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- Page 1 Portable CD-R/RW, MP3 Player with Digital Tuner, SD/MMC Flash Memory Card Reader and USB Port OWNER’ S MANUAL PD3689 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com PD3689_062005.p65 20/6/2005, 16:18...
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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. The lightning flash with arrow- WARNING: TO REDUCE THE head symbol, within an equi-... - Page 3 If you experience any problem with the set-up or operation of this system please do not return it to the dealer. Please call the Emerson Customer Service Hotline. toll-free, at 800-898-9020. One of our representatives will try to diagnose and correct the problem for you.
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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: 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 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 Examples of the types of external equipment that may be connected are: A cassette deck; the audio outputs from a VCR or DVD player; a personal cassette player, MP3 player, MD player, or a personal hard-disc audio jukebox device such ®...
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Page 10: Location Of Controls And Indicators
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel Top Panel PD3689_062005.p65 ALBUM INTRO RNDM SLEEP SYNC ALBUM 20/6/2005, 16:18... - Page 11 1.) Speakers. 2.) Multi Function LCD Display. 3.) Remote Sensor. 4.) POWER LED Indicator. 5.) PHONES Jack. Rev Skip / Search (Tuning) Button. 7.) FUNCTION Button. Power ‘ On/Off’ Button. 9.) BAND Button. 10.) Play / Pause Button. 11.) VOLUME Button.
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Page 12: Remote Control
Remote Control 1.) DBBS Button. 2.) EQ Button. 3.) ALBUM / MEM CH. Button. 4.) MODE / FIND Button. 5.) ALBUM / MEM CH. Button. 6.) INTRO Button. 7.) REPEAT Button. STOP Button. 9.) FUNCTION Button. 10.) AUX Button. 11.) TIMER Button. 12.) IR (Infrared) Transmitter. -
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 removed the battery spacer from the remote control handset. • Make sure that the unit is connected to an AC outlet that is always “live”. Do not connect the unit to an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch. - Page 15 EQ (Electronic Preset Equalizer) The preset equalizer allows you to adjust the sound characteristic for the most popular types of music. Press the EQ button on the front panel or the remote control to cycle through the following equalizer settings: PASS (EQ ‘...
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Page 16: Setting The Clock
Setting The Clock When the unit is connected to the AC outlet for the first time the “– –:– –” 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 17: Listening To The Radio
Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the POWER button to turn the unit ‘ On’ . The display lighting comes ‘ On’ and the display briefly shows “HELLO”. 2.) Press the FUNCTION button to select the TUNER function. An AM or FM frequency will appear on the display. -
Page 18: Hints For Better Reception
Hints For Better Reception FM: Extend and vary the direction of the FM telescopic antenna to find the position that provides the best reception. AM: The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet of the main unit. You may need to change the position of the main unit until you find the position that provides the best reception for your favorite AM stations. -
Page 19: Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory
Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory You can store up to 40 of your favorite stations (30 FM / 10 AM) in the tuner memory for easy recall at any time. Using either the Manual or Automatic tuning method described on page 16, tune to the first station you wish to memorize (Example: FM 103.50 MHz) and then: 1.) Press the PROGRAM/CLOCK button on the remote control. -
Page 20: Recalling Preset Stations
Recalling Preset Stations 1.) Turn the system ‘ On’ , press the FUNCTION and/or TUNER/BAND buttons to select the Tuner function and the desired band. 2.) Press the ALBUM/MEM CH. repeatedly until the desired preset number and frequency appears on the display. Changing Preset Stations 1.) Tune to the new station you want to memorize. -
Page 21: Playing Compact Discs
Playing Compact Discs Important: This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD Recordable (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 22 The “READ” indicator flashes as the player reads the Table Of Contents on the disc. After reading the disc the display will show the total tracks and playing time of the disc. Note: The reading time may take longer if you are using a CD-RW disc or a disc encoded with MP3 audio files.
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Page 23: Pause Control
7.) Adjust the VOLUME, DBBS and EQ controls as desired. 8.) Playback will continue until all tracks on the disc have been played, then the player stops and the display shows the total tracks and playing time on the disc. To stop playback at any time, press the 9.) If you are finished listening, press the OPEN/CLOSE position to open the CD door, remove your disc from the player, re-close the door and press the... - Page 24 Repeat Playback (On Remote Control Only) The Repeat function in this unit 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. One Track Repeat Select the track to be repeated and begin playback.
- Page 25 Random Playback (On Remote Control Only) The Random playback feature allows you play all the tracks on the disc in random order. You can select random playback while the disc is playing or when the player is stopped. Load a CD in the player as usual and then press the RANDOM button on the remote control handset.
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Page 26: Programmed Playback
Programmed Playback The Programmed Playback feature allows you to program a total of up to 64 tracks in any desired order. You may program the same track to play several times within a program sequence if desired. Note: You cannot program tracks during playback. If a disc is playing press STOP button first to stop playback before beginning the programming steps below. - Page 27 6.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin programmed playback. The PRG indicator remains ‘ On’ . The player will play all the tracks that you programmed in the desired sequence. • After the last programmed track has played the player stops, but the programmed sequence remains in the memory.
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Page 28: Playing Mp3 Discs
Playing MP3 Discs CDs that contain compressed MP3 audio files can store approximately 10 times as much music as a normal CDs. It is possible to record up to 10 hours of music in MP3 format on a single disc. Audio files may be downloaded from the Internet onto your computer’... - Page 29 MP3 CD Playback PLAY/PAUSE, SKIP/TUNING, have the same functions for MP3 CDs as they do for normal CDs. To skip quickly from a track in one Directory to a track in another Directory, proceed as follows: 1.) Load your MP3 CD in the player, wait until the reading process is completed. 2.) Example: Let’...
- Page 30 MP3 ID3 Support / Information Display When you create a CD on your computer containing MP3 audio files, the software you use to create the disc will normally allow you to input the name of the “Artist”, the name of the “Album”, and the “Titles” of the individual songs. If the information is input properly when the disc is created, it will scroll across the bottom of the CD display during playback of the MP3 CD.
- Page 31 MP3 CD Intro Scan And Random Playback Modes (On Remote Control Only) These functions operate the same way for MP3 CDs as they do for normal CDs. Intro Scan Load your MP3 CD in the player, wait until the reading process is completed. Press the INTRO button.
- Page 32 MP3 CD Programmed Playback • When programming the tracks on an MP3 CD you must also select the Directory Number of the tracks being programmed. • You can program up to 64 tracks on an MP3 CD, same as for a normal CD. •...
- Page 33 Title Search And Album Search On MP3 CDs This system allows you to search through a MP3 CD and select a specific "Album" (Directory), or even a specific “Song Title" (File) for immediate playback. Notes: A.) Title/Album Search can only be performed using the remote control handset. B.) Title/Album Search can only be performed if the title and album information was properly encoded in the original MP3 files before they were "burned"...
- Page 34 To search a MP3 CD for a specific “Album”: 1.) Load the MP3 CD in the player and wait until the player reads the Table of Contents on the disc and shows the total number of “Albums” (Directories) and “Tracks” (Files) on the disc. For example in the illustration the disc contains 9 Albums and 56 Tracks.
- Page 35 Playing MP3 Audio Files Stored On SD/MMC Memory Cards Note: The card reader in this unit can only read files in MP3 format. It cannot read files in other compressed audio formats such as WMA, AAC, etc. 1.) Turn the unit 'On' as usual. 2.) Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly until the display shows "CARD –...
- Page 36 Note: If the album name is not recognized, or if the album was not properly named, the display will show “UNKNOWN”. 6.) Playback will continue until the last track has played and then the display will again show the total number of tracks, albums on the card. You may also press the 7.) If you have finished listening and want to remove your memory card before the music ends, always press the...
- Page 37 Playing MP3 Audio Files On Portable USB Storage Device Note: The USB port in this system can only read files in MP3 format. It cannot read files in other compressed audio formats such as WMA, AAC, etc. 1.) Turn the system 'On' as usual. 2.) Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly until the display shows "CARD –...
- Page 38 • You may press the MODE/FIND button once to enter the “Album Search” mode, then press the SKIP/TUNING buttons to search the desired Album. Note: If the album name is not recognized, or if the album was not properly named, the display will show “UNKNOWN”.
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Page 39: Special Functions
Special Functions TIMER Operation (On Remote Control Only) This unit 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 TUNER, CD, CARD-USB, or AUX modes. - Page 40 8.) Press the TIMER button again. The TUNER indicator flashes in the display. Press the SKIP/TUNING buttons to select turn ‘ On’ TUNER or CD mode as desired. 9.) Press the TIMER button. “VOL 13” flashes in the display indicating that you may now adjust the turn ‘...
- Page 41 Notes: • You may ‘ reactivate’ the Timer again by pressing the TIMER button once. indicator will reappear. • To re-program the Timer, press and hold the TIMER button until the Hour digits begin flashing. Then repeat the steps 2-10 on pages 38-39. •...
- Page 42 SLEEP Timer (On Remote Control Only) 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 ‘...
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Page 43: Auxiliary Operation
Auxiliary Operation You can 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 for connection information.) Press the FUNCTION button or AUX button on remote control to select the Aux function. -
Page 44: 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 45 CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM SERVICE WARRANTY... 1-800-695-0098 CALL TOLL FREE: FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL: 1-800-898-9020 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO: Emerson Radio Corp., Consumer Affairs Dept., 5101 Statesman Drive, Irving, TX 75063. PD3689_062005.p65 20/6/2005, 16:18...
- Page 46 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 47 EMERSON Part No. 16-3001 506-01 Printed in China PD3689_062005.p65 20/6/2005, 16:18...