Z CQX1A1497Z CR-H500NT FRANÇAIS OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DEL USUARIO ENGLISH AM/FM Stereo CD Receiver ESPAÑOL EN_CR-H500NT_T_C.indb 1 09.10.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WA R N I N G : TO PR E V EN T FI R E O R SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION < DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE WITHIN! This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968“, and is classified as class 1 laser product.
Contents Before Use Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit. Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 MP3 and WMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 iPod Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discs Discs which can be played on this unit: M Conventional audio CDs bearing the COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO logo on the label. < Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust and scratches that could cause the laser pickup to ”skip”. < Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and temperature for extended periods. Long exposure to high temperatures will warp the disc.
MP3 and WMA iPod Compatibility < This unit can play MP3 files recorded in various external USB storage devices such as USB flash memory, MP3 player or HDD. The HDD must be formatted FAT 16 or FAT 32, but not NTFS. This unit can be connected to and used with the following iPod models. < When more than 2000 files are recorded on the USB memory, the unit might not be able to play them correctly. < File names of MP3 or WMA should be alphanumeric characters.
Connecting Antennas (AM/FM) AM Indoor Loop Antenna FM Indoor Antenna The high-performance AM loop antenna provided with this unit is sufficient for good reception in most areas. To stand the loop antenna on a surface, fix the claw to the slot in the antenna base. Connect the lead-type FM antenna to the FM 75Ω socket, extend the lead and tune in your favourite station (see page 30).
Speaker Connections SPEAKER A B LINE IN SUBWOOFER 8 EN_CR-H500NT_T_C.indb 8 09.10.
A Speaker Connections CR-H500NT’s + (positive) terminals are red ( for the right speaker) and white (for the left speaker.) The _ (negative) terminals are black. The + side of the speaker cable is marked to make it distinguishable from the negative side of the cable. Connect this marked side to the red and white + terminals and the unmarked side to the black _ terminals of CR-H500NT and speakers.
Connections B A C D E Cassette deck, CD recorder, etc. F Turntable R L R L LINE LINE OUT IN CAUTION < Turn off the power of all the equipment before making connections. < Read instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit. < Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the connection cables with the power cord or speaker cable. 10 EN_CR-H500NT_T_C.indb 10 09.10.
A AC Power Cord E PHONO jacks Plug this cord into an AC wall socket. < Unplug the power cord when you are not going to use the unit for long periods of time. Connect the turntable’s RCA pin cable to the PHONO jacks. Make sure to connect the cables as follows: white plug B Wireless LAN antenna red plug If you can use a wireless LAN in your installation site, the unit connects to the LAN using the wireless LAN antenna. Stand the antenna up to use it.
Part Names (main unit) A B E F C G H D I J K L M N 12 EN_CR-H500NT_T_C.indb 12 09.10.
A MULTI JOG In TUNER mode, use this knob to tune in stations or select the preset stations. In iPod mode, use this knob to scroll up and down the menu. In CD/USB mode, use this knob to skip tracks/files during playback or in the stop mode. B Remote sensor When operating the remote control unit, point it towards the remote sensor. C Display D VOLUME < The volume level is memorized even if the unit turns off. E STANDBY/ON Press this switch to turn the unit on or off.
Part Names (remote control unit) a STANDBY/ON a b c e g i k d f h j l m p b TUNER, CD, iPod/USB, AUX 1/2, PHONO q r s t u v o Use these buttons to select a source. c TIME SET Use this button to adjust the clock and to set a timer. d TONE Use this button to adjust bass and treble together with scroll button ( or ). e TIMER Use this button to turn on or off the timer function. w n Press this button to turn the unit on or standby.
k Play/Pause (y/J) In USB/iPod mode, use this button to start or pause playback of the iPod or USB. In CD mode, use this button to start or pause playback of the CD. u CLEAR Use this button to clear tracks/files in programme mode. v VOLUME Use these buttons to adjust the volume level. l MUTING Use this button to mute the sound. m MENU Use this button to go back to previous menu of iPod. This button is equivalent to the MENU button on your iPod.
Remote Control Unit The provided remote control unit allows the unit to be operated from a distance. When operating the remote control unit, point it towards the remote sensor on the front panel of the unit. < Even if the remote control unit is operated within the effective range, remote control operation may be impossible if there are any obstacles between the unit and the remote control unit.
Basic Operation (1) C C Adjust the volume To protect the speakers from a sudden high-volume sound, gradually turn up the volume to the required level with the VOLUME knob. A B A How to turn the unit on or off Press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn the unit on or off. Standby/On indicator To mute the sound temporarily, press the MUTING button. To cancel muting, press the MUTING button again or change the volume setting. ENGLISH D Muting The Standby/On indicator turns blue when the unit is turned on.
Basic Operation (2) Disc Playback F Listening through headphones 4 Insert the headphone plug into the PHONES jack, and adjust the volume. The sound from speakers and subwoofer will be cut off. 1 3 5 2 6 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on. Standby/On indicator G How to adjust the bass and treble sound You can change the bass and treble sound between “-10” to “+10”. Press the TONE button repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE.
4 Place a disc on the tray with the printed label 6 Press the play/pause button (y/J ) to start playback. facing up. Disc playback starts from the first track/file. Audio CD < The disc must be loaded centrally into the disc tray. If the disc is not correctly loaded, it may not be possible to open the tray again once it has closed. < Do not stick labels or tapes on the disc. < Do not use irregularly-shaped discs. 5 Press the open/close button (L) to close the tray.
USB Playback 1 General Playback (disc/USB) D E C A B 3 You can play MP3/WMA files by connecting various external USB storage devices such as USB flash memory. A To stop playback Press the stop button (H) to stop playback. 1 Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select “USB/iPod”. “Not connected” will be displayed if no USB device is connected. To start playback again, press the play/pause button (y/J). Playback starts from the first track/file.
Folder Search D To skip to the next or a previous track/file You can select a folder and a file during playback or when stopped. 1 Press the scroll buttons ( / ) to select a folder. During playback , press the skip/scan but tons (.m/,/) repeatedly until the desired track/ file is found. The selected track/file will be played from the beginning. On the remote control unit use the skip buttons (.//). 2 Press the ENTER button. ENGLISH In the stop or pause mode, press the skip/scan buttons (.
Programmed Playback Up to 32 tracks/files can be programmed in the desired order. 3 Within 5 seconds, press the PROGRAM button. 1 Press the PROGRAM button in the stop mode. When CD is selected When CD is selected P-00 T000 T016 72:00 When USB is selected P00 T0000 Total File 0130 2 Press the scroll buttons ( / ) to select a track/ file. P-01 T012 T016 72:00 When USB is selected P01 T0012 Total File 0130 < Repeat steps 2 and 3 to programme more tracks/ files.
To check the programmed order In the stop mode, press the PROGRAM button repeatedly. The track/file number and programme number will be shown on the display. In the stop mode, press the PROGRAM button repeatedly until the programme number appears to be deleted on the display, then press the CLEAR button. The selected track/file is deleted from the programme. ENGLISH To change or add a track/file to the programme To delete a track/file from the programme To clear the programme 1.
Shuffle Playback Repeat Playback When the SHUFFLE button is pressed, the tracks/files on the disc or USB device will be played randomly.
Display Listening to iPod (1) 1 Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select “USB/iPod”. During playback, press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to change the information on the display. Audio CD: Display changes as follows: CD/Play T003 00:42 current track number and remaining time of the current track 2 Connect your iPod using the USB cable supplied with iPod. The iPod automatically turns on and starts playback from the iPod music list.
Listening to iPod (2) To pause playback During playback, press the play/pause but ton (G/J ) to pause playback. Playback stops at the current position. To resume playback, press the play/pause button (G/J) again. Search for a part of a song During playback, hold down the skip but tons (.//) and release it when the part you want to listen to is found. To go back to the previous menu To skip to the next or a previous song Press the MENU button to go back to the previous menu.
Repeat playback Changing the display mode You can select the iPod screen or CR-H500NT display to show the menu. Every time the REPEAT 1/ALL button is pressed, the mode is changed as follows: Play (normal playback) RPT ALL (repeat all the songs in the list) Direct Mode (default) Select this to use the screen of the iPod. Menu appears on the screen of the iPod. The display of the CR-H500NT constantly shows “Direct Mode”.
Before Recording Recording to USB CAUTION < Do not disconnect the USB storage device during recording. Do not disconnect the power cord during recording. It may cause damage to the products. You can record a source of radio broadcast and external device to the external USB storage device as MP3 files. < Adjust the volume of the external audio source to suitable level before recording. If not, the recording quality becomes poor. 2 Select a source to be recorded.
Deleting a file from USB You can delete a file on the external USB storage device. 5 Within 3 seconds, press the CLEAR button. 1 In the stop mode, press the scroll buttons ( / ) to select a folder. < The delete mode will be cancelled if you do not press the CLEAR button within 3 seconds. 2 Press the ENTER button. ENGLISH 3 Press the scroll buttons ( / ) to select the file which you want to delete from the USB device. 4 Hold down the CLEAR button for more than 4 seconds. “Delete?” is displayed.
Listening to FM/AM 4 1 1 Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to select 3 2 4 Select the station you want to listen to. TUNER mode. 2 Select FM or AM by pressing the BAND button repeatedly. 3 Select the desired tuning mode. Each time the TUNING MODE button is pressed, the tuning mode changes as follows: Manual Tune Auto Tune Preset Tune Manual tuning mode Turn the MULTI JOG knob until the station you want to listen to is found. On the remote control, press the scroll buttons ( / ) repeatedly.
Preset Tuning (1) FM Mode Presetting Automatically (FM/AM) You can select between Stereo and Mono by pressing the FM MODE button when a stereo FM program is tuned in. You can store up to 30 FM, 30 AM. 1 Select FM or AM by pressing the TUNER button repeatedly. Stereo: FM stereo broadcasts are received in stereo and “ST” is displayed. When a broadcast signal cannot be tuned in, the sound is muted. FM/ST 3 seconds. ENGLISH 2 Hold down the PROGRAM button for more than 10:00 108.
Preset Tuning (2) Presetting manually (AM/FM) 5 Within 4 seconds, press the PROGRAM button. 1 Select AM or FM by pressing the TUNER button repeatedly. The station is stored. < To store more stations, repeat steps 2 to 5 . 2 Tune in the station you want to store. See page 30 for the procedure of tuning. < If you do not press the PROGRAM button within 4 seconds after selecting the preset number, presetting will be cancelled. 3 Press the PROGRAM button. FM CH__ 10:00 108.
RDS The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service which allows stations to send additional information along with the regular radio programme signal. RDS works on the FM waveband in Europe only. TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE When you select “TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE”, “TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE” will blink for 3 seconds and then the unit searches for a traffic announcement. 1 Tune in an FM station (see page 30). < When a traffic programme is found, the TRAFFIC ANNOUNCE mode is switched to PROGRAM SERVICE mode.
PTY Search 3 4 3 2 1 You can search for stations by programme type. This function is available only on RDS services of FM waveband in Europe. 4 Turn the MULTI JOG knob within 3 seconds to start searching. 1 Se le c t FM by pre ssing t he BAN D but ton repeatedly. 2 Hold down the RDS button for more than 3 seconds. < When the broadcast whose programme type you have selected is found, searching stops and the programme type will be displayed.
News: brief announcements, events, public opinion, reports, actual situations. Current Affairs: a kind of suggestion including prac tical announcements other than news, documents, discussion, analysis and so on. Information: daily information or reference such as weather forecast, consumer guide, medical assistance and so on. Sport: sports related programmes. Drama: all kinds of radio concert and serial drama.
Internet Radio Initial Setup 4 Enter the correct password for the network if required. < See “How to input characters” below. 2 3 1 When you use the internet radio function for the first time, the unit starts an initial setup procedure to connect to the Internet. 1 Select “Internet radio” by pressing the BAND button repeatedly. Now the unit starts to connect to the Internet. When connection is established successfully, the internet radio menu is displayed. See the next page to select a station.
Listening to Internet Radio (1) 3 4 5 6 7 4 Select “Stations” for internet radio stations, or 2 3 “Podcasts” for Podcasts. Turn the MULTI JOG knob to select the item, and then press the ENTER button. 3 4 5 6 7 1 Listening to an internet radio station/ a podcast 1 Select “Internet radio” by pressing the BAND button repeatedly. ENGLISH ›Location Genre A list of search methods appears. 5 Select a search method. 2 Open the internet radio menu. Press the MENU button.
Listening to Internet Radio (2) 6 If you have selected “Location”, “Genre” or “Search stations” in step 5 , search for the channel you want. Turn the MULTI JOG knob to select the item, and then press the ENTER button. Finding stations/Podcasts The internet radio menu contains various ways of finding stations and Podcasts. Last listened You can select the station/Podcast from the ones you listened to recently. Station list My favourites List of stations/Podcast you stored as favourite is displayed.
Changing the displayed information Storing the current station/Podcast as favourite Press and hold the PROGRAM button until “Favourite Added” is displayed. < Your favourite stations can be easily accessed from “My favourites” in “Station list”. Internet radio: < You can also add to your favourite stations using the internet radio portal. (See “Radio Portal” on the next page.
Radio Portal Internet radio portal Access the radio portal on the Internet using your computer to fully enjoy the internet radio function of this unit. < You can create a list of your favourite stations/ Podcasts on the portal. This list can be viewed from your unit, making it easier for you to find your usual programmes.
Setting up Music Player (1) About the Music Player function Using the Music Player function, you can play back the music files in your computers through the LAN. There are two ways of connecting to the computer: using media sharing and using file sharing. Media sharing Media sharing allows this unit to play back a shared media library on the computer, as well as browsing the tracks using tag items such as artist names, genres and album names.
Setting up Music Player (2) Preparations for Shared Folders (Windows XP) Preparations for Shared Folders (Windows Vista) 1 Check the name of the Domain or the 1 Check the name of the Domain or the “Workgroup” your computer belongs to. To enable Shared Folders, your computer needs to be a member of a Domain or a “Workgroup”. Usually, your computer belongs to a “Workgroup” by default.
6 Copy the music files you want to enjoy on CR- H500NT into the “Public Music” folder in the “Public” folder. 5 Select “SMB/CIFS”, and click on “Configure...”, and select an appropriate workgroup. Preparations for Shared Folders (Mac OSX 10.2.1 to 10.4.11) 1 Check the user account name and its password. To access the computer from CR-H500NT, you need the user account name and the password of the computer. 2 In “System Preferences”, open “Sharing”.
Setting up Music Player (3) Preparations for Shared Folders (Mac OSX 10.5.0 or higher) Preparation on the unit for Shared Folders (both Windows and Macintosh) 1 Check the user account name and its password. To access the computer from CR-H500NT, you need the user account name and the password of the computer. 2 In “System Preferences”, open “Sharing”. 1 Connect your CR-H500NT to the LAN. (page 10) < If you have a problem connecting to the LAN, see page 48.
Listening to Music Player (1) < If you turn off the unit or change the source while playing back the Music Player, “Music Playback Mode” will be cancelled. Media Sharing 3 5 6 7 2 4 3 4 Open the Music Player menu. Press the MENU button. 3 5 6 7 1 1 Select “Internet radio” by pressing the BAND button repeatedly. ›Browse Main menu ENGLISH The Music Player menu appears. 5 Select “Browse”, then “Shared Media”. 2 Open the internet radio menu. Press the MENU button.
Listening to Music Player (2) 6 Select a media library you want to listen to. Turn the MULTI JOG knob to select the item, and then press the ENTER button. File Sharing 3 5 6 7 2 4 3 5 6 7 1 1 Select “Internet radio” by pressing the BAND button repeatedly. ›Genre All Artists The music index of the selected media library appears. 7 Select the track you want to listen to. 2 Open the internet radio menu. Press the MENU button.
4 Open the Music Player menu. Press the MENU button. 6 Select the Domain or the Workgroup your c o m p u t e r b e l o n g s t o , t h e n s e l e c t yo u r computer. Turn the MULTI JOG knob to select the item, and then press the ENTER button. ›Browse Main menu The Music Player menu appears. 5 Select “Browse”, then “Shared folder”. ENGLISH Turn the MULTI JOG knob to select the item, and then press the ENTER button. A list of shared folders on the selected computer appears.
Network Configuration Software update The software of the unit can be updated via the Internet connection, so that you are able to use the latest features of the unit. Regularly check for updates. 1 Select “Internet radio” by pressing the BAND button repeatedly. Performing the setup wizard If you have moved or modified your network environment, or if you have a problem connecting to the Internet, perform the initial setup wizard to establish the Internet connection again.
Setting the Clock The clock setting of this unit is automatically adjusted according to the CLOCK TIME data of an RDS broadcasting. If you adjust the clock manually, follow the following steps. 3 Press the ENTER button. 1 Press the TIME SET button. The “minute” value blinks. 4 Press the scroll buttons ( / ) to set the current minute. ENGLISH Each time the TIME SET button is pressed, the mode is changed as follows. Current Time On Time Off Time Source select 5 Press the ENTER button.
Setting the Timer < Adjust the clock before setting the timer. < Select “Direct mode” before using the iPod for the timer; otherwise, the iPod will not be played back when the On time is reached. See page 27. 3 Press the scroll buttons ( / ) to set the minute value, and press the TIME SET button. “Off time” appears on the display, and the “hour” value blinks. < When no action is taken for 1 minute, the timer setting mode will be cancelled.
Timer Operation Every time you press the TIMER button on the remote control unit, the timer mode changes as follows. Timer Recording You can set the various external USB storage devices such as USB flash memory to record programme at the desired time. Connect the external USB storage device to the unit beforehand. 1 Select “Timer REC once” or “Timer REC daily” by pressing the TIMER button on the remote control unit. The timer indicator “ ” and “ ” light on the display.
Sleep Timer Listening to an External Source You can listen to the sound from the external component connected to the PHONO, AUX 1 IN, or AUX 2 IN jacks. 1 Press the SOURCE button to select “PHONO”, “AUX 1” or “AUX 2”. The power can be switched off after a specified amount of time. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until desired time appears on the display. SLEEP-90 (80, 70 ... 10) The power will be switched off 90 (80, 70 ... 10) minutes later. SLEEP OFF The sleep timer is off.
Troubleshooting (1) In case of trouble with the unit, please take the time to look through this chart and see if you can solve the problem yourself before you call your dealer or TEAC service center. Cannot listen to a station/Podcast. e The broadcaster has a temporary trouble with Internet connection. e Check if your Internet connection is not temporarily disconnected or disturbed. Amplifier Cannot find a station/Podcast in the station list. e The station/Podcast may not be broadcast at the moment.
Troubleshooting (2) CD Player Maintenance Will not play. e Load a disc with label side up. e If the disc is dirty, clean the surface of the disc. e A blank disc has been loaded. Load a prerecorded disc. e Depending on the disc, etc. it may not be possible to play back CD-R/RW discs. Try again with another disc. e You cannot play back unfinalized CD-R/RW discs. Finalize such a disc in a CD recorder and try again.
Specifications AMPLIFIER Section Output Power . . . . . . . . . 40 W/ch (6 ohms, 0.5 %,1 kHz) Input Sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PHONO: 2.5 mV 47 kΩ AUX1, AUX2: 200 mV 47 kΩ Frequency Response . . . . 20 Hz to 60,000 Hz (+1/–3 dB) TUNER Section FM Section Tuning Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
