Memorex MP3225 User Manual

Portable cd player with am/fm stereo radio and cassette recorder

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MP3225
User's Guide
Portable CD Player with
AM/FM Stereo Radio and
Cassette Recorder
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.

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  • Page 1 MP3225 User’s Guide Portable CD Player with AM/FM Stereo Radio and Cassette Recorder Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
  • Page 2 PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX. For future reference, record the serial number of the unit printed on the rear of the cabinet.
  • Page 3: Surge Protectors

    INFORMATION: 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.
  • Page 4 Dear Customer: Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equip- ment by playing it at a safe level.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capabili- ty to be connected to an outdoor antenna. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 15. OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords 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 short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 7: Location Of Controls

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS Carrying Handle AC Power Jack (Rear of Unit) PHONES (Headphones) Jack (Rear of Unit) Display Tune/Skip/Search o Button STOP (I) Button POWER Button BAND Button BACKLIGHT Button 10. FUNCTION Button 11. PRESET/MEM(Memory)/CLOCK SET Button 12. Cassette Buttons (left to right): PAUSE (p) STOP/EJECT (I) F.FWD (...
  • Page 8: Power Sources

    This unit is designed to operate on AC household current or DC (batteries). Use the AC polarized line cord included with the unit for operation on AC power. Insert one end of the AC line cord into the AC power jack on the rear of the unit and the other end (with the 2 blades) into a conve- niently located AC outlet having 120V, 60Hz.
  • Page 9: Operation

    SETTING THE CLOCK With the power off, press the PRESET/MEM/CLOCK SET button; “12 H” will blink. Press the PRESET/MEM/ CLOCK SET button and the hours will blink. OPERATION Press the Tune/Skip/Search o 1 or n 2 button to set the unit to the 24 hour (24 HOUR) mode (also known as military time), or 12 hour (12 HOUR) mode.
  • Page 10: Listening To The Radio

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) LISTENING TO THE RADIO Press the POWER button 1 to turn the unit on. Press the FUNCTION button 2 repeatedly to select the Radio band; AM or FM will appear in the display. MANUAL TUNING: Repeatedly press the Tune/Skip/Search o 1 or n 2 button to manually advance the fre- quency in the display up or down until the desired frequency appears.
  • Page 11 OPERATION (CONTINUED) SETTING AND RECALLING RADIO PRESETS This unit can preset 10 AM and 10 FM radio stations for convenient recall. Press the POWER button 1 to turn the unit on. Press the FUNCTION button 2 repeatedly to select the Radio band;...
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    OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PLAY A CD Press the POWER button 1 to turn the unit on. Open the CD compartment door by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE area 2. Place a CD on the center spindle, with the printed label side facing up. Close the CD compartment door.
  • Page 13 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PLAY A CD (CONTINUED) When the disc is through playing, it will stop rotating. Press the STOP (I) but- ton to stop the disc before it is finished. NOTES: • If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty or damaged, it will not play. •...
  • Page 14 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY (UP TO 20 TRACKS) Press the POWER button 1 to turn the unit on. Press the FUNCTION button 2 repeatedly to select CD. Use the Tune/Skip/Search o 1 or n 2 button to select the first track to be programmed.
  • Page 15 OPERATION (CONTINUED) NOTES ON PROGRAMMED PLAY: • Programming is the ability to preselect the order in which a series of tracks will be played. • Each track may be stored in the program memory as many times as desired. • As each track is played, its track number will be displayed.
  • Page 16 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO RANDOMLY PLAY A CD Press the MODE/MEMORY UP button 1 three times while in the Stop mode; “RND” will light. Press the /p) button 2 to PLAY/PAUSE ( begin playback. TO LIGHT THE DISPLAY Press the Power button to turn on the unit, the backlight will light on for 10 seconds then off.
  • Page 17: Playing Cassette Tapes

    OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES Press the POWER button 1 to turn the unit on. Press the FUNCTION button 2 repeatedly to select TAPE. Press the PLAY ) button to begin playback. To advance or rewind the tape rapidly, press either the F.FWD ( ) 2 button.
  • Page 18 OPERATION (CONTINUED) To stop playback before the tape ends, press the STOP/EJECT (I) button. The PLAY ( released and the tape motor shuts off. Press the POWER button to turn the unit off. When the tape reaches the end, the auto-stop mechanism activates, the PLAY ( ) button is released and the ) button is...
  • Page 19 OPERATION (CONTINUED) MAKING A TAPE RECORDING This unit allows you to make direct recordings from the radio or CD player to a blank cas- sette. An automatic recording volume level control (ALC) circuit will automatically control the volume level of your recordings to prevent distortion. Open Surface Side Full Reel on Right Open the cassette door and insert a...
  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE When a new recording is made, any pro- gram material previously recorded is auto- matically erased and only the new record- ing remains. To safeguard valuable record- ings from being erased accidentally, the cassette and the deck are equipped with a special device.
  • Page 21 CARE AND MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) Caring for Compact Discs • Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the com- pact disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprint- ed side of the compact disc. •...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service. SYMPTOM Unit will not turn on. Disc will not play. No sound. Erratic playback. AM or FM, no sound. Power is not on. AM/FM, poor sound.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.MEMOREXELECTRONICS.COM OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PUR- CHASE OR MEMOREX. FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-321-6993. SPECIFICATIONS Alkaline is recommended for longer life 1-800-919-3647.
  • Page 24 Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memorexelectronics.com...

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