IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- 3) Heed all warnings. SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 4) Follow all instructions.
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EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE WITHIN! IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Contents Before Using the Unit Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully Read this before operation to get the best performance from this unit. As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.
CD standard may not play back correctly in this player. Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD If you use such discs in this unit, TEAC Corporation and its stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and subsidiaries cannot be responsible for any consequences cause them to malfunction.
MP3 Compatibility Remote Control Unit The provided Remote Control Unit allows the unit to be operated File names of MP3 should be alphanumeric characters. This from a distance. unit cannot display symbols and full-size or 2 bytes-wide When operating the remote control unit, point it towards the characters (such as Japanese, Chinese, etc.) correctly.
Connection 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 cords with the power cord.
When using the PHONES jack of your mini player, you must adjust the volume of the mini-player or you may hear no sound from your CX-400iDAB. SUBWOOFER PREOUT jack Connect the AUDIO IN cable of the subwoofer to this jack.
Drill holes into solid wall support, such as wooden frame or concrete wall. TEAC supplies these brackets as a convenience to the product owner. Consult your local building codes and exercise all necessary caution when mounting these brackets. If you are unsure how to use the supplied brackets, consult with a local tradesmen or building supply expert.
Compatible iPod Software color display (40GB, 60GB), “60GB (color) + Photo 40GB/60GB”. In case your iPod will not work with the CX-400iDAB or with the To play your iPod through the CX-400iDAB, you have first to remote control unit, software update may solve the problem.
Unit Functions Note: To simplify explanations, instructions in this manual refer to the names of the buttons and controls on the front panel only. Associated controls on the remote control will also operate similarly.
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Display MEMORY/TIME SET In CD mode, use this button to program tracks. In Tuner mode, use this button to preset stations. STANDBY/ON ( In standby mode, this button is also used for clock adjustment. Use this button to turn the unit on or standby. The main unit is powered via the subwoofer.
Basic Operation Select a source by pressing the FUNCTION button. Turn on the subwoofer. To listen to an external source connected to the AUX IN jack, select AUX. Press the STANDBY/ON button ( ) on the main unit. In iPod and AUX modes, the display always shows the clock. Play the source and adjust the volume using the VOLUME buttons.
Muting Tone Control To mute the sound temporarily, press the MUTING button. Press the MUTING button again to restore the sound. 1. Press the BASS or TREBLE button. To adjust the level of low frequency sound range, press the While muting is engaged, “MUTING” blinks on the display. bass button.
IEA. If you need to recharge iPod, please turn on the unit. When headphones are plugged into the iPod, sound comes from both the speakers of the CX-400iDAB and the headphones. The stop button ( ) doesn’t work in iPod mode.
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To go back to the previous menu To activate the shuffle mode Press the MENU button to go back to the previous menu. This button is equivalent to the MENU button on your iPod. During playback, press the SHUFFLE button to change the shuffle mode.
Listening to CD/MP3 It takes a few seconds for the unit to load the disc. No buttons will work during loading. Wait until the total number of the files and the total play time of the disc are displayed. When no disc is loaded in the CD player, “NO DISC” is displayed.
To display MP3 information To suspend playback temporarily During playback of an MP3 disc, press the MP3 button for (pause mode) more than 1 second. The information about the current track Press the Play/Pause button ( / ) during playback. Playback is displayed as follows: stops at the current position.
Search Mode (MP3 only) Search for a name of track Search for a track in a folder You can select the track by searching for its name. Press the MP3 button twice. Press the MP3 button once. An alphabet (initial letter of a track name) and a track name are displayed.
Programmed Playback Up to 32 tracks can be programmed in the desired order. Press the Skip button ( ) repeatedly to select a track, then press the MEMORY button. Press the FUNCTION button to select “CD”. Press the MEMORY button. The track is programmed, and “P-02”...
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To clear program To check the programmed order To clear the programmed contents, press the MEMORY and In the stop mode, press the MEMORY button repeatedly. The the STOP button ( ) in the stop mode. track number and program number will be shown on the display.
Repeat Playback Shuffle Playback The tracks/files can be played randomly. You can select the repeat playback mode. Every time the REPEAT button is pressed, the mode is changed Press the SHUFFLE button during playback or when in the as follows: stop mode.
Listening to the DAB Radio Auto Tuning When the scanning process has finished, press the SKIP button ( ) to select the station you want to Press the FUNCTION button to select ‘DAB/FM’. listen to. Press the FM/DAB button to switch to DAB mode. current tuning station When the unit is switched to DAB mode for the first time, the auto tuning process will start automatically.
Display Setting of the DAB You can choose the type of information displayed in the second Ensemble name line of the display while listening to DAB. This displays the name of the Ensemble that is broadcasting the programme. Each time the INFO button is pressed, the information is displayed as follows.
Controlling the Various DAB Functions 1 Select the desired option in the second line of the display using the SKIP button ( In DAB mode, each time the DISPLAY button is pressed, the Function Control is changed as follows. Station order Press the SELECT button.
Controlling the Various DAB Functions 2 While viewing the indicator, adjust or reposition the Manual tune antenna until the best reception is indicated. This option allows you to manually tune in a channel and view a continuously updated display of the strength of the Press the SELECT button to cancel Manual tune and signal.
Controlling the Various DAB Functions 3 DRC value Sw version (Software version) Use this option to set the Dynamic Range Control (DRC) value This option shows the version number of the installed to be applied to received broadcasts. DRC is used to reduce software.
The CT data is supplied by the DAB station and should always be accurate. When you set the DAB CT mode to on, the clock setting of the CX-400iDAB will be adjusted automatically according to this data. Therefore, if you...
Listening to the FM Radio FM MODE button Pressing this button alternates between STEREO mode and MONO mode. Press the FUNCTION button to select “FM/DAB”. STEREO FM stereo broadcasts are received in stereo and “ST” indicator appears in the display. If the sound is distorted and “ST”...
Preset Tuning (FM) You can programme 30 FM channel presets. Saving presets automatically Hold down Saving presets manually more than 2sec. Tune in a station you want to store (page 29). Select a preset for storing the station using the PRESET buttons ( Press and hold the AUTO SCAN button for more than 2 seconds.
RDS (Radio Data System) The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that RT (Radio Text) allows stations to send additional information along with the When you select RT, the news of stations composed of up to 64 regular radio programme signal. symbols will be displayed.
CX-400iDAB. Turning the volume of the mini player up too high may cause the sound from your CX-400iDAB to be distorted. If this is the case, reduce the volume of the mini player until the distortion stops and then adjust the volume level of the CX-400iDAB to...
Setting the Clock Press the TIME SET button. The “minute” value blinks. STANDBY/ON TIME SET If the power switch of the subwoofer turned off, the settings kept in memory (clock, timer setting) will be erased. If the unit is on, press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn it Press the SKIP button ( ) to set the current minute.
Setting the Timer 1 Press the SKIP button ( ) to set the start time (minute), and then press the TIMER button. The unit can be programmed to turn on and off at a specified time. Adjust the clock before setting the timer. “TimerOff“...
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Setting the Timer 2 Press the STANDBY/ON button ( ) to turn the unit off Press the SKIP button ( ) to select a source (standby). (Radio, CD or iPod), and then press the TIMER button. The clock and the TIMER indicator are displayed. The unit will turn on and off at the specified time every day.
The Check the connection to the speakers. CX-400iDAB will try to retune to this station, or alternatively Adjust the volume. follow the procedure for auto tune on page 23.
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