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- Page 1 HOME AUDIO SYSTEM with VERTICAL CD PLAYER and DIGITAL AM/FM RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL ES79 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com ES79_080504.p65 9/8/2004, 10:21...
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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: Before We Begin
This product was manufactured using the highest quality components and standards of workmanship. It was tested by Emerson 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 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 • This carton contains the main unit, two speakers with removable front panels, and the remote control handset. Carefully remove all the components from the carton and remove all packing materials form the components. Make sure nothing is accidentally discarded with the packing materials. -
Page 6: 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 7: Connecting The Speakers
Connecting The Speakers Note: Always connect the speakers before switching the power ‘ On’ , and never operate the system without the speakers properly connected. The speaker cables and the speaker terminals are color-coded. Connect the Black wires with Gray dashes to the Red terminals. Connect the solid Black wires to the Black terminals. - Page 8 Active Subwoofer Output Jack This system includes an output jack for the connection of an optional active/powered subwoofer. The subwoofer must have its own power supply and AC power cord. You cannot use a passive/un-powered subwoofer. Connect your active subwoofer to the SUB-WOOFER output jack on the back panel of this system.
- Page 9 Auxiliary Input Jacks This system includes AUX IN R/L Jacks. These jacks allow you to connect external audio equipment to this system and listen to the sound from the external equipment through the speakers of this system. Examples of the types of external equipment that may be connected are: a cassette deck;...
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Page 10: Stereo Headphone Jack
Stereo Headphone Jack This system includes a stereo PHONES jack on the front panel of the main unit. You may connect a set of stereo headphones, not included, to this jack for private listening without disturbing others. The main speakers are automatically shut off when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack. -
Page 11: Power Source
Power Source This system is designed to operate on 120V AC 60Hz house current only. Connecting this system to any other power source may cause damage to the system and such damage is not covered by your warranty. NOTE: The system has polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade. -
Page 12: Front Panel
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL ES79_080504.p65 9/8/2004, 10:21... -
Page 13: Back Panel
BACK PANEL ES79_080504.p65 9/8/2004, 10:21... -
Page 14: Multifunction Display
Front Panel 1.) MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY. 2.) CD Door. 3.) Remote SENSOR. 4.) STANDBY LED Indicator. 5.) STANDBY On/Off Button. 6.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Button. 7.) PLAY/PAUSE Button. 8.) STOP Button. 9.) SKIP / TUNING – Button. 10.) SKIP / TUNING + Button. 11.) EQ Button. -
Page 15: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL 1.) INTRO Button. 2.) EQ Button. 3.) Numeric Buttons. 4.) VOL – Button. Skip Fwd/Tuning Button. 6.) VOL + Button. Stop Button. Play/Pause Button. 9.) TUNER/BAND Button. 10.) MUTE Button. 11.) CD Button. 12.) IR (Infrared) Transmitter. 13.) Standy On/Off f Button. -
Page 16: General Controls
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure that you have fully extended the FM antenna wire. • Make sure that you have removed the battery spacer from the remote control handset. • Make sure that the system is connected to an AC outlet that is always “live”. -
Page 17: Volume Controls
Volume Controls To increase or decrease the system volume press the VOLUME (+) or VOLUME (–) buttons on the front panel or the remote control. The Volume Level Indicator will appear on the display when you change the volume level. The level indicator ranges from “00”... -
Page 18: Mute Button (On Remote Control Only)
MUTE Button (On Remote Control Only) Press the MUTE button on the remote control to shut off the speakers temporarily, for example, to answer the telephone. The sound stops and the “VOL 0” indicator appears in the display. Press the MUTE button again to cancel the mute function and restore the sound. The “VOL 0”... -
Page 19: Setting The Clock
Setting The Clock When the system is connected to an AC outlet the time display will show a flashing “AM 12:00 ”. This is your indication that the time is incorrect and needs to be set. Note: Although it is not necessary to set the clock in order to listen to the radio or CD player, the clock must be set correctly if you intend to use the timer to turn the system ‘... - Page 20 Notes: • After pressing the MEMORY button to begin setting the clock, you must press buttons to adjust the display within 6 seconds, otherwise the digits stop flashing and the time cannot be adjusted. If this occurs, press the MEMORY button again and then press the buttons within 6 seconds to adjust the display.
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Page 21: Listening To The Radio
Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the STANDBY button to turn the system ‘ On’ . The display lighting comes on and the display shows “HELLO”. 2.) Press the TUNER/BAND button to select the Tuner function. An AM or FM frequency will appear on the display. -
Page 22: Hints For Better Reception
Hints For Better Reception The FM lead wire antenna on the back panel should be extended to its full length. You may also have to vary the direction of this antenna until you find the position that provides the best reception. The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet of the main unit. -
Page 23: Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory
Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory You can store up to 32 of your favorite stations (20 FM/12 AM) in the tuner memory for easy recall at any time. Using either the manual or automatic tuning method described on page 20, tune to the first station you wish to memorize (Example: FM 103.50) and then: 1.) Press the MEMORY button. -
Page 24: Recalling Preset Stations
Recalling Preset Stations 1.) Turn the system ‘ On’ , press the TUNER/BAND button to select the Tuner function and the desired band. 2.) Press the PRESET button repeatedly until the desired preset number and frequency appears on the display. •... -
Page 25: Playing Compact Discs
Playing Compact Discs IMPORTANT: This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD Recordable (CD-R) and CD Rewriteable (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 26 5.) Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the CD door. The display will show flashing dashes 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. Note: The reading time may be even longer if you are using CD-RW (re- writetable) discs.
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Page 27: Pause Control
Pause Control To pause temporarily during CD playback press the The sound stops and the elapsed time flashes in the display, but the disc continues spinning. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button once more to cancel Pause mode and resume playback at the same point, the elapsed time stops flashing. Skip Track and High Speed Music Search •... -
Page 28: Repeat Playback
Repeat Playback The Repeat function in this system 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. Press the PRESET/REPEAT button on the front panel or PRESET/ button on remote... - Page 29 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 30: Programmed Playback
Programmed Playback The Programmed Playback feature allows you to program a total of up to 16 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 31: Programmed Repeat Playback
6.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin programmed playback. The MEMORY 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 MEMORY indicator remains on and the programmed sequence remains in the memory. -
Page 32: Special Functions
Special Functions Timer Operation This system includes a programmable On/Off timer function. You can use the timer to wake you up to the radio or to your favorite CD. The timer can be programmed while the system is in the Standby (Power Off) mode, the Aux mode, the Tuner mode or the CD mode. - Page 33 To Set The ‘OFF’ Time 6.) Press the MODE button on the front panel or the remote control repeatedly until the “ OFF” indicator is flashing in the display. 7.) Press the MEMORY button on the front panel or remote control. The Hour digits begin flashing.
- Page 34 To Deactivate The Timer 1.) Press the MODE button on the front panel or the remote control repeatedly until the “ ” indicator is flashing and the “ON” indicator remains ‘ On’ . 2.) Press the TIMER button (on the remote control only).
- Page 35 To Reactivate The Timer 1.) Press the MODE button on the front panel or the remote control repeatedly until the “ ON” indicator is flashing in the display. 2.) Press the TIMER button on the remote control. The “ON” indicator stops flashing and remains ‘...
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Page 36: Mode Button
SNOOZE Button (On Remote Control Only) After the system turns on at the selected “Timer On” time, you may press the SNOOZE button on remote control for a few more minutes sleep. The “ByE ” briefly appears, then the power turns ‘ Off’ . The SNOOZE indicator appears in the display. - Page 37 SLEEP Timer (On Remote Control Only) This system 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 system ‘...
- Page 38 Auxiliary Operation To listen to an auxiliary audio source connected to the AUX IN jacks on the back panel of this unit (refer to page 8). Press the AUX button to select the Aux function. The LINE indicator appears in the display. Operate the external device as you would normally.
- Page 39 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 front panel controls or the remote handset, the system probably experienced a sudden power surge that activated the protection circuit.
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Page 40: 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 41: Limited Warranty
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 42 EMERSON Part No. 16-2968 408-01 Printed in China ES79_080504.p65 9/8/2004, 10:21...