HP Hewlett Packard CD Player CD 9400 User Manual

owner’s manual  
Compact Disc Changer  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your CD changer, and safety is a  
major factor in its design. However, safety is also your responsibility.  
This CD Changer is made and tested to  
meet exacting safety standards. It meets  
both UL and FCC requirements and  
complies with safety performance  
standards of the US Department of Health  
and Human Services.  
This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your CD changer and  
accessories. Read all the included safety and operating instructions before using your CD changer, follow  
them closely, and retain them for future reference.  
Heed Warnings — Follow all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.  
Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.  
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.  
Attachments — Do not use attachments/accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer, as  
they might create a hazard.  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK  
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO  
NOT EXPOSE THISAPPLIANCE TO  
RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,  
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool).  
Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The  
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only  
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.  
Follow the manufacturers instructions for mounting, and use a recommended mounting accessory.  
CAUTION  
Carts — Move the product on a cart carefully. Quick stops, excessive force, and  
uneven surfaces may cause the product/cart to overturn.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  
DO NOT OPEN.  
Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation, ensure  
reliable operation, and protect from overheating. Do not block or cover these  
openings, and do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar  
surface. Do not place the product in a built-in bookcase or rack unless it provides  
proper ventilation as specified by the manufacturer.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK  
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO  
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS  
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO  
QUALIFIED SERVICE  
Power Sources — Operate this product using only the power source indicated on its marking label. If  
you are not sure of your homes power type, consult your product dealer or local power company.  
Polarization — This product is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider  
than the other). This plug will fit in the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you cannot  
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still doesn’t fit, contact your  
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. If you  
need an extension, use a polarized cord.  
PERSONNEL.  
Power-Cord Protection — Route power-supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched  
by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from the product.  
This symbol is intended  
to alert you to the  
presence of uninsulated  
dangerous voltage inside  
the product that can  
Lightning — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended  
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable  
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.  
Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this  
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
cause shock. Do not  
open the product’s case.  
Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may  
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the product.  
Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose  
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
This symbol is intended  
to alert you to important  
operating and  
Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
maintenance instructions  
in this owner’s manual.  
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.  
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those  
controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls  
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the  
product to normal operation.  
Warnings:  
This CD Changer uses a laser.  
Because of possible eye injury, only a  
qualified service person should  
remove the cover or attempt to  
service this device.  
The use of controls or adjustments,  
or the performance of procedures  
other than specified herein, can  
result in hazardous exposure to laser  
light.  
If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.  
Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
Safety Check — Upon completion of service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to  
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.  
Wall or Ceiling Mount — The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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CONTENTS  
Preparing Your CD Changer ..................................................................................................... 5  
Connecting the CD Changer to Your Receiver/Amplifier ........................................................................................... 5  
Connecting to Another Digital Audio Product ........................................................................................................... 5  
Connecting Power..................................................................................................................................................... 5  
Connecting to a Cassette Decks Synchro Jack ........................................................................................................... 5  
Installing the Remote Controls Batteries.................................................................................................................... 6  
Using a Receivers Remote Control with the CD Changer .......................................................................................... 6  
Basic Operating Instructions ................................................................................................... 7  
Using the Remote Control ......................................................................................................................................... 7  
Loading CDs in the Rack........................................................................................................................................... 7  
Loading a CD in the Single Play Slot ......................................................................................................................... 8  
Using the Demo ........................................................................................................................................................8  
Playing CDs .............................................................................................................................................................. 9  
Checking the Time Remaining and Elapsed on a CD............................................................................................... 10  
Special Features ..................................................................................................................... 11  
Quickly Selecting Tracks ......................................................................................................................................... 11  
Searching for a Section of a Track............................................................................................................................ 11  
Assigning CDs to a Custom CD Group.................................................................................................................... 11  
Checking the Custom Group Contents .............................................................................................................. 11  
Erasing All the CDs from a Custom Group ........................................................................................................ 11  
Storing Your Best Tracks.......................................................................................................................................... 12  
Scanning Previous CDs ........................................................................................................................................... 12  
Using Hi-Lite Scan .................................................................................................................................................. 12  
Repeating Tracks, CDs, and Sequences.................................................................................................................... 12  
Playing Tracks in Random Order............................................................................................................................. 13  
Programming a Sequence ........................................................................................................................................13  
Programming a Sequence While a CD is Playing................................................................................................ 14  
Erasing a Programmed Selection ........................................................................................................................ 14  
Clearing a Programmed Sequence...................................................................................................................... 14  
Storing a Pause within a Programmed Sequence for Recording to Cassette ........................................................ 14  
Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 15  
Caring for CDs ........................................................................................................................................................15  
Caring for the CD-9400 .......................................................................................................................................... 15  
Precautions for Use............................................................................................................................................ 15  
CD Care Tips ..................................................................................................................................................... 15  
FCC Information..................................................................................................................................................... 16  
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................16  
Index to Features by Control Name ....................................................................................... 17  
Self-Diagnostics...................................................................................................................... 18  
Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 19  
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PREPARING YOUR CD CHANGER  
CONNECTING THE CD CHANGER TO YOUR  
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER  
Caution: Do not connect the CD changer to AC power  
until you complete all other connections.  
CONNECTING TO ANOTHER DIGITAL AUDIO  
PRODUCT  
You can connect the CD changer to another digital audio  
product such as a digital recorder. You need an optical  
cable (available through your local RadioShack store) for  
this connection. To make the connection, remove the  
protective dust cap from the digital jacks, and connect the  
optical cable to the jacks.  
1. Select a location for your CD changer that is near your  
receiver/amplifier and a standard AC outlet.  
2. Plug one end of the supplied audio cable into the CD  
changers L (left) and R (right) LINE OUT jacks,  
Note: Be sure to leave the dust cap in place when you are  
matching the red plug to the red R LINE OUT jack and  
the white plug to the white L LINE OUT jack.  
not using the jack.  
3. Plug the other end of the audio cable into the receivers  
or amplifiers left and right CD, AUX, or TAPE input  
jacks.  
CONNECTING POWER  
After you have connected the CD changer to your receiver  
or amplifier, plug the CD changers power cord into a  
standard AC outlet.  
Cautions  
Do not connect the CD changer to the receivers or  
amplifiers PHONO inputs.  
Do not place the CD changer on top of the receiver/  
amplifier or any other component that gets hot.  
Caution: To prevent electric shock, the plugs blades are  
polarized and fit only one way. If the plug does not fit easily,  
turn it over and try again. Do not force the plug into any AC  
outlet.  
Note: If you place the CD changer too near other audio  
components or their wires, you might hear a hum when you  
play a CD. Move the components or their wires to eliminate  
the hum.  
Note: Do not connect the CD changers power cord to an  
amplifier or other switched outlet. The CD changer loses  
memorized settings when power is removed.  
IN  
CD Changer  
CONTROL  
OUT  
CONNECTING TO A CASSETTE DECK’S  
SYNCHRO JACK  
CD•DECK  
SYNCHRO  
Receiver/Amplifier  
The Synchro-Record feature lets you easily copy CDs to  
cassette tapes. If you have a cassette deck that has a  
CD•DECK SYNCHRO jack, the CD changer can  
automatically start and stop with the cassette deck. Connect  
the CD•deck synchro-cord, supplied with the cassette deck,  
to the CD changers and cassette decks CD•DECK SYNCHRO  
jacks.  
TAPE/DCC  
REC  
PLAY  
TAPE  
2
INPUT  
CD  
R
L
__ PLAY  
L
VCR/  
LD  
PHONO  
REC  
L
L
L
LINE OUT  
CONTROL  
DIGITAL OUT  
OPTICAL  
R
R
R
R
OUT  
L
R
R
L
For details on connection and operation refer to the cassette  
decks owners manual.  
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INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL’S  
BATTERIES  
USING A RECEIVER’S REMOTE CONTROL  
WITH THE CD CHANGER  
Your CD changers remote control requires two AA  
batteries (not supplied) for power. We recommend  
alkaline batteries, available from your local RadioShack  
store.  
If your receiver/amplifier has an OSR mark, the receiver/  
amplifiers remote can control some of the CD changers  
functions.  
Plug one end of the supplied control cable into the CD  
changers CONTROL IN jack. Plug the other end of the cable  
into the receiver/amplifiers CONTROL OUT jack.  
l. Press in the battery compartment covers latch and lift  
off the cover.  
2. Put two fresh AA batteries into the compartment as  
indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked  
inside.  
Notes:  
This connection disables the CD changers infrared  
sensor. Aim the remote control at the receiver/amplifiers  
infrared sensor.  
3. Replace the cover.  
When you connect the CD changer to your receiver by  
digital output only, the receivers remote control does  
not operate your CD changer.  
Cautions:  
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and  
recommended type.  
Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of  
batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable) or  
rechargeable batteries of different capacities.  
Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can  
leak chemicals that can damage electronic circuits.  
If you do not plan to use the remote control for a  
month or more, remove and store the batteries.  
For details on connection and operation, refer to the  
receiver/amplifiers owners manual.  
Note: If the remotes range is reduced, replace the batteries  
immediately.  
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BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Note: Always handle CDs by their edges. Fingerprints and  
scratches on a CDs surface can prevent the laser beam from  
correctly reading the digital information. For more  
information, see “CD Care Tips” on Page 15.  
Warning: To protect your hearing, set the volume on your  
receiver or amplifier to its lowest level before you load and  
play a CD.  
Caution: Do not set the volume on your receiver or  
amplifier too high while playing soft or quiet portions of a  
music program. Due to the CD changers wide dynamic  
range, the speakers might be damaged if the music program  
includes a sudden loud passage.  
3. Hold the CD vertically and insert it into the CD slot,  
label side to the left.  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL  
Many of the CD changers buttons also have a  
corresponding button on the remote control, and you can  
use either the CD changer or the remote control to control  
the function.  
.
To use the remote control, point it at the infrared sensor  
on the front panel and press the control button.  
4. To load more CDs, repeatedly press2 DISC NUMBER  
3 (or 2 DISC 3 on the remote) so the desired rack  
number appears on the display. Then repeat Step 3.  
5. When you finish loading the desired CDs, press OPEN/  
CLOSE to close the rack cover.  
To remove a CD, select the slot number of the disc you want  
to remove, then press UNLOAD. The rack rotates the  
selected disc slot to the front. When the rack cover opens,  
remove the selected CD. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the rack  
cover.  
When the remote controls operating distance reduces or if  
the remote control stops working, replace the batteries.  
Note: The remote operates the CD changer from up to 23  
feet away and within 30º of the front of the CD changer.  
Cautions:  
Do not try to manually open the rack cover; only use  
OPEN/CLOSE.  
LOADING CDS IN THE RACK  
The multi-disc rack holds 100 CDs. The disc slots are  
numbered in clockwise order, from 1 to 100, and can hold  
either 3-inch or 5-inch CDs.  
Do not load anything other than 5-inch or 3-inch CDs  
into the slots. This could damage the CD changer.  
Do not use an adapter for 3-inch CDs. Also, avoid  
placing 3-inch CDs between 5-inch CDs as this makes  
it hard to remove the 3-inch CDs.  
Follow these steps to load up to 100 CDs in the slots.  
1. Press POWER to turn on the CD changer. If necessary,  
repeatedly press 2 DISC NUMBER 3 (or 2 DISC 3  
on the remote) so the slot number you want appears  
on the display.  
The CD changer does not play with the rack cover open.  
Notes:  
You can use OPEN/CLOSE to open the rack cover and  
MODE  
HI-LITE  
remove the disc if the disc to remove is already at the  
front of the rack. The display shows HOLD while the  
rack cover is open.  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
BEST  
PREVIOUS  
DISC NUMBER  
CLEAR  
PROGRAM  
DISC  
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
ASMS/SEARCH  
4
1
¡
¢
6
7
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
UNLOAD  
ASMS  
You can open the rack cover even while a disc is  
playing. Hold down OPEN/CLOSE until the display  
shows OPEN. The rack cover opens and the display  
shows HOLD. In this case, the rack does not rotate  
and you cannot use UNLOAD, SINGLE PLAY/ACCESS,  
or 2 DISC NUMBER 3.  
RANDOM  
CD • DECK SYNCHRO SYSTEM  
2. Press UNLOAD to open the rack cover.  
MODE  
HI-LITE  
RANDOM  
BEST  
PREVIOUS  
DISC NUMBER  
CLEAR  
PROGRAM  
REPEAT  
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
ASMS/SEARCH  
4
1
¡
¢
6
7
O
CLOSE  
UNLOAD  
CD•D DECK SYNCHRO SYSTEM  
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LOADING A CD IN THE SINGLE PLAY SLOT  
The single play slot lets you easily load a single CD. To  
load a CD in the single play slot, press SINGLE PLAY/  
ACCESS. The CD changer turns on if it was turned off,  
and rotates the rack so the single play slot comes to the  
loading position. Insert the CD with its label to the left.  
Then press SINGLE PLAY/PLAY to start playing.  
USING THE DEMO  
The demo showcases the features of your CD-9400 and  
its display. To turn on the demo, press 4 1within 1  
second of turning on the CD changer. To turn off the  
demo, press any button.  
To remove a CD from the single play slot, press SINGLE  
PLAY/ACCESS. The rack rotates the single play slot to the  
front. When the rack cover opens, remove the CD.  
The single play slot is numbered as “0” and is located  
between discs 100 and 1. You can access this slot by  
pressing DISC NUMBER 3 when the display shows 100,  
or DISC NUMBER 2 when the display shows 1. You can  
also reach to the single play slot by pressing 0 on the  
remote control. The display shows the disc number as P0.  
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5. To temporarily stop play, press 6 (8 on the remote  
control). The display shows 6 . Press 6 again ( 3  
or 8 on the remote control) to resume play.  
PLAYING CDS  
To select a CD, enter its number on the remote control, then  
press DISC SET within 5 seconds. You can also use 2 DISC  
NUMBER 3 (or 2 DISC 3 on the remote) to step through  
the disc numbers until you reach the desired CD. (Hold  
down either button for a rapid search.)  
6. The CD changer automatically stops play at the end of  
the last track on the highest numbered CD. To stop  
play sooner, press 7. The CD changer returns to the  
first track on the CD last played.  
If the position you select does not have a CD, the CD changer  
displays no disc and plays the next CD.  
To select a disc in the single play slot, repeatedly press 2  
Note: A sudden shock or jolt while a CD is playing  
might suddenly change the CDs rotation speed or make  
the CD changer skip the current track. This might  
momentarily mute or distort the sound. This is not a  
malfunction.  
DISC NUMBER 3 until the changer displays P0.  
Follow these steps to play CDs.  
Note: Be sure the CD changers rack cover is closed:  
playback does not begin if the rack cover is open.  
Notes: With a custom CD group selected:  
1. Turn on your receiver/amplifier and select the audio  
input (CD, AUX, or TAPE) to which you connected  
your CD changer.  
When you press 2 DISC NUMBER 3 during play, the  
changer scans only through the CD slots within the  
custom CD group.  
If you select a slot that is not in the custom CD group  
using the remote controls number buttons, no disc  
appears for about 3 seconds. (See “Assigning CDs to a  
Custom CD Group” on Page 11.)  
2. Press POWER to turn on the CD changer. The CD  
changer returns to the first track of the last CD you  
played.  
3. While the CD changer is stopped, repeatedly press  
MODE until the play mode you want appears on the  
display.  
If a CD in the custom CD group is not loaded, no disc  
appears on the display for about 3 seconds, the disc  
number is erased from memory, and play continues  
from the next CD.  
ALL - Plays all the loaded CDs.  
SINGLE - Plays only the selected CD.  
CUSTOM I, II, or III - Plays only the CDs that  
belong to the custom CD group (see “Assigning CDs to  
a Custom CD Group” on Page 11).  
You can switch between ALL and SINGLE during  
play, but you can select custom play only when the CD  
changer is stopped.  
Note: You can also select and play a CD in the single  
play slot by pressing 0 then DISC SET on the remote  
control.  
4. Press 6( 3 on the remote control) to begin play  
from Track 1 on Disc 1 (or the last CD you played)  
and have all tracks and CDs play in order. The CD  
changer stops after it plays the highest numbered CD  
you loaded.  
The changer displays the disc, track number, and the  
currently playing tracks elapsed play time.  
If a slot does not contain a CD, the CD changer  
displays no disc next to the disc number as it skips  
to the next slot.  
The CD changer memorizes which slots contain CDs,  
then it skips empty slots on subsequent play passes.  
Opening the rack cover (to load/unload CDs, for  
example) resets this memory.  
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CHECKING THE TIME REMAINING AND  
ELAPSED ON A CD  
The display normally shows the current CD and track  
numbers, and the current tracks elapsed play time.  
Press DISPLAY on the remote control once during play to  
display the current tracks remaining time. Press DISPLAY  
again to display the current CDs remaining time. Press  
DISPLAY again to display the current CDs total elapsed time.  
During programmed play, pressing DISPLAY twice displays  
the total programmed time and the number of the pro-  
grammed track playing (see “Programming a Sequence” on  
Page 13). During best selection play, pressing DISPLAY twice  
displays the number of tracks stored in the best selection  
memory (see “Storing Your Best Tracks” on Page 12).  
Notes:  
The CD changer does not display the current CDs  
total remaining time during programmed, random, or  
best selection play.  
The CD changer might not display the remaining time  
for tracks numbered greater than 24 on a CD.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
QUICKLY SELECTING TRACKS  
ASSIGNING CDS TO A CUSTOM CD GROUP  
You can assign any loaded CD into a custom CD group.  
This lets you group your favorite CDs together for more  
convenient playback.  
When the CD changer is stopped or paused, press 4  
1 or ¡ ¢ (or 4 or ¢ on the remote control)  
until the CD changer displays the desired tracks number.  
Or, enter the track number using the remote controls  
number buttons, then press TRACK SET within 5 seconds.  
Follow these steps to assign CDs to a group.  
1. While the CD changer is stopped, repeatedly press  
MODE until CUSTOM and the number of the desired  
group light. (If any discs have been assigned to the  
group, the lowest disc number appears on the display.  
Press CLEAR to clear the group.)  
If you use this feature while a CD plays, the CD changer  
stops playing the current track and skips to the next or  
previous track.  
2. Select a CD for storing into the group.  
If you use 2 DISC NUMBER 3, simply wait until  
the display blinks. The disc number is  
automatically stored in memory.  
If you use the remote controls number buttons,  
press DISC SET to store the disc number in  
memory.  
SEARCHING FOR A SECTION OF A TRACK  
To rapidly search forward or backward for a track section  
while a CD plays, hold down ¡ ¢ or 4 1on  
the front panel (¡ or 1 on the remote control). The  
display shows the elapsed time to help you locate the  
desired section, and the CD plays at a lower volume and  
higher speed than normal. Release the button to resume  
normal play.  
3. Repeat Step 2 to store all the CDs you want.  
Notes:  
You can also search a track when a CD is paused. The  
searching speed is faster, the display shows only the  
minutes, and you do not hear the CD play.  
The custom group memory is kept even after you turn  
off the CD changer.  
The changer keeps the CDs stored in custom group  
memory for a few minutes in the event of a power loss.  
Note: You cannot search past the end (End appears on  
the display) or the beginning of a CD.  
Checking the Custom Group Contents  
With the CD changer stopped, repeatedly press MODE so  
CUSTOM and the number of the desired group light. Then  
repeatedly press DISPLAY so C and the custom group  
number appear on the display. Then repeatedly press DISC  
NUMBER 3. The programmed disc numbers appear in  
order as you press DISC NUMBER 3.  
Notes:  
To change the CDs assigned to a custom CD group, you  
must clear all the entries and enter the desired CDs again.  
Erasing All the CDs from a Custom Group  
With the CD changer stopped, repeatedly press MODE so  
CUSTOM and the number of the desired group light Then  
press CLEAR. (You cannot partially erase a custom group  
memory.)  
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STORING YOUR BEST TRACKS  
USING HI-LITE SCAN  
You can save up to 20 tracks in a special best memory, and  
then replay them at any time. To save a track in best  
memory, just press BEST while that track is playing. BEST  
flashes three times. To play the tracks you have saved in  
best memory, press BEST while the changer is stopped.  
The CD changer plays in the reverse order; the last track  
you saved plays first.  
To listen to 10 seconds from each CD, press Hl-LITE  
while the changer is stopped or during normal play. DISC  
SCAN flashes and the changer plays 10 seconds from each  
CD, starting at 1 minute into the first track.  
To listen to 10 seconds from every track on all CDs,  
press HI-LITE twice while the changer is stopped or during  
normal, programmed, or favorite track play. SCAN flashes  
and the changer plays 10 seconds from each track, starting  
at 1 minute into each track.  
Notes:  
To stop scanning, either press 6 to start play at the  
current track or press 7 to stop play.  
The changer only remembers the last 20 tracks you  
stored in best memory.  
You cannot store the same track twice in succession.  
You cannot save a track from a CD that is in the single  
play slot into best memory.  
To clear a track from best memory, press CLEAR while  
that track is playing.  
The best memory is kept even after you turn off the CD  
changer.  
The changer keeps the tracks in best memory for a few  
minutes in the event of a power loss.  
Notes:  
If the track is less than 1 minute long, hi-lite scan starts  
at the beginning of the track.  
You can use ¡ ¢ and 4 1 to skip forward  
and backward.  
You can use repeat during hi-lite scan (see “Repeating  
Tracks, CDs, and Sequences”).  
REPEATING TRACKS, CDS, AND SEQUENCES  
Your CD changer can repeat a single track, a single CD, all  
loaded CDs, a custom CD group, or a programmed  
sequence.  
SCANNING PREVIOUS CDS  
The CD changer remembers the 20 most recently played  
CDs and lets you review and replay them in reverse order.  
To repeat a single track, before or during play of a track  
you want to repeat, press REPEAT on the remote control.  
REPEAT 3 1 appears on the display. If the CD changer is  
stopped, press 6. At the end of the track, the CD  
changer replays the track.  
To review the CDs, press PREVIOUS. PREVIOUS SCAN  
flashes and the changer plays 10 seconds of the first track  
of each of the last 20 CDs you played, starting at l minute  
into the first track on each CD. To listen to an entire CD  
and cancel the previous scan function, press 6.  
To repeat a single CD, before or during play, repeatedly  
press MODE until SINGLE appears on the display, then  
press REPEAT twice. REPEAT appears on the display. If  
the CD changer is stopped, press 6. When the CD  
changer reaches the end of the CD, it replays the CD.  
To stop the previous scan function, press 7.  
Notes:  
To repeat all CDs, before or during play, repeatedly  
press MODE until ALL appears on the display, then press  
REPEAT twice. REPEAT appears on the display. If the CD  
changer is stopped, press 6. When the CD changer  
reaches the end of the last CD, it replays all loaded CDs in  
order.  
If a track is less than 1 minute long, previous scan starts  
at the beginning of the track.  
A CD in the single play slot is not included in the  
previous scan memory. Neither are any CDs played  
using random play, hi-lite scan, programmed play, and  
best selection.  
The previous scan memory remains stored even after  
you turn off the CD changer.  
The changer keeps the CDs stored in previous scan  
memory for a few minutes in the event of a power loss.  
To repeat CDs in a custom group, before play,  
repeatedly press MODE until CUSTOM and the number of  
the desired group appear on the display, then press  
REPEAT twice. REPEAT appears on the display. If the CD  
changer is stopped, press 6. When the CD changer  
reaches the end of the last CD, it replays all CDs in the  
group in order.  
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT until neither  
REPEAT 1 nor REPEAT appears on the display, or  
press 7.  
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PLAYING TRACKS IN RANDOM ORDER  
With play stopped, press RANDOM. RANDOM appears on  
the display, and random play starts in the selected play  
mode.  
PROGRAMMING A SEQUENCE  
You can program up to 36 selections from all loaded CDs  
to play in any order you choose. A selection can be a  
single track or an entire CD.  
Follow these steps to program a sequence.  
SINGLE -randomly plays all of the current CDs tracks.  
Once all the CDs tracks have played, the CD changer stops.  
1. Press 7 to cancel the current function.  
ALL - selects a track from a CD and plays the track, then  
repeatedly selects another CD and plays another track. When  
the CD changer finishes playing 100 selections (or as many  
as possible from the CDs that are loaded), it stops.  
2. Press PGM on the remote control (or PROGRAM on  
the front panel). PGM appears on the display.  
3. Select the CD that contains the first track you want to  
program using the remote controls number buttons and  
DISC SET. The selected CDs number and AL appear.  
CUSTOM - selects a track from a CD in a custom CD group  
and plays the track, then repeatedly selects another CD in  
the same group and plays another track. When the CD  
changer finishes playing 100 selections (or as many as  
possible from the CDs that are loaded), it stops.  
You can also use 2 DISC NUMBER 3 (or 2 DISC 3 on  
the remote) and press PGM to select a CD. The disc  
number and AL appear. If you do not select a track  
within about 2 seconds, the entire CD is automatically  
stored.  
To cancel random play and continue normal play, select a  
disc other than the one currently playing, either by  
pressing 2 DISC NUMBER 3 or by using the remote  
controls number buttons, then pressing DISC SET. To stop  
random play, press 7.  
If you program an entire CD, skip to Step 5.  
4. Select the track you want to program using the remote  
controls number buttons and TRACK SET.  
The displayed track and disc numbers are stored in the  
first memory position.  
Notes:  
During play, press RANDOM to skip the track currently  
playing and advance to the next random selection.  
You can switch between the ALL or SINGLE modes  
during random play.  
If the CD changer does not have 100 CDs loaded, the  
CD changer might select the same track or CD more  
than once.  
You can also use ¢ or 4 then press PGM (or  
PROGRAM) to select a track.  
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each track or CD you want to  
program, up to 36 selections.  
6. Press 6. The CD changer plays the sequence.  
You can use repeat during random play.  
If you start random play during programmed play, the  
programs contents are erased and the CD changer starts  
ALL random play.  
Notes:  
If you try to program a nonexistent CD or track  
(for example track 10 when a CD has only nine  
tracks), the CD changer ignores the entry.  
Press ¡ ¢or 4 1to move forward or  
backward through the programmed sequence while  
the sequence plays.  
After the CD changer plays the last track in the  
programmed sequence, it stops, but the programmed  
sequence is still in memory. Press PGM then 3 to restart  
programmed play.  
To clear the sequence, see “Clearing a Programmed  
Sequence” on Page 14.  
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Programming a Sequence while a CD is  
Storing a Pause within a Programmed  
Playing  
Sequence for Recording to Cassette  
When you record a programmed sequence onto a cassette  
tape, you can program a pause to occur after the last  
selection you plan to record on the first side of the tape  
(so you can turn the tape over).  
While the CD changer is playing, you can program a  
sequence of tracks, but not an entire CD. Press PGM  
during play, then select the CD and track using the remote  
controls number buttons and DISC SET/TRACK SET, and  
press PGM. When the current track finishes playing or you  
press 3, programmed play starts.  
To store a pause, press 8 on the remote in Step 3 of  
“Programming a Sequence” on Page 13. PA appears on the  
display.  
Or, you can store the track currently being played directly  
into memory. While the track is playing, press PGM once  
to enter the program mode, then press PGM again to store  
the current track. You might find this feature convenient  
to use along with hi-lite scan.  
During play, when the CD changer pauses and displays  
6, turn over the tape and press 8 to resume recording.  
Erasing a Programmed Selection  
Notes:  
In the program mode (when PGM appears on the display),  
press CLEAR to erase the last-stored selection (track or  
CD). The new last-stored selection appears on the display  
until you press 6 (or 3 on the remote control).  
• You cannot program a pause as the first or last selection.  
• You cannot program two pauses in a row.  
Note: You cannot erase a selection that is currently  
playing or that has already played.  
Clearing a Programmed Sequence  
Turning off the CD changer does not clear the  
programmed sequence. To clear the sequence, do any of  
the following:  
Press 7 when the CD is stopped.  
Start best selection play.  
Select ALL, SINGLE, CUSTOM, previous scan,  
or play the CD in the single play slot while  
programming a sequence.  
Press RANDOM while programming a sequence.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Precautions for Use  
CARING FOR CDS  
CDs that this changer can play have this mark on  
them:  
Treat the CD surface with care. Although a CD lasts  
indefinitely with normal use, we recommend the  
following precautions:  
Handle a CD by its edge to avoid fingerprints, which  
can prevent the CD changers laser beam from reading  
the CD. CD cleaner kits are available at your local  
RadioShack store.  
The CD-9400 has a wide dynamic range. As a result, if  
you turn your amplifiers volume up too high during  
low-volume sections of a program, you might damage  
your speakers when a sudden loud passage is  
produced.  
Keep the CD dry. A water drop can act as a lens and  
affect the laser beams focus.  
During play, if the changer is subjected to a sudden  
shock or jolt, the CDs rotation speed might suddenly  
change, causing the changer to momentarily become  
silent. This is not a malfunction.  
CARING FOR THE CD-9400  
Your RCA CD-9400 Compact Disc Changer is an example  
of superior design and craftsmanship. The following  
suggestions will help you care for the CD changer so you  
can enjoy it for years.  
If you move the changer, be sure the CDs has been  
removed. This prevents possible damage to the CDs.  
Do not move the changer suddenly from a very cold  
room into a warm room. This can cause moisture to  
condense on the pickup lens, preventing proper CD  
play. If this happens, wait at least 30 minutes before  
resuming play.  
Keep the CD changer dry. If it gets wet, wipe it  
dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals  
that can corrode the electronic circuits.  
Handle the CD changer gently and carefully.  
Dropping it can damage its circuit boards and  
cases and can cause the changer to work  
improperly.  
Do not place foreign objects in the CD slot. Doing so  
can damage the CD changer.  
Use and store the CD changer only in normal  
temperature environments. Temperature  
extremes can shorten the life of electronic  
devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt  
plastic parts.  
CD Care Tips  
Even though a CD is very durable, you should handle it  
with care.  
Keep the CD inside the CD changer or in its protective  
case or sleeve when you are not playing it.  
Handle a CD by its edges to avoid fingerprints which  
can prevent the CD changers laser beam from  
accurately reading the CD. Your local RadioShack store  
sells a suitable CD cleaner kit.  
Keep the CD changer away from dust and dirt,  
which can cause premature wear of parts.  
Do not write on either side of the CD, particularly the  
non-label side. (Signals are read from the non-label  
side.)  
Wipe the CD changer with a damp cloth  
occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use  
harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong  
detergents to clean the CD changer.  
Keep the CD dry. A water drop can act as a lens and  
affect the laser beams focus.  
Use only fresh batteries of the recommended  
size and type in the remote control. Always  
remove old or weak batteries. They can leak  
chemicals that destroy electronic circuits.  
If a CD skips or the CD changer displays U1 when you try  
to play it, it might be scratched. Your local RadioShack  
store sells a Scratch ‘n Fix kit that might help remove the  
scratch and stop the skip. See also “Troubleshooting” on  
Page 16.  
Modifying or tampering with your CD changers internal  
components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate  
the CD changers warranty and void your FCC  
authorization to operate it.  
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FCC INFORMATION  
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits  
provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your CD changer might  
cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate the interference, try one or more of the  
following corrective measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the distance between the CD changer and the radio or TV.  
Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the CD changer and the radio or TV.  
Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician if the problem still exists.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
This CD changer has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limited warranty from  
RadioShack. If your CD changer is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store or call 1-800-THE-  
SHACK for assistance.  
Your CD changer should give you years of trouble-free service. However, if you do have problems, these suggestions might  
help.  
Suggestion  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
Load the CD with the label side to the left.  
Clean the CD (see “CD Care Tips” on Page  
15).  
A CD is loaded backwards.  
CD is dirty or scratched.  
Playback stops abruptly, or the  
CD changer pauses or stops  
during playback.  
The CD changer is not correctly  
connected.  
Recheck all connections.  
No sound.  
The receiver/amplifier is not set to the  
correct input.  
The receiver/amplifiers volume is set  
too low.  
Check the receiver/amplifiers input setting.  
Turn up the receiver/amplifiers volume.  
Load the CD with the label side to the left.  
Recheck all connections.  
A CD is loaded backwards.  
The CD changer is not correctly  
connected.  
Sound is noisy or distorted.  
Interference from another electronic  
device.  
Turn off nearby appliances, or use a  
different AC outlet for the appliance.  
Clean or repair the CD (see “CD Care Tips”  
on Page 15) or try a different CD.  
CD is dirty or damaged.  
CD skips.  
Move closer to the CD changer.  
Use the other devices remote control.  
Too far from the CD changer.  
Another devices cable is plugged into  
the CONTROL IN jack.  
Remote control does not work.  
Replace the batteries.  
Weak batteries.  
Receiver remote control does  
not work.  
Properly plug in the control cable.  
Properly plug in audio cables.  
The control cable is not plugged in.  
Audio cables are not plugged in.  
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INDEX TO FEATURES BY CONTROL NAME  
This table lists the control names found on the front of your receiver and on the remote control, along with the page  
number where the control is discussed.  
Control  
Page Number  
11  
11  
12,14  
9
ASMS 4 and ¢  
ASMS/SEARCH 4 1 and¡ ¢  
CLEAR  
DISC  
12  
13  
9
HI-LITE SCAN  
PROGRAM  
PLAY/PAUSE 6  
POWER  
9
13  
12  
11  
9
RAMDOM PLAY  
REPEAT  
SEARCH  
1
and  
¡
STOP 7  
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SELF-DIAGNOSTICS  
The CD-9400 has a self-diagnostic function. When the CD changer detects an abnormal condition, it displays an error  
number on the display. If this happens, try the suggestion shown. If the error number still appears, take the CD changer to  
your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
Control  
Page Number  
Suggestion  
Load the label side to the left.  
The CD might be dirty. Clean the CD.  
Check to see if there is a foreign object in the slot.  
The disc is not loaded  
properly.  
U1  
Check to see if there is a foreign object in the slot.  
Unplug the power cord and plug it in again.  
U2  
U3  
Mechanism operation error.  
Rack cover error.  
Check to see if the rack cover is blocked by anything.  
Unplug the power cord and plug it in again.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Audio Frequency Response .....................................................................................................................................2-20,000 Hz  
Wow and Flutter .............................................................................................. Limit of Measurement (0.001% or less, EIAJ)  
Disc Diameter ...................................................................................................................................................3- and 5-inch  
Power Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Power Consumption .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Watts  
Size (HWD) .....................................................................................................................7 10/16 x 16 9/l6 x 15 l3/l6 Inches  
(193 x 420 x 402 mm)  
Weight ..................................................................................................................................................................14 lbs 3 oz  
(6.5 kg)  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.  
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Limited One-Year Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship  
under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores  
and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack  
MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION  
TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS  
PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITYTO CUSTOMER  
OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE  
CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING  
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES  
RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT  
OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack  
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of  
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In the  
event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt  
as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise  
provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace  
the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts  
and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or  
reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or  
replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be  
charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,  
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or  
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other  
than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or  
batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product  
removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state  
to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
We Service What We Sell  
09/99  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
42-7004  
<PRB1298-C>  
Printed in China  
02A00  
 

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