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- Page 1 Home Audio System with 3-CD Changer, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA Playback, Digital AM/FM Receiver and Remote Control OWNER'S MANUAL MS3111M Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com MS3111M_112306.p65 23/11/2006, 10:44...
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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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE The lightning flash with arrow- 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 • This carton contains the main unit, two speakers, the pedestal stand, and the remote control handset. Carefully remove all the components from the carton and remove all packing materials form the components. Make sure nothing is accidentally discarded with the packing materials. - Page 6 Attaching The Pedestal Stand NOTE: This system can be used and operated with or without the pedestal stand. If you plan to use this system on a bookshelf, for example, you may find that it is more convenient to use without the pedestal attached. However the pedestal does provide extra stability so we do recommend attaching the pedestal if space is not a problem.
- Page 7 3.) Return the main unit and the pedestal base to the upright position and slide the main unit all the way backward in the direction of the ‘ arrow’ onto the pedestal until the locking tabs ‘ click’ and the main unit is locked in place. If you ever need to remove the main unit from the pedestal: 1.) Place the entire unit face down on a flat surface.
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Page 8: Installing The Back Up Batteries
Installing The Back Up Batteries This system includes a battery back up circuit that will maintain the tuner preset station memories, the clock time, and the timer settings in the event of a temporary power interruption. The battery back up system requires three “AA” batteries, not included. -
Page 9: Remote Control Storage
Remote Control Storage For your convenience we have included a remote control handset holder on the back cabinet of the main unit. To avoid misplacing the handset we suggest that you store it in this holder when not in use. RC-3111 Battery Precautions •... -
Page 10: Connecting The Speakers
Connecting The Speakers NOTE: Always connect the speakers before switching the power ‘On’, 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. - Page 11 Auxiliary Input Jacks This system includes a convenience Auxiliary Input (AUX-IN) Jack on the front panel. This jack allows you to connect external audio equipment to this system and listen to the sound from the external equipment through the speakers of this system.
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Page 12: Stereo Headphone Jack
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. -
Page 13: Power Source
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. -
Page 14: Location Of Controls And Indicators
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel 19 18 Back Panel RC-3111 MS3111M_112306.p65 13 12 23/11/2006, 10:44... -
Page 15: Multifunction Display
STANDBY Button. 2.) FUNCTION / ID3 / FOLDER UP / STEREO(MONO) / PROGRAM / MEMORY (CLK. ADJ.) / TIMER(SLEEP) Buttons. 3.) CD Door. 4.) DISC 1 Tray. 5.) DISC 2 Tray. 6.) DISC 3 Tray. 7.) CD 1 / CD 2 / CD 3 / PLAY/PAUSE / 8.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Button. - Page 16 Remote Control 1.) PM Indicator. 2.) AM (Time and Radio AM Band) Indicator. 3.) FM Indicator. 4.) Disc 1 / 2 / 3 Play Indicators. 5.) REPEAT / REPEAT ALL Indicators. 6.) FOLDER Indicator. 7.) RANDOM Indicator. 8.) ID3 Indicator. 9.) MP3 Indicator.
- Page 17 Remote Control 1.) ID3 Button. 2.) TIMER / SLEEP Button. 3.) MEMO / PROG Button. 4.) VOL – Button. 5.) FOLD – Button. 6.) VOL + Button. (Stop) / BAND Button. (Play/Pause) ST/MO Button. 9.) CD 1, CD 2, CD 3 Buttons. 10.) MUTE Button.
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Page 18: Remote Control Battery
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. You must remove this battery spacer tab before you can use the remote control. -
Page 19: General Controls
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 you have installed 3 “AA” batteries in the main unit battery back up compartment. -
Page 20: Volume Controls
Volume Controls To increase or decrease the system volume press the VOLUME or VOL + buttons on the front panel or the remote control. The Volume Level Indicator will appear on the display when you change the volume level. The level indicator ranges from “00” (Minimum) to “30”... -
Page 21: Mute Button (On Remote Control Only)
MUTE Button (On Remote Control Only) Press the MUTE button on the remote control to shut off the speakers temporarily, for example, to answer the telephone. The sound stops and the MUTE indicator appears in the display. Press the MUTE button again to cancel the mute function and restore the sound. The MUTE indicator disappears. -
Page 22: Setting The Clock
Setting The Clock When the system is connected to an AC outlet the time display will show “AM 12:00”. 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 ‘... -
Page 23: Listening To The Radio
Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the STANDBY button to turn the system ‘ On’ . 2.) Press the FUNCTION or FUNC. button to select the Tuner mode. An AM or FM frequency will appear on the display. Press the BAND button on front panel or control to switch between the AM and FM bands if necessary. -
Page 24: Hints For Better Reception
Hints For Better Reception 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. The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet of the main unit. -
Page 25: Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory
Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory You can store up to 20 of your favorite stations, 10 FM and 10 AM in the tuner memory for easy recall at any time. Using either the manual or automatic tuning method described on previous page, tune to the first station you wish to memorize (Example: FM 103.5 MHz) and then: 1.) Press the MEMORY(CLK. -
Page 26: Recalling Preset Stations
Recalling Preset Stations 1.) Turn the system ‘ On’ , press the FUNCTION or FUNC. button to select the Tuner mode, and press the BAND button on front panel or button on remote control to select the desired band if necessary. 2.) Press the MEMORY UP Button on front panel or M-UP(FOLDER+) button on remote control repeatedly until the desired Preset Number and Frequency appear on the display. -
Page 27: Playing Compact Discs
Playing Compact Discs IMPORTANT: This CD player can play normal CDs, Recordable CDs (CD-R), ReWritable CDs (CD-RW), as well as CDs containing compressed MP3 or WMA audio files. However the playability of CD-R/RW, MP3 CDs, and WMA CDs may be affected by the type of software that was used in ‘... - Page 28 4.) Press the OP/CL or OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the CD door. The display will show “TOC READ” as the player reads the Table Of Contents on the disc. NOTES: • The reading time may be even longer if you are using CD-RW (ReWritable) discs.
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Page 29: Pause Control
Pause Control To pause temporarily during CD playback press the The sound stops and the 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. Skip Track and High Speed Music Search •... -
Page 30: Repeat Playback
Repeat Playback The Repeat function in this system allows you to continuously repeat a single track, a single disc, or all discs in the player. 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. -
Page 31: Random Playback
Random Playback The Random playback feature allows you to play all the tracks of the selected disc in random order. You can select random playback while the discs are playing or when the player is stopped. Press the PLAY MODE button four times. The RANDOM indicator appears in the display. -
Page 32: Programmed Playback
Programmed Playback The Programmed Playback feature allows you to program a total of up to 20 tracks from a selected disc for playback 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. -
Page 33: Programmed Repeat Playback
NOTES: • After the last programmed track has p l a y e d t h e p l a y e r s t o p s , b u t t h e MEMORY indicator remains on and the programmed sequence remains in the memory. -
Page 34: Mp3/Wma-Cd Playback
MP3 / WMA CD Playback PLAY/PAUSE, controls have the same functions for MP3/WMA CDs as they do for normal CDs. NOTE: Because MP3/WMA CDs contain so much more information than normal CDs this CD player will take longer to ‘ Read’ all of the information on an MP3/ WMA disc. - Page 35 5.) Press the ID3 button. The “TITLE”, “ARTIST ”, “ALBUM ” information will scroll continuously on the display. If there’ s no information in the ‘ ID3’ , the display will show “NO TAG”. NOTE: WMA does not support ID3. Press ID3 button again to return to normal display.
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Page 36: Mp3 / Wma Cd Repeat Playback
MP3 / WMA CD Repeat Playback There are 4 Repeat Playback options with MP3/WMA CDs. In addition to “One Track Repeat”, “One Disc Repeat”, “All Discs Repeat” options which are same for CDs, you may also select “Folder Repeat” mode to repeat all the tracks contained in a single Folder. - Page 37 MP3 / WMA CD Random Playback Load your MP3/WMA CD in the player, wait until the reading process is completed. Press the PLAY MODE button five times. The RANDOM indicator appears in the display. If necessary, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. The player will randomly select a folder and a track from the disc and begin playback.
- Page 38 MP3 / WMA CD Programmed Playback NOTES: • When programming the tracks on an MP3/WMA CD you must also select the Folder Number of the tracks being programmed. • You can program up to 10 tracks on an MP3/WMA CD. •...
- Page 39 5.) Press the PROGRAM button on front panel or MEMO(PROG) button on remote control to enter Track “003” in Program Memory “P01”. The Program Number advances to “P02”, the Folder Number returns to “000”. 6.) Repeat Steps 2 through 5 to enter up to 10 tracks in the program memory. 7.) After you have entered up to 10 tracks in the Program Memory, press the PAUSE button to begin programmed...
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Page 40: Special Functions
Special Functions Timer Operation This system includes a programmable TIMER function. You can use the timer to wake you up to the Radio or to your favorite CD. The timer can only be programmed while the system is in the Standby (Power Off) mode. -
Page 41: Sleep Timer
7.) Press the TIMER/SLEEP button again to return to correct time. The TIMER indicator remains ‘ On’ . At the selected time the system will turn on automatically. It will continue to operate until you press the STANDBY button to shut the power off. The system will shut off but the Timer remains set for the following day. -
Page 42: Auxiliary Operation
NOTES: • You can shut the unit off manually before the Sleep Timer counts down to “00” by pressing the STANDBY button at any time. Or just press TIMER/ SLEEP button to cancel the Sleep Timer. • If you are falling asleep to CD the system will only operate until the CD ends. - Page 43 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.
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Page 44: 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 45: Care Of The Cabinet
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO: MS3111M_112306.p65 TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM WARRANTY... 1-800-695-0098 PLEASE CALL: 1-800-898-9020 Emerson Radio Corp., Consumer Affairs Dept., 5101 Statesman Drive, Irving, TX 75063. 23/11/2006, 10:44... -
Page 46: 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 47 EMERSON Part No. 16-3009 Printed in China 611-03 MS3111M_112306.p65 23/11/2006, 10:44...