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- Page 1 32-1163.fm Page 1 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM Cat. No. 32-1163 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. CD/Dual-Cassette Karaoke System CD+Graphics...
- Page 2 States, it is not a violation of U.S. copy- right laws for a consumer to use an au- recording device duplicate musical recordings for noncommercial (personal) use. © 1998 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
- Page 3 32-1163.fm Page 3 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM FEATURES Your Optimus CD/Dual-Cassette Plus, your karaoke system can be used Karaoke System is one of the most ver- as a small PA system for speaking at satile karaoke systems available. It lets parties or other gatherings —...
- Page 4 32-1163.fm Page 4 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM Automatic Voice Control — lets you Repeat Play — repeats a single track or replace the prerecorded original singer’s a programmed sequence of tracks. voice with your voice when you use a karaoke tape, so you can sing solo.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
32-1163.fm Page 5 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM CONTENTS Connections ......................7 Connecting Microphones ................. 7 Connecting Other Audio Components ............. 7 Connecting an External Audio Source for Input ........8 Connecting an External Audio Component for Output ......8 Connecting an External Speaker .............. - Page 6 32-1163.fm Page 6 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM Erasing a Cassette Tape ................. 25 Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ............25 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ..........26 Using Optional Components ................27 Listening to Another Audio Source ..............27 Listening Through Another Audio Component ..........
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Page 7: Connections
32-1163.fm Page 7 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM CONNECTIONS Caution: To avoid electrical shock, do If you are connecting only one micro- not connect the system to AC power un- phone, plug it into . If you are add- MIC 1 til all other connections are complete. -
Page 8: Connecting An External Audio Source For Input
32-1163.fm Page 8 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM Connecting an External Audio Connecting an External Audio Source for Input Component for Output You can connect another audio source, You can broadcast the karaoke sys- such as a stereo VCR or another CD tem’s sound through an external audio player, so you can sing along with the component such as a PA system ampli-... -
Page 9: Connecting To A Tv
32-1163.fm Page 9 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING POWER You can connect the CD/CD+G karaoke When you have made all other connec- system to a TV or monitor and see the tions, plug your system’s power cord words and images produced by a spe- into a standard AC outlet. - Page 10 32-1163.fm Page 10 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM Cautions: Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the • Dispose of old batteries promptly required size and recommended and properly. Do not burn or bury type. them. • Do not mix old and new batteries, •...
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Page 11: Singing Along/Quick Start
32-1163.fm Page 11 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM SINGING ALONG/QUICK START The instructions in this section provide a 3. Set FUNCTION SELECTOR quick reference to help you get started TAPE singing along with your karaoke CD/ CD+G system. For details on using the system’s various features such as the CD/CD+G player, cassette decks, or op- tional sound sources and components,... - Page 12 32-1163.fm Page 12 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM • Set it to , to enjoy the 10. Adjust LEFT ECHO KEY CONTROL music without the original singer’s the desired reverberation and pitch. voice, so you can sing alone. “Adjusting Sound”...
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Page 13: With Another Audio Source
32-1163.fm Page 13 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM WITH ANOTHER AUDIO SOURCE If you connect another audio source, fol- low these steps to sing along with that audio source. 1. Set FUNCTION SELECTOR 2. Press POWER to turn on the system. The POWER standby indicator turns off. -
Page 14: System Operation
32-1163.fm Page 14 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM SYSTEM OPERATION TURNING THE SYSTEM TAPE SPEED — To slow down or speed up the pace of the music as you ON/OFF sing along, turn toward TAPE SPEED . For normal tape speed, HIGH To turn on the system, press POWER... -
Page 15: Using The 5 Band Equalizer
32-1163.fm Page 15 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM ECHO — You can adjust to add • 1 kHz — mid-range frequency ECHO an echo effect to your voice while you where the ear is most sensitive (low sing. Turn and hold toward vocals) ECHO... -
Page 16: Cd/Cd+G Player Operation
32-1163.fm Page 16 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM CD/CD+G PLAYER OPERATION USING THE REMOTE To use the remote control, point it to- ward on the system REMOTE SENSOR CONTROL and press the buttons. The remote control makes it easy to use the karaoke system while playing a CD/ CD+G. -
Page 17: Playing A Cd/Cd+G
32-1163.fm Page 17 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM PLAYING A CD/CD+G 5. Press again to close OPEN/CLOSE the CD/CD+G compartment. You see the CD/CD+G’s total number of 1. Press to turn on the system. POWER tracks and total playing time. The POWER standby indicator turns off. -
Page 18: Special Cd/Cd+Gplayer Features
32-1163.fm Page 18 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM Notes: If a CD/CD+G is playing: • To temporarily stop play, press • Press ) once to skip SEARCH PLAY/PAUSE , and the track num- back to the beginning of the current ber appear and the elapsed time track. -
Page 19: Intro Scan
32-1163.fm Page 19 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM Intro Scan Repeat Play You can set the system to play the first You can repeat a single track, all the 10 seconds of each track on the CD/ tracks on a CD/CD+G, or an entire pro- CD+G so you can quickly find the one grammed sequence. -
Page 20: Random Play
32-1163.fm Page 20 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM Random Play PROGRAMMED PLAY To set the system to play all tracks on a You can program the CD/CD+G player loaded CD/CD+G in random order be- during normal or karaoke mode to play fore or during play press RANDOM up to 20 tracks in any order you choose,... -
Page 21: Reviewing/Replacing A Programmed Sequence
32-1163.fm Page 21 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM 4. Press store 7. Programmed play automatically PROGRAM selected track. The cumulative time stops at the end of the last pro- from programmed tracks grammed track. To stop the CD/ appears, while PROG and the track CD+G player at any time during pro-... -
Page 22: Cd/Cd+G Care Tips
32-1163.fm Page 22 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM CD/CD+G CARE TIPS Although a CD/CD+G is very durable, you should handle it with care. We rec- ommend the following precautions: • Keep the CD/CD+G in its protective case or sleeve when you are not playing it. -
Page 23: Cassette Deck Operation
32-1163.fm Page 23 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM CASSETTE DECK OPERATION You can play a cassette tape in either 3. Load the cassette tape with its open cassette deck, and you can record tapes edge facing down, the side you want in TAPE 1. -
Page 24: Consecutive Play
32-1163.fm Page 24 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM 3. Set • To rapidly wind the tape forward or FUNCTION SELECTOR TAPE backward, press FAST-F . Press REWIND STOP/EJECT when you reach the desired section. 4. Press on the deck where PLAY the tape is loaded. -
Page 25: Tape Care Tips
32-1163.fm Page 25 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM Erasing a Cassette Tape TAPE CARE TIPS If you no longer want a recording, you Preventing Accidental Erasure can record over it or erase it. Cassette tapes have erase- To erase a previously recorded section protection tabs —... -
Page 26: Restoring Tape Tension And Sound Quality
32-1163.fm Page 26 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in dena- Caution: Be careful not to damage the tured alcohol or tape head cleaning cassette when tapping it. Do not touch solution to clean the record/play the exposed tape or allow any sharp ob- heads, pinch rollers, capstans, tape jects near the cassette. -
Page 27: Using Optional Components
32-1163.fm Page 27 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM USING OPTIONAL COMPONENTS Warning: To protect your hearing and LISTENING THROUGH prevent damage to the karaoke system, ANOTHER AUDIO an audio source and/or an audio compo- COMPONENT nent, always set their volume controls to the lowest settings before turning them If you connected an audio component (such as PA system) follow these steps... -
Page 28: Recording A Cassette Tape
32-1163.fm Page 28 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM RECORDING A CASSETTE TAPE You can become a recording star! The RECORDING YOUR VOICE system lets you record your voice on a WITH MUSIC blank or reusable tape as you sing along with a special karaoke cassette tape, Follow these steps to record your voice video tape, CD/CD+G or other audio... -
Page 29: Dubbing A Cassette Tape
32-1163.fm Page 29 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE You can dub (copy) any cassette tape on the karaoke system’s dual cassette decks using a source tape with the mu- sic or sound you want to copy and a blank or reusable tape to record on. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
32-1163.fm Page 30 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems operating your CD/Dual-Cassette Karaoke System, try these suggestions. If you still have problems, contact your local RadioShack store for assis- tance. Problem Possible Cause Solution The karaoke system No power Make sure the power cord is does not work. -
Page 31: Care And Maintenance
32-1163.fm Page 31 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus CD/Dual-Cassette Karaoke System is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your karaoke sys- tem so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 32: The Fcc Wants You To Know
32-1163.fm Page 32 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This music system complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules . These limits provide reasonable protec- tion against radio and TV interference in a residential area. -
Page 33: Specifications
32-1163.fm Page 33 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM SPECIFICATIONS Power Output (at 10% THD) ..........18 Watts per Channel Equalizer ..................120 Hz ±10 dB 300 Hz ±10 dB 1 kHz ±10 dB 3.3 kHz ±10 dB 10 kHz ±10 dB Track System ............ - Page 34 32-1163.fm Page 34 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM NOTES...
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- Page 36 32-1163.fm Page 36 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:07 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.