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- Page 1 MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 23 MKS8580 User’s Guide CD/CD+G Karaoke System with B&W Monitor and Video Camera Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
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Page 2: Fcc Warning
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. - Page 3 MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM 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.
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM 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. -
Page 5: Location Of Controls
MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM FRONT REAR JACK PANEL Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 10. TONE Control 11. MONITOR Switch (CAMERA/CD 12. Microphone Holder 13. MIC1 Jack 14. MIC 1 VOLUME Control 15. CD Compartment 16. Speaker 17. Video Camera with Camera Focus 18. -
Page 6: Power Source
A/V jacks, we suggest that you use those jacks to connect your portable Karaoke system. After connecting the Video Out jack on this portable Karaoke system to the Video In jack on your TV with the included video cable, you have the following three choices: 1. - Page 7 Karaoke system to a single mono channel for connection to your mono TV. 3. You can connect the Audio Out jacks from this portable Karaoke system 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.
- Page 8 • Connecting the unit to an external audio source will allow you to broadcast the external unit’s sound through the MKS8580’s speakers. • When connecting the external unit, refer to the owner’s manual of the external unit, as well as this manual.
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Page 9: Operation
MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM 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. -
Page 10: Monitor Switch
MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM AUTO VOCAL SWITCH Slide the AUTO VOCAL switch to the OFF position and 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. Slide the AUTO VOCAL switch to the ON position to hear the instruments, but not the vocals. - Page 11 MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM 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.
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Page 12: To Begin Playback From A Specific Track
MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM 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... -
Page 13: Repeat Playback
MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM REPEAT PLAYBACK To repeat a single track, while in the Stop mode, press the REPEAT button ❶ once; the REPEAT indicator will blink. ) ❷ or Press the Skip/Search ( ) ❸ button to select the specific track that you wish to repeat. - Page 14 MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM ) ❶ or Press the Skip/Search ( ) ❷ button 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.
- Page 15 MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM 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. As the song plays, the words to be sung are highlighted on most CD+Gs.
- Page 16 MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES OR KARAOKE CASSETTE TAPE Slide the FUNCTION switch to the TAPE position. Adjust the MASTER VOLUME ❶ and TONE ❷ controls as desired. To stop playback before the tape ends, press the STOP/EJECT ) button.
- Page 17 MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM 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.
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Page 18: Using The Built-In Camera
MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA Slide the MONITOR switch to the CAMERA position. ADJUSTING THE PICTURE 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. -
Page 19: Care And Maintenance
MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM 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. - Page 20 MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) Caring for Compact Discs • Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the compact disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the compact disc.
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Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide
MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM 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. -
Page 22: Specifications
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 TO MEMOREX. FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-321-6993. - Page 23 MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 22 Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memorexelectronics.com...