Emerson PD3689 Owner's Manual
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1. Emerson Portable CD R RW MP3 Player with Digital Tuner SD MMC Flash Memory Card Reader and USB Port OWNER S MANUAL PD3689 Visit our web site at www emersonradio com int 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 9 bes servicing instructions in that may be of sufficient REFER SERVICING TO magnitude to constitute a risk QUALIFIED SERVICE the Dl accompany of electric shock to persons PERSONNEL Ing the appliance 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 n2. 2 Press the gt gt I SKIP TUNING button repeatedly to select Album 05 3 Press the PROGRAM CLOCK button to enter Album 05 in Program Memory P 01 The track 000 flashes 4 Press the gt gt I SKIP TUNING button repeatedly to select Track 003 OT _ Press the PROGRAM CLOCK button to enter Track 003 in Program Memory P 01 The Program Number display advances to P 02 the Album and Track Numbers return to 00 amp 000 O _ Repeat Steps 2 through 5 to enter up to 64 tracks in the program memory N After you have entered up to 64 tracks in the Program Memory press the pil PLAY PAUSE button to begin programmed playback 31 PD3689_062005 p65 31 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa Title Search And Album Search On MP3 CDs This system allows you to search through a MP3 CD and select a specific Album Directory or even a specific Song Title File for immediate playback Notes A Title Album Search can only be performed using the remote control handset B Title Album Search can only be performed if the title and album information To N ao _ PD3689_062005 p65 32 was properly encoded in the original MP8 files before they were burned recorded on the CD search a MP3 CD fora specific song by Title Load the MP3 CD in the player and wait until the player reads the Table of Contents on
3. XTM more Pil KI Only the flashing and the clock begins to run 15 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 16 Listening To The Radio 1 Press the i POWER button to turn the unit On The display lighting comes On and the display briefly shows HELLO 2 Press the FUNCTION button to select the TUNER function An AM or FM frequency will appear on the display Press the TUNER BAND button again to switch between the AM and FM bands if necessary 3 Tune to the desired station as follows e Manual Tuning Repeatedly press the gt gt I or K SKIP TUNING buttons until the display shows the exact frequency of the desired station Use the Manual Tuning method to tune to weak or distant stations that are not strong enough to be recognized by the Automatic Tuning system e Automatic Tuning Depress and hold the gt gt I or 4 SKIP TUNING buttons until the display begins to move then release the buttons The Tuner will search up or down the band for the next strong signal and stop on that station Repeat this procedure until the tuner stops on your desired station A If you tuned to an FM Stereo station the ST indicator will appear in the display If the FM Stereo reception is noisy or weak press the MODE FIND button on the remote control to select the FM Mono mode 5 Adjust the VOLUME DBBS and EQ controls to the desired settings 6
4. 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 28 MP3 CD Playback The bil PLAY PAUSE gt gt I SKIP TUNING I lt SKIP TUNING and m STOP controls have the same functions for MP3 CDs as they do for normal CDs To skip quickly from a track in one Directory to a track in another Directory proceed as follows 1 Load your MP3 CD in the player wait until the reading process is completed 2 Example Let s assume that you want to skip to Directory 09 Track 005 Press the ALBUM MEM CH button repeatedly to select Album 09 The track will show 001 Press the ke SKIP TUNING button repeatedly until the display shows Track 005 e Press and hold the MODE FIND button on the remote control to scroll through the ID3 text information If the information was properly inserted when the files were created the display will show the song TITLE ARTIST name and ALBUM name e Press and hold the MODE FIND button again to return to Track and Play time display 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa MP3 ID3 Support Information Display When you create a CD on your computer containing MP3 audio files the software you use to create the disc will normally allow you to input the name of the Artist the name of the Album and the Titles of the individual songs If the information is input properly whe
5. On Remote Control Only These functions operate the same way for MP3 CDs as they do for normal CDs Intro Scan Load your MP3 CD in the player wait until the reading process is completed Press the INTRO button The INTRO indicator appears in the display and begins Intro Scan playback The player will play the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc Random Playback Load your MP3 CD in the player wait until the reading process is completed Press the RANDOM button The RNDM indicator appears in the display The player will play all the tracks on the disc in Random order PD3689_062005 p65 30 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa MP3 CD Programmed Playback e When programming the tracks on an MP3 CD you must also select the Directory Number of the tracks being programmed You can program up to 64 tracks on an MP3 CD same as for a normal CD e Programming can only be done while the player is in the Stop mode If the MP3 disc is playing first press the m STOP button to stop playback then follow the programming steps below In this example the MP3 CD contains a total of 11 Directories Albums and 172 Tracks Files Let s assume that the first track we want to program is Track 003 in Album 05 1 Press the PROGRAM CLOCK button on the remote control The display shows Album 00 flashing Track 000 Program Number P 01 and PRG indicator appear
6. or use an adapter to make the plug fit into your AC Outlet outlet This defeats the safety feature and AC Plug could expose you to electric shock 20 6 2005 16 18 ME sm Battery Operation The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the cabinet Turn the unit upside down and place the unit on a soft surface such as a bed a towel or on the carpet to avoid scratching the finish on the cabinet 1 Press down on the two Arrow marks on the battery compartment cover and slide the cover in the direction of the arrows as shown to remove the cover 2 Insert 8 C UM 2 batteries not included in the battery compartment We recommend that you use a well known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance Be sure that the batteries are positioned according to the polarity markings engraved in the battery compartment If the batteries are inserted incorrectly the unit will not work 3 Replace the battery compartment cover PD3689_062005 p65 6 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 7 Replacing the Batteries When the sound of the unit becomes weak or distorted or the unit fails to operate at all remove the original batteries as soon as possible dispose of them properly and install new batteries Never leave exhausted batteries in the unit as the may eventually leak and cause damage to the unit You warra
7. AND INDICATORS Front Panel 2 34 1 MEMORY CARD 20 19 Top Panel aa 227 7 DIGITAL AUDIO 21 9 PD3689_062005 p65 9 20 6 2005 16 18 O xa 1 Speakers 2 Multi Function LCD Display 3 Remote Sensor 4 POWER LED Indicator 5 PHONES Jack 6 44 Rev Skip Search Tuning Button 7 FUNCTION Button 8 Power On Off Button 9 BAND Button Li pil Play Pause Button 1 VOLUME 4 Button 2 M Stop Button 3 ALBUM MEM CH 4 Button 4 EQ Button 5 ALBUM MEM CH v Button 6 VOLUME v Button 7 gt gt I Fwd Skip Search Tuning Button 8 USB lt Port 9 SD MMC Memory Card USB LED Indicator 20 SD MMC MEMORY CARD Slot 21 CD Door 22 Carrying Handle 23 24 25 26 27 AG Power Cord Socket Back Cabinet Battery Compartment Bottom Cabinet AUX IN R L Jacks Back Cabinet FM Telescopic Antenna CD Door OPEN CLOSE Position PD3689 062005 p65 10 20 6 2005 16 38 iin Remote Control DBBS Button EQ Button 12 ALBUM MEM CH v Button MODE FIND Button ALBUM MEM CH 4 Button INTRO Button REPEAT Button M STOP Button FUNCTION Button AUX Button 1 TIMER Button 2 IR Inf
8. Control Only Press the MUTE button on the remote control to shut off the speakers temporarily for example to answer the telephone The sound stops and the MUTE indicator flashes in the display Press the MUTE button again to cancel the mute function and restore the sound The MUTE indicator disappears The mute function will also be canceled automatically by pressing the VOLUME 4 or VOLUME v buttons 14 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 15 Setting The Clock When the unit is connected to the AC outlet for the first time the flashes on the display Note Do not turn the main unit power On The clock can only be set while the main unit power is Off The clock can only be set with the Remote Control 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM CLOCK button on the remote control 12 HOUR flashes on display Press the or K SKIP TUNING buttons to select between 24 HOUR or 12 HOUR modes if necessary N Press the PROGRAM CLOCK button again Just the Hour digits will continue flashing Press the gt gt I or I lt SKIP TUNING buttons to set the display to the correct hour AM or PM w A Press the PROGRAM CLOCK button again The Minute digits will begin flashing OT Press the gt gt I or K SKIP TUNING buttons to set the display to the correct minutes Press the PROGRAM CLOCK button once O _
9. Dept 5101 Statesman Drive Irving TX 75063 PD3689_062005 p65 44 20 6 2005 16 18 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 5101 Statesman Drive Irving TX 75063 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 The serial number of your unit is located on a label on the bottom cabinet Please take a moment now to
10. INTRO indicator will appear in the display The player will play the first 10 seconds of each track automatically When the first 10 seconds of the last track has played the player stops and the display again shows the total playing time and number of tracks on the disc To cancel the Intro mode press the INTRO button once more until the INTRO indicator disappears 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 25 Programmed Playback The Programmed Playback feature allows you to program a total of up to 64 tracks in any desired order You may program the same track to play several times within a program sequence if desired Note You cannot program tracks during playback If a disc is playing press the M STOP button first to stop playback before beginning the programming steps below 1 Load the disc in the player and wait until the player has read the Table of Contents of the disc 2 Press the PROGRAM CLOCK button on the remote control The PRG indicator Program Memory P 01 and Track 00 will appear in the display 3 Then press the gt gt I or K SKIP TUNING buttons to select the first track on the disc to be programmed Example Track 07 4 Press the PROGRAM CLOCK button again to enter Track 07 in program memory 01 The program memory number advances to P 02 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 selecting the desired Track number each time
11. Pil PLAY PAUSE button and the ESP indicator begins flashing as the player stores 10 seconds of music in the memory When the memory is full the ESP indicator stops flashing and remains On If the unit is shaken or bumped for a few seconds you will not experience any skipping but the memory will be partially depleted and the ESP indicator will begin flashing until the memory is full again Since the ESP system does draw additional power from the batteries you can shut the ESP system Off if the unit is being used in a stable location and is not subject to shakes or bumps You may turn the ESP function Off or On again by pressing the MODE FIND button on the remote control There is no MODE FIND button on the main unit 21 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 22 7 Adjust the VOLUME DBBS and EQ controls as desired 8 Playback will continue until all tracks on the disc have been played then the player stops and the display shows the total tracks and playing time on the disc To stop playback at any time press the M STOP button 9 If you are finished listening press the OPEN CLOSE position to open the CD door remove your disc from the player re close the door and press the POWER button to return the unit to the Standby Off mode Pause Control To pause temporarily during CD playback press the Pll PLAY PAUSE button again The sound stops and the elapsed time flashes
12. SLEEP button to decrease the amount of sleep timer operation Each time you press the SLEEP button you subtract 10 minutes to the sleep timer The minimum sleep timer operation is 10 minutes A After a few seconds the Sleep Time display disappears and the normal Tuner or CD display returns The small SLEEP indicator remains in the display When the Sleep Timer counts down to 00 the power shuts off automatically Notes You can shut the unit off manually before the Sleep Timer counts down to 00 by pressing the POWER button at any time e If you are falling asleep to CD the system will only operate until the CD ends If you set the Sleep Timer for 90 minutes but your CD is only 45 minutes long the music will stop after 45 minutes 41 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa Auxiliary Operation You can listen to an auxiliary audio source connected to the AUX IN R L jacks on the back panel of this unit refer to page 8 for connection information Press the FUNCTION button or AUX button on remote control to select the Aux function The AUX indicator appears in the display AI Iv r Operate the external device as you would normally When you hear the music from your external source adjust the VOLUME EQ and DBBS controls of this system as desired PD3689_062005 p65 42 20 6 2005 16 18 O iin PD3689_062005 p65 43 CARE AND MA
13. in the display but the disc continues spinning Press the gt II PLAY PAUSE button once more to cancel Pause mode and resume playback at the same point the elapsed time stops flashing Skip Track and High Speed Music Search During playback repeatedly press the I or K SKIP TUNING buttons to skip to higher or lower numbered tracks Playback will begin on the selected track e During playback depress and hold the gt gt I or K SKIP TUNING buttons to search within a track at high speed to locate a specific musical passage Release the gt gt I or K SKIP TUNING buttons when you hear the desired passage Normal speed playback will resume at that point 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 23 Repeat Playback On Remote Control Only The Repeat function in this unit allows you to continuously repeat a single track or the entire disc The Repeat function can be activated during playback or while the player is stopped One Track Repeat Select the track to be repeated and begin playback Press the REPEAT button on remote control once The C indicator appears in the display and the selected track will be repeated continuously All Tracks Repeat Load the disc in the player and begin playback Press the REPEAT button on the remote control twice The ALL C indicators appear in the display All tracks on the disc will be repeated continuously To cancel Repeat
14. listening level Remember that CDs may contain both very soft and very loud passages Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using a louder passage so that you always know what the maximum level will be 20 6 2005 16 18 iin Auxiliary Input Jacks This system includes AUX IN R L Jacks These jacks allow you to connect external audio equipment to this system and listen to the sound from the external equipment through the speakers of this system Examples of the types of external equipment that may be connected are A cassette deck the audio outputs from a VCR or DVD player a personal cassette player MP3 player MD player or a personal hard disc audio jukebox device such as an iPod Connect the audio output jack s or headphone jack of the external audio equipment to the AUX IN R L jacks on the back panel of this system CONNECTION CABLES ARE NOT INCLUDED You may leave your external device permanently connected to this system if you wish It is not necessary to disconnect the external device in order to listen to the Tuner or CD player in this system From External Audio Source Instructions for listening to your external device will be found at the end of this Owner s Manual PD3689_062005 p65 8 20 6 2005 16 18 LOCATION OF CONTROLS
15. locate the serial number and write the number in the space provided below You may be asked to provide this number when calling for product service Model Number PD3689 Serial Number 45 PD3689_062005 p65 45 20 6 2005 16 18 Emersons EMERSON Part No 16 3001 506 01 Printed in China PD3689_062005 p65 46 20 6 2005 16 18
16. may also be affected by the quality and condition of the blank media you use for recording 100 compatibility cannot be guaranteed This is not an indication of any problems with your player Normal Playback 1 Press the POWER button to turn the unit On 2 Press the FUNCTION button to select CD function 3 Press the OPEN CLOSE position on the CD door If you have not already done so remove the dummy CD transit protection cards and discard it You cannot play your own CD unless the card is removed gt V ai IPA NIY CEY e I Music 5 Press the OPEN CLOSE position to close the CD door 20 PD3689_062005 p65 20 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 21 The READ indicator flashes as the player reads the Table Of Contents on the disc After reading the disc the display will show the total tracks and playing time of the disc Note The reading time may take longer if you are using a CD RW disc or a disc encoded with MP3 audio files This is normal and not an indication of any problem with your unit Press the bII PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback Note This CD player is equipped with an automatic 10 second Electronic Skip Protection ESP memory system that will eliminate CD skipping if the unit is accidentally shaken or bumped during playback The ESP system turns On automatically when you press the
17. playback mode press the REPEAT button until the ALL C indicators disappear from the display Repeat mode can also be canceled by opening the CD door switching to the TUNER or AUX mode or pressing the gt POWER button to return the unit to the Standby Off mode 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 24 Random Playback On Remote Control Only The Random playback feature allows you play all the tracks on the disc in random order You can select random playback while the disc is playing or when the player is stopped Load a CD in the player as usual and then press the RANDOM button on the remote control handset id RNDM L ar 17 appa The RNDM indicator appears in the display Wwe VID The player will randomly select a track from the disc and begin playback Random playback will continue until all tracks have played once then the player stops To stop Random playback press the RANDOM button on the remote control again The RNDM indicator disappears and normal playback will resume from that point INTRO Scan Playback On Remote Control Only This feature allows you to play just the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc This may be useful when you are trying to locate a specific song but you do not remember the title Load the disc as usual and wait until the display shows the total playing time and number of tracks Press the INTRO button on the remote control The
18. power cord chemical solvents as this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION sn RER SERGE see honnon WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS 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 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 e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following t
19. the disc and shows the total number of Albums Directories and Tracks Files on the disc For example in the illustration the disc contains 9 Albums and 56 Tracks Press the MODE FIND button on the remote control once The Search symbol f will flash in the display and the player will enter the alphabetical and numerical title search mode beginning with the letter A The display will show the first song title beginning with the letter A Press the gt gt I or K SKIP TUNING button repeatedly to scroll through all the song titles on the disc in Alphabetical and Numerical order When you see the desired Song Title on the display Example My Way press the bil PLAY PAUSE button to begin immediate playback of that title Track Number In Disc Album Number In Disc nyg ESP MY WAY T Alphabet M Song Title Track Number of Album Elapse Time 32 20 6 2005 16 18 O xa PD3689_062005 p65 33 To search a MP3 CD for a specific Album 1 N Load the MP3 CD in the player and wait until the player reads the Table of Contents on the disc and shows the total number of Albums Directories and Tracks Files on the disc For example in the illustration the disc contains 9 Albums and 56 Tracks Press the MODE FIND button on the remote control twice The Search Album symbol f ALBUM will appear i
20. the illustration Then slide the battery holder back into the remote control Dispose of the original battery properly It should not be thrown into a fire as the battery may explode if incinerated It should not be left around where small children or pets might play with or swallow it If the battery is accidentally swallowed contact a physician immediately PD3689_062005 p65 12 20 6 2005 16 18 O iin PD3689_062005 p65 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS e Make sure that you have removed the battery spacer from the remote control handset e Make sure that the unit is connected to an AC outlet that is always live Do not connect the unit to an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch General Controls Most of the main functions of this unit can be operated by the controls on the front panel or by the buttons on the remote control handset If a specific function can only be operated by the remote handset or by the front panel controls this will be clearly indicated in the instructions When operating this unit with the remote control handset make sure that the IR Infrared transmitter on the front of the remote handset is pointed at the remote sensor on the front panel of the main unit The effective operating range of the remote control is approximately 15 feet Please note that bright sunlight or room lighting may interfere with the remote control operation If the remote is not operati
21. until you have entered up to 64 tracks in the CD program memory 20 6 2005 16 18 Men 6 Press the bil PLAY PAUSE button to begin programmed playback The PRG indicator remains On The player will play all the tracks that you programmed in the desired sequence e After the last programmed track has played the player stops but the programmed sequence remains in the memory e To play the programmed sequence again press the PROGRAM CLOCK button then the Pil PLAY PAUSE button e To cancel the programmed sequence from the memory press the W STOP button at programming mode Programmed Repeat Playback You can use the Programmed and Repeat Playback functions together to continuously repeat a programmed sequence First program up to 64 tracks as described above Then press the REPEAT button twice to activate All Tracks Repeat feature Press the bil PLAY PAUSE button to begin Programmed Repeat Playback The programmed sequence will be repeated continuously PD3689_062005 p65 26 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 27 Playing MP3 Discs CDs that contain compressed MP3 audio files can store approximately 10 times as much music as anormal CDs It is possible to record up to 10 hours of music in MP3 format on a single disc Audio files may be downloaded from the Internet onto your computer s hard drive or ripped from no
22. INTENANCE 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 FJ O e 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 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 cabinet Caution Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning 43 20 6 2005 16 18 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
23. When you are finished listening press the POWER button to return the unit to the Standby Off mode The display lighting goes Off and the display changes from radio frequency to correct time 16 20 6 2005 16 18 iin Hints For Better Reception FM Extend and vary the direction of the FM telescopic antenna to find the position that provides the best reception AM The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet of the main unit You may need to change the position of the main unit until you find the position that provides the best reception for your favorite AM stations PD3689_062005 p65 17 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory You can store up to 40 of your favorite stations 30 FM 10 AM in the tuner memory for easy recall at any time Using either the Manual or Automatic tuning method described on page 16 tune to the first station you wish to memorize Example FM 103 50 MHz and then 1 Press the PROGRAM CLOCK button on the remote control The PRG indicator appears and the channel number 01 indicator flashes in the display 2 Press the PROGRAM CLOCK bution again the 01 indicator stops flashing confirming that your station has been entered in preset channel number 01 3 Tune to the next station you wish to memorize Examp
24. il PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback Adjust the VOLUME EQ and DBBS controls as desired e You can skip Tracks with the gt gt I or kt SKIP TUNING buttons just as you would with a normal CD You can skip Albums with the ALBUM MEM CH 4 or w buttons You may press the MODE FIND button once to enter the Album Search mode then press the gt gt I or Ka SKIP TUNING buttons to search the desired Album 34 PD3689_062005 p65 34 20 6 2005 16 18 Men Note If the album name is not recognized or if the P album was not properly named the display will show UNKNOWN O _ Playback will continue until the last track has played and then the display will again show the total number of tracks albums on the card You may also press the W STOP button to stop playback at any time N If you have finished listening and want to remove your memory card before the music ends always press the I STOP button first and then remove your card If you remove the card before pressing the W STOP button you may cause an electro static discharge ESD condition and this may prevent the card reader from operating properly until the ESD condition is cleared PD3689_062005 p65 35 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 36 Playing MP3 Audio Files On Portable USB Storage Device Note The USB port in this system can only read files
25. in MP3 format It cannot read files in other compressed audio formats such as WMA AAC etc 1 Turn the system On as usual 2 Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly until the display shows CARD USB 3 Connect your portable USB storage device to the USB port on the front panel of this unit as shown in the illustration e Note The portable USB drive can only be connected one way usually with the printed side facing up If you have trouble connecting your USB storage device to the USB port do not force it This may damage the connector Instead turn the device over and try connecting it again 4 The player will read the information on the external device and the display will show the total number of acA G Tracks Albums on the device The reader LED indicator will light up n u m OP 5 Press the bil PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback Adjust the VOLUME EQ and DBBS controls as desired e You can skip tracks with the gt gt I or Kk SKIP TUNING buttons just as you would with a normal CD You can skip albums with the ALBUM MEM CH 4 or w buttons 36 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa You may press the MODE FIND button once to enter the Album Search mode then press the gt gt I or Ka SKIP TUNING buttons to search the desired Album Note If the album name is not recognized or if the aloum was not properly named the display will sh
26. le FM 106 70 MHz Press the PROGRAM CLOCK button The preset channel number advances to flashing 02 4 Repeat Step 2 3 until you have stored up to 30 stations on the FM band then press the TUNER BAND button to switch to the AM band and follow the same procedure to enter up to 10 AM station in the tuner memory PD3689_062005 p65 18 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa Recalling Preset Stations 1 Turn the system On press the FUNCTION and or TUNER BAND buttons to select the Tuner function and the desired band 2 Press the ALBUM MEM CH 4 or w button repeatedly until the desired preset number and frequency appears on the display Changing Preset Stations 1 Tune to the new station you want to memorize 2 Press the PROGRAM CLOCK bution on the remote control 3 Repeatedly press ALBUM MEM CH 4 or w button to select the preset channel number you wish change 4 Press the PROGRAM CLOCK button again The new station is entered in the memory and the previous station is deleted PD3689_062005 p65 19 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa Playing Compact Discs Important This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD Recordable CD R and CD ReWritable CD RW discs However the playability of CD R RW discs may be affected by the type of software that was used in ripping the tracks from the original discs and burning the tracks onto the blank media Playability
27. n the disc is created it will scroll across the bottom of the CD display during playback of the MP3 CD Refer to previous page MP3 CD Repeat Playback On Remote Control Only There are 3 Repeat Playback options with MP3 CDs In addition to the Repeat 1 Track and Repeat All Tracks options which are the same for normal CDs you may also select Directory Repeat mode to repeat all the tracks contained in a single Directory Album To repeat a single track on an MP3 CD Select the track to be repeated and start playback as usual Then press the REPEAT button on the remote control once The C indicator appears and the selected track will be repeated continuously To repeat all the tracks on an MP3 CD Begin playback as usual then press the REPEAT button twice The ALL G indicators appear on the display and all the tracks on the disc will be repeated continuously To repeat all the tracks in a single Directory or Album Press the ALBUM MEM CH button to select the desired Directory Album number as usual Press the REPEAT button 3 times Both the C and ALBUM indicators appear in the display and all the tracks in the directory will be repeated continuously To cancel Repeat Playback press the REPEAT button until the ALL C ALBUM indicators disappear 29 PD3689_062005 p65 29 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa MP3 CD Intro Scan And Random Playback Modes
28. n the display and the player will enter the Album Search mode beginning with Album 01 The display will show the name of the Album Example Judds Note If the album name is not recognized or if the album was not properly named the display will show UNKNOWN Press the gt l or k4 SKIP TUNING buttons repeatedly to scroll through all the Albums on the disc in numerical order When you see the desired Album name on the display press the pil PLAY PAUSE button to begin immediate playback of the first track in that Album 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa Playing MP3 Audio Files Stored On SD MMC Memory Cards Note The card reader in this unit can only read files in MP3 format It cannot read files in other compressed audio formats such as WMA AAC etc 1 Turn the unit On as usual 2 Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly until the ARTI F display shows CARD USB Ln 3 Insert your SD or MMC flash memory card containing MP3 audio files into the SD MMC MEMORY CARD slot as shown in the illustration Note The card can only be inserted one way Push it in as far as it will go until it locks in place 4 The player will read the information on the card and ng the display will show the total number of files Tracks ASA E fo and directories Albums on the card dI JIi Ul The reader LED indicator will light up 5 Press the b
29. ng properly try reducing the brightness of the room or moving closer to the main unit If this does not solve the problem it may be time to change the remote control battery Volume Controls To increase or decrease the system volume press the VOLUME 4 or VOLUME v buttons on the front panel or the remote control The Volume Level Indicator will appear on the display when you change the volume level The level indicator ranges from 00 Minimum to 30 Maximum The system remembers the volume level when the power is switched Off and automatically returns to the same level when the power is switched On again 13 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 14 EQ Electronic Preset Equalizer The preset equalizer allows you to adjust the sound characteristic for the most popular types of music Press the EQ button on the front panel or the remote control to cycle through the following equalizer settings PASS EQ Off CLASSIC ROCK POP JAZZ The appropriate EQ indicator briefly appears in the display to confirm your selection The system remembers the EQ setting when the power is switched Off and returns to the same setting when the power is switched On again DBBS Control On Remote Control Only Press the DBBS button on the remote control to increase the bass response Press again to cancel the Bass Boost function MUTE Button On Remote
30. nty does not cover damage due to leaking batteries 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 Replacement of batteries must be done by an adult Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries The supply terminals are not to be short circuited Non rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged Exhausted batteries are to be removed Only batteries of the equivalent type are to be used Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity Dispose of batteries properly Do not dispose of batteries in fire The batteries may explode or leak Stereo Headphone Jack This unit includes a stereo PHONES jack on the front panel You may connect a set of stereo headphones not included to this jack for private listening without disturbing others The built in speakers are automatically shut off when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack Make sure that the plug from your headphones is fully inserted into the headphone jack If the plug is not fully inserted the sound may be intermittent or you may only hear sound from one side of the headphones Important To prevent hearing damage always set the volume control to a low level before you connect the headphones Then connect the headphones put them on and very gradually increase the volume to a comfortable
31. orite chair with the ultra slim 22 key remote control Please be sure to read this manual carefully and completely to make sure you understand all of the exciting features and functions included in your new system We have taken great care to make sure that this system was in perfect working order when it left our factory If you experience any problem with the set up or operation of this system please do not return it to the dealer Please call the Emerson Customer Service Hotline toll free at 800 898 9020 One of our representatives will try to diagnose and correct the problem for you If that is not possible you will be advised how to obtain a replacement Once again all of us at Emerson thank you for your purchase 20 6 2005 16 18 O iin PD3689_062005 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 Before turning On the power make electric heaters on top of other stereo certain that power cord is properly equipment that radiates too much heat installed places lacking ventilation or dusty areas places subject to constant vibration and or humid or moist areas Store your CDs Memory Cards in a cool area to avoid damage from heat e When moving the set be sure to first e Do not attempt to clean this unit with l disconnect the
32. ot block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 14 This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Do not overload wall outlet U
33. ow UNKNOWN 6 Playback will continue until the last track has played and then the display will again show the total number of tracks albums on the USB device You may also press the m STOP button to stop playback at any time 7 If you have finished listening and want to remove your USB device before the music ends always press the STOP button first and then remove your USB device If you remove the USB device before pressing the Il STOP button you may cause an electro static discharge ESD condition and this may prevent the USB port from operating properly until the ESD condition is cleared PD3689_062005 p65 37 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa Special Functions TIMER Operation On Remote Control Only This unit includes a programmable Timer function You can use the timer to wake you up to the TUNER or to your favorite CD The timer can be programmed while the unit is in the Standby Power Off mode the TUNER CD CARD USB or AUX modes To Set The TIMER The 15 Time 1 PD3689_062005 p65 38 Press and hold the TIMER button on the remote control The on indicators appear and the Hour digits will begin flashing in the display Press the gt gt I or K SKIP TUNING buttons to set the display to the desired turn On hour AM or PM Press the TIMER button The Minute digits begin flashing Press the gt gt I or K SKIP TUNING buttons to set the dis
34. play to the desired turn On minute Press TIMER button again The OFF appears in the display the Hour digits begins flashing Press the gt gt I or K SKIP TUNING buttons to set the display to the desired turn Off hour AM or PM Press the TIMER button The Minute digits begin flashing Press the gt gt I or K SKIP TUNING buttons to set the display to the desired turn Off minute 38 20 6 2005 16 18 iin 8 Press the TIMER button again The TUNER indicator flashes in the display Press the gt gt I or K SKIP TUNING buttons to select turn On TUNER or CD mode as desired 9 Press the TIMER button 10 11 PD3689_062005 p65 39 VOL 13 flashes in the display indicating that you may now adjust the turn On Volume level Press the gt gt I or K SKIP TUNING buttons to set the turn On Volume level as desired Press the TIMER button again the display will show the Timer settings in sequence once more then return to correct time The indicator remains On At the selected Timer On time the unit will turn on The volume increases gradually to the preset level It will sound until the turn Off time is reached and the power shut off automatically To stop the unit sooner press the 5 POWER button The power turns Off but the Timer remains se
35. rared Transmitter 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 21 22 23 24 POWER TIMER SLEEP can o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N OO PSUODN WOO POWER On Off Button SLEEP Button gt Il PLAY PAUSE Button gt gt I SKIP TUNING 4 Button I4 lt SKIP TUNING v Button RANDOM Button PROGRAM CLOCK Button TUNER BAND Button 24 MUTE Button VOLUME 4 Button VOLUME v Button Battery Compartment Emerson RC 3689 11 PD3689_062005 p65 11 20 6 2005 16 18 iin Remote Control Battery The remote control requires one button type 3 volt Lithium battery included To extend the life of the original battery we have inserted a small clear plastic spacer tab between the lithium battery and the battery terminal You must remove this battery spacer tab before you can use the remote control To remove the tab pull it in the direction of the arrow in the illustration as shown When the operation of the remote control becomes intermittent or unsatisfactory replace the original battery with a new 3 volt Lithium battery The battery number is CR2025 or equivalent 1 To replace the battery slide the battery holder out of the remote control in the direction of arrow 2 Remove the original battery from the holder and install a new CR2025 battery with the side facing up as shown in
36. rmal CDs They are then compressed into MP3 format files by software on your computer and recorded or burned onto blank discs Typically when making your own MP3 CDs you will organize the song titles into Directories or Folders also called Albums by artist or by type of music Note Because MP3 CDs contain so much more information than normal CDs this CD player will take longer to Read all of the information on an MP3 disc You may see the flashing READ indicator for a minute or more before playback begins This is normal and not an indication of any problem with your player Most of the normal CD operations described in this manual also apply to MP3 CDs However there are a few differences in MP3 CD playback functions and these are described on the following pages MP3 CD Reading Time And Display Information As mentioned above because MP3 CDs contain much more information than normal CDs it takes longer for the player to Read an MP3 disc and display the Table of Contents information After you load an MP3 CD in the player the player will read each of the Directories or Albums on the disc one at a time and display the Directory Number and the cumulative number of tracks in the directories that have already been read For example if we insert an MP3 CD containing 11 Directories or Albums and a total of 172 files or tracks the display will show
37. se 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 L la K Nr PD3689 062005 p65 1 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 2 Thank YOU for purchasing the Emerson Portable Multi Media Audio System This is the world s first compact audio system to include a card slot for SD MMC flash memory cards This allows you to play the MP3 music files which you have stored on SD or MMC flash memory cards Simply remove the card from your solid state MP3 player and insert it into the convenient front panel card reader slot Now you can enjoy your MP3 files through the speakers of this system instead of using headphones which means you can share the music with all your friends We ve also included a convenient USB port on the front panel as well This allows you to connect and play MP3 music files stored on portable USB storage devices Of course the built in CD player also plays CD R CD RW and MP3 encoded CDs in addition to normal pre recorded CDs And the digital tuner will store up to 40 of your favorite stations 30 FM 10 AM for easy and immediate recall Finally all functions of this system can be operated from the comfort of your fav
38. t and will turn the unit On again at the same time on the following day If you do not want the Timer to turn the unit On the following day press the TIMER button once The indicator disappears in the display EM men ri hJU 39 20 6 2005 16 18 iin Notes e You may reactivate the Timer again by pressing the TIMER button once The indicator will reappear e To re program the Timer press and hold the TIMER button until the Hour digits begin flashing Then repeat the steps 2 10 on pages 38 39 E e If the unit turns on to CD function it will only play until the end of the disc and then stops If your CD is only 45 minutes the unit will only play for 45 minutes but the power will remain On until turn Off time is reached PD3689_062005 p65 40 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 41 SLEEP Timer On Remote Control Only This unit includes a programmable Sleep Timer that allows you to fall asleep to between 10 and 90 minutes of music and then shuts the power Off automatically To operate the sleep timer 1 Turn the unit On and operate either the TUNER or CD function as usual 2 Press the SLEEP button on the remote control 3 The display will show SLEEP 90 indicating that the sleep timer will shut the power Off after 90 minutes Continue pressing the
39. ur 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 20 6 2005 16 18 O aa PD3689_062005 p65 5 Power Sources This unit is designed to operate on 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 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 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 T outlet changed by a qualified licensed electrician ce Do not file the wide blade on the plug
40. wo 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 20 6 2005 16 18 O iin PD3689_062005 p65 4 PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking and Set Up Carefully remove the unit from the carton and remove all the packing material from the unit Carefully remove any small strips of tape which may have been used to keep the CD door closed during shipment Open the CD compartment by pressing the OPEN CLOSE position at front of top cover Inside the CD compartment you will see a dummy CD protection card which is used to prevent the laser pick up from moving during shipment Carefully remove this card and close the CD 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 and the remote control handset are located inside the polyfoam packing material Make sure that you do not accidentally discard the accessories with the packing material Protect Your Furniture This model is equipped with non skid rubber feet 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 yo
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