Emerson ES30 User manual

HomeAudioSystem
withVerticalCD-R/RWPlayer
and DigitalAM/FMReceiver
ES30
OWNER'SMANUAL
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
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BeforeWeBegin
Thankyou forpurchasing thisEmerson audioproduct.The Emerson brand
isyourassuranceofquality,performanceand value.
Ourengineershaveincluded manyusefuland convenientfeaturesinthis
product. Pleasebe suretoread thisOwner’s Manualcompletelytomake
sureyou aregetting the maximumbenefitfromeachfeature.
Thisproductwasmanufactured using the highestqualitycomponentsand
standardsofworkmanship.It wastested byEmerson inspectorsand found
tobe inperfectworking orderbeforeitleft ourfactory.However,thereis
alwaysthe chancethatsomeproblemmayoccurbecauseofroughhandling
during shipmenttothe retail storeortothe finalconsumer.
If,afterreading thisManual,youexperienceanyproblemswiththeoperation
ofthisproduct, pleaserefertothe instructionsforobtaining serviceatthe
end ofthisManual.Emerson and Emerson retailersarecommitted toyour
satisfaction.
Onceagain,thanks forpurchasing thisEmerson audioproduct.
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•Operatecontrolsand switchesas
described inthe manual.
•Beforeturning ‘On’the power,make
certainthatpowercordisproperly
installed.
•StoreyourCDs,inacoolarea 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.If thisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision
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.
IMPORTANTNOTES
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PREPARATIONFORUSE
Unpacking And Set Up
• Carefully remove the main unit, speakers, and remote control from the
carton, and remove all packing materials from the components.
• Remove any descriptive labels or stickers from the front panel of the
main unit. Do not remove any labels or stickers on the back panel of
the main unit or the speakers.
• Carefully remove any small strips of tape that may have been used to
hold the CD door closed during shipment.
• Unwind the AC power cord on the main unit and extend it to its full
length.
• Unwind the lead wire FM antenna on the back of the main unit and
extend it to its full length.
• Please save the carton and packing materials in case it ever becomes
necessarytoreturn your unit for service.Theoriginal carton and packing
materials are the only way to protect your unit from damage in transit.
• Place the system on a stable, level shelf, table, desk or stand, out of
direct sunlight, convenient to a 120V 60Hz AC outlet, and away from
sources of excess heat, dust, moisture or humidity.
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Positioning The Main Unit And Speakers
The main unit and the speakers are designed to be used on a shelf, desk, table or
stand. The main unit is shipped with two plastic legs installed for added stability
when the system is used on a flat surface. These two plastic legs allow the main
unit to “lean backward” slightly and prevent it from tipping forward when the CD
door is opened.
IMPORTANT: THESE TWO PLASTIC LEGS MUST REMAIN ON THE MAIN
UNIT FOR TABLE-TOP, DESK-TOP, OR SHELF OPERATION.
Note: If this system is to be used on a bookshelf, or inside a cabinet, be sure
to allow at least 3 inches clearance between the top of the main unit and the
shelf above the unit so that the CD door can open fully without interference. If
the CD door encounters an obstruction as it is opening, the door will close
automatically.
Do not block the ventilation openings on the top or back of the main unit.
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Speaker Connections
Connect the speakers to the Red (+) and Black (–) terminals on right side panel of
the unit as shown below.
Press the Red (+) or Black (–) terminal tab, insert wire, release tab to hold wire in
place.
The speakers may be placed close to the main unit or as far apart as the cables
will allow. Please leave a gap of at least 1/4” between the main unit and speakers
to prevent any vibration in the speakers from causing the CD player to skip.
Note: The speakers are not magnetically shielded. They should not be placed
directly on top of, or next to, a TV set. The magnets in the speakers could
cause color distortion on the TV screen if the speakers are too close to the
TV.
The entire system may also be wall-mounted if desired. Wall-mounting
instructions can be found at the end of this manual.
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Connecting To External Audio Sources
This system is equipped with Auxiliary Input (AUX IN) and Line Output (LINE OUT)
jacks. The Auxiliary Input Jacks allow you to listen to the sound from an external
audio source through the speakers of this system. The Line Output jacks allow
you to record from the Tuner or CD Player in this system to an external recording
device.
• Connect your playback* equipment (eg. TV, MiniDisc or cassette player) to
the AUX IN jacks on the top panel.
• Connect your recording equipment (eg. MiniDisc or Cassette Recorder) into
the LINE OUT jacks on the top panel.
• Other examples of playback equipment include your TV, video recorder,DVD
player or satellite receiver, or your computer or games console.
Always refer to the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
AUX IN
TV
LINE
OUT
LINE IN
CASSETTE
RECORDER
LINE OUT
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ProtectYourFurniture
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.
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AC Plug
AC Outlet
Power Source
This system is designed to operate on 120VAC60Hz power supply only. Connecting
this system to any other power source may cause damage to the system and such
damage is not covered by your warranty.
Make sure that you connect this system to anAC outlet that is always “live”. Do not
connect this system to an AC outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
Note:Thisunithasapolarized ACplug withone wide blade and one narrow
blade.Thisplug will onlyfitintoamatching polarized ACoutlet.
Thisisasafetyfeaturetoreducethe possibilityofelectricshock.If thisplug will not
fitinyourACoutlet, you probablyhavean outdated non-polarized outlet.You should
haveyouroutdated outletchanged byaqualified,licensed electrician.Donotfile
the wide blade on the plug,orusean adaptertomakethe plug fitintoyouroutlet.
Thisdefeatsthe safetyfeatureand couldexposeyou toelectricshock.
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LOCATIONOFCONTROLSAND INDICATORS
1.) Remote Sensor.
2.) STOP / BAND Button.
3.) Skip / Search Rev Button.
4.) Play / Pause Button.
5.) MODE / REMAIN Button.
6.) TIMER / SLEEP Button.
7.) MEMORY Button.
8.) RANDOM Button.
9.) REPEAT / M-UP Button.
10.) CD Door.
11.) FM WireAntenna.
12.) AC Power Cord.
13.) RESET Button.
(Inside Pinhole on Back Cabinet)
14.) LINE OUT L / RJacks.
15.) AUX IN L / RJacks.
16.) AUX Button.
17.) EQ (Equalizer) Button.
18.) CD Button.
19.) TUNER Button.
20.) VOLUME Up Button.
21.) POWER / STANDBY Button.
22.) VOLUME Down Button.
23.) OPEN / CLOSE Button.
24.) Muti-function LCD Display.
25.) Skip / Search Fwd Button.
26.) SPEAKERS Terminals.
27.) PHONES Jack.
REPEAT
MEMORY
RANDOM
CLASSIC
ROCK
POP
REMAINSLEEP
TIMERMUTEPM
AM FM
MHz
KHz
CD
TUNER
AUX
AM/FM DIGITAL TUNER
CD MICRO SYSTEM
CD TUNER MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
STOP/BAND
1
23
45
67
89
10
25 24
26
27
11 14 15
12
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
13
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1.) VOLUME Down Button.
2.) VOLUME Up Button.
3.) SKIP / SEARCH Rev Button.
4.) RANDOM Button.
5.) REPEAT / M-UP Button.
6.) TIMER Button.
7.) Numeric Buttons
8.) CD / TUNER Button.
9.) EQ (Equalizer) Button.
10.) POWER Button.
11.) Remote Infrared Transmitter.
12.) MUTE Button.
13.) SLEEP Button.
14.) MEMORY Button.
15.) MODE / REMAIN Button.
16.) INTRO Button.
17.) PLAY / PAUSE Button.
18.) STOP / BAND Button.
19.) SKIP / SEARCH Fwd Button.
20.) Battery Compartment.
(Bottom Cabinet)
RemoteControl
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
20
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Installing TheRemoteControlBatteries
The remotecontrollerrequires2“AAA”batteries(notincluded).Pleaseuseawell-
knownbrand ofalkaline batteriesforlongestlifeand bestperformance.
Removethe remotecontrolbatterycompartmentcoverbysliding the coverinthe
direction ofthe arrow..
Insert2“AAA”alkaline batteriesintothe compartment. Besuretoobservethe
polaritymarkingsinside the batterycompartment. If the batteriesareinserted
incorrectlythe remotecontrolwill notoperate.
The remotecontrolmustbe pointed atthe remotesensoron the lowerpartofthe
frontpanel.The effectiveoperating range ofthe remotecontrolisapproximately
15 feet. The effectiveoperating angleisapproximately15 degreestothe left or
rightof‘dead center’.
When the operation ofthe remotecontrolbecomesintermittent, orthe operating
range ofthe remoteisreduced,replacethe batteries.
BatteryPrecautions
•Replacementofbatteriesmustbe done byan adult.
•Donotmixoldand newbatteries.
•Donotmixalkaline,standard(carbon-zinc)orrechargeable(nickel-cadmium)
batteries.
•The supplyterminalsarenottobe short-circuited.
•Non-rechargeablebatteriesarenottobe recharged.
•Exhausted batteriesaretobe removed.
•Onlybatteriesofthe equivalenttype aretobe used.
•Batteriesaretobe inserted withthe correctpolarity.
•Disposeofbatteriesproperly.Donotdisposeofbatteriesinfire.The batteries
mayexplode orleak.
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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
Turning The System ‘On’
Connect the unit into the 120V 60Hz AC outlet.
At the front of the unit, the light within the POWER/STANDBY button will light
‘Red’ to indicate that the unit is in standby (Standby means plugged-in but not
switched on).
Switch the unit ‘On’ by pressing the POWER/STANDBY button on the front
panel or the remote control. The “Red” light goes ‘Off’.
The unit is now ready to use.
• Make sure that the speakers are properly connected.
• Make sure that the FM Wire Antenna is fully extended.
• Make sure that you have installed batteries in the remote
control.
• Make sure that the AC power cord is connected to an outlet
that is always “live”. Do not connect to an outlet that is
controlled by a wall switch.
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General Controls
Most of the main functions of this system can be operated by the controls on the
front panel of the main unit, or by the buttons on the remote control handset.
If a specific function can only be operated by the remote handset, or by the front
panel controls, this will be clearly indicated in the instructions.
Volume Controls
To increase or decrease the system volume press the VOLUME or buttons
on the front panel or the remote control.
The Volume Level Indicator will appear on the display when you change the volume
level.
The level indicator ranges
from “00” (Minimum)
to “30” (Maximum)
The system remembers the volume level when the power is switched ‘Off’ and
automatically returns to the same level when the power is switched ‘On’ again.
EQ (Electronic Preset Equalizer)
The preset equalizer allows you to adjust the sound characteristic for the most
popular types of music.
Press the EQ button on the front
panel or the remote control to
cycle through the following
equalizer settings:
Flat (EQ ‘Off’), CLASSIC, ROCK or POP.
The appropriate EQ indicator appears in the display to confirm your selection. The
system remembers the EQ setting when the power is switched ‘Off’ and returns to
the same setting when the power is switched ‘On’ again.
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MUTE Button (On Remote Control Only)
Press the MUTE button on the remotrol control to shut off the speakers temporarily,
for example, to answer the telephone.
The sound stops and the
“MUTE” indicator appears in the
display.
Press the MUTE button again to cancel the mute function and restore the sound.
The “MUTE” indicator disappears.
The mute function will also be canceled automatically by pressing the VOLUME
or VOLUME buttons.
PHONES (Stereo Headphone) Jack
This system includes a stereo PHONES jack on the right side panel of the main
unit. You may connect a set of stereo headphones, not included, to this jack for
private listening without disturbing others.
The main speakers are automatically shut ‘Off’ when headphones are connected
to the PHONES jack.
Make sure that the plug from your headphones is fully inserted into the headphone
jack. If the plug is not fully inserted the sound may be intermittent, or you may only
hear sound from one side of the headphones.
Important: To prevent hearing damage always set the volume control to a low
level before you connect the headphones. Then connect the headphones, put
them on, and very gradually increase the volume to a comfortable listening
level. Remember that CDs may contain both very soft and very loud passages.
Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using a louder passage, so that you
always know what the maximum level will be.
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Setting TheClock
Note: The clock can be set at AUX mode, when power is ‘Off’, or at CD,
TUNER modes by pressing the MODE/REMAIN button to display the Time
mode.
1.) Depress and hold the MEMORY button on the front panel or remote control.
“24 H” will begin flashing in the display indicating that the clock is set for
“European” 24-Hour format.
Press either the or button to change to “American” 12-hour format if
desired.
The display will change from “24 H” to “12 H” and vice versa.
2.) Press the MEMORY button. The Hour digits will begin
flashing.
3.) Press the or buttons to set the display to the correct Hour,, AM or PM.
4.) Press the MEMORY button again. The Minute digits will
begin flashing.
5.) Press the or buttons to set the display to the correct Minute.
6.) Press the MEMORY button once more.
The colon “ : ” begins flashing and the clock starts to
run.
Notes: The correct time will always appear on the display in AUX mode and
when power is ‘Off’.
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Listening To The Radio
1.) Press the POWER/STANDBY button on the main unit or the remote control.
The main display turns ‘On’.
2.) If necessary, press the TUNER button on the front panel of main unit or the
CD/TUNER button on remote control to select the Tuner function.
The display will show anAM or FM station
frequency.
To select a different band, press the STOP/BAND button.
3.) Tune to the desired frequency as follows:
• Manual Tuning
Repeatedly press the or buttons until the frequency of the desired
station appears on the display.
•Automatic Tuning
Press and hold the or buttons until the display begins to move, then
release the buttons. The tuner will search up or down the band for the next
strong station and stop on that station. Repeat this procedure until the tuner
stops on your desired station.
4.) If you tuned to an FM Stereo station the
STEREO indicator will appear in the
display.
5.) Adjust the VOLUME and EQ controls as desired.
6.) When you are finished listening press the POWER/STANDBY button on
the main unit or remote control to return to the Standby (Power Off) mode.
The display light turns ‘Off’.
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Hints For Better Reception
FM:The FM lead wire antenna on the back panel should be extended to its full
length. You may also have to vary the direction of this antenna until you find
the position that provides the best reception.
AM:The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet of the main unit. You may need to
change the position of the main unit until you find the position that provides
the best reception for your favorite AM stations.
POP
AM
KHz
TUNER
AM/FMDIGITAL TUNER
CD MICRO SYSTEM
CD TUNER MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
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Pre-setting Stations In The Tuner Memory
This system includes a 20 station preset memory. You can store up to 10 FM
stationsand 10 AMstationsinthetuner memory for immediate recall.Theprocedure
for storing stations in memory is as follows:
1.) Follow step 3 under “Listening To The Radio” in page 17 to select the first
station you wish to memorize.
Example: FM 103.5 MHz.
2.) When the desired station appears on the display press the MEMORY button
on the front panel or the remote control.
The Channel # “01” indicator
appears and the “MEMORY”
indicator flashes in the display.
3.) Press the MEMORY button on the front panel or the remote control once
more to enter the station in preset memory channel “01”.
The MEMORY indicator stops
flashing.
4.) Tune to the next station you wish to memorize. Example: FM 106.70 MHz.
Press the MEMORY button.
The“MEMORY”indicatorflashes
again.
5.) Press theREPEAT/M-UP button
on the front panel or remote
control to select preset memory
channel “02”.
Thenpress the MEMORY button
to enter the desired station in
preset memory channel 02.
6.) Repeat steps 4 and 5, selecting a different preset memory channel number
each time, until you have entered up to 10 FM stations in the tuner memory.
7.) Press the STOP/BAND button to select the AM band and follow the same
procedure to enter up to 10AM stations in the tuner memory.
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