Emerson ES920 Stereo System User Manual
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1. R4 e Lc BLACK R L SS 21 10 2004 12 06 ENS Active Subwoofer Output Jack This system includes an output jack for the connection of an optional active powered subwoofer The subwoofer must have its own power supply and AC power cord You cannot use a passive un powered subwoofer Connect your active subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER output jack on the back panel of this system Connection cable is not included Connect the subwoofers AC power cord to your AC outlet set the subwoofer power switch On and adjust the subwoofers level control to the desired setting When you operate this system the low frequencies will be sent to the external powered subwoofer for a more powerful bass sound Note the remote controller of this system cannot control the external Subwoofer You must remember to switch the external Subwoofer On and Off and adjust the subwoofer output manually SUBWOOFER Out To External Subwoofer Amplifier ES920 102104 p65 7 21 10 2004 12 06 Auxiliary Input Jacks This system includes AUX R L input Jacks These jacks allow you to connect external audio equipment to this system and listen to the sound from the e2. Emerson HOME AUDIO SYSTEM with CD R RW PLAYER and DIGITAL AM FM TUNER OWNER S MANUAL E5920 Visit our web site at www emersonradio com ENS ES920 102104 p65 1 CAUTION TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrow WARNING TO REDUCE THE The exclamation point within head symbol within equi RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK an equilateral triangle is in lateral triangle is intended to DO NOT REMOVE COVER tended to alert the user to alert the user to the presence OR BACK NO USER the presence of important of uninsulated dangerous voltage operating and maintenance within the product s enclosure SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE 215 servicing instructions in that may be of sufficient REFER SERVICING TO magnitude to constitute a risk QUALIFIED SERVICE ds un of electric shock to persons PERSONNEL Ing the appliance The Caution Marking was located at the bottom enclosure of the apparatus IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near wa
3. SLEEP Timer This system includes a programmable Sleep Timer that allows you to fall asleep to between 10 and 90 minutes of music and then shuts the power automatically To operate the sleep timer 1 2 Turn the system and operate either the TUNER or CD function as usual Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level Remember that the level you select for the sleep to music function is the same level you will hear when the timer turns the system on in the morning Press the SLEEP button The display will show SLP 10 indicating that the sleep timer will shut the power off after 10 minutes Continue pressing the SLEEP button to increase the amount of sleep timer operation Each time you press the SLEEP button you add 10 minutes to the sleep timer The maximum sleep timer operation is 90 minutes After a few seconds the Sleep Time display disappears and the normal Tuner or CD display returns but the small SLEEP indicator remains in the display When the Sleep Timer counts down to 00 the power shuts off automatically Notes You can shut the unit off manually before the Sleep Timer counts down to 00 by pressing the STANDBY button at any time Remember that if you are falling asleep to CD you will also wake to CD and if you fall asleep to the radio you will also wake to the radio If you are falling asleep to CD the system will only operate until the CD ends If you s
4. 3 16 5 RANDOM 90 5 17 TUNING UP MODE TUNING DN kea TIMER 7 M ar 19 SNOOZE SLEEP 6 20 VOLUME EQ 2 VOLUME MUTE 4 E p 3 22 23 STANDBY b Bo 5920 102104 65 11 21 10 2004 12 06 RESET Button Bottom of Cabinet MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY CD Door VOLUME Button VOLUME Button SNOOZE Button TUNING DN Skip I lt Button TUNING UP Skip 1 Button STOP E Button PLAY PAUSE PII Button TUNER BAND Button CD Button CD Door OPEN CLOSE Button AUX Button PRESET 2 Repeat Button MEMORY Button RANDOM Button MODE Button TIMER Button SLEEP Button EQ Button MUTE Button STANDBY 4 Button Remote Sensor A c Ne P 4 E MN ee 19 5920 102104 65 12 21 10 2004 12 06 Back Panel we BH V e 25 gt Ee 999 C E 30 29 28 27 26 25 FM Lead Wire ANTENNA 26 27 28 29 30 AC Power Cord SUBWOOFER Out Jack AUX R L Input Jacks SPEAKER Terminals PHONES Jack lt gt lt g
5. Note Resetting the system computer also clears all of the system memory and returns the system to its original factory default settings All of the preset tuner memories the clock and the timer settings will be erased after you press the RESET button It will be necessary to re enter the stations in the tuner preset memories reset the clock and the timer settings 21 10 2004 12 06 ES920 102104 p65 39 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Compact Disc Care To remove a disc from its storage case press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out holding it carefully by the edges C 4 Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc s recorded surface with a soft cloth Unlike conventional records compact discs have no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles Wipe in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc Small dust particles and light stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduction quality 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 Never write on or affix labels to the surface of compact discs Care Of The Cabinet If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth Do not use any wax polish sprays or abrasive clean
6. you probably 11 have outdated non polarized outlet You should have your outdated outlet EE changed by a qualified licensed electrician Do not file the wide blade on X the plug or use an adapter to make the AC Outlet plug fit into your outlet This defeats the safety feature and could expose you to electric shock AC Plug Protect Your Furniture This model is equipped with non skid rubber feet to prevent the product from moving when you operate the controls These feet are made from non migrating rubber material specially 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 improvement centers everywhere and apply these pads to the bottom of the rubber feet before you place the product on fine wooden furniture ES920 102104 p65 10 21 10 2004 12 06 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel Emerson OPEN CLOSE amp 13 l 12 3 14 TUNER BAND PRESET gt 11 L 3 15 PLAY PAUSE MEMORY 10
7. OFF indicators will flash together This indicates that the Timer Off time is deactivated Press MODE button again to return to current time or playing mode The ON OFF indicator disappears 21 10 2004 12 06 To Reactivate The Timer 1 Press the MODE button repeatedly until the ON indicator is flashing in the display 2 Press the TIMER button The ON indicator stops flashing and remains On but the indicator continues flashing This indicates that the Timer On time is active Press the MODE button repeatedly until the OFF indicator is flashing in the display Press the TIMER button The OFF indicator stops flashing and remains On but the indicator continues flashing This indicates that the Timer Off time is active Press MODE button once more to return to current time At the selected On time the system will turn on automatically to the last function selected either TUNER or CD It will play until it reaches the selected Off time and then shut off automatically Note If the system turns on to CD function it will only play until the end of the disc and then stop If you programmed the system to turn on and play for 3 hours before shutting off but your CD is only 45 minutes the system will only play for 45 minutes but the power will remain On for another 2 hours
8. and 15 minutes before shutting Off automatically ES920 102104 p65 34 21 10 2004 12 06 SNOOZE Button After the system turns On at the selected Timer On time you may press the SNOOZE button for a few more minutes sleep The ByE briefly appears then the power turns Off ONOFF The SNOOZE indicator appears in the display The sound will stop for approximately 5 minutes and then turns On again MODE Button Normally the display shows the correct time in the STANDBY Power Off mode the radio frequency in the TUNER mode and the CD track and time information in the CD mode You can press the MODE button repeatedly to show the following information on the display STANDBY Power Off Mode Correct Time gt Timer On Time gt Timer Off Time gt Correct Time AUX LINE Mode LINE gt Correct Time gt Timer On Time gt Timer Off Time gt LINE TUNER Mode Radio Frequency gt Correct Time gt Timer On Time gt Timer Off Time gt Radio Frequency CD Playback Mode CD Track Elapsed Time gt Total Track Remaining Time gt Current Time gt Timer On Time gt Timer Off Timer gt CD Track Elapsed Time CD Stop Mode CD Total Tracks amp Time gt Correct Time gt Timer On Time gt Timer Off Time gt CD Total Tracks amp Time 35 ES920_102104 p65 35 21 10 2004 12 06 ES920 102104 p65 36
9. button again to enter Track 07 in program memory 1 The program memory number advances to Pr 02 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 selecting the desired Track number each time until you have entered up to 16 tracks in the CD program memory Note You may also select the track numbers directly with the 1 9 number buttons on the remote control For tracks 1 through 9 simply press the corresponding number button For tracks 10 and higher first press the 10 button and then the corresponding button for the second digit For example for track 12 press 10 and then press 2 29 ES920 102104 p65 29 21 10 2004 12 06 6 Press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin programmed playback The MEMORY indicator remains on The player will play all the tracks that you programmed in the desired sequence After the last programmed track has played the player stops but the MEMORY indicator remains on and the programmed sequence remains in the memory To play the programmed sequence again press the PLAY PAUSE button To cancel the programmed sequence from the memory press the STOP button while the player is stopped The MEMORY indicator disappears Programmed Repeat Playback You can use the Programmed and Repeat Playback functions together to continuously repeat a programmed sequence First program up to 16 tracks as described above Then press the PRES
10. canceled automatically by pressing the VOLUME or VOLUME buttons ES920 102104 p65 17 21 10 2004 12 06 ES920 102104 p65 18 Setting The Clock When the system is connected to an AC outlet the time display will show a flashing 12 00 This is your indication that the time is incorrect and needs to be set Note Although it is not necessary to set the clock in order to listen to the radio or CD player the clock must be set correctly if you intend to use the timer to turn the system On and Off automatically Set the clock as follows 1 Press the MEMORY button on front panel or on remote control once The Hour digits begin flashing 2 Repeatedly press the 4 or 1 buttons on front panel or remote control to adjust the display to the correct hour AM or PM 3 Press the MEMORY button again to set the hour The Minute digits begin to flash 4 Repeatedly press the I lt or gt gt I buttons on front panel or remote control to adjust the display to the correct minute 5 Press the MEMORY button again Only the colon continues flashing The clock begins to run 21 10 2004 12 06 Notes After pressing the MEMORY button to begin setting the clock you must press the gt gt I or I lt buttons to adjust the display within 6 seconds otherwise the digits stop flashing and the ti
11. 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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 21 10 2004 12 06 PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking and Set Up This carton contains the main unit two speakers and the remote control handset Carefully remove all the components from the carton and remove all packing materials from the components Make sure nothing is accidentally discarded with the packing materials Save the carton
12. ET 2 button twice Press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin Programmed Repeat Playback The programmed sequence will be repeated continuously 30 ES920 102104 p65 30 21 10 2004 12 06 Special Functions Timer Operation This system includes a programmable On Off timer function You can use the timer to wake you up to the radio or to your favorite CD The timer can be programmed while the system is in the Standby Power Off mode the Aux mode the Tuner mode or the CD mode To Set The Time 1 Press the MODE button on the front panel or the remote control repeatedly until the ON indicator is flashing in the display Press the MEMORY button on the front panel or remote control N The Hour digits begin flashing Press the gt gt I or I lt buttons to set the display to the desired turn on hour or PM Press the MEMORY button on the front panel or remote control to memorize the On hour setting A The Minute digits begin flashing Press the or I button to set the display to the desired turn on minute Press MEMORY button once again to memorize the On minute setting Only the indicator continues flashing ES920 102104 p65 31 21 10 2004 12 06 To Set The Time 6 gt Press the MODE button o
13. OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE SERVICE CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM WARRANTY CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 695 0098 FOR ADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 1 800 898 9020 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE PLEASE WRITE TO Emerson Radio Corp Consumer Affairs Dept 1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch TX 75234 40 21 10 2004 12 06 Emerson EMERSON Part No 16 2974 410 01 Printed in China ES920 102104 p65 41 21 10 2004 12 06
14. and packing materials if possible in the unlikely event that this unit ever needs to be returned for service Using the original carton and packing material is the only way to properly protect the unit from shipping damage Remove any descriptive stickers or labels from the front panel of the main unit Do not remove any labels or stickers that may be affixed to the back panel of the main unit or the speakers Unwind the AC power cord on the back of the main unit and extend it to its full length Unwind the FM lead wire antenna on the back of the main unit and extend it to its full length Unwind the speaker cables on the backs of the speakers and extend them to their full length ES920_102104 p65 4 21 10 2004 12 06 ES920 102104 p65 5 Remote Control Battery The remote control requires one button type 3 volt lithium battery included To extend the life of the original battery we have inserted a small clear plastic spacer tab between the lithium battery and the battery terminal E You must remove this battery spacer tab before you can use the remote control O Emerson To remove the tab pull it in the direction of the arrow the illustration as shown before use Remueva When the operation of the remote control becomes intermittent or unsatisfactory replace the original battery with a new 3 volt lithium battery The batte
15. do not remember the title Load the disc as usual and wait until the display shows the total playing time and number of tracks Press the INTRO button on the remote control The INTRO indicator will appear in the display If necessary press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback The player will play the first 10 seconds of each track automatically When the first 10 seconds of the last track has played the player stops and the display again shows the total playing time and number of tracks on the disc To cancel the Intro mode press the INTRO button once more until the INTRO indicator disappears 28 21 10 2004 12 06 Programmed Playback The Programmed Playback feature allows you to program a total of up to 16 tracks in any desired order You may program the same track to play several times within a program sequence if desired Note You cannot program tracks during playback If a disc is playing press the W STOP button first to stop playback before beginning the programming steps below 1 Load the disc in the player and wait until the player has read the Table of Contents of the disc 2 Press the MEMORY button The MEMORY indicator will appear and the display will show Track and Program Memory Pr 01 3 Then press the I or 1 buttons to select the first track on the disc to be programmed Example Track 07 4 Press the MEMORY
16. e player and begin playback Press the 2 button twice The REP indicator appears in the display tracks on the disc will be repeated continuously To cancel Repeat playback mode press the PRESET 2 button until the REP indicator disappears from the display Repeat mode can also be canceled by opening the CD door switching to the TUNER or AUX mode or pressing the STANDBY 5 button to return the system to the Standby Off mode 27 ES920 102104 p65 27 21 10 2004 12 06 ES920 102104 p65 28 RANDOM Playback The Random playback feature allows you play all the tracks on the disc in random order You can select random playback while the disc is playing or when the player is stopped Load a CD in the player as usual and then press the RANDOM button The RANDOM indicator appears in the display If necessary press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback The player will randomly select a track from the disc and begin playback Random playback will continue until all tracks have played once then the player stops To stop Random playback press the RANDOM button again The RANDOM indicator disappears and normal playback will resume from that point INTRO Scan Playback On Remote Control Only This feature allows you to play just the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc This may be useful when you are trying to locate a specific song but you
17. el The level indicator ranges from 00 Minimum to 40 Maximum The system remembers the volume level when the power is switched Off and automatically returns to the same level when the power is switched On again Electronic Preset Equalizer EQ The preset equalizer allows you to adjust the sound characteristic for the most popular types of music Press the EQ button on the front panel or the remote control to cycle through the following equalizer settings Flat EQ Off ROCK JAZZ POP or CLASSIC The appropriate EQ indicator appears in the display to confirm your selection The system remembers the EQ setting when the power is switched off and returns to the same setting when the power is switched on again FM ST MONO Button On Remote Control Only If you are listening to a weak or distant FM stereo station you may be able to improve the reception by pressing the ST MONO button to select the FM Mono mode The ST indicator will go off The reception will normally improve but the sound will no longer be in stereo 21 10 2004 12 06 ENS MUTE Button Press the MUTE button to shut off the speakers temporarily for example to answer the telephone The sound stops and the VOL 0 indicator appears in the display Press the MUTE button again to cancel the mute function and restore the sound The VOL 0 indicator disappears The mute function will also be
18. ers on the cabinet Caution Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning 39 21 10 2004 12 06 ES920 102104 p65 40 LIMITED WARRANTY 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 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 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 1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch TX 75234 This warranty does not cover damage from negligence misuse abuse accident failure to follow operating instructions commercial use rental repairs by an unauthorized facility or products purchased used serviced or damaged outside of the United States THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AUS98M TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE Emerson NUMBER
19. erted the sound may be intermittent or you may only hear sound from one side of the headphones IMPORTANT To prevent hearing damage always set the volume control to a low level before you connect the headphones Then connect the headphones put them on and very gradually increase the volume to a comfortable listening level Remember that CDs may contain both very soft and very loud passages Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using a louder passage so that you always know what the maximum level will be Placement Of The System The system should be placed on a stable level surface such as a table shelf or stand convenient to a 120V 60Hz AC outlet out of direct sunlight and away from sources of excess heat dust moisture or vibration The speakers may be separated from the main as far the wires allow for maximum stereo separation or the may be placed to the immediate left and right of the main unit 21 10 2004 12 06 Power Source This system is designed to operate on 120V AC 60Hz house current only Connecting this system to any other power source may cause damage to the system and such damage is not covered by your warranty NOTE The system has polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade The plug will only fit into matching polarized AC outlets This is a safety feature to reduce the possibility of electric shock If the plug will not fit in your AC outlets
20. eset memory numbers 1 through 9 To select preset memory numbers 10 through 19 first press the 10 button and then the desired second digit For example To select preset 10 press the 10 button once and then the 0 button To select preset 19 press the 10 button once and then the 9 button To select preset 20 press the 10 button twice and then the 0 button Changing Preset Stations 1 Tune to the new station you want to memorize 2 Press the MEMORY button to start the dashes flashing 3 Repeatedly press PRESET 2 button to select the preset memory number you wish change 4 Press the MEMORY button again The new station is entered in the memory and the previous station is deleted ES920 102104 p65 23 21 10 2004 12 06 Playing Compact Discs IMPORTANT This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD Recordable CD R and CD Rewritable CD RW discs However the playability of CD R RW discs be affected by the type of software that was used in ripping the tracks from the original discs and burning the tracks onto the blank media Playability may also be affected by the quality and condition of the blank media you use for recording 100 compatibility cannot be guaranteed This is not an indication of any problems with your player Normal Playback 1 Press the STANDBY 5 button to turn the system On 2 Pr
21. ess the CD button to select CD function 3 Press the OPEN CLOSE button to open the CD door If you have not already done so remove the dummy CD transit protection cards and discard it You cannot play your own CD unless the card is removed 4 Load your own CD into the player with the printed label facing up Gently press on the CD near the center hole to insure that the disc is properly seated on the spindle 24 ES920 102104 p65 24 21 10 2004 12 06 5 Press the OPEN CLOSE button to close the CD door The display will show flashing dashes as the player reads the Table Of Contents on the disc After reading the disc the display will show the total tracks and playing time Note The reading time may be even longer if you are using CD RW rewritable discs This is normal and not an indication of any problem with your unit 6 Press the Pil PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback 7 Adjust the VOLUME and EQ controls as desired 8 Playback will continue until all tracks on the disc have been played then the player stops and the display shows the total tracks number and playing time on the disc To stop playback at any time press the I STOP button 9 If you are finished listening press the OPEN CLOSE button to open the CD door remove your disc from the player re close the door and press the STANDBY b button to return t
22. et the Sleep Timer for 90 minutes but your CD is only 45 minutes long the music will stop after 45 minutes 21 10 2004 12 06 ENS Auxiliary Operation To listen to an auxiliary audio source connected to the AUX RIL jacks on the back panel of this unit refer to page 8 Press the AUX button to select the Aux function The LINE indicator appears in the display Operate the external device as you would normally When you hear the music from your external source adjust the VOLUME and EQ controls of this system as desired ES920 102104 p65 37 21 10 2004 12 06 ES920 102104 p65 38 Resetting The System Computer This system is equipped with a special circuit designed to protect the internal computer from permanent damage due to unexpected power surges If you find that the system does not respond to any commands from the front panel controls or the remote handset the system probably experienced a sudden power surge that activated the protection circuit To reset the system after a power surge use the point of a pencil a toothpick a straightened paper clip or similar object to press the RESET button which is located in a small opening on the bottom of unit RESET button Hole The system will return to the Standby Off mode
23. he system to the Standby Off mode 25 ES920 102104 p65 25 21 10 2004 12 06 Pause Control To pause temporarily during CD playback press the PLAY PAUSE button again The sound stops and the elapsed time flashes in the display but the disc continues spinning Press the PLAY PAUSE button once more to cancel Pause mode and resume playback at the same point the elapsed time stops flashing Skip Track and High Speed Music Search During playback repeatedly press the I lt or gt gt I buttons to skip to higher or lower numbered tracks Playback will begin on the selected track During playback depress and hold the 4 or 1 buttons to search within a track at high speed to locate a specific musical passage Release the I or gt gt I buttons when you hear the desired passage Normal speed playback will resume at that point 26 ES920 102104 p65 26 21 10 2004 12 06 Repeat Playback The Repeat function in this system allows you to continuously repeat a single track or the entire disc The Repeat function can be activated during playback or while the player is stopped One Track Repeat Select the track to be repeated and begin playback Press the PRESET 2 button once The REP indicator flashes in the display and the selected track will be repeated continuously All Tracks Repeat Load the disc in th
24. her the manual or automatic tuning method described on page 20 tune to the first station you wish to memorize Example FM 103 50 MHz and then 1 Press the MEMORY button The display shows CH and the indicator flashes 2 Press the PRESET 2 button on the front panel or on remote control to select your preset memory number Example 1 Press the MEMORY button again the 1 stops flashing confirming that your station has been entered in preset memory 1 3 Tune to the next station you wish to memorize Example FM 106 70 MHz and press the PRESET 2 button to select your next preset memory number Press the MEMORY button again to enter your station in preset memory number 4 Repeat Step 3 until you have stored up to 20 stations on the FM band then press the TUNER BAND button to switch to the AM band and follow the same procedure to enter up to 12 AM stations in the tuner memory ES920 102104 p65 22 21 10 2004 12 06 Recalling Preset Stations 1 Turn the system On press the TUNER BAND button to select the Tuner function and the desired band 2 Press the PRESET gt button repeatedly until the desired preset number and frequency appears on the display You may also use the number buttons on the remote control to directly select the desired preset memory number Simply press the corresponding number key on the remote handset to select pr
25. ing the system to your AC outlet press the STANDBY 4 button to turn the system On Then press the OPEN CLOSE button to open the CD door Remove the dummy CD and discard it Press the OPEN CLOSE button to close the CD door General Controls Most of the main functions of this system can be operated by the controls on the top panel of the main unit or by the buttons on the remote control handset If a specific function can only be operated by the remote handset or by the top panel controls this will be clearly indicated in the instructions When operating this system with the remote control handset make sure that the IR Infrared transmitter on the front of the remote handset is pointed at the remote sensor on the front panel of the main unit The effective operating range of the remote control is approximately 15 feet Please note that bright sunlight or room lighting may interfere with the remote control operation If the remote is not operating properly try reducing the brightness of the room or moving closer to the main unit If this does not solve the problem it may be time to change the remote control battery 21 10 2004 12 06 ES920 102104 p65 16 Volume Controls To increase or decrease the system volume press the VOLUME or buttons on the front panel or the remote control The Volume Level Indicator will appear on the display when you change the volume lev
26. io product For future reference record the serial number in the space provided Model No ES920 Serial No 21 10 2004 12 06 ES920 102104 p65 3 IMPORTANT NOTES e Avoid installing this unit in places Operate controls and switches as exposed to direct sunlight or close to described in the manual heat radiating appliances such aS Before turning On the power make electric heaters on top of other stereo certain that power cord is properly equipment that radiates too much heat installed places lacking ventilation or dusty areas places subject to constant vibration and or humid or moist areas Store your CDs in a cool area to avoid damage from heat When moving the set be sure to first disconnect the power cord Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOGKS PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM This product contains a low power Laser Device 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 designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates
27. ired station gt If you tuned to an FM Stereo station the ST indicator will appear in the display If the FM Stereo reception is noisy or weak press the ST MONO button to select the FM Mono mode 5 Adjust the VOLUME and EQ controls to the desired settings 6 When you are finished listening press the STANDBY button to return the system to the Standby Off mode The display lighting will become dimmer and the display changes from radio frequency to correct time 20 21 10 2004 12 06 ENS Hints For Better Reception FM The FM lead wire antenna on the back panel should be extended to its full length You may also have to vary the direction of this antenna until you find the position that provides the best reception AM The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet of the main unit You may need to change the position of the main unit until you find the position that provides the best reception for your favorite AM stations LEE O Emerson ES920_102104 p65 21 21 10 2004 12 06 Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory You can store up to 32 of your favorite stations 20 FM 12 AM in the tuner memory for easy recall at any time Using eit
28. me cannot be adjusted If this occurs press the MEMORY button again and then press the gt gt I or 144 buttons within 6 seconds to adjust the display The display will always show the time when the system is in the Standby Power Off mode To display the time while the system is in the AUX LINE TUNER or CD Stop mode press the MODE button on the front panel or remote control once ES920 102104 p65 19 21 10 2004 12 06 ES920 102104 p65 20 Listening To The Radio 1 Press the STANDBY b button to turn the system On The display lighting comes on and the display shows HELLO 2 Press the TUNER BAND button to select the Tuner function An AM or FM frequency will appear on the display Press the TUNER BAND button again to switch between the AM and FM bands if necessary 3 Tune to the desired station as follows Manual Tuning Repeatedly press the gt gt I or I lt buttons until the display shows the exact frequency of the desired station Use the Manual Tuning method to tune to weak or distant stations that are not strong enough to be recognized by the Automatic Tuning system Automatic Tuning Depress and hold the gt gt I or I lt buttons until the display begins to move then release the buttons The Tuner will search up or down the band for the next strong signal and stop on that station Repeat this procedure until the tuner Stops on your des
29. n the front panel or the remote control repeatedly until the OFF indicator is flashing in the display Press the MEMORY button on the front panel or remote control The Hour digits begin flashing Press the gt gt I or I lt buttons to set the display to the desired turn off hour AM or PM Press the MEMORY button on the front panel or remote control to memorize the hour setting The Minute digits begin flashing 10 Press the or buttons to set the Press the MODE button after completing step 10 above display to the desired turn off minute Press MEMORY button once again to memorize the minute setting Only the indicator continues flashing The ON OFF indicator and current time will be shown on display The ON OFF Timer is now activated ES920 102104 p65 32 21 10 2004 12 06 To Deactivate The Timer 1 N ES920 102104 p65 33 Press the MODE button repeatedly until the indicator is flashing and the indicator remains On Press the TIMER button Both the and ON indicators will flash together This indicates that the Timer On time is deactivated Press the MODE button repeatedly until the indicator is flashing and the OFF indicator remains On Press the TIMER button Both the and
30. ry number is CR2025 or equivalent To replace the battery slide the battery holder out of the remote control as shown in the following illustration Remove the original battery from the holder and install a new CR2025 battery with the side facing up as shown in the illustration Then slide the battery holder back into the remote control Dispose of the original battery properly It should not be thrown into a fire as the battery may explode if incinerated It should not be left around where small children or pets might play with or swallow it If the battery is accidentally swallowed contact a physician immediately 21 10 2004 12 06 ENS ES920 102104 p65 6 Connecting The Speakers Note Always connect the speakers before switching the power and never operate the system without the speakers properly connected The speaker cables and the speaker terminals are color coded Connect the Red wires to the Red terminals Connect the Black wires to the Black terminals If the wires are connected incorrectly the sound will be muddy or distorted To make the connections push the Red levers upward and the Black levers downward to open the terminals Insert the bare ends of the speaker wires into the terminal openings and then push the red and black levers back to their original positions to close the terminal openings and lock the wires in place
31. t WH ES920 102104 p65 13 21 10 2004 12 06 Remote Control INTRO Button EQ Button Numeric Buttons VOL Button i Skip Fwd Tuning Button VOL Button B Stop Button pil Play Pause Button TUNER BAND Button MUTE Button CD Button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 IR Infrared Transmitter 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 21 22 23 24 Standby On Off Button AUX Button TIMER Button SLEEP Button I Skip Fwd Tuning Button PRESET 2 Repeat Button ST MONO Button MEMORY Button RANDOM Button MODE Button 5 Button Battery Compartment 14 ES920 102104 p65 14 21 10 2004 12 06 ES920 102104 p65 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Make sure that you have fully extended the FM antenna wire Make sure that you have removed the battery spacer from the remote control handset Make sure that the system is connected to an AC outlet that is always live Do not connect the system to an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch Remove The Dummy CD Transit Protection Card This system was shipped with a dummy CD transit protection card in the CD player The card was inserted to prevent the CD player mechanism from moving during shipping and handling It must be removed and discarded before you can load your own CD After connect
32. ter Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce 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 is 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 power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 14 This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparat
33. us Do not overload wall outlet Use only power source as indicated Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 Lll 21 10 2004 14 30 ES920 102104 p65 2 BEFORE WE BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Emerson audio product The Emerson brand is your assurance of quality performance and value Our engineers have included many useful and convenient features in this product Please be sure to read this owner s manual completely to make sure you are getting the maximum benefit from each feature This product was manufactured using the highest quality components and standards of workmanship It was tested by Emerson inspectors and found to be in perfect working order before it left our factory However there is always the chance that some problem may occur because of rough handling during shipment to the retail store or to the final consumer If after reading this manual you experience any problems with the operation of this product please refer to the instructions for obtaining service at the end of this manual Emerson and Emerson retailers are committed to your satisfaction Once again thanks for purchasing this Emerson aud
34. xternal equipment through the speakers of this system Examples of the types of external equipment that may be connected are A cassette deck the audio outputs from a VCR or DVD player a personal cassette player MP3 player MD player or a personal hard disc audio jukebox device such as an iPod Connect the audio output jack s or headphone jack of the external audio equipment to the AUX R L jacks on the back panel of this system CONNECTION CABLES ARE NOT INCLUDED You may leave your external device permanently connected to this system if you wish It is not necessary to disconnect the external device in order to listen to the Tuner or CD player in this system From External Audio Source Instructions for listening to your external device will be found at the end of this Owner s Manual ES920 102104 p65 8 21 10 2004 12 06 ES920 102104 p65 9 Stereo Headphone Jack This system includes a stereo PHONES jack on the back panel of the main unit You may connect a set of stereo headphones not included to this jack for private listening without disturbing others The main speakers are automatically shut off when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack Make sure that the plug from your headphones is fully inserted into the headphone jack If the plug is not fully ins
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