Emerson SB280 Owner's Manual
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1. A ay SPOngeezob SquarePants Portable CD System with CD CD R RW PLAYER and CASSETTE PLAYER OWNER S MANUAL SB280 Copyr 2004 Viacom International Inc All Rights oe eee ie i eae SpongeBob SquarePants and all r gate logos trademarks of con fe national Inc Cre ate d by ste an i Hille nbur a iit 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 arrow WARNING TO REDUCE THE The exclamation point within head symbol within an equi RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK an equilateral triangle is in lateral triangle is intended to DO NOT REMOVE COVER tended to alert the user to alert the user to the presence OR BACK NO USER the presence of important of uninsulated dangerous voltage operating and maintenance within the product s enclosure SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE P g E servicing instructions in that may be of sufficient REFER SERVICING TO magnitude to constitute a risk QUALIFIED SERVICE the eet accompany of electric shock to persons PERSONNEL Ing tne appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 42. 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 an
3. has played the player stops but the program remains in the memory The Program indicator remains On To play the programmed tracks again press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button To cancel the programmed sequence from memory after the player stops press the STOP W button open the CD door or move the FUNCTION selector to the TAPE Radio Off position 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 above When Programmed Playback begins press the REPEAT button twice to activate the All Tracks Repeat feature The Repeat Indicator comes On and all the tracks in your programmed sequence will be repeated continuously To cancel Programmed Repeat Playback press the STOP W button twice until both the Program and Repeat Indicators go Off 31 3 2004 10 45 O T T i o O M 2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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 the mechanism To reduce the likelihood of these problems occurring the following precautions should be observed e 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 hexa
4. 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 e 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 e Never write on or affix labels to the surface of compact discs CARE OF THE CABINETS Ifthe cabinets become dusty wipe them with a soft dry dust cloth Do not use any wax or polish sprays on the cabinets Ifthe front panel 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 CAUTION Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning 31 3 2004 10 45 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem check the following before seeking service Symptom Possible Cause Noise or sound Retune the AM or FM distorted on AM or AM or FM broadcast station FM broadcasts The antenna is not positioned Reposition the unit until best reception is obtained FM STEREO indicator The FUNCTION switch is set Set the FUNCTION switch AM or FM no sound FUNCTION switch is n
5. the cord storage compartment Turn the unit right side up and connect the plug to any convenient 120V 60Hz AC outlet SB280_033104 p65 5 31 3 2004 10 45 O aa IMPORTANT e When you plan to operate the unit on batteries and carry it around with you be sure to re fold the AC cord and return it to its built in storage compartment Do not allow the cord to dangle out of the unit while you are carrying it around as a portable e This unit has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow 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 non polarized 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 Outlet AC Plug SB280_033104 p65 6 31 3 2004 10 45 4 i a LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Selector Switch 5 CD SKIP SEARCH Kk Reverse Button 6 CD SKIP SEARCH l Forward Button 7 CD PROGRAM Button amp Indicator 8 Cassette Stop m Button 9 Cassette Fast Forward lt 4 Button 10 Cassette Play lt a Button SB280_033104 p65 7 11 Cas
6. CTION selector to CD insert your disc in the player close the door and wait until the total track number appears in the display 2 Press the CD PROGRAM button once The Program Indicator flashes and program memory 01 begins flashing in the display 3 Use the SKIP SEARCH PPI I lt lt buttons to select the first track to be programmed Example Track 8 4 When track number 8 appears in the display press the PROGRAM button once again to enter the track 8 in program memory number 01 Track number 8 disappears and program memory number 02 begins flashing in the display indicating that you may now select a track to be entered in program memory number 02 5 Use the SKIP SEARCH pb gt I I44 buttons to select the next track to be programmed When the desired track number appears in the display press the PROGRAM button again to enter that track in the program memory 6 Repeat Step 5 until you have entered up to 20 tracks in the program memory When the memory is full the LED display shows the programmed tracks 1 20 in sequence then 0 1 indicator flashes fo IN TIN N 7 To begin programmed playback press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button The LED display will show the first programmed track and playback will begin on that track The Program Indicator lights 12 31 3 2004 10 45 O aa SB280_033104 p65 13 After the last programmed track
7. SKIP SEARCH gt or SKIP SEARCH IK button repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display Playback will begin on the selected track To search rapidly forward or backward during playback to locate a specific portion of a track depress and hold the SKIP SEARCH gt gt I or SKIP SEARCH I4 button The player will search rapidly forward or backward as long as the buttons are depressed Normal speed playback will resume when the buttons are released To Pause momentarily during playback press the PLAY PAUSE Pl button again The sound stops and the Play Pause Indicator flashes however the disc continues to spin To cancel Pause and resume normal playback press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button once more Normal playback resumes and the Play Pause Indicator stops flashing 10 31 3 2004 10 45 O aa SB280_033104 p65 11 5 Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level 6 To Stop playback at any time press the CD STOP W button The disc stops and the display again shows the total number of tracks on the disc After the last track has played the disc stops automatically and the display again shows the total number of tracks on the disc 7 Open the CD door remove your disc and close the CD door again 8 Move the FUNCTION selector to the TAPE Radio Off position to shut the power Off TO START PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK Insert your disc in the player close the door an
8. aterials 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 8 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 Battery Operation 1 Remove the battery compartment door on the bottom of the cabinet by pressing down on the Arrow symbol and sliding the door in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert 8 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 SB280_033104 p65 4 31 3 2004 10 45 iin AC Operation To prevent loss the AC cord is permanently attached to the unit and is stored inside the battery compartment Do not try to detach the AC cord from the unit e Remove the battery compartment door on the bottom of the cabinet by pressing down on the Arrow symbol and sliding the door in the direction of the arrow e Remove the AC cord from its storage compartment and extend it to its full length e With the unit upside down position the cord so that it is resting in the notch on the back of
9. d no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Do not overload wall outlet Use only power source as indicated Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks 15 16 17 18 So a se aa SB280_033104 p65 1 31 3 2004 10 45 O aa Emerson Radio Corp has produced this AM FM Radio with CD amp Cassette player under license from Nickelodeon We have taken great care to make sure that your CD amp Cassette player 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 and obtain the performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years In the event you require technical assistance please contact the Emerson Radio Consumer Service hotline at 1 800 898 9020 For future reference record the serial number in the space provided Model SB280 Serial Number SB280_033104 p65 2 31 3 2004 10 45 iin SB280_033104 p65 3 IMPORTANT NOTES Avoid installing the unit in locations described below e Places exposed to direct sunlight or close Operate c
10. d wait until the display shows the total tracks Press either the gt gt I SKIP SEARCH or K SKIP SEARCH button until the desired track number appears in the display then press the PLAY PAUSE PII button to begin playback on that track REPEAT PLAYBACK You can program the player to repeat either a single track or all tracks on the disc continuously The Repeat feature can be activated while the disc is playing or while the disc is stopped One Track Repeat Press the REPEAT button once The Repeat Indicator begins flashing Select the track you wish to repeat with the SKIP SEARCH gt I I lt buttons and then press the PLAY PAUSE Pl button The selected track will be repeated continuously To cancel One Track Repeat press the STOP W button ALL Tracks Repeat Press the REPEAT button twice The Repeat Indicator remains On Press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button to begin playback The entire disc will be repeated continuously To cancel All Track Repeat press the STOP W button 11 31 3 2004 10 45 O xa SB280_033104 p65 12 PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK You can program up to 20 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 f button to stop playback before you begin the programming steps below 1 Move the FUN
11. gonal barrelled ballpoint pen before inserting the cassette into the machine see Fig 2 Ifthe 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 W button to open the cassette door and press the PLAY lt 4 button 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 14 SB280_033104 p65 14 31 3 2004 10 46 O xa SB280_033104 p65 15 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
12. oes 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e 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 e 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 31 3 2004 10 45 iin PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING AND SET UP Carefully remove the unit from the carton and remove all packing materials 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 placing you finger under the notch on the front of the 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 packing m
13. ontrols and switches as to heat radiating appliances such as described in the manual electric heaters on top of other stereo Before turning On the power make certain equipment that radiates too much heat AC cord or batteries are properly installed places lacking ventilation or dusty areas Store your cassette tapes and CDs in a cool places subject to constant vibration and area to avoid damage from heat or humid or moist areas When moving the set be sure to first e Do not attempt to clean this unit with disconnect the AC power cord chemical solvents as this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM 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 ina particular installation If this equipment d
14. ot set to Set FUNCTION switch to RADIO RADIO Volume at minimum Increase Volume Cassette Player No sound FUNCTION switch is not set to Set the FUNCTION switch to TAPE TAPE Volume at minimum Increase Volume Sound distorted Dirty head Clean the head Speed varies Tape old or worn Replace the tape Dirty roller and capstan Clean roller and capstan CD Player CD CD incorrectly up CD skips while playing Disc is dirty or scratched Wipe disc with cloth or use Seen ee eer TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE Emerson NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE SERVICE CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM WARRANTY CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 695 0098 FOR ADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 1 800 898 9020 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE PLEASE WRITE TO Emerson Radio Corp Consumer Affairs Dept 1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch TX 75234 16 SB280_033104 p65 16 31 3 2004 10 45 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 bo
15. sette Compartment 12 AC Cord a Inside battery compartment 13 Carrying Handle 14 FM STEREO Indicator 15 Dial Pointer 16 FM Antenna 17 TUNING Control 18 BAND AM FM Selector 19 CD PLAY PAUSE PII Button amp Indicator 20 CD REPEAT Button amp Indicator 21 CD STOP Button 22 Battery Compartment At bottom of unit 31 3 2004 10 45 E SZ iin SB280_033104 p65 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 Move the FUNCTION selector to the Radio position 2 Move the BAND selector to the desired band FM ST FM or AM 3 Tune to your desired station with the TUNING control If you have set the BAND selector to FM ST Stereo and you tune to a FM Stereo station the FM STEREO LED Indicator will light 4 Set the VOLUME control to the desired level 5 When you are finished listening move the FUNCTION selector back to the TAPE Radio Off position to shut the power Off and extend the battery life 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 ANTENNA FM The FM antenna is located on the rear of the cabinet behind the TUNING control Please do not pull on this antenna It does not extend If FM reception is unsatisfactory rotate the cabinet until you find the position that provides
16. 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 4a mode When the tape ends in the F Fwd lt 4 mode the motor continues to run You must press the Stop button to shut off the motor before opening the door to remove your tape 31 3 2004 10 45 O a SB280_033104 p65 10 PLAYING COMPACT DISCS Note Although this portable CD player can read CD R and CD RW discs in addition to normal CDs the playability of CD R and CD RW discs may be effected by the type of software that was used to create the discs as well as the quality and condition of the blank media you are using 100 playability cannot be guaranteed This is not an indication of a problem with the player NORMAL PLAYBACK 1 2 3 A Move the FUNCTION selector to the CD position Open the CD door by placing your finger in the notch on the front of the door and lifting upward If you have not already removed the white transit card from the CD player please remove it now Place your CD on the center spindle with the printed label side facing up Close the CD door The player will read the Table of Contents and the display will show the total number of tracks on the disc Press the CD PLAY PAUSE Pil button to begin playback on Track 1 The CD Play Pause Indicator lights up To skip to higher or lower numbered tracks during playback press the
17. the best reception Note If you are listening to a weak FM Stereo station you can usually improve the reception by moving the BAND selector from the FM ST position to the FM position however the sound will now be mono 31 3 2004 10 45 O aa SB280_033104 p65 9 PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES 1 Open the cassette door by placing your finger in the notch at the top edge of the door and pulling toward you 2 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 cassette door 3 Move the FUNCTION selector to the TAPE position 4 Press the cassette Play lt 4 button to begin playback 5 Set the VOLUME control to the desired level 6 To advance the tape rapidly press the F Fwd lt 4 button To stop the tape before it ends press the Stop ll button 7 When the tape ends the Automatic Stop System releases the Play lt 4 button 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 8 When you are finished listening stop the tape open the door remove the tape and close the door If you are playing a tape and then switch to the RADIO or CD function be sure to press the Stop m button to disengage the tape mechanism This prevents excess wear and tear on the mechanism IMPORTANT Always press the Stop m button to
18. x 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 SB280_033104 p65 17 31 3 2004 10 45 Emersons EMERSON Part No 21 2060 404 01 Printed in China SB280_033104 p65 18 31 3 2004 10 45
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