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TM
Bloombox Portable CD-R/RW Boombox
with AM/FM Stereo Radio
See page 16
for your hidden
GEMSTONE FUN
button surprise!
OWNER'S MANUAL
BAR201
Barbie and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under
license from, Mattel, Inc. ©2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
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FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. 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 de
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9. Do not defeat the safety been damaged in any way, purpose of the polarized or such as the following: the grounding-type plug. A power-supply cord or plug has polarized plug has two blades been damaged; liquid has with one wider than the other. been spilled or objects have A grounding-type plug has two fallen into the unit; and/or the blades and a third grounding unit has been exposed to rain prong. The wide blade or the or moisture, does not operate third prong are provided for normally, has
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Emerson Radio Corp. has produced this audio product under license from Mattel. We have taken great care to make sure your unit was in perfect working order when it left our factory. It has been designed to give you many years of enjoyment and trouble-free operation. Read this manual before operating this unit to become familiar with its features. In the event you require technical assistance, please contact the Emerson Radio Customer Service hotline at 1-800-898-9020. Retain this manual for fu
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PREPARATION FOR USE GETTING STARTED • Operate controls and switches as described in the manual. • Before turning on the power, make certain that the AC Power cord is properly installed. • Store your CDs in a cool area to avoid damage from heat. • When moving the unit, be sure to first disconnect the AC Power cord. UNPACKING AND SET UP • Carefully remove the main unit and the AC Power cord from the display carton. Remove all the packing material from the unit. Remove any decorative or descriptive
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS Top of Unit 1 9 2 10 3 4 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 TM 1. FM Telescopic Antenna 10. Barbie LED Indicator 2. CD Compartment 11. BAND (AM/FM/ 3. SKIP/SEARCH n Button FM ST.) Switch 4. PLAY/PAUSE ®p Button 12. TUNING Control 5. SKIP/SEARCH o Button 13. CD Door OPEN Tab 6. STOP (X) Button 7. REPEAT Button 8. PROG. Button 9. Carrying Handle 6
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) Front/Side of Unit 1 2 6 3 7 4 8 9 10 5 13 11 14 12 1. Display 9. GEMSTONE FUN Button 2. POWER Indicator 10. AC Power Jack 3. REPEAT Indicator (Rear of Unit) 4. Left Speaker 11. HEADPHONE Jack 5. Battery Compartment 12. AUX IN Jack (Bottom of Unit) 13. FUNCTION (AUX/RADIO/ 6. FM ST. Indicator OFF/CD) Switch 7. PLAY/PROG. Indicator 14. VOLUME Control 8. Right Speaker 7
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POWER SOURCES This boombox requires either six (6) “C” size batteries (not included) or an AC power cord (included). BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Remove the Battery Compartment door on the bottom of the unit by pressing down on the marks and then sliding it open. 2. Insert six (6) “C” size batteries (not included) according to the polarity diagram inside the Battery Compartment (as shown below). Alkaline batteries are recommended for the longest playing time. 3. Replace the Battery Compartment door.
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POWER SOURCES (CONTINUED) AC OPERATION To operate the unit using AC power, connect the small end of the AC power cord to the AC power jack on the rear of the unit and insert the plug into an AC outlet having 120V AC, 60Hz only. The batteries are automatically disconnected when the AC power cord is connected. NOTE: The AC plug supplied with the unit is polarized to help minimize the possibility of electric shock. If the AC plug does not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not file or cut the wide
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OPERATION LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 2 2 1 Slide the FUNCTION switch to the Slide the BAND switch 1 to select AM, FM or FM ST. (Stereo). Tune a desired RADIO position to turn the unit on station by turning the TUNING control 2. and select Radio mode; the NOTES: POWER indicator will light. • If you select FM ST. and you tune to a FM Stereo station, the FM ST. indicator will light. 1 • If you are listening to a weak FM Stereo station, you can usually improve the reception by sliding the BAND switch
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO INSERT AND PLAY A CD 1 2 Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CD The player will read the Table of position to turn the unit on and select Contents and the display will show CD mode; the POWER indicator the total number of tracks on will light. the disc. Open the CD compartment lid by lifting 2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button the CD Door OPEN tab. Insert a disc to begin playback on Track 1; the onto the center spindle (label side up) PLAY/PROG indicator will light. and push
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) 5 6 To turn the unit off, slide the FUNCTION When the disc is through playing, it switch to the OFF position; the will stop. Press the STOP (X) button POWER indicator will turn off. to stop the disc before it is finished. TO PAUSE PLAYBACK 1 1 Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button to pause playback; the track number will blink and the disc will continue to spin. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p 2 button to continue playback; the track number will stop blinking and playback will continue. P
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) CD PLAYBACK NOTES: • This unit is capable of playing standard CDs or 3” singles; no adapter is required. • If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not present at all, “no” will appear in the display. • Although this unit can read CD-R and CD-RW discs, in addition to normal CDs, the playability of those discs may be affected by the type of software that was used to create the discs, as well as the blank media you are using. 100% playability cannot be guaranteed.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE TRACK 1 2 1 2 While either in CD Stop or Playback Press the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n mode, press the REPEAT button 2 button to select a track and press once; the REPEAT indicator will the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button ∏ to flash. start playback and the unit will play the selected track over and over until the STOP (n) button 4 is pressed. TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ALL TRACKS 1 2 1 2 While either in CD Stop or Playback Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p) ( mode, press th
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3 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY (UP TO 20 TRACKS) 1 2 1 2 While in CD Stop mode, press the Select the first track to be played PROG. button; the PLAY/PROG back using the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 indicator and “01” (the program or n 2 button, then press the 1 2 number) will blink. PROG. button ∏ again. Repeat this step to program additional tracks (up to 20 tracks). 3 4 1 1 2 2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p) To skip forward or backward ( through the programs, press the button 1 to begin Programme
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) TM Barbie has a surprise just for you! See what you Just follow the instructions below and can do with your GEMSTONE see what you can do with your FUN button! GEMSTONE FUN button! Step 1 Step 2 Step 1 Step 2 TM Press the GEMSTONE FUN button SURPRISE! Your Barbie LED TM on the front of your Bloombox . indicator will flash in alternating colors of red and blue for 10 seconds. 16
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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 disc skips or gets st
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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 CD will not play. FUNCTION switch not Set FUNCTION switch set to CD. to CD. Disc inserted incorrectly. Reinsert disc correctly. AC power cord Check AC power cord not connected. connection. CD skips while CD compartment Close CD compartment. playing and/or not closed. erratic playback. Disc inserted incorrectly. Reinsert disc correctly. Dirty or defective T
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EMERSON RADIO CORP. LIMITED WARRANTY (Valid in the United States) 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 replaceme
