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- Page 1 Home Audio System with 3 CD Changer and Digital AM/FM Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL MS3108 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com MS3108_062806.p65 28/6/2006, 16:54...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
CAUT I ON 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. C AU T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN... - Page 3 If after reading this manual you experience any problems with the set-up or operation of this system, please do not return it to the retail store. Please call the Emerson Customer Service Hotline, toll free, at: 1-800-898-9020. One of our customer service technicians will try to solve your problem for you.
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Page 4: Important Notes
IMPORTANT NOTES CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1 DEFEATED. PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM This product contains a low power Laser Device. •... -
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 1.) Place the main unit face down on a flat surface as shown. 2.) Position the pedestal base so that the 4 guide hooks on the base slide into the 4 slots on the back of the main unit. 3.) Turn the pedestal base locking screw ‘...
- Page 7 If you ever need to remove the main unit from the pedestal: 1.) Place the entire unit face down on a flat surface. 2.) Turn the pedestal base locking screw ‘ counter-clockwise’ to loosen. 3.) Slide the pedestal outward and lift it up to completely remove it from the main unit.
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Page 8: Installing The Remote Control Batteries
Installing The Remote Control Batteries The remote control requires two “AAA” batteries, not included. We recommend that you use a well known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance. Open the remote control battery compartment by sliding the battery compartment cover in the direction of the ‘... -
Page 9: 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. Make sure: The left speaker is connected the left-pair (L) terminals. The right speaker is connected the right-pair (R) terminals. The speaker cables and the speaker terminals are color-coded. - Page 10 Auxiliary Input Jacks This system includes AUX IN R/L Jacks. These jacks allow you to connect external audio equipment to this system and listen to the sound from the external equipment through the speakers of this system. Examples of the types of external equipment that may be connected are: a cassette deck;...
- Page 11 LINE OUT L/R Output Jacks This system includes L/R LINE OUT output jacks for the connection to your recording equipment (eg. MiniDisc or Cassette Recorder). Connect the L/R LINE OUT jacks of this system to the L/R Record Input (REC IN) or Line Input (LINE IN) jacks of your external recording device.
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Page 12: 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 13: Stereo Headphone Jack
Stereo Headphone Jack This system includes a stereo PHONES jack on the top 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 PHONES jack. -
Page 14: Location Of Controls And Indicators
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel Top Panel MS3108_062806.p65 28/6/2006, 16:54... - Page 15 1.) MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ. Button. 2.) SLEEP/TIMER Button. 3.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Button. 4.) CD Door. 5.) Disc 1 Tray. 6.) Disc 2 Tray. 7.) Disc 3 Tray. STANDBY Button With Lighting. 9.) RANDOM/PRESET Button. 10.) REPEAT/PRESET Button. 11.) FUNCTION Button. 12.) Pedestal Stand.
- Page 16 Remote Control 1.) CD3 Button. 2.) CD2 Button. 3.) CD1 Button. 4.) Numeric Buttons. 5.) REPEAT/PRESET Button. 6.) EQ Button. SKIP REV./Search ( TUNE – ) Button. STOP/BAND Button. 9.) CD/DISC SKIP Button. 10.) TUNER Button. 11.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Button. 12.) IR (Infrared) Transmitter.
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Page 17: General Controls
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure that you have fully extended the FM antenna wire. • Make sure that you have installed 2 “AAA” batteries in the remote control. • Make sure that the system is connected to an AC outlet that is always “live”. - Page 18 Volume Controls To increase or decrease the system volume press the VOLUME 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”...
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Page 19: Setting The Clock
Setting The Clock When the system is connected to an AC outlet the STANDBY button light comes ‘ On’ . The time display will show a flashing “AM 12:00”. This is your indication that the time is incorrect and needs to be set. 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 20 2.) Press the MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ. button again. The Hour digits begin flashing. 3.) Press the buttons to set the display to the correct hour. Be sure to observe the AM/PM indicators to make sure you are setting the Hour correctly. 4.) Press the MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ.
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Page 21: Listening To The Radio
Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the STANDBY (POWER) button to turn the system ‘ On’ . The display lighting comes ‘ On’ and the STANDBY light goes ‘ Off’ . 2.) Press the FUNCTION button on front panel or TUNER button on remote control to select the Tuner function. -
Page 22: 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 23: Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory
Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory You can store up to 20 of your favorite stations (10 FM / 10 AM) in the Tuner memory for easy recall at any time. Using either the manual or automatic tuning method as described on page 20. 1.) Tune to the first station you wish to memorize. -
Page 24: Recalling Preset Stations
NOTE: After you press MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ. button the first time, you must press PRESET , and MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ. buttons within 10 seconds, while the MEMORY indicator is flashing on the display, or your station will not be memorized. If the MEMORY indicator stops flashing press the MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ. button once to start the indicator flashing again, then press PRESET and MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ. -
Page 25: Playing Compact Discs
Playing Compact Discs IMPORTANT: This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD-R (CD Recordable) and CD-RW (CD ReWritable) discs. However the playability of CD-R/RW discs may be affected by the type of software that was used in ‘ ripping’ the tracks from the original discs and ‘... - Page 26 4.) Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the CD door. The flashing dashes “– – – – – – ” appear in the display as the player reads the Table Of Contents on each disc. After reading the last disc the display will show the total tracks and playing time of DISC 1.
- Page 27 9.) Playback will continue until all tracks on all discs have been played, then the player stops and the display shows the total tracks number and playing time on the last disc played. To stop playback at any time, press the STOP/BAND button.
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Page 28: Special Playback Modes
Special Playback Modes The CD player in this system allows you: • To automatically repeat a single track, all tracks on a selected disc, or all tracks on all discs; • To play the tracks on a selected disc in random order, or to play all tracks on all discs in random order;... - Page 29 To cancel Repeat playback mode press the REPEAT button until all Repeat indicators disappear from the display. Repeat mode can also be canceled by opening the CD door. Random Playback You can select random playback while the discs are playing or when the player is stopped.
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Page 30: Programmed Playback
Programmed Playback The Programmed Playback feature allows you to program a total of up to 20 tracks from among all 3 discs 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 31 5.) Repeat steps 3 and 4 selecting the desired Disc number and Track number each time until you have entered up to 20 tracks in the CD program memory. NOTE: You may also select the track numbers directly with the 1-9 number buttons on the remote control.
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Page 32: Programmed Repeat Playback
Programmed Repeat Playback You can use the Programmed and Repeat Playback functions together to continuously repeat a programmed sequence. First program up to 20 tracks as described on page 29, then press the REPEAT button once to select Repeat All playback. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin Programmed Repeat Playback. -
Page 33: 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. NOTE: The timer can only be programmed while the system is in the Standby (Power Off) mode. - Page 34 6.) Press the SLEEP/TIMER button. The TUNER indicator begins flashing. Press the button to switch between TUNER or CD mode. 7.) Press the SLEEP/TIMER button. The VOLUME “20” digits begin flashing. Press the button to adjust the turn ‘ On’ volume level as desired. 8.) Press the SLEEP/TIMER button again to return to correct time.
- Page 35 SLEEP Timer This system includes a programmable Sleep Timer that allows you to fall asleep to between 10 and 90 minutes of music and then shuts the power ‘ Off’ automatically. To operate the sleep timer: 1.) Turn the system ‘ On’ and operate either the TUNER or CD function as usual. 2.) Press the SLEEP/TIMER button.
- Page 36 Auxiliary Operation To listen to an auxiliary audio source connected to the AUX IN jacks on the top panel of this unit (refer to page 9). Press the FUNCTION button on the front panel or AUX button on the remote control to select the Aux function.
- Page 37 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 38: 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 39: Care Of The Cabinet
CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM SERVICE WARRANTY... 1-800-695-0098 CALL TOLL FREE: FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL: 1-800-898-9020 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO: Emerson Radio Corp., Consumer Affairs Dept., 5101 Statesman Drive, Irving, TX 75063. MS3108_062806.p65 28/6/2006, 16:54... -
Page 40: 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 41 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK MS3108_062806.p65 28/6/2006, 16:54...
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