Memorex MP3823 manual

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    POR T ABLE CD PLA YER WITH AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CASSETTE RECORDER MODEL: MP3823 BEFORE OPERA TING THIS PRODUCT , PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETEL Y . OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 16[...]

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    1 DANGER: Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. W ARNING 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 EXPO[...]

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    2 Dear Customer, Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the unit to become more familiar with it and obtain the performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years. Keep these instructions handy for future reference. PLEASE KEEP ALL P ACKAGING MA TERIAL FOR A T LEAST 90 DA YS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT T O Y[...]

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    3 LOCA TION OF CONTROLS 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 1 12 14 13 15 16 18 17 19 20 21 22 23 1. Carrying Handle 2. FUNCTION Control 3. VOLUME Control 4. Cassette Buttons (left to right): P AUSE ( ) STOP ( ■ ) REWIND ( ❿❿ ) F AST FORW ARD ( ➛➛ ) PLA Y ( ➛ ) RECORD ( ) 5. REPEA T Indicator 6. STOP ( ■ ) Button 7. PROGRAM Indicator 8. Display 9. [...]

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    4 POWER SOURCES This unit is designed to operate on AC household current or DC (batteries). AC : Use the AC polarized line cord included with the unit for operation on AC power. Insert one end of the AC line cord into the AC power jack on the rear of the unit and the other end (with the 2 blades) into a conveniently located AC outlet having 120V, 6[...]

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    5 RADIO OPERA TION Rotate the FUNCTION control to the RADIO position. 1 When you have finished listening, rotate the FUNCTION control to the TAPE/OFF position. 4 Adjust the VOLUME control as desired. 3 FM STEREO When the BAND switch is set to the FM position and a strong FM stereo station is broadcasting, the FM STEREO indicator will light. ANTENNA[...]

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    6 COMP ACT DISC (CD) OPERA TION (CONTINUED) TO PLA Y A CD (ST ANDARD CD, CD-R AND CD-RW CAN BE USED) Rotate the FUNCTION control to the CD position. Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 5. 1 To start from a speci fi c track, locate the track using the SKIP/Search – ❶ or + ❷ button and press the PLAY/ PAUSE ( ❿ / )[...]

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    7 COMP ACT DISC (CD) OPERA TION (CONTINUED) TO REPEA TEDL Y PLA Y BACK ONE TRACK TO REPEA TEDL Y PLA Y BACK ALL TRACKS Rotate the FUNCTION control to the CD position. Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 5. 1 Press the REPEAT button ❶ once, the REPEAT indicator will blink and the unit will play the selected track over an[...]

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    8 NOTES: • Programming is the ability to preselect the order in which a series of tracks will be played. • Each track may be stored in the program memory as many times as desired (up to 19 tracks). • As each track is played, its track number will be displayed. You can move forward or backward through the programmed tracks with the SKIP/Search[...]

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    9 Rotate the FUNCTION control to the TAPE position. 1 Press the PLAY ( ➛ ) button to begin playback. 4 Insert a pre-recorded cassette into the slots in the Cassette Door with the open end facing up and the full reel on the right side. Close the cassette door then rotate the Cassette OPEN/CLOSE control counter - clockwise to the CLOSE position. 3 [...]

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    10 Open the Cassette Door and insert a good quality blank cassette tape into the slots on the door, with the open end facing up and the full reel on the right-hand side. Close the Cassette Door. 1 When you are ready to begin recording, press the RECORD () b utton. The PLAY ( ➛ ) button will also engage. The tape will begin moving and all of the m[...]

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    11 SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENT AL ERASURE When a new recording is made, any program material previously recorded is automatically erased and only the new recording remains. To safeguard valuable recordings from being erased accidentally, the cassette and the deck are equipped with a special device. On the back of the cassette there is an erase preve[...]

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    12 Caring for Compact Discs • Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the compact disc only by its edges. Never allow your fi ngers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the compact disc. • Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the compact disc label. • Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry [...]

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    13 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Possible Cause Solution Radio Noise or sound distorted Station not tuned properly for Retune the AM or FM broadcast on radio broadcasts. AM or FM. station. FM: Telescopic antenna is not Reorient FM telescopic antenna. properly adjusted. AM: Unit is not positioned Rotate unit until best reception is correctly. obtain[...]

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    GENERAL: Power Source ................................................................120V , 60Hz AC Battery ..........................................12V DC (8 x 1.5V “C” Size batteries) Alkaline is recommended for longer life Speaker .....................................................................................8 Ohms RADIO SECTION: Fre[...]

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    Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www .memcorpinc.com MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 15[...]