® PORTABLE CD PLAYER WITH AM/FM DIGITAL TUNER AND CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL PD6870RD - Red PD6870CH - Champagne Gold Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.
WARNING 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking and Setup • Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing material from the unit itself. • Remove any descriptive labels that may be found on either the front or top cabinet of the unit. Do not remove any labels located on either the back or bottom cabinet of the unit. • The detachable AC power cord is packed in the carton separately from the unit. Make sure that the AC power cord is not accidentally discarded with the carton or packing material.
PREPARATION FOR USE (CONTINUED) Battery Operation The battery compartment is located on the rear of the unit. • Remove the battery compartment door by pressing down on the two arrow marks and sliding the door in the direction of the arrows. • Insert eight (8) ‘C’ size batteries into the battery compartment as shown below. Be sure to observe the polarity markings which are engraved inside the battery compartment. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, the unit will not operate.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 3 4 5 6 7 17 8 18 1. Carrying Handle 2. Tuning CD Skip/Search (+)/ (–) Buttons 3. CD STOP(■) Button 4. POWER Button 5. PROGRAM/MEMORY/CLOCK SET Button 6. BASS BOOST Button 7. Cassette Buttons: PAUSE ( ) STOP/EJECT ( ) FAST FORWARD (ÃÃ) REWIND (¨¨) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
SETTING THE CLOCK SETTING THE CLOCK 1 2 3 2 2 1 3 3 1 With the power off, press and release the PROGRAM/ MEMORY/CLOCK SET button; “24H” or “12H” will blink in the display. Press the CD Skip/Search ( )❶ or ( ) ❷ button to select the 12 hour or 24 hour mode (see note below), then press the PROGRAM/ MEMORY/CLOCK SET button ❸ again; the hour digits will blink. 4 NOTE: In the 12 hour mode the display will show AM and PM indicators. In the 24 hour mode there are no AM or PM indicators.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 2 3 Set the VOLUME control ❶ to a low setting. Press the POWER button ❷ to turn the unit on. Press the FUNCTION button until the tuner (“AM” or “FM” and a frequency) appears in the display. Press the BAND button to select AM or FM. NOTE: If you select the FM band, be sure to raise the FM Rod Antenna and extend it to its full length. 4 5 6 1 2 2 1 Press the Tuning/CD Skip/Search ❶ or ❷ button to select a station (see Tuning note below).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) SETTING RADIO PRESETS This unit can preset 10 AM and 10 FM radio stations for convenient recall. 1 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 1 Set the VOLUME control ❶ to a low setting. Press the POWER button ❷ to turn the unit on. Press the FUNCTION button ❶ until tuner (“AM” or “FM” and a frequency) appears in the display. Press the BAND button ❷ to the desired band - FM or AM. Use the CD Skip/Search ( ) ❶ or ( ) ❷ button to select a station.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK 1 2 3 Set the VOLUME control ❶ to a low setting. Press the POWER button ❷ to turn the unit on. Press the FUNCTION button to select CD. Press the CD Door OPEN/CLOSE area to open the CD compartment door. Place a CD on the center spindle, with the printed label side facing up. Close the CD compartment door.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) CD PAUSE CONTROL 1 2 During CD playback, if you wish to pause the disc momentarily, press the CD PLAY/PAUSE (¨ ) button again. Playback stops but the disc continues to spin and the Play indicator will blink. Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE (¨ ) button again to release pause and resume normal CD playback.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) REPEAT/RANDOM PLAYBACK 1 2 3 2 4 1 To repeat a single track, press the MODE/MEMORY UP button ❶ once; the Repeat indicator will blink in the display. Press the CD ) Skip/Search ( ) ❷ or ( button ❸ to select the specific track that you wish to repeat. When the desired track number appears in the display, press the CD PLAY/PAUSE (¨ ) button ❹ to begin playback. The specific track you selected will be repeated continuously.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 4 5 6 2 2 1 3 2 1 3 3 1 Press the CD Skip/Search ( )❶ or ( ) button ❷ to select the first track that you wish to program. When the desired track number appears in the display, press the PROGRAM/MEMORY/CLOCK SET button ❸ again. Press either the CD Skip/Search ( ) ❶ or ( ) button ❷ to select the next track you wish to program. When the desired track number appears in the display, press the PROGRAM/MEMORY/ CLOCK SET button ❸ again.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES PLAYBACK 1 2 3 Press the POWER button ❶ to turn the unit on. Set the VOLUME control ❷ to a low setting. Press the FUNCTION button until “TAPE” appears in the display. Press the STOP/EJECT ( ) button to open the Cassette Door. 4 5 6 2 1 Open Surface Side 3 2 1 1 2 3 Full Reel on Right Insert a pre-recorded cassette into the slots in the Cassette Door with the open end facing up and the full reel on the right side.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) MAKING A TAPE RECORDING The tape recorder in this unit allows you to make direct recordings from the radio or CD player to a blank cassette in the tape compartment. An automatic recording volume level control (ALC) circuit will automatically control the volume level of your recordings to prevent distortion.
CASSETTE TAPES SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Tab 1 Tab for side 2 SIDE When a new recording is made, any program material previously recorded is automatically erased and only the new recording remains. To safeguard valuable recordings from being erased accidentally, the cassette and the deck are equipped with a special device. On the back of the cassette there is an erase prevention tab on each side. To prevent accidental erasing, break out these tabs with a screwdriver.
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 Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: Symptom Possible Cause Solution Station not tuned properly for AM or FM. Retune the AM or FM broadcast station. FM: Rod Antenna is not extended. Reorient FM Rod Antenna. AM: Unit is not positioned correctly. Rotate unit until best reception is obtained. Poor FM signal being received. Retune station or try another station that broadcasts in stereo. Station is not broadcasting in stereo.
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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