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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 16
PORTABLE CD PLAYER WITH AM/FM
STEREO RADIO AND CASSETTE
RECORDER
MODEL: MP3823
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 1 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE The exclamation point within arrowhead symbol, within an RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO an equilateral triang
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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 2 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 o
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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 3 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 12 1 2 3 13 14 4 15 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 9 20 10 21 11 22 23 1. Carrying Handle 10. REPEAT Button 2. FUNCTION Control 11. Cassette OPEN/CLOSE Control 3. VOLUME Control 12. Antenna 4. Cassette Buttons (left to right): 13. CD OPEN Control 14. BAND Control PAUSE ( ) 15. TUNING Control STOP () 16. Dial Scale and Pointer REWIND (❿❿) 17. FM STEREO Indicator FAST FORWARD ( ➛➛) 18. PLAY/PAUSE ( ❿/ ) Button PLAY ( ➛) 19. PLAY/PAUSE Indicator
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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 4 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 power 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 line cord is plugged in, the batteries will be disconnected. NOTE: The AC plug supplied with t
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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 5 RADIO OPERATION TO PLAY THE RADIO 1 2 3 1 2 Rotate the FUNCTION control to Rotate the BAND control ❶ to Adjust the VOLUME control as desired. the RADIO position. select AM or FM. Rotate the TUNING control ❷ to select a station. 4 FM STEREO When the BAND switch is set to the FM position and a strong FM stereo station is broadcasting, the FM STEREO indicator will light. ANTENNAS AM – This unit has a built-in ferrite rod antenna, which provides adequate rec
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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 6 COMPACT DISC (CD) OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PLAY A CD (STANDARD CD, CD-R AND CD-RW CAN BE USED) 1 2 3 3 1 2 Rotate the FUNCTION control to To play a disc from the beginning, To start from a specific track, the CD position. Insert a CD as press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ❿/) locate the track using the described in the TO INSERT A button. Press the PLAY/PAUSE SKIP/Search – ❶ or + ❷ CD section on page 5. ( ❿/ ) button again to pause button and press the PLAY/ playback
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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 7 COMPACT DISC (CD) OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE TRACK 1 2 3 3 2 1 1 2 Rotate the FUNCTION control to Select a track using the Press the REPEAT button ❶ the CD position. Insert a CD as SKIP/Search – ❶ or + ❷ once, the REPEAT indicator will described in the TO INSERT A button and press the PLAY/ blink and the unit will play the CD section on page 5. selected track over and over until PAUSE ( ❿/ ) button ❸. the STOP () button ❷ is press
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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 8 COMPACT DISC (CD) OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY (UP TO 19 TRACKS) 1 2 3 1 2 Rotate the FUNCTION control to Press the PROGRAM button, the Use the SKIP/Search – ❶ or the CD position. Insert a CD as PROGRAM indicator will blink. + ❷ button to select the first described in the TO INSERT A track to be programmed. CD section on page 5. 4 5 6 Press the PROGRAM button Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program Press the PLAY/ PAUSE ( ❿/) again; the selected t
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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 9 CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES 1 2 3 Insert a pre-recorded cassette into the slots in the Cassette Door with the Rotate the FUNCTION control to Rotate the Cassette OPEN/ open end facing up and the full reel the TAPE position. CLOSE control clockwise to open on the right side. Close the cassette the Cassette Door. door then rotate the Cassette OPEN/CLOSE control counter - clockwise to the CLOSE position. 4 5 6 2 1 3 Adjust the VOLUME cont
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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 10 CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION (CONTINUED) MAKING A TAPE RECORDING The tape recorder in this system allows you to make direct recordings from the radio or CD player to a blank cassette in the tape compartment. An automatic recording volume level control (ALC) circuit will automatically control the volume level of your recordings to prevent distortion. You may change the settings of the volume or the Stereo-Wide controls during a tape recording, as these contro
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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE When a new recording is made, any program material previously recorded is automatically erased and only the new recording remains. To safeguard valuable recordings from being erased accidentally, the cassette and the deck are equipped with a special device. On the back of the cassette there is an erase Tab for side 2 1 SIDE prevention tab on each side. To prevent accidental erasing, break out the
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C B L E E N A MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) 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 di
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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 13 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. FM: Telescopic antenna is not Reorient FM telescopic antenna. properly adjusted. AM: Unit is not positioned Rotate unit until best reception is correctly. obtained. AM or FM, no sound. BAND c
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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 14 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL: Power Source ................................................................120V, 60Hz AC Battery..........................................12V DC (8 x 1.5V “C” Size batteries) Alkaline is recommended for longer life Speaker .....................................................................................8 Ohms RADIO SECTION: Frequency Range (FM)......................................................88 - 108MHz Frequency Range
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MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 15 Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memcorpinc.com
