Memorex MKS8503 manual

Befor e operating this pr oduct, please r ead these instructions completely . User’ s Guide CD/CD+G Karaoke System with B&W Monitor and Video Camera MKS8503[...]

1 Dear Customer, Please read this manual thoroughly before ope rat ing the unit to become more familiar with it and obtain the performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years. Keep these instructions handy for future reference. PLEASE KEEP ALL P ACKAGING MA TERIAL FOR A T LEAST 90 DA YS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT T O[...]

2 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 o[...]

3 Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability to be connected to an outdoor antenna. 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is [...]

4 LOCA TION OF CONTROLS 1 22 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 14 16 17 19 18 21 20 23 25 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 1. Color Video Camera 2. Monitor 3. POWER Button 4. STOP ( ■ ) Button 5. INTRO Button 6. SKIP/SEARCH N Button 7. Indicators (PROGRAM, PLAY/PAUSE, INTRO and REPEAT) 8. AVC (Auto Voice) Control 9. FUNCTION Switch (CDG/TAPE/AUX) 10. SKIP[...]

5 POWER SOURCE OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS AC : 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 not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet[...]

6 OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) Note: If you have a mono TV with only one Audio In jack, you may have to purchase a “Y” adapter (stereo to mono) at your local electronics accessories store in order to combine the Left and Right stereo channels from this portable Karaoke system to a single mono channel for connection to your mono TV. 3. You c[...]

7 CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO UNIT From Aux Out KARAOKE UNIT To Audio In EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCE NOTES: • Connecting the unit to an external audio source will allow you to broadcast the external unit’s sound through this unit’s speakers. • When connecting the external unit, refer to the owner’s manual of the externa[...]

8 OPERA TION 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. Th e s p ea k er s a[...]

9 OPERA TION (CONTINUED) When the AVC feature is activated, the vocals on a multiplex recording are muted as soon as the singer begins singing into the microphone. When the singer stops singing, the vocals are automatically un-muted. Adjust AVC control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels. IMPORTANT: This feature only works w[...]

10 Press the POWER button to turn the unit on; the POWER indicator will light. 1 The CD player will read the table of contents on the disc and the total number of tracks on the disc will appear in the display. 4 Lift up the LIFT TO OPEN area to open the CD compartment door. Place a CD in the compartment, with the printed label side facing up and cl[...]

11 During CD playback, if you wish to pause the disc momentarily, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ¨ p ) button. Playback stops but the disc continues to spin and the PLAY/PAUSE indicator will blink. 1 Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ¨ p ) button again to release pause and resume normal CD playback; the PLAY/PAUSE indicator will light. 2 CD P AUSE CONTROL CD ONLY D[...]

12 To repeat a single track, while in the Stop mode, press the REPEAT button ❶ once; the REPEAT indicator will blink. Press the SKIP/SEARCH o 2 or n 3 button to select the specific track that you wish to repeat. When the desired track number blinks in the display, within five seconds, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ®p ) b utton ❹ to begin playback. Th[...]

13 Press the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n 2 button to select the first track that you wish to program. When the desired track number appears in the display, press the PROGRAM button ❸ again. 1 2 3 4 Press either the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n 2 button to select the next track you wish to program. When the desired track number appea rs in the display, press the[...]

14 During playback, press the INTRO button; the INTRO indicator will light and the unit will then play the first 10 seconds of each track and then stop. 1 If you hear a song you want to hear in its entirety, press the INTRO button again; the INTRO indicator will turn off. 2 INTRO PLA YBACK Follow the instructions below to play back the first 10 sec[...]

15 PLA YING A CD+G (COMP ACT 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 monito r and /or an exter nal TV , if connec ted. As the song plays, the words to be sung are highlighted on most CD+Gs. NOTE: The Program and Re[...]

INFORMA TION 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 TV screen, line by line, as the disc is playing. Usually the words on the screen will change color in t[...]

17 Slide the FUNCTION switch to the TAPE position. Open the cassette button compartment to expose the cassette buttons. 1 Adjust the MASTER VOLUME control 1 , MEGA BASS button 2 and PITCH control 3 as desired. 1 2 3 4 Press the PLAY ( ¨ ) button to begin playback. 3 Press the STOP/EJECT ( ) button to open the cassette door and insert a cassette wi[...]

18 Press the STOP/EJECT ( ) button to open the cassette door and insert a cassette with the open end facing down. Close cassette door. 1 Pr e s s th e PAUSE ( ) button ❶ , then press the RE C O RD () b utton ❷ (the PLAY ( ¨ ) button will be automatically depressed). 1 2 3 Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CDG position. Insert the microphone int[...]

19 Slide the VIDEO OUT switch ❶ to the CAMERA position to see the camera’s image on the external TV. Slide the MONITOR switch ❷ to the CAMERA position to see the camera’s image on the monitor. 2 1 1 ADJUSTING FOCUS: Rotate the ring located on the outside of the camera lens to adjust the camera’s focus. 3 Lift open the camera compartment a[...]

20 SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENT AL 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. On the back of the cassette there is an erase preve[...]

21 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. • Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry c[...]

22 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. Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc[...]

23 GENERAL: Power Source .............................................................................................120V , 60Hz AC Speaker ...............................................................................................Impedance 8 Ohms Dimensions .............................................................XXC (W) x XXC (H) x XXC ([...]

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