Onkyo CR 515DAB User Manual

Contents  
CD Receiver  
CR-515DAB  
CR-315DAB  
Instruction Manual  
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo CD Receiver.  
Please read this manual thoroughly before making  
any connections and plugging it in.  
If you can’t resolve an issue, try reset-  
ting the CD receiver by holding down  
the [ ] button and pressing the  
Following the instructions in this manual will enable  
you to obtain optimum performance and listening  
enjoyment from your new CD Receiver.  
Please retain this manual for future reference.  
[STANDBY/ON] button.  
En  
Precautions  
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use  
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-  
out the permission of the copyright holder.  
• Avoid damp and dusty places, and places subject  
to vibrations from loudspeakers. Never put the  
unit on top of, or directly above a loudspeaker.  
• Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its  
side or on a sloping surface, because it may cause  
a malfunction.  
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-  
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact  
your Onkyo dealer.  
• If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR,  
the picture and sound quality may be affected. If  
this occurs, move this unit away from the TV,  
radio, or VCR.  
3. CareOccasionally you should dust the unit all over  
with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth  
dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and  
water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a  
clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alco-  
hol, or other chemical solvents, because they may  
damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.  
8. To Obtain a Clear Picture—This unit is a high-  
tech, precision device. If the lens on the optical  
pickup, or the disc drive mechanism becomes dirty  
or worn, the picture quality may be affected. To  
maintain the best picture quality, we recommend  
regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or  
worn part replacement) every 1,000 hours of use  
depending on the operating environment. Contact  
your Onkyo dealer for details.  
4. Power  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE  
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-  
TION CAREFULLY.  
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.  
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the  
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel  
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).  
9. Moisture Condensation  
Moisture condensation may damage this unit.  
Read the following carefully:  
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit  
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug  
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.  
Moisture may condense on the lens of the optical  
pickup, one of the most important parts inside this  
unit.  
• Moisture condensation can occur in the following  
situations:  
– The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm  
place.  
Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to select  
Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If  
you do not intend to use the unit for an extended  
period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.  
– A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air  
conditioner is hitting the unit.  
– In the summer, when this unit is moved from  
an air conditioned room to a hot and humid  
place.  
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never  
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands  
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets  
inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo  
dealer.  
– The unit is used in a humid place.  
• Do not use this unit when there’s the possibility  
of moisture condensation occurring. Doing so  
may damage your discs and certain parts inside  
this unit.  
If condensation does occur, remove all discs and  
leave this unit turned on for two to three hours. By  
this time, the unit will have warmed up and any con-  
densation will have evaporated.  
6. Handling Notes  
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original  
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi-  
nally bought it.  
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit  
for a long time, because they may leave marks on  
the case.  
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm  
after prolonged use. This is normal.  
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may  
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so  
be sure to use it occasionally.  
For European Models  
Declaration of Conformity  
• When you’ve finished using this unit, remove all  
discs and turn off the power.  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,  
82194 GROEBENZELL,  
GERMANY  
7. Installing this Unit  
• Install this unit in a well-ventilated location.  
• Ensure that there’s adequate ventilation all  
around this unit, especially if it’s installed in an  
audio rack. If the ventilation is inadequate, the  
unit may overheat, leading to malfunction.  
• Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat  
sources, because its internal temperature may  
rise, shortening the life of the optical pickup.  
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.  
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY  
K. MIYAGI  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
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Supplied Accessories  
Make sure you have the following accessories:  
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.  
Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)  
DANGER:  
VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION  
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR  
DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.  
Indoor FM antenna  
(Connector type varies from country to country.)  
CAUTION:  
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZESA LASER. USE OF CON-  
TROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE  
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-  
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS  
RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
AM loop antenna  
DAB antenna  
The label on the right is  
applied on the rear panel.  
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.  
For British models  
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power  
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by  
qualified service personnel.  
IMPORTANT  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance  
with the following code:  
Power cord  
(Plug type varies from country to country.)  
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product  
name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the  
same regardless of color.  
Blue:  
Neutral  
Brown: Live  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appa-  
ratus may not correspond with the coloured markings  
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as fol-  
lows:  
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  
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse  
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must  
approved byASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same  
ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the  
ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.  
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket  
outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse  
in the plug.  
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Before Using the CD Receiver  
Installing the Batteries  
Using the Remote Controller  
When you operate the remote controller, point it at the  
CD receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.  
Detach the battery cover by pressing the  
tab and pulling up the cover.  
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Remote control sensor  
CD receiver  
Insert two AA-size batteries into the bat-  
tery compartment.  
2
Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive  
(+) and negative (–) symbols) inside the battery  
compartment.  
Notes:  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the CD  
receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sun-  
light or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in  
mind when installing.  
• If another remote controller of the same type is used  
in the same room, or the CD receiver is installed close  
to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote con-  
troller may not work reliably.  
• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote con-  
troller because the buttons may be pressed inadvert-  
ently, thereby draining the batteries.  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the CD  
receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass  
doors. Keep this in mind when installing.  
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an  
obstacle between it and the CD receiver’s remote con-  
trol sensor.  
After the batteries are installed and  
seated correctly, attach the compartment  
cover.  
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Notes:  
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try  
replacing the batteries.  
• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of  
batteries.  
• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long  
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from  
leakage or corrosion.  
• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi-  
ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.  
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Features  
Amplifier  
• WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)  
• High Current, Low Impedance Drive  
• Discrete Output Stage Circuitry  
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry  
• Subwoofer Pre Out  
— CR-515DAB —  
• VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)*  
• 4 Audio Inputs and 2 Outputs (1 on front panel)  
— CR-315DAB —  
• 3 Audio Inputs (1 on front panel) and 1 Output  
CD Player  
• Plays CDs, MP3 CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs  
• 25 Track Programming  
• 2 Repeat Mode (Track/Full)  
• 4 Play Modes (Normal/Random/Memory/1 Folder)  
— CR-515DAB —  
• Wolfson Single-Bit D/A Converter  
— CR-315DAB —  
• Single-Bit D/A Converter  
Tuner & Other  
• DAB Digital Radio  
• 4-Program Timer (Play or Rec / Once or Every)  
• Sleep Timer  
• Battery-Free Memory Backup  
• Headphone Jack  
• Aluminium Front Panel  
• RI-Dock Compatible Remote Control (iPod Control  
Capable)  
* VLSC and the VLSC logo are registered trademarks of Onkyo  
Corporation.  
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Contents  
Basic Operations  
Getting Started  
Clock and Timer  
Setting AccuClock to Use a Specific  
Station ........................................................49  
Miscellaneous  
Connections  
Setting the Clock with the AccuClock Function  
(European Model Only) .............................26  
Advanced Operations  
Connecting Other Components ........................19  
Basic Operation  
Using the Super Bass Function ....................28  
(Remote Interactive Dock) .........................22  
Connecting an Onkyo CD Recorder  
(CR-515DAB) .............................................23  
Connecting a Portable Audio Device.............23  
Connecting a Component with a Digital Audio  
Output (CR-515DAB only) ..........................24  
Playing a Disc  
Listening to the Radio  
Presetting FM Stations Automatically  
(Auto Preset) ..............................................43  
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Getting to Know the CD Receiver  
Front Panel  
CR-515DAB  
1
2
3
4
5
6 7  
8
9 J K L M N O  
CR-315DAB  
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2 3  
4
5
6 P  
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9 Q J  
R
M N O  
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The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.  
P LINE IN jack (CR-315DAB) (23)  
This stereo minijack is for connecting an audio  
source, such as an MP3 music player or personal  
computer.  
Lights up in Standby mode.  
Sets the CD receiver to On or Standby.  
Q DISPLAY button (CR-315DAB) (31, 34, 39)  
Used to change the information shown on the dis-  
play. Also used to select characters when naming  
radio presets.  
C Remote control sensor (5)  
Receives control signals from the remote controller.  
D Display  
R Previous and Next [  
]/[  
] buttons  
E VOLUME control (27)  
(CR-315DAB) (30)  
Adjusts the volume level.  
On the CR-515DAB, the volume control indicator  
lights up when the CD receiver is on.  
The Previous [  
] button selects the previous  
track. During playback it selects the beginning of  
the current track. The Next [  
next track.  
] button selects the  
F PHONES jack (27)  
This stereo minijack is for connecting a pair of ste-  
reo headphones for private listening.  
G LINE 2 IN jack (CR-515DAB)  
This stereo minijack is for connecting an audio  
source, such as an MP3 music player or personal  
computer.  
H Disc tray (30)  
The CD is loaded here.  
Used to select the input source.  
J DIRECT button (28)  
Used with the Direct function.  
On the CR-515DAB, the DIRECT button’s indica-  
tor lights up when the Direct function is on.  
K TONE button (CR-515DAB) (28)  
Used to adjust the bass and treble.  
L Multi control (CR-515DAB) (30, 45)  
Used to select radio presets, tracks, and MP3 fold-  
ers. Also used to select and set various functions  
and settings.  
M Eject [ ] button (30)  
Ejects the loaded CD.  
N Stop [ ] button (30, 56)  
Stops CD playback.  
O Play/Pause [  
/
Starts CD playback. Pressing it during playback  
pauses playback.  
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Display  
1
2
3 4 5 6  
7
8
9
J
K
L M  
N
O P  
1, 2, 3, 4: Light up when a timer has been pro-  
A SLEEP indicator  
grammed.  
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.  
B MP3 indicator  
: Lights up when a timer has been programmed  
for recording.  
Lights up when an MP3 CD is loaded.  
C PCM indicator  
K Tuning indicators  
Lights up when the digital input signal received by  
the DIGITAL IN jack is PCM. It flashes if the signal  
is not PCM or the CD receiver is not locked to the  
incoming digital signal.  
AUTO: Lights up when Auto Tuning is selected,  
and disappears when Manual Tuning is selected.  
: Lights up when the CD receiver is tuned  
to a radio station.  
D FOLDER indicator  
Lights up while the number of an MP3 folder is  
being displayed.  
DAB: Lights up when the CD receiver is tuned to a  
DAB digital radio station.  
E DIRECT indicator  
FM ST: Lights up when the CD receiver is tuned to  
a stereo FM station.  
Lights up when the Direct function is on.  
F S.BASS indicator  
RDS (European model only): Lights up when  
the CD receiver is tuned to a radio station that sup-  
ports RDS (Radio Data System).  
Lights up when the Super Bass function is on.  
G MUTING indicator  
Flashes while the CD receiver is muted.  
L FILE indicator  
H Playback mode indicators  
Lights up when an MP3 file number is being dis-  
played.  
1FOLDER: Lights up when 1-folder playback is  
selected.  
M TRACK indicator  
Lights up when a CD track number is being dis-  
played.  
MEMORY: Lights up when memory playback is  
selected.  
N TITLE, ARTIST and ALBUM indicators  
TITLE lights up when the title (ID3 tag) of an MP3  
track is being displayed.  
RANDOM: Lights up when random playback is  
selected.  
REPEAT: Lights up when repeat playback is  
selected for all tracks.  
ARTIST lights up when the artist name from an  
MP3 track (ID3 tag) is being displayed.  
ALBUM lights up when the album name from an  
MP3 track (ID3 tag) is being displayed.  
REPEAT 1: Lights up when repeat playback is  
selected for one track.  
O DISC,TOTAL, and REMAIN indicators  
These indicators light up when the total time or the  
remaining disc or track time is being displayed.  
I Play and pause  
indicators  
/
The Play indicator lights up for playback. The  
Pause indicator lights up while playback is paused.  
P Message area  
J TIMER indicators  
Various information is displayed here, including  
radio preset numbers, tuning frequency, current  
time, volume level, sleep time, mode settings, and  
so on.  
Show the status of the timers.  
TIMER: Lights up when a timer has been pro-  
grammed.  
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Rear Panel  
CR-515DAB  
CR-315DAB  
1 2 3 4  
5
6 7  
H
M
I J  
K
L
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.  
A LINE 1 IN (CR-515DAB) (25)  
I
REMOTE CONTROL (20–24)  
(Remote Interactive) jack can be con-  
nected to an jack on another Onkyo component.  
The CD receiver’s remote controller can then be  
used to control that component. To use , you  
This analog audio input is for connecting a compo-  
nent with an analog output, such as a TV, or a turn-  
table with a built-in phono equalizer.  
This  
must make an analog audio connection (RCA)  
between the CD receiver and the other component,  
even if they are connected digitally.  
These analog audio inputs and outputs are for con-  
necting a recorder with an analog input and output,  
such as a MiniDisc recorder or cassette deck.  
J OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (CR-515DAB only) (24)  
This optical digital audio input can be used to con-  
nect a component with an optical digital output,  
such as a CD recorder, MD recorder, games con-  
sole, satellite tuner, or personal computer. Use a  
commercially available optical digital audio cable  
to make the connection.  
This jack is for connecting a DAB antenna.  
These push terminals are for connecting an AM  
antenna.  
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.  
K DOCK/CDR IN/OUT (CR-515DAB) (22, 23)  
These analog audio inputs and outputs are for con-  
necting a recorder with an analog input and output  
such as a CD recorder, or an Onkyo RI Dock.  
This jack is for connecting a powered subwoofer.  
G DC OUT (CR-515DAB only)  
This jack is for powering the Onkyo UWL-1 Wire-  
less USB Audio Transport. Only connect the special  
cable included with the UWL-1. Do not connect any  
other cable, as it will cause a malfunction. See the  
UWL-1’s instruction manual for more information.  
The supplied power cord is connected here.  
M DOCK IN (CR-315DAB) (22)  
This analog audio input is for connecting an Onkyo  
RI Dock.  
These terminal posts are for connecting speakers.  
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Remote Controller  
RC-662S  
RC-660S  
(CR-515DAB)  
(CR-315DAB)  
A
B
A
B
M
N
M
N
3
3
O
O
P
Q
P
Q
4
5
R
S
4
5
R
S
6
6
T
T
7
8
7
8
9
J
9
J
U
V
U
V
K
L
K
L
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The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.  
A STANDBY/ON button (27, 53)  
This button is used to set the CD receiver to On or  
Standby.  
L Onkyo MD recorder and cassette deck  
control buttons  
For twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be con-  
trolled.  
B SLEEP button (55)  
: Plays side B (cassette deck).  
Used to set the Sleep timer, which turns off the CD  
receiver after a specified time.  
: Pauses playback or recording (MD).  
: Stops playback, recording, fast-forward, or  
rewind.  
Used to select tracks and radio presets. Also used to  
set the clock manually, set the timers, and enter  
names for radio presets. Can also be used with an  
Onkyo RI Dock or CD recorder.  
: Plays side A.  
M CLOCK CALL button (50)  
Calls up the clock to display the day and time.  
N INPUT [ ]/[ ] buttons (27, 29, 43, 45)  
Used to set the timers and clock.  
Used to select the input source.  
Used to change the information shown on the dis-  
play. Also used to select characters when naming  
radio presets. Can also be used with an Onkyo CD  
recorder. With an Onkyo RI Dock, it works as a  
backlight button.  
Used with various functions and settings for select-  
ing, cancelling, and deleting. With an Onkyo CD  
recorder, it works as a clear button. With an Onkyo  
RI Dock, it works as a mode button.  
F Previous/Next [  
]/[  
] and  
[
PRESET]/[PRESET ] buttons (31, 40,  
Used to select MP3 folders.  
Q REPEAT button (36)  
Used to select the previous or next track or radio  
preset. Can also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock or  
CD recorder. With an Onkyo cassette deck, they  
work as rewind and fast forward buttons.  
Sets repeat playback. Can also be used with an  
Onkyo CD recorder. With an Onkyo cassette deck,  
it works as a reverse mode button.  
G Rewind/Fast Forward [ ]/[ ] and  
Used to adjust the bass and treble.  
[
S YES/MODE/SHUFFLE button (34–36, 38)  
Used with various functions and settings for con-  
firming, selecting modes, and selecting shuffle play-  
back.  
Used to rewind or fast forward CD playback. Can  
also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock or CD  
recorder. Also used to tune the radio and edit preset  
names.  
T ENTER button  
H CD control buttons (31)  
: Pauses playback.  
Used to confirm various functions and settings. Can  
also be used with an Onkyo RI Dock or CD  
recorder.  
: Stops playback.  
: Starts playback.  
U MUTING button (28)  
I VOLUME [ / ] buttons (27, 31)  
Adjust the volume level.  
Mutes the output of the CD receiver.  
J S.BASS button (28)  
Selects AM, FM, or DAB radio as the input source.  
Sets the Super Bass function.  
K Onkyo RI Dock and CD recorder control  
buttons  
: Pauses playback or recording.  
: Stops playback or recording.  
: Starts playback or resumes recording.  
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Disc Notes  
Supported Discs  
Discs Made on Personal Computers  
The CD receiver supports the following discs.  
Discs made on personal computers, including those of a  
compatible format, may not work properly in the CD  
receiver because of incorrect settings in the disc burning  
software. Check the manuals supplied with your disc  
burning software for additional compatibility informa-  
tion.  
Disc  
Logo  
Format or file type  
Audio CD  
PCM  
Audio CD, MP3  
MP3  
MP3 Compatibility  
CD-R  
• MP3 discs must be ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2,  
Romeo or Joliet compliant. Supported formats:  
Mode 1, Mode 2 XA Form 1.  
Audio CD, MP3  
MP3  
• Folders can be up to eight levels deep.  
• MP3 files must be MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3  
format with a sampling rate of between 8 kHz and  
48 kHz and a bit-rate of between 8 kbps and 320 kbps  
(128 kbps recommended). Incompatible files cannot  
be played.  
• Constant bit rate MP3 files are recommended, how-  
ever, variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 files between  
8 kbps and 320 kbps are supported. (Playing times  
may not display correctly.)  
• MP3 files must have a “.mp3” or “.MP3” file name  
extension. MP3 files without the proper extension will  
not be recognized. To prevent noise and malfunction,  
do not use these extensions for other types of files.  
• The CD receiver supports up to 499 MP3 files and  
folders. Files and folders in excess of this cannot be  
played. Note that if the file and folder structure is very  
complicated, the CD receiver may not be able to read  
or play all of the MP3 files on the disc.  
CD-RW  
Audio CD (Session 1),  
MP3 (Session 2)  
CD Extra  
• Some audio CDs use copy protection that doesn’t con-  
form to the official CD standard. Since these are non-  
standard discs, they may not play properly in the CD  
receiver.  
• The CD receiver supports CD-R and CD-RW discs.  
However, some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not  
work properly for any of the following reasons: disc  
burner characteristics, disc characteristics, the disc is  
damaged or dirty. See the manual supplied with your  
disc burner for more information. Condensation or  
dirt on the optical pickup lens can also affect play-  
back.  
• Disc, file, and folder names may contain up to 32 char-  
acters.  
• The maximum time that can be displayed for a single  
file is 99 minutes and 59 seconds.  
• The remaining time cannot be displayed when playing  
MP3 files.  
• The CD receiver supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs.  
• The CD receiver does not support disc types not listed.  
• Don’t use discs with an unusual shape, such as those  
shown below, as you may damage the CD receiver.  
• MP3 file and folder names (excluding the extension)  
are shown on the display.  
• Multisession discs are supported, however, some mul-  
tisession discs may take a long time to load and some  
may not load at all. When burning CDs, we recom-  
mend that you use a single-session (disc-at-once), and  
select “Disc Close.”  
• Normally, the music in the audio session of a CD  
Extra disc is played. However, you can set the CD  
receiver so that it plays any MP3 files in the data ses-  
sion of a CD-R/RW disc instead. If the data session  
contains no MP3 files, the audio session will be played  
• Don’t use discs that have residue from adhesive tape,  
rental discs with peeling labels, or discs with custom-  
made labels or stickers. Doing so may damage the CD  
receiver and you may not be able to remove the disc  
properly.  
• The Emphasis is not supported.  
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• The following ID3 tags are supported: versions  
1.0/1.1 and 2.2/2.3/2.4. Versions 2.5 and later are not  
supported. Normally, version 2.2/2.3/2.4 tags have  
priority and will be displayed regardless of the ID3  
Handling Discs  
• Never touch the underside of a disc.Always hold discs  
by the edge, as shown.  
• For ID3 version 2 tags, the tag information recognized  
will be those embedded in the beginning of the file.  
We recommend that you include only title, artist  
name, and album name information in ID3 tags. Com-  
pressed, encrypted, and unsynchronized ID3 tags can-  
not be displayed.  
Underside  
• Never attach adhesive tape or sticky labels to discs.  
Note:  
With CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs that contain  
many files and folders and files other than MP3s, it may  
take a long time to read the disc. We recommend that you  
include only MP3 files on your discs, use about 20 fold-  
ers, and limit folder nesting to three levels deep.  
Cleaning Discs  
Disc Content Organization  
• For best results, keep your discs clean. Fingerprints  
and dust can affect the sound quality and should be  
removed as follows. Using a clean soft cloth, wipe  
from the center outwards, as shown. Never wipe in a  
circular direction.  
CD  
CDs contain tracks.  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 4  
Track 5  
Audio CD  
MP3  
MP3 discs contain MP3 files organized into folders.  
• To remove stubborn dust or dirt, wipe the disc with a  
damp soft cloth, and then dry it with a dry cloth.  
• Never use solvent-based cleaning fluids, such as thin-  
ner or benzine, commercially available cleaners, or  
antistatic sprays intended for vinyl records, as they  
may damage the disc.  
Folder 1  
File 2  
Folder 2  
File 1 File 2  
File 1  
File 3  
MP3 (CD-R/CD-RW)  
Storing Discs  
• Don’t store discs in places subject to direct sunlight or  
near heat sources.  
• Don’t store discs in places subject to moisture or dust,  
such as in a bathroom or near a humidifier.  
• Always store discs in their cases and vertically. Stack-  
ing, or putting objects on unprotected discs may cause  
warping, scratches, or other damage.  
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Connecting Antennas  
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor  
FM antenna, AM loop antenna, and DAB antenna, and  
how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and  
AM antennas.  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-  
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna  
The CD receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without  
an antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna  
to use the tuner.  
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use  
only.  
DAB antenna  
jack  
AM antenna push terminals  
FM antenna jack  
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting  
the tabs into the base, as shown.  
1
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna  
Connect both wires of the AM loop  
antenna to the AM push terminals, as  
shown.  
2
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.  
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.  
North American Model  
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so  
they can be connected either way around).  
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and  
that the push terminals are gripping the bare  
wires, not the insulation.  
1
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
Other Models  
Push  
Insert wire  
Release  
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
Once the CD receiver is ready for use, you’ll need  
to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the  
position of the FM antenna to achieve the best  
possible reception.  
Once the CD receiver is ready for use, you’ll need  
to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the  
position of the AM antenna to achieve the best  
possible reception.  
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the  
CD receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.  
Use thumbtacks or something similar to  
fix the FM antenna into position.  
2
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commer-  
cially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 17).  
Thumbtacks, etc.  
Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself  
when using thumbtacks.  
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• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated  
well away from power lines and other high-voltage  
equipment.  
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance  
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz-  
ards.  
Connecting the DAB Antenna  
Screw the supplied DAB antenna’s plug  
onto the DAB ANTENNA jack.  
1
Once the CD Receiver is ready for use, you’ll  
need to tune into a DAB station and adjust the  
position of the DAB antenna to achieve the best  
possible reception.  
Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter  
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV  
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If cir-  
cumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as  
shown.  
TV/FM antenna splitter  
Use thumbtacks or something similar to  
fix the DAB antenna into position.  
2
To CD receiver  
To TV (or VCR)  
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna  
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied  
AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used  
in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.  
Outdoor antenna  
Insulated antenna cable  
AM loop antenna  
OutdoorAM antennas work best when installed horizon-  
tally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained  
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note  
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.  
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with  
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.  
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-  
door FM antenna instead.  
Notes:  
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable  
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in  
an attic or loft.  
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well  
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line  
of sight to your local FM transmitter.  
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possi-  
ble noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.  
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Connecting Speakers  
ConnectingYour Speakers  
• Connect the right speaker to the CD receiver’s right (R) SPEAKERS terminals. Connect the left speaker to the left  
(L) SPEAKERS terminals.  
• Connect the positive (+) terminal on each speaker to the corresponding positive (+) terminal on the CD receiver.  
Connect the negative (–) terminal on each speaker to the corresponding negative (–) terminal on the CD receiver. Use  
the red wires to connect the positive (+) terminals.  
Left speaker  
Right speaker  
Terminal posts—  
Strip about 15 mm (5/8") of insulation from the ends of the speaker  
cables, and twist the bare wires tightly. Unscrew the terminal. Fully  
insert the bare wire, making sure that it’s touching the threaded shaft in  
the center. Screw the terminal tight.  
Red wires  
Speaker  
cable  
R
L
—Push-type terminals—  
Strip about 10 mm (3/8") of insulation from the ends of the speaker  
cables, and twist the bare wires tightly. Push the lever and insert the  
bare wires. Release the lever. Make sure the terminal is gripping the  
bare wires and not the insulation.  
SPEAKERS  
• Connect only speakers with an impedance of between  
4 and 16 ohms. Connecting a speaker with a lower  
impedance may damage the speaker.  
• Do not connect both speaker cables to the same L or R  
terminals (Fig. 1). Do not connect more than two  
speaker terminals to each speaker (Fig. 2).  
• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires.  
Doing so may damage the CD receiver.  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 2  
R
L
R
L
SPEAKERS  
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Connecting Other Components  
About Connections  
• Before making any connections, read the manuals  
supplied with your other components.  
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed  
and double-checked all connections.  
• Push plugs in all the way to make  
Right!  
good connections (loose connec-  
tions can cause noise or malfunc-  
tions).  
• To prevent interference, keep  
audio cables away from power  
cords and speaker cables.  
Wrong!  
Connection Color Coding  
RCA-type audio connections are usually color-coded:  
red and white. Use red plugs to connect right-channel  
audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use  
white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and out-  
puts (typically labeled “L”).  
Optical Digital Jack (CR-515DAB)  
The CD receiver’s optical digital jack has a shutter-type  
cover that opens when an optical plug is inserted and  
closes when it’s removed. Push the plug in all the way.  
Analogaudio  
cable  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical  
plug straight when inserting and removing.  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Note:  
Do not put anything on top of the CD receiver, as it may  
interfere with proper ventilation.  
Cables and Jacks  
No connecting cables are included with the CD receiver.  
Cable  
Jack  
Description  
R
L
This cable carries analog audio.  
Analog audio  
cable (RCA)  
OPTICAL  
This cable carries digital audio.  
This cable carries analog audio.  
Optical digital  
audio cable  
Stereo miniplug  
cable  
Connecting a Subwoofer  
The CD receiver has a SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack for connecting a powered subwoofer (i.e., a subwoofer with a  
built-in amplifier).  
CD receiver  
Powered subwoofer  
: Signal flow  
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Connecting an Onkyo Cassette Deck  
The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo cassette deck.  
Connect the CD receiver’s MD/TAPE OUT jacks to the cassette deck’s INPUT (REC) jacks, and connect the CD  
receiver’s MD/TAPE IN jacks to the cassette deck’s OUTPUT (PLAY) jacks.  
CR-515DAB’s  
rear panel  
Onkyo cassette deck’s  
rear panel  
LINE 1  
INPUT OUTPUT  
(REC) (PLAY)  
Red  
IN  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
L
OUT  
White  
White  
MD/  
TAPE  
Analog audio cables (RCA)  
R
IN  
OUT  
Red  
DOCK/  
CDR  
IN  
White  
Red Red White  
R
L
cable supplied with  
the Onkyo cassette deck  
CR-315DAB’s  
rear panel  
Onkyo cassette deck’s  
rear panel  
DOCK  
INPUT OUTPUT  
Red  
IN  
REMOTE  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
CONTROL  
L
OUT  
White  
White  
MD/  
TAPE  
Analog audio cables (RCA)  
R
IN  
R
L
Red  
White Red Red White  
cable supplied with  
the Onkyo cassette deck  
: Signal flow  
What can you do with  
?
• Connecting an Onkyo cassette deck to the CD receiver with an  
cable allows you to control the cassette deck with  
the CD receiver’s remote controller. In addition, when playback is started on the cassette deck, the CD receiver will  
automatically select it as the input source.  
• To use  
, you must connect the Onkyo cassette deck to the CD receiver with an  
cable and an analog audio  
cable (RCA). In addition, the Input Display for the MD/TAPE jacks must be set to “TAPE.” Since this is the default  
• Some  
-capable components have two  
jacks. They’re both the same, so you can use either one. The extra jack  
is for connecting additional  
-capable components.  
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Connecting an Onkyo MD recorder  
The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo MD recorder.  
Connect the CD receiver’s MD/TAPE OUT jacks to the MD recorder’s INPUT (REC) jacks, and connect the CD  
receiver’s MD/TAPE IN jacks to the MD recorder’s OUTPUT (PLAY) jacks.  
CR-515DAB’s  
rear panel  
Onkyo MD recorder’s  
rear panel  
LINE 1  
INPUT OUTPUT  
(REC) (PLAY)  
Red  
IN  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
L
OUT  
White  
White  
MD/  
TAPE  
Analog audio cables (RCA)  
R
IN  
OUT  
Red  
DOCK/  
CDR  
IN  
White  
Red Red White  
R
L
cable supplied with  
the Onkyo MD recorder  
CR-315DAB’s  
rear panel  
Onkyo MD recorder’s  
rear panel  
DOCK  
INPUT OUTPUT  
Red  
IN  
REMOTE  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
CONTROL  
L
OUT  
White  
White  
MD/  
TAPE  
Analog audio cables (RCA)  
R
IN  
R
L
Red  
White Red Red White  
cable supplied with  
the Onkyo MD recorder  
: Signal flow  
What can you do with  
?
• Connecting an Onkyo MD recorder to the CD receiver with an  
cable allows you to control the MD recorder with  
the CD receiver’s remote controller. In addition, when playback is started on the MD recorder, the CD receiver will  
automatically select it as the input source.  
• To use  
(RCA). In addition, the Input Display for the MD/TAPE jacks must be set to “MD” (see page 29).  
• Some -capable components have two jacks. They’re both the same, so you can use either one. The extra jack  
is for connecting additional -capable components.  
, you must connect the Onkyo MD recorder to the CD receiver with an  
cable and an analog audio cable  
Note:  
• The MD/TAPE jacks can alternatively be used to connect a VCR or DAT recorder, in which case the Input Display  
on the CD receiver would need to be set to “VCR” or “DAT” respectively (see page 29).  
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Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock)  
The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock).  
Connect the CD receiver’s DOCK/CDR IN jacks (DOCK IN jacks on the CR-315DAB) to the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT  
jacks.  
CR-515DAB’s  
rear panel  
LINE 1  
White  
IN  
OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
Red  
IN  
Analog audio cable (RCA)  
R
----  
L
OUT  
S VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
DC IN  
Red  
DOCK/  
CDR  
IN  
Onkyo RI Dock’s rear  
panel  
R
L
White  
cable supplied  
with the RI Dock  
CR-315DAB’s  
rear panel  
Red  
DOCK  
IN  
White  
Red  
White  
OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
Analog audio cable (RCA)  
IN  
R
L
R
----  
L
S VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
DC IN  
Onkyo RI Dock’s rear  
panel  
cable supplied  
with the RI Dock  
: Signal flow  
What can you do with  
?
• Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock to the CD receiver with an  
cable allows you to control the RI Dock with the CD  
receiver’s remote controller. In addition, when playback is started on the RI Dock, the CD receiver will automatically  
select it as the input source.  
• To use  
, you must connect the RI Dock to the CD receiver with an  
cable and an analog audio cable (RCA).  
On the RI Dock, set the MODE switch to “HDD.” See the RI Dock’s instruction manual for details.  
CR-515DAB  
• To use  
, the Input Display for the DOCK/CDR jacks must be set to “DOCK.” Since this is the default setting,  
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Connecting an Onkyo CD Recorder (CR-515DAB)  
The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo CD recorder.  
Connect the CD receiver’s DOCK/CDR OUT jacks to the CD recorder’s INPUT (REC) jacks, and connect the CD  
receiver’s DOCK/CDR IN jacks to the CD recorder’s OUTPUT (PLAY) jacks.  
CR-515DAB’s  
rear panel  
Onkyo CD recorder’s  
rear panel  
LINE 1  
IN  
INPUT OUTPUT  
REMOTE  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
CONTROL  
L
Analog audio cable (RCA)  
OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
R
Red  
IN  
OUT  
White  
White  
DOCK/  
CDR  
IN  
White Red Red White  
R
L
Red  
cable supplied with  
the Onkyo CD recorder  
: Signal flow  
What can you do with  
?
• Connecting an Onkyo CD recorder to the CD receiver with an  
cable allows you to control the CD recorder with  
the CD receiver’s remote controller. In addition, when playback is started on the CD recorder, the CD receiver will  
automatically select it as the input source.  
• To use  
• Some -capable components have two jacks. They’re both the same, so you can use either one. The extra jack  
is for connecting additional -capable components.  
, you must connect the Onkyo CD recorder to the CD receiver with an  
cable and an analog audio cable  
Connecting a Portable Audio Device  
The following diagram shows how to connect a portable audio device (e.g., MP3 player, MD player, CD player).  
Connect the CD receiver’s LINE 2 IN jack (LINE IN jack on the CR-315DAB) on the front panel to the portable audio  
device’s output jack.  
Depending on the type of output jack on the portable audio device, you may need to buy a suitable cable. The CD  
receiver’s LINE 2 IN jack (LINE IN jack on the CR-315DAB) accepts a stereo miniplug.  
CR-515DAB’s front panel  
Portable audio device’s output jack  
Stereo miniplug cable  
: Signal flow  
Notes:  
• Use a connecting cable that doesn’t have any attenuation resistors in it.  
• If you connect a portable audio device’s headphone output to the CD receiver’s LINE2 IN jack (LINE IN jack on the  
CR-315DAB), turn down the volume on the portable audio device before you connect it.  
• When you connect a portable audio device to the CD receiver, make sure you connect it to the LINE 2 IN jack (LINE  
IN jack on the CR-315DAB) and not the adjacent PHONES jack. If you connect to the PHONES jack by mistake, it  
may cause the PHONES output to malfunction.  
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Connecting a Component with a Digital Audio Output (CR-515DAB only)  
The following diagram shows how to connect a component with an optical digital audio output, such as a CD recorder,  
MD recorder, games console, satellite tuner, or personal computer.  
Connect the CD receiver’s OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack to an optical digital audio output on the other component.  
You can change the Input Display for the OPTICAL DIGITAL IN to DIGITAL, CDR, PC, or GAME so that it matches  
Satellite tuner, CD  
recorder, etc.  
: Signal flow  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
CR-515DAB’s  
rear panel  
Optical digital audio cable  
Personal computer  
Connecting an Onkyo Component with a Digital Audio Output  
The following diagram shows how to connect an Onkyo component with an optical digital audio output.  
Connect the CD receiver’s OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack to an optical digital audio output on the Onkyo component.  
Onkyo component with a  
digital audio output  
CR-515DAB’s  
rear panel  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
(REC) (PLAY)  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
L
Analog audio cable (RCA)  
OUT  
Red  
MD/  
TAPE  
R
IN  
White  
Red  
OUT  
DOCK/  
CDR  
IN  
cable  
White  
White Red  
Red White  
R
L
Optical digital audio cable  
: Signal flow  
What can you do with  
?
• Connecting an Onkyo component to the CD receiver with an  
cable allows you to control the component with the  
CD receiver’s remote controller. In addition, when playback is started on the component, the CD receiver will auto-  
matically select it as the input source.  
• To use  
, you must connect the Onkyo component to the CD receiver with an  
cable and an analog audio cable  
(RCA). In addition, you must change the Input Display for the DIGITAL IN so that it matches the type of component  
that you connect. When you connect a CD recorder to the DOCK/CDR jacks and OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack, you  
must set the Input Display for DOCK/CDR to “CD-R,” and set the Input Display for OPTICAL DIGITAL IN to  
• If you connect an audio processor such as the Onkyo UE-205, you must set the Input Display for DOCK/CDR to  
“PC,” and set the Input Display for OPTICAL DIGITAL IN to “PC/dig,” otherwise the wrong input source may be  
• Some  
-capable components have two  
jacks. They’re both the same, so you can use either one. The extra jack  
is for connecting additional  
-capable components.  
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Connecting a TV  
Connect the CD receiver’s LINE 1 IN jacks (use the DOCK IN jacks on the CR-315DAB) to the TV’s audio output  
jacks.  
CR-515DAB’s  
rear panel  
TV  
LINE 1  
IN  
White  
Red  
OUT  
MD/  
TAPE  
IN  
Red  
White  
OUT  
DOCK/  
CDR  
IN  
Analog audio cable (RCA)  
R
L
: Signal flow  
Hint:  
To listen to the TV, select the LINE 1 input source (select DOCK on the CR-315DAB).  
Connecting the Power Cord  
Notes:  
• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.  
• Turning on the CD receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment  
on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the CD receiver into a different branch circuit.  
• Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the CD receiver. The supplied power cord is designed  
exclusively for use with the CD receiver and should not be used with any other equipment.  
• Never disconnect the power cord from the CD receiver while the other end is still plugged into a wall outlet. Doing  
so may cause an electric shock. Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the CD receiver.  
CR-515DAB  
CR-315DAB  
1
1
2
2
To wall outlet  
To wall outlet  
Supplied power cord  
Supplied power cord  
Connect the supplied power cord to the CD receiver’s AC INLET.  
1
2
Plug the power cord into a suitable wall outlet.  
The STANDBY indicator lights up.  
To set the clock with the AccuClock function, the CD receiver must be able to receive RDS radio stations, which means  
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First Time Setup (European Model Only)  
Setting the Clock with the AccuClock Function (European Model Only)  
To use theAccuClock function, the CD receiver must be able to receive RDS radio stations, which means an FM antenna  
The very first time you turn on the CD receiver, theAccuClock function automatically sets the CD receiver’s clock based  
on the CT (Clock Time) information present in an RDS radio broadcast. While the clock is being set, “Wait…” flashes  
on the display, as shown. Note that it may take up to 5 minutes to set the clock.  
When the clock has been set, the message “Clock Adjusted” scrolls across the display, then the day and time are dis-  
played for a while, as shown.  
The AccuClock function automatically updates the clock daily at 2 A.M., 3 A.M., and 2 P.M.  
If for some reason the clock cannot be set automatically, see “Setting AccuClock to Use a Specific Station” on page 49  
Turning Off the AccuClock Function  
If you don’t want AccuClock to automatically update the clock each day, you can turn it off as follows.  
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-  
edly until “Clock” appears on the  
display.  
1
Press [ENTER].  
“*AccuClock*” appears on the display.  
2
TIMER  
YES/MODE  
ENTER  
The asterisks indicate that the  
AccuClock function is on.  
To turn off AccuClock, press the  
[YES/MODE] button.  
3
The asterisks disappear, indicating that  
the AccuClock function is off. To turn  
AccuClock back on again, press the  
[YES/MODE] button so that the aster-  
isks are displayed.  
Note:  
The AccuClock function cannot be turned off until the  
clock has been set.  
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Basic Operation  
STANDBY/  
ON  
STANDBY indicator  
STANDBY/ON  
INPUT  
/
VOLUME  
VOLUME  
/
PHONES  
INPUT  
Turning On the CD Receiver  
Selecting the Input Source  
You can select CD, DAB, AM, FM, or a connected com-  
ponent (TAPE, DOCK, LINE, DIGITAL) as the input  
source.  
Remote  
controller  
CD receiver  
To select the input source, press the remote controller’s  
INPUT [ ]/[ ] buttons repeatedly. On the CD  
receiver, press the [INPUT] button repeatedly. The input  
sources are selected in the following order.  
To turn on the CD receiver, press the [STANDBY/ON]  
button on the CD receiver or remote controller. The  
STANDBY indicator goes off.  
• CR-515DAB  
*1, *2  
DIGITAL  
DAB  
FM  
AM  
CD  
Press the [STANDBY/ON] button again to set the CD  
receiver to Standby. The STANDBY indicator lights up.  
1
1
*
*
LINE2  
LINE1  
TAPE  
DOCK  
Tip:  
• CR-315DAB  
When you start playback on (or turn on) an Onkyo RI  
Dock, CD recorder, MD recorder, or cassette deck that’s  
1
*
CD  
DAB  
FM  
AM  
DOCK  
TAPE  
connected to the CD receiver with an  
cable and ana-  
LINE  
log audio cable, the CD receiver turns on automatically.  
Similarly, when you set the CD receiver to On or  
Standby, the other component will also be set to On or  
Standby.  
*1 Input Display can be changed (see page 29).  
*2 CR-515DAB only.  
Using Headphones  
Turn down the volume, then connect your stereo head-  
phones to the PHONES minijack.  
You can adjust the volume and mute the sound, as  
explained earlier.  
Adjusting the Volume  
Remote  
controller  
CD receiver  
The speakers output no sound while the headphones are  
connected.  
PHONES jack  
Turn the [VOLUME] control clockwise to increase the  
volume or counterclockwise to decrease it.  
You can also use remote controller’s VOLUME  
[
]/[ ] buttons.  
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CR-515DAB  
CR-315DAB  
TONE  
/
ENTER  
DIRECT TONE  
S.BASS  
MUTING  
DIRECT  
Adjusting the Bass and Treble  
Using the Direct Function  
To turn the Direct function on or off, press  
the [DIRECT] button on the CD receiver.  
When the Direct function is off, the tone  
controls can be used to adjust the sound.  
When the Direct function is on, the tone  
controls are bypassed, so you can enjoy a  
pure sound, and the DIRECT indicator lights up.  
Press the [TONE] button to select  
Bass.  
1
Use the Previous and Next  
2
[
]/[  
] buttons to adjust the  
DIRECT indicator  
bass.  
The default setting is “ 0.” You can  
adjust the bass and treble from –3 to +3.  
Press [ENTER], and then use the  
Previous and Next [  
tons to adjust the treble.  
]/[  
] but-  
On the remote controller, press the [TONE] button for 3  
seconds to turn on the Direct function.  
Notes:  
On the CR-515DAB, the [DIRECT] button’s indicator  
lights up when the Direct function is on.  
• If you press no buttons for 8 seconds,  
the previous display will appear auto-  
matically.  
• If you press the [TONE] button while  
the Direct function is on, the Direct  
function will be turned off.  
Muting the Sound  
To mute the output of the  
CD receiver, press the  
remote controller’s [MUT-  
ING] button. The MUTING  
indicator flashes on the dis-  
play.  
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the [TONE] but-  
ton and multi control on the front panel to adjust the bass  
and treble.  
On the CR-515DAB, the volume control indicator  
flashes, too.  
Using the Super Bass Function  
MUTING indicator  
To turn on the Super  
Bass function, press  
the [S.BASS] button.  
The S.BASS indicator lights  
up.  
To turn off the Super Bass function, press the [S.BASS]  
button again.  
To unmute the CD receiver, press the [MUTING] button  
again.  
Tips:  
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the [TONE] but-  
ton on the front panel. Press the [TONE] button for 3  
seconds to turn on the Super Bass function.  
While the CD receiver is muted:  
• Turning the [VOLUME] control on the CD receiver or  
pressing the VOLUME [ ]/[ ] buttons on the  
remote controller will unmute the CD receiver.  
• If you turn the CD receiver off, the next time you turn  
it on, the CD receiver will be unmuted.  
Note:  
If you press the [S.BASS] button while the Direct func-  
tion is on, the Direct function will be turned off.  
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Changing the Input Display  
You can choose what name is displayed when an input source is selected so that it matches the type of component that  
you’ve connected to the MD/TAPE IN, DOCK/CDR IN, or DIGITAL IN. When you connect an Onkyo  
component, it’s important that you select the input source name that matches the type of component for  
properly.  
-capable  
to work  
Depending on the input source selected  
in step 1, the input source names are  
selected in the following orders:  
INPUT  
/
TAPE  
MD  
VIDEO  
MENU/NO/  
CLEAR  
DAT  
YES/MODE  
ENTER  
DOCK  
CD-R  
/
PC  
DIGITAL  
CD-R/dig  
GAME/dig  
PC/dig  
Use the INPUT [ ]/[ ] buttons  
to select the input source whose  
name you want to change.  
CR-515DAB: TAPE, DOCK, DIGI-  
TAL  
1
2
Press [ENTER] to confirm your  
selection.  
4
CR-315DAB: TAPE  
“Complete” appears on the display.  
Press and hold the  
[MENU/NO/CLEAR] button until  
“Name Select?” flashes on the  
display, and then press [ENTER].  
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the front panel  
controls.  
1 Use the [INPUT] button to select the input source  
whose name you want to change.  
2 Push the multi control to select “Name Select?,” and  
then push it again.  
3 Turn the multi control to select the new input source  
name.  
4 Push the multi control to confirm your selection.  
Use the Previous or Next  
Input Source Name Abbreviations  
3
[
]/[  
] button to select the  
Sometimes the input source name may be displayed as a  
2-letter abbreviation, as per the following table.  
new input source name.  
Full name  
CDR  
Abbreviation  
CR  
DT  
DG  
GM  
DC  
LI  
DAT  
DIGITAL  
GAME  
DOCK  
LINE  
LINE1  
LINE2  
MD  
L1  
L2  
MD  
PC  
TP  
VD  
PC  
TAPE  
VIDEO  
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Playing CDs  
CR-515DAB  
CR-315DAB  
Display  
Display  
Disc tray  
Disc tray  
/
/
Selecting Tracks (CR-515DAB)  
Press the Eject [ ] button to open  
the disc tray.  
1
To return to the beginning of the track  
currently playing, turn the multi control  
a little to the left.  
Turn the multi control further to select  
earlier tracks.  
Tip:  
Pressing the Eject [ ] button while the  
CD receiver is on Standby will turn on  
the CD receiver and open the disc tray.  
• While playback is stopped, turn the multi control to  
the left to select the previous track.  
Place the CD on the tray with the  
label-side facing up.  
2
3
Turn the multi control to the right to select subse-  
quent tracks.  
• On MP3 CDs, you can select MP3 files in other fold-  
Place 8 cm CDs in the center of the tray.  
To start playback, press the  
Play/Pause [  
] button.  
/
The disc tray closes and playback starts.  
To stop playback:  
Selecting Tracks (CR-315DAB)  
Press the Stop [ ] button. Playback  
stops automatically when the last track  
has been played.  
To return to the beginning of the  
track currently playing, press the  
Previous [  
] button.  
To pause playback:  
Press the Previous [  
repeatedly to select earlier tracks.  
• While playback is stopped, pressing the Previous  
] button  
Press the Play/Pause [  
The Pause indicator appears. To  
resume playback, press the Play/Pause  
] button again.  
] button.  
/
[
] button will select the previous track.  
[
/
Press the Next [  
sequent tracks.  
• On MP3 CDs, you can select MP3 files in other fold-  
] button repeatedly to select sub-  
To remove the CD:  
Press the Eject [ ] button to open the  
disc tray.  
“DISC TOTALlights up  
while the disc informa-  
tion is being displayed.  
Audio CD Display  
Total number  
of tracks  
Total playing  
time  
MP3 CD Display  
Disc name  
Total number  
of folders  
Total number  
of files  
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Using the Remote Controller  
Use the number buttons as  
shown in the examples below to  
select tracks.  
Press:  
To select:  
Track #8  
Track #10  
Track #34  
Press to display more CD infor-  
mation  
Press to fast forward or fast  
reverse  
During playback or while playback is  
Used to enter numbers over 10.  
With MP3 CDs, you can select files in  
the current folder with these buttons.  
paused, press and hold the Fast For-  
ward [  
Reverse [  
] button to fast forward, or the  
] button to fast reverse.  
Press to select tracks  
Press the Previous [  
locate the beginning of the currently  
playing or paused track. Press it  
repeatedly to select earlier tracks.  
] button to  
Press to start playback  
Pressing this button while the CD  
receiver is on Standby will turn on the  
CD receiver and start playback.  
Press the Next [  
] button repeat-  
edly to select subsequent tracks.  
On MP3 CDs, you can select files in  
Press to stop playback  
Press to adjust the volume  
Press the VOLUME Up [ ] button to  
turn up the volume. Press the VOLUME  
Down [ ] button to turn it down.  
Press to pause playback  
To resume playback, press the Pause  
[
] or Play [ ] button.  
Displaying CD Information  
During playback or while playback is paused, press the remote controller’s [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to display the  
following CD information.  
Lights up while the elapsed track time  
is being displayed.  
“REMAIN”  
Lights up while the remaining track  
time is being displayed.  
“TOTAL REMAIN”  
Lights up while the remaining disc  
time is being displayed.  
During random playback, or if the total  
time is more than 99 minutes and 59  
seconds, “– –:– –” is displayed.  
Note:  
playing MP3 information.  
On the CR-315DAB, you can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button to display this information.  
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Selecting MP3 Files  
While playback is stopped, press  
the [FOLDER] button.  
1
2
On an MP3 CD, MP3 files may be organized in a hierar-  
chically, with folders containing files and subfolders, as  
shown below. On the CD receiver, there are two modes  
for selecting MP3 files: Navigation mode andAll Folder  
mode. In Navigation mode, you can select MP3 files by  
navigating through the folder hierarchy, moving in and  
out of folders and subfolders. In All Folder mode, all  
folders appear at the same level, making it easy to select  
folders regardless of the hierarchy.  
The CD receiver enters Navigation  
mode and “Root” appears on the dis-  
play.  
Press [ENTER].  
The name of the first folder one level  
down from root appears on the display.  
Root  
Folder #1  
File #1  
File #10  
Folder #3  
File #11  
File #12  
File #13  
If the disc contains no folders, the name  
of the first MP3 file is displayed.  
Folder #2  
Folder #4  
File #14  
Use the Previous and Next  
3
4
[
]/[  
] buttons to select  
other folders and files at the  
same level.  
Folders that don’t contain MP3 files or  
subfolders can’t be selected.  
To access files or subfolders  
inside another folder, select the  
folder, and then press [ENTER].  
File #18  
Use the Previous and Next  
[
]/[  
] buttons to select the files  
If you don’t select a specific MP3 file or folder for play-  
back, all of the MP3 files on the CD will be played in  
numerical order starting with file #1.  
and subfolders within that folder.  
To move up a level, press the  
[MENU/NO] button.  
Selecting MP3 Files in Navigation Mode  
To start playback, press the  
5
[ENTER] or Play/Pause [  
button.  
]
/
Playback will start with the specified  
file or folder and continue until all of  
the MP3 files on the disc have been  
played.  
FOLDER  
MENU/NO  
/
ENTER  
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the multi control  
for steps 2, 3, and 4. Turn the multi control to select files  
and folders, and push it for ENTER.  
With Navigation mode, you can select MP3 files by nav-  
igating through the folder hierarchy. This mode can only  
be used while playback is stopped.  
If random mode or 1-folder mode is currently selected,  
press the [YES/MODE] button to cancel it before pro-  
ceeding.  
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Selecting MP3 Files in All Folder Mode  
To start playback, press the  
4
[ENTER] or Play/Pause [  
button.  
]
/
Playback will start with the specified  
file or folder and continue until all of  
the MP3 files on the disc have been  
played.  
Number  
buttons  
FOLDER  
/
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the multi control  
for steps 2, 3, and 4. Turn the multi control to select files  
and folders, and push it for ENTER.  
ENTER  
To select an MP3 file in another folder during playback,  
press the [FOLDER] button, select the folder by using  
With All Folder mode, you don’t have to navigate the  
folder hierarchy because all folders that contain MP3  
files appear at the same level.  
the Previous and Next [  
control), and then press [ENTER] (or push the multi  
control). Now use the Previous and Next [ ]/[  
]/[  
] buttons (or multi  
]
If random playback is currently selected, press the  
[YES/MODE] button to cancel it before proceeding.  
buttons (or multi control) to select the MP3 files within  
that folder.  
While playback is stopped, press  
the [FOLDER] button for 2 sec-  
onds.  
1
Pausing Playback  
To pause playback, press the Play/Pause [  
To resume playback, press it again.  
] button.  
/
The CD receiver enters All Folder  
mode and the name of the first folder  
appears on the display.  
Cancelling Navigation or All Folder Mode  
To cancel Navigation mode or All Folder mode while  
selecting MP3 files, press the Stop [ ] button.  
Selecting MP3 Folders and Files by Number  
Use the Previous and Next  
2
1 Press the [FOLDER] button for 2 seconds to  
[
]/[  
] buttons to select the  
enter All Folder mode.  
other folders.  
2 Use the number buttons as shown in the examples  
You can select any folder that contains  
MP3 files.  
below to enter folder numbers.  
To select:  
Press:  
To play the first file in the selected  
folder, go to Step 4.  
Folder #8  
Folder #10  
Folder #34  
To access the files inside the  
folder, press the [FOLDER] but-  
ton.  
3
Used to enter numbers over 10.  
The name of the first MP3 file inside  
the folder is displayed.  
If playback is stopped, playback starts with the first  
MP3 file in the specified folder. If playback is  
already in progress, press [ENTER] to play the first  
MP3 file in the specified folder.  
Use the Previous and Next  
[
]/[  
] buttons to select the MP3  
files within the folder.  
3 Use the number buttons to enter the file number.  
Playback starts.  
If a folder contains more than 99 MP3 files, single-  
and double-digit file numbers must be preceded by  
zeros. For example, to specify file #5, press [5]. To  
specify file #32, press [>10], [3], and [2].  
To select another folder, press the  
[FOLDER] button again, and then use  
the Previous and Next [  
buttons to select it.  
]/[  
]
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Playing the MP3 Files in Only One Folder  
Displaying MP3 Information  
You can display various information about the MP3 file  
currently playing, including ID3 tags such as title, artist  
name, and album name.  
During playback, press the [DIS-  
PLAY] button repeatedly to dis-  
play the following MP3  
information.  
DISPLAY  
YES/MODE  
/
ENTER  
Elapsed time: The length of time that the current MP3  
file has been playing (default display). If the elapsed  
time is more than 99 minutes and 59 seconds, “– –:– –”  
is displayed.  
Normally, all of the MP3 files in all of the folders on the  
disc are played. With 1-folder playback, only the MP3  
files in the specified folder are played.  
File name: Name of the current MP3 file.  
Press the [YES/MODE] button  
repeatedly until the 1FOLDER  
indicator appears.  
1
Folder name: Name of the current folder.  
1FOLDER indicator  
Title name: Title of the current file (if ID3 tag present).  
Artist name: Name of the artist (if ID3 tag present).  
Album name: Name of the album (if ID3 tag present).  
Use the Previous and Next  
2
[
]/[  
] buttons to select the  
folder.  
You can select any folder that contains  
MP3 files.  
To start playback, press the  
[ENTER] or Play/Pause [  
button.  
3
]
/
Playback will start with the first MP3  
file in the specified folder and continue  
until all of the MP3 files in that folder  
have been played.  
Sampling rate and bit rate: Sampling rate and bit rate  
of the current MP3 file.  
Notes:  
• On the CR-315DAB, you can also use the CD  
receiver’s [DISPLAY] button to display this informa-  
tion.  
• To display the disc name, press the [DISPLAY] button  
while playback is stopped.  
• If a file or folder name contains a character that cannot  
be displayed, it will be displayed as “FILE n” or  
“FOLDER n,” “n” being the file or folder number.You  
can set the CD receiver so that it displays underscore  
characters in place of any undisplayable characters  
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To remove tracks from the playlist:  
Press the [CLEAR] button. Each press  
removes the last track from the playlist.  
Memory Playback  
With memory playback, you can create a playlist of up  
to 25 tracks.  
Notes:  
• If the total playing time is more than  
99 minutes and 59 seconds, “– –:– –”  
is displayed.  
Number buttons  
You can add up to 25 tracks to the  
playlist. If you try to add more, the  
message “Memory Full” appears.  
(These buttons do  
nothing during  
memory playback)  
MENU/NO/  
CLEAR  
To start memory playback, press  
the Play [ ] button.  
3
YES/MODE  
ENTER  
/
/
Track currently playing  
On the CD receiver, press the Play/Pause  
Memory playback can be set only when the input source  
is set to CD and playback is stopped.  
[
] button to start memory play-  
/
back.  
Press the [YES/MODE] button  
repeatedly until the MEMORY indi-  
cator appears.  
1
Selecting Other Tracks During Memory Playback  
To select other playlist tracks during memory playback,  
use the remote controller’s Previous and Next  
MEMORY indicator  
[
]/[  
] buttons.  
Checking What’s on the Playlist  
To check what tracks are on the playlist, with playback  
stopped, use the Fast Reverse and Fast Forward  
Use the Previous and Next  
2
[
]/[  
] buttons to select the  
[
]/[  
] buttons to scroll through the playlist.  
first track you want to add to the  
playlist, and then press [ENTER].  
Removing Tracks from the Playlist  
• While memory playback is stopped, press the  
[CLEAR] button. Each press removes the last track  
from the playlist.  
• The playlist will be deleted when you cancel memory  
playback, select random playback, turn off the CD  
receiver, or remove the CD.  
Track to be added  
to the playlist  
Total time of playlist  
Repeat this step to add additional tracks  
to the playlist.  
You can also use the number buttons on  
the remote controller to select tracks.  
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use  
the multi control to add tracks to the  
playlist. Turn the multi control to select a  
track, and then push it for ENTER.  
To select MP3 files for memory  
playback:  
In Navigation mode, use steps 1–4 on  
page 32. In All Folder mode, use steps  
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Press the [REPEAT] button repeat-  
edly until the REPEAT or  
REPEAT 1 indicator appears.  
REPEAT or REPEAT 1 indicator  
REPEAT  
YES/MODE/  
SHUFFLE  
Repeat-1 playback can’t be combined with memory  
playback, random playback, or 1-Folder playback.  
Cancelling Repeat Playback  
• To cancel repeat playback, press the [REPEAT] button  
repeatedly until both the REPEAT and REPEAT 1  
indicators disappear.  
• Repeat playback is cancelled when the CD is removed  
or the CD receiver is set to Standby.  
Random Playback  
With random playback, all of the tracks on the disc are  
played in random order.  
Random playback can be set only when the input source  
is set to CD and playback is stopped.  
Setting MP3 Preferences  
With the MP3 preferences, you can change the way MP3  
file information is displayed and the way MP3 CDs are  
played.  
Press the [YES/MODE/SHUFFLE]  
1
button repeatedly until the RAN-  
DOM indicator appears.  
RANDOM indicator  
To start random playback, press  
the Play [ ] button.  
2
MENU/NO/  
CLEAR  
/
ENTER  
Track currently playing  
The MP3 preferences can be set only when playback is  
stopped.  
Cancelling Random Playback  
• To cancel random playback, press the [SHUFFLE]  
button repeatedly until the RANDOM indicator disap-  
pears.  
• Random playback is cancelled when the CD is  
removed or the CD receiver is set to Standby.  
Press the [MENU/NO] button  
1
repeatedly until “Disc Name?”  
appears.  
Repeat Playback  
With repeat playback, you can play an entire CD repeat-  
edly, play one track repeatedly, or combine it with mem-  
ory playback to play the playlist repeatedly, or random  
playback to play all of the tracks on the disc in random  
order repeatedly. With an MP3 CD, you can combine  
repeat playback with 1-folder playback to play all of the  
tracks in a specified folder repeatedly.  
Use the Previous and Next  
2
[
]/[  
] buttons to select the  
preference you want to change.  
The preferences are explained in the next  
column.  
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ID3 Ver. 2? (Read/Not Read)  
Press [ENTER].  
3
4
This preference determines whether or not version  
2.2/2.3/2.4 tags are read and displayed. When set to Not  
Read, version 2.2/2.3/2.4 ID3 tags are not displayed.  
CD Extra? (Audio/MP3)  
This preference applies to CD Extra discs and deter-  
mines whether music in the audio session or MP3 files in  
the data session are played.  
Use the Previous and Next  
[
]/[  
] buttons to select the  
preference’s options.  
Joliet? (Use SVD/ISO9660)  
This preference applies to MP3 discs in Joliet format and  
determines whether the CD receiver reads the SVD data  
or treats the disc as an ISO 9660 disc. Normally, this  
preference doesn’t need to be changed.  
Press [ENTER].  
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When the preference has been set,  
“Complete” appears on the display.  
SVD (Supplementary Volume Descriptor) supports long  
file and folder names and characters other than letters  
and numbers. Some CD burning software refers to the  
Joliet format as “Windows format.”  
To cancel the procedure at any point, press the  
[MENU/NO] button.  
Hide Number? (Disable/Enable)  
This preference determines whether or not the numbers  
at the beginning of file and folder names are displayed.  
Preferences  
Below, the name of each preference is followed by its  
options in parentheses, with the default option in bold.  
When you create an MP3 CD on a personal computer,  
you cannot normally determine the playback order of the  
files. However, if you number the MP3 files in order,  
starting with 01, 02, 03, and so on, they will play in that  
order. If you don’t want these numbers to appear on the  
display, choose Not Display.  
Disc Name? (Display/Not Display)  
This preference determines whether or not the disc name  
is displayed when an MP3 disc is loaded.  
File Name? (Scroll/Not Scroll)  
This preference determines whether or not the file name  
scrolls across the display when an MP3 file is selected.  
The following table shows a few examples of numbered  
file and folder names and how they will appear with the  
Display and Not Display options.  
Trk/Fld Num Option  
File/folder name  
across the display regardless of this setting.  
Display  
Not Display  
Pops  
01 Pops  
01 Pops  
Folder Name? (Scroll/Not Scroll)  
10-Rock  
10-Rock  
Rock  
This preference determines whether or not the folder  
name scrolls across the display when an MP3 folder is  
selected (in All Folder mode).  
16_Jazz  
16_Jazz  
Jazz  
21th Century  
05-07-20 Album  
21th Century  
21th Century  
05-07-20 Album Album  
scrolls across the display regardless of this setting.  
Folder Key? (All Folder/Navigation)  
Bad Name? (Replace/Not Replace)  
This preference determines how the [FOLDER] button  
works. When the All Folder option is selected, pressing  
the [FOLDER] button once selects All Folder mode and  
pressing and holding it for 2 seconds selects Navigation  
mode. When the Navigation option is selected, pressing  
the [FOLDER] button once selects Navigation mode and  
pressing and holding it for 2 seconds selects All Folder  
mode.  
This preference determines whether or not file and folder  
names that contain undisplayable characters are replaced  
with “FILE n” or “FOLDER n,” “n” being the file or  
folder number. When set to Not Replace, displayable  
characters are displayed and underscore characters are  
used in place of any undisplayable characters.  
For ID3 tags, underscore characters are used in place of  
undisplayable characters regardless of this preference.  
ID3 Ver. 1? (Read/Not Read)  
This preference determines whether or not version  
1.0/1.1 tags are read and displayed. When set to Not  
Read, version 1.0/1.1 tags are not displayed.  
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Listening to the Radio  
Tuning into FM/AM Radio Stations  
Press the [BAND] button repeat-  
edly to select AM or FM.  
1
2
YES/MODE  
/
TUN/  
TUN  
(
Press the [YES/MODE] button  
repeatedly to select Auto or Man-  
ual.  
)
Auto Tuning Mode  
The AUTO indicator appears and ste-  
reo radio reception is possible.  
Manual Tuning Mode  
BAND  
The AUTO indicator is not displayed  
and radio reception will be in mono.  
AUTO indicator  
When tuned into a station, the Tuned  
indicator  
appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM ST  
indicator appears as well.  
Use the Fast Reverse and Fast For-  
ward [ ]/[ ] buttons to tune  
into a station.  
3
AUTO  
FM ST  
In Auto tuning mode, once a station is  
found, tuning stops automatically.  
The American model changes FM fre-  
quency in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps  
for AM. For other models it’s 0.05 MHz  
steps for FM and 9 kHz or 10 kHz steps  
for AM.  
In Manual Tuning mode, the frequency  
stops changing when you release the but-  
ton. Press the button repeatedly to  
change the frequency one step at a time.  
Tuning into weak stereo FM stations  
If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be  
impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to  
Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.  
Adjusting the Antennas  
Adjusting and installing the FM antenna  
Choose a location for the FM antenna while  
listening to an FM station.  
Adjusting the AM antenna  
Adjust the location and position of theAM  
antenna while listening to anAM station to  
achieve the best reception.  
1
2
Change the direction of the  
antenna to achieve the best  
reception.  
Affix the antenna with a thumbtack. (Do not  
push the thumbtack through the antenna.)  
Caution: Be careful not to prick your finger!  
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Displaying Radio Information  
DISPLAY  
Press the remote controller’s [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to display more radio information.  
On the CR-315DAB, you can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button to display this information.  
Frequency  
AM/FM/DAB  
* If the selected preset has no name, “No Name” appears  
briefly and then the frequency is displayed. See “Nam-  
*Preset name  
Receiving RDS  
RDS is only available on European models and only in  
areas where RDS broadcasts are available.  
What is RDS?  
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of  
transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed  
within the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and  
many European FM radio stations use it these days.  
The CD receiver supports and displays the Program Ser-  
vice Name (PS) and Radio Text (RT) types of RDS data.  
The RDS indicator appears on the display when the CD  
receiver is tuned to an FM station that supports RDS.  
Press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to dis-  
play the following RDS information.  
Frequency and preset number  
Preset name (if preset has no name)  
Program Service Name  
Notes:  
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data  
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.  
• The message “Waiting...” may appear while the RT  
data is being received.  
Radio Text (if available)  
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Listening to DAB Digital Radio  
Selecting DAB for the Very First Time  
The very first time you select DAB, the Auto Tuning  
function automatically scans the DAB Band III and  
L-Band for the multiplexes (i.e., stations) available in  
your area.  
MENU/NO/  
CLEAR  
/
ENTER  
Once the scanning process is complete, the first station  
that was detected is selected.  
Using the Auto Tuning Function Manually  
If a new DAB station is introduced, or you move to a new  
area, you can run the Auto Tuning function again.  
BAND  
1 Press the [MENU/NO] button.  
2 Use the Previous and Next [  
select “Auto Tuning?” and then press [ENTER].  
3 Use the Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
]/[  
] buttons to  
Tuning function.  
Press the [BAND] button repeat-  
edly to select DAB.  
The number of stations found and the scanning progress  
are shown on the display.  
When tuned into a DAB station, the  
Tuned  
indicator appears and the  
DAB indicator as well.  
To cancel Auto Tuning, press the [ENTER],  
[MENU/NO/CLEAR] or [YES/MODE] button.  
Tuned indicator  
DAB indicator  
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the front panel  
controls.  
1 Push the multi control.  
Station name  
2 Turn the multi control to select “Auto Tuning?” and  
then push it.  
3 Turn the multi control to select Worldwide or U.K.,  
and then push it to start the Auto Tuning function.  
On the front panel, press the [INPUT]  
repeatedly to select DAB.  
To cancel Auto Tuning, push the multi control.  
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• Once a DAB station has been preset, these front panel  
controls will select presets, in Preset mode. To use  
them to select DAB stations, select DAB as the input  
source, and then press the Stop [ ] button for 3 sec-  
onds until “Station Mode” appears on the display.  
DISPLAY  
Displaying DAB Radio Information  
Press the remote controller’s [DISPLAY] button repeat-  
edly to display more information about the selected  
DAB station.  
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the CD receiver’s  
[DISPLAY] button to display this information.  
/
(
TUN/  
TUN  
)
1. DLS (Dynamic Label Segment)  
When tuned to a station that’s broadcasting DLS text  
data, the text will scroll across the display.  
Selecting DAB Stations  
Use the Fast Reverse and Fast  
Forward [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
select the DAB stations.  
(Scroll)  
If a secondary service is available, a  
right angle bracket (>) is displayed.  
2. Program Type  
Displays the type of program.  
Press [  
] to listen to the secondary  
service.  
3. Bit Rate and Audio Mode  
While the secondary service is  
selected, a left angle bracket (<) is dis-  
Displays the station’s bit rate and audio mode (ste-  
reo, mono, or joint stereo).  
played. Press [  
] to return to the pri-  
mary service.  
4. Signal Quality  
Displays the signal quality.  
0–59: Poor reception  
60–79: Good reception  
80–100: Excellent reception  
When you select a station that you’ve  
selected a lot in the past, the letter F  
(short for Favorite) is displayed.  
“F”  
If you select a station that cannot be  
received properly, a question mark (?)  
is displayed.  
5. Multiplex Name  
Displays the name of the current multiplex.  
“?”  
6. Multiplex Number and Frequency  
• On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the multi con-  
trol to select DAB stations.  
Displays the number and frequency of the current  
multiplex.  
• On the CR-315DAB, you can also use the Previous  
and Next [  
tions.  
] or [  
] buttons to select DAB sta-  
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Auto Tuning?  
DAB Setup  
This setting determines which DAB bands are scanned  
UK: Band III (11B–12D).  
MENU/NO/  
CLEAR  
Worldwide (default): Band III (5A–13F) and  
L-Band (LA–LW).  
/
DRC Setting?  
With the DRC (Dynamic Range Control) setting, you  
can reduce the dynamic range of DAB digital radio so  
that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at  
low volume levels—ideal for listening to the radio late at  
night when you don’t want to disturb anyone.  
Use the Previous and Next [  
]/[  
] buttons to  
select the following options, and then press [ENTER].  
0 (default): DRC off.  
1/2: Small reduction in dynamic range.  
1: Large reduction in dynamic range.  
Use the following functions and settings to set up DAB  
digital radio.  
Tuning Aid?  
With the Tuning Aid, you can adjust the position and  
direction of the DAB antenna while monitoring the sig-  
nal strength on the display. If the letter “B” appears on  
the display, it means the signal strength is Bad. If the  
letter “G” appears, it means the signal strength is Good.  
To make the letter “G” appear, adjust the antenna to get  
the best signal strength.  
Press the [MENU/NO] button.  
1
Use the Previous and Next [  
]/[  
] buttons to  
Use the Previous and Next  
select other multiplexes (Band III: 5A–13F or L-Band:  
LA–LW).  
2
[
]/[  
] buttons to select the  
item you want to set, and then  
press [ENTER].  
The items are explained below.  
Preset Write?  
Select this to preset the current DAB station. See “Pre-  
more information.  
Tuning Mode?  
With this setting, you can sort the available stations  
alphabetically, by multiplex, favorites, or active stations.  
Use the Previous and Next [  
]/[  
] buttons to  
select the following options, and then press [ENTER].  
Alphabet (default): Sort stations alphabetically.  
Multiplex: Sort stations by multiplex.  
Favorite: Sort stations by favorites. The stations you  
select the most will appear at the top of the list.  
Active St: Sort by active stations. Receivable sta-  
tions appear at the top of the list. stations that  
cannot be received properly appear at the bottom  
of the list.  
Trim Station?  
With this function, you can delete all of the stations that  
cannot be received properly.  
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Presetting FM Stations Automatically (Auto Preset)  
With the Auto Preset function, you can automatically preset all of the FM radio stations available in your area in one  
go. Presets make it easy to select your favorite stations and eliminate the need to tune the radio manually each time you  
want to change stations. The Auto Preset function does not preset AM radio stations (see page 44).  
Auto Preset Caution!  
Any existing presets will be deleted when the  
INPUT  
/
Auto Preset function is run.  
MENU/NO/  
CLEAR  
/
ENTER  
BAND  
Press the [BAND] or INPUT  
]/[ ] buttons repeatedly until  
To start the Auto Preset function,  
press [ENTER].  
1
4
[
“FM” appears.  
or  
Up to 20 stations can be preset and pre-  
sets are stored in frequency order.  
Make sure the FM antenna is positioned  
to achieve the best possible reception.  
Note:  
Depending on your location, a preset may be stored with  
no station and you will hear only noise when you select  
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and  
then use the Previous and Next  
2
3
[
]/[  
] buttons to select  
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the front panel  
controls.  
1 Press the [INPUT] button repeatedly until “FM”  
appears.  
2 Push the multi control, and then turn it to select  
“AutoPreset?”  
3 Push the multi control. The confirmation message  
“AutoPreset??” appears.  
“AutoPreset?”  
Press [ENTER].  
The confirmation message “AutoPre-  
set??” appears.  
4 To start the Auto Preset function, push the multi con-  
trol.  
After Storing PresetsYou Can:  
To cancel theAuto Preset function at this  
point, press the [MENU/NO] button.  
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Presetting AM/FM/DAB Stations Manually  
With the Preset Write function, you can manually preset individual AM, FM, and DAB radio stations. Presets make it  
easy to select your favorite stations and eliminate the need to tune the radio manually each time you want to change  
About Presets  
You can store up to 40 FM, AM and DAB stations as presets  
and this can be any combination. For example, 27 FM and 13  
AM or 20 FM, 12 AM and 8 DAB.  
• Although AM, FM, and DAB presets share the same num-  
bers, they’re selected independently. For example, preset #1  
will store an AM station when the AM band is selected, and  
an FM station when the FM band is selected.  
• Stations can be stored to presets in any order. For example,  
you could store preset #5 first, #1 second, and so on.  
MENU/NO/  
CLEAR  
/
ENTER  
Tune into the station that you want  
to store as a preset.  
To overwrite the previously stored sta-  
tion, press the [YES/MODE] button.  
To not overwrite the previously stored  
station, press the [MENU/NO] button.  
1
2
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and  
then use the Previous and Next  
[
]/[  
] buttons to select “Pre-  
If the message “Memory Full” appears,  
all 40 presets have been stored and you’ll  
need to erase some presets before you can  
store any more stations (see page 48).  
set Write?”  
Press [ENTER].  
3
Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset more radio  
stations.  
6
The preset number flashes.  
To cancel the Preset Write function at  
this point, press the [MENU/NO] button.  
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the front panel  
controls.  
1 Tune into the station you want to store as a preset  
2 Push the multi control, and then turn it to select  
“PresetWrite?”  
3 Push the multi control.  
4 Turn the multi control to select a preset.  
5 To store the station, push the multi control.  
Use the Previous and Next [  
/[ ] buttons to select a preset.  
]
4
5
To store the station, press  
[ENTER].  
Note:  
If no station has yet been stored to the  
selected preset, “Complete” appears and  
the station is stored.  
If the current FM station supports RDS and PS (Program  
Service Name), the station’s name will be displayed  
instead of the frequency. (See page 39 for more on  
RDS.)  
If a station has already been stored in the  
selected preset, the message “Over-  
write?” appears.  
After Storing PresetsYou Can:  
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Selecting Preset Stations  
You can also use the number but-  
tons as shown in the examples  
below to select presets.  
You must store some presets before you can select them  
To select:  
Press:  
INPUT  
/
Preset #8  
Preset #10  
Preset #22  
Number  
buttons  
Used to enter numbers over 10.  
/
(
PRESET/  
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the front panel  
controls.  
PRESET  
)
1 Use the [INPUT] button to select AM, FM, or DAB.  
2 To select DAB stations, press the Stop [ ] button for  
3 seconds until “Preset Mode” appears on the dis-  
play.  
3 Turn the multi control to select a preset.  
BAND  
On the CR-315DAB, you can also use the front panel  
controls.  
1 Use the [INPUT] button to select AM, FM, or DAB.  
2 To select DAB stations, press the Stop [ ] button for  
3 seconds until “Preset Mode” appears on the dis-  
play.  
Use the [BAND] or INPUT [ ]/[  
]
1
2
buttons to select AM, FM, or DAB.  
The preset you selected the last time you  
listened to the radio will still be selected.  
3 Use the Previous and Next [  
select a preset.  
]/[  
] buttons to  
or  
Use the Previous and Next  
[
]/[  
preset.  
Press the Previous [  
select the previous preset. Press the Next  
] button to select the next preset.  
] buttons to select a  
] button to  
or  
[
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Note:  
Naming Presets  
Not all of the symbols can be entered by  
using the number buttons. Use the Previ-  
You can name presets for easy identification. The preset  
name may contain of up to eight characters.  
ous and Next [  
] or [  
] buttons to  
select from the full range of symbols.  
When you’ve selected the charac-  
ter you want, press [ENTER], and  
then choose the next character.  
Number  
buttons  
DISPLAY  
Editing characters:  
To change or delete a character  
you’ve already entered, use the  
Rewind and Fast Forward  
MENU/NO  
ENTER  
/
[
]/[ ] buttons to select it, and  
then select another character, or press  
the [CLEAR] button to delete it.  
Inserting a new character:  
To insert a new character, use the  
Rewind and Fast Forward  
Select the preset you want to  
1
2
[
]/[ ] buttons to select the char-  
acter immediately after the insertion  
point. That character flashes. Use the  
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and  
then use the Previous and Next  
Previous and Next [  
buttons to select “ ,” press  
[ENTER], and then select the new  
character.  
] or [  
]
[
]/[  
] buttons to select  
“Name In?”  
To cancel the Name In function, press the  
[MENU/NO] button for 2 seconds.  
Press [ENTER].  
3
4
When you’ve finished entering the  
name, press the [YES/MODE] but-  
ton.  
The preset is named and “Complete”  
appears on the display.  
6
Press the [DISPLAY] button  
repeatedly to select one of the fol-  
lowing character groups:  
• “A” for uppercase letters.  
• “a” for lowercase letters.  
• “1” for numbers and symbols.  
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the front panel  
controls.  
1 Select the preset you want to name (see page 45).  
2 Push the multi control, and then turn it to select  
“Name In?”  
3 Push the multi control.  
4 Turn the multi control to select a character, and then  
push it.  
Character group  
Selecting letters:  
5
5 Repeat step 4 to enter up to 8 characters.  
Press the number buttons repeatedly  
to select the available letters. For  
example, press the [2] button repeat-  
edly to select: A, B, or C.  
Use the remote controller’s [DISPLAY] button to select  
the character groups.  
Selecting numbers and symbols:  
Use the number buttons to select  
numbers.  
Available Characters  
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z  
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z  
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9  
Press the [>10] button repeatedly to  
select: (space) . / * - , ! ? & ’ ( )  
Press the [0] button repeatedly to  
select: 0 or (space)  
_
!
@
’ ”  
'
,
<
.
>
#
$
%
&
*
=
;
:
+
-
/
(
)
?
(space)  
(insert)  
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To copy the preset, press  
[ENTER].  
5
Copying Presets  
With the Preset Copy function, you can organize your  
presets in the order you want. When you copy a preset,  
its name is also copied.  
If no station has yet been stored in the  
destination preset, the station is copied  
and “Complete” appears.  
If a station has already been stored in the  
destination preset, the message “Over-  
write?” appears.  
MENU/NO/  
CLEAR  
/
ENTER  
To overwrite the previously stored sta-  
tion, press [ENTER].  
To not overwrite the previously stored  
station, press the [MENU/NO] button.  
Select the preset you want to copy  
1
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the front panel  
controls.  
1 Select the preset you want to copy (see page 45).  
2 Push the multi control, and then turn it to select  
“PresetCopy?”  
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and  
then use the Previous and Next  
2
3 Push the multi control.  
[
]/[  
] buttons to select “Pre-  
4 Turn the multi control to select the destination pre-  
set.  
setCopy?”  
5 To copy the preset, push the multi control.  
Tip:  
If you favorite station is stored in preset #5 and you want  
to make it preset #1, copy preset #5 to preset #1. To keep  
the station that’s already stored in preset #1, you may  
want to copy it to an unused preset first.  
Press [ENTER].  
3
4
The number of the preset to be copied  
flashes.  
Use the Previous and Next  
[
]/[  
] buttons to select the  
destination preset.  
The number of the destination preset  
flashes.  
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Erasing a Preset’s Name  
Erasing Presets  
Select the preset whose name you  
1
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and  
then use the Previous and Next  
2
MENU/NO/  
CLEAR  
[
]/[  
] buttons to select  
“NameErase?”  
/
ENTER  
Select the preset you want to  
1
2
To erase the preset’s name, press  
the [YES/MODE] button.  
The preset’s name is erased and “Com-  
plete” appears on the display.  
3
Press the [MENU/NO] button, and  
then use the Previous and Next  
[
]/[  
] buttons to select  
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the front panel  
controls.  
“PresetErase?”  
1 Select the preset whose name you want to erase (see  
2 Push the multi control, and then turn it to select  
“NameErase?”  
3 To erase the preset’s name, push the multi control.  
Press [ENTER].  
A message requesting confirmation  
appears.  
3
4
To cancel the Preset Erase function at  
this point, press the [MENU/NO] button.  
To erase the preset, press  
[ENTER].  
The preset is erased and “Complete”  
appears on the display.  
On the CR-515DAB, you can also use the front panel  
controls.  
1 Select the preset you want to erase (see page 45).  
2 Push the multi control, and then turn the multi con-  
trol to select “PresetErase?”  
3 Push the multi control. The confirmation message  
“Erase OK?” appears.  
4 To erase the preset, push the multi control.  
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Setting the Clock  
Setting AccuClock to Use a Specific Station  
The AccuClock function normally uses the FM station with the strongest signal to set the clock. However, if the clock  
cannot be set properly using that station, you can specify which FM station the AccuClock function should use. This  
must be an FM station that supports RDS CT (Clock Time) information.  
When you’ve selected the station,  
press [ENTER].  
Press the [TIMER] button.  
“Clock” appears on the display.  
If the clock has already been set, a timer  
option appears instead, in which case  
you’ll need to press the [TIMER] button  
repeatedly until “Clock” appears.  
5
1
2
3
While the clock is being set, “Wait”  
flashes on the display. It may take a few  
minutes to set the clock. When the clock  
has been set, the message “Clock  
Adjusted” scrolls across the display, then  
the day and time are displayed for a  
while.  
Press [ENTER].  
“AccuClock”or “*AccuClock*” appears  
on the display.  
Notes:  
• If the clock is not set correctly, specify  
another FM station and try again or set  
• The AccuClock function automati-  
cally updates the clock every day. If  
you don’t want it to, you can turn off  
If “Manual Adjust” appears, use the Pre-  
vious and Next [  
]/[  
] buttons to  
select “AccuClock” or “*AccuClock*”.  
Press [ENTER].  
The frequency flashes on the display.  
Use the Rewind and Fast Forward  
4
[
]/[ ] buttons to tune into the  
FM station.  
Tip:  
If you press the [YES/MODE] button  
instead of using the Rewind and Fast  
Forward [ ]/[ ] buttons, the CD  
receiver will automatically search for a  
suitable station.  
The RDS indicator appears when tuned  
into a station that supports RDS.  
The RDS indicator will flash while the  
CD receiver searches for a station and  
light up continuously when a station is  
found.  
RDS indicator  
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Setting the Clock Manually  
The time can be displayed in either 12- or 24-hour for-  
mat.  
Use the Previous and Next [  
] buttons to set the time.  
You can also use the remote controller’s  
number buttons to enter the time.  
]/  
7
8
[
STANDBY/ON  
CLOCK  
CALL  
Number  
button  
DISPLAY  
For the 12-hour format, use the remote  
controller’s [>10] button to select AM or  
PM.  
TIMER  
/
MENU/NO/  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
Press [ENTER].  
The clock is set and the second dot starts  
flashing.  
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-  
edly until “Clock” appears.  
1
2
3
Displaying the Day and Time  
To display the day and time, press the remote controller’s  
[CLOCK CALL] button.  
If the CD receiver is on Standby, the time is displayed for  
8 seconds.  
Press [ENTER].  
Using the 12- or 24-hour Format  
To change the time format between 12-hour and 24-hour,  
while the time is shown on the display, press the [DIS-  
PLAY] button.  
Use the Previous and Next [  
] buttons to select “Manual  
]/  
[
Adjust..  
Displaying the Time in Standby Mode  
To set the CD receiver so that the time is displayed while  
its on Standby, turn on the CD receiver, and then press  
and hold its [STANDBY/ON] button for 2 seconds.  
Note that having the time displayed in Standby mode  
will consume a little more power.  
Press [ENTER].  
4
5
Use the Previous and Next [  
]/  
[
] buttons to select the day of  
the week.  
You can select: SUN, MON, TUE, WED,  
THU, FRI, or SAT.  
Press [ENTER].  
6
To cancel the Manual Adjust function at  
this point, press the [MENU/NO] button.  
50  
       
Using the Timers  
The CD receiver has five timers: four programmable tim-  
ers for automated playback or recording, and a sleep timer  
for turning the CD receiver off after a specified period.  
Timer Examples  
The following examples highlight some of the ways in  
which you can use the timers.  
The timers can be used with other Onkyo components  
Timer 1: To wake up to your favorite radio station (pre-  
set #1) every morning, set as follows:  
that are connected to the CD receiver via  
(see pages  
PlayFM 1EveryEvery DayOn 7:00Off 7:30  
If you want a radio alarm only on weekdays, select  
“Days Set” instead of “Every Day” and specify  
“MON–FRI.”  
About the Timers  
The various settings for the four programmable timers  
are explained here. For details on the sleep timer, see  
Timer 2: To record a one-off radio show (preset #2) to a  
cassette deck this Sunday, set as follows:  
RecFM 2TAPEOnceSUNOn 21:00Off 22:00  
Timer Types  
(You need an  
-capable Onkyo cassette recorder or  
Each timer can be programmed for playback (Play) or  
recording (Rec).  
MD recorder to do the recording.)  
Timer 3: To record an FM radio show to a MiniDisc  
recorder every day from Monday to Friday, set as fol-  
lows:  
RecFM 1MDEveryDays SetMONFRIOn  
15:00Off 15:30  
Play  
Play mode can be used to start playback at a specified  
time on the CD receiver or another Onkyo component  
that’s connected to the CD receiver with an  
cable.  
You could use a Play timer to turn on the CD receiver  
every morning, just like a radio alarm.  
Timer Priority  
Rec  
If two or more timers are set to the same On time, the  
lowest numbered timer has priority. For example:  
Timer 1: 07:00 – 13:00 (This timer has priority.)  
Timer 2: 07:00 – 12:30  
If two or more timers overlap, the timer with the earliest  
start time has priority. For example:  
Rec mode can be used to start playback on one compo-  
nent and start recording on another component at a spec-  
ified time. The recording component (e.g., Onkyo  
cassette deck or MD recorder) must be connected to the  
CD receiver with an  
timer to record your favorite radio show every day.  
cable. You could use a Rec  
Timer 1: 9:00 – 10:00  
Timer 2: 8:00 – 10:00 (This timer has priority.)  
Playback and Recording Components  
If the On and Off times of two timers are the same, the  
timer with the earliest start time has priority and the  
other timer will fail. For example:  
The playback component can be the CD receiver (AM,  
FM, DAB or CD), an Onkyo component (MD recorder,  
cassette deck, etc) that’s connected to the CD receiver  
Timer 1: 0:00 – 1:00 (This timer has priority.)  
Timer 2: 1:00 – 2:00  
with an  
cable, or a component that’s connected to  
one of the CD receiver’s inputs, perhaps one with its own  
built-in timer.  
The recording component can be an Onkyo MD recorder  
or cassette deck that’s connected to the CD receiver with  
Timer Indicators  
When a timer has been set, the TIMER indica-  
tor and the number of the timer appear on the  
display. If the timer has been set to perform  
recording, an underscore character appears  
underneath the timer’s number.  
an  
cable.  
Repeat Timers  
Each timer can be programmed to work just once  
(Once), every week (Every), every day (Every Day), or  
on a range of days (Days Set).  
Notes:  
• The timers work only if the CD receiver is on Standby.  
If it’s on when a timer is supposed to start playback or  
recording, nothing will happen.  
Once  
The timer will work just once.  
• While timed playback or recording is in progress, the  
timer’s Off time cannot be changed.  
• To use timed playback or recording with an external  
component, make sure it’s properly connected to the  
Every  
The timer will work every week on the specified day and  
time.  
Everyday  
CD receiver. Also, for  
to work properly, make  
The timer will work every day.  
sure that the Input Display on the CD receiver is set to  
match the type of component you’ve connected to the  
MD/TAPE IN, DOCK/CDR IN, or DIGITAL IN (see  
Days Set  
The timer will work on the specified range of days. With  
this setting, you could set up a morning alarm for Mon-  
day to Friday.  
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Programming the Timers  
Notes:  
Use the Previous and Next [  
]/  
3
You must set the clock before you can program the  
timers.  
• Before programming a timer to turn on the radio, you  
must preset the station you want to use. (See pages 43  
[
] buttons to select the source,  
and then press [ENTER].  
• If you don’t operate any buttons for 60 seconds while  
programming a timer, the procedure will be cancelled  
and the previous display will reappear.  
You can select the following sources:  
CR-515DAB  
FM,AM, TAPE, DOCK, LINE1, LINE2,  
DIGITAL, CD, or DAB.  
STANDBY/ON  
CR-315DAB  
FM, AM, TAPE, DOCK, LINE, CD, or  
Number buttons  
DAB.  
If you selected Rec, CD cannot be  
selected as the source.  
TIMER  
/
If you selected AM, FM, or DAB,  
use the Previous and Next [  
ENTER  
4
5
6
]/  
[
] buttons to select the radio  
preset, and then press [ENTER].  
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-  
edly to select timer 1, 2, 3, or 4, and  
then press [ENTER].  
1
If you selected Rec, make sure the  
name of the connected recorder is  
flashing on the display, and then  
press [ENTER].  
If “Clock” appears, you need to set the  
Use the Previous and Next [  
] buttons to select Play or  
]/  
2
[
You can select TAPE or MD.  
Rec, and then press [ENTER].  
Use the Previous and Next [  
] buttons to select Once or  
Every, and then press [ENTER].  
]/  
or  
[
Select Once for on-off operation. Select  
Every to perform the same operation  
every week.  
If you can’t select Rec, make sure that  
your Onkyo cassette deck or MD  
recorder is properly connected to the  
the Input Display is set accordingly  
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If you selected Once, use the Pre-  
vious and Next [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons to select the day, and then  
press [ENTER].  
You can select: SUN, MON, TUE, WED,  
THU, FRI, or SAT.  
Use the Previous and Next [  
] buttons to specify the Off  
time, and then press [ENTER].  
]/  
7
8
11  
12  
[
TIMER indicator  
If you selected Every, use the Pre-  
Underscore indicates  
timer programmed for  
recording  
Number of  
programmed  
timer  
vious and Next [  
]/[  
] but-  
tons to select the day, Everyday, or  
Days Set, and then press [ENTER].  
You can select the following:  
Use the Previous and Next [  
] buttons to specify the CD  
]/  
[
MON  
TUE  
WED  
THU  
FRI  
receiver’s volume level, and then  
press [ENTER].  
Days Set  
Everyday  
SAT  
SUN  
If you selected Days Set, use the  
Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons to select the first day, and  
then press [ENTER].  
The default setting is 10.  
If you want to use your normal volume  
level setting for the timer, press the Pre-  
9
vious [  
] button repeatedly until  
“TimerVol.Off” appears on the display.  
In this case, the timer will use the volume  
level that was set before the CD receiver  
was set to Standby.  
Use the Previous and Next [  
]/  
Press the [STANDBY/ON] button  
to set the CD receiver to Standby.  
[
] buttons again to select the  
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last day, and then press [ENTER].  
Notes:  
• Be sure to set the CD receiver to  
Standby, otherwise the timed opera-  
tion will not work.  
You can select only consecutive days.  
• While a timed operation is in progress,  
you can cancel it by pressing the  
[TIMER] or [SLEEP] button.  
• While timed recording is in progress,  
the output of the CD receiver is muted.  
To hear what’s being recorded, press  
the [MUTING] button. Press it again  
to mute the CD receiver.  
Use the Previous and Next [  
] buttons to specify the On  
time, and then press [ENTER].  
]/  
10  
[
You can also use the remote controller’s  
number buttons to enter the time. For  
example, to enter 7:29, press [>10], [0],  
[7], [2], and [9].  
• Memory, random, and 1-Folder play-  
back cannot be used with the timers.  
Notes:  
To return to step 1 and start timer programming all over  
again, press the [MENU/NO] button at any point in this  
procedure.  
• Once the On time is set, the Off time is  
automatically set to one hour later.  
• To ensure that the first few seconds of  
a program are recorded when using  
timer recording, set the On time  
slightly ahead of the program’s start  
time (about 1 minute).  
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Turning Timers On and Off  
Checking Timer Settings  
Once a timer has been programmed, you can turn it on or  
off as necessary. For example, while you’re on holiday,  
you may want to turn off the timer you use as an early-  
morning alarm.  
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-  
edly to select timer 1, 2, 3, or 4, and  
then press [ENTER].  
1
TIMER  
/
MENU/NO/  
CLEAR  
Press [ENTER] repeatedly to see  
all of the timer’s settings.  
2
ENTER  
Notes:  
You can change the settings by using  
Press the [TIMER] button repeat-  
edly to select timer 1, 2, 3, or 4.  
the Previous and Next [  
buttons.  
• If you change the settings of a timer  
that is off, that timer will be turned on.  
If you don’t change any settings, the pre-  
vious display reappears.  
To return to the previous display at any  
point in this procedure, press the  
[MENU/NO] button.  
]/[  
]
1
2
When a timer has been programmed, its  
number appears on the display.  
Use the Previous and Next [  
] buttons to selectTimer On or  
Timer Off.  
]/  
[
or  
After a few moments, the previous dis-  
play reappears.  
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Using the Sleep Timer  
With the sleep timer, you can set the CD receiver so that  
it automatically turns off after a specified period.  
SLEEP  
Press the [SLEEP] button repeat-  
edly to select the required sleep  
time.  
With the [SLEEP] button, you can set the  
sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10  
minute increments.  
Use the Previous and Next [  
]/[  
]
buttons to set the sleep time in 1 minute  
increments from 99 to 1.  
SLEEP indicator  
When the sleep timer has been set, the  
SLEEP indicator appears on the display,  
as shown. The sleep time appears on the  
display for about 8 seconds, then the pre-  
vious display reappears.  
Note:  
The sleep timer will be ignored while  
dubbing a CD to an Onkyo cassette deck  
or MD recorder is in progress. The CD  
receiver will automatically switch to  
Standby when the dubbing is complete.  
Checking the Remaining Sleep Time  
To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP]  
button.  
Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep  
time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by  
10 minutes.  
Canceling the Sleep Timer  
To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button  
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have any trouble using the CD receiver, look for a solution in this section.  
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the CD receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer.  
To reset the CD receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down  
the [ ] button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button.Clearwill appear on the display  
and the CD receiver will enter Standby mode.  
Note that resetting the CD receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings.  
Power  
Can’t turn on the CD receiver.  
• Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet (see page 25).  
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5 seconds or more, then plug it in again.  
The CD receiver turns off unexpectedly.  
• If the sleep timer has been set and the TIMER indicator is shown on the display, the CD receiver will turn off auto-  
matically after a specified period.  
• When timed playback or recording finishes, the CD receiver automatically switches to Standby mode.  
• If the STANDBY indicator is flashing, the built-in amplifier protection circuit has been activated. This can happen if  
there’s a short between the positive and negative wires of a speaker cable.  
Audio  
There’s no sound.  
• Make sure the CD receiver’s volume control is not set to minimum (see page 27).  
• Make sure the CD receiver is not muted (see page 28).  
• While headphones are connected, the speakers output no sound (see page 27).  
The sound quality is not good.  
• Make sure all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (see page 19).  
• The sound quality can be affected by strong magnetic fields, such as that from a TV. Try moving any such devices  
away from the CD receiver.  
• If you have any devices that emit high-intensity radio waves near the CD receiver, such as a cellular phone that’s being  
used to make a call, the CD receiver may output noise.  
• The CD receiver’s precision drive mechanism may emit a faint hissing sound while reading discs during playback or  
when searching for tracks. You may be able to hear this noise in extremely quiet environments.  
Audio output is intermittent when the CD receiver is subjected to vibration.  
• The CD receiver is not a portable device. Use it in a location that’s not subject to shock or vibration.  
Headphone output is intermittent or there’s no sound.  
• This may be due to dirty contacts. Clean the headphones plug. See your headphonesinstruction manual for cleaning  
information. Also, make sure that the headphones cable is not broken or damaged.  
Audio performance  
• Audio performance will be at its best about 10 to 30 minutes after the CD receiver has been turned on and had time  
to warm up.  
• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with speaker or power cables may degrade the sound quality, so don’t do it.  
CD Playback  
Playback jumps.  
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Can’t add tracks to the playlist for memory playback.  
• Make sure there’s a disc in the CD receiver. Also, you can only add valid track numbers. For example, if the CD  
contains 11 tracks, you cannot add track #12.  
The disc will not play.  
• Make sure the disc has been loaded correctly, with the label-side facing up.  
• Check to see if the surface of the disc is dirty (see page 15).  
• If condensation is suspected, turn on the CD receiver and leave it for 1 hour before playing any discs.  
It takes a long time for playback to start.  
• It may take the CD receiver a while to read CDs that contain many tracks or files.  
Tuner  
Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers from hiss, the Auto Preset function doesn’t preset all stations, or  
the ST indicator doesn’t light up when tuned to a stereo FM station.  
• Move the CD receiver away from a nearby TV or computer.  
• Cars or airplanes can cause noisy interference.  
• The radio signal will be weakened if it has to pass through a concrete wall before reaching the antenna.  
• Move power cords and speaker cables as far away as possible from the tuner’s antenna.  
• When listening to an AM station, noise may be heard when you operate the remote controller.  
If a power outage occurs or the power cable is disconnected:  
• If the preset stations are lost, preset them again (see pages 43, 44).  
• The clock and timer settings will be lost. Set the clock and timers again (see pages 49, 50).  
Can’t adjust the frequency of the radio.  
• Use the Fast Reverse and Fast Forward [  
]/[  
] buttons to change the frequency of the radio (see page 38).  
RDS doesn’t work.  
• The FM station you are tuned to doesn’t support RDS.  
Remote Controller  
The remote controller doesn’t work properly.  
• Replace both batteries with new ones. (Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries.)  
• The remote controller is too far away from the CD receiver, or there’s an obstacle between them (see page 5).  
• The CD receiver’s remote control sensor is being subjected to bright light (inverter-type fluorescent light or sunlight).  
• The CD receiver is located behind the glass doors of a audio rack or cabinet.  
External Components  
Interactive control with other Onkyo  
-capable components is not working.  
• Make sure the  
cable won’t work.  
• Make sure the Input Display matches the type of device that you’ve connected to the CD receiver (see page 29).  
• When recording an MP3 CD to an Onkyo recording component, recording will start without performing a peak search  
when the [CD DUBBING] button is pressed on the recording component. This is not a malfunction.  
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No sound is heard from a connected component.  
• Make sure the optical digital audio cable is not bent or damaged.  
• On the external component, set the digital output format to PCM, as the CD receiver supports only PCM signals.  
No sound is heard from your turntable.  
• Make sure the turntable has a built-in phono equalizer.  
• If the turntable doesn’t have a phono equalizer built-in, you must provide one.  
Timers  
Timer playback or recording doesn’t work.  
• Timed operation will fail if the CD receiver is on at the specified On time, so make sure it’s set to Standby (see  
• The timer may overlap with another timer. If you program several timers, make sure they don’t overlap (see page 51).  
• If you press the [SLEEP] or [TIMER] button while a timed operation is in progress, the timer will be cancelled.  
• Make sure the  
• If you’re using an Onkyo component for timed playback or recording, you must set the Input Display to match that  
The time is not displayed in Standby mode.  
Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit’s  
malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly.  
The CD receiver contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe  
interference, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely event that this  
should happen, unplug the power cord, wait at least 5 seconds, and then plug it again.  
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Specifications  
CR-515DAB  
CR-315DAB  
General  
Power Supply:  
AC 230 V, 50 Hz  
56 W  
0.25 W  
AC 230 V, 50 Hz  
56 W  
0.25 W  
Power Consumption:  
Stand-by Power Consumption:  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
Weight:  
205  
×
116  
×
353 mm (8-1/16"  
×
4-9/16"  
×
13-7/8") 205  
×
116  
×
352.5 mm (8-1/16"  
×
4-9/16"  
×
13-7/8")  
4.3 kg (9.5 lbs.)  
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs.)  
Audio Inputs  
Digital Inputs:  
Analog Inputs:  
1 (optical)  
4 (LINE1, LINE2, DOCK, TAPE)  
0
3 (LINE, DOCK, TAPE)  
Audio Outputs  
Analog Outputs:  
Subwoofer Pre Outputs:  
Speaker Outputs:  
Phones:  
2 (DOCK, TAPE)  
1 (TAPE)  
1
2
1
1
2
1
CR-515DAB  
CR-315DAB  
25 W + 25 W (4, 1 kHz, 10% THD)  
2ch 19 W (4, 1 kHz, 2ch driven, IEC)  
0.9% (Power Rated) 0.4% (1 kHz, 1 W)  
25 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 )  
150 mV/50 k(TAPE)  
150 mV/2.2(REC OUT)  
10 Hz–100 kHz/ 3 dB (TAPE)  
Amplifier Section  
Power Output:  
26 W + 26 W (4, 1 kHz, 10% THD)  
2ch  
×
20 W (4, 1 kHz, 2ch driven, IEC)  
×
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):  
Damping Factor:  
Input Sensitivity and Impedance:  
Output Level and Impedance:  
Frequency Response:  
0.4% (1 kHz, 1 W)  
25 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 )  
150 mV/50 k(TAPE)  
150 mV/2.2(REC OUT)  
10 Hz–100 kHz/ 3 dB (TAPE)  
Tone Control:  
6 dB, 80 Hz (BASS)  
8 dB, 10 kHz (TREBLE)  
+7 dB, 80 Hz (S.BASS)  
6 dB, 80 Hz (BASS)  
8 dB, 10 kHz (TREBLE)  
+7 dB, 80 Hz (S.BASS)  
Signal to Noise Ratio:  
Speaker Impedance:  
100 dB (LINE, IHF-A)  
4 –16 Ω  
100 dB (LINE, IHF-A)  
4 –16 Ω  
CR-515DAB  
CR-315DAB  
Tuner Section  
FM  
Tuning Frequency Range:  
Usable Sensitivity:  
Signal to Noise Ratio:  
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):  
Stereo Separation:  
87.5 MHz–108.0 MHz  
87.5 MHz–108.0 MHz  
Stereo: 22.2 dBf (IHF) Mono: 15.2 dBf (IHF) Stereo: 22.2 dBf (IHF) Mono: 15.2 dBf (IHF)  
Stereo: 67 dB (IHF-A) Mono: 73 dB (IHF-A) Stereo: 67 dB (IHF-A) Mono: 73 dB (IHF-A)  
Stereo: 0.5% (1 kHz)  
40 dB (1 kHz)  
Mono: 0.3% (1 kHz)  
Stereo: 0.5% (1 kHz)  
40 dB (1 kHz)  
Mono: 0.3% (1 kHz)  
AM  
Tuning Frequency Range:  
Usable Sensitivity:  
Signal to Noise Ratio:  
522 kHz–1611 kHz  
300 dBf (30 µV)  
40 dB  
522 kHz–1611 kHz  
300 dBf (30 µV)  
40 dB  
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):  
0.7%  
0.7%  
DAB  
Tuning Frequency Range:  
Frequency Response:  
Signal to Noise Ratio:  
174.928–239.200 MHz  
20 Hz–20 kHz  
94 dB  
174.928–239.200 MHz  
20 Hz–20 kHz  
94 dB  
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):  
0.09%  
0.09%  
CR-515DAB  
CR-315DAB  
CD  
Frequency Response:  
4 Hz–20 kHz  
96 dB  
0.005%  
10 Hz–20 kHz  
95 dB  
0.007%  
Audio Dynamic Range:  
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion):  
Wow and Flutter:  
Below threshold of measurability  
Below threshold of measurability  
Audio Output/Impedance (Analog): 1.3 V/1.0 kΩ  
1.3 V/1.0 kΩ  
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.  
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