Emerson EK215 User Manual

KARAOKE SYSTEM WITH AM/FM
RADIO AND DUAL CASSETTE
DECK

OWNER’S MANUAL

EK215

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WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE
OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO
PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
‘dangerous voltage’ within the
product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK), NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, has changed its performance, or has been dropped.

14. This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquids such
as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

15. Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.

16. Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer.

17. The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer.

18. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks.

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Thank you for purchasing this Emerson Karaoke audio system. This uniquely designed product has an
AM/FM radio and a dual cassette player/recorder that will allow you to make direct recordings from radio to
cassette, cassette to cassette or live through the dual Karaoke microphones.

We are sure that this unit will provide you with many years of exceptional performance with a minimum of
care and maintenance. Please review the contents of this instruction manual completely and carefully before
operating your unit, to make sure that you understand all functions and operations and get the maximum
benefit out of all the great features included in this product. If you should encounter any problems with the
set-up or operation of this product, please contact the Emerson Radio Corporation Customer Service hot­line, toll free, at 1-800-898-9020.

The serial number of your unit can be found on a label on the bottom of the cabinet. We suggest that you
record the serial number in the space provided below in case this information is ever needed at a future
date.

Model Number: EK215
Serial Number: _______________________________________

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1. Cassette Deck 1 Buttons (left to right):
PAUSE ( )
STOP/EJECT ( )
F.FWD (➛➛)
REWIND (❿❿)
PLAY (➛)

2. Cassette Deck 1

3. AUX OUT Jacks (Rear of Unit)

4. HIGH SPEED DUBBING Switch

5. VOCAL (AUTO/NORMAL/MUSIC) Switch

6. MIC A Jack

7. MASTER VOLUME Control

8. MIC B Jack

9. MIC VOLUME Control

10. ECHO Control

11. Battery Compartment (Rear of Unit)

12. Cassette Deck 2 Buttons (left to right):
PAUSE ( )
STOP/EJECT ( )
F.FWD (➛➛)
REWIND (❿❿)
PLAY (➛)

RECORD ( )

13. Cassette Deck 2

14. FUNCTION (TAPE/FM/AM) Switch

15. POWER Button

16. POWER ON Indicator

17. PHONES (Headphones) Jack

18. TUNING Control

19. TONE Control

20. AM/FM Dial Scale and Pointer

21. AC Socket (Rear of Unit)

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POWER SOURCES

AC:

Use the AC polarized line cord included with the unit for operation on AC power. Insert the small end of the
AC cord into the AC socket on the back cabinet of the unit. Insert the other end of the AC cord into any
convenient 120V 60Hz household outlet.

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, do not file or cut the wide blade. It is the user’s
responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.

DC:

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the unit and insert eight “D” cell batteries (not included), observing
the battery polarity indicated inside the compartment. Replace the Battery Compartment cover.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:

1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery
compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.

3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh
ones.

4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury
from possible battery leakage.

5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow
battery manufacturer’s directions.)

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AC Outlet

AC Plug

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