Portable CD-R/RW Player with AM/FM Stereo Radio OWNER’S MANUAL PD5100 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com PD5100_072705.
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 unit from the carton and remove all packing materials from the unit. • Carefully remove any small strips of tape which may have been used to keep the CD door closed during shipment. • Open the CD compartment by placing you finger under the OPEN/CLOSE tab on the CD door and lifting upward. Inside the CD compartment you will see a white transit card which is used to prevent the laser pick-up from moving during shipment.
AC Operation Connect the small end of the AC Power Cord to the AC socket on the back cabinet, then insert the plug in any convenient household 120V 60Hz AC outlet. 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. This is a safety feature to reduce the possibility of electric shock. If this plug will not fit in your AC outlet, you probably have an outdated non-polarized outlet.
Battery Operation 1.) Remove the battery compartment door on the back of the cabinet by pressing on the two “OPEN ” tabs in the direction of the arrows and lift it up. 2.) Insert 6 pcs “C” size batteries into the battery compartment according to the polarity diagram engraved inside the compartment. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly the unit will not work. UM-2/SIZE "C" /R14 1.5V X 6 3.) Replace the battery compartment door.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. 3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones. 4.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT VIEW 4 5 3 6 92 96 100 104 2 2 60 70 80 100 7 1 9 8 1.) Battery Compartment. (Bottom Cabinet) 2.) Speakers. 3.) CD Door. 4.) CD Display. 5.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Tab. 6.) FM Dial Scale. 7.) AM Dial Scale. 8.) Dial Pointer. 9.) TUNING Control. 8 PD5100_072705.
TOP VIEW 13 12 14 11 15 10 3 5 16 21 20 17 19 18 15.) VOLUME Control. 10.) PHONES Jack. 11.) Carrying Handle. 16.) PROGRAM Button. 12.) FM Telescopic Antenna. 17.) Skip Forward Button. 13.) AC Power Cord Socket. 18.) Skip Reverse Button. 19.) Stop (Back Cabinet) Button. 20.) Play/Paue 14.) Function Selector Switch. Button. 21.) REPEAT Button. (AM/FM/CD/OFF) 9 PD5100_072705.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1.) Move the AM/FM/CD/OFF function selector to AM or FM position as desired. 2.) Tune to your desired station with the TUNING control. 3.) Set the VOLUME control to the desired sound level. 4.) When you are finished listening move the Function selector back to the OFF position to shut the power ‘Off’and extend the battery life. Antenna Information AM The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet.
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NOTE: Although this portable CD player can read CD-R and CD-RW discs, in addition to normal CDs, the playability of CD-R and CD-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.) Move the AM/FM/CD/OFF function selector to the CD position. 2.
Pause Control To pause momentarily during playback press the CD Play/Pause button again. Playback stops but the disc continues to spin and the Play button once ‘dot’indicator flashes. Press the Play/Pause more to cancel Pause and resume playback. The Play ‘dot’ indicator stops flashing. Skipping Tracks and High Speed Music Search During CD Playback, repeatedly press the Skip forward or Skip reverse buttons to skip to higher or lower number tracks.
Repeat Playback This feature allows you to continuously repeat a single track or the entire disc. To Repeat A Single Track Press the REPEAT button once. The Repeat ‘dot’indicator flashes. Press the or buttons to select the desired track, then press the Play/Pause button to begin Repeat Playback of the selected track. To Repeat The Entire Disc Press the REPEAT button twice. The Repeat ‘dot’indicator remains ‘on’. Press the Play/Pause button to begin Repeat Playback of the entire disc.
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 button to stop playback before you begin the programming steps below. 1.
7.) To begin programmed playback press the Play/Pause button. The LCD display will show the first programmed track and playback will begin on that track. 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 Play/Pause button. To cancel the programmed sequence from memory, press the Stop button at stop mode, open the CD door, or move the AM/FM/CD/OFF selector to the OFF position.
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.
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 AM or FM. Retune the AM or FM broadcast station. broadcasts. FM: Telescopic antenna is not extended. Extend FM Telescopic antenna. AM: The bar antenna is not positioned correctly. Reposition the unit until best reception is obtained. Function switch is not set to AM or FM.
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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