PORTABLE CD-R/CD-RW STEREO SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL SB230/SB231 Copyright 2003 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg.
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.
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. • 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. • Press the OPEN/CLOSE area to open the CD compartment door.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 1. STOP (■) Button 15 16 18 24 25 26 27 SKIP/Search ( ) Button REPEAT Button Carrying Handle CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Tab HOUR SET Button FM Antenna MINUTE SET Button Left Speaker LCD Display SKIP/Search ( ) Button 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
LCD DISPLAY 1 2 1. In the Radio mode, refer to figure 1. 1. Band Indicator 2 FM/AM Frequency FM MHz Fig 1 3 4 6 2. In the CD mode, refer to figure 2. 3. Repeat Indicator will light when repeat playback is activated. 4. Repeat All Indicator will light when repeat all playback is activated. 5. Play Indicator 6. Track Number Indicator 7. CD-RW Indicator will light when a CD-RW disc is played back. 8. PROG Indicator will light when programming tracks. 7 AM ALL CD-RWW CD-R PROG 8 5 Fig 2 10 9 3.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 2 3 Slide the FUNCTION switch to the RADIO position; the Power indicator will light. Slide the BAND Switch to select AM or FM. Use the TUNING control to select the desired AM or FM station. When a strong FM Stereo signal is received, the FM Stereo indicator will light, if listening to FM. 4 5 1 2 For an enhanced Bass sound, press the BASS BOOST button ❶. Adjust the VOLUME control ❷ as desired.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) PLAYING COMPACT DISCS (STANDARD CD, CD-R AND CD-RW CAN BE USED) 1 2 3 Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CD position; the Power indicator will light. Open the CD compartment lid and insert a CD on the center spindle with the printed label facing up. Close the CD Door; the unit will read the contents and the display will then show the total tracks on the disc.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) CD PAUSE CONTROL 1 2 During CD playback, if you wish to pause the disc momentarily, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button. Playback stops but the disc continues to spin and the track number blinks in the display. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button again to release pause and resume normal CD playback. The sound returns and the track number stops blinking.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE TRACK/ALL TRACKS 1 2 2 1 4 1 3 To repeat a single track, press the REPEAT button ❶ once while in the Stop mode; the Repeat indicator will appear in the display. Press the SKIP/Search ( ) ❷ or ( ) ❸ button to select the specific track that you wish to repeat. When the desired track number appears in the display, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button ❹ to begin playback. The specific track you selected will be repeated continuously.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 5 6 4 1 2 Press the SKIP/Search ( ) ❶ or ( ) ❷ button repeatedly to select a second track, the display will then show, “P-02” indicating program 2 is ready to be set. Repeat this step to program up to 32 tracks. 3 After programming up to 32 tracks in the CD Program Memory, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button to begin programmed playback; playback will begin on the first track that you programmed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) WAKE TO CD, RADIO OR BUZZER 1 2 3 1 2 With the FUNCTION switch set to the CD, RADIO or BUZZER position, press and hold the ALARM SET button to enter the Alarm Set mode. While holding the ALARM SET button ❶ , press the HR SET button ❷ to adjust the hour. 4 5 Press the ALARM ON/OFF button to enable the alarm feature; the Alarm indicator will appear in the display. When the actual time matches the alarm time, the unit will sound.
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: Telescopic antenna is not properly adjusted. Reorient FM telescopic antenna. AM: Unit is not positioned correctly. Rotate unit until best reception is obtained. FUNCTION switch not set to RADIO. Set FUNCTION switch to RADIO. Volume at minimum. Increase volume.
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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