Sony MHC-GN1000D Operating Instructions Manual page 63

Preparing for karaoke
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR
mode, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD, MP3
audio tracks and DivX video files
only)
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to
select "DVD" (or press DVD on the
unit).
2
Turn MIC 1 LEVEL or MIC 2 LEVEL on
the unit to "MIN" to reduce the
microphone volume and turn ECHO
LEVEL on the unit to "MIN" to cancel
the echo effect.
3
Connect an optional microphone to
MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack on the unit.
Connect another optional microphone if
you want to sing in duet.
The Karaoke Mode is turned on.
"KARAOKE MODE: ON" appears on the
TV screen and "m" lights up in the display.
4
Start playing the music and adjust the
volume.
When Karaoke Mode is turned on during
DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR
mode or DivX video files playback, the
system outputs the audio format that you
have selected. When Karaoke Mode is
turned on during AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD
or MP3 audio tracks playback, the audio
setting automatically changes to "1/L" and
the system outputs the left channel audio on
both front and surround channels. If you
want to hear vocal when Karaoke Mode is
turned on, press AUDIO repeatedly to
select another audio channel.
5
Start singing along with the music and
adjust the microphone volume by
turning MIC 1 LEVEL or MIC 2 LEVEL
on the unit.
To adjust the microphone echo
Turn ECHO LEVEL on the unit to adjust the
echo effect. To cancel the echo effect, turn
ECHO LEVEL on the unit to "MIN".
To turn off the Karaoke Mode
Disconnect all the microphones or press
KARAOKE MODE. "KARAOKE MODE:
OFF" appears on the TV screen and "m"
disappears from the display. You can also turn
off the Karaoke Mode by pressing KARAOKE
MODE even when the microphones are
connected.
Notes
• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the
microphone away from the speakers or change the
direction of the microphone.
• Karaoke Mode is automatically turned off when you:
– turn off the system.
– change the function.
– connect the headphones.
– turn on the test tone.
Singing karaoke by reducing
the vocal
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR
mode, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD, MP3
audio tracks and DivX video files
only)
You can enjoy karaoke with any disc, even if it
is not a karaoke or multiplex disc by reducing
the sound of the vocal.
1
Press DISPLAY once or twice when
Karaoke Mode is turned on while
playing a disc.
The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen.
2
V v
Press or repeatedly to select
(KARAOKE PON), then press
ENTER.
The options for "KARAOKE PON" appear
on the TV screen.
3
V v
Press or repeatedly to select
"ON", then press ENTER.
The sound of vocal is reduced.
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