Optimus 32-1162 Karaoke Machine User Manual
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1. p VJ E 32 1162 fm Page 8 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM e CONNECTING OTHER AUDIO COMPONENTS You can connect an external audio Source or component to the karaoke System so you can sing along with other audio formats like CDs or videos or hear the karaoke s sound from other speakers like a PA system To make the connection you need optional audio patch cables such as Cat No 42 2352 Connecting an External Audio Source for Input You can sing along with an external au dio source such as a stereo VCR or CD player by connecting its audio output jacks to the system s AUX IN R and AUX IN L jacks If the external audio source does not have AUX OUT jacks but has only a headphone output jack such as one you might find on a portable tape or CD play er use a shielded Y adapter cord such as Cat No 42 2475 Connect the sin gle plug end to the audio source s head phone jack and connect the other end s two phono plugs to the system s AUX IN R and AUX IN L jacks Connecting an External Audio Component for Output You can broadcast the karaoke sys tem s sound through an external audio component such as a PA system ampli fier Plug the external components au dio input jacks into the karaoke system s AUX OUT R and or AUX OUT L jacks p VJ 32 1162 fm Page 9 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM OPERATION TURNING POWER ON OFF To turn on2. SY 32 1162 fm Page 1 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM Cat No 32 1162 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Dual Cassette Karaoke System OPTIMUS VJ E 32 1162 fm Page 2 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM FEATURES e Your Optimus Dual Cassette Karaoke System lets you be the star as you sing along with your favorite recordings and hear your voice with the music through the speaker You can sing along with special karaoke audio cassette tapes such as the one we have included to get you started that let you balance the volume of the original singer s voice and the music tracks Or you can sing along with a regular prerecorded cassette tape not supplied You can also connect another audio source such as a CD player or stereo VCR to the karaoke system If you connect a stereo VCR to the karaoke system and play a karaoke vid eo cassette not included the video cassette shows the lyrics on a TV and the system lets you adjust the volume of the prerecorded original singers voice and music as you sing along Note Additional karaoke audio cas Sette tapes as well as karaoke video cassettes are available by special or der through your local RadioShack store Your karaoke system s compact design and convenient carrying handle let you take it almost anywhere Plus your karaoke system can be used as a small PA system
3. Using AC Power The supplied power cord stored inside the battery compartment lets you power the karaoke system from a standard AC outlet Caution The supplied power cord has a polarized plug that fits into the outlet only one way If the plug does not fit properly turn it over and try again Do not force it 1 Set DC AC on the back of the karaoke system to AC 2 While pressing both tabs on the bat tery compartment cover in the direc tion of the arrow pull the cover down to remove it 3 Unroll the power cord from its stor age area in the battery compart ment then plug it into a standard AC outlet 4 Replace the battery compartment cover Installing Batteries You can power the karaoke system with eight D batteries not supplied For the best performance we recommend alka line batteries such as RadioShack Cat No 23 650 Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type VJ 32 1162 fm Page 6 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries stan dard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities Follow these steps to install batteries 1 Set DC AC on the back of the karaoke system to DC 2 While pressing both tabs on the bat tery compartment cover in the direc tion of the arrow pull the cover down to remove it 3 M
4. ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in cidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the prop erty of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those p
5. Singing Along 13 Singing with a Cassette 13 Singing with An External Audio Source ppp 14 Using An External Audio Component ppp 14 Recording ccc G ye 15 Recording Your Voice with MUSIC eeseeeeeeeeene enne 15 Using Music from a Cassette Tape 15 Using Music from an External Audio Source 16 Dubbing Copying a Cassette Tape sse 16 Care and Maintenance 18 Tape TIPS D 19 Erasing a Cassette Tape oet dete dece deett tek rd bae keen 19 Preventing Accidental Erasure pp 20 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 21 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts pp 21 Specifications EMee 22 p EA aa VJ 32 1162 fm Page 5 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM CONNECTIONS e Note You can connect many different types of audio video components such as a stereo VCR CD player or PA sys tem to your karaoke system These con nections might require additional supplies which are available from your local RadioShack store CONNECTING POWER You can power your karaoke system us ing any of the following power sources AC power Eight D batteries Vehicle battery power
6. assistance zb d aa MB Zs VJ T 32 1162 fm Page 19 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM e TAPE TIPS Erasing a Cassette Tape 1 Set AUX TAPE to TAPE 2 Load the tape you want to erase into TAPE 1 3 Press POWER 4 Press RECORD on 1 RECORD and PLAY both lock down and the tape records silence 5 When the system finishes recording over the portion of the tape you want to erase press STOP EJECT on TAPE 1 RECORD and PLAY release You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser such as Cat No 44 232 Notes To record over a cassette tape sim ply record as usual The system records over the previous recording Before erasing a tape be sure its erase protection tabs are in place see Preventing Accidental Era sure Preventing Accidental Erasure Cassette tapes have two erase protec tion tabs one for each side When a tab is in place you can record on that side To protect a recording from being accidentally recorded over use a Screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape s erase protection tabs This prevents RECORD from being pressed If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have removed the erase protection tab for that side place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side s erase protection hole Be sure you cov er only the hole originally covered by the erase protection tab Caut
7. begin off the karaoke system recording PAUSE on TAPE 1 auto matically releases 17 de WY Sp NS 32 1162 fm Page 18 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM B CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Dual Cassette Karaoke System is an example of superior design and craftsman ship The following suggestions will help you care for your karaoke system so you can enjoy it for years Keep the system dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Use and store the system only in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices dam age batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the system away from dust and dirt which can cause premature Up wear of parts Handle the system gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the system to work improperly Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your system s electronic parts Wipe the system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the system Modifying or tampering with the karaoke system s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your system s warranty If your system is not per forming as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for
8. connect an option al DC adapter to the karaoke system 1 Set DC AC to DC 2 Insert the DC adapter s barrel plug into the DC 12V IN jack then plug the adapter into your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket Caution Always unplug the adapter from the cigarette lighter socket before unplugging it from the sys tem CONNECTING MICROPHONES The system has two microphone jacks so you can use the supplied microphone to sing along to your favorite recordings and connect an additional microphone for duets or lead and background vo cals The additional microphone must have a 4a inch plug and an ON OFF switch To help prevent feedback we recommend a unidirectional microphone Your local RadioShack store has a wide selection of microphones To connect either one or two micro phones first turn MIC VOLUME to MIN If you are connecting only one micro phone plug it into MIC 1 If you are add ing a second microphone plug it into MIC 2 Using the Microphone Holder When you want to temporarily put down the supplied microphone or store it with the system you can place it in the sys tem s built in microphone holder Set the microphone s ON OFF switch to OFF before placing it in the microphone holder to avoid feedback To use the holder pull it down from the side of the system and place the micro phone in the holder s grip When you are not using the mic holder fold it up 7 T
9. for speaking at parties or other gatherings just plug in the microphone and turn on the power Your karaoke system s features include Supplied Microphone and Karaoke Audio Cassette Tape let you imme diately begin using the system Dual Microphone Jacks let you use two microphones simultaneously to sing duets or lead and background vocals with another singer Dual Cassette Decks let you play two cassette tapes consecutively or dub from one tape to another 5 Band Frequency Equalizer lets you precisely adjust the tone and sound to your preference and your room s unique acoustics Echo Control lets you add an echo to your voice for a concert hall effect Balance Control adjusts the balance between the prerecorded singer s voice and the music if you use a karaoke au dio cassette tape Automatic Voice Control lets you re place the prerecorded singer s voice with your voice if you use a karaoke audio cassette tape Tape Speed Control adjusts the tape s speed to match your voice s pitch 1998 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation 2 Sp 32 1162 fm Page 3 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM Recording lets you record your voice as you sing along with a tape or an ex ternal audio source connected to the karaoke system Built In Speaker lets you share th
10. not a violation of U S copy right laws for a consumer to use an au dio recording device to duplicate musical recordings for noncommercial personal use 3 Sp NS 32 1162 fm Page 4 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM CONTENTS Connections Ee RR 5 Connecting REUNIR NE 5 Using AG vic fac ee ee rien eee eee eene ne 5 Installing Batteries aa 5 Bsing DGPOWOE irit beet ve e 6 Connecting Microphones eene enn 7 Using the Microphone Holder sse 7 Connecting Other Audio Components pp 8 Connecting an External Audio Source for Input 8 Connecting an External Audio Component for Output 8 E 9 Turning Power ONOM rate ipee as eel aee n ERR dn 9 Adjusting the Sound 9 Using the 5 Band Frequency Equalizer 9 Loading a Cassette Tape nnn nennen 10 Playing a Cassette Tape Nt 10 Normal Play erens enanar a te ee tet athe tete ote desee erroe tte da eek toda 11 Consecultive Play eie IER LR RUP ERR edes 12
11. to your listening preferences If you are using a karaoke audio cassette tape adjust A V C for the desired effect Note With a regular non karaoke prerecorded cassette tape you can not adjust the volume of the prere corded singer s voice in relation to the music Press PLAY on TAPE 2 then press RECORD on TAPE 1 RECORD and PLAY both lock down 15 Sp VJ 32 1162 fm Page 16 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM Note Press PAUSE on TAPE 1 to temporarily stop recording Press PAUSE again to resume recording 10 Sing directly into the microphone along with the music 11 When you finish press STOP EJECT on TAPE 1 to stop the tape RECORD and PLAY release 12 Press STOP EJECT on TAPE 2 to stop the prerecorded music 13 Press POWER then set the micro phone s ON OFF switch to OFF Using Music from an External Audio Source If you connected another audio source to the karaoke system s AUX IN jacks follow these steps to record your voice along with music from the audio source 1 Set AUX TAPE on the back of the karaoke system to AUX 2 Load a blank tape or one you want to record over into TAPE 1 3 Press POWER to turn on the system 4 Start the audio source 5 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listen ing level 6 Setthe microphone s ON OFF switch to ON then adjust MIC VOLUME to the desired microphone level 7 Adjust the system s sound to your list
12. 9 1999 3 01 PM Consecutive Play You can set the karaoke system to play one side of a tape in TAPE 2 then auto matically play one side of a tape in TAPE 1 1 Load the cassette tape you want to hear first in TAPE 2 then load the other cassette tape in TAPE 1 Be sure the side you want to play is fac ing out on both tapes 2 Press POWER to turn on the system 3 Press PLAY on TAPE 2 to start that tape Then press PAUSE then PLAY on TAPE 1 The tape in TAPE 2 plays until it reaches the end of the side then it stops Then the tape in TAPE 1 automatically plays until it reaches the end of the side m n VJ E 32 1162 fm Page 13 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM SINGING ALONG e Now get ready for some fun In this sec tion we tell you how to connect your mi crophone and sing along with the karaoke system Warning To protect your hearing set VOLUME on the karaoke system and the volume control on any connected exter nal audio component to its lowest setting before you turn them on SINGING WITH A CASSETTE TAPE Follow these steps to sing along with a regular prerecorded cassette tape or a karaoke audio cassette tape such as the one supplied 1 Set AUX TAPE on the back of the karaoke system to TAPE 2 Load the cassette tape into TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 3 Press POWER 4 Press PLAY on the deck you are using 5 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listen ing leve
13. August 9 1999 3 01 PM RECORDING e You can record onto a regular cassette tape as you sing along with the music from a karaoke audio cassette tape or a regular prerecorded cassette tape or from another audio source You can also record the sound from the audio source alone or dub from one cassette tape to another Note Adjusting VOLUME BALANCE or the 5 band frequency equalizer does not affect the recording level Recording Tips Tape quality greatly affects the qual ity of the recording We recommend extended range or low noise type 1 regular length 60 or 90 minute normal bias cassette tapes We do not recommend long play cassette tapes such as C 120s because they are thin and can easily tangle Before recording be sure the tape you are recording on has its erase protection tabs in place see Pre venting Accidental Erasure on Page 19 RECORDING YOUR VOICE WITH MUSIC Using Music from a Cassette Tape Follow these steps to record your voice along with music from a cassette tape 1 Set AUX TAPE on the back of the karaoke system to TAPE Load a blank tape or one you want to record over into TAPE 1 Load the tape you want to record from into TAPE 2 4 Press POWER to turn on the system 5 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listen ing level Set the microphone s ON OFF switch to ON then adjust MIC VOLUME to the desired microphone level Adjust the system s sound
14. Band Frequency Equalizer Use the controls on the 5 band frequen cy equalizer to customize the sound you hear through the speaker Each of the controls lets you adjust the level in a specific frequency range For each range slide its control up toward MAX to boost the level or down toward MIN to reduce it If you set the control to the middle position 0 the frequency is un changed p VJ E 32 1162 fm Page 10 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM e The 5 band frequency equalizer controls these frequencies 100 Hz low bass range bass drums reduces rumble or other low frequency noise 300 Hz low frequencies organ notes 1 KHz here is where the ear is most sensitive low vocals 3 3 KHz mid range high frequen cies high vocals 10 KHz high frequency sounds cymbals flutes and violins LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE The system has two cassette decks TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 Use both decks for normal playback or consecutive play Additionally TAPE 1 can record cas sette tapes Note Before playing or recording any cassette tape take up any slack in the tape by turning one of the cassette s hubs with a pencil If you do not remove excess slack the tape could become tangled in the record playback mecha nism 10 Follow these steps to load a cassette tape into either deck 1 Press STOP EJECT to open the cas sette compartment door 2
15. Put the cassette tape inside the door with its open edge down the desired side facing out and the full reel on the left 3 Press in the cassette compartment door to close it PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE Warning To protect your hearing set VOLUME to its lowest setting before you begin playing a cassette tape You can play a cassette tape in either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 or you can load tapes in both decks and play them con secutively T p Sp NS 32 1162 fm Page 11 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM Before you play a cassette tape set Notes AUX TAPE on the back of the system to To temporarily stop playback ee press PAUSE on the deck you are using Press PAUSE again to con tinue playback PI Normal Play To fast forward or rewind the Follow these steps to play a cassette tape press FAST F or REWIND tape Press STOP EJECT when the tape reaches the desired location 1 Load a cassette tape 2 Press POWER to turn on the system 3 Press PLAY on the deck you are using The tape plays until it reaches the end of the side then it automatically stops 4 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listen ing level and adjust the system s sound to your listening preferences 5 To stop the tape before it reaches the end of the side press STOP EJECT Press STOP EJECT again to open the cassette compartment door then remove the tape 11 c V Sp NS 32 1162 fm Page 12 Monday August
16. aning solution to clean the record play heads pinch rollers tape guides capstans and erase head 5 When you finish cleaning press STOP EJECT on TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 then close both cassette compart ment doors and reconnect to power Your local RadioShack store has a com plete line of cassette deck cleaning sup plies p Sp NS 32 1162 fm Page 21 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM Bi SPECIFICATIONS Power Output REESE 8 Watts BTL at 10 THD Equalizer at 8 dB 100 Hz 300 Hz 1 kHz 3 3 kHz 10 kHz Track System iners 4 Track 2 Channel Stereophone 5 neca Cop Db t pene tus 1 s ips Recording System osi daa a Aaa p dee E eee LE ee AC Bias Erasing System eie Cloud ede eg dem dard Magnetic Wow and Flutter WRMS ssseeeee enne Less Than 0 25 Record Play Frequency Response at 3 dB 125 8000 Hz Signal TO NOISG as testes rre up qe eei REO eoe ER 40 dB Speaket ERR 61 2 Inch 4 Ohms Power Source coc creyentes Py ame taret ea vba cu AC 120 60 Hz 30 W 8 D Batteries Cat No 23 650 or DC 12V with optional DC power cord Cat No 270 1534 Battery Life using alkaline batteries Approx 20 Hours Dimensions HWD sssesesssssesssseirrs
17. e music with friends Three Power Sources let you power your karaoke system from standard AC power with the supplied power cord in ternal batteries not supplied or your vehicle s battery with a DC power cord not supplied Auxiliary Input Jacks allow input from another audio source such as a stereo VCR or CD player Auxiliary Output Jacks allow output to another audio component such as a PA system WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not ex pose this product to rain or mois ture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVIC ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AN This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product s enclo sure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of elec tric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and mainte nance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product N Note Most material on compact discs and prerecorded tapes is copyrighted Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries and such duplica tion may result in fines and or imprison ment Note however that in the United States it is
18. el 5 Set the microphone s ON OFF switch to ON then adjust MIC VOLUME to the desired microphone output level 6 Adjust the karaoke system s sound to your listening preferences using ECHO BALANCE TAPE SPEED and the 5 Band Frequency Equalizer 7 Sing directly into the microphone along with the music 8 When you finish press POWER to turn off the karaoke system set the microphone s ON OFF switch to OFF then stop the audio source USING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO COMPONENT If you connected an audio component to the karaoke system s AUX OUT jacks follow these steps to sing along with and listen to the sound through the audio component 1 Set AUX TAPE on the back of the karaoke system to TAPE 2 Press POWER to turn on the system 3 Turn on the audio component 4 Set the microphone s ON OFF switch to ON then adjust MIC VOLUME to the desired microphone output level 5 Sing through the microphone with a cassette tape or another audio Source 6 If you are using a karaoke audio cassette tape on this system adjust A V C for the desired effect Note With a regular non karaoke prerecorded cassette tape you can not adjust the volume of the prere corded original singer s voice and the music 7 When you finish press POWER to turn off the karaoke system set the microphone s ON OFF switch to OFF then turn off the audio component KA EA VJ E 32 1162 fm Page I5 Monday
19. ening preferences e 8 Press RECORD on TAPE 1 to begin recording RECORD and PLAY both lock down Note Press PAUSE on TAPE 1 to temporarily stop recording Press PAUSE again to resume recording 9 Sing directly into the microphone along with the music 10 When you finish press STOP EJECT on TAPE 1 to stop the tape RECORD and PLAY release 11 Press POWER set the microphone s ON OFF switch to OFF then stop the audio source DUBBING COPYING A CASSETTE TAPE You can use the karaoke system to eas ily copy a tape by playing it in TAPE 2 and recording it onto another tape in TAPE 1 Follow these steps to copy a cassette tape 1 Set AUX TAPE on the back of the system to TAPE 2 Load a blank tape or one you want to record over into TAPE 1 T p Sp NS 32 1162 fm Page 17 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM 3 Load the tape you want to copy into Notes TAFE 2 You can listen to the tape playing 4 Press POWER to turn on the system in TAPE 2 as you copy it Adjust 5 Press PAUSE then RECORD on VOLUME MIN MAX to the desired TAPE 1 RECORD and PLAY both listening level lock down Press PAUSE on TAPE 1 to tem porarily stop recording Press PAUSE again to resume record ing 7 When you finish press STOP EJECT on TAPE 1 to stop the tape RECORD and PLAY release 8 Press STOP EJECT on TAPE 2 to stop play then press POWER to turn 6 Press PLAY on TAPE 2 to
20. ion Removing the erase protec tion tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape 19 T p VJ E 32 1162 fm Page 20 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM e Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality After you play a cassette tape several times the tape might become tightly wound on the reels This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate To restore sound quality fast forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side then completely rewind it Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each side of the cassette s outer shell on a flat surface Caution Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp ob jects near the cassette CLEANING THE TAPE HANDLING PARTS Dirt dust or particles of the tape s coat ing can accumulate on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches This can greatly reduce the performance of the cassette player After every 20 hours of tape player operation use a cassette deck cleaning kit Cat No 44 1202 or follow these steps to clean the tape handling parts 1 Remove the batteries and discon nect the power cord or DC adapter 2 Open the cassette compartment doors on TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 3 Press PLAY on TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 to expose the tape handling parts 20 4 Use a cotton swab dipped in dena tured alcohol or tape head cle
21. l 6 10 11 Set the microphone s ON OFF switch to ON then adjust MIC VOLUME to the desired microphone output level Note If you connected an additional microphone MIC VOLUME affects its output level along with the supplied microphone Adjust the system s sound to your listening preferences using ECHO A V C BALANCE TAPE SPEED and the 5 Band Frequency Equalizer Sing directly into the microphone along with the music If you are using a karaoke audio cassette tape adjust A V C for the desired effect Note With a regular non karaoke prerecorded cassette tape you can not adjust the volume of the prere corded original singer s voice in relation to the music When you finish press STOP EJECT on the deck you are using to stop the tape Press STOP EJECT again to open the cassette compartment door and remove the tape Press POWER to turn off the karaoke system then set the micro phone s ON OFF switch to OFF 18 T p VJ 32 1162 fm Page 14 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM e SINGING WITH AN EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCE If you connected another audio source to the karaoke system s AUX IN jacks follow these steps to sing along with the sound from that audio source 1 Set AUX TAPE on the back of the karaoke system to AUX 2 Press POWER to turn on the system 3 Start the audio source 4 Adjust VOLUME to the desired listen ing lev
22. ove the power cord from its stor age area in the battery compart ment 4 Install the batteries in the compart ment and on top of the attached rib bon as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside 5 Replace the battery compartment cover Keep the power cord out of the way of normal traffic while using battery power If the karaoke system s sound becomes weak or distorted replace the batteries Cautions Always remove old or weak batter ies Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts If you do not plan to use the karaoke System with batteries for several days or if you plan to use only the supplied power cord or a DC adapter remove the batteries Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Do not burn or bury them Using DC Power You can power your karaoke system from your vehicle s battery with an op tional DC adapter such as Cat No 270 1534 Caution You must use a DC adapter that supplies at least 12 volts and deliv ers at least 2 amps Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must cor rectly fit the Dual Cassette Karaoke System s DC 12V IN jack The recom mended adapter meets these specifica tions Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the karaoke system or the adapter p VJ Ei 32 1162 fm Page 7 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM Follow these steps to
23. rovided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations Dept W 100 Throckmorton St Suite 600 Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 3 97 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 6A8N Printed in Hong Kong ANG EA
24. srerrrssrrerrssrreenssne 161546 x 1113 16 x 7116 Inches 43 x 30 x 18 cm a E 13 Ib 8 oz 6 2 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice T aa p Sp NS 32 1162 fm Page 22 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM NOTES 22 p EA eS 32 1162 fm Page 23 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM is 23 Sp Sp NS 32 1162 fm Page 24 Monday August 9 1999 3 01 PM Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship under normal use for one 1 year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN Ra dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY IN CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR
25. the karaoke system press POWER The POWER indicator lights To turn off the system press POWER again so the POWER indicator turns off ADJUSTING THE SOUND Use these controls to get the system s sound just right MIC VOLUME Turn MIC VOLUME to ward MIN to reduce the sound level on both the supplied and an additional mi crophone or toward MAX to increase it A V C Automatic Voice Control While you play a karaoke audio cassette tape you can adjust A V C to replace the prerecorded voice with your voice When you stop singing into the micro phone the prerecorded singer s voice returns Turn A V C clockwise until it clicks then turn A V C toward LO if you have a loud voice or toward HI if you have a soft voice When you finish turn A V C toward OFF until it clicks ECHO You can adjust ECHO to add an echo effect to your voice while you sing Turn ECHO toward LO or HI TAPE SPEED If you want to slow down or speed up the pace of the music as you sing along turn TAPE SPEED to ward MIN to slow down the tape or to ward MAX to speed it up For normal tape speed leave it set to the middle po sition marked with a red arrow VOLUME Control the volume from the System s speaker by turning VOLUME to ward MIN or MAX BALANCE To control the levels be tween the prerecorded original singer s voice and the music while you play a karaoke audio cassette tape adjust BALANCE Using the 5
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