Cd graphic karaoke with dual cassette player (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Memorex MKS8582 - MKS 8582 Karaoke System
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MKS8582 User’s Guide CD/CD+G Karaoke System with B&W Monitor, Video Camera and Cassette Recorder Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
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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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions 15. OVERLOADING carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a pertain to your unit.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT Video Camera with Focus Adjusting Ring POWER Button POWER Indicator CD Display Monitor Carrying Handle (Side of Unit) INTRO Button STOP (I) Button PITCH Control 10. SKIP/SEARCH N Button 11. SKIP/SEARCH O Button 12. CDG Indicator 13.
POWER SOURCE 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 AC Outlet not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not file or cut the wide blade.
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OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) Audio In jacks on your TV. The stereo audio connection cable is included. In this case, the lyrics from the CD+G disc will appear on your TV screen and/or monitor and the sound from the disc will be heard from your TV speakers.
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CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO UNIT Slide the FUNCTION switch to the AUX position when connecting the unit as per this step. KARAOKE UNIT Audio In EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCE From NOTES: • Connecting the unit to an external audio source will allow you to broadcast the external unit’s sound through this unit’s speakers.
OPERATION 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. HEADPHONE JACK For private listening, connect low impedance 3.5mm (32 ohm) stereo headphones (not included) to this jack. The speakers are automatically disconnected when the headphone plug is inserted into the jack.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) AUTO VOICE CONTROL MONITOR SWITCH When the AVC feature is activated, the vocals Slide the MONITOR switch to select what image will on a multiplex recording are muted as soon as appear on the built-in monitor: the singer begins singing into the microphone. OFF: No image on the monitor.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK (For karaoke, please refer to page 15.) Press the POWER button to turn Slide the FUNCTION switch to Lift up the LIFT TO OPEN area to the unit on; the POWER indicator open the CD compartment door. the CDG position.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) CD PAUSE CONTROL During CD playback, if you wish Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) to pause the disc momentarily, button again to release pause and press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) resume normal CD playback; the button. Playback stops but the PLAY/PAUSE indicator will light.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) REPEAT PLAYBACK To repeat a single track, while in To repeat all of the tracks on a To cancel Repeat Playback, the CD Stop mode, press the disc continuously, while in the press the REPEAT button until REPEAT button ...
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) Repeat step 5 until you have Press the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or Press either the SKIP/SEARCH o programmed the desired track 1 or n 2 button to select the next n 2 button to select the first track numbers into the CD Program track you wish to program.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) INTRO PLAYBACK Follow the instructions below to play back the first 10 seconds of each track: During playback, press the If you hear a song you want to INTRO button; the unit will then hear in its entirety, press the play the first 10 seconds of each INTRO button again to return to track and then stop.
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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 external TV screen, line by line, as the disc is playing. Usually the words on the screen will change color in time with the music to help you sing along at the proper tempo, even if you do not know the song.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES OR KARAOKE CASSETTE TAPES Press the POWER button 1 to turn the unit on and slide the Press the PLAY (®) button to Press the STOP/EJECT ( FUNCTION switch 2 to the TAPE begin playback. button to open the cassette door position.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) RECORDING FROM A CD OR CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) DISC You can record onto a cassette tape from a CD+G Karaoke disc or standard CD. Press the POWER button 1 to Press the STOP/EJECT ( Press the PAUSE ( ) button , turn the unit on and slide the button to open the cassette door then press the RECORD (...
OPERATION (CONTINUED) USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA Slide the VIDEO OUT switch to Lift open camera ADJUSTING FOCUS: Rotate the compartment and remove the ring located on the outside of the the CAMERA position to see the protective cover on the camera camera lens to adjust the camera’s image on the external lens.
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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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. • 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 Solution Compact Disc Player CD Player will not play. CD is not installed or installed Insert CD with label side up. upside-down. CD skips while playing. Disc is dirty or scratched.
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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