MP3142 User’s Guide Portable CD/MP3 Player with AM/FM Stereo Radio Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
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.
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.
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.
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 capability 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.
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.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Left Carrying Handle Disc Compartment Function Control (OFF/CD/FM ST/AM) CLK (Clock) SET Button Display BASS BOOST Button ALBUM UP Button Left Speaker Battery Compartment (Bottom of Unit) 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. FM Antenna Right Carrying Handle OPEN/CLOSE Area AC Jack (Rear of Unit) 24. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. (BATTERY COVER PART NO.
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.
OPERATION SETTING THE CLOCK 1 2 1 2 Make sure the Function control is set to OFF or CD. 3 1 1 Press and hold the CLK SET button 1. Set the correct hour (and AM/PM) using the Skip/Search ( )/H (Hour) button 2. NOTE: If there is a power failure and if there is no power supply to the unit (for several minutes), then the clock will be reset. 1 2 Continue holding the CLK SET button 1. Set the correct minute using the Skip/Search ( )/M (Minute) button 2.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 2 Rotate the Function control to the AM or FM ST position to turn the unit on and select AM or FM ST (Stereo); the band and the frequency will appear in the display. Tune a desired station by turning the TUNING control. 3 4 1 1 1 2 2 1 To turn the radio off, rotate the Function control to the OFF position. Adjust the VOLUME control 1 and BASS BOOST button 2 as desired. Press the BASS BOOST button 2 to the “in” position to enhance the bass sound.
TO PLAY A DISC OPERATION (CONTINUED) 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 position to turn the unit on and select CD mode. Open the Disc Compartment door by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE area. Place a disc on the center spindle, with the printed label side facing up.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PLAY A DISC (CONTINUED) 4b 2 1 3 5 2 4 1 To start from a specific album/file on a MP3 disc, while in the Stop mode, select the desired album (folder) by repeatedly pressing the ALBUM UP button 1. While “ALBUM” and the album number are blinking in the display, press the PLAY/PAUSE (®/p) button 2 to start playback. Then use the Skip/Search o 3 or n 4 button to skip to the desired file. Adjust the VOLUME control 1 and BASS BOOST button 2 as desired.
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.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE/ALL TRACKS/FILES 1 1 2 2 4 3 1 To repeat a single track/file, press the P-MODE button 1 once while in the Stop mode; “REP” will appear in the display. Press the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button to select the specific track/file that you wish to repeat. When the desired track/file number appears in the display, press the PLAY/PAUSE (®/p) button 4 to begin playback.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY (UP TO 20 CD TRACKS/10 MP3 FILES) 1 2 Rotate the Function control to the CD position to turn the unit on and select CD mode. Insert a disc as described on page 10. Press the PROG button; “PROG” and “P01” will blink in the display. 3 4 1 3 1 1 2 Press the PROG button again; the selected track/file has now been programmed and counted as program 1. For CD, use the Skip/Search o 1 or n 2 button to select the first track to be programmed.
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.
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.
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).
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 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service. SYMPTOM Unit will not turn on. Disc will not play. No sound. Erratic playback. CAUSE AC cord not connected. Disc Compartment door not closed. Disc inserted incorrectly. Dirty or defective CD. Moisture condensation on disc. VOLUME control set to minimum. Defective disc. Dirty or defective disc. AM or FM, no sound. Power is not on. Volume set too low. AM/FM, poor sound.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL: Power Source ..............................................................................120V, 60Hz AC Battery...........................................................DC 12V, 8 x 1.5V ‘C’ size batteries Alkaline is recommended for longer life Speaker. ....................................................................................................2 x 3W Output Power ............................................................................................2 x 2W Dimensions .
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