KOMBO 43 CD Receiver: FAQ

Contents

• Where can I find the user manual?
• Which file formats and media sources does the KOMBO 43 CD Receiver support?
• Can I connect headphones to the KOMBO 43 CD Receiver?
• Can I connect a turntable to the KOMBO 43 CD Receiver?
• Can I connect a subwoofer to the KOMBO 43 CD Receiver?
• How many radio stations can I save?
• How do I reset the device to factory settings?

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Where can I find the user manual?

You can find the user manual at https://devil.de/bedienungsanleitung. Please use the search field there.

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Which file formats and media sources does the KOMBO 43 CD Receiver support?

The devil KB 43 CR 19 CD Receiver supports the following file formats and media sources:

CDs: Audio CD, MP3 CD, WMA CD 

USB playback: MP3, WMA 

Bluetooth streaming: Music streaming via Bluetooth with aptX® (for CD-like audio  quality). Compatible with popular apps such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.

Radio: FM (analog), DAB/DAB+ (digital)

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Can I connect headphones to the KOMBO 43 CD Receiver?

The KOMBO 43 CD Receiver has a headphone jack on the front. You can connect your stereo headphones with a 6.3 mm jack plug there. When headphones are connected, the speakers and subwoofer output are automatically turned off.

Additionally, the KOMBO 43 CD Receiver has an internal active headphone amplifier (= op-amp NJM4580M) and can drive all common headphones with typical impedances of 32…75 ohms. The output impedance is 150 ohms. 

Can I connect Bluetooth headphones to the KOMBO 43 CD Receiver?
No. The KOMBO 43 CD Receiver can only receive Bluetooth signals, but cannot send them. If you want to connect your headphones via Bluetooth to the CD receiver, you need a Bluetooth transmitter/sender. You can find more information at this link.

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Can I connect a record player to the KOMBO 43 CD Receiver?

Basically, this works. However, there is one limitation: The KOMBO 43 CD Receiver (KB 43 CR 19) does not have a phono input. Therefore, you need an additional phono preamplifier unless your turntable already has a built-in phono preamplifier. In that case, the connection is made via the RCA input on the back.

More information can be found in our blog: Guide: Connecting a Turntable – with and without Phono Input 

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Can I connect a subwoofer to the KOMBO 43 CD Receiver?

The KOMBO 43 CD Receiver (KB 43 CR 19) has a subwoofer output (on the back). You can connect an active subwoofer to this via a subwoofer cable. More information can be found in the manual Connecting a Subwoofer.

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How many radio stations can I save?

After the station scan, the first 20 stations for FM and DAB+ each are saved. How to initiate a station scan, set the stations, and select stations can be found in the user manual starting on page 26.

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How do I reset the device to factory settings?

Resetting to factory settings will delete all saved stations and changed settings. 

1. Open the menu. To do this, press the MENU button on the remote control or press and hold the VOLUME knob on the device for one second.
2. Navigate with the navigation buttons / or with the jump buttons / or with the VOLUME knob to the System menu item and confirm with or by pressing the VOLUME knob.
3. Navigate with the navigation buttons / or with the jump buttons / or with the VOLUME knob to the Factory Reset menu item and confirm with or by pressing the VOLUME knob. Then select <YES>.
4. The KOMBO 43 CD Receiver will switch off after a short time. After turning it on again, the factory settings will be restored.

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