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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
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Read these instructiofls; Keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Heed all warnings.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. lnstall in accordance with the manufacture/s instructions.
Do not instarr near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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. n grounoingryi" frrg t "i t o b6des and a iniio grounoing
prong. The wide brade or the third ry"."s i: provijei'toi your safety. rf the provided prug does not
fit into your ouilet, consurt an erectrician ror reptacemeit of the obsorete ouflet.
Protect the power cord from being warked on or pinched particurarry at prugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for rong periods of time.
Refer all servicing to quarified service personner. servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as por"r-.rppty .ora or prrg is damaged, riquid has been spiiled
or objects have failen into the apparatus, the aiparatus hai been "rio."J'io ,"i, or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been Oropp"d.- ----
This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquids
such as vases shail be praced on the apparaius. vr rv '| rv vereur rrrreq
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the caruapparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.
Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer.
upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks.
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The lightning flash with arrow_
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alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated'dangerous voltage'
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that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
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SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within
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the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in
the literature accompany-
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BEFORE WE BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing this Emerson audio product. The Emerson brand
is your assurance of quality, performance and value.
Our engineers have included many useful and convenient features in this
product. Please be sure to read this Owner's Manual completely to make
sure you are getting the maximum benefit from each feature.
This product was manufactured using the highest quality components and
standards of workmanship. lt was tested by Emerson inspectors and found
to be in perfect working order before it left our factory. However, there is
always the chance that some problem may occur because of rough handling
during shipment to the retail store or to the final consumer.
lf, after reading this Manual, you experience any problems with the operation
of this product, please refer to the instructions for obtaining service at the
end of this Manual. Emerson and Emerson retailers are committed to your
satisfaction.
Once again, thanks for purchasing this Emerson audio product.

. Avoid installing this unit in places
exposed to direct sunlight or close to
heat radiating appliances such as
electric heaters, oo top of other stereo
equipment that radiates too much heat,
places lacking ventilation or dusty areas,
places subject to constant vibration and/
or humid or moist areas.
. Do not attempt to clean this unit with
chemical solvents as this might damage
the finish. Use a clean dry cloth.
. Operate controls and switches as
described in the manual.
. Before turning 'On' the power, make
certain that power cord is properly
installed.
. Store your CDs, cassettes in a cool area
to avoid damage from heat.
. When moving the set, be sure to first
disconnect the power cord.
CLASS l LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1
CAUTION
INIVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
This product contains a low power Laser Device.
FGG lnformation
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuantto 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. Howevel there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. lf this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision
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.
. lncrease 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1t; fnis device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

Unpacking and Set UP
. Carefully remove the unit from the carton and remove all packing materials from
the unit.
. carefully remove any small strips of tape which may have been used to keep
the CD and Cassette doors closed during shipment'
. open the cD compartment by pressing down on the lower right corner of the
door in the area marked OPEN/CLOSE. The door will open fully.
Remove the cD Transit Protection card from the cD Player and discard it'
. please save the carton and packing materials in the event that your unit ever
needs to be returned for service. The original carton and packing materials are
the only way to protect the unit from damage during shipment'
Power Sources
This unit is designed to operate on 8 UM-1 "D" batteries, not included, or on normal
120V 60Hz AC house current. operating this unit from any other power source
may cause damage to the unit, and such damage is not covered by your warranty.

AC Operation
Connect the small end
then insert the plug in
of the AC Power Cord to the AC socket on the back cabinet,
any convenient household 120v 60Hz AC ouilet.
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Note:
This unit has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade. This
plug will only fit into a matching polarized AC ouflet. This is a safety feature to
reduce the possibility of electric shock. lf this plug will not fit in your AC ouflet, you
probably have an outdated non-polarized outlet. You should have your outdated
outlet changed by a qualified, licensed electrician. Do not file the wide blade on the
plug, or use an adapter to make the plug fit into your ouflet. This defeats the safety
feature and could expose you to electr.ic shock.
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Battery Operation
1.)Turn the unit upside down. Press down on the two battery compartment
locking tabs and remove the battery door.
2.) lnsert 8 UM-1 " D" size batteries according to the polarity markings engraved
in the compartment. lf the batteries are inserted incorrectly the unit will not
work.
3.) Replace the battery compartment door and make sure that it is securely
locked in place.
lllote: ln order to operate the unit on battery power the AC cord must
be disconnected from the AC socket on the back cabinet.
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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.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g.Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc) or old batteries
with fresh ones.
4- lt 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. D_o not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer's directions.)
Warning: Danger or Explosion if Battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type.
Protect Your Furniture
This model is equipped with non-skid rubber'feet'to prevent the product from
moving when you operate the controls. These 'feet'are made from non-migrating
rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your
furniture. However certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives,
or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber 'feet' to soften, and leave marks or a
rubber residue on the furniture. To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly
recommend that you purchme small self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardware
stores and home improvement centers everywhere, and apply these pads to the
bottom of the rubber'feet' before you place the product on fine wooden furniture.

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1 . ) FM Telescopic Anten na
2.) FOLDTNG HANDLE
3.) TUNING Knob
4.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Tab
5.) Cassette Control Keys
(ORecord I < Play t >>Rewind /+{ F. Fwd t aAStop-Eject / I lPause)
6. ) FM Stereo lnd icator
7 .) VOLU M E Knob
8. ) POWER Button
9. ) REPEAT Button
1 0. ) BASS Button
11 .) POWER lndicator
12.) LCD Display
13.) CD PROGRAM Button
14.) CD RANDOM Button
15.) CD PLAY/PAUSE Button
16.) CD STOP Button
17 .) CD Rev. Skip Search K< Button
18.) CD Forward. Skip Search >ll Button
1 9. ) AUX lN Jack
20.) Battery Compartment
21 .) AC Socket
22.) FUNCTION Switch (AUX/CD - TAPE - RADTO)
23.) BAND Switch (FM ST. - FM -AM)
24.) CD Door
25.) SPEAKERS
26.) Cassette Door

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Listening To The Radio
Tuner lnformation
This system features a normalAMiFM analog tuning system. Unlike a digitaltuner
it does not automatically lock in on the exact frequency of a station. However
instead of a dial scale and a moving dial pointerwe have included a digitalfrequency
display to help you tune more accurately.
Do not be concerned if you cannot easily tune the display to the exact frequency of
your favorite stations, especially on the AM band. Slowly rotate the TUNING control
until the display approaches the frequency of the desired station and stop when
get the strongest, noise free reception - even if the display is not indicating the
exact frequency of desired station.
Stide the FUNCTION (AUXiCD/TAPEiRADIO) Selector to Radio position.
Slide the BAND Selector to the desired band ( FM ST/FM/AM)
Press the POWER button to turn the system ' On '. The
LED Power indicator a nd the main display backlighting
come on . Depending on the band you selected either
an AM or a FM frequency will appear in the display. lf
you selected the FM ST or FM bands, extend the
telescoping FM antenna to its full length.
Rotate the TUNING knob to tune to the desired station.
It is not necessary to adjust the display to the exact E.,-, Jl
frequency of your station. Use the display as a guide I U i .: | ;-
and release the TUNING knob when you are receiving
the strongest signal, even if the frequency on thedisplaydoesnotexactly
match the frequency of your station.
NOTE: lf you selected the FM ST band and you have tuned to a FM Stereo
station the FM ST indicator will light. lf FM Stereo reception is noisy or weak
you may be able bo improve it by switching the BAND selector to the FM
position, but the sound will no longer be in stereo.
Adjust the VOLUME controlto the desired setting.
Press the BASS button to increase the Bass response. Press again to return
to normal Bass response.
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7') when you are finished listening press the powER button button to shut the
system ' off '. The power LED indicator and the main dispray go , off '.
Antenna lnformation
AM
The AM antenna is inside the cabinet. lf AM reception is unsatisfactory try rotating
the entire unit until you find the position that provides the best reception.
FM
Extend and vary the direction of the FM antenna to find the position that provides
the best reception.
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Playing Compact Discs
frlote:Althoughthis portfuleCD playercan red CD-Rmd CD-RW discs, in ddition
to normal CDs, the playability of CD-R/RW discs may be affected by the type of
software that was used to create the discs, as well as the quality and condition of
the blank media you are using. 100% playability cannot be guaranteed. This is not
an indication of a problem with the player.
Normal Playback
1.) Slidethe FUNGTION selectortothe AUX/CD position.
2.) Press the POWER button to turn the rystem'On'. The Power LED indicator
and the main display come ' On '. TWO dashes (- -) appear in the display to
indicate there is on disc in the player.
3.) Press on the CD door in the area marked OPEN/CLOSE to open the door.
lf you have not already removed the paper CD transit protection card,
please do so now.
4.) Place your CD on the center spindle with the printed label side facing up. Press
down on the disc near.the center hole until hold to make sure that the disc is
properly seated on the spindle. Close the CD door.
5.) The two dashes (- -) will flash for a few seconds while the player reads the
disc and then the display will show the total number of tracks on your disc.
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lf the disc is loaded upside down or badly scratched and cannot be read the
display will again show two dashes ( - -)
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6.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
and playback begins on track 1. The play indicator
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To skip to lower or higher numbered tracks during playback press the >H or
l( button repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display.
Playback will begin on the selected track.
' To search rapidly forward or backward during playback to locate a specific
portion of a track, depress and hold the >l or l( bufton. The playerwillsearch
rapidly forward or backward as long as the buttons are depressed. The
volume isautomatically reduced during high speed music search. Normal
speed playback will resume when the buttons are released.
. To Pause momentarily during playback press the PLAY/PAUSE button again.
The sound stops and the play indicator ) flashes but the disc continues to
spin. To cancel Pause and resume normal playback at the same point, press
the PLAY/PAUSE button once more.
7.) Adjust the VOLUME and BASS controls as desired.
8.) To Stop playback at any time press the STOP bufton. The disc stops and the
display again show the total numbet of tracks on the disc. After the last track
has played the player stops automatically and the display will shows the total
number of tracks.
9.) Open the CD door, remove your disc, and close the door again.
10.) Press the POWER button to turn the system 'Off '.
IMPORTANT:
Remember that the power does not shut off automatically at the end of a
CD. You must press the POWER button to shut the system,Off ', especially
when operating the system on battery power.
To Start Playback From A Specific Track
lnsert your disc in the player, close the door, and wait until the total number of
tracks appear on the display. Press either the ]<< or )X button until the desired
track number is flashing in the display, and then press the PLAY/PAUSE button
within 5 seconds to begin playback on the desired track.
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Repeat Playback
You can program the player to continuously repeat either a single track or all
tracks on the disc. The Repeat function can be activated while the disc is playing
or while the disc is stopped.
One Track Repeat
1.) While the Disc is playing single track, press the REPEAT button once.
The REPEAT lndicator appears and flashes in the Display. The selected
track will be repeated continuously.
2.) Wnite the Disc is stoped, press the SKIPDI or l(buttons untilthe desired
track number is flashing in the display, then press the PLAY/PAUSE button
within 5 seconds to begin Repeat playback on that track. press the REPEAT
button once. The REPEAT lndicator appears and flashes in the Display.
The selected track will be repeated continuously.
To cancel One Track RePeat:
( i) Press the STOP button or
(ii) Press the REPEAT button twice tillthe Display's REPEAT indicator
disappear.
All Tracks Repeat
1.) While the Disc is playing at any singletrack, pressthe REPEAT button
twice. The REPEAT indicator remains in the Display. Alltracks on the Disc
will be repeated continuouslY.
2.) Wnite the Disc is stopped, press the REPEAT button twice, the REPEAT
indicator appears and remains in the Display. Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to begin the disc playback. All tracks on the Disc will be repeated
continuously.
To cancelAll Tracks Repeat playback:
( i) Press the STOP button or
(ii) Press the REPEAT button once till the Display's REPEAT indicator
disappear.
Random Playback
To play the tracks on the disc in random order:
1.) Press the RANDOM button once. The RANDOM indicator appears in the
display.
2.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The player will randomly select a track and
begin playback. After all tracks have played once in random order the player
stops automaticallY.
To cancel Random playback and resume normal playback at any time press the
RANDOM button once more. The RANDOM indicator disappears and normal
playback begins on that track and continues until the end of the disc.
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Programmed Playback
You can program up to 20 tracks on a disc to playback in any desired order. you
may also program a specific track to play several times within the same program
if desired.
lvote: The player cmnot be programmed white a disc is ptaying. tf a disc is playing
press the sroP button to stop playback before you begin the programming
steps below.
1.) lnsert your disc in the player, close the door, and wait until the total number
of tracks appears in the display.
2.) Press the PRoGMM button once. The MEMoRy indicator ftashes and
Program Number 01(P01) appears briefly, then the track number disptay(0O)
begins flashing together with the MEMORY indicator.
3.) Press the SKIP Dl or l(< buttons
to program.(Example: Track 07) to select the first track number you wish
4') when track number 07 is flashing in the disptay press the pRoGRAM button
once again to enter track number 7 in program Memory number 1. The display
will briefly show P02 and then track indicator 00 begins flashing again.
5.) Press the SKIP >+l or l( buttons to select the next track number you wish
to program.(Example: Track 10)
6.) wrren the desired track number is flashing in the display press the PROGRAM
button again to enter the track in the program memory.
7') Repeat steps 5 and 6 untilyou have entered up to 20 tracks in the program
memory.
8.) To begin programmed ptayback press the pLAy/pAUsE button. The
MEMORY indicator stops flashing and remains in the disptay. playback wiil
begin on the first track that you programmed and continue until the last
programmed track has played. The display will then show the total number
of tracks on the disc and the programmed tracks are cleared from the
memory.
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Program Repeat Playback
You can use the Program and Repeat features together to continuously repeat a
programmed sequence of tracks.
After you have programmed the desired sequence of tracks as described on
page 15, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin programmed playback and
then press the REPEAT button twice for all tracks repeat or once for single
track repeat(see Repeat playback)and the REPEAT indicator remains in
the display together wrth the MEMORY indrbator.
To stop Program Repeat Playback press the STOP button.
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Playi n g' Cassette Tapes
1.) Open the cmsette door by pressing the I AStop/Eject key.
2.) Place a pre-recorded cassette tape withtheexposedtapefacing up andthe
full reel on the right side.
3.) set the FUNGTION selector to the TAPE position and press the powER
button to turn the system on. The Power LED indicator comes on but the main
display remains off.
4.) Press the cassette < Play key to begin playback.
5.) Set the VOLUME and BASS controls as desired.
6.) To advance the tape rapidly press the << F.Fwd key. To stop the tape before it
ends press the lAStop/Eject key.
7.) To rewind the tape rapidly press the D Rewind key. To stop the tape before it
ends press the lAStop/Eject key.
8.) when the tape ends the Automatic stop system releases the < play key and
shuts off the tape motor. You may then open the cassette door, remove your
tape, turn it over and play the other side if desired.
9.) when you are finished listening stop the tape, open the door, remove the tape
and close the door.
lf you are playing a tape and then switch to the RADIO or AUXGD function
be sure to press the I Astop/Eject key to disengage the tape mechanism. This
prevents excess wear and tear on the mechanism.
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IMPORTAilN
Always press the l:Stop/Eiect key to shut off the tape motor before opening
the cassette door to remove your tape. The Automatic stop system does not
function in the 1< F.Fwd and >> Rewind modes. When the tape ends in the
<< F.Fwd and >> Rewind modes the motor continues to run' You must press
the alStop/Eject key to shut off the motor before opening the door to remove
your tape.
Making A TaPe Recording
This model allows you to make tape recordings directly from the cD player, the
radio, or from the device plugged into the auxiliary jack'
. Refer to ,,Ptaying compact Discs" if necessary to operate the pD player'
. Refer to "Listening To The Radio" if necessary to tune in the station you
wish to record from radio.
. Refer to 'Auxiliary lnput Jack" '
1.) Press the I AStop/Eject key to open the cassette door'
2.) lnsert a good quality blank cassette tape into the slots on the cassette door
with the open end facing down and the full reel on the left. Use normaltape
gdy. Do not use tape identified as "croz" (chrome) or "Metal" tape formulations'
For best results use tapes of 60 minutes (c-60) or less. Do not use 90 minute
orl2ominutetapesasthesethinnertapesaremorelikelytojaminthe
mechanism.
Close the cassette door.
when you are ready to start recording press the oRecord key. The < Play
keywillalsoengage.TheCD/AUXyouareplaying,orradioprograllyou
selected will be recorded directly on to the tape'
press the I I Pause key during recording to stop the t4e temporarily and avoid
recording unwanted materialsuch as radio commercials'
6.) When you have finished recording press the I AStop/Eject key to stop and
remove the taPe.
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Automatic Recording Volume Level Gontrol
This unit hm an Automatic Level Control (ALC) circuit which controls the recording
volume level and prevents overloaded and distorted recordings. The voLUME
control has no effect on recording volume level. you may change the VoLUME
control setting during the recording or even reduce the volume level to ,,Minimum".
This will not effect the level of the recording.
Auxiliary lnput Jack
This system includes an Auxiliary lnput Jack to allow you to listen to and record
music from an external source such as an ipod@ or Mp3 player.
1. Press the PowER button to turn the system on and set the FUNcfloN
selector to the AUXCD position.
2. connect the headphone jack or Line out jack of your external source to thej
AUX lN jack on the back panel of this system ( connection cable is not
included ). AUX appears at the right top corner of Display while the cD
function is replaced.
3. Begin playback of your external music source and a djust the voLUME
controls of this system and your external source for the most pleasing sound.
4. when you are finished listening press the powER button to shut this system
' Off ' and shut off your external source as well.
IMPORTANT: You must disconnect the connection cable from the Aux ln jack on
the back panel in order to use the CD player in this system.
iPod is a trademark of Apple computer, lnc., registered inthe u.s. and other
countries.
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