Emerson PD6850 User Manual

PORTABLE CD, CD-R / RW PLAYER

with AM/FM DIGITAL TUNER

and CASSETTE RECORDER

OWNER’S MANUAL

PD6850

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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: PD6850
Serial No:

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IMPORTANT NOTES

• Av oid installing this unit in places

exposed to di rect sunlight or close to
heat radiating appli ances 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 wi th

chemical solvents as this might damage

• Operate control s and switches as
described in the manual.

• Before turning ‘On’ the power, make
certain that power cord is properly
installed.

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

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

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.

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.

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS

DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

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PREPARATION FOR USE

UNPACKING AND SET UP

•Carefully remove the unit and the accessories from the carton and remove all

the packing material from the unit.

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

the CD and Cassette doors closed during shipment.

•Open the CD compartment by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE position on top right

of 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 pac king 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 8 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.

AC Operation

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.

AC~IN

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NOTE: This unit has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow

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AC Outlet

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 non­polarized 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

Battery Operation

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

down on the tab directly below the “
arrow.

” mark and slide in the direction of the

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2.) Insert 8 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.

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.

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 cleaning 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.) VOLUME – Button.

2.) VOLUME + Button.

3.) POWER On/Off Button.

4.) Carrying Handle.

5.) FM Telescopic Antenna.

8.) FUNCTION Button (On Right Side Panel).

6.) SKIP/TUNING Button.

7.) SURROUND Button (On Right Side Panel).

9.) SKIP/TUNING Button.

10.) CD PLAY/PAUSE Button.

11.) CD STOP Button.

12.) Cass ette Key Cover.

13.) POWER ‘On’ LED Indicator.

14.) Multifunction LCD Display.

15.) Cas sette door.

16.) PRESET << Button (Inside Cassette Key Cover).

17.) Cassette Control keys.
(Pause /Stop/Eject /F.Fwd /Rewind /Play /Record cord )

18.) CD door.

19.) Battery Compartment (Bottom Cabinet).

20.) AC Cord Socket (On Back Panel).

21.) BEAT CUT Switch (On Back Panel).

22.) Phones Jack (On Back Panel).

23.) CD door OPEN/CLOSE Position.

24.) MODE Button (Inside Cassette Key Cover).

25.) PROG/MEMORY Button (Inside Cassette Key Cover).

26.) PRESET >> Button (Inside Cassette Key Cover).

27.) BAND Button (Inside Cassette Key Cover).

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MHz

VOLUME AND TONE CONTROLS

Volume Adjustments

Press the VOLUME + or – buttons on the left side panel to increase or decrease
the volume. The volume level indicator appears in the main display. The range is
from “00 db” (Minimum) to “30 db” (Maximum). The system remembers the volume
level when the power is switched ‘Off’ and returns to the same level when the
power is switched ‘On’ again.

SURROUND Control

To enjoy a Stereo Wide 3D sound effect, press SURROUND button on right side
panel. The indicator appears in the display. The Surround circuit creates the

impression that the speakers are further apart than they actually are.

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LISTENING TO THE RADIO

kHz

1.) Press the POWER button on left top panel. The main display and the POWER

LED indicator turns “On”.

2.) If necessary, press the FUNCTION button on the right side panel to select the

Radio function. The display will show an AM or FM station frequency. To select
a different band, press the BAND button again.

3.) Tune to the desired frequency as follows:

• Manual Tuning

Repeatedly press the TUNING /
buttons on the top panel until the frequency
of the desired station appears on the display.

• Automatic Tuning

Press and hold the TUNING / buttons until the display begins to move,
then release the buttons. The tuner will search up or down the band for the
next strong station and stop on that station. Repeat this procedure until the
tuner stops on your desired station.

4.) Adjust the VOLUME and SURROUND controls as desired.

5.) If you tuned to an FM Stereo station the indicator will appear in the main

display. If the reception is noisy or weak, press
the MODE button (inside the cassette key
cover). The indicator will turn ‘OFF’. The
reception will normally improve although the
sound will no longer be in stereo.

6.) When you are finished listening, press the POWER button. The main display

and the POWER LED go ‘Off’.

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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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PRE-SETTING STATIONS IN THE TUNER MEMORY

MHz

MHz

MHz

This system includes a 20 station preset memory. You can store up to 10 FM
stations and 10 AM stations in the tuner memory for immediate recall. The procedure
for storing stations in memory is as follows:

1.) Follow step 3 under “LISTENING TO THE RADIO” in page 10 to select the

first station you wish to memorize. Example FM 103.50 MHz.

2.) When the desired station appears on the

display press the PROG/MEMORY button
inside the cassette key cover. The Preset #
“01” indicator flashes and the “MEMORY”
indicator appears in the display.

3.) Press the PRESET << / >> buttons inside the cassette key cover to select a

preset channel number. (Example: Preset channel # 03.)

4.) Press the PROG/MEMORY button once more

to enter the station in preset memory # 03.

5.) Repeat steps 1 through 4, selecting a different preset number in Step 3 each

time until you have entered up to 10 FM stations in the tuner memory.

6.) Press the BAND button to select the AM band and follow the same procedure

to enter up to 10 AM stations in the tuner memory.

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RECALLING PRESET STATIONS

Press the POWER button to turn the unit ‘On’ and select the desired band. Press
the PRESET << / >> buttons inside the cassette key cover repeatedly to scroll

through the preset memories until the display shows the desired station.

CHANGING PRESET STATIONS

To change any preset station memory select the desired band and tune to the new
station you wish to memorize. Press the PROG/MEMORY button and then press

the PRESET << / >> buttons to display the memory number you wish to change.
Press the PROG/MEMORY button again to enter the new station in the memory.
The new station is memorized and the previous station is deleted from the memory.

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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS

IMPORTANT:

This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD Recordable (CD-R) and CD
Rewriteable (CD-RW) discs. However the playability of CD-R and CD-RW discs
may be affected by the type of software that was used in ‘ripping’ the tracks from
the original discs and ‘burning’ the tracks onto the blank media. Playability may
also be affected by the quality and condition of the blank media you use for
recording. 100% compatibility cannot be guaranteed. This is not an indication of
any problems with your player.

1.) Press the POWER button to turn the unit ‘On’.

2.) Press the FUNCTION button on right side panel to select the CD function.

3.) Press the OPEN/CLOSE position on the CD

door to open the CD door. The main display
shows “OPEN”. If you have not already done
so, remove the ‘dummy CD’ from the player
and discard it.

4.) Place a CD on the center spindle with the printed label side facing upward.

5.) Close the CD door. The disc will spin and ‘00:0000’ will flash in the display as

the player reads the table of contents on the
disc. Within a few seconds the disc will stop
spinning and the display will show the total
playing time and total tracks on the disc.

Note: If the disc is inserted upside down or if
the disc is badly scratched and unreadable,
playback will not be possible. In this case the
main display will show “no dISC”. Remove the
disc and re insert it properly, or try another
disc.

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6.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the top

panel to begin playback on track 1. The display
will show the elapsed playing time of each
track as it plays.

7.) Adjust the VOLUME and SURROUND controls as desired.

8.) When the last track has played the player

stops automatically and the display again
shows the total playing time and tracks on the
disc. You may also stop playback at any time
by pressing the STOP button on the top
panel.

9.) When you are finished listening press the OPEN/CLOSE position to open the

CD door and remove the disc.

10.)Press the POWER button to turn the unit “Off”.

PAUSE CONTROL

To pause momentarily during CD playback press the PLAY/PAUSE button on
the top panel again. The sound stops and the
elapsed time display flashes, but the disc
continues to spin. Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button once more to cancel Pause mode and
resume playback. The elapsed time display stops
flashing.

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SKIP/SEARCH ( / ) CONTROLS

To skip to higher or lower numbered tracks during playback repeatedly press the
SKIP / buttons on the top panel until the desired track number appears in the
display. Playback will begin on the desired track.

To perform high speed search within a track to locate a specific musical passage
depress and hold the SKIP / buttons. The player will move rapidly forward or
backward as long as the buttons are depressed. When you hear the desired
passage release the buttons and normal playback will resume at that point.

TO START PLAYBACK ON A SPECIFIC TRACK

Load the disc as usual and wait until the total playing time and track numbers
appear on the display. Press the SKIP / buttons on the top panel until the
desired track number appears in the display, then press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to begin playback on that track.

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REPEAT PLAYBACK

You can program the player to continuously repeat a single track or the entire disc.
The Repeat function can be activated while a disc is playing or while the disc is
stopped.

One Track Repeat

Press the SKIP / buttons on the top panel
until the desired track number appears in the
display, then press the MODE button (inside
cassette key cover) once. The indicator
appears in the display. Press the PLAY/PAUSE

button to begin playback on that track. The

selected track will be repeated continuously.

All Tracks Repeat

Load the disc as usual and wait until the total
playing time and track numbers appear on the
display. Press the MODE button twice. The “
ALL” indicator appears in the display. Press the
PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. The
entire disc will be repeated continuously.

To cancel Repeat Playback continue pressing the MODE button until the “ ALL”
indicator disappears. Repeat is also canceled by opening the CD Door or changing
to other function.

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INTRO SCAN PLAYBACK

This feature allows you to play just the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc.
This may be useful when you are trying to locate a specific song but you do not
remember the title.

Load the disc as usual and wait until the display
shows the total playing time and number of tracks.
Press the MODE button inside cassette key cover,
until the INTRO indicator flashes in the display.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The player will
play the first 10 seconds of each track
automatically. When the first 10 seconds of the
last track has played the player stops and the
display again shows the total playing time and
number of tracks on the disc.

To cancel the Intro mode press the MODE button until the INTRO indicator
disappears. Intro mode can also be canceled by pressing the STOP button.

RANDOM PLAYBACK

This feature allows you to play all the tracks on a disc in random order.
Load the disc as usual and wait until the display

shows the total playing time and number of tracks.
Press the MODE button four times. The RANDOM
indicator flashes in the display.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.The tracks will
be played in random order. After all tracks have
played the player stops and the display again
shows the total playing time and number of tracks.

To cancel the Random mode press the MODE
button until the RANDOM indicator disappears.
Random mode can also be canceled by pressing the STOP button.

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PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK

You can program up to 32 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.) Press the FUNCTION button to select 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/MEMORY button once. The

MEMORY indicator, Program memory “P-01”
and Track # “00” appear in the display.

3.) Use the / buttons to select the first trackck

to be programmed. (Example: Track 08).

4.) When track number “08” appears in the display,

press the PROG/MEMORY button once again
to enter the track “08” in program memory
number “01”. The track number returns to “00”
and the program memory advances to “P-02”
indicating that you may now select 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/MEMORY
button again to enter that track in the program memory.

6.) Repeat Step 5 until you have entered up to 32 tracks in the program memory.

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7.) To begin programmed playback press the

PLAY/PAUSE button. The display will show
the first programmed track and playback will
begin on that trac k. The MEMORY Indicator
remains in the display.

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/MEMORY button and then the PLAY/PAUSE button.

To cancel the programmed sequence from memory, press the STOP button at
programming mode or open the CD door.

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 the previous page. When
Programmed Playback begins press the MODE
button twice to activ ate the All Tracks Repeat
feature. The “ ALL” Indic ator appears in LCD
dis play and all the tracks in your programmed
sequence will be repeated continuously.

To cancel Programmed Repeat Playback press the STOP button until both the
MEMORY and “ ALL” Indicators go ‘Off’.

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PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES

1.) Press the FUNCTION button to select TAPE

mode. The TAPE indic ator appears in the
display.

2.) Open the cassette door by pressing the Stop/Eject key inside the cassette

key cover.

3.) Place a pre-recorded cassette tape into the slots on the inside of the door with

the exposed tape facing up and the full reel on the right side. Close the cassette
door.

4.) Press the cassette Play key to begin playback.

5.) Adjust the VOLUME and SURROUND controls as desired.

6.) To advance the tape rapidly press the F. Fwd key. When you reach the

desired point press the Stop/Eject k ey..

7.) To rewind the tape rapidly press the Rewind key. When you reac h the

desired point press the Stop/Eject k ey..

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8.) When the tape ends the Automatic Stop System releases the Play key and

shuts off the tape motor. You may then open the cassette door, remove your
tape, turn it over and play the other side if desired.

9.) When you are finished listening press the Stop/Eject key to stop the tape,

open the door, remove the tape and close the door. If you are playing a tape
and then change to the RADIO or CD function be sure to press the Stop/Eject

key to disengage the tape mechanism. This prevents excess wear andnd

tear on the mechanism.

IMPORTANT:

Always press the Stop/Eject key to shut off the tape motor before opening the
cassette door to remove your tape. The Automatic Stop System does not function
in the F. Fwd and Rewind modes. When the tape ends in the F. Fwd andnd

Rewind modes the motor continues to run. You must press the Stop/Ejec t

key to shut off the motor before opening the door to remove your tape.

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MAKING A TAPE RECORDING

This model allows you to make tape recordings directly from the CD player, or the
radio.

• Refer to “PLAYING COMPACT DISCS” if necessary to operate the CD

player.

• Refer to “LISTENING TO THE RADIO” if necessary to tune in the station

you wish to record from radio.

1.) Press the Stop/Eject key to open the cassette door..

2.) Insert a good quality blank cassette tape into the slots on the cassette door

with the open end facing up and the full reel on the right. Use normal tape only.
Do not use tape identified as “CrO2” (Chrome) or “Metal” tape formulations.
For best results use tapes of 60 minutes (C-60) or less. Do not use 90 minute
or 120 minute tapes as thes e thinner tapes are more likely to jam in the
mechanism.

3.) Close the cassette door.

4.) When you are ready to start recording press the Record key. The Play

key will also engage. The CD you are playing, or radio program you selected
will be recorded directly on to the tape.

5.) Press the Pause key during recording to stop the tape temporarily and

avoid recording unwanted material such as radio commercials.

6.) When you have finished recording press the Stop/Eject key to stop andnd

remove the tape.

BEAT CUT SWITCH (On back Cabinet)

Occasionally when recording from the AM radio a repetitive whistle or ‘beat’ sound
may be heard. If this occurs slide the BEAT CUT switch to its other position to
eliminate the unwanted sound.

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CD CASSETTE SYNCHRO RECORDING

When recording from CD to cassette, the CD cassette synchro recording feature in
this unit allows you to start both the CD player and the cassette recorder with the
push of a single button.

1.) Open the CD door and place the CD to be recorded in the CD player as usual.

Close the CD door.

2.) Open the cassette compartment and insert a blank cassette tape.

3.) Press the FUNCTION button to select the CD mode.

4.) Press the cassette Record key. The SYNC indicator appears in the display..

The cassette recorder and the CD player will
start simutaneously and all of the material on
your CD will be recorder directly onto the blank
cassette.

Note: If a CD is already playing and you press the cassette Record key,,
the CD player will begin recording at that point automatically.

Automatic Recording Volume Level Control

This unit has an Automatic Level Control (ALC) circuit which controls the recording
volume level and prevents overloaded and distorted recordings. The VOLUME
and SURROUND c ontrols have no effect on recording volume level. You may
change the control settings during the recording or even reduce the volume level
to “Minimum”. This will not effect the level of the recording.

STEREO HEADPHONE JACK

Connect a set of stereo headphones (not included) with a 3.5mm mini plug to the
Phones jack (located at back cabinet) 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

COVER OPENING WITH TAPE

BREAK OUT TO PREVENT RECORDING

ABOUT CASSETTE TAPES

Whenever you record on a cassette any previously recorded material is erased as
the new material is recorded. To prevent you from accidentally erasing material
which you wish to save, blank cassettes are equipped with erase prevention tabs
for each s ide of the tape. If the erase prevention tab for side A is removed, you
cannot accidentally record on side A. The record key cannot be depressed if the
erase prevention tab on the cassette has been removed.

To prevent accidental erasing on side A of a cassette use a small screw driver or
similar tool to break off the erase prevention tab for s ide A. This prevents the
record key from locking.

A

TAB FOR SIDE A

If later you do wish to record on side A of the cassette, cover the tab opening with
a piece of cellophane tape. This will allow the record key to function again.

A

IN ORDER TO RECORD AGAIN.

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CASSETTE CARE

Two common causes of trouble experienced when using cassettes are:

1.) Tape jamming — Leading to uneven speed in playback, and

2.) Tape tangling — Where the tape wraps itself around vital parts of themechanism.

To reduce the likelihood of these problems occurring, the following precautions
should be observed:

• Check that there are no loose layers of tape visible

through the cassette center window (see Fig. 1).
Take up any loose layers, using a pencil or hexagonal
barrelled ballpoint pen, before inserting the cassette
into the machine (see Fig. 2).

• If the cassette feels “tight” while performing operation

shown (see Fig. 2), the tape may be jamming due to
“ridges” formed in the winding of the tape (visible
through the center window). These may be removed,
in most cases, by fast winding of the cassette from
one end to the other and back again.

• Use only well-known brands of tape. Avoid use of C-120 cassettes.

Furthermore, do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, dust or oil, and do not touch
the tape surfaces.

HEAD CLEANING

The tape heads, pinch roller and capstan require periodic cleaning. This removes
particles of the metal oxide coating that wear off the tape and accumulate on these

parts and impair performance. Switch off the power, press the Stop/Eject key to
open the cassette door, and press the Play key. Clean the tape heads, pinch roller
and capstan with a soft cloth or cotton pad dampened in isopropyl alcohol or special
tape head cleaner.

Pinch Roller Capstan Record/Play Erase Head

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Head

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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LIMITED WARRANTY

R

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

TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE
NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE

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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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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EMERSON
Part No.: 16-2906

306-01

EMERSON RADIO CORP.

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