EMERSON MS9700 User Manual

HOME AUDIO SYSTEM  
with 6 CD CHANGER  
and CASSETTE RECORDER  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
MS9700  
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BEFORE WE BEGIN  
Thank you for purchasing this Emerson product. The Emerson brand is your  
assurance of quality, performance and value.  
Our engineers have included many useful and convenient features in this product.  
Please be sure to read this Owner's Manual completely to make sure you are  
getting the maximum benefit from each feature.  
This product was manufactured using the highest qualitycomponents and standards  
of workmanship. It was tested 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 end of this  
Manual. Emerson and Emerson retailers are committed to your satisfaction. Once  
again, thanks for purchasing this Emerson audio product.  
For future reference, record the serial number in the space below.  
Model: MS9700  
Serial Number :  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
Avoid installing the unit in locations described below :  
Places exposed to direct sunlight or close Operate controls and switches as  
to heat radiating appliances such as described in the manual.  
electric heaters, on top of other stereo • Before turning ‘On’ the power, make certain  
equipment that radiates too much heat, that the speakers are properly installed.  
places lacking ventilation or dusty areas, • Store your cassette tapes and CDs in a cool  
places subject to constant vibration and/  
or humid or moist areas.  
Do not attempt to clean this unit with  
chemical solvents as this might damage  
the finish. Use a clean dry cloth.  
area to avoid damage from heat.  
When moving the set, be sure to first  
disconnect the power cord and remove  
cords connected to other equipment.  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
CAUTION  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION  
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS  
DEFEATED.  
APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1  
PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1  
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM  
This product contains a low power Laser Device.  
FCC 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 the 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.  
This 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.  
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PREPARATION FOR USE  
UNPACKING  
• Remove the main unit and the speakers from the carton and remove all packing  
materials from the components.  
• Remove any descriptive labels from the fronts of the main unit and speakers.  
• Remove anysmall strips of tape that may have been used to secure the cassette  
door or CD drawer in transit.  
PLACEMENT  
• Place the unit on a stable, level table, shelf or stand convenient to an AC  
outlet.  
• The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight or sources of excess heat,  
moisture, dust, vibration, or humidity.  
• The speakers may be positioned along side the main unit, or separated as far  
as the cords will allow for maximum stereo separation. You should maintain a  
gap of at least one inch between the main unit and the speakers to prevent any  
skipping of the CD player when the unit operated at high volume.  
PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE !!  
This model is equipped with non-skid rubber 'feet' to prevent the product from  
moving when you operate the controls. These 'feet' are made from non-migrating  
rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your  
furniture. However certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives,  
or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber 'feet' to soften, and leave marks or a  
rubber residue on the furniture. To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly  
recommend that you purchase small self-adhesive felt 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.  
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SPEAKER CONNECTION  
The speaker cables and the speaker terminals on the back of the main unit are  
color coded for your convenience. Connect the cables from the left speaker to the  
“LEFT” terminals, and the cables from the right speaker to the “RIGHT” terminals.  
To connect the speaker cable to the terminal depress the plastic tab below the  
terminal, insert the bare wire at the end of the cable into the terminal opening, and  
release the plastic tab to lock the wire in place.  
Black  
Red  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
Be sure to connect the Red cables to the Red terminals and the Black cables to the  
Black terminals. If the speakers are connected incorrectlythe sound maybe “muddy”  
and distorted.  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
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CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD  
After connecting the speakers unwind the AC power cord fully and connect it to any  
convenient household AC outlet. This system is designed to operate on 120V 60Hz  
AC power only. Connecting this system to any other power supply may cause  
damage to the unit which is not covered by your warranty.  
This unit has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade.This  
plug will only fit into a matching 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 could expose you to electric shock.  
AC Outlet  
AC Plug  
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ANTENNA INFORMATION  
FM  
This unit has an external lead wire FM antenna permanently attached to the back  
of the main cabinet. Unwrap this antenna wire, extend it to its full length, and allow  
it to hang down from the back of the set. In some cases you may have to vary the  
direction of this antenna until you find the position that provides the best reception,  
and then use a small piece of tape to secure the antenna in that position.  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
FM WIRE ANTENNA  
AM  
This system has a built in AM ferrite bar antenna. You may have to vary the position  
and direction of this main unit until you find the position that provides the clearest  
reception for each of your favorite AM stations.  
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
FRONT PANEL  
1
2
26  
25  
3
24  
4
5
23  
REAR  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
22  
21  
FRONT  
6
7
8
20  
SKIP/SEARCH  
19  
18  
9
17  
16  
15  
10  
11  
14  
13  
12  
1.) CDDIRECT ACCESS Buttons.  
2.) Multifunction LCD Display.  
3.) 6 CD Changer Tray.  
4.) POWER ON Indicator.  
13.) DISC SCAN Button.  
14.) CD Reverse SKIP/SEARCH  
Button.  
15.) CD Forward SKIP/SEARCH  
Button.  
5.) SURROUND (  
Button.  
ON / OFF)  
16.) CD STOP Button.  
17.) CD PLAY/PAUSE  
18.) REPEAT Button.  
Button.  
6.) POWER (On/Off) Button.  
7.) VOLUME (UP/DN) Buttons.  
8.) PHONES Jack.  
19.) BAND (FM ST/FM/AM) Selector.  
20.) TUNING Control.  
9.) X-BASS (  
ON / OFF) Button.  
21.) PROGRAM Button.  
10.) FUNCTION (CD/TUNER/TAPE)  
Selector.  
22.) OPEN/CLOSE (FRONT) Button.  
23.) OPEN/CLOSE (REAR) Button.  
24.) FM STEREO Indicator.  
25.) REMOTE SENSOR.  
11.) Cassette Door.  
12.) Cassette Deck Control Keys.  
(RECORD-PLAY-REWIND-F. FWD  
-STOP/EJECT-PAUSE)  
26.) Dial Scale & Pointer.  
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BACK PANEL  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
28  
29  
27  
27.) FM Wire ANTENNA.  
28.) Speaker Terminals.  
29.) AC Power Cord.  
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MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY (For CD Operations Only)  
RANDOM  
INTRO  
MEMORY  
Disc location indicators  
Indicates Disc 1 is at back half of tray.  
Indicates Disc 1 is at front half of tray.  
Indicates Disc 1 is in play position.  
Indicates Disc 1 is playing.  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
1.) OPEN/CLOSE (REAR) Button.  
2.) Disc 2 Button.  
21  
3.) Disc 1 Button.  
1
4.) Disc 6 Button.  
20  
19  
2
3
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
5.) DISC SCAN Button.  
6.) PROG (Program) Button.  
7.) INTRO Button.  
1
4
18  
17  
16  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
6
5
8.) REPEAT Button.  
9.) RANDOM Button.  
10.) CD STOP Button.  
11.) CD PAUSE  
Button.  
12.) VOLUME DN Button.  
13.) VOLUME UP Button.  
14.) CD PLAY  
Button.  
15.) SKIP Forward  
16.) SKIP Reverse  
17.) Disc 5 Button.  
18.) Disc 4 Button.  
19.) Disc 3 Button.  
Button.  
Button.  
20.) OPEN/CLOSE (FRONT) Button.  
21.) POWER On/Off Button.  
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BATTERY INSTALLATION  
Insert 2 ‘AAA’ size alkaline batteries, not included, into the battery compartment  
of the remote handset, observing the battery polarity and replace the cover.  
BATTERY REPLACEMENT  
When the batteries become too weak, the operating distance of the remote handset  
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 CONTROLLER CORRECTLY  
• Point the remote handset at the Remote Sensor on the front panel.  
• The functions of the buttons on the remote handset are the same as the  
corresponding controls on the main unit.  
• When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared  
Remote Sensor may be degraded, causing unreliable operation.  
• The maximum effective distance for remote control operation is about 16 feet  
(Approx. 5m)  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
SOUND CONTROLS  
VOLUME  
Press the VOLUME UP or DN (Down) buttons on the front panel, or on the remote  
control to increase or decrease the volume level. The system memory remembers  
the volume level when the power is shut off and automatically returns to the same  
level when the power is switched on again.  
X-BASS BOOST BUTTON  
Press the X-BASS (Bass Boost) button (  
ON) on the front panel to enhance the  
bass response. Press again ( OFF) to cancel X-BASS boost.  
Use X-BASS when you are listening at low volume levels where the bass tends to  
disappear.  
• If you are listening to music with heavy bass at high volume and the X-BASS  
ON, you may experience some distortion.  
• If this occurs, switch the X-BASS  
OFF, or reduce the volume level.  
SURROUND (STEREO WIDE) BUTTON  
Set the SURROUND button to the ‘On’ position (  
ON) for an expanded stereo/  
surround effect. This causes a very slight delay in the sound coming from one of  
the speakers and creates a feeling of added width and depth. Set the SURROUND  
button back to the ‘Off’ position (  
OFF) to restore normal stereo sound.  
Note: The SURROUND button only works with stereo sound sources. You will not  
get any ‘Surround Effect’ from mono AM radio, or other mono sound sources.  
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LISTENING TO THE RADIO  
1.) Press the POWER button to turn the system ‘On’. The POWER ON indicator  
lights.  
2.) Slide the FUNCTION selector to the ‘TUNER’ position.  
3.) Slide the BAND selector to the desired band, FM ST (Stereo), FM, or AM.  
4.) Rotate the TUNING control to find the desired station.  
Note: If you tune to an FM Stereo station and the BAND selector is set to FM  
ST, the FM STEREO indicator will light. If the FM reception is noisy or weak  
you may be able to improve it by sliding the BAND selector to the FM (Mono)  
position, however the sound will no longer be in stereo.  
5.) Adjust the VOLUME and X-BASS controls as desired.  
6.) When you are finished listening press the POWER button to turn the system  
‘Off’. The POWER ON indicator goes out.  
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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS  
This system features a unique “double decker” CD changer that holds 3 CDs in  
the upper tray and 3 CDs in the lower tray. When 6 CDs are loaded in the changer  
you can enjoy over 6 hours of uninterrupted music (depending on the length of the  
individual discs).  
UNDERSTANDING THE CD DISPLAY  
In addition to the normal track number and elapsed time information the CD display  
in this system includes icons which show you the position of each disc on the  
platter at any given time, and which of the 6 discs is in the playing position.  
Refer to the following illustration.  
TRACK  
FLASHINGNUMBER  
INDICATES DISC 1  
IN THE PLAY  
DISCS LOCATED  
AT BACK HALF  
OF DRAWER.  
POSITION.  
DISCS LOCATEDAT FRONT HALF OF DRAWER.  
This diagram shows that there are 6 CDs in the changer. The half circles above  
the disc numbers indicate that Discs 1, 2, and 6 are at the back half of the drawer.  
The half circles below the disc numbers indicate that Discs 3, 4, and 5 are at the  
front half of the drawer. The flashing number 1 indicates that Disc 1 is in the play  
position. The display also indicates that Disc 1 has 22 tracks and a total playing  
time of 61 minutes and 14 seconds. If the PLAY  
button is pressed in this  
illustration the number 1 will stop flashing and the half circle above the number will  
begin to flash indicating that Disc 1 is playing. Refer to the following illustration:  
TRACK  
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As each disc plays and the drawer rotates the disc location icons will show which  
discs are at the back of the drawer and which discs are at the front of the drawer.  
NORMAL PLAYBACK  
1.) Press the POWER button to turn the system ‘On’. The POWER ON indicator  
lights. Slide the FUNCTION selector to the ‘CD’ position. The LCD display  
lights.  
2.) Press the lower half (FRONT) of the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel,  
or the FRONT open button on the remote control, to open the CD drawer  
immediately. As the drawer opens the front edge of the drawer drops down  
slightly to allow easier access to the lower tray. See following illustration.  
LOWER TRAY  
LOWER TRAY  
UPPER TRAY  
3.) Place 1, 2, or 3 CDs in the 3 pockets on the front of the tray.  
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the discs are properly positioned in the center  
of each pocket. If the discs are not centered properly they may not be  
recognized by the player, or they could jam in the mechanism.  
Disc pockets 1, 3, and 5 are in the upper tray. Disc pockets 2, 4, and 6 are in  
the lower tray. The pockets in the lower tray are partially covered by the pockets  
in the upper tray. To load CDs in the lower tray pick up the disc with your index  
finger in the center and your thumb on the outer edge, as shown in the following  
illustrations, and slide the disc into the desired pocket on the lower tray. Again,  
make sure that the disc is properly centered in the pocket, otherwise it may  
not be recognized by the player.  
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4.) Press the lower half (FRONT) of the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel,  
or the FRONT open button on the remote control, to close the CD drawer.  
After the drawer closes the tray will rotate so that the 3 front pockets will move  
to the rear. The player will begin to search for a disc. It will read the first disc  
that it finds and the display will show the total tracks and playing time of that  
disc. Also, the number of the disc in the play position will be flashing.  
5.) If you wish to begin playback immediately press the PLAY/PAUSE  
button  
on the front panel or the PLAY button the remote control. If you wish to load  
additional discs press the lower half (FRONT) of the OPEN/CLOSE button on  
the front panel, or the FRONT open button on the remote control, to open the  
CD drawer again. The drawer will open with the 3 remaining empty pockets  
facing you.  
UPPER TRAY  
UPPER TRAY  
LOWER TRAY  
Place 1, 2, or 3 additional discs in the empty pockets.  
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6.) Press the lower half (FRONT) of the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel,  
or the FRONT open button on the remote control, to close the CD drawer. The  
player will read the disc that is in the play position and display the total tracks  
and playing time of that disc. One of the disc numbers will be flashing to indicate  
which disc is in the play position. For each disc on the tray the corresponding  
DIRECT ACCESS button on the front panel will light up.  
7.) To begin playback of the disc in the play position press the PLAY/PAUSE  
button on the front panel or the PLAY  
button on the remote control. To  
begin playback of a different disc you can press the DISC SKIP button to move  
to the next disc, or press one of the 6 DIRECT ACCESS buttons to move  
directly to any disc in the player.  
8.) When playback begins the half circle icon flashes above the number of the  
disc being played, and theDIRECTACCESS button of the playing disc remains  
‘On’.  
9.) Adjust the VOLUME, X-BASS controls as desired.  
10.)Playback will continue until all tracks on all discs have been played. Then the  
player stops and the display shows the total tracks and playing time of the last  
disc that played. Press the lower half (FRONT) of the OPEN/CLOSE button  
on the front panel, or the FRONT open button on the remote control, to open  
the CD drawer. Remove the first 3 discs, close the drawer. Wait until the tray  
rotates, press the FRONT OPEN button again and remove the remaining 3  
discs.  
PAUSE CONTROL  
To pause momentarily during playback press the PLAY/PAUSE  
button on the  
front panel or the PAUSE button on the remote control. The sound stops, the  
Pause “ ” indicator appears in the display and the appropriate Direct Access  
button flashes. However the disc continues to spin. To cancel pause and resume  
normal playback press the PLAY/PAUSE  
button on the remote control once more.  
button on the front panel or the PLAY  
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TRACK SKIP AND MUSIC SEARCH  
During CD playback press the  
(Forward) or  
(Reverse) buttons to skip to  
higher or lower numbered tracks. Each time the buttons are pressed the player will  
skip one track and playback will begin on the new track.  
During CD playback depress and hold the  
(Forward) or  
(Reverse) buttons  
to search through a track at high speed to locate or bypass a specific portion of a  
song. The player will search rapidly forward or backward as long as the buttons are  
depressed. Normal playback will resume when the buttons are released.  
STOP  
BUTTON  
After all discs have played the player stops automatically and the display shows  
the total tracks and playing time of the last that played. Also the disc number of the  
disc in the play position continues to flash. To stop playback at any time press the  
STOP button. The display will show the total tracks and playing time of the disc  
in the play position.  
DISC SCAN BUTTON  
Press this button during playback to move immediately to the next higher numbered  
disc in the drawer. Playback begins automatically on the next disc. If the button is  
pressed twice the player will move ahead two discs, and so on.  
DIRECT DISC ACCESS BUTTONS  
Press the appropriate button to begin immediate playback on any disc in the drawer.  
The button of the selected disc remains ‘On’ and all of the other buttons go ‘Off’.  
REPEAT PLAYBACK  
You can repeat a single track, one disc, or all discs continuously with the repeat  
function. Press the REPEAT button one, two, or three times to select 1 Track,  
1 Disc, or All Discs Repeat. The appropriate REPEAT indicator appears in the  
display.  
To cancel Repeat playback continue pressing the REPEAT button until the REPEAT  
indicator disappears.  
Repeat Playback can be selected while a disc is playing, or in the Stop mode.  
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RANDOM PLAYBACK (Remote Control Only)  
Press the RANDOM button on the remote control to play the tracks on each disc in  
random order. The RANDOM indicator appears in the display and random playback  
will begin with the disc that is in the play position. When all tracks on that disc have  
been played in random order the changer moves to the next disc and plays all the  
tracks on that disc in random order. When all tracks on all discs have played, the  
player stops and the display shows the total tracks and playing time of the last disc.  
Random playback can be selected while a disc is playing or while the player is in  
the stop mode.  
To cancel random playback press the RANDOM button until the RANDOM indicator  
disappears.  
INTRO SCAN PLAYBACK (Remote Control Only)  
Press the INTRO button on the remote control only to begin Intro Scan playback.  
The INTRO indicator appears and the player will play the first 10 seconds of every  
track on each disc in the player, starting with the disc that is in the play position.  
You can begin Intro playback while a disc is playing or while the player is in the stop  
mode. After the first 10 seconds of each track have been played the player stops  
automatically.  
To cancel Intro playback at any time press the INTRO button again. The INTRO  
indicator disappears and normal playback resumes.  
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PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK  
The CD changer has a 32 track programmable memory that allows you to select up  
to 32 of your favorite tracks from among all the discs in the changer for playback in  
any desired order.  
Note:  
You cannot program the changer while a disc is playing. If a disc is playing press  
the STOP button first before beginning the programming steps below.  
1.) Load up to 6 discs in the changer.  
2.) Press the PROGRAM button. The MEMORY indicator comes ‘On’ and the  
display appears as follows:  
TRACK  
This indicates that disc 6 is in the play  
position.  
MEMORY  
3.) Press the DISC SCAN button or the appropriate DIRECT ACCESS button to  
select the disc number that contains the first track you wish to program.  
TRACK  
Example: Disc 2. The disc number  
indicator changes but the tray does not  
turn.  
MEMORY  
4.) Press the  
(Forward) or  
(Reverse) buttons to select the first track number  
to be programmed.  
TRACK  
Example: Track 9.  
MEMORY  
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5.) When the desired Disc number and Track number appear on the display press  
the PROGRAM button to enter the info in memory.  
The track number returns to “00” and the  
TRACK  
program number advances to “P – 02”  
indicating that you can select the second  
MEMORY  
disc number and track number to be  
memorized.  
6.) Repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5 to enter up to 32 tracks in the Program Memory.  
7.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE  
button to begin  
TRACK  
programmed playback. The MEMORY  
indicator remains ‘On’ and playback will  
begin on the first track that you  
MEMORY  
programmed. The display will show the disc number and track number of the  
track being played.  
Note: If you press the Track Skip  
/
buttons during programmed playback  
the player will skip to the next track in the programmed sequence, not the next  
track on the disc being played.  
After each programmed track has been played the player stops but the MEMORY  
indicator remains ‘On’ and the program remains in the memory. If you press the  
PLAY/PAUSE  
button while the MEMORY indicator remains ‘On’ the  
programmed sequence will be played again. To cancel the program after the player  
has stopped press the STOP button again. The MEMORY indicator goes ‘Off’.  
To cancel the program while the player is playing, press the STOP button twice.  
The MEMORY indicator goes ‘Off’.  
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CASSETTE OPERATION  
PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES  
1.) Press the POWER button to turn the system ‘On’. The POWER ON indicator  
lights.  
2.) Slide the FUNCTION selector to the ‘TAPE’ position.  
3.) Press the STOP/EJECT key to open the cassette door.  
4.) Insert a prerecorded cassette into the slots on the door with the exposed tape  
facing down and the full reel on the left side. Close cassette door.  
5.) Press the PLAY key to begin playback.  
6.) Adjust the VOLUME, and X-BASS controls as desired.  
7.) When the tape ends the Automatic Stop System releases the PLAY key and  
shuts off the tape motor. Press the STOP/EJECT key to open the cassette  
door and remove your tape. To stop the tape before it ends press the STOP/  
EJECT key at any time.  
F. FWD (Fast Forward) and REWIND CONTROLS  
Press F. FWD key or REWIND key to advance or rewind the tape rapidly. When  
you reach the desired portion, or the end of the tape, press the PLAY key to resume  
normal playback, or press the STOP key to shut off the tape motor.  
Note: the Automatic Stop System does not function in the fast forward or rewind  
modes.  
PAUSE CONTROL  
Press the PAUSE key to stop the tape temporarily. The tape movement stops but  
the tape motor continues to run. Press the PAUSE key again to cancel pause  
mode and resume normal playback.  
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MAKING A TAPE RECORDING  
This cassette recorder features an Automatic Recording Volume Level Control  
System that prevents overloaded or distorted recordings. You can change the  
volume level as often as you like during the recording process. It will not have any  
effect on the volume level of the recording itself.  
1.) Insert a good quality blank tape into the slots on the door with the exposed  
tape facing down and the full reel on the left side. Close the door.  
2.) Select the source you wish to record – TUNER or CD , and operate that source  
as you normally would.  
3.) Press the RECORD key on to begin recording.  
STEREO HEADPHONE JACK  
Connect an optional set of stereo headphones in PHONES jack on front panel for  
private listening without disturbing others. Before putting the headphones on your  
head reduce the volume to a low level. Then put the headphones on and gradually  
increase the volume to a comfortable listening level.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
ABOUT CASSETTE TAPES  
Whenever you record on a cassette any previously recorded material is erased as  
the new material is recorded. To prevent you from accidentally erasing material  
which you wish to save, blank cassettes are equipped with erase prevention tabs  
for each side of the tape. If the erase prevention tab for side A is removed, you  
cannot accidentally record on side A. The record 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.  
A
A
COVER OPENING WITH TAPE  
IN ORDER TO RECORD AGAIN.  
TAB FOR SIDE A.  
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 allow the record key to function again.  
CASSETTE CARE  
Two common causes of trouble experienced when using cassettes are:  
1.) Tape jamming — Leading to uneven speed in playback, and  
2.) Tape tangling — Where the tape wraps itself around vital parts of the mechanism.  
To reduce the likelihood of these problems occurring, the following precautions  
should be observed:  
• Check that there are no loose layers of tape visible  
through the cassette center window (see Fig. 1).  
Takeupanylooselayers,usingapencilorhexagonal  
barrelled ballpoint pen, beforeinsertingthecassette  
into the machine (see Fig. 2).  
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• 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 and back again.  
• Use only well-known brands of tape. Avoid use of C-120 cassettes.  
Furthermore, do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, dust or oil, and do not touch  
the tape surfaces.  
HEAD CLEANING  
The tape heads, pinch roller and capstan require periodic cleaning. This removes  
particles of the metal oxide coating that wear off the tape and accumulate on these  
parts and impair performance. Switch off the power, press the STOP/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.  
ERASE  
HEAD  
RECORD/PLAY  
HEAD CAPSTAN  
PINCH  
ROLLER  
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COMPACT DISC CARE  
• To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case  
and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.  
• Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc’s recorded surface  
with a soft cloth. Unlike conventional records, compact discs have no grooves  
to collect dust and microscopic debris, so gently wiping with a soft cloth should  
remove most particles. Wipe in a straight 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.  
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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 becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be cleaned  
with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Never  
use abrasive cloths or polishes as these will mar the finish of your unit.  
CAUTION !!  
Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning.  
TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE  
NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE  
R
CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM  
WARRANTY...  
SERVICE  
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098  
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE  
PLEASE CALL:  
1-800-898-9020  
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO:  
Emerson Radio Corp.  
Consumer Affairs Dept.  
1901 Diplomat Drive,  
Farmers Branch, TX 75234.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
Emerson Radio Corp. warrants manufacturing defects in original material, including  
original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of  
ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S. With your dated  
proof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and parts  
at an authorized Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion.  
For repair or replacement, pack your unit in a padded box, enclose your check or  
money order payable to Emerson Radio Corp. in the amount of $9.00 (not required  
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.  
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 LEGAL RIGHTS, ANDYOU MAY  
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.  
AU898M  
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EMERSON RADIO CORP.  
EMERSON  
PART NO. 16-2888  
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