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- Page 1 HOME AUDIO SYSTEM with 3 CD CHANGER and DIGITAL AM/FM RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL MS3103 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com MS3103_ib012803.p65 28/1/2003, 11:36...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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. The lightning flash with arrow- WARNING: TO REDUCE THE head symbol, within an equi-... -
Page 3: Before We Begin
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. -
Page 4: Important Notes
IMPORTANT NOTES • Avoid installing this unit in places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters, on top of other stereo equipment that radiates too much heat, places lacking ventilation or dusty areas, places subject to constant vibration and/ or humid or moist areas. -
Page 5: Preparation For Use
PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING AND SET-UP • Carefully remove the main unit, speakers, and remote control from the carton, and remove all packing materials from the components. • Remove any descriptive labels or stickers from the front panel of the main unit. - Page 6 NOTE: If this system is to be used on a bookshelf, or inside a cabinet, be sure to allow at least 3 inches clearance between the top of the main unit and the shelf above the unit so that the CD door can open fully without interference. If the CD door encounters an obstruction as it is opening, the door will close automatically.
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Page 7: Speaker Connections
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Connect the speakers to the red and black terminals on top of the unit as shown below. (Lift red or black terminal flap, insert wire, release flap to hold wire in place.) The speakers may be placed close to the main unit or as far apart as the cables will allow. - Page 8 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES • Connect your playback* equipment (eg. MiniDisc or cassette player) to the AUX IN jacks. AUX IN • Connect your recording equipment (eg. MiniDisc or cassette recorder) into the LINE OUT jacks. CASSETTE LINE IN RECORDER * Other examples of playback equipment include your TV, video recorder, DVD player or satellite receiver, or your computer or games console.
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Page 9: Power Source
POWER SOURCE This system is designed to operate on 120V AC 60Hz power supply only. Connecting this system to any other power source may cause damage to the system and such damage is not covered by your warranty. Make sure that you connect this system to an AC outlet that is always “live”. Do not connect this system to an AC outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. -
Page 10: Installing Remote Control Batteries
INSTALLING REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES The remote controller requires 2 “AAA” batteries (not included). Please use a well- known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance. Remove the remote control battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. -
Page 11: Location Of Controls And Indicators
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS POWER/STANDBY Button. Rev Skip/search Button. CD Stop Button. Fwd Skip/search Button. CD Play/Pause Button. 6.) TIME-SET/MEMORY Button. 7.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Button. 8.) CD1 PLAY Button. 9.) Muti-function LCD Display. 10.) CD2 PLAY Button. 11.) SLEEP Button. 12.) TIMER Button. -
Page 12: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL 29.) POWER/STANDBY Button. 30.) CD/DISC SKIP Button. 31.) TUNER/BAND Button. 32.) AUX Input Button. 33.) SKIP FWD Button. 34.) PLAY/PAUSE Button. 35.) TIME MODE/REMAIN Button. 36.) PRESET-DOWN/REPEAT Button. 37.) TIME MODE/REMAIN Button. 38.) CD3 Play Button. 39.) MUTE Button. 40.) VOL UP/ DOWN Buttons. -
Page 13: Turning The System On
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TURNING THE SYSTEM ‘ON’ Plug the unit into the 120 AC outlet. At the front of the unit, the light within the POWER/STANDBY button will be red to indicate that the unit is in standby (standby means plugged-in but not switched on). -
Page 14: Setting The Clock
SETTING THE CLOCK Use the buttons on the unit’ s front panel to carry out this procedure. 1.) Press POWER/STANDBY button to switch the unit on. 2.) Press the AUX button. (Note the time setting flashes in the center of the display.) 3.) Press the TIME-SET/MEMORY button so that the hour setting flashes, then press... -
Page 15: General Controls
GENERAL CONTROLS Switch the unit on or off by pressing the Selecting The Sound Source To select the sound source you wish to listen to, press: • CD/DISC SKIP to listen to compact disc, or • TUNER/BAND to listen to radio, or •... - Page 16 Graphic Equalizer The graphic equalizer (EQ) adjusts the character of the sound. It provides a range of 4 tonal shapes: ROCK, CLASSIC, POP and FLAT. Press EQ repeatedly to set the graphic equalizer according to your taste or the style of music being played. The selected setting: ROCK, CLASSIC, POP or FLAT appears at the bottom of the display.
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Page 17: Listening To The Radio
LISTENING TO THE RADIO Tuning-in A New Radio Station Pressing TUNER/BAND button selects radio operation. The display indicates the tuning frequency. At the left of the display, the band is indicated: FM or AM. Pressing the TUNER/BAND button changes the band. After selecting the required band, you can tune to a radio station in either of the following ways: Automatic Tuning... - Page 18 Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory You can preset up to 40 stations (20 AM and 20 FM) in the tuner memory for immediate recall. 1.) Tune to the first station you wish to memorize using the either the Automatic or Manual Tuning method described on page16.
- Page 19 NOTE: You may also select the Preset (Channel) numbers directly by pressing the appropriate number buttons on the remote control while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. To select Preset (Channel) numbers 1 through 9 press the corresponding number buttons. To select Preset (Channel) numbers 11 through 19 press the “+10”...
- Page 20 FM Mode Selector (MONO/STEREO) If you are listening to a distant or weak FM Stereo station and the reception is unsatisfactory, you may press the FM MONO/STEREO button on the front panel of the main unit to switch to the FM MONO reception mode. This will normally provide some improvement in reception although the sound will no longer be in stereo.
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Page 21: Playing Compact Discs
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS This system can play normal CDs, and most Recordable CDs (CD-R), and Rewriteable CDs (CD-RW). However the playability of CD-R and CD-RW discs is dependent on the type of software used for ‘ ripping’ and ‘ burning’ the discs, and the quality of the blank discs used for recording. - Page 22 Normal Playback 1.) Press the POWER/STANDBY button to turn the system ‘ On’ . The display and CD door lighting comes on. 2.) Press the CD/DISC SKIP button on the front panel or remote control to select the CD function. The display will show a series of flashing “dashes”...
- Page 23 5.) Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the CD door. Do not close the door by hand. Each of the discs will spin momentarily and then the system will read the first disc and the display will show the total tracks and playing time of the first disc.
- Page 24 Immediate CD Playback If you are listening to the radio or an auxiliary audio source you can begin immediate CD playback by pressing the CD1, CD2, or CD3 buttons on the front panel or the remote control. Pause Control To Pause momentarily during CD playback press the PLAY/PAUSE button again.
- Page 25 Repeat Playback You can repeat all discs, one disc, or just one track. To select the mode you require, press REPEAT (or PRESET-DOWN/ REPEAT on the front panel) until the top of the display indicates one of the following: To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT button until the repeat symbol from the display.
- Page 26 Programmed Playback This system has a 60 track programmable memory that allows you to program up 60 tracks on 3 discs for playback in any desired order. NOTE: YOU CANNOT PROGRAM THE PLAYER WHILE A DISC IS PLAYING. YOU MUST PRESS THE STOP BEGINNING THE PROGRAM STEPS BELOW.
- Page 27 6.) Repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5, selecting different disc and track numbers each time as desired until you have entered up to 60 tracks in the program memory. CAUTION: If the STOP the player exits the program mode and all previously stored information is erased.
- Page 28 Program Repeat Function You can use the Program and Repeat functions together to continuously repeat the programmed sequence. After programming the desired sequence press the REPEAT button until the “ press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin programmed repeat playback. To cancel programmed repeat function press the REPEAT button until no “ indicator appears in the display, or open the CD door.
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Page 29: Timer Operation
TIMER OPERATION The timer facility allows you to set the unit to switch itself on and off automatically, for example, to wake you up each morning. While setting up the timer, make sure you carry out each step within 5 seconds, otherwise the operation will time out and you will have to start again. - Page 30 8.) To activate the timer, press TIMER button (on the front panel) so that TIMER Indicator appears at the right of the display. 9.) Press POWER/STANDBY button to switch off the unit to standby. . Timer operation is now set. The unit will switch itself on and off at the set times, every day.
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Page 31: Wall Mounting Instructions
Make sure the legs are pushed up all the way. If you decide to wall mount your MS3103 audio system please read and carefully follow these instructions: NOTE: Wall mounting hardware is not included. You should purchase the appropriate type of anchors for the wall where the unit will be mounted. - Page 32 • Have someone hold the main unit against the wall in the desired location and make a pencil mark on the wall to indicate center point of the top edge of the cabinet. • If there is no AC outlet directly below the desired mounting location you may use a UL approved extension cord.
- Page 33 TEMPLATE INSTRUCTIONS 1.) Select the desired location for wall mounting after carefully reviewing the "General Precautions and Recommendations" of the wall mounting instructions. 2.) Tape the template to the wall, or other surface, in the desired location. Align the top edge of the template with the pencil mark you made on the wall. Be sure to allow at least 3"...
- Page 34 7.) Insert the tip of the anchor into each hole and use a hammer to tap the anchors all the way in until they are flush with the wall surface. 8.) Insert the screw into the anchor and tighten the screw until it touches the collar on the anchor.
- Page 35 10.) Position the main unit over the two screw heads so that the heads of the screws fit into bottom of each "Keyhole" on the back cabinet. When the two screw heads are inside the keyholes, slide the main unit slightly downward until each screw head is in the top of the keyhole.
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Page 36: Care And Maintenance
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. • 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. -
Page 37: Limited Warranty
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. - Page 38 EMERSON RADIO CORP. EMERSON Part No.: 16-2889 301-01 Printed in China MS3103_ib012803.p65 28/1/2003, 11:36...