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- Page 1 PORTABLE CD, CD-R/RW PLAYER with CASSETTE RECORDER and AM / FM STEREO RADIO OWNER’ S MANUAL PD3811BL Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com PD3811BL_060304.p65 3/6/2004, 18:01...
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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 packing materials from the unit. • Carefully remove any small strips of tape which may have been used to keep the CD and Cassette doors closed during shipment. •... -
Page 6: Power Sources
POWER SOURCES This unit is designed to operate on 8 “C” batteries, not included, or on normal 120V 60Hz AC house current. Operating this unit from any other power source may cause damage to the unit, and such damage is not covered by your warranty. 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. -
Page 7: Battery Operation
Battery Operation 1.) Remove the battery compartment door on the bottom of the cabinet by pressing down on the “ ” mark and slide in the direction of the ‘ arrow’ . 2.) Insert 8 “C” size batteries into the battery compartment according to the polarity diagram engraved inside the compartment. - Page 8 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICAT0RS PHONES PD3811BL_060304.p65 3/6/2004, 18:01...
- Page 9 1.) CD Track LED Display. POWER/FM ST./PLAY-PAUSE/PROGRAM/REPEAT Indicators. 2.) CD STOP Button. 3.) CD PLAY/PAUSE 4.) CD PROGRAM Button. 5.) CD REPEAT Button. 6.) BASS BOOST Button. 7.) CD R. SKIP Button. 8.) CD F. SKIP Button. 9.) Speakers. 10.) CD door. 11.) PHONES (Stereo Headphone) Jack.
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Page 10: Listening To The Radio
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1.) Slide the function selector to the AM or FM ST. position as desired. The POWER indicator comes ‘ On’ . 2.) Tune to your desired station with the TUNING control. If you have set to FM ST. and you tune to a FM Stereo station the FM ST. -
Page 11: Playing Compact Discs
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS Note: Although this portable CD player can read CD-R and CD-RW discs, in addition to normal CDs, the playability of CD-R/RW discs may be effected by the type of software that was used to create the discs, as well as the quality and condition of the blank media you are using. - Page 12 8.) If you are finished listening open the CD door and remove your disc. 9.) To listen to the radio slide the function AM/FM ST./TAPE/CD selector switch to the FM ST. or AM position, or slide to the TAPE position to turn the power ‘ Off’ . PAUSE Control To pause momentarily during CD playback press the PLAY/PAUSE the top panel again.
- Page 13 SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES REPEAT PLAYBACK You can program the player to continuously repeat a single track or the entire disc. The Repeat mode can be selected while the disc is playing or while the disc is stopped. Single Track Repeat Select the track to be repeated and then press the REPEAT button on the top panel once.
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Page 14: Programmed Playback
PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK You can program up to 20 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 button to stop playback before you begin the programming steps below. - Page 15 7.) To begin programmed playback press the PLAY/PAUSE The LED display will show the first programmed track and playback will begin on that track. The PROGRAM Indicator flashes. After the last programmed track has played the player stops but the programmed tracks remain in the memory.
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Page 16: Playing Cassette Tapes
PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES 1.) Open the cassette door by pressing the STOP/EJECT 2.) Place a pre-recorded cassette tape into the slots on the inside of the door with the exposed tape facing up and the full reel on the right side. 3.) Slide the function AM/FM ST./TAPE/CD selector switch to the TAPE position, 4.) Press the cassette PLAY The POWER Indicator comes ‘... - Page 17 IMPORTANT: Always press the STOP/EJECT key to shut off the tape motor before opening the cassette door to remove your tape. The Automatic Stop System does not function in the F. FWD and REWIND modes. When the tape ends in the F. FWD D and REWIND modes the motor continues to run.
- Page 18 MAKING A TAPE RECORDING This model allows you to make tape recordings directly from the CD player, or the radio. • Refer to “PLAYING COMPACT DISCS” if necessary to operate the CD player. • Refer to “LISTENING TO THE RADIO” if necessary to tune in the station you wish to record from radio.
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Page 19: Phones Jack
PHONES Jack Connect a set of stereo headphones (not included) with a 3.5mm mini plug to the PHONES jack (located at left top cabinet) for private listening without disturbing others. Before putting on the headphones reduce the VOLUME control to a low level, then put the headphones on and gradually increase the VOLUME control to a comfortable listening level. -
Page 20: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ABOUT CASSETTE TAPES Whenever you record on a cassette any previously recorded material is erased as the new material is recorded. To prevent you from accidentally erasing material which you wish to save, blank cassettes are equipped with erase prevention tabs for each side of the tape. -
Page 21: Cassette Care
CASSETTE CARE Two common causes of trouble experienced when using cassettes are: 1.) Tape jamming — Leading to uneven speed in playback, and 2.) Tape tangling — Where the tape wraps itself around vital parts of themechanism. To reduce the likelihood of these problems occurring, the following precautions should be observed: •... -
Page 22: Compact Disc Care
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 23: Limited Warranty
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. 16-2961 Printed in China 406-01 PD3811BL_060304.p65 3/6/2004, 18:01...
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