Emerson HD8115 User manual

PersonalCD-R/RWPlayer
with60 Second Electronic
Anti-SkipProtection,
and AM/FMStereoRadio
HD8115
OWNER’SMANUAL
Visitourweb siteatwww.emersonradio.com
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Thankyou.........
Forpurchasing thisEmerson PersonalCD PlayerwithAM/FMRadio.The
CD playerhasa20 track programmablememorysoyou can listen tothe
songson yourfavoriteCD'sinanyorderyou choose.Oryou can usethe
Shuffleplayback featureand letthe playerrandomlyselectthe playback
orderforyou.
Usethe 3-wayRepeatfeaturetorepeatasingletrack,the entiredisc,ora
programmed sequenceoftracks,indefinitely.
We'vealsoincluded60second ElectronicAnti-SkipProtection whichmakes
thisplayervirtuallyskip-free during mostactiveuses.There'salsoaBass
BoostControlthatincreasesand enhancesthe bass response.
Pleaseread thisinstruction manualcompletelyand carefullytomakesure
you understand the properoperation ofthisproduct, and getthe maximum
enjoymentoutofall the featuresofthisstate-of-the-artCD player.
Onceagain,thanks forpurchasing thisEmerson product.
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WARNING: TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCKHAZARD,
DONOTEXPOSETHISUNITTORAINORMOISTURE.
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15 ofthe FCC rules.Operation issubjecttothe
condition thatthisdevicedoesnotcauseharmfulinterference.
CLASS 1LASERPRODUCT
CLASS 1LASERPRODUCT
APPAREILÁLASERDECLASSE 1
PRODUCTOLASERDECLASE 1
CAUTION
INVISIBLELASERRADIATION
WHENOPENAND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
AVOIDEXPOSURETOBEAM
ThisproductcontainsalowpowerLaserDevice.
•Placesexposed todirectsunlightor
closetoheatradiatingappliancessuch
aselectricheaters.
Avoidinstalling theunitinlocationsdescribedbelow:
•Dustyplaces.
•Placessubjecttoconstant
vibration.
•Humidormoistplaces.
CAUTION
THISLASERCOMPACTDISCPLAYERFUNCTIONSBY HELPOFINVISIBLE
LASERLIGHTAND ISEQUIPPEDWITHSAFETYSWITCHES TOAVOID
EXPOSUREWHENDOORISOPENAND SAFETYINTERLOCKS ARE
DEFEATED.ITISDANGEROUSTODEFEATORBYPASS SAFETYSWITCHES.
DANGEROUSVOLTAGE
Uninsulated DangerousVoltage,thatmaybe ofsufficient
magnitude toconstitutearisk ofelectricshock topersonsis
presentwithinthisproduct'senclosure.
ATTENTION
The Owner'sManualcontainsimportantoperating and
maintenanceinstructions.
Foryoursafety,itisnecessarytorefertothe manual.
!
IMPORTANT NOTES
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Remove The Transit Card
This personal CD player is shipped with a dummy CD ‘transit card’ inside the CD
compartment. The purpose of this card is to prevent the laser from moving during
shipment of the product. This card must be removed before using the CD player.
Slide the OPEN switch to theright to unlock the CD door. Remove the ‘transit card’
from the player and discard it.
Power Source
This personal CD player is designed to operate on two “AA” batteries, not included.
Use a well known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance.
This player can also be operated by an optional AC/DC converter/adapter, not
included. If you decide to purchase an optional AC/DC adapter the specification
must be as follows:
Input: 120V 60Hz AC
Output: 4.5V DC, 500 mA.
Plug: Female Type with Positive Center, UL Listed.
You may also purchase a “Universal” type AC/DC adapter which allows you to
select the required output voltage and plug polarity, and normally includes multiple
plug sizes to fit most brands of equipment. Always look for the “UL” listing mark
when you purchase an adapter.
Positive(+)Negative(–)
PREPARATION FOR USE
EQ
TRACK
MIN SEC
BASS BOOST SYSTEM
STOP
PLAY /
PAUSE
SEARCH /
SKIP FWD.
SEARCH /
SKIP REV.
MODE
PROG.
FM AM
MHz kHz
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Connecting The Optional AC Adapter (Not Included)
1.) Connect the small female plug of the optional AC adapter to the DC 4.5V jack
on the left side of the CD player.
2.) Connect the adapter housing to your 120V AC 60Hz outlet.
NOTES:
• Never connect or disconnect the adapter from the AC outlet while your hands
are wet.
• The housing of the AC adapter may become warm during operation. This is
normal.
• The female plug of the AC adapter must be completely disconnected from the
CD player in order to operate the player on batteries.
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Installing TheBatteries
1.)Open the batterycompartmentdooron the bottomcabinetbysliding itinthe
direction ofthe arrowand then lifting itopen.Topreventloss,the doorcannot
be removed fromthe unit.
2.)Insert2"AA"batteries(notincluded)into
thecompartment.Usealkalinebatteries
forlongestlife.Followthe polarity
markingsinside the compartment. If the
batteriesareinserted incorrectlytheunit
will notwork.
3.)Closethe batterydoor.
Note:Inordertooperatethe playeron batteriesthe optionalACadaptermust
be disconnected fromthe DC 4.5Vjack.
BatteryReplacement
When the batteriesbecometoo weakthe batterylevelindicatorflashesand
operation maybecomeerratic.When thisoccursreplacethe batteriesimmediately.
If the display remains blank when you press the PLAY/PAUSE button, the
batteries are completely dead. Replace them immediately. If dead batteries are
left inside the battery compartment for a long period of time they may leak and
cause damage to the unit, and such damage or corrosion from leaking batteries is
not covered by your warranty.
BatteryPrecautions
•Replacementofbatteriesmustbe done byan adult.
•Donotmixoldand newbatteries.
•Donotmixalkaline,standard(carbon-zinc)orrechargeable(nickel-cadmium)
batteries.
•The supplyterminalsarenottobe short-circuited.
•Non-rechargeablebatteriesarenottobe recharged.
•Exhausted batteriesaretobe removed.
•Onlybatteriesofthe equivalenttype aretobe used.
•Batteriesaretobe inserted withthe correctpolarity.
•Disposeofbatteriesproperly.Donotdisposeofbatteriesinfire.The batteries
mayexplode orleak.
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Connecting The Stereo Headphones
Connect the plug of the supplied stereo headphones to the headphone jack on
the right side of the cabinet.
NOTE: Make sure the headphone plug is inserted into the headphone jack
as far as it will go. If the plug is not fully inserted, you may only hear sound
from one side of the headphones.
IMPORTANT!
Always set the VOLUME control to a low level before you put the headphones on
and begin playing a CD. Then start playback and gradually increase the volume to
a comfortable listening level. Do not play the CD at loud volume levels that might
prevent you from hearing warning sounds such as car horns, etc.
EQ
TRACK
MIN SEC
BASS BOOST SYSTEM
STOP
PLAY/
PAUSE
SEARCH /
SKIP FWD.
SEARCH /
SKIP REV.
MODE
PROG.
FM AM
MHz kHz
88
53
60
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90
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110
104
140
108
171
x10
To Headphone Jack
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EQ
TRACK
MIN SEC
BASS BOOST SYSTEM
STOP
PLAY /
PAUSE
SEARCH /
SKIP FWD.
SEARCH /
SKIP REV.
MODE
PROG.
FM AM
MHz kHz
88
53
60
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90
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110
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108
171
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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1.)HOLDSwitch.
2.)DC 4.5VInputJack –Connectan ACadapter(notincluded)tothis
jack touse120V60Hzhousecurrent.
3.)LCDDisplay–ShowsTrack number,Playing time,Anti-Skipstatus,
Program,Repeat, Shuffle,and Intromodes.
4.)EQ Button – Press repeatedly to selectSRR (Surround), ROCK, POP,
Flat EQs.
5.)FMDialScale.
6.)AMDialScale.
7.)TUNINGControl.
8.)Function (FM/AM/CD-RADIO OFF)SelectorSwitch.
9.)STOPButton.
10.)Headphone Jack –Connectstereo headphones,included,tothis
jack.
11.)SEARCH/SKIPFWD.Button.
12.)VOLUMEControl–Raisesorlowersthe volume.
13.)MODEButton –Selectsthe playback mode:Repeat1/All,Shuffle,or
Intro.
14.)BBS(Bass Boost)ON/OFF Switch-Switch‘ON’toincreasebass
response.
15.)PROG. (Program) Button.
16.)SEARCH/SKIPREV.Button.
17.)PLAY/PAUSE Button.
18.)OPENSwitch–Slide tothe righttounlock and open the CDdoor..
19.)BatteryCompartment(on bottomcabinet).
20.)CDDoor.
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1.)SRR (Surround),ROCK,POPIndicators–Appearswhen repeatedly
pressing the EQbutton toselectthe corresponding EQsetting.
2.)Repeat1/ALL Indicators–Appearswhen the Repeatplayback
mode isselected.
3.)PGM(Program) Indicator–Appearswhen programming tracks or
playing programmed tracks.
4.)INTROIndicator–Appearswhen Introplayback mode isselected.
5.)SHUF(Shuffle)Indicator–Appearswhen Randomplayback mode is
selected.
6.)ASP Indicator–IndicatesAnti-SkipProtection isactivated.
7.)HOLDIndicator–Appearswhen HOLDswitchissetto‘ON’position.
8.)Indicator–Flasheswhen batteriesneed tobe replaced.
9.)Track NumberDisplay–Showsthe track whichisbeing played,and
the totaltracks on the disc.
10.)TimeDisplay–Showselapsed timeand totalplaying timeon the disc.
LCD DISPLAY INDICATORS
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HOLD Switch
The HOLD switch (on the left side cabinet) must be in the ‘Off’ (left) position to
start the CD player.
If you plan to carry the CD player in a handbag, briefcase, school bag, back pack,
etc, slide the HOLD switch to the ‘On’ (right) position.
While the HOLD switch is ‘On’ all of the controls on the CD door are disabled. This
prevents the player from starting accidentally by something pressing against the
PLAY/PAUSE button.
After you begin CD playback you may also slide the HOLD switch to the ‘On’ (right)
position to disable all the controls on the CD door.
You can then place the player in a handbag, backpack, etc, and do not have to
worry that the player will be accidentally turned off by something pressing against
the STOP button or Track Skip buttons.
EQ (Preset Equalizer) Button
The preset equalizer has settings for POP, ROCK, and Surround Sound (SRR).
When you select the Surround Sound (SRR) setting there will be a very slight
‘delay’ between the left and right channels which provides a simulated Surround
Sound effect through the headphones.
During CD playback you may press the EQ button to
select the preset equalizer setting SRR (Surround),
ROCK, POP or Flat (EQ ‘Off’) as desired.
(Off)
(On)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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ElectronicAnti-SkipProtection
This CD player is equipped with automatic 60 second ElectronicAnti-Skip Protection
and that will eliminate virtually all skipping during most active uses.
When you press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback, the player
immediately begins to store 60 seconds of music in a solid state memory that is
impervious to shock. The player is always reading the disc 60 seconds ahead of
the music you are hearing and storing that information in the memory.
If the player is subjected to shock or bumps of less than 60 seconds duration you
will not notice them at all.
If the bumps last longer than 60 seconds the anti-skip memory may be depleted
and the player may skip or stop.
When playbackbegins the ASP indicatorbegins‘flashing’
in the display.
When the ASP indicator remains ‘On’, the Anti-Skip
memory is ‘Full’ and contains 60 seconds of music.
If the player is bumped or shaken the ASP indicator will flash again as the memory
is depleted. The player may skip if the bumps continue.
When the bumps stop the memory starts to fill up again and the ASP indicator
remains ‘On’.
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Normal CD Playback
• Make sure you have installed the batteries.
• Make sure the HOLD switch is set to the ‘Off’ (left) position.
• Make sure to set the VOLUME control to a low setting before you put on
the headphones.
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 ‘burning’ the tracks onto the blank media. Playability may also
be affected by the quality and condition of the blank media you use for recording.
100% compatibility cannot be guaranteed. This is not an indication of any problems
with your player.
1.) Slide the FM/AM/CD-RADIO OFF function selector
to CD-RADIO OFF position.
2.) Slide the CD door OPEN switch to the right to unlock
and open the CD door.
3.) Place your CD on the center spindle with the printed
label side facing up. Press downward on the disc near
the center hole until the disc is fully seated on the
spindle.
4.) Close the CD door and connect the headphones to the Headphone jack by
pushing the headphone plug into the Headphone jack until a ‘click’ sound
is heard.
EQ
TRACK
MIN SEC
BASS BOOST SYSTEM
STOP
PLAY /
PAUSE
SEARCH /
SKIP FWD.
SEARCH /
SKIP REV.
MODE
PROG.
FM AM
MHz kHz
88
53
60
70
90
92
96
100
110
104
140
108
171
x10
OPEN
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5.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. The display will briefly
show two flashing dashes “– –” as the player reads the disc.
The total tracks and playing time will appear briefly
in the display and then the playback will begin on
track ‘01’.
The display will show the elapsed playing time of
the track being played.
6.) Adjust the VOLUME and EQ controls to your listening preference.
If you prefer more Bass, slide the BBS switch to ‘ON’ position.
7.) Playback will continue until the end of the disc, then
the player will stop automatically and the display will
again show the total tracks and playing time on the
disc.
After approximately 30 seconds the power switches ‘Off’ automatically to
conserve the batteries and the display goes blank.
To stop playback before the disc ends press the STOP button at any time.
Press the STOP button after the disc has stopped to shut the power ‘Off’’
completely.
Pause Control
To pause momentarily during playback press the PLAY/PAUSE button again.
The elapsed time display flashes. The sound stops but
the disc continues to spin.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button once more to cancel Pause mode and resume
normal playback. The elapsed time display stops flashing.
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SKIP/SEARCH ( / ) CONTROLS
Press the SKIP FWD. or SKIP REV. buttons repeatedly during playback to
skip to higher or lower numbered tracks. Playback will begin on the selected track.
To search within a track at high speed to locate a specific musical passage depress
and hold either the SKIP FWD. or SKIP REV. buttons.
The player moves forward or reverse at high speed. When you reach the desired
point in the track, release the buttons and normal playback resumes.
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MODE Button
Pressing the MODE button during CD playback cycles the player through the
following four special playback modes:
1 (Repeat 1) ALL (Repeat All) INTRO SHUF
(Shuffle) Playback.
Repeat Playback
The player can be programmed to continuously repeat a single track or the entire
disc automatically.
One Track Repeat
During playback press the SKIP FWD. or SKIP REV. buttons to select the
track to be repeated, then press the MODE button once.
The 1 indicator appears in the display and the
selected track will be repeated continuously.
Press the STOP button to cancel Repeat 1 playback.
All Tracks Repeat
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback, then press theMODE button
twice.
The ALL indicator will appear in the display and
the entire disc will be repeated continuously.
Press the STOP button to cancel All Track Repeat playback.
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INTRO (Intro Scan) Playback
The Intro Scan feature plays only the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc.
This feature is useful when you are trying to find a particular song but you cannot
remember the title.
1.) Load your disc in the player as usual and press the PLAY/PAUSE button
to begin playback.
2.) When playback begins press the MODE button three times. The INTRO
indicator flashes.
3.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button once more. The
INTRO indicator stops flashing and remains ‘On’.
The player backs up to the beginning of track 1, plays
the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc, and
then stops.
To cancel Intro Scan playback press the STOP button.
SHUF (SHUFFLE) Playback
When Shuffle playback is selected all the tracks on the disc will be played back in
random order.
1.) Load your disc in the player as usual and press the PLAY/PAUSE button
to begin playback.
2.) When playback begins press the MODE button four times.
The SHUF indicator flashes.
3.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button once more. The
SHUF indicator stops flashing and remains ‘On’.
The player randomly selects a track for playback.
After each track has played once the player stops.
To cancel Shuffle playback press the STOP button.
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Programmed Playback
You can program up to 20 tracks on a disc to play in any desired order.
NOTE: You can program a disc either during Playback or in Stop mode.
1.) Press the PROG. button once. The Program
Number ‘01’ appears. The PGM indicator and the
the track number ‘00’ flash.
2.) Press the SKIP FWD. or SKIP REV. button
to select the first track to be programmed.
Example: Track 07.
3.) When the desired track number is flashing in the display, press the PROG.
button again to enter the desired track number in Program Number “01”.
The track number returns to “00” and the Program
Number advances to “02”.
4.) Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to program additional tracks up to a maximum of 20.
5.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin programmed playback.
The PGM indicator remains in the display and the
track display stops flashing.
• Playback begins with the first track you programmed
andcontinuesuntil all programmed tracks have been
played, and then the player stops.
The programmed sequence will remain in the memory until the power shuts
off (approximately 30 seconds) or until the CD door is opened.
• If you press the PROG. and PLAY/PAUSE buttons again before the power
shuts off, the programmed sequence will play again.
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Listening To The Radio
1.) Slide the FM/AM/CD-RADIO OFF function selector to FM or AM position as
desired.
2.) Tune to the desired station by turning the TUNING control.
3.) Adjust the VOLUME and EQ controls to your listening preference.
4.) If you prefer more bass, slide the BBS switch to ‘ON’ position.
5.) To turn off the radio, slide the FM/AM/CD-RADIO OFF function switch to
CD-RADIO OFF position to shut power ‘Off’.
Antenna Information
FM
The stereo headphone cable serves as the FM antenna when listening to FM
stations.
Make sure that the headphone cable is unwound completely in order to provide
the best reception.
AM
The AM antenna is located inside the cabinet of the CD player.
If AM reception is weak, try changing the position of the CD player itself until the
internal antenna is pointing in the general direction of the radio transmitter. This
should provide improved reception.
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Cleaning theCabinet
Wipe withasoft cloth.If the cabinetisverydirty,dampen the clothwithaweak
solution ofneutraldetergentand water,and then wipe clean.
Cleaning theLens
Adirtylenswill causesound skipping and,ifthe lensisverydirty,the CD maynot
work.Open the disc coverand clean the lensasfollows:
DustorDryParticles
Using acameralensbrush/blower,blowon the lens
severaltimes,then wipe itlightlywiththe brushtoremove
dust. Then,blowon the lensoncemore.
Fingerprints
Toremovefingerprintsfromthe lens,useacotton swab
starting inthe middleand working tothe outside edge.
Useonlyverylightpressureon the lenstoavoidforcing
itoutofalignment.
Cleaning theDisc
When adisc becomesdirty,clean itwithacleaning cloth.Wipe the disc fromthe
centerout.
NOTE:
Donotusesolventssuchasbenzine,thinner,commerciallyavailablecleanersor
anti-staticsprayintended foranalog discs.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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