Emerson HD7088 User manual
®
MP3 PERSONAL CD PLAYER
with 45 SECOND DIGITAL
ANTI-SKIP PROTECTION
OWNER’S MANUAL
HD7088
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BEFORE WE BEGIN
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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:
This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read Compact Discs. This
laser Compact Disk Player is equipped with safety switches to
avoid exposure when the CD door is open and the safety interlocks
are defeated. Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when open
and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
Please do not attempt to defeat or bypass the safety switches.
Thank you.............................................................
For purchasing this state-of-the-art Emerson personal CD player with MP3
decoder. In addition to normal audio CD's, this player will also read discs
that have been recorded in CD-R, CD-RW, and compressed MP3 formats.
It has an electronic anti-skip memory of 45 seconds for normal CD's and up
to 120 seconds for MP3 encoded CD's. Since MP3 CD's can hold up to 10
hours of recorded music, this player allows you to search an MP3 CD by
File, by Directory, or even by individual song title. The large, 2-line scrolling
text display, and alpha-numeric keypad make all operations clear and
simple. Digital quality, lightweight stereo headphones, and an AC adapter,
are included.
Please read this manual carefully and completely to make sure you get the
maximum enjoyment from all the features included in this high tech CD player
and keep this manual for future reference.
The serial number of your unit is located on the bottom cabinet. Please
record the serial number in the space below for future reference.
Model No. HD7088 Serial No.____________________
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 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.
• Do not open the CD compartment while the CD is rotating.
• Always keep the CD compartment closed when not in use.
• Keep all foreign objects out of the CD compartment.
• Place the unit on a stable surface.
• Avoid installing the unit is locations described below:
• Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating
appliances such as electric heaters.
• On top of other stereo equipment that radiates too much heat.
• Placed lacking ventilation or dusty places.
• Places subject to constant vibration.
• Humid or moist places.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
Welcome MP3
01 004 MP3
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5
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11
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Many of the buttons have dual functions, meaning they
will perform one function in the Normal mode and a
different function in the Search mode. The descriptions
on the following page will indicate the function while in
the Normal mode, followed by the function in the File
Search mode (if applicable).
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
No. Name Normal Mode File Search
1 Display LCD Function Display
2 Battery Insert Batteries, see
Compartment page 5
3 FILE SEARCH Search for MP3 files ENTER
4 DISPLAY MP3 Display select 0, CLEAR
5 FILE/DIR. Locate MP3 file 9, “Space”
6 RESUME CD: Continues playback from 8,W,X,Y,Z
last track played.
MP3: Continues playback from
last position played.
7 ANTI-SKIP Electronic Anti Skip Protection 7,T,U,V
(ESP) ensures continuous playback.
8 PROGRAM Memorizes & reviews programs. 6,P,Q,R,S
9 OPEN Switch Slide to the right to open the CD
compartment.
10 DC4.5V Jack Use with external Power Supply.
11 PLAY/PAUSE Turns the unit on. Also starts 1,A,B,C
and pauses playback.
12 STOP Stops CD play, clears a 2,D,E,F
program. Also turns the unit off.
13 LINE OUT Jack Connect to an external amplifier,
such as a car stereo.
14 PHONES Jack Connect 3.5mm headphones.
15 VOLUME Adjusts the volume.
16 SKIP/SEARCH+ Press & release:Skip forward. 3,G,H,I
Press & Hold: Search forward.
17 SKIP/SEARCH– Press & release:Skip backward. 4,J,K,L
Press & Hold: Search backward.
18 DBBS Turns BASS enhancement on/off.
19 PLAY MODE Cycles between RANDOM, 5,M,N,O
INTRO,REPEAT A,REPEAT1.
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INSTALLATION
This CD player can be powered by either 2 “AA” batteries or the
provided AC adapter.
AC Operation
To operate the unit using AC power, connect the AC adapter
(included) to the DC4.5V jack on the rear of the CD Player and to
a wall outlet having 120V, 60Hz AC only. The batteries are
automatically disconnected when the AC adapter is used.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter provided with this unit.
Disconnect the adapter when not in use.
Battery Installation
Batteries need to be replaced when “LOW
BATTERY” appears in the display. Fresh Alkaline
batteries will last approximately 7 hours with Anti-
Skip off, and 6 Hours with Anti-Skip on.
1. Open the battery compartment door on the
bottom of the unit by sliding it out and then
lifting it. To prevent the possibility of
losing the cover, it cannot be removed.
2. Insert two (2) “AA” batteries (not included)
according to the polarity diagram. Alkaline
batteries are recommended for longer
playing time.
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and
Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.
2. 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.
3. 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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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Playback Through a Home Audio System:
By using a home audio connection cable, superb CD sound
can be heard through your home audio system. Before
making any connections, turn off the power to all equipment.
Plug a connection cable (not included) between the LINE
OUT jack on the side of the CD player and the amplifier’s CD
or AUX input jacks. (Do not connect it to the amplifier’s
PHONO jacks.)
NOTE: If the CD player interferes with TV or radio reception,
move the CD player away from the TV or radio or turn off the
power to the CD player.
Headphones:
Connect the supplied headphones into the green PHONES
(Headphones) jack.
Use your common Sense when using headphones:
• Hearing Safety: Do not play your unit at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume or discontinue use.
• Traffic Safety: Do not use while operating a motor vehicle.
It may create a traffic hazard and it is illegal in many
areas. You should use extreme caution or temporarily
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Even
if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you
hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high
that you can’t hear what’s around you.
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OPERATION
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button
❶
to turn the unit on.
Open the CD compartment lid by
sliding the OPEN switch
❷
.
Gently press a disc, label side up,
onto the spindle until it locks in
place.Close the CD compartment
lid; the total tracks and playing
time (and folders, if using MP3)
will appear in the display.
1
2
1
Adjust the VOLUME control ❶
and DBBS switch ❷ as
desired.
ESP
CD 01 00:15
1
2
3
When the disc is through playing,
it will stop. Press the STOP
button to stop the disc before it is
finished. Press the STOP button
again to turn the unit off.
4
Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to begin playback; the
current track and elapsed
playing time (and folder, if
using MP3) will appear in the
display.
CD 01 00:12
ESP
2
TO INSERT AND PLAY A CD
This CD player is designed to play all kinds of Audio Discs and
MP3 CD ROMS, such as CD recordables and rewritables. Do
not try to play CDI, CDV, DVD or computer CDs.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
CD PLAYBACK NOTES:
• See page 15 for more information on MP3’s.
• When recording (“burning”) CDs, make sure the session is “finalized”,
or simply record (“burn” only one session). You can find more
information on “finalizing” in your CD recorder’s manual.
• This unit is capable of playing standard CDs or 3” singles; no adapter
is required.
• If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not present at all,
“no disc” will appear in the display.
• If a disc is not recorded properly, “disc error” will appear in the
display.
• Playback will stop when you open the CD compartment, but it is not
recommended to open the compartment before the STOP button is
pressed.
• If there is no activity for 60 seconds, the unit will turn itself off to save
the batteries.
• It may take 10 to 30 seconds for the player to read an MP3 CD and
begin playback, depending on the number of tracks burned on the CD.
During CD playback, if you
wish to pause the disc
momentarily, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button
. Playback
stops but the disc continues to
spin and the elapsed time
flashes in the Display.
CD 01 00:12
ESP
1
Press the
PLAY/PAUSE
button
again to release Pause
and resume playback. The
sound returns and the
elapsed time in the Display
stops flashing.
CD 01 00:12
ESP
2
CD PAUSE CONTROL
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK
FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRACK
After you insert the disc into
the CD player and the total
number of tracks appear on
the display, you may press
either the SKIP/SEARCH + or
– buttons to select a specific
track for playback.
Welcome CD
CD 03 61:34
1
When the desired track
number (and file number if
using MP3) appears in the
display, press the PLAY/
PAUSE button. Playback will
begin with the track (or file)
you selected.
CD 03 00:10
ESP
2
During playback, press and
release the SKIP/SEARCH +
button once to advance the player
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the SKIP/SEARCH +
button repeatedly to advance the
player to higher number tracks.
CD 05 00:00
ESP
1
During playback, press and release
the SKIP/SEARCH – button once to
move the player back to the
beginning of the currently playing
track. Press the SKIP/SEARCH –
button repeatedly to move the player
back to lower numbered tracks.
CD 02 00:00
ESP
2
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