Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CDR-205X Onkyo
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English Operating Instructions CD Recorder CDR-205X Before using Connections Operations Other Information AUDIO CD RECORDER ON / OFF STANDBY CDR-205X CD DUBBING DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER () AMCS REC FINAL.
2 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read befor e the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future r eference. 3. Heed W arnings – All war nings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Before Using Other Information 3 result in a fir e or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance. 17. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
4 Precautions 1. W arranty Claim Y ou can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please re- port this number . 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder .
Before Using Other Information 5 Precautions For U.S. model The laser is covered by a housing which pr events exposure during operation or maintenance. How- ever , this product is classified as a Laser Product by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) which is a department of the Food and Drug Administration.
6 Precautions For British model Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.
7 Before using Table of contents Before Using Supplied accessories ........................................................................... 7 Using the remote contr oller ................................................................ 8 Notes on usable CDs .
8 Using the remote controller ■ Using the RC-414C remote controller that is supplied with the Onkyo Separate Collection R-805X components to operate the CDR- 205X. Installing the remote contr oller batteries 1 Push the battery cover in the direction of the arrows shown and remove it.
9 Before using Note: • If the remote control sensor is subjected to direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light, operation of the remote controller may be adversely affected. • Use of another remote controller nearby or using the remote controller near equipment that uses infrared light may cause operational interference.
10 Notes on usable CDs CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs When recording with the CDR-205X, you must use compact discs with the following marks printing on them: FOR CONSUMER FOR CONSUMER USE FOR MUSIC USE ONLY (A disc with any of the above markings.
11 Before using Notes on discs Never use heart-shaped, octagonal, or other special shaped discs as they may damage the internal mechanisms of the CDR-205X. Do not play CD-ROMs intended for computer use or ■ Cleaning Dirt and contaminants on discs can obstruct the pickup of the signals and lead to deterioration the sound.
12 CDR-205X AUDIO CD RECORDER ( REC ) ( PLAY ) INPUT OUTPUT REMOTE CONTROL OPTICAL DIGITAL ANALOG INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT L R L R LR L R Connections Connecting the CDR-205X ■ Connecting to other components The CDR-205X contains components that are extremely heat sensitive, so do not place the CDR- 205X on the amplifier.
13 Connections 1 Connecting to an amplifier Connect the CDR-205X 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.
14 Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection This section introduces you to the other Separate Collection Series system components and their convenient system functions, followed by connecting instructions. The following Separate Collection series components are commer cially available: • R-805X .
15 Connections Turning on the power When the CDR-205X is connected to a component system, it has three different states of on or off. Power on: The ON/OFF switch is depressed (ON) and the remote controller or other system components are not turned off.
16 Inserting a disc 1 T ur n on the CDR-205X. (See page 15.) 2 Press the r button. The disc tray opens. Place the disc with the label-side up in the center of the tray.
17 Operations Changing the display Display during r ecording Repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY button during recording changes the display as shown below. Display during playback and while stopped Repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY button during playback or while the CDR-205X is stopped changes the display as shown below.
18 Recording modes Recording mode for system setups Below is an introduction to the type of recordings possible when the CDR-205X is connected to the R- 805X, C-707CHX, K-505X, and MD-105X components. ■ CD dubbing (digital) (see page 20) Digitally record all tracks from a music CD to a CD-R or CD-RW.
19 Operations Finalization The finalization process writes the TOC data (tracks, etc.) for the disc in a special area on the disc called the PMA. After finalization, CD-Rs can be played in CD players. Even after finalization, CD-RWs can only be played on CD players that are compatible with CD-RWs.
20 CD dubbing (component system operation) Perform CD dubbing to digitally record all the tracks from a music CD to a CD-R or CD-RW. The dubbing mode is selected at the EDIT menu. Preparation • Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15). • Place the music CD in the CD player.
21 Operations 5 Press the CD DUBBING button. A finalization confirmation will automatically appear for 5 seconds. CD DUBBING 6 T o automatically finalize the disc after r ecording, press the YES button within 5 seconds. CD dubbing begins. YES During CD dubbing, the level sync function turns on.
22 Synchronous recording ( component system operation) AUDIO CD RECORDER ON / OFF STANDBY CDR-205X CD DUBBING DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER () AMCS REC FINALIZE INPUT EDIT/NO YES DUAL OPTICAL INPUT POWER TION OPERA RANDOM MEMORY T REPEA REC 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 / 0 > 10 SKIP ID CLEAR CLEAR SET DISPLAY SKIP PLAY CLOCK SLEEP EFFECT G.
23 Operations Synchronous r ecording fr om an MD r ecorder or tape deck to the CDR- 205X. Preparation • Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15). • Place the MD or cassette in the MD deck or tape deck. (Refer to the instruction manual for the MD-105X or K-505X.
24 Analog recording Perform analog recording to record the signal input to the analog input terminal of the CDR-205X. The recording level can be adjusted manually. Preparation • Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15). • Place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR- 205X (see page 16).
25 Operations Analog recording (23,m-11) Note: The level sync function uses the recording source level to detect the end and beginning of tracks. Therefore, in the cases given below, the track numbers may not be properly assigned. • The recording on the cassette tape is poor (e.
26 Digital recording AUDIO CD RECORDER ON / OFF STANDBY CDR-205X CD DUBBING DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER () AMCS REC FINALIZE INPUT EDIT/NO YES DUAL OPTICAL INPUT POWER TION OPERA RANDOM MEMORY T REPEA REC 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 / 0 > 10 SKIP ID CLEAR CLEAR SET DISPLAY SKIP PLAY CLOCK SLEEP EFFECT G.
27 Operations Digital recording Press the o REC button (or the remote controller REC o button) to assign the track numbers manually. To return to automatic assignment of the track numbers Set "On" (see page 25). 3 Press the YES button. The level sync function is turned off.
28 Synchronous recording by input digital signal detection AUDIO CD RECORDER ON / OFF STANDBY CDR-205X CD DUBBING DISPLAY PUSH TO ENTER () AMCS REC FINALIZE INPUT EDIT/NO YES DUAL OPTICAL INPUT POWER TION OPERA RANDOM MEMORY T REPEA REC 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 / 0 > 10 SKIP ID CLEAR CLEAR SET DISPLAY SKIP PLAY CLOCK SLEEP EFFECT G.
29 Operations 10 4 2 0 OVER 20 40 R L EDIT/NO PUSH TO ENTER () AMCS EDIT/NO PUSH TO ENTER () AMCS 10 4 2 0 OVER 20 40 R L Adjust so that when the recording level is at its highest, it reaches to a level between -6 to -2 decibels in the front display. Adjust to between this level.
30 Placing and removing SKIP commands Placing and removing SKIP commands If you make a mistake during recording, recording only silence, or have recorded some other track which you do not want to have played when the disc is played back, you can place a SKIP command at the place of that track.
31 Operations Removing a SKIP command 1 Insert the CD-R or CD-R W with the SKIP command into the CDR-205X. 2 Press the SKIP PLA Y button. The SKIP ON indicator turns off.
32 Finalization The finalization process writes the TOC data (tracks, etc.) for the disc in a special area on the disc called the PMA. After finalization CD-Rs can be played in CD players. Even after finalization, CD-RWs can only be played on CD players that are compatible with CD-RWs.
33 Operations Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only) 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.
34 4 T ur n the AMCS dial and select the erasing method. Erasing from a finalized CD-R W 1 Insert the CD-RW to be erased. 2 Repeatedly press the EDIT/NO button until "Erase?" appears. Last Track?: Erases only the last track. All Track?: Erases all tracks.
35 Operations Erasing entir e disc 1 Insert the CD-RW to be erased. 2 Repeatedly press the EDIT/NO button until "Erase?" appears. Erasing recordings (CD-RW discs only) EDIT/NO If this display continues for more than four minutes, it is automatically exited.
36 Playing CDs The CDR-205X is capable of four different styles of playback. • Normal playback • Random playback • Repeat playback • Programmed playback Preparation • Turn on the CDR-205X (see page 15). • Place the CD or recorded CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR-205X (see page 16).
37 Operations Random playback With playback stopped, press the RANDOM button With the RC-414S remote controller, repeatedly press the PLAY MODE button to select the random mode. The random playback mode plays all the tracks on the disc in random order.
38 Programmed playback Programmed playback allows you to select only the tracks that you want to play and in which order that you them to be played. Up to 30 tracks can be programmed at one time.
39 Operations Skipping a track (using the SKIP command) You can set the CDR-205X to skip tracks that have a SKIP command (see page 30). 1 Insert a disc with SKIP commands r ecorded into the CDR-205X. If a disc with SKIP commands is inserted into the CDR-205X, the SKIP ON indicator will light.
40 Timer playback (component system operation) When connected to the R-805X component, playback using the timer is possible. For more information on how to set the timer, refer to the instruction manuals with the R-805X. 1 Insert a disc for playback. 2 Set the timer for the R-805X.
41 Other Information Display messages Message Explanation Pages Open Disc tray is opening. 16 Welcome Disc tray is closing. 16 Rec Setup Setting initial settings for recording. Please wait. 22 Disc Reading Recognizing disc. Please wait. 16 TOC Reading Reading the table of contents recorded on the disc.
42 If the CDR-205X 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.
43 Other Information Troubleshooting guide Messages during recording (continued) Display Cause Remedy Repair After recording, the disc was left in While “ Repair ” is displayed, the the CDR-205X w.
44 Trouble Cause Remedy The power does The power cord is not properly Plug the power cord properly into a mains not turn on plugged in. power supply. The component where the power cord is Turn on the component into which the plugged into is not turned on.
45 Other Information FINALIZE C D - R W LEVEL - SYNC REPEA T 1 MEMORY RANDOM SKIP ON 10 4 2 0 OVER 20 40 R L TRACK DISC AL IN DIGIT 1 ANALOG IN 2 AB C D E F G H I J K L M AUDIO CD RECORDER ON / OFF ST.
46 Part names and functions The numbers within the brackets is the page number where the part is introduced. Front panel 1 ON/OFF switch and STANDBY indicator [15] Press in to turn the power on, and release out to turn the power off.
47 Other Information Part names and functions The numbers within the brackets is the page number where the part is introduced. RC-413C remote contr oller 1 r (tray open/close) button [16] Press to open and close the disc tray. 2 RANDOM (random playback) button [37] Press to playback the tracks on the disc in random order.
48 Guide to the serial copy management system You cannot use digital recording to create a second- generation copy, a copy of a copy created through digital recording, with a CD-R or CD-RW.
49 Other Information Specifications System Compact disc recorder Recording/playing time Max. 80 min (Approx., when using an 80-min disc) D/A converter Single-bit Digital filter 8 times oversampling Co.
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