Emerson MS3108C- Manuals

4 PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking and Set Up • This carton contains the main unit, two speakers, the pedestal stand, and the remote control handset. Carefully remove all the components from the carton and remove all packing materials form the components. Make sure nothing is accidentally discarded wit...

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. 4.) Return the main u...

6 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. MS3108_062806.p65 28/...

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 t...

8 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. Th...

9 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 ca...

10 Always refer to the Instructions Manual of the external equipment. LINE OUT L/R Output Jacks This system includes L/R LINE OUT output jacks for the connection to your recording equipment (eg. MiniDisc or Cassette Recorder). Connect the L/R LINE OUT jacks of this system to the L/R Record Input (RE...

11 AC Plug AC Outlet 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...

12 Stereo Headphone Jack This system includes a stereo 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 ...

13 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Fr on t P an el To p P an el 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 25 26 27 28 29 24 23 2 12 22 MS3108_062806.p65 28/6/2006, 16:54 13

14 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.) STANDBY Button W ith Lighting. 9.) RANDOM/PRESET Button. 10.) REPEAT/PRESET Button. 11.) FUNCTION Button. 12.) Pedestal Stand. 13.) SKIP FWD./SE...

15 Remot e Co nt r ol 1.) CD3 Button. 2.) CD2 Button. 3.) CD1 Button. 4.) Numeric Buttons. 5.) REPEAT/PRESET Button. 6.) EQ Button. 7.) SKIP REV./ Search ( TUNE – ) Button. 8.) STOP/BAND Button. 9.) CD/DISC SKIP Button. 10.) TUNER Button. 11.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Button. 12.) IR (Infrared) Transmitte...

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...

18 Setting The Clock When the system is connected to an AC outlet the STANDBY button light comes ‘On’. T h e t i m e d i s p l a y w i l l s h o w a f l a s h i n g “ A M 1 2 : 0 0 ” . This is your indication that the time is incorrect and needs to be set. NOTE : Although it is not necessary to set ...

19 2.) P r e s s t h e M E M O R Y / C L O C K A D J . button again. The Hour digits begin flashing. 3.) Press the or 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.) P r e s s t h e M E M O R Y / C L O C K...

20 Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the 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 o...

21 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. Yo...

22 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 automatic tuning method as described on page 20. 1.) Tune to the first station you wish to memorize. Example: FM 1...

23 NOTE : After you press MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ. button the first time, you must press PRESET or , and MEMORY/CLOCK 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 MEMORY/CLOCK A...

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 on...

25 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 tracks and playing time of DISC 1 . NOTE : It may take 15 to 20 secon...

27 Special Playback Modes The CD player in this system allows you: • 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 t...

28 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. Random Playback You can select random playback while the discs are playing or when the player is stopped. O n e D i s c R a n d o...

29 Pr og ramm ed Pl ayback The Programmed Playback feature allows you to program a total of up to 20 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 pla...

31 Programmed Repeat Playback You can use the Programmed and Repeat Playback functions together to continuously repeat a programmed sequence. First program up to 20 tracks as described on page 29, then press the REPEAT button once to select Repeat All playback. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin P...

32 Special Functions Ti mer O p er at i on This system includes 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,...

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.) Turn the system ‘On’ and operate either the TUNER or CD function as usual. 2.) Press the S...

35 Au xi l iar y O per at i on 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. ...

36 Resetting The 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...

37 CARE AND M AINTENANCE Co mp ac t Di sc C ar e • 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. • Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc’s recorded surface with a soft cloth.Unlike convent...

38 Ca re O f The C ab in et • If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth. Do not use any wax or polish sprays on the cabinet. • 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...

39 MS3108_062806.p65 28/6/2006, 16:54 39 EMERSON WARRANTY Consumer Electronics, Home Appliances and Home Office Products Thank you for choosing EMERSON! RGC Redmond Group gives the following express warranty to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient for this EMERSON product, when shipped ...

4 PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking and Set Up • This carton contains the main unit, two speakers, the pedestal stand, and the remote control handset. Carefully remove all the components from the carton and remove all packing materials form the components. Make sure nothing is accidentally discarded wit...

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. 4.) Return the main u...

6 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. MS3108_062806.p65 28/...

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 t...

8 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. Th...

9 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 ca...

10 Always refer to the Instructions Manual of the external equipment. LINE OUT L/R Output Jacks This system includes L/R LINE OUT output jacks for the connection to your recording equipment (eg. MiniDisc or Cassette Recorder). Connect the L/R LINE OUT jacks of this system to the L/R Record Input (RE...

11 AC Plug AC Outlet 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...

12 Stereo Headphone Jack This system includes a stereo 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 ...

13 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Fr on t P an el To p P an el 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 25 26 27 28 29 24 23 2 12 22 MS3108_062806.p65 28/6/2006, 16:54 13

14 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.) STANDBY Button W ith Lighting. 9.) RANDOM/PRESET Button. 10.) REPEAT/PRESET Button. 11.) FUNCTION Button. 12.) Pedestal Stand. 13.) SKIP FWD./SE...

15 Remot e Co nt r ol 1.) CD3 Button. 2.) CD2 Button. 3.) CD1 Button. 4.) Numeric Buttons. 5.) REPEAT/PRESET Button. 6.) EQ Button. 7.) SKIP REV./ Search ( TUNE – ) Button. 8.) STOP/BAND Button. 9.) CD/DISC SKIP Button. 10.) TUNER Button. 11.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Button. 12.) IR (Infrared) Transmitte...

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...

18 Setting The Clock When the system is connected to an AC outlet the STANDBY button light comes ‘On’. T h e t i m e d i s p l a y w i l l s h o w a f l a s h i n g “ A M 1 2 : 0 0 ” . This is your indication that the time is incorrect and needs to be set. NOTE : Although it is not necessary to set ...

19 2.) P r e s s t h e M E M O R Y / C L O C K A D J . button again. The Hour digits begin flashing. 3.) Press the or 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.) P r e s s t h e M E M O R Y / C L O C K...

20 Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the 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 o...

21 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. Yo...

22 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 automatic tuning method as described on page 20. 1.) Tune to the first station you wish to memorize. Example: FM 1...

23 NOTE : After you press MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ. button the first time, you must press PRESET or , and MEMORY/CLOCK 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 MEMORY/CLOCK A...

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 on...

25 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 tracks and playing time of DISC 1 . NOTE : It may take 15 to 20 secon...

27 Special Playback Modes The CD player in this system allows you: • 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 t...

28 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. Random Playback You can select random playback while the discs are playing or when the player is stopped. O n e D i s c R a n d o...

29 Pr og ramm ed Pl ayback The Programmed Playback feature allows you to program a total of up to 20 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 pla...

31 Programmed Repeat Playback You can use the Programmed and Repeat Playback functions together to continuously repeat a programmed sequence. First program up to 20 tracks as described on page 29, then press the REPEAT button once to select Repeat All playback. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin P...

32 Special Functions Ti mer O p er at i on This system includes 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,...

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.) Turn the system ‘On’ and operate either the TUNER or CD function as usual. 2.) Press the S...

35 Au xi l iar y O per at i on 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. ...

36 Resetting The 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...

37 CARE AND M AINTENANCE Co mp ac t Di sc C ar e • 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. • Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc’s recorded surface with a soft cloth.Unlike convent...

38 Ca re O f The C ab in et • If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth. Do not use any wax or polish sprays on the cabinet. • 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...

39 MS3108_062806.p65 28/6/2006, 16:54 39 EMERSON WARRANTY Consumer Electronics, Home Appliances and Home Office Products Thank you for choosing EMERSON! RGC Redmond Group gives the following express warranty to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient for this EMERSON product, when shipped ...