Tascam CD-400U – CD/SD/USB Player with Bluetooth & AM/FM Tuner

Product Overview

The TASCAM CD-400U is a 1U rack-mount CD/SD/USB player with built-in Bluetooth wireless reception and AM/FM tuner, designed for permanent commercial AV installation in restaurants, offices, retail stores, public facilities, and performance venues. It plays CDs, and audio files from SD card and USB flash media, and can record CD or AM/FM tuner audio directly to SD or USB media without a computer. Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs connect to any professional or consumer audio system; RS-232C provides control system integration, with an optional IF-E100 Ethernet card for network control.

Product Description

The CD-400U consolidates CD playback, SD/USB file playback, Bluetooth wireless input (SBC, AAC, aptX), and AM/FM tuner into a single rack unit, replacing multiple source components in commercial installations. Audio from CD or AM/FM tuner can be dubbed directly to SD/SDHC card or USB flash drive — useful for archiving radio broadcasts or creating digital copies of CD content for SD/USB playback. A front-panel 3.5mm AUX IN accepts portable music players without Bluetooth pairing. Power-on-Play starts playback automatically at unit startup for unattended operation. A Panel Lock function disables front-panel controls to prevent unauthorized adjustment in public-facing installations. The optional IF-E100 Ethernet card adds IP-based remote control equivalent to RS-232C, enabling integration into networked AV control systems. Supported file formats for SD/USB playback include MP3, AAC, WAV, and WMA. Dedicated unbalanced RCA tuner output allows the AM/FM tuner audio to feed a separate zone or input without affecting the main outputs. The CD-400U is available at Creation Networks alongside the optional IF-E100 Ethernet control card.

Key Features

• CD + SD/USB + Bluetooth + AM/FM — All major commercial audio sources in one 1U unit, eliminating multiple source components.
• Balanced XLR + Unbalanced RCA Outputs — Professional and consumer output formats for flexible AV system integration.
• Bluetooth Reception — SBC, AAC, and aptX codec support for wireless streaming from smartphones and tablets.
• CD/Tuner to SD/USB Recording — Record CD or AM/FM audio directly to SD or USB media without a computer.
• Dedicated Tuner RCA Output — Independent RCA output for AM/FM audio independent of the main outputs.
• Power-on-Play and Panel Lock — Automated startup playback and front-panel lockout for unattended commercial operation.
• RS-232C Control — Standard serial control for integration into Crestron, AMX, Extron, and similar AV control systems.
• Optional IF-E100 Ethernet Card — Adds IP-based remote control for networked AV system integration.

Typical Applications

• Restaurant and retail background music player
• Office and public facility CD and media player
• House of worship announcement and music player
• Conference room and boardroom background music
• Commercial meeting space multi-source audio player

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the CD-400U record from CD to SD card?

Yes. The CD-400U can dub audio from CD or the AM/FM tuner directly to an SD/SDHC card or USB flash drive without a computer.

What Bluetooth codecs does the CD-400U support?

The CD-400U supports SBC, AAC, and aptX Bluetooth codecs for wireless streaming from smartphones and other Bluetooth devices.

Does the CD-400U have Ethernet control built in?

RS-232C serial control is built in. Network control requires the optional IF-E100 Ethernet interface card, which provides equivalent control over an IP connection.

What does Panel Lock do?

Panel Lock disables the front-panel buttons to prevent accidental or unauthorized operation in public-facing installations while allowing remote control via RS-232C or IR remote to function normally.

What warranty applies to the CD-400U?

TASCAM products purchased through authorized dealers including Creation Networks carry TASCAM's standard limited warranty.