Emerson PD6870CH Owner's Manual
Emerson PD6870CH Owner's Manual

Emerson PD6870CH Owner's Manual

Portable cd player with am/fm digital tuner and cassette recorder

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PORTABLE CD PLAYER WITH
AM/FM DIGITAL TUNER AND

CASSETTE RECORDER

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  • Page 1: Cassette Recorder

    PORTABLE CD PLAYER WITH AM/FM DIGITAL TUNER AND CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL PD6870RD - PD6870CH - Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com Champagne Gold ®...
  • 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 arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. Thank you for purchasing this Emerson portable audio system. This uniquely designed product has a built-in CD player with programmable memory and repeat playback. It also features a digital tuning AM/FM stereo radio and a stereo cassette player/recorder that will allow you to make direct recordings from either the radio or the CD player.
  • Page 4: Preparation For Use

    Unpacking and Setup • Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing material from the unit itself. • Remove any descriptive labels that may be found on either the front or top cabinet of the unit. Do not remove any labels located on either the back or bottom cabinet of the unit.
  • Page 5: Battery Precautions

    PREPARATION FOR USE (CONTINUED) Battery Operation The battery compartment is located on the rear of the unit. • Remove the battery compartment door by pressing down on the two arrow marks and sliding the door in the direction of the arrows. •...
  • Page 6: Location Of Controls And Indicators

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1. Carrying Handle 2. Tuning CD Skip/Search Buttons 3. CD STOP Button 4. POWER Button 5. PROGRAM/MEMORY/CLOCK SET Button 6. BASS BOOST Button 7. Cassette Buttons: PAUSE ( ) STOP/EJECT ( FAST FORWARD (¦¦) REWIND (‹‹) PLAY (¦) (+)/ (–)
  • Page 7: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK With the power off, press and release PROGRAM/ MEMORY/CLOCK SET button; “24H” or “12H” will blink in the display. Press the CD Skip/Search ( ‚ or ( ) ƒ button to set the current minute. LIGHT BUTTON With the power on, press the LIGHT button to temporarily illuminate the display.
  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LISTENING TO THE RADIO Set the VOLUME control ‚ to a low setting. Press the POWER button ƒ to turn the unit on. Press the Tuning/CD Skip/Search ‚ or ƒ button to select a station (see Tuning note below). NOTE: If the FM band is selected and you have tuned to an FM Stereo station, the FM Stereo indicator will...
  • Page 9: Setting Radio Presets

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) SETTING RADIO PRESETS This unit can preset 10 AM and 10 FM radio stations for convenient recall. Set the VOLUME control ‚ to a low setting. Press the POWER button ƒ to turn the unit on. Press the PROGRAM/MEMORY/ CLOCK SET button ‚.
  • Page 10: Playing Compact Discs

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK Set the VOLUME control ‚ to a low setting. Press the POWER button ƒ to turn the unit on. The CD player will read the table of contents on the disc and the total number of tracks on the disc will appear in the display.
  • Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) CD PAUSE CONTROL During CD playback, if you wish to pause the disc momentarily, press the CD PLAY/PAUSE (‹ ) button again. Playback stops but the disc continues to spin and the Play indicator will blink. TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK After you insert the disc into the CD player and the total number of tracks appear on the display, you may press...
  • Page 12: Repeat/Random Playback

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) REPEAT/RANDOM PLAYBACK To repeat a single track, press the MODE/MEMORY UP button ‚ once; the Repeat indicator will blink in the display. Press the CD Skip/Search ( ) ƒ or ( button „ to select the specific track that you wish to repeat.
  • Page 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) Press the CD Skip/Search ( ) ‚ or ( ) button ƒ to select the first track that you wish to program. When the desired track number appears in the display, press the PROGRAM/MEMORY/CLOCK SET button „ again. PROGRAMMED REPEAT It is also possible to use the Program and Repeat functions together to...
  • Page 14: Playing Cassette Tapes

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES PLAYBACK Press the POWER button ‚ to turn the unit on. Set the VOLUME control ƒ to a low setting. Open Surface Side Full Reel on Right Insert a pre-recorded cassette into the slots in the Cassette Door with the open end facing up and the full reel on the right side.
  • Page 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) MAKING A TAPE RECORDING The tape recorder in this unit allows you to make direct recordings from the radio or CD player to a blank cassette in the tape compartment. An automatic recording volume level control (ALC) circuit will automatically control the volume level of your recordings to prevent distortion.
  • Page 16: Cassette Tapes

    SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE When a new recording is made, any program material previously recorded is automatically erased and only the new recording remains. To safeguard valuable recordings from being erased accidentally, the cassette and the deck are equipped with a special device. On the back of the cassette there is an erase prevention tab on each side.
  • Page 17: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Caring for Compact Discs • Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the compact disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the compact disc. • Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the compact disc label.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: Symptom Possible Cause Radio Noise or sound distorted Station not tuned properly for on radio broadcasts. AM or FM. FM: Rod Antenna is not extended. AM: Unit is not positioned correctly.
  • Page 19 Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion. 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.
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