Crosley Radio Crosley Director cr246 User Manual

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.  
CR246  
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.  
Director 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 purchaser’s 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.  
910-272200-001  
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 Input  
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 owner’s manual  
for that component.  
CAUTION  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
L
AUDIO OUTPUT  
R
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
(WHITE JACK)  
(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  
Audio Output  
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 owner’s manual for that  
component.  
ANOTHER  
AUDIO COMPONENT  
to persons.  
AUX IN  
R
AUX IN  
L
(WHITE JACK)  
AUDIO OUT  
L
(RED JACK)  
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  
: 3”x 5” 4ohm 5W x 2  
Replacement Needle : NP4  
* DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.  
13  
CD Operation  
Table of Contents  
Welcome  
Thank you for purchasing the Crosley Director CD  
Recorder (CR246). 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 (6/51).  
Control Locators....................... 5-6  
About This Manual  
Instructions in this manual describe the control  
functions of the CR246.  
Basic Operation  
While Recording your record , 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..................  
7
7
8
Included in the package:  
Director CD Recorder  
Remote Control  
1
Press the FUNCTION button (2/63) to set the  
unit to CD mode.  
45 RPM adaptor  
2
3
4
Load a recorded CD-RW into the unit.  
the  
(11/59) or the (8/47) buttons to go to  
the beginning of each song.  
CD Operation  
Press the STOP button (12/48) to stop playback.  
Playing a CD............................... 9  
Programmed Playback................ 9  
Press the ERASE button (3/52). ERASE / Y will  
appear on the display ,Press PLAY Button(14/58)  
to confirm and the erasing process will begin,if  
cancel please press the STOP Button(12/48) .  
When finished, the display will first read “F Done”  
and then “BLANK CD”.  
Playing MP3 CD’s...................... 10  
Recording records to CD........... 11  
Erasing CD-RW CD’s................. 12  
5
The CD is now ready to record.  
Audio / Connections  
NOTE: Once a CD is erased, the contents that were  
Audio.......................................... 13  
on the CD cannot be retrieved.  
General  
Troubleshooting Guide................ 14  
Warranty....................................... 15  
12  
CD Operation  
Getting Started  
Unpacking  
Power Source  
CD Recording Operation  
Recording Records to CD  
Preparation  
This unit is designed to record CD-R and CD-RW  
discs bearing the identification logo “Compact Disc  
Recordable” or “CD-Rewritable”. If CD’s do not  
conform to this standard, they may not record  
properly.  
1
Remove packing materials from unit.  
1
2
Unwind the AC POWER CORD (37) at the back  
of the unit and connect it to a power outlet.  
1
2
3
Load a compatible blank CD-R or CD-RW into  
the unit.  
NOTE: Save all packing materials.  
Plug A/C cord into appropriate outlet.  
Press the FUNCTION button (2/63) to set the  
unit to Phono mode.  
2
3
4
Remove plastic bag covering radio.  
Remove plastic safety cover from A/C plug.  
Set the SPEED CONTROL SWITCH (32) to  
the correct speed (33 1/3, 45 or 78 rpm) for  
the selected record.  
AC  
Remove tie from A/C cord and untie antenna  
wire on back of radio.  
Polarized Plug  
4
Use the CUE LEVER (30) 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.  
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.  
Remove black tie-wrap from under the tone  
arm.  
5
6
Press the CD RECORD button (7/50). “Record”  
will show on the LCD. The CD will begin  
recording.  
Remove tape and white protective needle cover  
by gently pulling down off the tone arm.  
Once the first side of the record is finished,  
press the STOP(12/48) button. The display will  
read “CLOSE TK” for two seconds and then  
change to “PHONO”.  
7
8
Turn the record over and repeat steps 4-6 to  
record the other side.  
Headphones Jack Operation  
After recording is completed, press the STOP  
(12/48) button. The display will read "CLOSE  
TK" for two second and then change to  
"PHONO".  
1
2
Connect headphones to the Headphone Jack (13)  
Adjust volume to the desired listening level.  
8
9
Turn the TURNTABLE SUSPENSION SCREW  
(28) 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  
9
Once you have finished the recording, press  
the FINALIZE (5/54) button. The display will  
read "Finalize".  
speakers will be cut off.  
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.  
Headphone Jack(13)  
NOTE: If the CD is not finalized, it will not play in any  
other CD player. Not all CD players are  
The sound from all speakers is cut off.  
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.  
compatible with CD-R and CD-RW’s. Check  
the owner’s manual for other CD players for  
compatibility  
.
NOTE: Headphones not included with unit.  
11  
4
CD Operation  
Control Locators  
Playing MP3 CD’s  
Search Play  
Unit Controls  
1
MP3 CD’s 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 CD’s 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
Speakers  
Function Button  
(CD/PHONO/RADIO/AUX)  
Erase Button  
Band Button(AM/FM)  
Finalize Button  
Track Split Button  
Record Button  
Search by File Name  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Folder/Album Playback  
Search by File Name  
1
2
In stop or play mode, press the FIND (16/46)to  
start the alphabetic and numerical search.  
If your MP3 CD is separated into folders, follow the  
steps below to access the folders.  
Backward Skip  
Line In Jack  
Press the FOLDER+(19/49) or the FOLDER-  
(18/60) buttons to select the corresponding letter  
or number of the track you are searching for.  
1
While the CD is stopped, press the FOLDER+  
(19/49) or the FOLDER- (18/60) buttons to  
advance forward or backwards through the  
folders on your disc.  
27 26 25 24 23  
22  
21  
10 CD Drawer  
11 Forward Skip  
12 Stop Button  
13 Headphone Jack  
14 Play/Pause  
15 Power Button  
16 FIND Button  
17 Eject Button  
18 Folder - Button  
19 Folder + Button  
20 Program Button  
21 Tuning Knob  
22 Dial Scale  
23 LCD Display  
24 Stand By Indicator  
25 Stereo Indicator  
26 Sensor  
27 Volume Knob  
28 Turntable Suspension Screw  
29 Hold Down Clip  
30 Cue Lever  
3
4
When the desired track is found, press the  
PLAY (14/58) button to start playing the selected  
track.  
2
3
Once the desired folder is reached, use the  
FORWARD SKIP(11/59) or the BACKWARD  
SKIP(8/47) buttons to select the desired track.  
To exit search mode press the FIND button until  
the " " disappears from the LCD display.  
2
20  
3
5
7
19  
17  
18  
16  
4
6
Press the PLAY (14/58) to begin playback of the  
selected track.  
15  
Search by Folder / Album Title  
8
14  
1
While the CD is stopped, press the FIND (16/46)  
button twice to start to browse the album. The  
search icon, ALBUM 001 and its name will be  
shown on the display.  
CD Information  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
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 FOLDER+ (19/49) or FOLDER - (18/60)  
button repeatedly to select the desired album.  
Press the FORWARD SKIP(11/59) or the  
BACKWARD SKIP(8/47) buttons to select the  
desired folder/album.  
28 29  
30  
1
2
3
While the MP3 disc is playing, press the BAND  
(4/53) button.  
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.  
31 Tone Arm Rest  
32 Speed Control Switch  
33 Tone Arm  
The CD information will start to scroll across the  
LCD.  
31  
32  
34 Turntable  
33  
45  
NOTE: You cannot record MP3 CD’s with this unit. They  
must be created with a computer or other device.  
Press the BAND (4/53) 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  
5
10  
Control Locators  
CD Operation  
Unit Controls  
Playing a CD  
Random Play  
35 Aux In Jack  
1
2
Press the FUNCTION button (2/63) to set the  
unit to CD mode.  
1
2
While playing a CD, press the RANDOM button  
(43) on the remote control. “Rand” will show on  
the LCD display. The unit will randomly select  
songs from the CD.  
36 Audio Output Jack  
37 AC Power Cord  
38 External antenna  
39 Adapter For 45 rpm Records  
Press the EJECT button (17/52) to open the CD  
drawer. Insert a CD into the tray with the label  
side facing up.  
To cancel Random playback, press the  
RANDOM button (43) again.  
38  
3
Press the EJECT button (17/52) again to close  
the CD drawer. The display will show “CD Load”  
for a few seconds and playback will automatically  
begin.  
37  
Programmed Playback  
1
2
Make sure the CD is stopped.  
4
5
To skip forwards or backwards through the tracks  
on a CD, press the  
(11/59) or  
(8/47) buttons.  
Remote Controls  
Press the PROGRAM button (20/42). " 01" will  
shown on the display.  
To fast forward or rewind through a track, press  
and hold the (11) or (8) buttons on the  
40 Power Button  
41 Eject Button  
35  
36  
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  
(11/59) or  
(8/47)buttons to  
select a desired track.  
42 Program Button  
43 Random Button  
44 Repeat Button  
45 Tuning Down Button  
46 FIND Button  
47 Backward Skip  
48 Stop Button  
49 Floder + Button  
50 Record Button  
51 Track Split Button  
52 Erase Button  
53 Band Button(AM/FM)  
54 Finalize Button  
55 0-9, 10+ Button  
56 Mute Button  
57 Tuning Up Button  
58 Play/CD Pause Button  
59 Forward Skip  
(57) or  
(45) button one time. Once the  
Press the PROGRAM button (20/42) twice to  
store the selected track number.  
desired position is reached, press the button  
again to resume play.  
39  
Repeat above steps 3 and 4 to program  
additional tracks into memory.  
POWER  
EJECT  
NOTE: Maximum of 99 tracks can be programmed  
Repeat Playback  
40  
into memory.  
1
4
7
0
2
5
3
6
41  
42  
1
To repeat a single track, select the desired track  
number and press the REPEAT button (44)  
once. Press the PLAY button. "Repeat one" will  
show on the display and the selected track will  
repeat once it is finished.  
55  
PROGRAM  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
FIND  
8
9
43  
2
3
To repeat a whole CD, press the REPEAT button  
(44) twice. The display will show "Repeat All".  
Once the disc is finished, it will start over again  
from the beginning.  
10+  
MUTE  
44  
56  
57  
45  
46  
47  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
48  
49  
To turn off the repeat feature, press the REPEAT  
button (44) again. The repeat display will  
disappear from the LCD.  
FOLDER  
-
FOLDER  
+
REC  
MO/ST  
FUNCTION  
VOL +  
50  
51  
60 Folder - Button  
61 Mono/Stereo Button  
62 EQ Button  
63 Function Button  
64 Volume Down  
65 Volume Up  
TRACK  
SPLIT  
EQ  
ERASE  
FINALIZE  
52  
53  
VOL -  
BAND  
54  
9
6
Basic Operation  
Basic Operation  
General  
Accessory: ADAPTER FOR 45 RPM  
Antenna  
Turntable Operation  
Antenna: for FM reception, the unit is provided with  
a FM WIRE ANTENNA (38) , move the wire until  
the reception is clear and with no interferences. 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. Do  
1
2
Press the FUNCTION button (2/63) to set the  
unit to Phono mode.  
1
2
3
Make sure the unit is plugged in correctly to an  
AC outlet.  
To play the 45rpm record, place the ADAPTER (39)  
on the spindle.  
Press the POWER button (15/40) to turn on the  
unit .  
Set the SPEED CONTROL SWITCH (32) to  
the correct speed (331/3, 45 or 78 rpm) for the  
selected record.  
not connect the EXTERNAL FM ANTENNA (38) to  
any outside antenna.  
Once the power is turned on, press the  
FUNCTION button (2/63) to switch between  
CD/Tuner/Phono/Aux. When switching between  
functions, wait one 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 (30) 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.  
At the end of the record, the tone arm will return  
to its rest.  
Radio Operation  
1
2
Press the FUNCTION button (2/63) to set the  
unit to Tuner mode  
Press the BAND button (4/53) to select the  
desired tuning band (AM/FM).  
3
4
Select the desired radio station by rotating  
TUNING KNOB (21).  
Adjust the volume to the desired listening level.  
7
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