CDR-205TX
SERVICE MANUAL
AUDIO CD RECORDER
MODEL
CDR-205TX
Ref. No. 3690
072001
Silver model
120V AC, 60Hz
230-240V AC, 50Hz
UDT
UPP
RC-448C
DISPLAY
AMCS
EDIT/NO
YES
REC
CD DUBBING
FINALIZE
INPUT
STANDBY
ON / OFF
AUDIO CD RECORDER
CDR-
205TX
PUSH TO ENTER
()
DUAL OPTICAL INPUT
STANDBY/ ON
OPEN / CLOSE
RANDOM MEMORY REPEAT
NAME
ABC
DEF
23
1
SCROLL
GHI
MNO
JKL
45
6
CLEAR
DISPLAY
ENTER
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
10/0
>10
789
REC
REMOTE CONTROLLER
RC-
448C
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT
WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK
ON THE
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE
CRITICAL FOR RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH ONKYO
PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN
IN THIS MANUAL.
MAKE LEAKAGE-CURRENT OR RESISTANCE
MEASUREMENTS TO DETERMINE THAT EXPOSED
PARTS ARE ACCEPTABLY INSULATED FROM THE
SUPPLY CIRCUIT BEFORE RETURNING THE
APPLIANCE TO THE CUSTOMER.
CDR-205TX
(Erase All? : The selected rack is the first track.)
SPECIFICATIONS
DISPLAY MESSAGES
Message
Explanation
Open
Disc tray is opening.
Welcome
Disc tray is closing.
Rec Setup
Setting initial settings for recording. Please wait.
TOC Reading
Reading the table of contents recorded on the disc. Please wait.
PMA Writing
Recording TOC data to the disc PMA (Program Memory Area).
Never turn off the power while this message is displayed.
Erase Last?
Erasing the last track.
To erase the last track, press the YES button or the AMCS dial.
Erase All?
Erasing all tracks.
To erase all track, press the YES button or the AMCS dial.
TOC Erase?
Erasing the TOC from a finalized disc to return it to the
unfinalized condition. To erase the TOC, press the YES button.
Ers: ( -
) ?
Erasing from track selected to last track.
To erase, press the YES button or the AMCS dial.
Initialize?
Erase all data from disc. To erase all data, press the YES button or
the AMCS dial.
Name In?
Asking if you are entering a disc name, artist name, and track names.
To enter names, press the YES button (or the AMCS dial).
System
Compact disc recorder
Recording/playing time
Max. 80 min (Approx., when using an 80-min disc)
D/A converter
Advanced Multi bit
Digital filter
8 times oversampling
Connections
1 analog output, 1 analog input
2 digital input (optical), 1 digital output (optical)
Frequency response
5 Hz to 20 kHz
Playback total harmonic distortion
0.004 % (1 kHz)
Playback dynamic range
98 dB
Playback signal-to-noise ratio
98 dB
Recording total harmonic distortion
0.006 % (1 kHz)
Recording dynamic range
92 dB
Recording signal-to-noise ratio
94 dB
Channel separation
90 dB (during playback)
Wow and flutter
Below threshold of measurability
Output level
2.0 V r.m.s. (analog)
Power supply
AC230-240 V, 50 Hz (European models)
AC120 V, 60 Hz (Asian models)
External dimensions
205 (W) x 76 (H) x 303 (D) mm
Weight
2.7 kg
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
All Erase?
CDR-205TX
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE-1
If the CDR-205TX begins to operate improperly, use the troubleshooting guide below to help you ascertain
the problem.
Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it may malfunction due to
external noise or static electricity. If this happens, disconnect the power cord and then plug it in again after
about 5 seconds.
About the self-diagnosis function
The CDR-205TX is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If a malfunction is detected during operation, one
of the messages given below will appear in the front display.
Display
Cause
Remedy
Disc Error
· Playback was likely stopped due to dirt,
· Eject the disc and check for dirt, dust,
dust, scratches, or vibrations.
and scratches.
· The disc has been placed in
· Eject the disc and check that it is placed
upside down.
in correctly.
If you place the disc correctly and the
same message appears, unplug the power
cord and plug it back in again. If the same
message appears again, contact an Onkyo
service representative.
System Error
A malfunction has occurred in the system
Unplug the power cord and plug it back
(flashing)
due to excessive noise or static electricity.
in again. If the same message appears
again, contact an Onkyo service
representative.
Messages during recording
Display
Cause
Remedy
Cannot Copy
The input digital signal contains
Record an analog signal or recordable
a copy guard signal (SCMS).
music signal.
D. In Unlock
· The digital input is blocked.
· Verify that the player component is
properly playing and the digital cable is
properly connected.
· Data has been input in the
· Verify that source signal is a normal
CD-ROM, etc.
music signal.
Check Level
The player component was already
Stop the player component. Shortly thereafter,
playing.
"Signal Wait" will appear.
Rec Setup
The CDR-205TX is entering the
Wait until the message disappears.
recording standby state.
Repair
After recording, the disc was left in
While "Repair" is displayed, the
the CDR-205TX when the power was
CDR-205TX is tracing back through the
turned off and the track numbers and
recorded area and repairing the track
recording time data was lost.
numbers and recording time data.
When the message disappears,
finalization of the disc is possible.
Depending on the recording amount,
this process may take up to 40 minutes.
Disc Full
Either the disc is full of recordings or
Use a new disc.
99 tracks have been recorded and no
more recordings can be made on the disc.
CDR-205TX
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE-2
Messages during recording (continued)
Display
Cause
Remedy
Pro Disc
A CD-R or a CD-RW not for music recording use
Eject the disc and check whether it meets
(without the "FOR CONSUMER" marking)
the specifications for use with the
or a CD-RW has been inserted.
CDR-205TX. Always insert a disc that has
the markings "FOR CONSUMER" or "FOR
MUSIC USE ONLY" on its surface
Check Input
Synchronous recording cannot be
Record from a recordable source.
performed because the detected input
signal is from a source other than the CD,
MD, DAT, or DCC.
CD Dub Fail
CD dubbing cannot be performed because
Select "Digital In 1" for the input source.
"Digital In 1" is not selected for the input source.
CD dubbing cannot be performed because
Cancel the recording or recording standby state on
the connected component (Onkyo separate
the connected component.
collection's cassette deck or MD recorder)
is in the recording or recording standby state.
CD dubbing cannot be performed because
Make sure that proper connections is made for
the components are not properly connected.
the
cable, audio connection cables, and optical
digital cable.
Cannot Rec
Recording cannot be performed because
Replace it with a non-finalized CD-R.
a finalized CD-R is used.
Recording cannot be performed because
Replace it with a non-finalized CD-RW. Or, retry
a finalized CD-RW is used.
recording after unfinalizing it.
Messages during playback, name input, and other situations
Display
Cause
Remedy
Blank Disc
You have tried to play a disc that has
If the inserted disc is a CD-R or CD-RW
no recordings on it.
with no recordings, you may record onto it,
but it cannot be played.
No Disc
No disc has been inserted.
Open the disc tray and make sure that a
disc is inserted.
Name Disc
Finalizing a disc without disc name was
Enter a disc name before attempting finalization
attempted.
Name Full
Entering name information exceeding the
You can enter up to 1000 characters per disc
limitation of 1000 characters per disc was
attempted.
Full
Entering a name exceeding the limitation of
You can enter up to 100 characters per name
100 characters per name was attempted.
Erase Name
Name input cannot be performed because
Erase the name information retained in the unit. Or,
the unit retains name information for
write the retained name information to the previous
a previous disc.
disc and then enter name information to the new disc
A.Finalize
Name input cannot be performed during
Cancel auto finalization before performing name input
auto finalization.
Memory Full
Programming more than 25 tracks was
You can program up to 25 tracks.
attempted.
RI
CDR-205TX
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE-3
Messages during playback, name input, and other situations (continued)
Display
Cause
Remedy
Cannot Edit
Editing a finalized CD-RW was attempted.
Unfinalize the CD-RW before attempting disc edit.
This message also appears during CD
dubbing, random playback, memory playback, or
other situations where disc editing is not possible or
when an ineditable disc is used.
Trouble
Cause
Remedy
The power does The power cord is not properly
Plug the power cord properly into a mains
not turn on
plugged in.
power supply.
The component where the power cord is
Turn on the component into which the
plugged into is not turned on.
power cord is plugged.
R-805TX is in the energy save mode
Press the power (STANDBY/ON) button on the R-805TX
(If connected).
to power on the CDR-205TX.
No sound is
The speakers are not properly
Connect the speakers.
output from
connected.
the speakers
Cannot record
The components are not properly
Connect the components.
connected.
A finalized CD-R or CD-RW is being
Use an unfinalized disc.
used.
The input switch is not properly set.
Switch to a properly connected input
source .
The recording level adjustment is
Adjust the recording level to a proper level.
set too low.
Recorded
The components are not properly
Connect the components.
sound is
connected.
distorted
Recording is being affected by
Either turn off the television or move the
the television.
CDR-205TX away from the television.
The disc is damaged or cracked.
Use another disc.
The recording level adjustment is
Adjust the recording level to a proper level.
set too high.
The disc is too dirty.
Clean the disc.
Remote
The remote controller batteries
Replace all the remote controller batteries
controller
are dead.
with new batteries.
does not work
There is an object between the
Remove the obstructing object.
CDR-205TX and the remote controller
obstructing the signals.
The remote controller is being used
Use the remote controller within its
outside of its operational range.
operational range.
A recorded
The disc was not finalized
Perform the finalization process.
CD-R cannot
after recording.
be played in
(The CD-R indicator lights when
normal CD
the disc is played with the
players
CDR-205TX)