Acesonic AM-888 User Manual

AM-888 500-Watt Dual 32 Bit DSP Karaoke Mixing Amplifier

Acesonic AM-888

500 Watt Karaoke Mixing Amplifier-

With DSP Interface

USER’S MANUAL

NOTE:

To ensure this component will work safely and to its fullest potential, please read this user’s manual carefully before operation and keep for future reference.

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Warnings, Cautions and OthersWarnings, Cautions and Others

Mises en garde, precautions et indications diversesMises en garde, precautions et indications diverses

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

USER SERVICEABLE PART S INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

REFER

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence

presence of uninsulated within the

product's

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

intended

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

operating

the literature accompanying the appliance.

the

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc:

not remove screws, screws, covers or cabinet.

1.Do not remove screws, screws, covers or cabinet.

1.Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

2.Do

2.Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1.This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

comply pursuant

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are

are designed to provide reasonable protection

against

against harmful interference in a residential

installation.

This

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used

used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause

cause harmful interference to radio

communications.

communications. However, there is no guarantee

that

that interference will not occur in a particular

installation.

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference

interference to radio or television reception, which

can

can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on,

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase

Increase the separation between the equipment

and

and receiver.

Connect

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV

radio/TV technician for help.

2. When connecting this product to

IMPORTANT:

accessories and/or another product use only high

accessories quality

quality shielded cables. Cable(s) supplied with this

product

product MUST be used. Follow all installation

instructions.

instructions. Failure to follow instructions could

void

void your FCC authorization to use product in the

U. S. A.

with the limits for a Class B digital device,

to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

designed to provide reasonable protection

harmful interference in a residential

equipment generates, uses and can radiate

frequency energy and, if not installed and

in accordance with the instructions, may

harmful interference to radio

interference will not occur in a particular

be determined by turning the equipment off and

the user is encouraged to try to correct the

or relocate the receiving antenna. the separation between the equipment

receiver.

the equipment into an outlet on a circuit from that to which the receiver is

technician for help.

shielded cables. Cable(s) supplied with this

MUST be used. Follow all installation

your FCC authorization to use product in the

S. A.

triangle is intended to alert the user to the of uninsulated within the enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to alert the user to the presence of important

and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

literature accompanying the appliance.

dangerous

dangerous voltage

voltage

However, there is no guarantee

If this equipment does cause harmful

to radio or television reception, which

by one or more of the following

Consult the dealer or an experienced

and/or another product use only high

Failure to follow instructions could

For Canada/Pour le Canada

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,AND

MATCH FULLY INSERT.

FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

ELECTRIQUES,

ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS

LARGE

LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

CORRESPONDANTE

CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER

JUSQUAU

JUSQUAU FOND.

For Canada/Pour le Canada

THIS DIGITALAPPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED

THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE

THE EMISSIONS

EMISSIONS FORM DIGITALAPPARATUSAS SET

OUT IN THE

OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING

EQUIPMENT STANDARD

EQUIPMENT STANDARD ENTITLED DIGITAL

APPARATUS,

APPARATUS, ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF

COMMUNICATIONS.

COMMUNICATIONS. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE

RESPECTE

RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIO

ELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS

NUMERIQUES

NUMERIQUES DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS

LA NORMESUR

LA NORMESUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR:

APPAREILS

APPAREILS NUMERIQUES , NMB-003 EDICTEE

PAR

PAR LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

Caution

Disconnect the electrical plug to shut off power

completely. The POWER on the unit is not off from the

completely. The electrical

electrical plug when the POWER button on the front

panel

panel is not pressed in.

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,AND

POUR

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS

EVITER LES CHOCS

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS

DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER

FOND.

CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE

FORM DIGITALAPPARATUS AS SET

INTERFERENCE-CAUSING

ENTITLED DIGITAL

ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE

LES LIMITES DE BRUITS RADIO

DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS

LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR:

NUMERIQUES , NMB-003 EDICTEE

LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.

POWER on the unit is not off from the

plug when the POWER button on the front

is not pressed in.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PODUCTSIMPORTANT FOR LASER PODUCTS

CLASS1

CLASS1 LASER PRODUCT

2. Visible laser radiation when open and

2. Visible

DANGER:

interlock

interlock failed or defeated.Avoid direct exposure to

beam.

CATION:

3. Do

3. Do not open the top cover. There are no

CATION:

user

user service able parts inside the unit. Leave all

servicing

servicing to qualified service personnel.

4. CAUTION

REPRODUCTION

4. CAUTION LABEL,

REPRODUCTION OF LABEL:

PLACED

PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT.

LASER PRODUCT

laser radiation when open and

failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to

not open the top cover. There are no

service able parts inside the unit. Leave all

to qualified service personnel.

OF LABEL:

LABEL,

INSIDE THE UNIT.

Important Safety instructionsImportant Safety instructions

1. These Instructions.Read1. These Instructions.Read

2. These Instructions.Keep2. These Instructions.Keep

3. All Warnings.Heed3. All Warnings.Heed

4. All Instructions.Follow4. All Instructions.Follow

5. not use this product near water.Do5. not use this product near water.Do

6. only with dry cloth.Clean6. only with dry cloth.Clean

7. not block any ventilation openings.Do7. not block any ventilation openings.Do

8. not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

that produce heat.

9. not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with

grounding-type one

one wider than the other.A grounding type plug has two

blades

blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or the

third

third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug

does

does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. the power cord from being walked on or pinched

Protect

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

particularly point

point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. use attachments and accessories specified by the

Only11. us e attachments and accessories specified by the

Only

manufacturer.

Use

12. only with the cart, stand, tripod,

Use

bracket, or table specified by the

bracket, manufacturer,

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When

When a cart is used, use caution when

moving

moving the cart.

13. this apparatus during lightning storms or unused

Unplug

for long period of time. Apparatus combination to avoid

for injury

injury from tip-cover.

Refer

14. all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Refer

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

Servicing damaged

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged,

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into

the

the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture,

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)

produce heat.

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with

wider than the other.A grounding type plug has two

and third grounding prong. The wide blade or the

prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug

not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

of the obsolete outlet.

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

where they exit from the apparatus.

or table specified by the

or sold with the apparatus.

a cart is used, use caution when

the cart.

long period of time. Apparatus combination to avoid

from tip-cover.

is required when the apparatus has been in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is

liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Overloading

18.

Overloading

not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

Do convenience

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire

electric shock.

or electric shock.

Object

19.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through

Never openings

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or

short-out

short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Never

Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Replacement

20.

Replacement Parts

replacement parts are required, be sure the service

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

When technician

technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer

manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the

original

original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

electric

electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety

21.

Safety Check

completion of any service or repairs to this product,

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,

Upon

the service technician to perform safety checks to

ask

ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine

determine that the product is in proper operating

condition.

22.

23.

24.

or Ceiling Mounting

Wall

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as

The recommended

recommended by the manufacturer.Any mounting of the

product

product should follow the manufacturer instructions, and

should

should use a mounting accessory recommended by the

manufacturer.

Wet

location marking

Wet location marking

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing

Apparatus

no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be

and

and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be

placed

placed on the apparatus.

Outdoor Antenna

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the

If product,

product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded

as to provide some protection against voltage surges

so as to provide some protection against voltage surges

built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National

and

and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National

Electrical

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with

regard

regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting

structure,

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna

discharge

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of

antenna

antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes,

electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

figure below.

See

See figure below.

receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire

and Liquid Entry

push objects of any kind into this product through

as they may touch dangerous voltage points or parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Parts

has used replacement parts specified by the

or have the same characteristics as the part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, shock, or other hazards.

Check

that the product is in proper operating

by the manufacturer.Any mounting of the

should follow the manufacturer instructions, and

use a mounting accessory recommended by the

shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing

on the apparatus.

Grounding

be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded

Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with

to proper grounding of the mast and supporting

grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna

unit, size of grounding conductors, location of

discharge unit, connection to grounding

and requirements for the grounding electrode.

This

15. product should be operated only from the type of

This

source indicated on the marking label. If you are not

power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not

power

of the type of power supply to your home, consult your

sure

sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your

product

product dealer or local power company. For products

intended

intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,

refer

refer to the operating instructions.

Protective Attachment

16.

Protective Attachment Plug

The product is equipped with an attachment plug having

The overload

overload protection. This is a safety feature. See

Instruction

Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of

protective

protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be

sure

sure the service technician has used a replacement plug

specified

specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload

protection

protection as the original plug.

Power

17.

Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the

An vicinity

vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or

power

power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or

circuits.

circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,

extreme

extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such

power

power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

dealer or local power company. For products

to operate from battery power, or other sources,

to the operating instructions.

Plug

product is equipped with an attachment plug having

protection. This is a safety feature. See

Manual for replacement or resetting of

device. If replacement of the plug is required, be

the service technician has used a replacement plug

by the manufacturer that has the same overload

as the original plug.

Lines

outside antenna system should not be located in the

of overhead power lines or other electric light or

circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or

When installing an outside antenna system,

care should be taken to keep from touching such

lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

Servicing

25.

Servicing

your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a

If marked

marked change in performance and you are unable to

restore

restore normal operation by following the detailed

procedure

procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to

service

service it yourself as operating instructions, do not attempt

to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may

expose

expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer

all

all servicing to qualified service personal.

change in performance and you are unable to

normal operation by following the detailed

in its operating instructions, do not attempt to

it yourself as operating instructions, do not attempt

service it yourself as opening or removing covers may

you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer

servicing to qualified service personal.

Acesonic AM-888

Thank you for purchasing Acesonic s AM 888 Acesonic takes pride in providing our costmers with only the most advanced and highest quality karaoke products on the market. Please read trough this USER’S MANUAL before operation to ensure proper usage, and keep for future refence. Enjoy!

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Table of Contents

Warnings and Caution 2 Safety Instructions 3 Table of Contents 4 Included Accessories 4 Front Panel Functions and Operation 5,6 Rear Panel Functions and Operation 7,8,9 Remote Control Functions 10 DSP Sound-Effect Setting 11 Default Volume Setting 12 Player Connection 13,14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 16 Supplmental User’s Guide A,B,C,D Warranty Information 17 18

Included Accessories

Please check to make sure all accessories are included. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

- 1 Remote Control

- 2 AAA Batteries

- 1 RCA Audio/Video Cable (yellow/red/white)

- 1 AC Power Adapter Cord

- Rack-Mount Kit

- User's Manual

About this Manual

For easy reference, names of all functions and/or components on the hardware and accessories are denoted by upper-case letters.

Front Panel Function and Operation

EFFECT(ECHO/REVERB) Control

INPUT SELECT

AM-888 500-Watt Dual 32 Bit DSP Karaoke Mixing Amplifier

MIC Low-Cut Control

BBE LEVEL Low/High Adjustment

1.MUSIC VOL control -

Adjusts the volume output for the selected music channels. Turn

counter-clockwise to decrease volume and clock-wise to increase volume.

2.MIC MASTER VOL control -

Adjusts the overall volume output for all three microphone channels, collectively. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease volume and clock-wise to increase volume.

3.EFFECT VOLUME VOL-

Center big knob is used for adjusting the sound effects, echo and reverberation effects. The two small knobs are used for adjusting high and low frequency cutting range.

4.INPUT SELECT-

Selects the external source connected to DVD INPUT,PDP INPUT,AUX

INPUT or BGM INPUT. Corresponding indicator light will illuminate when selected.

5.KEY CONTROL-

These buttons are used for adjusting the music scale. Each step is for1/4 tone adjustment, and the middle button is for the original/standard key. After a song finishes, or the music has been terminated for more than 4 seconds, the system will automatically return to the original key.

6.MULTI. AUDIO(Sound selector) *CANCEL:

The original vocal(usually on the right channel) of the multiplex audio song can be

removed,and only the music(usually on the left channel) would be played.

*PARTNER

microphone) the original vocal(right channel) of the multiplex audio song will e automatically

:If there is no signal detected from Micrphone input(you don’t sing with a

played.Once a signal is detected from Microphone input( you start singing with a microphone), the original vocal(right channel) will be removed automatically.

*REDUCER:

For stero music, only when both left and right channel have vocal, the original vocal would be removed. This feature might not work very well if the left and right channel have different voice sound. *When no indicator light is on, it is the common vocal accompaniment. Nothing changes from the original audio signal.

7.POWER ON/OFF button -

8.MIC INPUT jacks (1, A, 2) -

Turns the AM-888 on or off.

1/4 inch inputs for microphones.

Front Panel Function and Operation

EFFECT(ECHO/REVERB) Control

INPUT SELECT

AM-888 500-Watt Dual 32 Bit DSP Karaoke Mixing Amplifier

MIC Low-Cut Control

BBE LEVEL Low/High Adjustment

9. MIC VOL control (1/A,2/B)-

Independently adjusts the signal volume of each corresponding MICROPHONE INPUT. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease volume and clockwise to increase volume.

1/A:

Adjusts the input level of MIC 1 and MIC A.

2/B:

Adjusts microphone

microphone

the input level of MIC 2 and MIC B*. *MIC B is at the rear of the

machine.

10.MICROPHONE BASS control/MIC TREBLE control-

Adjusts the low/high audio frequency setting from microphone inputs. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease and clockwise to increase.

11.MUSIC BASS control/MIC TREBLE control-

Adjusts the low/high audio frequency setting from DVD/PDP/AUX/BGM inputs. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease and clockwise to increase.

12.BALANCE knob-

Pans the music output to the stereo left and right channels. Turn counter-clockwise to gradually pan to the stereo left channel. Turn clockwise to gradually pan to the stereo right channel. Center the knob for equal output from both stereo left and right channels. (Please note: the microphone inputs will NOT be affected)

13.MICROPHONE low-cut control-

14.BBE level adjustment knobs-

Adjust the low frequency level of microphone input.

Adjusts the low/high audio frequency of BBE sound effect.

Turn clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease.

Rear Panel Function and Operation

1. VOLTAGE SELECTOR-

Voltage selection switch. Push the switch right for 115V, and left for 230V. (Note: Different regions of the world use different voltage strength. Please check to make sure the correct voltage is selected for your area.). Before switching, please disconnect the power plug.

2.SPEAKER SYSTEM

- Provides audio output to stereo external speakers. Designed to be used with bare speaker wire as well as banana connectors. The LEFT and RIGHT outputs each consist of a positive (+, red) and negative (-, black) signal that correspond with the inputs on each speaker. (Please see connection diagram on page 11 for proper configuration) *SYSTEM 1: The impedance of speakers should not be lower than 4 . *SYSTEM 2: The impedance of speakers should not lower than 4 .

*SYSTEM 2: The impedance of speakers should not lower than .

3.SUB OUT jack-

+beΩ

This is used for connecting a powered subwoofer, or driving passive

be Ω

subwoofer via Amplifier.

4.VIDEO OUTPUT 1 &2 jacks -

These two VIDEO RCA outputs are used for outputting OSD video signal and also the video signal which is from DVD/PDP/AUX/BGV. These two VIDEO output jacks can be use at the same time.

5.VIDEO INPUT jacks (DVD/PDP/AUX/BGV) -

VIDEO RCA inputs to receive video signal

from DVD/PDP/AUX/BGV.

6.Microphone B input-

Additional microphone input. User can use 2/B MIC VOL control knob

on the front panel to adjust volume.

7.DVD IN AUDIO input-

Connect to RCA Audio output jacks of an external component like

DVD(VCD) players.

8.PDP IN AUDIO input-

Connect to RCA Audio output jacks of an external component like

Plasma Display Panels.

.8.AUX IN AUDIO input-

STB AUDIO ouput jacks of CABLE TV

9.RECORD OUT-

Connect to RCAAudio input jacks of an external recording component like

Connect to RCA Audio output jacks of an external component like

TAPE deck. This Audio output signal is always on even when the external recording component is not recording.

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