Emerson HD2850 User manual

PERSONAL COMPACT DISC PLAYER

with 45 SECOND ANTI-SKIP MEMORY

HD2850

OWNER’S MANUAL

Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com

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Thank you.........

For purchasing this Emerson Personal CD Player. It has a 24 track programmable

memory so you can listen to the songs on your favorite CD's in any order you

choose. Or you can use the Random playback feature and let the player select the

playback order for you. Use the 3-way Repeat feature to repeat a single track, the

entire disc, or a programmed sequence of tracks, indefinitely. We've also included

a 45 Second Electronic Anti-Skip Memory which makes this player virtually skip-

free under normal circumstances.

There's a Dynamic Bass Boost Control that increases and enhances the bass

response, and a set of stereo headphones with their own volume control. The

headphones also fold to a compact size for easy carrying when not in use.

Please read this instruction manual completely and carefully to make sure you

understand the proper operation of this product, and get the maximum enjoyment

out of all the features of this state-of-the-art CD player.

Once again, thanks for purchasing this Emerson product.

The serial number of your CD player can be found on the bottom cabinet. We

suggest that you record the serial number of your unit in the space below for future

reference.

Model Number: HD2850

Serial Number:

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1

PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS

DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

This product contains a low power Laser Device.

• Places exposed to direct sunlight or lose

to heat radiating appliances such as

electric heaters.

Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:

• Dusty places.

• Places subject to constant vibration.

• Humid or moist places.

CAUTION

THIS LASER COMPACT DISC PLAYER FUNCTIONS BY HELP OF INVISIBLE

LASER LIGHT AND IS EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY SWITCHES TO AVOID

EXPOSURE WHEN DOOR IS OPEN AND SAFETY INTERLOCKS ARE

DEFEATED. IT IS DANGEROUS TO DEFEAT OR BYPASS SAFETY SWITCHES.

IMPORTANT NOTES

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE

Uninsulated Dangerous Voltage, that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons is

present within this product's enclosure.

ATTENTION

The Owner's Manual contains important operating and

maintenance instructions.

For your safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual.

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1. DBBS (Bass Boost) ON/OFF Switch - Switch On to increase bass response.

2. VOLUME Control – Raises or lowers the volume.

3. PHONES (Headphone) Jack – Connect stereo headphones, included, to this

jack.

4. LINE OUT Jack – To connect this CD player to an external amplifier or

recording device. Connection cable not included.

5. STOP Button – To stop playback, and to turn the power ‘Off’.

6. PROG (Program) Button – To program tracks in the CD memory.

7. LCD Display – Shows track number, playing time, Anti-Skip memory status,

Program, Repeat, Random, and Intro modes.

8. MODE Button – Selects the playback mode: Repeat 1/All, Random, or Intro.

9. DC Input Jack – Connect an AC adapter (not included) to this jack to use 120V

60 Hz house current.

10. ASP (Anti-Skip Protection) Button.

11. PLAY/PAUSE Button – To begin playback, and to pause during playback.

12. CD Door.

13. Battery Compartment (on bottom cabinet).

14. SKIP FWD. Button – To skip tracks or search forward.

15. SKIP REV. Button – To skip tracks or search backward.

16. OPEN Switch – Slide to the right to unlock and open the CD door.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

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1. INTRO Indicator – Appears when Intro playback mode is selected.

2. RAND (Random) Indicator – Appears when Random playback mode is selected.

3. PROG (Program) Indicator – Appears when programming tracks or playing

programmed tracks.

4. Track Number Display – Shows the track which is being played, and the total

tracks on the disc.

5. Repeat 1/ALL Indicators – Appears when the Repeat playback mode is selected.

6. ANTI-S (Anti-Skip) Memory Indicator – Bar display indicates the remaining

Anti-Skip memory capacity.

7. Battery Level Indicator – Blinks when batteries need to be replaced.

8. Time Display – Shows elapsed time of the track being played and total playing

time of the disc.

LCD DISPLAY INDICATORS

435

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POWER SOURCE

This CD player can be operated on either 120V 60Hz AC house current with an

optional AC adapter (not included) or on 3V DC (2 "AA" batteries, not included).

BATTERY OPERATION

1. Open the battery compartment door on

the bottom cabinet by sliding it in the

direction of the arrow and then lifting it

open. To prevent loss, the door cannot be

removed from the unit.

2. Insert 2 "AA" batteries (not included) into

the compartment. Use alkaline batteries

for longest life. Follow the polarity

markings inside the compartment. If the

batteries are inserted incorrectly the unit

will not work.

NOTE:

In order to operate the player on batteries the AC adapter must be disconnected

from the DC IN jack.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the batteries become too weak the battery level indicator begins to flash and

operation may become erratic. When this occurs replace the batteries immediately.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:

1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery

compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.

3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc) or old batteries

with fresh ones.

4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or

injury from possible battery leakage.

5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture

(Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)

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AC OPERATION (Adapter not included)

Connect the AC adapter to your 120V AC outlet. Then connect the small plug to

the "DC IN 4.5V" jack on the back of the player as shown in the following illustration.

NOTE:

This optional AC adapter, should be rated as follows:

Input: 120V/ 60Hz AC

Output: 4.5V DC

The adapter must have a female-type plug with a positive center:

• Be sure the adapter is UL listed. If you use a “Universal”-type adapter, be sure to

set the output selector to “DC 4.5V”.

• If the AC adapter will not be used for an extended period of time, remove it from

the wall outlet by pulling on the adapter housing. Do not remove the adapter by

pulling on the cord. Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.

Positive (+) Negative (–)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NORMAL PLAYBACK

1. Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.

Set the VOLUME control to a low level before

you begin playback and then adjust the volume

to a comfortable level after playback begins.

2. Slide the CD Door OPEN switch to the right to

release the lock and open the CD Door.

3. Place your disc on the center spindle with the

printed label side facing up. Press down gently near

the center hole to make sure the disc is properly

seated on the spindle.

4. Close the door completely until it locks shut.

5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. “45 sec”

followed by “00” appear in the display as the player

reads the disc, then playback begins on Track 1.

The Anti-Skip indicator comes on and the playing

time shows in the display.

6. Adjust the VOLUME and DBBS (Bass Boost)

controls as desired.

NOTE: We have included a second volume

control on the headphone cable. This allows you

to easily adjust the volume if you are carrying the

main unit in a pocket, handbag, backpack etc.

7. When all tracks have been played the player stops

and the display shows the total tracks and playing

time on the disc. After approximately 1 minute the

power shuts off and the display goes blank.

To stop playback before the disc ends press the

STOP button at any time. Press the STOP

button again to shut the power off immediately.

8. Slide the CD Door OPEN switch to the right to

open the door and remove your disc. Close the

CD Door and return your disc to its protective

storage case.

VOL.

ON BASS OFF

To PHONES Jack

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PAUSE CONTROL

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button during playback to

pause momentarily. The sound stops, the track and

the time display flashes but the disc continues to spin.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to cancel

pause and resume playback. The sound returns and

the display stops flashing.

SKIP/SEARCH CONTROLS

To skip forward or backward to another track during

playback press the SKIP FWD or SKIP REV

buttons repeatedly until the desired track number

appears in the display. Playback will begin on the

desired rack.

To search forward or backward within a track to locate a specific musical passage

press and hold either the SKIP FWD or SKIP REV buttons. The player

moves forward or backward at high speed. When you reach the desired point in the

track, release the buttons and normal playback resumes.

REPEAT PLAYBACK

To repeat a single track:

1. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback.

2. When playback begins press SKIP FWD or

SKIP REV button to select the desired track.

3. Press the MODE button once until the Repeat 1

“” indicator appears in the display. The

selected track will be repeated indefinitely.

To repeat the entire disc:

1. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback.

2. When playback begins press the MODE button

twice until the Repeat All “ ” indicator

appears in the display. The entire disc will be

repeated indefinitely.

To cancel repeat playback:

1. Press the STOP button, or;

2. Press the MODE button until no special mode indicators appear in the display.

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INTRO SCAN

This feature plays only the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc.

1. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback.

2. When playback begins press the MODE button 3

times.The “INTRO” indicator flashes in the display.

3. Press the STOP button to stop the disc and then

press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. The “INTRO”

indicator stops flashing and remains ‘On’. The player

returns to the beginning of track 1 and plays just the

first 10 seconds of each track on the disc. When the

first 10 seconds of each track has been played, the

player stops.

To cancel Intro Scan press the STOP button or press the MODE button until

none of the special playback mode indicators appear in the display.

RANDOM PLAYBACK

Use Random playback to play all the tracks on a disc in a random order selected

by the CD player.

1. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback.

2. When playback begins press the MODE button 4

times until the “RAND” indicator flashes in the

display.

3. Press the STOP button to stop the disc and then

press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. The “RAND”

indicator stop flashing and remains on. The player

randomly selects the first track for playback and

continues randomly selecting tracks until every track

on the disc has been played once. After all tracks

have been played the player stops.

To cancel Random playback, press the STOP button, or press the MODE

button until no special mode indicators remain in the display.

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