BloomboxTM Portable CD-R/RW Boombox with AM/FM Stereo Radio See page 16 for your hidden GEMSTONE FUN button surprise! OWNER'S MANUAL BAR201 Barbie and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. ©2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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. 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.
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 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.
Emerson Radio Corp. has produced this audio product under license from Mattel. We have taken great care to make sure your unit was in perfect working order when it left our factory. It has been designed to give you many years of enjoyment and trouble-free operation. Read this manual before operating this unit to become familiar with its features. In the event you require technical assistance, please contact the Emerson Radio Customer Service hotline at 1-800-898-9020.
PREPARATION FOR USE GETTING STARTED • Operate controls and switches as described in the manual. • Before turning on the power, make certain that the AC Power cord is properly installed. • Store your CDs in a cool area to avoid damage from heat. • When moving the unit, be sure to first disconnect the AC Power cord. UNPACKING AND SET UP • Carefully remove the main unit and the AC Power cord from the display carton. Remove all the packing material from the unit.
Top of Unit LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 9 2 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 1. FM Telescopic Antenna 3. SKIP/SEARCH n Button 2. 4. CD Compartment 11. BAND (AM/FM/ PLAY/PAUSE ®p Button 12. TUNING Control 5. SKIP/SEARCH o Button 7. REPEAT Button 9. Carrying Handle 6. 8. 10. BarbieTM LED Indicator FM ST.) Switch 13. CD Door OPEN Tab STOP (X) Button PROG.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) Front/Side of Unit 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 5 13 11 14 12 1. Display 3. REPEAT Indicator 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. POWER Indicator GEMSTONE FUN Button 10. AC Power Jack (Rear of Unit) Left Speaker 11. HEADPHONE Jack (Bottom of Unit) 13. FUNCTION (AUX/RADIO/ Battery Compartment 12. AUX IN Jack FM ST. Indicator OFF/CD) Switch PLAY/PROG. Indicator Right Speaker 14.
POWER SOURCES This boombox requires either six (6) “C” size batteries (not included) or an AC power cord (included). BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Remove the Battery Compartment door on the bottom of the unit by pressing down on the marks and then sliding it open. 2. Insert six (6) “C” size batteries (not included) according to the polarity diagram inside the Battery Compartment (as shown below). Alkaline batteries are recommended for the longest playing time. 3. Replace the Battery Compartment door.
POWER SOURCES (CONTINUED) AC OPERATION To operate the unit using AC power, connect the small end of the AC power cord to the AC power jack on the rear of the unit and insert the plug into an AC outlet having 120V AC, 60Hz only. The batteries are automatically disconnected when the AC power cord is connected. NOTE: The AC plug supplied with the unit is polarized to help minimize the possibility of electric shock. If the AC plug does not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not file or cut the wide blade.
OPERATION LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 2 2 Slide the FUNCTION switch to the RADIO position to turn the unit on and select Radio mode; the POWER indicator will light. 1 3 Adjust the VOLUME control as desired. 1 Slide the BAND switch 1 to select AM, FM or FM ST. (Stereo). Tune a desired station by turning the TUNING control 2. NOTES: • If you select FM ST. and you tune to a FM Stereo station, the FM ST. indicator will light.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO INSERT AND PLAY A CD 1 2 Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CD position to turn the unit on and select CD mode; the POWER indicator will light. Open the CD compartment lid by lifting the CD Door OPEN tab. Insert a disc onto the center spindle (label side up) and push down gently to make sure it is securely on1the spindle. Close the CD compartment lid. Insert the headphones into the HEADPHONE jack or just listen through the speakers.
5 OPERATION (CONTINUED) When the disc is through playing, it will stop. Press the STOP (X) button to stop the disc before it is finished. 6 To turn the unit off, slide the FUNCTION switch to the OFF position; the POWER indicator will turn off. TO PAUSE PLAYBACK 1 1 Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button to pause playback; the track number will blink and the disc will continue to spin. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p 2 button to continue playback; the track number will stop blinking and playback will continue.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) CD PLAYBACK NOTES: • This unit is capable of playing standard CDs or 3” singles; no adapter is required. • If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not present at all, “no” will appear in the display. • Although this unit can read CD-R and CD-RW discs, in addition to normal CDs, the playability of those discs may be affected by the type of software that was used to create the discs, as well as the blank media you are using. 100% playability cannot be guaranteed.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE TRACK 2 3 1 2 4 1 While either in CD Stop or Playback mode, press the REPEAT button once; the REPEAT indicator will flash. Press the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n 2 button to select a track and press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button ❸ to start playback and the unit will play the selected track over and over until the STOP (■) button 4 is pressed.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY (UP TO 20 TRACKS) 1 2 1 2 3 While in CD Stop mode, press the PROG. button; the PLAY/PROG indicator 1 and “01” (the program number) will2blink. 3 2 Select the first track to be played back using the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n 2 button, then press the PROG. button ❸ again. Repeat this step to program additional tracks (up to 20 tracks). 4 1 Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button 1 to begin Programmed playback; the PLAY/PROG indicator will blink.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) See what you can do with your GEMSTONE FUN button! BarbieTM has a surprise just for you! Just follow the instructions below and see what you can do with your GEMSTONE FUN button! Step 1 Step 2 Step 1 Step 2 Press the GEMSTONE FUN button on the front of your BloomboxTM. SURPRISE! Your BarbieTM LED indicator will flash in alternating colors of red and blue for 10 seconds.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARING FOR COMPACT DISCS • Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the compact disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the compact disc. • Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the compact disc label. • Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service. SYMPTOM CD will not play. CAUSE FUNCTION switch not playing and/or erratic playback. to CD. AC power cord Check AC power cord not connected. CD compartment not closed. Disc inserted incorrectly. connection. Close CD compartment. Reinsert disc correctly. Try another disc. Moisture Wipe disc with soft condensation or no sound. Reinsert disc correctly.
EMERSON RADIO CORP. LIMITED WARRANTY (Valid in the United States) 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 the 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.
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