Emerson EPB-3003
Emerson EPB-3003 Portable CD Player Boombox Instruction Manual
Fa'ata'ita'iga: EPB-3003
1. Fa'amatalaga Taua mo le Saogalemu
Please read all instructions carefully before using this product and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
- Punavai Malosi: Operate the unit only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
- Savili: Aua ne'i poloka so'o se avanoa e savili ai. Fa'apipi'i e tusa ai ma fa'atonuga a le gaosi oloa.
- Suavai ma Susū: Aua ne'i fa'aogaina lenei masini e latalata ile vai.
- Fa'amamaina: Fa'amama na'o se ie mago.
- Avela: Aua ne'i fa'apipi'i i tafatafa o so'o se mea fa'avevela e pei o fa'avevela, fa'amau fa'avevela, ogaumu, po'o isi masini (e aofia ai amplifiers) e maua ai le vevela.
- Au'aunaga: Aua e te taumafai e tautua oe lava i lenei oloa ona o le tatalaina pe aveese o ufiufi e ono fa'aalia ai oe i vol matautiatagu po o isi lamatiaga. Fa'asino atu auaunaga uma i tagata faigaluega agavaa.
2. Oloa Ua Ovaview
The Emerson EPB-3003 is a versatile portable boombox designed for playing various audio formats. It features a CD player, cassette player/recorder, AM/FM radio, and an auxiliary input for external devices. The unit can be powered by AC/DC or batteries for portable use.
2.1 Vaega Autu
- Top-loading CD player compatible with CD, CD-R, and CD-RW discs.
- Cassette player and tape recorder function.
- Digital AM/FM stereo radio with PLL technology for enhanced reception.
- 3.5mm AUX input for connecting external audio devices (MP3 players, smartphones, tablets).
- Built-in dual stereo speakers for clear audio output.
- Operates on AC power (included adapter) or DC power (batteries, not included) for portability.
- Integrated carrying handle for easy transport.
2.2 Unit Controls and Components
Ia faamasani oe lava i vaega eseese o le pulea ma vaega o lau boombox:

Ata 1: Luma view of the Emerson EPB-3003 Portable CD Player Boombox in red. This image displays the main unit with its top-loading CD compartment, cassette deck, control buttons for playback and radio tuning, digital display, and dual stereo speakers. The telescopic antenna is visible at the top rear.
- Ki Malosi: Ki'i pe tape le iunite.
- Filifiliga Galuega: Switches between CD, Radio (AM/FM), and AUX modes.
- Pulea le Volume: Fetuuna'i le maualuga o leo.
- Tuning Knob/Buttons: For selecting radio stations.
- Pulea CD: Ta'alo/Taofi, Taofi, Fa'asemu I luma/I tua, Polokalama.
- Cassette Controls: Play, Record, Stop/Eject, Fast Forward, Rewind.
- Fa'aaliga LCD: Shows current mode, track number, radio frequency, etc.
- Ulu o le Headphone: Mo le faalogo patino.
- AUX Input Jack: Mo le fa'afeso'ota'i puna'oa fa'alogo i fafo.
- AC Mana sao: Fa'afeso'ota'i le AC adapter.
- Vaega ma'a: Holds batteries for portable operation.
- Antenna Telescopic: For improving FM radio reception.
3. Seti
3.1 Malosiaga o le Vaega
O lau boombox e mafai ona fa'aola e le AC po'o maa.
Ole Malosiaga AC:
- Ia mautinoa ua tape le iunite.
- Insert the small end of the supplied AC power adapter cord into the AC power input jack on the back of the boombox.
- Plug the other end of the AC power adapter into a standard wall outlet (AC 120V ~ 60Hz).
- The unit is now ready for use with AC power.
Fa'atonuga ma'a:
For portable use, the boombox requires 6 x "C" size batteries (not included).
- Ia mautinoa ua tape le iunite ma motusia mai le eletise AC.
- Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom or back of the unit.
- Insert 6 "C" size batteries, observing the correct polarity (+/-) as indicated inside the compartment.
- Tapuni lelei le ufiufi o le vaega o maa.
- The unit is now ready for use with battery power. Remove batteries if the unit will not be used for an extended period.
4. Fa'atonuga o Galuega
4.1 Galuega Lautele
- Oomi le Malosiaga faamau e ki ai le iunite.
- Fa'aaoga le Filifiliga galue to choose your desired mode: CD, Radio (AM/FM), or AUX.
- Fetuunai le Pulea le Volume i se tulaga fa'alogo lelei.
4.2 Fa'agaioiga o le CD Player

Ata 2: A hand inserting a compact disc into the top-loading CD compartment of the Emerson EPB-3003 boombox. This image illustrates the process of loading a CD for playback.
- Seti le Filifiliga galue to "CD".
- Tatala le faitotoʻa o le pusa CD e ala i le siiina mālie i luga.
- Place a CD (or CD-R/CD-RW) with the label side facing up onto the center spindle.
- Close the CD compartment door firmly until it clicks. The display will show "---" then the total number of tracks.
- Oomi le Ta'alo/Taofi faamau (►/‖) to start playback.
- Ina ia taofi, fetaomi Ta'alo/Taofi toe oomi. Toe oomi e toe amata.
- Ina ia faase'e i le isi ala, oomi le Fa'ase'e i Luma button (►►|).
- Ina ia toe foʻi i le amataga o le ala o loʻo iai nei, oomi le Faasolosolo i tua button (|◄◄). Press twice to go to the previous track.
- Ina ia taofi le toe tataina, fetaomi le Taofi faamau (■).
Toe ta'alo Polokalama:
You can program up to 20 tracks to play in a specific order.
- In Stop mode, press the Polokalama button. "P01" will flash on the display.
- Fa'aaoga le Skip Forward/Backward buttons to select the desired first track.
- Tusitala Polokalama again to confirm. "P02" will flash.
- Toe fai laasaga 2 ma le 3 e faaopoopo nisi pese i le lisi o polokalama.
- After programming all desired tracks, press the Ta'alo/Taofi faamau e amata ai le toe ta'alo ua fa'apolokalameina.
- To clear the program, press the Taofi faamau faalua.
4.3 Cassette Player/Recorder Operation

Ata 3: A hand inserting a cassette tape into the open cassette deck of the Emerson EPB-3003 boombox. This image demonstrates how to load a cassette for playback or recording.
Playing a Cassette:
- Seti le Filifiliga galue to "TAPE".
- Oomi le Taofi / Faateʻa button (■/▲) to open the cassette compartment.
- Fa'aofi se lipine kaseti e fa'asaga i luga le pito matala ma le itu e ta fa'asaga ia te oe.
- Close the cassette compartment door.
- Oomi le Ta'alo faamau (►) e amata ai le toe ta'alo.
- Fa'aaoga le Saosaoa i Luma (►►) or Toe fa'afo'i (◄◄) buttons to quickly move through the tape. Press Ta'alo toe faaauau, pe Taofi / Faateʻa e taofi.
- Ina ia taofi le toe tataina, fetaomi le Taofi / Faateʻa faamau (■/▲).
Recording to Cassette:
You can record from the CD player or the AM/FM radio onto a cassette tape.
- Insert a blank cassette tape into the cassette compartment. Ensure the tape has not had its erase protection tab removed.
- Select the desired source (CD or Radio) using the Filifiliga galue.
- For CD Recording: Start playing the CD at the desired point.
- For Radio Recording: Fa'alogo i le leitio e mana'omia.
- Oomi le Faamaumauga button (●) on the cassette deck. The Ta'alo button (►) will also engage automatically. Recording will begin.
- Ina ia taofi le pueina, oomi le Taofi / Faateʻa faamau (■/▲).
4.4 Fa'agaioiga o le Leitio AM/FM

Ata 4: A purple Emerson EPB-3003 boombox on a wooden table, with its digital display showing a radio frequency. This image highlights the radio function of the device.
- Seti le Filifiliga galue to "RADIO".
- Oomi le AM/FM fa'amau e filifili ai le fa'aili AM po'o le FM.
- Faalautele le Telescopic Antenna for optimal FM reception. For AM reception, rotate the unit for best signal.
- Fa'aaoga le Tuning Up/Down buttons to manually tune to a desired station.
- Mo le su'esu'eina otometi mo nofoaga, oomi ma uu le Tuning Up/Down buttons for a few seconds. The unit will stop at the next strong station.
4.5 AUX Input Operation
The AUX input allows you to connect external audio devices to play through the boombox speakers.
- Connect one end of a 3.5mm audio cable (not included) to the headphone jack or line-out jack of your external audio device (e.g., MP3 player, smartphone).
- Fa'afeso'ota'i le isi pito o le uaea leo 3.5mm i le AUX sao Jack luga o le boombox.
- Seti le Filifiliga galue to "AUX".
- Amata toe ta'alo i lau masini leo fafo.
- Fetuuna'i le leo o lau masini i fafo ma le boombox mo le leo sili ona lelei.
4.6 Fa'aaogāina Fa'alogo
For private listening, you can connect headphones to the unit.
- Plug a standard 3.5mm stereo headphone jack into the Siaki Ulufale luga o le boombox.
- The sound from the speakers will automatically mute.
- Adjust the volume to a comfortable level before placing headphones on your ears.
5. Tausiga
5.1 Fa'amamaina o le Vaega
- Disconnect the unit from the power source before cleaning.
- Fa'aaogā se ie mālū ma mago e fa'amama ai fafo.
- Aua ne'i fa'aogaina ni mea e fa'amama, solo, po'o so'o so'o aua e ono fa'aleagaina ai le fa'auma.
5.2 Tausiga o le CD Player
- Tausi le potu CD ia mama ma ia leai se pefu.
- Uu CD i o latou pito e aloese ai mai tulaga lima ma maosiosia.
- Afai e palapala le CD, solo lemu i se ie vaivai e leai se liu mai le ogatotonu agai i fafo.
5.3 Cassette Deck Care
- Periodically clean the tape heads, pinch roller, and capstan using a cotton swab lightly dampfa'atasi ma le isopropyl alcohol.
- Demagnetize the tape heads regularly to maintain sound quality.
6. Faʻafitauli
If you experience problems with your boombox, please check the following points before seeking service.
| Fa'afitauli | Mafuaaga e ono tupu | Fofo |
|---|---|---|
| Leai se mana | AC cord not properly connected; Batteries depleted or incorrectly inserted. | Ensure AC cord is securely plugged in. Replace batteries with new ones, checking polarity. |
| Leai se leo | Volume too low; Headphones connected; Incorrect function mode selected. | Increase volume. Disconnect headphones. Select correct function mode (CD, TAPE, RADIO, AUX). |
| E le taina le CD | CD inserted incorrectly; CD is dirty or scratched; CD compartment not closed; Unit in wrong mode. | Insert CD with label side up. Clean or replace CD. Close CD compartment firmly. Select CD mode. |
| Cassette does not play/record | Cassette inserted incorrectly; Tape is jammed; Unit in wrong mode; Erase protection tab removed (for recording). | Insert cassette correctly. Check tape for damage. Select TAPE mode. Use a tape with the tab intact or cover the hole with tape. |
| Le lelei le taliaina o leitio | Antenna not extended/positioned correctly; Weak signal. | Fully extend and adjust the telescopic antenna for FM. Rotate the unit for best AM reception. |
| AUX input e le o galue | Cable not connected properly; Unit in wrong mode; Volume on external device too low. | Ensure 3.5mm cable is fully inserted. Select AUX mode. Increase volume on external device. |
7. Fa'amatalaga
- Fa'ata'ita'iga: EPB-3003
- Punavai Malosi: AC 120V ~ 60Hz or 6 x "C" size batteries (DC 9V)
- CD Fegalegaleai: CD, CD-R, CD-RW
- Leitio Fa'aili: AM/FM Stereo
- failauga: 2 Stereo Speakers, 3 Watts each
- Feso'ota'i: 3.5mm AUX Input, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
- Fua (L x W x H): 9.1 x 8.5 x 4.5 inisi (tusa)
- mamafa: 2.86 pauna (tusa)
- Tufuga: Naxa Electronics, Inc.
8. Fa'amaonia ma Lagolago
This Emerson EPB-3003 boombox comes with a limited warranty.
- Vaitaimi Fa'amaonia: 1 Year for Parts, 90 Days for Labor.
- For warranty service or technical support, please contact the manufacturer, Naxa Electronics, Inc. Refer to the contact information provided in your purchase documentation or on the manufacturer's official webnofoaga.
- Aua le taumafai e toe faaleleia oe lava le masini. O le toe faaleleia e aunoa ma se faatagaga o le a faaleaogaina ai le tusi saisai.
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