Portable CD-R/RW Player with AM/FM Radio OWNER'S MANUAL PD5198 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com PD5198_032105.
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, and has been since 1912. 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 • Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents as this might damage • Avoid installing this unit in places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliance such as electric heaters, on top the finish. Use a clean dry cloth. • Operate controls and switches as of other stereo equipment that radiates too much heat, places lacking ventilation described in the manual.
PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING AND SET-UP • Carefully remove the unit from the carton and remove all packing material from the unit. • Remove any labels or stickers which may be on the front or top of the set, but do not remove any labels from the back or bottom. • Press the CD door OPEN button and remove the dummy CD display card from the CD compartment. • We suggest that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service.
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 If this plug will not fit in your AC outlet, you probably have an outdated non-polarized outlet. You should have your outdated outlet changed by a qualified, licensed electrician. Do not file the wide blade on the plug, or use an adapter to make the plug fit into your outlet.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL 6 7 5 4 8 3 9 2 1 10 TOP PANEL 6 7 11 20 19 18 1716 15 14 13 12 1.) AC Socket (At back cabinet). 11.) VOLUME Control. 2.) Speaker. 12.) CD Door OPEN 3.) PHONES Jack. 13.) STOP Button. Button. 4.) Dial Scale. 14.) PROGRAM Button. 5.) CD Display. 15.) REPEAT Button. 6.) Telescopic Antenna. 16.) FWD. SKIP/SEARCH Button. 7.) Carrying Handle. 17.) REV. SKIP/SEARCH Button. 8.) CD Compartment. 18.) PLAY/PAUSE 9.) CD Door. 19.
POWER SUPPLY AC OPERATION Connect the smaller end of the AC power BATTERY OPERATION Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC cord to the AC socket on the back cabinet. Insert the plug into your 120V 60Hz socket of the unit. Battery power is cut autom atically while the cord the is household AC outlet. connected. When the volume decreases, or the sound distorts, replace all of the batteries with new ones.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1.) Set to desired Function AM or FM. 2.) Tune in to a station. TUNING 3.) Adjust the sound. FOR BETTER RECEPTION AM FM Extend the telescopic antenna. Rotate the unit for best reception. FINISHED LISTENING Set the Function switch to ‘POWER OFF’. 8 PD5198_032105.
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/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. IMPORTANT! The unit should not be carried around during CD playback.
PAUSE PLAYBACK Press the PLAY/PAUSE button once during playback. Playback stops and the track display flashes. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to cancel pause and resume playback at the same point in the track. The track display stops flashing. TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the STOP button and the display shows the total tracks of the disc. NOTE: After pressing the STOP before opening the CD door.
REPEAT PLAYBACK This function allows a single track or all tracks on a disc to be played repeatedly. TO REPEAT THE SAME TRACK TO REPEAT THE WHOLE DISC Press the REPEAT button twice until Press the REPEAT button once during playback. The CD display will indicate " REPEAT ALL " displays. " REPEAT ". REPEAT REPEAT ALL REPEAT TO CANCEL REPEAT PLAYBACK Press the REPEAT button again until " REPEAT " or " REPEAT ALL " disappears from the display. REPEAT 11 PD5198_032105.
PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK Programmed playback enables tracks on a disc to be played in any desired order. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed. NOTE : Programming can only be done when the player is in Stop mode. 1.) Press the PROGRAM button. “PROGRAM” indicator flashes in the display. PROGRAM PROGRAM 2.) Press the FWD or REV button to select the desired track number.. Example: Track 7. PROGRAM REV. SKIP SEARCH FWD. 3.) Press PROGRAM button again to memorize the track. 4.
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. • Treat the disc carefully. Handle the disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the disc. • Do not attach any tape, stickers, etc. to the disc label. • Clean the disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth.
CLEANING THE UNIT • To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning. • 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 cabinet 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service. Symptom Radio Noise or sound Possible Cause Solution Station not tuned properly for Retune the AM or FM distorted on AM or FM broadcasts. AM or FM. FM: Rod antenna is not broadcast station. Extend FM Rod antenna. extended. AM: The bar antenna is not Reposition the unit until positioned correctly. Function switch is not set to best reception is obtained. Set function switch 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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