Home Audio System with Vertical CD-R/RW Player and Digital AM/FM Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL ES30 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com ES30_072905.
CAUT I ON TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Before We Begin Thank you for purchasing this Emerson audio product. The Emerson brand is your assurance of quality, performance and value. Our engineers have included many useful and convenient features in this product. Please be sure to read this Owner’s Manual completely to make sure you are getting the maximum benefit from each feature. This product was manufactured using the highest quality components and standards of workmanship.
IMPORTANT NOTES • Avoid installing this unit in places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters, on top of other stereo equipment that radiates too much heat, places lacking ventilation or dusty areas, places subject to constant vibration and/ or humid or moist areas. • Operate controls and switches as described in the manual. • Before turning ‘On’ the power, make certain that power cord is properly installed.
PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking And Set Up • Carefully remove the main unit, speakers, and remote control from the carton, and remove all packing materials from the components. • Remove any descriptive labels or stickers from the front panel of the main unit. Do not remove any labels or stickers on the back panel of the main unit or the speakers. • Carefully remove any small strips of tape that may have been used to hold the CD door closed during shipment.
Positioning The Main Unit And Speakers The main unit and the speakers are designed to be used on a shelf, desk, table or stand. The main unit is shipped with two plastic legs installed for added stability when the system is used on a flat surface. These two plastic legs allow the main unit to “lean backward” slightly and prevent it from tipping forward when the CD door is opened. IMPORTANT: THESE TWO PLASTIC LEGS MUST REMAIN ON THE MAIN UNIT FOR TABLE-TOP, DESK-TOP, OR SHELF OPERATION.
Speaker Connections Connect the speakers to the Red (+) and Black (–) terminals on right side panel of the unit as shown below. Press the Red (+) or Black (–) terminal tab, insert wire, release tab to hold wire in place. The speakers may be placed close to the main unit or as far apart as the cables will allow. Please leave a gap of at least 1/4” between the main unit and speakers to prevent any vibration in the speakers from causing the CD player to skip. Note: The speakers are not magnetically shielded.
Connecting To External Audio Sources This system is equipped with Auxiliary Input (AUX IN) and Line Output (LINE OUT) jacks. The Auxiliary Input Jacks allow you to listen to the sound from an external audio source through the speakers of this system. The Line Output jacks allow you to record from the Tuner or CD Player in this system to an external recording device. • Connect your playback* equipment (eg. TV, MiniDisc or cassette player) to the AUX IN jacks on the top panel.
Protect Your Furniture This model is equipped with non-skid rubber 'feet' to prevent the product from moving when you operate the controls. These 'feet' are made from non-migrating rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your furniture. However certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives, or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber 'feet' to soften, and leave marks or a rubber residue on the furniture.
Power Source This system is designed to operate on 120V AC 60Hz power supply only. Connecting this system to any other power source may cause damage to the system and such damage is not covered by your warranty. Make sure that you connect this system to an AC outlet that is always “live”. Do not connect this system to an AC outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. Note: This unit has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade. This plug will only fit into a matching polarized AC outlet.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 12 13 14 15 11 AM/FM DIGITAL TUNER CD MICRO SYSTEM 10 26 16 9 6 7 5 4 2 3 CD TUNER MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY REPEAT CLASSIC MEMORY ROCK RANDOM POP MHz KHz CD TUNER AUX SLEEP REMAIN MUTE TIMER A M FM PM STOP/BAND 1 24 25 23 14.) LINE OUT L / R Jacks. 1.) Remote Sensor. 2.) 27 17 18 19 20 21 22 8 15.) AUX IN L / R Jacks. STOP / BAND Button. 3.) Skip / Search Rev Button. 16.) AUX Button. 4.) Play / Pause Button. 17.
Remote Control 11 1.) VOLUME Down Button. 2.) VOLUME Up Button. 3.) SKIP / SEARCH Rev Button. 10 4.) RANDOM Button. 5.) REPEAT / M-UP Button. 12 9 8 6.) TIMER Button. 7.) Numeric Buttons 7 8.) CD / TUNER Button. 9.) EQ (Equalizer) Button. 13 14 15 16 6 10.) POWER Button. 5 4 3 11.) Remote Infrared Transmitter. 12.) MUTE Button. 17 18 19 2 13.) SLEEP Button. 1 14.) MEMORY Button. 15.) MODE / REMAIN Button. 16.) INTRO Button. 17.) 18.) 19.) PLAY / PAUSE Button. STOP / BAND Button.
Installing The Remote Control Batteries The remote controller requires 2 “AAA” batteries (not included). Please use a wellknown brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance. Remove the remote control battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.. Insert 2 “AAA” alkaline batteries into the compartment. Be sure to observe the polarity markings inside the battery compartment. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly the remote control will not operate.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure that the speakers are properly connected. • Make sure that the FM Wire Antenna is fully extended. • Make sure that you have installed batteries in the remote control. • Make sure that the AC power cord is connected to an outlet that is always “live”. Do not connect to an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. Turning The System ‘On’ Connect the unit into the 120V 60Hz AC outlet.
General Controls Most of the main functions of this system can be operated by the controls on the front panel of the main unit, or by the buttons on the remote control handset. If a specific function can only be operated by the remote handset, or by the front panel controls, this will be clearly indicated in the instructions. Volume Controls To increase or decrease the system volume press the VOLUME or buttons on the front panel or the remote control.
MUTE Button (On Remote Control Only) Press the MUTE button on the remotrol control to shut off the speakers temporarily, for example, to answer the telephone. The sound stops and the “MUTE” indicator appears in the display. Press the MUTE button again to cancel the mute function and restore the sound. The “MUTE” indicator disappears. The mute function will also be canceled automatically by pressing the VOLUME or VOLUME buttons.
Setting The Clock Note: The clock can be set at AUX mode, when power is ‘Off’, or at CD, TUNER modes by pressing the MODE/REMAIN button to display the Time mode. 1.) Depress and hold the MEMORY button on the front panel or remote control. “24 H” will begin flashing in the display indicating that the clock is set for “European” 24-Hour format. Press either the or button to change to “American” 12-hour format if desired. The display will change from “24 H” to “12 H” and vice versa. 2.
Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the POWER/STANDBY button on the main unit or the remote control. The main display turns ‘On’. 2.) If necessary, press the TUNER button on the front panel of main unit or the CD/TUNER button on remote control to select the Tuner function. The display will show an AM or FM station frequency. To select a different band, press the STOP/BAND button. 3.
Hints For Better Reception FM: The FM lead wire antenna on the back panel should be extended to its full length. You may also have to vary the direction of this antenna until you find the position that provides the best reception. AM: The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet of the main unit. You may need to change the position of the main unit until you find the position that provides the best reception for your favorite AM stations.
Pre-setting Stations In The Tuner Memory This system includes a 20 station preset memory. You can store up to 10 FM stations and 10 AM stations in the tuner memory for immediate recall. The procedure for storing stations in memory is as follows: 1.) Follow step 3 under “Listening To The Radio” in page 17 to select the first station you wish to memorize. Example: FM 103.5 MHz. 2.) When the desired station appears on the display press the MEMORY button on the front panel or the remote control.
Recalling Preset Stations 1.) Turn the unit ‘On’, press the STOP/BAND button to select the desired band. 2.) Press the REPEAT/M-UP button on the front panel or the remote control repeatedly to scroll through the preset memories until the display shows the desired station. 3.) You may also use the number buttons on the remote control to directly select the desired preset memory number. Simply press the corresponding number key on the remote handset to select preset memory numbers 1 through 0 (10).
Playing Compact Discs Important: This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD Recordable (CD-R) and CD ReWritable (CD-RW) discs. However the playability of CD-R/RW discs may be affected by the type of software that was used in ‘ripping’ the tracks from the original discs and ‘burning’the tracks onto the blank media. Playability may also be affected by the quality and condition of the blank media you use for recording. 100% compatibility cannot be guaranteed.
Normal Playback 1.) Press the POWER/STANDBY button to turn the system ‘On’. 2.) Press the CD button on front panel or CD/TUNER button on remote control to select CD function. 3.) Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on front panel to open the CD door. Remove the “dummy CD” transit protection cards and discard it. You cannot play your own CD unless the card is removed. 4.) Load your own CD into the player with the printed ‘label’facing out.
9.) To stop playback at any time, press the STOP/BAND button. 10.) If you are finished listening, press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD door, remove your disc from the player, re-close the door and press the POWER/STANDBY button to return the system to the Standby (Off) mode. Pause Control To pause temporarily during CD playback press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. The sound stops and the elapsed time flashes in the display, but the disc continues spinning.
Repeat Playback You can program the player to continuously repeat a single track or the entire disc. The Repeat function can be activated while a disc is playing or while the disc is stopped. One Track Repeat Press the or button until the desired track number appears in the display, then press the REPEAT/M-UP button once. The REPEAT indicator ‘flashes’ in the display. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback on that track. The selected track will be repeated continuously.
Random Playback This feature allows you to play all the tracks on a disc in random order. Load the disc as usual and wait until the display shows the total playing time and number of tracks. Press the RANDOM button. The RANDOM indicator appears in the display. The tracks will be played in random order. After all tracks have played the player stops and the display again shows the total playing time and number of tracks. To cancel the Random mode press the RANDOM button until the RANDOM indicator disappears.
Programmed Playback You can program up to 20 tracks on a disc to playback in any desired order. You may also program a specific track to play several times within the same program. Note: The player cannot be programmed while a disc is playing. If a disc is playing press the STOP/BAND button to stop playback before you begin the programming steps below. 1.) Press the CD/TUNER button on the remote control or CD button on front panel to select CD mode.
7.) To begin programmed playback press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The display will show the first programmed track and playback will begin on that track. The MEMORY Indicator stops flashing and remains in the display. After the last programmed track has played the player stops but the programmed tracks remain in the memory. To play the programmed tracks again, press the MEMORY button and then the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Timer Function This system includes a programmable Timer function that will turn the system ‘On’, play for one hour, and then shut the system ‘Off’automatically. You can use the timer to wake you up to the Radio or to your favorite CD. The timer can be programmed while the system is in the Standby (Power Off) mode, the Aux mode, Tuner mode, or the CD mode. To Set The Turn ‘On’ Time 1.) Press and hold the TIMER/SLEEP button on the front panel or press the TIMER button on the remote control once.
6.) At the selected ‘On’ time the system will turn ‘On’ automatically to the last function selected, either Tuner or CD. The TIMER indicator flashes. It will play for one hour and then shut ‘Off’automatically. Note: If the system turns on to CD function it will only play until the end of the disc and then stop. As long as the TIMER indicator remains in the display the timer will turn the system on every day at the same time.
Sleep Timer This system includes a programmable Sleep Timer that allows you to fall asleep to between 90 and 10 minutes of music and then shuts the power ‘Off’automatically. To Operate The Sleep Timer: 1.) Turn the system ‘On’and operate either the Tuner or CD function as usual. 2.) Adjust the VOLUME controls to the desired level. Remember that the level you select for the sleep to music function is the same level you will hear when the timer turns the system on in the morning. 3.
MODE/REMAIN Button Normally the display shows the correct time in the Aux mode, Standby (Power Off) mode, the radio frequency in the Tuner mode, and the CD track and time information in the CD mode. You can press the MODE/REMAIN button repeatedly to show the following information on the display: • In STANDBY (Power Off) Mode: Correct Time TIMER ‘On’Time Correct Time. TIMER ‘On’Time Correct Time. • AUX Mode: Correct Time • In TUNER Mode: Radio Frequency Correct Time TIMER ‘On’Time Radio Frequency..
Auxiliary Operation (On Front Panel Only) To listen to an auxiliary audio source connected to the AUX IN R/L jacks on the top panel of this unit (refer to page 8). Press the AUX button on front panel to select the Aux function. The AUX indicator appears in the display. Operate the external device as you would normally. When you hear the music from your external source adjust the VOLUME and EQ controls of this system as desired. 32 ES30_072905.
Resetting The System Computer This system is equipped with a special circuit designed to protect the internal computer from permanent damage due to unexpected power surges. If you find that the system does not respond to any commands from the front panel controls or the remote handset, the system probably experienced a sudden power surge that activated the protection circuit.
WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Note: The plastic legs must be removed from the main unit before wall mounting. To remove the legs, slide them downward as shown. To re-attach the legs, slide the U-shaped cut-outs in the legs upwards over the round posts at the back of the unit. Make sure the legs are pushed up all the way. If you decide to wall mount your ES30 audio system please read and carefully follow these instructions: Note: Wall mounting hardware is not included.
General Precautions and Recommendations • When choosing a location for wall mounting remember that the main unit must be connected to an AC outlet. The AC power cord of the main unit should be able to hang straight down from the main unit to the AC outlet. (See Figure 1.
• If there is no AC outlet directly below the desired mounting location you may use a UL approved extension cord. In this case you should allow the AC plug of the main unit to reach all the way to the floor and connect the extension cord on the floor, not above the floor. (See Figure 2.
Template Instructions 1.) Select the desired location for wall mounting after carefully reviewing the "General Precautions and Recommendations" of the wall mounting instructions. 2.) Tape the template to the wall, or other surface, in the desired location. Align the top edge of the template with the pencil mark you made on the wall. Be sure to allow at least 3" clearance above the main unit, for the CD door to open fully. 3.) Make sure that the template is level. 4.
7.) Insert the tip of the anchor into each hole and use a hammer to tap the anchors all the way in until they are flush with the wall surface. Anchor Wall Surface 8.) Insert the screw into the anchor and tighten the screw until it touches the collar on the anchor. This causes the anchor to spread inside the wall and locks the anchor in place. 9.) Loosen the screw until there is a gap about 1/8" between the screw head and the wall. 1/8” Gap 38 ES30_072905.
10.) Position the main unit over the two screw heads so that the heads of the screws fit into bottom of each "Keyhole" on the back cabinet. When the two screw heads are inside the keyholes, slide the main unit slightly downward until each screw head is in the top of the keyhole. Insert Screw Head Into Keyhole. Slide Unit Downward To Lock Unit In Position. If the main unit is still loose, you probably left too large a gap between the screw head and the wall.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Compact Disc Care • To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. • Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc’s recorded surface with a soft cloth.Unlike conventional records, compact discs have no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris, so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles. Wipe in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.
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LIMITED WARRANTY Emerson Radio Corp. warrants manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S. With your dated proof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and parts at an authorized Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion.
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