Pioneer DV-490V-S Operating Instructions Manual page 25

Getting started
2 Connect (a) microphone(s) (not
supplied) to the MIC input jack.
The karaoke function is active whenever (a)
microphone(s) is/are connected to the player.
Make sure that the plug is inserted firmly and
completely into the jack to use the karaoke
function.
3 Load a disc with the music you want to
use.
4 Play the title, chapter or track and
adjust the volume of the audio playback.
• For more information on loading a disc and
playing back a title, chapter or track, refer
to the section Playing discs on page 27.
• Adjust the volume on the TV or component
that audio connections are made to.
VOLUME on the front panel controls only
the level of the microphone(s).
5 When the music starts, turn VOLUME
clockwise while speaking or singing into
the microphone to adjust the vocal volume
to an appropriate level.
6 Turn ECHO clockwise to adjust the
amount of echo effect that you want
added to the vocals.
The amount of echo effect needed may differ
for different styles of music and for different
preferences.
7 Adjusting the music to suit your voice
Use the key control on the remote control to
match the backing music to your vocal range.
• Press (HIGH) repeatedly to raise the
pitch of the backing music.
• Press (LOW) repeatedly to lower the
pitch of the backing music.
Note
• You can adjust the HIGH tone in a range of
five steps and the LOW tone in a range of
five steps.
• If the microphone level is too high, the
sound may distort. In this case, lower the
volume.
When "howling" occurs
If sound from the speakers is picked up by a
mic and output again through the speakers,
the result is a screeching sound known as
"howling".
To eliminate howling:
• Point the mic away from the speakers.
• Move the mic away from the speakers.
• Turn VOLUME counterclockwise to lower
the volume level.
• Turn ECHO counterclockwise to lower the
echo effect.
Note
• Reduce the volume when plugging in the
microphone to prevent feedback.
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