Crosley CR245 User Manual

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Instruction Manual
Director CD Recorder
CR245
910-270500-001-R1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Crosley CR245 Specifications

General

Type	Turntable
Speeds	33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM
Belt Drive	Yes
Outputs	RCA
Built-in Speakers	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Power Source	AC Adapter

Summary

Warranty Information

Warranty Details

Details the 90-day warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

Audio Connections and Specifications

Aux Input and Output Ports

Connect external audio components or output audio to other systems.

Line In Jack

Connect smaller audio components like MP3 players via 3.5mm cable.

Technical Specifications

Key technical details like frequency range and power supply.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Electrical Safety and Hazard Alerts

Warnings to prevent fire, shock hazards, and proper usage.

Getting Started and Setup

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Steps for unpacking and preparing the unit for use.

Power Connection and Headphones

Connecting the power cord and using the headphone jack.

CD Recording Procedures

Preparing for CD Recording

Steps to prepare the unit and disc for CD recording.

Recording Records to CD

Guide to transfer vinyl records onto a CD.

CD Playback Operations

Basic CD Playback

How to play, pause, and skip tracks on a CD.

Advanced CD Playback Modes

Using Random, Programmed, and Repeat playback features.

Control and Remote Locators

Unit Controls Overview

Identifies all physical controls on the main unit.

Remote Control Functions

Explains the functions of each button on the remote.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Guidelines

Comprehensive safety rules for operating the equipment.

Product Care and Servicing

Instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and when to seek service.

Electrical Safety and Installation

Warnings on power cords, grounding, and installation hazards.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power and Sound Problems

Solutions for units with no power or no sound output.

Turntable and CD Playback Fixes

Guidance for resolving turntable or CD playback malfunctions.

CD-RW Management and Track Division

Erasing CD-RW Discs

Steps to erase and prepare a CD-RW for new recordings.

Manual Track Division

How to manually split recordings into separate tracks.

MP3 CD Playback Features

Folder and Album Navigation

Accessing music organized in folders on MP3 CDs.

Displaying Track Information

Showing artist and title details for MP3 tracks.

MP3 Search and Playback

Locating specific songs or albums using search functions.

Basic Operation and Features

General Operation and Antenna

Powering on, function selection, and antenna adjustment.

Turntable and Radio Usage

Operating the turntable and tuning radio stations.

45 RPM Adapter Use

Instructions for using the adapter for 45 RPM records.