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Thank you 
For purchasing the “CD Cruiser 

TM

” Portable CD audio system from Emerson. This uniquely designed

product has a built-in CD player with programmable memory and repeat playback. It also features a great
sounding AM/FM stereo radio and a stereo cassette player/recorder that will allow you to make direct
recordings from either the radio or the CD player. It has two full-range dynamic speakers and a stereo-wide
function that provides expanded stereo separation at the touch of a button.

We are sure that the “CD Cruiser 

TM

” will provide you with many years of exceptional performance with a

minimum of care and maintenance. Please review the contents of this instruction manual completely and
carefully before operating your unit, to make sure that you understand all functions and operations and get
the maximum benefit out of all the great features included in this product. If you should encounter any
problems with the set-up or operation of this product, please contact the Emerson Radio Corporation
Customer Service hot line, toll free, at 1-800-898-9020.

The serial number of your unit can be found on a label on the bottom of the cabinet. We suggest that you
record the serial number in the space provided below in case this information is ever needed at a future
date.

Model Number: PD6528

Serial Number _______________________________________

C A U T I O N :  

T O   R E D U C E   T H E   R I S K   O F   E L E C T R I C

SHOCK,  DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO

U S E R - S E R V I C E A B L E   P A R T S   I N S I D E .   R E F E R
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE

The lightning 

fl

ash 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 persons.

ATTENTION

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

DANGER:

Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when
open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.

FCC WARNING:

This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modi

fi

cations to

this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modi

fi

cations are expressly approved

in the instruction manual. The user could lose
the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modi

fi

cation is made.

LASER SAFETY: 

This unit employs a laser. Only

qualified service personnel should attempt to
service this device due to possible eye injury.

CAUTION:

USE OF CONTROLS,

ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
PROCEDURE HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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 radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning 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.

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Summary of Contents for CD Cruiser PD6528

Page 1: ...ock to persons ATTENTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance DANGER Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated Avoid direct exposure to beam FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use ra...

Page 2: ...8 C batteries UM 2 not included Attempting to operate this unit from any other power source may cause damage to the unit which is not covered by your warranty AC Operation Unwind the AC cord and extend it to its full length Insert the small end of the AC cord into the AC socket on the back cabinet of the unit Insert the other end of the AC cord into any convenient 110 120V 60 Hz household outlet P...

Page 3: ...nit to operate on battery power 3 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 Carb...

Page 4: ...tment Rear of Unit 10 CD Door OPEN Button 11 Cassette Buttons under control cover PAUSE STOP EJECT FAST FORWARD REWIND PLAY RECORD 12 CD Compartment Door 13 FM STEREO LED Indicator 14 BAND Switch AM FM FM STEREO 15 Tuning Dial 16 TUNING Control 17 CD PROGRAM Button 18 CD REPEAT Playback Button 19 CD Skip Search Reverse Button 20 CD Skip Search Forward Button 21 CD Track Display 22 Cassette Door 23...

Page 5: ...inished listening slide the FUNCTION Switch to the TAPE Off position to shut the power off 6 Hints for Better Reception FM Make sure that the telescopic FM Rod Antenna is raised and extended to its full length You may have to vary the direction of the antenna to find the strongest signal for each FM station If you are listening to a weak or distant FM Stereo station and reception is unsatisfactory...

Page 6: ...LAY PAUSE Button to begin playback on Track 1 6 Adjust the VOLUME and STEREO WIDE Controls as desired Playback will continue until all the tracks on the disc have been played 1 7 To stop playback before the disc ends press the CD STOP Button The disc will stop and the display will show the total number of tracks on the disc 8 After the last track has been played the disc stops automatically and th...

Page 7: ...EGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK During playback depress and hold either the Skip Forward or Skip Reverse Buttons to move the player forward or backward within a track to locate a specific musical passage The player will move forward or backward at high speed as long as the buttons are depressed When you release the Skip Forward or Skip Reverse Button normal playback will resume at that point D...

Page 8: ...the CD PLAY PAUSE Button to begin playback The specific track you selected will be repeated continuously 2 2 1 3 2 REPEAT PLAYBACK Set the FUNCTION Switch to the CD position 1 Press the CD PROGRAM Button The Program indicator appears in the display and the Program Memory 1 flashes 3 Open the CD Compartment door and insert your disc in the CD player Close the CD compartment door Wait for the CD pla...

Page 9: ...med in the order in which you programmed them When the last programmed track has been played the player will stop and the display will again show the total number of tracks on the disc The Program indicator remains in the display and the program is still active If you press the Program button and then press the CD PLAY PAUSE button again playback will start on the first track you programmed and wi...

Page 10: ...e Button again to release Pause and resume normal playback 7 When the tape reaches the end the auto stop mechanism activates the tape PLAY Button is released and the tape motor shuts off Press the Stop Eject Button to open the Cassette Door and remove the tape 9 To stop playback before the tape ends press the Stop Eject Button The PLAY Button is released and the tape motor shuts off 8 Press the ca...

Page 11: ...level of your recordings to prevent distortion You may change the settings of the volume or the Stereo Wide controls during a tape recording as these controls have no effect on the material being recorded onto the tape To make a tape recording proceed as follows HEADPHONE JACK Connect a pair of stereo headphones not included to this jack for private listening without disturbing others The built in...

Page 12: ...dhesive tape over that area NOTE When a tab is broken out the record button cannot be depressed CASSETTE TAPE RECOMMENDATIONS Standard tape lengths have 15 C 30 30 C 60 and 45 C 90 minutes of recording time on each side Longer length tapes of 60 C 120 minutes of recording time on each side are not recommended Use only high quality tapes If a problem develops check the unit first with another casse...

Page 13: ...t high humidity high temperatures or dust etc Prolonged exposure or extreme temperatures can warp the disc Do not stick or write anything on either side of the disc Sharp writing instruments or the ink may damage the surface Cleaning the unit To prevent fire or shock hazard disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and care...

Page 14: ...lide the FUNCTION switch to the TAPE position TAPE position Volume at minimum Increase Volume Sound distorted Dirty head Clean the head Speed varies Tape old or worn Replace the tape Batteries are low Replace the batteries Cassette Recorder Will not record Erase prevention tab removed Cover hole with adhesive tape Distorted sound Defective tape or dirty tape head Replace tape or clean tape head on...

Page 15: ...ITE TO Emerson Radio Corp Consumer Affairs Dept 1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch TX 75234 FOR ADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 1 800 898 9020 TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER PD6528 O M QXD 1 16 01 3 50 PM Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...Damage to equipment not properly connected to the product Cost incurred in shipping your unit to and from an authorized Depot Repair Facility Ordinary adjustments which you can perform as outlined in the owner s manual Signal reception problems caused by external antenna or cable systems Products purchased used serviced or damaged outside of the United States Damage to compact discs or cassettes W...

Page 17: ...TM PORTABLE CD PLAYER STEREO CASSETTE RECORDER AM FM STEREO RADIO OWNER S MANUAL PD6528 Visit our web site at www emersonradio com PD6528 O M QXD 1 16 01 3 50 PM Page 17 ...

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