Cobra CIR2000A User manual

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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.
WARNI NG: TO RE DU C E T HE RI SK OF F IRE O R
ELECTRIC SHOCK, D O NOT EXPOS E THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMP OR TA NT SAF ET Y I NST RUC TI O NS
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

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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 approved
by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user
authority to operate the equipment.
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Copyright Statements
●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/.
●CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2006 Gracenote. Gracenote
Software, copyright © 2006 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of
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.
Copyright 1995-2007, RealNetworks, Inc. All rights reserved.
• 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.

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Tableof Contents
SafetyInformation................................................................................................................................2
CopyrightStatements............................................................................................................................4
Gracenote EndUserLicenseAgreement...........................................................................................5
TableofContents..................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................9
1.2 AudioSources............................................................................................................................9
1.3 Record........................................................................................................................................9
1.4 Networking...............................................................................................................................10
1.5 Others.......................................................................................................................................10
Chapter2 Installation.......................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Installation................................................................................................................................11
2.1.1 LANSetting...................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.2 Wireless LANSetting.......................................................................................................11
2.2 BootforTheFirstTime............................................................................................................12
2.3 PowerOn..................................................................................................................................19
2.4 ControlKeys............................................................................................................................20
Chapter3 CD......................................................................................................................................22
3.1 InsertingaCDintotheCDTray ..............................................................................................22
3.2 GettingCDInformation...........................................................................................................22
3.3 PlayinganAudioCD................................................................................................................23
3.4 PlayinganMP3/WMACD......................................................................................................24
3.5 CDRipping ..............................................................................................................................25
3.5.1 ConvertingAll theTrackswithintheDisc........................................................................25
3.5.2 ConvertingSelectedTrackswithintheDisc.....................................................................26
3.6 NowPlaying.............................................................................................................................27
3.7 Lyrics........................................................................................................................................29
3.8 Balance.....................................................................................................................................30
Chapter4 InternetRadio.....................................................................................................................31
4.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................31
4.2 WorldStation............................................................................................................................31
4.2.1 Listento WorldStation .....................................................................................................31
4.3 SHOUTCast.............................................................................................................................33
4.3.1 ListentoSHOUTCast.......................................................................................................33
4.4 Add/DeleteaRadioStation ......................................................................................................35
Chapter5 PodCast..............................................................................................................................36
5.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................36
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5.2 ListentoPodcast......................................................................................................................36
5.3 Update/playSubscribedlistitems..........................................................................................38
5.4 CancelSubscribedList.............................................................................................................40
5.5 PodCastSetting ........................................................................................................................41
5.6 Downloadunderstandbymode................................................................................................42
Chapter6 USB....................................................................................................................................43
6.1 PlayingSongsontheUSBDevice...........................................................................................43
Chapter7 SD/MMC............................................................................................................................44
7.1 PlayingSongsontheSD/MMCCard......................................................................................44
Chapter8 FMRadio...........................................................................................................................45
8.1 ListeningtoFMRadio.............................................................................................................45
8.2 TuningtheFMFrequency........................................................................................................45
8.3 Prescanning All ActiveFMRadioStations..............................................................................46
8.4 PresettingaFavoriteStation.....................................................................................................47
8.5 ListeningtoaPresetStation.....................................................................................................48
Chapter9 MediaServer......................................................................................................................49
9.1 SupportedMediaServer...........................................................................................................49
9.2 SettingUpnpEnvironment.......................................................................................................49
9.2.1 UPnPNetworkedEnvironmentDiagram..........................................................................49
9.3 PlayingSongsonUPnPMediaServer.....................................................................................50
Chapter10 FileManager....................................................................................................................51
10.1 Copy/MoveFilestoanUSBorSD/MMCCard ....................................................................51
Chapter11AUX.................................................................................................................................53
11.1 AUXMode.............................................................................................................................53
11.2 RecordinginAUXMode........................................................................................................53
Chapter12 Setup.................................................................................................................................55
12.1 Date&Time...........................................................................................................................55
12.1.1 SettingtheDate...............................................................................................................55
12.1.2 SettingtheTime..............................................................................................................56
12.1.3 SettingtheTimeformation .............................................................................................57
12.2 Alarm......................................................................................................................................57
11.2.1 SettingtheAlarm............................................................................................................57
12.2.2 SettingtheAlarmSound.................................................................................................58
12.2.3 DisarmingtheAlarm.......................................................................................................59
12.3 Sleep.......................................................................................................................................60
12.3.1 SLEEPMode..................................................................................................................60
12.4 Network..................................................................................................................................60
12.4.1 UnderstandingtheNetworkingStatesonThissystem...................................................60
12.4.2 SettingtheWi-FiConnectivity.......................................................................................62
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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
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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
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Audio CD
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Supports MP3/Windows Media®audio files (known as WMA) (include
ID3v1,ID3v2)
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Supports static lyrics and synced lyrics (.txt /.lrc /.smi)
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Supports USB Flash drive, USB HD drive
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SHOUTCast Internet Radio (http://www.shoutcast.com)
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Local FM On-Line Radio
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FM (87.5~108MHz)
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Support AUX
1.3 Record
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Converts Audio CD tracks to128kbps MP3 file and saves to an USB device,
SD/MMC card
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Displays CD information for the current playing CD by connecting to Gracenote
Music Recognition Service
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During recording Internet Radio and FM are not copied
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Record AUX in128kbps MP3 file and save to an USB device, SD/MMC card.
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Add a space support storage backup management program.

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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

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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)
or
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
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or
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
→
1
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
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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.
Network Connecti ng …
Network Connecting
→
Time Sync processing
2007-May-03 Thu..
PM
O ff
off
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
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NETWORK SETTING – WLAN (with Wifi dongle)
Choose LAN to connect internet Choose WLAN to connect internet Exit network wizard mode

˙CANNOT FIND ACCESS POINT
Select GO torun WizardmodeORSelect EXIT toquit
(1)CANNOTFIND ANYACCESS POINT
Select RESCAN tosearchAPagainORSelect EXIT toquit
(2)CANNOTFIND THEAPYOUWANT, PRESS ESCTOENTERPRESCANMODE
Select RESCAN tosearchAPagainorselect EXIT toquit
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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 CONNECTTOACCESS POIN
1. Select Retry toconnectagain
2. orSelect Wizard tosearchavailableAccessPoint
3. orSelect EXIT toquit
CANNOTGET DHCP
1. Select Retry toconnectagain
2. orSelect Wizard tosearchavailableAccessPoint
3. orSelect EXIT toquit
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2.3PowerOn
Afterthe systemgoestoStandbyMode,youmaypress Standby toactivatethe
system.
2007-May-03 Thu.
PM
Off off
Press Standby inStand-ByMode
→
CD
Loading …
Audiosourceschecking
CD
ScreenwillshowCD/ Internet Radio/
Podcast
→
USB
Press > button, USBicon/SD/MMC/FMbe
displayed
1
UPNP
FollowingisMediaServer/FileManager/
AUX
1
Settings
Press > button, Setupbedisplayed
Youcanadjustthe brightness ofbacklight appeared on yourpanelbypressing B.L. on
yourremotecontrol.
CD
Toadjustthebrightness, press B.L./ DIM
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2.4 Control Keys
A
Play Pause
Toggle Play/pause
M
Skip/Fast Forward/Rewind
Press to jump to next previous track
Hold to fast forward or rewind
B
LCD Screen
Backlight LCD screen
N
Navigation
Navigate the stations and menu options
C
Stop/Esc
Stop playback or back to previous menu
O
OK
Select stations and menu options
D
Standby
Switches between ON and Standby
P
OPEN/CLOSE
Open/Close the CD tray
E
Infrared receiver
Receives signal from remote control
Q
Mute
Mute the speakers
F
Volume
Tune for volume increase/decrease
R
Memory
Save/Load preset stations
G
Record
Record CD/Internet Radio/FM to MP3
X
Sleep
Toggle the sleep timer in 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 minute
H
Menu
Press to go to Source selection screen
Y
USB connector
Insert external USB memory stick (Not included)
J
CD Tray
For audio and MP3 CDs
Z
SD Card slot
Insert external SD Card (Not included)
K
Alarm 1, 2
Set Alarm
W
Headphone
3.5mm headphone socket
L
Setup
Press to go to the menu option
Press to go to the menu option