Multi-Media Audio System with Digital Tuner, and Detachable CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA Player OWNER'S MANUAL ES398 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com ES398_042505.
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.
Thank You… … … … … … for purchasing the Emerson Research Audio System. The detachacble CD player can play CD-R/RW, WMA, and MP3 encoded CDs in addition to normal pre-recorded CDs. And the digital tuner will store up to 30 of your favorite stations (15 FM / 15 AM) for easy and immediate recall. Finally, all functions of this system can be operated from the comfort of your favorite chair with the ultra-slim 20-key remote control.
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.
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.
Placement Of The System The system should be placed on a stable, level surface such as a table, shelf, or stand, convenient to a 120V 60Hz AC outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of excess heat, dust, moisture, or vibration. The speakers may be separated from the main as far the wires allow for maximum stereo separation, or the may be placed to the immediate left and right of the main unit.
INSTALLATION 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect speaker plug to speaker jack of main unit Make sure the power cord is fully inserted into the AC outlet Place the CD player on the top of the unit To activate the remote control's battery, remove the plastic tab from the remote battery compartment. 5. For backup, install 2 AAA batteries (not included) into the backup battery compartment on the bottom of the main unit. PART NO. IMPEDANCE SPEAKERS 4 OHM 60-1433 4 OHM MADE IN CHINA / FABRIQUÉ EN CHINE PART NO.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS – MAIN UNIT 19 13 POWER 1 4 STOP 5 PLAY/ PAUSE TUN P-MODE DIR/CH AUX RADIO/BAND SELECT MEMORY AUTO SEEK EQ PGM 6 12 10 11 14 7 2 8 3 15 16 17 18 9 25 27 26 30 28 32 31 34 33 29 SPEAKERS 4 OHM 35 20 22 23 24 23 22 21 7 36 39 37 42 40 38 41
MAIN UNIT 1. POWER — turn on/off the unit 2. RADIO/BAND — power on radio or select radio band 3. AUX — select auxiliary input sound source 4. PLAY/PAUSE — to playback / to pause / resume CD playback / select CD function 5. STOP — to stop CD playback 6. TUN — tune into radio station / CD searching 7. P-MODE — CD playback mode setting 8. SELECT — enter setting mode 9. MEMORY/PGM — save radio preset station / enter CD program mode 10. -DIR/CH+ — select MP3/WMA directory / select radio preset station 11.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO EXTERNAL ANTENNA Use a screwdriver to attach the antenna to the connector at the back of the unit. Reception quality relies on the length of the antenna from the base of the unit to the floor. The greater the distance, the stronger the reception quality. RADIO OPERATION 1. Press the RADIO/BAND button to activate the radio. 2. If necessary press the RADIO/BAND button again to select AM or FM band. 3. Press the TUN+ or TUN- button tuning to a desired station.
NOTE: This feature is useful if you live in a rural area with a limited number of stations. However if you live in a major metropolitan area with many strong stations, do not use the Auto-Preset feature. It will memorize the first 15 strong stations it encounters and these will probably not be the same 15 stations that you would select if you were memorizing stations manually. LISTENING TO CD / MP3 / WMA – MAIN UNIT LOADING A CD 1. Press the POWER button. 2. Open the CD door and press CD onto spindle. 3.
For MP3 / WMA disc: 1. Repeat Playback: Press P-MODE button once. “ ” will appear for repeat playback of one track. Press P-MODE button twice, “ ” will appear for repeat playback of whole directory. Press P-MODE button three times, “ ” will appear for repeat playback of the whole disc. 2. Intro Play, playback the 1st 10 seconds of each track of the disc: Press P-MODE button four times, then “INTRO” is displayed. Press “PLAY/PAUSE” button then starts INTRO playback mode. 3.
EXTERNAL AUXILIARY AUDIO SOURCE 1. Connect the auxiliary input cable to the AUX IN jack 2. Press AUX button to switch to the auxiliary input source. EQ SETTING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. While power is on, press EQ button to select the default EQ setting (ROCK, CLASSIC, POP, JAZZ) When EQ is in flat(EQ off) mode (no EQ indicator appears on the display), pressing the SELECT button will show the BASS level on the display. Rotate the volume control to adjust the bass level.
ALARM CLOCK SETTING SETTING ALARM 1. In power off mode 2. Press SELECT button once, and the display will flash. 3. Rotate the volume control to adjust the alarm time 4. Press SELECT button again and the alarm sound source will show on the display. 5. Rotate the volume control to select the alarm sound source (BUZZER, FM, AM, CD/MP3/WMA or AUX). NOTE: When CD or MP3 or WMA disc is selected, make sure the desired disc is loaded in the unit.
ALARM TO CD • At the desired wake up time the CD will begin to play. It starts softly and gradually becomes louder. • It will playback for 30 minutes (or up to end of the disc, depends on which one comes first) and then shuts off and resets itself for the following day. • You may press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to activate the snooze function. The CD stops for the snooze time and then turns “ON” again. This manual snooze operation may be repeated a total 3 times.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS – PORTABLE CD PLAYER EQ 7 P-MODE PGM 4 5 DIR VOL OPEN 6 9 VOL HOLD 10 1 PHONES 11 2 3 8 DC IN 4.
PORTABLE CD PLAYER: 1. PLAY/PAUSE — to playback / to pause / resume CD playback / turn on CD playback 2. STOP — to stop CD playback 3. / — CD searching 4. P-MODE — CD play mode setting 5. PGM — enter CD program mode 6. DIR — select MP3/WMA directory 7. EQ — select the EQ mode 8. VOLUME — adjust volume level up or down 9. OPEN — open the CD door 10. HOLD — to lock the player keys 11. PHONES JACK — connect a wired remote control and headphones 12. DC JACK — connect to the DC adaptor (4.5V)(Not included) 13.
Using on the batteries 1. Open the battery compartment lid. 2. Insert two AA batteries (not included)by matching the polarity to the diagram in the battery compartment. 3. Close the lid NOTE: Be sure to remove the AC/DC adaptor when using the batteries. Using on the AC/DC adaptor (not included) 1.Connect the AC/DC adaptor to the DC 4.5V jack and AC outlet. NOTES: • Disconnect the AC/DC adaptor from AC outlet after use.
LISTENING TO CD / MP3 / WMA – PORTABLE CD PLAYER LOADING A DISC 1.Open the CD door and press CD onto spindle. 2.Close the CD door to start CD playback. PLAYBACK CD 1.Press PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback. 2.Adjust the sound level using VOLUME button. PAUSE / STOP / TURN OFF THE DISC 1. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to pause / resume CD playback. 2. Press STOP button to stop CD playback. 3. Press STOP button again to turn off the unit. SKIP / SEARCH FUNCTION 1. Press or button to skip to desired CD track. 2.
For MP3 / WMA disc: 1. Repeat Playback: Press P-MODE button once. “ ” will appear for repeat playback of one track. Press P-MODE button twice, “ ” will appear for repeat playback of whole directory. Press P-MODE button three times, “ ” will appear for repeat playback of the whole disc. 2. Intro Play, playback the 1st 10 seconds of each track of the disc: Press P-MODE button four times, then “INTRO” is displayed. Press “PLAY/PAUSE” button then starts INTRO playback mode. 3.
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.
TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM WARRANTY... SERVICE CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098 FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL: 1-800-898-9020 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO: Emerson Radio Corp. Consumer Affairs Dept. 1901 Diplomat Drive, Farmers Branch, TX 75234. The serial number of your system is located on a label on the bottom cabinet.
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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