Crosley CR79 User Manual

Instruction Manual
CR79
The Entertainer with Recorder
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.
WARRANTY

Crosley CR79 Specifications

General

Built-in Speakers	Yes
Type	Belt Drive Turntable
Speeds	33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM
Drive System	Belt Drive
Outputs	RCA
Power Source	AC Adapter

Summary

WARRANTY AND RETURN POLICY

Return Authorization Procedure

Steps for returning a unit under warranty, including obtaining an R.A. number and shipping instructions.

Warranty Coverage and Limitations

Lists conditions not covered by the warranty, such as misuse, accidents, and commercial use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Operating Safety Precautions

Detailed instructions to prevent hazards like fire, electric shock, and damage during operation.

FCC Compliance and Interference Notice

Information regarding FCC rules, radio frequency energy, and potential interference.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND SPECIFICATIONS

Common Operational Issues and Solutions

Solutions for common issues like no power, no sound, CD playback problems, and remote control failure.

Product Safety Warnings

Critical warnings about fire, shock hazard, and preventing user service.

Technical Specifications Overview

Technical details including frequency range, power source, and speaker output.

WELCOME AND LOGIC DECK OPERATION

Welcome to Your Crosley CR79

Introduction to the Crosley The Entertainer with Recorder (CR79) and manual retention advice.

Logic Deck Recording Features

Instructions for Timer-On Synchronized Recording and Beat-cut recording features.

RECORDING METHODS AND UNIT CONTROLS

Tape Recording Procedures

Details on manual tape recording from various sources (TAPE, CD) and pause/resume functions.

Unit Control Panel Identification

A comprehensive guide to identifying and locating all controls on the main unit.

REMOTE CONTROL AND TAPE DECK FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Operation Guide

Explains the functions of each button on the remote control for operating the unit.

Logic Deck Tape Playback and Search

Instructions for CD mode tape recording, forward, and rewind operations on the tape deck.

INITIAL SETUP AND RECORDING MODES

Unpacking and Setup Instructions

Steps for unpacking the unit, installing batteries, and connecting the power and antenna.

Manual Recording from Phono/Tuner

Guides for playing tape, stopping tape, and performing manual recording from Phono and Tuner sources.

BASIC OPERATION AND RADIO FEATURES

Powering On and Volume Adjustment

Instructions on turning the unit on/off and adjusting the electronic volume level.

Radio Tuning and Preset Management

How to select radio bands, tune stations, save presets, and adjust signal reception.

Sound Equalizer Settings

Explanation of how to use the equalizer to fine-tune sound for different music genres.

TURNTABLE, RADIO TUNING, CLOCK & SLEEP

Turntable Speed and Record Playback

Instructions for setting turntable speed, playing records, and handling the tone arm.

Manual and Auto Radio Tuning

Covers manual and auto-tuning for AM/FM stations and storing preset channels.

Clock Setting and Sleep Timer

Steps to set the clock time and configure the sleep timer function for automatic power-off.

TIMER FUNCTIONS AND EXTERNAL SPEAKERS

Timer-On Operation Guide

Detailed steps for setting the timer to turn the unit on automatically at a specific time.

Playback Modes and Speaker Connection

Instructions for repeat playback, random playback, and connecting optional external speakers.

CD PROGRAMMING AND TIMER OPERATIONS

CD Track Programming and Revision

How to program specific tracks for playback, revise, add, or change programmed tracks.

Timer-Off and Snooze Functionality

Instructions for setting the timer to turn the unit off and using the snooze function to temporarily silence it.

CD PLAYER OPERATION

Loading, Playing, Pausing a CD

Steps for loading a CD, starting playback, pausing, and resuming playback.

CD Navigation and Time Display

Instructions for stopping playback, displaying remaining time, and using track skip/scan functions.