Coby MPCD455 Portable AM/FM Radio Instruction Manual

Coby MPCD455 Portable AM/FM Radio

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
• CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK) OF THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
• Danger: 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.
• Warning: 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.

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this device to rain or moisture.

WARNING: Handling the cords on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of outlet and fully insert.

Recycle

For recycling or disposal information about this product, please contact your local authorities or the Electron-ics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

This unit incorporates a safety interlock mechanism that switches the laser beam on and off. When the disc holder is open, the laser beam stops automatically. Do not attempt to defeat the safety interlock.

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. Keep objects away from ventilation openings. Do not block ventilation openings at any time.
6. Do not install near any apparatus that produces heat such as stoves, radiators, amplifiers, etc.
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 attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use of attachments/accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer may be hazardous.
10. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the device. If a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/device combination to avoid injury from tip over.
11. Unplug the unit during lightning storms. Unplug the device and remove any batteries when the device will be unused for long periods of time.
12. Do not use headphones/earphones at high volume.
13. Do not open or attempt to repair this device. Refer all repairs to authorized service personnel.

Positioning the Unit

• The ventilation openings should not be impeded by covering them with items such as newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. Do not stand the unit on a thick pile carpet or otherwise install it in a place with inadequate air flow.
• Do not use the unit in excessively hot, cold, dusty, damp, or humid locations.
• Condensation may form inside the CD player if the unit is left anywhere warm and damp, or if you move the unit from a cold location to a warm room. In this case, let the unit stand for 1 to 2 hours or gradually increase the room temperature so that the unit will be dry before use.
• Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
• Do not place the unit where it is subject to vibration.

Location of Control

1. Speaker
2. LCD Display
3. FM Stereo Indicator
4. Telescopic FM Antenna
5. Radio Band Switch (FM Stereo, FM, AM)
6. Next/Fast Forward Button
7. Play/Pause Button
8. Previous/Fast Reverse Button
9. Stop Button
10. Open/Close CD Door
11. Repeat Mode Button (REPEAT)
12. Program Button
13. Headphone Jack
14. Function Switch (MP3/CD, Off, Radio)
15. Handle
16. Volume Dial
17. AC Power Jack
18. Battery Compartment
19. Tuning Dial
20. Forward 10 (10+)
21. Back 10 (10-)

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Carefully unpack the main unit from its carton (do not attempt to connect anything at this stage). The carton should contain the following items:

1. Instruction Manual
2. Main Unit with AC Plug

If any of these items are missing, please consult your local retailer. Please retain the original packaging for future transport of this unit.

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.
• Never use chemicals such as record sprays, anti-static sprays, benzene, or thinners to clean your CDs.
• To reduce the risk of scratches, always put CDs back in their case after use.
• Do not subject CDs to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, high humidity, or high temperatures.
• Do not place stickers or labels on either side of the CD.

Cleaning the CD Player Lens

A dirty lens can cause CD playback to skip. If the lens is very dirty, the CD may not work at all. Unplug the power supply, open the CD door, and clean the lens as follows:

• For Dust or Dry Particles – use a camera lens brush/blower to blow on the lens a few times. Then, wipe the lens gently with the brush, and blow on the lens once more.
• For Fingerprints – use a dry cotton swab to wipe the lens in a straight line radially from the center to the outside edge.

GENERAL OPERATION

Power Sources

• AC Power Before connecting the unit to an AC outlet, make sure that the operating voltage of the unit has been properly set to match the voltage of your local power supply (110V or 220V). The voltage switch can be found on the bottom of the unit. When you have confirmed that the proper voltage has been set, use the supplied AC power cord to connect the unit to an AC outlet.
• DC Power (Battery Operation) Remove the battery compartment cover on the rear of the unit and insert 8 “C” batteries. Make sure that the polarity of the batteries (+/-) match the markings on the inside of the battery compartment. Replace the battery compartment cover.
• Stereo Headphone Jack Make sure to lower the volume on the unit prior to use with headphones to avoid damage to your hearing or the headphones. For private listening, connect a pair of headphones to the headphone jack on the unit. The speakers on the unit will be disconnected during headphone use.
• Power On / Function Modes Use the Function switch to change the operation mode of the unit. Set the switch to “MP3/CD” to play CDs and MP3-CDs (MP3/CD mode), set the switch to “Radio” to listen to the radio (Radio mode), and set the switch to “Off” to turn off the unit.

Radio Operation

Set the Function switch to the RADIO position to listen to AM/FM radio broadcasts.

• To listen to FM broadcasts, set the Band switch to the FM or FM ST position (FM ST = FM Stereo). The FM Stereo indicator will light up when the tuner is receiving an FM Stereo broadcast.
• To listen to AM broadcasts, set the Band switch to the AM position.
• Extend the telescopic rod antenna fully and adjust its position to obtain the best FM broadcast reception. The AM antenna is built into the unit; turn or move the entire unit to obtain the best AM reception.
• Turn the tuning dial to change the radio station.

MP3/CD Operation

Set the Function switch to the MP3/CD position to listen to MP3-CDs or regular audio CDs.

What is an MP3-CD?

MP3-CDs are CDs that contain MP3 music ïes. Approximately 200 files can fit on one 700MB CD in comparison, a regular audio CD can fit approximately 20 tracks. Each MP3 le on the MP3-CD is recognized by the player as an audio track. The buttons 10+ and 10- make it easier to find and play a MP3-CD track.

If you own a computer equipped with a CD-R/RW burner and the appropriate mastering software, you may create your own MP3-CDs (see your burner or computers documentation for more information).

Loading a CD

• Press the OPEN/CLOSE CD Door button to open the CD door.
• Place the CD in the compartment with the label side facing up.
• Close the CD door. Once the door is closed, the CD will spin briefly and the total number of tracks on the CD will be shown on the LCD Display. If an MP3-CD has been inserted, the LCD will indicate MP3.

Notes

• Do not force the CD door open or closed at any time.
• Keep the CD door closed when the unit is not in use to prevent dirt and dust from entering the CD compart-ment.
• Do not put anything other than a CD in the CD compartment as other ob-jects may damage the play mecha-nism.
• Never insert more than one CD at a time.
• If a CD is deeply scratched or too dirty, it may not play (see the Care & Maintenance section for more infor-mation).
• Never remove a CD from the com-partment while it is still spinning.

Playing a CD

• Load a CD and press to start playback. The LCD Display will show the track number being played.
• To pause playback, press . To resume playback, press again .
• To select the next track, press . To fast forward through the current track, press and hold .
• To skip forward 10 tracks, press “10+”. For example, if you are currently playing Track 12, press “10+” to play Track 22.
• To select the previous track, press . To reverse through a track, press and hold .
• To skip backwards 10 tracks, press “10-”. For example, if you are currently playing Track 133, press “10-” to play Track 123.
• To stop playback, press .

Repeat Play Modes

You can set the unit to play a tracks repeatedly. Press REPEAT to cycle through the different Repeat mode options. To cancel Repeat mode, press REPEAT until the LCD no longer displays “REPEAT”.

• Repeat One (LCD displays “REPEAT”): Plays a single track repeatedly.
• Repeat All (LCD displays “REPEAT ALL”): Plays the entire CD repeatedly. If the unit is in Program mode, the unit will play the entire Program list repeatedly (see the Program Mode section for more information).

Notes

• The program list can store a maxi-mum of 20 tracks.
• The program list will be lost if STOP is pressed twice, the CD door is opened, or the unit is turned off.
• If is pressed before PROG dur-ing track selection, the track will not be added to the program list. The unit will start playing the CD from the first selected track instead.

Program Mode

You can set the unit to play tracks on the CD in a predetermined order. To create a programmed track list:

1. Press to make sure that the CD has stopped playing.
2. Press PROG once. The LCD will display P01.
3. Use the FWD, PREV, 10+, and 10- buttons to select a track to program (the LCD display will show the track number) and then press PROG to add the track to the program list. The LCD will now display the next Program track number.
4. Repeat Step 3 until you have finished adding tracks to the program list.
5. Press to start Program mode playback. To cancel Program mode playback, press twice or open the CD door.

Specification

• Power Supply AC: 110/220V 50/60Hz Dual Voltage
• DC: 12V (8 x C Batteries) (Not Included)
• Frequency Range AM: 530 – 1710 kHz
• FM: 88 – 108 MHz
• Power Consumption 14W
• Output Power 2W RMS x 2 channels

CD Player

• Optical Pickup 3-beam, semi-conductor laser
• Frequency Response 100Hz – 16 kHz

General

• Headphones: 5mm stereo plug, 8 – 32 Ohms
• Product Size: 1” x 4.6” x 7.9” (WHD)

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: techsupport@cobyusa.com
• Phone: 8 00-681-2629 or 718-416-3197
• Web: www.cobyusa.com

Frequently Asked Questions

How is AM FM radio transmitted?

Radio waves, which are a subset of a variety of electromagnetic waves that also include gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet rays, visible light, infrared, and microwaves, are used to transmit both AM and FM radio programmes over the air. Different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation are present everywhere.

Which radio is the best?

Coby MPCD455 Wireless Bluetooth speaker that is portable. This one has to be the greatest Bluetooth FM radio player currently available. It will undoubtedly attract everyone’s attention with its ultra-cool style and crystal-clear sounds. It boasts the best FM connectivity and a functioning external antenna.

What does portable mean on a radio?

Any device that is intended to receive, decode, and occasionally emit radio signals that is also portable and simple for one person to transfer from one location to another is referred to as a portable radio.

What is a two-way radio system?

Two-way radio refers to a technology that enables people to communicate with one another over radio waves. Each user is provided with a radio device that transmits and receives data and audio over radio waves.

How far does FM radio travel?

Receiving distances for FM stations are typically 30 to 40 miles since radio waves do not often go very far beyond the visual horizon (50–60 km). Hills and, to a lesser extent, structures can also block them.

How far do AM radio signals travel?

Even for the most powerful stations, useful daytime AM service is typically only available within a range of no more than roughly 100 miles (162 km). But at night, a process known as “skywave” propagation allows AM signals to travel hundreds of miles through reflection from the ionosphere.

Why is AM radio still used?

dependable and reassuring. Today, the US has over 6,000 AM stations. They continue to draw a sizable number of listeners, most of whom are locals looking for the most recent updates on the weather, traffic, and news.

How do Coby MPCD455 Radios work?

Electromagnetic waves are sent and received by radio equipment to operate. A extremely fast-moving electrical current is what makes up the radio signal. This field is broadcast by a transmitter using an antenna; a receiver picks up the field and converts it to the audio heard on a radio.

What is the most powerful FM radio station?

Coby MPCD455 is the third-most powerful commercial radio station in the world and the most potent in North America. With its massive transmitter in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, across the Rio Grande, XERF is able to boost its signal up to five times the 50,000-watt threshold permitted by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.

What is FM AM SW in radio?

Like AM or FM, shortwave is a radio frequency. Electromagnetic waves called radio waves are directed in certain directions by antennas. You can gather particular signals by setting receivers to particular frequencies. Radio frequency use is used in shortwave radio transmissions.

How much power does a Coby MPCD455 portable radio use?

The majority of handheld two-way radios on the market today emit a signal at a power level of 0.5 to 5 watts. Depending on the type, certain business radios can operate with 1 to 5 watts extra power.

What is HD FM radio?

In comparison to FM or AM signals, HD Radio’s audio quality offers deeper bass, higher treble, more stereo separation, and a wider dynamic range (the gap between the loudest and quietest sounds). When used properly, HD Radio can make AM broadcasts sound more like FM analogue broadcasts and push FM sound quality closer to that of CDs.

Why is FM radio better than AM?

The bandwidth allotted to each FM station is 150 kHz, which is 15 times that of an AM station. This explains why music sounds so much better on FM since an FM station can transmit 15 times as much information as an AM station.

How far does FM radio travel?

Receiving distances for FM stations are typically 30 to 40 miles due to the fact that VHF radio waves do not normally go very far beyond the visual horizon (50–60 km). Hills and, to a lesser extent, structures can also block them.

What is the difference between FM radio and Internet radio?

The transmission speed is one of the key distinctions. FM broadcasts are live because radio waves travel more quickly. Internet radio, on the other hand, experiences lengthy delays of up to 60 seconds because the audio must first be transformed.

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