FIGURE 1: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A

Precautions

1. Warranty Claim You can nd 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. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. Care From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the nish or remove the panel lettering. 5. Power

For British model

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualied service personnel. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. IMPORTANT A 5 ampere fuse is tted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET. If in any doubt, please consult a qualied electrician.

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. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel. Setting the STANDBY button to standby does not shut off the power completely. So the power cord should be removed from the AC outlet when the unit is not used for a prolonged time.

For U.S. model

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

For Canadian model

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

FCC Information for User

The user changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Arranging the system components

Combination example 1

Select the CD player C-705X (or CD changer C-707CH), CD recorder, and stereo cassette tape deck K-505X in addition to this unit. When you arrange these components, stack them as shown below. Vertical way stacking
This unit (R-805X) Stereo cassette tape deck (K-505X) CD recorder CD player (C-705X) or CD changer (C-707CH) Stereo cassette tape deck (K-505X) CD player (C-705X) or CD changer (C-707CH)

Horizontal way stacking

This unit (R-805X)

CD recorder

Combination example 2
Select the CD player C-705X, CD recorder and MD recorder MD-105X in addition to this unit. When you arrange these components, stack them as shown below. Vertical way stacking

MD recorder (MD-105X)

CD recorder MD recorder (MD-105X) CD player (C-705X)

CD player (C-705X)

Tip In addition to the above combination examples, you can also connect both the MD recorder MD-105X and stereo cassette tape deck K-505X with the CD recorder, CD player C-705X, and this unit.
Connecting to the audio connector
Before connecting Do not connect the units AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (the mains) until you have completed all the other connections, including and AC OUTLET connections on page 12 and Connecting speaker systems on page 16. On each pair of connectors, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel. Connect white plugs of audio connection cables to L connectors and connect red plugs of audio connection cables to R connectors. Please refer to the instruction manual for each component when you make any connections.
Audio connection cable To L connector To R connector (White) (Red) (White) (Red) To L connector To R connector
Insert the plug securely. If the connection is incomplete, noise or malfunction may result.

Improper connection

Insert completely
When you use a digital audio optical cable, do not bend it sharply nor coil it tightly. Bundling an audio connection cable with the power cord or speaker cord may degrade the sound quality. Be sure to use the cable, supplied with each component (except for the R-805X) to connect to the remote control connector. If the connection is incomplete, you will be unable to operate the device using the remote controller. CD players and MD recorders use heat-sensitive parts. Do not place them on top of the amplier. Note: To connect both the MD recorder MD-105X and stereo cassette tape deck K-505X to the unit: Connect the MD recorder to the unit following the Connections for combination example 2 on the next page and connect the stereo cassette tape deck to the unit following the Connections for combination example 1. The 230 V model is shown in the following illustrations.

Connections for combination example 1
CD recorder (option) (Refer to the CD recorder instruction manual)

ANTENNA

(PLAY) (REC) (PLAY) OUT MD IN LINE/DVD

REMOTE CONTROL

SPEAKERS L

PROCESSOR

(PLAY) OUT IN
AC OUTLET AC230V 50Hz SWITCHED 100W MAX.

RATING:AC230V

MODEL NO.

50Hz 54W

(REC) (PLAY) OUT IN

ANALOG OUTPUT L

COMPACT DISC PLAYER

INPUT OUTPUT

AC OUTLET

C-705X

AC230V 50Hz UNSWITCHED 100W MAX.

(PLAY)

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPTICAL

"CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT"

(REC) (PLAY)

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

K-505X

CD player (C-705X) or CD changer (C-707CH) : Signal flow
Stereo cassette tape deck (K-505X)
Connections for combination example 2

OUT MD IN

LINE/DVD

ANALOG

ANALOG OUTPUT L DIGITAL OUTPUT

INPUT (REC)

OUTPUT (PLAY)

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL 1 2
INPUT (REC) OUTPUT (PLAY)
REMOTE CONTROL DIGITAL INPUT

MINIDISC RECORDER

MD-105X
CD player (C-705X) : Signal flow
MD recorder (MD-105X) Optical cable
Connecting the connectors and AC OUTLETS
Before connecting The hookups on page 11 is needed in addition to the (for remote control operations) and AC OUTLET (for power supply to each component) hookups on this page. Each component has two connectors. There is no difference between those connectors. The components may be connected in any order. The remote control cable for connecting the connectors is supplied with each component (not supplied with the unit).
To use the Clock/Timer function of this units, connect the power cord as shown below and connect the remote control cable and audio connection cables (see page 11). Be sure to connect the power cord of this unit to an AC outlet that supplies continuous power.

To wall outlet

REMOTE CONTROL DIGITAL L INPUT 1

OUTPUT

INPUT 2
CD player (C-705X) or CD changer (C-707CH)
"CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT "
If the R-805X is in Standby mode (only the display is lit) in the system, a small amount of power (for standby mode) is being supplied to the connected devices. If you do not wish to supply this power to the connected devices to save energy, press the ENERGY SAVE button on the R-805X. (See page 20.)

Sound processor INPUT This unit (R-805X)

OUT IN

Connecting the

remote control cables

If your other components are made by ONKYO and those components are equipped with connectors, you can control the -connected components with the supplied remote controller. Before connecting The unit must be connected in the system hookups for control operations. Each component has two connectors. There is no difference between these connectors. The components may be connected in any order. The hookups on the previous page are necessary independently of the system hookups. The illustration below is an example of a hookup.
This unit (R-805X) MD recorder
Stereo cassette tape deck
remote control cable (supplied with every ONKYO component that has connectors except for the amplier and receiver) This is not an example of stacking the components. For the example, refer to page 9.

CD player

AC outlet connection
You can connect the power cord from another audio device to the rear of the R805X. If the R-805X is connected via an remote control cable to another Onkyo audio device that has a STANDBY/ON but230 V, 50 Hz models 120 V, 60 Hz models ton, you can use the STANDBY/ON button on the R-805X to turn on and off the power to both R-805X and connected Capacity is 100 watts. Capacity is 120 watts. device, or place both devices in standby mode. When the R-805X is turned on or placed in standby mode, electric current is always supplied to the AC connector on the rear panel. If you press the ENERGY SAVE button while the R-805X is in standby mode, the power to the connected audio device will be turned off one minute later. (See page 20.) The shape and capacity of the AC outlet may differ depending on the area of purchase. Make sure that the capacity of other components connected to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the rear panel.
Connecting speaker systems
Connecting left and right speakers
Before connecting The load impedance of each speaker must be at least 4 ohms. Do not use unnecessarily long or extremely thin speaker cords. Otherwise, the DC resistance of the speaker cords may become too high, lowering the damping factor and causing the sound quality to deteriorate. Do not connect the speaker cord to the L and R connectors at the same time and do not connect two or more speakers to the same speaker connectors.
Preparing the speaker cords for connection

1 Strip 15 mm from the end of each cord.
2 Twist the stripped end of the cord.
Note To prevent damage to circuits never short-circuit the positive (+) and negative () speaker wires.
Connecting the speaker cords to the speaker connectors

Right speaker

- speaker +

This unit

1 Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen.
2 Insert the stripped end of the cord.
3 Turn the knob clockwise to tighten.

Antenna connections

Connecting the AM antenna
Assembling the AM loop antenna
Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration.

Insert into the hole.

Connecting the antenna cable
1. Press down the lever. 2. Insert the wire into the hole. 3. Release the lever to replace it.
Connecting the AM loop antenna
The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction and position where you receive the clearest sound. Put it as far as possible away from this unit, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.
Connecting an AM outdoor antenna
When reception is not satisfactory with the supplied AM loop antenna alone, connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended. The outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched horizontally above a window or outside. Do not remove the AM loop antenna. To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is necessary. Follow item 14 of the Important Safeguards on page 3 when you install the outdoor antenna.

Outdoor antenna

Connecting the FM antenna

FM indoor antenna

The supplied FM antenna is for indoor use only. Move the antenna in various directions until the clearest signal is received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will cause the least amount of distortion.
U.S and Canadian models Other models
Remove the insulation at the tip of the cable, and insert the cable securely, fully to the end of the exposed tip.

FM outdoor antenna

If the reception is not very clear with the supplied FM antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended. Please make sure that you follow the considerations below regarding the location. Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon signs, busy roads etc.). It is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines. Keep it well away from power lines, etc. To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is necessary. Follow item 14 of the Important Safeguards on page 3 when you install the outdoor antenna.

2 Press the STANDBY/ON button.
The indicator of the selected input source lights up.
About the ENERGY SAVE button:
The power to all devices connected to the R805X will be turned off one minute after you press the ENERGY SAVE button while the unit is in Standby mode. When you press the ENERGY SAVE button: The ENERGY SAVE indicator starts ashing. After one minute, it lights up steadily. The display scrolls words ENERGY SAVE, then turns off. However, the timer on the R-805X is still functioning. When the power to other components is turned off, the Direct Play function is disabled. To turn on the power to the components again, press the STANDBY/ON button on the R-805X. (With a slight delay, the power to the components connected to the R-805X will be turned on.) Energy Save mode is cancelled when you press the ENERGY SAVE button while the ENERGY SAVE indicator is ashing.
Preparing the remote controller
Installing the remote controller batteries Using the remote controller
Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor.

1 Remove

the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding it away from the remote controller unit.

Remote control sensor

FM STEREO ENERGY / AM TUNER AMPLIFIER SAVE

CD MD CDR LINE/DVD FM

INPUT VOLUME

STANDBY

AM TAPE

ACOUSTIC PRESENC E

MEMORY FM MODE CLEAR

OFF / 1

DISPLAY PRESET
2 Insert two AA-size batteries into the

battery compartment.

Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive + and negative - symbols) inside the battery compartment.
About 5 m (16 feet) Control range

3 After

batteries are installed and seated correctly, replace the compartment cover.
Notes Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batteries. To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote controller is not to be used for a long time. Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from corrosion. If the remote controller doesnt operate smoothly, replace both the batteries at the same time. The life of the batteries supplied is about six months but this will vary depending on usage.
Notes Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted uorescent light which can prevent proper operation of the remote controller. Using another remote controller of the same type in the same room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays may cause operational interference. Do not put any object such as a book on the remote controller. The buttons of the remote controller may be pressed by mistake and drain the batteries. Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass. Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote controller operation. If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.

Disappear

Selected preset number
3 Press the MEMORY button.
The MEMORY indicator lights up and. will ash.
Notes Up to 30 stations can be stored in the preset memory. If you try to store more than 30 stations, FULL appears on the display and you cannot store any more. If the FM station received is an RDS station that has a PS (Program Service Name), the frequency display will change to the PS display. (Refer to page 36 for more information on the RDS function.) RDS reception is available only on the European models.

MEMORY INPUT FM MODE

Listening to a stereo radio station
When you tune in a stereo FM station, the STEREO indicator lights up if the signal is sufciently strong. If the signal is weak, you can still listen to the station in mono mode. In this case, tune in as follows.
2 Use the PRESET or button or the
number buttons on the remote controller to select the desired preset station.
1 Press the FM MODE button.
The MONO indicator lights up.

Displayed

MONO STEREO
The number buttons on the remote controller:

5: 12: 25:

--/- - --/- - -

Clearing preset stations

You can clear preset stations from the preset memory.
2 Select the station you would like to
listen to using the TUNING or button.
1 Select the station as explained in the

previous section.

2 Press
Selecting preset stations
Follow the procedure below to select a preset station stored in memory.
and hold the MEMORY button and press the FM MODE button within a second.
. appears on the display.
FM or AM using the INPUT selector or FM or AM button on the remote controller.
Note If you fail to press the FM MODE button while holding down the MEMORY button immediately, the AUTO MEMORY function will start operating.

Naming a preset station

The following 54 characters can be used: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS TUVWXYZ&()*+,-./=?[\]|[
You can name the preset stations so that the name, instead of the frequency, appears on the display when you press the DISPLAY button. (For more information, see Display options on page 30.) Note You cannot enter characters for an RDS station that has a program service (PS) name, since the PS name has priority over other character information. (For more information on RDS stations, see page 36.) RDS reception is available only on the European models.
the PRESET or button to select a character.
The character ashes on the display.

AUTO STEREO

4 Press
the MEMORY button to store the character.

Flashing.. mark appears next to the stored character. Repeat the steps 3 and 4 to store more characters. You can store up to 8 characters. To enter a space between characters, press the MEMORY button. The bar cursor moves on to the next position.
1 Select the station you wish to name.
(See Selecting preset stations on page 32.)
2 Press and hold down the DISPLAY button for more than two seconds.
The R-805X enters character input mode, and.. ashes on the display.
(continued on the next page)

Naming preset stations

5 When
you nish entering all necessary characters, press and hold down the DISPLAY button for more than two seconds to complete the operation.
Changing the existing characters
Follow the procedure below to change the existing characters or rename the preset station.
1 Select the station you wish to modify.

AUTO STEREO AUTO STEREO

Note If you have not pressed any button for 16 seconds during the procedure, the operation will complete automatically.
2 Press and hold the DISPLAY button for

a few seconds.

The R-805X enters character input mode, and the rst character ashes.
3 Press the MEMORY button repeatedly
until the character that you want to change ashes.
MEMORY DISPLAY PRESET FM MODE
the PRESET or button to change the character.
Clearing all names stored in memory
Follow the procedure below to delete the name of the selected preset station.
1 Press and hold the DISPLAY button for

5 Press

2 While 6 Press and hold down the DISPLAY button for more than two seconds to complete the operation.
holding down the MEMORY button, press and hold the FM MODE button for a few seconds.
The name will be deleted.
Receiving RDS (European models only)
DISPLAY RDS reception is available only on the European model, and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. What is RDS? Many FM stations now transmit RDS signals which contain additional information. RDS provides you with various services so that you can choose a station broadcasting your favorite categories of music or other information. The information below is available through the R-805X. PS: Program Service Name RT: Radio Text Note If radio signals are weak, RDS may not be received. If the current station you are listening to is not an RDS station, only the frequency of the station and the characters (see page 33) appear. (If no characters have been entered, only the frequency information will appear.) When RT is received, it can sometimes take between a few seconds and 15 seconds (more or less) to display. Sometimes the following messages will be shown on the display. WAIT: This message indicates that it requires more time to receive the RT information. When the information is received, the characters will scroll across the display. NO TEXT: This message appears for three seconds and indicates that even though an RDS station is being received, the signal does not contain RT information.

Sunday Monday Tuesday

Saturday Friday Thursday Wednesday
The number button on the remote controller: 1:S (Sunday) 5:T (Thursday) 2:M (Monday) 6:F (Friday) 3:T (Tuesday) 7:S (Saturday) 4: W (Wednesday) Note To use the number buttons, select the 24hour display. If you select the 12-hour display, you cannot use the number buttons to set the day.
the TIMER button repeatedly until DAY SET appears on the display, then press the ENTER button.
5 Press the UP or DOWN button to
display the desired day of the week, and press the ENTER button.
2 Press the UP or DOWN button to
select WEEKEND or WEEKDAY.

END or DAY ashes.

ENTER UP/DOWN
3 Press the ENTER button.
The current WEEKDAY or WEEKEND setting will be displayed.
Pressing the UP or DOWN button repeatedly toggles between the day indication and the bar cursor (..).
6 Press the ENTER button repeatedly to
display the ashing character or bar cursor at the right end and press the ENTER button, the unit completes the setting.
Programming to play at a specied time
Before using the timer for listening to or recording broadcast programs, you need to store the preset stations. (Refer to Receiving stations on page 30, 31 for information how to preset stations.)
When you store the ON time, the display automatically indicates that the OFF time is one hour after the ON time you specied.
3 Press the UP or DOWN button to
select the OFF time, and press the ENTER button.
the TIMER button repeatedly until WEEKDAY or WEEKEND is displayed, and press the ENTER button.

TIMER W.DAY

ENTER ENTER
2 Press the UP or DOWN button to set
the ON time, and press the ENTER button.
4 Press the UP or DOWN button to
select the source (CD, MD, CDR, LINE/ DVD, FM, AM, TAPE), and press the ENTER button.

TIMER W.DAY AUTO

Notes You can also use the number buttons instead of the UP or DOWN button to set the desired playing ON and OFF times. To do so, refer to step 3 on page 24 and select the 24-hour display. You cannot use the number buttons if you select the 12-hour display.
If you select FM or AM, press the UP or DOWN button again to select the preset number and press the ENTER button.

STANDBY/ON

UP/ DOWN
5 Press the STANDBY/ON button on this
unit to set the Standby mode.
the TIMER button repeatedly until REC appears on the display, then press the ENTER button.

TIMER W.DAY REC

Notes The clock of this unit must be set correctly before programming the timer. Make sure that the specied source component is connected to this unit, and that the CD, MD, CDR, or cassette tape has been inserted into the appropriate component. The timer playback function still works while the ENERGY SAVE is on.
select the day of the week when you wish to start recording, then press the ENTER button.

Programming to record at a specied time
REC mode of the Timer function enables you to record a specied source at a specied time. Notes To perform timer recording to a tape, you need to use a cassette tape deck that features the mark, such as the K-505X. To perform timer recording to a mini disc, you need to use an MD recorder that features the mark, such as the MD-105X.
You can select NEXT instead of the day of the week. If you do so, recording will start at the next occurrence of the indicated time.
3 Press the UP or DOWN button to set 5 Press the UP or DOWN button to
select the source (FM, AM, LINE/DVD), and press the ENTER button.
TIMER REC TIMER REC STEREO STEREO
Notes You can also use the number buttons instead of the UP or DOWN button to set the desired recording ON and OFF time. To do so, refer to step 3 on page 24 and select the 24-hour display. You cannot use the number buttons if you select the 12-hour display. When you store the ON time, the display automatically indicates that the OFF time is one hour after the ON time you specied.
If you select FM or AM, press the UP or DOWN buttons again to select the preset number, then press the ENTER button.
6 Press the UP or DOWN button to
select the recording component (TAPE REC, MD REC, or MD/TAPE), and press the ENTER button.
4 Press the UP or DOWN button to set
the OFF time, then press the ENTER button.

REC TIMER

TIMER REC
When you record analog FM or AM signals to an MD recorder, be sure to use Analog In on the MD recorder.
7 Press the STANDBY/ON button on this
the TIMER button repeatedly until the timer mode (WEEKDAY, WEEKEND or REC) that you wish to enable or disable appears on the upper left corner of the display.
Notes Since muting is automatically turned on when the timer is used to record, the sound cannot be heard during recording. To monitor recording, press the MUTING button on the remote controller to cancel muting. Timer recording is activated once. After recording, the REC mode setting will be cancelled. Timer recording functions even while the unit is in Energy Save mode.
switch the selected mode ON or OFF.
Switching the timer ON/OFF
You can switch the timer ON/OFF to cancel the timer setting, to enable the timer again, or to perform timer recording again. When the Timer function is enabled, the selected timer mode such as W.DAY, W.END, and REC appears in the upper left corner of the display. Note To switch the timer ON, rst you need to program the time value.

CLEAR or FM MODE button [32, 35] MEMORY button [30~35] PHONES jack [28]
DISPLAY button [33~36] PRESET buttons [31~33, 35] TUNING buttons [30~32]
European models front panel shown.

Display

RDS indicator (non-U.S., non-Canadian models only) AM/PM indicator Tuning indicator STEREO indicator

MEMORY indicator

AUTO/MONO indicator
TIMER W.DAY W.END MEMORY REC SLEEP
STEREO MIN MUTING kHz MHz

Timer setting indicators

Multi display

Frequency indicators

MUTING indicator Sleep time indicator
You can control the other -connected components with the supplied remote controller. The remote controller buttons operate in the same way as the buttons on each component with the same indication. For actual operations, please refer to the Instruction Manual for each component. STANDBY/ON button [20, 40, 42] CLOCK button [25] Press this button to display the current time. SLEEP button [43] Enables you to make the Sleep time setting.
Tuner control [31~33, 35]
PRESET:Tuner preset select buttons FM : FM band select button AM : AM band select button
TONE button [27] Enables you to set the tone.
Mode Select buttons [23, 24, 38~42]
TIMER :Pressing this button repeatedly to select one of the following eight settings. WEEKDAY: Timer playback on the specied day(s) of the week. WEEKEND: Timer playback on the specied day(s) of the week. REC: Timer record setting DAYSET: Sets the day of the week (WEEKDAY & WEEKEND). ADJUST: Sets the current time and the day of the week. 24H/12H:Enables you to select 24-hour display or 12-hour display by pressing the ENTER button and using the UP /DOWN buttons. UP/DOWN : Enables you to select a parameter after you press the TIMER or TONE button. Press the ENTER button to conrm the selection. ENTER :Press this button to conrm the selection made via the TIMER, TONE, UP , or DOWN button.
INPUT button [26, 29] Enables you to select a listening source. MUTING button [28] Mutes the sound temporarily. VOLUME / buttons [26] Enables you to increase or decrease the volume level. ACOUSTIC PRESENCE button [27] Switches acoustic presence off and types. Number buttons [24, 32, 38] Used to set the time/day and select the PRESET stations.
Use the following buttons to control components that are connected to the - system.
Stereo cassette tape deck control

English

Compact Disc Changer

C-707CHX

Before using Connections

Instruction Manual

COMPACT DISC CHANGER

DUAL OPTICAL OUTPUT

DISC 1

DISC 2

3 DISC CHANGER

DISC 3

Operations

STANDBY / ON DISC MODE

STANDBY

DISPLAY

Other Information
Thank you for purchasing.
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo C-707CHX Compact Disc Changer. 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 Compact Disc Changer. Please retain this manual for future reference.

Main Features

3-disc stocker changer lets you change two discs while the third plays Incorporates a linear single-bit D/A converter for high-quality playback TR-1 play mode for recording of only the first tracks of CD-singles Two optical outputs supporting DLA LINK 2

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safeguards

1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

10. Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11. Polarization If the appliance is provided with a polarized plug having one blade wider than the other, please read the following information: The polarization of the plug is a safety feature. The polarized plug will only fit the outlet one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, try reversing it. If there is still trouble, the user should seek the services of a qualified electrician. Under no circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the plug. 12. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, especially near plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 14. Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

Before Using

Connections
6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 7.

S3125A

Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or if placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings, there should be free space of at least 5 cm (2 in.) and an opening behind the appliance. Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
15. Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 16. Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 17. Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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. Power 5. Care From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the panel lettering. 6. Points to remember If this unit is brought from a cold environment to a warm one or is in a cold room that is quickly heated, condensation may form on the pickup, preventing proper operation. In this case, remove the disc and leave the power ON for about one hour to remove the condensation. When transporting this unit, be careful not to bump it.
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. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel. Turning off the standby button does not shut off the power completely. So the power cord should be removed from the AC outlet when the unit is not used for a prolonged time. 3. Do not touch this unit with wet hands Do not handle this unit or power cord when your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid enters the case, take this unit to an authorized service center for inspection. 4. Location of this unit Place this unit in a well-ventilated location. Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation on all sides of this unit especially when it is placed in an audio rack. If ventilation is blocked, this unit may overheat and malfunction. Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heating units as this units internal temperature may rise and shorten the life of the pickup. Avoid damp and dusty places and places directly affected by vibrations from the speakers. In particular, avoid placing the unit on or above one of the speakers. Be sure this unit is placed in a horizontal position. Never place it on its side or on a slanted surface as it may malfunction. Do not place near tuners or TV sets. If placed next to a TV or tuner, it may cause reception interference resulting in some noise in the TV or tuner output.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modele pour les Canadien

REMARQUE:
CET APPAREIL NUMRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. Sur les modles dont la fiche est polarise:

ATTENTION:

POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

For European model

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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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.
Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE GERMERING, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GERMERING, GERMANY

A.HORIUCHI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Table of contents

Checking the supplied accessories.. Below
Connecting to Onkyo Separate Collection series components. 8 Connecting to the other components.. 9~11
Playing CDs... 12~17 Memory play... 18~20 Other play modes... 21~22
Handling CDs... 23 Troubleshooting... 24 Specifications... 25 Indexed to parts and controls... 26~27

Connections Operations

Supplied accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.

remote control cable 1

Audio connection cable 1
Connecting to Onkyo Separate Collection series components

This section introduces you to the other Onkyo Separate Collection series components and their convenient system functions, followed by instruction on how to connect the system. The following Onkyo Separate Collection series components are commercially available: R-805X. FM Stereo/AM Tuner Amplifier A-905X. Integrated Stereo Amplifier T-405X. Stereo Tuner K-505X. Stereo Cassette Tape Deck (Not available in U.S and Canada) MD-105X. Minidisc (MD) Recorder (Not available in U.S and Canada) CDR-205X. CD Recorder (Not available in U.S and Canada) Note that the available components may vary according to the area. Combining the C-707CHX Compact Disc Changer with the above system components enables you to operate the following convenient functions: The instructions in this manual are based on using the C-707CHX along with the R-805X. If you wish to use the A-905X, refer to the instruction manual for the A-905X and connect the C-707CH or C-705X (instead of the C-707CHX). Auto Power On You can turn on the power to the tuner amplifier by presssing the STNADBY/ON button on one of the system components. To enable the Auto Power On function, make sure that all devices are connected correctly. Direct Change The R-805Xs INPUT SELECTOR automatically switches to CD, MD or TAPE when these components are played. Remote Control Operation This component can be operated using the remote controller included with the R-805X. The buttons on the remote controller can be used to send signals to this unit. (Refer to the R-805Xs instruction manual for details.) Program Timer You can use the Timer Play. (Refer to the R-805X instruction manual for details.) Sleep Timer You can fall asleep to a music/radio program with the timer. (Refer to the R-805X instruction manual for details.) CD Synchro Recording With the cassette deck, MD recorder or CD recorder in recording standby, starting CD playback causes the cassette deck or MD recorder to start recording. (Refer to the K-505X, MD-105X and CDR-205X instruction manuals for details.) CD Dubbing Simple CD dubbing using a stereo cassette tape deck, MD recorder or CD recorder is possible with the pressing of a single button. (Refer to the K-505X, MD-105X or CDR-205X Instruction Manual for more information). DLA LINK The Peak Search Data function of the C-707CHX enables the MD recorder or CD recorder to automatically set the digital recording level. (Refer to the MD-105X or CDR-205X Instruction Manual for details.)
Connecting to the other components

Before connecting

Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) until you complete all the other connections including the connections on the next page. On each pair of connectors, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel. Connect white plugs of audio connection cables to L connectors and connect red plugs of audio connection cables to R connectors.

Audio connection cable To L connector To R connector (White) (Red) (White) (Red) To L connector To R connector

Improper connection

REMOTE CONTROL

Insert completely

COMPACT DISC CHANGERR

DIGITAL OUTPUT

OPTICAL 1 2

AC OUTLET

AC 120V 60Hz UNSWITCHED 120W 1A MAX.

MODEL NO.

RATING: AC120V

R R ANALOG OUTPUT

2-1, NISSHIN-CHO, NEYAGAWA-SHI,OSAKA, JAPAN MADE IN JAPAN

To wall outlet

AC outlet Audio connection cable DIGITAL IN MD recorder, CD recorder, DAT deck, etc. 2 Optional Optical fiber cable
Amplifier without digital input terminal 1
1 Connecting to an amplifier
Connect the CDs OUTPUT jacks and the amplifiers CD input jacks using the audio connection cable. Refer to the amplifiers instruction manual for connections.
2 Connection to digital equipment, such as an MD,CD Recorder or DAT
Using the DIGITAL OUTPUT connector, you can record on digital audio equipment, such as an MD, CD recorder, DAT, etc. For digital recording, connect the equipment to either DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL 1 or 2 connector using the optical cable (option). These connectors can also be used for connecting an amplifier which is equipped with a digital input connector. A connector protection cap is attached to the digital output connector. Remove this cap to connect the unit to other digital equipment. When you are not using the digital output connector, replace this cap.
3 To AC OUTLET (UNSWITCHED)
The AC power cord of another component can be connected to this AC OUTLET connector. This means that if the C-707CHX is plugged into an AC outlet, AC power is available to this AC OUTLET even if the C-707CHX is off.
The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC outlets may differ depending on the area where the unit is purchased. 120 V, 60 Hz model: Capacity is 120 W in total.
Connecting to the other components (continued)
Connecting for remote control ( )

connec-

If your other components are made by ONKYO and those components are equipped with the tors, you can control this unit with the amplifiers remote controller.
Before connecting system hookups for control operations. The amplifier must be connected in the Each component has two connectors. There is no difference between those connectors. The components may be connected in any order. Remote control operation is not possible if only the remote control cable is connected to the connectors. Connect the audio connection cables correctly.

R-805X

Supplied
An remote control cable equipped with a 1/8 in.(3.5mm) diameter miniature two-conductor phone plug is included with this unit and with every tuner and cassette deck that bears the mark.
Connecting the power cord (mains lead)
Insert the AC power cord (mains lead) into a wall outlet. The STANDBY indicator lights.

MD REPEAT SCROLL

PLAY MODE

CD REPEAT RANDOM

MEMORY CLEAR DISC

CDR REPEAT PLAY MODE

MUTING

UP/DOWN

VOLUME ACOUSTIC PRESENCE OFF 3

--/---

Normal play
3 Place the disc in the disc tray,

with its label face up.

Label side up
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button to

turn on the unit.

The STANDBY indicator goes out.

STANDBY / ON

Place only one disc on each tray.

4 Press the

2 Press the desired
OPEN/CLOSE button (DISC 1 - DISC 3).
The disc tray corresponding to the OPEN/ CLOSE button opens and the disc indicator for the open disc tray flashes (see page 15).
OPEN/CLOSE button (DISC 1 - DISC 3) to close the open disc tray.
Alternatively, you may lightly press the front face of the open disc tray.
Note: Note: If one of the OPEN/CLOSE buttons (DISC 1 DISC 3) is pressed in STANDBY mode, the unit turns on automatically and then the corresponding disc tray opens.
You can continuously load second and third discs in the disc trays by pressing the buttons (DISC 1 - DISC 3).

G.EQUALIZER EFFECT MODE

TUNER PRESET FM AM INPUT

REPEAT SCROLL

MEMORY

TONE CLEAR REC

5 Press the DISC button once or
more to select the disc you wish to play.
To pause playing button, or the button on the Press the remote controller. To resume playback, press the button on the unit, or the button on the remote controller. Remote controller

Remote controller

To stop playing

6 Press the

Press the
button during play. Remote controller

button.

The CD changer starts playing the first track of the selected disc. Remote controller

Music Calendar

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
This indicator appears if the disc has 16 tracks or more.
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 SINGLE ELAPSED
The Music Calendar shows the numbers of the tracks to be played. When the playback of a track is completed, the corresponding track number indicator turns off. If the disc contains 16 or more tracks, the over indicator (>15) lights up. (The total number of the tracks on a disc is shown on the multi-display.) Music Calendar

multi-display

over indicator

Playing CDs (continued)

POWER CLOCK SLEEP G.EQUALIZER EFFECT MODE TUNER PRESET FM AM INPUT TAPE

REPEAT PLAY MODE

Number buttons

Skip play

Use the or button to jump to the beginning of the previous or next track, respectively. Pressing the button during playback causes the CD Changer to play from the beginning of that track Remote controller
Starting playback from a given track (remote controller only)
With the RC-414S remote controller (included with the R-805X) , you can select the track to play using the number buttons. In this case, selecting a track automatically starts playback from that track. How to enter track numbers Remote controller To enter track #5
: Press this button during playback to jump to the beginning of the current track. Press it again to jump to the beginning of the previous track. : Press this button to jump to the beginning of the next track.

To enter track #10

10 / 0

To enter track #21

-- / - - 2 1

Search play

Hold down the or button during playback. The CD Changer will start playback from where you release your finger.
: fast-rewind : fast-forward Note: During Memory play, searching is performed only for those tracks stored in the memory. (See pages 18 to 20 for Memory play.)
Understanding the meaning of disc indicators
Boxed: The disc is playing or ready for playback. On: A disc is loaded in the disc tray. Flashing:The disc tray is open. Off: No disc is loaded in the disc tray. Note: The disc indicator stays lit until the presence/ absence detection is completed, even if the disc tray holds no discs.
Notes: This CD Changer has three disc trays that slide forward and backward internally. Note that pressing any of the buttons will cause the all the trays to change position, either in or out, or forward or backward. Be sure that the internal disc trays have stopped moving before changing the disc. When removing a disc, be careful not to scratch the disc that may exist in the disc tray below. This is especially important when removing a CD-single.

Before Using Connections

Changing the discs during playback

DISC 1 DISC 2

The C-707CHX allows you to change the other two discs while one disc is playing. When one disc is playing, press the button (DISC 1 - DISC 3) for another disc tray. The disc indicator for the open disc tray flashes. Replace the disc in the disc tray and press the button to close the disc tray.
If the button for the playing disc is pressed.
Playback stops and the tray holding that disc opens. IMPORTANT! During recording, pressing the button for the tray holding the playing disc stops the recording.

DISC MODE

Selecting the disc mode
Each time you press the DISC MODE button, the disc mode will change in the following sequence:
TR-1 1DISC Normal play (No indication made)

1 DISC

(The current disc mode is shown by the disc mode indicators.) TR-1 mode (hit-parade function): When loaded with CD-singles, the CD Changer plays only the first tracks of discs. The unit automatically stops when the first tracks of all discs have been played back. This mode is useful when you play only the first tracks of one CDsingle after another. 1DISC mode: The CD Changer plays only the currently selected disc. When finished, the unit stops without playing the next CD. Normal play (No indication made): When finished playing the discs final track, the CD Changer immediately starts playing the next discs first track. The unit automatically stops when all discs have been played back. Note: In the TR-1 mode, the CD Changer determines whether it is a CD-single by the total playing time, not the size of the disc. Therefore, even if a 12-cm disc is loaded, the unit will recognize it as a CD-single if it includes 4 tracks or less and its total playing time is less than 27 minutes, and play back only the discs first track.

Changing the display

The display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button during play.
While the unit is playing or in pause mode: Elapsed time for the playing track Remaining time for the playing track Remaining time for the playing disc Track number of the playing track While the unit is stopped: Total playback time Total number of tracks
Note: In the following cases, the display will show --:--: An attempt to display the remaining time is made when Track 21 or a later track is playing. An attempt to display the remaining time for the playing track or disc is made when Track 21 or a later track is stored in memory. An attempt to display the remaining time for the playing disc is made during Memory play when the total time of the stored tracks in memory exceeds 99:59. An attempt to display the remaining time for the playing track or disc is made when tracks of other discs are stored in memory. An attempt to display the remaining time for the playing disc is made during Random play.
Connections Operations Other Information

Memory play

You can perform Memory playback, Random playback, and Repeat playback using the remote controller (RC-414S) that comes with Onkyo R-805X. (You can also control the unit using the system remote controller that came with the Onkyo Separate Collection series.)
You can store your favorite selections from up to 3 discs in the CD Changers internal memory. Up to 40 selections can be stored. A selection here means to select either a single track or all tracks of a disc. The memory contents will not be lost even if you turn off the unit with Memory play stopped. The following is an example of storing 3 selections in memory: Selection 1: Track 3 of Disc 1 Selection 2: All tracks of Disc 2 Selection 3: Track 12 of Disc 3

1 Press the MEMORY button when
the CD Changer is stopped.
The MEMORY indicator appears.
2 Press the DISC button once or

more to select DISC 1.

You may use the remote controllers DISC button. Remote controller
Note: Pressing the MEMORY button during play causes the playing track to be stored as P-1.
If you skip this step, the current disc remains selected.

DISC ,

3 Press the
or button once or more to select Track 3 on the display. Then, press the MEMORY button on the remote controller to store the track.
The track in memory are played in the order you specified. Remote controller

5 Press the

or button on the unit or the or button on the remote controller repeatedly to select AL on the display. Then, press the MEMORY button on the remote controller to store all tracks of the disc.

MEMORY MEMORY

Storing tracks using the remote controller Simply press the number button 3. Each time you press a number button, the corresponding track number is stored in memory.
6 Press the DISC button once or

more to select DISC 3.

You may use the remote controllers DISC button.
4 Press the DISC button once or

more to select DISC 2.

You may use the remote controllers DISC button. Remote controller DISC
(Continued to the next page)

Memory play (continued)

POWER CLOCK SLEEP G.EQUALIZER MODE EFFECT TUNER PRESET FM AM INPUT TAPE

7 Press the

or button once or more to select Track 12 on the display. Then, press the MEMORY button on the remote controller to store the track.
You may press the number button 12 on the remote controller to store Track 12. Remote controller

8 Press the

The CD changer plays the stored tracks in the stored order. To stop Memory play, press the button.
To return to Normal play:
Press the MEMORY button to turn off the MEMORY indicator. If you press the MEMORY button during Memory play, you will return to Normal play from the currently playing track. To return to Memory play again, first stop playback and then press the MEMORY button. Note that pressing the MEMORY button without stopping playback erases all tracks in the memory and stores the playing track as P-1.

Checking the tracks stored in the memory
Note: If the number of selections stored in the memory reaches 40, FULL will appear on the display. In this case, you cannot store tracks any more.
While the CD Changer is stopped, press the or button for at least 1 second. This displays the disc number, the track number and the program number of the first track in the memory. To view the second track, press the button again for at least 1 second.
Clearing the stored tracks
When Memory play is stopped (when the MEMORY indicator is lit), press the CLEAR button. Pressing this button repeatedly clears the tracks you stored one by one in the reverse order (from the last track to the first).

Other play modes

RANDOM REPEAT

Random play

You can play all tracks of the disc(s) in random order.

Repeat play

You can repeat playing the tracks of the disc(s).
1 Press the RANDOM button.
The RANDOM indicator appears and the CD Changer starts Random play. You can enjoy Random play of tracks on different discs.

RANDOM

1 Press the REPEAT button.
The REPEAT indicator appears.

REPEAT

Notes: During Memory play, pressing the RANDOM button starts Random play of only the stored tracks. During Random play, pressing the REPEAT button will start another Random play, with a new track order, when the current Random play of the entire disc is completed.

2 Press the

Tracks to be repeated vary depending on playback mode as shown in the table below.
Play mode Normal Memory Random TR-DISC Repeated tracks All tracks on disc Tracks in memory (in stored order) Repeats Random play of all tracks on disc First tracks of CD-singles (see page16) Tracks on selected disc
Press the RANDOM button again.
To cancel the Random playback, press the stop button ( ). You can also cancel Random playback by pressing the Open/Close button of the corresponding disc tray and open the tray. Press the REPEAT button again. The REPEAT indicator disappears.
Other play modes (continued)
Playing the first tracks only (TR-1 play)
In this mode, you can play the first tracks of several CD-singles one after another. You can replace non-playing discs while one disc is playing. The TR-1 play mode is useful for making your own MD, CD-R or tape from your favorite CD-singles.
3 Press the DISC MODE button once or
more to display TR-1 on the display.
Each time you press the DISC MODE button, the disc mode changes in the following sequence: Normal play TR-1 1DISC (No indication made)

Remedy

Insert the plug firmly.
connected to AC outlet. Disc is in the disc tray upside down. Disc is dirty. Moisture has accumulated inside the CD Changer.
(See pages 11.) Load the disc with the label facing upward. Clean the disc. (See page 23.) Remove the disc from the disc tray, place the CD Changer in a warm place and leave the power on for about one hour. (See page 4). Load the disc properly in the disc tray. Insert all plugs firmly into jacks. (See pages 8-9.) Clean the disc. (See page 23) Replace the disc. Place the CD Changer in a more stable location. Clean the disc. (See page 23) Replace the disc. Load a disc into the tray. Use only the track numbers on the disc. (See pages 18-20.) Turn off the TV, or move the unit farther from the TV. Replace the batteries. Remote control is possible within a distance of approximately 5 meters from the units sensor and a detection range of 30. (See pages 11.) Operate from a different position or remove the obstacle. Remove the power plug, wait for approx. 5 seconds, and then reinsert the power plug.
Disc in the disc tray is loaded offcenter. No sound Disc skipping Incomplete or incorrect connections. Disc is dirty. Disc is scratched. CD Changer has been bumped. Search time (when moving to a specific track) is extremely long. Track numbers cannot be stored in memory. Disc is dirty. Disc is scratched. No disc in the tray. A track number not on the disc is being input. Interference from TV Battery level is low. Your position is too far from the units remote control sensor or out of the sensors detection angle. An obstacle exists between you and the units remote control sensor. The unit does not operate. A failure occurred in the unit's microprocessor.
Noise during play Remote control does not function.

Specifications

Signal readout system Optical non-contact D/A converter 1 bit D/A converter Frequency response 5 Hz 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion 0.005% (at 1 kHz) Channel separation 85 dB(at 1 kHz) Dynamic range 96 dB Signal to noise ratio 90 dB Wow and Flutter Below threshold of measurability Output level 2 volts r.m.s. Power supply rating AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 14 watts Dimensions (W x H x D) 334 mm 8-1/16" 3-9/16" 13-3/16" Weight 3.0 kg, 6.6 lbs.
Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice because of product improvements.
Index to parts and controls
For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

STANDBY/ON button [11, 12] Disc tray [12] Open/Close button ( [12, 14, 22] )

Stop button ( ) [13] Play/Pause button ( ) [13, 20, 22]
STANDBY indicator [11, 12]
DISC button [13, 18, 19] DISPLAY button [17] Track UP and DOWN buttons ( ) , [14, 19, 20]
DISC MODE button [16, 22]

Display

Elapsed/Remaining time indicator
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 SINGLE ELAPSED TOTAL REMAIN REPEAT RANDOM

Pause indicator

Memory indicator

Disc mode indicator

1 DISC TR -1

Disc indicators

RANDOM indicator
Music calendar Multi-purpose display

REPEAT indicator

Over indicator (Appears when the disc contains more than 15 tracks.)
Remote controller included with the R-805X (RC-414S). To operate the included remote controller, make the appropriate connection to the remote connection. You can also control the unit using the system remote controller that came with the Onkyo Separate Collection series.
RC-414S (supplied with R-805X)

CD operation buttons

REPEAT : Repeat mode button RANDOM : Random play button : Stop button : Pause button : Play button MEMORY : Memory button CLEAR : Clear button DISC : Disc button : Track down button : Track up button
Number buttons [14, 19, 20]
Used to select tracks when the R-805X amplifiers input selector is in CD position.

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RC-414S by
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