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- Page 1 14-868.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM Cat. No. 14-868 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along...
- Page 2 14-868.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along is a portable, all-in-one sound system that lets you talk to a crowd, sing along with a karaoke cassette tape, or simply listen to a regular cassette tape through the built-in speaker.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
14-868.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM CONTENTS Preparation ..............4 Connecting Power ..........4 Using Batteries ..........4 Using AC Power ..........7 Connecting Accessories ......... 9 External Speaker ..........9 Additional Microphone ........10 Operation ..............11 Loading a Tape ............. -
Page 4: Preparation
14-868.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER You can power your Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along from inter- nal batteries (not supplied) or from an AC outlet with an optional AC adapter. Note: Connecting an adapter disconnects the internal batteries. - Page 5 14-868.fm Page 5 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM Follow these steps to install batteries. 1. Set VOLUME 2. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
- Page 6 14-868.fm Page 6 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM 3. Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked on the side of the handle. Caution: Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries.
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Page 7: Using Ac Power
14-868.fm Page 7 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM • Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Using AC Power You can power your Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along from a standard AC outlet using an AC adapter, such as Cat. - Page 8 14-868.fm Page 8 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM Follow these steps to connect the Sing-Along to AC pow- 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6V. 2. Insert the adapter’s 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter’s cord, with the tip set to negative.
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Page 9: Connecting Accessories
14-868.fm Page 9 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM CONNECTING ACCESSORIES External Speaker To share your music and singing with a larger audience, you can connect an 8-ohm speaker (not supplied). The additional speaker must have a -inch (3.5-mm) plug that fits the Sing-Along’s... -
Page 10: Additional Microphone
14-868.fm Page 10 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM Additional Microphone You can connect an optional microphone to the Sing- Along’s microphone jack and let a friend join you as you talk or sing. The optional microphone must have an ON/ OFF switch and a -inch (3.5-mm) plug that fits the... -
Page 11: Operation
14-868.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM OPERATION LOADING A TAPE Before you can begin singing along with your Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along or just listening to a cassette tape, you need to load a cassette tape that is prerecorded with your favorite tunes. -
Page 12: Singing Along
14-868.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM SINGING ALONG Once you load a tape, follow these steps to sing along with your Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along. Note: If you connect an external microphone, the Sing- Along’s controls affect it in the same way as the built-in microphone. - Page 13 14-868.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM 3. While singing into the microphone, rotate ECHO adjust the volume to the desired level. 4. To adjust the balance between your voice and the music, rotate BALANCE MIC TAPE Note: Reduce the volume level if feedback occurs.
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Page 14: Playing A Regular Tape
14-868.fm Page 14 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM Or, if you are playing a special karaoke Sing-Along tape, you can reduce the volume of the original singer’s voice by adjusting . Rotate MUSIC VOICE to hear only the music with-... -
Page 15: Care And Maintenance
14-868.fm Page 15 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along is an exam- ple of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 16: Restoring Tape Tension And Sound Quality
14-868.fm Page 16 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM Modifying or tampering with the Sing-Along’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invali- date its warranty. If your Sing-Along is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assis- tance. -
Page 17: Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts
14-868.fm Page 17 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING PARTS Dirt, dust or particles of the tape’s coating can accumu- late on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches. This can greatly reduce the performance of the cassette player. - Page 18 14-868.fm Page 18 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to clean the tape guides, play head, pinch roller, and capstan. Play Head Tape Guides Pinch Roller Capstan 5.
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Page 19: Specifications
14-868.fm Page 19 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM SPECIFICATIONS Tape System ........1 Channel, 2 Tracks Tape Speed ....... 1 inches per Second Wow and Flutter(WRMS) ........0.35% Signal-to-Noise Ratio ..........40 dB Frequency Response .... 125 Hz to 6.3 kHz (± 6 dB) Power Requirements ........... - Page 20 14-868.fm Page 20 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:31 AM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
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