COBY electronic TV Converter Box CX 166 User Manual

CX-166  
AM/FM DESKTOP RADIO with USB PORT for  
DIGITAL MP3 PLAYBACK  
Instruction Manual  
Please read this manual carefully before operation.  
 
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. Please read this carefully before operation and use of  
your device.  
1. Read these instructions carefully. Keep these instructions for future reference.  
2. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.  
3. Do not expose to water or moisture.  
4. Clean only with a dry cloth.  
5. This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating la-  
bel. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your video dealer or  
local power company. For devices intended to operate from battery power or other sources,  
refer to the operating instructions.  
6. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric  
shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked  
wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire hazard.  
Examine the cord periodically, and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insula-  
tion, have it replaced by a service technician.  
7. Do not force the power plug into a wall outlet. If the plug provided does not fit into your outlet,  
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (A polarized plug has two blades  
where one is wider than the other; the wide blade is provided for your safety.)  
8. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Protect the cord from being walked on, pinched  
by objects, or torn and exposed to liquids (especially at plugs, convenience receptacles, and  
the point at which they exit from the device).  
9. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manu-  
facturer, or sold with the device. When a cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/device combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
10. Use only with attachments/accessories specified by the manufactur-  
er. Use of attachments/accessories not recommended by the product  
manufacturer may be hazardous.  
11. Do not use this device near water. Do not place objects filled with liquids  
(e.g., vases) on the device. Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.  
12. Do not drop or otherwise subject the device to impact. Keep objects away from ventilation open-  
ings. Do not block ventilation openings at any time.  
13. Never push objects of any kind into this device through openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.  
14. Do not install near any apparatus that produces heat such as stoves, radiators, amplifiers, etc.  
15. Unplug the device during lightning storms. Unplug the device and remove any batteries when  
the device will be unused for long periods of time.  
16. Do not open or attempt to repair this device. Refer all repairs to authorized service personnel.  
17. When replacements parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement  
parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
18. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this device, ask the service technician to per-  
form safety checks to determine that the device is in proper operating condition.  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 2  
IMPORTANT.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................. 3  
TABLE.OF.CONTENTS....................................................................................................................... 4  
FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................... 5  
LOCATION.OF.CONTROLS............................................................................................................. 6  
Front Panel...............................................................................................................................6  
Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................................6  
POWERING.YOUR.RADIO............................................................................................................... 7  
AC Operation ...........................................................................................................................7  
Adjusting the Volume...............................................................................................................7  
AM/FM.RADIO................................................................................................................................. 8  
AM/FM Antenna.......................................................................................................................8  
Selecting the Band (AM or FM) ...............................................................................................8  
Tuning to a Station Frequency.................................................................................................8  
MP3.MODE....................................................................................................................................... 9  
About USB Drives....................................................................................................................9  
Playing MP3 Music Files through the USB Port......................................................................9  
Connecting a USB Drive..................................................................................................9  
MP3 Playback Controls ...................................................................................................9  
AUXILIARY.(AUX).MODE............................................................................................................... 10  
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................................11  
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................ 12  
 
FEATURES  
AM/FM Desktop Radio  
USB Port for MP3 Playback from USB Drives  
Plays All Portable Audio Devices through a 3.5mm Stereo Line-In Jack  
Wooden Cabinet with a High-Performance 3” Speaker  
Experience Ultra-Bass Response When Connected to a Dedicated Subwoofer  
 
LOCATION OF CONTROLS  
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FRONT PANEL  
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REAR PANEL  
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Front Panel  
8. USB Port: Connect USB drives for MP3  
1. Power Indicator: Lights red when unit is on.  
playback.  
2. ST. TUNE Indicator: Indicator lights  
green when tuner is locked on a stereo  
broadcast.  
9. Stop/Shuffle button (MP3 control)  
10. Previous/Reverse button (MP3 control)  
11. Next/Forward button (MP3 control)  
12. Play/Pause button (MP3 control)  
3. MODE: Turn knob to select from Off,  
USB, AUX, FM, and AM modes.  
4. TUNING: Turn dial to adjust the AM/FM  
tuning frequency.  
Rear Panel  
5. Speaker  
13. Main Power switch  
14. FM Antenna  
6. VOLUME: Turn knob to adjust the volume  
level.  
15. Subwoofer Out jack  
16. Auxiliary Line-In jack  
7. USB Drive Indicator  
 
POWERING YOUR RADIO  
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:  
Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that which is indicated here and  
on the label as this may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.  
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.  
Adjusting the Volume  
Turn the Volume knob to adjust the volume level.  
 
AM/FM RADIO  
Set the Mode knob to the AM or FM position to listen to AM or FM broadcasts.  
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.  
Your stereo comes equipped with an external FM wire antenna. Adjust the position and loca-  
tion of the FM antenna for best reception.  
Selecting the Band (AM or FM)  
To listen to AM broadcasts, turn the Mode knob to the AM position.  
To listen to FM broadcasts, turn the Mode knob to the FM position.  
Tuning to a Station Frequency  
Turn the Tuning dial to adjust the AM or FM tuning frequency. When the tuner is locked into a  
stereo broadcast, the ST. TUNE indicator will light up.  
 
MP3 MODE  
Set the Mode knob to the MP3 position to play digital MP3 audio files from a USB drive. For  
more information about MP3 or WMA digital audio files, please visit our website at www.  
cobyusa.com.  
About USB Drives  
USB drives are storage devices that have a USB interface. Some examples of USB drives are:  
USB Thumb drives (flash memory)  
USB Micro Drives (mini hard drive)  
USB Card Reader with flash memory installed (e.g., Compact Flash, SD/MMC, Memory  
Stick, etc.)  
Although you may connect other MP3 players through the USB port for playback, we recommend  
that you use the provided Auxiliary Line-In jack for such devices to take advantage of your MP3 play-  
er’s display and controls (please see the AUXILIARY (AUX) MODE section for more information).  
Playing MP3 Music Files through the USB Port  
Connecting a USB Drive  
1. Transfer the MP3 files onto the USB drive you wish to connect (you may need to use a  
computer to do this).  
2. Connect the USB drive to the radio’s USB port using the appropriate USB cable (not  
included). The appropriate USB cable was likely provided with your USB drive.  
3. Turn the Mode knob to the USB position.  
MP3 Playback Controls  
Press  
Press  
to start playback. Press  
again to resume playback.  
again to pause playback or press  
to stop playback.  
To select the next track, press . To fast forward through the current track, press and hold  
To select the previous track, press . To reverse through a track, press and hold  
To toggle the shuffle (random play) feature on or off, press while playback is stopped.  
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AUXILIARY (AUX) MODE  
Set the Mode knob to the AUX position to listen to external audio devices connected  
through the 3.5mm Auxiliary Stereo Line-In jack.  
1. Use a 3.5mm Male-to-Male Stereo cable (not included) 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.  
2. Start playback on the external audio device. Adjust the volume on the audio device (do not  
set the volume too high to avoid distortion). You may also adjust the volume on the CX-166.  
3. To control playback function, use the controls provided by the external audio device.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If you have a problem with this player, please read the troubleshooting guide below and check  
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  
Email:  
Phone: 800-681-2629 or 718-416-3197  
There is no sound.  
Ensure that the Main Power Switch on the rear panel is physically set to the ON position.  
Ensure that the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the proper wall outlet.  
Ensure that the volume is not set too low.  
If you are using the USB-MP3 function, check to see if the USB drive is functioning.  
If you are using the USB-MP3 function, make sure that there are compatible MP3 files on the  
USB drive.  
The sound is distorted.  
Ensure that the volume is not too high.  
Ensure that the MP3/WMA file is not corrupt. Try playing the file on a computer or try down-  
loading the file again.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Display Type  
Memory  
Analog AM/FM Tuning Dial  
No internal memory  
Interface  
USB  
MP3  
Audio Format Support  
Frequency Range  
FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
AM: 520 - 1620 kHz  
Audio Input  
3.5mm Stereo  
Audio Output  
3” High-Performance Full-Range Driver  
Subwoofer Out  
Output Power  
Unit Dimensions  
Weight  
3.5W  
8.66” x 5.12” x 4.45” (WHD)  
4.85lbs  
Specifications and manual are subject to change without notice.  
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COBY Electronics Corp.  
56-65.Rust.Street.  
Maspeth,.NY.11378  
www.cobyusa.com.  
www.ecoby.com  
 

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