Emerson CD Cruiser PD6528 Owner's Manual

Emerson CD Cruiser PD6528 Owner's Manual

Emerson cd cruiser portable cd audio system model pd6528 operator's manual
PD6528 O/M.QXD
1/16/01
Thank you
For purchasing the "CD Cruiser
product has a built-in CD player with programmable memory and repeat playback. It also features a great
sounding AM/FM stereo radio and a stereo cassette player/recorder that will allow you to make direct
recordings from either the radio or the CD player. It has two full-range dynamic speakers and a stereo-wide
function that provides expanded stereo separation at the touch of a button.
We are sure that the "CD Cruiser
minimum of care and maintenance. Please review the contents of this instruction manual completely and
carefully before operating your unit, to make sure that you understand all functions and operations and get
the maximum benefit out of all the great features included in this product. If you should encounter any
problems with the set-up or operation of this product, please contact the Emerson Radio Corporation
Customer Service hot line, toll free, at 1-800-898-9020.
The serial number of your unit can be found on a label on the bottom of the cabinet. We suggest that you
record the serial number in the space provided below in case this information is ever needed at a future
date.
Model Number: PD6528
Serial Number _______________________________________
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
C A U T I O N : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F E L E C T R I C
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
U S E R - S E R V I C E A B L E
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
ATTENTION
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
DANGER:
Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when
open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
FCC WARNING:
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to
this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved
in the instruction manual. The user could lose
the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
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" Portable CD audio system from Emerson. This uniquely designed
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R E F E R
LASER SAFETY: This unit employs a laser. Only
qualified service personnel should attempt to
service this device due to possible eye injury.
CAUTION:
USE
ADJUSTMENTS
PROCEDURE HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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.
• 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.
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  • Page 1 If you should encounter any problems with the set-up or operation of this product, please contact the Emerson Radio Corporation Customer Service hot line, toll free, at 1-800-898-9020.
  • Page 2: Preparation For Use

    PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 PM 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.
  • Page 3: Battery Operation

    PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 PM 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.
  • Page 4: Location Of Controls And Indicators

    PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 PM LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1 2 3 Stereo Headphone Jack STEREO-WIDE Indicator STEREO-WIDE Button FUNCTION Switch (TAPE (Off)/RADIO/CD) VOLUME Control FM Rod Antenna Carrying Handle AC Socket (Rear of Unit) Battery Compartment (Rear of Unit) 10.
  • Page 5: Listening To The Radio

    PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 PM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LISTENING TO THE RADIO Set the VOLUME Control to a low setting. Rotate the TUNING Control to find the desired station. NOTE: If the BAND Switch is set to the FM STEREO position and you...
  • Page 6: Playing Compact Discs

    PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 PM PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK Set the VOLUME Control to a low setting. Place a CD on the center spindle, with the printed label side facing up. Close the CD compartment door. Adjust the VOLUME...
  • Page 7 PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 PM CD PAUSE CONTROL During CD playback, if you wish to Pause the disc momentarily, press the CD PLAY/PAUSE (❿ ) Button again. Playback stops but the disc continues to spin and the track number flashes in the CD Display.
  • Page 8: Repeat Playback

    PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 PM REPEAT PLAYBACK To repeat all of the tracks on a disc continuously, press the REPEAT Button once. The Repeat indicator appears in the display. Press PLAY/PAUSE (❿ ) Button begin all tracks repeat. PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK The CD player in this unit has a 20-track programmable memory that allows you to program up to 20 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order.
  • Page 9: Function Switch

    PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 PM Press the Skip/Forward ( Skip/Reverse ( ) Buttons select the first track that you wish to program. Example: Track 5. When the desired track number (Example: Track 5) is flashing in the display, press the CD PROGRAM Button again.
  • Page 10: Playing Cassette Tapes

    PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 PM PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES Set the VOLUME Control to a low setting. Open surface side Emptiest reel Insert a pre-recorded cassette into the slots in the Cassette Door with the open end facing up and the full reel on the right side.
  • Page 11: Headphone Jack

    PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 PM 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.
  • Page 12: Care And Maintenance

    PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 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.
  • Page 13 PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 PM 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.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide

    PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service. Symptom Possible Cause Radio Noise or sound distorted Station not tuned properly for on radio broadcasts. AM or FM. FM: Telescopic antenna is not properly adjusted.
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  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 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.
  • Page 17 PD6528 O/M.QXD 1/16/01 3:50 PM PORTABLE CD PLAYER STEREO CASSETTE RECORDER AM/FM STEREO RADIO OWNER’S MANUAL PD6528 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com Page 17 ®...
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