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.
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.
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.
MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 3 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 12 1 2 3 13 14 4 15 16 17 18 19 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 21 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 22 23 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
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.
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 the RADIO position. 4 Rotate the BAND control ❶ to select AM or FM. Rotate the TUNING control ❷ to select a station. Adjust the VOLUME control as desired. 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. When you have finished listening, rotate the FUNCTION control to the TAPE/OFF position.
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 1 3 2 Rotate the FUNCTION control to the CD position. Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 5. To play a disc from the beginning, press the PLAY/PAUSE (❿/ ) button. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (❿/ ) button again to pause playback; the PLAY/PAUSE indicator will blink.
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 1 Rotate the FUNCTION control to the CD position. Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 5. 2 2 Select a track using the SKIP/Search – ❶ or + ❷ button and press the PLAY/ PAUSE (❿/ ) button ❸.
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 the CD position. Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 5. Press the PROGRAM button, the PROGRAM indicator will blink. Use the SKIP/Search – ❶ or + ❷ button to select the first track to be programmed. 4 5 6 Press the PROGRAM button again; the selected track has now been programmed and counted as program 1.
MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 9 CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES 1 2 Open Surface Side 3 Full Reel on Right Rotate the FUNCTION control to the TAPE position. Rotate the Cassette OPEN/ CLOSE control clockwise to open the Cassette Door. Insert a pre-recorded cassette into the slots in the Cassette Door with the open end facing up and the full reel on the right side. Close the cassette door then rotate the Cassette OPEN/CLOSE control counter clockwise to the CLOSE position.
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.
MP3823 O/M.QXD 4/30/02 10:57 AM Page 11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Tab 1 Tab for side 2 SIDE 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 prevention tab on each side.
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 disc.
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 Station not tuned properly for AM or FM. Retune the AM or FM broadcast station. FM: Telescopic antenna is not properly adjusted. Reorient FM telescopic antenna. AM: Unit is not positioned correctly. Rotate unit until best reception is obtained. BAND control not on AM or FM. Rotate to select AM or FM. Volume at minimum.
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 (AM).....
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.
