CX-CD397 Micro CD/MP3 Player Stereo System with AM/FM Tuner, SD Card Slot, and USB Port INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operation.
PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
PRECAUTIONS ON PROTECTION AGAINST LASER ENERGY EXPOSURE As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Stop operation immediately if any liquid or solid object should fall into the cabinet. Do not put anything in the safety slot. If you do, the laser diode will be ON when the CD door is still open. If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, make sure that all power sources are disconnected from the unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug that has one blade wider than the other. This plug will only fit into the power outlet in one direction. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the direction of the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16. Lightning: For added protection for this product, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning or power-line surges. 17.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting: The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 25. Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. www.cobyusa.
COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CD CARE & MAINTENANCE Handling CDs Hold a CD by its edges. Avoid touching the recorded side of the disc. To remove a CD from its storage case, press down on the center retention mechanism of the case and lift the disc out. Cleaning CDs Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe off any fingerprints and dusts from the playing surface of the disc. Wipe in a straight line radially from the center to the outside edge of the disc. Small dust particles and light stains will not affect playback quality.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................... 4 COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS............................................ 8 CD CARE & MAINTENANCE................................................................. 9 Handling CDs.......................................................................................... 9 Cleaning CDs.........................
TABLE OF CONTENTS RADIO MODE...................................................................................... 23 Basic Operation.................................................................................... 23 MENU MODE....................................................................................... 24 Menu Mode Options............................................................................. 24 Clock........................................................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS Please make sure the following items are included in the package. If any items are missing, contact your local dealer.
FEATURES Top-Loading CD Player Plays Regular CDs and CDs with MP3 Files CD, CD-R, CD-RW Compatible SD/MMC Card Slot for MP3/WMA Playback (SD/MMC Card Not Included) USB Port for MP3/WMA Playback from MP3 Player Multi-Function Backlit LCD Display Analog AM/FM Stereo Tuner (Rotary Tuning, Digital Readout) Dynamic Bass Boost System (DBBS) Full-Range Speaker System 110/220V Dual Voltage www.cobyusa.
GETTING STARTED CX-CD397 at a Glance 13 12 11 10 9 8 14 15 16 1 17 2 3 4 18 20 21 5 6 7 22 19 23 Page 14 Coby Electronics Corporation
GETTING STARTED Top View 1. Open (CD Compartment) 2. Volume Down 3. Volume Up 4. Skip Down 5. Skip Up 6. AM/FM Tuning Dial 7. Power (On/Off) 8. Power/Standby Indicator 9. LCD Display LCD Digital Display 10. Play/Pause (Enter) 11. Stop 12. Folder/Tuner Band 13. Function 14. Headphone Jack 15. Remote Sensor 16. USB Port 17. SD/MMC Card Slot Bottom View 18. FM Antenna Lead 19. 110/220V Voltage Selector Switch 20. AC Power Cord 21. Right Speaker Output Jacks 22. Left Speaker Output Jacks 23.
GETTING STARTED Remote Control 1. Function Cycle through the player modes. 1 2. Power/Standby Turn the system On/Off. 7 3. / Enter Play/Pause Music / Enter a menu selection. 4. Skip Down Skip to the previous track / Reverse through the current track. 5. Skip Up Skip to the next track / Fast Forward through the current track. 6. Stop Stop CD playback. 7. Band/Folder Toggle between AM/FM radio bands / Cycle through folders during MP3 playback. 8. Sleep Set the Sleep Timer. 9.
GETTING STARTED Mounting the CX-CD397 To mount your CX-CD397 to either a wall or the pedestal base: 1. Using 4 screws, affix the mounting plate to either a wall or to the pedestal base. 2. Align the 4 mounting slots on the bottom of the main unit to hang on the hooks of the mounting plate. Screws Hooks Mounting Plate Mounting Hooks www.cobyusa.
GETTING STARTED Connections Speakers Always connect the speakers before connecting the power supply. Connect the black wire of the left speaker to the black terminal marked “L-” on the rear of the main unit. Connect the red wire of the left speaker to the red terminal marked “L+” on the rear of the main unit. Connect the black wire of the right speaker to the black terminal marked “R-” on the rear of the main unit.
GETTING STARTED Remote Control Refer to the diagram. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the rear of the remote control. Insert 2 x “AA” batteries, making sure to match their polarities (+/–) to the markings on the inside of the compartment. Replace the cover. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor of the player. Operate the remote within 15 feet of the sensor and at an angle of +/- 60 degrees. Batteries in the remote will last for approximately 6 months under normal use.
CD MODE CD Mode allows you to play regular audio CDs, or CDs that contain digital MP3 or WMA music files. If the CD contains MP3 or WMA files, playback control will be the same as in UDISK mode. See the UDISK Mode section for more information. DRM-encrypted WMA files are not supported. Basic Operation 1. Press FUNCTION to select CD mode. 2. To open the CD Door, press . Insert a CD with its label facing up. Close the CD Door (it will click into place). 3. Press to start CD playback.
UDISK MODE UDISK mode allows you to play digital MP3 and WMA music files from USB flash drives. Use only USB-MSC devices or flash disk drives. USBMTP devices are not supported. DRM-encrypted WMA files are not supported. Basic Operation Press FUNCTION to select UDISK mode. Connect a USB disk drive containing MP3/WMA files to the USB port on the front of the unit. Playback will start automatically. Press to pause playback or press to stop playback completely. Press again to resume playback.
SD/MMC MODE SD/MMC mode allows you to play digital MP3 and WMA music files from SD or MMC flash cards. DRM-encrypted WMA files are not supported. Basic Operation Press FUNCTION to select UDISK mode. Insert a SD or MMC card containing MP3/WMA files into the SD/ MMC card slot on the front of the unit. Playback will start automatically. Press to pause playback or press to stop playback completely. Press again to resume playback. Press or to select the next or previous track, respectively.
RADIO MODE Listen to AM or FM radio broadcasts. Basic Operation Press FUNCTION to select RADIO mode. Press BAND/FOLDER to select the AM or FM band. AM: Listen to AM broadcasts. FM: Listen to FM broadcasts. Turn the AM/FM Tuning Dial to select a broadcast station. When the tuner is locked in to a stereo broadcast, the LCD screen will display “STEREO” Tuning. For the best FM radio reception, position the FM Radio Antenna located on the rear of the unit away from the speaker and power cables.
MENU MODE Set the unit’s internal options. Press MENU on the remote control to cycle through the Menu options: Clock, Timer, EQ, Bass, and ID3. All of the instructions in this section refer to the keys on the remote control. Menu Mode Options Clock Set the internal clock time. 1. Press MENU until the LCD screen displays “CLOCK” and then press . 2. Press to change between the “hours” and the “minutes” field (the selected field will blink). 3. Press or respectively.
MENU MODE 4. When the LCD screen displays “OFF TMR”, press . Set the time that you want the unit to turn off (see the CLOCK section for information on how to make adjustments to the time). Press when you have finished. To have the unit turn on in CD or Radio mode, place the unit in that mode accordingly prior to turning off the unit in Step 1. The Timer function does not work with the UDISK and SD/MMC modes. Make sure that the Timer feature has been turned on (the LCD screen will display “TIMER”).
MENU MODE Additional Options (Remote Control) These options can be set directly from the remote control. They are not part of the Menu options. Sleep This setting will turn the unit off automatically after a set amount of time. 1. Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the amount of time before the unit turns off. The minimum length is 10 minutes; the maximum is 90 minutes. 2. Press SLEEP again to display the remaining amount of time for 2 seconds. 3. Press SLEEP again to change the amount of “Sleep” time. 4.
MENU MODE Program Play Program a sequence of up to 20 tracks to be played. 1. Press 2. Press to enter Program Mode. The LCD screen will display [MEMORY], [00], and [P 01]. 3. While [00] is blinking, press or to select a track number, and then press to store it in memory. The LCD screen now displays [P 02]. (In UDISK or SD/MMC modes, you can press BAND/FOLDER first to select a folder first.) 4. Repeat the previous step until you have selected up to 20 tracks. Press to start Program Play.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with this device, please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and firmware updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. COBY Electronics Technical Support Address: 56-65 Rust St. Maspeth, NY 11378 Hours: 8:30 AM–11:00 PM EST, seven days a week Phone: 800-681-2629 or 718-416-3197 Email: techsupport@cobyusa.com Web: www.cobyusa.
TROUBLESHOOTING The remote control doesn’t work. Ensure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the player. Point the remote at the remote sensor on the main unit. Strong light (e.g. direct sunlight, fluorescent lights, strobe lights) may interfere with the remote signal. Ensure that the batteries in the remote retain a charge and have been installed correctly. Try replacing the remote’s batteries. The device does not play. Moisture may have condensed inside the player.
TROUBLESHOOTING Playback is “skipping”. Ensure that the CD is not damaged, scratched, or dirty. Ensure that the unit has been installed in a stable location to avoid vibration and shock. The player will only play one track, repeatedly. Ensure that REPEAT mode is off (press REPEAT to cancel). The Function mode is not working. Ensure that the CD Compartment Lid is closed.
SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply AC 110/220V (Dual Voltage) Power Consumption 25W Tuning System AM: 530 - 1700kHz FM: 88 - 108MHz Audio Output Stereo Speakers (x2) Peak Power 20W (10W x 2) Speaker Dimensions 4.3” x 8.4” x 3.6” (WHD) Unit Dimensions 11.8” x 2.6” x 7.0” (WHD) Specifications and manual are subject to change without notice. www.cobyusa.
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