Memorex MX3720 User Manual

HOME AUDIO SYSTEM WITH CD PLAYER, CASSETTE RECORDER AND AM/FM STEREO RADIO

MODEL: MX3720

BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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DANGER:

Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

WARNING

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.

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.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 are 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, has changed its performance, or has been dropped.

14. This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 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 cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 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.

FCC WARNING:

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modiﬁcations to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modiﬁcations are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modiﬁcation is made.

LASER SAFETY: THIS UNIT EMPLOYS A LASER. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS DEVICE DUE TO POSSIBLE EYE INJURY.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE PROCEDURE HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

PREPARATION FOR USE

AC Operation

Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to its full length. Insert the small end of the AC power cord into the AC socket on the back cabinet of the unit. Insert the other end of the AC power cord into any convenient 120V 60Hz household outlet.

Please note that this unit is equipped with a polarized AC plug which has one blade wider than the other. This is a safety feature to reduce the likelihood of electric shock. This polarized AC plug will only fit in a polarized AC outlet. If you find that you cannot insert this plug into your outlet, you may have an obsolete non-polarized outlet. Please do not try to defeat this safety feature by using a non-polarized adapter or by filing the wider blade to make it fit into your outlet. If this plug does not fit into your outlet, you should contact a qualified licensed electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

SURGE PROTECTORS:

It is recommended to use a surge protector for AC connection. Lightning and power surges ARE NOT covered under warranty for this product.

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AC Outlet

AC Plug

PREPARATION FOR USE (CONTINUED)

SPEAKER CONNECTION

1. Place the speakers in convenient locations on either side of the unit.

Usually a distance of ﬁve to eight feet between speakers provides the best stereo effect, but this may vary depending on the size and acoustics of the room.

2. Locate the Speaker Terminals on the rear of the unit and connect the left

speaker’s solid red wires to the LEFT red (+) terminals and connect the striped black wires to the LEFT black (–) terminals.

3. To connect the speakers, press the terminal down, insert the speaker

wire and press the terminal back to the lock position.

4. Pull lightly on the connection to make sure it is secure.

5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the right speaker.

CAUTION: Only connect the speakers which are supplied with the unit. The use of any other or additional speakers may cause damage to the unit. Never operate the unit without the speakers connected.

AUX JACKS:

To connect an external unit, such as a CD recorder,VCR, etc., simply connect the external unit’s left and right audio cables to the left and right AUX IN jacks on the rear of this unit. Press the AUX function button on the front of this unit to listen to the external unit.

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.)

BATTERY OPERATION

The battery compartment is located on the rear of the remote control.

• Remove the battery compartment door by pressing down and sliding the door.

• Insert two (2) AAA size batteries into the battery compartment as shown to the right. Be sure to observe the polarity markings which are engraved inside the battery compartment. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, the remote control will not operate.

• Replace the battery compartment door.

REMOTE SENSOR:

To operate the unit with the remote control, point the remote at the remote sensor on the front of the main unit and press the appropriate button. The remote control has an effective operating range of approximately 15 feet and an angle of no more than 30°.

NOTE: Bright sunlight may interfere with the operation of the remote control.

RIGHT LEFT

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

1. Speaker

2. Headphone Jack (Top/rear of Unit)

3. FM Antenna (Rear of Unit)

4. FM MODE Switch (Rear of Unit)

5. AUX IN Jacks (Rear of Unit)

6. Speaker Jacks (Rear of Unit)

7. Cassette Compartment

8. Cassette Button Compartment

(Buttons Under Compartment) PAUSE ( ) STOP/EJECT ( ) FAST FORWARD (❿❿)

REWIND (➛➛) PLAY (❿) RECORD

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9. CD Compartment

10. Display

11. RANDOM Button

12. CD OPEN/CLOSE Button

13. Sensor

14.

PLAY/PAUSE (❿ ) Button

15. BAND/STOP(■) Button

16. Tuning/CD SKIP/Search / Buttons

17. MEMORY/PROGRAM/CLOCK SET Button

18. DISPLAY Button

19. VOLUME Buttons

20. REPEAT/PRESET UP Button

21. SLEEP/TIMER Button

22. AUX Function Button

23. PRESET EQ Button

24. TAPE Function Button

25. TUNER Function Button

26. CD Function Button

27. STANDBY Indicator

28. POWER Button

MAIN UNIT

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

1. MUTE Button

2. REPEAT/REPEAT UP Button

3. PLAY/PAUSE (❿ ) Button

4. Tuning CD SKIP/Search Button

5. Band/STOP(■) Button

6. PRESET EQ Button

7. VOLUME Buttons

8. TIMER Button

9. DISPLAY Button

10. POWER Button

11. PROGRAM/CLOCK SET Button

12. RANDOM Button

13. Tuning CD SKIP/Search Button

14. FUNCTION Button

15. SLEEP Button

REMOTE

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

With the power off, press and hold the MEMORY/PROGRAM/ CLOCK SET button; “24H” will blink.

Press the MEMORY/PROGRAM/ CLOCK SET button and the hours will blink.

Press the Tuning/CD SKIP/ Search ( ) ❶ or ( ) ❷ button to set the unit to the 24 hour (24H) mode (also known as military time, or 12 hour (12H) mode.

SETTING THE CLOCK

Press the PRESET EQ button to cycle through the preset EQ settings, or to turn the EQ off. Each press of the PRESET EQ button will cycle as follows: CLASSIC, ROCK, POP, Off.

PRESET EQ

In the Off mode, press the DISPLAY button to cycle from the clock to the timer. In the On mode, press the DISPLAY button to cycle from the selected function to the clock and to the timer.

DISPLAY BUTTON

To listen to the unit through headphones, simply insert the headphones (not included) into the Headphones jack. The speakers will be disconnected when the headphones are plugged in.

HEADPHONE JACK

Press the Tuning/CD SKIP/ Search ( ) ❶ or ( ) ❷ button to set the current hour, then press the MEMORY/PROGRAM/ CLOCK SET button ❸ again; the minute digits will blink.

Press the Tuning/CD SKIP/ Search ( ) ❶ or ( ) ❷ button to set the current minute. Press the MEMORY/PROGRAM/ CLOCK SET button ❸ and the time will be set.

NOTE: In the 12 hour mode the

display will show AM and PM indicators. In the 24 hour mode there are no AM or PM indicators. “1:00PM” is displayed as “13:00”, “6:00PM” is displayed as “18:00” and 12 midnight is displayed as “0:00”. The 12 hour mode is used in the USA and Canada. The 24 hour mode is used in Europe, Asia and other countries.

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