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- Page 1 COMPACT AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEM DVD/CD/CD-RW/MP3 PLAYER with AM/FM DIGITAL TUNING RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL AV50 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com...
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Page 2: Welcome
Trouble Shooting Guide at the end of this manual before you contact your dealer or the Emerson Customer Service Department. Thanks again from all of us at Emerson Radio Consumer Products Corp. The serial number of your system can be found on a label on the back panel of the main unit, and also on the display carton. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability to be connected to an outdoor antenna.
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 15. OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.
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Page 5: Fcc Notice
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions Welcome ...1 UL Safety Instructions ...1-3 FCC Notice ...4 Basic System Information Index ...5 Location of Controls & Indicators ...6 Location of Jacks and Terminals ...7 Main Display Indicators ...8 Remote Control ...9 Important Safeguards and Precautions ...10 Features of This System ...11 Important Information Regarding This Manual ...11 Types of Discs That Can be Played on This System ...12... -
Page 7: Location Of Controls & Indicators
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Main Unit (Front View) 1. POWER Button 2. SKIP FORWARD / REVERSE 3. PAUSE Button 4. STOP Button 5. TV/AUX Button 6. DVD/CD Button 7. VIDEO/VCR Button 8. TUNER/BAND Button 9. DISC TRAY 10. PRESET STATION UP Ù / DOWN Ú Button 11. -
Page 8: Location Of Jacks And Terminals
LOCATION OF JACKS AND TERMINALS Main Unit (Back Panel) 1. Speaker (Main) Output 2. RESET Button 3. Power Cable 4. AM LOOP Antenna Terminal 5. FM Antenna Terminal 6. VIDEO Output 7. S-VIDEO Output 8. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO Output 9. AUDIO (DVD) Output 10. -
Page 9: Main Display Indicators
MAIN DISPLAY INDICATORS 1. KEY LOCK Indicator 2. PLAY/PAUSE Indicator 3. DOLBY DIGITAL Indicator 4. DOLBY SURROUND PRO LOGIC Indicator 5. DTS Indicator 6. DSP MODE Indicator 7. DOLBY 3-STEREO Indicator 8. 2 CHANNEL STEREO Indicator 9. REPEAT 1/A-B Indicator 10. -
Page 10: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL 1. OPEN/CLOSE Button 2. KEY LOCK Button 3. PBC Button 4. SUBTITLE Button 5. TITLE MENU Button 6. AUDIO MENU Button 7. DIGEST Button 8. DVD MENU Button 9. AUDIO MODE Button 10. BOOKMARK Button 11. SEARCH Button 12. -
Page 11: Important Safeguards And Precautions
Important Safeguards and Precautions Power Cord Protection To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following: Hold plug firmly when disconnecting the AC power cord. Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances. Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord. -
Page 12: Features Of This System
Features of This System DVD player with Dolby Digital Two-way speaker system. AM/FM digital tuner. Compatible with DVD, MP3, CD-R/RW, KODAK PHOTO CDs and CD-DA discs. DVD navigation functions. Fluorescent front panel display and on screen display menu. Full function remote control. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. -
Page 13: Types Of Discs That Can Be Played On This System
TYPES of DISCS That Can be Played on This System This player can playback discs bearing any of the following marks: Note-1 DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. -
Page 14: Notes On Discs
Notes on Discs Disc handling precautions To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue completely before using the disc. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature inside the car. -
Page 15: Installation
Installation This section describes how to connect the system to the speakers, a TV monitor with audio / video input jacks and other video components. You cannot connect this system to a TV monitor which does not have a video input connector. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections. -
Page 16: Speaker System Connection
SPEAKER SYSTEM CONNECTION Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals and of the cords. Connect the front left speaker to the Main Speaker ( L ) terminals. Connect the front right speaker to the Main Speaker ( R ) terminals. Tips for connecting antenna and speakers wires Push and hold Speaker terminal tab down to insert wire. -
Page 17: Tv And Optical Component Connections
TV and Optional Component Connections Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV set (included). Audio cords (not included). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. Notes: TV Connection-Normal (Connection Cable Included): To view the video from DVD discs on your TV set connect the Video Out jack of this system to the Video ln jack of your TV set. -
Page 18: Controls And Their Functions
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Main Unit (Front Panel) 1. POWER Press this button once to switch on the unit. A red LED indicator comes on. Press it again to switch off the power. 2. SKIP FORWARD Skip to next chapter. 3. -
Page 19: Presetting Radio Stations
Presetting Radio Stations You can preset up to 30 of your favorite AM and FM stations, in any combination, in the tuner memory for easy recall. 1. Press the STANDBY button on the front panel or the STANDBY button on the remote control to turn the system ‘On’. -
Page 20: Playing Discs
Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/MP3 disc. Basic Playback IMPORTANT: Please note that some DVD movie discs may not have all the features described in this chapter. For example, older movies may not allow you to select multiple camera angles. Refer to the instructions or liner notes that are included with each disc to determine what features and operations are available on that particular disc. -
Page 21: Basic Playback
Basic Playback (Continued) When a disc is inserted the following will occur depending on the type of disc inserted. When playing a DVD. A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV screen. When playing a CD or MP3. The CD will begin to play the disc from the first track. -
Page 22: Cd-R/Rw And Mp3 Playback
CD-R/RW and MP3 Playback Important Information The DVD player in this system can also play normal audio CDs, recordable CDs (CD-Rs), re-writable CD's (CD-RWs), and CDs containing compressed MP3 audio files. However, because of the non-compatibility of certain ripping/burning software used to record CDs, and the quality of the blank discs used for recording, 100% playability of CD-RW and MP3 CDs cannot be guaranteed. -
Page 23: Understanding Dvd Disc Menus
Understanding the Individual DVD Disc Menu Most DVD movie discs will automatically display either a “Title Menu” or a “Root Menu” before the actual movie begins to play. When these menus appear at the beginning of a movie the “PLAY” or “PLAY MOVIE” command will usually be highlighted. -
Page 24: Repeat Playback
Repeat Playback You can play all of the chapters in a title or an entire DVD disc repeatedly. You can play all of tracks on an audio CD repeatedly. You can play a single title, chapter or track repeatedly. In program play mode, the system repeats the chapters or tracks in the programmed order. -
Page 25: Program Play (Audio Cds Only)
Program Play (Audio CDs only) ou can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. One program can be stored in the system and contain up to 20 tracks. Notes: This function is not available for DVD and MP3 disc. -
Page 26: Selecting A Start Point By Chapter Or Time Code
Selecting a Start Point by Chapter or Time Code You can start playback from a specific title or chapter on a DVD disc. Note: This function is not available on audio CD’s or MP3 CD’s. TO START PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TITLE OR CHAPTER 1. -
Page 27: Checking Disc Information Using Display Button
Checking Disc Information Using Display Button You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of the titles or chapters, tracks or time, using the Display function. The information you want appears on the TV screen and/or on the front panel display. When playing back a DVD 1. -
Page 28: Settings And Adjustments
Settings and Adjustments This chapter explains how to use the SETUP MENU to adjust various functions and controls. We have preset all of the functions and controls of this system at our factory to the preferred settings for the system to be used in North America. -
Page 29: Setup Menu Listing
SETUP Menu Listing Following is a listing of all of the possible options for each setting in this system, as they appear on the menu pages. The factory default setting for each item is “highlighted”. Before you decide to change any of the factory default settings please review the specific explanation of each setting on the following pages to be sure you understand how the change will effect the operation of your system. -
Page 30: Tv Display Setting
TV Display Setting Path: General Page TV Display Selects the aspect ratio of the TV set to be connected. NORMAL/PS (4:3 Pan & Scan mode): Used when you connect a normal TV to the system. Displays a wide picture on the whole TV screen with a portion (right and left sides of the picture) automatically cut off. -
Page 31: Selecting Angle Mark
Selecting Angle Mark Path: General Page Angle Mark Some DVD movies contain scenes which were filmed from multiple angles simultaneously. If the scene you watching was shot from multiple angles, the angle icon “ ” will appear on the screen. You may then press the ANGLE button on the remote to select the alternate angles. -
Page 32: Selecting Captions
Selecting Captions Path: General Page Captions Default Setting: Off Some newer DVD movies include closed captioning for hearing impaired viewers. In addition to showing the dialog spoken by the actors on the bottom of the screen, like subtitles, the captioning feature also describes the other sounds that are being heard together with the dialog. -
Page 33: Preferences
Preferences The preferences page allows you to select the default language for the audio, subtitles and disc menus, change the parental control setting to prevent children from viewing unsuitable material, and change the password which is needed in order to change the parental control level. Important: You cannot enter the Preferences page while a DVD disc is playing. -
Page 34: Setting The Parental Control Level
Setting the Parental Control Level Path: Preferences Parental Default Setting: No Parental Many DVD movie discs contain Motion Picture Association rating codes. This Audio/Video system recognizes the codes on those discs and provides a method for you to prevent children from viewing films that are unsuitable or objectionable. Important: If a disc does not include the MPAA coding it will play on this system regardless of the Parental Control level setting. -
Page 35: Special Functions
Special Functions This chapter describes how to use some special functions, such as subtitle selection, angle selection, etc. Zoom Control 1. Press the ZOOM button on the remote control during normal, slow or still (pause) playback. 2. If you press the ZOOM button repeatedly, the magnification level increases. -
Page 36: Subtitle Language Selection
Subtitle Language Selection Note: This function can only be used for DVD discs on which subtitles have been recorded in multiple languages. While playing a DVD disc, press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language. Subtitles are displayed in the new language immediately. Notes: The first press shows the current selection. -
Page 37: Digest Display (For Movie Dvds)
Digest Display (for movie DVDs) This feature allows you to view the opening frame of each Title or Chapter on the disc and then use the < / > / Ù / Ú Navigation buttons, or the number buttons, on the remote control to begin playback on any Title or Chapter. -
Page 38: Other Functions
Other Functions This chapter describes how to use some functions contained in the system. i.e. listen to the radio, how to listen to an external source, how to select a listening mode, etc. Listening to the Radio To listen to preset radio stations Preset radio stations into the systems memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations”... -
Page 39: Bass And Treble Adjustments
Bass and Treble Adjustments These adjustments can be made while a movie is playing or while the disc is stopped. The default setting for the Bass and Treble level is 0dB. To increase or decrease the Bass or Treble levels press the Bass or Treble buttons on the remote control. -
Page 40: Listening To An External Source
Listening to an External Source If other audio component(s) are connected to this system (see page 16) You can hear the external source through the speakers of this system. 1. You can press the TV or Video button to select the desired external source directly. -
Page 41: Additional Information
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest service center by calling 1-800-695-0098. No power. Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet? One of the safety mechanisms may be operating. -
Page 42: Contact Customer Service
Troubleshooting (Continued) Playback stops automatically. Depending on the disc, the auto pause signal is recorded. While playing such a disc, the system stops playback at the signal. Stopping playback, Search, Slow-motion play, repeat play or Program play, etc., cannot be done. Depending on the disc, some of the above operations may not be available. -
Page 43: Warranty
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, BUT YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHT WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, SO THESE RESTRICTIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. EMERSON RADIO CORP. LIMITED WARRANTY DVD399... - Page 44 EMERSON PART NO.: 16-2940 403-02 Printed in China...
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