Contents CD Receiver CR-445 Getting Started ................................... 2 Connections ..................................... 13 Basic Operations ............................ 18 Instruction Manual Disc Playback ................................. 20 iPod / iPhone Playback .................... 27 Listening to the Radio .................... 30 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo CD receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connections and plugging it in.
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 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. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth.
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. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Features Amplifier Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: • Digital Amplifier • 1 Audio Input • Subwoofer Pre Out CD Player • Plays CDs, MP3 / WMA *1, CD-Rs and CD-RWs *2 • 25 Track Programming • 3 Repeat Modes (TRACK / FULL / 1 FOLDER) • 4 Play Modes (NORMAL / RANDOM / MEMORY / 1 FOLDER) Remote controller (RC-791S) and two batteries (R6 / AA) iPod / iPhone *3 • Made for iPod touch (1st and 2nd generation), iPod classic, and iPod nano (2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation).
Before Using the CD Receiver Installing the Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment, as shown. Using the Remote Controller When you operate the remote controller, point it at the CD receiver’s remote control sensor. Remote control sensor 5 x. p ro Ap ft.) 6 (1 2 3 Insert two batteries (R6 / AA) into the battery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative (–) symbols) inside the battery compartment.
Getting to Know the CD Receiver Front Panel 1 INPUT button 9 2 ON/STANDBY button Disc tray 3 STANDBY indicator 10 Previous / Next [ or PRESET [ ] / [ 4 Remote control sensor 11 Stop [ ] button 5 Display 12 Play/Pause [ 6 VOLUME control knob 13 Open/Close [ 7 TONE/BALANCE button / knob 8 PHONES jack ]/[ ] buttons ] buttons ] button ] button Rear Panel LINE IN 5 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 2 VIDEO OUT 6 Power cord 3 AM ANTENNA 7 FM ANTENNA 4 SPEAKERS 1 8
Getting to Know the CD Receiver—Continued Display 7 iPod menu mode indicator MP3 8 MUTING indicator WMA 9 TITLE, ARTIST, and ALBUM indicators 1 Input source indicator 2 File format indicators 3 S.
Getting to Know the CD Receiver—Continued Remote Controller 1 SLEEP button 2 ON/STANDBY button 3 Number buttons 4 Previous / Next [ 5 INPUT [ 6 STOP button 7 CD Play/Pause [ 8 Fast Reverse / Fast Forward [ buttons 9 iPod Play/Pause [ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons ] buttons ] button ]/[ ] button 10 PLAYLIST / FOLDER [] / [] buttons 11 ALBUM [] / [] buttons 12 TIMER button 13 CLOCK CALL button 14 DISPLAY button 15 MODE button 16 MENU / CLEAR button 17 ENTER button 18 FOLDER button 19 VOLUME [ ]
Disc Notes Precautions for Playback Compact discs (CDs) with the following logo on the label surface can be used. Do not use discs designed for purposes other than audio, such as CD-ROMs for PC use. Abnormal noise could damage the speakers or amplifier. * * * This CD receiver supports CD-R and CD-RW discs. Note that some discs may not playback because of the disc characteristics, scratches, contamination or the recording state.
Disc Notes—Continued Precautions for Rental Discs Do not use discs with residue from cellophane tape, rental discs with labels which are peeling off, or discs with decorative labels. This type of disc could get stuck in the CD receiver, or could damage the CD receiver. Precautions for Inkjet Printable Discs Do not leave a CD-R/CR-RW having a label printed with an inkjet printer in the CD receiver for a long time. The disc could get stuck in the CD receiver, or could damage the CD receiver.
Connecting Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM antenna. The CD receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without an antenna connected, so you must connect the 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 Antennas—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft. • For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter.
Connecting Speakers Terminal posts Strip about 15 mm (5/8") of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly. Unscrew the terminal. Fully insert the bare wire, making sure that it’s touching the threaded shaft in the center. Screw the terminal tight. • Connect the right speaker to the CD receiver’s right (R) SPEAKERS terminals. Connect the left speaker to the left (L) SPEAKERS terminals.
Connecting Other Components About Connections • 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. Connection Color Coding RCA-type audio 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”).
Connecting Other Components —Continued Connecting a TV The CD receiver has a VIDEO OUT jack, which outputs video signal. When you see the contents of “videos” and “photos” in your iPod on TV, connect the cable as follows. Notes: • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the CD receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit.
Basic Operations Turning On the CD Receiver Using Headphones To turn on the CD receiver, press the [ON/STANDBY] button on the CD receiver or remote controller. The STANDBY indicator goes off. Press the [ON/STANDBY] button again to set the CD receiver to Standby. The STANDBY indicator lights up. Turn down the volume, then connect your stereo headphones to the PHONES minijack. The speakers output no sound while the headphones are connected.
Basic Operations —Continued Adjusting the Bass, Treble and Balance 1 Press the [TONE] button to select “Bass”. 2 Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the bass. Press [ENTER], and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the treble. The default setting is “0”. You can adjust the bass and treble from – 4 to + 4. Press [ENTER], and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the balance. The default setting is “0”. You can adjust the balance from L + 5 to 0, then 0 to R + 5.
Disc Playback Using the CD Receiver 1 • MP3 / WMA Disc Display Press the [ ] button to open the disc tray. Tip: Pressing the [ ] button while the CD receiver is on Standby will turn on the CD receiver and open the disc tray. 2 Place the CD on the tray with the label-side facing up. Place 8 cm CDs in the center of the tray. 3 To start playback, press the [ ] button. The disc tray closes and playback starts. Then the “ ” indicator appears. To stop playback: Press the [ ] button.
Disc Playback—Continued Using the Remote Controller Press to select tracks • Press the Previous [ ] button to locate the beginning of the currently playing or paused track. Press it repeatedly to select earlier tracks. • Press the Next [ ] button repeatedly to select subsequent tracks. On MP3 / WMA Disc, you can select files in other folders (see page 22).
Disc Playback—Continued Selecting / Playing MP3 / WMA Files 2 On an MP3 / WMA Disc, MP3 / WMA files may be organized hierarchically, with folders containing files and subfolders, as shown below. On the CD receiver, all folders appear at the same level, making it easy to select folders regardless of the hierarchy. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the other folders. You can select any folder that contains MP3 / WMA files. To play the first file in the selected folder, go to Step 4.
Disc Playback—Continued 3 Use the number buttons to enter the file number. Playback starts. If a folder contains more than 99 MP3 / WMA files, double-digit file numbers must be preceded by zeros. To specify file #5, press [>10], [0], [0], and [5]. - Artist name Name of the album (if tag present). - Album name Name of the album (if tag present).
Disc Playback—Continued 3 To start playback, press the [ENTER] or [ ] button. Playback will start with the first MP3 / WMA file in the specified folder and continue until all of the MP3 / WMA files in that folder have been played. Repeat Playback With repeat playback, you can play an entire CD repeatedly or play one track repeatedly. Random Playback With random playback, all of the tracks on the disc are played in random order. Random playback can be set only when playback is stopped.
Disc Playback—Continued 2 Removing Tracks from the Playlist • While memory playback is stopped, press the [MENU / CLEAR] button. Each press removes the last track from the playlist. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the first track you want to add to the playlist, then press [ENTER]. Cancelling Memory Playback • To cancel Memory playback, press the [MODE] button repeatedly until the MEMORY indicator disappears. • Memory playback is cancelled when you press the [ ] button to open the disc tray.
Disc Playback—Continued Preferences (*: default) MP3 / WMA Info? Select the MP3 / WMA file information to be displayed at the start of playback. The related information can be also switched with the [DISPLAY] button. File Name *: File name, Folder name, Sampling rate, and Bitrate Title: Title of the current file, Artist name, Album title Info Scroll? Select the method of scrolling the titles displayed at the start of playback. Not Display: The title is not displayed.
iPod / iPhone Playback When you select iPod as the input source, the headphones output no sound. If use headphones, connect it directly to iPod. Before using your iPod with the CD receiver, be sure to update your iPod with the latest software, available from the Apple Web site. If you leave your iPod paused when using it on its own, eventually it will go into hibernation. If you insert it into the CD receiver dock in this state, you’ll need to wait a few moments before your iPod is ready for use.
iPod / iPhone Playback—Continued Using the iPod / iPhone menu (only remote control) 1 Press the [MENU / CLEAR] button to display iPod menu on iPod. A dot indicator (iPod menu mode indicator) appears on the CD receiver’s display. To go to the upper iPod menu, press the [MENU / CLEAR] button. iPod menu mode indicator 2 Press the [ ]/[ ] button, and move the iPod menu item (highlight). 3 Press the [ENTER] button to select the item. Notes: • iPod menu items can be moved only when the indicator is lit.
iPod / iPhone Playback—Continued Setting for iPod / iPhone 1 Remove the iPod. 2 Press [MENU]. 3 Select the desired setting item with the [ ]/[ ] buttons. 4 Press [ENTER]. 5 Select the desired selection with the [ ]/[ ] buttons. 6 Press [ENTER]. Dimmer? Select the CD receiver’s display brightness. Off *: 1: 2: Normal Dim Dimmer Preferences (*: default) Charging? Select the method for charging iPod, which inserted to the CD receiver’s dock, during the standby state.
Listening to the Radio Tuning into FM /AM Radio Stations Adjusting the Antennas Adjusting and installing the FM antenna Choose a location for the FM antenna while listening to an FM station. 1 When tuned into a station, the Tuned indicator appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM Stereo indicator appears as well. Change the direction of the antenna to achieve the best reception.
Listening to the Radio—Continued Displaying FM/ AM Radio Information Press the remote controller’s [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to display more radio information. FM / AM 1 Press the [TUNER] or INPUT [ ] / [ ] buttons repeatedly until “FM” appears. Make sure the FM antenna is positioned to achieve the best possible reception. 2 Press the [MENU / CLEAR] button, and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Auto Preset?”. 3 Press [ENTER]. The confirmation message “Auto Preset??” appears.
Listening to the Radio—Continued Selecting Preset Stations You must store some presets before you can select them (see page 31). 1 Tune into the station that you want to store as a preset. 2 Press the [MENU / CLEAR] button, and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Preset Write?”. 3 Press [ENTER]. The preset number flashes. To cancel the Preset write function at this point, press the [MENU / CLEAR] button. 4 5 6 32 Use the [ ]/[ select a preset.
Listening to the Radio—Continued Naming Presets • Deleting characters: To delete characters, press the [MENU / CLEAR] button. The character at the cursor position will be deleted. If there is no character at the cursor position or to the right of it, the character to the left of the cursor will be deleted. • To continue inputting characters assigned to same button: Use the INPUT [ ] button, move the cursor and input the next character.
Listening to the Radio—Continued Copying Presets Erasing a Preset’s Name With the Preset Copy function, you can organize your presets in the order you want. When you copy a preset, its name is also copied. With the following operation, all the preset’s names are erased. 1 Select the preset you want to copy (see page 32). 2 Press the [MENU / CLEAR] button, and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Preset Copy?”. 3 Press [ENTER]. The number of the preset to be copied flashes.
Listening to the Radio—Continued Adjusting the Display's Brightness 1 Press the [MENU / CLEAR] button, and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Dimmer?”. 2 Press [ENTER]. 3 Set the brightness with [ buttons. Off: Normal Dim 1: Dimmer 2: 4 Press [ENTER].
Setting the Clock Use the following procedure to set the clock. 1 Press the [TIMER] button repeatedly until “Clock” appears. 2 Press [ENTER]. 3 ]/[ ] buttons to Use the [ select the day of the week. You can select: SUN, MON, TUE, WED THU, FRI, or SAT. 4 Press [ENTER]. Tip: To change the time format between 12-hour and 24-hour, press the [DISPLAY] button. 5 Use the remote controller’s number buttons to enter the current time. You can also use the [ ]/[ ] buttons.
Using the Timers The CD receiver has four programmable timers for automated playback, and a sleep timer for turning the CD receiver off after a specified period. The timers can be used to start all the playback at a specified time. You could, for example, use a timer to turn on the CD receiver every morning, just like a radio alarm clock. About the Timers The various settings for the four programmable timers are explained here. For details on the sleep timer, see page 39.
Using the Timers—Continued 3 If you selected FM or AM, use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the radio preset, and then press [ENTER]. 4 Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select Once or Every, and then press [ENTER]. Select “Once” for one-off operation. Select “Every” to perform the same operation every week. 8 You can also use the remote controller’s number buttons to enter the time. For example, to enter 7:29, press [7], [2], and [9].
Using the Timers—Continued Turning Timers On and Off Using the Sleep Timer Once a timer has been programmed, you can turn it on or off as necessary. For example, while you’re on holiday, you may want to turn off the timer you use as an early-morning alarm. With the sleep timer, you can set the CD receiver so that it automatically turns off after a specified period. 1 Press the [TIMER] button repeatedly to select timer 1, 2, 3, or 4. 2 Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Timer On” or “Timer Off”.
Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the CD receiver, look for a solution in this section. How to reset to factory default? 1. Before unplug the power-supply cord, set the CD receiver in the STANDBY state. 2. While holding down the [ON/STANDBY] button on the main unit, plug the power-supply cord. "RESET" appears on the display, then the CD receiver is in the STANDBY state. Power Can’t turn on the CD receiver. • Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet (see page 17).
Troubleshooting—Continued CD Playback Playback jumps. • The CD receiver is being subjected to vibration or the disc is scratched or dirty (see pages 11 to 12). Can’t add tracks to the playlist for memory playback. • Make sure there’s a disc in the CD receiver. Also, you can only add valid track numbers. For example, if the CD contains 11 tracks, you cannot add track #12. The disc will not play. • Make sure the disc has been loaded correctly, with the label-side facing up.
Troubleshooting—Continued • Some functions may not be available depending on the iPod model, software version or contents being played. Update the iPod software to the latest version. • The iPod item (highlighted) can be moved by [ ]/[ ] buttons during the (iPod menu mode indicator) is lit. If the tracks are skipped by pressing [ ]/[ ] buttons, press the remote controller’s [MENU / CLEAR] button and confirm the indicator on the display. Then press [ ]/[ ] buttons.
Specifications General Power Supply: Power Consumption: Stand-by Power Consumption: Dimensions (W × H × D): Weight: Audio Inputs Analog Inputs: Audio Outputs Subwoofer Pre Output: Speaker Outputs: Phones: Video Output: AC 120 V, 60 Hz 38 W 0.5 W (iPod not charging) 215 × 98 × 334 mm (8-7/16" × 3-7/8" × 13-1/8") 4.1 kg (9.0 lbs.
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