Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ES1 Emerson
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Mini Audio System with Digital T uner , CD Player and Remote Control OWNER’S MANUAL Visit our web site at www .emersonradio.com ES1.
1 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. BEFORE WE BEGIN Thank you ……………… for purchasing this Emerson Research audio product.
2 FCC INFORMA TION 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.
3 UNP ACKING 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.
4 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.
5 LINE OUT T o 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.
6 INST ALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL BA TTERIES 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.
7 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 1. MAIN DISPLA Y Displays CD, Radio and Clock/T imer information. 2. VOLUME CONTROL Rotate to increase or decrease the volume. 3. POWER Press this button to turn the unit on and off. 4. REMOTE SENSOR Senses infra-red signals from the remote control.
8 TOP P ANEL 7. CD COMP ARTMENT DOOR This door is motorized. Do not attempt to open or close manually. Use the OPEN/ CLOSE button on the top panel. 8. UP / DOWN BUTT ONS In Radio Mode: Press to tune u.
9 REAR P ANEL 19. SUBWOOFER OUT Jack For connection of an external powered (active) subwoofer, not included. 20 . SPEAKERS (TERMINALS). 21. AC IN (POWER SUPPL Y). 22 . LINE IN (AUX)/LINE OUT Jacks. For connection of an external audio source or recording device.
10 DISPLA Y INDICA TORS 1. TIMER mode indicator. 2. T imer indicator (ON/OFF). 3. Bass indicator (X-BASS). 4. CLOCK indicator. 5. SLEEP indicator. 6. SNOOZE indicator. 7. T ime display . 8. Preset EQ mode indicator (POPS, ROCK, CLASSIC, JAZZ, FLA T). 9.
11 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
12 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.
13 6. T o 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’.
14 PLA YING COMP ACT DISCS Normal Playback 1. Press the Power button to turn the system ‘On’. 2. Press the Open/Close button to open the motorized CD door. The display will show ‘OPEN’ as the door opens. 3. Place your CD on the center spindle with the printed label side facing ‘up’.
15 T o 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.
16 REMOTE CONTROL KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 1. Number Buttons (0-9, 10+) T uner - Selects Preset Stations. CD - Direct track Selection. 2. CD RANDOM Button. 3. CD REPEA T Button. 4. Up / , Down / Buttons. T uner - Selects Desired Station. CD - Skip T rack and High-Speed Search.
17 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL GENERAL CONTROLS POWER Press once to turn the system ‘ON’; press again to turn the system ‘OFF’. Note:The ST ANDBY indicator will turn off when the system is turned on; it will turn on when the system is turned off.
18 TUNING T uning 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.
19 REPEA T PLA YBACK Single track repeat: Select the track you want to repeat and press the Repeat button once. “REPEA T 1” appears in the display. Press the Play/Pause button, if necessary. The selected track will be repeated continuously. All T racks Repeat : Press the Repeat button twice, or until “REPEA T ALL” appears in the display .
20 5. Press the Play/Pause button to begin programmed Playback. The MEMORY indicator stops flashing and playback begins on the first track you selected. The CD index display will show which tracks have been programmed and the current track indicator flashes.
21 FM MODE SELECT OR (STEREO, AUTO/MONO BUTT ON) This control allows you to select between FM mono and FM stereo reception. This system will automatically select the FM stereo mode when you tune to the FM band. When an FM station is broadcasting in stereo, the STEREO indicator will appear in the display.
22 IMPOR T ANT: After pressing the Program button for the first time, you must select the preset Memory number and press the Program button again to store the station within ten seconds while the MEMORY indicator is flashing in the display .
23 AUTO PRESET TUNING GENERAL COMMENTS ABOUT THE AUTO PRESET FEA TURE If you live in a major metropolitan area or in close proximity to a large city with many AM and FM stations available, it is not recommended to use the Auto/Preset feature.
24 SETTING THE TIMER This system includes a built-in timer that will automatically switch the power ‘On’ at whatever time you select, play for the length of time you desire and then shut itself ‘Of f ’ automatically . SETTING “On” TIME Note: In order for the timer to operate correctly, the clock must also be set correctly.
25 6. At the selected ‘On’ time, the system will turn on automatically. It will play until it reaches the ‘Off’ time you selected and will then shut itself off. It will repeat this automatic on/of f cycle every day at the same time as long as the TIMER indicator appears in the display .
26 SLEEP TIMER OPERA TION This unit incorporates a sleep timer which allows you to listen to radio or CD while you fall asleep and then the system will shut off automatically . The Sleep timer can be set for as few as 10 minutes or for as long as 2 hours (120 minutes) before shutting off automatically .
27 SYSTEM LOCK-UP / RESETTING THE SYSTEM COMPUTER If the built in system computer is subjected to a sudden surge or 'spike' in the AC power supply the computer may 'lock-up' and the unit will not respond to commands from any of the front panel controls or the remote controller.
28 CABINET CARE If the cabinet becomes dusty, wipe it with a soft cloth. If the cabinet becomes smudged or dirty, clean it with a soft, slightly dampened cloth. Never allow water or any liquid to get inside the cabinet. Never use any abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads as these will damage the finish of your radio.
29 EMERSON RADIO CORP. LIMITED W ARRANTY 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.
EMERSON Part No.: 16-2799 010- 02 800.898.9020 Printed in China.
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