Emerson HD8120 User manual

PERSONALCD /MP3PLAYER
withLIGHTWEIGHT
STEREOHEADPHONES
HD8120
OWNER’SMANUAL
Visitourweb siteatwww.emersonradio.com
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Thankyou.........
ForpurchasingthisEmerson PersonalCD/MP3Player.TheCD/MP3player
hasa20 track programmablememorysoyou can listen tothe songson
yourfavoriteCD'sinanyorderyou choose.Oryou can usethe Random
playback featureand letthe playerselectthe playback orderforyou.Use
the 3-wayRepeatfeaturetorepeatasingletrack,the entiredisc,ora
programmed sequenceoftracks,indefinitely.We'vealsoincluded 100
second ElectronicAnti-SkipProtection (MP3)whichmakesthisplayer
virtuallyskip-free during mostactiveuses.
Pleaseread thisinstruction manualcompletelyand carefullytomakesure
you understand the properoperation ofthisproduct, and getthe maximum
enjoymentoutofall the featuresofthisstate-of-the-artCD/MP3player.
Onceagain,thanks forpurchasing thisEmerson product.
The serialnumberofyourCD/MP3playercan be found on the bottom
cabinet. Wesuggestthatyou recordthe serialnumberofyourunitinthe
spacebelowforfuturereference.
ModelNumber:HD8120
SerialNumber:
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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.
IMPORTANTNOTES
DANGEROUSVOLTAGE
Uninsulated DangerousVoltage,thatmaybe ofsufficient
magnitude toconstitutearisk ofelectricshock topersonsis
presentwithinthisproduct'senclosure.
ATTENTION
The Owner'sManualcontainsimportantoperating and
maintenanceinstructions.
Foryoursafety,itisnecessarytorefertothe manual.
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PREPARATIONFORUSE
REMOVE THE TRANSIT CARD
This personal CD/MP3 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 the right to unlock the CD door. Remove the ‘transit card’
from the player and discard it.
POWER SOURCES
This personal CD/MP3 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 with 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, 700 mA.
Plug: 1.7 mm 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(–)
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Note: The battery compartment is located inside the CD compartment.
1.) Slide the OPEN switch to the right to open the CD door. If you have not already
done so, remove the dummy CD ‘transit card’ and discard it.
2.) Press the battery door locking tab in the direction of the ‘Arrow’ to open the
battery door. Lift the door upward as shown.
3.) Insert two alkaline “AA”batteriesin the battery compartment. Besure to observe
the polarity markings engraved in the battery compartment. If the batteries are
inserted incorrectly the unit will not work.
4.) Fold the battery removal ribbon over the top of the batteries, close the battery
door, and push the battery door downward until you hear a ‘click’ sound to
lock the door again.
5.) Close the CD door.
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
When the battery symbol appears in the display the batteries are becoming
weak and should be replaced.Always replace both batteries at the same time with
new fresh alkaline batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of
batteries together.
If the display remains blank when you press thePLAY/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.
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CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER (NOT INCLUDED)
1.) Connect the small female plug of the optionalAC adapter to the “DC IN 4.5 V”
jack on the right side of the CD player.
2.) Connect the adapter housing to your 120V 60HzAC 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.
BATTERYPRECAUTIONS
Followtheseprecautionswhen using batteriesinthisdevice:
1.Useonlythe sizeand type ofbatteriesspecified.
2.Besuretofollowthe correctpolaritywhen installing the batteriesasindicated inthe battery
compartment. Reversed batteriesmaycausedamage tothe device.
3.Donotmixdifferenttypesofbatteriestogether(e.g.Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc)oroldbatteries
withfreshones.
4. If the deviceisnottobe used foralong period oftime,removethe batteriestoprevent
damage orinjuryfrompossiblebatteryleakage.
5.Donottrytorecharge batteriesnotintended tobe recharged;theycan overheatand rupture
(Followbatterymanufacturer’s directions.)
DC 4.5V INPUT JACK
TO 120V/60Hz AC OUTLET
OPTIONAL AC/DC ADAPTER
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CONNECTING THE STEREO HEADPHONES
Connect the plug of the supplied stereo headphones to the green-colored
headphone jack on the left 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.
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1.)OPENSwitch–Slide tothe righttounlock and open the CD door..
2.)VOLUMEControl–Raisesorlowersthe volume.
3.)PHONES Jack –Connectstereo headphones,included,tothisjack.
4.)HOLDSwitch.
5.)PROG (Program)/EQButton –Used when programming tracks.Alsoused to
selectthe desired presetEQsetting.
6.)PLAY/PAUSE Button.
7.)SKIPREV Button.
8.)ALB(Album)/ESP Button.
9.)LCDDisplay–ShowsTrack number,Playing time,Anti-Skipstatus,Program,
Repeat, Shuffle,and Intromodes.
10.)MODEButton –Selectsthe playback mode:Repeat1/All,Shuffle,orIntro.
11.)SKIPFWDButton.
12.)STOPButton.
13.)DC IN4.5VInputJack –ConnectanACadapter(notincluded)tothisjack to
use120V60Hzhousecurrent.
14.)CDDoor.
15.)BatteryCompartment(Inside CD Compartment).
LOCATIONOFCONTROLSAND INDICATORS
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1.)Scrolling information Display.
2.)Directory(Album) Number.
3.)Track NumberDisplay.
4.)PROG (Program) Indicator–Appearswhen programming tracks or
playing programmed tracks.
5.)DIR(Directory)Indicator.
6.)SHUFF (Shuffle)Indicator–Appearswhen Randomplayback mode
isselected.
7.)INTROIndicator–Appearswhen Introplayback mode isselected.
8.)MP3Indicator–Appearswhen playing CD’s containing mp3 audio
files.
9.)CD Indicator–Appearswhen playing normalCD discs.
10.)HOLDIndicator–Appearswhen HOLDswitchissetto‘On’position.
11.)REPT(Repeat)1/ALL Indicators–AppearswhentheRepeatplayback
mode isselected.
12.)BatteryStatusIndicator.
13.)Elapsed Time(Seconds)Display.
14.)ESP Indicator–IndicatesAnti-SkipProtection isactivated.
15.)Elapsed Time(Minutes)Display.
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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
HOLD Switch
The HOLD switch on the left side of the 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,backpack,etc,slidethe 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.
Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) and Preset Equalizer (EQ) Functions
During CD playback you may press the PROG/EQ button repeatedly to activate
the Dynamic Bass Boost function or select one of the four preset equalizer settings
(POP/CLASSIC/JAZZ/ROCK).
Pressing thePROG/EQ button repeatedly will cycle the player through the following
modes:
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost ‘On) POP CLASSIC JAZZ ROCK
FLAT (EQ ‘Off’) DBB.
The selected mode will appear in the display for a few seconds and then the PLAY
indicator reappears.
When the disc stops and is removed from the player the EQ returns to the original
default setting (DBB ‘Off’/ EQ ‘Off’).
PLAY
CD HOLD
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