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Welcome to the world of Hello Kitty. My friends at Emerson Radio Corp. are producing this Hello Kitty
Portable CD/CD-R/CD-RW Player, Stereo Cassette Recorder, AM/FM Stereo Radio under license from
Sanrio Company Ltd. Read this manual before operating this unit to become familiar with its features and
obtain the performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years. In the event you require
technical assistance, please contact my friends at the
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:00 PM Page 2 PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking and Setup Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing material from the unit itself. Remove any descriptive labels that may be found on either the front or top cabinet of the unit. Do not remove any labels located on either the back or bottom cabinet of the unit. The detachable AC power cord is packed in the carton separately from the unit. Make sure that the AC power cord is not accidentally
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:00 PM Page 3 Battery Operation The battery compartment is located on the back of the cabinet. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing downward on the two tabs as shown in figure 1 below. Insert 8 ‘C’ size (UM-2) batteries into the battery compartment as shown in figure 2 below. Be sure to observe the polarity markings which are engraved inside the battery compartment. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, the unit will not operate. Figure 1 - - ++ - - +
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:00 PM Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1. Stereo Headphone Jack 13. FM STEREO LED Indicator 2. STEREO-WIDE Indicator 14. BAND Switch (AM/FM/FM STEREO) 3. STEREO-WIDE Button 15. Tuning Dial 4. FUNCTION Switch (TAPE (Off)/RADIO/CD) 16. TUNING Control 5. VOLUME Control 17. CD PROGRAM Button 6. FM Rod Antenna 18. CD REPEAT Playback Button 7. Carrying Handle 19. CD Skip/Search Reverse ( ) Button 8. A
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:00 PM Page 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 2 3 Set the VOLUME Control to a low Slide the FUNCTION Switch to Slide the BAND Switch to a setting. the RADIO position. desired setting – AM, FM, or FM STEREO. NOTE: If you select either the FM or FM Stereo bands, be sure to raise the FM rod antenna and extend it to its full length. 4 5 6 Rotate the TUNING Control to find If you would like to experience When you have finished listening, the desired station. e
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:00 PM Page 6 PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK 1 2 3 Set the VOLUME Control to a low Slide the FUNCTION Switch to Press the CD Door OPEN Button setting. the CD position. to open the CD compartment door. NOTE: If you have not already done so, remove the white CD transit lock card from the CD compartment now and discard it. 4 5 6 Place a CD on the center spindle, The CD player will read the table Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE ( ❿ ) with the printed label side facing of cont
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:00 PM Page 7 CD PAUSE CONTROL 1 2 During CD playback, if you wish to Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE ( ❿ ) Pause the disc momentarily, press Button again to release Pause and resume normal CD playback. the CD PLAY/PAUSE ( ❿ ) Button again. Playback stops but the disc The sound returns and the CD continues to spin and the track Track Display stops flashing. number flashes in the CD Display. TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK 1 2 After you insert the disc into the When the d
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:00 PM Page 8 REPEAT PLAYBACK 1 2 3 3 2 1 2 2 3 1 2 1 To repeat all of the tracks on a To repeat a single track, press the To cancel Repeat Playback, disc continuously, press the REPEAT Button ❶ twice. The press the REPEAT Button ❶ until REPEAT Button ❶ once. The Repeat 1 indicator will appear in the Repeat indicator disappears Repeat indicator appears in the the display. Press the Skip/ from the display. You can also display. Press the CD Forward ( ) or Skip/Rever
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:01 PM Page 9 4 5 6 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 Press the Skip/Forward ( ) or Press either the Skip/Forward Repeat step 5, selecting a Skip/Reverse ( ) Buttons ❶ to ( ) or Skip/Reverse ( ) different track each time, until you select the first track that you wish to Buttons ❶ to select the next track have programmed up to 20 track program. Example: Track 5. When numbers into the CD Program you wish to program (Example: the desired track number (Example: Memory. Track 8). When Track
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:01 PM Page 10 PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES 1 2 3 Set the VOLUME Control to a low Slide the FUNCTION Switch to Open the Cassette Control Cover setting. the TAPE position. to expose the cassette controls and press the Stop/Eject ( ) Button to open the Cassette Door. 4 Open surface side 5 6 2 2 3 1 3 1 Emptiest reel Insert a pre-recorded cassette into To advance or rewind the tape Press the cassette Play ( ➛) the slots in the Cassette Door with Button ❶ to begin playback. ra
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:01 PM Page 11 MAKING A TAPE RECORDING The tape recorder in this system allows you to make direct recordings from the radio or CD player to a blank cassette in the tape compartment. An automatic recording volume level control (ALC) circuit will automatically control the volume level of your recordings to prevent distortion. You may change the settings of the volume or the Stereo-Wide controls during a tape recording, as these controls have no effect on the material being
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:01 PM Page 12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE When a new recording is made, any program material previously recorded is automatically erased and only the new recording remains. To safeguard valuable recordings from being erased accidentally, the cassette and the deck are equipped with a special device. Tab for side 2 On the back of the cassette there is an erase prevention tab on each side. To prevent accidental erasing, break out these tabs wi
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C B L E E N A HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:01 PM Page 13 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Caring for Compact Discs Treat the disc carefully. Handle the disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the disc. Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the disc label. 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. If a disc skips or g
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:01 PM Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service. Symptom Possible Cause Solution Radio Noise or sound distorted Station not tuned properly for Retune the AM or FM broadcast on radio broadcasts. AM or FM. station. FM: Telescopic antenna is not Reorient FM telescopic antenna. properly adjusted. AM: Unit is not positioned Rotate unit until best reception is correctly. obtained. FM STEREO indicator Poor FM s
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:01 PM Page 15 TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR ¤ NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER... AUTHORIZED SERVICE 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 15
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:01 PM Page 16 EMERSON RADIO CORP. LIMITED WARRANTY What does this warranty cover? Any manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions. For how long? For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S. What will we do? If you need service under this Warranty, and you provide us with the dated proof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and pa
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:01 PM Page 17 PORTABLE CD-R/RW PLAYER STEREO CASSETTE RECORDER AM/FM STEREO RADIO ® OWNER’S MANUAL HK25 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com
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HK25 O/M.QXD 8/21/01 3:01 PM Page 18 ® EMERSON PART NO.: 16-2833 108-01 Printed in China
