Emerson DTE200 User Manual

DTE200

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CASSETTE PLAYER WITH

FM RADIO

OWNER'S MANUAL

Emerson Radio Corp. has produced this audio product under

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license from Nickelodeon. 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.

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.

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

Model No: DTE200

Serial Number____________________

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1. Cassette Compartment

2. FAST FORWARD
Button

POWER SOURCES

3. PLAY

4. STOP

5. VOLUME Control

6. FM Antenna

7. Earphone Jack

8. Function (TAPE/RADIO)

9. TUNING Control

10. Battery Compartment

11. DC 6V Jack (Rear of

® Button

■ Button

Switch

(Rear of Unit)

Unit)

AC OPERATION

To operate the unit using AC power, connect a 6V, 300mA z AC adapter
(not included) to an AC outlet having 120V, 60Hz AC only. Plug the small end into
the DC 6V jack on the rear of the unit and 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.
NOTE: AC adapter sold separately.

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POWER SOURCES (CONTINUED)

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the unit and insert four (4) “C” cell
batteries (not included), observing the battery polarity indicated in the
compartment. Replace the Battery Compartment cover.

OPERATION

HEADPHONES JACK

For private listening, connect low impedance 3.5mm (32 ohm) headphones
(not included) to this jack.

TO LISTEN TO THE FM RADIO

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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. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old
batteries with fresh 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 recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and
rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

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Slide the Function switch to the
RADIO position.

Antennas

FM: Turn the unit for best FM reception.

Tune a station by turning the TUNING
control

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. Adjust the VOLUME control

as desired.

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

TO PLAY A TAPE

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Lift up the cassette door and insert
a prerecorded tape. Close the
cassette
switch

door. Set the Function

to the TAPE position.

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To stop the tape before it reaches
the

end, push the STOP button.

TO FAST FORWARD A TAPE

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Push the PLAY button to start
playback
control

AUTOMATIC STOP

This
Automatic
the
the

TO FAST FORWARD A TAPE

To rapidly advance the tape, push
th
rapidly
th
button
Forward

and adjust the VOLUME

as desired.

cassette player has a built-in

Stop System that stops
tape when it reaches the end in
Play mode.

e Fast Forward button

advance the tape while in

e play mode, push the STOP

before pressing the Fast

button .

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CASSETTE TAPE USAGE

r length tapes of 45 (C-90) and

Longe
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(C-120) minutes of playing time on

h side are not recommended.

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Thes

tapes use thinner material and

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binding and tape tearing. Use

y high quality tapes. If there is any

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in the tape, remove it before

g the cassette. To do so, place a pencil in one of the hubs and

insertin

e it until the slack is taken up.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Clean the tape head, capstan and pinch roller using a cotton swab

moistened with alcohol. Avoid scratching the head surface.

slightly
To clean the unit housing, use a soft cloth slightly dampened with

and wipe dry.

water

CAUTION

cleaning

Cotton Swab

Never use chemicals such as benzene or paint thinner for

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, otherwise the case may become deformed or discolored.

Head

Capstan

Pinch Roller

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Should this unit develop a problem, check the following before seeking service.

SYMPTOM

GENERAL

Power does Batteries are weak, Insert batteries

not come on. dead or not inserted properly or replace with

RADIO

No sound. Function switch not Set Function switch

Noise or sound FM–Interference. Turn the unit for

distorted. best reception.

CASSETTE

No sound. Function switch not Set Function switch to

Sound distorted. Dirty head. Clean head.

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CAUSE SOLUTION

correctly. fresh batteries.

set to RADIO position. to RADIO position.

VOLUME control at Turn the VOLUME

minimum position. control up.

set to TAPE position. TAPE position.

VOLUME control at Turn the VOLUME

minimum position. control up.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Emerson Radio Corp. warrants manufacturing defects in original
material,
and
purchase
provide
Depot
repair
check
of
handling
your

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accident;
rental;
serviced

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MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO

STATE.

including original parts and workmanship, under normal use

conditions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original

in the U.S. With your dated proof of purchase, we will

repair service at no charge for labor and parts at an authorized

Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion. For
or replacement, pack your unit in a padded box, enclose your
or money order payable to Emerson Radio Corp. in the amount

$5.00 (not required by California residents) to cover shipping and

costs, and enclose a copy of your proof of purchase. Send

unit to:

Emerson

5101 Statesman

Irving

Radio Corp.

Drive,

, TX 75063.

warranty does not cover damage from negligence; misuse; abuse;

failure to follow operating instructions; commercial use;

repairs by an unauthorized facility; or products purchased, used,

or damaged outside of the United States.

WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU

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EMERSON

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