Emerson RS1008 User Manual

HOME AUDIO SYSTEM

with CD PLAYER, DIGITAL TUNER,

3 -WAY TOWER SPEAKERS

and POWERED SUBWOOFER

OWNER'S MANUAL

RS1008

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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 v oltage’ within the
product’s enclos ure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric s hock to persons

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE 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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Thank you for purchasing this Emerson floor standing home audio system with CD player, digital
tuner, 3-way tower speakers, and powered subwoofer.

Please read this instruction manual completely and carefully to make sure you get the maximum
benefit out of all the advanced features we have built into this system.

This system was in perfect working order when it left our factory. If you have any problem with the
set up or operation of this system, do not return it to the retail store. Please call the Emerson
Customer Service Hotline, toll free, at 800-898-9020.

Once again, thanks for purchasing this Emerson audio product.
For future reference, record the serial number in the space provided.

Model No: RS1008
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 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.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

• Operate controls and switches as described
in the manual.

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

CAUTION

DEFEATED.

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 all of the components and confirm that you have the following:

1.) Center Stand with Subwoofer x 1.

2.) Tower Speakers x 2.

3.) Receiver/CD Player Unit x 1 (with FM Antenna Wire attached).

4.) Remote Control x 1.

5.) Speaker Cables x 2.

6.) Subwoofer Connection Cable x 1.

• Position the Center Stand with Subwoofer unit in the desired location. Note that this system requires two

AC outlets. If you do not have two outlets available in the desired location you may have to use a UL
Listed multi-outlet surge protector, or power-strip, not included.

• Note that there are two exposed screws on the front side of the Center Stand. These screws are aligned

with two matching “keyholes” on the back of the Receiver/CD Player unit. Hold the Receiver/CD player
unit facing you with two hands. Position the Receiver/CD Player against the stand so that the two mounting
screws on the stand fit into the two “keyholes” on the back of the Receiver/CD Player.

KEY HOLES HANGING SCREWS

BACK VIEW

Hint: It’s easier to do this if you are looking down from the top as you position the Receiver/CD
Player against the center stand. When the two mounting screws are inside the two keyholes, slide
the Receiver/CD Player unit slightly downward to lock the unit in place. If it should become necessary
to remove the Receiver/CD Player unit from the center stand, slide the unit upward slightly to
‘unlock’ it, and then pull the unit gently toward you.

• After you have mounted the Receiver/CD Player unit on the Center Stand unwind the FM Antenna Wire

that is attached to the back panel of the Receiver/CD Player unit and let the wire hang freely against the
back of the Center Stand.

FRONT VIEW

IMPORTANT: Save the carton and all packing materials until the system has been completely
set up and is operating properly. The retail store cannot accept the return of this system without
the original carton and all packing materials.

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CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS

L+

Black Wire

Black

Red

Red

Black

Black Wire

Note: The Receiver CD/Player unit must be mounted on the Center Stand before you connect the
speakers to the back panel.

TOWER SPEAKERS

Locate the color-coded speakers cables. The speaker terminals on the back of the tower speakers are
‘Spring Type’. Depress the red lever on the back of each tower speaker and insert the bare end of the red
wire into the terminal. Release the red lever to lock the wire in place. Follow the same procedure to connect
the black wire to the black terminal of each tower speaker.

Red Wire

BACK PANEL

Connect the other end of the color-coded speaker cables to the speaker terminals on the back panel of the
Receiver/CD Player unit. The terminals on the back of the Receiver/CD Player unit are ‘Lever Type’. Set the
4 plastic levers to their ‘Down’ (Open) position. Insert the bare wires from the left tower speaker into the color
coded terminals and then set the levers back to the ‘Up’ (Closed) position to lock the wires in place. Repeat
this procedure to connect the wires from the right tower speaker to the right terminals.

Red Wire

R+

R-

L-

Red

Note: Be sure to make the connections correctly. If the speakers are connected incorrectly the sound
may be ‘muddy’ or distorted.

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SUBWOOFER

Locate the Subwoofer Connection Cable. This is a black cable with black colored plugs on each end. Connect
one end of the Subwoofer cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the back of the subwoofer. Connect the other end
of the Subwoofer Connection Cable to the SUBWOOFER jack on the back panel of the Receiver/CD Player
unit.

SUBWOOFER BACK PANEL

SUBW O O F E R
JACK

AUDIO IN JACK

CONNECTION CABLE

RECEIVER/CD BACK PANEL

CABLE ROUTING GUIDES

For a neater appearance, and to avoid too many dangling wires, we have provided upper and lower plastic
cable routing guides which are attached to the back panel of the Center Stand. If desired you may snap the
covers off these cable guides, place the wires in the channels, and then snap the covers back on.

CABLE ROUTING GUIDES

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INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES

Locate the Remote Control unit. The battery compartment is on the back side of the remote. Press down on
the battery door locking tab to open and remove the door.

Insert two fresh “AA” alkaline batteries in the battery compartment, then replace the battery door. Be sure to
insert the batteries according to the polarity (+ / – ) markings inside the battery compartment. If the batteries
are inserted incorrectly the remote control will not work.

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.)

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BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

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POWER SOURCE

AC Outlet

This system requires two 120V 60 Hz AC outlets.

The small plug from this AC adapter must be connected
to the DC Input Jack on the back of the Receiver/CD Player
as shown

DC 15V INPUT
JACK

DC 15V CABLE

120V / 60Hz
AC OUTLETS

The power source for the stereo receiver/CD player unit is
a separate AC adapter, included. This adapter is located
inside the bottom of the cabinet.

AC/DC ADAPTER
AC CORD

The power cord from the AC Adapter is then connected to a standard 120V 60 Hz AC outlet.
The active subwoofer has its own AC power cord that should be connected directly to a standard 120V 60 Hz

AC outlet.
Both of these AC power cords have polarized plugs with one blade wider than the other. These polarized

plugs are designed for connection to polarized AC outlets with
one wide slot and one narrow slot. These plugs can only be
inserted in polarized outlets and they will only fit one way. This
is a safety feature designed to protect you from electric shock.
If you find that the plugs do not fit in your outlets you may have
outdated non-polarized outlets. Do not try to defeat the safety
feature by filing the wider blade to make it fit, or by using an
adapter.

AC Plug

If the plugs of this system will not fit in your AC outlets you should contact a qualified, licensed electrician to
replace your outdated outlets with polarized AC outlets.

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SYSTEM CONTROLS

There are two ways to operate this system. You may use the remote control or you may use the touch sensor
control panel that is located above the CD door. All of the main system controls are found in both locations,
however the remote handset has some additional controls that are not on the touch sensor control panel.

As you read this manual, unless otherwise specified, the operations described can be performed either with
the remote control or with the touch panel. If an operation can only be performed with the remote control, the
instructions for that operation will clearly indicate “REMOTE CONTROL ONLY”.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

To use the remote control the IR transmitter on the top edge of the remote handset should be pointed in the
direction of the Remote Sensor on the front panel of the main unit. The remote control has an effective
operating range of approximately 15 feet, and an operating angle of approximately 15° to the left or right of
‘dead center’.

When not in use the Remote Control unit may be placed in the remote
control rest area on top of the subwoofer.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The Remote Control unit will also operate the system while it is in its rest
position.

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