Emerson Nick Jr. Dora the Explorer DTE515 User manual

DTE515
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Nicktronics, Dora the Explorer and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks
of Viacom International Inc.
Sing-Along CD Player
OWNER'S MANUAL

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
ATTENTION:
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
DANGER:
Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
LASER SAFETY: This unit employs a laser. Only qualified service
personnel should attempt to service this device due to possible eye
injury.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE PROCEDURE HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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INFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this unit near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FCC WARNING:
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes
or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction
manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.

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9. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from
the unit.
11. Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Unplug this unit during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of
time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the unit has
been damaged in any way,
such as the following: the
power-supply cord or plug has
been damaged; liquid has
been spilled or objects have
fallen into the unit; and/or the
unit has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate
normally, has changed its
performance or has been
dropped.
14. This unit should not be
exposed to dripping or
splashing water and no object
filled with liquids such as vases
should be placed on the unit.
15. Do not overload wall outlet.
Use only power source as
indicated.
16. Use replacement parts as
specified by the manufacturer.
17. The product may be mounted
toawall only if recommended
by the manufacturer.
18. Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this
product, ask the service
technician to perform safety
checks.

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Emerson Radio Corp. has produced this audio product under
license from Nickelodeon. We have taken great care to make sure
your unit was in perfect working order when it left our factory.
It has been designed to give you many years of enjoyment and
trouble-free operation. Read this manual before operating this unit
to become familiar with its features. In the event you require
technical assistance, please contact the Emerson Radio Customer
Service hotline at 1-800-898-9020. Retain this manual for future
reference.
WARNING
Choking Hazard - Small Parts and Packaging Materials. Not for children
under 8 years.
• All materials for fastening or packing purposes are not part of the unit
and should be discarded for children’s safety.
• Please keep all information for future reference.
• This is not a toy.
CAUTION!
ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT: Not
recommended for children under 8 years old. As with
all electric products, precautions should be observed
during handling and use to prevent electric shock.
Ages 8+
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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1. Microphone Holder
2. DC 4.5V IN Jack z
(Rear of Unit)
3. PLAY/PAUSE ®p Button
4. Battery Compartment
(Bottom of Unit)
5. STOP/OFF (X) Button
6. SKIP/SEARCH oButton
7. SKIP/SEARCH nButton
8. LINE OUT Jack
(Rear of Unit)
9. HEADPHONE Jack
(Rear of Unit)
10. CD Compartment
11. CD Door OPEN Switch
12. Speaker
13. P-MODE Button
14. MIC Jack
15. PROG Button
16. ASP Button
17. HOLD Switch
18. BBS (Bass Boost System)
Switch
19. Display
20. VOLUME LIMITER Switch
21. VOLUME Control

LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
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1 2 3 54 6
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ANTI
1. INTRO Indicator
2. PROGRAM Indicator
3. SHUFF Indicator
4. Repeat 1/ALL Indicator
5. HOLD Indicator
6. Battery Indicator
7. Track Indicator
8. BOOST Indicator
9. Time Indicator
10. ANTI Indicator
BOOST

POWER SOURCES
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This CD player requires either two (2) “AA” cell batteries (not included) or an
AC adapter (not included).
BATTERY INSTALLATION
The battery indicator will blink when the batteries need replacing.
1. Open the Battery Compartment door by removing the screw.
2. Insert two (2) “AA” cell batteries (not included) according to the polarity
diagram inside the battery compartment. Alkaline batteries are
recommended for the longest playing time.
3. Replace Battery Compartment door and screw.

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POWER SOURCES (CONTINUED)
AC OPERATION
To operate the unit using AC power, connect an AC adapter (not
included) to an AC outlet having 120V AC, 60Hz only. Plug the small
end into the 4.5V DC jack on the rear of the unit and connect the other
end into the AC outlet. The batteries are automatically disconnected
when the AC adapter is used.
CAUTION:When not using AC power,disconnect the AC adapter
from the wall outlet by pulling the plug (not the cord). Do not touch
the AC adapter with wet hands. Fully insert the plug without
exposing any part of the blade.
AC ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS
4.5V DC, 500mA (POSITIVE CENTER)
–+

OPERATION
Open the CD compartment lid by
sliding the CD Door OPEN switch.
Insert a disc onto the center spindle
(label side up) and push down gently
to make sure it is securely on the
spindle. Close the CD compartment
lid.
Insert the headphones into the
HEADPHONE jack or just listen
through the speaker.
1
1
1
Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button;
“- -” will blink briefly, then the total
tracks and playing time will appear
and playback will begin. The ASP
feature will automatically be
activated and “ANTI” will appear in
the display.
1
1
2
Adjust the VOLUME control 1and
BBS switch 2as desired.
1
2
3
Toskip forward or backward through
the tracks on the disc, press and
release the SKIP/SEARCH o1or
n2button.
Tosearch forward or backward
through the disc, press and hold the
SKIP/SEARCH o1or n2button.
2
1
4
TO INSERT AND PLAY A CD
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CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE

OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button
to pause playback; the time display will
flash and the disc will continue to spin.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button
to continue playback; the time display
will stop blinking and playback will
continue.
1
1
1
Slide the BBS switch to set the bass.
For a normal amount of bass, slide to
the OFF position. To enhance the
overall bass sound, slide the BBS
switch to the ON position, BOOST
indicator will light in the display.
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1
1
TO PAUSE PLAYBACK BASS BOOST
When the disc is through playing, it
will stop. Press the STOP/OFF (X)
button to stop the disc before it is
finished.
2
1
5
To turn the unit off, press and hold the
STOP/OFF (X)button twice.
2
1
6
CD PLAYBACK NOTES:
• This unit is capable of playing standard CDs or 3” singles; no adapter is
required.
• If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not present at all, “DISC” will
appear in the display.
•If there is no activity for 60 seconds, the unit will turn itself off to save the
batteries.

OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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SEARCH
During playback, press and hold
either the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n
2button to move the player
forward or backward within a track
to locate a specific musical
passage.
2
1
1
VOLUME LIMITER SWITCH
Slide this switch to the ON position
to limit the maximum sound level.
This is useful to protect young
children from putting the volume
too loud. Slide to the OFF position
to deactivate the Volume Limiter.
2
1
1
Toprevent accidentally pressing a
button while walking, etc., slide
the HOLD switch to the ON
position; “HOLD” will appear in
the display. When you want to use
these buttons again, slide the
HOLD switch back to the OFF
position.
2
1
1
HOLD SWITCH
By using a home audio connection cable, superb sound can be heard
through your home audio system. Before making any connections, turn off
the power to all equipment.
Plug a connection cable (not included) between the LINE OUT jack on the
rear of the CD player and the amplifier’s CD or AUX input jacks. (Do not
connect it to the amplifier’s PHONO jacks.)
NOTE: If the CD player interferes with TV or radio reception, move the CD
player away from the TV or radio or turn off the power to the CD player.
PLAYBACK THROUGH A HOME AUDIO SYSTEM

OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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Turn on the unit and insert a CD,
then press the P-MODE button
once; the Repeat ONE indicator
( ) will appear in the display.
2
1
1
Press the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n
2button to select a track and press
the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button ❸to
start playback and the unit will play
all the tracks on the CD over and
over until the STOP/OFF (■) button
4is pressed.
2
3
1
4
2
TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE TRACK
Turn on the unit and insert a CD,
then press the P-MODE button
twice; the Repeat ALL indicator
( ) will appear in the display.
2
1
1
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)
button 1to start playback and the
unit will then play all the tracks on
the CD over and over until the
STOP/OFF (■) button 2is pressed.
2
1
2
TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ALL TRACKS
TO CANCEL OR STOP REPEAT PLAYBACK:
•TO STOP REPEAT PLAYBACK,press the STOP/OFF (■)button once.
•TO CANCEL REPEAT PLAYBACK,press the P-MODE button so that
only the track and time indicators appear in the display.The unit will
continue normal playback.

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Turn on the unit and insert a CD,
then press the P-MODE button
three times; “INTRO” will blink in the
display.
2
1
1
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)
button to begin playback. The unit
will play the first 10 seconds of each
track.
1
1
2
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)
button to begin playback. The unit
will play all the tracks in random
order. When all the tracks have
been played, the unit will stop.
1
1
2
INTRO PLAY
Turn on the unit and insert a CD,
then press the P-MODE button four
times; the SHUFF indicator will blink
in the display.
2
1
1
TO RANDOMLY PLAY BACK A CD
TO CANCEL OR STOP INTRO/RANDOM PLAYBACK:
•TO STOP INTRO/RANDOM PLAYBACK,press the STOP/OFF (■)
button once.
•TO CANCEL INTRO/RANDOM PLAYBACK,press the P-MODE button
so that only the track and time indicators appear in the display. The unit
will continue normal playback.

OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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Turn on the unit and insert a CD,
then press the PROG button; the
PROG indicator and “00” will blink,
then “01” (program number) will
appear in the display.
2
1
1
Select the first track to be played
back using the SKIP/SEARCH o 1
or n 2 button, then press the PROG
button ❸again. Repeat this step to
program additional tracks.
2
1
3
2
To skip forward or backward
through the programs, press the
SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n 2 button.
When the disc is through playing, it
will stop.
2
1
4
TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)
button 1to begin programmed
playback and adjust the VOLUME
control ❷and BBS switch 3as
desired.
2
3
1
3
NOTES:
• Press the STOP/OFF (■)button to stop the disc before it is finished.
• Programming is the ability to preselect the order in which a series of tracks
will be played.
• Press the P-MODE button before pressing the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)button
to activate Repeat One, All, Intro or Random playback.
• Open the door, or turn the power off by pressing the STOP/OFF (■)button
twice, to clear the program.

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Open the CD compartment lid by
sliding the CD Door OPEN switch.
Insert a disc and close the CD
compartment lid.
1
1
1
Insert a CD, then press the
PLAY/PAUSE (®p)button to turn the
unit on.
1
1
2
If the CD player is subject to
vibration during playback, “ANTI”
will flash. During the vibration, the
music should continue to play the
signals stored in the memory until
the CD player can read the music
data properly from the disc.
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DIGITAL ANTI-SHOCK SYSTEM
This CD player has a built-in Anti-Shock system that cuts down on CD
skipping, which is useful when using the CD player in the car. Follow the
steps below to activate and understand the Anti-Shock System.
The Anti-Skip system will activate
automatically. Within a few
seconds, the “ANTI” indicator will
indicate music signals are stored in
memory. When the memory is full,
“ANTI” will stop flashing and the
disc rotation will drop to save power
consumption.
2
1
3
NOTES:
• The Anti-Skip System provides for continuous sound output when the
unit is subject to vibration, but it will not correct errors, such as a
defective or dirty CD.

OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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If the vibration continues all the
time (more than 45s), then the
unit may skip.
If no more vibration occurs, the
music signals are once again
stored into the memory and
“ANTI” will stop flashing indicating
that the memory is full.
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To turn the Anti-Shock system Off,
press the ASP button.
To turn the Anti-Shock system On,
press the ASP button again.
2
1
6
Start playback as described on
page 9. Insert the Microphone plug
into the MIC jack.
1
Slide the MIC’s ON/OFF switch to
the ON position and sing along! To
shut off microphone, slide the MIC’s
ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
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SINGING ALONG
This unit has a Microphone jack and an included microphone that allows you
to sing along with the CD as follows:

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Caring for Compact Discs
• Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the
compact disc only by its edges. Never allow your
fingers to come in contact with the shiny,
unprinted side of the compact disc.
• Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to
the compact disc label.
• Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never
use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact disc. If
necessary, use a CD cleaning kit.
•If a disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the compact disc, it is probably
dirty or damaged (scratched).
• When cleaning the compact disc, wipe in straight lines from the center of
the compact disc to the outer edge of the compact disc. Never wipe in
circular motions.
• This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the
identification logo as shown here. Other discs may not
conform to the CD standard and may not play properly.
•Compact Discs should be stored in their cases after each
use to avoid damage.
• Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, high
temperatures or dust, etc. Prolonged exposure or extreme temperatures
can warp the compact disc.
• Do not stick or write anything on either side of the compact disc. Sharp
writing instruments, or the ink, may damage the surface.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION
Unit will not Weak or dead Replace batteries.
turn on. batteries.
Batteries not Insert correctly.
inserted correctly.
AC adapter Check AC adapter
not connected. connection.
Disc will not play. CD compartment Close CD compartment.
not closed.
Disc inserted incorrectly. Reinsert disc correctly.
HOLD switch is set to ON. Slide HOLD switch to OFF.
Dirty or defective Try another disc.
disc.
Moisture Wipe disc with soft
condensation cloth.
on disc.
No sound from Headphone Reinsert headphone
headphones. plug not inserted plug correctly.
correctly.
VOLUME control Increase volume.
set to minimum.
Weak batteries. Replace batteries.
Defective disc. Try another disc.
Erratic playback. Dirty or defective disc. Clean or replace disc.
If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart
below before calling for service.

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EMERSON RADIO CORP.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Emerson Radio Corp. warrants manufacturing defects in original material,
including original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a
period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S. With your
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 at our
discretion. 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. Send your unit to:
Emerson Radio Corp.
5101 Statesman Drive
Irving, TX 75063
This warranty does not cover damage from negligence, misuse, abuse, accident,
failure to follow operating instructions, commercial use, rental, repairs by an
unauthorized facility, or products purchased, used, serviced or damaged outside
of the United States.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
AU898M
For future reference, record the serial number in the space provided.
Model No: DTE515
Serial Number____________________