Emerson Research ES398 Owner's Manual

Multi-media audio system with digital tuner, and detachable cd-r/rw, mp3, wma player

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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.p65
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25/4/2005, 11:29

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  • Page 1 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.p65 25/4/2005, 11:29...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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. The lightning flash with arrow- WARNING: TO REDUCE THE head symbol, within an equi-...
  • Page 3 If you experience any problem with the set-up or operation of this system please do not return it to the dealer. Please call the Emerson Customer Service Hotline. toll-free, at 800-898-9020. One of our representatives will try to diagnose and correct the problem for you.
  • Page 4: Important Notes

    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.
  • Page 5: Power Source

    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.
  • Page 6: Protect Your Furniture

    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.
  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION 1. Connect speaker plug to speaker jack of main unit 2. Make sure the power cord is fully inserted into the AC outlet 3. Place the CD player on the top of the unit 4. To activate the remote control's battery, remove the plastic tab from the remote battery compartment.
  • Page 8: Location Of Controls - Main Unit

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS – MAIN UNIT POWER PLAY/ STOP PAUSE RADIO/BAND DIR/CH AUTO P-MODE SELECT MEMORY SEEK SPEAKERS 4 OHM 22 23 23 22 15 16 17...
  • Page 9: Main Unit

    MAIN UNIT POWER — turn on/off the unit RADIO/BAND — power on radio or select radio band AUX — select auxiliary input sound source PLAY/PAUSE — to playback / to pause / resume CD playback / select CD function STOP — to stop CD playback TUN —...
  • Page 10: Listening To The Radio

    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.
  • Page 11: Skip / Search Function

    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.
  • Page 12: Program Playback

    For MP3 / WMA disc: Repeat Playback: Press P-MODE button once. “ track. Press P-MODE button twice, “ whole directory. Press P-MODE button three times, “ the whole disc. Intro Play, playback the 1 10 seconds of each track of the disc: Press P-MODE button four times, then “INTRO”...
  • Page 13: Clock Setting

    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. 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.
  • Page 14: Alarm Clock Setting

    ALARM CLOCK SETTING SETTING ALARM In power off mode Press SELECT button once, and the display will flash. Rotate the volume control to adjust the alarm time Press SELECT button again and the alarm sound source will show on the display.
  • Page 15: Sleep Operation

    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.
  • Page 16 LOCATION OF CONTROLS – PORTABLE CD PLAYER P-MODE OPEN HOLD PHONES DC IN 4.5V OPEN MADE IN CHINA...
  • Page 17 PORTABLE CD PLAYER: PLAY/PAUSE — to playback / to pause / resume CD playback / turn on CD playback STOP — to stop CD playback — CD searching P-MODE — CD play mode setting PGM — enter CD program mode DIR —...
  • Page 18 Using on the batteries Open the battery compartment lid. Insert two AA batteries (not included)by matching the polarity to the diagram in the battery compartment. 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.
  • Page 19: Loading A Disc

    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 Press PLAY/PAUSE button to pause / resume CD playback.
  • Page 20 For MP3 / WMA disc: Repeat Playback: Press P-MODE button once. “ track. Press P-MODE button twice, “ whole directory. Press P-MODE button three times, “ the whole disc. Intro Play, playback the 1 10 seconds of each track of the disc: Press P-MODE button four times, then “INTRO”...
  • Page 21: Care And Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 22 Please take a moment now to locate the serial number and to write it in the space provided below for future reference. You may be asked to provide this number if you call for customer service. Model Number: ES398 Serial Number: ES398_042505.p65...
  • Page 23: Limited Warranty

    For repair or replacement, pack your unit in a padded box, enclose your check or money order payable to Emerson Radio Corp. in the amount of $9.00 (not required by California residents) to cover shipping and handling costs, and enclose a copy of your proof of purchase.
  • Page 24 EMERSON Part No. 16-2993 Printed in China 504-01 ES398_042505.p65 28/4/2005, 16:53...

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