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MP3142
User’s Guide
Portable CD/MP3 Player with
AM/FM Stereo Radio
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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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 PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX. For future reference, record the serial number of the unit printed on the rear of the cabinet. Serial Number ___________
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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
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S E I R T A S S U S D O N I C Dear Customer: Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equip- ment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring o
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capabili- ty to be connected to an outdoor antenna. 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNING
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 15. OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product. 17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure t
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1. Left Carrying Handle 14. STOP (n) Button 2. Disc Compartment 15. PROG (Program) Button 3. Function Control (OFF/CD/FM 16. PLAY/PAUSE (®/p) Button ST/AM) 17. P-MODE (Play Mode) Button 4. CLK (Clock) SET Button 18. Skip/Search ( )/M (Minute) 5. Display Button 6. BASS BOOST Button 19. Skip/Search ( )/H (Hour) 7. ALBUM UP Button Button 8. Left Speaker 20. TUNING Control (Side of Unit) 9. Battery Compartment 21. VOLUME Control (Bottom of Unit) 22. AUX IN Jack (Side of Unit)
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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 jack on the rear of the unit and the other end (with the 2 blades) into a conveniently located AC outlet having 120V, 60Hz. When the AC cord is plugged in, the batteries will be disconnected. NOTE: The AC plug supplied with the unit is polar- AC Outlet ized to help minimize the
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OPERATION SETTING THE CLOCK 1 2 1 2 Make sure the Function control is set Press and hold the CLK SET button to OFF or CD. 1. Set the correct hour (and AM/PM) using the Skip/Search ( )/H (Hour) button 2. 1 1 NOTE: 3 If there is a power failure and if there is no power supply to the unit (for several 1 2 minutes), then the clock will be reset. Continue holding the CLK SET button 1. Set the correct minute using the Skip/Search ( )/M (Minute) button 2. Release the CLK SET button 1 and the time will
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 2 Rotate the Function control to the AM Tune a desired station by turning the or FM ST position to turn the unit on TUNING control. and select AM or FM ST (Stereo); the band and the frequency will appear in the display. 1 1 1 2 3 4 2 1 To turn the radio off, rotate the Adjust the VOLUME control 1 and Function control to the OFF position. BASS BOOST button 2 as desired. Press the BASS BOOST button 2 to the “in” position to enhance the bass sound. A
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3 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PLAY A DISC This unit is designed to play all kinds of audio discs and MP3 discs, such as CD recordables and rewritables. Do not try to play CDI, CDV, DVD or computer CDs in this unit. 1 2 Rotate the Function control to the CD Open the Disc Compartment door by position to turn the unit on and select pressing the OPEN/CLOSE area. CD mode. Place a disc on the center spindle, with the printed label side facing up. Close the Disc Compartment door; the total tracks/files o
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2 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PLAY A DISC (CONTINUED) 4b 5 2 4 1 3 1 To start from a specific album/file on Adjust the VOLUME control 1 and a MP3 disc, while in the Stop mode, BASS BOOST button 2 as desired. select the desired album (folder) by Press the BASS BOOST button 2 to repeatedly pressing the ALBUM UP but- the “in” position to enhance the bass ton 1. While “ALBUM” and the album sound. number are blinking in the display, press the PLAY/PAUSE (®/p) button 2 to start playback. Then use the Skip
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) NOTES: • If there is no disc or a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty or damaged, "no" will appear in the display. • As each track/file is played, the track/file number is shown in the display. • To prevent damage to the disc, never open the Disc Compartment door while the disc is rotating. Wait for the disc to stop before opening the Disc Compartment door. Never touch the lens when the Disc Compartment door is open. • DO NOT use the carrying handles when playing a disc. Th
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1 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE/ALL TRACKS/FILES 1 2 2 1 3 2 To repeat a single track/file, press the To repeat all of the tracks/files on a P-MODE button 1 once while in the Stop disc continuously, press the P-MODE button 1 twice (three times for an MP3 mode; “REP” will appear in the display. disc) while in the Stop mode; “REP ALL” Press the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button will appear in the display. Press the to select the specific track/file that you PLAY/PAUSE (®/p) button
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY (UP TO 20 CD TRACKS/10 MP3 FILES) 1 2 Rotate the Function control to the CD Press the PROG button; “PROG” and position to turn the unit on and select “P01” will blink in the display. CD mode. Insert a disc as described on page 10. 2 1 1 1 3 4 2 3 1 Press the PROG button again; the For CD, use the Skip/Search o 1 or n 2 button to select the first track to be selected track/file has now been pro- programmed. grammed and counted as program 1. For MP3 disc
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) NOTES ON PROGRAMMED PLAY: • Programming is the ability to preselect the order in which a series of tracks /files will be played. • Each track/file may be stored in the program memory as many times as desired. • As each track/file is played, its track/file number will be displayed. You can move forward or backward through the programmed tracks/files with the Skip/Search o or n button. • The unit will stop after all programmed tracks/files have been played or the STOP (n) bu
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) SINGLE SESSION The chart below is an example of a Windows Explorer display that will appear on your computer monitor for a single session MP3 disc with directories/albums. Check the added notes to help you understand the MP3 disc unit display and the playback sequence of directories/albums and files on a single session MP3 disc. MULTI SESSION The computer user does not need to finalize the CDR disc as music is burned on the disc. Because of this, the music can be downloaded
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) LINE IN Jack By using a home audio connection cable (not included), you can listen to an external audio unit through this unit’s speakers. Before making any connections, turn off the power to all equipment. Rotate the Function control to CD, FM ST or AM to turn the unit on and select CD or Radio mode. Plug a connection cable (not included) between the AUX or LINE OUT jack on the external audio unit and this unit's AUX IN jack (side of the unit). (Do not connect it to this u
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Caring for Compact Discs • Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the com- pact disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprint- ed side of the compact disc. • Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the disc label. • Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use deter- gents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact disc. If necessary, use a CD clean- ing kit. • If a disc skips or gets st
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service. SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit will not AC cord not Check AC cord turn on. connected. connection. Disc will not play. Disc Compartment Close Disc Compartment door not closed. door. Disc inserted Reinsert disc correctly. incorrectly. Dirty or defective CD. Try another disc. Moisture Wipe disc with soft cloth. condensation on disc. No sound. VOLUME control Increase volume. set to minim
