Stereo Radio, CD-R/RW Player with Dual Alarm Clock OWNER'S MANUAL CKD9906 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com CKD9906_071905.
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 the power cord is properly installed.
PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking And Set Up • Remove the unit from the carton, and remove all packing materials from the unit. • Save the carton and packing materials in case the unit ever needs to be returned for service. Using the original carton and packing materials is the only way to safely repack the unit for shipment. • Remove any descriptive labels or stickers from the top or front of the unit. Do not remove any labels from the back or bottom of the cabinet.
Power Source This system is designed to operate on 120V AC 60Hz house current only. Connecting this system to any other power source may cause damage to the system and such damage is not covered by your warranty. Note: The system has polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade. The plug will only fit into matching polarized AC outlets. This is a safety feature to reduce the possibility of electric shock.
Battery Back Up System This unit uses a single 9-Volt battery (not included) to maintain the time and alarm settings in the event that it is accidentally unplugged, or you experience a temporary power failure. We recommend that you install a well-known brand of Alkaline battery for longest life and best performance. To keep the battery back up system operational you should install a new battery every 6 to 9 months.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Top Panel 8 7 9 10 11 6 12 13 14 15 16 5 5 4 3 19 2 18 20 21 1 23 Front Panel 22 26 27 25 28 24 29 33 32 31 30 7 CKD9906_071905.
1.) SNOOZE Button. 2.) BUZZER-CD-FM ST-AM Selector Switch. 3.) Power ‘On’ Indicator. 4.) POWER(On/Off)/ALARM OFF Button. 5.) Speakers. 6.) CD compartment. 8.) AC Power Cord. 7.) Back Up Battery Compartment (At bottom cabinet). 9.) FM W ire Antenna. 10.) VOLUME Control. 11.) TUNING Control. 12.) 13.) Play/Pause Button. Stop Button. 14.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Area. 15.) Skip Search Forward/HR.(Hour) Button. 16.) Skip Search Reverse/MIN.(Minute) Button. 17.) P-MODE Button. 18.) PROGRAM Button. 19.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setting The Time Of Day • Connect the power cord to your AC outlet. Make sure to use an outlet that is always ‘live’. Do not use an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • When the unit is plugged in for the first time the display will show flashing “12:00” (AM). PM ALARM 1 ALARM 2 1.) While the display is flashing, press the HR. button to set the hour. Be sure to observe the PM indicator to set the hour correctly. If the PM indicator is ‘On’ the hour displayed is PM. 2.
Setting The Wake Up Times The unit has two separate wake up alarms that can be set and used independently. 1.) Press the AL 1 or AL 2 button once. The display will change from the respective time of the day to wake up time and begin flashing. The ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 indicator comes “On”. 2.) Press the HR. button to set the wake up hour. Set correctly for AM or PM. 3.) Press the MIN. button to set the minute correctly.. Press the respective AL button once. The Alarm time is set.
Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the POWER/ALARM OFF Button to turn the unit ‘On’. The Power indicator comes ‘On’. 2.) Set the BUZZER-CD-FM ST-AM selector to FM ST or AM position. 3.) Turn the TUNING control to find the desired station. If you slide the selector to FM ST position, and tune to a FM Stereo station, the FM STEREO indicator light comes ‘On’. FM STEREO PM ALARM 1 ALARM 2 4.) Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level. 5.
Antenna Information AM The AM ferrite bar antenna is inside the cabinet. If AM reception is unsatisfactory try turning the entire unit slightly until you find the direction that provides the best reception for the desired station. FM Make sure the FM lead wire antenna is extended to it’s full length. You may have to vary the direction of the wire antenna to find the position that provides the best reception. 12 CKD9906_071905.
Playing Compact Discs Note: Although this CD player can read CD-R and CD-RW discs, in addition to normal CDs, however the playability of CD-R/RW discs may be affected by the type of software that was used to create the discs, as well as the quality and condition of the blank media you are using. 100% playability cannot be guaranteed. This is not an indication of a problem with the player. Normal Playback 1.) Press the POWER/ALARM OFF button to turn the unit ‘On’. The Power indicator comes ‘On’. 2.
5.) Two dashes “– –” flash while the player reads the table of contents of the disc. The display will show the total number of tracks for a few seconds and then return to the correct time. PM PM ALARM 1 ALARM 1 ALARM 2 ALARM 2 PM ALARM 1 ALARM 2 Note: If the disc is inserted incorrectly, or if the disc is badly scratched and cannot be read by the player, “no” will appear on the display for a few seconds, and then the display returns to the correct time. PM PM ALARM 1 ALARM 1 ALARM 2 6.
To Start Playback From A Specific Track Load your disc and wait until the display shows the total number of tracks. Press the or buttons to select the desired track. PM While the track number is still flashing press the ALARM 1 button. ALARM 2 Playback will begin on the selected track and continue until the end of the disc. High Speed Music Search You can search rapidly forward or backward within a track to locate a specific musical passage. Depress and hold the or buttons to begin high speed search.
Repeat Playback You can program the player to repeat a single track or the entire disc continuously. One Track Repeat 1.) Load your disc and wait until the total track number is displayed. 2.) Press the P-MODE button once. PM ALARM 1 The REPEAT indicator flashes. 3.) Press or ALARM 2 button to select the track to be repeated. When the track number is still flashing, press the button. The selected track will be PM ALARM 1 ALARM 2 repeated continuously. All Tracks Repeat 1.
Programmed Playback The CD player in this unit has a 20 track programmable memory which allows you to program any disc to play just the tracks you want to hear in the exact order that you want to hear them. You may program a track or tracks to play more than once if desired. Note: Programming can only be done while the player is in the Stop mode. If Stop button to stop playback before performing a disc is playing press the the programming steps below. 1.
7.) After you have programmed all the desired tracks press the button to begin programmed playback. The PROGRAM indicator stops flashing and remains ‘On’. Playback will begin on the first track you programmed and continue until all programmed tracks have been played. PM PM ALARM 1 ALARM 1 ALARM 2 ALARM 2 Notes: • After all programmed tracks have played the player stops but the program remains in the memory. Press the PROGRAM button and then the button to begin programmed playback again.
Alarm Operation This unit gives you the option of waking to an electronic Buzzer alarm, the AM/FM Radio, or the CD player. Note: Whichever alarm mode you select – BUZZER, CD, FM ST or AM – will apply to both alarms. Refer to “Setting The Wake Up Times” on page 10. Adjust the wake up time(s) if necessary. 1.) Set the BUZZER-CD-FM ST-AM selector to the desired wake up mode. 2.) Press the AL 1 and/or AL 2 buttons once. The respective alarm time flashes for few seconds, then returns to correct time.
Notes: A.) If “Waking to Radio”, make sure you have tuned to the desired station and adjusted the volume to the desired level. B.) If “Waking to CD”, make sure there is a CD in the player and the volume is set to the desired level. C.) In CD wake up mode the CD will play for 60 minutes, or until the end of the disc, whichever comes first. Snooze/Repeat Alarm After the alarm turns ‘On’in the morning you can press the SNOOZE button for a few extra minutes sleep.
Sleep To Music Timer You can use the sleep timer to fall asleep to the Radio or CD player for 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes and have the unit shut off automatically. POWER/ALARM OFF button or simply the SLEEP button to • Press the turn the power ‘On’. Operate the Radio or CD player as usual. Adjust the volume to the desired level. The level you select for “Sleep To Music” is the same level you will hear when the alarm turns ‘On’in the morning.
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.
Care Of The Cabinet • If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth. Do not use any wax or polish sprays on the cabinet. • If the front panel becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be cleaned with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Never use abrasive cloths or polishes as these will mar the finish of your unit. Caution Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning. 23 CKD9906_071905.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service. Symptom Radio Possible Cause Solution Noise or sound distorted on AM or FM Station not tuned properly for FM ST or AM. Retune the FM ST or AM broadcast station. broadcasts. FM: FM Wire antenna is not extended. Extend FM Wire antenna. AM: The bar antenna is not positioned correctly. Reposition the unit until best reception is obtained. FM ST. indicator does not light.
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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