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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 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.

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: PD5500

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 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 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 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.

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 PD5500

Page 1: ...terature 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 modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual The user could lose the au...

Page 2: ...so uses four 4 AA size batteries for clock and radio preset back up 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 convenie...

Page 3: ... Replace the battery compartment door NOTE The AC power cord must be disconnected from the AC socket on the back of the unit in order for the unit 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...

Page 4: ...5 CLOCK SET MEMORY Button 6 REPEAT Button 7 BAND Button 8 FUNCTION Button 9 STOP Button 10 PLAY PAUSE Button 11 VOLUME Control 12 BBS Bass Boost System Button 13 AC Jack Rear of Unit 14 Carrying Handle 15 CD Compartment Door 16 Battery Compartment Bottom of Unit 17 LCD Display 18 CD Door OPEN Close Area 19 FM Rod Antenna 20 AUX jack Side of Unit 21 Stereo PHONES Jack Side of Unit PD5500 O M QXD 7 ...

Page 5: ...n and the minutes will blink 3 Set the correct hour and AM PM using the Tuning Up Clock Adj FWD and REV buttons 2 When finished setting the hour press the CLOCK SET MEMORY button again and the clock will be set 5 When the unit is first plugged in the time display will not be set Set the time as follows NOTE In case the main power supply is interrupted the clock will be reset unless back up batteri...

Page 6: ... is set to FM and you have tuned to an FM Stereo station STEREO will appear in the display When you have finished listening press the POWER button to turn the unit off 1 2 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 AM The AM ...

Page 7: ...band FM or AM 1 2 2 Within 9 seconds press the CLOCK SET MEMORY button again to set the station in the selected memory 5 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program up to 10 stations in each band if desired In case the main power supply is interrupted the memory presets will be erased unless back up batteries are installed 6 SETTING RADIO PRESETS This unit can preset 10 AM and 10 FM radio stations for con...

Page 8: ...c have been played 2 1 7 To stop playback before the disc ends press the STOP button 8 After the last track has been played the disc stops automatically and the display shows the total number of tracks on the disc If you are finished listening press the CD Door OPEN Close area to open the CD Compart ment door Remove your disc close the CD Compartment door and press the POWER button to turn the uni...

Page 9: ...K FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK During playback depress and hold either the Skip Search FWD or REV button 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 Search FWD or REV button normal playback will resume at that point During playback press the ...

Page 10: ...button to begin all tracks repeat 1 2 2 REPEAT PLAYBACK Press the FUNCTION button to select CD CD will appear in the display 1 Press the CLOCK SET MEMORY button P 01 program number 01 track number will appear and MEMORY will blink in the display 3 Open the CD Compartment door and insert your disc in the CD player Close the CD compartment door Wait for the CD player to read the table of contents an...

Page 11: ... will stop and the display will again show the total number of tracks on the disc If you press the CLOCK SET MEMORY button and then press the PLAY PAUSE button again playback will start on the first track you programmed and will continue until all the programmed tracks have been played To cancel the Programmed Playback mode press the CLOCK SET MEMORY button to enter the program mode and then press...

Page 12: ...ne Out Aux 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select AUX AUX will appear in the display 3 Press the POWER button to turn the unit on the display will light Set the VOLUME control to a low setting 2 1 2 Turn the external unit on and start playback Adjust the VOLUME and BBS as desired 2 1 4 AUXILIARY PLAYBACK By using an optional audio connection cable sound from an external source can be heard through ...

Page 13: ...s should be stored in their cases after each use to avoid damage Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight 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...

Page 14: ... is not selected Press the FUNCTION button to select CD CD will appear in display CD is not installed or installed Insert CD with label side up upside down CD skips while playing Disc is dirty or scratched Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc Aux Input No sound AUX is not selected Press the FUNCTION button to select AUX AUX will appear in display External source not connected Connect external ...

Page 15: ...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...

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