Emerson ES28, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL ES28 MICRO AUDIO SYSTEM with CD PLAYER and DIGITAL TUNER Visit our web site at www emersonradio com ES28_ib_0321 p65 21 3 2002 11 10 22 ...

Page 2: ...he apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods 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 apparatu...

Page 3: ...ted by Emerson inspectors and found to be in perfect working order before it left our factory However there is always the chance that some problem may occur because of rough handling during shipment to the retail store or to the final consumer If after reading this Manual you experience any problems with the operation of this product please refer to the instructions for obtaining service at the en...

Page 4: ...device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Operate controls and switches as described in the manual Before turning on the power make certain that the connecting cords and power cord...

Page 5: ...mpletely 2 Insert the plug into any convenient 120V 60Hz AC outlet POWER SOURCE This system is designed to operate on 120V 60Hz AC house current Connecting this system to any other power supply could result in damage to the unit which is not covered by your warranty You will note that this system is equipped with a polarizedAC power plug having one blade wider than the other This is a safety featu...

Page 6: ...nction Display 11 Remote Control SENSOR 12 MUTE Indicator 13 Reverse Skip Search TUNING DOWN Button 14 Forward Skip Search TUNING UP Button 15 Play Pause Button 16 STOP Button 17 VOLUME UP DOWN Buttons 18 FM Wire Antenna 19 AM External Loop ANT Jack 20 Speaker Jacks 21 PHONES Jack 22 AC Power Cord 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 19 21 22 BACK PANEL TOP PANEL FRONT PANEL ES28_ib_032...

Page 7: ... is greatly reduced and you will need to replace the batteries NOTES To maintain the accuracy and long life of the transmitter do not press two or more buttons simultaneously If the remote control is not to be used for a long time remove the batteries to prevent possible damage through leaking batteries Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with new ones USING THE REMOTE CONTROL...

Page 8: ...ker jack and the right speaker plug is connected to the right R speaker jack PRESET EQUALIZER EQ This unit is equipped with a preset equalizer which has been added to enhance your listening pleasure by altering the frequency response of the music Press the Preset EQ button on main unit repeatedly to cycle through the following equalization modes Right Speaker Left Speaker ES28_ib_0321 p65 21 3 200...

Page 9: ...POWER button to switch the unit into standby mode STORING PRESET STATIONS 1 Tune either automatically or manually as described in steps 4 or 5 above to the station to be stored 2 Press the PROG MEMORY button once MEMORY will flash in the display for 5 seconds During this time you must select the desired memory location by pressing the REPEAT MEMORY UP button 3 Press the PROG MEMORY Button again to...

Page 10: ...includes an external AM Loop antenna Assemble the AM loop antenna and then connect the wire from the antenna to the AM antenna terminal on the back of the set as shown You may have to vary the position and direction of this AM Loop antenna until you find the position that provides the clearest reception for each of your favorite AM stations ES28_ib_0321 p65 21 3 2002 11 10 9 ...

Page 11: ...The Hour is now set and the Minute digits start to flash in the display 5 Use the buttons to set the required minute 6 Pressthe PROG MEMORYbuttonagain The Minutes are now set and the clock will start NOTE Clock time is only retained while the unit is plugged into the AC outlet In the event of a power failure the clock will need to be reset when the power supply resumes Clock time is only shown whe...

Page 12: ...any time by first pressing the STOP button and then pressing the CD Door Open Close button Remove the CD only after the compartment has fully opened and the disc has stopped spinning CAUTION Do not put anything except a compact disc into the compartment Foreign objects can damage the mechanism Keep the disc compartment closed when not in use to prevent dirt and dust from entering the mechanism Nev...

Page 13: ... in the player contains more than 10 tracks 5 A particular track can be selected using either of the CD Skip buttons If this is done before pressing the PLAY PAUSE button disc play will start with the selected track when the PLAY PAUSE button is pressed 6 At the end of the disc the unit will switch to stop mode NOTES If the disc is deeply scratched or too dirty disc play may not start If the disc ...

Page 14: ...blem check the CD player s operation as follows before having the unit serviced Play a new disc If the CD player operates normally the skipping problem is probably due to a defective disc TO STOP A CD BEFORE THE DISC ENDS 1 Press the STOP button Disc play will stop and the display will show the total number of tracks 2 To temporarily stop disc play Pause mode press the PLAY PAUSE button Disc play ...

Page 15: ...e previous track on a disc For example to skip back to the beginning of track 3 while track 4 is playing 1 Press the Reverse Skip track button twice Disc play will resume at the beginning of track 3 2 The CD player will skip back one track each time the Reverse Skip track button is pressed If this button is pressed in the middle of a track the CD player will skip back to the beginning of that trac...

Page 16: ...EPEAT MEMORY UP button is pressed twice more the REPEAT indicator will disappears and repeat play will end Normal disc play will resume from that point 5 When the last track has finished playing the CD play will Stop Repeat disc play of one of the tracks 1 Select the desired track by pressing the Forward or Reverse Skip track buttons The track will be shown in the display 2 Press the REPEAT MEMORY...

Page 17: ...desired ENTERING A PROGRAM 1 Press the PROG MEMORY button TRACK MEMORY flashes and P 01 will be displayed on the display 2 Select the first desired track using the Forward and Reverse Skip buttons 3 Press the PROG MEMORY button The first program selection is now stored in the program memory The display will now show P 02 4 Select the next desired track using the Forward and Reverse Skip Buttons 5 ...

Page 18: ...ram memory will also be cleared if the disc compartment is opened if the function is changed or if the power is turned Off MUTE Press the MUTE button on remote control to switch off the sound the MUTE indicator will illuminate Press MUTE again to restore the sound to the previous level MUTE indicator will extinguish STEREO HEADPHONE JACK For private listening without disturbing others connect a se...

Page 19: ... 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 CABINETS If the cabinets become dusty wipe them with a soft dry dust cloth Do not use any wax or polish sprays on the cabinets If the front panel be...

Page 20: ...M no sound Function is not set to Tuner Press TUNER button to select Tuner function Volume at minimum Increase Volume Compact Disc Player CD Player will not Function is not set to CD Press CD button to select play CD function CD is not installed or Insert CD with Iabel side installed incorrectly up CD skips while playing Disc is dirty or scratched Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc FOR ADDIT...

Page 21: ...ed Damage to equipment not properly connected to the product Cost incurred in shipping your unit to and from an authorized Depot Repair Facility Ordinary adjustments which you can perform as outlined in the owner s manual Signal reception problems caused by external antenna or cable systems Products purchased used serviced or damaged outside of the United States Damage to compact discs or cassette...

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