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User’s Guide

Portable CD Player with 

AM/FM Stereo Radio and 

Cassette Recorder

MP3225

Before operating this product,

please read these instructions completely.

 

Summary of Contents for MP3225

Page 1: ...User s Guide Portable CD Player with AM FM Stereo Radio and Cassette Recorder MP3225 Before operating this product please read these instructions completely ...

Page 2: ...AGE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons ATTENTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important opera...

Page 3: ... not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter...

Page 4: ...o this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Gr...

Page 5: ... by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 10 POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power...

Page 6: ...ating condition 21 WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 22 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the follow ing conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the produ...

Page 7: ...assette Buttons left to right PAUSE p STOP EJECT F FWD ÃÃ REWIND PLAY Ã RECORD q 13 Left Speaker 14 Cassette Compartment 15 FM Antenna 16 CD Compartment 17 Tune Skip Search n Button 18 PLAY PAUSE p Button 19 CD Door OPEN CLOSE Area 20 BBS Bass Boost System Button 21 VOLUME Control 22 MODE MEMORY UP Button 23 Battery Compartment Bottom of Unit 24 Right Speaker LOCATION OF CONTROLS 6 1 3 2 6 5 4 8 7...

Page 8: ...NOTE The AC power cord must be disconnected from the AC power jack on the rear of the unit in order for the unit to operate on battery power POWER SOURCES 7 AC Plug AC Outlet BATTERY PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device 1 Use only the size and type of batteries specified 2 Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the b...

Page 9: ...tton and the hours will blink 3 Press the Tune Skip Search o 1 or n 2 button to set the current hour then press the PRESET MEM CLOCK SET button 3 again the minute digits will blink If you selected 12H time display be sure to observe the AM or PM indicators to make sure you have set the hour correctly 2 1 3 4 2 1 3 5 SETTING THE CLOCK Press the Tune Skip Search n 1 or o 2 button to set the current ...

Page 10: ...he button the tuner will search and then stop on the next strong station it finds Repeat this step until the desired frequency appears in the display 2 1 4 If an FM station is selected and is broadcasting in FM stereo STEREO will light in the display Adjust the VOL UME control 1 and BBS button 2 as desired Press the BBS button 2 to the in position to enhance the bass sound 2 1 5 To turn the radio ...

Page 11: ...CK SET button 1 MEM will blink in the display Press the MODE MEMORY UP button 2 until the desired memory number appears on the display 2 1 4 Press the PRESET MEM CLOCK SET button again to set the station in the selected memory Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program up to 10 stations in each band if desired 5 TO RECALL Follow steps 1 and 2 above Repeatedly press the MODE MEMORY UP button to select a p...

Page 12: ...r n 2 button then press the PLAY PAUSE p button 3 to start to playback the specific track 3 2 1 3 To play a disc from the beginning press the PLAY PAUSE p button Press the PLAY PAUSE p button again to pause playback the Play indicator will blink Press the PLAY PAUSE p button once again to continue playback the Play indicator will stop blinking 4 Adjust the VOLUME control 1 and BBS button 2 as desi...

Page 13: ...ed continuously 4 3 1 2 1 To repeat all of the tracks on a disc continuously press the MODE MEMORY UP button 1 twice while in the Stop mode the Repeat indicator will light Press the PLAY PAUSE p button 2 to begin playback All tracks will be repeated continuously 2 1 2 TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE TRACK ALL TRACKS NOTES If a disc is inserted incorrectly dirty or damaged it will not play As each trac...

Page 14: ... to be programmed 2 1 3 Press the PRESET MEM CLOCK SET button again the selected track has now been programmed and counted as program 1 4 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program the other desired tracks in sequence When the program memory is full will blink in the display 2 1 5 Press the PLAY PAUSE p button to begin playback MEM will light and the tracks will play in the order programmed 6 TO PROGRAM THE ...

Page 15: ...ories while in the Stop mode press the PRE SET MEM CLOCK SET button followed by the STOP button It is also possible to use the Program and Repeat functions together to repeat a specific program indefinitely First program the tracks you wish to hear in the order you wish to hear them as described on page 13 Then press the MODE MEMORY UP button twice Both the MEM and Repeat indicators will light 1 P...

Page 16: ...D and then stop Press the STOP button to stop Random playback before it is finished 2 TO RANDOMLY PLAY A CD Press the Power button to turn on the unit the backlight will light on for 10 seconds then off When the unit is on press the BACKLIGHT button to turn on the backlight for 10 seconds 1 TO LIGHT THE DISPLAY NOTE When press the FUNCTION or CD Function buttons the backlight will also turn on for...

Page 17: ... to begin playback 3 Adjust the VOLUME control 1 and BBS button 2 as desired Press the BBS button 2 to the in position to enhance the bass sound 2 1 4 To advance or rewind the tape rapidly press either the F FWD ÃÃ 1 or REWIND 2 button When you reach the desired point press the PLAY Ã button 3 to resume normal playback 3 2 1 5 To pause playback momentarily press the PAUSE p button The tape movemen...

Page 18: ...tton is released and the tape motor shuts off 7 When the tape reaches the end the auto stop mechanism activates the PLAY Ã button is released and the tape motor shuts off Press the STOP EJECT button to open the cassette compartment and remove the cassette 8 Press the POWER button to turn the unit off 9 ...

Page 19: ...cted source will be recorded on the tape 3 To avoid recording unwanted material such as radio commercials use the PAUSE p button to stop the recording temporarily Release the PAUSE p button to begin recording again 4 When you are finished recording press the STOP EJECT button to stop the tape 5 If you wish to listen to your recording immedi ately press the cassette REWIND but ton 1 until the tape ...

Page 20: ...e a piece of adhesive tape over that area NOTE When a tab is broken out the record button cannot be depressed CASSETTE TAPE RECOMMENDATIONS Standard tape lengths have 15 C 30 30 C 60 and 45 C 90 minutes of record ing time on each side Longer length tapes of 60 C 120 minutes of recording time on each side are not recommended Use only high quality tapes If a problem devel ops check the unit first wi...

Page 21: ...id damage Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight high humidity high temperatures or dust etc Prolonged exposure or extreme temperatures can warp the compact disc Do not stick or write anything on either side of the compact disc Sharp writing instruments or the ink may damage the surface Cleaning the Unit To prevent fire or shock hazard disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cle...

Page 22: ...rease volume set to minimum Defective disc Try another disc Erratic playback Dirty or defective Clean or replace disc disc AM or FM no sound Power is not on Press the POWER button VOLUME control Increase volume set to minimum AM FM poor sound Station is not tuned Retune the AM or FM properly broadcast station FM Telescopic ant Reorient FM telescopic antenna is not antenna properly adjusted AM Unit...

Page 23: ...ser CASSETTE SECTION Tape Standard Normal Bias Cassette Tape Frequency Response 125 6300Hz Wow Flutter 0 35 WRMS Specifications are subject to change without notice SPECIFICATIONS 22 FOR ADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW MEMOREXELECTRONICS COM OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 919 3647 PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NE...

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