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PORTABLE AM/FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CD PLAYER
MODEL: MSP-BX1600
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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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. One that lets the sound come through loud and
clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what
sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your
equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do 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 Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level
30
Example
Quiet library, soft whispers
40
50
60
70
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet
80
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE:
90
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
Gunshot blast, jet engine
100
120
140
180
Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
We
WantYou
LISTENING
ForALifetime
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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.
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
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS
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. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
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. HEED WARNINGS
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. CLEANING
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. ATTACHMENTS
If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-
in wire to an antenna discharge product, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge product, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for grounding electrode.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product's
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. WATER AND MOISTURE
Do not use this product near water- for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool.
8. ACCESSORIES
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The product may fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to
the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
18. SERVICING
combination to overturn.
9. VENTILATION
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked 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.
19. REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that
have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
20. SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
10. POWER SOURCES
This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
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 following conditions:
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions, as an adjustment o other controls may result
in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the appliance.
f.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this
indicates a need for service.
13. LIGHTNING
23. HEAT
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
24. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
To protect your product from a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
14. POWER LINES
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention
to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point
of cable entry as practical.
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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2
3
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15
16
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1. CD Compartment
2. POWER Button
3. PROG (Program) Button
4. VOLUME Buttons
5. BAND Button
6. STOP (I) Button
7. Skip/Search
8. Skip/Search
Button
Button
9. Play/Pause (❿/ ) Button
10. FUNCTION Button
11. Headphone jack
12. FM Antenna
13. EQ Button
14. TUNING Buttons
15. AC Cord (Rear of Unit)
16. Battery Compartment (Rear of Unit)
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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 the unit is polarized to help
minimize the possibility of electric shock. If the AC plug does
not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not file or cut the wide
blade. It is the user’s responsibility to have an electrician
replace the obsolete outlet.
DC:
Remove the Battery Compartment cover by pushing in on the two tabs and lifting it out. Insert eight (8) “C”
cell batteries (not included), observing the battery polarity indicated inside the compartment. Replace the
Battery Compartment cover.
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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 battery
compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh
ones.
4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury
from possible battery leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow
battery manufacturer’s directions.)
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OPERATION
TO PLAY THE RADIO
1
2
3
1
2
Press the POWER button ❶ to Press the BAND button to select Press the TUNING buttons to
AM or FM.
select a station as described
below.
turn the unit on. Press the
FUNCTION button ❷ until radio is
selected.
VOLUME BUTTONS
EQ BUTTON
4
1
1
1
1
2
Adjust the VOLUME ❶ and EQ To adjust the volume, simply Repeatedly press the EQ button
press the VOLUME Up or Down to select the desired EQ setting
button, the level will be briefly (ROCK, POP, CLASSIC, Off).
shown on the display.
buttons ❷ as desired.
TUNING:
MANUAL TUNING: Repeatedly press the TUNING buttons to manually advance the frequency in the
display up or down until the desired frequency appears.
AUTOMATIC TUNING: Press and hold the TUNING buttons until the frequency in the display starts to scan,
and then release the button; the tuner will search and then stop on the next strong station it finds. Repeat
this procedure until the desired frequency appears in the display.
FM STEREO:
When the Band is set to FM and a strong FM stereo station is broadcasting, the ST (Stereo) indicator will
appear in the display.
ANTENNAS:
AM – This unit has a built-in ferrite rod antenna, which provides adequate reception in most areas. If
reception is weak, turn the unit to improve reception.
FM – The FM Rod Antenna is for FM reception only. If reception is weak, adjust the length of the antenna.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS
NORMAL PLAYBACK
1
2
3
1
2
Press the POWER button ❶ to Open the CD compartment by The CD player will read the table
lifting up on the CD Compartment of contents on the disc and the
and gently press a CD on the total number of tracks and total
center spindle with the printed playing time on the disc will
label side facing up until it clicks appear in the display. Press the
turn the unit on. Press the
FUNCTION button ❷ until CD is
selected.
in place.
Play/Pause (❿ ) button to begin
playback on Track 1.
4
5
1
1
2
Adjust the VOLUME ❶ and EQ To stop playback before the disc
ends, press the Stop (I) button.
The disc will stop and the display
will show the total number of
tracks and playing time on the
disc.
buttons ❷ as desired.
NOTES:
• If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not present at all, “CD” will appear in the display.
• As each track is played, the track number is shown in the display.
• To prevent damage to the disc, never open the CD door while the disc is rotating. Wait for the disc to
stop before opening the CD door. Never touch the lens when the CD compartment door is open.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
CD PAUSE CONTROL
1
2
During CD playback, if you wish to
pause the disc momentarily, press
the Play/Pause (❿ ) button
again. Playback stops but the disc
continues to spin and the Play
indicator will blink.
Press the Play/Pause (❿ ) button
again to release pause and resume
normal CD playback.
TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK
1
2
2
1
After you insert the disc into the CD
player and the total number of tracks
appear on the display, you may press
When the desired track number
appears in the display, press the
Play/Pause (❿ ) button. Playback
will begin on the track you
selected.
either the Skip/Search (
) ❷ button to select a specific
track for playback.
) ❶ or
(
FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRACK AND HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH (
/
)
1
2
3
During playback, depress and
hold either the Skip/Search (
or ( ) button to move the player
)
forward or backward within a
track to locate a specific musical
passage. The player will move
forward or backward at high
speed as long as the button is
depressed. When you release the
During playback, press the Skip/ During playback, press the Skip/
Search ( ) button once to Search ( ) button once to move
advance the player to the the player back to the beginning of
beginning of the next track. Press the current track. Press the Skip/
Skip/Search (
) or (
) button,
normal playback will resume at
that point.
the Skip/Search (
repeatedly to advance the player move the player back to lower
to higher number tracks. numbered tracks.
) button Search (
) button repeatedly to
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY (UP TO 20 TRACKS)
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
Press the POWER button ❶ to Press the PROG button, the MEM Use the Skip/Search
❶ or
❷ button to select the first track to
be programmed.
indicator will blink.
turn the unit on. Press the
FUNCTION button ❷ until CD is
selected. Insert
described on page 7.
a
CD as
4
5
6
3 4
Press the PROG button again; the Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program
selected track has now been the other desired tracks in button to begin playback; the
Press the Play/Pause (❿/
)
programmed and counted as sequence (up to 20 tracks).
program 1.
MEM indicator will light and the
tracks will play in the order
programmed.
NOTES:
•
•
•
Programming is the ability to preselect the order in which a series of tracks will be played.
Each track may be stored in the program memory as many times as desired (up to 20 tracks).
As each track is played, its track number will be displayed. You can move forward or backward through
the programmed tracks with the Skip/Search
or
button.
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•
The CD player will stop after all programmed tracks have been played or the Stop (I) button is
pressed. If the Stop (I) button was pressed, the programmed tracks will remain in memory. Simply
press the PROGRAM button and then the Play/Pause (❿/ ) button to continue Program playback.
To cancel Program playback, open the CD door or press the press the Stop (I) button twice.
HEADPHONES:
For private listening, connect low impedance 3.5mm (32 ohm) stereo headphones (not included) to this jack.
The speakers are automatically disconnected when the headphone plug is inserted in the jack.
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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. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit.
• If a compact disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the compact disc, it is probably dirty or damaged (scratched).
• When cleaning the compact disc, wipe in straight lines from the center of the compact disc to the outer
edge of the compact disc. Never wipe in circular motions.
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COMPACT
• This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logo as shown here.
Other compact discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly.
DIGITAL AUDIO
• Compact discs should be stored in their cases after each use to avoid 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 cleaning.
• The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture. Use caution
when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts.
• Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the front panel.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.
Symptom
Radio
Possible Cause
Solution
Noise or sound distorted
on radio broadcasts.
Station not tuned properly for
AM or FM.
Retune the AM or FM broadcast
station.
FM: Antenna is not properly
adjusted.
Extend FM Antenna.
AM: Unit is not positioned
correctly.
Rotate unit until best
reception is obtained.
FM station not heard
in stereo.
Poor FM signal being received or
FUNCTION button is not set to FM.
Retune station, try another station or
set switch to FM position.
Station is not broadcasting in stereo.
Function button is not set to Radio.
Change stations.
AM or FM, no sound.
Press the Function button to select
Radio.
Volume at minimum.
Increase Volume.
Compact Disc Player
CD Player will not play.
Function button is not set to CD.
Press the Function button to select
CD.
CD is not installed or installed
upside-down.
Insert CD with label side up.
CD skips while playing.
Disc is dirty or scratched.
Wipe disc with cloth (see page 10 or
use another disc.
General
No power.
AC plug is not inserted properly.
Batteries are not inserted properly.
Batteries are dead or weak.
Connect AC power cord to AC wall
outlet and jack on rear of unit. Make
sure the plug is inserted securely.
Make sure the batteries are inserted
according the the polarity inside the
battery compartment.
Replace batteries.
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
AT WWW.MEMCORPINC.COM OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT:
1-800-919-3647
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 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-321-6993.
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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)...................................................87.5 - 108MHz
Frequency Range (AM)...................................................520 - 1710kHz
CD SECTION:
Disc Diameter .................................................................4.72” (120mm)
3.15” (80mm) Single CD
Optical Source......................................................Semiconductor Laser
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Memcorp, Inc.
Weston, FL
Printed in Hong Kong
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