Emerson iE600 User Manual

Home Audio System

with iPod

Docking Station

CD/MP3 Player, Digital Tuner,

and Remote Control

OWNER’S MANUAL

iE600 (Silver Color) iE600BK (Black Color)

Made for all iPod® models including iPod® nano, iPod® shuffle and iPod® mini

Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com

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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 intended 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 SERVICI NG TO Q U A L I F I ED 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.

The Caution Marking maybe located at the bottom enclosure of the apparatus.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Heed all warnings.

2.) Do not use this apparatus near water.

3.) Clean only with dry cloth.

4.) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

5.) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

6.) 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 is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

7.) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

8.) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

9.) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

10.) 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.

11.) 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.

12.) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.) Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.

14.) Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer.

15.) The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer.

16.) Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks.

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……….For Your iPod

Thank you for purchasing this Home Audio System with integrated iPod® Docking Station by Emerson Research. This compact, but powerful system features a 25 Watt RMS amplifier with a built-in 15 watt subwoofer to deliver sound performance that you would never expect from a system this size.

There's an integrated iPod® docking station right up front that will accommodate any iPod® introduced as of January 2006, including the iPod® Shuffle. You can play any iPod® through the speakers of this system, charge the battery in your iPod®, and even operate your iPod® by the remote control included with this system.

There's a top mounted CD player that also handles CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and even CDs containing compressed MP3 audio files. The digital tuner has a 20 station preset memory that lets you store up to 10 of your favorite FM stations and 10 of your favorite AM stations for instant recall at the touch of a button. And the built in clock/timer allows you to wake to the radio, the CD player, and electronic buzzer, or even your iPod®. And we've included a convenient front panel Auxiliary input jack that allows you to connect and play other types of MP3 players through the speakers of this system as well.

With so many great features in such a compact system it is important that you read this Owner's Manual completely to insure that you are getting the maximum benefit from this unit. Please keep the manual handy for future reference until you are completely familiar with all the functions and operations of this system.

We have taken great care to make sure that every feature of you system was working properly when it left our factory. If you have any problems with the set-up or operation of this system, please do not return it to the retail store.

Please call the Emerson Customer Service Hotline, toll free, at 1-800-898-9020 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Central Time. One of our customer service representatives will try and resolve the problem for you. If necessary you will be advised of the proper procedure to obtain a replacement unit.

Once again, thanks for selecting this Home Audio System from Emerson Research.

iPod® is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

• Avoid installing this unit in places exposed

to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters, on top of other stereo equipment that radiates too much heat, places lack ing ventilation or dusty areas, places s ubject to constant vibration and/ or humid or moist area s.

• Do not attempt to c lean this unit with

• Operate controls an d switches as described in the manual.

• Before turning ‘On’ the p ower, make certain that AC po wer cord is properly installed.

• Store your CDs in a cool area to avoid damage from heat.

• When moving the set, be sure to first disconnect the AC power cord.

chemica l solvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean dry cloth.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1

PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1

This product contains a low power Laser Device.

NOTE: This product complies with DHHS Rule 21 Subchapter J at date of manufacture.

FCC Information

This equipment has been te sted and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio freque ncy energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guara ntee that interference will not occur in a partic ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or te levision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, th e user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea sures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and rece iver.

• 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 fo r 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 an y interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS

DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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PREPARATION FOR USE

Unpacking and Set-up

• The display carton contains the main unit, the remote control handset, six (6)

different iPod® adapters, and the external FM wire antenna (attached to the bottom of the main unit). Remove all of the components from the carton and make sure that nothing is accidentally discarded with the packing materials. We recommend that, if possible, you save the carton and packing materials in the event that your unit ever needs to be returned for service. Using the original carton and packing materials is the only way to prevent your unit from damage during shipment.

• Remove all packing materials from the main unit and the accessories.

• Remove any descriptive labels from the front or top panels of your unit. Do not

remove any labels from the back or bottom panels.

• Remove any small strips of tape that may have been used to secure the CD

door and the secondary control cover door during shipment.

• Press on the right front corner of the CD door to release the lock and open the

door. Remove the dummy CD transit protection card from the CD mechanism and discard it.

• Remove the “paper dummy iPod®” from the docking area and discard it. That

is for store display purpose only.

• Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to its full length.

• Place the main unit on a stable, level surface such as a table, stand, or shelf,

convenient to an AC outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of excess heat, dust, moisture, vibration, and strong magnetic fields.

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Power Source

AC Outlet

This system is 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 system has polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow

blade. The plug will only fit into matching polarized AC outlets.

This is a safety feature to reduce the possibility of electric shock. If the plug will not fit in your AC outlets, you probably have an outdated non-polarized outlet. You should have your outdated outlet changed by a qualified, licens ed electrician. Do not file the wide blade on the plug, or us e an adapter to make the plug fit into your outlet. This defeats the safety feature and could expose you to electric shock.

AC Plug

Battery Precautions

• Replacement of batteries must be done by an adult.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, s tandard (carbon-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.

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

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Installing The Back Up Batteries

This system includes a battery back up circuit that will maintain the clock, calendar, and alarm time settings and the preset tuner memories in the event of a temporary power interruption. The battery back up circuit requires 2 “AAA” or UM-4 batteries, not included. We recommend that you install a well-known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance. While it is not absolutely necessary to install the back up batteries it is strongly recommended. If you do not install the back up batteries it will be necessary to reset the clock, the alarm settings and the preset tuner memories each time the system is unplugged, or whenever you have an unexpected power interruption in your home.

NOTE: The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the cabinet. Before turning the unit upside down to install the back up batteries we suggest that you place a towel or similar padding under the unit to avoid scratching the finish on the top panel when the unit is upside down.

With the unit turned upside down on a soft padded surface, open the battery compartment by pressing the battery cover locking tab in the direction of the arrow and lifting the battery compartment cover upward.

Install 2 “AAA” batteries in the battery compartment according to the polarity markings engraved in the compartment. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly the battery back up system cannot function.

After installing the batteries replace the battery compartment cover and make sure that it is firmly locked in place.

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FM Antenna (On Bottom Panel)

The FM antenna wire is attached to a screw terminal on the bottom cabinet. Unwind the antenna wire completely and extend it to its full length before returning the cabinet to its upright position.

It may be necessary to adjust the direction of the FM antenna wire until you find the position that provides the best reception.

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Reset Button (On Bottom Panel)

If this system is subjected to a sudden power surge, or excessive static electricity, the internal computer will shut down temporarily to prevent any permanent damage to the system. If you find that the system does not respond when you operate the controls on the top panel or the remote handset, you have probably experienced a sudden power surge that caused the internal computer to shut down. To correct this problem and reset the internal computer, first disconnect the AC power cord for 60 seconds and then plug it in again. If this still does not correct the problem, use the point of a ballpoint pen, a toothpick, a straightened paper clip, or similar object to press the RESET button, located in a small hole near the battery compartment door.

Pressing the RESET button will reset the system and clear the system memory. The system should then operate normally again, however it will be necessary to reset the clock, the alarm setting, and re-enter all of your preset stations in the tuner memory after pressing the RESET button.

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Remote Control

The remote control supplied with this system allows you to operate all of the features and functions found on the main unit control panel. The remote receiver is located on the left side of the front panel display. To operate the remote control, aim the handset at the receiver on the front panel and press the appropriate button on the remote handset.

The effective operating distance of the remote control is approximately 15 feet from the remote receiver on the front panel.

IMPORTANT! Please note that the iPod® Shuffle has no interface to accept commands from a remote control. The remote control of this system will not operate an iPod® Shuffle. You must use the controls on the Shuffle itself to operate an iPod® Shuffle.

Remote Control Battery

The remote control operates on one 3V lithium ‘button’ battery, Type CR2032 or equivalent. The battery was installed in the remote when you purchased this system.

To preserve the life of the battery a small clear plastic spacer tab is installed between the battery and the battery terminal. This tab must be removed before the remote control can be used.

To remove the tab simply pull it out of the battery compartment, as shown, and discard it.

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The original battery should be able to power the remote control for 12 to 18 months or even longer, depending on the frequency of use. When the operation of the remote becomes intermittent or fails completely you should replace the battery as soon as possible.

To replace the battery, put the remote control face down and press the battery holder locking tab in the direction of the arrow and slide the battery holder out of the remote control.

Install a fresh CR2032 battery in the holder as shown and slide the holder back in to the remote control.

CR2032

IMPORTANT: Be sure to dispose of the old battery properly. Do not leave it around where a young child or a pet might play with or swallow it. If the battery is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Do not dispose of the old battery in a fire. The battery could leak or explode if incinerated.

CAUTION

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.

REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

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Protect Your Furniture

This model is equipped with non-skid rubber 'feet' to prevent the product from moving when you operate the controls. These 'feet' are made from non-migrating rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your furniture. However certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives, or c leaning sprays may cause the rubber 'feet' to soften, and leave marks or a rubber residue on the furniture. To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly recommend that you purchase small self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardware stores and home improvement centers everywhere, and apply these pads to the bottom of the rubber 'feet' before you place the product on fine wooden furniture.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Top Panel

Front Panel

9 10

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1.) Power Button - Press to turn the unit ‘On’ or ‘Off’.

2.) AC Power Cord.

3.) CD Play/Pause Button - Press to start CD playback. Press again to pause.

4.) iPod Play/Pause Button - Press to start iPod® playback. Press again to pause. Press and hold to shut iPod® ‘Off’.

5.) iPod/Shuffle Button - Press to select iPod or iPod Shuffle mode.

6.) Radio/Band Button - Press to turn the system ‘On’ in radio mode. Press repeatedly to switch between FM Stereo, FM Mono, and AM bands.

7.) Aux Button - Turns the system on in the Auxiliary Input mode.

8.) CD Stop Button - Stops CD playback.

9.) Volume + / – Buttons - Used to adjust volume level and for setting the Minutes display.

10.) TUN + ( ) / TUN – ( ) Buttons - In radio mode, tunes to the desired station. In CD mode or iPod mode, skips tracks or performs high-speed search. In power ‘Off’ mode, used to adjust the Hour display.

11.) CD Door.

12.) Secondary Control Cover.

13.) Battery Back-up Compartment.

14.) RESET Button - Resets the internal computer after a power surge.

15.) Push Open Secondary Control Cover Lock Location - press here to open the Secondary Control Cover.

16.) FM Antenna Terminal and FM Wire Antenna.

17.) Sleep Button - Activates the sleep timer and sets the sleep timer duration.

18.) Play Mode Button - Selects among the Repeat, Random, and Intro Scan CD playback modes.

19.) Memory/Program Button - Saves CD tracks in the CD program memory. Saves radio stations in the tuner memory.

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20.) EQ Button - Selects the ROCK, CLASSIC, POP, JAZZ or Flat (EQ Off) modes.

21.) Stereo Surround Button - Activates the 'Surround' effect.

22.) Push Open CD Door Lock Location - Press here to open CD door.

23.) Snooze/Light Button - Activates the snooze function. Switches the display and front panel lighting ‘On’ or ‘Off’.

24.) iPod® Shuffle USB Connector - For iPod® Shuffle connection.

25.) iPod® Dock - For all dockable iPod®s with 30-pin connector on the bottom.

26.) Alarm On/Off Button - Activates the alarm, stops the alarm, and deactivates the alarm.

27.) Dir/Ch + / – (Direct Channel) Buttons - In radio mode, selects the desired preset station. In MP3 CD play mode, selects among the “directories” on the disc.

28.) Mode Button - Selects the specific function to be adjusted.

29.) Front Speakers.

30.) Accent Edge Lighting.

31.) Remote Control Sensor.

32.) Main Display.

33.) Subwoofer Speaker.

34.) Aux (Auxiliary Input) Jack - For connection of external audio sources.

35.) Phones (Stereo Headphone) Jack.

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Remote Control

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10 12

13 14

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19 20

1.) iPod / Buttons - In iPod mode, skips tracks or performs high-speed search.

2.) iPod Play/Pause Button - Press to start iPod® playback. Press again to pause. Press and hold to shut iPod® ‘Off’.

3.) iPod/Shuffle Button - Press to select iPod or iPod Shuffle mode.

4.) Aux Button - Turns the system on in the Auxiliary Input mode.

5.) Radio/Band Button - Press to turn the system ‘On’ in radio mode. Press repeatedly to switch between FM Stereo, FM Mono, and AM bands.

6.) Sleep Button - Activates the sleep timer and sets the sleep timer duration.

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