Emerson MS3111M User Manual

Home Audio System

with 3-CD Changer,
CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA Playback,
Digital AM/FM Receiver
and Remote Control

OWNER'S MANUAL

MS3111M

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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 USE R
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER S ERVICING TO
Q U A L I F I E D SE 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.

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 near water.

3.) Clean only with dry cloth.

4.) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

5.) 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 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.

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.

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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 Emerson 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.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

• Avoid installing this unit in pla ces exposed

to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating
appliances such as electric heaters, on top
of other stereo equipment that radiates too
much heat, places lack ing ventilation or
dusty areas, places subjec t to constant
vibration and/ or humid or moist area s.

• Do not attempt to clean this unit with

• Operate controls and switches as described
in the manual.

• Before turning ‘On’ the power, make certain
that the AC power cord is properly installed.

• Store your CDs in a cool area to av oid
damage from heat.

• When moving the set, be s ure to first
disconnect the AC power cord.

chemica l solvents as this might damage 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 te sted and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio freque ncy energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guara ntee that
interference will not occ ur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or te levision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, th e user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
mea sures:

• 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 an y interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS

DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

Changes or modifications no t expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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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 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.

• Note the serial number on the back of the main unit and write this

number in the space provided on the Warranty page of this manual.

• 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.

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Attaching The Pedestal Stand

NOTE: This system can be used and operated with or without the pedestal
stand. If you plan to use this sy stem on a bookshelf, for example, you may find
that it is more convenient to use without the pedestal attached.

However the pedestal does provide extra stability so we do recommend
attaching the pedestal if spac e is not a problem.

1.) Place the main unit face down

on a flat surface as shown.

2.) Position the pedestal base so that

the 4 guide rails on the base slide
into the 4 s lots on the bottom of
the main unit.

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3.) Return the main unit and the pedestal base to the upright position and slide the

B

A

main unit all the way backward in the direction of the ‘arrow’ onto the pedestal
until the locking tabs ‘click’ and the main unit is locked in place.

If you ever need to remove the main unit from the pedestal:

1.) Place the entire unit face down

on a flat surface.

2.) (A) Depress the two pedestal

locking tabs to release the
pedestal.

(B) Slide the pedestal upward
to completely remove it from
the main unit.

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Installing The Back Up Batteries

This system inc ludes a battery back up circuit that will maintain the tuner preset
station memories, the clock time, and the timer settings in the event of a temporary
power interruption. The battery back up system requires three “AA” batteries, not
included. Please use a well-known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and
most reliable performance.

The back-up battery compartment is located on the backside of the main unit.

1.) Press down on the battery door-locking tab as shown and remove the door.

2.) Install 3 fresh “AA” alkaline batteries in the battery compartment. Be sure to

install the batteries correctly, according to the polarity (+ / -) markings inside
the battery compartment.

3.) Replace the battery door.

NOTE: The life ex pectancy of the back up batteries will depend on the number
and the length of the power interruptions that you experience. Under normal
circ umstances we recommend that you replace the back up batteries every 12
months .

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Remote Control Storage

For your convenience we have included a remote control handset holder on the
back cabinet of the main unit.

To avoid misplacing the handset we suggest that you store it in this holder when
not in use.

RC-3111

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 rec hargeable (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.

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Connecting The Speakers

Red

+

+

L

NOTE: Always connect the speakers before switching the power ‘On’,
and never operate the system without the speakers properly connected.

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.

R

Red

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Auxiliary Input Jacks

This system includes a convenience Auxiliary Input (AUX-IN) Jack on the front
panel. This jack allows 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, MD 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 jack on the left front panel of this system.

THE CONNECTION CABLE IS NOT INCLUDED. BE SURE TO PURCHASE THE
APPROPRIATE CONNECTION CABLE FOR THE SPECIFIC DEVICE THAT YOU
WISH TO CONNECT. THE AUXILIARY INPUT JACK ON THIS SYSTEM IS A

3.5mm MINI STEREO JACK.
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.

Instructions for listening to your external device will be found at the end of this
Owner’s Manual.

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Stereo Headphone Jack

This system includes a stereo PHONES jack on the back 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 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 damage 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.

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.

The speakers may be separated from the main as far the wires allow for maximum
stereo separation, or the may be placed to the immediate left and right of the main
unit. However to avoid interfering with the operation of the CD door the speakers
should not be placed directly against the main unit. Always leave a gap of at least

1/2 inch between the speakers and the main unit.

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Power Source

AC Outlet

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 s afety feature to reduce the

possibility of elec tric shock. If the plug
will not fit in your AC outlets, you probably
have outdated non-polarized outlet. You
should have your outdated outlet
changed by a qualified, licensed
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

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.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Front Panel

3

2
1

21

20

19

Back Panel

4 5

18

17

16

15

14

6

7
8

9

10

11

12

13

23

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25

26

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1.) STANDBY Button.

2.) FUNCTION / ID3 / FOLDER UP / STEREO(MONO) / PROGRAM / MEMORY
(CLK. ADJ.) / TIMER(SLEEP) Buttons.

3.) CD Door.

4.) DISC 1 Tray.

5.) DISC 2 Tray.

6.) DISC 3 Tray.

7.) CD 1 / CD 2 / CD 3 / PLAY/PAUSE / STOPOP / ( ) / ( ) / Buttons.

8.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Button.

9.) VOLUME Button.

10.) VOLUME Button.

11.) EQ Button.

12.) PLAY MODE Button.

13.)RESET Button (Inside Pin Hole).

14.) IR Remote Sensor.

15.) MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY.

16.) Pedestal Stand.

17.) AUX-IN Jack.

18.) TUNING Button.

19.) TUNING Button.

20.) MEMORY UP Button.

21.) BAND Button.

22.) FM Lead Wire Antenna.

23.) Remote Control Storage.

24.) PHONES Jack.

25.) Speaker Terminals.

26.) AC Power Cord.

27.) Back Up Battery Compartment.

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