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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

Radio

Noise or sound distorted

Station not tuned properly for

Retune the AM or FM broadcast

on radio broadcasts.

AM or FM.

station.

FM: Telescopic antenna is not

Reorient FM telescopic antenna.

properly adjusted.
AM: Unit is not positioned

Rotate unit until best reception is

correctly.

obtained.

AM or FM, no sound.

BAND control not on AM or FM.

Rotate to select AM or FM.

Volume at minimum.

Increase volume.

Cassette Player

No sound.

FUNCTION control not set to TAPE.

Rotate to the TAPE position.

Volume at minimum.

Increase volume.

Sound distorted.

Dirty head.

Clean the head.

Speed varies.

Tape old or worn.

Replace the tape.

Batteries are low.

Replace the batteries.

Cassette Recorder

Will not record.

Erase prevention tab removed.

Cover hole with adhesive tape. 

Distorted sound

Defective tape or dirty tape head.

Replace tape or clean tape head.

on playback.

Compact Disc Player

CD Player will not play.

FUNCTION control not set to CD.

Rotate to the CD position.

CD is not installed or installed

Insert CD with label side up.

upside-down.

CD skips while playing.

Disc is dirty or scratched.

Wipe disc with cloth or use 
another disc.

General

No sound.

Power cord disconnected.

Connect power cord.

No batteries, or batteries not installed

Insert fresh batteries properly.

properly.

Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service:

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 INT’L AT 1-800-321-6993.

MP3823 O/M.QXD  4/30/02  10:57 AM  Page 13

Summary of Contents for MP3823

Page 1: ...BLE CD PLAYER WITH AM FM STEREO RADIO AND CASSETTE RECORDER MODEL MP3823 BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MP3823 O M QXD 4 30 02 10 57 AM Page 16 ...

Page 2: ...apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacem...

Page 3: ...DOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE 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 ...

Page 4: ...T Indicator 6 STOP Button 7 PROGRAM Indicator 8 Display 9 PROGRAM Button 10 REPEAT Button 11 Cassette OPEN CLOSE Control 12 Antenna 13 CD OPEN Control 14 BAND Control 15 TUNING Control 16 Dial Scale and Pointer 17 FM STEREO Indicator 18 PLAY PAUSE Button 19 PLAY PAUSE Indicator 20 SKIP Search Button 21 SKIP Search Button 22 AC Jack Rear of Unit 23 Battery Compartment Rear of Unit MP3823 O M QXD 4 ...

Page 5: ...ompartment cover by sliding it out Insert eight 8 C cell batteries not included observing the battery polarity indicated inside the compartment Replace the Battery Compartment cover 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 batter...

Page 6: ...s weak turn the unit to improve reception FM The FM Rod Antenna is for FM reception only If reception is weak adjust the length and the angle of the antenna Rotate the BAND control to select AM or FM Rotate the TUNING control to select a station 1 2 2 COMPACT DISC CD OPERATION Rotate the CD OPEN control to the OPEN position to open the CD compartment door Place a CD on the center spindle with the ...

Page 7: ...disc to stop before opening the CD door Never touch the lens when the CD compartment door is open DO NOT use the carrying handle when playing a CD The CD should only be used on a steady surface Adjust the VOLUME control as desired 4 When the disc is through playing it will stop rotating Press the STOP button to stop the disc before it is finished 7 When you have finished listening rotate the FUNCT...

Page 8: ...ntil the STOP button is pressed 1 2 3 Select a track using the SKIP Search or button and press the PLAY PAUSE button 3 2 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 1 Press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback and the unit will play the entire disc over and over until the STOP button is pressed 1 2 3 Press the REPEAT button...

Page 9: ... button to enter the Program mode and then press the STOP button or open the CD door When 19 tracks have been programmed the CD memory is full will appear in the display TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY UP TO 19 TRACKS Rotate the FUNCTION control to the CD position Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 5 1 Use the SKIP Search or button to select the first track to be programmed 2 1 3...

Page 10: ... motor is still running Press the PAUSE button again to release pause and resume normal playback 7 When the tape reaches the end the auto stop mechanism activates the PLAY button is released and the tape motor shuts off Close the cassette door then rotate the Cassette OPEN CLOSE control counter clockwise to the CLOSE position 9 To stop playback before the tape ends press the STOP button The PLAY b...

Page 11: ...compartment An automatic recording volume level control ALC circuit will automatically control the volume level of your recordings to prevent distortion You may change the settings of the volume or the Stereo Wide controls during a tape recording as these controls have no effect on the material being recorded onto the tape To make a tape recording proceed as follows To avoid recording unwanted mat...

Page 12: ...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 recording 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 develops check the unit first with another cass...

Page 13: ...xpose 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 o...

Page 14: ...le with adhesive tape Distorted sound Defective tape or dirty tape head Replace tape or clean tape head on playback Compact Disc Player CD Player will not play FUNCTION control not set to CD Rotate to the CD position CD is not installed or installed Insert CD with label side up upside down CD skips while playing Disc is dirty or scratched Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc General No sound P...

Page 15: ...r longer life Speaker 8 Ohms RADIO SECTION Frequency Range FM 88 108MHz Frequency Range AM 530 1710kHz CD SECTION Disc Diameter 4 72 120mm 3 15 80mm Single CD Optical Source Semiconductor Laser Specifications are subject to change without notice 14 SPECIFICATIONS MP3823 O M QXD 4 30 02 10 57 AM Page 14 ...

Page 16: ...Memcorp Inc Weston FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www memcorpinc com MP3823 O M QXD 4 30 02 10 57 AM Page 15 ...

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