Memorex MKS8503 Personal CD Player
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1. Press the STOP EJECT W button to open the cassette door and insert a cassette with the open end facing down Close the cassette door Press the PLAY gt button to begin playback Adjust the MASTER VOLUME control MEGA BASS button and PITCH control as desired To advance or rewind the tape rapidly press either the FFWD gt gt or REWIND lt lt button When you reach the desired point press the PLAY gt button to resume normal playback To pause playback momentarily press the PAUSE button The tape movement stops but the tape motor is still running Press the PAUSE button again to release pause and resume normal playback 0 0 ends press the STOP EJECT M4 button The PLAY gt button is released and the tape motor shuts off To stop playback before the tape the auto stop mechanism activates the PLAY button is released and the tape motor shuts off Press the STOP EJECT 2 button to open the cassette door and remove the tape When the tape reaches the end KARAOKE If you would like to sing along with a tape simply play the tape insert a microphone and sing along When playing a karaoke cassette tape adjust the AUTO VOICE control for the best balance between playback and m2. tec teen en ee E E cree ease ee 3 15 80mm Single CD Optical SOUC Semiconductor Laser einne e mee Tree wey a Sore herent eee ret ret rr ner Nenana ent ore aa 780nm D A CAN SVU ate ach se XXC Specifications are subject to change without notice FOR ADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW MEMOREXELECTRONICS COM OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 954 660 7100 PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR TO MEMOREX FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES CONTACT FOX INTERNATIONAL AT 1 800 321 6993 23 Memcorp Inc Weston FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www memorexelectronics com
3. To turn the microphone on slide the ON OFF switch located on the side of the microphone to the ON position To turn the microphone off slide the ON OFF switch to the OFF position OPERATION CONTINUED PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK For karaoke please refer to page 15 the unit on the POWER indicator will light Press the POWER button to turn Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CDG position Lift up IT LIFT TO OPEN area to open the CD compartment door Place a CD in the compartment with the printed label side facing up and close the CD compartment door The CD player will read the table of contents on the disc and the total number of tracks on the disc will appear in the display Press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin playback on Track 1 the PLAY PAUSE indicator will light Adjust the MASTER VOLUME control and MEGA BASS button as desired Playback will continue until all of the tracks on the disc have been played To stop playback before the disc ends press the Stop W button The disc will stop and the display will show the total number of tracks After the last track has been played the disc stops auto matically and the display shows the total number of tracks on the disc If you are finished listening lift up the LIFT TO OPEN area to open the CD compartment door Remove yo
4. Memorex Is it live or is it Memorex MKS8503 User s Guide CD CD G Karaoke System with B amp W Monitor and Video Camera Before operating this product please read these instructions completely 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 For future reference record the serial number of the unit printed on the rear of the cabinet Serial Number CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN gt 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 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 operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature ac
5. Insert CD with label side up Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc Power cord disconnected Connect power cord Using non CD G disc Backup vocals are supposed to be included Microphone is too close to unit or MIC volume is too high Using non CD G disc Connections not done properly Function switch not set to TAPE Dirty head Cassette old Cassette tape worn out Erase prevention tab removed Defective tape or dirty tape head MONITOR switch not set to CAMERA VIDEO OUT switch not set to CAMERA external TV Use CD G disc This is normal only the main vocal s are to be reduced Move microphone away from unit or decrease MIC volume Use CD G disc Connect to TV properly Slide to the TAPE position Increase volume Clean the head Replace the cassette Replace the cassette Cover hole with adhesive tape Replace tape or clean tape head Set MONITOR switch to CAMERA Set VIDEO OUT switch to the CAMERA position 22 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL va asincentedsecesapednnicads siacartaoceonensoicisianeriaitivainbosesiniccahdiois nisin xsuantmeiemaanlatien 120V 60Hz AC Speaker E Impedance 8 Ohms POURS SIONS XXC W x x 0 Inches WEINE XXC Ibs ORE Per E 7W 10 THD CD SECTION Dise 4 72 120mm
6. 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 Periodic cleaning of the tape heads capstan and pinch roller is necessary to maintain good sound reproduction Clean them after every 100 hours of use or less if playback has deteriorated Use a cotton swab moistened with head cleaning solution or isopropyl alcohol then wipe dry with another swab Cotton Swab Capstan m v A H Erase R P Pinch Roller Head Head NOTE Never use metal objects on or near the tape heads Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly 21 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem check the following before seeking service Symptom Compact Disc Player CD Player will not play CD skips while playing General No sound Karaoke Some vocals are still present when AUTO VOICE is off Feedback is heard when singing Words do not appear on TV screen Cassette Player No sound Sound distorted Speed varies Cassette Recorder Will not record Distorted sound on playback Camera Camera not working Possible Cause CD is not installed or installed upside down Disc is dirty or scratched Solution
7. clockwise to suppress the vocal tracks on the CD being played when singing into the microphone Rotate the AUTO VOICE control counterclockwise to have the vocal tracks on the CD play at normal volume Adjust the MIC VOLUME controls as desired Increasing this control will increase the volume of the microphone Adjust the ECHO control to add an echo effect to your voice The ECHO control is variable so add as much or as little reverb as desired Sing or talk into the microphone and you will hear both the CD G and the microphone T Rotate the BALANCE control clockwise to hear the vocals or counterclockwise to hear the music only Be sure that the BALANCE control is set to the center position so that you hear both the vocal and music tracks with equal volume NOTE The Program and Repeat features on a CD G disc operate the same as with a standard CD 15 OPERATION CONTINUED INFORMATION ABOUT CD G KARAOKE DISCS CD G Karaoke discs are designed specifically for playback in special CD players that include a CD G decoder such as this unit These discs contain the lyrics to each song and the lyrics will appear on your TV screen line by line as the disc is playing Usually the words on the screen will change color in time with the music to help you sing along at the proper tempo even if you do not know the song Most CD G Karaoke discs have all of the so
8. 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 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 13 LIGHTNING 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 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 PORTABLE CART WARNING symbol provided by RETAC 15 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result tisk of fire or electric shock 16 OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may
9. brightness to adjust 19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE 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 To prevent accidental erasing break out these tabs with a screwdriver If only one side of the tape is to be protected break out the tab on the left side with the side desired facing you To record on a tape in which the tab has been broken place a piece of adhesive tape over that area NOTE When a tab is broken out the RECORD button cannot be depressed CASSETTE TAPE RECOMMENDATIONS Tab for side 2 Tab Face 1 Break out the tab to prevent recording ane 7 gt Cover with tape to record again 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 cassette to determine if the problem is with the cassette and not with the unit If there is any slack in the cassette it should be removed before inserting the cassette Place a pencil
10. 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 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 a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation Ifthe product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 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 This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Articl
11. in one of the hubs and rotate it clockwise until all of the slack is taken up 20 Caring for Compact Discs CARE AND MAINTENANCE CONTINUED 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 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 Treat the compact disc carefully Handle the compact disc only by its edges Never allow your fingers to come in contact This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logos as dise 0 H shown here Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play AUDIO properly 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
12. 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 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 electrodes ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 EQUIPMENT NEC SECTION 810 21 042 1 L7 bar GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING lt lt ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 52898 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 18 SERVICING 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 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
13. C polarized line cord included with the unit for operation on AC power Insert into a conveniently located AC 4 outlet having 120V 60Hz NOTE The AC plug supplied with the unit is polarized to help AC Outlet minimize the possibility of electric shock If the AC plug does not fit into nonpolarized AC outlet do not file or the wide blade It is the user s responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet AC Plug OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS If you are using special CD G Graphics discs in this Karaoke system you can connect this unit to an external television set in order to see the On Screen Graphics that are recorded on CD G Karaoke discs or the camera s image on an external TV as well as the built in monitor To see the on screen graphics recorded on the CD G disc make sure the MONITOR switch is set to the CDG position To see the camera s image make sure the MONITOR switch is set to the CAMERA position The video cable has yellow RCA type plugs on each end Please note that your TV set must have an RCA type Video Input jack in order to view the CD G lyrics on your TV screen You cannot connect this COMPACT portable Karaoke system to your TV s coaxial antenna terminal 0 B Also note that On Screen lyrics are only available on special Karaoke compact discs that bear the GRAPHICS CD G mark Many newer TV sets have a set of Video and Stereo Audio jacks on the front panel for quick and easy
14. companying the appliance DANGER Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated Avoid direct exposure to beam FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made 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 e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di
15. connections without having to turn the TV set to gain access to the jacks on the back panel If your TV set has such front panel A V jacks we suggest that you use those jacks to connect your portable Karaoke system After connecting the Video Out jack on this Karaoke system to the Video In jack on your TV with the included video cable you have the following three choices 1 Listen to the sound from the built in speakers in this Karaoke system In this case no external audio connections are required just the video connection 2 If your TV has stereo audio input jacks you can connect the Aux Out jacks on the back of this unit to the Audio In jacks on your TV The stereo audio connection cable is included In this case the lyrics from the CD G disc will appear on your TV screen and or monitor and the sound from the disc will be heard from your TV speakers KARAOKE UNIT To I AudioIn kA TELEVISION OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS CONTINUED Note If you have a mono TV with only one Audio In jack you may have to purchase a Y adapter stereo to mono at your local electronics accessories store in order to combine the Left and Right stereo channels from this portable Karaoke system to a single mono channel for connection to your mono TV 3 You can connect the Aux Out jacks from this portable Karaoke system to the Aux In or Audio In jacks of your ho
16. e product Any mounting of the product should follow the 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 surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 9 VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for ventilation 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 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 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
17. e 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 LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 Color Video Camera 2 Monitor 3 POWER Button 4 STOP W Button 5 INTRO Button 6 SKIP SEARCH Button 7 Indicators PROGRAM PLAY PAUSE INTRO and REPEAT 8 AVC Auto Voice Control 9 FUNCTION Switch CDG TAPE AUX 10 SKIP SEARCH M Button 11 ECHO Control 12 MIC 1 Holder 13 MIC 2 VOLUME Control 14 Cassette Compartment 15 MIC 1 VOLUME Control 16 Cassette Buttons from right to left PAUSE STOP EJECT FAST FORWARD gt gt REWIND lt lt PLAY gt RECORD 17 MIC 1 Jack 18 MIC 2 Jack 19 Speaker 20 CD Compartment Top of Unit 21 CD OPEN CLOSE Area Top of Unit 22 CD Display 23 MEGA BASS Button 24 PLAY PAUSE gt Il Button 25 PROGRAM Button 26 MASTER VOLUME Control 27 REPEAT Button 28 MONITOR Switch CAMERA CDG AUX OFF 29 VIDEO OUT Switch REAR JACK PANEL RGIS CAMERA 30 BALANCE Control 31 MIC 2 Holder aoe wN 32 PITCH Control 33 Headphone Jack REAR JACK PANEL 34 V HOLD Control 35 BRIGHT Control 36 CONTRAST Control 37 VIDEO IN Jack 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 38 VIDEO OUT Jack 39 AUX OUT Left and Right Jacks 40 AUX IN Left and Right Jacks POWER SOURCE AC Use the A
18. e STOP W button or open the CD door 13 OPERATION CONTINUED INTRO PLAYBACK Follow the instructions below to play back the first 10 seconds of each track During playback press the INTRO button the INTRO hear in its entirety press the indicator will light and the unit will INTRO button again the INTRO then play the first 10 seconds of indicator will turn off each track and then stop 14 OPERATION CONTINUED PLAYING A CD G COMPACT DISC GRAPHICS KARAOKE DISC You can listen to a CD G karaoke disc CD G discs combine the recorded music with an additional video track that displays the song lyrics on this monitor and or an external TV if connected As the song plays the words to be sung are highlighted on most CD Gs D gt Jj el Insert a CD G disc Insert the microphone into the MIC jack s and slide the FUNCTION switch to the CDG position You can connect the unit to a TV or TV and stereo as shown on pages 5 and 6 Slide the VIDEO OUT switch to the CDG position to see the CD G lyrics on the external TV Slide the MONITOR switch to the CDG position to see the CD G lyrics on the monitor Press the PLAY PAUSE pb ll button to start CD G playback and the image and lyrics will appear on the monitor and or external TV Rotate the AUTO VOICE control
19. fferent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser Only qualified service personnel should attempt to service this device due to possible eye injury CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE PROCEDURE HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SURGE PROTECTORS It is recommended to use a surge protector for AC connection Lightning and power surges ARE NOT covered under warranty for this product 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 y
20. icrophone levels 17 OPERATION CONTINUED KARAOKE RECORDING FROM A CD OR CD G COMPACT DISC GRAPHICS DISC You can record onto a cassette tape from a CD G karaoke disc or standard CD Press the STOP EJECT W button to open the cassette door and insert a cassette with the open end facing down cassette door Close Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CDG position Insert the microphone into the appropriate jack Press the PAUSE button then press the RECORD button the PLAY button will be automatically depressed button to release pause and then press the CD PLAY PAUSE gt button to start CD CD G playback Adjust the AUTO VOICE control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels IMPORTANT This feature only works with multiplex CDs Adjust the MIC1 MIC2 VOLUME controls as desired Increasing this control will increase the volume of the respective microphone Adjust the ECHO control to add an echo effect to your voice The ECHO control is variable so add as much or as little reverb as desired Turn the microphone on using the Microphone ON OFF switch Sing or talk into the microphone s and both the CD CD G and the microphone s will be recorded onto the cassette When you are finished recording p
21. me stereo system to hear the sound through your home stereo speakers Follow the instructions for your home stereo system to select the device connected to the external jacks as the audio source TELEVISION RECEIVER OR HOME STEREO 00 1 Audio In IMPORTANT NOTE Slide the VIDEO OUT switch to the desired position when connecting the unit as per these procedures CONNECTIONS CONTINUED CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO UNIT Slide the FUNCTION switch to the AUX position when connecting the unit as per this step Audio In EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCE NOTES Connecting the unit to an external audio source will allow you to broadcast the external unit s sound through this unit s speakers When connecting the external unit refer to the owner s manual of the external unit as well as this manual When connecting the external unit make sure the power is off and both units are unplugged before making any connections CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL VIDEO UNIT Slide the FUNCTION switch to the AUX position when connecting the unit as per this step KARAOKE UNIT To see the image on the monitor slide the MONITOR switch to the AUX position EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCE Li From Video Out 5 Connecting the unit to an external video source will allow you to see the external unit s video through this unit s monitor When connecting the external unit refer t
22. med The player will continue to play all of the tracks that you programmed in the order in which you programmed them When the last programmed track has been played the player will stop and the display will again show the total number of tracks on the disc If you press the PROGRAM button and then press the PLAY PAUSE Pll button again playback will start on the first track you programmed and will continue until all the programmed tracks have been played To clear programmed playback while in the Stop mode press the PROGRAM button followed by the STOP W button or open the CD door To check the programmed tracks while in the Stop mode press the PROGRAM button repeatedly to view the programmed tracks PROGRAMMED REPEAT Of lal 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 above Then press the REPEAT button twice The PROGRAM indicator will blink and the REPEAT indicator will light Press the PLAY PAUSE button to begin programmed repeat playback The player will play the tracks you selected in the order in which you programmed them When the last track in the program has been played the entire program will begin again Programmed Repeat operation will continue indefinitely until you press th
23. ngs recorded twice first with music only and then with music and vocals together For example if you purchase a CD G disc containing four songs tracks one through four will have the music only without vocals and tracks five through eight will have the same four songs recorded with music on the left channel and the vocal tracks on the right channel If you wish to sing along solo without any other vocals you should select tracks one through four for example If you wish to sing a duet or be part of a group select tracks five through eight for example that contain both the music and vocals NOTE Make sure the BALANCE control is set to the center position so you can hear both the vocal and music tracks at an equal level MICROPHONE FEEDBACK Feedback is a howling or screeching sound that occurs when the microphone comes too close to the speaker To avoid microphone feedback keep the microphone as far away from the speaker as the microphone cable will allow If you must bring the microphone close to the speaker such as when you are changing a disc or adjusting one of the other controls on the front of the unit set the microphone ON OFF switch to the OFF position 16 OPERATION CONTINUED PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES OR KARAOKE CASSETTE TAPE Slide the FUNCTION switch to the TAPE position Open the cassette button compartment to expose the cassette buttons
24. o the owner s manual of the external unit as well as this manual When connecting the external unit make sure the power is off and both units are unplugged before making any connections OPERATION CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE This unit has two microphone jacks which will allow you to sing along with your favorite songs Before connecting make sure the MIC VOLUME controls are set to minimum HEADPHONE JACK 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 into the jack ECHO CONTROL Le Faze Rotate the ECHO control clockwise to increase the echo or counterclockwise to decrease the echo PITCH CONTROL When playing a cassette tape rotate the PITCH control clockwise to increase the tape speed and make the music sound sharper Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the tape speed and make the music sound flat BALANCE CONTROL Rotate the BALANCE control clockwise to hear the music and vocals or counterclockwise to hear the music only NOTE To use the BALANCE control a karaoke tape or CD G disc must be used MEGA BASS BUTTON Press the MEGA BASS button to the in position to activate mega bass and enhance the overall bass sound Press the MEGA BASS button to the out position to t
25. of the Deafness Research Foundation Want You LISTENING For A Lifetime ___ 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 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS 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 dry cloth for cleaning 6 ATTACHMENTS 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 washbow l kitchen sink or laundry tub 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 th
26. our 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 Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet engine 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy
27. ress the STOP EJECT button to stop the tape NOTES Refer to SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE section page 20 if the RECORD button cannot be pressed Keep the microphone away from the unit to avoid feedback 18 USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA OPERATION CONTINUED Slide the VIDEO OUT switch to the CAMERA position to see the camera s image on the external TV Slide the MONITOR switch to the CAMERA position to see the camera s image on the monitor Lift open the camera compartment and remove the protective cover on the camera lens The camera will then show the image on the monitor and or the external TV screen Rotate the camera as desired ADJUSTING FOCUS Rotate the ring located on the outside of the camera lens to adjust the camera s focus ADJUSTING THE PICTURE When watching a CD G on the monitor screen adjust the brightness v hold and contrast as follows V HOLD CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS VIDEO AUX IN OUT IN L VIDEOJ AUX IN OUT IN O O O If the picture moves up and down or rolls rotate to adjust the vertical hold If the picture is too strong or too weak rotate to adjust the contrast and clearly define the shades of blacks grays and whites If the picture is too light or too dark rotate the
28. ur disc and press the POWER button to turn the unit off the POWER indicator will turn off 10 OPERATION CONTINUED CD PAUSE CONTROL 15 to pause the disc momentarily press the PLAY PAUSE bP ll button Playback stops but the disc continues to spin and the PLAY PAUSE indicator will blink During CD playback if you wish Press the PLAY PAUSE PII gt II button again to release pause and resume normal CD playback the PLAY PAUSE indicator will light TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK After you insert the disc into the CD player and the total number of tracks appear on the display you may press either the SKIP SEARCH button to select a specific track for playback When the desired track number blinks in the display within five seconds press the PLAY PAUSE button Playback will begin on the track you selected FORWARD REVERSE SKIP TRACK AND HIGH SPEED M USIC SEARCH 1 lt lt gt gt 1 CD ONLY During playback depress and hold either the SKIP SEARCH or M button to move the player forward or backward within a track to locate a specific musical During playback press the SKIP SEARCH button once to advance the player to the beginning of the next track Press the SKIP SEARCH button repeatedly to advance the player to higher numbered tracks During pla
29. urn mega bass off OPERATION CONTINUED AUTO VOICE CONTROL MONITOR SWITCH O o E Al microphone levels multiplex CDs and cassettes When the AVC feature is activated the vocals on a multiplex recording are muted as soon as the singer begins singing into the microphone When the singer stops singing the vocals are automatically un muted Adjust AVC control for the best balance between playback and IMPORTANT This feature only works with the external TV monitor FUNCTION SWITCH VIDEO OUT SWITCH Slide the MONITOR switch to select what image will appear on the built in monitor OFF No image on the monitor AUX The video from the A V IN jacks will appear on CDG The lyrics will appear on the monitor CAMERA The camera s image will appear on the MIC ON OFF SWITCH Slide to the CDG position when using CDG or CDs slide to the TAPE position when playing tapes or slide to the AUX position when listening to the unit connected to the A V IN jacks on the rear of the unit To output this units video audio onto the unit connected to the A V OUT jacks Slide to the CDG position when viewing listening to a CDG or CDs slide to the AUX position when listening to the unit connected to the A V IN jacks on the rear of the unit or slide to the CAMERA position to view the camera s image
30. y disc for playback in any desired order You may program 20 different tracks or you may also program certain tracks to play more than once To perform programmed playback proceed as follows l OC Press the POWER button to turn the unit on Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CDG position Lift up the LIFT TO OPEN area to open the CD compartment door Place a CD in the compartment with the printed label side facing up and close the CD compartment door Press the PROGRAM button 0 will blink in the display and the PROGRAM indicator will blink CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE 12 OPERATION CONTINUED Press the SKIP SEARCH button to select the first track that you wish to program When the desired track number appears in the display press the PROGRAM button again Press either the SKIP SEARCH M4 or gt button to select the next track you wish to program When the desired track number appears in the display 5 the PROGRAM button again Repeat step 5 until you have programmed the desired track numbers into the CD Program Memory When the memory is full will blink in the display Press the PLAY PAUSE pb Il button to begin programmed playback The PROGRAM indicator will blink and playback will begin on the first track that you program
31. yback press the SKIP SEARCH button once to move the player back to the beginning of the current track Press the SKIP SEARCH M button repeatedly to move the player back passage The player will move forward or backward at high speed as long as the button is depressed When you release the SKIP SEARCH M button normal playback will resume to lower numbered tracks 11 REPEAT PLAYBACK OPERATION CONTINUED oF O HARO O O O the the Stop mode REPEAT button once the REPEAT indicator will blink Press the SKIP SEARCH or press button to select the specific track that you wish to repeat When the desired track number blinks in the display within five seconds press the PLAY PAUSE gt button to begin playback The specific track you selected will be repeated continuously To repeat all of the tracks on a disc continuously while in the Stop mode press the REPEAT button twice the REPEAT indicator will light solid Press the PLAY PAUSE PII button to repeat all tracks To cancel Repeat Playback press the REPEAT button until the REPEAT indicator goes out You can also cancel Repeat Playback by pressing the STOP 8 button PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK The CD player in this unit has a 20 track programmable memory that allows you to program up to 20 tracks on an
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