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- Page 1 Multi-Media Audio System with Digital Tuner, CD-R/RW MP3 Player, SD/MMC Flash Memory Card Reader and USB Port OWNER'S MANUAL ES299 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com ES299_062905.p65 29/6/2005, 15:07...
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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.
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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: Preparation For Use
PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking and Set Up • This carton contains the main unit, two speakers with removable front panels, and the remote control handset. Carefully remove all the components from the carton and remove all packing materials form the components. Make sure nothing is accidentally discarded with the packing materials. -
Page 6: Connecting The Speakers
Connecting The Speakers Note: Always connect the speakers before switching the power ‘ On’ , and never operate the system without the speakers properly connected. The speaker cables and the speaker terminals are color-coded. Connect the Red wires to the Red terminals. Connect the Black wires to the Black terminals. - Page 7 LINE OUT (R/L) Jacks This system includes a pair of LINE OUT (R/L) jacks for the connection to optional external amplifier. To External Amplifier LINE-IN Jacks ES299_062905.p65 29/6/2005, 15:07...
- Page 8 Auxiliary Input Jacks This system includes AUX IN R/L Jacks. These jacks allow you to connect external audio equipment to this system and listen to the sound from the external equipment through the speakers of this system. Examples of the types of external equipment that may be connected are: A cassette deck;...
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Page 9: 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 10: Protect Your Furniture
Protect Your Furniture This model is equipped with non-skid rubber 'feet' to prevent the product from moving when you operate the controls. These 'feet' are made from non-migrating rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your furniture. -
Page 11: Location Of Controls And Indicators
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel ES299_062905.p65 29/6/2005, 15:07... -
Page 12: Back Panel
Back Panel ES299_062905.p65 29/6/2005, 15:07... - Page 13 Front Panel 1.) PHONES Jack. 2.) CD Tray. 3.) ALBUM/MEMORY CH. – Button. 4.) ALBUM/MEMORY CH. + Button. 5.) FUNCTION Button. 6.) TUNER/BAND Button. 7.) SD/MMC FLASH MEMORY Card Slot. 8.) Remote Sensor. 9.) EQ Button. 10.) STANDBY LED Indicator. 11.) STANDBY ON/Off Button.
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Page 14: Remote Control
Remote Control 1.) DBBS Button. 2.) EQ Button. 3.) ALBUM/MEM CH. – Button. 4.) MODE Button. 5.) ALBUM/MEM CH. + Button. 6.) INTRO Button. 7.) REPEAT Button. STOP Button. 9.) FUNCTION Button. 10.) AUX Button. 11.) TIMER Button. 12.) IR (Infrared) Transmitter. 13.) STANDBY ON/Off Button. -
Page 15: Remote Control Battery
Remote Control Battery The remote control requires one “button-type” 3-volt Lithium battery, included. To extend the life of the original battery we have inserted a small clear plastic spacer tab between the Lithium battery and the battery terminal. You must remove this battery spacer tab before you can use the remote control. -
Page 16: General Controls
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure that you have fully extended the FM antenna wire. • Make sure that you have removed the battery spacer from the remote control handset. • Make sure that the system is connected to an AC outlet that is always “live”. -
Page 17: Volume Controls
Volume Controls To increase or decrease the system volume press the VOLUME + or VOLUME – buttons on the front panel or the remote control. The Volume Level Indicator will appear on the display when you change the volume level. The level indicator ranges from “00”... -
Page 18: Mute Button (On Remote Control Only)
MUTE Button (On Remote Control Only) Press the MUTE button on the remote control to shut off the speakers temporarily, for example, to answer the telephone. The sound stops and the “MUTE” indicator flashes in the display. Press the MUTE button again to cancel the mute function and restore the sound. The “MUTE”... -
Page 19: Setting The Clock
Setting The Clock When the unit is connected to the AC outlet for the first time the “– –:– –” flashes on the display. Note: Do not turn the main unit power ‘ On’ . The clock can only be set while the main unit power is ‘... -
Page 20: Listening To The Radio
Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the system ‘ On’ . The display lighting comes on and the display briefly shows “HELLO”. 2.) Press the FUNCTION button to select the Tuner function. An AM or FM frequency will appear on the display. -
Page 21: Hints For Better Reception
Hints For Better Reception The FM lead wire antenna on the back panel should be extended to its full length. You may also have to vary the direction of this antenna until you find the position that provides the best reception. The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet of the main unit. -
Page 22: Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory
Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory You can store up to 40 of your favorite stations (30 FM / 10 AM) in the tuner memory for easy recall at any time. Using either the manual or automatic tuning method described on page 19, tune to the first station you wish to memorize (Example: FM 103.50 MHz) and then: 1.) Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button on the remote control. -
Page 23: Recalling Preset Stations
Recalling Preset Stations 1.) Turn the system ‘ On’ , press the TUNER/BAND button to select the Tuner function and the desired band. 2.) Press the ALBUM/MEM CH. + or – button repeatedly until the desired preset number and frequency appears on the display. Changing Preset Stations 1.) Tune to the new station you want to memorize. -
Page 24: Playing Compact Discs
Playing Compact Discs Important: This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD Recordable (CD-R) and CD ReWritable (CD-RW) discs. However the playability of CD-R/RW discs may be affected by the type of software that was used in ‘ ripping’ the tracks from the original discs and ‘... - Page 25 The “READ” indicator flashes as the player reads the Table Of Contents on the disc. After reading the disc the display will show the total tracks and playing time of the disc. Note: The reading time may take longer if you are using a CD-RW disc or a disc encoded with MP3 audio files.
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Page 26: Pause Control
7.) Adjust the VOLUME, DBBS and EQ controls as desired. 8.) Playback will continue until all tracks on the disc have been played, then the player stops and the display shows the total tracks number and playing time on the disc. To stop playback at any time, press the 9.) If you are finished listening, press the tray, remove your disc from the player, re-close the tray and press the... - Page 27 Repeat Playback (On Remote Control Only) The Repeat function in this system allows you to continuously repeat a single track, or the entire disc. The Repeat function can be activated during playback or while the player is stopped. One Track Repeat Select the track to be repeated and begin playback.
- Page 28 Random Playback (On Remote Control Only) The Random playback feature allows you play all the tracks on the disc in random order. You can select random playback while the disc is playing or when the player is stopped. Load a CD in the player as usual and then press the RANDOM button on the remote control handset.
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Page 29: Programmed Playback
Programmed Playback The Programmed Playback feature allows you to program a total of up to 64 tracks in any desired order. You may program the same track to play several times within a program sequence if desired. Note: You cannot program tracks during playback. If a disc is playing press STOP button first to stop playback before beginning the programming steps below. -
Page 30: Programmed Repeat Playback
6.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin programmed playback. The PRG indicator remains ‘ On’ . The player will play all the tracks that you programmed in the desired sequence. • After the last programmed track has played the player stops, but the programmed sequence remains in the memory. -
Page 31: Playing Mp3 Discs
Playing MP3 Discs CDs that contain compressed MP3 audio files can store approximately 10 times as much music as a normal CDs. It is possible to record up to 10 hours of music in MP3 format on a single disc. Audio files may be downloaded from the Internet onto your computer’... - Page 32 MP3 CD Playback PLAY/PAUSE, SKIP/TUNING +, SKIP/TUNING – and have the same functions for MP3 CDs as they do for normal CDs. To skip quickly from a track in one directory to a track in another directory, proceed as follows: 1.) Load your MP3 CD in the player, wait until the reading process is completed.
- Page 33 MP3 ID3 Support / Information Display When you create a CD on your computer containing MP3 audio files, the software you use to create the disc will normally allow you to input the name of the Artist, the name of the Album, and the Titles of the individual songs. If the information is input properly when the disc is created, it will scroll across the bottom of the CD display during playback of the MP3 CD.
- Page 34 MP3 CD Intro Scan And Random Playback Modes (On Remote Control Only) These functions operate the same way for MP3 CDs as they do for normal CDs. Intro Scan Load your MP3 CD in the player, wait until the reading process is completed. Press the INTRO button.
- Page 35 MP3 CD Programmed Playback • When programming the tracks on an MP3 CD you must also select the Directory Number of the tracks being programmed. • You can program up to 64 tracks on an MP3 CD, same as for a normal CD. •...
- Page 36 “Title Search” And “Album Search” On MP3 CDs This system allows you to search through a MP3 CD and select a specific "album" (Directory), or even a specific “song title” (File) for immediate playback. Notes: A.) Title/Album Search can only be performed using the remote control handset. B.) Title/Album Search can only be performed if the title and album information was properly encoded in the original MP3 files before they were “burned”...
- Page 37 To search a MP3 CD for a specific “Album” 1.) Load the MP3 CD in the player and wait until the player reads the Table of Contents on the disc and shows the total number of “Albums” (Directories) and “Tracks” (Files) on the disc. For example in the illustration the disc contains 9 Albums and 56 Tracks.
- Page 38 Playing MP3 Audio Files Stored On SD/MMC Memory Cards Note: The card reader in this system can only read files in MP3 format. It cannot read files in other compressed audio formats such as WMA, AAC, etc. 1.) Turn the system 'On' as usual. 2.) Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly until the main display shows "CARD –...
- Page 39 Playing MP3 Audio Files On Portable “USB” Storage Device Note: The USB port in this system can only read files in MP3 format. It cannot read files in other compressed audio formats such as WMA, AAC, etc. 1.) Turn the system ‘ On’ as usual. 2.) Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly until the main display shows "CARD –...
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Page 40: Special Functions
Special Functions TIMER Operation (On Remote Control Only) This system includes a programmable Timer function. You can use the timer to wake you up to the TUNER, or to your favorite CD. The timer can be programmed while the unit is in the Standby (Power Off) mode, the TUNER, CD, CARD-USB, or AUX mode. - Page 41 7.) Press the SKIP/TUNING + or – buttons to set the display to the desired turn ‘ Off’ minute. 8.) Press the TIMER button again. TUNER flashes in the display. Press the SKIP/TUNING + or – buttons to select turn ‘ On’ TUNER or CD mode.
- Page 42 13.) If you do not want the Timer to turn the unit on the following day, press the TIMER button once. indicator disappears in the display. . Notes: • You may ‘ reactivate’ the Timer again by pressing the TIMER button once. indicator will reappear.
- Page 43 SLEEP Timer (On Remote Control Only) This system includes a programmable Sleep Timer that allows you to fall asleep to between 10 and 90 minutes of music and then shuts the power ‘ Off’ automatically. To operate the sleep timer: 1.) Turn the system ‘...
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Page 44: Auxiliary Operation
Auxiliary Operation You can listen to an auxiliary audio source connected to the AUX IN jacks on the back panel of this unit (refer to page 7 for connection information.) Press the FUNCTION button or AUX button on remote control to select the Aux function. -
Page 45: 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 46 CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM SERVICE WARRANTY... 1-800-695-0098 CALL TOLL FREE: FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL: 1-800-898-9020 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO: Emerson Radio Corp., Consumer Affairs Dept., 5101 Statesman Drive, Irving, TX 75063. ES299_062905.p65 29/6/2005, 15:07...
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Page 47: 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 48 EMERSON Part No. 16-2973 506-02 Printed in China ES299_062905.p65 29/6/2005, 15:07...