Emerson PD3811BL Owner's Manual
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1. Emerson PORTABLE CD CD R RW PLAYER with CASSETTE RECORDER and STEREO RADIO OWNER S MANUAL PD3811BL Visit our web site at www emersonradio com iin 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 3 servicing instructions in that may be of sufficient REFER SERVICING TO magnitude to constitute a risk QUALIFIED SERVICE he of electric shock to persons PERSONNEL Ing tne appilance 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 b2. TAPE CD selector switch to the TAPE position 4 Press the cassette PLAY lt 4 key to begin playback The POWER Indicator comes On 5 Adjust the VOLUME and BASS BOOST control as desired 6 To advance the tape rapidly press the F FWD lt lt key To stop the tape before it ends press the STOP EJECT 2 key 7 To rewind the tape rapidly press the REWIND gt gt key To stop the tape before it ends press the STOP EJECT key 8 When the tape ends the Automatic Stop System releases the PLAY lt 4 key 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 9 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 AM FM ST or CD function be sure to press the STOP EJECT 2 key to disengage the tape mechanism This prevents excess wear and tear on the mechanism 3 6 2004 18 01 IMPORTANT Always press the STOP EJECT 2 key to 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 44 and REWIND gt gt modes When the tape ends in the FWD lt lt and REWIND gt gt modes the motor continues to run You must press the STOP EJECT key to shut off the motor before opening the door to remove your tape PD3811
3. 01 PD3811BL_060304 p65 11 8 If you are finished listening open the CD door and remove your disc 9 To listen to the radio slide the function AM FM ST TAPE CD selector switch to the FM ST AM position or slide to the TAPE position to turn the power Off PAUSE Control To pause momentarily during CD playback press the PLAY PAUSE button on the top panel again The sound stops and the PLAY PAUSE indicator flashes but the disc continues to spin Press the PLAY PAUSE button again to cancel the Pause mode and resume normal playback The sound resumes at the same point on the disc and the PLAY PAUSE indicator stops flashing SKIP Search gt gt 1 I lt Controls During playback press the F SKIP gt gt I R SKIP 14 buttons on the front panel repeatedly to skip forward or back to higher or lower numbered tracks Playback will start at the beginning of the selected track To search within a track for a specific musical passage depress and hold the F SKIP R SKIP 144 buttons on the front panel 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 Note The volume is automatically reduced during high speed music search To start playback from a specific track load your disc as usual and wait until the display shows the t
4. 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 bution to stop playback before you begin the programming steps below 1 Slide the function AM FM ST TAPE CD selector switch to the CD position insert your disc in the player close the door and wait until the total track number appears in the display 2 Press the PROGRAM button once The PROGRAM Indicator and program memory 0 begin flashing in the display 3 Use the buttons to select the first track to be programmed Example Track 8 4 When track number 8 flashes in the display press the PROGRAM button once again to enter the track 8 in program memory number 01 Track number 8 disappears and 0 flashes again in the display indicating that you may now select a track to be entered in program memory number 02 5 Use the gt gt I or K4 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 dashes flash in the LED display 3 6 2004 18 01 7 To begin programmed playback press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button The LED display will
5. show the first programmed track and playback will begin on that track The PROGRAM Indicator flashes After the last programmed track has played the player stops but the programmed tracks remain in the memory To play the programmed tracks again press the PROGRAM button and then the PLAY PAUSE Pll button To cancel the programmed sequence from memory press the STOP IB button at programming mode open the CD door or move the function selector switch to the TAPE power off position PROGRAMMED 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 in previous page When Programmed Playback begins press the REPEAT button twice to activate the All Tracks Repeat feature The REPEAT Indicator appears in LED display and all the tracks in your programmed sequence will be repeated continuously To cancel Programmed Repeat Playback press the STOP IB button until both the PROGRAM and REPEAT Indicators go Off PD3811BL_060304 p65 14 3 6 2004 18 01 PD3811BL_060304 p65 15 PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES 1 Open the cassette door by pressing the STOP EJECT key 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 3 Slide the function AM FM ST
6. to operate on 8 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 AC Operation Connect the small end of the AC Power Cord to the AC socket on the back cabinet then insert the plug in any convenient household 120V 60Hz AC outlet 11 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 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 D AC Outlet 3 6 2004 18 01 PD3811BL_060304 p65 6 Battery Operation 1 Remove the battery compartment door on the bottom of the cabinet by pressing down on the W mark and slide 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 wor
7. BL_060304 p65 16 3 6 2004 18 01 PD3811BL_060304 p65 17 MAKING A TAPE RECORDING This model allows you to make tape recordings directly from the CD player or the radio N 2 O O Refer to PLAYING COMPACT DISCS if necessary to operate the CD player Refer to LISTENING TO THE RADIO if necessary to tune in the station you wish to record from radio Press the STOP EJECT 2 key to open the cassette door Insert a good quality blank cassette tape into the slots on the cassette door with the open end facing up and the full reel on the right Use normal tape only Do not use tape identified as CrO Chrome or Metal tape formulations For best results use tapes of 60 minutes C 60 or less Do not use 90 minute or 120 minute tapes as these thinner tapes are more likely to jam in the mechanism Close the cassette door When you are ready to start recording press the RECORD key The PLAY lt key will also engage The CD you are playing or radio program you selected will be recorded directly on to the tape Press the PAUSE II key during recording to stop the tape temporarily and avoid recording unwanted material such as radio commercials When you have finished recording press the STOP EJECT 2 key to stop and remove the tape Automatic Recording Volume Level Control This unit has an Automatic Level Control ALC circuit wh
8. S Stereo Headphone Jack Carrying Handle AC Cord Socket Back Cabinet Battery Compartment Bottom Cabinet TUNING Control FM Telescopic Antenna Dial Pointer CD door OPEN CLOSE Position Function AM FM ST TAPE CD Selector Switch VOLUME Control Cassette Control Keys PAUSE II STOP EJECT 4 F FWD lt lt REWIND PLAY lt RECORD Cassette Door 3 6 2004 18 01 _ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 Slide the function selector to the AM or FM ST position as desired The POWER indicator comes On 2 Tune to your desired station with the TUNING control If you have set to FM ST and you tune to a FM Stereo station the FM ST LED Indicator will light 3 Set the VOLUME and BASS BOOST controls as desired 4 When you are finished listening move the function selector back to the TAPE power off position to shut the power Off and extend the battery life Antenna Information AM The AM bar 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 Vary the direction of the FM telescopic antenna to find the position that provides the best reception PD3811BL_060304 p65 9 3 6 2004 18 01 PD3811BL_060304 p65 10 PLAYING COMPACT DI
9. SCS Note Although this portable CD player can read CD R and CD RW discs in addition to normal CDs the playability of CD R 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 Slide the function AM FM ST TAPE CD selector switch on the right top cabinet to the CD position The POWER Indicator comes On 2 The display will show two dashes in the track number display 3 Open the CD door by pressing the OPEN CLOSE position on the CD door Place a CD on the center spindle with the printed label side facing up Close the CD door 4 The disc will spin for a few seconds as the player reads the disc Then the disc will stop and the display will show the total number of tracks on the disc 5 Press the PLAY PAUSE button on the top panel to begin playback on track 1 Track number 1 appears in the display and the PLAY PAUSE indicator comes On 6 Adjust the VOLUME and BASS BOOST controls as desired 7 Playback will continue until the last track has played then the disc stops and the PLAY PAUSE indicator goes Off and the display will show the total number of tracks on the disc To stop playback before the disc ends press the STOP button on the top panel 3 6 2004 18
10. an 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 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 3 6 2004 18 01 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 pressing the OPEN CLOSE position on CD do
11. e 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 PD3811BL_060304 p65 1 3 6 2004 18 01 PD3811BL_060304 p65 2 Thank you for purchasing this Emerson audio product The Emerson brand is your assurance of quality performance and value Our engineers have included many useful and convenient features in this product Please be sure to read this Owner s Manual completely to make sure you are getting the maximum benefit from each feature This product was manufactured using the highest quality components and standards of workmanship It was tested by Emerson inspectors and found to be in perfect working order before it left our factory However there is always the chance that some problem may occur because of rough handling during shipment to the retail store or to the final consumer If after reading this manual you experience any problems with the operation of this product please refer to the instructions for obtaining service at the end of this manual Emerson and Emerson retailers are committed to your satisfaction Once again thanks for purchasing this Emerson audio product For future reference record t
12. he serial number in the space provided Model No PD3811BL Serial No 3 6 2004 18 01 PD3811BL_060304 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 Store your CDs cassettes in cool area to avoid damage from heat When moving the set be sure to first Do not attempt to clean this unit with 1 disconnect the 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 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 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 c
13. ich controls the recording volume level and prevents overloaded and distorted recordings The VOLUME and BASS BOOST controls have no effect on recording volume level You may change the VOLUME and BASS BOOST controls setting during the recording or even reduce the volume level to Minimum This will not effect the level of the recording 3 6 2004 18 01 PHONES Jack Connect a set of stereo headphones not included with a 3 5mm mini plug to the PHONES jack located at left top cabinet for private listening without disturbing others Before putting on the headphones reduce the VOLUME control to a low level then put the headphones on and gradually increase the VOLUME control to a comfortable listening level The built in speakers are automatically disconnected when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack PD3811BL_060304 p65 18 3 6 2004 18 01 _ PD3811BL_060304 p65 19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ABOUT CASSETTE TAPES Whenever you record on a cassette any previously recorded material is erased as the new material is recorded To prevent you from accidentally erasing material which you wish to save blank cassettes are equipped with erase prevention tabs for each side of the tape If the erase prevention tab for side A is removed you cannot accidentally record on side A The record key cannot be depressed if the erase prevention tab on the ca
14. k 3 Replace the battery compartment door NOTE In order to operate the unit on battery power the AC cord must be disconnected from the AC socket on the back cabinet 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 3 6 2004 18 01 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Digital Sound oo A PD3811BL_060304 p65 22 PD3811BL_060304 p65 8 CD Track LED Display POWER FM ST PLAY PAUSE PROGRAM REPEAT Indicators CD STOP Button CD PLAY PAUSE PII Button CD PROGRAM Button CD REPEAT Button BASS BOOST Button CD R SKIP I lt Button CD F SKIP gt Button Speakers CD door PHONE
15. lock 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 Do not overload wall outlet Us
16. nauthorized 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 AUS898M 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 3 6 2004 18 01 Emerson EMERSON Part No 16 2961 406 01 Printed in China PD3811BL_060304 p65 23 3 6 2004 18 01
17. nown 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 EJECT amp key to open the cassette door and press the PLAY lt q key 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 Capstan Record Play Erase Head Head PD3811BL_060304 p65 20 3 6 2004 18 01 PD3811BL_060304 p65 21 COMPACT DISC CARE To remove 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 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 detergen
18. or 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 materials 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 The AC power cord is inside the polyfoam packing material Make sure that you do not accidentally discard the AC cord with the packing material PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE This model is equipped with non skid rubber to prevent the product from moving when you operate the 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 PD3811BL_060304 p65 4 3 6 2004 18 01 PD3811BL_060304 p65 5 POWER SOURCES This unit is designed
19. otal number of tracks Press the F SKIP gt gt I R SKIP 144 buttons repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display then press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback on the desired track 3 6 2004 18 01 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 top panel once The REPEAT indicator begins flashing If necessary press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback The selected track will be repeated continuously All Tracks Repeat Press the REPEAT button on the top panel twice The REPEAT indicator remains On If necessary press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback The entire disc will be repeated continuously To cancel Repeat playback press the REPEAT button until the Repeat indicator goes Off Repeat Playback mode may also be cancelled by pressing the STOPE button switching to other function or shut the power Off PD3811BL_060304 p65 12 3 6 2004 18 01 PD3811BL_060304 p65 13 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
20. ssette has been removed To prevent accidental erasing on side A of a cassette use a small screw driver or similar tool to break off the erase prevention tab for side A This prevents the record key from locking TAB FOR SIDE A BREAK OUT TO PREVENT RECORDING If later you do wish to record on side A of the cassette cover the tab opening with a piece of cellophane tape This will allow the record key to function again COVER OPENING WITH TAPE INORDER TO RECORD AGAIN 3 6 2004 18 01 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 themechanism 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 hexagonal 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 k
21. ts or abrasive cleaners to clean the disc If necessary use a CD cleaning kit 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 cabinet CAUTION Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning 3 6 2004 18 01 PD3811BL_060304 p65 22 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 u
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