Emerson MS9700 Stereo System User Manual
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1. MS9700_ib021903 p65 7 19 2 2003 9 23 mms LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL 1 2 26 3 25 24 4 23 5 6 22 21 7 20 8 19 18 2 17 16 10 15 H 14 18 12 1 CD DIRECT ACCESS Buttons 13 DISC SCAN Button 2 Multifunction LCD Display 14 CD Reverse SKIP SEARCH 3 6 CD Changer Tray Button 4 POWER ON Indicator 15 CD Forward SKIP SEARCH gt l 5 SURROUND ON IL OFF 16 CD STOP Button 17 CD PLAY PAUSE gt Button 18 REPEAT Button 19 BAND FM ST FM AM Selector 20 TUNING Control 10 FUNCTION CD TUNER TAPE 21 PROGRAM Button Selector 22 OPEN CLOSE FRONT Button 23 OPEN CLOSE REAR Button 24 FM STEREO Indicator 25 REMOTE SENSOR 26 Dial Scale amp Pointer 11 Cassette Door 12 Cassette Deck Control Keys RECORD PLAY REWIND F FWD STOP EJECT PAUSE MS9700 ib021903 p65 8 19 2 2003 9 23 BACK PANEL s H s me JJ 27 FM Wire ANTENNA 28 Speaker Terminals 29 AC Power Cord MS9700 ib021903 p65 9 19 2 2003 9 23 28 29 m MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY For CD Operations Only REPEAT N ALL 1 DISC DO soon LN INTRO v MEMORY 4 Disc location indicators 1 In2. E HOME AUDIO SYSTEM with 6 CD CHANGEH and CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER S MANUAL 59700 Visit our web site at www emersonradio com MS9700 ib021903 p65 ms 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 an equi RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK an equilateral triangle is in lateral triangle is intented 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 g bes servicing instructions in that may be of sufficient REFER SERVICING TO magnitude to constitute a risk QUALIFIED SERVICE the 2 accompany of electric shock to persons PERSONNEL Ing the appilance IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do n
3. Press the lower half FRONT of the OPEN CLOSE button on the front panel or the FRONT open button on the remote control to close the CD drawer The player will read the disc that is in the play position and display the total tracks and playing time of that disc One of the disc numbers will be flashing to indicate which disc is in the play position For each disc on the tray the corresponding DIRECT ACCESS button on the front panel will light up To begin playback of the disc in the play position press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button on the front panel or the PLAY gt button on the remote control begin playback of a different disc you can press the DISC SKIP button to move to the next disc or press one of the 6 DIRECT ACCESS buttons to move directly to any disc in the player When playback begins the half circle icon flashes above the number of the disc being played and the DIRECT ACCESS button of the playing disc remains On Adjust the VOLUME X BASS controls as desired 10 Playback will continue until all tracks on all discs have been played Then the player stops and the display shows the total tracks and playing time of the last disc that played Press the lower half FRONT of the OPEN CLOSE button on the front panel or the FRONT open button on the remote control to open the CD drawer Remove the first 3 discs close the drawer Wait until the tray rotates press the FRONT OPEN button again and remove the remaining 3
4. discs PAUSE CONTROL To pause momentarily during playback press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button on the front panel or the PAUSE Il button on the remote control The sound stops the Pause indicator appears in the display and the appropriate Direct Access button flashes However the disc continues to spin To cancel pause and resume normal playback press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button on the front panel or the PLAY gt button on the remote control once more 19 2 2003 9 23 ms MS9700 ib021903 p65 19 TRACK SKIP AND MUSIC SEARCH During CD playback press the 1 Forward or I Reverse buttons to skip to higher or lower numbered tracks Each time the buttons are pressed the player will skip one track and playback will begin on the new track During CD playback depress and hold the 1 Forward or I Reverse buttons to search through a track at high speed to locate or bypass a specific portion of a song The player will search rapidly forward or backward as long as the buttons are depressed Normal playback will resume when the buttons are released STOP m BUTTON After all discs have played the player stops automatically and the display shows the total tracks and playing time of the last that played Also the disc number of the disc in the play position continues to flash To stop playback at any time press the STOP button The display will show the total tracks and playing time o
5. Use only power source as indicated Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks 15 16 17 18 I YS wa MS9700_ib021903 p65 1 19 2 2003 9 23 mms MS9700 ib021903 p65 2 BEFORE WE BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Emerson 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 any 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 For future reference record the serial num
6. indicator goes out MS9700_ib021903 p65 14 19 2 2003 9 23 mms MS9700_ib021903 p65 15 PLAYING COMPACT DISCS This system features a unique double decker CD changer that holds 3 CDs in the upper tray and 3 CDs in the lower tray When 6 CDs are loaded in the changer you can enjoy over 6 hours of uninterrupted music depending on the length of the individual discs UNDERSTANDING THE CD DISPLAY In addition to the normal track number and elapsed time information the CD display in this system includes icons which show you the position of each disc on the platter at any given time and which of the 6 discs is in the playing position Refer to the following illustration FLASHING NUMBER INDICATES DISC 1 INTHE PLAY POSITION DISCS LOCATED AT BACK HALF OF DRAWER DISCS LOCATED AT FRONT HALF OF DRAWER This diagram shows that there are 6 CDs in the changer The half circles above the disc numbers indicate that Discs 1 2 and 6 are at the back half of the drawer The half circles below the disc numbers indicate that Discs 3 4 and 5 are at the front half of the drawer The flashing number 1 indicates that Disc 1 is in the play position The display also indicates that Disc 1 has 22 tracks and a total playing time of 61 minutes and 14 seconds If the PLAY button is pressed in this illustration the number 1 will stop flashing and the half circle above the number will begi
7. possibility of electric shock If this plug will not fit in your AC outlet you probably have an outdated non polarized outlet You should have your outdated outlet changed by a qualified licensed electrician Do not file the wide blade on the plug or use an adapter to make the plug fit into your outlet This defeats the safety feature and could expose you to electric shock eX AC Outlet N AC Plug MS9700 ib021903 p65 6 19 2 2003 9 23 m ANTENNA INFORMATION FM This unit has an external lead wire FM antenna permanently attached to the back of the main cabinet Unwrap this antenna wire extend it to its full length and allow it to hang down from the back of the set In some cases you may have to vary the direction of this antenna until you find the position that provides the best reception and then use a small piece of tape to secure the antenna in that position RIGHT LEFT FM WIRE ANTENNA Ne ma Uu l J This system has built ferrite bar antenna You have to vary the position and direction of this main unit until you find the position that provides the clearest reception for each of your favorite AM stations
8. HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AU898M MS9700_ib021903 p65 29 19 2 2003 9 23 EMERSON RADIO CORP EMERSON PART NO 16 2888 302 01 MS9700_ib021903 p65 30 PRINTED IN CHINA 19 2 2003 9 23
9. LL 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 1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch TX 75234 19 2 2003 9 23 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 or replacement pack your unit in a padded box enclose your check or money order payable to Emerson Radio Corp in the amount of 9 00 not required by California residents to cover shipping and handling costs and enclose of your proof of purchase Send your unit to Emerson Radio Corp 1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch TX 75234 This warranty does not cover damage from negligence misuse abuse accident failure to follow operating instructions commercial use rental repairs by an 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
10. On and the display appears as follows TRACK This indicates that disc 6 is in the play l osition p ac PLA e MEMORY Press the DISC SCAN button or the appropriate DIRECT ACCESS button to select the disc number that contains the first track you wish to program Example Disc 2 The disc number tack 7 indicator changes but the tray does not r I turn AC MEMORY Press the 1 Forward or I Reverse buttons to select the first track number to be programmed TRACK nua D Example Track 9 LI rN Z MEMORY 21 19 2 2003 9 23 mms 5 When the desired Disc number and Track number appear on the display press the PROGRAM button to enter the info in memory The track number returns to 00 and the program number advances to P 02 indicating that you can select the second disc number and track number to be memorized MEMORY Repeat Steps 3 4 and 5 to enter up to 32 tracks in the Program Memory N Press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button to begin programmed playback The MEMORY indicator remains and playback will begin on the first track that you programmed The display will show the disc number and track number of the track being played Note If you press the Track Skip I 1 buttons during programmed playback the player will skip to the next track in the program
11. ack of the main unit are color coded for your convenience Connect the cables from the left speaker to the LEFT terminals and the cables from the right speaker to the RIGHT terminals To connect the speaker cable to the terminal depress the plastic tab below the terminal insert the bare wire at the end of the cable into the terminal opening and release the plastic tab to lock the wire in place Black _ 2 Red RIGHT LEF TRE EM gt sure to connect the Red cables to the Red terminals the Black cables to the Black terminals If the speakers are connected incorrectly the sound may be muddy and distorted SPEAKER SPEAKER RIGHT LEFT MS9700_ib021903 p65 5 19 2 2003 9 23 mms CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD After connecting the speakers unwind the AC power cord fully and connect it to any convenient household AC outlet This system is designed to operate on 120V 60Hz AC power only Connecting this system to any other power supply may cause damage to the unit which is not covered by your warranty This unit has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade This plug will only fit into a matching polarized AC outlet This is a safety feature to reduce the
12. and the display shows the total tracks and playing time of the last disc Random playback can be selected while a disc is playing or while the player is in the stop mode To cancel random playback press the RANDOM button until the RANDOM indicator disappears INTRO SCAN PLAYBACK Remote Control Only Press the INTRO button on the remote control only to begin Intro Scan playback The INTRO indicator appears and the player will play the first 10 seconds of every track on each disc in the player starting with the disc that is in the play position You can begin Intro playback while a disc is playing or while the player is in the stop mode After the first 10 seconds of each track have been played the player stops automatically To cancel Intro playback at any time press the INTRO button again The INTRO indicator disappears and normal playback resumes MS9700 ib021903 p65 20 19 2 2003 9 23 mms MS9700 ib021903 p65 21 PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK The CD changer has a 32 track programmable memory that allows you to select up to 32 of your favorite tracks from among all the discs in the changer for playback in any desired order Note You cannot program the changer while a disc is playing If a disc is playing press the STOP button first before beginning the programming steps below 1 2 A Load up to 6 discs in the changer Press the PROGRAM button The MEMORY indicator comes
13. ber in the space below Model MS9700 Serial Number 19 2 2003 9 23 IMPORTANT NOTES Avoid installing the unit in locations described below Places exposed to direct sunlight orclose Operate controls and switches as to heat radiating appliances such as described in the manual electric heaters on top of other stereo Before turning On the power make certain equipment that radiates too much heat that the speakers are properly installed places lacking ventilation or dusty areas Store your cassette tapes and CDs in a cool places subject to constant vibration and area to avoid damage from heat or humid or moist areas When moving the set be sure to first Do not attempt to clean this unit with disconnect the power cord and remove chemical solvents as this might damage cords connected to other equipment the finish Use a clean dry cloth CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 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 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This eq
14. dicates Disc 1 is at back half of tray 1 J Indicates Disc 1 is at front half of tray Indicates Disc 1 is play position Z Indicates Disc 1 is playing MS9700_ib021903 p65 10 19 2 2003 9 23 ms REMOTE CONTROL 1 OPEN CLOSE REAR Button SKIP Forward Button SKIP Reverse 4 Button Disc 5 Button Disc 4 Button Disc 3 Button OPEN CLOSE FRONT Button POWER On Off Button 21 2 Disc 2 Button 3 Disc 1 Button 1 4 Disc 6 Button 20 5 DISC SCAN Button 2 19 6 PROG Program Button 3 18 7 INTRO Button ss i 8 REPEAT Button 6 de a 15 9 RANDOM Button 7 5 14 10 CD STOP m Button x T 11 CD PAUSE II Button 10 11 12 VOLUME DN Button 13 VOLUME UP Button 14 CD PLAY Button 5 6 7 8 9 20 21 MS9700_ib021903 p65 11 19 2 2003 9 23 ms BATTERY INSTALLATION Insert 2 AAA size alkaline batteries not included into the battery compartment of the remote handset observing the battery polarity and replace the cover BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the batteries become too weak the operating distance of the remote handset is greatly reduced and you will need to replace the batteries NOTES To maintain the accuracy and long life of the transmitter do not press two or more button
15. e been used to secure the cassette door or CD drawer in transit PLACEMENT Place the unit on a stable level table shelf or stand convenient to an AC outlet The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight or sources of excess heat moisture dust vibration or humidity The speakers may be positioned along side the main unit or separated as far as the cords will allow for maximum stereo separation You should maintain a gap of at least one inch between the main unit and the speakers to prevent any skipping of the CD player when the unit operated at high volume PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE This model is equipped with non skid rubber feet 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 feet 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 19 2 2003 9 23 m SPEAKER CONNECTION The speaker cables and the speaker terminals on the b
16. f the disc in the play position DISC SCAN BUTTON Press this button during playback to move immediately to the next higher numbered disc in the drawer Playback begins automatically on the next disc If the button is pressed twice the player will move ahead two discs and so on DIRECT DISC ACCESS BUTTONS Press the appropriate button to begin immediate playback on any disc in the drawer The button of the selected disc remains On and all of the other buttons go Off REPEAT PLAYBACK You can repeat a single track one disc or all discs continuously with the repeat function Press the REPEAT button one two or three times to select 1 Track 1 Disc or All Discs Repeat The appropriate REPEAT indicator appears in the display To cancel Repeat playback continue pressing the REPEAT button until the REPEAT indicator disappears Repeat Playback can be selected while a disc is playing or in the Stop mode 19 19 2 2003 9 23 mms RANDOM PLAYBACK Remote Control Only Press the RANDOM button on the remote control to play the tracks on each disc in random order The RANDOM indicator appears in the display and random playback will begin with the disc that is in the play position When all tracks on that disc have been played in random order the changer moves to the next disc and plays all the tracks on that disc in random order When all tracks on all discs have played the player stops
17. humb on the outer edge as shown in the following illustrations and slide the disc into the desired pocket on the lower tray Again make sure that the disc is properly centered in the pocket otherwise it may not be recognized by the player 16 19 2 2003 9 23 4 UPPER TRAY Press the lower half FRONT of the OPEN CLOSE button on the front panel or the FRONT open button on the remote control to close the CD drawer After the drawer closes the tray will rotate so that the 3 front pockets will move to the rear The player will begin to search for a disc It will read the first disc that it finds and the display will show the total tracks and playing time of that disc Also the number of the disc in the play position will be flashing If you wish to begin playback immediately press the PLAY PAUSE blll button on the front panel or the PLAY button the remote control If you wish to load additional discs press the lower half FRONT of the OPEN CLOSE button on the front panel or the FRONT open button on the remote control to open the CD drawer again The drawer will open with the 3 remaining empty pockets facing you WG LOWER TRAY Place 1 2 or 3 additional discs in the empty pockets MS9700_ib021903 p65 17 17 19 2 2003 9 23 mms MS9700 ib021903 p65 18 6 24 9
18. its storage case press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out holding it carefully by the edges Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc s recorded surface with a soft cloth Unlike conventional records compact discs have no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles 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 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 19 2 2003 9 23 ms MS9700 ib021903 p65 28 CARE OF THE CABINETS Ifthe cabinets become dusty wipe them with a soft dry dust cloth Do not use any wax or polish sprays on the cabinets Ifthe front panel becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be cleaned with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution Never use abrasive cloths or polishes as these will mar the finish of your unit CAUTION Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE Emersons NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM SERVICE WARRANTY CA
19. med sequence not the next track on the disc being played After each programmed track has been played the player stops but the MEMORY indicator remains On and the program remains in the memory If you press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button while the MEMORY indicator remains On the programmed sequence will be played again To cancel the program after the player has stopped press the STOP button again The MEMORY indicator goes To cancel the program while the player is playing press the STOP button twice The MEMORY indicator goes Off MS9700 ib021903 p65 22 19 2 2003 9 23 mms CASSETTE OPERATION PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES 1 Press the POWER button to turn the system On The POWER ON indicator lights m Slide the FUNCTION selector to the TAPE position Co Press the STOP EJECT key to open the cassette door Insert a prerecorded cassette into the slots on the door with the exposed tape facing down and the reel on the left side Close cassette door Press the PLAY key to begin playback Adjust the VOLUME and X BASS controls as desired N O When the tape ends the Automatic Stop System releases the PLAY key and shuts off the tape motor Press the STOP EJECT key to open the cassette door and remove your tape To stop the tape before it ends press the STOP EJECT key at any time F FWD Fast Forward and REWIND CONTROLS Pre
20. n to flash indicating that Disc 1 is playing Refer to the following illustration 19 2 2003 09 39 mms MS9700 ib021903 p65 16 As each disc plays and the drawer rotates the disc location icons will show which discs are at the back of the drawer and which discs are at the front of the drawer NORMAL PLAYBACK 1 Press the POWER button to turn the system On The POWER ON indicator lights Slide the FUNCTION selector to the CD position The LCD display lights Press the lower half FRONT of the OPEN CLOSE button on the front panel or the FRONT open button on the remote control to open the CD drawer immediately As the drawer opens the front edge of the drawer drops down slightly to allow easier access to the lower tray See following illustration LOWER TRAY dll Y d LOWER TRAY UPPER TRAY 3 Place 1 2 or 3 CDs in the 3 pockets on the front of the tray IMPORTANT Make sure that the discs are properly positioned in the center of each pocket If the discs are not centered properly they may not be recognized by the player or they could jam in the mechanism Disc pockets 1 3 and 5 are in the upper tray Disc pockets 2 4 and 6 are in the lower tray The pockets in the lower tray are partially covered by the pockets in the upper tray To load CDs in the lower tray pick up the disc with your index finger in the center and your t
21. on and gradually increase the volume to a comfortable listening level MS9700 ib021903 p65 24 19 2 2003 9 23 mms MS9700_ib021903 p65 25 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ABOUT CASSETTE TAPES Whenever you record on a cassette any previously recorded material is erased as the new material is recorded To prevent you from accidentally erasing material which you wish to save blank cassettes are equipped with erase prevention tabs for each side of the tape If the erase prevention tab for side A is removed you cannot accidentally record on side A The record key cannot be depressed if the erase prevention tab on the cassette has been removed To prevent accidental erasing on side A of a cassette use a small screw driver or similar tool to break off the erase prevention tab for side A This prevents the record key from locking COVER OPENING WITH TAPE TAB FOR SIDE A INORDER TO RECORD AGAIN If later you do wish to record on side A of the cassette cover the tab opening with a piece of cellophane tape This will allow the record key to function again CASSETTE CARE Two common causes of trouble experienced when using cassettes are 1 Tape jamming Leading to uneven speed in playback and 2 Tape tangling Where the tape wraps itself around vital parts of the mechanism To reduce the likelihood of these problems occurring the following precautions should be observed Check that the
22. ot block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 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 are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 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 14 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 Do not overload wall outlet
23. re are no loose layers of tape visible through the cassette center window see Fig 1 Take up any loose layers using a pencil or hexagonal barrelled ballpoint pen before inserting the cassette into the machine see Fig 2 25 19 2 2003 9 23 __ lt IT If the cassette feels tight while performing operation shown see Fig 2 the tape may be jamming due to ridges formed in the winding of the tape visible through the center window These may be removed in most cases by fast winding of the cassette from one end to the other and back again Use only well known brands of tape Avoid use of C 120 cassettes Furthermore do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight dust or oil and do not touch the tape surfaces HEAD CLEANING The tape heads pinch roller and capstan require periodic cleaning This removes particles of the metal oxide coating that wear off the tape and accumulate on these parts and impair performance Switch off the power press the STOP EJECT key to open the cassette door and press the PLAY key Clean the tape heads pinch roller and capstan with a soft cloth or cotton pad dampened in isopropyl alcohol or special e tape head cleaner ERASE RECORD PLAY PINCH HEAD HEAD CAPSTAN ROLLER 26 MS9700 ib021903 p65 26 19 2 2003 09 23 ms MS9700_ib021903 p65 27 COMPACT DISC CARE To remove disc from
24. s simultaneously fthe remote control is not to be used for a long time remove the batteries to prevent possible damage through leaking batteries Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with new ones USING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER CORRECTLY Point the remote handset at the Remote Sensor on the front panel The functions of the buttons on the remote handset are the same as the corresponding controls on the main unit When there is a strong ambient light source the performance of the infrared Remote Sensor may be degraded causing unreliable operation The maximum effective distance for remote control operation is about 16 feet Approx 5m MS9700_ib021903 p65 12 19 2 2003 9 23 ms OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SOUND CONTROLS VOLUME Press the VOLUME UP or DN Down buttons on the front panel or on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume level The system memory remembers the volume level when the power is shut off and automatically returns to the same level when the power is switched on again X BASS BOOST BUTTON Press the X BASS Bass Boost button ag ON on the front panel to enhance the bass response Press again OFF to cancel X BASS boost Use X BASS when you are listening at low volume levels where the bass tends to disappear If you are listening to music with heavy bass at high volume and the X BASS am ON you may experience
25. some distortion fthis occurs switch the X BASS OFF or reduce the volume level SURROUND STEREO WIDE BUTTON Set the SURROUND button to the On position ON for an expanded stereo surround effect This causes a very slight delay in the sound coming from one of the speakers and creates a feeling of added width and depth Set the SURROUND button back to the Off position OFF to restore normal stereo sound Note The SUHROUND button only works with stereo sound sources You will not get any Surround Effect from mono AM radio or other mono sound sources MS9700_ib021903 p65 13 19 2 2003 9 23 mms LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 Press the POWER button to turn the system On The POWER ON indicator lights m Slide the FUNCTION selector to the TUNER position Slide the BAND selector to the desired band FM ST Stereo FM Rotate the TUNING control to find the desired station Note If you tune to an FM Stereo station and the BAND selector is set to FM ST the FM STEREO indicator will light If the FM reception is noisy or weak you may be able to improve it by sliding the BAND selector to the FM Mono position however the sound will no longer be in stereo Adjust the VOLUME and X BASS controls as desired 6 When you are finished listening press the POWER button to turn the system The POWER ON
26. ss F FWD key or REWIND key to advance or rewind the tape rapidly When you reach the desired portion or the end of the tape press the PLAY key to resume normal playback or press the STOP key to shut off the tape motor Note the Automatic Stop System does not function in the fast forward or rewind modes PAUSE CONTROL Press the PAUSE key to stop the tape temporarily The tape movement stops but the tape motor continues to run Press the PAUSE key again to cancel pause mode and resume normal playback MS9700_ib021903 p65 23 19 2 2003 9 23 mms MAKING A TAPE RECORDING This cassette recorder features an Automatic Recording Volume Level Control System that prevents overloaded or distorted recordings You can change the volume level as often as you like during the recording process It will not have any effect on the volume level of the recording itself 1 Insert a good quality blank tape into the slots on the door with the exposed tape facing down and the full reel on the left side Close the door 2 Select the source you wish to record TUNER or CD and operate that source as you normally would 3 Press the RECORD key on to begin recording STEREO HEADPHONE JACK Connect an optional set of stereo headphones in PHONES jack on front panel for private listening without disturbing others Before putting the headphones on your head reduce the volume to a low level Then put the headphones
27. uipment 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 ina 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 MS9700 ib021903 p65 3 19 2 2003 9 23 ms MS9700 ib021903 p65 4 PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING Remove the main unit and the speakers from the carton and remove all packing materials from the components Remove any descriptive labels from the fronts of the main unit and speakers Remove any small strips of tape that may hav
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