Memorex MKS8730 manual

Befor e operating this pr oduct, please r ead these instructions completely . User’ s Guide CD/CD+G Karaoke System with 7” B&W Monitor and Remote Control MKS8730[...]

5 LOCA TION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) 4 5 6 3 2 1 7 8 9 10 1. V -HOLD Control 2. CONTRAST Control 3. BRIGHTNESS Control 4. SPEAKER Switch 5. Rear Speaker 6. AC Cord 7. AUX OUT Left and Right Jacks 8. AUX IN Left and Right Jacks 9. VIDEO IN Jack 10. VIDEO OUT Jack REAR[...]

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 20 3 5 4 2 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 15 16 21 22 24 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 34 31 33 35 36 1. MONIT OR ON/OFF Switch 2. Monitor 3. ECHO Control 4. MIC Holder (Side of Unit) 5. Carrying Handle (Side of Unit) 6. OPEN/CLOSE Button 7. A VC (Auto V oice) Control 8. DISC SKIP Button 9. CD T rack Display 10. POWER Button 1 [...]

6 1. DISC SKIP Button 2. Number Buttons (0-9, 10+) 3. PLA Y/P AUSE ( ®p ) Button 4. SKIP/SEARCH o Button 5. STOP ( ■ ) Button 6. REPEA T Button 7. PROGRAM Button 8. VOLUME Down Button 9. OPEN/CLOSE Button 10. SKIP/SEARCH n Button 1 1. INTRO Button 12. RANDOM Button 13. VOLUME Up Button 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 9 10 11 12 13 BATTERY OPERATION The battery [...]

7 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[...]

8 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[...]

9 OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO UNIT KARAOKE UNIT From Aux Out 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 speaker(s). • When connecting the external unit, refer to the owner’s manual of [...]

10 OPERA TION Rotate the ECHO control clock- wise to increase the echo or counterclockwise to decrease the echo. 1 1 ECHO CONTROL To turn the microphone on, slide the ON/OFF switch, located on the side of the microphone, to the ON position. To turn the microphone off, slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. 1 MIC ON/OFF SWITCH Rotate the TONE [...]

11 OPERA TION (CONTINUED) Press the DISC SKIP button to rotate the carousel and select a disc. 1 1 DISC SKIP Connect an external unit to the AUX/VIDEO IN jacks on the rear of the unit. Rotate the FUNCTION switch 1 to the AUX position to output the external unit’s sound through this unit’s speaker(s). To output the external unit’s video throug[...]

12 Press the POWER button to turn the unit on; the POWER indicator will light. 1 1 Press the DISC SKIP button 1 to rotate the tray and insert a third disc (if desired). Close the CD Carousel Door by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button 2 . Select a disc using the DISC 1, 2 and/or 3 buttons 3 . 3 1 2 4 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD Carousel D[...]

13 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 CD track display will blink. 1 1 Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ¨ p ) button again to release pause and resume normal CD playback; the CD track display will light. 1 2 CD P AUSE CONTROL STANDARD CD O[...]

14 To repeat a single track, select the desired disc by pressing the Disc 1, 2, 3 1 or Disc Skip 2 button. When the total tracks of the selected disc appear in the display, press the REPEAT button 3 once; the REPEAT ONE indicator will light. Press the SKIP/SEARCH o 4 or n 5 button to select the specific track that you wish to repeat. When the desir[...]

15 Press the DISC SKIP button 1 or DISC 1,2 or 3 button 2 to select the desired disc. 2 1 4 When “00” blinks again in the display, press either the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n 2 button to select the track you wish to program. When the desired track number appears in the display, press the PROGRAM button ❸ again. 2 1 3 5 When “00” blinks again in[...]

16 INTRO PLA YBACK Follow the instructions below to playback the first 10 seconds of each track: OPERA TION (CONTINUED) It is also possible to use the Program and Repeat functions together to repeat a specific program indefinitely. First, program the tracks you wish to hear in the order you wish to hear them, as described on the previous page. Pres[...]

17 OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 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. N[...]

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[...]

19 Caring for Compact Discs • T reat 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, dr[...]

20 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[...]

21 GENERAL: Power Source .............................................................................................120V , 60Hz AC Speaker..........................................................................................2 x Impedance 8 Ohms Dimensions .......................................................................13.25” (W) x 20[...]

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