Karaoke; Microphone Mixing - Aiwa NSX-AVF77 Operating Instructions Manual

KARAOKE

MICROPHONE MIXING

Two microphones (not supplied) can be connected to this unit,
allowing you to sing along to music sources.
Use microphones with mini plugs (ø3.5 mm,
Before connecting a microphone
Set the MIC MIXING control to MIN.
1 Connect your microphones to the MIC 1 and MIC
2 jacks.
2 Press one of the function buttons to select the
source to be mixed, and play the source.
3 Adjust the volume and tone of the source.
4 Adjust the microphone volume with the MIC
MIXING control.
The volume of both microphones is adjusted simultaneously.
To echo the microphone sound
Press the MANUAL SELECT button on the remote control once
and then press the f or g button repeatedly.
• Make sure the DSP and the DOLBY PRO LOGIC are turned
off before pressing the MANUAL SELECT button.
To record microphone sound mixed with source sound
Follow the procedure for recording from the sound source (See
page 15).
The SYNC DUB button cannot be used for mixing recording.
When not using the microphones
Set the MIC MIXING and DIGITAL ECHO controls to MIN and
remove the microphones from the MIC jacks.
• When a connected microphone is used, the SURROUND mode
and DOLBY PRO LOGIC are automatically canceled.
• If a microphone is held too near the speakers, a howling sound
may be produced. In this case, hold the microphone away from
the speakers, or decrease the sound level using the MIC
MIXING control.
• If sound through the microphone is extremely loud, it may be
distorted. In this case, turn the MIC MIXING control toward
MIN.
21
ENGLISH
Recommended microphones
The use of unidirectional type microphones is recommended to
prevent howling. Contact your local Aiwa dealer for details.
VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX FUNCTIONS
This unit can use discs or tapes as Karaoke sources.
Use the vocal fader function for ordinary discs or tapes.
Use the multiplex function for multi audio discs or tapes.
Press the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button repeatedly
to select the vocal fader or multiplex function.
Each time the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button is pressed,
one of these functions is selected cyclically.
1 / inch).
8
q q q q q Vocal Fader
The singer's voice becomes softer than the accompaniment.
w w w w w Auto Vocal Fader
The singer's voice becomes softer only while there is audio
input through microphones.
e e e e e Multiplex
The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers,
and the sound on the right channel is muted.
To hear the sound on the right channel, see below.
r r r r r Auto Multiplex
The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers, and
the sound on the right channel is muted only while there is audio
input through microphones.
To hear the sound on the right channel, see below.
t t t t t Cancel
To change the audible channel in Multiplex function
When Multiplex is selected, "MPX-L" is displayed for 3 seconds
and changes to the selected function name. After the selected
function name is displayed, keep pressing the VOCAL FADER/
MULTIPLEX button until "MPX-R" is displayed.
To return to the initial setting, select MPX-L.
When the power is turned off, MPX-L is restored.
To change the time lag setting in Auto Vocal Fader or
Auto Multiplex function
The muted original singer's voice can be turned faster to the
normal level.
When Auto Vocal Fader or Auto Multiplex is selected, "A-VF" or
"A-MPX" is displayed for 3 seconds and changes to the selected
function name. After the selected function name is displayed,
keep pressing the VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX button until
"FAST" is displayed.
To return to the initial setting, select SLOW.
When the power is turned off, SLOW is restored.
When using the remote control
Press the KARAOKE button.
• The VOCAL FADER functions may not operate correctly with
the following kinds of CDs or tapes.
- Those with monaural sound
- Those recorded with strong echoes
- Those with the vocal part recorded on the right or left side of
the sound width
• While the VOCAL FADER function is on, the sound is output
as monaural.
• When the VOCAL FADER function is on, the DOLBY PRO LOGIC
is automatically canceled.