Emerson PD5208 User Manual

PORTABLE CD PLAYER WITH
AM/FM RADIO

OWNER’S MANUAL

PD5208

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Thank you
For purchasing the “CD Cruiser

TM

” Portable CD audio system from Emerson. This uniquely designed
product has a built-in CD/CD-R/CD-RW player with programmable memory and repeat playback. It also
features a great sounding AM/FM stereo radio and a stereo cassette player/recorder that will allow you to
make direct recordings from either the radio or the CD player. It has two full-range dynamic speakers and a
stereo-wide function that provides expanded stereo separation at the touch of a button.

We are sure that the “CD Cruiser

TM

” will provide you with many years of exceptional performance with a
minimum of care and maintenance. Please review the contents of this instruction manual completely and
carefully before operating your unit, to make sure that you understand all functions and operations and get
the maximum benefit out of all the great features included in this product. If you should encounter any
problems with the set-up or operation of this product, please contact the Emerson Radio Corporation
Customer Service hot line, toll free, at 1-800-898-9020.

The serial number of your unit can be found on a label on the bottom of the cabinet. We suggest that you
record the serial number in the space provided below in case this information is ever needed at a future date.

Model Number: PD6528

Serial Number _______________________________________

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE

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.

ATTENTION

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.

DANGER:

Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when
open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.

FCC WARNING:

This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to
this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved
in the instruction manual. The user could lose
the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

LASER SAFETY: This unit employs a laser. Only
qualified service personnel should attempt to
service this device due to possible eye injury.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS,
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
PROCEDURE HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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.

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PREPARATION FOR USE

Unpacking and Setup

• Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing material from the unit itself.

• Remove any descriptive labels that may be found on either the front or top cabinet of the unit. Do not
remove any labels located on either the back or bottom cabinet of the unit.

• The detachable AC power cord is packed in the carton separately from the unit. Make sure that the AC
power cord is not accidentally discarded with the carton or packing material.

• Press the CD Door OPEN/CLOSE area to open the CD compartment door. There is a white card in the
CD compartment which is intended to prevent the CD pickup from moving during shipment of the
product. Remove this card from the CD compartment before use.

• When opening the CD compartment door, make sure the carrying handle is folded completely down.

Power Sources

This portable audio system is designed to operate on either 120V AC 60Hz house current or 12V DC, using
8 ‘C’ batteries (UM-2), not included. Attempting to operate this unit from any other power source may cause
damage to the unit, which is not covered by your warranty.

AC Operation

Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to its full length. Insert the small end of the AC power cord into the
AC socket on the back cabinet of the unit. Insert the other end of the AC power cord into any convenient
120V 60 Hz household outlet.

Please note that this unit is equipped with a polarized AC plug which has one blade wider than the other.
This is a safety feature to reduce the likelihood of electric shock. This polarized AC plug will only fit in a
polarized AC outlet. If you find that you cannot insert this plug into your outlet, you may have an obsolete
non-polarized outlet. Please do not try to defeat this safety feature by using a non-polarized adapter or by
filing the wider blade to make it fit into your outlet. If this plug does not fit into your outlet, you should contact
a qualified licensed electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

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AC Outlet

AC Plug

Battery Operation

The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the cabinet.

• Remove the battery compartment door by sliding the battery compartment open.

• Insert 8 ‘C’ size (UM-2) batteries into the battery compartment as shown in the figure below. Be sure to

observe the polarity markings which are engraved inside the battery compartment. If the batteries are
inserted incorrectly, the unit will not operate.

• Replace the battery compartment door.

NOTE: The AC power cord must be disconnected from the AC jack on the back of the unit in order for the
unit to operate on battery power.

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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.)

PREPARATION FOR USE (CONTINUED)

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

1. VOLUME Control

2. BASS BOOST Button

3. SKIP/Search / Buttons

4. FM STEREO Indicator

5. REPEAT Button

6. AM/FM Dial Scale and Pointer

7. CD Display

8. CD Compartment Door

9. PLAY/PAUSE Indicator

10. CD OPEN/CLOSE Area

11. FM Rod Antenna

12. TUNING Control

13. FUNCTION (AM/FM ST./POWER
OFF/CD) Switch (Side of Unit)

14. POWER Indicator

15. REPEAT Indicator

16. PROGRAM Button

17. PROGRAM Indicator

18. PLAY/PAUSE (❿ ) Button

19. Battery Compartment (Bottom of Unit)

20. STOP (■) Button

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