Cd/cd+g karaoke system with b&w monitor (19 pages)
Summary of Contents for Memorex MKS5620
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MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM Page 21 MKS5620 User’s Guide CD/CD+G Karaoke System with Cassette Recorder and B&W Monitor Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
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.
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MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM 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.
MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM 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.
MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM FRONT REAR JACK PANEL Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS CD Compartment POWER Button POWER Indicator Monitor Screen ECHO Control AVC (Auto Vocal) Control MASTER VOLUME Control BALANCE Control TONE Control 10. MIC1 VOLUME Control 11. Cassette Compartment 12.
MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM Use the AC polarized line cord included with the unit for operation on AC power. Insert into a conveniently located AC outlet having 120V, 60Hz. NOTE: The AC plug supplied with the unit is polarized to help minimize the possibility of electric shock.
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MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM 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.
MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM 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.
MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES Press the POWER button ❶ to turn the unit on; the POWER indicator will light. Rotate the Function switch ❷ to the TAPE position. Adjust the MASTER VOLUME ❶ and TONE ❷ controls as desired.
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MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK (For karaoke, please refer to page 14.) 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 on the disc will appear in the display.
MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM CD PAUSE CONTROL During CD playback, if you wish to pause the disc momentarily, press the Play/Pause ( button. Playback stops but the disc continues to spin and the PLAY/PAUSE indicator will blink. TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK...
MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM REPEAT PLAYBACK To repeat a single track, press the REPEAT button ❶ once; the REPEAT indicator will blink. Press the Skip/Search ( ) ❷ or ) button ❸ to select the specific track that you wish to repeat.
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MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM ) ❶ or Press the Skip/Search ( ) button ❷ to select the first track that you wish to program. When the desired track number appears in the display, press the PROGRAM button ❸ again. To cancel programmed playback, while in the Stop mode, press the PROGRAM button followed by the Stop (■) button or open the CD Door.
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MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM RECORDING AUDIO FROM THE MICROPHONE (NON-KARAOKE) Press the POWER button to turn the unit on; the POWER indicator will light. When ready to record, press the RECORD ( ) button; the PLAY ) button will automatically depress.
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MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM PLAYING A CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) DISC KARAOKE You can listen to a CD+G karaoke. CD+G discs combine the recorded music with an additional video track that displays the song lyrics on this monitor . As the song plays, the words to be sung are highlighted in a different color on most CD+Gs.
MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM KARAOKE RECORDING FROM A CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) DISC You can record a cassette from a CD+G disc. CD+G discs combine the recorded music with an additional video track that displays the song lyrics on this monitor screen or an external television screen (if connected).
MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM When watching a CD+G on the monitor screen, adjust the brightness, v-hold and contrast as follows: V-HOLD If the picture moves up and down or rolls, rotate to adjust the vertical hold. Caring for Compact Discs •...
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MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) 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.
MKS5620.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:15 AM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: Symptom Possible Cause Compact Disc Player CD Player will not play. CD is not installed or installed upside-down. CD skips while playing.
OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-919-3647. PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX. FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-321-6993.
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