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MX4118
User’s Guide
Home Audio System with
CD Player and 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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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 equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or
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IMPORTANT SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions 15. OVERLOADING carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability risk of fire or electric shock. to be connected to an outdoor antenna. 16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS Never push objects of any kind into this p
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PREPARATION FOR USE SPEAKER CONNECTION Locate the Speaker Jacks on the rear of the unit and connect the right speaker to the Right (R) Speaker jack and the left speaker to the Left (L) Speaker jack. 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. HEADPHONE JACK To listen to the unit through headphones, simply insert headphones (not included) into
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PREPARATION FOR USE (CONTINUED) CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL UNIT You can connect an external unit to this unit, such as a cassette player, etc. Simply connect the supplied audio cable from the AUX IN jack on this unit to the external unit's AUX OUT jack. This will allow you to broadcast the external unit's sound through this unit. When the unit is on, if an external unit is connected via the AUX IN jack, the unit will change to AUX IN mode automatically; ''AUX'' will appear in the display. To power o
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1. SLEEP Button 10. PROGRAM/MEMORY Button 2. RADIO AM/FM/POWER ON Button 11. VOLUME + Button 3. EQ/TIMER Button 12. VOLUME – Button 4. ALARM/MODE/MEM+ Button 13. REPEAT/CLOCK Button 5. Display 14. Remote Sensor 6. TIME - /TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH o 15. STOP (■)/TIME SET/POWER OFF Button Button 7. TIME + /TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH 16. PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/POWER ON N Button Button 8. AUX IN Jack 17. Headphone Jack 9. CD DOOR OPEN Button 6
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) REAR 1. Speaker Jacks 2. AC Cord 3. FM Wire Antenna 1. VOLUME + Button 2. RADIO AM/FM/POWER ON Button REMOTE 3. PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/ POWER ON Button 4. TIME - /TUNING/ SKIP/SEARCH o Button 5. VOLUME – Button 6. PROGRAM/MEMORY Button 7. STOP (■)/TIME SET/ POWER OFF Button 8. EQ/TIMER Button 9. SLEEP Button 10.TIME +/TUNING/ SKIP/SEARCH n Button 11. ALARM/MODE/MEM+ Button 12. REPEAT/CLOCK Button 7
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1 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SETTING THE CLOCK 1 2 3 1 2 While the unit is off (the clock To set the hour, press the TIME-/ When the hour is set, press the appears in the display), press the STOP (■)/TIME SET/POWER TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH o button STOP (■)/TIME SET/ POWER OFF button again; the minute 1 to decrease and/or the TIME OFF button; the hour digit(s) will digits will blink in the display. +/ TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH n 1 blink in the display. button 2 to increase the hour. Press and hold either butto
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4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 2 3 1 2 Press the RADIO AM/FM/ Press the RADIO AM/FM/ MANUAL TUNING: Repeatedly POWER ON button to turn the POWER ON button to select AM press the TIME/TUNING/ unit on; "AM" or "FM" and the or FM. SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n 2 frequency will appear in the button to manually advance the display. frequency in the display up or down until the desired frequency appears. 4 5 2 1 2 3 1 AUTOMATIC TUNING: Press Press the EQ button 1 and adjust and
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4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) SETTING RADIO PRESETS This unit can preset 10 AM and 10 FM radio stations for convenient recall. 1 2 3 1 2 Press the RADIO AM/FM/ Press the RADIO AM/FM/ Press the TIME/TUNING/ POWER ON button to turn the POWER ON button to select AM SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n 2 unit on; "AM" or "FM" and the or FM. button to select a station. frequency will appear in the display. 4 5 6 2 1 Press the PROGRAM/MEMORY Press the PROGRAM/MEMORY Repeat steps 3 through 5 to button again t
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4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) PLAYING COMPACT DISCS This unit can play standard, CD-R or CD-RW CDs. 1 2 3 If there is no disc inside the CD compartment, press the DOOR If the unit is in the Radio mode, Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/ OPEN button on the main unit to POWER ON button to turn the press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p|)/ open the CD door and gently unit on; the display will light POWER ON button to select CD; 1 press CD with label side facing brightly. the CD indicator will appear will front on
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRACK AND HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH ( / ) 1 2 3 During playback, depress and hold either the TIME/TUNING/ SKIP/SEARCH n or o button to move the player forward or backward within a track to locate During playback, press the TIME -/ During playback, press the TIME +/ a specific musical passage. The TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH n button TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH o button player will move forward or once to advance the player to the once to move the player back t
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) REPEAT PLAYBACK ONE TRACK OR ALL TRACKS 1 2 3 3 2 1 To repeat a single track, press the To repeat all of the tracks on a To cancel Repeat Playback, REPEAT/CLOCK button ❶ once disc continuously, press the press the REPEAT/CLOCK REPEAT/CLOCK button twice button until “REPEAT 1” and while in the Play mode; “REPEAT while in the Play mode; “REPEAT “REPEAT ALL” indicators 1” will appear in the display. ALL” will light in the display. All disappear from the display. P
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 4 5 1 1 2 2 3 3 Press either the TIME/ TUNING/ Repeat step 5 until you have SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n 2 button programmed up to 20 track numbers into the CD Program to select the next track you wish to Memory. When the memory is program. When the desired track full, it will stay on program 20. number appears in the display, press the PROGRAM/MEMORY button 3 again. After programming up to 20 tracks in the CD Program Memory, press 6 the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/POWER ON button
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) SETTING THE TIMER Set the timer to turn the unit on and off to the Tuner or CD mode at a preset time as follows: 1 2 3 1 2 2 3 1 4 With the power off, press the Press the ALARM/MODE/MEM+ Press the TUNING/SKIP/ REPEAT/CLOCK button 1 and button to select the desired wake SEARCH/TIME o 1 or n 2 button then press the STOP (■)/TIME up function (CD or RADIO). Make to set the timer On hour and then sure to insert a CD or tune a SET/ POWER OFF button 2 press the STOP (
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2 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 3 3 ACTIVATING THE SLEEP FUNCTION Set the sleep timer as follows: 1 2 With the unit is on, press the Press the SLEEP button a second SLEEP button and “OFF” and time to set the unit to turn off after “SLEEP” will appear in the 60 minutes. Each additional press display. Press the SLEEP button with decrease the sleep time (90, again; “90” will appear in the 60, 45, 30, 15, OFF). Press the display and the unit will turn off SLEEP button repeatedly until after 9
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C B L E E N A CARE AND MAINTENANCE Caring for Compact Discs • Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the compact disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers 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 cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit. • If a compact
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: 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. AM: Unit is not positioned correctly. Rotate unit for best reception. FM: Wire antenna is not extended. Extend wire antenna. AM or FM, no sound. Tuner is not selected. Press the RADIO AM/FM button to select Tuner; AM or FM will appear
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SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Source (Main Unit) ..........................................................................AC 120V, 60 Hz Power Source (Remote Control) ..........................................DC 3V, 2 x “AAA” size battery Speaker.............................................................................................................4 Ohms x 2 Output Power.......................................................................................................12.5W x 2 RADIO SEC