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CD/MD TUNER AMPLIFIER
FR-X7A
SPEAKER SYSTEM
D-SX7A
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo CD/MD TUNER
AMPLIFIER.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and turning on the power.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
pleasure from your new CD/MD TUNER
AMPLIFIER.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction
Connections
Setting the Clock
Playing a Disc
Recording
Settings for Recording 37
MD Group Function
Naming
Preset Channels
Editing Tracks
Timer Function
Troubleshooting
Miscellaneous
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- Page 1 Recording Instruction Manual Settings for Recording 37 MD Group Function Naming Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo CD/MD TUNER AMPLIFIER. Please read this manual thoroughly before making Preset Channels connections and turning on the power. Following the instructions in this manual will enable...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Recording an AM/FM Broadcast Program MD Group Function to an MD ..........34 Using the MD Group Function ......44 Recording from another Onkyo System Editing Groups ..........46 (Synchro Recording) .......35 MD Group Functions (Playing MD Groups) ..49 Recording from a Connected External Device to an MD (Signal Synchro Recording) ..36... -
Page 3: Main Features/Supplied Accessories
The letter displayed at the end of the product name found in cat- • Optical digital OUT connectors alogs and on package represents the color of the FR-X7A or D- • WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology), the SX7A. Though the color varies, the specifications and opera- potential next-generation broad-band media. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION: “dangerous voltage”... - Page 5 The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. on its side or on a slanted surface as it may malfunction. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized ser- Do not place this unit near tuners or TV sets.
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Page 6: Connections
• Sound produced when connecting or disconnecting CD standards. They are special discs and may not audio connection cables. (Always turn off the ampli- play on the FR-X7A. fier’s power before connecting or disconnecting cables.) Do not use discs that are not audio discs (i.e., CD- •... -
Page 7: Precautions For Handling Minidiscs (Mds)
You cannot record data digitally from an MD (that has Remove the MD from the unit to prevent dust from been digitally recorded) to another MD. The FR-X7A is entering the MD cartridge. When the MD is in the unit, a digital audio device that conforms to the Serial Copy the shutter of the MD cartridge remains open. -
Page 8: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions Front panel MD disc slot button Insert an MD in this slot. Ejects a loaded CD. Remote control sensor button Receives signals from the remote controller. Stops CD playback. REC button button Places the MD player into Record Standby mode. Starts or pauses CD playback.When you press this button dur- ing playback, the unit enters Pause mode. -
Page 9: Remote Controller
: Stops playback or recording. CLOCK button : Starts playback or resumes recording. Press this button to display the current time. Operation buttons for an Onkyo CD recorder REPEAT button : Pauses playback or recording. Repeats MD or CD playback. - Page 10 Part Names and Functions—Continued Speakers Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles Tweeter Grille attachment pin Grille This speaker system uses detachable grilles. Use the following method to attach or detach the grilles. 1. While holding the bottom edge of the speaker grille with both hands, pull it gently toward you to remove the bottom of the grille.
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Page 11: Preparing The Remote Controller
Preparing the Remote Controller Inserting the batteries Using the remote controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control Detach the battery sensor. cover. Remote control sensor Insert the two R6 (size AA) batter- ies. Be sure to match the + and –... -
Page 12: Connecting Antenna
Insert the plug fully into the socket. Once your FR-X7A 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. - Page 13 TV/FM antenna splitter To FR-X7A To TV (or VCR) Plug the adapter into the 75Ω socket. Connecting an outdoor AM antenna Connecting a 75-ohm coaxial cable...
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Page 14: Connecting Speakers
• Connect the “+” connector on each speaker to the “+” connectors on the FR-X7A, and connect the “–” connec- tor on each speaker to the “–” connectors on the FR-X7A. Use the red wires of the included speaker cables to connect the “+”... -
Page 15: Connecting External Components Connecting Av Components
The following diagram illustrates how to connect an optional Onkyo stereo cassette tape deck. Connect the FR-X7A TAPE OUT jacks to the tape deck’s INPUT (REC) jacks, and the FR-X7A TAPE IN jacks to the tape deck’s OUTPUT (PLAY) jacks. -
Page 16: Connecting A Compact Disc Recorder
About the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT connector You can connect a CD or DAT recorder that has an optical digital audio input to the FR-X7A for digital recording. Use a standard optical digital audio cable for connection. Digital recording is allowed only for the first generation. -
Page 17: Connecting A Dvd Player
What does connecting an Onkyo DVD player using an cable enable you to do? • You can control a connected Onkyo DVD player using the supplied remote controller. You also need to connect the RCA/phono audio cable. • To operate the system, you need to change the source name in the display to DVD (see page 66). -
Page 18: Understanding Common Operations
STANDBY power to the FR-X7A is automatically turned on. Also, if you indicator turn on or off the power to the FR-X7A, the power to such a device is automatically turned on or off (standby). Adjusting the volume Operating with the unit... -
Page 19: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock You can select either the 12-hour or 24-hour display. (This section explains how to set the time based on the 24-hour display.) DISPLAY DISPLAY EDIT/ button NO/CLEAR Press TIMER repeatedly until Press MULTI JOG to start the clock. “Clock”... -
Page 20: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD DISPLAY button MULTI JOG Insert a CD (Compact Disc). If the unit is in Standby mode, it 1 Press CD to extend the disc tray turns on automatically when you press CD 2 Place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up. If you play a CD single, place it in the center circle of the tray. - Page 21 Playing a CD—Continued Changing the display information Press DISPLAY on the unit repeatedly to change the display as follows: • During playback or pause • While the CD is stopped Total number Total playing The elapsed time of tracks time of the playing track “TRACK ELAPSED”...
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Page 22: Playing An Md
Playing an MD DISPLAY button MULTI JOG Insert an MD (MiniDisc). If you set the clock to display in The MD must be pre-recorded. Standby mode (see page 19), The arrow on the MD must face up and point to loading an MD in Standby the unit. -
Page 23: Using The Remote Controller
Playing an MD—Continued Changing the display information Press DISPLAY on the unit repeatedly to change the display as follows: • During playback or pause • While the MD is stopped Current Record Mode The elapsed time of Total number Total playing the playing track Mode in which disc of tracks... -
Page 24: Programming Am/Fm Stations One By One - Preset Write
Programming AM/FM Stations One by One — Preset Write You can store the frequencies of stations one by one manually into the preset memory chan- nels. This is useful when you want to program the stations in your favorite order. Before auto presetting •... - Page 25 Programming AM/FM Stations One by One — Preset Write—Continued If “Overwrite?” appears The channel you’ve selected is regis- tered already. • To register the new radio station by deleting the existing radio station Press YES/MODE. • To cancel presetting Press EDIT/NO/CLEAR. If “Memory Full”...
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Page 26: Programming Fm Stations Automatically - Auto Preset
Programming FM Stations Automatically — Auto Preset Auto presets store the frequencies of radio stations into memory so you can select your favorite channels without tuning manually. Radio station signals can be automatically located and stored. This function does not apply to AM stations (see the previous page). Before auto presetting DISPLAY If any radio stations are preset before you start... -
Page 27: Listening To An Am/Fm Station
Listening to an AM/FM Station First, program the stations into preset chan- nels (see pages 24 and 26). DISPLAY Turn on the power to the unit before you start the procedure. Select FM or AM. Press the INPUT button to select FM or SOURCE The channel selected most recently will be recalled. -
Page 28: Manually Tuning A Broadcast Station
In this way, you can reduce noise or dropped signals. To return to AUTO tuning, press YES/MODE again. YES/MODE SOURCE 1 Turn on the power to the FR-X7A. SOURCE 2 Select FM or AM. 3 Press the remote controller’s repeat- edly while observing the display to tune in the desired frequency. -
Page 29: Recording
CD dubbing is performed at double speed. Dubbing Synchro You can record tracks from a connected Onkyo component to an MD on the FR-X7A. Recording • Level Sync: This function automatically numbers the tracks at the beginning of the increase in input level, and can be turned on or off. -
Page 30: Dubbing Cd To Md (Cd Dubbing)
DLA LINK may take up to 90 “CD-MD Dubbing” scrolls on the display. seconds. The FR-X7A searches the peak levels on the CD at high Notes on CD dubbing speed, sets the optimum MD recording level (DLA Link), are disabled. -
Page 31: Dubbing Cd To Md At Double Speed
CD until the first 74 minutes of double-speed CD dubbing is completed. If you try to continue the operation, the FR-X7A displays the “Time Protect” message and the waiting time required until the same CD can be used for double-speed CD dubbing (e.g., “Wait 42min”). -
Page 32: Specified Track Dubbing
2 If you wish to record a song you are currently listening to, press CD DUBBING during playback. The FR-X7A searches the peak levels on the CD at high speed, then starts recording from the top of the song to which you are listening. -
Page 33: Md Group Cd Dubbing
Recording CD to MD (Various CD Dubbing)—Continued MD Group CD dubbing • You can execute this function only when the input source is MD and the unit is stopped. You can group multiple tracks for CD dubbing or double-speed dubbing. You must select this mode before you start recording. -
Page 34: Recording An Am/Fm Broadcast Program To An Md
Insert an MD. Select “FM” or “AM” for input. SOURCE Turn MULTI JOG to select a preset channel. SOURCE Press REC to set the FR-X7A into recording Adjusting the recording level Standby mode. See page 38. Turning Level Sync on or See “Numbering the songs —... -
Page 35: Recording From Another Onkyo System (Synchro Recording)
MD to a cassette tape, refer to the instruction man- ual for the cassette tape deck. This section explains how to perform Synchro recording from a cassette tape deck to an MD in the FR-X7A. Set up the recording source (in this example, a cassette tape) and insert an MD. -
Page 36: Recording From A Connected External Device To An Md (Signal Synchro Recording)
You can record data from an external device to an MD. About digital recording The FR-X7A features a sampling rate converter, which enables you to record digital signals with sampling fre- DISPLAY quencies of 32kHz or 48kHz from various external sources (such as a DAT or satellite broadcast programs) in addition to CD data (44.1kHz). -
Page 37: About The Recording Indicators
Settings for Recording About the recording indicators Switching the display information during recording • The display changes as follows when you press • Pressing INPUT repeatedly toggles DISPLAY: between the CD and MD information display. Displayed MD information Displayed CD information MD information (“MD”... -
Page 38: Adjusting The Recording Level
Settings for Recording—Continued Adjusting the recording level You can adjust the recording level for better recording quality. This operation is available during Synchro recording and Signal recording. You cannot adjust the recording level during CD dubbing with DLA LINK or during double-speed dubbing. Play the recording source, and perform the steps below during in record Standby mode. -
Page 39: Numbering The Songs - Level Sync
Numbering the songs — Level Sync • The Level Sync function of the FR-X7A automatically numbers the song at the beginning of signal input. Turn on this function to automatically number songs during recording. (The songs may not be numbered if the gap (silence) between songs is too short.) -
Page 40: Adjusting The Tone
Adjusting the Tone S.BASS MUTING Emphasizing the low end using the Muting the sound remote controller Press MUTING on the remote controller. The MUT- ING indicator lights in the display. Press S.BASS repeatedly. MUTING Pressing S.BASS repeatedly will change the option in the following order. -
Page 41: Various Ways To Play Cds And Mds
If the total playing time of the programmed be erased. tracks exceeds the following time length, the FR-X7A does not display the total time. How- ever, this does not affect Memory playback. CD: “--:--” appears when the total time meets or exceeds 99 minutes 59 seconds. - Page 42 Various Ways to Play CDs and MDs—Continued 1 TR (one track) playback Random playback You can playback only a single track using this mode. All tracks on the disc will be shuffled, then played In addition, using the CD dubbing function along with back.
- Page 43 Various Ways to Play CDs and MDs—Continued Repeat/Chain Repeat playback Cancelling the playback mode • Use the remote controller to select this mode. • The Repeat mode plays back a CD or MD repeat- edly, and the Chain Repeat mode plays back both the CD and MD in turn.
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Page 44: Using The Md Group Function
Using the MD Group Function If 1TR, 1GR, MEMORY, or RANDOM is lit, you cannot use the edit functions. Place the unit in normal playback mode. Group Group In The Group function enables you to assign tracks on • You can execute this function only when the input an MD to groups. - Page 45 Using the MD Group Function—Continued Group Out Cancelling all groups • You can execute this function only when the input • You can execute this function only when the input source is MD and the unit is stopped. source is MD and the unit is stopped. This function enables you to remove a track from the This function enables you to cancel all the groups on group.
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Page 46: Editing Groups
Editing Groups (Move, Combine and Erase) You can perform three editing functions: move a group to change the order, combine two groups into one, and erase tracks in a group. Outline of edit function Insert the MD, then select MD as the source. - Page 47 Editing Groups (Move, Combine and Erase)—Continued Moving a group — G.Move To change the destination group number, turn MULTI JOG. • You can execute this function only when the input source is MD and the unit is stopped. • To cancel the operation, press MD . Press MULTI JOG.
- Page 48 Editing Groups (Move, Combine and Erase)—Continued Combining groups — G.Combine Press MULTI JOG. • You can execute this function only when the input source is MD and the unit is stopped. • The name of the lower-numbered group is assigned to the combined group.
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Page 49: Md Group Functions (Playing Md Groups)
MD Group Functions (Playing MD Groups) • Before you use this function, you need to create a MD Group skip group on the disc (see page 44). You can specify groups to skip during playback. MD Group playback Press the GROUP button during The selected group and all subsequent groups will be playback. -
Page 50: Changing The Am/Fm Preset Channels
Changing the AM/FM Preset Channels Using the delete and copy functions, you can delete preset stations, copy a preset station to another channel, or change the channel number. Tips for changing the preset channels Erasing a preset channel – Preset Erase To change the channel number: Use the copy and delete functions. - Page 51 Changing the AM/FM Preset Channels—Continued Copying a preset channel – Preset Copy Press MULTI JOG to confirm. You may press YES/MODE instead of If you copy a preset channel to another channel, the MULTI JOG to achieve the same result. name of the preset channel (see page 52) is also cop- ied to the other channel.
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Page 52: Naming An Md And Its Tracks, And Preset Channels
Naming an MD and its Tracks, and Preset Channels You can name an MD and its tracks, as well as AM/FM preset channels. Naming an MD disc or track Entering a name • You can enter up to 100 alphabetical characters per Press EDIT/NO/CLEAR and turn name. -
Page 53: Correcting And Erasing A Character
Note If you press and hold EDIT/NO/CLEAR on the unit for more than two seconds, the FR-X7A returns to the previous indi- cation without erasing characters. To continue entering characters, execute Step 3 on the pre- vious page. - Page 54 Naming an MD and its Tracks, and Preset Channels—Continued Inputting characters from the remote controller Press NAME. SOURCE C D TIMER Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the character type you wish to enter appears in the display. Each press of the DISPLAY button switches the type of characters. If you press SCROLL, the type of characters switches in reverse order.
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Page 55: Editing Tracks
Editing Tracks The FR-X7A’s editing functions enable you to move and sort tracks, divide a track in two, com- bine two tracks into one, erase a selected track, and erase all tracks on an MD. Five basic functions Erasing all tracks on an MD – All Erase •... -
Page 56: Erasing A Selected Track - Erase
Editing Tracks—Continued Erasing a selected track – Erase Deleting the selected track • You can execute this function only when the input source is MD and the unit is stopped or paused. • To cancel the operation, press MD . Renumbering the tracks DISPLAY Insert the MD, then select MD as... -
Page 57: Moving The Selected Track - Move
Editing Tracks—Continued Moving the selected track – Move If necessary, turn MULTI JOG to change the destination track • You can execute this function only when the input number. source is MD and the unit is stopped or paused. • To cancel the operation, press MD . The selected number will become this number. -
Page 58: Dividing A Selected Track - Divide
Editing Tracks—Continued Dividing a selected track – Divide Press MULTI JOG. “Rehearsal” and “Position OK?” appear • You can execute this function only when the input alternatively and an approximately four- source is MD and the unit is playing or paused. second section around the dividing •... -
Page 59: Combining Selected Tracks - Combine
Editing Tracks—Continued Combining selected tracks – Combine Press MULTI JOG. “Rehearsal” and “Track OK?” appear • You can execute this function only when the input alternatively and an approximately source is MD and the unit is playing, paused, or eight-second section around the com- stopped. -
Page 60: Using The Timer Functions
• If both timers start at the same time, the timer with the lower number is enabled. Selecting media for timer operation You can select AM, FM, CD or MD on the FR-X7A, or Timer 1 9:00 - 10:00 a DVD or CDR on a connected Onkyo component, or... - Page 61 If you set the Sleep timer while you are carrying out the remaining time by up to 99 minutes, CD Dubbing to CD, MD, Onkyo stereo cassette tape or counterclockwise to decrease the deck, or CD-R, the unit will turn off after completing remaining time to one minute.
- Page 62 Turn MULTI JOG to select Timer Play or Timer Rec. When the desired timer operation is displayed, press MULTII JOG. The Timer Rec opera- tion is performed on an MD on the FR-X7A or on a connected tape deck. TIMER TIMER Turn MULTI JOG to select the source.
- Page 63 Using the Timer Functions—Continued Turn MULTI JOG to select recording media. When the desired media is displayed, press MULTI JOG. TIMER (Only for Timer Rec) Turn MULTI JOG to select “Once” or “Every.” The Once timer operates only one time. The Every timer operates every week. After selecting one, press MULTI JOG.
- Page 64 • When you set the On time, the Off time is automatically set to one hour later. • During timer recording on an MD on the FR-X7A, the first few seconds may not be recorded. Set the On time to one minute earlier.
- Page 65 Using the Timer Functions—Continued Switching the timer on and off Viewing the timer settings • You can use this function to cancel or resume the programmed timer operation. • You cannot program the timers unless the clock is set. DISPLAY DISPLAY 1, 2 Repeatedly press TIMER to dis-...
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Page 66: Customizing The Source Names
USB component that does not support connection. Press EDIT/NO/CLEAR repeat- *2 Select this if you connected an edly until “Name Select?” Onkyo USB component that supports appears in the display. connection. Press MULTI JOG to enter the new name. Press MULTI JOG. -
Page 67: Messages
Messages System Limitations The following table explains the messages that The MD recording system in the unit is significantly appear in the display. different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described Message Meaning below. -
Page 68: Troubleshooting
• If the SLEEP indicator is lit on the display, the Sleep timer is functioning. Cancel the Sleep timer. (See page 61.) • The FR-X7A enters Standby mode after the timer playback or recording is complete. (See page 64.) Audio The sound is not heard. - Page 69 RCA/phono audio cables are connected correctly. • You must load a recordable MD for timer recording to function. • If you selected an external Onkyo component for the timer operation, you must specify the source name. The colors of the TV picture bleed.
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Page 70: Synchro Recording
It takes a long time until playback starts. • It may take time for the FR-X7A to load and read a CD that contains many tracks. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by unit’s malfunction. -
Page 71: Specifications
Specifications Audio output: FR-X7A Digital outputs 1 (Optical) General Audio outputs 2 (TAPE, CDR) Processor outputs 1 (processor) Power supply AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz Subwoofer Pre out Power consumption 64 W (220-230 V, 50/60 Hz) Speaker outputs Standby 1.5 W Phones Dimensions (W ×... - Page 72 Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.onkyo.net ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102-2107, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, HOMEPAGE N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.onkyo.co.jp/ Printed in Japan SN 29343518 I0306-1 (C) Copyright 2003 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved.
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