Contents Before using 2 Connections 14 Operations 16 Other Information 42 Audio CD Recorder DX-R700 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Audio CD Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Audio CD Recorder. Please retain this manual for future reference.
Before using Thank you for purchasing ... Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo DX-R700 CD Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain the optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new DX-R700. Please retain this manual for future reference. Main Features • • • • • • CD/CD-R/CD-RW Disc Compatibility Auto Finalizing Function 32kHz/44.
Important Safeguards uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
Precautions 1. Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please report this number. 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 3. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region.
Precautions DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. For U.S. model The laser is covered by a housing which prevents exposure during operation or maintenance.
Precautions For Canadian model For British model NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Table of contents Before Using Thank you for purchasing ... ............................................................... 2 Important Safeguards ......................................................................... 2 Precautions ........................................................................................ 4 Table of contents ................................................................................ 7 Supplied accessories ................................................................
Part names and functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO MULTI JOG STOP STANDBY PHONES POWER PLAY INPUT YES PHONES LEVEL REC PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER 22 21 20 19 A 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 C B M D E L K J I H G F ANALOG INPUT (REC) L R R 23 8 REMOTE CONTROL OUTPUT (PLAY) L DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT 2 1 COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL AUDIO CD RECORDER VOLTAGE
Part names and functions The numbers within the brackets are the pages where the part is introduced. Front panel 1 POWER switch (POWER ON/ OFF) [16] Press in to turn on the main power. 2 STANDBY/ON button and STANDBY indicator [16] Press to turn the DX-R700 on or to put it in standby state while the main power is on ( ON). When the DX-R700 enters the standby state, the STANDBY indicator lights. 3 MEMORY (programmed playback) button [40] Press to program the tracks to play in memory.
Part names and functions STANDBY/ ON OPEN / CLOSE 1 2 3 4 8 RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT 9 ABC DEF 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV W XYZ 7 8 NAME SCROLL CLEAR 9 DISPLAY >10 Alphabetic letters/Symbols/Numeric/(1 to 10) buttons [30] Press to enter a disc name, track titles, and an artist name. d/f (rewind/fast forward) buttons [30, 38] Press to rewind or fast forward through the track currently playing. Press to move the cursor forward or backward when changing the name of a disc.
Using the remote controller ■ Using the RC-448C remote controller Using the remote controller When operating the remote controller, point it toward the remote control sensor of the DX-R700. Installing the remote controller batteries 1 Push the battery cover in the direction of the arrows shown and remove it.
Notes on usable CDs Notes on usable discs • CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs When recording with the DX-R700, you must use compact discs with the following marks printing on them: *1 *2 FOR CONSUMER FOR CONSUMER USE FOR MUSIC USE ONLY (A disc with any of the above markings.) Recording cannot be performed on discs that do not have one of the above markings.
Notes on usable CDs ■ Cleaning Notes on discs Never use heart-shaped, octagonal, or other special shaped discs as they may damage the internal mechanisms of the DX-R700. Do not play CD-ROMs intended for computer use or non-audio compact discs. Doing so may cause highpitched noises or other unpredictable results that may damage speakers, amplifiers, and other connected components. ■ Handling discs Be careful not to touch the data side of the disc (the side that does not have printing on it).
Connections Connecting the DX-R700 ■ Connecting to other components The DX-R700 contains components that are extremely heat sensitive, so do not place the DXR700 on the amplifier. Always complete all connections before inserting the power cord into the wall outlet.
Connecting the DX-R700 1 Connecting to an amplifier Connect the DX-R700 to the CDR, TAPE or MD terminal on the amplifier. • Connect the red connectors of the supplied audio connection cables to the R-channel terminals and the white connectors to the L-channel terminals. • Make sure the connectors are properly inserted all the way. If the connectors are not properly connected, noise or improper operation may result. • Do not bundle the audio cables together with power cords or speaker cables.
Operations Turning on the power Connecting the power cord Before you plug in the DX-R700, confirm that all the other connections have been made properly. STANDBY/ON POWER STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ ON OPEN / CLOSE RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT ABC DUAL DIGITAL INPUT 1 STANDBY/ON PAUSE STOP DISPLAY CLEAR MULTI JOG PHONES REPEAT EDIT/ NO FINALIZE JKL YES 6 W XYZ PHONES LEVEL 7 8 >10 10/0 MAX DX-R700 Turning the power on 1 Press the POWER switch.
Inserting a disc Disc tray r STANDBY/ ON OPEN / CLOSE r OPEN/ CLOSE RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT ABC DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO MULTI JOG STOP 2 3 JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS PHONES POWER NAME SCROLL INPUT STANDBY YES PHONES LEVEL TUV 7 8 >10 10/0 W XYZ CLEAR 9 REC DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON DEF 1 GHI PLAY OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER MAX DX-R700 ENTER REC 1 Turn on the DX-R700. (See page 16.
Recording modes Cautions during recording In the following situations, recording is not possible even if the o REC button is pressed. • The CD indicator is lit (a CD or finalized CD-R has been inserted). • The CD-RW and FINALIZE indicators are lit (a finalized CD-RW has been inserted). • The inserted disc is full and “Disc Full” is displayed. • The 99th track has been recorded and “Disc Full” is displayed. • The disc is not for audio use or when “Pro Disc” is displayed.
Recording modes About the level sync function The level sync function detects the space between tracks (songs, etc.) in the recording source and automatically assigns track numbers to them during recording. ■ When the level sync function is turned on The track numbers are updated automatically. Press the o REC button to set track numbers manually . ■ When the level sync function is turned off The track numbers are not updated automatically. Press the o REC button to set track numbers manually .
Digital recording/Analog recording INPUT q MULTI JOG w STANDBY/ ON OPEN / CLOSE RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT ABC DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO MULTI JOG 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS PHONES YES PHONES LEVEL TUV 7 8 >10 10/0 W XYZ CLEAR 9 DISPLAY MIN OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER EDIT/NO SCROLL REC PUSH TO ENTER ON NAME PLAY INPUT STANDBY POWER STOP DEF oREC You can perform digital recording to record the signal input to the
Digital recording/Analog recording (4) After adjusting the recording level, press the MULTI JOG dial. 4 Adjust the recording level. (1) Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the MULTI JOG dial until “Rec Level?” appears. Pressing the YES button provides the same operation. MULTI JOG MULTI JOG EDIT/ NO PUSH TO ENTER PUSH TO ENTER 5 Stop the playback of the recording source. (2) Press the MULTI JOG dial. Pressing the YES button provides the same operation.
Synchronous recording by input signal detection (Signal synchronous recording) oREC STANDBY/ ON OPEN / CLOSE RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT ABC DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO 2 3 JKL MNO 4 5 6 PHONES YES NAME SCROLL PHONES LEVEL TUV 7 8 >10 10/0 W XYZ CLEAR 9 REC DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON DEF 1 GHI PLAY PQRS STANDBY POWER STOP INPUT MULTI JOG OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER MAX DX-R700 oREC ENTER REC INPUT This method allo
Synchronous recording by input signal detection (Signal synchronous recording) 4 Adjust the recording level. Refer to page 21, step 4 “Adjust the recording level.” 5 Stop the playback of the recording source. 6 Press the o REC button. The DX-R700 enters the input standby state, “Signal Rec” appears in the display, and then “Signal Wait” appears flashing alternately with the time display.
Synchronous recording oREC STANDBY/ ON OPEN / CLOSE RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT ABC DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS PHONES YES SCROLL PHONES LEVEL TUV 7 8 >10 10/0 W XYZ CLEAR 9 REC DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON NAME PLAY INPUT MULTI JOG STANDBY POWER STOP DEF OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER MAX DX-R700 oREC ENTER REC INPUT When you connect the DX-R700 to other Onkyo products using z cable, you ca
Synchronous recording 3 Press the o REC button. DX-R700 RC-448C REC REC “Rec Setup” appears in the display followed by the time display (the recording standby state). Proceed to step 6 if you do not wish to adjust the recording level. 4 Adjust the recording level. Refer to page 21, step 4 “Adjust the recording level.” 5 Stop the playback of the source device. 6 Press the play button on the source device to start the playback. Playing starts and recording starts at the DXR700.
Using the level sync function Using the level sync function During analog recording, the track numbers are assigned automatically since the level sync function is turned on. Even so, you can press the o REC (or the remote controller o REC button) to assign the track numbers manually. To disable the automatic assignment of track numbers during recording, turn off the level sync function.
Changing the display DISPLAY STANDBY/ ON OPEN / CLOSE RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT ABC 1 GHI DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO MULTI JOG STOP INPUT STANDBY PHONES POWER PLAY YES 2 JKL DEF 5 6 TUV W XYZ 7 8 >10 10/0 SCROLL CLEAR 9 DISPLAY PHONES LEVEL REC NAME 3 MNO 4 PQRS ENTER PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER MAX DX-R700 DISPLAY REC Display during recording Repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY button during rec
Entering names q MULTI JOG w STANDBY/ ON OPEN / CLOSE RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT ABC DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO MULTI JOG STOP 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV 7 8 PHONES YES SCROLL PHONES LEVEL W XYZ NAME CLEAR 9 REC DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON NAME PLAY INPUT STANDBY POWER DEF OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER MAX >10 DX-R700 ENTER 10/0 DISPLAY REC DISPLAY EDIT/NO Name function 2 Press the EDIT/NO button and turn th
Entering names q MULTI JOG w STANDBY/ ON OPEN / CLOSE RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT ABC DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO MULTI JOG 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS PHONES YES SCROLL PHONES LEVEL TUV 7 8 >10 10/0 W XYZ CLEAR 9 REC DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON NAME PLAY INPUT STANDBY POWER STOP DEF OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER MAX DX-R700 ENTER DISPLAY REC DISPLAY 4 Enter a name.
Entering names STANDBY/ ON OPEN / CLOSE RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO MULTI JOG PLAY ABC 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS PHONES YES NAME SCROLL PHONES LEVEL TUV 7 8 >10 10/0 W XYZ CLEAR 9 REC DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON DEF INPUT STANDBY POWER STOP Numeric buttons OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER MAX DX-R700 ENTER d/f CLEAR ENTER REC EDIT/NO d/f q/w (continued) To correct an input character
Entering names q MULTI JOG w STANDBY/ ON OPEN / CLOSE RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT ABC DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO MULTI JOG STOP 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV 7 8 PHONES YES SCROLL PHONES LEVEL W XYZ NAME CLEAR 9 REC DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON NAME PLAY INPUT STANDBY POWER DEF OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER MAX >10 DX-R700 ENTER 10/0 REC EDIT/NO YES 5 Press the YES button to end name Entering track names input.
Entering names q MULTI JOG w STANDBY/ ON OPEN / CLOSE RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT ABC DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO MULTI JOG STOP 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV 7 8 PHONES YES SCROLL PHONES LEVEL W XYZ NAME CLEAR 9 REC DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON NAME PLAY INPUT STANDBY POWER DEF OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER MAX >10 DX-R700 ENTER 10/0 REC EDIT/NO YES 3 Press the MULTI JOG dial.
Finalization DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY DISPLAY CLEAR MULTI JOG STOP PHONES POWER REPEAT EDIT/ NO FINALIZE PLAY INPUT STANDBY YES PHONES LEVEL REC PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER FINALIZE Finalization is a process of writing the TOC data (track numbers etc.) and the name information retained in the DX-R700 to the special area (PMA) of the disc. MAX DX-R700 YES When finalization finishes The DX-R700 automatically stops.
Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only) q MULTI JOG w DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY DISPLAY CLEAR MULTI JOG POWER STOP PHONES REPEAT EDIT/ NO FINALIZE PLAY INPUT STANDBY YES PHONES LEVEL REC PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER EDIT/NO The data recorded on CD-RW discs can be erased and the disc can be used again as many times as desired. The erasing methods are given below. ■ Erasing data on unfinalized CD-RWs Last track erase: Erases only the last track.
Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only) ■ Erasing the last track or tracks from the selected track to the last track If the selected track is the last track 1 Turn the MULTI JOG dial and select the If the selected track is the first track track to be erased. If the selected track is the last track The last track and, if available, its track name will be erased. “Erase Last?” appears. “Erase All?” appears.
Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only) Erasing data on finalized CD-RWs ■ Unfinalizing the disc 1 Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the ■ Erasing all tracks 1 Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the MULTI JOG dial until “Erase?” appears. MULTI JOG dial until “Erase?” appears. MULTI JOG EDIT/ NO MULTI JOG EDIT/ NO PUSH TO ENTER PUSH TO ENTER 2 Press the MULTI JOG dial. 2 Press the MULTI JOG dial. Pressing the YES button provides the same operation. Pressing the YES button provides the same operation.
Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only) If CD TEXT is not written on the disc TOC erasing begins. If CD TEXT is written on the disc “Name Load?” appears in the display. • To make CD TEXT retained in the DX-R700, press the YES button, which initiates the TOC erasing. After TOC is erased, CD TEXT is retained in the DX-R700. Erasing entire disc 1 Insert the CD-RW to be erased. 2 Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the MULTI JOG dial until “Initialize?” appears.
Playing CDs q MULTI JOG w gPAUSE eSTOP STANDBY/ ON OPEN / CLOSE RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT ABC DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO MULTI JOG STOP PHONES POWER 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 NAME PLAY SCROLL INPUT STANDBY YES PHONES LEVEL REC d/f PQRS TUV 7 8 >10 10/0 W XYZ MIN OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER MAX DX-R700 CLEAR 9 DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER ON DEF ENTER q/w s REC d/f sPLAY The DX-R700 is capable of four different styles of
Playing CDs STANDBY/ ON RANDOM DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO MULTI JOG ABC 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 REPEAT NAME PLAY PQRS PHONES YES SCROLL PHONES LEVEL TUV 7 8 >10 10/0 W XYZ CLEAR 9 REC DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON DEF INPUT STANDBY POWER STOP OPEN / CLOSE RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER MAX DX-R700 ENTER REC REPEAT Random playback Repeat playback With playback stopped, press the RANDOM butt
Playing CDs Numeric buttons STANDBY/ ON OPEN / CLOSE RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT ABC DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO MULTI JOG STOP 1 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS PHONES POWER NAME MEMORY PLAY SCROLL INPUT STANDBY YES PHONES LEVEL W XYZ TUV 7 8 >10 10/0 CLEAR 9 REC DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON DEF OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER MAX DX-R700 ENTER REC MEMORY s sPLAY 3 Press the s button.
Playing CDs DUAL DIGITAL INPUT STANDBY/ON PAUSE MEMORY CLEAR DISPLAY MULTI JOG POWER STOP PHONES REPEAT FINALIZE EDIT/ NO PLAY INPUT STANDBY YES PHONES LEVEL REC PUSH TO ENTER MIN ON OFF AUDIO CD RECORDER PHONES MAX DX-R700 PHONES LEVEL Listening with the headphones 1 Connect the stereo headphones mini plug to the PHONES jack. PHONES Lower volume and then disconnect headphones. 2 Use the PHONES LEVEL dial to adjust the volume.
Other Information Rules concerning digital recording Guide to the serial copy management system You cannot use digital recording to create a secondgeneration copy, a copy of a copy created through digital recording, with a CD-R or CD-RW. This is because the unit conforms to the Serial Copy Management System and permits only one generation of digital-to-digital copying (the recording of the original digital signals as they are). The Serial Copy Management System is based on the following three rules.
Troubleshooting guide If the DX-R700 begins to operate improperly, use the troubleshooting guide below to help you ascertain the problem. Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it may malfunction due to external noise or static electricity. If this happens, disconnect the power cord and then plug it in again after about 5 seconds. About the self-diagnosis function The DX-R700 is equipped with a self-diagnosis function.
Troubleshooting guide Messages during recording (continued) Display Cause Remedy Pro Disc A CD-R or a CD-RW not for music recording use (without the “FOR CONSUMER” marking) or a CD-RW has been inserted. Eject the disc and check whether it meets the specifications for use with the DX-R700. Always insert a disc that has the markings “FOR CONSUMER” or “FOR MUSIC USE ONLY” on its surface (see page 12).
Troubleshooting guide Messages during playback, name input, and other situations (continued) Trouble Cause The power does The power cord is not properly not turn on plugged in. Remedy Plug the power cord properly into a mains power supply. The component where the power cord is plugged into is not turned on. Turn on the component into which the power cord is plugged. No sound is output from the speakers The speakers are not properly connected.
Specifications System Compact disc recorder Recording/playing time Max. 80 min (Approx., when using an 80-min disc) D/A converter Advanced Multi bit Digital filter 8 times oversampling Connections 1 analog output, 1 analog input 2 digital input (optical/coaxial), 2 digital output (optical/coaxial) Frequency response 5 Hz to 20 kHz Playback total harmonic distortion 0.004 % (1 kHz) Playback dynamic range 98 dB Playback signal-to-noise ratio 98 dB Recording total harmonic distortion 0.
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