Emerson SpongeBob Squarepants SB250A User manual

SB250A
Copyright 2005 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon,
Nicktronics, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and
characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by
Stephen Hillenburg.

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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
groundingprong.Thewidebladeorthethirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety. 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-
lateraltriangleisintented 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
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Emerson RadioCorp.hasproduced thisaudioproductunderlicencefrom
Nickelodeon.Wehavetaken greatcaretomakesureyourunitwasin
perfectworking orderwhen itleft ourfactory.
It hasbeen designed togiveyou manyyearsofenjoymentand troublefree
operation.Read thismanualbeforeoperating thisunittobecomefamiliar
withitsfeatures.Intheeventyourequiretechnicalassistance,pleasecontact
the Emerson RadioCustomerServicehotline at1-800-898-9020.Retain
thismanualforfuturereference.
NOTES:
•Pleaseavoidusing thisunitinplacesofhigh temperatureorhumidity
overprolonged periodsoftimeasdamage mayoccur.
•Exposuretodirectsunlightinplacessuchascarinteriorsmaycause
the unittobecomewarped and/orlead tomalfunctioning.
• Avoid using or storing this unit in dusty or sandy locations.
The serial number of your unit is located on a label on the bottom cabinet.
Please take a moment now to record the serial number in the space
provided below. You may need this number in case your unit is damaged
or lost. You may also be asked to provide this number when calling to
request warranty service.
Model No: SB250A
Serial No:
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IMPORTANTNOTES
•Operatecontrolsand switchesas
described inthe manual.
•Beforeturning ‘On’the power,make
certainthatpowercordisproperly
installed.
•StoreyourCDsinacoolarea toavoid
damage fromheat.
•When moving the set, be suretofirst
disconnectthe powercord.
•Avoidinstalling thisunitinplaces
exposed todirectsunlightorcloseto
heatradiating appliancessuchas
electricheaters,on top ofotherstereo
equipmentthatradiatestoo muchheat,
placeslackingventilationordustyareas,
placessubjecttoconstantvibrationand/
orhumidormoistareas.
•Donotattempttoclean thisunitwith
chemicalsolventsasthismightdamage
the finish.Useaclean drycloth.
CLASS 1LASERPRODUCT
CLASS 1LASERPRODUCT
APPAREILÁLASERDECLASSE 1
PRODUCTOLASERDECLASE 1
CAUTION
INVISIBLELASERRADIATION
WHENOPENAND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
AVOIDEXPOSURETOBEAM
ThisproductcontainsalowpowerLaserDevice.
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 receiver
isconnected.
•Consultthe dealeroran experienced radio/TVtechnician forhelp.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15 ofthe FCC Rules.Operation issubjecttothe following
twoconditions:
(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2)Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including interferencethat
maycauseundesired operation.
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PREPARATIONFORUSE
UNPACKING AND SET UP
• Carefully remove the main unit and the AC power cord from the display
carton. Remove all the packing material from the unit. Remove any
decorative or descriptive labels from the front or top of the cabinet. Do
not remove any labels from the back or bottom of the cabinet.
• Carefully remove any small strips of tape that may have been used to
prevent the CD door from opening in transit.
• Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to its full length.
• This unit was shipped with a dummy CD transit card in the CD player.
This dummy CD prevents the laser pick up from moving during
shipment. This card must be removed before you can insert your own
CDs. Press on the indented area of the CD door to open it. Carefully
remove the dummy CD from the player and discard it. Close the CD
door.
• Place the unit on a flat, level surface such as a table, desk, counter,
shelf, etc, convenient to a 120V 60 HzAC outlet, out of direct sunlight,
and away from sources of excess heat, dust, moisture, or strong
magnetic fields.
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POWER SOURCES
This model is designed to operate on 120V 60Hz AC or 12V DC (8 “C” batteries,
not included).Attempting to operate this model from any other power source could
cause damage to the unit and such damage is not covered by your warranty.
AC Operation
Connect the small end of theAC power cord to theAC socket on the back cabinet,
then plug the AC power cord into a 120VAC outlet.
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 outlet. This is a safety
feature to reduce the possibility of electric
shock. If this plug will not fit in your AC outlet,
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 outlet.
This defeats the safety feature and could
expose you to electric shock.
Note: In order to operate the unit on batteries the AC power cord must be
completely disconnected from the AC socket on the back cabinet.
PHONES
AC Plug
AC Outlet
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Battery Operation
1.) Turn the unit upside down. The battery compartment is located on the bottom
cabinet.
2.) Press downward on the battery door locking tabs and remove the battery door.
3.) Insert 8 fresh “C” batteries, not included, in the battery compartment. We
recommend alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance. Be sure
to observe the battery polarity markings engraved in the battery compartment.
If the batteries are inserted incorrectly the unit will not work.
4.) Replace the battery door.
When the sound becomes weak or distorted it is time to change the batteries.
Always change all 8 batteries at the same time. Do not mix old and new batteries
together. Do not mix different types of batteries, such as alkaline batteries and
normal batteries, in the battery compartment.
If the unit will not be used for an extended period of time - such as two weeks or
more – or if the unit will be used mainly on AC power, remove the batteries from
the battery compartment. If weak or dead batteries are left in the battery
compartment they may eventually leak, causing possible corrosion damage to the
unit, and such damage is not covered by your warranty.
LockingTabs
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PROTECTYOUR 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.
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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LOCATION OFCONTROLS AND INDICATORS
1.)INTROButton.
2.)PROGRAMButton.
3.)FWD.SKIPButton.
4.)REV.SKIPButton.
5.)VOLUMEControl.
6.)TUNINGControl.
7.)STOPButton.
8.)REPEATButton.
9.)PLAY/PAUSE Button.
FRONTPANEL
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10.)BatteryCompartment.
(BottomCabinet)
11.)POWER“On”Indicator.
12.)FMST.Indicator.
13.)Play/PauseIndicator.
14.)IntroPlayIndicator.
15.)CD Track LEDDisplay.
16.)PROG Indicator.
17.)REPEATIndicator.
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TOPPANEL
1.)Speakers.
2.)CDDoor.
3.)FUNCTION(POWEROFF/CD/RADIO)SelectorSwitch.
4.)BASS BOOST(ON/OFF )Button.
5.)ACCordSocket. (Back Cabinet)
6.)TelescopicAntenna.
7.)PHONES Jack.(Back Cabinet)
8.)Carrying Handle.
9.)FMMODE(ST./MONO)Button.
10.)BAND (FM/AM)SelectorSwitch.
11.)CDDoorOPEN/CLOSE Position.
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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
• Make sure you have installed the batteries in the battery compartment, or
• Connect the AC power cord plug to a 120V 60Hz AC outlet.
GENERAL CONTROLS
BASS BOOST ON /OFF Button
Set this button to the “ON ” position to increase the bass response. Set to the
“OFF ” position for normal bass response.
FM MODE Selector
Normally you should leave this switch set to the “ST. ” position for FM Stereo
reception. However if you are listening to a distant FM Stereo station and the
reception is noisy or weak set this switch to the “MONO ” position. This will
normally provide some improvement in reception, however the sound will no longer
be in stereo.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
1.) Slide the POWER OFF/CD/RADIO selector switch, located on the top cabinet,
to the RADIO position. The POWER indicator will light.
2.) Select the desired band – AM or FM – by sliding the BAND selector, located
on the right side, to the correct position.
3.) Fully extend the telescoping FM rod antenna.
4.) Set the FM MODE button to the Stereo “ST. ” position.
5.) Tune to the desired station by slowly rotating the TUNING control on the right
side. If you tune to an FM Stereo station the FM ST. indicator will light.
6.) Rotate the VOLUME control to adjust the volume to the desired level.
7.) Set the BASS BOOST switch to the “ON ” position to increase the bass
response if desired.
8.) When you are finished listening slide the POWER OFF/CD/RADIO selector
switch back to the POWER OFF position. The POWER indicator goes off.
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Hints For Better Reception
FM
Adjust the length and direction of the telescoping FM rod antenna until you find the
position and direction that provides the best reception.
AM
The AM ferrite bar antenna is inside the cabinet. IfAM reception is unsatisfactory
try turning the cabinet slightly until you find the position that provides the best
reception.
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PLAYINGCOMPACTDISCS
NOTE:Although thisportableCD playercan read CD-Rand CD-RWdiscs,in
addition tonormalCDs,the playabilityofCD-Rand CD-RWdiscs maybe
affected bythe type ofsoftwarethatwasused tocreatethe discs,aswell as
the qualityand condition ofthe blankmediayou areusing.100%playability
cannotbe guaranteed.Thisisnotan indication ofaproblemwiththe player.
1.) Slide the POWER OFF/CD/RADIO selector switch on the top cabinet to the
CD position. The Power indicator will light.
2.) The display will show two flashing dashes “– –” in the track
number display.
After a few seconds the track number display will show “no”,
indicating that there is no disc in the player.
3.) Press on the indented area of the CD door to open it. The
“OP” indicator appears in the display. If you have not already
done so, before loading your own disc, be sure to remove
the dummy CD transit card from the player and discard it.
4.) Place your disc on the center spindle with the printed label side facing up.
Make sure that the disc is properly centered on the spindle.
5.) Close the CD door. The disc will spin for a few seconds
while the player reads the TOC (Table of Contents) on the
disc. Then the disc will stop spinning and the display will
show the total number of tracks on the disc.
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6.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Playback begins on
track “01” and the Play indicator appears in the display.
Adjust theVOLUME and BASS BOOST controls as desired.
7.) Playback will continue until the last track has played then the disc stops, the
Play indicator disappears, and the display again shows the total number of
tracks on the disc.
To stop playback before the disc ends press the STOP button at any time.
The disc stops and the display again shows the total tracks on the disc.
8.) If you are finished listening remove your disc from the player and close the CD
door.
9.) Slide the POWER OFF/CD/RADIO selector switch back to the POWER OFF
position. The POWER indicator goes off.
Pause Control
To pause momentarily during CD playback press the PLAY/PAUSE button
again.
The sound stops and the track number display flashes but the
disc continues to spin.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to cancel the Pause mode and resume
normal playback. The sound resumes at the same point on the disc and the track
number display stops flashing.
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SKIP/Search Controls ( / )
During playback press the FWD. SKIP or REV. SKIP buttons repeatedly to
skip forward or back to higher or lower numbered tracks. Playback will start at the
beginning of the selected track.
• To search within a track for a specific musical passage depress and hold the
or buttons. The player will search rapidly forward or backward as long
as the buttons are depressed. When you hear the desired passage release
the buttons and normal playback will resume at that point.
• To start playback from a specific track load your disc as usual and wait until
the display shows the total number of tracks. Press the or buttons
repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display then press
the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback on the desired track.
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Special Playback Modes
Repeat Playback
You can program the player to continuously repeat a single track or the entire disc.
The Repeat mode can be selected while the disc is playing or while the disc is
stopped.
Single Track Repeat
Select the track to be repeated and then press the REPEAT button on the front
panel once. The REPEAT indicator begins flashing.
If necessary, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. The selected
track will be repeated continuously.
All Tracks Repeat
Press the REPEAT button on the front panel twice. The REPEAT indicator remains
‘On’.
If necessary, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. The entire
disc will be repeated continuously.
To cancel Repeat playback press the REPEAT button on the front panel until the
REPEAT indicator goes ‘Off’.
Repeat Playback mode may also be cancelled by pressing the STOP button,
switching to Radio function, or shutting the power ‘Off’.
Intro Scan Playback
This feature plays just the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc. This feature
is useful if you are looking for a particular song but you cannot remember the track
number or the song title.
1.) Load your disc as usual and wait until the display shows the total number of
tracks.
2.) Press the INTRO button. The Intro Indicator appears on
the display. The player will begin playing track “01”.After 10
seconds the player skips to track “02”, and so on, until it
has played the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc.
3.) When you hear the desired song press the INTRO button again to cancel the
Intro Scan playback mode and resume normal playback.
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Programmed Playback
Use the Programmed Playback feature to play up to 32 tracks on a disc in any
desired order. You may also program a particular track to play several times within
a programmed sequence if desired.
Notes: You cannot program a disc while it is playing. Press the STOP button
to stop playback and then follow the programming steps below.
1.) Load your disc as usual and wait until the display shows the
total number of tracks on the disc.
2.) Press the PROGRAM button on the front panel. The PROG
indicator begins flashing and Program Memory number “01”
appears in the display.
3.) Press the or buttons to select the first track number
to be programmed. Example: Track number 07.
When the desired track number is flashing in the display press thePROGRAM
button again.
Track 07 is now entered in Program Memory number “01”.
The program memory number now advances to number
“02”.
4.) Repeat step 3, selecting a different track number each time until you have
entered up to 32 tracks in the program memory.
5.) When you have completed programming the desired tracks press the PLAY/
PAUSE button to begin programmed playback. The PROG indicator
remains ‘On’. Playback will begin on the first track you programmed and will
continue until the last programmed track has played.
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6.) When the program is completed the player stops and the display again shows
the total tracks on the disc. The PROG indicator goes ‘Off’ but the program
sequence remains in the memory.
To repeat the program press the PROGRAM button and then press thePLAY/
PAUSE button.
To cancel the program from the memory, press the STOP button at
programming mode.
Programmed Repeat Playback
You may use the Programmed Playback and Repeat features together to
continuously repeat a programmed sequence.
First program the desired sequence according to steps 1 through 5 on page 16.
When Programmed Playback begins press the REPEAT button twice to select the
RepeatAll Tracks mode.
The REPEAT indicator and thePROG indicatorlightup. The programmedsequence
will be repeated continuously.
PHONES Jack
The Stereo Headphone Jack is located on the back cabinet. Connect a set of
stereo headphones (not included) to this jack for private listening without disturbing
others.
The internal speakers are automatically disconnected when headphones are
connected to the PHONES jack.
IMPORTANT: When using headphones always set the volume control to a
low level before you put the headphones on. Then put the headphones on and
gradually increase the volume to a comfortable listening level.
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COMPACTDISCCARE
•Toremoveadisc fromitsstorage case,press downon the centerofthe case
and lift the disc out, holding itcarefullybythe edges.
•Fingerprintsand dustshouldbe carefullywiped off the disc’s recorded surface
withasoft cloth.Unlikeconventionalrecords,compactdiscs haveno grooves
tocollectdustand microscopicdebris,sogentlywiping withasoft clothshould
removemostparticles.Wipe inastraightline fromthe inside tothe outside of
the disc.Small dustparticlesand lightstainswill haveabsolutelyno effecton
reproduction quality.
•Clean the disc periodicallywithasoft, lint-free,drycloth.Neverusedetergents
orabrasivecleanerstoclean the disc.If necessary,useaCD cleaning kit.
•Neverwriteon oraffixlabelstothe surfaceofcompactdiscs.
CAREOFTHECABINET
If the cabinetbecomesdustywipe itwithasoft drydustcloth.Donotuseanywax,
polishsprays,orabrasivecleanerson the cabinet.
CAUTION
Neverallowanywaterorotherliquidstogetinside the unitwhilecleaning.
CAREAND MAINTENANCE
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TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE
Shouldthisunitexhibitaproblem,check the following beforeseeking service.
SymptomPossibleCause Solution
Radio
Noiseorsound Station nottuned properlyforRetune the AMorFM
distorted on AMorFMAMorFM.broadcaststation.
broadcasts.FM:Telescopicantenna isnotExtend FMTelescopic
extended.antenna.
AM:The barantenna isnotReposition the unituntil
positioned correctly.bestreception isobtained.
AMorFM,no sound.Function switchisnotsettoSetFunction switchto
RADIO.RADIOposition.
Volumeatminimum. IncreaseVolume.
CompactDisc Player
CD Playerwill notplay.FUNCTIONswitchisnotsettoSetFUNCTIONswitchto
CD.CD.
CD isnotinstalled orinstalled InsertCD withIabelside
incorrectly.up.
CD skipswhileplaying.Disc isdirtyorscratched.Wipe disc withclothoruse
anotherdisc.
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