Pioneer MA-9 Service Manual page 14

7. PANEL FACILITIES
POWER
@ POWER switch / indicator
NOTE:
The unit's POWER. switch is geared to selecting the
transformer's secondary and even at the STANDBY position,
the unit's circuitry will work as long as the power cord is
connected to power outlet.
@ KEY CONTROL button / indicator
H: Pressing this button once moves the pitch of the music
source a half-step higher when it is too low to accompany
your vocals, (max. 4 steps)
-] : Pressing this button returns the pitch to the original level.
b : Pressing this button once moves the pitch of the music
source a half-step lower when it is too high to accompany
your vocals. (max. 4 steps)
@ MULTIPLEX / STEREO button / indicator
To select a multiplex source, press this button to change the
mode to multiplex. To select a stereo source, press the button to
change the mode to. stereo. The indicator lights in the multiplex
mode.
@ STEREO ONE TOUCH KARAOKE button /
indicator
When an ordinary vocal-recorded stereo source is used, pressing
this button converts the source into a multiplex source (the
indicator lights), and the MULTIPLEX BALANCE and VOCAL
PARTNER functions are available. (The STEREO ONE TOUCH
KARAOKE function can be utilized only when the MULTIPLEX /
STEREO indicator is not lit.)
This function is not usable for a monaural source.
©) Vocal Partner button / indicator
When a multiplex source is played back in the multiplex mode,
pressing this button activates the VOCAL PARTNER function.
The original vocal is automatically suppressed when you are
singing, but it automatically returns to help you if you come to a
standstill in the middle of the text.
You can enjoy singing a duet with the original vocals. When an
ordinary stereo source is used, pressing the STEREO ONE-
TOUCH KARAOKE button and then this button converts the
source into a multiplex source for added KARAOKE enjoyment.
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© TAPE PLAY / REC button / indicator
Pressing this button plays back a cassette tape on the cassette
deck connected to the MA-9. (The indicator lights.) The indicator
must remain unlit or you cannot perform tape-recording on 4
cassette deck.
@ Vocal Equalizer button
Pressing this button creates a clear and rich vocal sound over a
wide range.
MIC 3 ECHO button
Pressing this button turns the echo effect ON/OFF only for MIC 3.
When using the microphone for a master of ceremonies, you can
turn off the echo effect.
@ MULTIPLEX BALANCE knob
When a multiplex source is used in the multiplex mode to play
KARAOKE, turning this knob controls the volume of the original
vocal. Turning it counterclockwise to the end plays back only the
music source, and turning it clockwise decreases the volume of
the original vocals gradually.
MIC ECHO knob
Turning this knob clockwise adds echo effects to all the vocals on
all microphones.
@ MIC VOLUME CONTROL knobs
Turning these knobs adjusts the volume of the microphones
connected to the MIC jacks.
@ MIC CONTROL jack
When the microphone cum the KEY CONTROL switch (DM-
V161) is used, connect its contro! plugs with this jack. You can
change the pitch of the music source using the switch on the
microphones at hand.
@ MIC jacks
Insert the microphone plugs into these jacks
NOTE:
If plugs are not inserted fully, the microphones do not function.