Onkyo CR-N7 Connecting an Onkyo Compact Disc Recorder, About the Optical Digital OUT Connector

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Connecting External Devices—Continued

Connecting an Onkyo Compact Disc Recorder

The following diagram illustrates how to connect an optional Onkyo compact disc recorder.

Connect the CD receiver HDD OUT jacks to the disc recorder’s IN (REC) jacks. Connect the CD receiver HDD IN jacks to the disc recorder’s OUT (PLAY) jacks.

About the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connector

You can connect a CD or DAT recorder that has an optical digital audio input to the CD receiver for digital recording. Use a standard optical digital audio cable for connection. Digital recording is allowed only for the first generation.

CD receiver’s rear panel

R L

I N

OUT

Analog audio cable (RCA)

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I N

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OUT

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Jacks on the compact disc recorder’s

rear panel

ANALOG

DIGITAL INPUT

IN

OUT

REMOTE

 

(REC)

(PLAY)

CONTROL

OPTICAL

 

 

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2

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REMOTE

CONTROL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

: Signal flow

An cable that comes with the compact disc recorder

Optical digital audio cable

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If any Onkyo CD recorder with terminals is connected, you must change the source name in the display so that the system can operate properly for the Direct Change function, etc.

Display

1

2

3-5

1 Press INPUT / until HDD appears in the dis- play.

2Press EDIT/NO/CLEAR repeatedly until “Name Select?” appears in the display.

3Press MULTI JOG.

4Turn MULTI JOG to select a CD-R name for the source.

5Press MULTI JOG to enter the new name.

You may press YES/MODE instead of MULTI JOG to get the same result.

The jack connection enables you to use the following functions:

You can control a connected Onkyo compact disc recorder using the supplied remote controller. You also need to connect the analog audio cable.

When the connected Onkyo compact disc recorder plays back, the input selector on the CD receiver is automatically switched to CD-R.

When a CD recorder and a stereo cassette tape deck are connected with the CD receiver, you must also interconnect

the terminals between the two external devices.

If a component has two terminals, you can use either one to connect to the CD receiver. The other one can be used to daisy chain with another component.

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Contents CR-N7 Important Safety Instructions AvisInstalling this Unit PrecautionsPower Precautions FeaturesSupplied Accessories Using the Remote Controller Before Using This UnitInstalling the Batteries Table of Contents Table of Contents Part Names and Functions Front PanelPart Names and Functions DisplayRear Panel LineAM Antenna 14 FM Antenna 14Remote Controller Disc Notes Supported DiscsDisc Notes MP3Connecting Antenna Connecting the Indoor FM AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shownConnecting Antenna Connecting an Outdoor FM AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterConnecting Speakers Connecting the SpeakersPlacement TipsConnecting External Devices Connecting a SubwooferAbout Connections Cables & JacksConnecting External Devices Connection for TV Audio SignalConnecting an Onkyo Stereo Cassette Tape Deck TipConnecting an RI Dock Remote Interactive Dock Jack connection enables you to use the following functionsConnecting an Onkyo Compact Disc Recorder About the Optical Digital OUT ConnectorConnecting the Power Cord First Time Setup European model onlyTurning Off Accuclock European model only To turn off ACCUCLOCK, pressListening through the Headphones Adjusting the VolumeUnderstanding Common Operations Turning the Unit On and StandbyAdjusting Bass Adjusting TrebleEmphasizing the Low End Using the Remote Controller Understanding Common OperationsLocating a Particular Point in a Track Playing a CDSelecting the Track to Play Playing a CD Changing the Display InformationSelecting MP3 Tracks in Navigation Mode Selecting MP3 Tracks in All Group Mode Selecting MP3 Tracks in 1-Group Mode Mode and the name of the first groupCD receiver enters All Group Disc that contain MP3 tracksVarious Ways to Play CDs Memory PlaybackTurn Multi JOG to select the first Track you want to play back, thenRepeat/1 Track Repeat Playback Various Ways to Play CDsRandom Playback Cancels Repeat or 1 Track Repeat mode Cancelling the Playback ModeCancels Memory and Random modes MP3 Preferences ItemsMP3 Preferences CD Extra? Audio/MP3Joliet? Use SVD/ISO9660 Trk/Grp Num? Display/Not DisplayProgramming FM/AM Stations One by One Preset Write Programming Radio StationsCustomizing the Preset Channels Programming Radio StationsProgramming FM Stations Automatically Auto Preset Press Input / to display FMAdjusting the Antenna Listening to an FM/AM StationManually Tuning a Broadcast Station Adjust the volume levelSelects a preset channel Listening to an FM/AM StationReceiving RDS Switching the Display InformationWhat is RDS? Copying a Preset Channel Preset Copy Changing the FM/AM Preset ChannelsTips for Changing the Preset Channels Changing the FM/AM Preset Channels Erasing a Preset Channel PresetMulti JOG until PresetErase? EraseNaming Preset Channels Naming a Preset ChannelEntering a Name Correcting and Erasing a CharacterNaming Preset Channels Erasing the Name Assigned to a Preset ChannelInputting Characters from the Remote Controller Inserting a CharacterSetting the Clock Setting Accuclock to Use a Specific StationPress Timer Use / to tune into the FM stationSetting the Clock Setting the Clock ManuallyTo Switch between the 12-hour and 24-hour Displays Checking the Time and the Day of the WeekAbout the Sleep Timer Using the Timer FunctionsAbout the Timers Using the Timer Functions Using the Sleep TimerCanceling Sleep Timer Checking the Remaining TimeProgramming a Timer Repeatedly press Timer to select the desired timer numberTurn Multi JOG to selectTimer Play or Timer Rec Turn Multi JOG to select the preset num- berTurn Multi JOG to select Once or Every Turn Multi JOG to select the days of the weekTurn Multi JOG to select the first day Turn Multi JOG to select the last dayTurn Multi JOG to set the On time of the timer operation Turn Multi JOG to set the Off time for the timer operationTurn Multi JOG to set the volume Place the unit in Standby modeSwitching the Timer On and Off Viewing the Timer SettingsAudio TroubleshootingPower Troubleshooting Remote ControllerTuner Connection with External DevicesTimer Function Colors of the TV Picture BleedSpecifications GeneralAmplifier Section Tuner Section

CR-N7 specifications

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