PORTABLE CD PLAYER
with AM/FM RADIO
OWNER'S MANU AL
SB220
Copyright 2005 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon,
SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of
Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg.
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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 w ith 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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELE CTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOV E COVER
(OR B AC K) , NO US ER
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN SIDE
RE FER SERVICI NG TO
Q UALI F I ED SER V I C E
PERSONNEL.
The exclam ation point within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important
operating and m aintenance
(servicing) instructions in
the literature accom panying the appliance.
The Caution Marking was located at the rear enclosure of the apparatus.
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 is 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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Emerson Radio Corp. has produced this audio product under licence from
Nickelodeon. We have taken great care to make sure your unit was in
perfect working order when it left our factory.
It has been designed to give you many years of enjoyment and trouble free
operation. Read this manual before operating this unit to become familiar
with its features.
In the event you require technical assistance, please contact the Emerson
Radio Customer Service hotline at 1-800-898-9020.
Retain this manual for future reference.
For future reference, record the serial number in the space provided.
Model No.: SB220
Serial Number:
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IMPORTANT NOTES
•Avoid installing this unit in places exposed
to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating
appliance 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.
• Store you r CDs in a cool area to avoi d
damage from heat.
• Do not attempt to clean this unit with
chemical solvents as this might damage
the finish. Use a clean dry cloth.
• Operate controls and s witches as
described in the manual.
• Before turning on the power, make certain
that the connecting cords, if any, and
power cord are properly installed.
• When moving th e se t, b e sure to first
disconnect the AC power cord.
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. The se limits are desi gne d to provide
reasonable pro tection against harmful interfe ren ce i n a residential in stallation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with t he inst ructions , may cau se harmful interference to radio
communications. Howe ver, t here is no g uarantee t hat interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which c an be d etermin ed 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 material from
the unit.
• Remove any labels or stickers which may be on the front or top of the set, but
do not remove any labels from the back or bottom.
• Press the CD d oor OPEN button and remove the dummy CD display card from
the CD compartment.
• We suggest that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case it
ever becomes necessary to return your unit for s ervice. T his is the only sure
way to protect the unit from damage in transit.
• If you do dispose of the carton and packing materials, please do so properly.
Emerson cares about our environment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Playing CD’s at higher volume levels increases the battery drain and shortens
the battery life. Try to use AC power whenever it is available.
• You must remove the AC Power Cord from the AC Cord Socket on the back
cabinet in order to operate the unit on batteries.
• We recommend using alkaline batteries for the longest possible life.
• Change the batter ies when the output of the unit becomes weak or the sound
becomes distorted. Always change all six (6) batteries at the same time.
• If the unit will be stored and not used for 30 days or more it is recommended to
remove the batteries from the battery compartment to reduce the possibility of
damage from battery leakage or corrosion.
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 cor rect polarity when installing the batterie s as indicated in the battery
compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types o f batteries tog ether (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 rech arge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can ove rheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
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LOCATION OF CO NTROLS AND INDICATORS
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW
1.) AC Socket (At back cabinet).
2.) Speaker.
3.) Dial Scale.
4.) PHONES Jack.
5.) CD Display.
6.) CD Door.
7.) Battery Compartment.
(At back cabinet).
8.) Carrying Handle.
9.) VOLUME Control.
10.) Function Selector Switch.
(POWER OFF/AM/FM/CD)
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11.) Telescopic Antenna.
12.) TUNING Control.
13.) PLAY/PAUSE Button.
14.) REV. SKIP/SEARCH Button.
15.) FWD. SKIP/SEARCH Button.
16.) REPEAT Button.
17.) PROGRAM Button.
18.) STOP Button.
19.) CD Door OPEN Button.
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POWER SUPPLY
AC Outlet
AC OPERATION
Connect the smaller end o f the AC power
cord to the AC socket on the back cabinet.
Insert the plug i nto your 120 volt 6 0Hz
household AC outlet.
AC Plug
CAUTION
To prevent elec tri cal shock, ma tch wide
blade of plug to wide slot and insert fully.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME
BATTERY OPERATION
Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC
socket of the unit. Battery power is cut
automatically while the cord the is
connected.
When the volume decreases, or the sound
distorts, replace all of the batteries with new
ones.
Battery door
Insert six UM-2 ( size C ) batteries.
FOR PRIVATE LISTENING
Plug in headphones (ø3.5 mm stereo miniplug) to the PHONES jack on left side panel.
When head ph on es are plugged in, the
speaker is automatically disconnected.
LISTE NING TO THE RADIO
1.) Set to desired Function AM or FM. 2.) Tune in to a station.
TUNING
3.) Adjust the sound.
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FOR BETTER RECEPTION
PLAY
PAUSE
FM
AM
Extend the telescopic antenna.
Rotate the unit for best reception.
AFTER LISTENING
Set the Function switch to ‘POWER OFF’.
COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK
IMPORTANT! The unit should not b e ca rried aroun d du ring CD playback. If the unit is
subjected to bumps and shocks during playback the disc may skip or stop.
1.) Set Function to CD 2.) Press the CD OPEN button to open the
CD door.
CD
OPEN
3.) Insert a dis c with the l abel s ide facing
out. Press down near the center hole to
make sure the disc is firmly seated on
the spindle.
4.) Close the CD door by pressing on front
edge of the door.
5.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Playback will begin on Track 1.
PLAY
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FWD.
SKIP
SEARCH
TO INTERRUPT PLAYBACK
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button once during playback. Pl ayback stops and t he track
display flashes. Press t he PLAY/PAUSE button again to cancel pause and resume
playback at the same point in the track. The track display stops flashing.
TO STOP PLAYBACK
Press the STOP button and the display
shows the total tracks of the disc.
STOP
NOTE: After pressing the STOP button wait a few seconds for the disc to stop completely
before opening the CD door.
TO SKIP TO THE BEGINNING OF A TRACK
• Press either one of the REV / FWD skip buttons according to the desired skipp
direction.
• Playback resumes from the selected track.
• When the FWD button is pressed once during playback, the player advances to the
beginning of the next track.
• When the REV button is pressed once during pl ayback, the pl ayer retur ns to th e
beginning of the track being played. To back up to the beginning of the previous track
press the button twice.
SEARCHING FOR A PASSAGE WITHIN A TRACK
• Keep the FWD or REV button pressed during playback, and release the button
as soon as you recognize the desired passage. Normal CD playback will resume from
this point.
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REV.
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REPEAT PLAYBACK
REPEAT
REPEAT
REPEAT
This function allows a single track or all tracks on a disc to be played repeatedly.
TO REPEAT THE SAME TRACK
Press the REPEAT button onc e du ri ng
playback. The CD display will indicate
TO REPEAT THE WHOLE DISC
Press the REPEAT button twice until
" REPEAT ALL " displays.
" REPEAT ".
REPEAT
ALL
TO CANCEL REPEAT PLAYBACK FUNCTION
Press the REPEAT button again until " REPEAT " or " REPEAT ALL " disappears from the
display.
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PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK
PROGRAM
FWD.
SKIP
SEARCH
Programmed playback enables tracks on a disc to be played in any desired order.
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.
NOTE : Programming can only be done when the player is in Stop mode.
1.) Press the PROGRAM button. “PROGRAM” indicator flashes in the display.
PROGRAM
2.) Press the FWD or REV button to select the desired track number..
Example: Track 7.
PROGRAM
REV.
3.) Press PROGRAM button again to memorize the track.
4.) Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all desired tracks are programmed.
5.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback .
“PROGRAM " indicator is flashing in the CD display.
PLAY
PROGRAM
6.) Press STOP button to stop programmed playback. The CD playback stops
but the program remains in the memory.
7.) Press PROGRAM and PLAY/PAUSE buttons to resume programmed
playback.
8.) To clear the program memory, open the CD door, change to Radio function or
switch the power ‘OFF’.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
COMPACT DI SC 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.
• Treat the disc carefully. Handle the disc only by its edges. Never allow your
fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the disc.
• Do not attach any tape, stickers, etc. to the disc label.
• 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.
• If a disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the disc, it is probably dirty or
damaged (scratched).
• When cleaning the disc, wipe in straight lines from the center of the disc to the
outer edge of the disc. Never wipe in circular motions.
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CLEANI NG THE UNIT
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source
when cleaning.
• If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth. Do not use any
wax or polish sprays on the cabinet.
• If the cabinet becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be cleaned
with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Never
use abrasive cloths or polishes as these will mar the finish of your unit.
CAUTIO N:
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: Rod antenna is not Extend FM Rod antenna.
extended.
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.
Volume at minimum. Increase Volume.
Compact Disc Player
CD Player will not play. Function switch is not set to Set unction switch to
CD. CD.
CD is not installed or installed Insert CD with Iabel side
incorrectly. facing out.
CD skips while playing. Disc is dirty or scratched. Wipe disc with cloth or use
another disc.
SERVICE
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE,PLEASE WRITE TO:
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TO FIND THE LOCATION A ND PHONE
NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE
CENTER PER MITTED TO PERFORM
WARRA NTY...
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098
PLEASE CALL:
1-800-898-9020
Emerson Radio Corp.
Consumer Affairs Dept.
1901 Diplomat Drive,
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
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LIMIT ED 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, rent al, repai rs 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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EMERSON
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Part No. 21-2072
501-01
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