Emerson MS3106 User Manual

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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 arrow­head symbol, within an equi­lateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK) , NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER S ERVICING TO
Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I C E
PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is in­tended to alert the user to
the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in
the literature accompany­ing the appliance.

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 not 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 is 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.

15.) Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.

16.) Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer.

17.) The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer.

18.) Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks.

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BEFORE WE BEGIN

Thank you for purchasing this Emerson audio 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 Emers on 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 number in the space provided.

Model No: MS3106
Serial No:

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IMPORTANT NOTES

• Av oid installing this unit in places

exposed to direc t sunlight or close to
heat radiating appli ances such as
electric heaters, on top of other stereo
equipment that radiates too much heat,
places lacking ventilation or dusty areas,
places subject to constant vibration and/
or humid or moist areas.

• Do not attempt to clean this unit with

chemical solvents as this might damage

• Operate controls and s witches as
described in the manual.

• Before turni ng ‘On’ the power, make
certain that power c ord is properly
installed.

• Store your CDs, in a cool area to avoid
damage from heat.

• When moving the set, be sure to fi rst
disconnect the power cord.

the finish. Use a clean dry cloth.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1

PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1

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, purs uant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 caus e harmful interference to radio
communications. Howev er, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
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.

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS

DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

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PREPARATION FOR USE

UNPACKING AND SET-UP

• Carefully remove the main unit, speakers, and remote control from the carton,

and remove all packing materials from the components.

• Remove any descriptive labels or stickers from the front panel of the main

unit. Do not remove any labels or stickers on the back panel of the main unit or
the speakers.

• Carefully remove any small strips of tape that may have been used to hold the

CD door closed during shipment.

• Unwind the AC power cord on the main unit and extend it to its full length.

• Unwind the lead wire FM antenna on the back of the main unit and extend it to

its full length.

• Please save the carton and packing materials in case it ever becomes

necessary to return your unit for service. The original carton and packing
materials are the only way to protect your unit from damage in transit.

• Place the system on a stable, level shelf, table, desk or stand, out of direct

sunlight, convenient to a 120V 60Hz AC outlet, and away from sources of
excess heat, dust, moisture or humidity.

POSITIONING THE MAIN UNIT AND SPEAKERS

The main unit and the speakers are designed to be used on a shelf, desk, table or
stand. The main unit is shipped with two plastic legs installed for added stability
when the system is used on a flat surface. These two plastic legs allow the main
unit to “lean backward” slightly and prevent it from tipping forward when the CD
door is opened.

IMPORTANT: THESE TWO PLASTIC LEGS MUST REMAIN ON THE
MAIN UNIT FOR TABLE-TOP, DESK-TOP, OR SHELF OPERATION.

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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 c leaning 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.

NOTE: If this system is to be used on a bookshelf, or inside a cabinet, be sure to
allow at least 3 inches clearance between the top of the main unit and the shelf
above the unit so that the CD door can open fully without interference. If the CD
door encounters an obstruction as it is opening, the door will close automatically.

Do not block the ventilation openings on the top or back of the main unit.

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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

Connect the speakers to the red (+) and black (–) terminals on top of the unit as
shown below.

(Press the red (+) or black (–) terminal tab, insert wire, release tab to hold wire in
place.)

The speakers may be placed close to the main unit or as far apart as the cables
will allow. Please leave a gap of at least 1/4” between the main unit and speakers
to prevent any vibration in the speakers from causing the CD player to skip.

NOTE: The speakers are not magnetically shielded. They should not be placed
directly on top of, or next to, a TV set. The magnets in the speakers could cause
color distortion on the TV screen if the speakers are too close to the TV.

The entire system may also be wall-mounted if desired. Wall-mounting instructions
can be found at the end of this manual.

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CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES

L

R

LINE

• Connect your playback* equipment (eg. MiniDisc or cassette player) to the

AUX IN jacks.

OUT

TV

AUX IN

• Connect your recording equipment (eg. MiniDisc or cassette recorder) into

the LINE OUT jacks.

CASSETTE

RECORDER

LINE IN

L R

LINE OUT

* Other examples of playback equipment include your TV, video recorder,DVD

player or satellite receiver, or your computer or games console.

Always refer to the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.

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AC Outlet

POWER SOURCE

This system is designed to operate on 120V AC 60Hz power supply only. Connecting
this system to any other power source may cause damage to the system and such
damage is not covered by your warranty.

Make sure that you connect this system to an AC outlet that is always “live”. Do not
connect this system to an AC outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.

1.) Unwind the AC Power Cord completely.

2.) Insert the plug into any convenient 120V 60Hz AC outlet.

NOTE: 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 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, licens ed 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.

AC Plug

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INSTALLING REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES

The remote controller requires 2 “AAA” batteries (not included). Please use a well­known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance.

Remove the remote control battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the
direction of the arrow..

Insert 2 “AAA” alk aline batteries into the compartment. Be sure to observe the
polarity mark ings inside the battery compartment. If the batteries are inserted
incorrectly the remote control will not operate.

The remote control must be pointed at the remote sensor on the lower part of the
front panel. The effective operating range of the remote control is approximately
15 feet. The effective operating angle is approximately 15 degrees to the left or
right of ‘dead center’.

When the operation of the remote control becomes intermittent, or the operating
range of the remote is reduced, replace the batteries.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:

1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery
compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.

3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-Zinc) or old batteries
with fresh ones.

4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent
damage or injury from possible battery leakage.

5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

COLOR

1.) POWER/STANDBY Button.

2.) Skip-Rev/Search Button.

3.) CD Stop Button.

4.) Skip-Fwd/Search Button.

5.) CD Play/Pause Button.

6.) TIME-SET/MEMORY Button.

7.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Button.

8.) PLAY CD 1 Button.

9.) Muti-function LCD Display.

10.) PLAY CD 2 Button.

11.) SLEEP Button.

12.) TIMER Button.

13.) EQ (Equalizer) Button.

14.) COLOR Button.

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15.) PLAY CD 3 Button.

16.) VOLUME Up/ Down Buttons.

17.) PRESET-UP/RANDOM Button.

18.) TIME MODE/REMAIN Button.

19.) PRESET-DOWN/REPEAT Button.

20.) CD/DISC SKIP Button.

21.) TUNER/BAND Button.

22.) AUX Input Button.

23.) LINE OUT L/R Jacks.

24.) AUX IN L/R Jacks.

25.) SPEAKERS Terminals.

26.) AC Power Cord.

27.) PHONES Jack.

28.) FM antenna wire.

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PLAY/PAUSE

OPEN/CLOSE

DOWN -PRESET -UP

REMOTE CONTROL

29.) POWER/STANDBY Button.

30.) CD/DISC SKIP Button.

31.) TUNER/BAND Button.

32.) AUX Input Button.

33.) SKIP FWD Button.

34.) PLAY/PAUSE Button.

35.) REMAIN/TIME MODE Button.

36.) RANDOM/PRESET-UP Button.

37.) MEMORY/TIME-SET Button.

38.) CD3 Play Button.

39.) MUTE Button.

40.) VOL UP/ DOWN Buttons.

41.) SKIP REV Button.

42.) CD STOP Button.

43.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Button.

44.) CD Track / TUNER Channel numbers.

45.) COLOR Button.

46.) REPEAT/PRESET-DOWN Button.

47.) CD1 Play Button.

48.) CD2 Play Button.

49.) EQ (Equalizer) Button.

DISC SKIP

STANDBY

SKIP-REV. SKIP-FWD.

STOP

COLOR

VOL - UP

VOL - DOWN

TIME MODE

MEMORY

TIME-SET

50.) Remote Transmitter.

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