Emerson HD8116 User Manual

Personal CD-R/RW Player
with 60 Second Electronic
Anti-Skip Protection,
and Stereo AM/FM Radio

OWNER’S MANUAL

HD8116

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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 60
second Electronic Anti-Skip Protection which makes this player 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 maximum
enjoyment out of all the features of this state-of-the-art CD player.

Once again, thanks for purchasing this Emerson product.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

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 c ontains 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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PREPARATION FOR USE

Remove The Transit Card

This personal CD player is shipped with a dummy CD ‘transit card’ inside the CD
compartment. The purpose of this card is to prevent the laser from moving during
shipment of the product. This card must be removed before using the CD player.

Slide the OPEN switch to the right to unlock the CD door. Remove the ‘transit card’
from the player and discard it.

AM/FM - STEREO

PROG. P. MODE

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Power Sources

This personal CD player is designed to operate on two “AA” batteries, not included.
Use a well known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance.

This player can also be operated by an optional AC/DC converter/adapter, not
included. If you decide to purchase an optional AC/DC adapter the specification
must be as follows:

Input: 120V 60Hz AC

Output: 4.5V DC, 500 mA.

Plug: Female Type with Positive Center, “UL” Listed.

Positive (+)

Negative (–)

You may also purchase a “Universal” type AC/DC adapter which allows you to
select the required output voltage and plug polarity, and normally includes multiple
plug sizes to fit most brands of equipment. Always look for the “UL” listing mark
when you purchase an adapter.

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Connecting The Optional AC Adapter (Not Included)

1.) Connect the small female plug of the optional AC adapter to the DC 4.5V jack
on the left side of the CD player.

2.) Connect the adapter housing to your 120V AC 60Hz outlet.

NOTES:

• Never connect or disconnect the adapter from the AC outlet while your hands
are wet.

• The housing of the AC adapter may become warm during operation. This is
normal.

• The female plug of the AC adapter must be completely disconnected from the
CD player in order to operate the player on batteries.

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Installing The Batteries

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.

3.) Close the battery door.

NOTE: In order to operate the player on batteries the optional AC adapter
mus t be disconnected from the DC 4.5V 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.

If the display remains blank when you press the PLAY/PAUSE button, the
batteries are completely dead. Replace them immediately. If dead batteries are
left inside the battery compartment for a long period of time they may leak and
cause damage to the unit, and such damage or corrosion from leaking batteries is

not covered by your warranty.

Battery Precautions

• Replacement of batteries must be done by an adult.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (c arbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium)
batteries.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed.

• Only batteries of the equivalent type are to be used.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Dis pose of batteries properly. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries
may explode or leak.

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Connecting The Stereo Headphones

Connect the plug of the supplied stereo headphones to the headphone jack on
the right side of the cabinet.

NOTE: Make sure the headphone plug is inserted into the headphone jack
as far as it will go. If the plug is not fully inserted, you may only hear sound

from one side of the headphones.

AM/FM - STEREO

PROG. P. MODE

IMPORTANT!

Always set the VOLUME control to a ‘low level’ before you put the headphones on
and begin playing a CD. Then start playback and gradually increase the volume to
a comfortable listening level.

Do not play the CD at loud volume levels that might prevent you from hearing
warning sounds such as car horns, etc.

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