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- Page 1 Portable CD-R/RW Player with AM/FM Digital Tuner and Remote Control OWNER’ S MANUAL PD3686 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com PD3686_021705r.p65 17/2/2005, 16:14...
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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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE The lightning flash with arrow- head symbol, within an equi-... - Page 3 This product was manufactured using the highest quality components and standards of workmanship. It was tested by Emerson inspectors and found to be in perfect working order before it left our factory. However, there is always the chance that some problem may occur because of rough handling during shipment to the retail store or to the final consumer.
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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 • Carefully remove the unit from the carton and remove all the packing material from the unit. • Carefully remove any small strips of tape which may have been used to keep the CD door closed during shipment. •... - Page 6 AC Operation Connect the small end of the AC Power Cord to the AC socket on the back cabinet, then insert the plug in any convenient household 120V 60Hz AC outlet. 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.
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Page 7: Battery Operation
Battery Operation The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the cabinet. Turn the unit upside down and place the unit on a soft surface such as a bed, a towel, or on the carpet, to avoid scratching the finish on the cabinet. 1.) Press down on the two “Arrow”... -
Page 8: Replacing The Batteries
Replacing the Batteries When the sound of the unit becomes weak or distorted, or the unit fails to operate at all, remove the original batteries as soon as possible, dispose of them properly, and install new batteries. Never leave exhausted batteries in the unit as the may eventually leak and cause damage to the unit. - Page 9 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 10: Location Of Controls And Indicators
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel 1.) Speakers. 2.) Mutifunction LCD Display. 3.) Carrying Handle. 4.) CD Door. 5.) FM Telescopic Antenna. 6.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Position. 7.) Remote Sensor. 8.) POWER ‘ On’ Indicator. 9.) PHONES Jack. 10.) Rev. -
Page 11: Back Panel
Back Panel AC ~ IN 26.) AUX IN R/L Input Jacks. 27.) AC Power Cord Socket. 28.) Battery Compartment. PD3686_021705r.p65 17/2/2005, 16:14... -
Page 12: Remote Control
Remote Control 1.) EQ Button. 2.) X-BASS Button. 3.) RANDOM/MEMO. Button. 4.) REPEAT/MEMO. Button. 5.) SLEEP Button. 6.) FUNCTION Button. 7.) TIMER Button. 8.) IR (Infrared) Transmitter. 9.) POWER ‘ On/Off’ Button. 10.) STOP/BAND Button. 11.) PLAY/PAUSE Button. 12.) Fwd. SKIP/SEARCH TUN. -
Page 13: 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 14: General Controls
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure that you have properly installed the batteries and/or connected the AC power cord. • Make sure that you have removed the battery spacer tab from the remote control handset. • Make sure that you have removed and discarded the dummy CD transit protection card in the CD compartment. -
Page 15: Volume Adjustments
Volume Adjustments Press the VOLUME + or – buttons to increase or decrease the volume. The volume level indicator appears in the display. The range is from “00” (Minimum) to “30” (Maximum). The system remembers the volume level when the power is switched ‘ Off’ and returns to the same level when the power is switched ‘... - Page 16 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 Display flashes. Press the MUTE button again to cancel the mute function and restore the sound. The Display stops flashing.
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Page 17: Setting The Clock
Setting The Clock When the unit is connected to the AC outlet for the first time “– –:– –” 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 18: Listening To The Radio
Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the POWER button. The main display turns ‘ On’ . 2.) If necessary, press the FUNCTION button to select the Tuner function. The display will show an AM or FM station frequency. To select a different band, press the BAND button. -
Page 19: Antenna Information
6.) When you are finished listening press the Standby (Power Off) mode. The display back lighting goes ‘ Off’ and the correct time reappears. Antenna Information The AM antenna is inside the cabinet. If AM reception is unsatisfactory try rotating the entire unit until you find the position that provides the best reception. -
Page 20: Pre-Setting Stations In The Tuner Memory
Pre-setting Stations In The Tuner Memory This system includes a 20 station preset memory. You can store up to 10 FM stations and 10 AM stations in the tuner memory for immediate recall. The procedure for storing stations in memory is as follows: 1.) Follow step 3 under “Listening To The Radio”... -
Page 21: Recalling Preset Stations
Recalling Preset Stations Turn the unit ‘ On’ and select the desired band. Press the REPEAT / M(MEMO.) or RANDOM / M(MEMO.) button repeatedly to scroll through the preset memories until the display shows the desired station. Changing Preset Stations To change any preset station memory select the desired band and tune to the new station you wish to memorize. -
Page 22: Playing Compact Discs
Playing Compact Discs Important: This CD player can play normal CDs plus 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 23: Pause Control
Note: If the disc is inserted upside down or if the disc is badly scratched and unreadable, playback will not be possible. In this case the main display will show “no dISC”. Remove the disc and re insert it properly, or try another disc. 6.) Press the button to begin playback on track “01”. - Page 24 SKIP/SEARCH ( ) Controls To skip to higher or lower numbered tracks during playback repeatedly press the button until the desired track number appears in the display. Playback will begin on the desired track. To perform high speed search within a track to locate a specific musical passage depress and hold the button.
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Page 25: Repeat Playback
REPEAT Playback You can program the player to continuously repeat a single track or the entire disc. The Repeat function can be activated while a disc is playing or while the disc is stopped. One Track Repeat Press the button until the desired track number appears in the display, then press the REPEAT button once. -
Page 26: Random Playback
INTRO Scan Playback This feature allows you to play just the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc. This may be useful when you are trying to locate a specific song but you do not remember the title. Load the disc as usual and wait until the display shows the total playing time and number of tracks. -
Page 27: Programmed Playback
Programmed Playback You can program up to 32 tracks on a disc to playback in any desired order. You may also program a specific track to play several times within the same program. Note: The player cannot be programmed while a disc is playing. If a disc is playing press the STOP/BAND button to stop playback before you begin the programming steps below. - Page 28 7.) To begin programmed playback press the The display will show the first programmed track and playback will begin on that track. The Indicator remains in the display. After the last programmed track has played the player stops but the programmed tracks remain in the memory.
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Page 29: Other Function
Other Function TIMER Button 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 AUX mode, the Tuner mode or the CD mode. - Page 30 7.) Press the button to set the display to the desired turn ‘ Off’ minute. 8.) Press the TIMER button. “TUNE” indicator flashes in the display indicating that the system will turn ‘ On’ in the Tuner mode. Press the to switch between the Tuner and CD turn ‘...
- Page 31 If you do not want the Timer to turn the unit ‘ On’ the following day, press the TIMER button once, the indicator disappears in the display. . Press the TIMER button again to reactivate the Timer, the Notes: • If the unit turns ‘ On’ to CD function it will only play until the end of the disc and then stop.
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Page 32: Sleep Timer
SLEEP Timer This unit 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 unit ‘ On’ and operate either the Tuner or CD function as usual. 2.) Adjust the VOLUME, X-BASS and EQ controls as desired. -
Page 33: Auxiliary Operation
Auxiliary Operation To listen to an auxiliary audio source connected to the AUX IN R/L jacks on the back panel of this unit (refer to page 8). Press the FUNCTION button to select the AUX function. The AUX indicator appears in the display. Operate the external device as you would normally. -
Page 34: 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 35 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.
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