Emerson PD1710 User Manual

PORTABLE CD, CD-R/RW PLAYER
with AM/FM STEREO RADIO

OWNER’S MANUAL

PD1710

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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 ) , N O U SER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO
Q U A LI F IE D S E R V IC 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 completely 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: PD1710
Serial No:

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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 lacking ventilation or dusty areas,
places subject to constant vibration and/
or humid or moist areas.

•Do not attempt to clean this unit with

•Operate c ontrols and switches as
described in the manual.

•Before turning ‘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 first
disconnect the power cord.

chemical solvents as this might damage
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.

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS

DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

FCC INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant 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 cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, 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.

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PREPARATION FOR USE

UNPACKING AND SET UP

• Carefully remove the unit from the carton and remove all packing materials from

the unit.

• Carefully remove any small strips of tape which may have been used to keep

the CD door closed during shipment.

• Open the CD compartment by placing you finger under the notch on side of the

CD door and lifting upward. Inside the CD compartment you will see a white
transit card which is used to prevent the laser pick-up from moving during
shipment. Carefully remove this card and close the CD compartment door.

• Please save the carton and packing materials in the event that your unit ever

needs to be returned for service. The original carton and packing materials are
the only way to protect the unit from damage during shipment.

POWER SOURCES

This unit is designed to operate on 6 pcs “C” batteries, not included, or on normal
120V 60Hz AC house current. Operating this unit from any other power source
may cause damage to the unit, and such damage is not covered by your warranty.

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AC Operation

AC Outlet

Connect the small end of the AC Power Cord to the AC socket on the back cabinet,
then insert the plug in any convenient household 120V 60Hz AC outlet.

NOTE:

This unit has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade. This
plug will only fit into a matching polarized AC outlet. This is a safety feature to
reduce the possibility of electric shock. If this plug will not fit in your AC outlet, you
probably have an outdated non-polarized outlet. You should have your outdated
outlet changed by a qualified, licensed electrician. Do not file the wide blade on the
plug, or use an adapter to make the plug fit into your outlet. This defeats the safety
feature and could expose you to electric shock.

AC Plug

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Battery Operation

OPEN

1.) Remove the battery compartment door on the back of the cabinet by pressing

down on the two tabs directly below the “

2.) Insert 6 pcs “C” size batteries into the battery compartment according to the

polarity diagram engraved inside the compartment. If the batteries are inserted
incorrectly the unit will not work.

” marks.

3.) Replace the battery compartment door.

NOTE: In order to operate the unit on battery power the AC cord must be
disconnected from the AC socket on the back cabinet.

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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.)

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

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1.) Speakers.

2.) FM ST. Indicator.

3.) SKIP FWD Button.

4.) POWER “On” Indicator.

5.) SKIP REV Button.

6.) CD Door.

7.) FUNCTION Switch. (CD/RADIO/OFF)

8.) VOLUME Control.

9.) Carrying Handle.

10.) AC Cord Socket. (Back Cabinet)

11.) PHONES Jack . (Back Cabinet)

12.) Battery Compartment. (Bottom Cabinet)

13.) FM Telescopic Antenna.

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14.) TUNING Control.

15.) Dial Scale.

16.) BAND Switch.
(AM/FM/FM STEREO)

17.) BASS BOOST Button.

18.) REPEAT Button.

19.) PROG. Button.

20.) CD Door Open Notch.

21.) PLAY/PAUSE Button.

22.) PROG. Indicator.

23.) STOP Button.

24.) REPEAT Indicator.

25.) CD LED Display.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

1.) Move the FUNCTION selector to RADIO position. The POWER Indicator comes
“On”

2.) Move the BAND switch to select FM STEREO, FM or AM.

3.) Tune to your desired station with the TUNING control.

4.) Set the VOLUME and BASS BOOST controls to the desired level.

5.) When you are finished listening move the FUNCTION selector back to the

OFF position to shut the power ‘Off’ and extend the battery life.

Antenna Information

AM

The AM antenna is inside the
cabinet. IF AM reception is
unsatisfactory try rotating the
entire unit until you find the
position that provides the best
reception.

FM

Vary the direction of the FM
antenna to find the position that
provides the best reception.

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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS

NOTE: Although this portable CD player can read CD-R and CD-RW discs, 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.

NORMAL PLAYBACK

1.) Move the FUNCTION selector to the CD position. The POWER Indicator comes
“On”

2.) Open the CD door by lifting the notch at right side of CD door. If you have not
already removed the white transit card from the CD player, please remove it
now.

3.) Place your CD on the center spindle with the printed
label side facing up. Close the CD door. The player will
read the Table of Contents and the display will show the
total number of tracks on the disc. If the disc is damaged
or up side down, display shows “– –”.

4.) Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback
on Track 1. The play “Dot” Indicator appears in the
display.

• To skip to higher or lower numbered tracks during playback press the or

button repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display..

Playback will begin on the selected track .

• To search rapidly forward or backward during playback to loc ate a specific
portion of a track, depress and hold the or button. The player will search
rapidly forward or backward as long as the buttons are depres sed. Normal
speed playback will resume when the buttons are released.

• To Pause momentarily during playback press the PLAY/PAUSE button
again. The s ound stops and the play “Dot” Indicator
flashes, however the disc c ontinues to spin. To cancel
Pause and resume normal playbac k press the PLAY/
PAUSE button once more. Normal playback resumess
and the play “Dot” Indicator stops flashing.

5.) Adjust the VOLUME and BASS BOOST controls as desired.

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6.) To Stop playback at any time press the STOP button. The disc stops and
the display again shows the total number of tracks on the disc . After the last
track has played the disc stops automatically and the display again shows the
total number of tracks on the disc.

7.) Open the CD door, remove your disc, and close the CD door again.

8.) Move the FUNCTION selector to the OFF position to shut the power ‘Off’.

TO START PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK

Insert your disc in the player, close the door, and wait until the display shows the
total tracks. Press either the or button until the desired track number appears
in the display, then press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback on that
track.

REPEAT PLAYBACK

You can program the player to repeat either a single track or all tracks on the disc
continuously. The Repeat feature can be activated while the disc is playing or
while the disc is stopped.

One Track Repeat

Press the REPEAT button once. The REPEAT Indicator flashes . Select the track
you wish to repeat with the or buttons and then press the PLAY/PAUSE

button. The selected track will be repeated continuously..

To cancel One Track Repeat press the STOP button once. The REPEATT Indicator
goes “Off”.

ALL Tracks Repeat

Press the REPEAT button twice. The REPEAT Indicator lights solid. Press the
PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. The entire disc will be repeated

continuously.
To cancel All Tracks Repeat press the STOP button once. The REPEATT Indicator

goes “Off”.

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PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK

PROG.

PROG.

PROG.

PROG.

You can program up to 20 tracks on a disc to playback in any desired order. You
may also program a specific track to play several times within the same program.

Note: The player cannot be programmed while a disc is playing. If a disc is playing
press the STOP button to stop playback before you begin the programming
steps below.

1.) Move the FUNCTION selector to CD, insert your disc in the player, close the
door, and wait until the total track number appears in the display.

2.) Press the PROG. button once. The PROG. Indicator and
program memory “0” begin flashing in the display.

3.) Use the / buttons to select the first track to be
programmed. (Example: Track 8).

4.) When track number “8” flashes in the display, press the
PROG. button once again to enter the track “8” in program
memory number “01”. Track number “8” disappears and
“0” flashes again in the display, indicating that you may
now selec t a track to be entered in program memory
number “02”.

5.) Use the or buttons to select the next track to be programmed. When
the desired track number appears in the display press the PROG. button again
to enter that track in the program memory.

6.) Repeat Step 5 until you have entered up to 20 tracks
in the program memory. When the memory is full, the
“– –” and PROG. indicator flash.

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7.) To begin programmed playback press the PLAY/PAUSE

PROG.

PROG.

REPEAT

button. The LCD display will show the first
programmed track and playback will begin on that track.
The PROG. Indicator flashes.

After the last programmed track has played the player stops
but the programmed tracks remain in the memory. To play
the programmed tracks again, press the PROG. button and
then the PLAY/PAUSE button.

To cancel the programmed sequence from memory, press the STOP button at
programming mode, open the CD door, or move the FUNCTION selector to the

OFF position.

Program Repeat Playback

You can use the Program and Repeat features together to continuously repeat a
programmed sequence of tracks.

First, program the desired tracks according to Steps 1 through 7 on pages 12-13.
When Programmed Playback begins press the REPEAT button twice to activate

the All Tracks Repeat feature.
The REPEAT Indic ator lights and all the tracks in your

programmed sequence will be repeated continuously.

To cancel Programmed Repeat Playback press the STOP button until both the
PROG. and REPEAT Indicators go ‘Off’.

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STEREO HEADPHONE JACK

Connect a set of stereo headphones (not included) with a 3.5mm mini plug to the
PHONES jack (located at back panel) for private listening without disturbing
others. Before putting on the headphones reduce the VOLUME control to a low

level, then put the headphones on and gradually increase the VOLUME control to
a comfortable listening level. The built in speakers are automatically disconnected
when headphones are connected to the headphone jack .

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

COMPACT DISC CARE

• To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case
and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

• Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc’s recorded surface
with a soft cloth.Unlike conventional records, compact discs have no grooves
to collect dust and microscopic debris, so gently wiping with a soft cloth should
remove most particles. Wipe in a straight line from the inside to the outside of
the disc. Small dust particles and light stains will have absolutely no effect on
reproduction quality.

• Clean the disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use detergents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit.

• Never write on or affix labels to the surface of compact discs.

CARE OF THE CABINET

If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth. Do not use any wax,
polish sprays, or abrasive cleaners on the cabinet.

CAUTION

Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.

Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Radio

Noise or sound Station not tuned properly for Retune the AM or FM
distorted on AM or FM AM or FM. broadcast station.
broadcasts. FM: Telescopic antenna is not Extend FM Telescopic

extended. antenna.
AM: The bar antenna is not Reposition the unit until
positioned correctly. best reception is obtained.

AM or FM, no sound. FUNCTION switch is not set to Set FUNCTION switch to

AM or FM. AM or FM position.
Volume at minimum. Increase Volume.

Compact Disc Player

CD Player will not play. FUNCTION switch is not set to Set FUNCTION switch to

CD. CD.
CD is not installed or installed Insert CD with Iabel side
incorrectly. up.

CD skips while playing. Disc is dirty or scratched. Wipe disc with cloth or use

another disc.

SERVICE

CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098

FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO:

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TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE
NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE
CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM
WARRANTY...

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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