Sing-Along CD Player OWNER'S MANUAL DTE515 Copyright 2005 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved. Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktronics, Dora the Explorer and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Emerson Radio Corp. has produced this audio product under license from Nickelodeon. We have taken great care to make sure your unit was in perfect working order when it left our factory. It has been designed to give you many years of enjoyment and trouble-free operation. Read this manual before operating this unit to become familiar with its features. In the event you require technical assistance, please contact the Emerson Radio Customer Service hotline at 1-800-898-9020.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS Microphone Holder DC 4.5V IN Jack z (Rear of Unit) 3. PLAY/PAUSE ®p Button 4. Battery Compartment (Bottom of Unit) 5. STOP/OFF (X) Button 6. SKIP/SEARCH o Button 7. SKIP/SEARCH n Button 8. LINE OUT Jack (Rear of Unit) 9. HEADPHONE Jack (Rear of Unit) 10. CD Compartment 11. CD Door OPEN Switch 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Speaker P-MODE Button MIC Jack PROG Button ASP Button HOLD Switch BBS (Bass Boost System) Switch 19. Display 20. VOLUME LIMITER Switch 21. VOLUME Control 1. 2.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) 1 2 3 4 5 6 BOOST ANTI 8 7 1. INTRO Indicator 2. PROGRAM Indicator 3. SHUFF Indicator 4. Repeat 1/ALL Indicator 5. HOLD Indicator 6. Battery Indicator 7. Track Indicator 8. BOOST Indicator 9. Time Indicator 10.
POWER SOURCES This CD player requires either two (2) “AA” cell batteries (not included) or an AC adapter (not included). BATTERY INSTALLATION The battery indicator will blink when the batteries need replacing. 1. Open the Battery Compartment door by removing the screw. 2. Insert two (2) “AA” cell batteries (not included) according to the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. Alkaline batteries are recommended for the longest playing time. 3. Replace Battery Compartment door and screw.
POWER SOURCES (CONTINUED) AC OPERATION To operate the unit using AC power, connect an AC adapter (not included) to an AC outlet having 120V AC, 60Hz only. Plug the small end into the 4.5V DC jack on the rear of the unit and connect the other end into the AC outlet. The batteries are automatically disconnected when the AC adapter is used. CAUTION: When not using AC power, disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet by pulling the plug (not the cord). Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.
OPERATION TO INSERT AND PLAY A CD 1 2 Open the CD compartment lid by sliding the CD Door OPEN switch. Insert a disc onto the center spindle (label side up) and push down gently to make sure it is securely on the 1 CD compartment spindle. 1 Close the lid. Insert the headphones into the HEADPHONE jack or just listen through the speaker. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button; “- -” will blink briefly, then the total tracks and playing time will appear and playback will begin.
5 OPERATION (CONTINUED) When the disc is through playing, it will stop. Press the STOP/OFF (X) button to stop the disc before it is finished. 6 To turn the unit off, press and hold the STOP/OFF (X) button twice. CD PLAYBACK NOTES: • This unit is capable of playing standard CDs or 3” singles; no adapter is required. 1 2 incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not1 present 2 at all, “DISC” will • If a disc is inserted appear in the display.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) SEARCH 1 1 During playback, press and hold either the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n 2 button to move the player forward or backward within a track to locate a specific musical passage. 2 HOLD SWITCH 1 To prevent accidentally pressing a button while walking, etc., slide the HOLD switch to the ON position; “HOLD” will appear in the display. When you want to use these buttons again, slide the HOLD switch back to the OFF position.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE TRACK 3 2 4 2 1 1 Turn on the unit and insert a CD, then press the P-MODE button once; the Repeat ONE indicator ( ) will appear in the display. 1 2 Press the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n 2 button to select a track and press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button ❸ to start playback and the unit will play all the tracks on the CD over and over until the STOP/OFF (■) button 4 is pressed.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) INTRO PLAY 1 2 Turn on the unit and insert a CD, then press the P-MODE button three times; “INTRO” will blink in the display. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button to begin playback. The unit will play the first 10 seconds of each track. 1 1 TO RANDOMLY PLAY BACK A CD 1 1 2 2 Turn on the unit and insert a CD, then press the P-MODE button four times; the SHUFF indicator will blink in the display. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button to begin playback.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY 1 2 1 2 3 Turn on the unit and insert a CD, then press the PROG button; the PROG indicator and “00” will blink, then “01” (program number) will appear in the display. 3 Select the first track to be played back using the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n 2 button, then press the PROG button ❸ again. Repeat this step to program additional tracks.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) DIGITAL ANTI-SHOCK SYSTEM This CD player has a built-in Anti-Shock system that cuts down on CD skipping, which is useful when using the CD player in the car. Follow the steps below to activate and understand the Anti-Shock System. 1 2 Open the CD compartment lid by sliding the CD Door OPEN switch. Insert a disc and close the CD compartment lid. Insert a CD, then press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button to turn the unit on. 3 1 4 1 The Anti-Skip system will activate automatically.
5 OPERATION (CONTINUED) If the vibration continues all the time (more than 45s), then the unit may skip. If no more vibration occurs, the music signals are once again stored into the memory and “ANTI” will stop flashing indicating that the memory is full. 6 To turn the Anti-Shock system Off, press the ASP button. To turn the Anti-Shock system On, press the ASP button again.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Caring for Compact Discs • Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the compact disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the compact disc. • Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the compact disc label. • Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service. SYMPTOM Unit will not turn on. CAUSE SOLUTION Weak or dead Replace batteries. Batteries not Insert correctly. AC adapter Check AC adapter batteries. inserted correctly. not connected. Disc will not play. CD compartment not closed. connection. Close CD compartment. Disc inserted incorrectly. Reinsert disc correctly. Dirty or defective Try another disc.
EMERSON RADIO CORP. 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 at our discretion.
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