a compatible format, may not work properly in the CD receiver because of incorrect settings in the disc burning software. Check the manuals supplied with your disc burning software for additional compatibility information.
CRB8.book 13 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Disc Notes—Continued • The following ID3 tags are supported: versions 1.0/1.1 and 2.2/2.3/2.4. Versions 2.5 and later are not supported. Normally, version 2.2/2.3/2.4 tags have priority and will be displayed regardless of the ID3 VER 1 preference on page 32. • For ID3 version 2 tags, the tag information recognized will be those embedded in the beginning of the file. We recommend that you include only title, artist name, and album name information in ID3 tags.
CRB8.book 14 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The CD receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. FM antenna connector AM antenna push terminals Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.
CRB8.book 15 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Connecting Antenna—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
CRB8.book 16 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Connecting Speakers Connecting the Speakers • Connect the right channel speaker to the R speaker connector on the CD receiver, and the left channel speaker to the L speaker connector. • Connect the “+” connector on each speaker to the “+” connectors on the CD receiver, and connect the “–” connector on each speaker to the “–” connectors on the CD receiver. Use the red wires of the speaker cables to connect the “+” connectors.
CRB8.book 17 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Connecting External Devices About Connections • Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep audio cables away from power cords and speaker cables. • Before making any connections, read the manuals supplied with your other components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all connections.
CRB8.book 18 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Connecting External Devices—Continued Connection for TV Audio Signal Connect the LINE IN terminal on the CD receiver and an audio output terminal on TV. CD receiver’s rear panel white red red white Analog audio cable (RCA) : Signal flow Tip: To output sound from TV, switch the input selector to LINE. Connecting an Onkyo Stereo Cassette Tape Deck The following diagram illustrates how to connect an optional Onkyo stereo cassette tape deck.
CRB8.book 19 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Connecting External Devices—Continued Connecting an RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock) The following diagram illustrates how to connect the Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock (RI Dock). Connect the HDD IN jacks on the CD receiver to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the RI Dock.
CRB8.book 20 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Connecting External Devices—Continued Connecting an Onkyo Compact Disc Recorder The following diagram illustrates how to connect an optional Onkyo compact disc recorder. Connect the CD receiver HDD OUT jacks to the disc recorder’s IN (REC) jacks. Connect the CD receiver HDD IN jacks to the disc recorder’s OUT (PLAY) jacks.
CRB8.book 21 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Connecting the Power Cord To wall outlet When the power cord is connected to the AC outlet, the CD receiver enters Standby mode. The STANDBY indicator lights up.
CRB8.book 22 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Understanding Common Operations STANDBY/ ON STANDBY indicator INPUT buttons INPUT buttons VOLUME / STANDBY/ON VOLUME Turning the Unit On and Standby CD receiver Remote controller Press STANDBY/ON on the unit or on the remote controller. If you press the same button again, the unit will turn off and enter Standby mode.
CRB8.book 23 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Understanding Common Operations—Continued Adjust sound quality during playback with CD or radio, etc. MUTING 2 1 S.BASS Adjusting Bass Adjusting Treble 1 Press TONE repeatedly to select “Bass.” 1 Press TONE repeatedly to select “Treble.” 2 Press / to adjust, and ENTER to set. • The factory default value is set to “±0”; you can adjust the value by increment or decrement of 2 steps between –10 and +10. • To adjust treble, press ENTER.
CRB8.book 24 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Playing a CD Selecting the Track to Play Display 2 2 1- 2 1- 1 2 MULTI JOG 1 Insert a CD (Compact Disc). 1 Press to extend the disc tray. 2 Place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up. If you play a 8 cm CD, place it in the center circle of the tray. Audio-CD “DISC TOTAL” Lights up while the disc information is displayed.
CRB8.book 25 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Playing a CD—Continued Using the Remote Controller Press the number buttons as described in the examples below to play back the desired track. The track to play Press 8 Press to change display information. 10 34 Adjust the volume level. Press VOLUME to raise the level and VOLUME to lower the level. represents the tens digit. For MP3 discs, tracks in the current group can be selected. Press to switch the source to CD.
CRB8.book 26 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Playing a CD—Continued Selecting MP3s 1 While playback is stopped, press GROUP for 2 seconds. The CD receiver enters Navigation mode. MP3 CDs may store a group containing groups across some hierarchies as shown in the illustration below. In MP3 CDs, you can use the Navigation and All Group modes to locate track stored on the CDs.
CRB8.book 27 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Playing a CD—Continued Selecting MP3 Tracks in All Group Mode If you want to operate the control during playback, press GROUP and select a group by using MULTI JOG, and then press it. Playback is switched to the group, now you can select any track by using MULTI JOG. ■ Pausing the Selected Track To pause the selected track, press . To resume playback, press .
CRB8.book 28 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Playing a CD—Continued Selecting MP3 Tracks in 1-Group Mode Displaying Information on MP3 Discs Perform the procedures below to select one group for playback. This operation is available in Normal mode. 1 While playback is stopped, press GROUP. The CD receiver enters All Group mode and the name of the first group appears on the display.
CRB8.book 29 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Various Ways to Play CDs Different playback modes are available in addition to normal playback. Notes: • MP3 CD: In Navigation mode, perform the steps 1-4 on page 26. In All Group mode, perform the steps 1-4 on page 27. • During MP3 CD playback, the total playing time does not appear. • “--:--” appears when the total time meets or exceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds. • You can program up to 25 tracks for a CD.
CRB8.book 30 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Various Ways to Play CDs—Continued Random Playback Repeat/1 Track Repeat Playback All tracks on the disc will be shuffled, then played back. Display • The 1 Track Repeat mode repeatedly plays back one track on the CD. • You can combine Repeat mode with Memory, 1GR (MP3 CD only), or Random playback mode. The 1 Track Repeat mode is available only in combination with normal playback.
CRB8.book 31 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Various Ways to Play CDs—Continued Cancelling the Playback Mode Using the remote controller Display 2 REPEAT REPEAT 1 1 2 Cancels Memory and Random modes • You can execute this function only when the input source is CD and the unit is stopped. 1 Press 2 Press YES/MODE repeatedly until NORMAL indicator lights in the display. to stop playback.
CRB8.book 32 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 MP3 Preferences Setting the MP3 Preferences This section explains how to set various preferences for MP3 discs. Using the remote controller 1 2, 4 3, 5 1 2-5 You can set the MP3 preferences while the disc playback is stopped during normal playback mode. 1 Press EDIT/NO/CLEAR. CD MP3 NORMAL Items In this section, each preference item name is followed by its setting options. The default setting option is shown in bold.
CRB8.book 33 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 MP3 Preferences—Continued CD Extra? (Audio/MP3) This preference applies to CD Extra discs and determines whether music in the audio session or MP3 tracks in the data session are played. Joliet? (Use SVD/ISO9660) This preference applies to MP3 discs in Joliet format and determines whether the CD receiver reads the SVD data or treats the disc as an ISO 9660 disc. Normally, this preference doesn’t need to be changed.
CRB8.book 34 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Programming Radio Stations Programming FM/AM Stations One by One – Preset Write You can store the frequencies of stations one by one manually into the preset memory channels. This is useful when you want to program the stations in your favorite order. In addition to this method, FM has “Auto Preset” mode to store frequencies automatically. Before auto presetting • You can preset up to 30 channels including both FM and AM stations.
CRB8.book 35 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Programming Radio Stations—Continued If “Overwrite?” appears Using the remote controller The channel you’ve selected is registered already. • To register the new radio station by deleting the existing radio station • To cancel presetting 3 Press YES/MODE. Press EDIT/NO/CLEAR. If “Memory Full” appears 1 2 5 4, 6 The FM/AM stations have already been programmed into all 30 channels. Delete unnecessary stations (page 41) and try again.
CRB8.book 36 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Programming Radio Stations—Continued 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 page 34).
CRB8.book 37 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Listening to an FM/AM Station First, program the stations into preset channels (see pages 34 and 36). Using the remote controller Display 1 1 2 2 Turn on the power to the unit before you start the procedure. 1 Select FM or AM. Press the INPUT or button to select FM or AM. The channel selected most recently will be recalled. AUTO FM ST SOURCE 2 Turn MULTI JOG or press the dial repeatedly to select the desired preset channel.
CRB8.book 38 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Listening to an FM/AM Station—Continued Using the Remote Controller Press the number buttons as described in the examples below to select the desired preset channel. Preset channel Press 8 10 22 Adjust the volume level. (Pressing VOLUME increases the volume level, and pressing VOLUME decreases the level.) represents the tens digit. Selects an FM/AM station. Selects a preset channel. Enables you to manually tune in a broadcast station.
CRB8.book 39 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Listening to an FM/AM Station—Continued Switching the Display Information DISPLAY DISPLAY Repeatedly pressing DISPLAY on the remote controller or on the unit toggles between two types of information display. FM/AM Frequency SOURCE Preset channel name (*) NAME * If a given preset channel is not named, the unit displays “No Name,” then indicates the frequency. See “Naming a Preset Channel” on page 42.
CRB8.book 40 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 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. 3 Tips for Changing the Preset Channels Press MULTI JOG. SOURCE To change the channel number: Use the copy and delete functions.
CRB8.book 41 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Changing the FM/AM Preset Channels—Continued Erasing a Preset Channel – Preset Erase Using the remote controller Display 2 2 3, 4 2 2-4 1 Call the preset channel you wish to erase. SOURCE 2 Press EDIT/NO/CLEAR and turn MULTI JOG until “PresetErase?” appears in the display. 3 Press MULTI JOG. A message requesting confirmation appears in the display. To stop erasing, press EDIT/NO/ CLEAR. 4 Press MULTI JOG. “Complete” appears in the display.
CRB8.book 42 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Naming Preset Channels You can name FM/AM preset channels. 4 Naming a Preset Channel Turn MULTI JOG to select the character, then press it to enter. Repeat this step for the next character. If you wish to change the type of characters, repeat Step 3, then proceed with this step. After you select the preset channel to name, execute “Entering a Name” as described below. You can enter up to eight characters per name.
CRB8.book 43 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Naming Preset Channels—Continued Inserting a Character 1 Press EDIT/NO/CLEAR. 2 Press ENTER. 3 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the character type you wish to enter appears in the display. Each press of the DISPLAY button switches the type of characters. If the unit is not in “Name In” mode, execute steps 1 and 2 in “Entering a Name,” then follow the steps below. 1 Press / repeatedly until the character following the desired point of insertion flashes.
CRB8.book 44 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Setting the Clock You can select either the 12-hour or 24-hour display. (This section explains how to set the time based on the 24hour display.) Using the remote controller Display 1 STANDBY/ON Number buttons DISPLAY button CLOCK CALL DISPLAY EDIT/ NO/CLEAR EDIT/ NO/CLEAR 1 1 Press TIMER repeatedly until “Clock” appears in the display. 2 Press MULTI JOG. You can now set the day of the week.
CRB8.book 45 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Using the Timer Functions The CD receiver features three timer functions: Sleep, Once, and Every timer. About the Timers Selecting a timer number You can set up to four timers. Timer operation types • Timer Play: The specified component starts playback at the specified time. • Timer Rec: The specified component starts recording at the specified time.
CRB8.book 46 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Using the Timer Functions—Continued Using the Sleep Timer Using the unit Using the remote controller The Sleep timer can be set for 10 to 90 minutes, in intervals of 10 minutes. 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. SLEEP Display Press SLEEP.
CRB8.book 47 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Using the Timer Functions—Continued Programming a Timer Before programming a timer for an AM/FM broadcast, program the desired broadcast stations to the preset channels. (See pages 34 and 36.) Notes: • You cannot use the timer functions unless the clock is set. • If you do not operate the buttons for 60 seconds during the timer setting, the unit returns to its normal display. • The following procedures are performed on the unit.
CRB8.book 48 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Using the Timer Functions—Continued 4 CD receiver Press MULTI JOG. Remote controller (Only for Timer Rec) Check connections and settings to the cassette tape decks. 5 CD receiver Turn MULTI JOG to select “Once” or “Every.” Remote controller The Once timer operates only one time. The Every timer operates every week. After selecting one, press MULTI JOG. If you selected “Once,” the timer operates only one time on the specified day.
CRB8.book 49 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Using the Timer Functions—Continued 6 CD receiver Remote controller Turn MULTI JOG to set the On time of the timer operation. You can also use the number buttons on the remote controller. When the desired time is displayed, press MULTI JOG. For example, to set 7:29, press 10/0, 7, 2, then 9. Notes: • When you set the On time, the Off time is automatically set to one hour later. • During timer recording, the first few seconds may not be recorded.
CRB8.book 50 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Using the Timer Functions—Continued Switching the Timer On and Off Viewing the Timer Settings • You can use this function to cancel or resume the programmed timer operation. • You cannot program the timers unless the clock is set. Display Display 1 1 1 2 1, 2 1 Repeatedly press TIMER to display the desired timer number, then press MULTI JOG. 2 Press MULTI JOG to view the subsequent timer settings.
CRB8.book 51 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Troubleshooting Problems may be caused by any component connected to this unit. Please check the table below, cross-referencing the instruction manuals for the other components. Power The power to the system is not turned on. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into the AC outlet. • Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet, wait for 10 seconds or more, then plug the cable in again. The power is turned off during the operation.
CRB8.book 52 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Troubleshooting—Continued The disc will not play. • Make sure that the disc has been loaded on the disc tray correctly. The disc should be inserted with the playback side facing down. • Check to see if the disc’s surface is dirty. • If condensation is suspected, wait for about one hour after you turn on the power to the unit before playing the disc. • The CD-R/RW disc is nonstandard. See “Disc Notes” on page 12. It takes a long time until playback starts.
CRB8.book 53 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Troubleshooting—Continued No sound is heard from the connected device. • Make sure that the optical digital cable is not bent or damaged. • Set the digital output to PCM, because the CD receiver supports only PCM signals. The turntable sounds still. • Make sure the turntable has a built in phono equalizer. • If the turntable has no phono equalizer built in, you must provide one separately. Timer Function Timer playback or recording does not work.
CRB8.book 54 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Specifications General Tuner Section Power Supply: AC 220 V, 50 Hz/120 V/60 Hz Power Consumption: 68 W Stand-by Power Consumption: 0.3 W/0.2 W Dimensions (W x H x D):155 W x 241 H x 354 D mm Weight: 4.
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CRB8.book 56 ページ ２００５年８月１８日 木曜日 午後６時４０分 Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8023 Fax: 072-831-8124 ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.us.onkyo.com/ ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.eu.onkyo.
