Emerson PD5198 User manual

OWNER'SMANUAL
PD5198
PortableCD-R/RWPlayer
withAM/FMRadio
Visitourweb siteatwww.emersonradio.com
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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
ORSHOCKHAZARD,DONOTEXPOSETHISAPPLIANCETORAINORMOISTURE.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
1.) Read these instructions.
2.) Keep these instructions.
3.) Heed all warnings.
4.) Follow all instructions.
5.) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.) Clean only with dry cloth.
7.) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 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.
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 is 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 apparatus.
11.) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13.) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14.) This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquids
such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
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 to a wall 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.
!
CAUTION
RISK OFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
The lightning flashwitharrow-
head symbol,withinan equi-
lateraltriangleisintended to
alertthe usertothe presence
ofuninsulated‘dangerousvoltage’
withinthe product’s enclosure
thatmaybe ofsufficient
magnitude toconstitutearisk
ofelectricshock topersons.
The exclamation pointwithin
an equilateraltriangleisin-
tended toalertthe userto
the presenceofimportant
operating and maintenance
(servicing)instructionsin
the literatureaccompany-
ing the appliance.
WARNING:TOREDUCETHE
RISK OFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTREMOVE COVER
(ORBACK),NOUSER
SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE
REFERSERVICINGTO
QUALIFIEDSERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
The Caution Marking was located at the rear enclosure of the apparatus.
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The serialnumbercan be found on the back cabinet. Wesuggestthatyou
recordtheserialnumberofyourunitinthe spacebelowforfuturereference.
Model No.: PD5198
Serial Number :
BEFOREWEBEGIN
Thankyou………………
forpurchasing thisEmerson audioproduct. The Emerson brand isyourassurance
ofquality,performanceand value,and hasbeen since1912.
Ourengineershaveincluded manyusefuland convenientfeaturesinthisproduct.
Pleasebe suretoread thisOwner’s Manualcompletelytomakesureyou are
getting the maximumbenefitfromeachfeature.
Thisproductwasmanufacturedusingthehighestqualitycomponentsandstandards
ofworkmanship.It wastested byEmerson inspectorsand found tobe inperfect
working orderbeforeitleft ourfactory.However,thereisalways the chancethat
someproblemmayoccurbecauseofrough handling during shipmenttothe retail
storeortothe finalconsumer.
If, afterreading thisManual,you experienceanyproblemswiththe operation of
thisproduct, pleaserefertothe instructionsforobtaining serviceatthe end ofthis
Manual.Emerson and Emerson retailersarecommitted toyoursatisfaction.
Onceagain,thanks forpurchasing thisEmerson audioproduct.
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FCC Information
Thisequipmenthasbeen tested and found tocomplywiththe limitsforaClass Bdigital
device,pursuanttoPart15 ofthe FCC Rules.Theselimitsaredesigned toprovide
reasonableprotection againstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.This
equipmentgenerates,uses,and can radiateradiofrequency energyand,ifnotinstalled
and used inaccordancewiththe instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications.However,thereisno guarantee thatinterferencewill notoccurina
particularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision
reception,whichcan be determined byturning the equipmentoff and on,the useris
encouraged totrytocorrectthe interferencebyone ormoreofthe following measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethe receiving antenna.
•Increasethe separation between the equipmentand receiver.
•Connectthe equipmentintoan outleton acircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthe
receiverisconnected.
•Consultthe dealeroran experienced radio/TVtechnician forhelp.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15 ofthe FCC Rules.Operation issubjecttothe following
twoconditions:
(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2)Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including interference
thatmaycauseundesired operation.
•Avoidinstallingthisunitinplacesexposed
todirectsunlightorclosetoheatradiating
appliancesuchaselectricheaters,on top
ofotherstereo equipmentthatradiates
too muchheat, placeslacking ventilation
ordustyareas,placessubjecttoconstant
vibration and/orhumidormoistareas.
•StoreyourCDsinacoolarea toavoid
damage fromheat.
IMPORTANTNOTES
•Donotattempttoclean thisunitwith
chemicalsolventsasthismightdamage
the finish.Useaclean drycloth.
•Operatecontrolsand switchesas
described inthe manual.
•Beforeturning onthe power,makecertain
thatthe connecting cords,ifany,and
powercordareproperlyinstalled.
•When moving the set, be suretofirst
disconnectthe ACpowercord.
CLASS 1LASERPRODUCT
CLASS 1LASERPRODUCT
APPAREILÁLASERDECLASSE 1
PRODUCTOLASERDECLASE 1
CAUTION
INVISIBLELASERRADIATION
WHENOPENAND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
AVOIDEXPOSURETOBEAM
ThisproductcontainsalowpowerLaserDevice.
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PREPARATIONFORUSE
UNPACKINGAND SET-UP
•Carefullyremovethe unitfromthe carton and removeall packing materialfrom
the unit.
•Removeanylabelsorstickerswhichmaybe on the frontortop ofthe set, but
do notremoveanylabelsfromthe back orbottom.
•Press the CDdoorOPENbutton and removethe dummyCDdisplaycardfrom
the CD compartment.
•Wesuggestthatyou retainthe originalcarton and packing materialsincaseit
everbecomesnecessarytoreturnyourunitforservice.Thisisthe onlysure
waytoprotectthe unitfromdamage intransit.
•If you do disposeofthe carton and packing materials,pleasedo soproperly.
Emerson caresaboutourenvironment.
IMPORTANTINFORMATION
•Playing CD’s athighervolumelevelsincreasesthe batterydrainand shortens
the batterylife.TrytouseACpowerwheneveritisavailable.
•You mustremovethe ACPowerCordfromthe ACCordSocketon the back
cabinetinordertooperatethe uniton batteries.
•Werecommend using alkaline batteriesforthe longestpossiblelife.
•Change the batterieswhen the outputofthe unitbecomesweakorthe sound
becomesdistorted.Always change all six(6)batteriesatthe sametime.
•If the unitwill be stored and notused for30 days ormoreitisrecommended to
removethe batteriesfromthe batterycompartmenttoreducethe possibilityof
damage frombatteryleakage orcorrosion.
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.Alkalineand Carbon-Zinc)oroldbatteries
withfreshones.
4. If the deviceisnottobe used foralong period oftime,removethe batteriestoprevent
damage orinjuryfrompossiblebatteryleakage.
5.Donottrytorecharge batteriesnotintendedtobe recharged;theycan overheatand rupture.
(Followbatterymanufacturer’s directions.)
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PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE
Thismodelisequipped withnon-skidrubber'feet'topreventthe productfrom
moving when you operatethe controls.These'feet'aremade fromnon-migrating
rubbermaterialspeciallyformulated toavoidleaving anymarks orstainson your
furniture.Howevercertaintypesofoil based furniturepolishes,wood preservatives,
orcleaning sprays maycausethe rubber'feet'tosoften,and leavemarks ora
rubberresidue on the furniture.Topreventanydamage toyourfurniturewestrongly
recommend thatyou purchasesmall self-adhesivefeltpads,availableathardware
storesand homeimprovementcenterseverywhere,and applythesepadstothe
bottomofthe rubber'feet'beforeyou placethe producton fine wooden furniture.
NOTE:
ThisunithasapolarizedACplug withone wide blade and one narrowblade.This
plug will onlyfitintoamatching polarized ACoutlet. Thisisasafetyfeatureto
reducethe possibilityofelectricshock.
If thisplug will notfitinyourACoutlet, you probablyhavean outdated non-polarized
outlet. You shouldhaveyouroutdated outletchanged byaqualified,licensed
electrician.
Donotfilethe wide blade on the plug,oruse
an adaptertomakethe plug fitintoyouroutlet.
Thisdefeatsthe safetyfeatureand could
exposeyou toelectricshock.
AC Plug
AC Outlet
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1.)ACSocket(Atback cabinet).
2.)Speaker.
3.)PHONES Jack.
4.)DialScale.
5.)CDDisplay.
6.)TelescopicAntenna.
7.)Carrying Handle.
8.)CD Compartment.
9.)CDDoor.
10.)BatteryCompartment.
(Atback cabinet).
LOCATIONOFCONTROLSAND INDICATORS
11.)VOLUMEControl.
12.)CD DoorOPENButton.
13.)STOPButton.
14.)PROGRAMButton.
15.)REPEATButton.
16.)FWD.SKIP/SEARCH Button.
17.)REV.SKIP/SEARCH Button.
18.)PLAY/PAUSE Button.
19.)TUNINGControl.
20.)POWEROFF/AM/FM/CD
SelectorSwitch.
FRONTPANEL
TOPPANEL
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
10
11
6
20 19 18 1716 15 14 13 12
5
7
9
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Batterydoor
FORPRIVATELISTENING
Plug inheadphones(ø3.5mm stereo mini-
plug)tothe PHONESjack on left side panel.
When headphonesareplugged in,the
speakerisautomaticallydisconnected.
TOADJUSTTHEVOLUME
BATTERYOPERATION
DisconnecttheACpowercordfromtheAC
socketofthe unit. Batterypoweriscut
automaticallywhilethe cordthe is
connected.
When the volumedecreases,orthe sound
distorts,replaceall ofthe batterieswithnew
ones.
AC OPERATION
Connectthe smallerend ofthe ACpower
cordtotheACsocketon the back cabinet.
Insertthe plug intoyour120V60Hz
householdACoutlet.
CAUTION
Topreventelectricalshock,matchwide
blade ofplug towide slotand insertfully.
POWERSUPPLY
ADJUSTINGTHESOUND
AC Plug
AC Outlet
Insert6UM-2(sizeC)batteries.
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FORBETTERRECEPTION
Extend the telescopicantenna.
FINISHEDLISTENING
Setthe Function switchto‘POWEROFF’.
AM
FM
Rotatethe unitforbestreception.
1.)Settodesired Function AMorFM.
2.)Tune intoastation.
3.)Adjustthe sound.
LISTENINGTOTHERADIO
TUNING
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1.)SetFunction toCD 2.)Press the CD OPENbutton toopen the
CD door.
3.)Insertadisc withthe labelside facing
out. Press downnearthe centerholeto
makesurethe disc isfirmlyseated on
the spindle.
PLAYINGCOMPACTDISCS
5.)Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.Playback will beginon Track 1.
4.)Closethe CD doorbypressing on front
edge ofthe door.
PLAY
PAUSE
PLAY
IMPORTANT!The unitshouldnotbe carried around during CD playback.If the unitis
subjected tobumpsand shocks during playback the disc mayskiporstop.
Note:Although thisportableCD playercan read CD-Rand CD-RWdiscs,inaddition to
normalCDs,the playabilityofCD-R/RWdiscs maybe affected bythe type ofsoftwarethat
wasused tocreatethe discs,aswell asthe qualityand condition ofthe blankmediayou
areusing.100%playabilitycannotbe guaranteed.Thisisnotan indication ofaproblem
withthe player.
CD
OPEN
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TOSKIPTOTHEBEGINNINGOFATRACK
•Press eitherone ofthe REV /FWDskipbuttonsaccording tothe desired skipp
direction.
•Playback resumesfromthe selected track.
•When the FWDbutton ispressed onceduring playback,the playeradvancestothe
beginning ofthe nexttrack.
•When the REV button ispressed onceduring playback,the playerreturnstothe
beginning ofthe track being played.Toback up tothe beginning ofthe previoustrack
press the button twice.
SEARCHINGFORAPASSAGEWITHINATRACK
•Keep the FWDorREV button pressed during playback,and releasethe button
assoon asyou recognizethe desired passage.NormalCD playback will resumefrom
thispoint.
FWD.
SKIP
SEARCH
REV.
NOTE:Afterpressing the STOPbutton waitafewsecondsforthe disc tostopcompletely
beforeopening the CD door.
TOSTOPPLAYBACK
Press the STOPbutton and the display
showsthe totaltracks ofthe disc.
PAUSE PLAYBACK
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button onceduring playback.Playback stopsand the track
displayflashes.Press the PLAY/PAUSE button againtocancelpauseand resume
playback atthe samepointinthe track.The track displaystopsflashing.
STOP
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TOCANCELREPEATPLAYBACK
Press the REPEATbutton againuntil "REPEAT"or"REPEATALL "disappearsfromthe
display.
Thisfunction allowsasingletrack orall tracks on adisc tobe played repeatedly.
TOREPEATTHESAMETRACK
Press the REPEATbutton onceduring
playback.The CD displaywill indicate
"REPEAT".
TOREPEATTHEWHOLEDISC
Press the REPEATbutton twiceuntil
"REPEATALL "displays.
REPEATPLAYBACK
REPEAT
REPEAT
ALL
REPEAT
REPEAT
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Programmed playback enablestracks on adisc tobe played inanydesired order.Upto20
tracks can be programmed.
NOTE:Programming can onlybe done when the playerisinStop mode.
1.)Press the PROGRAMbutton.“PROGRAM”indicatorflashesinthe display.
2.)Press the FWDorREV button toselectthe desired track number..
Example:Track 7.
3.)Press PROGRAMbutton againtomemorizethe track.
4.)Repeatsteps2and 3until all desired tracks areprogrammed.
5.)Press the PLAY/PAUSE button tostartplayback.
“PROGRAM"indicatorisflashing inthe CD display.
6.)Press STOPbutton tostop programmed playback.The CD playback stopsbutthe
programremainsinthe memory.
7.)Press PROGRAMand PLAY/PAUSE buttonstoresumeprogrammed playback.
8.)Toclearthe programmemory,open the CD door,change toRadiofunction orswitch
the power‘OFF’.
PROGRAMMEDPLAYBACK
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PLAY
FWD.
SKIP
SEARCH
REV.
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CAREAND MAINTENANCE
COMPACTDISCCARE
•Toremoveadisc fromitsstorage case,press downon the centerofthe case
and lift the disc out, holding itcarefullybythe edges.
•Treatthe disc carefully.Handlethe disc onlybyitsedges.Neverallowyour
fingerstocomeincontactwiththe shiny,unprinted side ofthe disc.
•Donotattachanytape,stickers,etc.tothe disc label.
•Clean the disc periodicallywithasoft, lint-free,drycloth.Neverusedetergents
orabrasivecleanerstoclean the disc.If necessary,useaCD cleaning kit.
•If adisc skipsorgetsstuck on asection ofthe disc,itisprobablydirtyor
damaged (scratched).
•When cleaning the disc,wipe instraightlinesfromthe centerofthe disc tothe
outeredge ofthe disc.Neverwipe incircularmotions.
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CLEANINGTHEUNIT
•Topreventfireorshock hazard,disconnectyourunitfromtheACpowersource
when cleaning.
•If the cabinetbecomesdustywipe itwithasoft drydustcloth.Donotuseany
waxorpolishsprays on the cabinet.
•If the cabinetbecomesdirtyorsmudged withfingerprintsitmaybe cleaned
withasoft clothslightlydampened withamildsoap and watersolution.Never
useabrasiveclothsorpolishesasthesewill marthe finishofyourunit.
CAUTION:
Neverallowanywaterorotherliquidstogetinside the unitwhilecleaning.
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TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE
Shouldthisunitexhibitaproblem,checkthefollowing beforeseekingservice.
SymptomPossibleCause Solution
Radio
Noiseorsound Station nottuned properlyforRetune the AMorFM
distorted on AMorFMAMorFM.broadcaststation.
broadcasts.FM:Rod antenna isnotExtend FMRod antenna.
extended.
AM:The barantenna isnotReposition the unituntil
positioned correctly.bestreception isobtained.
AMorFMno sound.Function switchisnotsettoSetfunction switchto
AMorFM.AMorFM.
Volumeatminimum. IncreaseVolume.
CompactDisc Player
CD Playerwill notplay.Function switchisnotsettoSetunction switchto
CD.CD.
CD isnotinstalled orinstalled InsertCD withIabelside
incorrectly. facing out.
CD skipswhileplaying.Disc isdirtyorscratched.Wipe disc withclothoruse
anotherdisc.
FORCUSTOMERSERVICE,PLEASE WRITETO:
Emerson RadioCorp.
ConsumerAffairsDept.
1901 DiplomatDrive,
FarmersBranch,TX75234
FORADDITIONALSET-UPOROPERATINGASSISTANCE
PLEASE CALL:
1-800-898-9020
TOFIND THELOCATIONAND PHONE
NUMBEROFYOUR NEARESTSERVICE
CENTERPERMITTEDTOPERFORM
WARRANTY...
SERVICE
CALL TOLL FREE:1-800-695-0098
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LIMITEDWARRANTY
EmersonRadio Corp.warrantsmanufacturingdefectsinoriginalmaterial,including
originalpartsand workmanship, undernormaluseand conditions, foraperiod of
ninety (90)daysfromthedateoforiginalpurchasein theU.S. With yourdated
proofofpurchase, wewill providerepairservice atno chargeforlaborand parts
atan authorized DepotRepairFacility, orreplace theproductin ourdiscretion.
Forrepairorreplacement, pack yourunit in apadded box, encloseyourcheck or
money orderpayableto Emerson Radio Corp. in theamountof$9.00 (notrequired
by Californiaresidents)to covershipping and handling costs, and encloseacopy
ofyourproofofpurchase. Send yourunit to:
Emerson Radio Corp.
1901 DiplomatDrive.
FarmersBranch, TX75234.
Thiswarranty doesnotcoverdamagefromnegligence, misuse, abuse, accident,
failureto followoperating instructions, commercialuse, rental, repairsby an
unauthorized facility, orproductspurchased, used, serviced ordamaged outside
oftheUnited States.
THISWARRANTYGIVESYOU SPECIFICLEGALRIGHTS,ANDYOU MAY
ALSOHAVEOTHERRIGHTSWHICHVARYFROMSTATE TOSTATE.
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