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- Page 1 Portable CD-R/RW Player with AM/FM Digital Tuner and Cassette Recorder OWNER’ S MANUAL PD3812CH (Champagne Color) PD3812BK (Black Color) PD3812BL (Blue Color) Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com PD3812_B032305.p65 23/3/2005, 15:03...
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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. Battery Operation 1.) Open the battery compartment door on the bottom of the cabinet by pressing down on the “... - Page 7 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.
- Page 8 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICAT0RS PD3812_B032305.p65 23/3/2005, 15:02...
- Page 9 1.) Cassette Door. 2.) POWER On/Off Button. 3.) FUNCTION Button. 4.) VOLUME DOWN 5.) VOLUME UP Button. 6.) Multi-Function LCD Display. 7.) CD door. 8.) PHONES (Stereo Headphone) Jack. 9.) Carrying Handle. 10.) AC Cord Socket (Back Cabinet). 11.) Battery Compartment (Bottom Cabinet). 12.) FM Telescopic Antenna.
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Page 10: Setting The Clock
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setting The Clock Note: The clock can only be set at TAPE mode, or when power is ‘ Off’ . 1.) Press the CLOCK/MEMORY/AUTO PRESET button on the top panel. “12 H” will begin flashing in the display indicating that the clock is set for “American”... -
Page 11: Listening To The Radio
Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the POWER button on the top panel to turn the unit “On”. If necessary, press the FUNCTION button to select the Radio mode. The main display turns on and shows FM 87.5 MHz. 2.) Press the STOP/BAND different radio band. - Page 12 Antenna Information The AM bar 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. Vary the direction of the FM telescopic antenna to find the position that provides the best reception.
- Page 13 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 on page 11 to select the first station you wish to memorize.
- Page 14 AUTO PRESET Function This model includes an Auto-Preset feature which you can use to automatically enter 10 strong FM and AM stations in the tuner preset memory. Note: This feature is useful if you live in a rural area with a limited number of stations.
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Page 15: 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, however the playability of CD-R/RW discs may be affected 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 16 4.) The disc will spin for a few seconds as the player reads the disc. Then the disc will stop and the display will show the total number of tracks on the disc. 5.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE Track number “01” appears in the display and the Play indicator comes ‘...
- Page 17 SKIP/Search ( ) Controls • During playback press the skip forward or back to higher or lower numbered tracks. Playback will start at the beginning of the selected track. • To search within a track for a specific musical passage depress and hold buttons on the top panel.
- Page 18 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 PLAY MODE/M-UP button on the top panel once.
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Page 19: 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/BAND button to stop playback before you begin the programming steps below. - Page 20 6.) Repeat Step 5 until you have entered up to 20 tracks in the program memory. When the memory is full, the “ – – ” indicator flashes in the display. 7.) To begin programmed playback press the PLAY/PAUSE The display will show the first programmed track and playback will begin on that track.
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Page 21: Playing Cassette Tapes
Playing Cassette Tapes 1.) Press the POWER button to turn on. Press the FUNCTION button to select the TAPE mode. The correct time appears in display. 2.) Open the cassette door by pressing the STOP/EJECT 3.) 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. - Page 22 9.) When you are finished listening stop the tape, open the door, remove the tape and close the door. If you are playing a tape and then change to the Radio or CD function be sure to press the STOP/EJECT prevents excess wear and tear on the mechanism.
- Page 23 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” on page 14 if necessary to operate the CD player. • Refer to “Listening To The Radio” on page 10 if necessary to tune in the station you wish to record from radio.
- Page 24 Automatic Recording Volume Level Control This unit has an Automatic Level Control (ALC) circuit which controls the recording volume level and prevents overloaded and distorted recordings. The VOLUME and BASS BOOST controls have no effect on recording volume level. You may change the VOLUME and BASS BOOST controls setting during the recording or even reduce the volume level to “Minimum”.
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Page 25: Phones Jack
PHONES Jack Connect a set of stereo headphones (not included) with a 3.5mm mini plug to the PHONES jack (located at rear 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30 EMERSON Part No. 16-2972B Printed in China 503-02 PD3812_B032305.p65 23/3/2005, 15:03...
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