Emerson Turbo HD8003 User manual

WATER RESISTANT
PERSONAL CD-R/RW PLAYER
with DIGITAL TUNER
and 45 SECOND ANTI-SKIP PROTECTION
HD8003
OWNER’S MANUAL
Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com
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Thankyou forpurchasing thisEmerson Water-ResistantPersonalCD-R/
RWPlayerwithDigitalTuner.The CD-R/RWplayerhasa24 track
programmablememorysoyou can listen tothe songson yourfavorite
CD'sinanyorderyouchoose.OryoucanusetheRandomplayback feature
and letthe playerselectthe playback orderforyou.Usethe 3-wayRepeat
featuretorepeatasingletrack,the entiredisc,oraprogrammed sequence
oftracks,indefinitely.We'vealsoincluded 45 second ElectronicAnti-Skip
Protection whichmakesthisplayervirtuallyskip-free during mostactive
uses.
Pleaseread thisinstruction manualcompletelyand carefullytomakesure
you understand the properoperation ofthisproduct, and getthe maximum
enjoymentoutofall the featuresofthisstate-of-the-artCD-R/RWplayer.
Onceagain,thanks forpurchasing thisEmerson product.
The serialnumberofyourCD playercan be found on the bottomcabinet.
Wesuggestthatyou recordthe serialnumberofyourunitinthe space
belowforfuturereference.
ModelNumber:HD8003
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
POWER SOURCES
This personal CD player with digital tuner is designed to operate on two alkaline
“AA” batteries, or on an optional AC adapter, not included.Attempting to operate
this unit on any other power source may cause damage to the unit and such damage
is not covered by your warranty.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
The battery compartment is located inside the CD player.
1.) Open the CD door locking hinge as shown and then open the CD door.
Remove the “dummy CD” transit protection card from the CD spindle and
discard it.
2.) Press the battery cover locking tab
in the direction of the arrow and
open the battery cover as shown.
Note: To prevent loss the battery cover cannot be completely removed
from the player.
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3.) Insert two fresh “AA” alkaline batteries in the battery compartment. Be sure to
follow the polarity makings in the battery compartment. If the batteries are
inserted incorrectly the unit will not work.
4.) Close the battery compartment cover and make sure that it is locked in place
so that it does not come in contact with a CD.
WHEN TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES
When the Battery Indicator appears in the display the batteries are getting
weak and should be changed as soon as possible. Do not leave weak or exhausted
batteries in the player as they will eventually leak and cause corrosion inside the
battery compartment.
USING AN OPTIONAL AC/DC ADAPTER
If you decide to purchase an optional AC adapter the specification should be as
follows:
Input Voltage: 120V/60Hz AC.
Output Voltage: 4.5V DC 500mA.
Plug Type: Center-pin 1.3mm Female Plug with Positive (+) Center
Positive(+)Negative(–)
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You may also purchase a “Universal” typeAC adapter that allows you to select the
desired output voltage, and normally includes several of the most popular plug
sizes. Make sure that the adapter you purchase is “UL Listed”. Look for the “UL”
mark on the packaging and on the adapter itself.
Connect the adapter housing directly to a 120V AC outlet. Connect the appropriate
adapter plug to the “DC Input 4.5V” jack on the side of the CD player. Remove the
rubber cap from the Input jack before connecting the adapter plug. Replace the
rubber cap when the adapter plug is removed from the player.
Notes:
• The housing of the adapter may become warm during operation. This
is normal.
• Never insert or remove the adapter housing from the AC outlet while
your hands are wet.
• The adapter plug 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.)
4.5VDC
AC/DCADAPTER
(OPTIONAL)
120V/60HzACOUTLET
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HAND STRAP INSTALLATION
This player is supplied with an accessory hand-strap to secure the player in your
hand while you are jogging or performing other strenuous activities.
To install the hand-strap, thread the strap through the two slots in the hand strap
bracket as shown, and then through the buckle. Adjust the Velcro®strap to fit
comfortably but securely around your hand.
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LOCATIONOFCONTROLSAND INDICATORS
TOP CABINET
1.) CD Door Locking Hinge.
2.) PROG/MEMORY Button.
3.) MODE Button.
4) PRESET DOWN Button.
5.) PRESET UP Button.
6.) CD/Radio Display.
7.) POWER ON
CD PLAY/PAUSE Button.
8.) CD F.SKIP/TUN.UP Button.
9.) CD R.SKIP/TUN.DOWN Button.
10.) CD STOP /POWER OFF Button.
11.) ASP (Anti Skip)/Radio BAND Button.
12.) HOLD On/Off Switch.
13.) Direct Access Radio Preset
Buttons (1 – 5).
14.) “M5+” Button.
LEFT SIDE CABINET
15.) DC IN 4.5V Jack.
16.) CD/RADIO Selector Switch.
17.) VOLUME Control.
RIGHT SIDE CABINET
18.) PHONES Jack.
BOTTOM CABINET
19.) Hand-strap Bracket.
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1.)PROG –CD ProgramIndicator.
2.)INTRO–IntroPlayback Indicator.
3.)RAND –RandomPlayback Indicator.
4.)PRESET–TunerPresetIndicator.
5.)RepeatIndicator..
6.)“ALL”Tracks RepeatIndicator.
7.)CD-RWIndicator.
8.)BatteryLevelIndicator.
9.)AntiSkipProtection (ASP)LevelIndicator.
11.)FMStereo Indicator.
10.)RadioFrequency/CDTimeDisplay.
12.)FM/AMBand Indicators.
13.)RadioPreset/CDTrack NumberDisplay.
MULTIFUNCTIONLCD DISPLAY
RAND
INTRO FM
AM
ALL
CD-RW
MHz
KHz
PROG
PRESET
1
2
3
5 7 8
9
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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
• Make sure the batteries are installed correctly, or that the optional
AC adapter (not included) is installed properly.
• If you have not already done so remove the “dummy CD” transit
protection from the CD spindle and discard it.
• Set the VOLUME control to a low level.
• Fully unwind the headphone cord and connect the headphone plug
to the headphone jack. The plug must be fully inserted into the jack,
otherwise the sound may be intermittent.
• Make sure that the HOLD switch is in the ‘Off’ position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This personal CD player is designed to be "water-resistant". Jogging
with this product in the rain will not cause any problems. However
this product is not "water-proof" and should never be immersed in
water. Extra care should taken to prevent water from getting inside
the cabinet while loading or unloading CD's, or while changing the
batteries. In addition, the rubber plugs which cover the headphone
jack and the DC Input jack should remain sealed when those jacks
are not in use. After jogging with this model in the rain please wipe
excess moisture off the cabinet with a soft, dry towel before putting
the model away for storage.
SPORTS STYLE LIGHTWEIGHT STEREO HEADPHONES
The lightweight stereo headphones supplied with this CD player have ear-pieces
designed to fit directly into your ear. Be sure to observe the “L” (Left) and “R”
(Right) markings on the ear-pieces to make sure that you put the headphones on
correctly. Always set the VOLUME control to a low level before putting on the
earphones, and then gradually increase the volume to a comfortable listening level.
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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS
IMPORTANT:
This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD Recordable (CD-R) and CD
Rewriteable (CD-RW) discs. However the playability of CD-R and CD-RW discs
may be affected by the type of software that was used in ‘ripping’ the tracks from
the original discs and ‘burning’ the tracks onto the blank media. Playability may
also be affected by the quality and condition of the blank media you use for
recording. 100% compatibility cannot be guaranteed. This is not an indication of
any problems with your player.
NORMAL PLAYBACK
1.) Open the CD door locking hinge, and open the CD door.
2.) Place your CD, CD-R, or CD-RW disc on the center spindle with the printed
label side facing up. Gently press down on the disc near the center hole to
make sure that the disc is properly ‘seated’ on the spindle.
3.) Close the CD door and the door locking hinge.
4.) Make sure that the CD/Radio selector switch is set to the “CD” position.
5.) Press the POWER ON – CD PLAY/PAUSE button. “45 SEC”briefly appears
in the display. The Player will read the contents of the disc and the display will
show the total tracks and playing time, then
playback begins on track # 1. If the disc in the
player is a CD-RW disc the CD-RW indicator
will appear in the display.
Note: If the disc is inserted upside down or
the disc is badly scratched the display will
show “NO disc”. If this occurs, re-load the
disc correctly or try another disc.
CD-RW
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6.) Put on the lightweight stereo headphones and adjust the VOLUME control to
a comfortable listening level.
7.) Playback will continue to the end of the disc.As each track is played the display
will show the track number and the elapsed playing time of that track. After
the last track has played the player stops and the display again shows the total
tracks and total playing time on the disc. After several seconds the power
shuts off automatically to conserve battery life and the display goes blank.
8.) To stop playback before the disc ends press the STOP – POWER OFF
button at any time. Playback stops and the display shows the total tracks and
playing time. Press the STOP – POWER OFF button again to shut the
power off. The display goes blank. Open the CD door and remove your disc.
PAUSE Control
To pause playback momentarily press the POWER ON – CD PLAY/PAUSE
button again. Playback stops but the disc
continues to spin and the CD time display flashes.
Press the POWER ON – CD PLAY/PAUSE
button again to cancel pause and resume
playback.
SKIP/Search ( /) Controls
To skip to higher or lower numbered tracks during playback press the or
buttons repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display. Playback
will begin on the desired track.
During playback, to search forward or backward within a track to locate a specific
musical passage press and hold the or buttons. The player will move
rapidly forward or backward. When you hear the desired passage release the
or buttons and normal speed playback will resume at that point.
CD-RW
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HOLD Switch
The HOLD switch locks all of the other controls buttons. If you are carrying the CD
player in a backpack, handbag, gym bag, etc, set the HOLD switch to the ‘On’
position to prevent it from starting accidentally by something pressing against the
POWER ON – PLAY/PAUSE button. Likewise, once you start CD playback
you can set the HOLD switch to the ‘On’ position to prevent you from accidentally
pressing the STOP – POWER OFF button or the SKIP/Search /buttons
while you are carrying or jogging with the player. Remember that to use any of the
other controls the HOLD switch must be set to the ’Off’ position.
Anti-Skip Protection (ASP)
This player includes a 45 secondAnti Skip Protection circuit that prevents the CD
from skipping during most active uses. ASP is activated automatically when
playback begins. The Anti Skip indicator appears in the display and begins to fill
with a series of ‘bars’ .
When theAnti Skip indicator contains 5 bars this indicates that the electronic
memory contains 45 seconds of music. If the player is bumped or shaken the
music will not skip, but one or more of the bars may disappear , indicating that
the memory is being depleted. If all 5 bars disappear the Anti Skip memory is
empty. If the player is continuously bumped or shaken while the Anti Skip memory
is empty the music may skip or the CD may stop completely.
Note: The Anti Skip memory circuit consumes additional battery power. So if
you are using the player in a stable location where it will not be subject to
bumps and shock, press the ASP/BAND button to shut the anti-skip memory
‘Off’. The ASP indicator disappears from the display.
ASP/BAND Button
HOLDSwitch
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES
Repeat Playback
Either a single track or the entire disc can be repeated continuously.
• 1 Track Repeat
Begin playback as usual, then press the or buttons to select the desired
track. When the desired track is playing press
the MODE button once. The Repeat Indicator
appears in the display. The selected
track will be repeated continuously.
Press the STOP – POWER OFF button to cancel Repeat playback.
• All Tracks Repeat
Begin playback as usual, then press the MODE button twice. The Repeat
Indicator and the “ALL” indicators
appear in the display. The entire disc will be
repeated continuously.
Press the STOP – POWER OFF button to cancel Repeat playback.
CD-RW
CD-RW
ALL
MODEButton
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Random (RAND) Playback
While at stop mode, press the MODE button until
the RAND indicator flashes in the display.
Press the POWER ON – PLAY/PAUSE button. The RAND indicator stays
“On”. The player will randomly select a track for
playback and will continue playing the tracks on
the disc in random until all tracks have been
played.
To cancel Random Playback, press the MODE button until the RAND indicator
disappears or press the STOP – POWER OFF button.
Intro Scan (INTRO) Playback
This feature plays only the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc. This feature
is useful if you are trying to locate a specific song but you do not remember the
title.
While at stop mode press the MODE button until
the INTRO indicator flashes in the display.
Then press the POWER ON – PLAY/PAUSE button. The player begins at
track 1 and plays the first 10 seconds of each track
on the disc. The INTRO indicator remains ‘On’.
To cancel Intro Scan Playback, press the MODE button until the INTRO indicator
disappears or press the STOP – POWER OFF button.
RAND
CD-RW
INTRO
CD-RW
CD-RW
RAND
CD-RW
INTRO
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PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK
You can program the player to play just the tracks you want to hear in the specific
order that you want them to play. A maximum of 24 tracks can be programmed.
Note: You cannot program tracks during playback. If a disc is playing press
the STOP – POWER OFF button once to stop playback before you perform
the programming steps below.
1.) While the total tracks and playing time appear
in the display press the PROG (Program)/
MEMORY button. The PROG indicator
appears in the display together with the track number “0 0” and the program
memory number “P – 01”.
2.) Press the or buttons to select the first
track to be programmed.
Example: Track number 7.
3.) When the desired track number appears in
the track display press the PROG/MEMORY
button again to enter track number 7 into
program memory number 1. The track number display returns to “0 0” and the
program memory number advances to “P – 02”.
4.) Repeat steps 2 and 3, selecting a different track number each time until you
entered up to 24 tracks in the CD program memory.
Note: The same track number can be programmed more than once if desired.
5.) After you have entered up to 24 tracks in the CD program memory press the
POWER ON – PLAY/PAUSE button to
begin programmed playback. The PROG
indicator remains in the display. The tracks
you programmed will be played in the desired order.
CD-RW
PROG
CD-RW
PROG
CD-RW
PROG
CD-RW
PROG
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6.) After the last programmed track has played the player stops and the display
again shows the total tracks and playing time.
However the programmed sequence remain
in the memory.
Press the PROG/MEMORY button, then the POWER ON – PLAY/PAUSE
button to play the programmed sequence again.
7.) To erase the programmed sequence from the memory press STOP button
at stop mode, open the CD door, or set the CD/RADIO selector to the RADIO
position.
PROGRAMMED REPEAT PLAYBACK
You may use the Program and Repeat Playback functions together to continuously
repeat a programmed sequence of tracks. Follow
steps 1 through 5 above to begin programmed
playback and then press the MODE button twice
until the Repeat ALL ( ALL) indicators
appear in the display. The programmed sequence will be repeated continuously.
CD-RW
ALL
CD-RW
PROG
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LISTENING TO RADIO
1.) Set the CD/RADIO selector switch to the RADIO position.
2.) Press the POWER ON – PLAY/PAUSE
button to turn the radio ‘On’. An AM or FM
radio frequency will appear in the display.
3.) If necessary press theASP/BAND button to switch betweenAM and FM bands.
4.) Press the TUN. UP or TUN. DOWN buttons to select the desired
station as follows:
• Manual Tuning
Repeatedly press the TUN. UP or TUN. DOWN buttons until the display
shows the frequency of the desired station.
• Automatic Tuning
Depress and hold either the TUN. UP or TUN. DOWN button until the
display begins to move then release the button. The tuner will search up or
down until it finds the next strong station and stops on that station.
Repeat this procedure until it stops on your desired station.
5.) Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level.
6.) If you have tuned to an FM Stereo station the ((ST)) indicator appears in the
display. If FM Stereo reception is noisy or weak press the MODE button to
switch to the FM Mono mode. This will normally improve the reception but the
sound will no longer be in stereo.
7.) When you are finished listening press the STOP – POWER OFF button to
turn the power ‘Off’. The display will go blank.
AM
KHz
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PRESETTING STATIONS IN TUNER MEMORY
You may preset up to 20 of your favorite stations (10 FM and 10 AM) in the tuner
memory for easy recall at any time.
1.) Tune to the first station that you wish to memorize. Example: FM 103.5 MHz.
When the desired frequency appears in the
display, press the PROG/MEMORY button
once. The preset memory “0 1” appears in
the display.
The PROG indicator flashes.
2.) Press the PROG/MEMORY button again to
enter your station in preset memory number
“0 1”.
3.) Tune to the next station you wish to memorize (Example FM 101.9). Press the
PROG/MEMORYbutton.The PROGindicator
flashes and the preset memory advances to
“0 2”.
Press the PROG/MEMORY button again to
enter your station in preset memory “0 2”.
4.) Repeat step 3, selecting a different station each time until you have entered
up to 10 stations on one band, then press the ASP/BAND button to switch
bandsandfollow thesameprocedure toenterup to10stations on theremaining
band.
NOTE: After pressing the PROG/MEMORY button to start the PROG indicator
flashing you have 5 seconds to enter your station in a preset memory by
pressing the PROG/MEMORY button again. After 5 seconds the PROG
indicator stops flashing and the station cannot be memorized. If this occurs,
press the PROG/MEMORY button to start the PROG indicator flashing again,
and press the PROG/MEMORY button once more within 5 seconds to memorize
the desired station.
FM
MHz
PROG
FM
MHz
PRESET
FM
MHz
PROG
FM
MHz
PRESET
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RECALLING PRESET STATION
1.) Turn the radio ‘On’ and press the ASP/BAND button to select the desired
band.
2.) Press the PRESET UP or PRESET DOWN buttons to scroll through the preset
numbers.
3.) You may also press one of the direct preset number keys (1 – 5) to go directly
to a desired preset station number. For preset numbers 1 through 5 press the
corresponding number key. For preset numbers 6 through 10 press the “M5+”
button first followed by the corresponding preset number key. For example to
select preset number 6 press the “M5+” button followed by the number 1 button.
CHANGING A PRESET STATION
To change a preset station simply tune to the new station that you wish to memorize,
press the PROG/MEMORY button, and then select the number of the memory you
wish to change by pressing the PRESET UP or PRESET DOWN buttons. When
the desired preset number appears in the display press the PROG/MEMORY button
once more to enter the new station in the desired preset memory number. The
previously memorized station will be deleted from the memory.
ANTENNA INFORMATION
FM
The headphone wire serves as the FM antenna. Keep the headphone wire extended
to its full length for best FM reception.
AM
The AM bar antenna is located inside the cabinet. If AM reception is unsatisfactory
try rotating the entire unit slightly until you find the position that provides the best
reception.
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