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Mini Audio System
with Digital Tuner, CD Player
and Remote Control
OWNER’S MANUAL
ES1
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BEFORE WE BEGIN Thank you……………… for purchasing this Emerson Research audio product. The Emerson Research 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 Research i
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IMPORTANT NOTES • Avoid installing this unit in places exposed • Operate controls and switches as described to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating in the manual. appliances such as electric heaters, on top • Before turning on the power, make certain of other stereo equipment tha radiates too that the connecting cords, if any, and power much heat, places lacking ventilation or cord are properly installed. dusty areas, places subject to constant • When moving the set, be sure to first vibra
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PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING AND SET-UP • Carefully remove the unit from the carton and remove all packing material from the unit. • Remove any labels or stickers which may be on the front or top of the set, but do not remove any labels from the back or bottom. • We suggest that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service. This is the only sure way to protect the unit from damage in transit. • If you do dispose of the ca
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POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS The speakers may be positioned next to the main unit or separated as far as the wires will allow. We recommend that you leave a gap of approximately 1/2” between the speakers and the main unit so that vibration from the speaker does not cause the CD player to skip. ANTENNA CONNECTION The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM terminals on the system’s back panel. They must be hooked up in order to receive clear reception. AM LOOP ANTENNA AND FM T-TYPE ANTENNA Your s
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LINE OUT To record from the Radio or CD player in this unit to an external recording device, connect the LINE OUT jacks of this unit to the audio input, LINE INPUT, or RECORDING (REC) input jacks of the external recording device, such as a cassette recorder or mini disc recorder. Be sure to refer to the instructions for the external recording device, as well. External Recording Device (Not included) SUBWOOFER (SUB) OUT This jack allows you to connect a powered/active subwoofer speaker (not inclu
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INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES 1. Open the battery compartment cover of the remote control unit by sliding the cover downward, as shown. 2. Insert two (2) ‘AA’ sized batteries, not included, into the battery compartment, following the diagram inside the compartment. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, the remote control will not work. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover. Note: Always use alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD Aft
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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 3 4 1 5 2 6 1. MAIN DISPLAY 5. STANDBY (INDICATOR) Displays CD, Radio and Clock/Timer This indicator lights up when the unit is in information. standby. 2. VOLUME CONTROL 6. PHONES (JACK) Rotate to increase or decrease the volume. You can plug a headphone set (not included) into this jack for private listening. The speakers 3. POWER will shut off automatically when headphones Press this button to turn the unit on and off. are in use. 4. REMOTE SENSOR Sens
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TOP PANEL 7 18 9 10 17 16 11 15 12 14 13 8 7. CD COMPARTMENT DOOR 13. STOP This door is motorized. Do not attempt to Press this button to stop CD playback. open or close manually. Use the OPEN/ 14. PLAY/PAUSE CLOSE button on the top panel. Press to begin CD playback and to pause during playback. 8. UP / DOWN BUTTONS In Radio Mode: Press to tune up or down to 15. OPEN/CLOSE find a station Press this button to open or close the In CD Mode: Press to skip tracks or start motorized CD do
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REAR PANEL 19 22 20 23 24 21 25 19. SUBWOOFER OUT Jack ANTENNA (TERMINALS) For connection of an external powered 23. FM Ext: Connect the external FM antenna (active) subwoofer, not included. to these terminals. 24. AM Ext: Connect the external AM loop 20. SPEAKERS (TERMINALS). antenna to these terminals. 21. AC IN (POWER SUPPLY). 25. RESET Button (Bottom of unit.) “Refer to page 27 for further information.” 22. LINE IN (AUX)/LINE OUT Jacks. For connection of an external audio source or recordi
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DISPLAY INDICATORS GENERAL INDICATORS 1. TIMER mode indicator. 2. Timer indicator (ON/OFF). 5 3 2 6 3. Bass indicator (X-BASS). 4 1 4. CLOCK indicator. 5. SLEEP indicator. 6. SNOOZE indicator. 9 AM PM 7. Time display. 8. Preset EQ mode indicator (POPS, ROCK, CLASSIC, 7 8 JAZZ, FLAT). 9. AM/PM indicators. CD INDICATORS 1. Playback indicator. 2. Pause indicator. 3. Function/Track number display. 7 6 5 3 4. Play time display. 5. Program mode indicator. (MEMORY). 6. RANDOM play indicator. 7. REPEAT
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: INSTRUCTIONS FOR “USING THE REMOTE CONTROL” BEGIN ON PAGE 16. SETTING THE CLOCK When the system is connected to AC power for the first time, the standby LED indicator on the front panel comes on and the main display begins flashing “12:00 AM”. This is your indication that the time on the display is incorrect and needs to be set. To set the clock, proceed as follows: 1. Press and hold the CLOCK button on the top panel for CLOCK at least one second. 2. Adjust the hou
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AUTO POWER ON This system includes Auto Power On circuitry. Once the system is connected to your household outlet you can turn the system ‘On’ by simply pressing the appropriate button for the function you would like to hear. It is not necessary to press the Power button first and then press a function button. For example, to turn the system ‘On’ to the tuner function you may simply press the Tuner/ Band button directly. LISTENING TO THE RADIO Note: Make sure that both the external AM loop anten
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6. To enhance the bass response, especially at lower volume levels, press the X-BASS button on the top panel. The X-BASS indicator appears in the display to confirm that the X-BASS circuit is ‘On’. Note: If you are listening to loud rock music with heavy bass, the EQ set to ‘ROCK’, and the X-BASS circuit ‘On’, you might experience some distortion from the speakers. If this occurs, lower the volume or switch the X-BASS circuit ‘Off’. 7. When you are finished listening, press the Power button to t
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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS Normal Playback 1. Press the Power button to turn the system ‘On’. button to open the motorized CD door. The display will show ‘OPEN’ 2. Press the Open/Close as the door opens. 3. Place your CD on the center spindle with the printed label side facing ‘up’. 4. Press the Open/Close button again to close the motorized CD door. (Do not try to close the door by hand.) The display will show ‘CLOSE’ as the door closes. If the system was in the CD mode the player will read the d
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To start playback on a specific track, insert your disc in the player and wait until the display shows the total tracks and playing time. Press the Up or Down button until the desired track number appears on the display, and then press the Play/Pause button. Playback will begin on the track you selected. To search rapidly forward or backward during playback to repeat or bypass a specific passage, depress and hold the Up or Down button. The player will search rapidly forward or backward as l
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REMOTE CONTROL KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 20 19 1 18 17 16 3 15 2 14 13 4 12 6 11 5 10 8 9 7 1. Number Buttons (0-9, 10+) 9. VOLUME Up (+) / Down (-) Buttons. Tuner - Selects Preset Stations. 10. Display DIMMER Button. CD - Direct track Selection. 11. MUTE Button. 2. CD RANDOM Button. 12. STEREO Button - Stereo (Auto)/Mono. 3. CD REPEAT Button. 13. TUNER/BAND button. 14. CD Stop Button. 4. Up / , Down / Buttons. 15. CD Play/Pause Button. Tuner - Selects Desired Station. 16. PROGRAM But
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL GENERAL CONTROLS POWER Press once to turn the system ‘ON’; press again to turn the system ‘OFF’. Note:The STANDBY indicator will turn off when the system is turned on; it will turn on when the system is turned off. 0 – 9 BUTTONS Tuner - Press to select a preset station. CD - Press to select a specific CD Track. 10+ BUTTON Press in conjunction with other number keys to directly access CD tracks or preset stations with numbers higher than 9. TUNER/BAND Press once to ac
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TUNING Tuning Up / Down – Press to start manual or auto tuning. VOLUME (+ / -) Use to adjust the level of sound output; + to increase the volume, - to lower the volume. The volume knob on the front panel moves in response to these controls. MUTE Press once to shut off the sound from the speakers. Press again to restore the sound. The mute indicator in the volume control flashes when the Mute function is activated. X-BASS Press to activate the X-BASS circuit and provide deeper bass respons
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REPEAT PLAYBACK Single track repeat: Select the track you want to repeat and press the Repeat button once. “REPEAT 1” appears in the display. Press the Play/Pause button, if necessary. The selected track will be repeated continuously. All Tracks Repeat : Press the Repeat button twice, or until “REPEAT ALL” appears in the display. Press the Play/Pause button, if necessary. The entire disc will be repeated continuously. To cancel Repeat Playback, press the Repeat button until the REPEAT indic
