Emerson MS3111M User manual

OWNER'SMANUAL
MS3111M
Visitourweb siteatwww.emersonradio.com
HomeAudioSystem
with3-CD Changer,
CD-R/RW,MP3/WMAPlayback,
DigitalAM/FMReceiver
and RemoteControl
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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
ORSHOCKHAZARD,DONOTEXPOSETHISAPPLIANCETORAINORMOISTURE.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
1.) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Heed all warnings.
2.) Do not use this apparatus near water.
3.) Clean only with dry cloth.
4.) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5.) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
6.) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
7.) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
8.) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9.) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
10.) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
11.) This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquids
such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
12.) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13.) Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.
14.) Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer.
15.) The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer.
16.) Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks.
!
CAUTION
RISK OFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
The lightning flashwitharrow-
head symbol,withinan equi-
lateraltriangleisintended to
alertthe usertothe presence
ofuninsulated‘dangerousvoltage’
withinthe product’s enclosure
thatmaybe ofsufficient
magnitude toconstitutearisk
ofelectricshock topersons.
The exclamation pointwithin
an equilateraltriangleisin-
tended toalertthe userto
the presenceofimportant
operating and maintenance
(servicing)instructionsin
the literatureaccompany-
ing the appliance.
WARNING:TOREDUCETHE
RISK OFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTREMOVE COVER
(ORBACK),NOUSER
SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE
REFERSERVICINGTO
QUALIFIEDSERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
The Caution Marking maybe located at the bottom enclosure of the apparatus.
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BEFOREWEBEGIN
Thankyou forpurchasing thisEmerson audioproduct. The Emerson brand isyour
assuranceofquality,performanceand value.
Ourengineershaveincluded manyusefuland convenientfeaturesinthisproduct.
Pleasebe suretoread thisowner’s manualcompletelytomakesureyou aregetting
the maximumbenefitfromeachfeature.
Thisproductwasmanufacturedusingthehighestqualitycomponentsandstandards
ofworkmanship.It wastested byEmerson inspectorsand found tobe inperfect
working orderbeforeitleft ourfactory.However,thereisalways the chancethat
someproblemmayoccurbecauseofrough handling during shipmenttothe retail
storeortothe finalconsumer.
If, afterreading thismanual,you experienceanyproblemswiththe operation of
thisproduct, pleaserefertothe instructionsforobtaining serviceatthe end ofthis
manual.Emerson and Emerson retailersarecommitted toyoursatisfaction.
Onceagain,thanks forpurchasing thisEmerson audioproduct.
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IMPORTANTNOTES
•Avoidinstalling thisunitinplacesexposed
todirectsunlightorclosetoheatradiating
appliancessuchaselectricheaters,on top
ofotherstereo equipmentthatradiatestoo
muchheat, placeslacking ventilation or
dustyareas,placessubjecttoconstant
vibration and/orhumidormoistareas.
•Donotattempttoclean thisunitwith
chemicalsolventsasthismightdamage the
finish.Useaclean drycloth.
CLASS 1LASERPRODUCT
CLASS 1LASERPRODUCT
APPAREILÁLASERDECLASSE 1
PRODUCTOLASERDECLASE 1
CAUTION
INVISIBLELASERRADIATION
WHENOPENAND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
AVOIDEXPOSURETOBEAM
ThisproductcontainsalowpowerLaserDevice.
FCC Information
Thisequipmenthasbeen tested and found tocomplywiththe limitsforaClass Bdigitaldevice,
pursuanttoPart15 ofthe FCC Rules.Theselimitsaredesigned toprovide reasonableprotection
againstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,and
canradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,
maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisno guarantee that
interferencewill notoccurinaparticularinstallation.If thisequipmentdoescauseharmful
interferencetoradioortelevision reception,whichcan be determined byturning the equipment
off and on,the userisencouraged totrytocorrectthe interferencebyone ormoreofthe following
measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethe receiving antenna.
•Increasethe separation between the equipmentand receiver.
•Connectthe equipmentintoan outleton acircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthe receiveris
connected.
•Consultthe dealeroran experienced radio/TVtechnician forhelp.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15 ofthe FCC Rules.Operation issubjecttothe following two
conditions:
(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2)Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including interferencethatmay
causeundesired operation.
Changesormodificationsnotexpresslyapproved bythe partyresponsibleforcompliancecould
voidthe user’s authoritytooperatethe equipment.
•Operatecontrolsand switchesasdescribed
inthe manual.
•Beforeturning ‘On’the power,makecertain
thattheACpowercordisproperlyinstalled.
•StoreyourCDsinacoolarea toavoid
damage fromheat.
•When moving the set, be suretofirst
disconnectthe ACpowercord.
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PREPARATIONFORUSE
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.
• Save the carton and packing materials, if possible, in the unlikely event
that this unit ever needs to be returned for service. Using the original
carton and packing material is the only way to properly protect the unit
from shipping damage.
• Remove any descriptive stickers or labels from the front panel of the
main unit. Do not remove any labels or stickers that may be affixed to
the back panel of the main unit or the speakers.
• Note the serial number on the back of the main unit and write this
number in the space provided on the Warranty page of this manual.
• Unwind theAC power cord on the back of the main unit and extend it to
its full length.
• Unwind the FM lead wire antenna on the back of the main unit and
extend it to its full length.
• Unwind the speaker cables on the backs of the speakers and extend
them to their full length.
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Attaching The Pedestal Stand
NOTE:Thissystemcan be used and operated withorwithoutthe pedestal
stand.If you plan tousethissystemon abookshelf, forexample,you mayfind
thatitismoreconvenienttousewithoutthe pedestalattached.
Howeverthe pedestaldoesprovide extrastabilitysowedo recommend
attaching the pedestalifspaceisnotaproblem.
1.)Placethe mainunitfacedown
on aflatsurfaceasshown.
2.)Position the pedestalbasesothat
the 4guide railson the baseslide
intothe 4slotson the bottomof
the mainunit.
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3.)Returnthe mainunitand the pedestalbasetothe uprightposition and slide the
mainunitall the waybackwardinthe direction ofthe ‘arrow’ontothe pedestal
until the locking tabs‘click’and the mainunitislocked inplace.
If you everneed toremovethe mainunitfromthe pedestal:
1.)Placethe entireunitfacedown
on aflatsurface.
2.)(A)Depress the twopedestal
locking tabstoreleasethe
pedestal.
(B)Slide the pedestalupward
tocompletelyremoveitfrom
the mainunit.
B
A
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Installing TheBack UpBatteries
Thissystemincludesabatteryback up circuitthatwill maintainthe tunerpreset
station memories,the clock time,and the timersettingsinthe eventofatemporary
powerinterruption.The batteryback up systemrequiresthree “AA”batteries,not
included.Pleaseuseawell-knownbrand ofalkaline batteriesforlongestlifeand
mostreliableperformance.
The back-up batterycompartmentislocated on the backside ofthe mainunit.
1.)Press downon the batterydoor-locking tab asshownand removethe door.
2.)Install 3fresh“AA”alkaline batteriesinthe batterycompartment. Besureto
install the batteriescorrectly,according tothe polarity(+/-) markingsinside
the batterycompartment.
3.)Replacethe batterydoor.
NOTE:The lifeexpectancy ofthe back up batterieswill depend on the number
and the lengthofthe powerinterruptionsthatyou experience.Undernormal
circumstanceswerecommend thatyou replacethe back up batteriesevery12
months.
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RemoteControlStorage
Foryourconveniencewehaveincluded aremotecontrolhandsetholderon the
back cabinetofthe mainunit.
Toavoidmisplacing the handsetwesuggestthatyou storeitinthisholderwhen
notinuse.
RC-3111
BatteryPrecautions
•Replacementofbatteriesmustbe done byan adult.
•Donotmixoldand newbatteries.
•Donotmixalkaline,standard(carbon-zinc)orrechargeable(nickel-cadmium)
batteries.
•The supplyterminalsarenottobe short-circuited.
•Non-rechargeablebatteriesarenottobe recharged.
•Exhausted batteriesaretobe removed.
•Onlybatteriesofthe equivalenttype aretobe used.
•Batteriesaretobe inserted withthe correctpolarity.
•Disposeofbatteriesproperly.Donotdisposeofbatteriesinfire.The batteries
mayexplode orleak.
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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 theBlack wires to the Black terminals.If the wires are connectedincorrectly
the sound will be “muddy” or distorted.
Tomake the connection, completely depresstheplastic levers to open theterminals,
insert the bare end of the speaker wire into the terminal openings, and release the
plastic levers to lock the wires in place.
Red
Red
+
+
R
L
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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.
Examples of the types of external equipment that may be connected are: a cassette
deck; the audio outputs from a VCR or DVD player; a personal cassette player,
MP3 player, MD player, or a personal hard-disc audio jukebox device:
Such as an iPod®.
Connect the audio output jack(s) or headphone jack of the external audio equipment
to the AUX-IN jack on the left front panel of this system.
THE CONNECTION CABLE IS NOT INCLUDED. BE SURE TO PURCHASE THE
APPROPRIATE CONNECTION CABLE FOR THE SPECIFIC DEVICE THAT YOU
WISH TO CONNECT. THE AUXILIARY INPUT JACK ON THIS SYSTEM IS A
3.5mm MINI STEREO JACK.
You may leave your external device permanently connected to this system if you
wish. It is not necessary to disconnect the external device in order to listen to the
Tuner or CD player in this system.
Instructions for listening to your external device will be found at the end of this
Owner’s Manual.
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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. Make sure that the plug from your headphones is fully inserted
intotheheadphone jack. If the plug is not fully inserted thesound may be intermittent,
or you may only hear sound from one side of the headphones.
IMPORTANT: To prevent hearing damage always set the volume control to a
low level before you connect the headphones. Then connect the headphones,
put them on, and very gradually increase the volume to a comfortable listening
level. Remember that CDs may contain both very soft and very loud passages.
Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using a louder passage, so that you
always know what the maximum level will be.
Placement Of The System
The system should be placed on a stable, level surface such as a table, shelf, or
stand, convenient to a 120V 60HzAC outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from
sources of excess heat, dust, moisture, or vibration.
The speakers may be separated from the main as far the wires allow for maximum
stereo separation, or the may be placed to the immediate left and right of the main
unit. However to avoid interfering with the operation of the CD door the speakers
should not be placed directly against the main unit.Always leave a gap of at least
1/2 inch between the speakers and the main unit.
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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 systemhaspolarized ACplug withone wide blade and one narrow
blade.The plug will onlyfitintomatching polarizedACoutlets.
Thisisasafetyfeaturetoreducethe
possibilityofelectricshock.If the plug
will notfitinyourACoutlets,youprobably
haveoutdated non-polarized outlet. You
shouldhaveyouroutdated outlet
changed byaqualified,licensed
electrician.Donotfilethe wide blade on
the plug,orusean adaptertomakethe
plug fitintoyouroutlet. Thisdefeatsthe
safetyfeatureand couldexposeyou to
electricshock.
Protect Your Furniture
Thismodelisequipped withnon-skidrubber'feet'topreventthe productfrom
moving when you operatethe controls.These'feet'aremade fromnon-migrating
rubbermaterialspeciallyformulated toavoidleaving anymarks orstainson your
furniture.Howevercertaintypesofoil based furniturepolishes,wood preservatives,
orcleaning sprays maycausethe rubber'feet'tosoften,and leavemarks ora
rubberresidue on the furniture.Topreventanydamage toyourfurniturewestrongly
recommend thatyou purchasesmall self-adhesivefeltpads,availableathardware
storesand homeimprovementcenterseverywhere,and applythesepadstothe
bottomofthe rubber'feet'beforeyou placethe producton fine wooden furniture.
AC Plug
AC Outlet
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RC-3111
LOCATIONOFCONTROLSAND INDICATORS
FrontPanel
Back Panel
22
23
24
25
26
27
1
2
3
4 5 6
2120 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
8
7
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1.) STANDBY Button.
2.) FUNCTION /ID3 /FOLDER UP /STEREO(MONO) / PROGRAM /MEMORY
(CLK. ADJ.) / TIMER(SLEEP) Buttons.
3.) CD Door.
4.) DISC 1Tray.
5.) DISC 2 Tray.
6.) DISC 3 Tray.
7.) CD 1 / CD 2 / CD 3 / PLAY/PAUSE / STOPOP / () / ( )/ Buttons.
8.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Button.
9.) VOLUME Button.
10.) VOLUME Button.
11.) EQ Button.
12.) PLAY MODE Button.
13.)RESET Button (Inside Pin Hole).
14.) IR Remote Sensor.
15.) MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY.
16.) Pedestal Stand.
17.) AUX-IN Jack.
18.) TUNING Button.
19.) TUNING Button.
20.) MEMORY UP Button.
21.) BAND Button.
22.) FM Lead WireAntenna.
23.) Remote Control Storage.
24.) PHONES Jack.
25.) Speaker Terminals.
26.) AC Power Cord.
27.) Back Up Battery Compartment.
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RemoteControl
2
3
4
5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14
15
16
17
18
1
1.) PM Indicator.
2.) AM (Time and Radio AM Band) Indicator.
3.) FM Indicator.
4.) Disc 1 / 2/ 3Play Indicators.
5.) REPEAT / REPEAT ALL Indicators.
6.) FOLDER Indicator.
7.) RANDOM Indicator.
8.) ID3 Indicator.
9.) MP3 Indicator.
10.) Play Indicator.
11.) WMAIndicator.
12.) TIMER Indicator.
13.) MEMORY Indicator.
14.) SLEEP Indicator.
15.) STEREO Indicator.
16.) AUX Indicator.
17.) MUTE Indicator.
18.) Multi-Function Display.
(Clock, Radio Frequencies, ID3, Tracks #, Folder #, Volume Level, Memories)
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RC-3111
RemoteControl
1.) ID3 Button.
2.) TIMER / SLEEP Button.
3.) MEMO / PROG Button.
4.) VOL – Button.
5.) FOLD – Button.
6.) VOL + Button.
7.) (Stop) / BAND Button.
8.) (Play/Pause)
ST/MO Button.
9.) CD 1,CD 2,CD 3 Buttons.
10.) MUTE Button.
11.) IR (Infrared) Transmitter.
12.) Standy Button.
13.) (Skip/Search Forward)
TUNING + Button.
14.) (Skip/Search Reverse)
TUNING – Button.
15.) FUNC. (Function) Button.
16.) M-UP / FOLD + Button.
17.) PLAY MODE Button.
18.) OP/CL (Open/Close) Button.
19.) EQ Button.
20.) Battery Compartment.
20
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10 12
13
17
18
19
16
11
7
1
14
15
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RemoteControlBattery
The remotecontrolrequiresone “button-type”3-voltlithium
battery,included.Toextend the lifeofthe originalbattery
wehaveinserted asmall clearplasticspacertab between
the lithiumbatteryand the batteryterminal.
You mustremovethisbatteryspacertab beforeyou can
usethe remotecontrol.
Toremovethe tab,pull itinthe direction ofthe arrowinthe
illustration asshown.
When the operation ofthe remotecontrolbecomesintermittentorunsatisfactory,
replacethe originalbatterywithanew3-voltlithiumbattery.
The batterynumberisCR2025 orequivalent.
Toreplacethe battery,slide the batteryholderoutofthe remotecontrolasshown
inthe following illustration.
Removethe originalbatteryfromthe holderand install anewCR2025 batterywith
the “+”side facing up asshowninthe illustration.Then slide the batteryholder
back intothe remotecontrol.
Dispose oftheoriginalbatteryproperly.Itshouldnotbethrownintoa
fireas thebatterymay explodeifincinerated.Itshouldnotbeleft around
wheresmall childrenorpetsmightplay with,orswallowit.Ifthebattery
isaccidentallyswallowed,contactaphysicianimmediately.
Remove
before use
Remueva
antes de
usar
RC-3111
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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
• Make sure that the system is connected to an AC outlet that is always
“live”. Do not connect the system to an AC outlet controlled by a wall
switch.
Remove The Dummy CD Transit Protection Cards
This system was shipped with a “dummy CD” transit protection card in each of the
3-CD players. These cards were inserted to prevent the CD player mechanisms
from moving during shipping and handling. They must be removed and discarded
before you can load your own CDs.After connecting the system to yourAC outlet:
Press the STANDBY button to turn the system ‘On’.
Then press the OP/CL or OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD door. Remove
the 3“ dummy CDs and discard them.
Press the OP/CL or OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the CD door.
General Controls
Most of the main functions of this system can be operated by the controls on the
front panel of the main unit, or by the buttons on the remote control handset. If a
specific function can only be operated by the remote handset, or by the front panel
controls, this will be clearly indicated in the instructions.
When operating this system with the remote control handset make sure that the
IR (Infrared) transmitter on the front of the remote handset is pointed at the remote
sensor on the front panel of the main unit. The effective operating range of the
remote control is approximately 15 feet. Please note that bright sunlight or room
lighting may interfere with the remote control operation. If the remote is not operating
properly try reducing the brightness of the room or moving closer to the main unit.
If this does not solve the problem, it may be time to change the remote control
battery.
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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.
Thelevelindicator ranges from “00” (Minimum)
to “30” (Maximum).
The system remembers the volume level when the power is switched ‘Off’ and
automatically returns to the same level when the power is switched ‘On’ again.
EQ (Electronic Preset Equalizer)
The preset equalizer allows you to adjust the sound characteristic for the most
popular types of music.
Press the EQ button on the front panel or the remote control to cycle through the
following equalizer settings: FLAT (EQ ‘Off’), CLASSIC,ROCK,or POP.
The appropriate EQ indicator appears in the display to confirm your selection. The
system remembers the EQ setting when the power is switched ‘Off’ and returns to
the same setting when the power is switched ‘On’ again.
FM STEREO/MONO Button
If you are listening to a weak or distant FM stereo station you may be able to
improve the reception by pressing the STEREO/MONO button on the front panel
or button on the remote control to select the FM Mono mode.
The STEREO indicator will go off. The reception will normally improve but the
sound will no longer be in stereo.
NOTE: The button has no effect when listening to external sources connected
to the AUX-IN jack.
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