MICRO AUDIO SYSTEM
with CD PLAYER
and DIGITAL TUNER
OWNER'S MANUAL
ES50
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BEFORE WE BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing this Emerson audio 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 quality components 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 provided.
Model No: ES50
Serial No:
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IMPORTANT NOTES
• Avoid installing this unit in places
• Operate controls and switches as
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,
places lacking ventilation or dusty areas,
places subject to constant vibration and/
or humid or moist areas.
described in the manual.
• Before turning ‘On’ the power, make
certain that power cord is properly
installed.
• Store your CDs, in a cool area to avoid
damage from heat.
• When moving the set, be sure to first
disconnect the power cord.
• Do not attempt to clean this unit with
chemical solvents as this might damage
the finish. Use a clean dry cloth.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1
PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
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 radioor televisionreception, which canbe determined byturning
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 AND SET-UP
• Carefully remove the unit from the carton and remove all packing material from
the unit.
• Remove any labels or stickers which may be on the front or top of the set, but
do not remove any labels from the back or bottom.
• We suggest that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case it
ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service. This is the only sure
way to protect the unit from damage in transit.
• Remove any small strips of tape that may have been used to prevent the CD
door from opening in transit.
• Unwind the lead wire FM antenna on the back of the unit and extend it to its full
length.
• The unit is shipped with a “dummy CD” display card in the CD player. This
“dummy CD” card must be removed before you can use the CD player. Refer
to the “PLAYING COMPACT DISCS” instructions on Page 15.
SPEAKER CONNECTION
Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on the back panel
of the main unit. Make sure that the left speaker plug is connected to the left (L)
speaker jack and the right speaker plug is connected to the right (R) speaker jack.
SPEAKER
L
AC IN
R
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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 feature. If this plug does not
AC Outlet
fit into your existing AC outlet, do
not try to defeat this safety feature
by filing the wide blade to make it fit
into your outlet. If this plug will not
AC Plug
fit into your outlet, you probably have an out-dated non-polarized AC outlet. You
should have your outlet changed by a qualified licensed electrician.
AC Operation
1.) Unwind the AC Power Cord completely.
2.) Insert the plug into any convenient 120V 60Hz AC outlet.
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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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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2
3
8
4
5
6
7
9 10 11 12 13
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21
22
1.) CD Compartment.
2.) MUTEButton.
11.) TUNERButton.
12.) RANDOMButton.
3.) Preset EQ Button.
13.) POWER On/Off Button.
4.) MEMORY/CLOCK-ADJ Button.
5.) MEM. UP/REPEAT Button.
6.) Reverse Skip/Search
14.) CD OPEN/CLOSE
15.) VOLUME Up/ Down Buttons.
16.) PHONES Jack.
Button.
/TUNE DOWN
7.) Stop /BAND Button.
8.) Play/Pause Button.
9.) Forward Skip/Search
Button.
17.) Multi Function Display.
18.) Remote Control SENSOR.
19.) STANDBY Indicator.
20.) FM Wire Antenna.
21.) Speaker Jacks.
/TUNE UP
Button.
10.) CD Button.
22.) AC Power Cord.
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REMOTE CONTROL
1.) VOLUME Up / Down Buttons.
2.) POWER On/Off Button.
3.) STOP/BAND Button.
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7
5
4
3
2
8
4.) PLAY/PAUSE
Button.
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11
10
5.) FUNCTIONButton.
6.) RANDOMButton.
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7.) Tuning UP/DOWN/
CD Skip
Buttons.
8.) MEMORY/CLOCK Button.
9.) M-UP/REPEAT Button.
10.) EQ Button.
11.) MUTEButton.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1.) Open the battery compartment cover.
2.) Inserttwo"AAA"(UM4)batteries(notincluded)
to match the polarities as indicated inside the
battery compartment.
3.) Close the cover.
NOTE: When the batteries become too weak, the operating distance of the
remote controller is greatly reduced and you will need to replace the batteries.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER CORRECTLY
• Point the remote controller at the Remote Sensor.
• The functions of the buttons on the remote control 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 15 feet.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery
compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc) or old batteries
with fresh ones.
4. 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.
5. 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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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Make sure that the FM Antenna is fully extended.
• Make sure that you have installed batteries in the remote control.
• Make sure that the AC power cord is connected to an outlet that
is always “live”. Do not connect to an outlet that is controlled by
a wall switch.
GENERAL CONTROLS
Volume Adjustments
Press the VOLUME UP or DOWN buttons on the front panel or the remote
control to increase or decrease the volume. The volume level indicator appears in
the main display. The range is from “00 db” (Minimum) to “80 db” (Maximum). The
system remembers the volume level when the power is switched ‘Off’ and returns to
the same level when the power is switched ‘On’ again.
Preset Equalizer (EQ)
This system has a 3-Band Preset Electronic Equalizer that allows you to adjust the
tone output for the most popular types of music. The settings are “CLASSIC”,
“ROCK”, “POP” or flat (no EQ).
To change the EQ setting press the EQ button on the top panel or on the remote
control until the desired setting appears in the main display.
MUTE Button
To temporarily shut off the sound from the speakers press the MUTE button. The
MUTE indicator will appear in the display and the sound will stop. Press the MUTE
button again to cancel Mute and restore the sound. The MUTE indicator will disappear
from the display.
PHONES Jack
For private listening without disturbing others connect a set of stereo headphones
(not included) to the PHONES Jack on the front panel. The speakers are
automatically shut off when stereo headphones are connected to the headphone
jack. When using stereo headphones always start with the volume control set to a
low level and gradually increase until you find the desired level.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
1.) Switch the unit to Standby mode by pressing the POWER button.
2.) Press and hold the MEMORY/CLOCK-ADJ button. “ 24 H ” (24 Hour format) will
flash in the display. Press the
or
button to select “ 12 H ” (12 Hour format).
3.) Press the MEMORY/CLOCK-ADJ button. The hour digit will flash.
Press the
or
buttons to set the correct hour. Be sure to set correctly for
AM or PM.
4.) Press the MEMORY/CLOCK-ADJ button again. The Hour is now set and the
Minute digits start to flash in the display.
5.) Press the
or
buttons to set the correct minute.
6.) Press the MEMORY/CLOCK-ADJ button again. The Minutes are now set and the
clock will start to run.
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 when unit is in Standby mode.
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LISTENING TO THE RADIO
1.) Press the POWER button on the main unit or the remote control. The main
display turns “On” and the STANDBY indicator goes “Off”.
2.) If necessary, press the TUNER button on the top panel of main unit or the
FUNCTION button on remote control to select the Tuner function. The display
will show an AM or FM station frequency. To select a different band, press the
STOP/BAND button.
AM
3.) Tune to the desired frequency as follows:
• Manual Tuning
Repeatedly press the
or
buttons until the frequency of the desired
station appears on the display.
• Automatic Tuning
Press and hold the
or
buttons 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 and EQ controls as desired.
5.) If you tuned to an FM Stereo station the STEREO indicator will appear in the
display.
6.) When you are finished listening press the POWER button on the main unit or
remote control to return to the Standby (Power Off) mode. The STANDBY LED
Indicator comes “On”.
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Antenna Information
AM
The AM antenna is inside the cabinet. IF AM reception is unsatisfactory try rotating
the entire unit until you find the position that provides the best reception.
FM
Vary the direction of the FM antenna to find the position that provides the best
reception.
FM antenna
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PRE-SETTING STATIONS IN THE TUNER MEMORY
This system includes a 20 station preset memory. You can store up to 10 FM
stations and 10 AM stations in the tuner memory for immediate recall. The procedure
for storing stations in memory is as follows:
1.) Follow step 3 under LISTENING TO THE RADIO in page 11 to select the first
station you wish to memorize. Example: FM 103.5 MHz.
2.) When the desired station appears on the display press the MEMORY button
on the front panel or the remote control. The Channel # “01” indicator appears
and the “MEMORY” indicator flashes in the display.
3.) Press the MEM-UP/REPEAT button on the front panel or remote control to
select a preset channel number. (Example: Preset channel # 03.)
4.) Press the MEMORY button on the front panel or the remote control once more
to enter the station in preset memory number 03.
5.) Repeat steps 1 through 4, selecting a different preset number in Step 3 each
time until you have entered up to 10 FM stations in the tuner memory.
6.) Press the STOP/BAND button to select the AM band and follow the same
procedure to enter up to 10 AM stations in the tuner memory.
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RECALLING PRESET STATIONS
Turn the unit ‘On’ and select the desired band. Press the MEM-UP/REPEAT button
on the front panel or the remote control repeatedly to scroll through the preset
memories until the display shows the desired station.
CHANGING PRESET STATIONS
To change any preset station memory select the desired band and tune to the new
station you wish to memorize. Press the MEMORY button and then press the
MEM-UP/REPEAT button to display the memory number you wish to change.
Press the MEMORY button again to enter the new station in the memory. The new
station is memorized and the previous station is deleted from the memory.
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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS
IMPORTANT: This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD Recordable
(CD-R) and CD Rewriteable (CD-RW) discs. However the playability of
CD-R and CD-RW discs may be affected by the type of software that
was used in ‘ripping’ the tracks from the original discs and ‘burning’ the
tracks onto the blank media. Playability may also be affected by the
quality and condition of the blank media you use for recording. 100%
compatibility cannot be guaranteed. This is not an indication of any
problems with your player.
1.) Press the POWER button to turn the system ‘On’.
2.) Press the CD button on the top panel of the main unit or the FUNCTION button
on the remote controls to select the CD function.
3.) Press the OPEN/CLOSE
button on the top panel to open the CD door. The
main display shows “– – – –”. If you have not already done so, remove the
‘dummy CD’ from the player and discard it.
4.) Place a CD properly seated on the center spindle with the printed label side
facing upward. Gently pressing down on the disc near the center hole to make
sure that it is properly seated on the spindle.
5.) Close the CD door. The disc will spin and ‘00 00:00’ will flash in the display as
the player reads the table of contents on the disc. Within a few seconds the
disc will stop spinning and the display will show the total playing time and total
tracks on the disc.
Track Number
Playing Time
Note: If the disc is inserted upside down or if the disc is badly scratched
and unreadable, playback will not be possible. In this case the main
display will show “no dISC”. Remove the disc and re insert it properly,
or try another disc.
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6.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button on the top panel of the main 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 VOLUME and EQ 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 STOP button on the top panel of the
main unit or on the remote control.
9.) When you are finished listening press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the
CD door and remove the disc.
10.)Press the POWER button to return the system to the Standby (Power Off)
mode.
Pause Control
To pause momentarily during CD playback press the PLAY/PAUSE
button on
the front panel of the main unit or the remote control again. The sound stops and
the elapsed time display flashes but the disc continues to spin. Press the PLAY/
PAUSE
button once more to cancel Pause mode and resume playback. The
elapsed time display stops flashing.
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Skip/Search (
/
) Controls
• To skip to higher or lower numbered tracks during playback, repeatedly press
the or buttons until the desired track number appears in the display.
Playback will begin on the desired track.
• To perform high speed search within a track to locate a specific musical passage
depress and hold the
or
button. 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 point.
To Start Playback On A Specific Track
Load the disc as usual and wait until the total playing time and track numbers
appear on the display. Press the
or
button until the desired track number
appears in the display, then press the PLAY/PAUSE
on that track.
button to begin playback
RANDOM Playback
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 shows the total playing time and
number of tracks. Press the RANDOM button. The RANDOM indicator appears in
the display. The tracks will be played in random order. After all tracks have played
the player stops and the display again shows the total playing time and number of
tracks.
To cancel the Random mode press the RANDOM button until the RANDOM indicator
disappears. Random mode can also be canceled by pressing the STOP/BAND
button.
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REPEAT Playback
You can program the player to continuously repeat a single track or the entire disc.
The Repeat function can be activated while a disc is playing or while the disc is
stopped.
One Track Repeat
Press the
then press the REPEAT button once. The REPEAT indicator flashes in the display.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback on that track. The selected
or
button until the desired track number appears in the display,
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 button twice. The REPEAT indicator
remains ‘On’. Press the PLAY/PAUSE
disc will be repeated continuously.
button to begin playback. The entire
To cancel Repeat Playback continue pressing the REPEAT button until the REPEAT
indicator disappears. Repeat is also canceled by opening the CD Door or switching
to Tuner function.
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Programmed Playback
You can program up to 20 tracks on a disc to playback in any desired order. You
may also program a specific track to play several times within the same program.
Note: The player cannot be programmed while a disc is playing. If a disc is
playing press the STOP
programming steps below.
button to stop playback before you begin the
1.) Press the FUNCTION button on the remote control or CD button on top panel to
select CD mode. Insert your disc in the player, close the door, and wait until
the total track number appears in the display.
2.) Press the MEMORY button once. The MEMORY Indicator flashes and program
memory “P-01”, Track “01” appears in the display.
3.) Use the
or
buttons to select the first track to be programmed.
(Example: Track 08).
4.) When track number “08” appears in the display, press the MEMORY button
once again to enter the track “08” in program memory number “01”. The track
number returns to “00” and the program memory advances to “P-02” indicating
that you may now select a track to be entered in program memory number
“02”.
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5.) Use the
or
buttons to select the next track to be programmed. When the
desired track number appears in the display press the MEMORY button again
to enter that track in the program memory.
6.) Repeat Step 5 until you have entered up to 20 tracks in the program memory.
7.) To begin programmed playback press the PLAY/PAUSE
button. The display
will show the first programmed track and playback will begin on that track. The
MEMORY Indicator stops flashing and remains in the display.
After the last programmed track has played the player stops but the programmed
tracks remain in the memory. To play the programmed tracks again, press the
MEMORY button and then the PLAY/PAUSE
button.
To cancel the programmed sequence from memory, press the STOP button at
programming mode or open the CD door.
Program Repeat Playback
You can use the Program and Repeat features together to continuously repeat a
programmed sequence of tracks. First, program the desired tracks according to
Steps 1 through 7 on the previous page. When Programmed Playback begins
press the MEM-UP/REPEAT button twice to activate the All Tracks Repeat feature.
The REPEAT Indicator appears in LCD display and all the tracks in your programmed
sequence will be repeated continuously.
To cancel Programmed Repeat Playback press the STOP button until both the
MEMORY and REPEAT Indicators go ‘Off’.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
COMPACT DISC CARE
• To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the centre of the case and
lift the disc outs, 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.
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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking
service.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Radio
Noise or sound
distorted on AM or
FM broadcasts.
Station not tuned properly for Retune the AM or FM
AM or FM.
broadcast station.
FM: Wire antenna is not
extended.
Extend FM Wire antenna.
AM: The bar antenna is not
positioned correctly.
Reposition the unit until
best reception is obtained.
FM STEREO indicator FM station is mono or station Extend FM Wire antenna.
does not light.
signal is weak.
Try other strong stations.
Press TUNER button to
select Tuner function.
Increase Volume.
AM or FM, no sound.
Function is not set to Tuner.
Volume at minimum.
Compact Disc Player
CD Player will not
play.
Function is not set to CD.
Press CD button to select
CD function.
CD is not installed or
installed incorrectly.
Insert CD with Iabel side
up.
CD skips while playing. Disc is dirty or scratched.
Wipe disc with cloth or use
another disc.
TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE
NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE
CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM
WARRANTY...
SERVICE
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098
FORADDITIONALSET-UP OR OPERATINGASSISTANCE
PLEASE CALL:
1-800-898-9020
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE,PLEASE WRITE TO:
Emerson Radio Corp.,
Consumer Affairs Dept.,
1901DiplomatDrive,
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.: 16-2905
307-01
Printed in China
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