Compact Disc Changer
Getting Started
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DX-C390
Instruction Manual
Connection
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Basic Operation
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Compact
Disc Changer.
Advanced Operation
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Please read this manual thoroughly before mak-
ing connections and turning on the power.
Following the instructions in this manual will
enable you to obtain optimum performance and
listening enjoyment from your new Compact
Disc Changer.
Others
Please retain this manual for future reference.
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright
7. Moisture Condensation
Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copy-
righted material is illegal without the permission of
the copyright holder.
Moisture condensation may damage this unit.
Read the following carefully:
When you take a glass containing a cold drink out-
side on a summer’s day, drops of water, called con-
densation, form on the outside of the glass.
Similarly, moisture may condense on the lens of the
optical pickup, one of the most important parts
inside this unit.
2. AC Fuse
The AC fuse inside the DX-C390 is not user-service-
able. If you cannot turn on the DX-C390, contact
your Onkyo dealer.
3. Care
Occasionally you should dust the DX-C390 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 DX-C390 immediately after-
wards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths,
thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents,
because they may damage the finish or remove the
panel lettering.
• Moisture condensation can occur in the following
situations:
— The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm
place.
— 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.
— 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.
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 DX-C390’s rear
panel (i.e., AC 120 V, 60 Hz or AC 230 V, 50 Hz).
For North American model
Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY
does not fully shutdown the DX-C390. If you do not
intend to use the DX-C390 for an extended period,
remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
For non-North American models
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. To reduce the risk of
condensation, keep this unit connected to a wall out-
let.
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 expo-
sure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
DANGER:
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR
DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
To completely shutdown the DX-C390, set the
[POWER] switch to the OFF position.
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.
CAUTION:
6. Installing This Unit
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF
CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
• 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.
• 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.
• If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR,
the sound quality may be affected. If this occurs,
move this unit away from the TV, radio, or VCR.
On some products, this label is located on the rear
panel. It indicates that:
1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and
employs a laser inside the cabinet.
2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not
remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified per-
sonnel.
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Precautions—Continued
Declaration of Conformity
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from
• that to which the receiver is connected.
We,
ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
For Canadian model
NOTE: This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
I. MORI
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Modèle pour les Canadien
For U.S. model
REMARQUE: Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
The laser is covered by a housing which prevents expo-
sure during operation or maintenance. However, this
product is classified as a Laser Product by CDRH (Cen-
ter for Devices and Radiological Health) which is a
department of the Food and Drug Administration.
According to their regulations 21 CFR section 1002.30,
all manufactures who sell Laser Products must maintain
records of written communications between the manu-
facturer, dealers and customers concerning radiation
safety. If you have any complaints about instructions or
explanations affecting the use of this product, please feel
free to write to the address on the back page of this man-
ual. When you write us, please include the model num-
ber and serial number of your unit.
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:
In compliance with Federal Regulations, the certifica-
tion, identification and the period of manufacture are
indicated on the rear panel.
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
FCC INFORMATION FOR USER
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic-
ular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
IMPORTANT
A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse
need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement
fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or
the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET INYOUR HOME THEN
THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE
PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions....................2
Precautions.................................................3
DX-C390 Features
• 6-disc CD changer
Introduction.................................................5
DX-C390 Features.....................................................5
Supplied Accessories.................................................5
• MP3 playback
• Multi-bit D/A converter
• 128-times oversampling
Disc Notes...................................................6
• VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
• Direct Digital Path
Controls & Connectors ..............................8
Front Panel.................................................................8
Display.......................................................................9
Rear Panel..................................................................9
Remote Controller ...................................................10
• Change up to 5 discs without stopping playback
• Cue up the next track or disc with the Next
Selection function
• Repeat playback: All Discs, Entire Disc, Ran-
dom Tracks, Memory Tracks, Random Memory,
Single Folder, Single Track
Before Using the DX-C390.......................11
Installing the Remote Controller’s Batteries ...........11
Using the Remote Controller...................................11
• 40-track memory playback
• Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs
• Analog outputs
Connecting the DX-C390..........................12
Audio Connections..................................................12
Connections......................................................13
•
compatible remote control
Turning On the DX-C390..........................14
Turning On the DX-C390........................................14
Supplied Accessories
Basic Playback .........................................14
Loading Discs..........................................................14
Starting Playback.....................................................15
Selecting Discs ........................................................15
Loading Discs During Playback..............................15
Adjusting the Display Brightness............................15
Basic Operation .......................................................16
Selecting MP3s........................................................17
Selecting Tracks by Number ...................................18
Selecting MP3 Folders & Tracks by Number .........18
Displaying Information ...........................................19
Make sure you have the following accessories:
RCA/phono audio connecting cable
cable
Advanced Playback..................................20
Cuing Up the Next Track, Folder, or Disc ..............20
Playing All Discs Repeatedly..................................21
Playing One Track, Folder, or Disc Repeatedly......21
Using Random Playback .........................................21
Using Memory Playback.........................................22
MP3 Preferences.......................................24
Setting the MP3 Preferences ...................................24
Initializing the MP3 Preferences .............................24
Remote controller (RC-547C) and two (AA/R6)
batteries
*
In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of
the product name indicates the color of the DX-C390.
Specifications and operation are the same regardless of
color.
Troubleshooting .......................................25
Specifications ...........................................26
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Disc Notes
Supported Discs
Discs Made on Personal Computers
The DX-C390 supports the following discs.
Discs made on personal computers, including those of a
compatible format, may not work properly in the
DX-C390 because of incorrect settings in the disc burn-
ing software. Check the manuals supplied with your disc
burning software for additional compatibility informa-
tion.
Disc
Logo
Format or file type
PCM
Audio CD
Audio CD, MP3
MP3 Compatibility
CD-R
MP3
• 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
• 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.
• Fixed bit-rate MP3 files are recommended, however,
variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 files between 8 kbps and
320 kbps are supported. (Playing times may display
incorrectly.)
• 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 DX-C390 supports up to 499 MP3 files and up to
99 folders per disc. Files and folders in excess of this
cannot be played. Note that if the file and folder struc-
ture is very complicated, the DX-C390 may not be
able to read or play all of the MP3 files on the disc.
• Disc names may contain up to 32 characters. File and
folder names may contain up to 64 characters.
• The maximum time that can be displayed for a single
track is 99 minutes and 59 seconds.
CD-RW
MP3
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
DX-C390.
• The DX-C390 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 playback.
• The DX-C390 supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs.
• The DX-C390 does not support disc types not listed.
• Don’t use discs with an unusual shape, such as those
shown below, because you may damage the DX-C390.
• The remaining time cannot be displayed when playing
MP3 files.
• 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 DX-C390 so
that it plays any MP3 files in the data session of a
CD-R/RW disc instead. If the data session contains no
MP3 tracks, the audio session will be played regard-
less. See “MP3 Preferences” on page 24 for more
information.
• 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
DX-C390 and you may not be able to remove the disc
properly.
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Disc Notes—Continued
• The following ID3 tags are supported: versions 1.0/1.1
and 2.3/2.4. Versions 2.2/2.5 and later are not sup-
ported. Normally, version 2.3/2.4 tags have priority
and will be displayed regardless of the ID3 VER 1
preference on page 24.
Handling Discs
• Never touch the underside of a disc.Always hold discs
by the edge, as shown.
• For ID3 version 2 tags, information in the first 2,048
bytes at the beginning of the file are recognized. 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.
Notes:
• 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 folders, and limit folder nesting to three lev-
els deep.
Cleaning Discs
• In this manual, MP3 files are referred to as tracks.
• 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.
✔
• 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, because
they may damage the disc.
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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Controls & Connectors
Front Panel
North American Model
Display
1
2 4 5 6 7
8
9
J
O N M L K
Disc tray light
Disc tray
Other Models
1
2
E RANDOM button (21)
This button is used with the Random function.
F DIMMER button (15)
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.
G DISPLAY button (19)
This button is used to display elapsed, remaining,
and total time information about the current disc or
track and various information about MP3 tracks.
H Remote control sensor (11)
This sensor receives control signals from the remote
controller.
I [ ] button (14)
This button is used to open and close the disc tray.
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J DISC SELECT buttons (15)
These buttons are used to select discs. Playback
starts automatically when a disc is selected with one
of these buttons.
For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthe-
sis.
A STANDBY/ON button (14)
K PLAY/PAUSE [ ]/[ ] button (15, 16)
This button is used to set the DX-C390 to On or
Standby. For models with a POWER switch, this
button has no effect unless that POWER switch is
set to ON.
This button is used to start and pause playback.
L STOP [ ] button (16)
This button is used to stop playback.
M
[
]/[
] & FOLDER [ ]/[ ] buttons (16, 17)
B STANDBY indicator (14)
This indicator lights up when the DX-C390 is in
Standby mode.
These buttons are used to select the previous and
next tracks and to navigate folders on MP3 discs.
N [ ]/[ ] & FOLDER [ ]/[ ] buttons (16, 17)
These buttons are used for fast reverse and fast for-
ward and to navigate folders on MP3 discs.
C POWER switch (not North American model)
(14)
This is the main power switch. When set to OFF, the
DX-C390 is completely shutdown.
O DISC SKIP button (14, 15)
This button is used to turn the disc tray when load-
ing or removing discs and to select discs for play-
back.
D REPEAT button (21)
This button is used with the Repeat function.
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Controls & Connectors—Continued
Display
1 2 3
4
5
6
7
8
9 0
A B
C
DISC
FLDR
NEXT
TRACK
NAME
TOTAL REMAIN
1
4
2
5
3
6
REPEAT
MEMORY
RANDOM
MP3
For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthe-
sis.
7 TRACK indicator
While stopped, the total number of tracks on the
current disc are displayed. During playback, the
number of the current track is displayed.
1 RANDOM indicator (21)
2 MEMORY indicator (22)
3 REPEAT indicator (21)
8 NAME indicator
This indicator appears when the current disc is an
MP3 disc and a name (disc, folder, track) is being
displayed.
4 DISC indicator
The number of the current disc appears here.
5 FLDR (FOLDER) indicator
9 TOTAL indicator (19)
This indicator appears when the total remain time is
displayed.
While stopped, the total number of folders on the
current MP3 disc are displayed. During playback,
the number of the current folder is displayed.
0 REMAIN indicator (19)
A Play / Pause indicator
B MP3 indicator
6 NEXT indicator (20)
This indicator appears when using the Next Selec-
tion function.
C Disc indicators 1–6 (14, 15)
Rear Panel
1 2 3
For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthe-
sis.
C
REMOTE CONTROL (12, 13)
These (Remote Interactive) connectors can be
connected to the
A ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT (12, 13)
These RCA/phono connectors can be connected to
the analog audio inputs on a hi-fi amp or AV
receiver.
connectors on your other
Onkyo AV components for interactive control.
To use
you must also make analog audio con-
nections (RCA/phono) between the DX-C390 and
your other Onkyo equipment.
B COAXIAL & OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT (12)
These connectors can be used to connect a CD-R,
MiniDisc, DAT recorder, digital amp, or other
equipment with digital inputs.
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Controls & Connectors—Continued
Remote Controller
For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthe-
sis.
A ON button (14)
This button is used to turn on the DX-C390.
B STANDBY button (14)
This button is used to set the DX-C390 to Standby.
1
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/CLOSE
C Number buttons (18)
These buttons are used to enter track and MP3
folder numbers.
J
2
3
1
4
2
5
3
6
REPEAT
RANDOM
MEMORY
D SEARCH (>10) button (18)
This button is used to enter track numbers above 10
and to select MP3 folders.
K
L
7
8
9
E [ ] button (16)
SEARCH
This button is used to stop playback.
4
5
6
>
CLEAR
10
10/0
M
N
O
F [ ] button (16)
This button is used to pause playback.
FOLDER
FOLDER
G [ ]/[ ] & FOLDER [ ]/[ ] buttons (16, 17)
These buttons are used for fast reverse and fast for-
ward, and to navigate folders on MP3 discs.
P
7
8
NEXT SELECTION
H NEXT SELECTION button (20)
This button is used with the Next Selection function
for cuing up the next track.
DISC
DISC
1
4
DISC
2
DISC
3
6
DISC
Q
9
DISC
5
DISC
I DISC SELECT buttons (15)
These buttons are used to select discs. Playback
starts automatically when a disc is selected with one
of these buttons.
J OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button (14)
This button is used to open and close the disc tray.
-
RC 547C
K REPEAT button (21)
This button is used with the Repeat function.
L RANDOM button (21)
This button is used with the Random function.
M MEMORY button (22)
This button is used with the Memory function.
N CLEAR button (23)
This button is used to cancel various functions.
O PLAY [ ] button (15)
This button is used to start playback.
P [
]/[
] & FOLDER [ ]/[ ] buttons (16, 17)
These buttons are used to select the previous and
next tracks, and to navigate folders on MP3 discs.
Q DISC [+] & [–] buttons (15)
These buttons are used to select discs.
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Before Using the DX-C390
Installing the Remote Controller’s
Batteries
Using the Remote Controller
To use the remote controller, point it at the DX-C390’s
remote control sensor, as shown.
Remove the battery compartment cover,
as shown.
1
DX-C390
Remote control sensor
30°
30°
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)
in accordance with the polarity diagram
inside the battery compartment.
2
Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the
DX-C390 is subjected to bright light, such as direct
sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this
in mind when installing the DX-C390.
• If another remote controller of the same type is used in
the same room, or the DX-C390 is installed close to
equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote control-
ler 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.
Replace the battery compartment cover.
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• The remote controller may not work reliably if the
DX-C390 is installed in a rack behind colored glass
doors. Keep this in mind when installing the
DX-C390.
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obsta-
cle between it and the DX-C390’s remote control sen-
sor.
Notes:
• The batteries should last for about six months,
although this will vary with usage.
• 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.
• Flat batteries should be removed as soon as possible to
prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
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Connecting the DX-C390
Audio Connections
• Read the manuals supplied with your other audio
equipment.
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed
all audio connections.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
If your CD-R, MiniDisc, or DAT recorder has a digital
input, use a commercially available coaxial or optical
fiber digital audio cable to connect the DX-C390’s
COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
to your recorder.
The DX-C390 has analog and digital (coaxial and opti-
cal) audio outputs. The digital outputs offer the best
audio quality, so if your digital recorder or amp has a
digital input you should use it.
You can also use the digital outputs to connect to an amp
that has a digital input, for the best audio quality.
Notes:
ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT
• With MP3 tracks, the digital outputs only work if the
sampling rate is 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.
• The OPTICAL DIGITALAUDIO
OUTPUT has a dust cap for keep-
ing out dust and dirt when it’s not
in use. Remove the cap before
connecting an optical fiber cable.
Push the plug in all the way to
make a good connection. Keep the
dust cap in a safe place for future use.
If your hi-fi amp or AV receiver doesn’t have a digital
input, use the supplied RCA/phono audio connecting
cable to connect the DX-C390’s ANALOG AUDIO
OUTPUTs to your amp’s analog CD inputs.
Notes:
• RCA/phono audio connecting cables are usually color
coded: red and white. Use red plugs to connect right-
channel inputs and outputs, and use white plugs to
connect left-channel inputs and outputs.
• Push each plug in all the way to
Right!
make a good connection (loose
connections can cause noise or
malfunctions).
• To prevent interference, keep
audio cables away from power
Wrong!
cords and speaker cables.
Connect one or
the other
Disconnect the power
cord before making any
connections!
RCA/phono
audio con-
necting cable
Connect one
or the other
Coaxial cable
(not supplied)
Coaxial cable
(not supplied)
L
R
Optical fiber cable
(not supplied)
CD
Coaxial IN
Optical IN
Optical IN
Coaxial IN
CD-R, MiniDisc, DAT recorder
or digital amp
Hi-fi amp, AV receiver
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Connecting the DX-C390—Continued
Connections
With
(Remote Interactive) you can control the
-compatible
To use the
DX-C390’s
functions, you need to connect one of the
connectors to an connector on
DX-C390 together with your other
Onkyo AV components. With some Onkyo AV receivers
you can use one remote controller to control all your
Onkyo components and use the following special
functions:
another AV component in your system by using the sup-
plied cable.
See the manuals supplied with your other
ble AV components for more information.
-compati-
■ Auto Power On
If your DX-C390 is connected to an
Notes:
-compatible
• Use only
• To use
cables for
connections.
Onkyo AV receiver, when you turn on the DX-C390, the
AV receiver will turn on and select the DX-C390 as the
input source.
you must make an analog RCA/phono
connection between your DX-C390 and Onkyo AV
receiver even if they are connected digitally.
• The DX-C390 has two
nect either one to your Onkyo AV receiver. The other
connector is for connecting additional
components.
■ Direct Change
connectors. You can con-
If your DX-C390 is connected to an
-compatible
Onkyo AV receiver, when you start playback on the
DX-C390, the AV receiver will select the DX-C390 as
the input source.
-compatible
• Connect the DX-C390’s
AV components. Connecting to other manufacturer’s
AV components may cause them to malfunction.
connector to only Onkyo
■ Auto Power Off
When you set an
Standby, all other AV components connected via
enter Standby as well.
-compatible Onkyo AV receiver to
• Some Onkyo
-compatible AV components may
not support the special functions described here.
■ Dimmer
When you dim the display brightness on an
-compat-
ible Onkyo AV component, the displays on all other AV
components connected via
are dimmed as well.
To use
you must make an analog audio connection (RCA/phono)
between the DX-C390 and your other Onkyo equipment even if they are
connected digitally.
Disconnect the power
cord before making any
connections!
cable
Coaxial cable (not supplied)
RCA/phono audio connecting cable
L
R
Coaxial IN
CD
Hi-fi amp, AV receiver
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Turning On the DX-C390
Basic Playback
North American
Model
Other Models
PLAY/PAUSE
DIMMER
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
DISC SKIP
POWER
Turning On the DX-C390
Loading Discs
Before connecting the power cord and turning on the
DX-C390, connect all your AV components first (see
page 12).
To open the disc tray, press the
] button.
1
[
Put a disc, label-side up, into
each disc bay.
Don’t forget to turn on your amp, and select the audio
input to which the DX-C390 is connected.
Connect the power cord to a suit-
able wall outlet.
1
Set the [POWER] switch to the ON
position (does not apply to the
North American model).
2
Current disc
The DX-C390 enters Standby mode, and
the STANDBY indicator comes on.
To access the other disc bays,
use the [DISC SKIP] button or the
remote controller’s DISC [+] and
[–] buttons.
2
3
Notes:
• The DX-C390 is shipped with the
[POWER] switch in the ON position.
• The remote controller cannot be used
to turn on the DX-C390 while the
[POWER] switch is in the OFF posi-
tion.
To close the disc tray, press the
[
] button again.
A
1
4
2
5
3
6
Press the [STANDBY/ON] button
or the remote contoller’s [ON] but-
ton.
3
A circle appears around the number of
the current disc.
The DX-C390 comes on, the display
lights up, the disc tray light comes on,
and the STANDBY indicator goes off.
Notes:
When the DX-C390 is turned on, it
checks the carousel for discs and selects
the first disc that it finds.
• The DX-C390 supports 8 cm and 12 cm discs. To
avoid damaging your discs or DX-C390, be sure to put
discs in the centers of the disc bays.
• Only load discs that are supported by the DX-C390
(see page 6).
To set the DX-C390 to Standby, press the
[STANDBY/ON] button or the remote
controller’s [STANDBY] button.
• To avoid personal injury, keep your hands away from
the disc tray as it closes.
Note:
• Always use the [ ] button to open and close the disc
tray. Never push the disc tray, and don’t touch or
obstruct it while it’s opening or closing. Don’t press
down on the disc tray while it’s open. Doing so may
damage your discs or DX-C390.
• You can turn on the DX-C390 and simultaneously
open the disc tray or start playback simply by pressing
the OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button or the PLAY [ ] but-
ton respectively. The DX-C390 will take a little longer
to come on.
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Basic Playback—Continued
Starting Playback
Loading Discs During Playback
This section explains how to load discs without stopping
playback.
To start playback,press the PLAY
] button.
[
To open the disc tray, press the
DISC
TRACK
REMAIN
1
1
4
2
5
3
6
[
] button.
The disc that’s currently playing
remains inside the DX-C390 and its
disc bay is empty and won’t come to the
front.
Playback starts from the first track on
the current disc, continues with the sub-
sequent discs, and stops when disc #6
has been played.
Empty disc bays are skipped.
Load or remove your discs, and
use the [DISC SKIP] button or the
remote controller’s DISC [+] and
[–] buttons to access the other
disc bays.
2
3
Tip: If you press one of the DISC
SELECT buttons, playback of the
selected disc will start automatically.
Notes:
• When you close the disc tray, the current disc will be
the one in the front-right disc bay. When you open the
disc tray, the last disc you selected (i.e., the current
disc), will be in the front-right disc bay.
• When the disc tray is closed, all of the disc indicators
appear until the DX-C390 has checked each bay for
the presence of a disc. If a bay is found to have no disc,
the corresponding indicator disappears.
To close the disc tray, press the
[
] button again.
Playback of the current disc continues
uninterrupted until you stop playback
or select another disc.
Tip: If you press one of the DISC
SELECT buttons, the disc tray will
close, and playback of the newly
selected disc will start automatically.
Selecting Discs
Note:
The section explains how to select discs.
• The DX-C390 cannot play the next disc while the disc
tray is open. Be sure to close the disc tray as soon as
you’ve finish loading discs.
When playback is stopped
Use the DISC SELECT buttons to
select a disc. Playback will start auto-
matically.
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controller
DISC
DISC
1
DISC
2
DISC
3
6
4
DISC
5
DISC
Adjusting the Display Brightness
Or, use the [DISC SKIP] button or the
remote controller’s DISC [+] and [–]
buttons to select a disc. In this case
you’ll need to press the PLAY [ ] but-
ton to start playback.
You can adjust the brightness of the display as follows.
Press the [DIMMER] button
repeatedly to cycle through the
following options: normal, dim,
dimmer, dimmer with disc tray
light off.
During playback
Use the DISC SELECT buttons, [DISC
SKIP] button, or the remote controller’s
DISC [+] and [–] buttons to select a
disc. The current disc will stop playing,
and the newly selected disc will be
played.
Note:
The disc tray light comes on when the DX-C390 is
turned on, and is brighter while the disc tray is open.
On the display, the number of the cur-
rent disc has a circle around it.
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Basic Playback—Continued
■ Selecting the Next or Previous Track
To select the next track, press
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/CLOSE
[
] button.
To select the previous track,
press [ ] button.
If you press the [ ] button during
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controller
1
4
2
5
3
6
REPEAT
RANDOM
MEMORY
7
8
9
SEARCH
>
CLEAR
10
10/0
playback or while playback is paused,
the beginning of the current track is
selected. Press it twice to select the
beginning of the previous track.
FOLDER
FOLDER
/
/
FOLDER
/
FOLDER
/
NEXT SELECTION
DISC
DISC
1
4
DISC
2
DISC
3
6
DISC
DISC
5
DISC
If you use the [
] or [
] button to
select a track while playback is
stopped, you’ll need to press the PLAY
Basic Operation
[
] button to start playback.
■ Stopping Playback
Notes:
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controller
To stop playback, press the
STOP [ ] button.
• For MP3 discs, you can also select tracks in other fold-
ers.
Playback stops and the Play indica-
tor disappears.
• The [
current disc. So when the last track is being played, the
] button has no effect, and when the first track is
] and [
] buttons only select tracks on the
[
being played, the [
ning of that track.
] button will select the begin-
■ Pausing Playback
• During random playback, the [
to select the next random track (see page 21).
• During memory playback, the [ ] and [ ] buttons
can be used to select the next or previous track in
memory (see page 22).
] button can be used
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controller
To pause playback, press the
Pause [ ] button.
Playback pauses and the Pause indi-
cator appears on the display.
To resume playback, press the PLAY
[
] button or [ ] button.
Playback resumes and the Pause
indicator disappears.
■ Fast Forward & Fast Reverse
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controller
To fast forward during playback,
hold down the [ ] button.
To fast reverse during playback,
hold down the [ ] button.
Release the button to cancel fast for-
ward or fast reverse.
Notes:
• If you fast forward all the way to the end of a disc, fast
forward will be cancelled and the next disc will be
played, unless it’s last disc, in which case playback
will stop.
• If you fast reverse all the way to the beginning of a
disc, fast reverse will be cancelled.
• For MP3 discs, fast reverse only works within the
MP3 track that’s currently playing.
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Basic Playback—Continued
■ Selecting MP3 Tracks in All Folder Mode
With All Folder mode you don’t have to navigate the
folder hierarchy to find an MP3 track because all folders
that contain MP3 tracks appear at the same level. This
mode can only be used while playback is stopped.
Selecting MP3s
There are two modes for selecting MP3 tracks: Naviga-
tion mode and All Folder mode.
■ Selecting MP3 Tracks in Navigation Mode
With Navigation mode you can select MP3 tracks by
navigating through the folder hierarchy. This mode can
only be used while playback is stopped.
While playback is stopped, press
1
the FOLDER [ ] button.
The DX-C390 enters All Folder mode
and the name of the first folder appears
on the display.
While playback is stopped, press
the FOLDER [ ] button.
1
DISC
FLDR
NAME
The DX-C390 enters Navigation mode
and “ [ ROOT ] ” appears on the dis-
play.
1
4
MP3
FLDR
NAME
Use the FOLDER [ ]/[ ] buttons
to select a folder.
2
3
MP3
You can select any of the folders on the
disc that contain MP3 tracks.
Press the FOLDER [ ] button
once more.
2
The name of the first folder one level
down from root appears on the display.
To access the tracks inside the
folder, press the FOLDER [ ] but-
ton.
FLDR
NAME
1
4
MP3
If the disc has no folders, the name of
the first track is displayed.
The name of the first track inside the
folder appears on the display.
Use the FOLDER [ ]/[ ] buttons to
select the tracks in that folder.
Use the FOLDER [ ]/[ ] buttons
to select other folders and tracks
at the same level.
3
4
DISC
FLDR
TRACK
NAME
MP3
Folders that do not contain MP3 tracks
or folders cannot be selected.
To select another folder, press the
FOLDER [ ] button, and then use the
FOLDER [ ]/[ ] buttons.
To access tracks or folders inside
another folder, select the folder,
and then press the FOLDER [ ]
button.
■ Playing the Selected Track
To play the selected track, press the PLAY [ ] button.
Use the FOLDER [ ]/[ ] buttons to
select the tracks and folders in that
folder.
Tip: If you press the PLAY [ ] button while a folder is
selected, playback start with the first track in that folder.
TRACK
NAME
MP3
■ Cancelling Navigation or All Folder mode
To cancel Navigation mode or All Folder mode while
selecting MP3 tracks, press the STOP [ ] button.
To move up a level, press the FOLDER
[ ] button.
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Basic Playback—Continued
Selecting MP3 Folders & Tracks by
Number
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/CLOSE
This section explains how to select MP3 folders and
tracks by number.
1
4
2
5
3
6
REPEAT
RANDOM
MEMORY
Number buttons
SEARCH (>10)
7
8
9
Press the [SEARCH] (>10) button
SEARCH
1
>
CLEAR
10
10/0
repeatedly until “–” appears
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controller
below the FLDR indicator on the
FOLDER
FOLDER
display.
SEARCH
NEXT SELECTION
>
10
DISC
DISC
1
4
DISC
2
DISC
3
6
DISC
DISC
FLDR
DISC
5
DISC
Selecting Tracks by Number
If the disc contains ten or more folders,
“– –” appears.
This section explains how to select tracks by number.
Use the number buttons to enter
the folder number.
Use the remote controller’s num-
ber buttons to enter the number
of the track that you want to play.
2
Remote
controller
Enter the numbers in order from left-to-
right. For example, to enter folder num-
ber 25, press [2] and then [5].
1
2
3
Playback starts automatically.
4
5
6
9
Remote
controller
For track numbers 1 through 10, simply
press the corresponding button. For
track numbers above 10, press the
[SEARCH] (>10) button and then enter
the numbers in order from left-to-right.
For example, to enter 25, press
The name of the specified folder
appears on the display.
7
8
SEARCH
SEARCH
>
10
10/0
>
10
Press the [SEARCH] (>10) button
again.
3
4
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controller
[SEARCH] (>10), [2], and then [5].
Under the TRACK indicator, “–”
appears.
DISC
TRACK
SEARCH
>
10
DISC
FLDR
TRACK
Note:
• For MP3 discs, tracks in the current folder can be
selected.
Use the number buttons to enter
the track number.
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controller
Playback starts automatically.
1
2
3
If the folder contains 100 or more
tracks, single- and double-digit track
numbers must be preceded with zeros.
For example, to enter track number 32,
press [0], [3], and then [2].
4
5
6
9
7
8
SEARCH
>
10
10/0
Tip:
You can select any MP3 track on the
entire disc without specifying its folder.
To do this, press the [SEARCH] (>10)
button repeatedly until the FLDR indi-
cator disappears and “–” appears below
the TRACK indicator. Then use the
number buttons to enter the track num-
ber. Tracks on the disc are numbered in
order of hierarchy. Playback starts
automatically.
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Basic Playback—Continued
■ MP3 Disc
Elapsed track time: The length of time that the current
DISPLAY
track has been playing (default display).
DISC
FLDR
TRACK
Track name: Name of the current track.
TRACK
NAME
Displaying Information
This section explains how to display various informa-
tion, including the remaining track time, remaining disc
time, disc name, track name, and various ID3 tags for
MP3 tracks, including title name, artist name, and so on.
Folder name: Name of the current folder.
FLDR
NAME
Title name: Title of the current track (if ID3 tag
present).
During playback, press the [DIS-
PLAY] button repeatedly to cycle
through the following options.
Artist name: Name of the artist (if ID3 tag present).
■ Audio CD
Elapsed track time: The length of time that the current
track has been playing (default display).
DISC
TRACK
Album name: Name of the album (if ID3 tag present).
Remaining track time: The amount of time remaining
for the current track (REMAIN indicator appears).
Sampling rate and bit rate: Sampling rate and bit rate
of the current track.
DISC
TRACK
REMAIN
Remaining disc time: The amount of time remaining
for the entire disc (REMAIN and TOTAL indicators
appear).
Notes:
• To display the disc name, while playback is stopped,
press the [DISPLAY] button.
DISC
TOTAL REMAIN
• If a track or folder name contains a character that can-
not be displayed, it will be displayed as “TRACK n”
or “FOLDER n,” “n” being the track or folder number.
You can set the DX-C390 so that it displays under-
scores in place of any undisplayable characters (see
page 24).
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Advanced Playback
Press the [NEXT SELECTION]
button again to set the Next
Selection function.
4
Remote
controller
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/CLOSE
NEXT SELECTION
1
4
2
5
3
6
The specified disc, folder, or track will
be played when, if you specified a disc,
the current disc finishes, if you speci-
fied a folder, when the current folder
finishes, and if you specified a track,
when the current track finishes.
REPEAT
RANDOM
MEMORY
REPEAT
RANDOM
7
8
9
SEARCH
>
CLEAR
10
10/0
MEMORY
PLAY
/
FOLDER
FOLDER
NEXT SELECTION
NEXT
SELECTION
DISC
DISC
1
4
DISC
2
DISC
3
6
DISC
■ Cancelling the Next Selection Function
To cancel the Next Selection function, press the [NEXT
SELECTION] button. The number of the specified track,
folder, or disc will flash on the display. Then press the
[CLEAR] button, followed by the [NEXT SELECTION]
button. The NEXT indicator will disappear.
DISC
5
DISC
DISC 1–6
Cuing Up the Next Track, Folder, or Disc
With the Next Selection function you can cue up the
track, folder, or disc that you want to play next.
■ Changing the SpecifiedTrack, Folder, or Disc
To change the specified track, folder, or disc, press the
[NEXT SELECTION] button. The number of the speci-
fied track, folder, or disc will flash on the display. Select
another track, folder, or disc as explained before, and
then press the [NEXT SELECTION] button.
During playback, press the
[NEXT SELECTION] button.
1
Remote
controller
The NEXT indicator flashes on the dis-
play and “_” appears below the DISC
indicator.
NEXT SELECTION
Notes:
• If you specify a folder or track on a disc other than the
current disc, the name of that folder or track will not
be displayed.
DISC
NEXT
• If you set the Next Selection function during memory
playback (page 22) or random playback (page 21),
when the current track finishes, the next specified
track, folder, or disc will be played and the Memory or
Random function will be cancelled.
Use the DISC SELECT buttons to
select a disc.
2
Remote
controller
DISC
1
DISC
2
DISC
3
6
DISC
NEXT
TRACK
• If after setting the Next Selection function you use the
DISC SELECT buttons, [DISC SKIP] button, [
] buttons, the remote controller’s DISC [+]/[–]
]/
DISC
4
DISC
5
DISC
[
buttons, or number buttons to select another track, or
use the STOP [ ] button to stop playback, the Next
Selection function will be cancelled.
• The Next Selection function works only once. When
playback of the specified track, folder, or disc starts,
the Next Selection function is reset.
“ALL,” which means all tracks on the
disc, appears on the display.
To select the entire disc, press the
[NEXT SELECTION] button to com-
plete this function.
To select a track, use the [
] buttons.
]/
3
[
Remote
controller
To select an individual track or folder
on an MP3 disc, you can use All Folder
mode, as explained on page 17 (note
that you don’t need to stop playback in
this case).
You can also select tracks and folders
by using the number buttons (as
explained on page 18). In this case, the
Next Selection function will be set once
you’ve entered the track number.
If you want to play all the MP3 tracks
in a folder, simply select that folder.
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Advanced Playback—Continued
Playing All Discs Repeatedly
Using Random Playback
This section explains how to play all loaded discs repeat-
edly.
With the Random function you can enjoy a random
selection of tracks from all loaded discs.
Press the [REPEAT] button.
Press the [RANDOM] button.
1
1
Remote
controller
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controller
The REPEAT indicator appears.
The RANDOM indicator appears and
tracks from all loaded discs are played
in random order.
REPEAT
RANDOM
REPEAT
Random playback stops when all tracks
have been played once.
Press the PLAY [ ] button.
2
Remote
controller
All loaded discs are played repeatedly.
RANDOM
Repeat playback can be used with ran-
dom and memory playback.
To cancel random playback,
press the STOP [ ] button or
[RANDOM] button.
2
Remote
controller
To cancel repeat playback, press
the [REPEAT] button again.
3
Remote
controller
The RANDOM indicator disappears.
The REPEAT indicator disappears.
REPEAT
Notes:
• Random playback can be combined with repeat play-
back (see the left column). In this case, random play-
back continues after all tracks have been played once.
• Random playback can be combined with memory
playback (see page 22). Note that if the memory play-
list contains a disc or folder, while that disc or folder
is being played, only tracks on that disc or in that
folder will be played at random. Other tracks will not
be played until all the tracks on that disc or in that
folder have been played once.
• You cannot use the DISC SELECT buttons, [DISC
SKIP] button, the remote controller’s DISC [+]/[–]
buttons, or number buttons during random playback.
• You can load and unload discs during random play-
back. If you swap a disc with one that has a different
number of tracks, all of the tracks on that disc will be
used for random playback. If the disc has the same
number of tracks, tracks with the same numbers as
those tracks already played, will not be played.
Playing One Track, Folder, or Disc
Repeatedly
This section explains how to play one track, folder, or
disc repeatedly.
During playback, press the
[MEMORY] button repeatedly to
select one of the following
options:
1
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controller
MEMORY
T: Current track.
F: Folder containing the current track.
(only MP3)
D: Disc containing the current track.
The letter “T,” “F,” or “D” appears at
the left of the display
FLDR
TRACK
MEMORY
Press the [REPEAT] button.
2
Remote
controller
The track, folder, or disc is played
repeatedly.
REPEAT
Note:
• A previously created playlist will be deleted by this
procedure.
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Advanced Playback—Continued
Press the [MEMORY] button to
add the selected track or folder to
the playlist.
4
Remote
controller
ON
STANDBY
OPEN/CLOSE
MEMORY
1
4
2
5
3
6
TRACK
REPEAT
RANDOM
MEMORY
CLEAR
7
8
9
SEARCH
>
CLEAR
10
10/0
MEMORY
PLAY
/
After two seconds, the total playlist
time is displayed.
FOLDER
FOLDER
/
NEXT SELECTION
DISC
DISC
1
4
DISC
2
DISC
3
6
DISC
TRACK
TOTAL REMAIN
DISC 1–6
DISC
5
DISC
Repeat steps 2 through 4 to add more
tracks, discs, or folders to your playlist.
Using Memory Playback
If you try to add more than 40 items, the
message “FULL” will flash on the dis-
play.
With the Memory function you can create a playlist of up
to 40 of your favorite tracks, discs, or folders.
While playback is stopped, press
the [MEMORY] button.
1
Press the PLAY [ ] button.
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controller
5
Remote
controller
Items in the playlist are played in the
order in which they were added.
The MEMORY indicator appears.
MEMORY
MEMORY
Notes:
• During memory playback, the total remaining time
will be the remaining time of the playlist. However, if
the total remaining time exceeds 99 minutes and 59
seconds, the playlist contains items from two or more
discs, or contains one or more MP3 tracks, the total
remaining time cannot be displayed and “--:--” will be
shown instead.
• If you specify a track or disc that does not exist, it will
be added to the playlist, but ignored during memory
playback.
Use the DISC SELECT buttons to
select a disc.
2
Remote
controller
DISC
1
DISC
2
DISC
3
6
DISC
TRACK
MEMORY
DISC
4
DISC
5
DISC
“ALL,” which means all tracks on the
disc, appears on the display.
To add the entire disc to the playlist,
press the [MEMORY] button.
To select a track, use the [
] buttons.
]/
3
[
Remote
controller
To select an individual track or a folder
on an MP3 disc, you can use either
Navigation mode or All Folder mode,
as explained on page 17 respectively.
You can also select tracks and folders
by using the number buttons (as
explained on page 18). In this case, the
item is added to the playlist once
you’ve entered the track number.
If you want to add all the MP3 tracks in
a folder, simply select that folder.
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Advanced Playback—Continued
Checking What’s in the Playlist
Deleting the Last Item in the Playlist
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controller
While playback is stopped, press
To delete the last item in the play-
1
the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly
until “P-n” appears on the dis-
play (“n” being the item number).
list, while playback is stopped,
press the [CLEAR] button.
CLEAR
The last item in the playlist is deleted.
On the following display, the playlist
contains a total of 16 tracks, the last one
being track #8 in folder #12 of disc #1.
DISC
FLDR
TRACK
Canceling Memory Playback
MEMORY
3
Remote
controller
To cancel memory playback,
Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to
scroll through the playlist.
press the [MEMORY] button
repeatedly to turn the MEMORY
indicator off.
2
3
MEMORY
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controller
The disc number, folder number, and
track number for each item in the play-
list are displayed.
The Memory function is turned off and
the entire playlist is deleted.
In the following example, item #2 con-
tains track #4 of disc #2.
If you are using the Random function
with memory playback, you need to
turn it off (i.e., press the [RANDOM]
button) before you cancel memory
playback.
DISC
TRACK
MEMORY
When you’ve finished, press the
STOP [ ] button.
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controller
DISC
FLDR
TRACK
TOTAL REMAIN
MEMORY
3
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MP3 Preferences
Note:
Setting the MP3 Preferences
Track and folder names are scrolled in Navigation mode
(page 17) regardless of the TRACK NAME and
FOLDER NAME preferences.
This section explains how to set various preferences for
MP3 discs. Preferences are divided into two groups:
Basic and Extra.
Extra Items
You must use the buttons on the DX-C390 to set the MP3
preferences, not the remote controller.
ID3 VER 1 (READ/NOT READ)
1. Stop playback.
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 will not be displayed.
If the Memory function is on, turn it off.
2. Press and hold the STOP [ ] button until “SET-
TING” appears on the display (about 4 seconds).
ID3 VER 2 (READ/NOT READ)
This preference determines whether or not version 2.3/
2.4 tags are read and displayed. When set to NOT
READ, version 2.3/2.4 ID3 tags will not be displayed.
3. Press the STOP [ ] button again.
“BASIC ITEMS” appears on the display.
4. Use the [
]/[
] buttons to select “BASIC
ITEMS” or “EXTRA ITEMS,” and then press
the STOP [ ] button.
CD-EXTRA (AUDIO/MP3)
This preference applies to CD Extra discs and deter-
mines whether music in the audio session or MP3 tracks
in the data session are played.
5. Use the [
]/[
] buttons to select a setting for
the first preference, and then press the STOP [ ]
button.
JOLIET (USE SVD/ISO9660)
The preference is set and the next preference
appears.
This preference applies to MP3 discs in Joliet format and
determines whether the DX-C390 reads the SVD data or
treats the disc as an ISO 9660 disc. Normally, this pref-
erence doesn’t need to be changed.
6. Repeat steps 5 to set the other preferences.
When all the preferences in the group have been set,
the previous display reappears.
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.”
If you want to cancel this procedure at anytime, press
the [STANDBY] button. The DX-C390 will enter
Standby mode.
The Basic and Extra preferences are explained in the fol-
lowing sections. The settings available for each prefer-
ence are shown in parenthesis, with the default setting on
the left.
Initializing the MP3 Preferences
This section explains how to initialize the MP3 prefer-
ences to their default values.
Basic Items
You must use the buttons on the DX-C390 for this pro-
cedure, not the remote controller.
DISC NAME (DISPLAY/NOT DISPLAY)
This preference determines whether or not the disc name
is displayed when an MP3 disc is read.
1. Stop playback.
If the Memory function is on, turn it off.
TRACK NAME (SCROLL/NOT SCROLL)
This preference determines whether or not the track
name scrolls across the display when an MP3 track is
selected.
2. Press and hold the STOP [ ] button until “SET-
TING” appears on the display (about 4 seconds).
3. Press the [
]/[
] button.
“INITIALIZE” appears on the display.
FOLDER NAME (SCROLL/NOT SCROLL)
This preference determines whether or not the folder
name scrolls across the display when an MP3 folder is
selected.
4. Press the STOP [ ] button.
“CANCEL” appears on the display.
5. Use the [
CUTE.”
]/[
] buttons to select “EXE-
BAD NAME (REPLACE/NOT REPLACE)
If you want to cancel this procedure, select “CAN-
CEL.”
This preference determines whether or not track and
folder names that contain undisplayable characters are
replaced with “TRACK n” or “FOLDER n,” “n” being
the track or folder number. When set to NOT REPLACE,
displayable characters are displayed and underscores are
used in place of any undisplayable characters.
6. Press the STOP [ ] button.
The MP3 preferences are initialized, “INITIAL-
IZED” appears on the display, and then the
DX-C390 enters Standby mode.
For ID3 tags, underscores are used in place of undisplay-
able characters regardless of this preference.
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble using your DX-C390, check the following table for possible causes and remedies. If you still
can’t resolve the issue yourself, please contact your Onkyo dealer.
Trouble
No power.
Possible Cause
Remedy
Connect the power cord properly to a suitable wall
outlet (page 14).
The power cord is not connected properly.
There are no batteries in the remote controller. Install new batteries (page 11).
The batteries are flat.
Replace with new batteries (page 11).
Check the batteries and correct as necessary
(page 11).
The batteries are installed incorrectly.
You’re not pointing the remote controller at the Point the remote controller at the DX-C390’s
DX-C390’s remote sensor.
remote sensor (page 11).
Use the remote controller closer to the DX-C390
(page 11). The remote controller has a range of
approximately 5 meters (16 ft.).
The remote controller does
not work.
You’re too far away from the DX-C390.
Make sure that the DX-C390 is not subjected to
direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights.
Relocate if necessary.
A strong light source is interfering with the
DX-C390’s remote sensor.
If the DX-C390 is installed in a cabinet with
colored glass doors, the remote controller may
not work reliably when the doors are closed.
Open the doors, or use a cabinet without colored
glass.
Load the disc with the label-side facing up
(page 14).
The disc is upside down.
The disc is dirty.
Remove the disc and clean it (page 7).
Can not play a CD.
Remove your discs and leave the DX-C390 turned
Condensation has formed inside the DX-C390. on for several hours until the condensation has
evaporated.
The CD-R/RW disc is nonstandard.
See “Disc Notes” on page 6.
The DX-C390 is not connected properly.
Check all connections and correct as necessary.
There is no sound.
CD playback skips.
The wrong input source is selected on your Check your amp’s input source setting. Refer to
amp.
your amp’s manual.
The DX-C390 is subject to vibration.
The disc is dirty.
Install the DX-C390 somewhere free of vibration.
Remove the disc and clean it (page 7).
Buy a new disc.
The disc is very scratched.
No disc is loaded.
Load a disc (page 14).
Can not enter track num-
bers for memory playback.
The track number entered doesn’t exist on the
disc.
Enter the correct track number (page 18).
The disc is dirty.
Remove the disc and clean it (page 7).
Buy a new disc.
It takes a long time to
locate certain tracks.
The disc is very scratched.
To use
you must make an analog audio con-
There’s no RCA/phono analog audio connec-
tion.
nection (RCA/phono) between the DX-C390 and
your Onkyo AV receiver, even if they are con-
nected digitally.
does not work.
The digital outputs do not The sampling rate of the currently playing MP3 Select a track with a sampling rate of 32 kHz,
work.
track is not 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.
44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.
Abnormal Behavior
The DX-C390 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 from the wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it back in again.
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Specifications
DX-C390 (Compact Disc Changer)
Signal readout system
Optical non-contact
5 Hz–20 kHz
98 dB
Frequency response
SN ratio
Audio Dynamic range
96 dB
THD (Total harmonic distortion)
Audio output (Digital/Optical)
Audio output/Impedance (Digital/Coaxial)
Audio output/Impedance (Analog)
Power supply rating
0.005% (at 1 kHz)
–22.5 dBm
0.5 V (p-p) / 75 Ω
2.0 V (rms) / 470 Ω
AC 120 V
AC 230 V
60 Hz (North American model)
50 Hz (Other than North American models)
Power consumption
10 W (North American model)
8 W (Other than North American models)
4 W
Standby power consumption
Dimensions (W×H×D)
Weight
17-1/8" × 5-3/16" × 17" (435 × 131× 432 mm)
15.0 lbs. (6.8 kg)
Operating conditions Temperature/Humidity 41–95 ˚F (5–35 ˚C) / 25–80%
Disc compatibility
CD, CD-R, CD-RW
RC-547C (Remote Controller)
Transmitter
Infrared
Signal range
Power supply
Approx. 16 ft., 5 meters
Two (AA/R6) batteries (1.5 V x 2)
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
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MEMO
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