Singing Karaoke; Changing The Vocal Mix; Changing The Backing Track - Pioneer S-HA5 Operating Instruction

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Singing karaoke

Chapter 7
Singing karaoke
Singing karaoke
Using the karaoke features you can plug in a
microphone and mix the sound of your own
voice with a backing track. The backing track
can be anything you like, from a song on the
radio, to a dedicated DVD karaoke disc. Adjust
the microphone level relative to the backing
track.
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1 Set the MIC VOL knob (front panel) to
minimum.
2 Plug in the microphone(s).
If you're only using one mic, plug it into the
MIC (MAIN) jack. The MIC (SUB) jack can be
used only if MIC (MAIN) is also connected.
• If the microphone has an on/off switch,
make sure it's on.
3 Load a karaoke backing disc or tape.
You can also use the radio or a component
connected to the auxiliary inputs as source
material for a backing track.
Note
1 If the front panel audio input (F. Audio In) or USB jack (USB) is selected, they must also be connected to hear any mic output.
2 Depending on the microphone level, the sound of the disc may distort. If this happens, turn down the volume.
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MAIN SUB
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4 To change the mix (CD or Video CD/Super
VCD only), press KARAOKE.
Press to switch between these options:
• Vocal Fade – Vocals in the backing track
are partially eliminated using EQ.
• L Ch – Left channel only. Use for tracks that
have a vocal recorded in the right channel.
• R Ch – Right channel only. Use for tracks
that have a vocal recorded in the left
channel.
• L + R Ch – Use to put a single-channel
vocal track into the center of the mix.
• Off – Switches the Karaoke mode off.
5 Play the backing track.
6 Adjust the MIC VOL knob to get the sound
you want.
To avoid unpleasant feedback, make sure you
don't point the microphone(s) at the speakers.
7 Sing!

Changing the vocal mix

Adding some effects to the microphone mix
can sometimes improve the overall sound. You
can choose between three echo levels.
• To add effects to the microphone mix,
press ECHO.
Pressing repeatedly switches between echo
levels 1 to 3 and off.

Changing the backing track

You may want to lower or raise the pitch of the
backing track to match your vocal range.
Press KEY CONTROL or
•
raise the pitch of the backing track.
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to lower or