Cd/cd+g karaoke system with cassette recorder and b&w monitor (22 pages)
Summary of Contents for Memorex MKS8730
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MKS8730 User’s Guide CD/CD+G Karaoke System with 7” B&W Monitor and Remote Control Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) REAR 1. V-HOLD Control 2. CONTRAST Control 3. BRIGHTNESS Control 4. SPEAKER Switch 5. Rear Speaker 6. AC Cord 7. AUX OUT Left and Right Jacks 8. AUX IN Left and Right Jacks 9. VIDEO IN Jack 10.
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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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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.
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. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT MONITOR ON/OFF Switch Monitor ECHO Control MIC Holder (Side of Unit) Carrying Handle (Side of Unit) OPEN/CLOSE Button AVC (Auto Voice) Control DISC SKIP Button CD Track Display 10. POWER Button 11. Remote Sensor 12. POWER Indicator 13.
BATTERY OPERATION The battery compartment is located on the rear of the remote control. 1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing down and sliding the door off. 2. Insert two (2) AAA size batteries into the battery compartment as shown to the right.
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. If the AC plug does not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not file or cut the wide blade.
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3. You can connect the Aux 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. KARAOKE UNIT...
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OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO UNIT Audio In KARAOKE UNIT NOTES: • Connecting the unit to an external audio source will allow you to broadcast the external unit’s sound through this unit’s speaker(s). • When connecting the external unit, refer to the owner’s manual of the external unit, as well as this manual. •...
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 1 & 2 VOLUME controls are set to minimum. ECHO CONTROL Rotate the ECHO control clock- wise to increase the echo or counterclockwise to decrease the echo.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) DISC SKIP Press the DISC SKIP button to rotate the carousel and select a disc. MONITOR ANGLE CONTROL Gently pull out the Monitor Angle control and rotate to adjust the viewing angle of the monitor. MONITOR ON/OFF SWITCH Rotate to the ON position to turn the monitor on.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK (For karaoke, please refer to page 17.) Press the POWER button to turn the unit on; the POWER indicator will light. Press the DISC SKIP button 1 to rotate the tray and insert a third disc (if desired).
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) 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 CD track display will blink. TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK After you insert the discs into the CD player, press the DISC 1, 2 or 3 button 1 to select the desired disc.The total number...
OPERATION (CONTINUED) REPEAT PLAYBACK To repeat a single track, select the desired disc by pressing the Disc 1, 2, 3 1 or Disc Skip 2 button. When the total tracks of the selected disc appear in the display, press the REPEAT button 3 once;...
OPERATION (CONTINUED) PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK 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.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) 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 on the previous page.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) 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 and/or an external TV, if connected. As the song plays, the words to be sung are highlighted on most CD+Gs.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) 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 lyrics to each song and the lyrics will appear on your TV screen, line by line, as the disc is playing.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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. • Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the compact disc label. •...
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. Disc is dirty or scratched. General No sound.
OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (954) 660-7100. 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.
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Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in China Visit our website at www.memorexelectronics.com...
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