Acesonic PK-6000 User Manual

User Manual Version 1.0
PK-6000 Pocket Karaoke
PK-6000 POCKET-SIZE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
RECORD MUSIC, VIEW PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
& BROADCAST YOUR PERFORMANCE!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PK-6000 Package Contents | Minimum Computer Requirements | About this User Manual
Connect to Your Computer ............................................................................ 5
Your New PK-6000 | Proper Care of Your PK-6000 | Safe Operations | Initial Setup and System Settings | FM Wireless Notes | Battery Charging | Common Connection Scheme | Battery Indication | Initial Performance Settings
First Use of the PK-6000 | Unlocking the Screen | Main Interface
Settings Mode ........................................................................................... 15
FM Radio: Listening and Recording ............................................................. 19
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Audio Recording ........................................................................................ 20
Other Functions and Settings ..................................................................... 22
Karaoke Functions ..................................................................................... 23
Karaoke Song Selection System | Song Lists | Audio Songs Play | Song Selection Interface | Shortcut Options Menu | Enable/Disable | Microphone Volume | Delay Eects Setting | MPX Selection | FM Transmission Enable/Disable and FM ID | FM Transmission Band | FM Transmission Band Selection | FM Interference Test | Score | Record | TV Output Enable/Disable | Song Selection | EQ Setting | Playing Modes
Troubleshooting and Help ........................................................................... 42
PK-6000 Technical Specications .............................................................. 44
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WELCOME
PK-6000 Package Contents
Earbuds (1) | MiniUSB-to-USB Cable (1) | MiniUSB-to-Composite Video Cable (1) | Acesonic Media Converter Software, sample les | User Manual (1) | Microphone (1) | Touchscreen Stylus (1) | 900mAh Lithium-Ion Battery (1) | AC Adapter (1) | Warranty Card (1) | Quick Start Guide (1)
Minimum Computer Requirements
• Microsoft Windows 98/2000/XP/ME/VISTA/Win7 with Pentium CPU, 200 MHz or faster, CD drive, minimum of 40MB disk space, USB
• Macintosh OS X 10.1 or higher, PPC or Intel CPU, 40MB disk space, CD drive, USB
About This User Manual
is manual was developed for the rst version of this product. For updating instructions following a product upgrade, refer to a newer User Manual on the included CD or the Acesonic Web site (www.acesonic.com).
All pictures in this manual are for reference only. Refer to the actual product for authoritative examples of screens and functions.
Product is subject to change without prior notice.
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CONNECT TO YOUR COMPUTER
e PK-6000 connects to your computer with the included MiniUSB-to-USB cable. Because it adheres to computer industry standards for a “USB mass storage device,” the PK-6000 connects to both Macintosh computers (OS X 10.1 or newer) and PCs (Windows 98 to Windows 7) with no special drivers.
With its power turned on, connect the PK-6000 to your PC or Macintosh and see it mount in My Computer (PC) or on the Desktop (Mac). You can treat it like any other external storage device, like a ash drive or hard drive, and add, rename, copy, move and delete les.
You can also use the PK-6000 as a portable ash drive to take any type of computer le from your work computer to home, for example. is will work as long as both computers have USB ports and you have enough free memory (internally or on an installed MicroSD card) on your PK-6000.
You do not need to store les in special folders or directories, as each function on the PK­6000 (Karaoke, Video, Text Reader, etc.) will scan the memory, internally and in the SD card slot, for the les that it is capable of playing.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Your New PK-6000
e PK-6000 is a powerful multimedia device that can be used for entertainment, performing, reading, recording and making presentations. Its fully integrated Karaoke system plays MP3+G music/lyric les, while its video output, built-in mini-boom mic, wireless FM broadcasting and computer connectivity give you total control over the use and presentation of movies, videos, FM radio, MIDI les and more. Browse images, read text documents, mix voice and sound, record FM broadcasts and display screens in either Chinese and English. e elegant but practical design features a state-of-the-art touchscreen interface with intuitive, icon-based controls.
Proper Care of Your PK-6000
• is player is a precision-made electronic product. Do not attempt to disassemble it yourself. Do not remove, replace or alter any part of the player.
• Do not drop, hit or otherwise impact the PK-6000.
• Do not use the PK-6000 in extreme high or low temperature, wet or moist areas, or in excessive dirt or dust, strong magnetic elds and continuous bright sunlight.
• Keep the PK-6000 away from water cups, soda cans, etc.
• Use a damp cloth to gently clean the PK-6000, with no chemical solutions of any kind.
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Safe Operations
• Adjust the volume properly to avoid damage to your hearing.
• Only use appropriate batteries, chargers and accessories. Using improper products will void the warranty and may be dangerous.
• Please follow local environmental protection regulations to dispose of the used device and accessories.
• If there is any problem during operation, please contact local distributor or our Service Center.
• To avoid causing interference, do not use the PK-6000 on an airplane or in other restricted areas.
Initial Setup and System Settings
Important: e rst time you turn on the PK-6000 you need to calibrate the included Stylus. Use fully charged batteries and follow the instructions on page 11 under First Use of the PK-6000.
Although other software may work, use Format Factory v2.30 or Acesonic Media Converter Software (on included CD) to ensure that all les are converted properly.
If your system les become corrupted or damaged, you can perform a rmware update and return your PK-6000 to its original factory settings.
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You can copy the sample AVI and MP3+G les on the included CD to your PK-6000 by connecting the unit to your computer with the included USB cable. You can place the les in any location on the PK-6000, as the system looks for les automatically every time you turn it on. See Connect to Your Computer on page 5 for more information.
Always back up your data. Acesonic is not responsible for any loss caused by missing data.
FM Wireless Notes
e PK-6000 can transmit through an external radio over FM. When the band settings of the device and the external radio are synchronized, the transmitted sound will play through the radio. (Note: For best results in both sound quality and reception, use quality components and set up devices as indicated in Figure B at right.)
Battery Charging
You can charge the device by (1) connecting the USB cable to your PC or (2) connecting to the AC adapter. During charging, the bars in the battery charge icon will display in rolling fashion. When the PK-6000 is fully charged, the screen will display the message, “Fully Charged” and the battery icon will display full, stationary bars.
Important: Rechargeable batteries have limited lives. If your PK-6000 does not fully recharge, you should check the battery. For your convenience, you can purchase a second original-issue battery from the seller.
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Common Connection Scheme (Figure B): For karaoke use, enable FM transmission so that mixed sound from mic and music will broadcast over radio as shown. Connect earphones to monitor yourself, connect mic for singing and use USB-to-Composite-Video cable to connect to TV.
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Battery Indication
Always refer to the battery charge icon before use to view the charge level, and ensure that the PK-6000 is fully charged before each use.
When the battery icon displays full bars, the power is at its highest level. e indicator bars in the battery icon will decrease over a period of time according to your usage.
When the battery charge is almost depleted, the middle frame of the battery icon will display “blank,” and you should recharge at this time. If the PK-6000 is forced to power on in this condition, the screen will display the message “Low Voltage” before the device automatically powers o.
Initial Performance Settings
Important: For the best karaoke sound quality, set the music volume at 50%, microphone volume at 100% and Echo delay to 100ms.
To prevent the display from shutting o while you are using the PK-6000, go to “SETTINGS -> Power” menu and set “Display O” value to “Disable” or a sucient period of time, such as “5 Min” or “15 Min.
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USING THE PK-6000: GENERAL
First Use of the PK-6000
e rst time you use this device, ensure that you have installed fully charged batteries. Hold down the power button for several seconds to start the device. To calibrate the Stylus for continued use, enter “Menu Settings” and select “Screen Calibration.” You will be taken through several steps as shown below to click the touchscreen with the Stylus to ensure its correct operation. Important: Do not power o before completing the calibration or you will have to repeat the steps. If you upgrade rmware or reset your PK­6000 to its original factory settings, you will have to perform the calibration again.
e text on the rst two calibration screens advise you to “Please check the cross carefully” with the Stylus. e nal screen reads “Adjust OK” after you have successfully clicked your way through.
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Unlocking the Screen
Figure 01 Figure 02
In Figures 01 and 02, note the lock icon at the upper right of the screens (unlocked in 01, locked in 02). Click and hold for 2 to 3 seconds to toggle between the settings. In Karaoke and Video modes, automatic locking is disabled (you can do it manually). Otherwise, you set the locking function to your preference by setting the screensaver time.
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Main Interface
Figure 03
Legend for Figure 03: (1) Karaoke, (2) Music, (3) Movies, (4) Image Browser, (5) Radio, (6) Recording, (7) Text Reader, (8) Settings, (9) TV Output, (10) Microphone, (11) FM Transmission, (12) SD Expansion Card, (13) Volume, (14) Battery Power Display, (15) Locking Key.
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NESTED FUNCTIONS AND GLOBAL CONTROLS
Controls for FM Transmission, Microphone settings, Echo delay and other functions are located on the right-hand Shortcut Options Menu (see page 27), which is only displayed when you are in a mode that can make use of these functions.
On the Shortcut Options Menus you will initially see each function with a green “O” sign. Click on the appropriate “O” sign to toggle it to “On,” at which time you can make the settings appropriate to each function. You can start FM Transmission and select the frequency, turn on the Mic and control its volume, set Echo delay times and choose predened EQ settings such as “Classical,” “Jazz,” “Rock,” etc.
In the play modes (Music, Karaoke, Movies) you control volume with the + and - buttons located at the base of the PK-6000 case. e numerical value of the volume will be displayed at the upper right of the screen.
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