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®
PORTABLE CD PLAYER WITH
AM/FM DIGITAL TUNER AND
CASSETTE RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
PD6870RD - Red
PD6870CH - Champagne Gold
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WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE The exclamation point within arrowhead symbol, within an RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle is intended NOT
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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
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PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking and Setup • Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing material from the unit itself. • Remove any descriptive labels that may be found on either the front or top cabinet of the unit. Do not remove any labels located on either the back or bottom cabinet of the unit. • The detachable AC power cord is packed in the carton separately from the unit. Make sure that the AC power cord is not accidentally discarded with the carton or packing ma
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PREPARATION FOR USE (CONTINUED) Battery Operation The battery compartment is located on the rear of the unit. • Remove the battery compartment door by pressing down on the two arrow marks and sliding the door in the direction of the arrows. • Insert eight (8) ‘C’ size batteries into the battery compartment as shown below. Be sure to observe the polarity markings which are engraved inside the battery compartment. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, the unit will not operate. • Replace th
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1 9 2 10 11 3 12 13 4 14 5 15 6 16 7 17 8 18 1. Carrying Handle PLAY (√) 2. Tuning CD Skip/Search (+)/ (–) RECORD () Buttons 8. Display 3. CD STOP(n) Button 9. Antenna 10. VOLUME Control 4. POWER Button 11. CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Area 5. PROGRAM/MEMORY/CLOCK SET Button 12. CD PLAY/PAUSE (® ) Button 13. BAND Button 6. BASS BOOST Button 7. Cassette Buttons: 14. LIGHT Button 15. MODE/MEMORY UP Button PAUSE ( ) 16. FUNCTION Button STOP/EJECT ( ) 17. AC Jack (Rear of U
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2 2 SETTING THE CLOCK SETTING THE CLOCK 1 2 3 1 1 3 3 With the power off, press and Press the CD Skip/Search ( ) ∂ Press the CD Skip/Search ( ) release the PROGRAM/ ∂ or ( ) ∑ button to set the or ( ) ∑ button to select the 12 MEMORY/CLOCK SET button; current hour, then press the hour or 24 hour mode (see note “24H” or “12H” will blink in the PROGRAM/MEMORY/CLOCK below), then press the PROGRAM/ display. SET button ∏ again; the minute MEMORY/CLOCK SET button ∏ digits will blink. again; the hour d
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 2 3 1 2 Set the VOLUME control ∂ to a Press the FUNCTION button until Press the BAND button to select the tuner (“AM” or “FM” and a AM or FM. low setting. Press the POWER frequency) appears in the display. NOTE: If you select the FM band, button ∑ to turn the unit on. be sure to raise the FM Rod Antenna and extend it to its full length. 4 5 6 2 2 1 1 Press the Tuning/CD Skip/Search Adjust the BASS BOOST button ∂ When you have finished listening, ∂
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) SETTING RADIO PRESETS This unit can preset 10 AM and 10 FM radio stations for convenient recall. 1 2 3 1 2 2 2 1 1 Set the VOLUME control ∂ to a Press the FUNCTION button ∂ Use the CD Skip/Search ( ) ∂ low setting. Press the POWER until tuner (“AM” or “FM” and a or ( ) ∑ button to select a button ∑ to turn the unit on. frequency) appears in the display. station. Press the BAND button ∑ to the desired band - FM or AM. 4 5 6 1 35 2 Press the PROGRAM/MEMORY/ Pre
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK 1 2 3 1 2 Set the VOLUME control ∂ to a Press the FUNCTION button to Press the CD Door OPEN/CLOSE select CD. area to open the CD compartment low setting. Press the POWER door. button ∑ to turn the unit on. Place a CD on the center spindle, with the printed label side facing up. Close the CD compartment door. 4 5 6 2 1 The CD player will read the table Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE (® ) Adjust the BASS BOOST button ∂ of contents
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) CD PAUSE CONTROL 1 2 During CD playback, if you wish Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE (® ) to pause the disc momentarily, button again to release pause and resume normal CD playback. press the CD PLAY/PAUSE (® ) button again. Playback stops but the disc continues to spin and the Play indicator will blink. TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK 1 2 2 1 After you insert the disc into the CD When the desired track number player and the total number of tracks appears in
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) REPEAT/RANDOM PLAYBACK 1 2 3 4 2 2 3 1 1 1 2 To repeat a single track, press the To repeat all of the tracks on a To randomly playback all the MODE/MEMORY UP button ∂ disc continuously, press the tracks on the CD, press the MODE/MEMORY UP button ∂ MODE/MEMORY UP button ∂ a once; the Repeat indicator will blink in the display. Press the CD twice; the Repeat indicator will third time; “RND” will appear in Skip/Search ( ) ∑ or ( ) light solid in the display. Pre
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2 2 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 4 5 6 1 1 1 3 3 3 Press the CD Skip/Search ( ) ∂ Press either the CD Skip/Search Repeat step 5 until you have or ( ) button ∑ to select the first () ∂ or ( ) button ∑ to select programmed up to 20 track numbers into the CD Program track that you wish to program. the next track you wish to Memory. When the desired track number program. When the desired track appears in the display, press the number appears in the display, PROGRAM/MEMORY/CLOCK press the P
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES PLAYBACK 1 2 3 1 2 Press the POWER button ∂ to Press the FUNCTION button until Press the STOP/EJECT ( ) turn the unit on. Set the VOLUME “TAPE” appears in the display. button to open the Cassette Door. control ∑ to a low setting. Open Surface Side 4 5 6 3 2 2 1 3 1 Full Reel on Right Insert a pre-recorded cassette into To advance or rewind the tape Press the cassette PLAY (√) the slots in the Cassette Door with button ∂ to begin playba
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) MAKING A TAPE RECORDING The tape recorder in this unit allows you to make direct recordings from the radio or CD player to a blank cassette in the tape compartment. An automatic recording volume level control (ALC) circuit will automatically control the volume level of your recordings to prevent distortion. You may change the settings of the VOLUME control or the BASS BOOST button during a tape recording, as these controls have no effect on the material being
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CASSETTE TAPES SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE When a new recording is made, any program material previously recorded is automatically erased and only the new recording remains. To safeguard valuable recordings from being erased accidentally, the cassette and the deck are Tab for side 2 equipped with a special device. On the back of the cassette there is an erase prevention tab on each side. To prevent accidental erasing, break out these tabs with a screwdriver. If only one side of the tape
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C B L E E N A CARE AND MAINTENANCE Caring for Compact Discs • Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the compact disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the compact disc. • Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the compact disc label. • Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit. • If a compact
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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 Station not tuned properly for Retune the AM or FM broadcast on radio broadcasts. AM or FM. station. FM: Rod Antenna is not Reorient FM Rod Antenna. extended. AM: Unit is not positioned Rotate unit until best reception is correctly. obtained. FM STEREO indicator Poor FM signal being received. Retune station or try another station doe
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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
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® EMERSON PART NO.: 16-2848C 312-01 Printed in China
