Emerson Nick Jr. Dora the Explorer DTE288, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Recorder Copyright 2005 Viacom International Inc All Rights Reserved Nickelodeon Nick Jr Nicktronics Dora the Explorer and all related titles characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc OWNER S MANUAL DTE288 DTE288_080505 p65 5 8 2005 10 56 27 ...

Page 2: ...andling and use to prevent electric shock Ages 8 Choking Hazard Small Parts and Packing Materials Not for children under 8 years All materials for fastening or packing purposes are not part of the unit and should be discarded for children s safety Please keep all information for future reference This is not a toy WARNING DTE288_080505 p65 5 8 2005 10 56 1 ...

Page 3: ...s 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 splas...

Page 4: ... our factory It has been designed to give you many years of enjoyment and trouble free operation Read this manual before operating this unit to become familiar with its features In the event you require technical assistance please contact the Emerson Radio Customer Service hotline at 1 800 898 9020 Retain this manual for future reference DTE288_080505 p65 5 8 2005 10 56 3 ...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ... moving during shipment Carefully remove this card and close the CD compartment door Please save the carton and packing materials in the event that your unit ever needs to be returned for service The original carton and packing materials are the only way to protect the unit from damage during shipment PREPARATION FOR USE Power Sources This unit is designed to operate on 8 C batteries not included ...

Page 7: ... polarized AC outlet This is a safety feature to reduce the possibility of electric shock If this plug will not fit in your AC outlet you probably have an outdated non polarized outlet You should have your outdated outlet changed by 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 cou...

Page 8: ...ries into the battery compartment according to the polarity diagram engraved inside the compartment If the batteries are inserted incorrectly the unit will not work 3 Replace the battery compartment door Note In order to operate the unit on battery power the AC cord must be disconnected from the AC socket on the back cabinet DTE288_080505 p65 5 8 2005 10 56 7 ...

Page 9: ...elt pads available at hardware stores and home improvement centers everywhere and apply these pads to the bottom of the rubber feet before you place the product on fine wooden furniture Battery Precautions Replacement of batteries must be done by an adult Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries The supply terminals are not ...

Page 10: ...9 Front Panel LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Top Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 13 12 14 9 8 20 22 21 19 18 17 16 14 23 15 24 DTE288_080505 p65 5 8 2005 10 56 9 ...

Page 11: ...tom Cabinet 8 Carrying Handle 9 PHONES Stereo Headphone Jack 10 BAND AM FM FM ST Selector Switch 11 TUNING Control 12 CDDoor OPEN tab 13 Cassette Door 14 Speakers 15 DORA Phrase Button 16 CD PROGRAM Button 17 CD REV Skip Search Button 18 CD FWD Skip Search Button 19 FM ST Indicator 20 POWER On Indicator 21 CD Track LED Display 22 CD REPEAT Button 23 CD STOP Button 24 CD PLAY PAUSE Button DTE288_08...

Page 12: ...ever the sound will now be mono 4 Set the VOLUME control to the desired level 5 When you are finished listening move the FUNCTION selector back to the OFF TAPE Power Off position to shut the power Off and extend the battery life The POWER indicator goes Off Antenna Information AM The AM antenna is inside the cabinet If AM reception is unsatisfactory try rotating the entire unit until you find the ...

Page 13: ...problem with the player Normal Playback 1 Move the FUNCTION selector to the CD position The POWER indicator comes On 2 Open the CD door by lifting the OPEN tab on the top panel If you have not already removed the dummy transit card from the CD player please remove it now 3 Place your CD on the center spindle with the printed label side facing up Close the CD door The player will read the Table of ...

Page 14: ...inues to spin To cancel Pause and resume normal playback press the PLAY PAUSE button once more Normal playback resumes and the Track number stops flashing 5 Adjust the VOLUME control as desired 6 To Stop playback at any time press the STOP button The disc stops and the display again shows the total number of tracks on the disc After the last track has played the disc stops automatically and the di...

Page 15: ...epeat dot indicator flashes Select the track you wish to repeat with the or buttons and then press the button The selected track will be repeated continuously All Tracks Repeat Press the REPEAT button twice The Repeat dot indicator remains On Press the button to begin playback The entire disc will be repeated continuously To cancel Repeat playback press the REPEAT button repeatedly until the Repea...

Page 16: ...r REV buttons to select the first track to be programmed Example Track 8 4 Press the PROGRAM button once again to enter the track 8 in program memory number 01 Track number 8 disappears and the program number advances to flashing 02 indicating that you may now select a track to be entered in program memory number 02 5 Use the or buttons to select the next track to be programmed When the desired tr...

Page 17: ... and Repeat features together to continuously repeat a programmed sequence of tracks First program the desired tracks according to Steps 1 through 7 on page 15 When Programmed Playback begins press the REPEAT button twice to activate the All Tracks Repeat feature The Repeat dot indicator appears in LEDdisplay and all the tracks in your programmed sequence will be repeated continuously To cancel Pr...

Page 18: ...ey 7 To rewind the tape rapidly press the REWIND key To stop the tape before it ends press the STOP EJECT key 8 When the tape ends the Automatic Stop System releases the PLAY key and shuts off the tape motor You may then open the cassette door remove your tape turn it over and play the other side if desired 9 When you are finished listening stop the tape open the door remove the tape and close the...

Page 19: ...y to open the cassette door 2 Insert a good quality blank cassette tape into the slots on the cassette door with the open end facing up and the full reel on the right Use normal tape only Do not use tape identified as CrO2 Chrome or Metal tape formulations For best results use tapes of 60 minutes C 60 or less Do not use 90 minute or 120 minute tapes as these thinner tapes are more likely to jam in...

Page 20: ...m This will not effect the level of the recording Stereo Headphone Jack Connect a set of stereo headphones not included with a 3 5mm mini plug to the PHONES jack located at right side cabinet for private listening without disturbing others Before putting on the headphones reduce the VOLUME control to a low level then put the headphones on and gradually increase the VOLUME control to a comfortable ...

Page 21: ...ord key cannot be depressed if the erase prevention tab on the cassette has been removed To prevent accidental erasing on side A of a cassette use a small screw driver or similar tool to break off the erase prevention tab for side A This prevents the record key from locking If later you do wish to record on side A of the cassette cover the tab opening with a piece of cellophane tape This will allo...

Page 22: ...e up any loose layers using a pencil or hexagonal barrelled ballpoint pen before inserting the cassette into the machine see Fig 2 If the cassette feels tight while performing operation shown see Fig 2 the tape may be jamming due to ridges formed in the winding of the tape visible through the center window These may be removed in most cases by fast winding of the cassette from one end to the other...

Page 23: ...al oxide coating that wear off the tape and accumulate on these parts and impair performance Disconnect the AC power cord press theSTOP EJECT key to open the cassette door and press the PLAY key Clean the tape heads pinch roller and capstan with a soft cloth or cotton pad dampened in isopropyl alcohol or special tape head cleaner DTE288_080505 p65 5 8 2005 10 56 22 ...

Page 24: ...line from the 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 become...

Page 25: ...position AM or FM no sound FUNCTION switch is not set to Set FUNCTION switch to RADIO RADIO Volume at minimum Increase Volume Compact Disc Player CD Player will not play FUNCTION switch is not set to Set FUNCTION switch to CD CD CD is not installed or installed Insert CD with Iabel side incorrectly up CD skips while playing Disc is dirty or scratched Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc TO FIN...

Page 26: ...uired by California residents to cover shipping and handling costs and enclose a copy of your proof of purchase Send your unit to Emerson Radio Corp 5101 Statesman Drive Irving TX 75063 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 da...

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