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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 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.
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 Button 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.
Power Sources
This portable audio system is designed to operate on either 110-120V 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 cord and extend it to its full length. Insert the small end of the AC cord into the AC socket on
the back cabinet of the unit. Insert the other end of the AC cord into any convenient 110-120V 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 back of the cabinet.
• Remove the battery compartment door by pressing downward on the two tabs as shown in figure 1 below.
• Insert 8 ‘C’ size (UM-2) batteries into the battery compartment as shown in figure 2 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 socket 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.)
Figure 1
Figure 2
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
1. Stereo Headphone Jack
2. STEREO-WIDE Indicator
3. STEREO-WIDE Button
4. FUNCTION Switch (TAPE (Off)/RADIO/CD)
5. VOLUME Control
6. FM Rod Antenna
7. Carrying Handle
8. AC Socket (Rear of Unit)
9. Battery Compartment (Rear of Unit)
10. CD Door OPEN Button
11. Cassette Buttons (under control cover):
PAUSE ( )
STOP/EJECT ( )
FAST FORWARD (➛➛)
REWIND (❿❿)
PLAY (➛)
RECORD
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12. CD Compartment Door
13. FM STEREO LED Indicator
14. BAND Switch (AM/FM/FM STEREO)
15. Tuning Dial
16. TUNING Control
17. CD PROGRAM Button
18. CD REPEAT Playback Button
19. CD Skip/Search Reverse ( ) Button
20. CD Skip/Search Forward ( ) Button
21. CD Track Display
22. Cassette Door
23. CD STOP (■) Button
24. CD PLAY/PAUSE (❿ ) Button
25. Cassette Control Cover
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Set the VOLUME Control to a low
setting.
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Rotate the TUNING Control to find
the desired station.
NOTE: If the BAND Switch is set to
the FM STEREO position and you
have tuned to an FM Stereo station,
the FM STEREO LED Indicator will
light.
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Slide the BAND Switch to a
desired setting – AM, FM, or FM
STEREO.
NOTE: If you select either the FM
or FM Stereo bands, be sure to
raise the FM rod antenna and
extend it to its full length.
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Slide the FUNCTION Switch to
the RADIO position.
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If you would like to experience
expanded stereo separation,
press the STEREO-WIDE Button.
The STEREO-WIDE Indicator
illuminates and the sound will
seem to expand as if the speakers
have moved further apart.
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When you have finished listening,
slide the FUNCTION Switch to
the TAPE (Off) position to shut
the power off.
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Hints for Better Reception
FM - Make sure that the telescopic FM Rod Antenna is raised and extended to its full length. You may have
to vary the direction of the antenna to find the strongest signal for each FM station. If you are listening to a
weak or distant FM Stereo station and reception is unsatisfactory, slide the BAND Switch to the FM (Mono)
position. This will normally provide an improvement in reception, although the sound will no longer be in
stereo.
AM - The AM ferrite bar antenna is located inside the cabinet. It may be necessary to turn the unit slightly so
that the internal antenna is pointing in the direction of the AM transmitter. You may have to experiment to
find the position that provides the strongest reception for each of your favorite AM stations.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
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Set the VOLUME Control to a low
setting.
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Place a CD on the center spindle,
with the printed label side facing
up. Close the CD compartment
door.
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Press the CD Door OPEN Button
to open the CD compartment door.
NOTE: If you have not already
done so, remove the white CD
transit lock card from the CD
compartment now and discard it.
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Slide the FUNCTION Switch to
the CD position.
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The CD player will read the table
of contents on the disc and the
total number of tracks on the disc
will appear on the CD Track
Display.
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Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE (❿ )
Button to begin playback on
Track 1.
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Adjust the VOLUME ❶ and
STEREO-WIDE ❷ Controls, as
desired.
Playback will continue until all the
tracks on the disc have been
played.
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To stop playback before the disc
ends, press the CD STOP (■)
Button. The disc will stop and the
display will show the total number
of tracks on the disc.
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After the last track has been played,
the disc stops automatically and the
display shows the total number of
tracks on the disc. If you are finished
listening, press the CD Door OPEN
Button ❶ to open the CD Compartment door. Remove your disc, close
the CD Compartment door and slide
the FUNCTION Switch ❷ to the
TAPE( Off) position.
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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS
NORMAL PLAYBACK
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