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Features
Connections
Specifications
Features
CD Player: The CD player is compatible with 12cm and 8cm
CD, CD-R, and CD-RW discs, including MP3 and WMA files.
Tuner: The AM/FM tuner can store up to 30 AM and 30 FM
presets.
MP3/WMA: The CR-H500HT will play MP3 or WMA files from CD-R
and CD-RW discs and USB memory devices (using the front panel USB port).
Compatible USB devices include flash drives, MP3 players (no specific compatibility
information available), and USB hard drives (formatted Fat 16 or Fat 32 only, not
NTFS). Playback is controlled by the receiver's remote and text information or
elapsed time appears on the display. MP3 files up to 320 kbps and WMA files up
to 192 kbps are compatible and up to 2,000 files are recognized.
USB Recording: Audio can be recorded on a connected USB
device from the tuner, CD player, or a source component connected to one of the
Aux or Phono inputs.
Record Out: The Aux 1 input has a corresponding output
(stereo RCA) for connecting a recording component; cassette deck, CD recorder,
etc.
Sleep Timer: The sleep timer turns the unit off after a
delay of 10 to 90 minutes (adjustable in 10 minute increments).
Timer: The CR-H500NT has a built-in clock and daily timer,
so it can be used as an alarm clock. The timer can also be used to record to a
connected USB memory device.
Dimmer: The display can be dimmed if you like; it dims
automatically when the sleep timer is engaged.
iPod Compatibility: The CR-H500NT is Made for iPod compliant;
using a USB to iPod Dock cable plugged into the front panel USB port, music can
be played directly from an iPod, bypassing the iPod's D/A converter. The iPod is
controlled by the receiver and elapsed time or text (song, artist, album) appears
on the display. A direct mode can also be engaged to use the controls and display
on the iPod. iPod compatibility is as follows (as of November 2010):
| iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Media Type |
Control |
Display |
Charge |
| Audio |
Video Out |
Remote Control |
iPod |
Song Text |
Track Info |
| dock-connector |
3rd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| click-wheel
or color-display |
4th |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| mini |
1st |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| video |
5th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| classic |
80GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 120GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 160GB |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| nano |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 5th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 6th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| iPhone |
2G |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 3G |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 3GS |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 4 |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Note: Apple iPod software updates
may change functionality results. If you download a newer
software version, you may need to reset the device and
your iPod to regain functionality. If this doesn't work,
you may need to revert to the older software version or
wait until an newer software update is available.
Home Network Function: The CR-H500NT is equipped with an
Ethernet port and wireless LAN antenna that let you connect the receiver to
your home network (LAN) and to your broadband internet modem via your LAN.
Once connected you can take advantage of these network functions:
- Internet Radio: Internet radio refers to radio
broadcasts distributed over the internet. Stations from around the world can
be received and a favorites list created for easy recall. The CR-H500NT
supports MP3, WMA, and RealAudio Internet radio content and allows you to
search for stations by genre, location, station or podcast name, popular
stations, and new stations. You can register your favorite stations at
www.wifiradio-frontier.com using a computer.
- Music Player: The music server function lets you stream
audio files to the receiver from PCs in the same network; stream by Shared
Media (Windows Media Player 10 or later required) or Shared Folders
(available with Windows and Macintosh).
Connections
Rear Panel:
- Speakers: the speaker binding posts
will accept single banana plugs, pin connectors, and bare wire; a plastic
collar prevents their use with spade lugs and they're too far apart for dual
banana plugs
- Aux 1: stereo RCA input and output
jacks; used for playback and recording
- Phono: stereo RCA input jacks and a signal ground post;
compatible with moving magnet phono cartridges
- Subwoofer Out: single RCA preamp output
- Power: AC input for use with included
cord; polarized C-18 jack (compatible with aftermarket
polarized C-17 cord)
- Antenna Inputs:
- FM: threaded F-connector
- AM: spring terminals
- Ethernet: RJ-45 port for connection to wired LAN
- W-LAN: wireless LAN antenna is attached
Front Panel:
- Aux 2 Input: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
- Headphone Jack: 3.5mm (1/8")
headphone jack; speaker and subwoofer outputs are muted
when headphones are plugged in
- USB: female type A; compatible with select iPods, flash
memory, MP3 players, and hard drives
Specifications
Amplifier:
- Continuous Power: 40 watts x 2 into
a 6Ω load, measured at 1 kHz with no more than 0.5% THD
- Input sensitivity
- Phono: 2.5 mV/47 kΩ
- Other: 200 mV/47 kΩ
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 60 kHz
(+1/-3 dB)
Internet Radio:
- Format: MP3, WMA, and RealAudio
- Ethernet Terminal: 10 Base-T
- Wireless LAN:
- System: IEEE 802.11 b/g
- Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2
USB Port:
- Playback:
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to
20 kHz (+/-2 dB)
- Signal/Noise: >85 dB
- Recording:
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to
15 kHz (+/-2 dB)
- Signal/Noise: >85 dB
Tuner Signal/Noise:
- FM: 65 dB mono/60
dB stereo
- AM: 35 dB
General:
- Power Requirement: 120V AC 60Hz
- Power Consumption: 100 watts (0.5 watts
in standby)
