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HOME AUDIO SYSTEM
with 3-CD Changer,
Digital AM/FM Receiver
and Remote Control
OWNER'S MANUAL
MS3110
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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 arrow- WARNING: TO REDUCE THE The exclamation point within head symbol, within an equi- an equilateral triangle is in- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK lateral triangle is inten
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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 perf
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IMPORTANT NOTES • Avoid installing this unit in places exposed • Operate controls and switches as described to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating in the manual. appliances such as electric heaters, on top • Before turning ‘ On’ the power, make certain of other stereo equipment that radiates too that AC power cord is properly installed. much heat, places lacking ventilation or • Store your CDs in a cool area to avoid dusty areas, places subject to constant damage from heat. vibratio
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PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking and Set Up • This carton contains the main unit, two speakers with removable front panels, 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 origi
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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 system 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 space 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 slid
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3.) Return the main unit and the pedestal base to the upright position and slide the 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. B 2.) (A) Depress the two pedestal locking tabs to release the pedestal. A (B) Slide the pedestal upward to completely remove it from the main unit.
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Installing The Back Up Batteries This system includes 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
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Remote Control Battery The remote control requires one “button-type” 3-volt lithium battery, included. To extend the life of the original battery we have inserted a small clear plastic spacer tab between the lithium battery and the battery terminal. You must remove this battery spacer tab before you can use the remote control. To remove the tab, pull it in the direction of the arrow in the Remove illustration as shown. before use Remueva antes de usar When the operation of the remote control
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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. 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 rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries. • The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. • Non-rechargeable batt
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L + R + Connecting The Speakers 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 Black with Gray dashes 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 termi
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Active Subwoofer Output Jack This system includes an output jack for the connection of an optional active/powered subwoofer. The subwoofer must have its own power supply and AC power cord. You cannot use a passive/un-powered subwoofer. Connect your active subwoofer to the SUB-WOOFER output jack on the back panel of this system. Connect the subwoofers AC power cord to your AC outlet, set the subwoofer power switch ‘ On’ and adjust the subwoofers level control to the desired setting. When you oper
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Auxiliary Input Jacks This system includes AUX IN R/L Jacks. These jacks allow 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
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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
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Power Source 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 safety feature to reduce the possibility of electric shock. If the plug will not fit in your AC outlets, you probably have outdated non-p
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL 4 5 6 3 1 2 3 3 COMPACT DISC PLAYER 7 2 PLAY/ PAUSE 8 SKIP- SKIP+ STANDBY OPEN/CLOSE 1 STOP RESET PRESET REPEAT PROGRAM 9 24 23 22 10 21 11 12 20 13 14 19 15 18 16 17 BACK PANEL 28 27 26 29 25 30 32 31 15 MS3110_112106.p65 15 22/11/2006, 11:48 AUX TUNER /BAND SLEEP MONO/ST TIMER EQ MODE X-BASS SNOOZE V O L- D O W N DISC 1 VOL-UP S DI C 2 DISC 3 M U TE
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1.) SLEEP / TIMER / MODE / SNOOZE Buttons. 2.) AUX / TUNER-BAND / MONO-ST / EQ / X-BASS Buttons. 3.) CD Door. 4.) DISC 1 Tray. 5.) DISC 2 Tray. 6.) DISC 3 Tray. 7.) MUTE Button. 8.) VOL-DOWN / VOL-UP Buttons. 9.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Button. 10.) DISC 3 Indicator & Play Button. 11.) DISC 2 Indicator & Play Button. 12.) DISC 1 Indicator & Play Button. 13.) SKIP + ( ) Button. 14.) PLAY/PAUSE Button. 15.) STOP Button. 16.) SKIP – ( ) Button. 17.) MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY. 18.) Remot
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REMOTE CONTROL 10 11 1.) PRESET Button. 2.) EQ Button. 12 9 3.) Numeric Buttons. 4.) VOL – Button. 13 8 5.) TUNING Button. 14 6.) VOL + Button. 7 6 7.) CD 1/CD 2/CD 3 Buttons. 8.) TUNER/BAND Button. 5 15 16 9.) MUTE Button. 4 10.) AUX Button. 17 11.) IR (Infrared) Transmitter. 3 18 12.) Standy On/Off Button. 19 13.) PLAY/Pause Button. 14.) Stop Button. 20 2 15.) TUNING Button. 21 1 16.) REPEAT Button. 17.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Button. 22 18.) RANDOM Button. 19.) X-BASS Butt
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure that you have fully extended the FM antenna wire. • Make sure that you have removed the battery spacer from the remote control handset. • Make sure that you have installed 3 “AA” batteries in the main unit battery back up compartment. • Make sure that the system is connected to an AC outlet that is always “live”. Do not connect the system to an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch. Remove The Dummy CD Transit Protection Cards This system was shipped with a
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Volume Controls To increase or decrease the system volume press the VOL DOWN ( – ) or VOL UP (+) buttons on the front panel or the remote control. The Volume Level Indicator will appear on the display when you change the volume level. The level indicator ranges from “0” (Minimum) to “60” (Maximum). The system remembers the volume level when the power is switched ‘ Off’ and automatically returns to the same level when the power is switched ‘ On’ again. Bass Boost Control (X-BASS) To increase the
