Personal CD-R/RW Player
with 60 Second Electronic
Anti-Skip Protection,
and AM/FM Stereo Radio
OWNER’S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT NOTES
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:
• Places exposed to direct sunlight or • Dusty places.
close to heat radiating appliances such • Places subject to constant
as electric heaters.
vibration.
• Humid or moist places.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1
PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPENAND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
This product contains a low power Laser Device.
CAUTION
THIS LASER COMPACT DISC PLAYER FUNCTIONS BY HELP OF INVISIBLE
LASER LIGHT AND IS EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY SWITCHES TO AVOID
EXPOSURE WHEN DOOR IS OPEN AND SAFETY INTERLOCKS ARE
DEFEATED. IT IS DANGEROUS TODEFEAT OR BYPASS SAFETY SWITCHES.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Uninsulated Dangerous Voltage, that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons is
present within this product's enclosure.
ATTENTION
The Owner's Manual contains important operating and
maintenance instructions.
For your safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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PREPARATION FOR USE
Remove The Transit Card
This personal CD player is shipped with a dummy CD ‘transit card’ inside the CD
compartment. The purpose of this card is to prevent the laser from moving during
shipment of the product. This card must be removed before using the CD player.
Slide the OPEN switch to the right to unlock the CD door. Remove the ‘transit card’
from the player and discard it.
TRACK
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BASS BOOST SYSTEM
108
x10
EQ
MHz kHz
FM AM
STOP
SEARCH
/
SKIP FWD.
PLAY
/
PAUSE
MODE
SEARCH
/
SKIP REV.
PROG.
OPEN
Power Source
This personal CD player is designed to operate on two “AA” batteries, not included.
Use a well known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance.
This player can also be operated by an optional AC/DC converter/adapter, not
included. If you decide to purchase an optional AC/DC adapter the specification
must be as follows:
Input: 120V 60Hz AC
Output: 4.5V DC, 500 mA.
Plug: Female Type with Positive Center, UL Listed.
Negative (–)
Positive (+)
You may also purchase a “Universal” type AC/DC adapter which allows you to
select the required output voltage and plug polarity, and normally includes multiple
plug sizes to fit most brands of equipment. Always look for the “UL” listing mark
when you purchase an adapter.
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Connecting The Optional AC Adapter (Not Included)
1.) Connect the small female plug of the optional AC adapter to the DC 4.5V jack
on the left side of the CD player.
2.) Connect the adapter housing to your 120V AC 60Hz outlet.
NOTES:
• Never connect or disconnect the adapter from the AC outlet while your hands
are wet.
• The housing of the AC adapter may become warm during operation. This is
normal.
• The female plug of the AC adapter must be completely disconnected from the
CD player in order to operate the player on batteries.
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Installing The Batteries
1.) Open the battery compartment door on the bottom cabinet by sliding it in the
direction of the arrow and then lifting it open. To prevent loss, the door cannot
be removed from the unit.
2.) Insert 2 "AA" batteries (not included) into
the compartment. Use alkaline batteries
for longest life. Follow the polarity
markings inside the compartment. If the
batteries are inserted incorrectly the unit
will not work.
3.) Close the battery door.
Note: In order to operate the player on batteries the optional AC adapter must
be disconnected from the DC 4.5V jack.
Battery Replacement
When the batteries become too weak the battery level indicator
operation may become erratic. When this occurs replace the batteries immediately.
If the display remains blank when you press the PLAY/PAUSE button, the
flashes and
batteries are completely dead. Replace them immediately. If dead batteries are
left inside the battery compartment for a long period of time they may leak and
cause damage to the unit, and such damage or corrosion from leaking batteries is
not covered by your warranty.
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 to be short-circuited.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed.
• Only batteries of the equivalent type are to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Dispose of batteries properly. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries
may explode or leak.
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Connecting The Stereo Headphones
Connect the plug of the supplied stereo headphones to the headphone
the right side of the cabinet.
jack on
NOTE: Make sure the headphone plug is inserted into the headphone
jack
as far as it will go. If the plug is not fully inserted, you may only hear sound
from one side of the headphones.
TRACK
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SEC
BASS BOOST SYSTEM
108
x10
EQ
MHz kHz
FM AM
STOP
SEARCH
/
SKIP FWD.
PLAY
/
PAUSE
MODE
SEARCH
/
SKIP REV.
PROG.
To Headphone
Jack
IMPORTANT!
Always set the VOLUME control to a low level before you put the headphones on
and begin playing a CD. Then start playback and gradually increase the volume to
a comfortable listening level. Do not play the CD at loud volume levels that might
prevent you from hearing warning sounds such as car horns, etc.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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BASS BOOST SYSTEM
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AM
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STOP
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SEARCH
SKIP FWD.
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PLAY /
PAUSE
MODE
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SEARCH /
SKIP REV.
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PROG.
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1.) HOLD
Switch.
2.) DC 4.5V Input Jack – Connect an AC adapter (not included) to this
jack to use 120V 60Hz house current.
3.) LCD Display – Shows Track number, Playing time, Anti-Skip status,
Program, Repeat, Shuffle, and Intro modes.
4.) EQ Button – Press repeatedly to select SRR (Surround), ROCK, POP,
Flat EQs.
5.) FM Dial Scale.
6.) AM Dial Scale.
7.) TUNING Control.
8.) Function (FM/AM/CD-RADIO OFF) Selector Switch.
9.) STOP Button.
10.) Headphone
jack.
Jack – Connect stereo headphones, included, to this
11.) SEARCH/SKIP FWD.
Button.
12.) VOLUME Control – Raises or lowers the volume.
13.) MODE Button – Selects the playback mode: Repeat 1/All, Shuffle, or
Intro.
14.) BBS (Bass Boost) ON/OFF Switch - Switch ‘ON’ to increase bass
response.
15.) PROG. (Program) Button.
16.) SEARCH/SKIP REV.
17.) PLAY/PAUSE Button.
18.) OPEN Switch – Slide to the right to unlock and open the CD door.
Button.
19.) Battery Compartment (on bottom cabinet).
20.) CD Door.
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LCD DISPLAY INDICATORS
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1.) SRR (Surround), ROCK, POP Indicators – Appears when repeatedly
pressing the EQ button to select the corresponding EQ setting.
2.) Repeat
1/ALL Indicators – Appears when the Repeat playback
mode is selected.
3.) PGM (Program) Indicator – Appears when programming tracks or
playing programmed tracks.
4.) INTRO Indicator – Appears when Intro playback mode is selected.
5.) SHUF (Shuffle) Indicator – Appears when Random playback mode is
selected.
6.) ASP Indicator – Indicates Anti-Skip Protection is activated.
7.) HOLD Indicator – Appears when HOLD switch is set to ‘ON’ position.
8.)
Indicator – Flashes when batteries need to be replaced.
9.) Track Number Display – Shows the track which is being played, and
the total tracks on the disc.
10.) Time Display – Shows elapsed time and total playing time on the disc.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOLD Switch
The HOLD switch (on the left side cabinet) must be in the ‘Off’ (left) position to
start the CD player.
If you plan to carry the CD player in a handbag, briefcase, school bag, back pack,
etc, slide the HOLD switch to the ‘On’ (right) position.
While the HOLD switch is ‘On’ all of the controls on the CD door are disabled. This
prevents the player from starting accidentally by something pressing against the
PLAY/PAUSE
button.
(Off)
(On)
After you begin CD playback you may also slide the HOLD switch to the ‘On’ (right)
position to disable all the controls on the CD door.
You can then place the player in a handbag, backpack, etc, and do not have to
worry that the player will be accidentally turned off by something pressing against
the STOP button or Track Skip buttons.
EQ (Preset Equalizer) Button
The preset equalizer has settings for POP, ROCK, and Surround Sound (SRR).
When you select the Surround Sound (SRR) setting there will be a very slight
‘delay’ between the left and right channels which provides a simulated Surround
Sound effect through the headphones.
During CD playback you may press the EQ button to
select the preset equalizer setting SRR (Surround),
ROCK, POP or Flat (EQ ‘Off’) as desired.
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Electronic Anti-Skip Protection
This CD player is equipped with automatic 60 second ElectronicAnti-Skip Protection
and that will eliminate virtually all skipping during most active uses.
When you press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to begin playback, the player
immediately begins to store 60 seconds of music in a solid state memory that is
impervious to shock. The player is always reading the disc 60 seconds ahead of
the music you are hearing and storing that information in the memory.
If the player is subjected to shock or bumps of less than 60 seconds duration you
will not notice them at all.
If the bumps last longer than 60 seconds the anti-skip memory may be depleted
and the player may skip or stop.
When playback begins the ASP indicator begins ‘flashing’
in the display.
When the ASP indicator remains ‘On’, the Anti-Skip
memory is ‘Full’ and contains 60 seconds of music.
If the player is bumped or shaken the ASP indicator will flash again as the memory
is depleted. The player may skip if the bumps continue.
When the bumps stop the memory starts to fill up again and the ASP indicator
remains ‘On’.
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Normal CD Playback
• Make sure you have installed the batteries.
• Make sure the HOLD switch is set to the ‘Off’ (left) position.
• Make sure to set the VOLUME control to a low setting before you put on
the headphones.
IMPORTANT:
This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD Recordable (CD-R) and CD
ReWritable (CD-RW) discs. However the playability of CD-R/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.
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2.) Slide the CD door OPEN switch to the right to unlock
and open the CD door.
OPEN
3.) Place your CD on the center spindle with the printed
label side facing up. Press downward on the disc near
the center hole until the disc is fully seated on the
spindle.
4.) Close the CD door and connect the headphones to the Headphone
jack by
pushing the headphone plug into the Headphone
is heard.
jack until a ‘click’ sound
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5.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to begin playback. The display will briefly
show two flashing dashes “– –” as the player reads the disc.
The total tracks and playing time will appear briefly
in the display and then the playback will begin on
track ‘01’.
The display will show the elapsed playing time of
the track being played.
6.) Adjust the VOLUME and EQ controls to your listening preference.
If you prefer more Bass, slide the BBS switch to ‘ON’ position.
7.) Playback will continue until the end of the disc, then
the player will stop automatically and the display will
again show the total tracks and playing time on the
disc.
After approximately 30 seconds the power switches ‘Off’ automatically to
conserve the batteries and the display goes blank.
To stop playback before the disc ends press the STOP button at any time.
Press the STOP button after the disc has stopped to shut the power ‘Off’
completely.
Pause Control
To pause momentarily during playback press the PLAY/PAUSE
button again.
The elapsed time display flashes. The sound stops but
the disc continues to spin.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button once more to cancel Pause mode and resume
normal playback. The elapsed time display stops flashing.
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SKIP/SEARCH (
/
) CONTROLS
Press the SKIP FWD.
or SKIP REV.
buttons repeatedly during playback to
skip to higher or lower numbered tracks. Playback will begin on the selected track.
To search within a track at high speed to locate a specific musical passage depress
and hold either the SKIP FWD.
or SKIP REV.
buttons.
The player moves forward or reverse at high speed. When you reach the desired
point in the track, release the buttons and normal playback resumes.
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MODE Button
Pressing the MODE button during CD playback cycles the player through the
following four special playback modes:
1 (Repeat 1)
ALL (Repeat All)
INTRO
SHUF
(Shuffle) Playback.
Repeat Playback
The player can be programmed to continuously repeat a single track or the entire
disc automatically.
One Track Repeat
During playback press the SKIP FWD.
or SKIP REV.
buttons to select the
track to be repeated, then press the MODE button once.
The
1 indicator appears in the display and the
selected track will be repeated continuously.
Press the STOP button to cancel Repeat 1 playback.
All Tracks Repeat
Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to begin playback, then press the MODE button
twice.
The
ALL indicator will appear in the display and
the entire disc will be repeated continuously.
Press the STOP button to cancel All Track Repeat playback.
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INTRO (Intro Scan) Playback
The Intro Scan feature plays only the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc.
This feature is useful when you are trying to find a particular song but you cannot
remember the title.
1.) Load your disc in the player as usual and press the PLAY/PAUSE
button
to begin playback.
2.) When playback begins press the MODE button three times. The INTRO
indicator flashes.
3.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button once more. The
INTRO indicator stops flashing and remains ‘On’.
The player backs up to the beginning of track 1, plays
the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc, and
then stops.
To cancel Intro Scan playback press the STOP button.
SHUF (SHUFFLE) Playback
When Shuffle playback is selected all the tracks on the disc will be played back in
random order.
1.) Load your disc in the player as usual and press the PLAY/PAUSE
button
to begin playback.
2.) When playback begins press the MODE button four times.
The SHUF indicator flashes.
3.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button once more. The
SHUF indicator stops flashing and remains ‘On’.
The player randomly selects a track for playback.
After each track has played once the player stops.
To cancel Shuffle playback press the STOP button.
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Programmed Playback
You can program up to 20 tracks on a disc to play in any desired order.
NOTE: You can program a disc either during Playback or in Stop mode.
1.) Press the PROG. button once. The Program
Number ‘01’ appears. The PGM indicator and the
the track number ‘00’ flash.
2.) Press the SKIP FWD.
or SKIP REV.
button
to select the first track to be programmed.
Example: Track 07.
3.) When the desired track number is flashing in the display, press the PROG.
button again to enter the desired track number in Program Number “01”.
The track number returns to “00” and the Program
Number advances to “02”.
4.) Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to program additional tracks up to a maximum of 20.
5.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to begin programmed playback.
The PGM indicator remains in the display and the
track display stops flashing.
• Playback begins with the first track you programmed
and continues until all programmed tracks have been
played, and then the player stops.
The programmed sequence will remain in the memory until the power shuts
off (approximately 30 seconds) or until the CD door is opened.
• If you press the PROG. and PLAY/PAUSE
buttons again before the power
shuts off, the programmed sequence will play again.
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Listening To The Radio
1.) Slide the FM/AM/CD-RADIO OFF function selector to FM or AM position as
desired.
2.) Tune to the desired station by turning the TUNING control.
3.) Adjust the VOLUME and EQ controls to your listening preference.
4.) If you prefer more bass, slide the BBS switch to ‘ON’ position.
5.) To turn off the radio, slide the FM/AM/CD-RADIO OFF function switch to
CD-RADIO OFF position to shut power ‘Off’.
Antenna Information
FM
The stereo headphone cable serves as the FM antenna when listening to FM
stations.
Make sure that the headphone cable is unwound completely in order to provide
the best reception.
AM
The AM antenna is located inside the cabinet of the CD player.
If AM reception is weak, try changing the position of the CD player itself until the
internal antenna is pointing in the general direction of the radio transmitter. This
should provide improved reception.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Cabinet
Wipe with a soft cloth. If the cabinet is very dirty, dampen the cloth with a weak
solution of neutral detergent and water, and then wipe clean.
Cleaning the Lens
A dirty lens will cause sound skipping and, if the lens is very dirty, the CD may not
work. Open the disc cover and clean the lens as follows:
Dust or Dry Particles
Using a camera lens brush/blower, blow on the lens
several times, then wipe it lightly with the brush to remove
dust. Then, blow on the lens once more.
Fingerprints
To remove fingerprints from the lens, use a cotton swab
starting in the middle and working to the outside edge.
Use only very light pressure on the lens to avoid forcing
it out of alignment.
Cleaning the Disc
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the
center out.
NOTE:
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or
anti-static spray intended for analog discs.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for
service.
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Unit will not turn on. Weak or dead
batteries.
Replace batteries.
CD compartment not
closed.
Disc inserted incorrectly. Reinsert disc correctly.
Dirty or defective disc. Try another disc.
Moisture or condensation Disc: wipe with soft cloth.
Close CD compartment.
Disc will not play.
on disc or lens.
Lens: see page 19.
‘Care and Maintenance’
Reinsert headphone plug
correctly.
No sound from
headphones.
Headphone plug not
inserted correctly.
VOLUME controls set to
minimum.
Raise volume control.
Weak batteries.
Replace batteries.
Erratic playback.
AM/FM no sound
Defective disc.
Try another disc.
Dirty or defective disc.
Function switch is not
Clean or replace disc.
Set Function switch to AM
set to AM or FM position. or FM position as desired.
Radio reception is
noisy or weak.
FM: Headphone cord is
not extended.
Extend headphone cord
fully.
AM: Unit is not positioned Rotate unit until best
correctly. reception is obtained.
SERVICE
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATINGASSISTANCE
PLEASE CALL:
1-800-898-9020
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO:
Emerson Radio Corp.,
Consumer Affairs Dept.,
5101 Statesman Drive,
Irving, TX 75063.
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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.,
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 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
The serial number of your CD player can be found on the bottom cabinet.
We suggest that you record the serial number of your unit in the space
below for future reference.
Model Number: HD8115
Serial Number:
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EMERSON
Part No.16-2960B
510-01
Printed in China
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