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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, random and repeat playback. It also features a 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.

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.

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 OR ADJUSTMENTS, OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER

THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

WARNING:

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DANGER:

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

Summary of Contents for PD5812

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL PD5812 Portable CD R RW Player with Digital Tuning AM FM Radio Visit our web site at www emersonradio com ...

Page 2: ... heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the p...

Page 3: ...terference 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 C...

Page 4: ...e other end of the AC cord into any convenient 120V 60Hz household outlet Please note that this unit is equipped with a polarized AC plug which has one blade wider than the other This is a safety feature to reduce the likelihood of electric shock This polarized AC plug will only fit in a polarized AC outlet If you find that you cannot insert this plug into your outlet you may have an obsolete non ...

Page 5: ...lly formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your furniture However certain types of oil based furniture polishes wood preservatives or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber feet to soften and leave marks or a rubber residue on the furniture To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly recommend that you purchase small self adhesive felt pads available at hardware stores and home i...

Page 6: ...utton 4 POWER Button 5 PROG MEMORY Button 6 SKIP TUNING o Button 7 Display 8 Carrying Handle 9 CD Compartment 10 PLAY PAUSE p Button 11 OPEN CLOSE Area 12 P MODE MEM UP Button 13 FUNCTION Button 14 BAND Button 15 Rod Antenna 16 Left Speaker 17 SKIP TUNING n Button 18 Battery Compartment Bottom of Unit 19 STOP X Button 20 Right Speaker ...

Page 7: ...e desired AM or FM station When a strong FM Stereo signal is received the FM Stereo indicator will light 2 1 3 Press the BAND button to select AM or FM 1 2 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 ferrite bar antenn...

Page 8: ...s model includes an Auto Preset feature which you can use to automatically enter 10 strong FM and AM stations in the tuner preset memory Note This feature is useful if you live in a rural area with a limited number of stations However if you live in a major metropolitan area with many strong stations do not use the Auto Preset feature It will memorize the first 10 strong stations it encounters and...

Page 9: ...ss the OPEN CLOSE area to close the CD compartment lid the total tracks will appear in the display 2 3 Open the CD compartment lid by pressing the OPEN CLOSE area 2 2 For an enhanced Bass sound press the BBS button 1 Adjust the VOLUME control 2 as desired 2 1 5 When the disc is through playing it will stop Press the STOP X button to stop the disc before it is finished 2 6 NOTES If a disc is insert...

Page 10: ...E CONTROL TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK During playback press and hold either the SKIP TUNING n or SKIP TUNING o 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 TUNING n or SKIP TUNING o button normal playback will resume ...

Page 11: ...TEDLY PLAY BACK ONE TRACK ALL TRACKS RANDOM Press the POWER button 1 to turn the unit on Press the FUNCTION button 2 to select the CD mode 2 1 1 Press the PROG MEMORY button P01 program number will briefly appear and then 00 track number and MEM will blink in the display 2 3 Open the CD compartment lid by pressing the OPEN CLOSE area and insert your disc in the CD player Close the CD compart ment ...

Page 12: ...utton to change it Press the STOP X button to stop the program before it is finished You can scroll through the program while it is playing using the SKIP TUNING n or o button It is also possible to use the Program and Repeat functions together to repeat a specific program indefinitely First program the tracks you wish to hear in the order you wish to hear them as described on the previous page Th...

Page 13: ...ar motions This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logo as shown here Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly Compact Discs 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 t...

Page 14: ...t selected Press the FUNCTION button 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 General No sound Power cord disconnected Connect power cord No batteries or weak dead or Insert fresh batteries correctly inserted incorrectly Should this unit exhibit a problem check the following ...

Page 15: ...r 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 check or money order payable to Emerson Radio Corp in the amount of 9 00 not required by California residents to cover shipping and handling costs and enclose a copy of your proof of purchase Send your unit to Emerson Radio Corp 510...

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