Emerson MS7625 Stereo System User Manual
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1. Tmerson HOME AUDIO SYSTEM with CD PLAYER and CASSETTE RECORDER IMPORTANT Call toll free 1 800 210 2281 for exciting information and special discounts on Extended Service Plans OWNER S MANUAL MS7625BL Visit our web site at www emersonradio com xian MS7625 ibpc5 1 Thank you eese for purchasing this Emerson audio system This compact unit has been designed to take up a minimum of space while still providing an AM FM stereo radio a compact disc player and a cassette player recorder The CD player has a 19 track programmable memory and high speed music search The cassette player recorder will record directly from the radio or from the CD player There is a pair of matching stereo speakers for when you want to share the music with others and a stereo headphone jack for private listening Please read and review this manual completely to familiarize yourself with all the features of your new audio system and please be sure to save this manual for future reference Your Warranty is located on the back page of this manual The serial number of your unit is located on a label on the back panel We suggest that you record the serial number in the space below for future reference Model No MS7625BL Serial No CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT i INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS PRODUCTO LASE2. For how long For a period of ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase in the U S What will we do If you need service under this Warranty and you provide us with the dated proof of purchase we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and parts at an authorized Depot Repair Facility or replace the product in our discretion How do you make your warranty claim If it becomes necessary to repair your unit you can obtain the name and mailing location of a Depot Repair Facility by dialing 1 800 695 0098 You should pack your unit in a well padded heavy corrugated box enclose your check or money order payable to the Depot Repair Facility in the amount of 9 00 to cover the return shipping and handling costs and enclose a copy of your proof of purchase warranty service will not be provided without a dated proof of purchase Finally you should ship the unit prepaid via UPS or parcel post insured What does your warranty not cover Your warranty does not cover the following Damage from negligence misuse abuse accident or failure to follow operating instructions Use of product in a commercial application or rentals Changes or repairs by anyone other than an authorized Depot Repair Facility Damage because your unit is improperly connected to the equipment of other manufacturers Unit on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed Damage to equipment not properly connected to the pro
3. This set is designed to operate on 110 120V 60Hz AC house current only Operating this set on any other power supply may cause damage to the unit which is not covered by your warranty MS7625 ib pe5 4 02 19 2001 AM 10 58 GL G n2 C1 22 an L 23 FRONT PANEL 1 Cassette Keys Behind Door REC PLAY REWIND F FWD STOP EJECT PAUSE 2 Cassette Door 3 Function Selector CD TAPE RADIO 4 VOLUME Control 5 Band Selector AM FM 6 CD REPEAT Button 7 CD SKIP SEARCH I gt gt I Buttons 8 CD STOP Bi Button 9 TUNING Dial 10 CD PROGRAM Indicator 11 FM STEREO Indicator 12 CD Door 13 CD Door OPEN Button MS7625 ibpc5 5 14 CD Track Number Display 15 POWER On Indicator 16 CD PLAY PAUSE Indicator 17 CD REPEAT Indicator 18 CD PLAY PAUSE II Button 19 TUNING Knob 20 CD PROGRAM Button 21 POWER On Off Button BACK PANEL 22 FM MODE STEREO MONO BEAT CUT Switch 23 External FM Wire Antenna 24 SPEAKER Jacks 25 PHONES Stereo Headphone Jack 26 AC Power Cord 02 19 2001 AM 10 59 xian OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LISTENING TO THE RADIO Notes Make sure that the FM ant
4. cannot read the disc Press the CD door OPEN button Place a CD on the center spindle with the printed label side facing up and close the CD door The player will read the Table of Contents on the disc and the display will show the total number of tracks on the disc Press the CD PLAY PAUSE PAI button Playback will begin on Track 1 The display shows the number of the track being played and the Play Pause LED Indicator Dot comes on Adjust the VOLUME control as desired After the last track has been played the disc stops and the display again shows the total number of tracks on the disc The LED Play Pause Indicator Dot goes off To stop playback before the disc ends press the STOP W button The disc stops immediately and the display shows the total number of tracks on the disc CD PAUSE CONTROL To stop CD playback temporarily press the PLAY PAUSE PII button again during playback The sound stops and the Play Pause Indicator Dot which follows the track number flashes to indicate you are in Pause mode However the disc continues to spin Press the PLAY PAUSE PII button once more to cancel Pause and resume playback The sound returns and the Play Pause Indicator stops flashing MS7625 ibpc5 7 02 19 2001 AM 10 59 xian MS7625 ibpc5 8 TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK 1 2 Insert your disc and wait until the display shows the total
5. desire You can program the player to skip the tracks you do not like and to repeat the tracks you do like Note The CD player must be in the Stop mode in order to enter a program in the Memory tracks appears on the display Press the PROGRAM button once The PROGRAM LED Indicator begins to flash and a flashing Zero 0 appears in the display Press either the Skip Forward gt gt I or Reverse I button to select the first track you wish to program Example Track 7 The selected track number flashes in the display Press the PROGRAM button again to enter the selected track number in the program Memory The track number disappears and the flashing Zero 0 returns Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to continue entering tracks in the program Memory You may program tracks to play more than once if desired You can program up to 19 tracks total If the disc is playing press the STOP BI button so that the total number of Vd PROGRAM E PROGRAM PROGRAM When you have finished entering tracks in the program memory press the PLAY PAUSE PII button to begin programmed playback The display will show the track number of the first track you entered and playback will begin on that track The PROGRAM LED Indicator continues flashing until all the programmed tracks have played When the last track has played the player stops the PROGRAM LED Indicator goes Off and the display a
6. PLEASE CALL 1 972 884 2350 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE PLEASE WRITE TO Emerson Radio Corp Consumer Affairs Dept 1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch TX 75234 02 19 2001 AM 10 59 MS7625 ibpc5 v TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem check the following before seeking service Symptom Possible Cause Solution Noise or sound Retune the AM or FM distorted on AM or AM or FM broadcast station FM broadcasts Extend FM Wire antenna extended Reposition the unit until positioned correctly best reception is obtained does not light strong station AM or FM no sound Function switch is not set to Set Function switch to RADIO RADIO Increase Volume No sound Function switch is not set to Set the Function switch to TAPE TAPE Increase Volume Sound distorted Clean the head Speed varies Replace the tape Dirty roller and capstan Clean roller and capstan Distorted sound on Defective tape or dirty tape Replace tape or clean playback head tape head Compact Disc Player play CD installed incorrectly up CD skips while playing Disc is dirty or scratched Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc 02 19 2001 AM 10 59 ian EMERSON RADIO CORP LIMITED WARRANTY What does this warranty cover Any manufacturing defects in original material including original parts and workmanship under normal use and conditions
7. R DE CLASE 1 DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM This product contains a low power Laser Device CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE Uninsulated Dangerous Voltage that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons is present within this product s enclosure ATTENTION The Owner s Manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions For your safety it is necessary to refer to the manual 02 19 2001 AM 10 58 xian MS7625 ib pe5 IMPORTANT NOTES Avoid installing this unit in places Operate controls and switches exposed to direct sunlight or as described in the manual close to heat radiating Before turning on the power appliances such as electric make certain that the connecting heaters on top of other stereo cords and power cord are equipment that radiates heat properly installed places lacking ventilation or Store your cassette tapes and dusty areas places subject to CDs in a cool area to avoid constant vibration and or humid damage from heat or moist areas When moving the set be sure Do not attempt to clean this unit to first disconnect the power cord with chemical solvents as this and remove cords connected to might damag
8. RIGHTS BUT YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE SO THESE RESTRICTIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU AU898F MS7625 ibpc5 18 02 19 2001 AM 11 00 EMERSON RADIO CORP EMERSON Part No 16 2812 102 01 Printed in China 02 19 2001 AM 11 00 MS7625_ibp 5 20
9. bserved Check that there are no loose layers of tape visible through the cassette center window see Fig 1 Take up any loose layers using a pencil or hexagonal barrelled ballpoint pen before inserting the cassette into the machine see Fig 2 Ifthe cassette feels tight while performing operation shown see Fig 2 the tape may be jamming due to ridges formed in the winding of the tape visible through the center window These may be removed in most cases by fast winding of the cassette from one end to the other and back again MS7625 ibpc5 14 02 19 2001 AM 10 59 xian Useonly well known brands of tape Avoid use of C 120 cassettes Furthermore do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight dust or oil and do not touch the tape surfaces HEAD CLEANING The tape heads pinch roller and capstan require periodic cleaning This removes particles of the metal oxide coating that wear off the tape and accumulate on these parts and impair performance Switch off the power press the STOP EJECT key to open the cassette door and press the PLAY key Clean the tape heads pinch roller and capstan with a soft cloth or cotton pad dampened in isopropyl alcohol or special tape head cleaner ERASE REC PLAY PINCH HEAD HEAD CAPSTAN ROLLER COMPACT DISC CARE To remove a disc from its storage case press down on the center of the case and lift the disc outs holding it carefully by t
10. duct Cost incurred in shipping your unit to and from an authorized Depot Repair Facility Ordinary adjustments which you can perform as outlined in the owner s manual Signal reception problems caused by external antenna or cable systems Products purchased used serviced or damaged outside of the United States Damage to compact discs or cassettes What other limitations apply to your warranty THIS WARRANTY IS NON TRANSFERABLE AND APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND DOES NOT EXTEND TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS OF THE PRODUCT THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY AS PROVIDED ABOVE BEGINNING WITH THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE AT RETAIL AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED SHALL APPLY TO THE PRODUCT THEREAFTER WE MAKE NO WARRANTY AS TO THE FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE THE EXTENT OF OUR LIABILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT WILL OUR LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT How does state law apply to your warranty THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
11. e the finish Use a other equipment clean dry cloth WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FCC 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 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 interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interfer
12. ence that may cause undesired operation 02 19 2001 AM 10 58 xian MS7625 ibpc5 3 PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING AND SET UP Remove the main unit and speakers from the carton and remove all packing materials from the components Please save the carton and packing materials if possible in case the unit ever needs to be returned for service The original carton and packing materials are the only way to protect the unit from damage in transit Remove any descriptive labels or stickers from the front or top of the units Do not remove any labels from the back or bottom of the units Some systems are shipped with a paper cardboard disc in the CD compartment The purpose of this disc is to prevent the delicate laser from moving during shipment Press the CD OPEN button to open the CD door If there is any paper cardboard disc in the compartment carefully remove and discard it now Remove the twist tie from the AC power cord and extend it to its full length Unwind the FM lead wire antenna and extend it to its full length Place the main unit in the desired location It should be on a level surface convenient to an AC outlet and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat dust moisture or humidity Do not block the ventilation slots on the back of the main unit Set the FM MODE BEAT CUT switch on the back panel to the STEREO position if necessary SPEAKER CONNECTION Co
13. enna is extended to its full length Make sure that the FM MODE switch on the back cabinet is set to the STEREO position Set the Function selector to RADIO 2 Set the Band selector to the desired band AM or FM Co Press the POWER button to turn the unit On A Tune to the desired station with the TUNING knob Note If you tune to an FM station which is broadcasting in stereo the FM STEREO LED indicator comes on 5 Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level 6 When you are finished listening press the POWER button again to turn the unit Off The POWER LED indicator goes off HINTS FOR BETTER RECEPTION EM The FM lead wire antenna on the back panel should be extended to its full length You may also have to vary the direction of this antenna until you find the position that provides the best reception AM The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet of the main unit You may need to change the position of the main unit until you find the position that provides the best reception for your favorite AM stations MS7625 ibpc5 6 02 19 2001 AM 10 59 xian PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK 1 Press the POWER button to turn the unit On The POWER LED indicator comes on Set the Function selector to CD Two dashes appear in the CD display This indicates that there is no disc in the player or that the player
14. g the Power Off PROGRAM REPEAT You may also repeat the tracks which you have entered in the Program Memory First enter the desired tracks in the Program Memory See PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK Instructions Before you press the PLAY PAUSE PII button to start the program press the REPEAT button twice then press PLAY PAUSE Pll button Your programmed tracks will be repeated continuously 02 19 2001 AM 10 59 xian PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Set the Function selector to the TAPE position 2 Push the POWER button to turn the unit On The POWER LED On Indicator comes on 3 Open the cassette control key cover The finger notch is on the right side of the cabinet 4 Press the STOP EJECT M 4 key to open the cassette door 5 Insert a prerecorded cassette into the slots on the cassette door with the exposed tape facing down and the full reel on the left Close the cassette door 6 Press the PLAY 9 key to begin playback and adjust the volume control as desired To advance or rewind the tape rapidly press the F FWD gt gt or REWIND keys When you reach the desired point on the tape press the PLAY key to resume normal playback To stop the tape momentarily press the PAUSE IIl key Press again to cancel Pause and resume playback To stop the tape before it ends press the STOP EJECT WW 4 key Press again to open the cassette door to remove your tape 7 Whe
15. gain shows the total number of tracks on the disc 02 19 2001 AM 10 59 xian MS7625 ibpc5 10 7 If you make a mistake while programming tracks or to cancel the program completely press the PROGRAM button so that the PROGRAM LED Indicator is flashing and then press STOP W button The program may also be canceled by opening the CD door selecting another function or switching the power Off REPEAT PLAYBACK This feature allows you to repeat a single track or the entire disc automatically To repeat a single track Press the REPEAT button once The Dot between the two digits of the track number flashes This indicates you selected the Repeat One Mode Now select the desired track with the Skip Forward gt gt I or Reverse I buttons and press PLAY PAUSE Pl button to begin playback The selected track will be repeated continuously To repeat the entire disc Press the REPEAT button twice The Dot between the two digits of the track number stays On This indicates you selected the Repeat All Mode Press the PLAY PAUSE PII button to begin playback The entire disc will be repeated continuously Note The Repeat Playback feature can be activated while the disc is stopped or while the disc is playing Tocancel the Repeat Mode press the REPEAT button until the Repeat Indicator Dot goes off You can also cancel Repeat Mode by pressing the STOP M button or by switchin
16. he edges C O Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc s recorded surface with a soft cloth Unlike conventional records compact discs have no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles Wipe in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc Small dust particles and light stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduction quality MS7625 ib pe5 15 02 19 2001 AM 10 59 xian MS7625 ibpc5 16 Clean the disc periodically with a soft lint free dry cloth Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the disc If necessary use a CD cleaning kit Never write on or affix labels to the surface of compact discs CARE OF THE CABINETS If the cabinets become dusty wipe them with a soft dry dust cloth Do not use any wax or polish sprays on the cabinets Ifthe front panel becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be cleaned with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution Never use abrasive cloths or polishes as these will mar the finish of your unit CAUTION Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE Emerson NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE SERVICE CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM WARRANTY CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 695 0098 FOR ADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE
17. ise or lower the VOLUME control during the recording or shut it off completely if desired e You can use the PAUSE Il key to stop the recording temporarily to avoid recording unwanted material such as radio commercials 5 When you are finished recording press the STOP EJECT li amp key once to stop the tape and again to open the cassette door IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT RECORDING Do not force the RECORD button If it does not engage easily your cassette may have a missing erase prevention tab Refer to the section on ABOUT CASSETTE TAPES for more information When you record over previously recorded material the original material is erased as the new material is recorded Use good quality brand name blank tapes for recording However do not use Metal or CrO2 Chrome tape formulations in this recorder When recording from AM radio you may experience an oscillation or Beating noise If this occurs set the FM MODE BEAT CUT switch on the back panel to the opposite position MS7625 ibpc5 2 02 19 2001 AM 10 59 xian STEREO HEADPHONE JACK The stereo headphone jack is located on the back panel Connect a set of stereo headphones not included with a 3 5 mm mini plug to this jack for private listening The speakers shut off automatically when headphones are connected to the headphone jack When using headphones reduce the volume to a low level before you con
18. n the tape ends the Auto Stop mechanism releases the PLAY key and stops the tape motor Press STOP EJECT W 4 key to open the cassette door and remove your tape Note The Auto Stop mechanism only functions in the PLAY and RECORD modes It does not stop the mechanism and motor in the F FWD or REWIND modes You must press the STOP m button to cancel F FWD or REWIND operation and shut the motor off 8 When you are finished listening press the POWER button to shut the system Off The Power On Indicator goes off MS7625 ibpc5 n 02 19 2001 AM 10 59 xian MAKING A TAPE RECORDING You can record directly from the Radio or CD player to the cassette recorder 1 Press the POWER button to switch the system On The Power On Indicator comes on 2 Select the source you wish to record Radio or CD and follow the instructions for that function 3 Press the STOP EJECT W button to open the cassette door Insert a good quality blank cassette into the slots on the door with the exposed tape facing down and the full reel on the left side Close the cassette door 4 When you are ready to begin recording press the RECORD key The PLAY gt key will also engage and recording begins This system features an Automatic Level Control ALC recording volume circuit which controls the recording volume to prevent distortion The main volume control has no effect on the recording You may ra
19. nect the headphones Then connect the headphones put them on and gradually increase the volume to a comfortable level MS7625 ibpc5 B 02 19 2001 AM 10 59 xian CARE AND MAINTENANCE ABOUT CASSETTE TAPES Whenever you record on a cassette any previously recorded material is erased as the new material is accorded To prevent you from accidentally erasing material which you wish to save blank cassettes are equipped with erase prevention tabs for each side of the tape If the erase prevention tab for side A is removed you cannot accidentally record on side A The record key cannot be depressed if the erase prevention tab on the cassette has been removed To prevent accidental erasing on side A of a cassette use a small screw driver or similar tool to break off the erase prevention tab for side A this prevents the record key from locking COVER OPENING WITH TAPE TAB FOR SIDE A IN ORDER TO RECORD AGAIN If later you do wish to record on side A of the cassette cover the tab opening with a piece of cellophane tape This will allow the record key to function again CASSETTE CARE Two common causes of trouble experienced when using cassettes are 1 Tape jamming Leading to uneven speed in playback and 2 Tape tangling Where the tape wraps itself around vital parts of themechanism To reduce the likelihood of these problems occurring the following precautions should be o
20. nnect the speakers before you plug the unit in Unwind the speaker cords completely and connect the speaker plugs to the left right speaker jacks on the back panel You may place the speakers alongside the main unit or separate them as far as the cords will allow for maximum stereo separation Note If you do place the speakers alongside the main unit it is recommended to allow a small gap between the unit and the speakers This will reduce the possibility of the CD player skipping when the set is played at high volume 02 19 2001 AM 10 58 xian You may wrap any excess speaker wire around the wire holders on the back of each speaker cabinet POWER SUPPLY After connecting the speakers and extending the FM lead wire antenna as described above you are ready to connect the AC plug to a 110 120V 60Hz AC outlet This unit has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade This plug will only fit into a matching polarized AC outlet This is a safety feature to reduce the possibility of electric shock If this plug will not fit in your AC outlet you probably have an outdated non polarized outlet You should have your outdated outlet changed by a qualified licensed electrician Do not file the wide blade on the plug or use an adapter to make the plug fit into your outlet This defeats the safety feature and could expose you to electric shock TN AC Outlet AC Plug
21. number of tracks Press either the Skip Forward gt gt I or Reverse I button until the desired track number flashes in the display Then press the PLAY PAUSE PI button to start playback on that track Note You must press the PLAY PAUSE PII button within 4 seconds after selecting the track number or the display will return to the total track number display TO SKIP TRACKS DURING PLAYBACK Press the Skip Forward gt gt I button once during playback to skip to the beginning of the next track Press repeatedly to skip to higher numbered tracks Press the Skip Reverse I button once during playback to return to the beginning of the current track Press repeatedly to skip to lower numbered tracks HIGH SPEED MUSIC SEARCH This feature allows you to search forward or backward at high speed to locate a specific musical passage within a track To search forward or backward during playback depress and hold the Skip Search Forward or Reverse I buttons The player moves forward or backward at high speed Release the button when you locate the desired passage Normal playback resumes when the Search buttons are released Note The volume is automatically reduced during high speed search and returns to normal when normal playback resumes 02 19 2001 AM 10 59 ian MS7625 ibpc5 9 PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK This feature allows you to program up to 19 tracks on a CD to play in any order you
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