Emerson ES88 User manual

MICRO CD SYSTEM
with DIGITAL TUNER,
THINOVATION™
FLAT PANEL SPEAKERS
and BUILT IN SUBWOOFER
ES88
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
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.
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CAUTION
RISK OFELECTRICSHOCK
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Thank you…………
For purchasing this Emerson Micro Audio System with the unique
Thinovation™ flat panel speakers. We think you will be truly amazed
by the sound produced by this very compact tabletop system.
This system includes a digital tuner with 20 preset station memory, a
CD player with 20 track programmable memory, a clock timer so that
you can set to sleep or wake to the radio or your favorite CD, a built in
compact subwoofer for dynamic bass, and a full function remote control.
Please make sure to read this manual carefully and completely to make
sure that you understand all the functions we have included in this system
and get the maximum enjoyment from all the outstanding features.
This system was in perfect working order when it left our factory. If you
encounter any problems with the set-up or operation of this system,
please do not return it to the retail store. Please call the Emerson
Research Customer Service Hot Line Toll Free at 800-898-9020. One
ofourservicerepresentativeswilltrytodiagnoseandcorrecttheproblem
for you.
Once again, thanks for purchasing this Emerson audio product.
For future reference, record the serial number in the space provided.
Model No: ES88
Serial No:
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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.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.
IMPORTANTNOTES
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PREPARATIONFORUSE
UNPACKING AND SET UP
• Thissystemconsistsofthe following components:Tuner/CDPlayerunitwith
builtinsubwoofer,asingleThinovation™ FlatSpeakerPanel,afull-function
RemoteControland adetachableACpowercord.
Carefully remove all the components from the display carton and verify that
you have all the necessary components before you dispose of the display
carton.
• Remove all packing materials from the individual components. Remove any
descriptive labels that may be attached to the front panel of the main unit. Do
not remove any labels or stickers on the back panels of the main unit or the
speakers.
• Place all the components in the desired location. This system is designed to
be used on level, stable, flat surface such as a table, desk, shelf, or stand,
convenient to an AC outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of
excess heat, dust, moisture, or vibration.
• Unwind the lead wire FM antenna on the back of the Tuner/CD Player unit and
extend it to its full length.
• The main unit is shipped with a “dummy CD” display card in the CD player.
This “dummy CD” card must be removed before you can use the CD player.
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FLAT PANEL SPEAKER CONNECTION
IMPORTANT: CONNECT THE SPEAKER PANEL TO THE MAIN UNIT
BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE AC POWER CORD TO THE AC OUTLET.
The Thinovation™ Speaker Panel not only contains the left and right wide range
speakers, it also serves as the CD compartment cover. To install the Thinovation™
Speaker Panel on the main unit simply slide the Thinovation™ Speaker Panel
down ward on the speaker mounting bracket as shown so that the two plugs on
the top of the mounting bracket fit into the two jacks on the bottom of the speaker
panel. You may tilt the mounting bracket forward to make this operation easier if
necessary.
After the panel is mounted on the bracket you should lock the panel in place by
sliding the two locking switches on the back of the panel ‘inward’ so they fit into the
corresponding ‘notches’ on the sides of the mounting bracket.
IMPORTANT: Remember to unlock these two switches before you try to remove
the speaker panel from the mounting bracket.
LOCK
RELEASE
LOCKRELEASE
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POWER SOURCE
This system is designed to operate on 120V AC 60Hz house current only.
Connecting this system to any other power source may cause damage to the
system and such damage is not covered by your warranty.
Unwind theAC power cord and extend it to its full length. Connect the small female
type plug on one end of the cord to the AC jack on the back panel. The plug can
only be inserted in the jack one way. If the plug does not seem to fit into the jack
correctly, turn the plug over and try again. The plug must be fully inserted into the
jack or the system will not operate.
NOTE:The systemhaspolarized ACplug withone wide blade and one narrow
blade.The plug will onlyfitintomatching polarized ACoutlets.Thisisasafety
featuretoreducethe possibilityofelectricshock.If the plug will notfitinyourAC
outlets,you probablyhaveoutdated non-polarized outlet. You shouldhaveyour
outdated outletchanged byaqualified,licensed electrician.Donotfilethe wide
blade on the plug,orusean adaptertomakethe plug fitintoyouroutlet. This
defeatsthe safetyfeatureand couldexposeyou toelectricshock.
AC Plug
AC Outlet
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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
purchase small self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardware stores and
homeimprovement centerseverywhere, andapply thesepads tothe bottom
of the rubber 'feet' before you place the product on fine wooden furniture.
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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.)
INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES
1.) Slide the door in the direction of the arrow.
2.) Insert two “AAA” batteries in the compartment. Follow the polarity markings
engraved inside the compartment. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly the
remote control will not work.
3.) Replace the battery door.
Notes: Use a well-known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best
performance. When the remote operation becomes intermittent replace both
batteries at the same time. Do not mix different types of batteries, such as
alkaline and carbon zinc batteries.
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LOCATION OFCONTROLS AND INDICATORS
FRONTVIEW
BACK VIEW
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1.) STANDBY LED Indicator.
2.) POWER/STANDBY Button.
3.) CD Button.
4.) VOLUME – Button.
5.) M-UP/REPEAT Button.
6.) R-SKIP/DOWN Button.
7.) STOP/BAND Button.
8.) Multi-Function LCD Display.
9.) Left Speaker.
10.) CD Door.
11.) Right Speaker.
12.) PLAY/PAUSE Button.
13.) F-SKIP/UP Button.
14.) MEMORY/CLOCK-ADJ. Button.
15.) VOLUME + Button.
16.) TUNER Button.
17.) SLEEP/TIMER Button.
18.) Remote Sensor.
19.) FM Wire Antenna.
20.) Carrying Handle.
21.) Subwoofer.
22.) AC Cord Socket.
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REMOTECONTROL
1.)SNOOZEButton.
2.)VOL(Volume)–Button.
3.)R-SKIP/DOWNN Button.
4.)STOP/BAND Button.
5.)RANDOMButton.
6.)MEMORY/CLOCK-ADJ.Button.
7.)DISPLAYButton.
8.)FUNCTIONButton.
9.)MUTEButton.
10.)POWER/STANDBYButton.
11.)SLEEP Button.
12.)TIMERButton.
13.)M-UP/REPEATButton.
14.)INTROButton.
15.)PLAY/PAUSE Button.
16.)F-SKIP/UPButton.
17.)VOL(Volume)+Button.
18.)Batterycompartment(Back Cabinet).
NOTES:
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.
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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
• Make sure the Thinovation™ Speakers Panel is properly mounted and
locked onto the speaker mounting bracket.
• Make sure that the FM antenna wire is fully unwound and extended.
• Make sure that you have installed the batteries in the remote control.
• Make sure that the AC power cord is properly connected to the AC socket
on the back panel, and to a 120V 60Hz household AC power outlet.
USING THE CONTROLS
Most of the functions of this system can be operated by pressing the buttons on
the front panel, or the corresponding buttons on the remote control handset. If a
particular function can only be operated by controls on the main unit or controls on
the remote, the instructions will specify:
“MAIN UNIT ONLY” or “REMOTE CONTROL ONLY”
ELECTRONIC VOLUME CONTROL
Press the VOLUME + or – buttons on the front panel or the remote control to
increase or decrease the volume. The volume level indicator appears in the main
display. The range is from “00 db” (Minimum) to “80 db” (Maximum). The system
remembers the volume level when the power is switched ‘Off’ and returns to the
same level when the power is switched ‘On’ again.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
When the system is connected to the AC outlet for the first time the STANDBY
LED indicator on the front panel glows red and “0:00” appears on the display. This
is your indication that the time display is incorrect and needs to be reset.
NOTE:
The clock can only be set while the system is in the Standby (Power ‘Off’)
mode.
1.) Press the MEMORY/CLOCK-ADJ.
button on the front panel or the remote
control for at least 3 seconds.
“24H” will begin flashing in the display
indicating that the clock is set for 24-hour “European” time.
(Example: 6:00 PM is shown as 18:00)
2.) Press either the F-SKIP/UP or R-SKIP/DOWN button on the front panel
of the main unit or on the remote control
once to change the clock format to 12
Hour “American” time. The display will
change from “24H” to “12H”.
3.) Press the MEMORY/CLOCK-ADJ.
button again. The Hour digits will begin
flashing.
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4.) Press the or buttons on the front panel of the main unit or on the
remote control to set the display to the correct Hour, AM or PM.
5.) Press the MEMORY/CLOCK-ADJ.
buttonagain. The Minutedigitswill begin
flashing.
6.) Press the or buttons on the front
panel of the main unit or on the remote
control to set the display to the correct
Minute.
7.) Press the MEMORY/CLOCK-ADJ.
button once more. The time display
stops flashing and the clock begins to
run.
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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 the main unit or
the FUNCTION button on the remote
control to select the Tuner function. The
display will show an AM 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 on the front panel of the main unit or
on the remote control until the frequency of the desired station appears on the
display.
•Automatic Tuning
Press and hold the or buttons on the front panel of the main unit or on
the remote control 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.) Adjust the VOLUME controls as
desired. If you tuned to an FM Stereo
station the ST indicator will appear in
the main display.
5.) 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
main display goes off and the time display reappears.
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ANTENNA INFORMATION
FM
Make sure the FM lead wire antenna is unwound and extended to its full length. It
may be necessary to vary the direction of this wire antenna until you find the position
that provides the best reception for your favorite FM stations.
AM
TheAM ferrite bar antenna is inside the main unit. IFAM reception is unsatisfactory,
you may have to turn the main unit slightly until you find the position that provides
the best reception.
FM lead wire antenna
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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 10AMstations in thetunermemory for immediate recall.Theprocedure
for storing stations in memory is as follows:
1.) Follow step 3 under “LISTENING TO THE RADIO” on page 15 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/CLOCK
ADJ. button on the front panel or the
remote control. The MEMORY indicator
flashes and Preset Memory Number 01
appears in the display.
3.) Press the MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ.
button once more to enter your station
in preset memory number 01.
4.) Tune to the next station you wish to memorize. When the desired station
appears on the display press the MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ. button to start the
MEMORY indicator flashing, and then press the M-UP/REPEAT button to select
a different preset memory number.
(Each time you press the M-UP/REPEAT button the preset memory number
display advances by 1.)
5.) Press the MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ. button again to enter the station in the
selected preset memory number.
6.) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have memorized up to 10 stations on the FM
band, then press the STOP/BAND button to switch to the AM band and
follow the same procedure to enter up to 10 stations on the AM band.
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RECALLING PRESET STATIONS
Turn the system ‘On’ and select the desired band. Press the M-UP/REPEAT button
repeatedly to scroll through the preset memories until the display shows the desired
station.
CHANGING PRESET STATIONS
To change any preset station memory select the desired band and tune to the new
station you wish to memorize. Press the MEMORY/CLOCKADJ. button and then
press the M-UP/REPEAT button to display the memory number you wish to change.
Press the MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ. button again to enter the new station in the
memory. The new station is memorized and the previous station is deleted from
the memory.
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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.
NOTE: You must remove the ‘dummy CD’ display card from the CD player
before loading your own CDs.
1.) Press the POWER/STANDBY button to turn the system ‘On’.
2.) Press the CD button on the front panel of the main unit or the FUNCTION
button on the remote control to select the CD function.
3.) Tiltthe Thinovation™ SpeakerPanelforwardasfarasitwill go toexposethe
CD compartment.
4.) Place a CD on the center spindle with the printed label side facing up. Press
down near the center hole of the CD to make sure it is properly seated on the
spindle.
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