CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

DANGER:
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
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.
This label on the left hand panel states that: 1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and employs a laser inside the cabinet. 2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Main features

Supplied accessories
DLA Link (Digital Rec Level Adjustment) function automatically adjusts the recording level of CD-toMD dubbing. Adjustable digital recording volume level. Supports MDLP long hour recording mode (2X/4X). Double-speed CD-to-MD dubbing function Sampling rate converter equipped Title function facilitates naming an MD. Optical digital OUT connectors equipped. WRAT (Wide Range Amplier Technology) could lead to a broad-band, next-generation media. Various external IN connectors (CD-R and LINE). A tuner enables you to program up to 30 preset stations into memory.
Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit. The number of accessories is indicated in brackets. Remote controller RC-497S [1] Batteries (size AA/ R6/UM3) [2]
Indoor AM antenna (aerial) [1]
Indoor FM antenna (aerial) [1]
Memory Preservation This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A built-in memory power back-up system preserves the contents of the memory during power failures and even when the unit is unplugged. The unit must be connected to a power source to charge the back-up system. The memory preservation period after the unit has been unplugged varies depending on climate and placement of the unit. On the average, memory contents are protected over a period of a few weeks after the last time the unit has been unplugged. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a humid climate.
75/300 ohm antenna adapter [1]

Receives signals from the remote controller.

button buttons

Stops playback. Fast-forward or backward the track being played. These buttons also move the cursor when you input characters, and tune a broadcast station.

PHONES jack

Connect a headphone mini plug here. When the headphones are connected, no sound is output from the speakers.

CD DUBBING button

Starts the CD dubbing operation.

REC button

Places the MD player into Record Standby mode.

N Display

MD/CD setting indicators CD indicator MD indicator CH (channel) indicator
Multi-purpose display S.BASS indicator Recording level indicator TIMER indicator MUTING indicator L.SYNC indicator DIGITAL indicator DUB indicator CD operation indicators MDLP indicator CD/MD indicator Playback mode indicators FM reception information TOC indicator MD operation indicators

N Remote controller

FM/AM button
Switches between power standby and on.
Each time you press this button, the input source switches among LINE and CD-R.
Alpha-numeric/symbol buttons
Used to name a disc or track. They also select a track or sort the tracks for Memory playback.

NAME button

Used to input characters.

Used to select a group.

Each time you press this button, the information on the display changes. It also selects the character input type.

buttons

Selects the previous or next track. Each time you press one of these buttons, the track number skips forward or backward. These buttons also selects preset stations.

SCROLL button

Scrolls the displayed characters. It also selects the character input type when you input a name.
Fast-forward or backward the track being played. These buttons also move the cursor when you input characters or tune a broadcast station.

ENTER button

CD operation buttons
: Pauses playback. : Stops playback. : Starts playback.

CLEAR button

Cancels the memory or settings, and erases a character.

MD operation buttons

: Pauses playback or recording. : Stops playback or recording. : Starts playback or resumes recording.

MODE button

Switches FM reception mode. It also switches between CD and MD play mode.

SLEEP button

Activates the sleep timer that turns off the power at a specied time.
Operation buttons for an Onkyo CD recorder

CLOCK CALL button

Press this button to display the current time.
Operation buttons for an Onkyo DVD player

SURROUND button

Does not function with this model.

S.BASS button

Adjusts the tonal quality and the low end bass range.
Operation buttons for an Onkyo stereo cassette tape deck

Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset the next channel.

Playing a CD

DISPLAY MULTI JOG
Insert a CD (Compact Disc).
1 Press CD to extend the disc tray. 2 Place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up. If you play a CD single, place it in the center circle of the tray. 3 Press CD to retract the tray.
If the unit is in standby mode, it turns on automatically when you press CD.

Press CD

/ to start playback. The playback ( ) indicator lights up in the display.
Playing track number The elapsed playing time

To stop playback

Playback automatically stops after the last track is played. Alternatively, press CD to stop playback any time.

To take out the CD

Press CD to extend the disc tray.

To pause

Press CD /. lights up in the display. To resume playback, press CD / again.
N Selecting the track to play
To locate the beginning of the playing track, turn MULTI JOG counterclockwise slightly. If you turn it further, you can select the previous tracks in reverse order. To select the next track in order, turn MULTI JOG clockwise. If you select the track while the CD is stopped, press MULTI JOG to start playback. Note
It may take a while to start playing back CDs that contain many tracks.
N Locating a particular point in a
Press and hold to fast forward, and to fast reverse during playback or pause until you locate the desired point.
The CD track can also be selected and played back by pressing MULTI JOG while the CD is playing or stopped. Each press skips one track ahead.
N Changing the display information
Press DISPLAY on the unit repeatedly to change the display as follows: While the CD is stopped During playback or pause

Total number of tracks

Total playing time DISC Lights up while the disc information is displayed.
The elapsed time of the playing track TRACK Lights up while the elapsed time of the playing track is displayed. The remaining time of the playing track TRACK REMAIN Lights up while the time remaining on the playing track is displayed. Playback track name (Only when the CD TEXT is included) TRACK NAME Lights up when the track name is displayed. The remaining time on the disc REMAIN Lights up while the time remaining on the disc is displayed.
CD name or artist name*1 DISC NAME Lights up while the disc name is displayed. *1 If the CD contains CD text, the name appears in the display. If no CD text is included, the unit displays No Name, then displays the disc information. If the disc name is long: You can scroll long names across the display by pressing SCROLL on the remote controller (see below).
Press the number buttons as described in the examples below to play back the desired track.

source is MD and the recorder is stopped.)
You can record multiple tracks as a group.
This mode fades out (gradually lowers the volume level of) the end of a track that cannot be recorded to its conclusion during CD dubbing, specied track dubbing, or double-speed CD dubbing.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn MULTI JOG until Group Dub? appears in the display.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn MULTI JOG to display Fade Dub?.
The current setting is displayed. In this case, Off-On? appears, asking whether you wish to switch to Fade Out mode.
Off On? or On Off? appears.
To cancel this setting, press the EDIT/ CLEAR/NO button.
Recording CD to MD (Synchro recording)
After you select songs, this function enables you to edit and record the songs.
If MD Reading appears on the MD information display, you cannot perform Synchro recording.
Press CD/MD repeatedly to display CD.
Select digital or analog recording.
See Selecting digital or analog recording from CD to MD on page 37.
Press REC to set the FR-N3X in recording standby mode.
Adjusting the recording level. See the next page.
Turning Level Sync on or off
See Numbering the songs Level Sync on page 39.

Play the CD.

During recording, you can check the elapsed time and remaining time on the MD using DISPLAY.
Selecting a song after pausing the CD Numbering the desired song(s) Press REC during recording of the desired song. If you do not hold down REC long enough (about four seconds or less), the song may not be numbered. Dubbing another CD Press CD to stop playback, and replace the CD with another one. The MD recorder enters recording standby mode. When the end of the MD is reached, the recording automatically stops.
The MD also enters recording stand-by mode. Use / on the remote controller or MULTI JOG on the main unit to select a song on the CD, then press CD / or the remote controllers. The MD resumes recording.
Checking the recording result

See page 27.

Recording an FM/AM broadcast program to an MD
To record a very long program, switch the recording mode. (Refer to page 36.)

MODE/YES

Insert an MD.
Refer to Step 1 on page 22. Use a recordable MD.
Check the available recording time on the MD.

Select FM or AM for input.
Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset channel.
Press REC to set the FR-N3X into recording standby mode.
Adjusting the recording level

See page 38.

Turning Level Sync on or off If the FR-N3X does not enter record stand-by mode
See Cant dub? on page 36. See Numbering the songs Level Sync on page 39.
(play/pause) to start recording.

Elapsed time

During recording, you can check the elapsed time and remaining time on the MD using the DISPLAY button (See page 35).
Recording input source Recording track number
When the MD is recorded up to its end, recording automatically stops. To stop a recording while in progress, press MD. To pause recording Press MD /. The indicator lights up on the display.
Press the button again to resume recording from the stopped point. At this time, the track number increases by one.
Numbering the desired song(s)
Press REC during recording of the desired song. If you do not hold down REC long enough (about four seconds or less), the song may not be numbered.
Recording from another Onkyo System (Synchro Recording)
This function is useful when you record CDs while selecting tracks. It is also convenient for analog recording from another Onkyo system. The following operations are available if you connect an optional Onkyo casette tape deck to the FRN3X.
Synchro Recording from the unit CD to the stereo cassette tape deck Synchro Recording from the unit MD to the stereo cassette tape deck Synchro Recording from the stereo cassette tape deck to the MD unit.
For more information on Synchro recording from a CD or MD to a cassette tape, refer to the instruction manual for the cassette tape deck.
This section explains how to perform Synchro recording from a cassette tape deck to an MD in the FR-N3X.
Set up the recording source (in this example, a cassette tape) and insert an MD in the MD recorder. Check the available recording time on the MD.
If the display does not indicate the available recording time, press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Press REC to set the recorder in recording standby mode.

Play the recording source (in this example, a cas- Pausing and selecting a track When you pause or stop the sette tape). source, the MD recorder enters
Record Standby mode. Select a track, then play the source again. The MD recording resumes. Note that when you press the MD recorders button, the MD recorder stops, but the source (CD recorder) continues playback. Numbering the tracks Press the REC button at the point at which you wish to assign a track number. If you press the button with a short interval (about four seconds or less), you will be unable to assign track numbers.

The recording starts.

Cancelling Synchro recording Stop playback of the recording source. The MD recorder enters Record Standby mode. Checking the recorded data After recording is complete, press the MD recorders / button or the remote controllers button for MD. Playback starts from the top of the recording.
Recording data from a connected external device to an MD
You can record data from an external device (that you have connected following the explanation on page 9) to an MD.

to start recording.

When an MD is recorded up to its end, the MD automatically stops.
Be sure to insert a recordable MD with the write-protection turned off.
Numbering the desired song(s) Press REC while recording the desired song. If you do not hold down REC long enough (four seconds or less), the song may not be numbered. To pause recording Press MD /. Press the button again to resume recording. Stopping the MD To cancel a recording in progress, press MD. Adjusting the recording level See page 38.
Press OTHER INPUTS repeatedly to select the desired external sound source.
If you have changed the title of the device, the new title appears (see page 65).
Checking the recording result See page 27. Turning Level Sync on or off See Numbering the songs Level Sync on page 39.
If the FR-N3X does not enter recording standby mode: See Cant dub? on page 36.
N Signal Synchro Recording
Signal Synchro Recording starts recording onto an MD when a signal is received from a source connected to the input jacks. 1 Execute Steps 1 to 3 on the previous page. The MD is set to recording pause. 2 Press REC. Signal Rec appears in the display, then the MD switches to Signal Synchro Recording pause.

N Selecting a recording mode (while the input source is MD and the recorder is

stopped)

Select Record mode before you start recording.

Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO.

Turn MULTI JOG to display Rec Mode?.
Turn MULTI JOG to select a recording mode from the selection below in the following order.
SP: LP2: Normal stereo recording mode. You can record stereo data of a length specied on the disc. Normal stereo data is compressed to half its length. The available recording time is twice the length of SP. Normal stereo data is compressed to a quarter of its length. The available recording time is four times the length of SP. Monaural recording mode. The available recording time is twice the length of SP.
If you have recorded a disc in LP2 or LP4 mode, you cannot play it on a player that does not support LP2 or LP4 mode. If you play such a disc on another MD player, LP: may appears in the display as a title.
Press MULTI JOG when the desired recording mode appears on the display.
N Selecting digital or analog recording from CD to MD (while the input source is
CD and the recorder is stopped
This operation is available for Synchro recording and Signal Synchro recording.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO to display Rec Signal?.
The DIGITAL indicator lights up on the CD information display if digital recording has been selected. The indicator does not light up if analog recording has been selected. DIGITAL lights up during digital recording.

Press MODE/YES.

Current recording option
If you do not wish to change the current setting, press EDIT/CLEAR/NO. If you wish to change the setting, press MODE/YES. When you press MODE/YES after the FR-N3X displays DigAna?, it starts analog recording. When you press MODE/YES after the FR-N3X displays AnaDig?, it starts digital recording. The FR-N3X displays Complete. You have now completed all settings. When you eject the CD and press the CD-DUB button, the FR-N3X displays Dig.
N Adjusting the recording level
You can adjust the recording level for better recording quality. This operation is available during Synchro recording and Signal recording. You cannot adjust the recording level during CD dubbing with DLA LINK or during double-speed dubbing. Play the recording source, and perform the steps below during in record standby mode. You can adjust the level for analog and digital recording.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn MULTI JOG to display Rec Level? (recording level).
Turn MULTI JOG to adjust the recording level.
Adjust the level so that the OVER indicator will not light up.
You can adjust the level between dB and 18dB, by 0.5dB within the range of 12.5dB and +18.0dB, by 2.5dB within the range of 12.5dB and 30dB, and by 5.0dB steps within the range of 30dB and 60dB

EDIT/CLEAR/NO

Press / on the selected source to start MEMORY playback.

The playing track number

While the source is CD or MD, and the unit is in stop mode
When the unit nishes playing the track number you stored last, playback stops. The track numbers stored in memory are retained.
Press MODE repeatedly until the MEMORY indicator lights in the display.
Number buttons (See pages 21 and 23.)
The MEMORY indicator lights.
Turn MULTI JOG to select the rst track you want to play back, then press MULTI JOG.
The selected track is stored in memory. To select the next track to be played, repeat this step.
Track number to be stored in memory The total time of programmed tracks
(These buttons do not operate during MEMORY playback.)
Press on the selected source.
To select a track number in memory: Turn MULTI JOG or press / on the remote controller repeatedly during MEMORY playback. To check the track numbers in memory: Press / while the CD/MD is stopped.
You can also use the number buttons on the remote controller to select a track. To cancel a track number stored in memory: Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO. Each press erases the last track number stored in memory.
To erase a track number from memory: While in MEMORY playback mode, and the CD/MD is stopped, press EDIT/CLEAR/NO or CLEAR on the remote controller. Each press erases the last track number stored in memory. If you change the playback mode, all data stored in MEMORY playback will be erased. When you eject the disc, all programmed data will be erased.
N 1 TR (one track) playback
You can play back only a single track using this mode. In addition, using the CD dubbing function along with this mode enables you to create a single track CD easily.

N RANDOM playback

All tracks on the disc will be shufed, then played back.
Press MODE/YES repeatedly until the 1TR indicator lights in the display.
Press MODE/YES repeatedly until the RDM indicator lights in the display.
The 1TR indicator lights.
The RDM indicator lights.

Press / source.

on the selected
1 TR (one track) playback starts.

RANDOM playback starts.

The playing track
If you wish to select another track, turn MULTI JOG.
You can select only one track while using the CD dubbing function.

Turn MULTI JOG to select a track you wish to remove from the group.
N Cancelling the selected group
(while the source is MD and the unit is stopped)
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn MULTI JOG until XX Tr Gr.Out? appears in the display.
This function enables you to cancel only the selected group.

Press GROUP.

Complete appears, and the selected track is removed from the group. Group Out
1G 10 tracks 2G 10 tracks
Turn MULTI JOG to select a group you wish to cancel.
Track removed from the group

1G 9 tracks 2G 10 tracks

Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn MULTI JOG until G Release? appears in the display.
N Cancelling all groups (while the
source is MD and the unit is stopped)
Complete appears, and only the specied group is cancelled.
This function enables you to cancel all the groups on the disc.
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO and turn MULTI JOG until Gr.Release? appears in the display.
Editing Groups (Move, Combine and Erase)
You can perform three editing functions: move a group to change the order, combine two groups into one, and erase tracks in a group.
N Outline of edit function
Erasing a groupG.Erase All tracks in the specied group will be erased. Moving a groupG.Move Enables you to move a group. Combining groupsG.Combine Enables you to combine two groups into one.
Insert the MD, then select MD as the source.
Press GROUP, then turn MULTI JOG to select a group to erase.
N Combining two edit functions
Combining two groups that are located apart: (G.Move + G.Combine) G.Combine enables you to combine the selected group with the preceding adjacent group. To combine two groups that are listed apart from each other, rst use the G.Move function to move one group next to the other group, then use the G Combine function to combine the groups. Notes regarding edit functions
The edit information is written in the TOC of the MD when you eject the MD or when the recorder enters standby mode. When the recorder is writing this information, the TOC indicator lights up or ashes. During this time, do not disconnect the power cord or move or shake the system. (See When the TOC indicator lights up or ashes on page 36.) You cannot use the edit functions when the MEM, RDM, 1TR, or 1GR indicator is lit. Place the recorder in Normal Playback mode. (See Cancelling the playback mode on page 42.)

Press SLEEP while the Sleep timer is on. If you press SLEEP while the remaining time is displayed, the remaining time is reduced by 10 minutes.

Canceling Sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until Sleep off appears in the display.
Turning off the unit automatically after completing CD Dubbing
If you set the Sleep timer while you are carrying out CD Dubbing to CD, MD, Onkyo stereo cassette tape deck, or CD-R, the unit will turn off after completing CD dubbing regardless of the remaining time you set. This is convenient for starting CD Dubbing before going to bed or going out.
N Setting the Once, Weekday, WeekOperating with the unit 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.

end, or Rec timer

2-5, 7 1

3, 4 1, 2

Press TIMER repeatedly until the timer menu you wish to set appears in the display.
Proceed to Step 2 within eight seconds.
Press TIMER while you are listening to music or a radio program.
Sleep 90 appears in the display window. The unit will turn off in 90 minutes. Once Timer Weekend Timer Weekday Timer Rec Timer
Press TIMER if you wish to reduce the remaining time.
Each press reduces the remaining time by ten minutes: 9080.10off.

Clock*

normal display
* Select Clock to set the clock (see page 17).
Turn MULTI JOG if you wish to set the remaining time in oneminute increments.
Turn MULTI JOG clockwise to increase the remaining time by up to 99 minutes, or counterclockwise to decrease the remaining time down to one minute.
Press MULTI JOG, then turn it to select the source. When setting Once, Weekday, and Weekend timers: The following playing sources appear in turn:
When setting Rec timer: The following playing sources to be recorded appear in turn:

FM AM LINE*

The Sleep timer starts operating.
The SLEEP indicator lights.
* If you changed the name, the new name appears (see page 65). Connect the timer-equipped source.
Using the timer functions (continued)
Press MULTI JOG, then turn it to select the start time.

24-hour display

Timer On is displayed and the timer you set turns on.

ONCE = Once Timer

12-hour display
W.DAY = Weekday Timer W.END = Weekend Timer REC = Rec Timer

Press TIMER repeatedly until the desired timer appears in the display.

Turn MULTI JOG.

If the timer was On, it turns Off, and vice-versa.
Note If you set the timer to On, be sure to turn off the power to the unit. Otherwise, the timer will not work.
Customizing the source names
You can change the source name that appears in the display to suit any component you connected per the instructions on pages 9, 10.

1 4, 2

Press MULTI JOG to enter the new name.
Complete appears in the display.
You may press MODE/YES instead of MULTI JOG to get the same result.
About the shorten source names
Press OTHER INPUTS until the source whose name you wish to change appears in the display.
The source names appear in the following order: LINE CD-R
The short source names appear in the display depending on the situation. Check the short names in the table below. Ordinary names
BS CD-R CS DAT DVD DSR GAME HD LINE

Shorten names

BS CR CS DT DV DR GM HD LI M2 PC TA TV VC VD
Press EDIT/CLEAR/NO repeatedly until Name Select? appears in the display.
MD2 PC TAPE TV VCR VIDEO DISC
Turn MULTI JOG to select a new name for the source.
Depending on the source youve selected in step 1, the name changes in the following order: CD-R PC HD TAPE MD 2 DAT VCR

LINE GAME

DVD TV DSR

VIDEO DISC CS BS

Messages
The following table explains the messages that appear in the display. Message
MD Blank Disc Cannot Copy Cannot Edit Cannot Rec Cannot Set CD Dub Fail Complete Cannot Read Disc Full Full Impossible MD Writing Mecha Error Memory Full Name Full No Change CD/MD No Disc Protected Recording Retry Error Signal Wait Text Protect Time Protect TOC Error

Meaning

A recordable MD without disc or track names is inserted. You tried to create a second digital copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see Rules for digital recording in the right column). You tried to edit a playback-only disc. You tried to record onto a playback-only disc. You tried to set a timer while another timer was operating. CD dubbing could not be activated. The editing operation has been completed. The disc is abnormal (scratched or missing a TOC). The disc is full (see System limitations on page 68). You tried to enter a character over the maximum character capacity while naming a disc, track, or group, etc. You tried to edit a disc using a function not available for some reason other than an MD system limitation. The unit is writing the recorded or edited contents to the MD. An error occurred in the units internal mechanism. You tried to store a 26th track or a 31st channel, exceeding the units capacity. The naming capacity of the disc or unit has reached its limit. The name has not been changed. There is no disc in the unit. The inserted disc is record-protected. You tried to switch to another source while recording, or to perform a CD or tuner operation that is disabled during recording. The recording attempt failed due to consecutive disturbances from scratches on the MD or from applied vibration. The MD recorder has entered Signal Wait mode. The CD text is copyrighted. You tried to repeat double-speed dubbing using the same CD. The unit failed to read or record onto a disc.

Rules for digital recording
Guide to the serial copy management system
Since your MD unit uses the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS), MDs recorded through the digital input terminal cannot be used to make subsequent copies to other MDs through the digital output terminal. The following diagram shows a system for making copies through the digital or analog terminals.

Rule 2

You can record a digital satellite broadcast signal onto a recordable MD via the digital input terminals on the MD recorder, which is capable of handling a sampling frequency of 32 kHz or 48 kHz. You can then record the contents of this recorded MD (rst-generation) onto another recordable MD via digital input terminals on the MD recorder to create a second-generation digital copy. Note, however, that with some BS tuners, secondgeneration digital copying may not be possible.

Playing BS tuner

Rule 1
You can record digital source (CD, premastered MD, and DAT equipment with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz) to a recordable MD through the digital input terminal. However, you cannot make subsequent copies from the recordable MD to other recordable MDs through the digital output terminal. Subsequent copies can be made only through the analog output terminal.
CD player MD recorder DAT deck
Digital output terminal Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable Digital input terminal

Recording

MD recorder

Playing

Digital output terminal Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable Digital input terminal Recording MD recorder Playing back MD recorder MD
First-generation MD recorded via digital-to-digital connection

Digital output terminal

First-generation MD recorded via digital-to-digital connection Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable

Digital input terminal

Recording MD recorder
Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable
Line (analog) output terminal Audio connecting cable Line (analog) input terminal
Secondgeneration MD recorded via digital-to-digital connection
Playing back Digital output terminal Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable Digital input terminal Recording

Track numbers cannot be stored when setting MEMORY playback.
The disc is loaded in the The disc is inserted with the wrong side facing upward. CD disc tray, but playback The disc is extremely dirty. CD will not begin. The disc is dirty or damaged. (Disc Error appears in the display.) MD The disc inserted is not recorded. MD Moisture has formed inside the unit.

CD/MD CD

Search time (when mov- The disc is dirty. ing to a specic track) is The disc is scratched. extremely long. Disc cannot be loaded. The unit does not record. The wrong side of the disc is being inserted. The disc is record-protected. (Protected appears in the display.) The unit is not connected properly to the sound source. The analog recording level is too low. A playback-only disc is inserted. (Cannot Rec appears in the display.) There is not enough time left on the disc. Retry Error appears in the display. The disc name or track name cannot be entered. The disc is record-protected. (Protected appears.) A playback-only disc is inserted. (Cannot Rec appears.)
If the unit does not operate properly even after attempting the prescribed remedies, unplug and then plug in the power cord again.
Troubleshooting (continued)
Switch the frequency receiving mode to MONO. Adjust the position, height, and direction of the antenna (aerial). Connect an outdoor FM antenna (aerial). Try to use an antenna (aerial) having more elements. [For installation of the outdoor antenna (aerial), consult the nearest dealer as the process requires a special technique and experience.]
Too much noise is audi- FM stereo signals may generate hiss at high levels. ble or the sound is inter The position or direction of the antenna rupted occasionally. (aerial) is incorrect. (ST indicator does not Station is too weak. light steadily.)
Sound is distorted or sound volume decreases. Sound is excessively distorted.
The radio signal is distorted. Cars are operating or airplanes are ying near the house. There is a tall building or a mountain nearby. [The waves transmitted from transmission center (direct waves) and the waves diffracted by buildings or mountains (diffraction waves) interfere with each other causing multi bass distortion.] Locate the AM indoor antenna far from the electric or electronic device. Turn off the power to the interfering electric or electronic device. Locate the AM indoor antenna further from the FR-N3X.