Emerson SB250A Owner's Manual
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1. NICKELODEON sd ay SPOngeeos SQuarePaNts PORTABLE CD CD R RW PLAYER with AM FM STEREO RADIO OWNER S MANUAL SB250A Copyright 2005 Viacom International Inc All Rights Reserved Nickelodeon Nicktronics SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc Created by Stephen Hillenburg I 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 intented 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 3 a servicing instructions in that may be of sufficient REFER SERVICING TO i magnitude to constitute a risk QUALIFIED SERVICE he api TERE of electric shock to persons PERSONNEL Ing the appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instruc2. 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 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 Soa So a SB250A_011205 p65 1 12 1 2005 17 25 O aa SB250A_011205 p65 2 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 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 e Avoid using or storing this unit in dusty or sandy locations The serial num
3. 3 Fully extend the telescoping FM rod antenna 4 Set the FM MODE button to the Stereo ST position 5 Tune to the desired station by slowly rotating the TUNING control on the right side If you tune to an FM Stereo station the FM ST indicator will light 6 Rotate the VOLUME control to adjust the volume to the desired level 7 Set the BASS BOOST switch to the ON position to increase the bass response if desired 8 When you are finished listening slide the POWER OFF CD RADIO selector switch back to the POWER OFF position The POWER indicator goes off 12 1 2005 17 25 ES _ i ME Hints For Better Reception FM Adjust the length and direction of the telescoping FM rod antenna until you find the position and direction that provides the best reception AM The AM ferrite bar antenna is inside the cabinet If AM reception is unsatisfactory try turning the cabinet slightly until you find the position that provides the best reception SB250A_011205 p65 11 12 1 2005 17 25 O aa 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 affected 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 gu
4. 8 batteries at the same time Do not mix old and new batteries together Do not mix different types of batteries such as alkaline batteries and normal batteries in the battery compartment If the unit will not be used for an extended period of time such as two weeks or more or if the unit will be used mainly on AC power remove the batteries from the battery compartment If weak or dead batteries are left in the battery compartment they may eventually leak causing possible corrosion damage to the unit and such damage is not covered by your warranty SB250A_011205 p65 6 12 1 2005 17 25 BATTERY PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device Use only the size and type of batteries specified 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 Do not mix different types of batteries together e g Alkaline and Carbon Zinc or old batteries with fresh ones 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 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 t
5. NOTE 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 R outlet You should have your outdated outlet changed by a qualified licensed electrician Do a not file the wide blade on the plug or use an adapter to make the plug fit into your outlet AC Outlet This defeats the safety feature and could AC Plug expose you to electric shock Note In order to operate the unit on batteries the AC power cord must be completely disconnected from the AC socket on the back cabinet SB250A_011205 p65 5 12 1 2005 17 25 iin Battery Operation 1 Turn the unit upside down The battery compartment is located on the bottom cabinet 2 Press downward on the battery door locking tabs and remove the battery door Locking Tabs 3 Insert 8 fresh C batteries not included in the battery compartment We recommend alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance Be sure to observe the battery polarity markings engraved in the battery compartment If the batteries are inserted incorrectly the unit will not work 4 Replace the battery door When the sound becomes weak or distorted it is time to change the batteries Always change all
6. of tracks on the disc To stop playback before the disc ends press the STOP W button at any time The disc stops and the display again shows the total tracks on the disc If you are finished listening remove your disc from the player and close the CD door Slide the POWER OFF CD RADIO selector switch back to the POWER OFF position The POWER indicator goes off Pause Control To pause momentarily during CD playback press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button The sound stops and the track number display flashes but the disc continues to spin again Press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button again to cancel the Pause mode and resume normal playback The sound resumes at the same point on the disc and the track number display stops flashing SB250A_011205 p65 13 12 1 2005 17 25 O aa SKIP Search Controls i K4 During playback press the FWD SKIP gt gt I or REV SKIP I lt buttons repeatedly to skip forward or back to higher or lower numbered tracks Playback will start at the beginning of the selected track e To search within a track for a specific musical passage depress and hold the gt gt l or I lt buttons The player will search 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 e To start playback from a specific track load your disc as usual and wait until the display show
7. or the song title 1 Load your disc as usual and wait until the display shows the total number of tracks 2 Press the INTRO button The Intro Indicator appears on the display The player will begin playing track 01 After 10 seconds the player skips to track 02 and so on until it has played the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc 3 When you hear the desired song press the INTRO button again to cancel the Intro Scan playback mode and resume normal playback 12 1 2005 17 25 O aa SB250A_011205 p65 16 Programmed Playback Use the Programmed Playback feature to play up to 32 tracks on a disc in any desired order You may also program a particular track to play several times within a programmed sequence if desired Notes You cannot program a disc while it is playing Press the STOP button to stop playback and then follow the programming steps below 1 A o _ Load your disc as usual and wait until the display shows the total number of tracks on the disc Press the PROGRAM button on the front panel The PROG indicator begins flashing and Program Memory number 01 appears in the display Press the gt gt I or I buttons to select the first track number to be programmed Example Track number 07 When the desired track number is flashing in the display press the PROGRAM button again Track 07 is now entered in Program Memory number 01
8. TION POWER OFF CD RADIO Selector Switch BASS BOOST ON OFF ML Button AC Cord Socket Back Cabinet PHONES Jack Back Cabinet Carrying Handle FM MODE ST MONO IL Button BAND FM AM Selector Switch CD Door OPEN CLOSE Position 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Telescopic Antenna 11 SB250A_011205 p65 9 12 1 2005 17 25 I SB250A_011205 p65 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS e Make sure you have installed the batteries in the battery compartment or e Connect the AC power cord plug to a 120V 60Hz AC outlet GENERAL CONTROLS BASS BOOST ON OFF Button Set this button to the ON position to increase the bass response Set to the OFF ML position for normal bass response FM MODE Selector Normally you should leave this switch set to the ST position for FM Stereo reception However if you are listening to a distant FM Stereo station and the reception is noisy or weak set this switch to the MONO SB position This will normally provide some improvement in reception however the sound will no longer be in stereo LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 Slide the POWER OFF CD RADIO selector switch located on the top cabinet to the RADIO position The POWER indicator will light N Select the desired band AM or FM by sliding the BAND selector located on the right side to the correct position
9. aranteed This is not an indication of a problem with the player 1 Slide the POWER OFF CD RADIO selector switch on the top cabinet to the CD position The Power indicator will light NIZ N N The display will show two flashing dashes in the track number display After a few seconds the track number display will show no indicating that there is no disc in the player Press on the indented area of the CD door to open it The OP indicator appears in the display If you have not already ni i done so before loading your own disc be sure to remove LI the dummy CD transit card from the player and discard it NIZ JIN ao A Place your disc on the center spindle with the printed label side facing up Make sure that the disc is properly centered on the spindle Close the CD door The disc will spin for a few seconds while the player reads the TOC Table of Contents on the disc Then the disc will stop spinning and the display will show the total number of tracks on the disc o _ SB250A_011205 p65 12 12 1 2005 17 25 O aa 6 Press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button Playback begins on track 01 and the Play indicator appears in the display Adjust the VOLUME and BASS BOOST controls as desired Playback will continue until the last track has played then the disc stops the Play indicator disappears and the display again shows the total number
10. ber of your unit is located on a label on the bottom cabinet Please take a moment now to record the serial number in the space provided below You may need this number in case your unit is damaged or lost You may also be asked to provide this number when calling to request warranty service Model No SB250A Serial No 12 1 2005 17 25 I SB250A_011205 p65 3 IMPORTANT NOTES e Avoid installing this unit in places Operate controls and switches as exposed to direct sunlight or close to described in the manual 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 Before turning On the power make certain that power cord is properly installed e Store your CDs in a cool area to avoid damage from heat e When moving the set be sure to first disconnect the power cord 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 CAUTION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOGKS PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 DEFEATED 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
11. 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e 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 12 1 2005 17 25 I SB250A_011205 p65 4 PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING AND SET UP Carefully remove the main unit and the AC power cord
12. from the display carton Remove all the packing material from the unit Remove any decorative or descriptive labels from the front or top of the cabinet Do not remove any labels from the back or bottom of the cabinet Carefully remove any small strips of tape that may have been used to prevent the CD door from opening in transit Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to its full length This unit was shipped with a dummy CD transit card in the CD player This dummy CD prevents the laser pick up from moving during shipment This card must be removed before you can insert your own CDs Press on the indented area of the CD door to open it Carefully remove the dummy CD from the player and discard it Close the CD door Place the unit on a flat level surface such as a table desk counter shelf etc convenient to a 120V 60 Hz AC outlet out of direct sunlight and away from sources of excess heat dust moisture or strong magnetic fields 12 1 2005 17 25 O aa POWER SOURCES This model is designed to operate on 120V 60Hz AC or 12V DC 8 C batteries not included Attempting to operate this model from any other power source could 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 plug the AC power cord into a 120V AC outlet oo
13. he 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 SB250A_011205 p65 7 12 1 2005 17 25 SB250A_011205 p65 8 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL N wo A A i 1716 1514131211 10 1 INTRO Button PROGRAM Button FWD SKIP gt gt I Button REV SKIP I lt Button VOLUME Control TUNING Control STOP E Button 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 REPEAT Button 9 PLAY PAUSE Dil Button 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Battery Compartment Bottom Cabinet POWER On Indicator FM ST Indicator Play Pause Indicator CD Track LED Display PROG Indicator Intro Play Indicator REPEAT Indicator 12 1 2005 17 25 TOP PANEL 1 Speakers CD Door FUNC
14. inet CAUTION Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning SB250A_011205 p65 18 12 1 2005 17 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem check the following before seeking service Symptom Possible Cause Solution distorted on AM or FM AM or FM broadcast station extended antenna 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 Volume at minimum Compact Disc Player o O CD Player will not play FUNCTION switch is not set to Set FUNCTION switch to CD is not installed or installed Insert CD with label side CD skips while playing Disc is dirty or scratched Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc 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 19 SB250A_011205 p65 19 12 1 2005 17 25 SB250A_011205 p65 20 LIMITED WARRANTY Emerson Radio Corp warrants manufacturing defects in original material including original parts and w
15. m The program memory number now advances to number i 7 02 n Repeat step 3 selecting a different track number each time until you have entered up to 32 tracks in the program memory When you have completed programming the desired tracks press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button to begin programmed playback The PROG indicator remains On Playback will begin on the first track you programmed and will continue until the last programmed track has played 12 1 2005 17 25 O aa SB250A_011205 p65 17 6 When the program is completed the player stops and the display again shows the total tracks on the disc The PROG indicator goes Off but the program sequence remains in the memory To repeat the program press the PROGRAM button and then press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button To cancel the program from the memory press the STOP W button at programming mode Programmed Repeat Playback You may use the Programmed Playback and Repeat features together to continuously repeat a programmed sequence First program the desired sequence according to steps 1 through 5 on page 16 When Programmed Playback begins press the REPEAT button twice to select the Repeat All Tracks mode The REPEAT indicator and the PROG indicator light up The programmed sequence will be repeated continuously PHONES Jack The Stereo Headphone Jack is located on the back cabinet Connect a set of stereo headphones
16. not included to this jack for private listening without disturbing others The internal speakers are automatically disconnected when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack IMPORTANT When using headphones always set the volume control to a low level before you put the headphones on Then put the headphones on and gradually increase the volume to a comfortable listening level 12 1 2005 17 25 O I CARE AND MAINTENANCE COMPACT DISC CARE e 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 Co gt O 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 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 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 cab
17. orkmanship 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 i unauthorized facility or products purchased used serviced or damaged outside of the United States THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY gt ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AU898M 20 12 1 2005 17 25 EMERSON Part No 21 2073 501 01 SB250A_011205 p65 21 Emerson Printed in China 12 1 2005 17 25
18. s the total number of tracks Press the gt gt I or 4 buttons repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display then press the PLAY PAUSE gt Il button to begin playback on the desired track SB250A_011205 p65 14 12 1 2005 17 25 O aa SB250A_011205 p65 15 Special Playback Modes Repeat Playback You can program the player to continuously repeat a single track or the entire disc The Repeat mode can be selected while the disc is playing or while the disc is stopped Single Track Repeat Select the track to be repeated and then press the REPEAT button on the front panel once The REPEAT indicator begins flashing If necessary press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button to begin playback The selected track will be repeated continuously All Tracks Repeat Press the REPEAT button on the front panel twice The REPEAT indicator remains On If necessary press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button to begin playback The entire disc will be repeated continuously To cancel Repeat playback press the REPEAT button on the front panel until the REPEAT indicator goes Off Repeat Playback mode may also be cancelled by pressing the STOP button switching to Radio function or shutting the power Off Intro Scan Playback This feature plays just the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc This feature is useful if you are looking for a particular song but you cannot remember the track number
19. tions 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
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