SB230/SB231
Copyright 2003 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.
PORTABLE CD-R/CD-RW
STEREO SYSTEM
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING
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 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.
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, has changed its performance, or has been dropped.
This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with liquids
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DANGER:
Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
Emerson Radio Corp. has produced this audio product under license 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.
NOTES:
• Please avoid using this unit in places of high temperature or humidity over prolonged
periods of time as damage may occur.
• Exposure to direct sunlight in places such as car interiors may cause the unit to
become warped and/or lead to malfunctioning.
• Avoid using or storing this unit in dusty or sandy locations.
For future reference, record the serial number in the space provided.
Model No: SB230/SB231
Serial No:________________
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PREPARATION FOR USE
AC Plug
AC Outlet
Battery
Compartment
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Unpacking and Setup
• Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing material from the unit itself.
• 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 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.
Power Sources
This portable audio system is designed to operate on either 120V AC 60Hz or by using six (6) ‘C’ batteries
(for CD and radio operation) and two (2) ‘AA’ batteries (for clock operation); batteries 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 rear of the unit. Insert the other
end of the AC cord into any convenient 120V 60Hz 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.
Battery Installation
To use this unit with battery power, remove the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit by sliding it
towards the rear of the unit and lifting the battery door off. Insert six (6) ‘C’ and two (2) ‘AA’ size batteries
following the diagram in the compartment.
NOTES:
• The AC power cord must be disconnected from the AC socket on the rear of the unit in order for the unit
to operate on battery power.
• Two ‘AA’ batteries are to keep the
time and alarm setting in case the
main power is interrupted. The
unit will function without these
batteries.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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1. STOP (■) Button
2. SKIP/Search (
) Button
3. REPEAT Button
4. Carrying Handle
5. CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Tab
6. HOUR SET Button
7. FM Antenna
8. MINUTE SET Button
9. Left Speaker
10. LCD Display
11. SKIP/Search ( ) Button
12. PLAY/PAUSE (
¨ ) Button
13. PROGRAM Button
14. Right Speaker
15. ALARM SET Button
16. TIME SET Button
17. TUNING Control
18. BAND Switch
19. Headphones Jack
20. FM Stereo Indicator
21. Power Indicator
22. BASS BOOST Button
23. Power Mode (OFF/ON/AUTO)
Switch
24. VOLUME Control
25. AC Socket
26. FUNCTION Switch
27. ALARM Button
28. Battery Compartment (Bottom
of Unit)
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LCD DISPLAY
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1. In the Radio mode, refer to figure 1.
1. Band Indicator
2 FM/AM Frequency
2. In the CD mode, refer to figure 2.
3. Repeat Indicator will light when repeat
playback is activated.
4. Repeat All Indicator will light when repeat all
playback is activated.
5. Play Indicator
6. Track Number Indicator
7. CD-RW Indicator will light when a CD-RW
disc is played back.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SETTING THE CLOCK
1
With the FUNCTION switch set to
the CD or BUZZER position, press
and hold the TIME SET button to
enter the Time Set mode.
NOTE: Time setting cannot be done
while in the Radio mode
8. PROG Indicator will light when programming
tracks.
3. In the Clock mode, refer to figure 3.
9. Time Indicator
10.Alarm Indicator
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While holding the TIME SET
button ❶ , press the HR SET
button ❷ to adjust the hour.
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While holding the TIME SET
button ❶, press the MINUTE SET
button ❷ to adjust the minute.
Release all buttons to complete
time setting.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
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Slide the FUNCTION switch to
the RADIO position; the Power
indicator will light.
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2
Slide the BAND Switch to select
AM or FM.
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3
Use the TUNING control to select
the desired AM or FM station.
When a strong FM Stereo signal
is received, the FM Stereo
indicator will light, if listening to
FM.
For an enhanced Bass sound,
press the BASS BOOST button
❶. Adjust the VOLUME control ❷
as desired.
BASS BOOST
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With the power on, press the
BASS BOOST button to enhance
the overall bass sound.
Slide the FUNCTION switch to
the OFF position to turn the unit
off.
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.
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.
HEADPHONES JACK
For private listening, plug headphones (not included) into the
Headphones jack. The speakers will be disconnected when the
headphones are plugged in.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS
(STANDARD CD, CD-R AND CD-RW CAN BE USED)
1
Slide the FUNCTION switch to
the CD position; the Power
indicator will light.
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2
Open the CD compartment lid and
insert a CD on the center spindle
with the printed label facing up.
Close the CD Door; the unit will
read the contents and the display
will then show the total tracks on
the disc.
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3
Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( )
button to begin playback; the Play
indicator will light in the display
and playback will begin on track
1.
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For an enhanced Bass sound,
press the BASS BOOST button
❶. Adjust the VOLUME control ❷
as desired.
NOTES:
• If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not present at all, ”no dISC” will appear in the display.
• As each track is played, the track number is shown in the display.
To prevent damage to the disc, never open the CD door while the disc is rotating. Wait for the disc to stop
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before opening the CD door. Never touch the lens when the CD compartment door is open.
• DO NOT use the carrying handle when playing a CD. The CD should only be used on a steady surface.
This unit will play 3” CD singles, no adapter is needed.
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• The maximum playing time is 74 minutes.
When the disc is through playing,
it will stop. Press the STOP (■)
button to stop the disc before it is
finished.
Slide the FUNCTION switch to
the OFF position to turn the unit
off.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
CD PAUSE CONTROL
1
During CD playback, if you wish to
pause the disc momentarily, press
the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button.
Playback stops but the disc
continues to spin and the track
number blinks in the display.
2
Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( )
button again to release pause and
resume normal CD playback. The
sound returns and the track
number stops blinking.
TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK
1
After you insert the disc into the
CD player and the total number of
tracks appear on SKIP/Search
( )
select a specific track for
playback.
❶ or ( ) ❷ button to
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When the desired track number
appears in the display, press the
PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button. Playback will begin on the track you
selected.
FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRACK AND HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH
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During playback, press the
SKIP/Search ( ) button once to
advance the player to the
beginning of the next track. Press
the SKIP/Search ( ) button
repeatedly to advance the player
to higher numbered tracks.
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During playback, press the
SKIP/Search ( ) button once to
move the player back to the
beginning of the playing track.
Press the SKIP
repeatedly to move the player back
to lower numbered tracks.
/Search ( ) button
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During playback, press and hold
either the SKIP/Search ( ) or
( ) button to move the player
forward or backward within a
track to locate a specific musical
passage. The player will move
forward or backward at high
speed as long as the buttons are
depressed. When you release the
SKIP/Search ( ) or ( )
button, normal playback will
resume.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE TRACK/ALL TRACKS
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To repeat a single track, press the
REPEAT button
Stop mode; the Repeat indicator
will appear in the display. Press the
SKIP/Search ( ) ❷ or ( ) ❸
button to select the specific track
that you wish to repeat. When the
desired track number appears in
the display, press the
PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button ❹ to
begin playback. The specific track
you selected will be repeated
continuously.
❶ once while in the
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To repeat all of the tracks on a
disc continuously, press the
REPEAT button ❶ twice while in
the Stop mode; the Repeat ALL
indicator will appear in the display.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( )
button ❷ to begin playback; all the
tracks on the CD will repeat
continuously.
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To cancel Repeat Playback,
press the REPEAT button ❶ until
the Repeat indicator disappears
from the display, or press the
STOP (■) button ❷.
PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK
The CD player in this unit has a 32 track programmable memory that allows you to program up to 32 tracks
on any disc for playback in any desired order. You may program 32 different tracks or you may also program
certain tracks to play more than once.
To perform programmed playback, proceed as follows:
1
Press the PROGRAM button; the
Program indicator will blink and
“01” will appear in the display.
PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK SECTION CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
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Press the SKIP/Search ( ) ❶ or
()❷ button to select the first
track that you wish to program.
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3
When the desired track number
(Example: Track 5) appears in the
display, press the PROGRAM
button again.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
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Press the SKIP/Search ( ) ❶ or
()
select a second track, the display
will then show, “P-02” indicating
program 2 is ready to be set.
Repeat this step to program up to
32 tracks.
NOTES ON PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK:
• You can review the program by pressing the PROGRAM button repeatedly when playback is stopped.
• Press the STOP (■) button to stop the program before it is finished.
• You can skip through the program while it is playing using the
❷ button repeatedly to
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After programming up to 32 tracks
in the CD Program Memory,
press the PLAY/PAUSE ( )
button to begin programmed
playback; playback will begin on
the first track that you
programmed. The player will
continue to play all of the tracks
that you programmed in the order
in which you programmed them.
SKIP/Search ( ) or ( ) button.
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When the last programmed track
has been played, the player will
stop. To begin programmed
playback again, press the
PROGRAM button ❶ , then the
PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button ❷. To
cancel the Programmed Playback
mode, press the PROGRAM
button ❶ (while in the Stop mode)
to enter the Program mode and
then press the STOP (■) button
❸ to cancel.
PROGRAMMED REPEAT
1
It is also possible to use the
Program and Repeat functions
together to repeat a specific
program indefinitely. First,
program the tracks you wish to
hear in the order you wish to hear
them, as described on the
previous page. Then, press the
) button to
PLAY/PAUSE (
begin programmed playback.
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Press the REPEAT button twice;
both indicators will appear in the
display. The player will play the
tracks you selected in the order in
which you programmed them.
When the last track in the
program has been played, the
entire program will begin again.
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Programmed Repeat operation
will continue indefinitely until you
press the STOP (■)
turn the unit off.
button, or
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
WAKE TO CD, RADIO OR BUZZER
1
With the FUNCTION switch set to
the CD, RADIO or BUZZER
position, press and hold the
ALARM SET button to enter the
Alarm Set mode.
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2
While holding the ALARM SET
button ❶ , press the HR SET
button
❷ to adjust the hour.
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3
While holding the ALARM SET
button ❶, press the MINUTE SET
button
Release all buttons to complete
alarm setting.
❷ to adjust the minute.
Press the ALARM ON/OFF button
to enable the alarm feature; the
Alarm indicator will appear in the
display.
NOTE: Alarm and time setting cannot be done while in the Radio mode.
When the actual time matches the
alarm time, the unit will sound. To
stop, press the ALARM ON/OFF
button once. To cancel the alarm,
press the ALARM ON/OFF button
twice; the alarm indicator will
disappear from the display.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Caring for Compact Discs
• Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the compact disc
only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact
with the shiny, unprinted side of the compact disc.
• Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the compact
disc label.
• Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry
cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean
the compact disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit.
• If a compact disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the compact disc, it is probably dirty or damaged
(scratched).
• When cleaning the compact disc, wipe in straight lines from the center of the compact disc to the outer
edge of the compact disc. Never wipe in circular motions.
• This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logo as shown here.
Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly.
• Compact Discs should be stored in their cases after each use to avoid damage.
• Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, high temperatures, or dust, etc. Prolonged
exposure or extreme temperatures can warp the compact disc.
• Do not stick or write anything on either side of the compact disc. Sharp writing instruments, or the ink may
damage the surface.
Cleaning the unit
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning.
• The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture. Use caution
when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts.
• Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the front panel.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO:
Emerson Radio Corp.
Consumer Affairs Dept.
1901 Diplomat Drive
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE
PLEASE CALL:
1-800-898-9020
TO FIND THE LOCATION AND
PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR
NEAREST AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER...
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Radio
Noise or sound distorted Station not tuned properly for Retune the AM or FM broadcast
on radio broadcasts. AM or FM. station.
FM: Telescopic antenna is not Reorient FM telescopic antenna.
properly adjusted.
AM: Unit is not positioned Rotate unit until best reception is
correctly. obtained.
AM or FM, no sound. FUNCTION switch not set to RADIO. Set FUNCTION switch to RADIO.
Volume at minimum. Increase volume.
Compact Disc Player
CD Player will not play. FUNCTION switch not set to CD. Set FUNCTION switch to CD.
CD is not installed or installed Insert CD with label side up.
upside-down.
CD skips while playing. Disc is dirty or scratched. Wipe disc with cloth or use
another disc.
General
No sound. Power cord disconnected. Connect power cord.
No batteries, or weak, dead or Insert fresh batteries correctly.
inserted incorrectly.
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LIMITED 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, 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
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