WARRANTY
Crosley Radio Products are warranted against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 90 days beginning from the date of sale to the
original purchaser.
CR247
Should the unit fail under normal usage during the 90 day warranty period, a
request for RETURN AUTHORIZATION (R.A.) must be made by the original
customer before returning the unit. Call Crosley Radio customer service for
Return Authorization at (502) 583-4246 from 9 AM to 5 PM (EST) Monday to
Friday.
Composer CD Recorder
Upon receiving the RETURN AUTHORIZATION number from the Customer
Service Department, properly pack your unit in its original packaging. Include
any adapters, parts, & accessories which were originally provided with the
product, along with a check or money order for $19.95 made out to Crosley
Radio to cover the handling and return postage. Display the R.A. # on the
outside of the carton and ship PREPAID via standard UPS or its equivalent.
Instruction Manual
ATTN: RETURNS DEP'T
2001 PRODUCTION DRIVE
BAY 2 & 3
LOUISVILLE, KY 40299
CROSLEY RADIO assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization.
The purchasers bill of sale is the only proof of warranty entitlement and must accompany the unit.
The warranty does not cover damage due to acts of nature, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial
use or modification of, or to any part of the product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper
operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than
a facility authorized by Crosley Radio to service the product. This warranty does not cover products sold
AS IS or consumables (such as fuses or batteries). This warranty is valid only in the United States.
This warranty gives the purchaser specified legal rights in addition to any rights which may vary from state
to state.
In accordance with the "Moss-Magnuson Warranty Act" of July 10, 1975, this is termed a "limited warranty"
which in no way compromises Crosley Radio high standards of Quality and Workmanship.
22-9-07
910-263100-002
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Audio / Connections
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
PILOT LAMPS SOLDERED IN PLACE. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Audio Output
Audio Connections
AUX IN
R
FM
ANT.
AUDIO OUT
Aux Input
L
R
AM
ANT.
Using the Aux Input allows you to hook up additional
external audio components and listen to them through
your unit. Any component with an audio output such
as a Tuner, can be connected by using the correct
cables (not included). This unit uses standard RCA
cables. Simply plug the red and white connectors
on one end of the cable to the red and white Aux In
jacks on the back of your unit. The other end of the
cable will plug into the Audio Output jack on the
external component. For more information on hooking
up the external component, see the owners manual
for that component.
L
CAUTION
AUDIO OUTPUT
L
(WHITE JACK)
AUDIO OUTPUT
R
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
(RED JACK)
L
R
AUDIO IN
The lighting flash with
arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert user to
the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute
risk of electric shock
The exclamation point
within an equilateral
triangle is intended to
alert user to the
presence of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instruction in the
literature accompanying
the appliance.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER - SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Aux Input
AUX IN
FM
ANT.
Audio Output
R
AUDIO OUT
Using the Audio Output will allow you to run the
audio from your unit into a home stereo, television
or other stereo source. To make this connection,
you will need standard RCA cables. Plug the red
and white connectors on one end of the cable into
the red and white Audio Output jacks on the back
of the unit. The other end of the cable will plug into
the Aux Input jacks of your selected component. For
more information on hooking up to the external
component, see the owners manual for that
component.
L
R
AM
ANT.
L
ANOTHER
AUDIO COMPONENT
to persons.
AUX IN
R
(RED JACK)
AUX IN
L
(WHITE JACK)
AUDIO OUT
L
R
Specification
Frequency Range
: AM 525 - 1710 KHz
: FM 87.5 - 108.5 MHz
: AC 120V ~ 60Hz
NOTE: You can still listen to your unit when using the Audio
Output feature
Power Supply
Line In Jack
Power Consumption : 65W
The Line In Jack is located on the front of your unit.
This jack uses a 3.5 mm mini pin cable for connection.
This connection is especially useful in hooking up
smaller audio components like MP3 players. To
make this connection, you will need a 3.5mm audio
cable (not included). Hook one end of the cable into
the Line In Jack on the front of your unit. The other
end will plug into the Audio Output or headphone
jack on the selected component. For more information
on hooking up the external component, see the
owners manual for that component.
Speed
Speaker
: 33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM
: 5 8ohm 10W x 2
Replacement Needle : NP3
* DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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CD Operation
Table of Contents
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Crosley Composer
CD Recorder (CR247). Before operating this unit,
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
Getting Started
Manual Track Division
Erasing a CD-RW
Unpacking.................................
4
4
Power Source...........................
If using a CD-RW, you can erase the whole CD and
rerecord it. Erase procedures are only possible with
CD-RW discs. It is not possible to erase or rerecord
a CD-R CD. To erase a CD-RW, follow the steps
below.
You can divide your recording into separate tracks
if you wish. By doing this, each song will have its
own sequential track number. To do this, you must
use the Split Track button (4/56).
Control Locators....................... 5-6
About This Manual
Instructions in this manual describe the control
functions of the CR247.
Basic Operation
While Recording your record or cassette, listen for
the end of each song. There will usually be a brief
silence between songs. Once you are at the end of
the song, press the Split Track button. The recording
will then go to the next track number by increments
of one. Once the recording is finished, you can press
General.....................................
Radio Operation.......................
Turntable Operation..................
Cassette Operation..................
7
7
8
8
Included in the package:
Composer CD Recorder
Remote Control
1
Press the FUNCTION button (17/68) to set the
unit to CD mode.
FM antenna
2
3
4
Load a recorded CD-RW into the unit.
AM loop antenna
45 RPM adaptor
the
(11/64) or the (9/52) buttons to go to
the beginning of each song.
Press the STOP button (13/53) to stop playback.
CD Operation
Playing a CD............................... 9
Programmed Playback................ 9
Press the ERASE button (3/57). ERASE will
appear on the display ,Press PLAY Button(16/63)
to confirm and the erasing process will begin.
When finished, the display will first read F Done
and then BLANK.
Playing MP3 CDs...................... 10
Recording records to CD........... 11
Recording cassettes to CD........ 11
Erasing CD-RW CDs................. 12
5
The CD is now ready to record.
NOTE: Once a CD is erased, the contents that were
on the CD cannot be retrieved.
Audio / Connections
Audio.......................................... 13
General
Troubleshooting Guide................ 14
Warranty....................................... 15
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CD Operation
Getting Started
CD Recording Operation
Recording Cassettes to CD
Unpacking
Power Source
Preparation
1
2
Unwind the AC POWER CORD (41) at the back
of the unit and connect it to a power outlet.
1
Remove packing materials from unit.
1
2
3
Load a compatible blank CD-R or CD-RW into
the unit.
This unit is designed to record CD-R and CD-RW
discs bearing the identification logo Compact Disc
Recordable or CD-Rewritable. If CDs do not
conform to this standard, they may not record
properly.
NOTE: Save all packing materials.
Plug A/C cord into appropriate outlet.
Press the FUNCTION button (17/68) to set the
unit to Phono mode.
2
3
4
Remove plastic bag covering radio.
Remove plastic safety cover from A/C plug.
Recording Records to CD
Load a pre-recorded cassette tape into the
cassette player. Press to PLAY button(28) to
get the cassette to the point in which you want
to start the recording.
AC
Remove tie from A/C cord and untie antenna
wire on back of radio.
Polarized Plug
1
2
3
Load a compatible blank CD-R or CD-RW into
the unit.
5
6
7
Open lid and remove styrofoam shipping
material from turntable.
3
This product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature, If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact you electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
purpose of the polarized plug.
Press the FUNCTION button (17/68) to set the
unit to Phono mode.
4
5
Once the cassette is ready and playing, press
the CD RECORD button (7/55). "Record" will
flash on the LCD. The CD will begin recording.
Remove black tie-wrap from under the tone
arm.
Set the SPEED CONTROL SWITCH (34) to
the correct speed (33 1/3, 45 or 78 rpm) for
the selected record.
Remove tape and white protective needle
coverby gently pulling them towards the
front of the unit.
Once the first side of the cassette is finished,
press the STOP (13/53) button. The display will
read "CLOSE TK" for one second and then
change to "PHONO".
4
Use the CUE LEVER (32) to raise the tone
arm off its rest. Move the tone arm over the
record and use the cue lever to lower it to the
point you want the recording to start.
6
7
8
Eject the cassette tape and flip it over to the
other side.
Headphones Jack Operation
5
6
Press the CD RECORD button (7/55). Record
will flash on the LCD. The CD will begin
recording.
1
2
Connect headphones to the Headphone Jack (15)
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to record the other side
of the cassette.
Once the first side of the record is finished,
press the STOP (13/53) button. The display
will read "CLOSE TK" for one second and
then change to "PHONO".
Adjust volume to the desired listening level.
8
9
Turn the TURNTABLE SUSPENSION SCREW
(31) clockwise until it is all the way down.
Do not force or over tighten it. This allows the
turntable to float on its shock absorbers.
NOTE: When using headphones, the sound to the unit
speakers will be cut off.
After recording is completed, press the STOP
(13/53) button. The display will read "CLOSE
TK" for one second and then change to
"PHONO".
7
8
Turn the record over and repeat steps 4-6 to
record the other side.
Headphone Jack(15)
9
Once you have finished the recording, press
the FINALIZE (2/59) button. The display will
read "Finalize".
After recording is completed, press the STOP
(13/53) button. The display will read "CLOSE
TK" for one second and then change to
"PHONO".
10 Once the CD has been finalized, the unit will
return to Phono mode and the display will show
"PHONO". The CD is now ready for use.
The sound from all speakers is cut off.
9
Once you have finished the recording, press
the FINALIZE (2/59) button. The display will
read "Finalize".
NOTE:If the CD is not finalized, it will not play in any
other CD player. Not all CD players are
compatible with CD-R and CD-RW's. Check
the owner's manual for other CD players for
compatibility.
Release tone arm hold down clip by gently
pushing to the right. This will unlock tone arm
from its arm rest. Re-lock the hold down clip
when moving the unit to another location.
NOTE: Headphones not included with unit.
10 Once the CD has been finalized, the unit will
return to Phono mode and the display will show
"PHONO". The CD is now ready for use.
NOTE: If the CD is not finalized, it will not play in any
other CD player. Not all CD players are
compatible with CD-R and CD-RWs. Check
the owners manual for other CD players for
compatibility.
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CD Operation
Control Locators
1
Playing MP3 CDs
Search Play
Unit Controls
MP3 CDs normally contain many files. By using the
search features described below, you can easily and
quickly locate albums or songs. Follow the steps
below to use the search feature.
This unit will play CDs recorded in MP3 format. All
the controls and functions work the same as a regular
CD. Listed below are features and instructions that
are unique to playing a MP3 CD.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Speakers
Finalize Button
Erase Button
Split Track Button
Line In Jack
Open/Close Button (CD Door)
Record Button
Search by File Name
Folder/Album Playback
Search by File Name
24 23
22
21
20
Preset - Button
Tuning Down Button
If your MP3 CD is separated into folders, follow the
steps below to access the folders.
1
2
In stop or play mode, press the FIND (51)to start
the alphabetic and numerical search.
10 Preset + Button
11 Tuning Up Button
12 Program Button
13 Stop Button
14 CD Drawer
15 Headphone Jack
16 Play/Pause
17 Function Button
18 EQ Button
19 Band Button(AM/FM)
20 Power Button
21 LCD Display
22 Sensor
Press the PRESET+ (10/54) or PRESET - (8/65
)
1
While the CD is stopped, press the PRESET+
(10/54) or the PRESET - (8/65)buttons to
advance forward or backwards through the
folders on your disc.
button repeatedly to select the corresponding
letter or number of the track you are searching
for.
19
17
16
2
4
3
18
3
4
When the desired track is found, press the
PLAY (16/63) button to start playing the selected
track.
2
3
Once the desired folder is reached, use the
PRESET+ (10/54) and PRESET - (8/65) buttons
to select the desired track.
To exit the search mode press the FIND Button
(51) repeatedly until the " " icon disappears
from the LCD display.
Press the PLAY (16/63) to begin playback of the
selected track.
5
6
7
9
11
13 14 15
Search by Folder / Album Title
8
10
12
23 Stand By Indicator
24 Volume Knob
25 Stop/Eject
26 Fast Forward
27 Rewind
1
While the CD is stopped, press the FIND (51)
button twice to start to browse the album. The
search icon, ALBUM 001 and its name will be
shown on the display.
CD Information
If the MP3 CD has track information stored on it,
such as artist and title, the LCD will display that
information during playback of the CD.
2
3
Press the PRESET+ (10/54
)
or PRESET - (8/65)
28 Play
button repeatedly to select the desired album.
29 Cassette Door
30 Hold Down Clip
31 Turntable Suspension Screw
32 Cue Lever
When the desired album is shown on the display,
press the PLAY(16/63) to start play all the tracks
from the beginning of the selected Folder/Album.
1
2
3
While the MP3 disc is playing, press the BAND
(19/58) button.
33 Tone Arm Rest
34 Speed Control Switch
35 Tone Arm
27 25
28 26
30 31
29
NOTE: The search feature will only work if the MP3 CD has
information such as Folder, Artist and Song titles
already stored on the CD. This information is added
at the time the CD is created and cannot be added
afterwards.
32
The CD information will start to scroll across the
LCD.
36 Turntable
NOTE: You cannot record MP3 CDs with this unit. They
must be created with a computer or other device.
Press the BAND (19/58) button again to cancel
the information.
33
NOTE: If the CD was recorded without any track information,
UNKNOWN will be displayed when the BAND
button is pressed.
34
35
36
5
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CD Operation
Control Locators
Playing a CD
Random Play
Unit Controls
37 Aux In Jack
1
2
Press the FUNCTION button (17/68) to set the
unit to CD mode.
1
2
While playing a CD, press the RANDOM button
(48) on the remote control. Rand will show on
the LCD display. The unit will randomly select
songs from the CD.
38 Audio Output Jack
39 AM Antenna Jack
40 FM Antenna Socket
41 AC Power Cord
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (6) to open
the CD drawer. Insert a CD into the tray with the
label side facing up.
42 AM Loop Antenna
43 FM Antenna Wire
44 Adapter For 45 rpm Records
To cancel Random playback, press the
RANDOM button (48) again.
3
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button(6) again to
close the CD drawer. The display will show
CD Load for a few seconds and playback will
automatically begin.
41
Programmed Playback
AUX IN
FM
ANT.
R
L
AUDIO OUT
1
2
Make sure the CD is stopped.
AM
ANT.
L
R
4
5
To skip forwards or backwards through the tracks
on a CD, press the
(11/64) or
(9/52) buttons.
Remote Controls
Press the PROGRAM button (12/47). " 01" will
shown on the display.
To fast forward or rewind through a track, press
and hold the (11) or (9) buttons on the
37
38
39
40
45 Power/Stand By Button
46 Eject Button
control panel. Release the buttons once you
reach the desired position on the track. To use
the remote to fast forward or rewind, press the
3
4
5
Press the
(11/64) or
(9/52)buttons to
select a desired track.
47 Program Button
48 Random Button
49 Repeat Button
50 Tuning Down Button
51 FIND Button
(62) or
(50) button one time. Once the
Press the PROGRAM button (12/47) twice to
store the selected track number.
desired position is reached, press the button
again to resume play.
43
42
44
Repeat above steps 3 and 4 to program
additional tracks into memory.
52 Backward Skip
53 Stop Button
54 Preset + Button
55 Record Button
56 Split Track Button
57 Erase Button
58 Band Button(AM/FM)
59 Finalize Button
60 0-9, 10+ Button
61 Mute Button
Repeat Playback
NOTE: Maximum of 99 tracks can be programmed
POWER
EJECT
45
into memory.
1
4
7
0
2
5
8
3
6
1
To repeat a single track, select the desired track
number and press the REPEAT button (49)
once. Press the PLAY button. "Repeat one" will
show on the display and the selected track will
repeat once it is finished.
46
47
60
PROGRAM
RANDOM
REPEAT
FIND
9
48
2
3
To repeat a whole CD, press the REPEAT button
(49) twice. The display will show "Repeat All".
Once the disc is finished, it will start over again
from the beginning.
10+
MUTE
49
61
62
50
51
52
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
62 Tuning Up Button
63 Play/CD Pause Button
64 Forward Skip
65 Preset - Button
66 Mono/Stereo Button
67 EQ Button
To turn off the repeat feature, press the REPEAT
button (49) again. The repeat display will
disappear from the LCD.
53
54
PRESET
-
PRESET
+
REC
MO/ST
FUNCTION
VOL +
55
56
TRACK
SPLIT
EQ
ERASE
FINALIZE
57
58
VOL -
BAND
59
68 Function Button
69 Volume Down
70 Volume Up
9
6
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
General
Turntable Operation
Playing a Cassette
3
4
5
Press the
(11/64) or
(9/52) buttons to
select the desired memory location.
1
2
Press the FUNCTION button (17/68) to set the
unit to Phono mode.
1
2
3
Make sure the unit is plugged in correctly to an
AC outlet.
1
2
While in Phono mode, press the
STOP/EJECT(25) button on the cassette player
to open the cassette door.
Press the Program button again to store the
station into memory.
Press the POWER button (20) to turn the power
on.
Set the SPEED CONTROL SWITCH (34) to
the correct speed (331/3, 45 or 78 rpm) for the
selected record.
Insert a prerecorded cassette tape into the
cassette door.
Once you have the presets stored, press the
PRESET UP + (10/54) or the PRESET (8/65)
to select the stored stations.
Once the power is turned on, press the
FUNCTION button (17/68) to switch between
Tuner/CD/Phono/Aux. When switching between
functions, wait 1 second after pressing the
function button before pressing it again. This
gives the unit time to load the correct information
for the selected function.
3
4
Use the CUE LEVER (32) to raise the tone arm
off its rest. Move the tone arm over the record
and use the cue lever to lower it to the point
you want the record to start.
3
4
Press the PLAY button (28) to begin play.
To stop playback, press the STOP/EJECT (25)
button.
Antenna
At the end of the record, the tone arm will return
to its rest.
5
Press the STOP/EJECT (25) button again to
eject the cassette.
Antenna: for extennal FM reception, the unit is
provided with a FM ANTENNA WIRE (43), move the
wire until the reception is clear and with no inter-
ferences. For AM reception, the unit is provided with
a directional build-in ferrite antenna. Rotate the set
to find the position in which the best reception is
obtained.
4
While listening to any of the above functions,
you may change the tone of the music by
pressing the EQ button (18/67). Each press of
the EQ button will toggle between the following
settings:
NOTE:The turntable and cassette players both operate
in the same mode. Make sure the cassette
player is in STOP mode when listening to a
record.
To Fast Forward or Rewind
FLAT
JAZZ
POP
CLASSIC
ROCK
1
2
3
While playback is stopped, press the FAST
FORWARD (26) or REWIND (27) button to fast
forward or rewind the cassette.
Accessory: ADAPTER FOR 45 RPM
AM Loop Antenna (42)
FM Antenna Wire (43)
To play the 45rpm record, place the ADAPTER (44)
on the spindle.
Once the desired position is reached on the
cassette, press the STOP/EJECT (25) button
to stop the cassette.
Radio Operation
Press the FUNCTION button (17/68) to set the
unit to Tuner mode
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
1
2
3
Press the PLAY (28) button to begin play.
If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver,
be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and
buit-up static charges. Article 610 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting conductors, location of antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure:
Press the BAND button (19/58) to select the
desired tuning band (AM/FM).
NOTE: The cassette player plays the side of the
cassette facing away from the unit. To
play the other side of the cassette, you
must eject the cassette and turn it over.
Press the
station,To use the remote to select a station, use
the (62) or (50) buttons.
(11) or
(9) button to select a
4
Adjust the volume to the desired listening level.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
Programming Preset Stations
1
2
Tune into the station that you want to program
into memory.
ANTENNA
ELECTR C
SERVICE
EQUPMENT
DISCHARGE UN T
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
Press the PROGRAM button (12/47), Memory
will flash on the LCD.
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUND NG
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
7
8
NOTE: Please use outside antenna for better reception.
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