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- Page 1 MKS8501.O/M.QXD 6/30/03 12:18 PM Page 18 MKS8501 User’s Guide CD/CD+G Karaoke System with B&W Monitor 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 MKS8501.O/M.QXD 6/30/03 12:18 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
MKS8501.O/M.QXD 6/30/03 12:18 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
MKS8501.O/M.QXD 6/30/03 12:18 PM FRONT REAR JACK PANEL Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS Monitor Screen PROGRAM Indicator REPEAT Indicator POWER Indicator Left Speaker (Side of Unit) Play/Pause ( ) Button Skip/Search Button MAIN VOLUME Control Stop (■) Button 10. REPEAT Button 11. -
Page 6: Power Source
If you are using special CD+G (Graphics) discs in this portable Karaoke system, you can connect this unit to an external television set in order to see the On Screen Graphics that are recorded on CD+G Karaoke discs on an external TV, as well as the built-in monitor. - Page 7 MKS8501.O/M.QXD 6/30/03 12:18 PM OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) Note: If you have a mono TV with only one Audio In jack, you may have to purchase a “Y” adapter (stereo to mono) at your local electronics accessories store in order to combine the Left and Right stereo channels from this portable Karaoke to a single mono channel for connection to your mono TV.
- Page 8 • Connecting the unit to an external audio source will allow you to broadcast the external unit’s sound through the MKS8501’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
MKS8501.O/M.QXD 6/30/03 12:18 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. ECHO CONTROL Rotate the ECHO control clock-... - Page 10 MKS8501.O/M.QXD 6/30/03 12:18 PM PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK (For karaoke, please refer to page 13.) 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.
- Page 11 MKS8501.O/M.QXD 6/30/03 12:18 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...
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Page 12: Repeat Playback
MKS8501.O/M.QXD 6/30/03 12:18 PM REPEAT PLAYBACK To repeat a single track, press the REPEAT button ❶ once; the REPEAT indicator will blink. Press the Skip/Search ( ) ❷ or ) button ❸ to select the specific track that you wish to repeat. - Page 13 MKS8501.O/M.QXD 6/30/03 12:18 PM Press the Skip/Search ( ) ❶ or ) button ❷ 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 14 MKS8501.O/M.QXD 6/30/03 12:18 PM PLAYING A CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) DISC KARAOKE You can listen to a CD+G karaoke. 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 in a different color on most CD+Gs.
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Page 15: Care And Maintenance
MKS8501.O/M.QXD 6/30/03 12:18 PM 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. Caring for Compact Discs •... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide
MKS8501.O/M.QXD 6/30/03 12:18 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 17: 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 MEMOREX. FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-321-6993. - Page 18 MKS8501.O/M.QXD 6/30/03 12:18 PM Page 17 Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memorexelectronics.com...