Emerson MS3108C Stereo System User Manual
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1. 13 MS3108_062806 p65 13 28 6 2006 16 54 U 1 MEMORY CLOCK ADJ Button 2 SLEEP TIMER Button 3 CD Door OPEN CLOSE Button 4 CD Door 5 Disc 1 Tray 6 Disc 2 Tray 7 Disc 3 Tray 8 4 STANDBY Button With Lighting 9 RANDOM PRESET A Button 10 REPEAT PRESET V Button 11 FUNCTION Button 12 Pedestal Stand 13 gt gt I SKIP FWD SEARCH TUNE Button 14 144 SKIP REV SEARCH TUNE Button 15 m Stop Button 16 bil Play Pause Button 17 MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY 18 VOLUME A Y Buttons 19 Remote SENSOR 20 CD 1 Play Button 21 CD 2 Play Button 22 CD 3 Play Button 23 FM Lead Wire Antenna 24 LINE OUT R L Jacks 25 AUX IN R L Jacks 26 Speaker Terminals 27 AC Power Cord 28 RESET Button Inside Pin Hole 29 Q PHONES Jack 14 MS3108_062806 p65 14 28 6 2006 16 54 NU Remote Control 1 CD3 Button TT 12 2 CD2 Button A OT 3 CD1 Button 11 O o 13 4 Numeric Buttons 10 cD TUNER AUX 5 REPEAT PRESET Y Button 9 9 9 4 6 EQ Button L DISC SKIP 7 4 SKIP REV Search BAND PAUS TUNE Button T gt 15 i SKIP 16 8 m STOP BAND Button REV Wy FWD 17 9 CD DISC SKIP Butto2. Emerson Home Audio System with 3 CD Changer and Digital AM FM Receiver OWNER S MANUAL MS3108C Visit our web site at www emersonelectronics ca 28 6 2006 16 54 Pan 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 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 P g that may be of sufficient REFER SERVICING TO servicing o inue an t magnitude to constitute a risk QUALIFIED SERVICE he moa accomPpallys of electric shock to persons PERSONNEL Asi ne ZAPP ANC 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 warnings 2 Do not use this apparatus nea
3. dream m NOTES After pressing the MEMORYICLOCK ADJ button to begin setting the clock you must press the Pl or 4 buttons to adjust the display within 10 seconds otherwise the digits stop flashing and the time cannot be adjusted If this occurs press the MEMORYICLOCK ADJ button again and then press the byl or i44 buttons within 10 seconds to adjust the display The display will always show the time when the system is in the Standby Power Off or AUX mode 19 MS3108_062806 p65 19 28 6 2006 16 54 U MS3108_062806 p65 20 Listening To The Radio 1 Press the b STANDBY POWER button to turn the system On The display lighting comes On and the STANDBY light goes Off 2 Press the FUNCTION button on front panel or TUNER button on remote control to select the Tuner function An AM or FM frequency will appear on the display Press the W STOP BAND button again to switch between the AM and FM bands if necessary 3 Tune to the desired station as follows e Manual Tuning Repeatedly press the PPI or I 4 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 e Automatic Tuning Depress and hold the gt i or I 4 buttons until the display begins to move then release the buttons The Tuner will
4. 2006 16 54 NU 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 of this system Examples of the types of external equipment that may be connected are a cassette deck the audio outputs from a VCR or DVD player a personal cassette player MP3 player 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 RIL jacks on the back panel of this system CONNECTION CABLES ARE 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 iPod nano Headphone Jack R SPEAKERS L 40 PHONES R L R L Q S EN N S S z z AUX IN LINE OUT Instructions for listening to your external device will be found at the end of this Owners Manual iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries MS3108_062806 p65 9 28 6 2006 16 54 NU LINE OUT L R Output Jacks This system includes L R LINE OUT output ja
5. 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 Infrared transmitter on the front of the remote handset is pointed at the remote sensor on the front panel of the main unit The effective operating range of the remote control is approximately 15 feet Please note that bright sunlight or room lighting may interfere with the remote control operation If the remote is not operating properly try reducing the brightness of the room or moving closer to the main unit If this does not solve the problem it may be time to change the remote control batteries 28 6 2006 16 54 U MS3108_062806 p65 17 Volume Controls To increase or decrease the system volume press the VOLUME 4 or v buttons on the front panel or the remote control The VOLUME Level Indicator will appear on the display when you change the volume VOLUME CLASSIC level The level indicator ranges from 00 Minimum to 30 Maximum l l The system remembers the volume level when the power
6. be advised of the proper procedure to obtain service for your system or to obtain a replacement system The Customer Service Hotline hours are 9 00 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday The serial number of your system can be found on a label on the back panel of the main unit Please take a moment to locate the serial number and write the number in the space provided on the warranty page of this manual You may be asked for the serial number when calling to request customer service 28 6 2006 16 54 EE m EE m O EEE IMPORTANT NOTES CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 WHEN OPENAND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM This product contains a low power Laser Device Avoid installing this unit in places Operate controls and switches as exposed to direct sunlight or close to described in the manual heat radiating appliances such as Before turning on the power make electric heaters on top of other stereo certain that the power cord is properly equipment that radiates too much installed heat places lacking ventilation or dusty When moving the set be sure to first areas places subject to constant disconnect the power cord and remove vibration and or humid or moist areas cords connected to other equipment IMPORTANT Since CD circuitry may cau
7. is switched Off and automatically returns to the same level when the power is switched On again Electronic Preset Equalizer EQ On Remote Control Only The preset equalizer allows you to adjust the sound characteristic for the most popular types of music Press the EQ button on the remote control to cycle through the following equalizer settings FLAT EQ Off POP CLASSIC ROCK The appropriate EQ indicator appears in the display to confirm your selection The system remembers the EQ setting when the power is switched off and returns to the same setting when the power is switched on again MUTE Button On Remote Control Only Press the MUTE button on the remote control to shut off the speakers temporarily for example to answer the telephone STEREO TUNER The sound stops and the MUTE indicator flashes 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 VOLUME A or Y buttons 17 28 6 2006 16 54 NU Setting The Clock When the system is connected to an AC outlet the b STANDBY button light comes On The time display will show a flashing AM 12 00 This is your indication that the time is incorrect and needs to be set NOTE Although it is not necessary to set the clock in order to listen to t
8. 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 STEREO 4 x If you tuned to an FM Stereo station the STEREO indicator will appear in the display 5 Adjust the VOLUME and EQ controls to the desired settings 6 When you are finished listening press the b STANDBY POWER button to return the system to the Standby Off mode The display lighting goes Off and the STANDBY light comes On 20 28 6 2006 16 54 NU 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 110007 i 620 MS3108_062806 p65 21 28 6 2006 16 54 U Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory You can store up to 20 of your favorite stations 10 FM 10 AM in the Tuner memory for easy recall at any time Using either the manual or autom
9. your discs from the player re close the door and press the W STANDBY POWER button to return the system to the Standby Off mode 26 MS3108_062806 p65 26 28 6 2006 16 54 U MS3108_062806 p65 27 Special Playback Modes The CD player in this system allows you e To automatically repeat a single track all tracks on a selected disc or all tracks on all discs To play the tracks on a selected disc in random order or to play all tracks on all discs in random order To program up to 20 tracks on all discs to play in any desired order Repeat Playback The Repeat function can be activated during playback or while the player is stopped One Track Repeat Select the disc and track to be repeated and begin playback Press the REPEAT button three times The Q 1 indicator appears in the display The selected track will be repeated continuously One Disc Repeat Select the disc to be repeated and begin playback Press the REPEAT button twice The c 1 DISC indicator appears in the display All the tracks on the selected disc will be repeated continuously All Discs Repeat Load 2 or 3 disc in the player and begin playback Press the REPEAT button once The ALL DISC indicator appears in the display All tracks on all discs in the player will be repeated continuously 27 28 6 2006 16 54 U To can
10. 4 NU If you ever need to remove the main unit from the pedestal 1 Place the entire unit face down on a flat surface 2 Turn the pedestal base locking screw counter clockwise to loosen 3 Slide the pedestal outward and lift it up to completely remove it from the main unit 28 6 2006 16 54 MS3108_062806 p65 6 U MS3108_062806 p65 7 Installing The Remote Control Batteries The remote control requires two AAA batteries not included We recommend that you use a well known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance Open the remote control battery compartment by sliding the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow a Install two AAA batteries in the compartment according to the polarity markings inside the compartment as shown in the illustration If the batteries are installed incorrectly the remote control will not work After installing the batteries replace the battery compartment cover a NOTE When the operation of the remote control becomes intermittent or stops working completely replace the batteries as soon as possible Never leave weak or exhausted batteries in the remote for an extended period of time They may eventually leak and cause permanent damage to th
11. atic tuning method as described on page 20 A STEREO 1 Tune to the first station you wish to memorize Example FM 103 5 MHz al al 2 Press the MEMORY CLOCK ADJ STEREO gt MEMORY button FLAT The display Preset Memory 00 and the MEMORY indicator will flash 7 D MHz NIZ STEREO 7 MEMORYS 3 Press the PRESET A or Y button to select any of the 10 available Preset Memory Example CH 1 4 Press the MEMORY CLOCK ADJ button The flashing MEMORY indicator STEREO disappears but the preset memory number 1 remains in the display confirming that your station has been entered in preset memory CH 1 9 Repeat steps 1 4 selecting a different preset memory number each time until you have stored up to 10 stations in one band 6 Then press the M STOP BAND button to select the AM band and repeat steps 1 through 4 to store up to 10 stations on that band 22 MS3108_062806 p65 22 28 6 2006 16 54 U MS3108_062806 p65 23 NOTE After you press MEMORYICLOCK ADJ button the first time you must press PRESET A or V and MEMORYICLOCK ADJ buttons within 10 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 MEMORYICLOCK ADJ button once to start the indicator flashing again then press PRESET A or Y and MEMORYICLOCK ADJ buttons again to memorize your
12. ator remains On At the selected time the system will turn on automatically It will continue to operate until you press the STANDBY POWER button to shut the power off The system will shut off but the Timer remains set for the following day To deactivate the Timer press the SLEEP TIMER button once i e The TIMER indicator disappears NOTES After pressing the SLEEPITIMER button to begin setting the Timer while the TIMER indicator is flashing you must press the PPI or I 4 buttons to adjust the display or press the SLEEPITIMER to skip to next step within 5 seconds otherwise the digits stop flashing and the Timer cannot be adjusted 33 28 6 2006 16 54 U MS3108_062806 p65 34 SLEEP Timer This system includes a programmable Sleep Timer that allows you to fall asleep to between 10 and 90 minutes of music and then shuts the power Off automatically To operate the sleep timer 1 2 3 Turn the system On and operate either the TUNER or CD function as usual Press the SLEEP TIMER button P The display will show 90 indicating that the sleep timer will shut the power off after 90 minutes Continue pressing the SLEEP TIMER button to reduce the amount of Sleep Timer operation in 10 minute decrements 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 Sleep Timer Off After a few seconds the Sleep Time STEREO display disappears and the
13. cel 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 Random Playback You can select random playback while the discs are playing or when the player is stopped One Disc Random Playback Select the disc and then press the RANDOM button twice The RANDOM and 1 DISC indicators appear in the display RANDOM DISC If necessary press the Pil PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback The player will randomly select a track from the disc and begin playback Random playback will continue until all tracks have played once then the player stops All Discs Random Playback Load up to 3 CDs in the player as usual and then press the RANDOM button once The RANDOM and ALL DISC indicators appear in the display ALL DISC FLAT If necessary press the Pil PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback The player will randomly select a track from among the discs and begin playback Random playback will continue until all tracks on all discs have played once then the player stops To cancel random playback press the RANDOM button until RANDOM indicator disappears and normal playback will resume from that point 28 MS3108_062806 p65 28 28 6 2006 16 54 U Programmed Playback The Programmed Playback feature allows vou to program a total of up to 20 tracks from among all 3 discs
14. cks for the connection to your recording eguipment eg MiniDisc or Cassette Recorder Connect the L R LINE OUT jacks of this system to the L R Record Input REC IN or Line Input LINE IN jacks of your external recording device CONNECTION CABLES ARE NOT INCLUDED NOTE the remote controller of this system cannot control the external eguipment You must adjust the volume level of the external eguipment as desired e R SPEAKERS L 40 PHONES F Q S LS SNI S R L R L Q pi F AUXIN LINE OUT Cassette Recorder N A EEE CO REC IN or LINE IN Always refer to the Instructions Manual of the external eguipment MS3108_062806 p65 10 28 6 2006 16 54 U 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 with 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 1 have outdated non polarized outlet You should have your outdated outlet LO changed by a qua
15. dition 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 POWER button to turn the system On Press the FUNCTION button on front panel or CD DISC SKIP button on remote control to select the CD function 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 NOTE Never open or close the CD door rapidly by hand doing so will damage the deck mechanism In an emergency situation AC power failure where you have no option other than to open or close the door by hand do so very slow and gently APPLY ONLY LIGHT PRESSURE NEVER USE FORCE ON THE DOOR 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 28 6 2006 16 54 U 4 Press the OPEN CLOSE button to close the CD door The flashing dashes appear in the display as the player reads the Table Of Contents on each disc After reading the last disc the display will show the total t
16. e 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 Protect Your Furniture This model is equipped with non skid rubber feet to prevent the product from moving when you operate the controls These fee 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 fee 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 fee before you place the product on fine wooden furniture 28 6 2006 16 54 U LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel S _J aT e 22 212019 18 17 16 151413 Top Panel
17. e remote control 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 28 6 2006 16 54 U Connecting The Speakers NOTE Always connect the speakers before switching the power On and never operate the system without the speakers properly connected Make sure The left speaker is connected the left pair L terminals The right speaker is connected the right pair R terminals The speaker cables and the speaker terminals are color coded Connect the Red 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 Black Color MS3108_062806 p65 8 28 6
18. en 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 top panel The system will return to the Standby power Off mode NOTE Resetting the system computer also clears all of the system memory 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 36 MS3108_062806 p65 36 28 6 2006 16 54 U CARE AND MAINTENANCE Compact Disc Care To remove a disc from its storage case press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out holding it carefully by the edges CO e O e 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
19. for playback in any desired order You may program the same track to play several times within a program seguence if desired NOTE You cannot program tracks during playback If a disc is playing press the M STOPIBAND 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 MEMORY CLOCK ADJ button The MEMORY indicator and Program gt mE ORY SE Memory P 01 will flash and the display will show DISC 1 Track 00 3 Press one of the CD buttons to select SMemory lt Gl N the disc that contains the first track to be programmed Example DISC 3 Then press the PPI or I lt buttons to select the first track on that disc to be programmed Example Track 7 4 Press the MEMORY CLOCK ADJ button again to enter DISC 3 Track 7 in program memory The program memory number advance to P 02 29 28 6 2006 16 54 MS3108_062806 p65 29 U 9 Repeat steps 3 and 4 selecting the desired Disc number and Track number each time until you have entered up to 20 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 e For tracks 10 and higher first press the 10 button and then the correspond
20. he 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 Do not press the b STANDBY POWER button The system must be in the Standby mode to set the clock You have the option of displaying the time in 12 Hour or 24 Hour modes 12 Hour Mode The time is displayed in 12 hour cycles with AM PM indicators This is the factory default setting 24 Hour Mode The time is displayed in 24 hour cycles with no AM PM indicators This is sometimes referred to as Military Time For example PM 6 00 would be displayed as 18 00 1 Depress the MEMORY CLOCK ADJ button 12Hr flashes in the display Then press either the PPI or I lt buttons to alternatively to switch between the 12 hour and 24 hour display modes 18 MS3108_062806 p65 18 28 6 2006 16 54 NU 2 Press the MEMORY CLOCK ADJ button again The Hour digits begin flashing 3 Press the PPI or I 4 buttons to set the display to the correct hour Be sure to observe the AM PM indicators to make sure you are setting the Hour correctly 4 Press the MEMORY CLOCK ADJ button again The Minute digits begin flashing 5 Press the PPI or I 4 buttons to set the display to the correct Minute 6 Press the MEMORY CLOCK ADJ once more The display stops flashing and the clock LI 7 71 begins to run het J
21. imited to transmission line power line voltage or liquid spillage r g Any product received without appropriate model serial number and CSA cUL i cULus cETL cETLus markings i h Any products used for rental or commercial purposes i i Any installation setup and or programming charges i Should this EMERSON product fail to operate during the warranty period warranty i r service may be obtained upon delivery of the EMERSON product together with proof r of purchase and a copy of this LIMITED WARRANTY statement to an Authorized r EMERSON Service Centre This warranty constitutes the entire express warranty granted by RGC Redmond Group and no other dealer service centre or their agent 1 or employee is authorized to extend enlarge or transfer this warranty on behalf of RGC Redmond Group To the extent the law permits RGC Redmond Group disclaims r any and all liability for direct or indirect damages or losses or for any incidental MS3108_062806 p65 39 28 6 2006 16 54 special or conseguential damages or loss of profits resulting from a defect in material or workmanship relating to the product including damages for the loss of time or use for any removal reinstallation transportation and insurance costs incurred Correction of defects in the manner and period of time described herein constitute complete fulfillment of all obligations and responsibilities of RGC Redmond Grou
22. ing button for the second digit For track 12 press 10 and then press 2 For track 23 press 10 twice then press 3 6 Press the bil PLAY PAUSE button to begin programmed playback The MEMORY indicator stops flashing MEMORY and remains on The player will play the track that you programmed in the desired sequence MZ ZMEMORY After the last programmed track has played the player stops but the display returns to the flashing P 01 To play the programmed sequence again press the MI PLAY PAUSE button To cancel the programmed sequence from the memory press the M STOP BAND button while the display is flashing The Program sequence can also be cleared from the memory by opening the CD door 30 MS3108_062806 p65 30 28 6 2006 16 54 NU Programmed Repeat Playback You can use the Programmed and Repeat Playback functions together to continuously repeat a programmed seguence First program up to 20 tracks as described on page 29 then press the REPEAT button once to select Repeat All playback Press the bil PLAY PAUSE button to begin ENY Programmed Repeat Playback The MEMORY and G ALL indicators appear in the display The programmed sequence will be repeated continuously 31 MS3108_062806 p65 31 28 6 2006 16 54 NU Special Functions Timer Operation This system inc
23. lified licensed electrician Do not file the wide blade on k 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 AC Outlet AC Plug 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 Although the main unit is 9 75 high with the CD door closed 12 of clearance is required for the CD door to open fully If you are using this unit on a bookshelf make sure there is a gap of at least 12 between the shelves If the CD door encounters an obstruction while opening it will close again automatically MS3108_062806 p65 11 28 6 2006 16 54 U MS3108_062806 p65 12 Stereo Headphone Jack This system includes a stereo Q PHONES jack on the top panel of the main unit You may connect a set of stereo headphones not included to this jack for private listening without disturbing others The main speakers are automatically shut off when headphones are connected to the N 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 may be intermittent or you may only hear sound from one side of the headphones IMPORTANT To prevent hearing damag
24. ludes a programmable Timer function You can use the timer to wake you up to the Radio or to your favorite CD NOTE The timer can only be programmed while the system is in the Standby Power Off mode 1 Press the SLEEP TIMER button once the display lighting turns On The TIMER indicator flashes and sti re N VOLUME 20 AM 12 00 TUNER sdi appear in the display 7 1 LU 2 While the TIMER indicator is still flashing press the SLEEP TIMER button once more the Hour digits will begin flashing in the display 3 Press the K lt or gt gt I button to set the display to the desired turn on hour AM or PM 4 Press the SLEEP TIMER button The Minute digits begin flashing 5 Press the I 4 or gt gt I button to set the display to the desired turn on minute 32 MS3108_062806 p65 32 28 6 2006 16 54 NU MS3108_062806 p65 33 6 Press the SLEEP TIMER button The TUNER indicator begins flashing Press the I lt or gt gt I button to switch between TUNER or CD mode NIZ TUNER x Z TIMER N VOLUME VOLUME 7 Press the SLEEP TIMER button The VOLUME 20 digits begin flashing Press the I lt or gt gt I button to adjust the turn On volume level as desired 8 Press the SLEEP TIMER button again to return to correct time The display lighting goes Off and the STANDY indicator comes On The TIMER indic
25. n 7 Tuet 18 10 TUNER Button 2 08 A 11 CD Door OPEN CLOSE Button Geo 12 IR Infrared Transmitter 4 2 o O amp 21 13 POWER Button Jt ea 3 se 3 esse 22 14 AUX Button 2 cp1 cpa CD3 MEM 15 gt I PLAY PAUSE Button 1 16 VOLUME A Button I CI 17 VOLUME Y Button Emerson 18 gt SKIP FWD Search sta TUNE Button N S 19 MUTE Button 20 RANDOM PRESET A Button i L 23 21 TIMER SLEEP Button 22 MEM CLK ADJ Button 23 Battery Compartment Back Cabinet 15 MS3108_062806 p65 15 28 6 2006 16 54 U MS3108_062806 p65 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Make sure that you have fully extended the FM antenna wire Make sure that you have installed 2 AAA batteries in the remote control Make sure that the system is connected to an AC outlet that is always live Do not connect the system to an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch Remove The Dummy CD Transit Protection Cards This system was shipped with a dummy CD transit protection card in each of the 3 CD players These cards were inserted to prevent the CD player mechanisms from moving during shipping and handling They must be removed and discarded before you can load your own CDs After connecting the system to your AC outlet press the STANDBY POWER button to turn the system On Then press the OPEN CLOSE button to open the CD door Remove the
26. 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 b STANDBY POWER button at any time 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 34 28 6 2006 16 54 NU Auxiliary Operation To listen to an auxiliary audio source connected to the AUX IN jacks on the top panel of this unit refer to page 9 Press the FUNCTION button on the front panel or AUX button on the remote control 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 and EG controls of this system as desired 35 MS3108_062806 p65 35 28 6 2006 16 54 U Resetting The System Computer This system is eguipped 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 sudd
27. ound in this product within the applicable warranty period RGC Redmond Group shall at its option repair or replace the product as specified herein j Replacement parts furnished in connection with this warranty shall be warranted i r for a period equal to the unexpired portion of the original equipment warranty i This warranty shall not apply to a Any defects caused or repairs required as a result of abusive operation negligence accident improper installation or inappropriate use as outlined in the owner s manual b Any EMERSON product tampered with modified adjusted or repaired by any party other than RGC Redmond Group or EMERSON s Authorized Service Centres c Damage caused or repairs required as a result of the use with items not specified or approved by RGC Redmond Group including but not limited to head cleaning tapes and chemical cleaning agents d Any replacement of accessories glassware consumable or peripheral items required through normal use of the product including but not limited to earphones remote controls AC adapters batteries temperature probe stylus trays filters cables paper cabinet cabinet parts knobs buttons baskets stands shelves cookware and cooking utensils e Any cosmetic damage to the surface or exterior that has been defaced or caused 1 by normal wear and tear i rf Any damage caused by external or environmental conditions including but not r l
28. p to the purchaser with respect to the product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims whether based on contract negligence strict liability or otherwise CARRY IN PARTS amp LABOUR WARRANTY PERIODS e Audio Products 1 Year Remote Control if applicable 90 Days e Home Appliances 1 Year o Microwave Magnetron parts only additional 6 Years o Refrigerator Freezer Compressor parts only additional 4 years Home Office Products 1 Year To obtain the name and address of the nearest Authorized EMERSON Service Centre or Dealer please contact RGC Redmond Group 6185 McLaughlin Road Mississauga ON L5R 3W7 r For more information on this Warranty or Service Locations please call 905 366 5100 or toll free 1 800 663 5954 Monday to Friday 9 00am 5 00pm Eastern Standard Time The Serial Number of your unit is located on a label on the back cabinet Please take a moment to locate the Serial Number of your unit and write it in the space provided below You may be asked to provide this number when calling to request customer service Model No MS3108C Serial Number MS3108_062806 p65 39 28 6 2006 16 54 of this EMERSON product or the loss of information The purchaser will be responsible EMERSON RADIO CORP EMERSON Part No MS3108 062206 01EF Printed in China 607 02 MS3108_062806 p65 42 28 6 2006 16 54
29. 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 ATA 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 MS3108_062806 p65 1 28 6 2006 16 54 U MS3108_062806 p65 2 Thank you for purchasing this Home Audio System with 3 CD Changer and programmable CD R RW Player from Emerson This system includes an AM FM digital tuner with 20 preset station memories a digital clock a full function remote control and a pair of matching speakers Please review this manual completely and carefully to make sure that you are getting the maximum benefit from all features we have included in this system If after reading this manual you experience any problems with the set up or operation of this system please do not return it to the retail store Please call the Emerson Customer Service Hotline toll free at 1 800 663 5954 One of our customer service technicians will try to solve your problem for you If that is not possible you will
30. quality ox e 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 e Never write on or affix labels to the surface of compact discs 37 MS3108_062806 p65 37 28 6 2006 16 54 mma E EEE Care Of The Cabinet e If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth Do not use any wax or polish sprays on the cabinet e If the 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 38 MS3108_062806 p65 38 wal 28 6 2006 16 54 EMERSON WARRANTY r Consumer Electronics Home Appliances and Home Office Products i Thank you for choosing EMERSON 1 RGC Redmond Group gives the following express warranty to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient for this EMERSON product when shipped in its original r container and sold or distributed in Canada by RGC Redmond Group or by an i Authorized EMERSON Dealer r RGC Redmond Group warrants that this product is free under normal use and maintenance from any defects in material and workmanship If any such defects i Should be f
31. r water 3 Clean only with dry cloth 4 5 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 6 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 7 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 8 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 9 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 10 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 11 This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be
32. racks and plaving time of DISC 1 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 ReWritable discs This is normal and not an indication of any problem with your unit 5 Press the Pll PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback ALL DISC To playback only Disc 1 Disc 2 or Disc 3 press the CD1 CD2 or CD3 buttons 6 When playback begins adjust the VOLUME and EQ controls as desired 7 To skip to higher or lower numbered tracks press the PPI or I 4 until the desired track number appears in the display then release the buttons Playback will begin on the desired track 8 To pause temporarily during CD playback press the II PLAY PAUSE button again The sound stops and the elapsed time flashes in the display but the disc 7 FLAT continues spinning 4 x _ m lt 1 l AN Press the I PLAY PAUSE button once more to cancel Pause mode and resume playback at the same point 25 MS3108_062806 p65 25 28 6 2006 16 54 NU 9 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 1 STOP BAND button 10 If you are finished listening press the OPEN CLOSE button to open the CD door remove
33. se interference to other radio or television tuners nearby switch this unit off when not in use or move it away from the affected radio tuner NOTE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada 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 operation which can be determined by turning the equipment off 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 MS3108_062806 p65 3 28 6 2006 16 54 ans PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking and Set Up MS3108_062806 p65 4 This carton contains the main unit two speakers the pede
34. stal 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 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 28 6 2006 16 54 NU MS3108_062806 p65 5 Attaching The Pedestal Stand 1 Place the main unit face down on a flat surface as shown 2 Position the pedestal base so that the 4 guide hooks on the base slide into the 4 slots on the back of the main unit 3 Turn the pedestal base locking screw clockwise to secure lt a ganunandll nani noun 4 Return the main unit and the pedestal base to the upright position 28 6 2006 16 5
35. station Recalling Preset Stations 1 Turn the system On press the EM STOP BAND button to select the Tuner function and the desired band 2 Press the PRESET A or Y button repeatedly until the desired preset number and frequency appears on the display e You may also use the number buttons on the remote control to directly select the desired preset memory number e Simply press the corresponding number key on the remote handset to select preset memory numbers 1 through 9 To select preset memory number 10 press the 10 button and then the 0 button Changing Preset Stations 1 Tune to the new station you want to memorize and press the MEMORY CLOCK ADJ button to start the MEMORY indicator flashing 2 Repeatedly press the PRESET A or V button until the display shows the number of the preset memory you wish to change 3 Press the MEMORY CLOCK ADJ button again The new station is entered in the memory and the previous station is deleted 23 28 6 2006 16 54 U MS3108_062806 p65 24 Playing Compact Discs IMPORTANT This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD R CD Recordable and CD RW CD ReWritable 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 con
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