PRECAUTIONS CAUTION For Customer Use: Enter below the serial number that is located on the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK bottom of the unit. Retain this information for future DO NOT OPEN reference. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELEC- Model No.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of this device, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility, too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of this device and accessory equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS..........................2 IMPORTANT.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS....................3 TABLE.OF.CONTENTS........................4 PACKAGE.CONTENTS........................5 FEATURES............................6 LOCATION.OF.CONTROLS......................7 POWERING.YOUR.STEREO......................9 AC Operation ...........................9 Adjusting the Volume .......................9 AM/FM.RADIO.(TUNER).MODE....................10 AM/FM Antenna ........................10 Selecting the Band (AM or FM) .....................10 Tuning to a Station Frequency ....................10 Presetting Station Frequencies .....................10 USB.(UDISK).MODE.........................11...
PACKAGE CONTENTS Please make sure that the items shown below are included in the package. Should an item be missing, please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product. CX-266 Main Unit Full Function Remote Control Instruction Manual...
FEATURES • Digital AM/FM Radio • USB Port and SD/MMC Card Slot for MP3/WMA Playback from USB Drives and SD/MMC Cards • Plays All Portable Audio Devices through a 3.5mm Stereo Line-In Jack • Wooden Cabinet Houses Two High-Performance 3” Stereo Speakers •...
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PANEL FUNCTION Power/Standby LED Indicator Press to toggle between TUNER, UDISK STOP/RETURN (USB), SD/MMC and AUX modes. PREVIOUS/REVERSE/TUNE DN BAND/FOLDER NEXT/FORWARD/TUNE UP Press to toggle between AM and FM bands, VOLUME/POWER or to change folders during MP3 playback. Turn the knob to adjust the volume, press PLAY/PAUSE/ENTER the knob to turn the player On or Off.
POWERING YOUR STEREO AC Operation • Plug the power cord into an AC 120V wall outlet. • Locate the Main Power switch on the rear of the unit and set it to the ON position. • Press the Volume/Power knob on the front of the unit to turn your stereo on or off. WARNING: •...
AM/FM RADIO (TUNER) MODE Select TUNER mode to listen to AM or FM radio broadcasts. Press FUNCTION to select TUNER mode. AM/FM Antenna • Your stereo comes equipped with an internal AM antenna. Large appliances or other devices that create an electrical field may interfere with AM reception; for best reception, please try to locate the stereo away from such devices.
USB (UDISK) MODE Select UDISK mode to play digital MP3/WMA audio files from a USB drive. For more information about MP3 or WMA digital audio files, please visit our website at www. cobyusa.com. Press FUNCTION to select UDISK mode. About USB Drives USB drives are storage devices that have a USB interface.
USB (UDISK) MODE MP3/WMA Play Modes and Options • INTRO Mode Press INTRO to toggle Intro Mode on or off. Intro mode will play the first 10 seconds of each track. • RANDOM Mode • Press RANDOM to toggle Random Mode on or off. Random mode will play your tracks in a random, shuffled order.
SD/MMC MODE Select SD/MMC mode to play digital MP3/WMA audio files from an SD/MMC card. For more information about MP3 or WMA digital audio files, please see the About MP3/WMA Files section. Press FUNCTION to select SD/MMC mode. Playing MP3/WMA Files from SD/MMC Cards Transfer the MP3/WMA files onto the SD/MMC card you wish to connect (you may need to use a computer and a SD/MMC card reader to do this).
SD/MMC MODE Programming a Custom Sequence of Tracks Your stereo can memorize a programmed sequence of up to 20 tracks. To create a program se- quence: Press to ensure that playback is stopped. Press PROG. The LCD will display “PROG” and the Folder Number will start blinking. Press to select the folder that contains the track that you want to program and then press PROG.
AUXILIARY (AUX) MODE Select AUX mode to listen to external audio devices connected through the 3.5mm Auxil- iary Stereo Line-In jack. Press FUNCTION to select AUX mode. Use a 3.5mm Male-to-Male Stereo cable to connect any external audio device with a 3.5mm Headphone or Line-Out jack to the AUX IN jack on the rear panel of the stereo.
MENU OPTIONS (SETUP) Access the Menu Options to set your stereo’s internal options. Press MENU on the re- mote control to toggle through the Clock, Timer, Equalizer, Bass, and ID3 options. Clock Set the system clock time. Press MENU until the LCD displays “CLOCK” and then press ENTER. The 12/24HR option will start blinking.
MENU OPTIONS (SETUP) EQ (Equalizer) Set the digital preset equalizer. Press EQ on the remote control to cycle through the equalizer settings: FLAT, ROCK, JAZZ, CLASSIC, or POP. Bass Turn the bass enhancement feature on or off. Press BASS on the remote control to toggle the Bass setting on or off. Turn the ID3 display feature on or off.
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MENU OPTIONS (SETUP) Firmware upgrades may be available from time to time on our website at www.cobyusa.com. Please check our site periodically for firmware upgrades. To upgrade your stereo’s firmware: Download the latest firmware from our website at www.cobyusa.com Save the new firmware to the root directory of a USB drive or an SD/MMC card. Connect the USB drive or SD/MMC card to the stereo and set it to the corresponding mode (UDISK or SD/MMC).
If you have a problem with this player, 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 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–11:00 PM EST Saturday to Sunday, 9:00 AM–11:00 PM EST...