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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 14 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: Telescopic antenna is not Reorient FM telescopic antenna. properly adjusted. AM: Unit is not positioned Rotate unit until best reception is correctly. obtained. STEREO indicator Station is
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 15 EMERSON RADIO CORP. LIMITED WARRANTY What does this warranty cover? Any manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions. For how long? For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S. What will we do? If you need service under this Warranty, and you provide us with the dated proof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and p
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 16 ® PORTABLE CD PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNING AM/FM RADIO OWNER’S MANUAL PD5500 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 17 ® EMERSON PART NO.: 16-2821 105-01 Printed in China
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 1
Thank you
For purchasing the Portable CD audio system from Emerson. This uniquely designed product has a built-in
CD player with a 20 track programmable memory and repeat playback. It also features a clock and great
sounding digital tuning AM/FM stereo radio with 20 preset station memories.
We are sure that this unit will provide you with many years of exceptional performance with a minimum of
care and maintenance. Please review the contents of this instr
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 2 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
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 3 Battery Operation The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the cabinet. Remove the battery compartment door by sliding the Battery Compartment open. Four (4) “AA” cell batteries are necessary to retain the current settings of the AM/FM tuner and clock. When fresh batteries are installed, the clock, preset radio stations, current band and the selected radio station are retained even if the power is disconnected. Insert as in the figure below.
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 16 2021 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Tuning Up/Clock Adj.(+)/Skip/Search 11. VOLUME Control FWD. ( ) Button 12. BBS (Bass Boost System) Button 2. Tuning Down/Clock Adj.(–)/Skip/Search 13. AC Jack (Rear of Unit) REV. ( ) Button 14. Carrying Handle 3. POWER Button 15. CD Compartment Door 4. MEMORY UP Button 16. Battery Compartment (Bottom of Unit) 5. CLOCK SET/MEMORY Button 17. LCD Display 6. REPEAT Butt
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 5 SETTING THE CLOCK When the unit is first plugged in, the time display will not be set. Set the time as follows: 1 2 3 Make sure the unit is OFF. Press Set the correct hour (and AM/PM) When finished setting the hour, the CLOCK SET/MEMORY using the Tuning Up/Clock Adj.(+) press the CLOCK SET/MEMORY button and the hours will blink. FWD. ( ) and (–) REV. ( ) button again and the minutes will buttons. blink. 4 5 NOTE: In case the main power supply is interrupte
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 2 3 2 1 Press the POWER button ❶ to Press the FUNCTION button to Press the BAND button to the select RADIO; TUNER will appear desired band - FM or AM. turn the unit on, the display will in the display. NOTE: If you select the FM band, light. Set the VOLUME control ❷ be sure to raise the FM rod to a low setting. antenna and extend it to its full length. 4 5 6 1 2 2 1 Press and release the Tuning Adjust the VOL
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 7 SETTING RADIO PRESETS This unit can preset 10 AM and 10 FM radio stations for convenient recall. 1 2 3 2 1 1 2 Press the POWER button ❶ to Press the FUNCTION button ❶ to Use the Tuning Up/Clock Adj.(+) FWD. ( ) or (–) REV. ( ) turn the unit on, the display will select RADIO; TUNER will appear button to select a station. light. Set the VOLUME control ❷ in the display. Press the BAND button ❷ to the to a low setting. desired band - FM or AM. 4 5 6 1 2 Press
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 8 PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK 1 2 3 2 1 Press the POWER button ❶ to Press the FUNCTION button to Press the CD Door OPEN/Close select CD; CD will appear in the area to open the CD compartment turn the unit on, the display will display. door. light. Set the VOLUME control ❷ to a low setting. 4 5 6 CD Place a CD on the center spindle, The CD player will read the table of Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ❿ ) with the printed label side facing contents on the dis
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 9 CD PAUSE CONTROL 1 2 During CD playback, if you wish to Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ❿ ) Pause the disc momentarily, press button again to release Pause and resume normal CD playback. the PLAY/PAUSE ( ❿ ) button again. Playback stops but the disc The sound returns and the CD continues to spin and the Time Time Display stops flashing. flashes in the CD Display. TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK 1 2 After you insert the disc into the When the desired track n
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 10 REPEAT PLAYBACK 1 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 To repeat a single track, press the To repeat all of the tracks on a To cancel Repeat Playback, REPEAT button ❶ once. disc continuously, press the press the REPEAT button ❶ until REPEAT button ❶ twice. “REPEAT” will blink in the display. “REPEAT” disappears from the Press the Skip/Search FWD. ( ) “REPEAT” will appear in the display. You can also cancel or REV. ( ) button ❷ to select display. Press the CD Repeat Playb
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 11 4 5 6 1 1 1 1 2 2 Within 9 seconds, press the Press either the Skip/Search Repeat step 5 until you have Skip/Search FWD. ( ) or REV. FWD. ( ) or REV. ( ) button programmed up to 20 track ( ) button ❶ to select the first ❶ to select the next track you numbers into the CD Program Memory. After programming up to track that you wish to program. wish to program (Example: Track 20 tracks in the CD Program Example: Track 5. When the 8). When Track 8 appears in t
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PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 12 AUXILIARY PLAYBACK By using an optional audio connection cable, sound from an external source can be heard through this portable system. Before making any connections, turn off the power on both units. 1 2 2 Headphone Out Aux 1 Plug a connection cable (not included) with 3.5mm plugs from the Press the POWER button ❶ to LINE OUT jack on the external unit to this unit’s AUX input jack. turn the unit on, the display will HELPFUL HINTS: light. Set the VOLUME
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C B L E E N A PD5500 O/M.QXD 7/9/01 4:35 PM Page 13 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Caring for Compact Discs Treat the disc carefully. Handle the disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the disc. Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the disc label. 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. If a disc skips or
