Emerson HD7098 User Manual

PERSONAL CD, CD-R/RW PLAYER
with 45 SECOND ELECTRONIC
JOG FREE SKIP PROTECTION, and

AM/FM RADIO

OWNER’S MANUAL

HD7098

Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com

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Thank you.........

For purchasing this Emerson Personal CD Player with AM/FM Radio. The
CD player has a 20 track programmable memory so you can listen to the
songs on your favorite CD's in any order you choose. Or you can use the
Random playback feature and let the player select the playback order for
you. Use the 3-way Repeat feature to repeat a single track, the entire disc,
or a programmed sequence of tracks, indefinitely. We've also included 45
second Electronic jog free Skip Protection which makes this pl ayer virtually
skip-free during most active uses. There's also a Bass Boost Control that
increases and enhances the bass response.

Please read this instruction manual completely and carefully to make sure
you understand the proper operation of this product, and get the maxi mum
enjoyment out of all the features of this state-of-the-art CD player.

Once again, thanks for purchasing this Emerson product.
The serial number of your CD player can be found on the bottom cabinet.

We suggest that you record the serial number of your unit in the space
below for future reference.

Model Number: HD7098
Serial Number:

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IMPORTANT NOTES

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:

• Places exposed to direct sunlight or

close to heat radiating appliances such
as electric heaters.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

• Dusty places.

• Places subject to constant
vibration.

• Humid or moist places.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1

PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS

DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

This product contains a low power Laser Device.

CAUTION

THIS LASER COMPACT DISC PLAYER FUNCTIONS BY HELP OF INVISIBLE
LASER LIGHT AND IS EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY SWITCHES TO AVOID
EXPOSURE WHEN DOOR IS OPEN AND SAFETY INTERLOCKS ARE
DEFEATED. IT IS DANGEROUS TO DEFEAT OR BYPASS SAFETY SWITCHES.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Uninsulated Dangerous Voltage, that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons is
present within this product's enclosure.

ATTENTION
The Owner's Manual contains important operating and
maintenance instructions.
For your safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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1.) OPEN Switch – Slide to the right to unlock and open the CD door.

2.) Battery Compartment (on bottom cabinet).

3.) CD Door.

4.) CD Skip Reverse Button.

5.) CD Skip Forward Button.

6.) HOLD Switch.

7.) DC 4.5V Input Jack – Connect an AC adapter (not included) to this jack to use
120V 60 Hz house current.

8.) LCD Display – Shows Track number, Playing time, Anti-Skip status, Program,
Repeat, Shuffle, and Intro modes.

9.) TUNING Control.

10.) Dial pointer.

11.) Function (FM/AM/CD) Selector Switch

12.) PHONES Jack – Connect stereo headphones, included, to this jack.

13.) PROG (Program) Button.

14.) MODE Button – Selects the playback mode: Repeat 1/All, Shuffle, or Intro.

15.) VOLUME Control – Raises or lowers the volume.

16.) CD STOP Button.

17.) BBS (Bass Boost) ON/OFF Switch - Switch ‘On’ to increase bass response.

18.) CD PLAY/Pause Button.

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LCD DISPLAY INDICATORS

PGM

INTRO

1 ALL

4 5 6

SHUF

3

HOLD

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2

1

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1.) Battery Level Indicator – Flashes when batteries need to be replaced.

2.) Anti-Skip Protection Indicator – Indicates Anti-Skip Protection is

activated.

3.) Repeat 1/ALL Indicators – Appears when the Repeat playback mode

is selected.

4.) PGM (Program) Indicator – Appears when programming tracks or

playing programmed tracks.

5.) INTRO Indicator – Appears when Intro playback mode is selected.

6.) SHUF (Shuffle) Indicator – Appears when Random playback mode is

selected.

7.) Hold Indicator – Appears when HOLD switch is set to ‘ON’ position.

8.) Track Number Display – Shows the track which is being played, and

the total tracks on the disc.

9.) Time Display – Shows elapsed time and total playing time on the disc.

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POWER SOURCE

This CD player can be operated on either 120V 60Hz AC hous e current with an
optional AC adapter (not included) or on 3V DC (2 "AA" batteries, not included).

BATTERY OPERATION

1.) Open the battery compartment door on

the bottom cabinet by sliding it in the
direction of the arrow and then lifting it
open. To prevent loss, the door cannot
be removed from the unit.

2.) Insert 2 "AA" batteries (not included) into the compartment. Use alkaline

batteries for longest life. Follow the polarity markings inside the compartment.
If the batteries are inserted incorrectly the unit will not work.

NOTE:

In order to operate the player on batteries the optional AC adapter must be
disconnected from the DC IN jack.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the batteries become too weak the battery level indicator flashes and
operation may become erratic. When this occurs replace the batteries immediately.

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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BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

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AC OPERATION (AC Adapter not included)

Connect the optional AC adapter to your 120V AC outlet. Then connect the small
plug to the "DC IN 4.5V" jack on the left side of the player as shown in the fol lowing
illustration.

NOTE:

This optional AC adapter, should be rated as follows:
Input : 120V / 60Hz AC.
Output : 4.5V DC 500mA.
The adapter must have a female-type plug with a positive center:

Positive (+)

Negative (–)

• Be sure the adapter is UL listed. If you use a “Universal”-type adapter, be sure to
set the output selector to “DC 4.5V”.

•If the AC adapter will not be used for an extended period of time, remove it from
the wall outlet by pulling on the adapter housing. Do not remove the adapter by
pulling on the cord. Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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VOLUME

ON

BBS

OFF

NORMAL PLAYBACK

Note: Although this personal CD player can read CD-R and CD-RW disc s,

in addition to normal CDs, the playability of CD-R and CD-RW discs may
be effected by the type of software that was used to create the discs, as
well as the quality and condition of the blank media you are using. 100%
playability cannot be guaranteed. This is not an indication of a problem
with the player.

1.) Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.

Set the volume control to a low level before you
begin playback.

Set the Function switch to CD position.

2.) Slide the CD Door OPEN switch to the right to

release the lock and open the CD Door.

3.) Place your disc on the center spindle with the

printed label side facing up. Press down gently
near the center hole to make sure the disc is
properly seated on the spindle.

To PHONES Jack

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4.) Close the door completely until it locks shut.

5.) Press the Play/Pause button.

Note: If the HOLD indicator appears in the display,
set the HOLD switch to the ‘Off’ (left) position.

“– –” flashes in the display as the player reads the
disc, then playback begins on Track 1. The Anti­Skip indicator comes on and the playing time
shows in the display.

6.) Adjust the VOLUME and BBS (Bass Boost)

controls as desired.

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PLAY/PAUSE

7.) When all tracks have been played the player stops

STOP

OPEN

and the display shows the total tracks and playing
time on the disc. After approximately 1 minute the
power shuts off and the display goes blank.

To stop playback before the disc ends press the
Stop button at any time. Press the Stop
button again to shut the power off immediately.

8.) Slide the CD Door OPEN switch to the right to open the door and remove your

disc. Close the CD Door and return your disc to its protective storage case.

PAUSE CONTROL

Press the Play/Pause button during playback to
pause momentarily. The sound stops, the trac k and
the time display flashes but the disc continues to spin.
Press the Play/Pause button again to cancel pause
and resume playback. The sound returns and the
display stops flashing.

SKIP/SEARCH CONTROLS

To skip forward or reverse to another track during
playback press the or buttons repeatedly until
the desired track number appears in the display.
Playback will begin on the desired track.

To search forward or backward within a track to locate a specific musical passage
press and hold either the or buttons. The player moves forward or reverse
at high speed. When you reach the desired point in the track , release the buttons
and normal playback resumes.

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REPEAT PLAYBACK

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ALL

2

1

ALL

To repeat a single track:

1.) Press Play/Pause button to begin playback.

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2.) When playback begins press or button to

select the desired track.

3.) Press the MODE button once until the Repeat

“

” indicator appears in the display. The

selected track will be repeated indefinitely.

To repeat the entire disc:

1.) Press Play/Pause button to begin playback.

2.) When playback begins pres s the MODE button

twice until the Repeat All “

” indicator
appears in the display. The entire dis c will be
repeated indefinitely.

To cancel repeat playback:

• Press the STOP button, or;

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• Press the MODE button until no special mode indicators appear in the display.

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INTRO SCAN

INTRO

This feature plays only the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc.

1.) At stop mode press the MODE button 3 times.
The “INTRO” indicator appears in the display.

2.) Press PLAY/PAUSE button to begin
playback .

3.) The player begins track 1 and plays just the first 10
seconds of each track on the disc. When the fi rst 10
seconds of each track has been played, the player
stops.

To cancel Intro Scan press the STOP button or press the MODE button until
none of the special playback mode indicators appear in the display.

SHUFFLE (Random) PLAYBACK

Use Shuffle playback to play all the tracks on a disc in a random order selected by
the CD player.

1.) At stop mode press the MODE button 4 times. The
“SHUF” indicator appears in the display.

SHUF

2.) Press PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback .

3.) The player randomly selects the first track for playback and continues randomly
selecting track s until every track on the disc has been played once. After all
tracks have been played the player stops.

To cancel Shuffle playback, press the STOP button, or press the MODE button
until no special mode indicators remain in the display.

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PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK

PGM

PGM

PGM

PGM

You can program the player to play only the tracks that you want to hear, in the
specific order that you want to hear them. Up to a total of 20 tracks can be
programmed. You may program certain tracks to play more than once if desired.

Note: The player can be programmed when it is in the Stop mode or whi le playing.

1.) Press the PROG (Program) button. "PGM" indicator
and Track No. "00" flash. Program No “01” appears i n
the display.

2.) Press SKIP or SKIP button until the first track
to be programmed appears in the display.

Example: Track # 7.

3.) Press the PROG (Program) button again to enter the
selected track in the memory. The track indicator
returns to a "00" and the Program No. advances to
"02".

4.) Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have entered up to a total of 20 tracks in the
memory.

5.) Press the Play/Pause button to begin programmed
playback. The “PGM” indicator stops flashing and

remains in the display. The player will play the tracks
you selected in the programmed order. When the l ast
track has played the player stops and the total tracks
and playing time appear.

To cancel programmed playback press the STOP button twice. The program will
also be canceled if the CD Door is opened or if the power is interrupted.

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ELECTRONIC ANTI-SKIP PROTECTION

This CD player is equipped with automatic 45 second Electronic jog free Skip
Protection and that will eliminate virtually all skipping during most active uses.
When you press the Play/Pause button to begin playback the player
immediately begins to store 45 seconds of music in a solid state memory that
is impervious to shock. The player is always reading the disc 45 seconds
ahead of the music you are hearing and storing that information in the memory.
If the player is subjected to shock or bumps of less than 45 seconds duration
you will not notice them at all. If the bumps last longer than 45 seconds the
anti-skip memory may be depleted and the player may skip or stop.

When playback begins the Anti-Skip indicator comes on and a series of
"bars" appear in the display. When all 5 "bars" appear the Anti-Skipp

memory contains 45 seconds of music and is "full". If the player is bumped or
shaken the "bars" may start to disappear as the memory is depleted. If all

5 "bars" disappear the memory is empty and the player may skip if the
bumps continue. When the bumps stop the memory starts to fill up again and
all 5 "bars" will reappear..
Note: Each time you begin playing a disc the anti-skip system will turn ‘On’

automatically.

HOLD SWITCH

Set the HOLD switch to right position to deactivate all control buttons on front
panel. ‘HOLD’ indicator appears in display.

HOLD

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LISTENING TO RADIO

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1.) Slide the Function Switch to AM or FM position as desired.

2.) Tune to desired station by turning the TUNING control.

3.) Adjust the VOLUME control to your listening preference.

4.) If you prefer more bass, slide the BBS switch to ‘ON’ position.

5.) To turn off the radio, slide the Function Switch to CD position to shut power
‘Off’.

ANTENNA INFORMATION

FM

The stereo headphone cable serves as the FM antenna when listening to FM
stations. Make sure that the headphone cable is unwound completely in order to
provide the best reception.

AM

The AM antenna is located inside the cabinet of the CD player. If AM reception is
weak, try changing the position of the CD player itself until the internal antenna is
pointing in the general direction of the radio transmitter. This should provide
improved reception.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE CABINET

Wipe with a soft cloth. If the cabinet is very dirty, dampen the cloth with a weak
solution of neutral detergent and water, and then wipe clean.

CLEANING THE LENS

A dirty lens will cause sound skipping and, if the lens is very dirty, the CD may not
work. Open the disc cover and clean the lens as follows:

DUST OR DRY PARTICLES

Using a camera lens brush/blower, blow on the lens
several times, then wipe it lightly with the brush to remove
dust. Then, blow on the lens once more.

FINGERPRINTS

To remove fingerprints from the lens, use a cotton swab
starting in the middle and working to the outside edge.
Use only very light pressure on the lens to avoid forcing
it out of alignment.

CLEANING THE DISC

When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the
center out.

NOTE:
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners
or anti-static spray intended for analog discs.

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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 turn on. Weak or dead Replace batteries.

batteries.
CD compartment not Close CD compartment.
closed.

Disc will not play. Disc inserted incorrectly. Reinsert disc correctly.

Dirty or defective disc. Try another disc.
Moisture or condensation Disc: wipe with soft cloth.
on disc or lens. Lens: see page 14.

‘Care and Maintenance’
No sound from Headphone plug not Reinsert headphone plug
headphones. inserted correctly. correctly.

VOLUME controls set to Raise volume control.
minimum.
Weak batteries. Replace batteries.

Erratic playback. Defective disc. Try another disc.

Dirty or defective disc. Clean or replace disc.

AM/FM no sound Function switch is not Set Function switch to AM

set to AM or FM position. or FM position as desired.
Radio reception is FM: Headphone cord is Extend headphone cord
noisy or weak. not extended. fully.

AM: Unit is not positioned Rotate unit until best

correctly. reception is obtained.

FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO:

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SERVICE

PLEASE CALL:

1-800-898-9020

Emerson Radio Corp.

Consumer Affairs Dept.

1901 Diplomat Drive,

Farmers Branch, TX 75234.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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:

Emerson Radio Corp.

1901 Diplomat Drive.

Farmers Branch, TX 75234.

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 WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

AU898M

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