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Emerson PD6559BK Owner's Manual

Portable cd-r/rw player with am/fm digital tuner and cassette recorder
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Portable CD-R/RW Player
with AM/FM Digital Tuner
and Cassette Recorder
OWNER' S MANUAL
PD6559BK
PD6559BL
PD6560BL
Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com
PD6559.60_B102306.p65
(Black)
(Blue)
(Blue with Remote Control)
35
23/10/2006, 10:14

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  • Page 1 Portable CD-R/RW Player with AM/FM Digital Tuner and Cassette Recorder OWNER’ S MANUAL PD6559BK PD6559BL PD6560BL Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com PD6559.60_B102306.p65 (Black) (Blue) (Blue with Remote Control) 23/10/2006, 10:14...

  • 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, after reading this Manual, you experience any problems with the operation of this product, please refer to the instructions for obtaining service at the end of this Manual. Emerson and Emerson retailers are committed to your satisfaction. Once again, thanks for purchasing this Emerson audio product.

  • 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 and the accessories 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 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 1.) Remove the battery compartment door on the bottom of the cabinet by pressing on the “ ” tabs in the direction of the arrows, and lift the door up. OPEN 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 Indicators

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Top Panel Front Panel PD6559.60_B102306.p65 23/10/2006, 10:14...
  • Page 9 1.) VOLUME + Button. 2.) VOLUME – Button. 3.) X-BASS Button. 4.) Carrying Handle. 5.) PHONES Jack. 6.) AC Power Cord Socket (Back Cabinet). 7.) BEAT CUT 1/2 Selector Switch (Back Cabinet). 8.) FM Telescopic Antenna. 9.) CD Door. 10.) MEM. UP Button. 11.) MEMORY Button.
  • Page 10 Remote Control (Model PD6560BL Only) 1.) VOL(Volume) – Button. 2.) FUNC(Function) Button. TUNING DN/Skip Rev Button. Play/Pause Button. 5.) MEM. DN Button. 6.) MUTE Button. 7.) IR (Infrared) Transmitter. 8.) PROG./MEMORY Button. PD6559.60_B102306.p65 9.) POWER (On/Off) Button. 10.) P-MODE/MEM.UP Button. 11.) TUNING UP/Skip Fwd Button.
  • Page 11 Remote Control Battery Installation (Model PD6560BL Only) 1.) Open the battery door on the back of the remote control by pressing on the tab of the battery door in the direction of the arrow and lift it up. 2.) Insert two “AAA” alkaline batteries (not included) into the battery compartment. Be sure the batteries are inserted according to the polarity markings inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 12: 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 installed the battery in the remote control handset. NOTE: The remote control instructions in this manual apply to model PD6560BL only.

  • Page 13: Listening To The Radio

    Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the POWER button. The 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 again.
  • Page 14 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. Extend and vary the direction of the FM telescopic antenna to find the position that provides the best reception.
  • Page 15 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 16 5.) Press the MEM. UP button on the top panel or remote control to select the next preset memory channel. Example: “P 2”. Press the MEMORY button on top panel or PROG./MEMORY button on the remote control to enter the desired station in preset memory channel “P 2”.
  • Page 17 Recalling Preset Stations 1.) Press the POWER button to turn the unit ‘ On’ and select the desired band. 2.) Press the MEM. UP button on top panel or P-MODE/MEM. UP, MEM. DN buttons on remote control repeatedly to scroll through the preset memories until the display shows the desired station.

  • Page 18: Playing Compact Discs

    Playing Compact Discs IMPORTANT: This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD-R (CD Recordable) and CD-RW (CD ReWritable) 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 19 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 display will show “– –”. Remove the disc and re insert it properly, or try another disc.
  • Page 20 Skip/Search ( ) Controls • During playback press the 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.
  • Page 21 Repeat Playback The Repeat function 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. To Repeat A Single Track Select the track to be repeated. Press the PLAY MODE button on front panel or P-MODE/MEM.
  • Page 22 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 23 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 The display will show the first programmed track and playback will begin on that track.

  • Page 24: Playing Cassette Tapes

    Playing Cassette Tapes 1.) Press the “FUNCTION” button repeatedly to select the Tape mode. The TAPE indicator appears in the display. 2.) Open the cassette door by pressing the 3.) Place a pre-recorded cassette tape into the slot inside the door with the exposed tape facing up and the full reel on the right side.
  • Page 25 9.) When you are finished listening press the tape, open the door, remove the tape and close the door. If you are playing a tape and then change to the Tuner or CD function be sure to press the STOP/EJECT key to disengage the tape mechanism. This prevents excess wear and tear on the mechanism.
  • Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: Stereo Headphone Jack

    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 X-BASS controls have no effect on recording volume level. You may change the control settings during the recording or even reduce the volume level to “Minimum”.
  • Page 28 Resetting The System Computer This system is equipped with a special circuit designed to protect the internal computer from permanent damage due to unexpected power surges. If you find that the system does not respond to any commands from the unit controls or the remote handset, the system probably experienced a sudden power surge that activated the protection circuit.

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: Head Cleaning

    Head Cleaning The tape heads, pinch roller and capstan require periodic cleaning. This removes particles of the metal oxide coating that wear off the tape and accumulate on these parts and impair performance. Disconnect the AC power cord, press the STOP/EJECT key to open the cassette door, and press the PLAYkey.

  • Page 32: 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 33: Care Of The Cabinet

    FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO: PD6559.60_B102306.p65 TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM WARRANTY... 1-800-695-0098 PLEASE CALL: 1-800-898-9020 Emerson Radio Corp., Consumer Affairs Dept., 5101 Statesman Drive, Irving, TX 75063. 23/10/2006, 10:14...
  • Page 34 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 35 EMERSON Part No. 16-2952B Printed in China 610-02 PD6559.60_B102306.p65 23/10/2006, 10:14...

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