Emerson Research ES20, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...MICRO CD SYSTEM with DIGITAL TUNER THINOVATION FLAT PANEL SPEAKERS and BUILT IN SUBWOOFER ES20 OWNER S MANUAL Visit our web site at www emersonradio com TM ES20_ib061303 p65 13 6 2003 12 13 36 ...

Page 2: ...ds of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 14 This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or spla...

Page 3: ...completely to make sure that you understand all the functions we have included in this system and get the maximum enjoyment from all the outstanding features This system was in perfect working order when it left our factory If you encounter any problems with the set up or operation of this system please do not return it to the retail store Please call the Emerson Research Customer Service Hot Line...

Page 4: ...C 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 insta...

Page 5: ...ll strips of tape that may have been used to prevent the CD door from opening in transit Place all the components in the desired location This system is designed to be used on level stable flat surface such as a table desk shelf or stand convenient to an AC outlet out of direct sunlight and away from sources of excess heat dust moisture or vibration Unwind the AC power cord on the back of the Ampl...

Page 6: ... a qualified licensed electrician Do not file the wide blade on the plug or use an adapter to make the plug fit into your outlet This defeats the safety feature and could expose you to electric shock MAIN POWER SWITCH IMPORTANT The main power switch is located on the back of the Amplifier Subwoofer unit This switch must be ON for the system to operate The main power switch should be left in the ON...

Page 7: ...ated on the bottom of the Tuner CD Player unit Turn the Tuner CD Player unit upside down NOTE Place the unit on a soft surface such as a towel to avoid scratching the finish on the top of the cabinet 2 Push the door locking tab in the direction of the arrow to open the battery door and insert 4 AAA alkaline batteries according to the polarity markings inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the b...

Page 8: ...this ribbon cable must be connected to the multi pin socket on the back of the Amplifier Subwoofer unit SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Connect the two Thinovation Flat Panel speakers to the color coded L and R speaker jacks on the back of the Amplifier Subwoofer unit Make sure that the speaker plugs are fully inserted into the speaker jacks If the plugs are loose the connection may be intermittent R L ES20_i...

Page 9: ...ce to the AUX Input Jacks on the back panel of this system Note Connection cables are not included Examples of audio sources that can be connected to this system are Cassette Player Mini Disc Player the sound from your TV VCR DVD player etc Instructions for listening to external audio sources will be found later in this manual From External Audio Source ES20_ib061303 p65 13 6 2003 12 13 8 ...

Page 10: ...ed incorrectly the remote control will not work 3 Replace the battery door Notes Use a well known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance When the remote operation becomes intermittent replace both batteries at the same time Do not mix different types of batteries such as alkaline and carbon zinc batteries PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE This model is equipped with non skid rubber...

Page 11: ...10 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW SPEAKERS AUX ON OFF L R 20 25 26 24 23 22 21 28 29 30 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 11 27 ES20_ib061303 p65 13 6 2003 12 13 10 ...

Page 12: ... 13 TUNER Button 14 CD Button 15 MEMORY TIME ADJ Button 16 TIMER SLEEP Button 17 REMOTE Sensor 18 MAIN VOLUME Button 19 MAIN VOLUME Button 20 AC Power Cord 21 MAIN Power ON OFF SWITCH 22 Back Up Battery Compartment At Bottom Of Tuner CD Unit 23 Ribbon Cable Connection Plug 24 Connection Ribbon Cable 25 FM MONO STEREO Switch 26 FM Wire Antenna 27 RESET Button 28 Ribbon Cable Connection Socket 29 AU...

Page 13: ... 5 INTRO Button 6 CD TUNER Button 7 ON STANDBY Button 8 PLAY PAUSE Button 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 9 STOP BAND Button 10 RANDOM Button 11 REPEAT PRESET Button 12 MUTE Button 13 TUNING SKIP Button 14 DISPLAY Button 15 Battery Compartment Back Cabinet ES20_ib061303 p65 13 6 2003 12 13 12 ...

Page 14: ...te control and the back up batteries in the Tuner CD Player battery compartment Make sure the AC power cord from the Amplifier Subwoofer unit is properly connected to a 120V 60Hz household AC power outlet USING THE CONTROLS Most of the functions of this system can be operated by pressing the buttons on the front panel or the corresponding buttons on the remote control handset If a particular funct...

Page 15: ...n on the front panel to select the Aux function The time display will show 0 00 and the colon will be flashing 3 Press the MEMORY TIME ADJ button on the front panel or the remote control for at least 3 seconds 24H will begin flashing in the display indicating that the clock is set for 24 hour European time Example 6 00 PM is shown as 18 00 4 Press either the TUNING SKIP SEARCH UP or DOWN button on...

Page 16: ...of the main unit or on the remote control to set the display to the correct Minute 9 Press the MEMORY TIME ADJ button once more The time display stops flashing and the clock begins to run 10 Press the STANDBY ON button on the front panel or remote control to turn the system Off The main display goes off and the STANDBY LED comes on again Note The correct time will appear on the display when the sy...

Page 17: ...returns to the same level when the power is switched On again Variable BASS VOLUME Control Rotate this control on the front panel of the Amplifier Subwoofer unit to increase or decrease the amount of bass response from the subwoofer speaker NOTES 1 We set this control to the Maximum setting at the factory 2 The Bass Volume level can only be adjusted manually by rotating the VARIABLE BASS VOLUME le...

Page 18: ...ote control until the display begins to move then release the buttons The tuner will search up or down the band for the next strong station and stop on that station Repeat this procedure until the tuner stops on your desired station 4 Adjust the VOLUME controls as desired Also adjust the VARIABLE BASS VOLUME level control on the front panel of the Amplifier Subwoofer unit 5 If you tuned to an FM S...

Page 19: ...a until you find the position that provides the best reception for your favorite FM stations AM The AM ferrite bar antenna is inside the main unit IF AM reception is unsatisfactory you may have to turn the main unit slightly until you find the position that provides the best reception SPEAKERS AUX ON OFF L R FM lead wire antenna ES20_ib061303 p65 13 6 2003 12 13 18 ...

Page 20: ...ess the MEMORY TIME ADJ button once more to enter your station in preset memory number 01 4 Tune to the next station you wish to memorize When the desired station appears on the display press the MEMORY TIME ADJ button to start the MEMORY indicator flashing and then press the REPEAT PRESET button to select a different preset memory number Each time you press the REPEAT PRESET button the preset mem...

Page 21: ... To change any preset station memory select the desired band and tune to the new station you wish to memorize Press the MEMORY TIME ADJ button and then press the REPEAT PRESET button to display the memory number you wish to change Press the MEMORY TIME ADJ button again to enter the new station in the memory The new station is memorized and the previous station is deleted from the memory ES20_ib061...

Page 22: ...is not an indication of any problems with your player Note You must remove the dummy CD display card from the CD player before loading your own CDs 1 Press the STANDBY ON button to turn the system On 2 Press the CD button on the front panel of the main unit or the CD TUNER button on the remote control to select the CD function 3 Press on the front edge of the CD door in the area marked PUSH to ope...

Page 23: ...unit or on the remote control to begin playback on track 1 The display will show the elapsed playing time of each track as it plays 7 Adjust the MAIN VOLUME and VARIABLE BASS VOLUME level controls as desired 8 When the last track has played the player stops automatically and the display again shows the total playing time and tracks on the disc You may also stop playback at any time by pressing the...

Page 24: ...ayback will begin on the desired track To perform high speed search within a track to locate a specific musical passage depress and hold the SKIP SEARCH CONTROLS on the front panel of the main unit or the remote control The player will move rapidly forward or backward as long as the buttons are depressed When you hear the desired passage release the buttons and normal playback will resume at that ...

Page 25: ...in the display Press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback on that track The selected track will be repeated continuously All Tracks Repeat Load the disc as usual and wait until the total playing time and track numbers appear on the display Press the REPEAT PRESET button twice The REPEAT indicator remains On Press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback The entire disc will be repeated continuou...

Page 26: ...k mode before the disc ends press the INTRO button on the remote control once more until the INTRO indicator disappears Intro mode can also be canceled by pressing the STOP BAND button opening the CD Door or switching to the Tuner function RANDOM PLAYBACK Remote Control Only This feature allows you to play all the tracks on a disc in random order Load the disc as usual and wait until the display s...

Page 27: ...e MEMORY TIME ADJ button on the front panel or the remote control The MEMORY indicator flashes and the display show track number 01 and program memory number P 01 3 Press the SKIP SEARCH CONTROLS on the front panel of the main unit or the remote control to select the first track you wish to program Example Track 7 4 Press the MEMORY TIME ADJ button again to enter Track 7 in Program Memory 01 The P...

Page 28: ...ton and the press the PLAY PAUSE button To cancel programmed playback press the MEMORY TIME ADJ button and then the STOP button after the disc has stopped Programmed playback can also be canceled by opening the CD Door or by switching to the Tuner function PROGRAM REPEAT PLAYBACK You may also use both the PROGRAM and REPEAT functions together to continuously repeat the programmed tracks 1 Program ...

Page 29: ...lly You can use the timer to wake you up to the radio or to your favorite CD The timer can be programmed while the system is in the Standby Power Off mode the Tuner mode or the CD mode To Set The Turn On Time 1 Press and hold the TIMER button for at least 3 seconds until the TIMER indicator begins flashing in the display then press the MEMORY TIME ADJ button for at least 3 seconds The Hour digits ...

Page 30: ...cator remains in the display the timer will turn the system on every day at the same time To deactivate the timer press and hold the TIMER button until the TIMER indicator disappears from the display To reactivate the timer press and hold the TIMER button until the TIMER indicator reappears in the display DISPLAY BUTTON Remote Control Only Normally the display shows the correct time in the Standby...

Page 31: ...NDBY ON button on the front panel or remote control to turn this system On 3 Press the AUX button on the front panel to select the Auxiliary Source function The AUX indicator appears in the display together with the correct time 4 Turn your auxiliary source On and operate it as usual The sound from the auxiliary source will be heard through the speakers of this system 5 Adjust the MAIN VOLUME and ...

Page 32: ...Continue pressing the SLEEP button to decrease the amount of sleep timer operation Each time you press the SLEEP button you reduce the sleep time by 10 minutes Release the SLEEP button when the display shows the desired amount of Sleep timer operation 5 After a few seconds the Sleep Time display disappears and the normal Tuner or CD display returns When the Sleep Timer counts down to 00 the power ...

Page 33: ... automatically If this occurs use a toothpick straightened paper clip or similar object to depress and hold the RESET button on back panel for few seconds The unit Power turns Off automatically Note Although pressing the RESET button will unlock the internal computer after a power surge it will also erase all of the preset tuner memories clock and timer settings After turning On the unit again you...

Page 34: ...he inside to the outside of the disc Small dust particles and light stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduction quality 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 Never write on or affix labels to the surface of compact discs CARE OF THE CABINET If the cabinet becomes dusty wip...

Page 35: ... a copy of your proof of purchase Send your unit to Emerson Radio Corp 1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch TX 75234 This warranty does not cover damage from negligence misuse abuse accident failure to follow operating instructions commercial use rental repairs by an unauthorized facility or products purchased used serviced or damaged outside of the United States THIS WARRANTYGIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGA...

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