Emerson CD Cruiser HD2800 User manual

PERSONAL COMPACT DISC PLAYER
with 45 SECOND ANTI-SKIP MEMORY
CD-R and CD-RW COMPATIBLE
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OWNERS MANUAL
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Thank you.........
For purchasing this Emerson Personal CD Player. It has a 24 track programmable
memory so you can listen to the songs on your favorite CD's in any or er you
choose. Or you can use the Ran om playback feature an let the player select the
playback or er for you. Use the 3-way Repeat feature to repeat a single track, the
entire isc, or a programme sequence of tracks, in efinitely. We've also inclu e
a 45 Secon Electronic Anti-Skip Memory which makes this player virtually skip-
free un er normal circumstances.
There's a Dynamic Bass Boost Control that increases an enhances the bass
response, an a set of lightweight stereo hea phones that are so comfortable you
may forget you have them on. An finally, this player not only plays all professionally
recor e commercial CD's, but it plays recor able CD's (CD-R music iscs) an
rewriteable CD's (CD-RW music iscs) as well. So if you or your frien s are "burning"
your own CD's on your computer CD-R rives, or on home au io type CD recor ers,
you can be sure that they are playable on the CD Cruiser personal CD player from
Emerson.
Please rea this instruction manual completely an carefully to make sure you
un erstan the proper operation of this pro uct, an get the maximum enjoyment
out of all the features of this state-of-the-art CD player.
Once again, thanks for purchasing this Emerson pro uct.
The serial number of your CD player can be foun on the bottom cabinet. We
suggest that you recor the serial number of your unit in the space below for future
reference.
Mo el Number: HD2800
Serial Number:
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This evice complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
con ition that this evice oes not cause harmful interference.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1
PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
This product contains a low power Laser Device.
 Places exposed to direct sunlight or close
to heat radiating appliances such as electric
heaters.
Avoi installing the unit in locations escribe below:
 Dusty places.
 Places subject to constant vibration.
 Humid or moist places.
CAUTION
THIS LASER COMPACT DISC PLAYER FUNCTIONS BY HELP OF INVISIBLE
LASER LIGHT AND IS EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY SWITCHES TO AVOID
EXPOSURE WHEN DOOR IS OPEN AND SAFETY INTERLOCKS ARE
DEFEATED. IT IS DANGEROUS TO DEFEAT OR BYPASS SAFETY
SWITCHES.
DANGE OUS VOLTAGE
Uninsulated Dangerous Voltage, that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons is present
within this product's enclosure.
ATTENTION
The Owner's Manual contains important operating and
maintenance instructions.
For your safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual.
IMPORTANT NOTES
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1. CD Door.
2. LCD Display  Shows track number, playing time, Anti-Skip memory status,
Program, Repeat, Ran om, an Intro mo es.
3. SKIP REV. Button  To skip tracks or search backwar .
4. SKIP FWD. Button  To skip tracks or search forwar .
5. PLAY/PAUSE Button  To begin playback, an to pause uring playback.
6. MODE Button  Selects the playback mo e: Repeat 1/All, Ran om, or Intro.
7. PROG (Program) Button  To program tracks in the CD memory.
8. STOP Button  To stop playback, an to turn the power Off.
9. DC Input Jack  Connect the AC a apter, inclu e , to this jack to use 120V
60 Hz house current.
10. Battery Compartment (on bottom cabinet).
11. OPEN Switch  Sli e to the right to unlock an open the CD oor.
12. DBBS (Bass Boost) ON/OFF Switch - Switch On to increase bass response.
13. VOLUME Control  Raises or lowers the volume.
14. PHONES (Hea phone) Jack  Connect stereo hea phones, inclu e , to this
jack.
15. LINE OUT Jack  To connect this CD player to an external amplifier or recor ing
evice. Connection cable not inclu e .
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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1. PROG (Program) In icator  Appears when programming tracks or playing
programme tracks.
2. Repeat 1/ALL In icators  Appears when the Repeat playback mo e is selecte .
3. CD-RW In icator  Appears when CD-RW isc is loa e .
4. Battery Level In icator  Blinks when batteries nee to be replace .
5. ANTI-S (Anti-Skip) Memory In icator  Bar isplay in icates the remaining
Anti-Skip memory capacity.
6. Time Display  Shows elapse time of the track being playe an total playing
time of the isc.
7. Track Number Display  Shows the track which is being playe , an the total
tracks on the isc.
8. INTRO In icator  Appears when Intro playback mo e is selecte .
9. RAND (Ran om) In icator  Appears when Ran om playback mo e is selecte .
LCD DISPLAY INDICATORS
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PROG
RAND
INTRO ANTI - S
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POWER SOURCE
This CD player can be operate on either 120V 60Hz AC house current with the
AC a apter, inclu e , or on 3V DC (2 "AA" batteries, not inclu e ).
AC OPERATION
Connect the AC a apter to your 120V AC outlet. Then connect the small plug to
the "DC IN 4.5V" jack on the si e of the player as shown in the following illustration.
Do not use any AC a apter other than the one supplie with this unit.
If the AC a apter will not be use for an exten e perio of time, remove it from the
wall outlet by pulling on the a apter housing. Do not remove the a apter by pulling
on the cor . Do not touch the AC a apter with wet han s.
BATTERY OPERATION
1. Open the battery compartment oor on the bottom
cabinet by sli ing it in the irection of the arrow
an then lifting it open. To prevent loss, the oor
cannot be remove from the unit.
2. Insert 2 "AA" batteries (not inclu e ) into the
compartment. Use alkaline batteries for longest life.
Follow the polarity markings insi e the
compartment. If the batteries are inserte
incorrectly the unit will not work.
AC 120V 60Hz
Outlet
AC / DC Adapter
DC 4.5V
Input Jack
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BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery
compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc) or old batteries
with fresh ones.
4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage
or injury from possible battery leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture
(Follow battery manufacturers directions.)
NOTE:
In or er to operate the player on batteries the AC a apter must be isconnecte
from the DC IN jack.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When the batteries become too weak the battery level in icator begins to flash
an operation may become erratic. When this occurs replace the batteries
imme iately.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NORMAL PLAYBACK
NOTE: This player can play all normal CD's plus CD-Rs (CD Recor ables) an
CD-RWs (CD Re-Writeables)
1. Connect the hea phones to the PHONES jack.
Set the VOLUME control to a low level before you
begin playback an then a just the volume to a
comfortable level after playback begins.
2. Sli e the CD Door OPEN switch to the right to
release the lock an open the CD Door.
3. Place your isc on the center spin le with the
printe label si e facing up. Press own gently near
the center hole to make sure the isc is properly
seate on the spin le.
4. Close the oor completely until it locks shut.
5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. 45 sec
followe by 00 appear in the isplay as the player
rea s the isc. The total tracks an playing time
will appear momentarily an then playback begins
on Track 1. The Anti-Skip in icator comes on an
the playing time shows in the isplay.
6. A just the VOLUME an DBBS (Bass Boost)
controls as esire .
7. When all tracks have been playe the player stops
an the isplay again shows the total tracks an
playing time on the isc. After approximately 30
secon s the power shuts off an the isplay goes
blank.
To stop playback before the isc en s press the
STOP button at any time. Press the STOP
button again to shut the power off imme iately.
To PHONES Jack
VOL.
ON OFF
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8. Sli e the CD Door OPEN switch to the right to open the oor an remove your
isc. Close the CD Door an return your isc to its protective storage case.
PAUSE CONTROL
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button uring playback
to pause momentarily. The soun stops, the track
an the time isplay flashes but the isc continues to
spin. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to
cancel pause an resume playback. The soun
returns an the isplay stops flashing.
SKIP SEARCH CONTROLS
To skip forwar or backwar to another track uring
playback press the SKIP FWD or SKIP REV
buttons repeate ly until the esire track number
appears in the isplay. Playback will begin on the
esire rack.
To search forwar or backwar within a track to locate a specific musical passage
press an hol either the SKIP FWD or SKIP REV buttons. The player
moves forwar or backwar at high spee . When you reach the esire point in the
track, release the buttons an normal playback resumes.
REPEAT PLAYBACK
To repeat a single track:
1. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback.
2. When playback begins press SKIP FWD or SKIP
REV button to select the esire track.
3. Press the MODE button once until the Repeat 1
 in icator appears in the isplay. The
selecte track will be repeate in efinitely.
To repeat the entire disc:
1. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback.
2. When playback begins press the MODE button twice
until the Repeat All   in icator appears
in the isplay. The entire isc will be repeate
in efinitely.
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To cancel repeat playback:
1. Press the STOP button, or;
2. Press the MODE button until no special mo e in icators appear in the isplay.
INTRO SCAN
This feature plays only the first 10 secon s of each track on the isc.
1. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback.
2. When playback begins press the MODE button 3 times.
The INTRO in icator will begin flashing in the isplay.
3. Press the STOP button to stop the isc an then press the PLAY/PAUSE
button again. The INTRO in icator stops flashing an remains On. The player
returns to the beginning of track 1 an plays just the first 10 secon s of each
track on the isc. When the first 10 secon s of each track has been playe , the
player stops.
To cancel Intro Scan press the STOP button or press the MODE button until
none of the special playback mo e in icators appear in the isplay.
RANDOM PLAYBACK
Use Ran om playback to play all the tracks on a isc in a ran om or er selecte
by the CD player.
1. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback.
2. When playback begins press the MODE button 4 times
until the RAND in icator flashes in the isplay.
3. Press the STOP button to stop the isc an then press the PLAY/PAUSE
button again. The RAND in icator stop flashing an remains on. The player
ran omly selects the first track for playback an continues ran omly selecting
tracks until every track on the isc has been playe once. After all tracks have
been playe the player stops.
To cancel Ran om playback, press the STOP button, or press the MODE
button until no special mo e in icators remain in the isplay.
INTRO
RAND
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PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK
You can program the player to play only the tracks that you want to hear, in the
specific or er that you want to hear them. Up to a total of 24 tracks can be
programme . You may program certain tracks to play more than once if esire .
IMPORTANT: The player can only be programme when it is in the Stop mo e
an the total number of tracks an playing time appear on the isplay. If the
isplay is blank press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start the isc. When playback
begins press the STOP button. If the isc was playing, press the STOP
button so that the total tracks an playing time appear on the isplay.
1. While the total tracks an playing time appear on
the isplay press the PROG (Program) button.
"PROG" in icator flashes an Program No. "P - 01"
appears.
2. Press SKIP FWD or SKIP REV button until
the first track to be programme appears in the
isplay.
Example: Track # 7.
3. Press the PROG (Program) button again to enter
the selecte track in the memory. The track in icator
returns to a "00" an the Program No. a vances to
"P - 02".
4. Repeat Steps 2 an 3 until you have entere up to a total of 24 tracks in the
memory.
5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin
programme playback. The PROG in icator stops
flashing an remains in the isplay. The player will
play the tracks you selecte in the programme
or er. When the last track has playe the player
stops an the total tracks an playing time appear.
6. To cancel programme playback press the STOP button twice. The program
will also be cancele if the CD Door is opene or if the power is interrupte .
PROG
PROG
PROG
PROG
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ELECTRONIC ANTI-SKIP PROTECTION
This CD player is equippe with an automatic 45 secon Electronic Anti-Skip
Memory an an Anti-Rolling Mechanism that will eliminate virtually all skipping
un er normal con itions. When you press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin
playback the player imme iately begins to store 45 secon s of music in a soli
state memory that is impervious to shock. The player is always rea ing the isc
45 secon s ahea of the music you are hearing an storing that information in
the memory. If the player is subjecte to shock or bumps of less than 45 secon s
uration you will not notice them at all. If the bumps last longer than 45 secon s
the anti-skip memory may be eplete an the player may skip or stop.
When playback begins the Anti-Skip in icator comes on an a series of "bars"
appear in the isplay. When all 5 "bars" appear the Anti-Skip memory
contains 45 secon s of music an is "full". If the player is bumpe or shaken the
"bars" may start to isappear as the memory is eplete . If all 5 "bars"
isappear the memory is empty an the player may skip if the bumps continue.
When the bumps stop the memory starts to fill up again an all 5 "bars" will
reappear.
CONNECTION TO AN EXTERNAL AUDIO SYSTEM
You can connect this CD player to a home stereo system, receiver, amplifier, or
recor er if esire . Connect the LINE OUT jack of this CD player to the Left/Right
Auxiliary Inputs, Line Inputs, or Recor Inputs of the external evice. The connection
cable is NOT inclu e . Set the DBBS(Bass Boost) switch of this CD player to the
OFF position. Be sure to follow the external source connection instructions for
the other equipment as well.
CONNECTING CORD
(Optional)
RIGHT (RED)
LEFT (WHITE)
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE CABINET
Wipe with a soft cloth. If the cabinet is very irty, ampen the cloth with a weak
solution of neutral etergent an water, an then wipe clean.
CLEANING THE LENS
A irty lens will cause soun skipping an , if the lens is
very irty, the CD may not work. Open the isc cover
an clean the lens as follows:
DUST OR DRY PARTICLES
Using a camera lens brush/blower, blow on the lens
several times, then wipe it lightly with the brush to
remove ust. Then, blow on the lens once more.
FINGERPRINTS
To remove fingerprints from the lens, use a cotton swab
starting in the mi le an working to the outsi e e ge.
Use only very light pressure on the lens to avoi forcing
it out of alignment.
CLEANING THE DISC
When a isc becomes irty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the isc from the center out.
NOTE: Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner; commercially available
cleaners or anti-static spray inten e for analog iscs.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling
for service.
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO:
Emerson Ra io Corp.
Consumer Affairs Dept.
1901 Diplomat Drive,
Farmers Branch, TX 75234.
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE
PLEASE CALL:
1-972-884-2350
SERVICE
SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION
Unit will not turn on. Weak or ea Replace batteries.
batteries.
AC a apter not Check AC a apter
connecte . connection.
CD compartment Close CD compartment.
not close .
Disc will not play. Disc inserte incorrectly. Reinsert isc correctly.
Dirty or efective isc. Try another isc.
Moisture or con ensation Disc: wipe with soft cloth.
on isc or lens. Lens: see page 12
Care an Maintenance
No soun from Hea phone plug not Reinsert hea phone plug
hea phones. inserte correctly. correctly.
VOLUME control set to Raise volume.
minimum.
Weak batteries. Replace batteries.
Defective isc. Try another isc.
Erratic playback. Dirty or efective isc. Clean or replace isc.
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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.
What will we do ? f you need service under this Warranty, and you provide us with the dated
proof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and parts at an authorized
Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion.
How do you make your warranty claim ? f it becomes necessary to repair your unit,
you can obtain the name and mailing location of a Depot Repair Facility by dialing 1-800-695-0098.
You should pack your unit in a well-padded heavy corrugated box, enclose your check or money
order payable to the Depot Repair Facility in the amount of $9.00 to cover the return shipping and
handling costs, and enclose a copy of your proof of purchase (warranty service will not be provided
without a dated proof of purchase). Finally, you should ship the unit prepaid via UPS or parcel post
(insured).
What does your warranty not cover ? Your warranty does not cover the following :
· Damage from negligence, misuse, abuse, accident, or failure to follow operating instructions.
· Use of product in a commercial application or rentals.
· Changes or repairs by anyone other than an authorized Depot Repair Facility.
· Damage because your unit is improperly connected to the equipment of other manufacturers.
· Unit on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
· Damage to equipment not properly connected to the product.
· Cost incurred in shipping your unit to and from an authorized Depot Repair Facility.
· Ordinary adjustments which you can perform as outlined in the owners manual.
· Signal reception problems caused by external antenna or cable systems.
· Products purchased, used, serviced, or damaged outside of the United States.
· Damage to compact discs or cassettes.
What other limitations apply to your warranty ?
THIS WA ANTY IS NON-T ANSFE ABLE AND APPLIES ONLY TO THE O IGINAL
PU CHASE AND DOES NOT EXTEND TO SUBSEQUENT OWNE S OF THE
P ODUCT. THIS WA ANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AME ICA.
ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WA ANTIES, INCLUDING THE WA ANTY OF
ME CHANTABILITY, A E LIMITED IN DU ATION TO A PE IOD OF THE EXP ESSED
WA ANTY AS P OVIDED ABOVE BEGINNING WITH THE DATE OF O IGINAL
PU CHASE AT ETAIL AND NO WA ANTIES, WHETHE EXP ESSED O IMPLIED,
SHALL APPLY TO THE P ODUCT THE EAFTE . WE MAKE NO WA ANTY AS TO
THE FITNESS OF THE P ODUCT FO ANY PA TICULA PU POSE O USE.
THE EXTENT OF OU LIABILITY UNDE THIS LIMITED WA ANTY IS THE EPAI
O EPLACEMENT P OVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT WILL OU LIABILITY
EXCEED THE PU CHASE P ICE PAID BY THE PU CHASE OF THE P ODUCT.
UNDE NO CI CUMSTANCES WILL WE BE LIABLE FO ANY LOSS, DI ECT,
INDI ECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, O CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE A ISING OUT
OF O IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS P ODUCT.
How does state law apply to your warranty ?
THIS WA ANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL IGHTS, BUT YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHE IGHTS WHICH VA Y F OM STATE TO STATE. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WA ANTIES O EXCLUSION O LIMITATION
OF INCIDENTAL O CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, SO THESE EST ICTIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
AU898F
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