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
8
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