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Emerson Research ES1 Owner's Manual

Emerson Research ES1 Owner's Manual

Mini audio system with digital tuner, cd player and remote control
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  • Page 1 Mini Audio System with Digital Tuner, CD Player and Remote Control OWNER’S MANUAL Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com...

  • Page 2: Before We Begin

    This product was manufactured using the highest quality components and standards of workmanship. It was tested by Emerson Research 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.

  • Page 3: 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 tha radiates too much heat, places lacking ventilation or dusty areas, places subject to constant vibration and/or humid or moist areas.

  • Page 4: Preparation For Use

    PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING AND SET-UP • Carefully remove the unit from the carton and remove all packing material from the unit. • Remove any labels or stickers which may be on the front or top of the set, but do not remove any labels from the back or bottom.

  • Page 5: Positioning The Speakers

    POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS The speakers may be positioned next to the main unit or separated as far as the wires will allow. We recommend that you leave a gap of approximately 1/2” between the speakers and the main unit so that vibration from the speaker does not cause the CD player to skip. ANTENNA CONNECTION The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM terminals on the system’s back panel.
  • Page 6 LINE OUT To record from the Radio or CD player in this unit to an external recording device, connect the LINE OUT jacks of this unit to the audio input, LINE INPUT, or RECORDING (REC) input jacks of the external recording device, such as a cassette recorder or mini disc recorder. Be sure to refer to the instructions for the external recording device, as well.

  • Page 7: Installing The Remote Control Batteries

    INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES Open the battery compartment cover of the remote control unit by sliding the cover downward, as shown. Insert two (2) ‘AA’ sized batteries, not included, into the battery compartment, following the diagram inside the compartment. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, the remote control will not work.

  • Page 8: Controls And Their Functions

    CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 1. MAIN DISPLAY Displays CD, Radio and Clock/Timer information. 2. VOLUME CONTROL Rotate to increase or decrease the volume. 3. POWER Press this button to turn the unit on and off. 4. REMOTE SENSOR Senses infra-red signals from the remote control.

  • Page 9: Top Panel

    TOP PANEL 7. CD COMPARTMENT DOOR This door is motorized. Do not attempt to open or close manually. Use the OPEN/ CLOSE button on the top panel. 8. UP / DOWN BUTTONS In Radio Mode: Press to tune up or down to find a station In CD Mode: Press to skip tracks or start High-Speed Music Search...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    19. SUBWOOFER OUT Jack For connection of an external powered (active) subwoofer, not included. 20. SPEAKERS (TERMINALS). 21. AC IN (POWER SUPPLY). 22. LINE IN (AUX)/LINE OUT Jacks. For connection of an external audio source or recording device. REAR PANEL ANTENNA (TERMINALS) 23.

  • Page 11: General Indicators

    GENERAL INDICATORS AM PM CD INDICATORS TUNER INDICATORS DISPLAY INDICATORS 1. TIMER mode indicator. 2. Timer indicator (ON/OFF). 3. Bass indicator (X-BASS). 4. CLOCK indicator. 5. SLEEP indicator. 6. SNOOZE indicator. 7. Time display. 8. Preset EQ mode indicator 9. AM/PM indicators. 1.

  • Page 12: Setting The Clock

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: INSTRUCTIONS FOR “USING THE REMOTE CONTROL” BEGIN ON PAGE 16. SETTING THE CLOCK When the system is connected to AC power for the first time, the standby LED indicator on the front panel comes on and the main display begins flashing “12:00 AM”. This is your indication that the time on the display is incorrect and needs to be set.

  • Page 13: Auto Power On

    AUTO POWER ON This system includes Auto Power On circuitry. Once the system is connected to your household outlet you can turn the system ‘On’ by simply pressing the appropriate button for the function you would like to hear. It is not necessary to press the Power button first and then press a function button.

  • Page 14: System Memory

    6. To enhance the bass response, especially at lower volume levels, press the X-BASS button on the top panel. The X-BASS indicator appears in the display to confirm that the X-BASS circuit is ‘On’. Note: If you are listening to loud rock music with heavy bass, the EQ set to ‘ROCK’, and the X-BASS circuit ‘On’, you might experience some distortion from the speakers.

  • Page 15: Playing Compact Discs

    PLAYING COMPACT DISCS Normal Playback 1. Press the Power button to turn the system ‘On’. 2. Press the Open/Close button to open the motorized CD door. The display will show ‘OPEN’ as the door opens. 3. Place your CD on the center spindle with the printed label side facing ‘up’. 4.
  • Page 16 To start playback on a specific track, insert your disc in the player and wait until the display shows the total tracks and playing time. Press the Up or Down button until the desired track number appears on the display, and then press the Play/Pause button.
  • Page 17 REMOTE CONTROL KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 1. Number Buttons (0-9, 10+) Tuner - Selects Preset Stations. - Direct track Selection. 2. CD RANDOM Button. 3. CD REPEAT Button. 4. Up , Down Buttons. Tuner - Selects Desired Station. - Skip Track and High-Speed Search. Clock - Adjusts Time Display.

  • Page 18: Using The Remote Control

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL GENERAL CONTROLS POWER Press once to turn the system ‘ON’; press again to turn the system ‘OFF’. Note:The STANDBY indicator will turn off when the system is turned on; it will turn on when the system is turned off.
  • Page 19 TUNING Tuning Up / Down – Press to start manual or auto tuning. VOLUME (+ / -) Use to adjust the level of sound output; + to increase the volume, - to lower the volume. The volume knob on the front panel moves in response to these controls. MUTE Press once to shut off the sound from the speakers.

  • Page 20: Repeat Playback

    REPEAT PLAYBACK Single track repeat: Select the track you want to repeat and press the Repeat button once. “REPEAT 1” appears in the display. Press the Play/Pause All Tracks Repeat : Press the Repeat button twice, or until “REPEAT ALL” appears in the display. Press the Play/Pause button, if necessary.

  • Page 21: Random Playback

    5. Press the Play/Pause button to begin programmed Playback. The MEMORY indicator stops flashing and playback begins on the first track you selected. The CD index display will show which tracks have been programmed and the current track indicator flashes. If you press the Skip/Search the next/previous track in the program memory.
  • Page 22 FM MODE SELECTOR (STEREO, AUTO/MONO BUTTON) This control allows you to select between FM mono and FM stereo reception. This system will automatically select the FM stereo mode when you tune to the FM band. When an FM station is broadcasting in stereo, the STEREO indicator will appear in the display. If you are listening a weak or distant FM station and the reception is noisy or intermittent, you may be able to improve the reception by pressing the Stereo Auto/Mono button to select the mono reception mode.

  • Page 23: Selecting A Preset Station

    IMPORTANT: After pressing the Program button for the first time, you must select the preset Memory number and press the Program button again to store the station within ten seconds while the MEMORY indicator is flashing in the display. If the MEMORY indicator stops flashing before you press the Program button for the second time, the station will not be stored in the Memory.

  • Page 24: Selecting Preset Stations

    AUTO PRESET TUNING GENERAL COMMENTS ABOUT THE AUTO PRESET FEATURE If you live in a major metropolitan area or in close proximity to a large city with many AM and FM stations available, it is not recommended to use the Auto/Preset feature. This feature will cause the Tuner to memorize the first 10 FM and AM stations it encounters and these will probably not be the stations that you want to store in the Tuner memory.

  • Page 25: Setting The Timer

    SETTING THE TIMER This system includes a built-in timer that will automatically switch the power ‘On’ at whatever time you select, play for the length of time you desire and then shut itself ‘Off’ automatically. SETTING “On” TIME Note: In order for the timer to operate correctly, the clock must also be set correctly. If you have not yet set the clock, please refer to the instructions for setting the clock on Page 11 and set the clock correctly before you begin setting the Timer.

  • Page 26: Timer Operation

    6. At the selected ‘On’ time, the system will turn on automatically. It will play until it reaches the ‘Off’ time you selected and will then shut itself off. It will repeat this automatic on/off cycle every day at the same time as long as the TIMER indicator appears in the display. To cancel the automatic on/off timer, press the Timer/Snooze button on the main unit or on the remote control until the TIMER indicator disappears from the display.

  • Page 27: Sleep Timer Operation

    SLEEP TIMER OPERATION This unit incorporates a sleep timer which allows you to listen to radio or CD while you fall asleep and then the system will shut off automatically. The Sleep timer can be set for as few as 10 minutes or for as long as 2 hours (120 minutes) before shutting off automatically.
  • Page 28 SYSTEM LOCK-UP / RESETTING THE SYSTEM COMPUTER If the built in system computer is subjected to a sudden surge or 'spike' in the AC power supply the computer may 'lock-up' and the unit will not respond to commands from any of the front panel controls or the remote controller.

  • Page 29: Care And Maintanence

    FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE,PLEASE WRITE TO: TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM WARRANTY... 1-800-695-0098 CALL TOLL FREE: PLEASE CALL: 1-800-898-9020 Emerson Radio Corp. Consumer Affairs Dept. 1901 Diplomat Drive, Farmers Branch, TX 75234.
  • Page 30 EMERSON RADIO CORP. LIMITED WARRANTY What does this warranty cover ? Any manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions. For how long? For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S.
  • Page 31 EMERSON Part No.: 16-2799 010- 02 800.898.9020 Printed in China...

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