Emerson ES3 User Manual
HOME AUDIO SYSTEM
with VERTICAL CD PLAYER,
DIGITAL TUNER,
and POWERED SUBWOOFER
OWNER'S MANUAL
ES3
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CAUTION
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
OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intented 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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK) , NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER S ERVICING TO
Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I C E
PERSONNEL.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 are 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.
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BEFORE WE BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing this Emerson audio product. The Emerson brand is your
assurance of quality, performance and value.
Our engineers have included many useful and convenient features in this product.
Please be sure to read this Owner’s Manual c ompletely to make sure you are
getting the maximum benefit from each feature.
This product was manufactured using the highest quality components and standards
of workmanship. It was tested by Emerson inspectors and found to be in perfect
working order before it left our factory. However, there is always the chance that
some problem may occur because of rough handling during shipment to the retail
store or to the final consumer.
If, after reading this Manual, you experience any problems with the operation of
this product, please refer to the instructions for obtaining service at the end of this
Manual. Emerson and Emerson retailers are committed to your satisfaction.
Once again, thanks for purchasing this Emerson audio product.
For future reference, record the serial number in the space provided.
Model No: ES3
Serial No:
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IMPORTANT NOTES
• Av oid installing this unit in places
exposed to direc t sunlight or close to
heat radiating appli ances such as
electric heaters, on top of other stereo
equipment that radiates too much heat,
places lacking ventilation or dusty areas,
places subject to constant vibration and/
or humid or moist areas.
• Do not attempt to clean this unit with
chemical solvents as this might damage
• Operate controls and s witches as
described in the manual.
• Before turni ng ‘On’ the power, make
certain that power c ord is properly
installed.
• Store your CDs, in a cool area to avoid
damage from heat.
• When moving the set, be sure to fi rst
disconnect the power cord.
the finish. Use a clean dry cloth.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1
PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1
This product contains a low power Laser Device.
FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, purs uant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful 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 caus e harmful interference to radio
communications. Howev er, 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
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PREPARATION FOR USE
UNPACKING AND SET UP
• This system consists of the following components:
1.) Tuner/Amp/CD Player (main unit),
2.) 2 Sound Cylinder Speakers,
3.) Powered Subwoofer unit, subwoofer connection cable, and Remote
Control.
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.
• Remove any small strips of tape that may have been used to prevent the CD
door from opening in transit.
• 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 AC power cords on the main unit and the subwoofer and extend
the cords to their full length.
• Unwind the lead wire FM antenna on the back of the main unit and extend it to
its full length.
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• 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.
Refer to the “PLAYING COMPACT DISCS” instructions on Page 25.
• The main unit has a sliding stabilizer tab on the bottom panel. Slide this tab as
far back as it will go to provided added stability to the main unit. See following
illustrations.
STABILIZER TAB
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STABILIZER TAB
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POWER SOURCE
AC Outlet
The main unit and subwoofer of this system are 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.
NOTE:
The units have polarized AC plugs with one wide blade and one narrow blade. The
plugs will only fit into matching polarized AC outlets. This is a safety feature to
reduce the possibility of electric shock. If the plugs will not fit in your AC outlets,
you probably have outdated non-polarized outlets. You should have your outdated
outlet changed by a qualified, licensed electrician. Do not file the wide blade on the
plugs, or use an adapter to make the plugs fit into your outlets. This defeats the
safety feature and could expose you to electric shock.
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AC Plug
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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Sound Cylinder Speakers
Connect the two Sound Cylinder speakers to the “L” and “R” speaker jacks on the
back of the main unit. Make sure that the speaker plugs are fully inserted into the
speaker jacks. If the plugs are loose the connection may be intermittent.
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Subwoofer
1.) Connect one end of the black subwoofer speaker cable to the input jack on
the back of the subwoofer, and connect the other end of the cable to the
subwoofer output jack on the back of the main unit.
2.) Set the Subwoofer Main Power switch, located on the back of the subwoofer,
to the ‘ON’ position.
Note: The Subwoofer Main Power switch should be left in the ‘ON” position at all
times. The only time you should set this switch back to the ‘OFF’ position is if you
will not be using the system for an extended period of time – for example, two
weeks or longer.
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POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS
For the most pleasing sound effects you should place the subwoofer speaker
approximately mid-way between the two Sound Cylinder speakers. The Sound
Cylinder speakers can be positioned close to the main unit or as far away as the
speaker cables will allow.
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AUXILIARY SOURCE CONNECTIONS
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You can listen to the sound from external audio sources through the speakers of
this system. Connect the Aux/Line/Audio Output Jacks of the external audio source
to the Aux/Line Input Jacks on the back panel of this system.
Note: Connection cables are not included.
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PLAYER
LINE OUT JACK
Examples of audio sources that can be connected to this system are: Cassette
Player, MiniDisc Player, the sound from your TV, VCR, DVD player, etc.
AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Instructions for listening to external audio sources will be found later in this manual.
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INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES
1.) Press down on the locking tab and remove the battery door.
2.) Insert two “AAA” batteries (not included) 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.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
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.)
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