Memorex MKS2420 Portable CD Player User Manual
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1. H x 9 75 D Inches VEIMER ach ensue lareien de ane atue nies lance euteaeeee esata se eeeeeman ose 9 5 Ibs in E saduoialganaen W 10 THD CASSETTE SECTION TapE eao a PN fe Standard Normal Bias Cassette Tape Preguen y RESPONSE riada aci n 125 6300Hz WOW Sc FUE POCO Oo A ON 0 35 WRMS CD SECTION DISC Diametro trino oi lot ted 4 72 120mm P AEI ee tant gt ene ean wa ae T 3 15 80mm Single CD OPUCaL SOU CS Semiconductor Laser DAGONVSTS Oen a tans haan dupe dae taaustnabiasaemeaegauaeauaurbionanaaanieas anion XX Specifications are subject to change without notice 18 ES Sa MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 19 dA sL Memcorp Inc Weston FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www memorexelectronics com ES Sa2. Replace tape or clean tape head on playback Compact Disc Player CD Player will not play FUNCTION switch not set to CDG Slide to the CDG 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 No sound Power cord disconnected Connect power cord Symptom Possible Cause Solution Some vocals are still Using non CD G CD Use CD G CD present when VOCAL Backup vocals are supposed This is normal only the main vocal s control is set to High to be included are to be reduced Feedback is heard Microphone is too close to unit Move microphone away from when singing or MIC Volume is too high unit or decrease MIC Volume Words do not appear Using non CD G CD Use CD G CD on TV screen Connections not done properly Connect to TV properly FOR ADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW MEMOREXELECTRONICS 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 ES Sa MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 18 dA sL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL POWO o O eene eee a A teeta 120V 60Hz AC A Impedance 8 Ohms DIMENSIONS meri sele cda 13 W x 15 75
3. OFF switch to the OFF position 12 Ai AF MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 13 dh LY PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES OR KARAOKE Press the POWER button to turn the unit on the POWER indicator will light Slide the FUNCTION switch to the TAPE Adjust the MASTER VOLUME and TONE controls as desired A To stop playback before the tape ends press the STOP EJECT M4 button The PLAY Pe button is released and the tape motor shuts off Press the STOP EJECT M4 button to open the Cassette Door and insert a cassette with the open end facing down To advance or rewind the tape rapidly press either the F FWD gt gt O or REWIND lt lt O button When you reach the desired point press the PLAY gt button O to resume normal When the tape reaches the end the auto stop mechanism activates the PLAY button is released and the tape motor shuts off Press the STOP EJECT H button to open the Cassette Door and remove the tape Ai AF OPERATION CONTINUED Press the PLAY gt button to begin playback To pause playback momentarily press the PAUSE II button The tape movement stops but the tape motor is still running Press the PAUSE Il button again to release pause and resume normal playback KARAOKE If you would like to sing along with a tape simply play the tape insert a microphone and sing along MKS2420 O M it QXD
4. 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 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 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 16 Ai EZ MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 17 dA sL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem check the following before seeking service Symptom Possible Cause Solution Cassette Player No sound FUNCTION switch not set to TAPE Slide to the TAPE position Distorted sound Defective tape or dirty tape head
5. 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 ON JU MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 2 ES Nasa 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 hi
6. 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 14 dh LY 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 CD G discs combine the recorded music with an additional video track that displays the song lyrics on a television screen As the song plays the words to be sung are highlighted in a different color LITO Press the STOP EJECT MA Slide the FUNCTION switch to the Press the PAUSE II button 0 button to open the Cassette Door CDG position Insert the then press the RECORD 0 button the PLAY button will be automatically depressed Press the PAUSE button to for the best balance between release pause and then press the controls as desired Increasing playback and microphone levels CD Play Pause II button to this control will increase the IMPORTANT This feature only start CD CD G playback volume of the respective works with multiplex CDs If connected to a TV and using a Microphone Adjust the ECHO CD G disc the image and lyrics Control to add an echo effect to will appear on the TV your voice The ECHO control is variable so add as much or as little reverb as desired SOOTY NOTES e Refer to SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE section page 15 if the RECORD button cannot be pressed Keep the microphone away from the unit to avoid feedback Turn the microphone
7. EN CLOSE area to open the CD compartment door Place a CD on the center spindle with the printed label side facing up Slide the FUNCTION control to the CDG position Close the CD compartment door PROGRAM indicator and display will blink PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE 10 ES LA MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 11 dh LY OPERATION CONTINUED Press the Skip Search 1 O or I lt button O 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 1 O or K lt button to select the next track you wish to program When the desired track number appears in the display press the PROGRAM button again Repeat step 5 until you have programmed up to 19 track numbers into the CD Program Memory When the memory is full will appear in the display After programming up to 19 tracks in the CD Program Memory press the Play Pause gt I button to begin programmed playback The PROGRAM indicator will blink and playback will begin on the first track that you programmed 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 y
8. MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 20 a A ar Memorex Is it live or is it Memorex MKS2420 User s Guide Portable CD CD G Karaoke System with Cassette Recorder Before operating this product please read these instructions completely ES LZ MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 1 Dear Customer N UY 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 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 th
9. The speaker is disconnected when using the headphones Ai AF MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 8 dh LY PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK For karaoke playback please refer to page 12 Press the POWER button to turn the unit on the POWER indicator will light The CD player will read the table of contents on the disc and the total number of tracks will appear in the display 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 on the disc Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CDG position Press the Play Pause Pll button to begin playback on Track 1 the PLAY PAUSE indicator will light After the last track has been played the disc stops auto matically and the display shows the total number of tracks on the disc Ai AF OPERATION CONTINUED Press the CD Door OPEN CLOSE area to open the CD compartment door Place a CD on the center spindle with the printed label side facing up Close the CD compartment door Adjust the MASTER VOLUME and TONE 8 controls as desired Remove your disc close the CD Compartment door and press the POWER button to turn the unit off the POWER indicator will turn off MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 During CD playback if you wish to pause the disc momentarily press the Play Pause gt Il button Playback stops bu
10. 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 in one of the hubs and rotate it clockwise until all slack is taken up 15 ai Ss MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 16 dh LY CARE AND MAINTENANCE CONTINUED Ss Caring for Compact Discs ri e Treat the compact disc carefully Handle the compact disc only by its edges Never allow your fingers to come in contact O with the shiny unprinted side of the compact disc J 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 This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logo as shown here _ 5 compact Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly 0 Compact Discs should be stored in their cases after each use to avoid damage DIGITAL AUDIO Do not expose
11. e included video cable you have the following three choices 1 Listen to the sound from the built in speakers in this portable Karaoke system In this case no external audio connections are required 2 If your TV has stereo audio input jacks you can connect the Audio 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 the sound from the disc will be heard from your TV speakers ES LA MKS2420 O M it OXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 6 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 to a single mono channel for connection to your mono TV 3 You can connect the Audio Out jacks from this portable Karaoke to the Aux In or Audio In jacks of your home 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 dh LY KARAOKE TELEVISION El we RECEIVER OR HOME STEREO 900 50 Audio In ES LA MKS2420 O M it OXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM ECHO CONTROL wise to increase the echo or counterclockwise to d
12. e user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying 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 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 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
13. ecrease the echo MIC ON OFF SWITCH Page 7 dh LY OPERATION AUTO VOCAL CONTROL When the VOCAL 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 unmuted Adjust the AUTO VOCAL control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels IMPORTANT This feature only works with multiplex CDs BALANCE CONTROL KARAOKE 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 TONE CONTROL Rotate the TONE control clock wise to increase the tone response or counterclockwise to decrease the tone response Rotate the BALANCE control clockwise to decrease the music sound level or counterclockwise to decrease the vocal sound level NOTE To use the BALANCE control a karaoke tape or CD G disc must be used CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE S This unit has two microphone jacks use one with the supplied microphones which will allow you to sing along with your favorite songs Before connecting make sure the MIC VOLUME Controls are set to minimum If only connecting one microphone connect it to the MIC1 jack HEADPHONE JACK For private listening connect low impedance 3 5mm 32 ohm stereo headphones not included to this jack
14. gher 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 e Start your volume control at a low setting e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level e 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 cha
15. h speed as long as the button is depressed When you release the Skip Search 1 or ke4 button normal playback will resume MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM REPEAT PLAYBACK Oat poe PEN Ja To repeat a single track press the REPEAT button once the REPEAT indicator will blink Press the Skip Search gt O or K lt 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 PII button O to begin playback The specific track you selected will be repeated continuously PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK Page 10 dh LY To repeat all of the tracks on a disc continuously press the REPEAT button twice the REPEAT indicator will light solid Press the Play Pause Pll button to repeat all tracks OPERATION CONTINUED To cancel Repeat Playback press the REPEAT button until the REPEAT indicator goes out You can also cancel Repeat Playback by pressing the Stop H button The CD player in this unit has a 19 track programmable memory that allows you to program up to 19 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order You may program 19 different tracks or you may also program certain tracks to play more than once To perform programmed playback proceed as follows Press the POWER button to turn the unit on the POWER indicator will light Press the CD Door OP
16. in saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet engine 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation Want You LISTENING For A Lifetime gt ES Sa MKS2420 O M it OXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 3 ES Nasa 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 All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in product is operated fire or electric shock Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product 2 RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS 17 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference If an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure the antenna 3 HEED WARNINGS system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions sho
17. ized plug operating instructions as an adjustment o other controls may result 12 POWER CORD PROTECTION in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be technician to restore the product to its normal operation walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying e Ifthe product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this point where they exit from the appliance indicates a need for service 13 LIGHTNING 23 HEAT To protect your product from a lightning storm or when it is left The product should be situated away from heat sources such as unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent that produce heat damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 24 NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER 14 POWER LINES This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it grounding and in particular specifies that the cable grou
18. nd shall be can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching of cable entry as practical such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 3 di giy MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 4 dh LY moje y 0 Re ele ane ES Se E E a RPO OO OND 01 A MN 15 16 CD Compartment Carrying Handle TONE Control BALANCE Control POWER Button CD Display AUDIO VIDEO OUT Jacks Rear of Unit PROGRAM Button MASTER VOLUME Control PROGRAM Indicator REPEAT Indicator MIC 1 Jack MIC 1 VOLUME Control PHONES Headphones Jack Cassette Compartment Cassette Buttons right to left PAUSE II STOP EJECT MA FAST FORWARD gt gt ES LA ae AH NIZA S Ay __ 7 L NEA REWIND lt 4 PLAY gt RECORD e CD Door OPEN CLOSE Area ECHO Control VOCAL Control FUNCTION TAPE CDG Switch Carrying Handle REPEAT Button Play Pause II Button Skip Search lt 4 Button Skip Search 1 Button Stop MW Button PLAY PAUSE Indicator MIC 2 Jack MIC 2 VOLUME Control POWER Indicator Speaker AC Cord Rear of Unit MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 5 a A LY POWER SOURCE AC Use the AC polarized line cord included
19. ng S2898A accessory recommended by the manufacturer EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER 8A An appliance and cart combination should be moved O h NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart IN 18 SERVICING combination to overturn Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing 9 VENTILATION covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer ES Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are all servicing to qualified service personnel provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product 19 REPLACEMENT PARTS and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source This substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a 20 SAFETY CHECK bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to service tech
20. nician to perform safety checks to determine that the 10 POWER SOURCES product is in proper operating condition This product should be operated only from the type of power source 21 WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power recommended by the manufacturer company For products intended to operate from battery power or 22 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE other sources refer to the operating instructions Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 11 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION service personnel under the following conditions This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug d Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar
21. on using the When you are finished recording Microphone ON OFF switch Sing press the STOP EJECT MA or talk into the microphone s and button to stop the tape both the CD CD G and the microphone s will be recorded onto the cassette ES AF MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 15 aes ay 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 Tab for side 2 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 Y protected break out the tab on the left side with Tab for side 1 the side desired facing you D To record on a tape in which the tab has been broken place a piece of adhesive tape over that area Break out the tab NOTE When a tab is broken out the record to prevent recording 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
22. ou press the PROGRAM button and then press the Play Pause gt Il button again playback will start on the first track you programmed and will continue until all the programmed tracks have been played To cancel 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 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 and the REPEAT indicator will light Press the Play Pause Pll 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 Ai AF Programmed Repeat operation will continue indefinitely until you press the Stop W button or open the CD door MKS2420 O M it QXD 6 30 03 10 45 AM Page 12 dh LY OPERATION CONTINUED PLAYING A CD G COMPACT DISC GRAPHICS DISC KARAOKE You can listen to a CD G karaoke disc CD G discs combine the recorded music with an additional video t
23. rack that displays the song lyrics on a television screen As the song plays the words to be sung are highlighted in a different color on most CD Gs Insert the microphone into the MIC jack s Press the Play Pause II Adjust the AUTO VOCAL control and slide the FUNCTION switch button to start CD CD G as described below to the CDG position Make sure playback the unit is connected to a TV or If connected to a TV and using a TV and stereo as shown on CD G disc the image and lyrics pages 5 and 6 will appear on the TV When the VOCAL 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 rane are automatically unmuted Adjust the AUTO VOCAL control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels 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 IMPORTANT This feature only add as much or as little reverb as desired Sing or talk into the Works with multiplex CDs microphone and you will hear both the CD G and the microphone NOTE The Program and Repeat features on a CD G CD operate the same as with standard CD 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 l
24. t the disc continues to spin and the PLAY PAUSE indicator will blink 10 45 AM Page 9 dh LY Press the Play Pause I button again to release pause and resume normal CD playback the PLAY PAUSE indicator will remain on TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK After you insert the disc into the CD player and the total number of tracks appear in the display you may press either the Skip Search gt gt O or ka button to select a specific track for playback When the desired track number blinks in the display within five seconds press the Play Pause gt I button Play back will begin on the track you selected OPERATION CONTINUED CD PAUSE CONTROL FORWARD REVERSE SKIP TRACK AND HIGH SPEED MUSIC SEARCH lt gt During playback press the Skip Search 1 button once to advance the player to the beginning of the next track Press the Skip Search 1 button repeatedly to advance the player to higher numbered tracks During playback press the Skip Search Hu button once to move the player back to the beginning of the current track Press the Skip Search K lt button repeatedly to move the player back to lower numbered tracks Ai AF CD ONLY During playback depress and hold either the Skip Search gt or Kt 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 hig
25. uld be surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electric adhered to Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper 4 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead All operating and use instructions should be followed in wire to an antenna discharge product size of grounding conductors 5 CLEANING location of antenna discharge product connection to grounding Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use electrodes and requirements for grounding electrode liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 6 ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product s Eo manufacturer as they may cause hazards E 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 Ei swimming pool EE SECTION 01000 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 SERVICE a S the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table eo AI ERS recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the PORTABLE CART WARNING POWER SERVICE GROUNDING product Any mounting of the product should follow the Symbol provided by RETAC NEO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE TOO SYSTEM manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounti
26. with the unit for operation on AC power Insert into a conveniently located AC Gib outlet having 120V 60Hz NOTE The AC plug supplied with the unit is polarized to help 4 AC Outlet 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 AC Plug OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS If you are using special CD G Graphics discs in this portable Karaoke system you must connect this unit to a television set in order to see the On Screen Graphics that are recorded on CD G Karaoke discs 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 portable Karaoke system to your TV s coaxial antenna terminal COMERC Also note that On Screen lyrics are only available on special Karaoke compact discs that bear DIGITAL AUDIO the CD G mark Many newer TV sets have a set of Video and Stereo Audio jacks on the front panel for quick and easy 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 gt After connecting the Video Out jack on this portable Karaoke to the Video In jack on your TV with th
27. yrics 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 songs recorded twice first with music only and then with music and vocal 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 s To avoid microphone feedback keep the microphone as far away from the speakers as the microphone cable will allow If you must bring the microphone close to the speakers 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
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