Emerson Dora the Explorer DTE316 Owner's Manual

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)

POWER SOURCE

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

REMOTE CONTROL

CABLE(CATV) / SATELLITE CONNECTIONS

EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

VCR CONNECTIONS

SETTING THE TV MENUS

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

RECEPTION DISTURBANCES

LIMITED WARRANTY

SPECIFICATIONS

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Tha k you for purchasing the Dora the Explorer 13” Color TV with Remote Control from
Emerson Radio Corp. Please read this manual before operating this unit to become
familiar with its features and obtain the performance that will bring you continued
enjoyment for many years. In the event you require technical assistance, please call
the Emerson service Department at: 800-898-9020.

For future reference, record the serial number in the space provided.

Serial Number_________________________________________________

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCHTHE WIDE
BLADE OF PLUGTO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
presence of important operating and
accompanying the appliance.

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

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.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)

Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions carefully. Please note that these

precautions and may not pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have

the an outdoor antenna.

are general

capability to be connected to

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

3. HEED WARNINGS

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

5. CLEANING

6. ATTACHMENTS

7. WATER AND MOISTURE

8.

ACCESSORIES

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All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product's manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.

Do not use this product near water-for example: near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or
laundry tub: in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool.

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket
or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket

or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended
by the manufacturer.

.An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.

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fall, causin g

or tabl e

th e

r.

S3126A

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)

Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating.These openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
source. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.

If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local

power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to

the operating instructions.

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade

wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If

you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still

fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized plug.

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

To protect your product from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long

periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will

prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other

electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing

an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines

or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any

type of liquid on the product.

If an outside antenna is connected to the product,

be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to

provide some protection against voltage surges

and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the

information with respect to proper grounding of

the mast and supporting structure, grounding of

the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge product,

size of grounding conductors, location of antenna

discharge product, connection to grounding

electrodes and requirements for grounding electrodes.

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening

or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or

other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform

safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

The product should be mounted to awallor ceiling onlyas recommended by the manufacturer.

9. VENTILATION

10.POWER SOURCES

11.GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

12.POWER-CORD PROTECTION

13.LIGHTNING

14.POWER LINES

15.OVERLOADING

16.OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

17.OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

18.SERVICING

19.REPLACEMENT PARTS

20.SAFETY CHECK

21.WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)

Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.Adjust only those

controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work bya qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.

e.

If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f

. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance–this indicates a need for service.

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves
or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.

22.DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

23.

HEAT

24.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

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. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may
void user’s authority to operate this device.

WARNING

USE UNDER SUPERVISION OF AN ADULT DUE TO LONG CORD.
This unit has a long AC cord or other long cord that can easily be tripped on or pulled on,
causing injury. Please make sure it is arranged so it will not drape over a tabletop, etc. Where
it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

POWER SOURCE

Insert the AC plug (with the 2 blades) into a conveniently located AC outlet having AC~ 120V
60Hz.

The AC plug supplied with the unit is polarized to help minimize the possibility of
electric shock. If the AC plug does not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not file or cut the
wide blade. It is the user’s responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.

NOTE:

AC Plug

AC Outlet

CHANNELVOLUME

MENU

TV/AV

AUDIOIN

VIDEOIN

POW

ER

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

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FRONT

8. AUDIO IN Jack-Use this jack to receive an audio signal from another A/V component.

7. VIDEO IN Jack-Use this jack to receive a video signal from anotherA/V component.

9. EARPHONE Jack-Connect an optional Earphone/Headphone (not

jack for private listening.

included) to this

10. POWER Button-Use this button to turn your TV on or off.

REAR

1 Use this jack

to receive an audio signal from
A/V component.

AUDIO IN AND OUT Jack-

another

3 VHF/UHF IN Jack- Connect a VHF/UHF

antenna, CATV, VCR, satellite, etc. Cable
to this jack.AV button must be set to TV/
CATV.

2 VIDEO IN AND OUT Jack-Use this jack

to receive a video signal from another
A/V component.

1. SPEAKER

3. MENU Button-Use this button to turn the

TV’s menu system on and off.

4. TV/AV Button

6. Remote Control Sensor-This receiver

receives a signal from your

Do not block it.

remote

control.

2. VOLUME DOWN ( )/UP ( ) Buttons-

Use these buttons to change your TV’s

volume, to activate selections in the
menu system, or to change audio and
video settings.

5. CHANNEL DOWN ( )/UP ( ) Buttons-

Use these buttons to change channels on
your TV, or to select items in the menu
system.

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EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

30 30

20ft

When there is an obstacle between
the TV and the

may not operate.
When direct sunlight, incandescent
lamp, fluorescent

shines on the
REMOTE SENSOR of the TV, the
remote operation may be unstable

transmitter, the

transmitter

lamp or any other

strong light

.

NOTES:

REMOTE CONTROL

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

Loosen the screw to open
the battery compartment
cover.

Install two (2) “AAA”
batteries, attention
to the polarity

battery compartment.

paying

diagram in

the

Screwed the battery

cover on the

battery

compartment

compartment.

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:

1.Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

2.Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the
battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device

3.Do not mix different types of batteries together(e.g.Alkalineand Carbon-zinc)orold

batteries withfresh ones.

4.If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent
damage or injury from possible battery leakage.

5.Do not try to rechargebatteries not intended to be recharged; theycan overheat and
rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

MENU

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POWER

TV/AV

DISPLAY

MUTE

CH

SLEEP

V-CHIP CCD

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VOLVOL

CH

1. POWER Button

2. Buttons (For Channels 0-9)

3. Display Button

4. Channel Up ( ) and Down ( ) Button

5. Mute Button

6. Menu Button

7. Volume Up ( ) and Down ( ) Button

8. V-Chip Button

9. TV/AV Button

10. Sleep Button

11. CCD Button

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AAA

AAA

AAA

AAA

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CABLE (CATV)/SATELLITE CONNECTIONS

This TV has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable
TV converter box. Some cable TV companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal

is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler

device which is generally provided by the cable company.

FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE

For basic cable service not requiring a converter/
descrambler box, connect the CATV 75 ohm coaxial
cable to the VHF/UHF jack on the rear of the TV.

FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO SCRAMBLED CABLE TV SERVICE OR SATELLITE

If you subscribe to a satellite service or a cable TV service which requires the use of a
converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming 75 ohm coaxial cable to the converter/
descrambler box. Using another 75 ohm cable, connect the output of the converter/descrambler
or satellite box to the antenna jack on the TV. Follow the connections shown below. Set the TV/
VCR to the output channel of the converter/descrambler or satellite box (usually 3 or 4) and use
the converter/descrambler or satellite box to select channels.

CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER

OR SATELLITE BOX

INCOMING 75OHM
CATVCABLE

75 OHMCABLE
TO TV/VCR

FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO UNSCRAMBLED BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE WITH

SCRAMBLED PREMIUM CHANNELS

If you subscribe to a satellite service or a cable TV service in which basic channels are
unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a converter/descrambler box, you may
wish to use a signal splitter and an A/B switch box (available from the cable company or an
electronic supply store). Follow the connections shown below. With the switch in the “B”
position, you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV. With the switch in the
“A” position, tune your TV to the output of the converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or

4) and use the converter/descrambler box to tune scrambled channels.

CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER

SPLITTER

INCOMING
75 OHM
CATV CABLE

A/B SWITCH

75 OHM
CABLE

FAQ:

I connected my cable, but why can’t I get channels above 69?
Make sure theAIR/CABLE option is set to CABLE, see page 16. Also, make sure your cable
company broadcasts channels in the range you are searching.