Emerson HD8197, HD8197RD, HD8197BL User Manual

Personal CD-R/RW Player

with 60 Second Electronic

Anti-Skip Protection,

and Stereo Headphone

OWNER’S MANUAL

HD8197 (Silver Color)

HD8197BL

HD8197RD

(Blue Color)

(Red Color)

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Thank you.........

For purchasing this Emerson Personal CD Player. 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 Shuffle 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.

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	• Dusty places.
close to heat radiating appliances such	• Pl ac es s ub j ec t t o c ons tant
as electric heaters.	vibration.
	• Humid or moist places.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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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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.

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 with 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, 500mA.

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/DC Adapter (Not Included)

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

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

DC 4.5V Input Jack.

To 120V/60Hz AC Outlet.

Optional AC/DC Adapter

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

NOTE: The battery compartment is located inside the CD compartment.

1.) Slide the Open “” switch to the right to open the CD door. If you have not already done so, remove the dummy CD ‘transit card’and discard it.

2.) Press on the locking tab on the battery door in the direction of the “arrow” and lift it up.

3.) Insert two “AA” alkaline batteries in the battery compartment. Be sure to observe the polarity markings engraved in the battery compartment. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly the unit will not work.

4.) Close the battery door, and press the door down make sure fully locked again. 5.) Close the CD door.

Replacing The Batteries

When the battery symbol flashes in the display the batteries are becoming weak and should be replaced.

Always replace both batteries at the same time with new fresh alkaline batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries together.

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.

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