Emerson EPB-3001 MP3-CD Bluetooth Bass Reflex Boombox Instruction Manual

Emerson EPB-3001 MP3-CD Bluetooth Bass Reflex Boombox

Specifications:

• Power Requirement: DC IN 15V 3A
• Power consumption: 65 Watts
• Dimensions: D-Size x 10pcs
• Operation temperature: Not specified

Product Usage Instructions

1. DC Input Operation:
   To power the device, connect the DC input to a power source providing 15V and at least 3A.

2.  Receiver Section:
   The device supports receiving bands and frequencies as follows:

   • Receiving Bands: AM/FM.ST
   • Frequency Range: AM: 520 – 1710 KHz, FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz

3. Compact Disc Section:
   The CD section specifications are:

   • Optical Pickup Frequency Response: 3-Beam Laser, 100 Hz – 16 KHz

4. Audio Section :
   The audio section details include:

   • Power Output: Total 60W

5.  Accessories:
   The package includes the following accessories:

   • Instruction Booklet: 1
   • AC adapter: 1
   • Remote Control: 1

Note: CD product specifications may be subject to change without prior notice.

FAQ:

1. Q: Where can I find support for this product?
2. A: For technical support and assistance, visit www.emersonaudio.com or contact Naxa Technical Support at the provided address.

MP3/CD Bass Reflex Boombox with Bluetooth®
EPB-3001

Instruction Manual
Please read carefully before use and keep for future reference.

Remote Control

Please remove the plastic protector from the battery compartment before using for the (1rst time.

Remote Control Operation

• To operate the unit with the remote control, point the remote transmitter [17] of the remote control at the IR • sensor on the front display panel of the unit. Press the buttons on the remote control to use it.
• The remote works best at a distance of no further than 20 to 23 feet and within 30 de­grees to either side of the sen­sor. Bright sunlight or other lighting conditions in the room can interfere with the remote control. If remote operation is unsatisfactory or stops work­ing entirely, try using a new battery in the remote or try darkening the room.

Replacing the Remote Control Battery
The remote control includes one CR2025 (3V) lithium battery. Remove the plastic protector from the battery compartment before using the remote for the “first time.

• To replace the battery, gently push the clasp to the right and then slide the battery compartment tray out. Remove the old battery and install a new lithium battery (type CR-2025) in the tray. The positive side of the battery should face up.

• Slide the tray back into the compartment until the clasp clicks into place.

• Power Source
  This unit is designed to operate on DC electrical systems.

• DC Input operation
  Plug the tail of supplied adaptor into DC IN Jack on unit and the plug into household AC outlet. The batteries will be automatically disconnected.

• DC operation
  Open the battery compartment door [30]. Load 10 pieces of UM-1/D size batteries (not included) into the compartment, taking care to match the +/- polarities marked inside the compartment.

  • Remove batteries if they are empty or not being used for a long period of time.
  • Batteries contain chemical substances and should be disposed of properly. Check your local regulations before throwing batteries in the trash.

Basic Functions

• Turning the Unit On/Off
  Press the POWER button [28] to turn the unit on or off.

• Setting the Function Mode
  There are 5 function modes; press the FUNCTION but­ton [27] to change modes.

The 5 modes are:

1. FM : Listen to FM radio broadcasts. (This is the de- fault mode when you turn the unit on.)
2. AM : Listen to AM radio broadcasts.
3. CD : Play compact discs (CD-audio or CD-MP3).
4. USB : Play MP3s from USB memory sticks.
5. BLUETOOTH : Stream audio from wireless players with Bluetooth®.

The current function mode will be shown on the display  [1] when you turn on the boombox.
CD The unit will a automatically switch to AUX mode when 3.5mm AUX cable is connect­ed to the AUX input jack [BJ. Disconnect the cable to exit AUX mode.

• Adjusting the Volume
  Turn the VOLUME dial [20] on the unit to increase or decrease volume. You may also use the remote control to adjust the system volume.

Equalizer (EQ) Function

• Press the EQ button [25] during playback to change equalizer presets. The presets are: FLAT, CLASSIC, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, and 3D.
• Choose a preset that best matches the style of music that is playing; the presets have been calibrated to en­hance your audio enjoyment.
• Some MP3 files are encoded with information such as the name of the song, the artist, and the album. To­gether, this information is called an “I D3 tag”.
• Press the 1D3 button [23] to cycle through which infor­mation to display when playing an MP3 file, or choose not to show any 1D3 information at all.

( SONG NAME + ARTIST NAME ➔ ALBUM NAME ➔ 1D3 OFF )

Headphone Jack
To use headphones with your Boombox, lower the vol­ume before connecting them to the 3.5mm Headphone jack [17]. Once connected, slowly adjust the volume to a comfortable level. The speakers will be disabled when headphones are connected.
Caution: Listening with headphones at high volume levels may cause permanent hear­ing loss.

Party Light

• To change the party light effects, press the LIGHT button [26]. You can choose from five different preset modes.
• To disable the party light, press the LIGHT button [26] until the lights turn off and the display [1] reads “LIGHT OFF”.

FM & AM Tuning Modes (Radio)

• Listen to FM or AM radio broadcasts. Press the FUNC­TION button [27] until the display [1] reads FM or AM, respectively.
• To optimize reception when listening to stations on the FM band, extend the telescopic antenna to its full length. To optimize reception for AM band sta­tions, gently move the unit around, or position the unit in an open place.

Tuning to a Radio Station
If you know the station frequency that you want to tune to directly:

• Tune to a station by turning the TUNING dial [21]. The station frequency is shown on the display [1].
• To tune to a preset station:
  • To tune to the next preset station, press the DIR/MEM/10+ button [4].
  • To tune to the previous preset, press the DIR/MEM/10- button [5].

Auto Preset Memory / Scan
To scan for stations within reception range and save them to preset memory automatically, press the PLAY/ PAUSE/PAIR button [14]. After the unit is finished scan­ning, the unit will automatically tune to preset number 1 (P01).

Manual Preset Memory
Choose which stations to save in preset memory in­stead of scanning automatically.

1. Turn the TUNING dial [21] to tune to the station that you want to save as a preset (e.g., 93.10).
2. Press the PROG/P-MODE button [6]. “PO1” will flash on the display to indicate that you are sav­ing the station as Preset Memory 01. (To change the preset memory number, press the DIR/MEM/10+ [4] or DIR/MEM/10- [5] buttons.)
3. Press the PROG/P-MODE button [6] to 1inish saving the station (e.g., P01 is now set to 93.10).
4. To save another station, repeat steps 1 to 3. You may save up to 30 FM stations and 10 AM stations.

CD Mode (CD and MP3 Discs)

Play CDs with audio or MP3 tiles. Press the FUNCTION button [27] to select “CD” mode.
Supported Disc Formats
This unit can play all digital audio CD/MP3, 1inalized digital audio CD- Recordable (CD-R) discs, 1inalized digital audio CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs, and CD-DA formatted digital audio CD/CD-R/CD-RW discs.
Loading a Disc

1. Press PUSH TO OPEN on the CD door to open it; the display [1] will read “OPEN”.
2. Place the compact disc into the tray with the label side facing up.
3. Close the CD door; the display will flash “TOC READ’ : and then show the total number of playable tracks on the disc. Playback will start automatically.
4.  To remove the CD, press the STOP button [22] to
5. stop playback. Wait for the CD to stop spinning completely! Press PUSH TO OPEN on the CD door to open it. Remove the CD carefully taking care to handle it by its sides.

CD Make sure the disc is completely stopped before opening the CD door.

• To ensure good system performance, wait until the unit reads the disc completely before doing anything else.
• If the disc is unreadable or if no disc is loaded in the tray, the display will read “NO DISC”.

Playing a Disc
Playback starts automatically from Track 1 after a compact disc has been loaded and read by the boom- box.

• To pause playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE/PAIR button [14]. The current track time will flash on the display.
• To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE/PAIR button [14] again.
• To stop playback, press the STOP button [22].

To skip tracks

• Press the NEXT [13] or PREV [19] buttons to skip to the next or previous track, respectively. Track numbers are shown on the display.
• To scan quickly to a point in a track
• Press and hold the NEXT [13] or PREV [19] buttons to quickly scan forward or in reverse through a track. The track time is shown on the display.
• To skip tracks quickly (for MP3 discs. only)
• To skip 10 tracks at a time, press the DIR/MEM/10+ button [4] to skip forward 10 tracks. Press the DIR/ MEM/10- button [5] to skip backwards 10 tracks.
• To select a desired folder (for fv1P3 discs. only)
• To select a track in a folder, press and hold the DIR/ MEM/10+ [4] button each time to skip forward a folder, then press the NEXT [13] to select desired track.

Programming Tracks

You can create a custom play list from your disc when playback is stopped. You can program up to 20 tracks for a CD disc and 99 tracks for an MP3 disc

1. While play is stopped, press the PROG/P-MODE button [6]. The display will flash PROG and show “P01JJ.
2. Use the NEXT [13]/PREV [19] buttons to select the first track to be saved to the program list, then press the PROG/P-MODE button [6] to save. The display will now show the next program number (e.g., “P02JJ).
3. Repeat step 2 to save more tracks to the program list until all tracks have been programmed.
4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/PAIR button [14] to start playing the program list from the beginning. The display will show which track is currently playing.
5. Press the STOP button [22] on unit to stop program playback. To clear the program, open the CD com­partment lid, making sure that the disc has stopped spinning completely before you do so.

Repeat/Random/Intro Play (P-mode)
To change the playback mode, press the PROG/P­MODE button [6] during playback; the display will show the current P-MODE. Modes include repeat, random, and intro.
To return to normal playback, press the PROG/P­MODE button [6] until there are no P-MODE indicators on the display. P-MODE is also canceled when you stop playback.

USB Mode
Play MP3 files from USB memory sticks. Press the FUNCTION button [27] to select “USB11 mode.
Playing MP3s From USB Memory

1. Connect the USB memory stick to the USB port [2] found on the front of the unit. The display will show the total number of playable tracks on the USB de­vice. Playback will start automatically from Track 1.
2. To pause playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE/PAIR button [14]. The current track time will flash on the display. To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE/PAIR button [14] again.
3. To stop playback, press the STOP button [22].
   To learn more about programming playlists and re­peat/random/intro playback modes, please refer to the CD/MP3 OPERATION section of this manual.
   CD NOTICE: To prevent harmful interference, always connect USB devices directly to the unit. Do not use a USB extension cable to connect USB devices to the unit.

Bluetooth® Mode
Stream audio wirelessly from players with Bluetooth. Press the FUNCTION button [27] to select “BLUE­TOOTH11 mode.
Wireless players with Bluetooth may include laptops, tablets, smartphones, and more. Make sure that your player has its Bluetooth radio enabled and that it is set to be discoverable

Connecting a Device for the first time (Pairing)
Before using a wireless device with Bluetooth, you will need to establish a connection between it and the Boombox. This process is called “pairing” and you will only have to do it once. Once two devices are paired, they will automatically connect when they detect each other.

1. When you set the Boom box to Bluetooth mode and it does not detect a paired device, it will automati­cally switch to pairing mode. (The display will flash “Bluetooth” and the blue “PAIR” indicator will blink when the Boombox is in pairing mode.)
2. On your wireless device, go to its Bluetooth settings menu.
3. Have your wireless device “search for devices”. Select the boombox “EMERSON EPB-3001” when it is found.
4. When pairing is complete, the Boombox will emit a soft tone, the display will stop flashing, and the  blue “PAIR” indicator will light a steady blue.
   The boombox will automatically connect to your wireless device next time as long as it has Bluetooth enabled, is within range, and is set to be visible to paired devices.

There are many different Bluetooth enabled devices out there; we cannot provide instructions for all of them. Please refer to your device manufacturer’s instructions or website to learn more about connecting with Bluetooth

Playing Connected Devices
Control playback from your wireless device. The volume level may be controlled by the wireless device or by turning the VOLUME dial 20). Basic playback (such as play/pause, next, previous) may also be controlled by the boombox and its remote control if your wireless device supports it.

Aux Mode
Play audio from devices connected to the AUX IN jack [8]. Connect a 3.5mm AUX cable to the AUX IN jack [8] found on the front of the Boombox and it will switch to AUX mode automatically. To exit AUX mode, discon­nect the cable from the AUX IN jack [8].

1. Connect your audio device to the 3.5mm AUX IN jack [8] found on the front of the unit with a 3.5mm [10] AUX cable.
2. Set the volume level of the connected audio device to approximately 80%. Make additional adjustments to the volume level by turning the VOLUME dial [20] of the unit.
3. Control playback with your audio device.

MIC Jack Operation

Microphone input is available in all modes. You can speak over playback in any mode, or simply stop play­back to use the microphone by itself.

1. Connect your microphone to the 6.3mm MIC input jack [7] found on the front of the unit.
2. Press the M.VOL + button [9] or the M.VOL – button [10] to increase or decrease the microphone input level.

Guitar Jack Operation
Guitar input is available in all modes. You can play over music as a backing track, or simply play while music playback is stopped. Guitar input is available in all modes. You can play over music as a backing track, or simply play while music playback is stopped.

1. Connect your guitar to the 6.3mm Guitar input jack [18] found on the front of the unit.
2. Press the G.VOL + button [15] or the G.VOL – button [16] to increase or decrease the Guitar input level.

Warnings and Precau­tions

CAUTION

• WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN.
• AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR
• CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK) OF THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
• ****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 significant magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock
• ****The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and ser­vicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

• CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1

• CAUTION
  INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

• This product contains a low power laser device.

On Protection Against Laser Energy Exposure

• As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing.
• Stop operation immediately if any liquid or solid object should fall into the cabinet.
• Do not put anything in the safety slot. If you do, the laser diode will be ON when the disc compartment door is still open.
• If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, make sure that all power sources are disconnected from the unit. Remove all batter­ies from the battery compartment, and unplug the AC-DC adapter from the wall outlet. Make it a practice to remove the AC-DC adapter by grasping the main body and not by pulling the cord.
• This unit employs a laser. The use of controls or adjustment or per­formance of procedures other than those specified here may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.

CAUTION

• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
• Do not place any naked flames {such as lighted candles) on the ap­paratus.
• When discarding batteries, follow all local rules and laws governing the disposal of batteries. Consider the environmental impact of your actions!
• Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock has failed or been defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Important Safety Information

1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating in­structions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufac­turer. Use of other attachments may be hazardous.
7. Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, or near a swimming pool and the like).
8. Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tri­pod, bracket, or table. Use only with carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s in­structions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
9. Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven­tilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer in­structions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources : This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization : This product may be equipped with a po­larized alternating-current line plug that has one blade wider than the other. This plug will only flt into the power outlet in one direction. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the direction of the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, conve­nience receptacles, and at the point which they exit from the product.
13. Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an at­tachment plug with overload protection. This is a safety feature. See the operating instructions for replacement or directions to reset the protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug that has the same over­load protection as the original plug as specified by the manufacturer.
14. Lightning: For added protection for this product, unplug it from the wall outlet during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the prod­uct due to lightning or power-line surges.
15. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry : Never push objects of any kind into this pro­duct through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or  shout-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kin don the product.
17. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open­ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the follow­ing conditions:
    • when the power-supply or plug is damaged;
    • if liquid has been spill edor if objects have fallen into the product;
    • if the product has been exposed to rain or water;
    • if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may resulting damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation;
    • if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way; f} when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.
19. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
20. Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.

FCC NOTICE

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.

Note: 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.

CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device may void the authority granted by the FCC to operate the equipment.
WARNING:
This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Specifications

CD Product are improved continuously. Were­ serve the right to modify the product and specifications without prior notice.

Support

• If you have problems with your device, please consult the instructions in this manual, as well as the latest news, alerts, and documentation which can be found by visiting us on the web at
• www.emersonaudio.com. If you need further assistance, please contact Naxa Technical Support.
• NAXA Technical Support
• 2320 East 49th St.
• Vernon, CA 90058
• www.emersonaudio.com

References

• Udio | AI Music Generator - Official Website
• Emerson Audio – EMERSONAUDIO

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