Emerson BAR504 User Manual

BAR504

Barbie and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under
license from, Mattel, Inc. ©2008 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Barbie Sing-A-Long CD Player

with Dual Microphones

OWNER'S MANUAL

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

ATTENTION:

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

DANGER:

Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

LASER SAFETY: This unit employs a laser. Only qualified service

perso nnel sho uld atte mpt to servic e this de vice due to po ssible
eye injury.

CAUTION:

PE R F O R M A N C E PROCEDURE HEREI N M AY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

USE OF C ONTROLS, AD JUSTMENTS OR

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this unit near
water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in
accordance with
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. Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from
the unit.

10. Only use attachments/
accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

11. Unplug this unit during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods
of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing
is required when the unit has
been damaged in any way,
such as the following: the
power-supply cord or plug

has been damaged; liquid has
been spilled or objects have
fallen into the unit; and/or the
unit has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate
normally, has changed
its performance or has
been dropped.

13. This unit should not be
exposed to dripping or
splashing water and no object
filled with liquids such as
vases should be placed on
the unit.

14. Do not overload wall outlet.
Use only power source
as indicated.

15. Use replacement parts as
specified by the
manufacturer.

16. The product may be mounted
to a wall only if recommended
by the manufacturer.

17. Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this
product, ask the service
technician to perform
safety checks.

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FCC WARNING:

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes
or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction
manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
ar e design e d to pr o v ide re a s onabl e p rotec t i on agai n st harm f ul
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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television 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.

• Increase 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.

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Emerson Radio Corp. has produced this audio product under

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license from Mattel. We have taken great care to make sure your
unit was in perfect working order when it left our factory.

It has been designed to give you many years of enjoyment and
trouble-free operation. Read this manual before operating this unit
to become familiar with its features. In the event you require
technical assistance, please contact the Emerson Radio Customer
Service hotline at 1-800-898-9020. Retain this manual for
future reference.

WARNING

Choking Hazard–Small Parts and Packaging Materials. Not for children
under 5 years.

• All materials for fastening or packing purposes are not part of the unit and
should be discarded for children’s safety.

• Please keep all information for future reference.

• Warning - not a toy! To avoid risk of personal injury it should not be
played with or placed where small children can reach it.

NOTES:

• Please avoid using this unit in places of high temperature or

humidity over prolonged periods of time as damage may occur.

• Exposure to direct sunlight in places such as car interiors may

cause the unit to become warped and/or lead to malfunctioning.

• Avoid using or storing this unit in dusty or sandy locations.

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at
a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or
distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard
against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and

without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After
all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loudnoise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and
the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for
your protection.

Decibel

Level

Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER
CONSTANT EXPOSURE:

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet engine
180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

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1. Carrying Handle

2. Display

3. Sound Level Indicators

4. CD Door OPEN Button

5. SKIP/SEARCH + Button

6. SKIP/SEARCH – Button

7. PROGRAM Indicator

8. PROGRAM Button

9. Microphone ON/OFF Switch

10. CD Compartment

11. Microphone

12. DC 9V IN Jack
(Left Side of Unit)

13. Microphone Volume Control

14. POWER Indicator

15. PLAY/PAUSE (®p) Button

16. STOP (X) Button

17. PLAY/PAUSE Indicator

18. REPEAT Button

19. Microphone ON/OFF Switch

20. REPEAT Indicator

21. Battery Compartment
(Rear of Unit)

22. Headphone Jack (Right Side
of Unit)

23. Power/Music Volume Control

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POWER SOURCES

This CD player requires either six (6) “C” batteries (not included) or an AC
adapter (not included).

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Remove the Battery Compartment door
turning the two screws counterclockwise
as shown and lifting the door off.

2. Insert

3. Replace the battery

six (6) “C”
according to the polarity diagram inside
the Battery Compartment. Alkaline
batteries are recommended for the
longest playing time.

compartment and trun
the two screws
clockwise to lock.

AC OPERATION

To operate the unit using AC power, connect an
AC adapter (not included) to an AC outlet having
120V, 60Hz AC. Plug the small end into the

9V IN

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connect the other end into the AC outlet. The
batteries are automatically disconnected when
the AC adapter is used.
CAUTION: When not using AC power, disconnect
the AC adapter from the wall outlet by pulling the
plug (not the cord). Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands. Fully insert
the plug without exposing any part of the blade.

batteries (not included)

DC

jack on the left side of the unit and

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OPERATION

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TO INSERT AND PLAY A CD

1

Rotate the POWER/MUSIC VOLUME
con tr ol  cl oc kwise un ti l a click is
hear to turn the unit on; the POWER
in d i c a t o r w i l l light. O p e n t h e CD
com pa rtment door by p ressing the
CD Door OPEN butto n . Insert a
dis c onto the center s pi nd le ( la be l
side forward) and push down gently
to mak e sure it is secure ly on the
spindle. Close the CD compartment
door.

3

Adjust the POW ER/MUSIC
VOLUME control as desired.

2

The CD player will scan the contents
of the disc and the total number of
tracks on the disc will be displayed
and the CD player will enter the Stop
mode.
Pres s the PLAY/PAUSE
button to start playback from
track on the disc; the current track
number will be displayed. The Sound
level indicators will light as the music.

( II )

the first

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To skip forward or backward through
the tracks on the disc, press and
release the SKIP/SEARCH –  or +

 button.

To search forward or backward
through the disc, press and hold the
SKIP/SEARCH –  or +  button.

CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)

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When the disc is through playing, it
will stop. Press the STOP X button
to stop the disc before it is finished.

TO PAUSE PLAYBACK

1

Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)
button to pause playback; the Play
indicator will blink. Press the
PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button to
continue playback; playback will
continue.

6

Rotate the POWER/MUSIC
VOLUME control counter-clockwise
until a click is heard to turn the unit
off; the POWER indicator will turn off.

PLEASE SEE NOTES ON THE NEXT PAGE

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)

CD PLAYBACK NOTES:

• This unit is capable of playing standard CDs or 3” singles; no adapter
is required.

• If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not present at all, “--” will
appear in the display.

• To remove the disc, open the CD compartment, hold the edge of the CD
and gently press the center spindle and lift the CD.

• Although this unit can read CD-R and CD-RW discs, in addition to normal
CDs, the playability of those discs may be affected by the type of software
that was used to create the discs, as well as the blank media you are
using. 100% playability cannot be guaranteed. This is not an indication of
a problem with this unit.

HEADPHONE JACK

For private listening, connect 3.5mm (32 ohm) stereo headphones
(not included) to this jack. The speakers are automatically
disconnected when the headphone plug is inserted in the jack

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)

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3

1

4

1

2

TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE TRACK

1

While in CD Stop mode, press the
REPEAT button once; the REPEAT
indicator will blink.

TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ALL TRACKS

1

While in CD Stop mode, press the
REPEAT button twice; the REPEAT
indicator will light.

2

Press the SKIP/SEARCH – 1 or + 2
button to select a track and press the

PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button ❸ to
start playback. The unit will play the
selected track over and over until the
STOP

button 4 is pressed.

(X)

2

Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)
button 1 to start playback and the
unit will then play all the tracks on
the CD over and over until the
STOP

button 2 is pressed.

(X)

TO CANCEL OR STOP REPEAT PLAYBACK:

• TO STOP REPEAT PLAYBACK, press the STOP

• TO CANCEL REPEAT PLAYBACK, press the REPEAT button until the

REPEAT indicator turns off; normal playback will continue.

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button once.

(X)

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

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1

2

1

1

2

TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY (UP TO 20 TRACKS)

1

While in CD Stop mode, press the
PROGRAM button; the PROGRAM
indicator will light and “0” will blink in
the display.

3

Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)
button 1 to begin Programmed
playback. Adjust the POWER/MUSIC
VOLUME control ❷ as desired.

NOTES:

• Programming is the ability to preselect the order in which a series of tracks

will be played.

• Each track may be stored in the program memory as many times as

desired up to 20 tracks.

• Press the STOP

• To clear the memorized program, turn off the unit or open the

CD compartment.

button to stop the disc before it is finished.

(X)

2

Select the first track to be played
back using the SKIP/SEARCH – 1
or + 2 button, then press the
PROGRAM button ❸ again. Repeat
this step to program additional
tracks (up to 20 tracks).

4

To skip forward or backward
through the programs, press the
SKIP/SEARCH – 1 or + 2 button.
When the disc is through playing, it
will stop.

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)

SINGING ALONG

This unit has two Microphone jacks and two included microphones that
allow you to sing along with the CD as follows:

1

Start playback as described on
page 8. Slide the MIC’s ON/OFF
switch to the ON position and sing
along!

2

Adjust the Microphone Volume
control as desired.

To shut off the microphone(s), slide
the MIC’s ON/OFF switch to the
OFF position.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Caring for Compact Discs

• Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the compact

disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to
come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the
compact disc.

• Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the

compact disc label.

• Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-

free, dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact
disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit.

• If a disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the compact disc, it is probably dirty or

damaged (scratched).

• When cleaning the compact disc, wipe in straight lines from the center of the

compact disc to the outer edge of the compact disc. Never wipe in circular motions.

• This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the

identification logo as shown here. Other discs may not conform to
the CD standard and may not play properly.

• Compact Discs should be stored in their cases after each use to

avoid damage.

• Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, high temperatures or

dust, etc. Prolonged exposure or extreme temperatures can warp the compact
disc.

• Do not stick or write anything on either side of the compact disc. Sharp writing

instruments, or the ink, may damage the surface.

Cleaning the Unit

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC adapter when

cleaning.

• The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other

furniture. Use caution when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts.

• Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the front panel.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below
before calling for service.

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit will not Weak or dead Replace batteries.

turn on. batteries.

Batteries not Insert correctly.

inserted correctly.

AC adapter Check AC adapter

not connected. connection.

Disc will not play. CD compartment Close CD compartment.

not closed.

Disc inserted Reinsert disc

incorrectly. correctly.

Dirty or defective Try another disc.

disc.

Moisture Wipe disc with soft

condensation cloth.

on disc.

No sound. Power/Music Volume Increase volume.

control set to minimum.

Erratic playback. Dirty or defective disc. Clean or replace disc.

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LIMITED WARRANTY (Valid in the United States)

Emerson Radio Corp. warrants manufacturing defects in original material, including
original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of ninety
(90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S. With your dated proof of purchase,
we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and parts at an authorized Depot
Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion. For repair or replacement, pack
your unit in a padded box, enclose your check or money order payable to Emerson Radio
Corp. in the amount of $9.00 (not required by California residents) to cover shipping and
handling costs, and enclose a copy of your proof of purchase. Send your unit to:

This warranty does not cover damage from negligence, misuse, abuse, accident, failure to
follow operating instructions, commercial use, rental, repairs by an unauthorized facility, or
products purchased, used, serviced or damaged outside of the United States.

THIS WARRANTYGIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAYALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

The serial number of your system is located on a label on the bottom cabinet. Please take
a moment now to locate the serial number and write the number in the space provided
below. You may be asked to provide this number when calling for product service.

Model Number: BAR504
Serial Number: __________________________________________

EMERSON RADIO CORP.

Emerson Radio Corp.

5101 Statesman Drive

Irving, TX 75063

AU898M

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