Memorex MP3838 User's Manual
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1. Symptom Possible Cause Solution Radio Noise or sound distorted Station not tuned properly for Retune the AM or FM broadcast on radio broadcasts AM or FM station FM Telescopic antenna is not Reorient FM telescopic antenna properly adjusted AM Unit is not positioned Rotate unit until best reception is correctly obtained AM or FM no sound Function control not set to RADIO Set Function control to RADIO Volume at minimum Increase volume Compact Disc Player CD Player will not play Function control not set to CD Set Function control to CD CD is not installed or installed Insert CD with label side up upside down CD skips while playing Disc is dirty or scratched Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc General Power cord disconnected No batteries or weak dead or inserted incorrectly No sound Connect power cord Insert fresh batteries correctly FOR ADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW MEMOREXELECTRONICS COM OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 919 3647 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 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES CONTACT FOX INTERNATIONAL AT 1 800 321 6993 10 4 MP3838 O M QXD 2 14 03 8 22 AM Page 11 Inc Weston FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www memorexelec2. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program the other desired tracks in sequence up to 32 tracks Press the PLAY PAUSE gt button to begin playback the PROG indicator will light and the tracks will play in the order programmed NOTES Programming is the ability to preselect the order in which a series of tracks will be played e Each track may be stored in the program memory as many times as desired up to 32 tracks e As each track is played its track number will be displayed You can move forward or backward through the programmed tracks with the SKIP Search 144 or gt button e The CD player will stop after all programmed tracks have been played or the STOP W button is pressed If the STOP ll button was pressed the programmed tracks will remain in memory Simply press the PROGRAM button and then the PLAY PAUSE gt button to continue Program playback e cancel Program playback press the PROGRAM button to enter the Program mode and then press the STOP W button or open the CD door MP3838 O M QXD 2 14 03 8 22 Page 9 AND MAINTENANCE Caring for Compact Discs 2 Treat the disc carefully Handle the disc only by its edges Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny o unprinted side of the compact disc j Do not attach adhesive tape stickers etc to the compact disc label Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft lint free dry cl
3. Power Sources This portable audio system is designed to operate on either 110 120V AC 60Hz house current DC or by using eight 8 C batteries not included Attempting to operate this unit from any other power source may cause damage to the unit which is not covered by your warranty AC Operation Unwind the AC cord and extend it to its full length Insert the small end of the AC cord into the AC socket on the rear of the unit Insert the other end of the cord into any convenient 110 120 60Hz household outlet AC Outlet Please note that this unit is equipped with a polarized AC plug which has one blade wider than the other This is a safety feature to reduce the likelihood of electric shock This polarized AC plug will only fit in a AC Plug polarized AC outlet If you find that you cannot insert this plug into your outlet you may have an obsolete non polarized outlet Please do not try to defeat this safety feature by using a non polarized adapter or by filing the wider blade to make it fit into your outlet If this plug does not fit into your outlet you should contact a qualified licensed electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Battery Installation To use this unit with battery power remove the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit by sliding it towards the rear of the unit and lifting the battery door off Insert eight 8 C size batteries following the diagram in the compartment NOTE The AC power cord must
4. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product s manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to PO
5. be disconnected from the AC socket on the rear of the unit in order for the unit to operate on battery power MP3838 O M QXD O oom oe e Se gt lhl 2 14 03 8 22 AM Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AC Power Jack Rear of Unit Function Control VOLUME Control Carrying Handle CD Compartment AM FM Dial Scale and Pointer FM Rod Antenna CD Door OPEN CLOSE Area TUNING Control BAND Control Speaker 11 12 13 14 15 161718 19 20 21 22 POWER and PROG Indicators Battery Compartment Bottom of Unit STOP Button PROGRAM Button REPEAT Button Display SKIP Search r Button PLAY PAUSE and REPEAT Indicators PLAY PAUSE II Button FM STEREO Indicator Speaker MP3838 O M QXD 2 14 03 8 22 AM TO PLAY THE RADIO Page 5 RADIO OPERATION Rotate the Function control to the RADIO position Rotate the BAND control to select AM or FM Rotate the TUNING control to select a station Adjust the VOLUME control as desired When you have finished listening rotate the FUNCTION control to the OFF position TO INSERT ACD FM STEREO ANTENNAS adequate reception in most areas improve reception When the BAND switch is set to the FM position a
6. blink and the unit will play the selected track over and over until the STOP BM button is pressed Select a track using the SKIP Search 19 or 16 button and press the PLAY PAUSE IIl button Rotate the Function control to the CD position Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 5 K ALL TRACKS TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BAC Rotate the Function control to the CD position Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 5 Press the REPEAT button twice the REPEAT indicator will light Press the PLAY PAUSE I button to begin playback and the unit will play the entire disc over and over until the STOP B button is pressed NOTE To stop and cancel Repeat playback press the STOP W button MP3838 O M QXD 2 14 03 8 22 AM Page 8 COMPACT DISC CD OPERATION CONTINUED TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY UP TO 32 TRACKS Rotate the Function control to the CD position Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 5 Press the PROGRAM button 01 will appear in the display and the PROG indicator will blink Use the SKIP Search or gt gt button to select the first track to be programmed Press the PROGRAM button again the selected track has now been programmed and counted as program 1
7. light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal PORTABLE CART WARNING symbol provided by RETAC 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 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 Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge product size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge product connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for grounding electrode ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER S
8. of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical MP3838 O M QXD 2 14 03 8 22 Page 3 PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking and Setup e Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing material from the unit itself The detachable AC power cord is packed in the carton separately from the unit Make sure that the AC power cord is not accidentally discarded with the carton or packing material Press the OPEN CLOSE area to open the CD compartment door There is a white card in the CD compartment which is intended to prevent the CD pickup from moving during shipment of the product Remove this card from the CD compartment before use
9. or gt gt button To search forward or backward through the disc during playback press and hold the SKIP Search ka button a chattering noise will be heard Stop pressing the button to return to normal playback 75 1 No simply insert the 3 single into the When the disc is through playing it will stop rotating Press the STOP W button to stop the disc before it is finished When you have finished listening rotate the Function control to the OFF position FAQS Do need an adapter to play 3 singles groove What is the maximum time for a CD in this unit The maximum time is 74 minutes What type of CDs can play CD CD Rs and CD RWs can be used NOTES e disc is inserted incorrectly dirty damaged or not present at all it will not play As each track is played the track number is shown in the display To prevent damage to the disc never open the CD door while the disc is rotating Wait for the disc to stop before opening the CD door Never touch the lens when the CD compartment door is open DO NOT use the carrying handle when playing a CD The CD should only be used on a steady surface 6 4 MP3838 O M QXD 2 14 03 8 22 AM Page 7 COMPACT DISC CD OPERATION CONTINUED TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE TRACK Press the REPEAT button 6 once the REPEAT indicator will
10. 838 O M QXD 2 14 03 8 22 AM Page 12 Memorex PORTABLE CD PLAYER WITH AM FM STEREO RADIO MODEL MP3838 BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS m MP3838 O M QXD 2 14 03 8 22 AM Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the Memorex audio system The serial number of your unit can be found on a label on the bottom of the cabinet We suggest that you record the serial number in the space provided below in case this information is ever needed at a future date 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 Model Number MP3838 Serial Number CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK gt DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons ATTENTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accom
11. ERVICE GROUNDING 7 ELECTRODE SYSTEM NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NEC ART 250 PART H 52898A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an adjustment
12. WER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance LIGHTNING To protect your product from a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
13. nd a strong FM stereo station is broadcasting the FM STEREO indicator will light AM This unit has a built in ferrite rod antenna which provides FM The FM Rod Antenna is for FM reception only If reception is weak adjust the length and the angle of the antenna COMPACT DISC CD OPERATION If reception is weak turn the unit to Open the CD compartment lid by pressing the OPEN CLOSE area Place a CD on the center spindle with the printed label side facing up Close the CD compartment door Rotate the Function control to the CD position The total number of tracks will be displayed and the CD player will stop MP3838 O M QXD 2 14 03 8 22 AM Page 6 COMPACT DISC CD OPERATION CONTINUED TO PLAY A CD STANDARD CD CD R AND CD RW CAN BE USED Rotate the Function control to the CD position Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 5 To play a disc from the beginning press the PLAY PAUSE I button Press the PLAY PAUSE M button again to pause playback the track indicator will blink To start from a specific track locate the track using the SKIP Search 4 or 1 button and press the PLAY PAUSE 1 button Adjust the VOLUME control as desired To skip forward or backward through the tracks on the disc press the SKIP Search K lt
14. oth Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact disc If necessary use a CD cleaning kit f a compact disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the compact disc it is probably dirty or damaged scratched When cleaning the compact disc wipe in straight lines from the center of the compact disc to the outer edge of the compact disc Never wipe in circular motions This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logo as shown here 1 compact Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly LS 5 Compact Discs should be stored in their cases after each use to avoid damage DIGITAL AUDIO Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight high humidity high temperatures or dust etc Prolonged exposure or extreme temperatures can warp the disc Do not stick or write anything on either side of the disc Sharp writing instruments or the ink may damage the surface Cleaning the unit To prevent fire or shock hazard disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture Use caution when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the front panel MP3838 O M QXD 2 14 03 8 22 AM Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem check the following before seeking service
15. panying the appliance DANGER Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated Avoid direct exposure to beam qb LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser Only qualified service personnel should attempt to service this device due to possible eye injury CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE PROCEDURE HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made SURGE PROTECTORS It is recommended to use a surge protector for AC connection Lightning and power surges ARE NOT covered under warranty for this product 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par
16. ticular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help MP3838 O M QXD 2 14 03 8 22 AM Page 2 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 capability to be connected to an outdoor antenna 1 8 10 11 12 13 14 READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning ATTACHMENTS
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