MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM Page 22 PORTABLE CD/CD+G KARAOKE SYSTEM WITH DUAL CASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER MODEL: MKS5012 BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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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MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 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.
MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 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.
MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM CD Compartment POWER ON Indicator VOCAL ON/OFF Switch Dial Scale and Pointer SPEED DUBBING Switch Display FUNCTION Switch Indicators (PLAY/PAUSE, REPEAT, PROGRAM) PROGRAM Button 10. OPEN/CLOSE Button 11. TUNING Control 12. POWER Button 13. TONE Control 14.
MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 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.
MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) CONNECTING THE UNIT TO A TELEVISION AND A RECEIVER/HOME STEREO From Video From Audio (Aux) Audio In NOTES FOR CONNECTING TO A TV AND A RECEIVER/HOME STEREO: • Connecting the unit to a receiver/home stereo will allow you to broadcast the unit’s sound through the receiver/home stereo's speakers.
MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM ECHO Rotate the ECHO control clock- wise to increase the echo or counterclockwise to decrease the echo. BALANCE (Karaoke) Rotate the BALANCE control clockwise to hear the music and vocals or counterclockwise to hear the music only.
MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO Press the POWER button to turn the unit on; the POWER ON indicator will light. Press the POWER button to turn the unit off; the POWER ON indicator will turn off.
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MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM TO PLAY A CD Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CDG position. Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 8. Adjust the MASTER VOLUME and TONE controls as desired.
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MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE TRACK Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CDG position. Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 8. TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ALL TRACKS ON A CD Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CDG position.
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MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY The CD player in this unit has a 30 track programmable memory that allows you to program up to 30 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order. You may program 30 different tracks or you may also program certain tracks to play more than once.
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MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES/KARAOKE Press the POWER button turn the unit on; the POWER ON indicator will light. Slide the FUNCTION switch to the TAPE position. Adjust the MASTER VOLUME and TONE controls as desired. To stop playback before the tape ends, press the STOP/EJECT ) button.
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MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE AT NORMAL OR HIGH SPEED Insert a prerecorded tape into Deck 2 and a blank cassette tape into Deck 1. For high speed dubbing, slide the SPEED DUBBING switch to the HIGH position.
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MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM KARAOKE RECORDING FROM A CD OR CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) DISC You can record onto a cassette tape from a CD+G karaoke 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.
MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM RECORDING FROM THE RADIO You can record onto a cassette tape from the built-in radio. Press the STOP/EJECT ( button on Deck 1 to open the Cassette Door and insert a cassette with the open end facing down.
MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM Page 16 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.
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MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM 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.
MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: Symptom Possible Cause Radio Noise or sound distorted Station not tuned properly for on radio broadcasts. AM or FM. FM: AC cord is not fully extended or uncoiled.
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MKS5012.O/M.QXD 7/15/02 7:00 AM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED) Symptom Possible Cause Karaoke Some vocals are still Using non-CD+G CD. present when VOCAL Backup vocals are supposed switch is set to OFF. to be included. Feedback is heard Microphone is too close to unit when singing.
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 INT’L AT 1-800-321-6993.
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