Cobra Electronics CIR2000 Instruction Manual

Safety Information

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 to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO R E D U CE THE RISK O F F I R E OR ELECTRIC SHOCK , D O N OT EXPOS E T H I S APPLIANCE T O R A I N OR MOISTU R E .

IMPORTANT S A F E T Y I N S T RUCTI O N S

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these Instructions.

3. Heed all Warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction

8. Do not install near any heat source such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding - type plug. A

polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturers, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16. The main plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

17. The caution marking and rating plate are located on the bottom of the unit.

18. The adaptor UL File number E248805 and model number KSS60-12.0-4000. Input of this apparatus is: AC 100-240V~50-60Hz,

1.5A, and Output is: 12.0V 4000mA. Keep the input & output rating.

19. To avoid damage to the batteries installed in the remote control, do not place the remote near excessive heat sources.

20. For sufficient ventilation, please place your Micro System into an open area when operating.

FCC

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation that is subject to following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference and,

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approv ed by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

● Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the

industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more

information visit http://www.gracenote.com/.

the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192,

#6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Some services

supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: #6,304,523.

Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and

logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote" logo are trademarks of Gracenote.

● MEPG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

● Supply of this product does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content

created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable

and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other

networks), other content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and

the like) or on physical media (compact discs, digital versatile discs, semiconductor chips,

hard drives, memory cards and the like). An independent license for such use is required. For

detail please visit http://mp3licensing.com.

● Microsoft® and Windows Media® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

● RealNetworks, RealAudio and the Real logo is a trademark or a registered trademark of

RealNetworks, Inc. Real Format Client Code is included under license from RealNetworks, Inc.

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Cobra®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® and the snake design are registered trademarks of

Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

Notice

Recording/Ripping any audio content made with this system is only for your personal use.

It should not be sold, distributed, and played for a public audience without copyright

holder’ permission.

Gracenote® End User License Agreement

Version 20061005

This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The software

from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain

music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or

embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions. You may use Gracenote Data

only by means of the intended End-User functions of this application or device.

You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for your own personal

non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote

Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE

SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.

You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers

will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the

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Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote

become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce

its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name.

The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly

assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you

are. For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.

The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.” Gracenote makes no

representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote

Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any

cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are

error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not

obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the

future and is free to discontinue its services at any time.

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IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND

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USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE

LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST

REVENUES.

Table of Contents

Safety Information ................................................................................................................................ 2

Copyright Statements ............................................................................................................................ 4

Gracenote® End User License Agreement ........................................................................................... 5

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................. 6

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 9

1.2 Audio Sources ............................................................................................................................ 9

1.3 Record ........................................................................................................................................ 9

1.4 Networking ............................................................................................................................... 10

1.5 Others ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Chapter 2 Installation .......................................................................................................................... 11

2.1 Installation ................................................................................................................................ 11

2.1.1 LAN Setting ...................................................................................................................... 11

2.1.2 Wireless LAN Setting ....................................................................................................... 11

2.2 Boot for The First Time ............................................................................................................ 12

2.3 Power On .................................................................................................................................. 19

2.4 Control Keys ............................................................................................................................ 20

Chapter 3 CD ...................................................................................................................................... 22

3.1 Inserting a CD into the CD Tray .............................................................................................. 22

3.2 Getting CD Information ........................................................................................................... 22

3.3 Playing an Audio CD................................................................................................................ 23

3.4 Playing an MP3/WMA CD ...................................................................................................... 24

3.5 CD Ripping .............................................................................................................................. 25

3.5.1 Converting All the Tracks within the Disc ........................................................................ 25

3.5.2 Converting Selected Tracks within the Disc ..................................................................... 26

3.6 Now Playing ............................................................................................................................. 27

3.7 Lyrics ........................................................................................................................................ 29

3.8 Balance ..................................................................................................................................... 30

Chapter 4 Internet Radio ..................................................................................................................... 31

4.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 31

4.2 World Station ............................................................................................................................ 31

4.2.1 Listen to World Station ..................................................................................................... 31

4.3 SHOUTCast ............................................................................................................................. 33

4.3.1 Listen to SHOUTCast ....................................................................................................... 33

4.4 Add/Delete a Radio Station ...................................................................................................... 35

Chapter 5 PodCast .............................................................................................................................. 36

5.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 36

5.2 Listen to Podcast ...................................................................................................................... 36

5.3 Update / play Subscribed list items .......................................................................................... 38

5.4 Cancel Subscribed List ............................................................................................................. 40

5.5 PodCast Setting ........................................................................................................................ 41

5.6 Download under standby mode ................................................................................................ 42

Chapter 6 USB .................................................................................................................................... 43

6.1 Playing Songs on the USB Device ........................................................................................... 43

Chapter 7 SD/MMC ............................................................................................................................ 44

7.1 Playing Songs on the SD/MMC Card ...................................................................................... 44

Chapter 8 FM Radio ........................................................................................................................... 45

8.1 Listening to FM Radio ............................................................................................................. 45

8.2 Tuning the FM Frequency ........................................................................................................ 45

8.3 Prescanning All Active FM Radio Stations .............................................................................. 46

8.4 Presetting a Favorite Station..................................................................................................... 47

8.5 Listening to a Preset Station ..................................................................................................... 48

Chapter 9 Media Server ...................................................................................................................... 49

9.1 Supported Media Server ........................................................................................................... 49

9.2 Setting Upnp Environment ....................................................................................................... 49

9.2.1 UPnP Networked Environment Diagram .......................................................................... 49

9.3 Playing Songs on UPnP Media Server ..................................................................................... 50

Chapter 10 File Manager .................................................................................................................... 51

10.1 Copy/Move Files to an USB or SD/MMC Card .................................................................... 51

Chapter 11 AUX ................................................................................................................................. 53

11.1 AUX Mode ............................................................................................................................. 53

11.2 Recording in AUX Mode........................................................................................................ 53

Chapter 12 Setup................................................................................................................................. 55

12.1 Date & Time ........................................................................................................................... 55

12.1.1 Setting the Date............................................................................................................... 55

12.1.2 Setting the Time .............................................................................................................. 56

12.1.3 Setting the Time formation ............................................................................................. 57

12.2 Alarm ...................................................................................................................................... 57

11.2.1 Setting the Alarm ............................................................................................................ 57

12.2.2 Setting the Alarm Sound ................................................................................................. 58

12.2.3 Disarming the Alarm....................................................................................................... 59

12.3 Sleep ....................................................................................................................................... 60

12.3.1 SLEEP Mode .................................................................................................................. 60

12.4 Network .................................................................................................................................. 60

12.4.1 Understanding the Networking States on This system ................................................... 60

12.4.2 Setting the Wi-Fi Connectivity ....................................................................................... 62

12.4.3 Setting the Wi-Fi Connectivity by Wi-Fi Wizard........................................................ 63

12.4.4 Inputting Static IP ....................................................................................................... 64

12.4.5 Inputting DNS ............................................................................................................. 66

12.4.6 Inputting Proxy ........................................................................................................... 66

12.6 Language ........................................................................................................................... 70

12.7 Information ......................................................................................................................... 70

12.8 Reset All Settings ............................................................................................................... 71

12.9 Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................................. 71

12.9.1 Upgrade firmware by using USB / SD/MMC.............................................................. 71

12.9.2 On-line upgrade ........................................................................................................... 72

Chapter 13 Trouble Shooting ......................................................................................................... 74

13.1 FAQ ................................................................................................................................... 74

13.1.1 Recording................................................................................................................... 74

13.1.2 Internet Radio ............................................................................................................. 74

Chapter 14 Specifications .............................................................................................................. 75

Licensing information and requirements ....................................................................................... 76

Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

This system is a Micro System integrated digital audio playback that functions with network

connectivity. The system can play Audio CD, Data CD (MP3/WMA files), USB device,

SD/MMC card, FM radio and over 20,000 internet radio stations.

1.2 Audio Sources

●

Audio CD

●

Supports MP3/Windows Media® audio files (known as WMA) (include

ID3v1,ID3v2)

●

Supports static lyrics and synced lyrics (.txt /.lrc /.smi)

●

Supports USB Flash drive, USB HD drive

●

SHOUTCast Internet Radio (http://www.shoutcast.com)

●

Local FM On-Line Radio

●

FM (87.5~108MHz)

●

Support AUX

1.3 Record

●

Converts Audio CD tracks to128kbps MP3 file and saves to an USB device,

SD/MMC card

●

Displays CD information for the current playing CD by connecting to Gracenote

Music Recognition Service

●

During recording Internet Radio and FM are not copied

●

Record AUX in128kbps MP3 file and save to an USB device, SD/MMC card.

●

Add a space support storage backup management program.

1.4 Networking

● Supports Ethernet 10/100 Mbps

● Supports Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 b/g Dongle

● Supports Infrastructure /Ad-Hoc

● Supports WEP 64/128 and WPA-PSK encryption

● Supports Proxy Setting

● This system provides a wireless setting wizard to make wireless network setup easier.

1.5 Others

● Supports two alarm clock settings

● Supports time sync technology (* network available)

● Supports firmware upgrade

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Installation

NOTE The proper voltage for this system is AC 100V~240V/50-60Hz. Please check

the voltage in your area before plugging in the unit.

2.1.1 LAN Setting

Make sure the internet environment is ready and the network setting is available

(ADSL or Cable Modems is highly recommended).

The default setting of the network in your system is DHCP. (For more network settings

please check 11.4 the ‘Network’ section on page 60)

If you want to listen to audio contents from your PC, you can use Cross-over to

connect your system to your PC directly.

2.1.2 Wireless LAN Setting

Make sure the internet environment is ready and the network setting is available.

Plug-in the Wifi Dongle into the USB port on the back of your system (For more settings

please see ‘Network’ section on page 60)

You can receive the audio contents from your PC in a wireless environment by using

Ad-hoc.

2.2 Boot for The First Time

When you turn on this system for the first time, the system will automatically check the

environment and search for any available internet protocol.

When power-on，COBRA Logo shows up

→

Checking available network devices

If there is no network device connected to your system, you should plug-in LAN or WiFi

dongle (into the USB port on the back of your system) and follow the instructions of the

network wizard.

After the system links to the network, it will process time sync, and then go to standby

mode. Usually it will take 6-30 seconds to finish the whole process.

Netw o r k Con n e c tin g …

Network Connecting

→

Time Sync processing

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Stand-By Mode

The default network setting for the system is LAN (or after you have chosen “Reset all

setting”). You can choose WLAN for your System’s network device by inserting the WiFi

dongle into the USB slot on the back of your system.

If you still have problems with network setting, please follow the network wizard instructions

on the next page.

Choose LAN to connect internet Choose WLAN to connect internet Exit network wizard mode

CAN NOT GET DHCP

NETWORK SETTING – WLAN (with Wifi dongle)

Choose LAN to connect internet Choose WLAN to connect internet Exit network wizard mode

˙CAN NOT FIND ACCESS POINT

Select GO to run Wizard mode OR Select EXIT to quit

(1) CAN NOT FIND ANY ACCESS POINT

Select RESCAN to search AP again OR Select EXIT to quit

(2) CAN NOT FIND THE AP YOU WANT, PRESS ESC TO ENTER PRESCAN MODE

Select RESCAN to search AP again or select EXIT to quit

SELECT AN EXISTING AP THAT DOES NOT NEED AN ENCRYPTION

Select Yes to make a connection or select No to select other Access Points

SELECT AN EXISTING AP THAT NEEDS AN ENCRYPTION

After inputting the encryption, Select Yes to make a connection or select No to select other Access Points

˙FAIL TO CONNECT TO ACCESS POIN

1. Select Retry to connect again

2. or Select Wizard to search available Access Point

3. or Select EXIT to quit

˙CAN NOT GET DHCP

1. Select Retry to connect again

2. or Select Wizard to search available Access Point

3. or Select EXIT to quit

2.3 Power On

After the system goes to Standby Mode, you may press Standby to activate the

system.

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Off off

Press Standby in Stand-By Mode

Screen will show CD / Internet Radio /

Podcast

UPNP

→

Loading …

Audio sources checking

USB

→

Press > button, USB icon / SD/MMC /FM be

displayed

Settings

Following is Media Server / File Manager /

AUX

Press > button, Setup be displayed

You can adjust the brightness of backlight appeared on your panel by pressing B.L. on

your remote control.

To adjust the brightness, press B.L./ DIM

2.4 Control Keys

Play Pause

Toggle Play/pause

Skip/Fast Forward/Rewind

Press to jump to next previous track

Hold to fast forward or rewind

LCD Screen

Backlight LCD screen

Navigation

Navigate the stations and menu options

Stop/Esc

Stop playback or back to previous menu

Select stations and menu options

Standby

Switches between ON and Standby

OPEN/CLOSE

Open/Close the CD tray

Infrared receiver

Receives signal from remote control

Mute

Mute the speakers

Volume

Tune for volume increase/decrease

Memory

Save/Load preset stations

Record

Record CD/Internet Radio/FM to MP3

Sleep

Toggle the sleep timer in 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 minute

Press to go to Source selection screen

USB connector

Insert external USB memory stick (Not included)

CD Tray

For audio and MP3 CDs

SD Card slot

Insert external SD Card (Not included)

Alarm 1, 2

Set Alarm

Headphone

3.5mm headphone socket

Setup

Press to go to the menu option

Open/Close the CD Tray-Open/Close

Standby-Switches between ON and Standby

Input characters-Numbers

Menu-Press to go to Source Menu

Quick access to CD-CD

SD/MMC-Quick access to SD/MMC playback

Quick access to Internet Radio-Internet Radio

USB-Quick access to USB playback

Quick access to FM-FM

AUX-Quick access to Aux-in

UPNP-Set up a windows PC to allow your radio to

access files via a UPnP

Copy/Delete files on SD/MMC/USB memory-File

Manager

Save/Load presets-Memory

ESC/Stop-Stop playback or back to previous menu

Record Internet Radio/FM/CD to USB/SD/MMC-Record

Play-Toggle Play/Pause

Navigate the stations and menu options-Navigation

SELECT/OK-Select stations and menu options

Enable/Disable extra bass boost-X-Bass

Pre-Scan button-Pre- scan FM stations

EQ modes toggle-Normal/Classic/Jazz/Pop/Rock-EQ

Stereo/Mono-Toggle Stereo/Mono mode in FM

Display FM RDS/MP3 and WMA lyrics-Info

Mute-Mute the speakers or Snooze

Press to go to the menu option-Setup

Timer-Set the alarm1 timer

Toggle backlight On/Off-Backlight

Volume Up-Increase the sound level

Display the time-Clock

Sleep-Toggle the sleep timer in 5, 10, 15, 20, 30

minutes

Play A to B loop-A-B

Volume Down-Decrease the sound level

Toggle shuffle mode On or Off-Random

Repeat-Toggle between repeat single track/all

tracks/shuffle

Chapter 3 CD

3.1 Inserting a CD into the CD Tray

NOTE：

2. Some CDs may be incompatible.

1. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD tray or top cover.

2. Insert an Audio CD or MP3/WMA CD into the CD tray.

3．Press OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the CD tray or top cover.

4． icon will show on the topside of the screen when CD is detected.

1. In order to play CD, please insert the Audio CD or MP3/WMA format CD.

Insert a CD

Loading …

Loading the disc…

icon will be displayed.

3.2 Getting CD Information

NOTE：To get information from the Gracenote Music Recognition Service, please make

sure the internet connection is workable and Audio CD is playable.

1. After a CD Loading, select icon from the main menu and then press SELECT button to enter CD function.

Loading …

Press SELECT

2. The icon will show on the screen when querying CD information.

→

Accessing the Gracenote media database

3． Track names will be listed on the screen instead of track numbers after getting the

CD track information.

¤ All

¯ Can’t Stop Loving You

¤ All

¯ Track 01

¯ Track 02

will show on the screen

¤ All

¯ Unknow Track 01

Processing

¯ Do You Remember

Get CD track information

3.3 Playing an Audio CD

There are two ways to play an Audio CD.

A. Playing all the tracks within the disc

1. Highlight [All] (or scroll down to the first track name).

2. Press PLAY or SELECT/OK button to play all songs.

¤ All

¯ Can’t stop loving you

¯ Do You Remember

Select [All], then press PLAY

or SELECT to play

¯ Unknow Track 02

Shown “Unknow” if information is not available

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