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1. 4 5 6 3 1 2 2 2 3325 1 Se tee spa 24 23 22 10 21 11 19 18 16 15 14 13 BACK PANEL 27 28 Soo 26 929011 157 151 257 29 25 30 32 31 53110 112106 65 15 22 11 2006 11 48 SLEEP MODE SNOOZE Buttons AUX TUNER BAND 5 EQ X BASS Buttons CD Door DISC 1 Tray DISC 2 Tray DISC 3 Tray MUTE Button VOL DOWN VOL UP Buttons CD Door OPEN CLOSE Button DISC 3 Indicator amp Play Button DISC 2 Indicator amp Play Button DISC 1 Indicator amp Play Button SKIP gt gt I Button PLAY PAUSE Button STOP E Button SKIP Button MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY Remote SENSOR Pedestal Stand PROGRAM Button REPEAT Button PRESET Button RESET Button Inside Pin Hole STANDBY Button FM Lead Wire Antenna Remote Control Storage AUX IN R L Jacks SUFWOOFER Out Jack PHONES Jack Speaker Terminals AC Power Cord Back Up Battery Compartment WD 2 lt lt lt lt lt lt we 2 rae re He He Ses Sere re YH He ee De ae aes ae 14 18 21 25 26 32 16 53110 112106
2. Emerson HOME AUDIO SYSTEM with 3 CD Changer Digital AM FM Receiver and Remote Control OWNER S MANUAL MS3110 Visit our web site at www emersonradio com _ 53110 112106 65 1 CAUTION 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrow WARNING TO REDUCE THE The exclamation point within head symbol within equi RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK an equilateral triangle is in lateral triangle is intended to DO NOT REMOVE COVER tended to alert the user to alert the user to the presence OR BACK NO USER the presence of important of uninsulated dangerous voltage operating and maintenance within the product s enclosure SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE 225 servicing instructions that may be of sufficient SERVICING magnitude to constitute a risk QUALIFIED SERVICE 2 of electric shock to persons Ing the appliance The Caution Marking maybe located at the bottom enclosure of the apparatus IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Follow all instructions Heed all
3. L Black with Gray Dashes Black with Gray Dashes PHONES MS3110_112106 p65 10 22 11 2006 11 48 Active Subwoofer Output Jack This system includes an output jack for the connection of an optional active powered subwoofer The subwoofer must have its own power supply and AC power cord You cannot use a passive un powered subwoofer Connect your active subwoofer to the SUB WOOFER output jack on the back panel of this system Connect the subwoofers AC power cord to your AC outlet set the subwoofer power switch On and adjust the subwoofers level control to the desired setting When you operate this system the low frequencies will be sent to the external powered subwoofer for a more powerful bass sound Note the remote controller of this system cannot control the external subwoofer You must remember to switch the external subwoofer On and Off and adjust the subwoofer output manually P To Optional Subwoofer Amplifier Subwoofer Out PHONES MS3110_112106 p65 11 22 11 2006 11 48 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 o
4. The back up battery compartment is located on the backside of the main unit 1 Press down on the battery door locking tab as shown and remove the door EEE 1 2 Install 3 fresh alkaline batteries the battery compartment Be sure to install the batteries correctly according to the polarity markings inside the battery compartment 5 3 Replace the battery door Note The life expectancy of the back up batteries will depend on the number and the length of the power interruptions that you experience Under normal circumstances we recommend that you replace the back up batteries every 12 months MS3110_112106 p65 22 11 2006 11 48 53110 112106 65 8 Remote Control Battery The remote control requires one button type 3 volt lithium battery included To e
5. Unpacking and Set Up This carton contains the main unit two speakers with removable front panels 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 the AC 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 MS3110_112106 p65 4 22 11 2006 11 48 53110 112106 65 5 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
6. iu 4 Battery Precautions Replacement of batteries must be done by an adult Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries The supply terminals are not to be short circuited Non rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged Exhausted batteries are to be removed Only batteries of the equivalent type are to be used Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity Dispose of batteries properly Do not dispose of batteries in fire The batteries may explode or leak 22 11 2006 11 48 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 Black with Gray dashes wires to the Red terminals Connect the Black wires to the Black terminals If the wires are connected incorrectly the sound will be muddy or distorted To make the connection completely depress the plastic levers to open the terminals insert the bare end of the speaker wire into the terminal openings and release the plastic levers to lock the wires in place 4 R
7. off and returns to the same setting when the power is switched on again MS3110_112106 p65 19 22 11 2006 11 48 Mono Stereo Mode Switch MONO ST If you are listening to a weak or distant FM stereo station you may be able to improve the reception by pressing the MONO ST Mode button to select the FM Mono mode The STEREO indicator will go off The reception will normally improve but the sound will no longer in stereo Under normal circumstances this switch shouldbe left in the FM ST Mode ae MHz Note This switch has no effect when playing CDs or listening to external sources connected to the AUX IN jacks MUTE Button Press the MUTE button on the front panel or 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 The mute function will also be canceled automatically by pressing the VOL DOWN or VOL UP buttons MS3110_112106 p65 20 22 11 2006 11 48 Setting Clock When the system is connected to an AC outlet the time display will show a flashing 12 00 AM and the CLOCK indicator appears This is your indication tha
8. 65 16 22 11 2006 11 48 REMOTE CONTROL 10 11 1 PRESET Button 2 EQ eae amp 15 3 Numeric Buttons 4 VOL Button 8 13 5 TUNING lt Button 6 7 7 1 CD 2 CD 3 Buttons 6 TUNNG REREAD TUNING 8 TUNER BAND Button 5 Cx 15 9 MUTE Button 4 16 vou OPEN 10 AUX Button Te z 11 IR Infrared Transmitter 3 X 12 Standy On Off 0 Button O 18 3 PLAY Pause pil Button 19 4 Stop Button 2 20 TUNING gt gt Button 2 2 1 O 21 6 REPEAT Button aE MeTSON 7 Door OPEN CLOSE RC 3110 Button 22 18 RANDOM Button 19 X BASS Button 20 MEMORY Button 21 ST MONO Button 22 Battery Compartment 17 MS3110_112106 p65 17 22 11 2006 11 48 _ 53110 112106 65 18 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 Make sure that the system is connected to an AC
9. but your CD is only 45 minutes the system will only play for 45 minutes but the power will remain On for another 2 hours and 15 minutes before shutting Off automatically To Deactivate or Activate Timer On Front Panel Only Press the TIMER button on front panel to activate or deactivate the Timer function SNOOZE Button On Front Panel Only After the system turns on at the selected TIMER ON time you may press the SNOOZE button on front panel for a few more minutes sleep The ByE ByE briefly appears then the power turns Off SNOOZE The SNOOZE indicator appears in the display The sound will stop for approximately 9 minutes and then turns On again MS3110_112106 p65 36 22 11 2006 11 48 53110 112106 65 37 SLEEP Timer On Front Panel Only This system includes a programmable Sleep Timer that allows you to fall asleep to between 10 and 120 minutes of music and then shuts the power Off automatically To operate the sleep timer 1 2 the system On and operate either the TUNER CD function as usual Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level Remember that the level you select for the sleep to music function is the same level you will hear when the timer turns the system on in the morning Press the SLEEP button on front panel The display will show 120 indicating that the sleep timer will shut the
10. button again to enter DISC 3 Track 07 in program memory The program memory number advance to 02 32 MS3110_112106 p65 32 22 11 2006 11 48 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 selecting the desired Disc number and Track number each time until you have entered up to 40 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 For tracks 1 through 9 simply press the corresponding number button For tracks 10 and higher first press the 10 button and then the corresponding button for the second digit For track 12 press 10 and then press 2 For track 23 press 10 twice then press 3 Press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin programmed playback The MEMORY indicator stops flashing and remains on The player will play the QE TRACK track that you programmed the desired 7 sequence MEMORY After the last programmed track has played the player stops but the MEMORY indicator remains on and the programmed sequence remains in the memory To play the programmed sequence again press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button To cancel the programmed sequence from the memory press the STOP button while the player is stopped The MEMORY indicator disappears The Program sequence can also be cleared from the memory by opening the CD door switching to Tuner
11. then press PROGRAM or MEMORY again to memorize your station 25 22 11 2006 11 48 53110 112106 65 26 Recalling Preset Stations 1 Turn the system On press the TUNER BAND button to select the Tuner function and the desired band 2 Press the PRESET button repeatedly until the desired preset number and frequency appears on the display You may also use the number buttons on the remote control to directly select the desired preset memory number Simply press the corresponding number key on the remote handset to select preset memory numbers 1 through 9 To select preset memory numbers 10 through 16 first press the 10 button and then the desired second digit For example to select preset memory number 10 press the 10 button and then the 0 button To select preset 16 press the 10 button and then the 6 button Changing Preset Stations 1 Tune to the new station you want to memorize and press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button to start the MEMORY indicator flashing 2 Repeatedly press the PRESET button until the display shows the number of the preset memory you wish to change 3 Press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button again The new station is entered the memory and the previous station is deleted 22 11 2006 11 48 Playing Compact Discs IMPORTANT This CD player can play n
12. 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 particular 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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 22 11 2006 11 48 _ PREPARATION FOR USE
13. Elapsed Time CD Track Remaining Time CD Track Elapsed Time CD Stop Mode CD Total Tracks amp Time gt Correct Time gt TIMER ON Time gt TIMER OFF Time gt CD Total Tracks Time Auxiliary Operation To listen to an auxiliary audio source connected to the AUX IN jacks on the back panel of this unit refer to page 12 Press the AUX button to select the Aux function The AUX indicator appears in the display Operate the external device as you would normally When you hear the music from your external source adjust the VOLUME EQ and X BASS controls of this system as desired 38 MS3110_112106 p65 38 22 11 2006 11 48 Resetting 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 To reset the system after a power surge use the point of a pencil a toothpick a straightened paper clip or similar object to press the RESET button which is located in a small opening on the front panel WOODS The system will return to the Standby Off mode Note Resetting the system computer also clears all of the system memor
14. does not cover damage from negligence misuse abuse accident failure to follow operating instructions commercial use rental repairs by unauthorized facility or products purchased used serviced or damaged outside of the United States THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE STATE AU898M The Serial Number can be found on the back cabinet We suggest that you record the Serial Number of your unit in the space below for future reference Model Number MS3110 Serial Number 42 22 11 2006 11 48 emerson EMERSON Part No 16 2967 611 03 MS3110_112106 p65 43 Printed in China 22 11 2006 11 48
15. in the tuner memory for easy recall at any time Using either the manual or automatic tuning method described above tune to the first station you wish to memorize Example FM 103 5 and then 1 Press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button 55 2 JIN The display shows preset memory 01 and the MEMORY indicator flashes 1 N Press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button again to enter your station in preset memory 01 The flashing MEMORY indicator disappears but the preset memory number 01 remains in the display confirming that your station has been entered in preset memory number 1 3 Tune to the next station you wish to memorize Example FM 106 7 and press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button The MEMORY indicator flashes and the preset memory number advances to 02 Press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button again to enter your station in preset memory number 2 4 Repeat Step 3 until you have stored up to 16 stations on the FM band then press the TUNER BAND button to switch to the AM band and follow the same procedure to enter up to 16 AM station in the tuner memory Note After you press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button the first time you must press it again within 5 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 PROGRAM or MEMORY button once to start the indicator flashing again
16. on the selected disc 71 71 will be repeated continuously All Discs Repeat Load 2 or 3 disc in the player and begin playback Press the REPEAT button three times The REPEAT ALL DISC indicator appears in the display All tracks on all discs in the 71 71 player will be repeated continuously 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 switching to the Tuner or Aux mode or pressing the STANDBY button to return the system to the Standby Off mode 30 MS3110_112106 p65 30 22 11 2006 11 48 Random Playback Remote Control Only The Random playback feature allows you play all the tracks in random order of the selected disc in the player After finish playing the selected disc it skips to the next disc and so on It stops when all tracks of the discs are randomly played You can select random playback while the discs are playing or when the player is stopped Load up to 3 CDs in the player as usual and then press the RANDOM button on the remote control handset Note There is no random button on the front panel of the main unit The RANDOM indicator appears in the display If necessary press the PLAY PAUSE Pil button to begin playback The player will randomly select a track from among the discs and begin playback Random pla
17. power off after 120 minutes Continue pressing the SLEEP button to dcrease the amount of sleep timer operation 120 90 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 minutes After a few seconds the Sleep Time display disappears and the normal Tuner or CD display returns The SLEEP indicator remains in the display When the Sleep Timer counts down to 00 the power shuts off automatically Notes You can shut the unit off manually before the Sleep Timer counts down to 00 by pressing the STANDBY 4 button at any time Remember that if you are falling asleep to CD you will also wake to CD and if you fall asleep to the Tuner you will also wake to the Tuner If you are falling asleep to CD the system will only operate until the CD ends If you set the Sleep Timer for 90 minutes but your CD is only 45 minutes long the music will stop after 45 minutes 22 11 2006 11 48 MODE Button Normally the display shows the correct time in the STANDBY Power Off mode the radio frequency in the TUNER mode and the CD track and time information in the CD mode You can press the MODE button repeatedly to show the following information on the display STANDBY Power Off amp AUX Modes Correct Time gt TIMER ON Time gt TIMER OFF Time gt Correct Time TUNER Mode Radio Frequency gt Correct Time gt TIMER ON Time gt TIMER OFF Time gt Radio Frequency CD Playback Mode CD Track
18. 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 wi
19. UNING lt lt TUNING gt gt buttons until the display begins to move then release the buttons The Tuner will search up or down the band for the next strong signal and stop on that station Repeat this procedure until the tuner stops on your desired station 4 If you tuned to an FM Stereo station the STEREO indicator will appear in the display If the FM Stereo reception is noisy or weak press the MONO ST button to select the FM Mono mode 5 Adjust the VOLUME EQ and X BASS controls to the desired settings 6 When you are finished listening press the STANDBY 4 button to return the system to the Standby Off mode The display changes from radio frequency to correct time 23 22 11 2006 11 48 Hints For Better Reception FM 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 AM The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet of the main unit You may need to change the position of the main unit until you find the position that provides the best reception for your favorite AM stations MS3110_112106 p65 24 22 11 2006 11 48 53110 112106 65 25 Presetting Stations In Tuner Memory You can store up to 32 of your favorite stations 16 FM 16 AM
20. d playing time of DISC 1 Disc1 indicator will flash in the display Note It may take 15 to 20 seconds for the player to read the TOC of all 3 discs The reading time may be even longer if you are using CD RW re write able discs This is normal and not an indication of any problem with your unit 5 To play Disc 1 press the PLAY PAUSE button or press the DISC CD 1 button To start playback with Disc 2 or Disc 3 press the DISC CD 2 or DISC CD 3 buttons The corresponding DISC indicator on front panel lights up The Play indicator appears in the display 6 When playback begins adjust the VOLUME EQ and X BASS controls as desired 7 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 button 8 If you are finished listening press the OPEN CLOSE button to open the CD door remove your discs from the player re close the door and press the STANDBY button to return the system to the Standby Off mode 28 22 11 2006 11 48 Pause Control To pause temporarily during CD playback press the PLAY PAUSE button again The sound stops and the Pause indicator flashes in the display but the disc continues spinning Press the PLAY PAUSE button once more to cancel Pa
21. 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 1 Place the main unit face down on a flat surface as shown 2 Position the pedestal base so that the 4 guide rails on the base slide into the 4 slots on the bottom of the main unit 22 11 2006 11 48 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 2 A Depress the two pedestal locking tabs to release the pedestal B Slide the pedestal upward to completely remove it from the main unit MS3110_112106 p65 6 22 11 2006 11 48 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 Please use a well known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and most reliable performance
22. f 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 R L jacks on the back panel of this system CONNECTION CABLES ARE NOT INCLUDED 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 From External Audio Source Red Instructions for listening to your external device will be found at the end of this Owner s Manual MS3110_112106 p65 12 22 11 2006 11 48 This system includes a stereo PHONES jack on 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 wnen headphones are connected to the PHONES jack Make sure that the plug from your headphones is fully inserted into the headphone jack If the plug is not fully inserted the sound
23. ith one wide blade and one narrow blade The plug will only fit into matching polarized AC outlets This is a safety feature to reduce the possibility of electric shock If the plug will not fit in your AC outlets you probably 11 have outdated non polarized outlet You should have your outdated outlet m changed by a qualified licensed electrician Do not file the wide blade on the plug or use an adapter to make the AC Outlet plug fit into your outlet This defeats the safety feature and could expose you to electric shock AC Plug Protect Your Furniture This model is equipped with non skid rubber to prevent the product from moving when you operate the controls These feet are made from non migrating rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your furniture However certain types of oil based furniture polishes wood preservatives or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber to soften and leave marks or a rubber residue on the furniture To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly recommend that you purchase small self adhesive felt pads available at hardware stores and home improvement centers everywhere and apply these pads to the bottom of the rubber feet before you place the product on fine wooden furniture MS3110_112106 p65 14 22 11 2006 11 48 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL
24. 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 60Hz AC 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 MS3110_112106 p65 13 22 11 2006 11 48 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 w
25. ny problems with the operation of this product please refer to the instructions for obtaining service at the end of this manual Emerson and Emerson retailers are committed to your satisfaction Once again thanks for purchasing this Emerson audio product 22 11 2006 11 48 53110 112106 65 3 IMPORTANT NOTES Avoid installing this unit in places exposed Operate controls and switches as described to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating in the manual appliances such as electric heaters on top Before turning On the power make certain of other stereo equipment that radiates too that AC power cord is properly installed much heat places lacking ventilation or Store your CDs in a cool area to avoid dusty areas places subject to constant damage from heat vibration and or humid or moist areas When moving the set be sure to first Do not attempt to clean this unit with disconnect the AC power cord chemical solvents as this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 WHEN OPENAND INTERLOCKS PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM This product contains a low power Laser Device FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part
26. or Aux function or pressing the STANDBY 0 button to return the system to the Standby Off mode Programmed Repeat Playback You can use the Programmed and Repeat Playback functions together to continuously repeat a programmed sequence First program up to 40 tracks as described above then press the REPEAT button three times to select REPEAT ALL DISC playback Press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin Programmed Repeat Playback The programmed sequence will be repeated continuously 33 MS3110_112106 p65 33 22 11 2006 11 48 53110 112106 65 34 Special Functions Timer Operation This system includes a programmable On Off timer function You can use the timer to wake you up to the radio or to your favorite CD The timer can be programmed while the system is in the Standby Power Off mode the Aux mode the Tuner mode or the CD mode To Set The ON Time 1 Press the MODE button the front panel repeatedly until the TIMER ON indicator is flashing in the display Press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button The Hour digits begin flashing Press the SKIP SKIP 994 or TUNING lt lt TUNING gt gt button to set the display to the desired turn on hour AM or PM Press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button The Minute digits begin flashing Press the SKIP SKIP 94 or TUNING lt lt TUNING gt gt button to se
27. or moving closer to the main unit If this does not solve the problem it may be time to change the remote control battery 22 11 2006 11 48 Volume Controls To increase or decrease the system volume press the VOL DOWN VOL UP 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 0 Minimum to 60 Maximum 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 Bass Boost Control X BASS To increase the bass response press the X BASS button on the main unit or on the remote control STEREO The XBASS indicator appears in the display mia Press again to cancel the X BASS and return ia 4121 to normal bass response XBASS 41 1 indicator goes off MHz Electronic Preset Equalizer EQ 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 POP ROCK JAZZ or DISCO The appropriate EQ indicator appears in the display to confirm your selection The system remembers the EQ setting when the power is switched
28. ormal CDs plus CD Recordable CD R and CD Rewriteable CD RW 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 burning the tracks onto the blank media Playability may also be affected by the quality and condition of the blank media you use for recording 100 compatibility cannot be guaranteed This is not an indication of any problems with your player Normal Playback 1 Press the STANDBY button to turn the system On 2 Press the OPEN CLOSE button to open the CD door If you have not already done so remove the 3 dummy CD transit protection cards and discard them You cannot play your own CDs unless these cards are removed 3 Load 1 2 or 3 of your own CDs into the player with the printed labels facing you Gently press downward on each CD near the center hole to insure that the discs are properly seated on the spindles 27 53110 112106 65 27 22 11 2006 11 48 53110 112106 65 28 4 Press the OPEN CLOSE button to close the CD door The display will show TOC READ as the player reads the Table Of Contents on each disc As it reads each disc the display will briefly show the total tracks and playing time on each disc After reading the last disc the display will again show the total tracks an
29. ot use any wax polish sprays or abrasive cleaners on the cabinet Caution Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE Emerson NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE SERVICE CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM WARRANTY CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 695 0098 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 53110 112106 65 41 22 11 2006 11 48 53110 112106 65 42 LIMITED WARRANTY Emerson Radio Corp warrants manufacturing defects in original material including original parts and workmanship under normal use and conditions for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase in the U S With your dated proof of purchase we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and parts at an authorized Depot Repair Facility or replace the product in our discretion For repair replacement pack your unit in a padded box enclose your check 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 Send your unit to Emerson Radio 5101 Statesman Drive Irving TX 75063 This warranty
30. 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 your AC outlet press the STANDBY button to turn the system On Then press the OPEN CLOSE button to open the CD door Remove the 3 dummy CDs and discard them Press the OPEN CLOSE button 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
31. s occurs press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button again and then press the SKIP I lt SKIP 94 or TUNING lt lt TUNING gt gt buttons within 10 seconds to adjust the display The display will always show the time when the system is in the Standby Off or AUX mode To see the time while the system is in the Tuner or CD mode press the MODE button on the front panel there is no MODE button on the remote control The display will show the correct time for approximately 10 seconds and then return to the Tuner or CD display mode 22 53110 112106 65 22 22 11 2006 11 48 53110 112106 65 23 Listening To Radio 1 Press the STANDBY button to turn the system On The display shows HELLO 2 Press the TUNER BAND button to select the Tuner function An AM or FM frequency will appear on the display Press the TUNER BAND button again to switch between the AM and FM bands if necessary 3 Tune to the desired station as follows Manual Tuning Repeatedly press the SKIP I lt SKIP gt gt I or TUNING lt lt TUNING gt gt buttons until the display shows the exact frequency of the desired station Use the Manual Tuning method to tune to weak or distant stations that are not strong enough to be recognized by the Automatic Tuning system Automatic Tuning Depress and hold the SKIP SKIP 994 or T
32. t the display to the desired turn on minute Press PROGRAM or MEMORY button once again to confirm 34 22 11 2006 11 48 Set The OFF Time 6 Press the MODE button on the front panel repeatedly until the TIMER OFF indicator is flashing in the display 7 Press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button The Hour digits begin flashing Press the SKIP SKIP 94 TUNING lt lt TUNING gt gt button to set the display to the desired turn off hour AM or PM Press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button The Minute digits begin flashing 10 Press the SKIP SKIP gt gt I TUNING lt lt TUNING gt gt button to set the display to the desired turn off minute 11 After few seconds the display returns to correct time The TIMER indicator appears in display meaning that the Timer function is activated 35 MS3110_112106 p65 35 22 11 2006 11 48 At the selected time the system will turn on automatically to the last function selected either Tuner or CD It will play until it reaches the selected Off time and then shut off automatically Note If the system turns on to CD function it will only play until the end of the disc and then stop If you programmed the system to turn on and play for 3 hours before shutting off
33. t 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 On and Off automatically Set the clock as follows 1 Press the PROGRAM button on front panel or MEMORY button on remote control once The Hour digits begin flashing 2 Repeatedly press the SKIP I lt SKIP gt gt I buttons on front panel TUNING lt lt TUNING gt gt buttons on remote control to adjust the display to the correct hour AM or PM 3 Press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button again to set the hour The Minute digits begin to flash 4 Repeatedly press the SKIP SKIP gt gt I buttons on front panel TUNING lt lt TUNING gt gt buttons on remote control to adjust the display to the correct minute 5 Press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button again to set the minutes Only the colon continues flashing The clock begins to run 21 MS3110_112106 p65 21 22 11 2006 11 48 Notes After pressing the PROGRAM or MEMORY button to begin setting the clock you must press the SKIP SKIP gt gt I or TUNING lt lt TUNING gt gt buttons to adjust the display within 10 seconds otherwise the digits stop flashing and the time cannot be adjusted If thi
34. th 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 22 11 2006 11 48 53110 112106 65 2 BEFORE WE BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Emerson audio product The Emerson brand is your assurance of quality performance and value Our engineers have included many useful and convenient features in this product Please be sure to read this Owner s Manual completely to make sure you are getting the maximum benefit from each feature 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 If after reading this manual you experience a
35. use mode and resume playback at the same point The Pause indicator disappears Skip Track and High Speed Music Search During playback repeatedly press the SKIP I lt SKIP gt gt or TUNING lt lt TUNING gt gt buttons to skip to higher or lower numbered tracks Playback will begin on the selected track During playback depress and hold the SKIP I SKIP gt gt I or TUNING lt lt TUNING gt gt buttons to search within a track at high speed to locate a specific musical passage Release the SKIP SKIP gt gt I or TUNING lt lt TUNING gt gt buttons when you hear the desired passage Normal speed playback will resume at that point 29 MS3110_112106 p65 29 22 11 2006 11 48 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 Press the REPEAT button once The REPEAT indicator appears the display REPEAT 2192232 TRACK and the selected track will repeated continuously 1171 One Disc Repeat Select the disc to be repeated and begin playback Press the REPEAT button twice The REPEAT ALL indicator appears in the display and all the tracks
36. xtend 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 To remove the tab pull it in the direction of the arrow in the illustration as shown When the operation of the remote control becomes intermittent or unsatisfactory replace the original battery with a new 3 volt lithium battery The battery number is CR2025 or equivalent To replace the battery slide the battery holder out of the remote control as shown in the following illustration Remove the original battery from the holder and install a new CR2025 battery with the side facing up as shown in the illustration Then slide the battery holder back into the remote control Dispose of the original battery properly It should not be thrown into a fire as the battery may explode if incinerated It should not be left around where small children or pets might play with or swallow it If the battery is accidentally swallowed contact a physician immediately 22 11 2006 11 48 53110 112106 65 9 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
37. y and returns the system to its original factory default settings All of the preset tuner memories the clock and the timer settings will be erased after you press the RESET button It will be necessary to re enter the stations in the tuner preset memories reset the clock and the timer settings MS3110_112106 p65 39 22 11 2006 11 48 _ 53110 112106 65 40 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Compact Disc Care To remove disc from its storage case press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out holding it carefully by the edges g gt 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 Wipe in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc Small dust particles and light stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduction quality 9 Clean the disc periodically with a soft lint free dry cloth Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the disc If necessary use a CD cleaning kit Never write on or affix labels to the surface of compact discs 40 22 11 2006 11 48 Care Of The Cabinet If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth Do n
38. yback will continue until all tracks have played once then the player stops To cancel random playback press the STOP button Or press the RANDOM button on the remote control again The RANDOM indicator disappears and normal playback will resume from that point 31 MS3110_112106 p65 31 22 11 2006 11 48 Programmed Playback The Programmed Playback feature allows you to program a total of up to 40 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 If a disc is playing press the STOP button first to stop playback before beginning the programming steps below 1 Load up to 3 discs in the player and wait until the player has read the Table of Contents of all discs 2 Press the PROGRAM or MEMORY button Seno The MEMORY indicator will flash andthe display will show Disc 1 Track 01 01 2 SSMEMORY lt 3 Press one of the DISC CD buttons to select the disc that contains the first track to be programmed Example Disc 3 Then press the SKIP SKIP gt gt I or TUNING lt lt TUNING gt gt buttons to select the first track on that disc to be programmed Example Track 07 R R TRACK 4 Press the PROGRAM MEMORY

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