Emerson MS3100 manual

HOME AUDIO SYSTEM with 3 CD CHANGER a nd DIGIT AL AM/FM RECEIVER MS3100 OW NER'S MANUAL Visit our web site at www .emersonra dio.com[...]

1 For future reference, record the seri al number in the spa ce provided. Model No: MS3100 Serial Number: BEFORE WE BEGIN Tha nk you.................. f or purcha sing this Emerson audio product. The Emerson bra nd is your a ssura nce of quality , perf orma nce a nd value. Our engineers have included ma ny useful a nd convenient features in this pr[...]

2 • Operate controls a nd switches a s described in the ma nual. • Bef ore turning on the power , make certain that the connecting cords a n d power cord are properly installed. • When moving the set, be sure to first disconnect the power cord a nd remove cords connected to other equi pment. • Avoid installing this unit in pla ces exposed t[...]

PREP A R A TION FOR USE UNP ACKING AND SET -UP Carefully remove the unit from the carton and remove all packing material from the unit. Remove any labels or stickers which may be on the front or top of the set, but do not remove any labels from the back or bottom. We suggest that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case it ever [...]

4 Installation Optional: connect any additional equipment to the back panel sockets as follows:  Plug your *playback equipment ( e.g. MiniDisc or cassette player) into the AUX sockets.  Plug your recording equipment ( e.g. MiniDisc or cassette recorder) into the LINE OUT sockets. *Other examples of playback equipment may include your T V , vi[...]

5 Installation FM antenna wire The single trailing wire from the unit is the FM antenna. This should be positioned for best FM reception (do this when you're tuning - in to radio stations – see page 18). Installing the remote control batteries At the back of the remote, press the indented area and slide open the battery compartment. Note –[...]

6 Installation Ready to switch on Plug the unit into the AC outlet. On the front panel, the light above the POWER button will be red to indicate that the unit is in standb y . ( S tandby means plugged- in but not switched on .) Switch the unit on by pressing the POWER button . The red light will change to green. (T o switch the unit back to standby[...]

7 Setting the clock Setting the clock 1 . Press to switch the unit on. 2 . Press the AU X button. (Note the time setting appears at the centre of the display .) 3 . P ress MEMO R Y so that the hour setting flashes, then immediately press + or - to set the correct hour . 4 . P ress MEMO R Y re peatedly so that the minut e setting flashes, then immed[...]

8 General use General use All general functions can be operated by the remote . Y ou shouldn't need to lower the front panel flap. Switch the unit on by pressing . Selecting the sound source T o select the sound source you wish to listen to, press:  CD / SELECT to listen to compact disc, or  FM / AM to listen to radio, or  AU X to lis[...]

9 General use P H O N E S Graphic equalizer The graphic equaliser ( EQ ) adjusts the character of the sound. It provides a range of four tonal shapes: flat, rock, classic and pop. Press EQ repeatedly to set the graphic equaliser according to your taste or the style of music being played. The selected setting: FLAT , ROCK, CLASSIC or POP appears at [...]

10 CD operation CD operation All CD functions can be operated by the remote . You shouldn't need to lower the front panel flap. Switch the unit on and press CD / SELECT . Important Never open or close the CD door rapidly by hand - doing so will damage the mechanism. In an emergency situation (eg.a power cut) where you have no option other than[...]

11 CD operation (Alternatively , press one of the CD buttons on the remote.) To eject, simply open the CD door using and remove the disc. Note there's a cutout to the left of each player so that you can place your finger under the edge of the disc to remove it. Playing one disc 1. Load the disc as previously shown. 2. Press one of the three bu[...]

12 CD operation Searching tracks T o search within tracks while a disc is playing, hold in the or button. Pause and stop  To pause during play , press (press again to resume play).  To stop play , press . Repeat play Y ou can repeat all discs, one disc, or just one track. T o select the mode you require, press REPEA T until the top-left of th[...]

13 CD operation Playing all discs 1. Load the discs as shown earlier . Note that discs will be played in order . If you don't want to start with disc 1 , press CD / SELECT to select 2 o r 3 (indicated at the left of the front panel display). 2. Press to start play .  T o select tracks or pause, stop, etc, use buttons , , and (see page 1 1).[...]

14 CD operation 4. Press or to select the TRACK number on that disc. (T o select all tracks on the disc, press or so that TR A CK AL is displayed .) 5. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 for each programmed track. (Note that P - 0 1 advances to P - 0 2, P - 0 3 etc as you program each track.)  Y ou can check your program by pressing PROG repeatedly . As P [...]

15 CD operation Note – The program will be cleared if the CD door is opened. (Alternatively , press one of the CD buttons on the remote.) Editing the program Before editing, make sure no disc is playing.  To change a track, press PROG repeatedly (until the required P - umber is displayed) then press or to change the TRACK number .  To delet[...]

16 CD operation Additional CD functions T rack introductions If INTRO is pressed (instead of ) to start play , only the first 10 seconds of each track will be played. This enables you to scan through a CD (or a programmed selection of tracks) automatically . The introduction feature can also be used to help you search for a track-when you hear the [...]

17 CD operation Instant play If you are listening to radio or auxiliary input, you can instantly play a disc simply by pressing one of the three buttons below the players: (Alternatively , press one of the CD buttons on the remote.)[...]

18 Radio operation Radio operation All radio functions can be operated by the remote .You shouldn't need to lower the front panel flap. T uning-in a new radio station Pressing BAND selects radio operation. The display indicates the tuning frequency , and just to the right of it, the band: FM, or AM. Repeatedly pressing BAND changes the band. H[...]

19 Radio operation Note–pressing MODE repeatedly also displays any TIMER ON and TIMER OFF settings. These are explained on the next page. Note-Instead of using MEM s and MEM t you can use the number keys on the remote. In the above example, you would press MEMORY followed by 2. 3. Press MEMORY followed by MEM s or MEM t so that the memory number [...]

20 Note-During timer setup, always check the AM/PM indicator (to the left of the time) to ensure you make the correct settings. Timer operation While setting up the time r , make sure you carry out each step within five seconds, otherwise your entry will not be accepted in the memory and you will have to start again. Timer operation The timer funct[...]

21 To cancel the sleep timer , press SLEEP so that so that the word SLEEP is not displayed. Timer operation Note – If ever you find the whole time display flashing, the clock needs to be reset (see page 7). This could be due to the unit having been disconnected from the AC outlet, or a power interruption. The timer on and off times have now been [...]

22 There are no user servicea ble parts in side the unit. Do not atte mpt a ny adjustments other tha n those described in the ma nual. Refer all other problems to qualified service personnel. Compa ct Disc Care • T o remove a disc from its storage ca se, press down on the centre of the ca se and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edge[...]

W A LL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS I f you decide to wall mount your MS31 00 audio system, please read and carefully follow these instructions: General Precautions and Recommendations * When choosing a location for wall mounting remember that the main unit must be connected to an AC outlet. The AC power cord of the main unit should be able to hang straig[...]

Although all major functions of this system, including opening/closing the front cove r , can be operated by the remote control, you must still load and unload your CD s manuall y . Therefore the main unit should be mounted at a height that is convenient and comfortable for changing discs. IMPO R T AN T . The front cover requires 6" clearance [...]

5) Before You Drill: Make sure there are no water plpes, gas pipes, electrical wires on other obstructions or hazards behind the wall in your chosen mounting location. If you are not sure about this. and don't know how to check, perhaps you should consider having the system mounted by someone with the necessary experience. 6) Use a 3/ 16"[...]

9) Loosen the screw until there is a gap about 1/8" between the screw head and the wall . 10) Position the main unit over the two screw heads so that the heads of the screws fit into bottom of each "Keyhole" on the back cabinet. When the two screw heads are inside the keyholes, slide the main unit slightly downward until each screw h[...]

27 EMERSON RADIO CORP. LIMITED W ARRANTY What does this warra nty cover ? Any ma nufacturing def ects in original materi al, including original parts a nd workma nshi p , under normal use a nd conditions. For how long? For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purcha se in the U.S. What will we do ? If you need service under this W[...]

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