CD+G KARA OK E SYSTEM
KN355
USER MANUAL
For further information on this model and the en tire li neup of Karaoke Night products, please
visit
www.karaokenightusa.com
PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS UNIT AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REF ERENCE.
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CAUTION
Follow the advice below for safe operations.
ON PROTECTION AGAINST LASER ENERGY EXPOSURE
•
As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
the casing.
•
Stop operation immediately if any liquid or solid object should fall into the cabinet.
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Do not touch the lens or poke at it. If you do, you may damage the lens and the player may not operate
properly.
•
Do not put anything in the safety slot. If you do, the laser diode will be ON when the CD door is still
open.
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If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, make sure that all power sources are disconnected
from the unit. Remove all batteries from the battery compartment, and unplug the AC adapter from the
wall outlet. Make it a practice to remove the AC adapter by grasping the plug and not by pulling the cord.
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This unit employs a laser. The use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than
those specified here may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.
ON SAFETY
• Before use, check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC adapter.
ON CONDENSATION
• When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the
CD player.
• When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally.
• If condens ation occurs, l et unit stand for 1 to 2 hours before turning th e power on, or gradually heat the
room up and dry the unit before use.
• Ensure a minimum distance of 2 inches (5 cm) around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.
• Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc.
• Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
• Take attention to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
• Use the apparatus only in moderate climates.
• Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
• Battery should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• The mains plug of apparatus should not be obstructed and should be easily accessed during intended use.
Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC Adapter and refer servicing to qualified personnel.
COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, an d
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the F CC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r easonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipm ent does c ause harm ful interfer ence to radio or telev ision recept ion, whic h
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author ity to operate the equipment.
DEAR KARAOKE NIGHT 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 of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear
without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what
sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your
equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you
listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For a Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and
enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable
until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries
Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
Customer's Record:
The serial number of this product is found on its bottom. You should note the serial number of this unit in the
space provided as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft of loss.
Model Number: KN355 Serial Number : ___________________
CONTENTS OF YOUR PRODUCT
KN355 CD+G Karaoke System x 1 set
A/V Cable (4 feet) x 1 pc
Microphone with Cable (10 feet) x 1 pc
AC Adapter (DC 12V
1.5A output) x 1 pc
User Manual x 1 pc
CD+G Demo Disc x 1 pc
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PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE!!
This system is equ ipped with non-sk id rubber ‘feet’ to prevent the product from moving when you oper ate the
controls. These ‘feet’ are m ade from non-migrating rubber m aterial specially formulated to a void leaving any
marks or stains on your furniture. However certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives, or
cleaning sprays ma y cause the r ubb er ‘feet ’ to soften, and leave marks or a rubber residue on the f ur nitur e. To
prevent any damage to your f urnitur e we s trongly recommend that you purchas e small self-adhesive felt pads ,
available at hardware store s and hom e im provem ent centers ev erywher e, and ap pl y these pads to the bottom
of the rubber ‘feet’ before you place the product on fine wooden furniture.
INTRODUCTION
This Karaoke System has a compact design and is full of features yet it is easy to use. Jus t a few simple
instructions and you will become an expert.
Before using your unit, pleas e glance t hrou gh this m anual to fam iliar ize yourself with al l the f eatur es ava ilable
and the sections of th e m anual t hat d escr ibe the ir ope rations. Next go to the sec tion f or the spec ific opera tion
you wish to perform.
For your easy reference, listed here are some of the main features of this Karaoke System.
Monitor – allows you to see the graphics/lyrics while playi ng CD+G discs.
Lyrics on Built-in Monitor or External T V Screen - displa y the lyrics with th e tempo of music when pla ying
CD+G discs.
Automatic Voice Control - let you replace the original singer's voice with your own voice when any
pre-recorded multiplex karaoke disc is played. To activate, just rotate the Mic Volume to a comfortable listening
level and Auto Voice Control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels.
Balance Control - let you adjust the balance between the pre-recorded original singer's voice and the music if
you use a multiplex karaoke disc.
Echo Control - let you add an echo to enrich your voice for a concert hall effect.
Built-in Speaker - let you share the music with your family or friends.
Audio Out Jacks - let you connect a nother audio output com ponent, such as an e qualizer/booster or a PA
system.
Video Out Jack - let you connect to your external TV for displaying the lyrics.
Digital Key controls – makes it easier to sing at your desired pitch.
Light Show – Exciting LED disco style light show on the speaker grill.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL
1. CD DOOR
2. POWER ON/OFF BUTTON WITH
INDICATOR
3.
/ SKIP BUTTONS
4. REPEAT BUTTON
5. MONITOR ON/OFF BUTTON
6. LIGHT SHOW BUTTON
7. ECHO KNOB
8. AVC KNOB
9. BALANCE KNOB
10. CD DOOR LATCH
11. BUILT-IN B&W MONITOR
12. PLAY / PAUSE BUTTON
13. STOP BUTTON
14. PROGRAM BUTTON
15. DIGITAL KEY CONTROLS
16. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL
17. MIC 1 / MIC 2 VOLUME CONTROLS
18. MIC 1 / MIC 2 INPUT JACKS
19. CD+G INDICATOR
20. PROGRAM (PROG) INDICATOR
21. REPEAT INDICATOR
22.
PLAY / PAUSE INDICATOR
23. LED TRACK DISPLAY
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REAR PANEL
24. MICROPHONE HOLDER (RIGHT SIDE)
25. AUX-IN J ACK (3.5mm)
26. BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB (To adjust monitor brightness)
27. CONTRAST CONTROL KNOB (To adjust monitor contrast)
28. V-HOLD CONTROL KNOB (To adju st picture scrolling)
29. DC JACK DC12V
30. MICROPHONE HOLDER (LEFT SIDE)
31. AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS (WHITE CODED FOR LEFT, RED CODED FOR RIGHT)
32. VIDEO OUTPUT JACK (YELLOW CODED)
POWER SOURCES
AC OPERATION
Plug the supplied AC adap ter into the DC j ack (12V DC input ) on the rear panel of the unit and connec t to a
standard AC wall socket. Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the Karaoke system to turn on and the
POWER INDICATOR will light.
Note: W hen the unit is not operated for long peri ods of time, unplug the AC adapter from the unit and wall
outlet.
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL TV/MONITOR
The karaoke system provides a patch cord to give you the option of connecting your unit to an external
audio/video device. The patch cord has three RCA plugs at each end. White and Red are for left and right audio
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connections and the Yellow is for video. Modern flat panel digital TV sets and home music systems are usually
equipped with correspo ndin g color-c oded RC A jacks to assist corr ect connec tions. Make s ure that you have a
CD+G disc in the k araoke system playing when you are mak ing this connection. You will know you have the
proper settings on your TV as soon as you see the lyrics on the screen.
Video connection
Please follow these steps to display CD+G lyrics on an external TV screen:
1. Locate the color-coded patch cords.
2. Connect video cable (Yellow) to the VIDEO OUT on the back of the karaoke system.
3. Connect the other end of the video cable (Yellow) to the VIDEO / A/V INPUT on your TV .
4. Turn on both units and start playing CD+G disc.
CONNECTING AUDIO TO TV OR HOME STEREO
Connect the unit to your TV or home stereo system using the White and Red connections on the supplied patch
cord. Plug the whit e end of the patch cor d int o the white AUDIO O UT jack on th e unit . Plug t he r ed end of th e
patch cord into the red AUDIO OU T jack on the unit. Now connect the other end of the c able's white (left
channel) and re d (right cha nnel) plugs to your TV or hom e ster eo system's ‘AUDI O INPUT ’, 'LINE IN' or 'AU X
IN' jacks. After connecting, you shou ld be ab le to play m us ic f r om a CD/CD-R/CD-RW/CD+G disc through t h e
connected TV or home stereo system.
USING AUX IN FUNCTION
This feature allows you to listen to an external audio source through the speaker of this unit.
1. Plug a 3.5mm audio cable (not included) into the headphone jack of your external audio player (not
included) and connect the other end (3.5mm plug) into the AUX IN jack on the rear side of this unit.
2. Make sure both units are turned on.
3. Play a song on your MP3 or MP4 player.
4. Adjust the volume c ontrol of your audio p layer and t hen the M ASTER VOLU ME CON TROL of the unit to
obtain the desired audio sound level.
5. Turn off both the external audio player and this unit after use.
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CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE
WARNING - Tapping or dropping th e microphone while it is on can permanently dam age your microphone.
Do not swing the microphone around by the cord.
Note: To prevent feedback or whistling from occurring, please be sure that the microphone is not too close to
unit’s speaker.
1. Connect the supplied Microphone to either one of the MIC input jacks.
2. Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn on the Karaoke system, the POWER INDICATOR will light.
3. Press the MONITOR ON/OFF button once to turn on CRT MONITOR.
4. Slide the ON/OFF switch located on the Microphone to the ON position and speak or sing into the
Microphone. The Microphone sensitivity and loudness can be adjusted as required by turning the
corresponding MIC VOLUME control and/or MASTER VOLUME control.
5. Turn off the unit after use by pres sing the POW ER ON /OFF button ag ain. The POW ER INDICATOR will
go off.
INST A LLING AND REMOVING A DISC
Make sure nothing is connect ed to the AUX IN JA CK and pres s the POW ER O N/OFF butto n to power up the
unit. Pull on the CD DOOR LATCH to open. Hold the CD b y the edges with label side facing up and mount it
horizontally into the CD compartment. Press the CD DOOR to close.
Notes:
• Do not press or open the CD DOOR while it is playing.
• Do not apply excessive force to the CD DOOR.
• Never p lace anything except a com pact disc in the CD compartm ent. Foreign objects can damage the
unit.
• Mount only one disc into the CD compartment at a time.
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CD / CD+G OPERATI O N
ABOUT CD-R/CD-RW DISCS
This unit is CD-R/CD-RW compatible but playback capability may vary depending on the quality of the disc, the
recording device and application software.
Note: This unit is designed to play CDs bearing these identification logos.
If CDs do not conform to the CD or CD+G standard, they may not play
properly.
LOADING A DISC
1. Power on the unit by pressing the POWER button until it locks.
2. Press the MONITOR ON/OFF button to turn on the built-in MONITOR.
3. Grip the “OPEN” mark on the CD Door and pull gently to open it.
4. Load a disc into the compartment with the printed side facing upward.
5. Gently close the CD D OO R . The karaoke system beg i ns t o read th e disc. The LED TRACK DISP LAY will
show the total number of tracks.
6. Press
PLAY/PAUSE button to play disc. (If no disc is recognized, "no" will be displayed).
PLAY/PAUSE MODE
1. To start playing, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button once, the first track “1” will be displayed and the
PLAY/PAUSE INDICATOR will light.
2. To temporarily stop playing, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button, the PLAY/PAUSE INDICATOR will flash.
3. To resume play, press
PLAY/PAUSE button again.
4. Use the MASTER VOLUME knob to increase or decrease the speaker sound.
Notes:
• If a CD+G d isc is detected, the C D+G indicat or will also turn o n and the lyrics will appear on the built -in
MONITOR.
• If desir ed, connect the A/V cable to an ex ternal TV monitor or home stereo system instead (TV and/or
home stereo system are not included).
STOP MODE
If the STOP button is pressed in the course of playing, the disc will cease to play. The total number of tracks will
be shown on the LED TRACK DISPLAY.
SKIP/SEARCH (For both CD and CD+G discs)
1. In stop mode, you can skip up or down to a specific track number by pressing the
/ SKIP buttons.
2. While the selected track is flashing, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button.
3. During the PLAY mode, you can skip down or up to a specific track number by pressing the
/ SKIP
buttons respectively.
4. [For CD only] When music is playing, hold the
/ SK IP buttons to fast-forward or f ast-rewind
search through the current track.
CD OR CD+G REPEAT OPERATION
1. T o repeat the current track, press the REPEA T button once. The REPEAT INDICATOR will flash. The track
will continue to play until the repeat function is turned off.
2. To repeat all the tracks, press the REPEAT button twice. The REPEAT INDICATOR will light u p steadily.
All the tracks on the disc will be played repeatedly.
3. To clear the repeat function, press the REPEAT button again. The REPEAT INDICATOR will turn off.
CD OR CD+G PROGRAM OPERATION
Use this button to program and play back songs in a pre-selected order.
Note: Programming can be done in the stop mode only.
1. Press the PROGRAM button. The PROGRAM (PROG) INDICATOR will light up.
2. Press the / SKIP buttons forward or back to select a desired track number.
3. Press PROGRAM button to confirm entry.
4. You can repeat the steps 2 & 3 up to a maximum of 20 tracks.
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5. Press
PLAY/PAUSE button when you have completed programming to start playing. You are now
ready to start singing along.
6. Press STOP button twice or open the CD COMPARTMENT COVER to clear all the programmed entries.
USING MICROPHONES/ECHO/BALANCE/AVC/DIGITAL KEY CONTROL
• MICRO PHON E : W hen either one or t wo Micr ophon es are plugged i nto the MIC 1 jack / MIC 2 j ack, their
output is mixed with the playback from CD/CD+G discs.
• MIC VOLUME: Adjust corresponding MIC VOLUME knob for best balance between playback and
microphone (singing) levels.
• ECHO : Adjust ECHO to add depth and richness to vocals.
• BALANCE : Adjust BALAN CE for balance b etween the pre-recorded singer's vo ice and the m usic if you
are using a multiplex karaoke disc.
• AVC : Press the AVC (Automatic Voice Control) button to ON if you want the original singer’s voice to stop
while you are singing. The original singer’s voice will resume immediately when you pause your singing.
• DIGITAL KEY CONTROL: Adjust accordingly to be able to sing at your desired pitch.
RESETTING THE UNIT
If the system does not respond or exhibits erratic or interm ittent operation, you may have experienced an
electrostatic discharge (ESD) or a power surge that triggered the internal microcontroller to shut down
automatically. If th is occur s, sim pl y disconn ect th e AC Adapter. W ait for at leas t 3 m inutes and th en set up the
unit again as if you were using it for the very first time.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Clean your unit with a damp (never wet) cloth. Solvent or detergent should never be used.
2. Avoid leaving your unit in direct sunlight or in hot, humid or dusty places.
3. Keep your unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise such as fluorescent lamps or
motors.
4. If drop-outs or interruptions occur in the music during CD play, or if the CD fails to play
at all, its bottom surfac e may requ ire cl eaning . Bef ore pl aying, wipe the d isc f rom the
center outwards with a good soft cleaning cloth
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience difficulties in the use of this music system please check the following or call 1-800-777- 5331
for Customer Service.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
No power when
plugged in
AC adapter is not plugged into the
AC outlet.
Insert the AC adapter into the AC outlet.
The AC outlet may not have
power.
Check the outlet with a working lamp or other
electrical appliance.
No sound Master volume control is set to
minimum.
Turn up the master volume.
Volume control on TV set/PA
system is set to minimum.
Turn up the volume of the TV/PA system.
TV set/PA system power is OFF. Turn on the power at TV/PA system.
CD PLAYER does Disc inserted upside down. Insert disc correctly.
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not work normally
or the LED displays
“ - - ” or “no ”
Cable plugged into AUX IN jack. Remove AUX IN cable
Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean with soft cloth.
Disc is scratched or warped Use a new disc.
A non-standard disc is inserted. Only use discs bearing identification logos.
Lens is dirty. Clean the optical pickup with a CD lens cleaner.
Moisture has formed inside the
CD deck.
Wait about 20 to 30 minutes to let it dry out.
Karaoke system needs to be
reset.
Disconnect the machine from power source for
about 5 minutes.
No sound through
TV home stereo
Source selection on your TV home
stereo is not set properly.
Select AUX IN as the source for your TV home
stereo.
Improper connection to stereo
system or PA.
Follow directions on ‘Audio Connection’ page for
connecting to a home stereo system.
Video cable is not connected
properly to the TV.
Connect the video cable to the VIDEO OUT of
the unit and to the TV VIDEO IN jacks.
No song lyrics
appear on the
Built-in Monitor or
External TV screen
MONITOR is off. Turn on the built-in monitor with the MONITOR
ON/OFF button.
“Source” selector on TV is not set
to VIDEO or A/V IN
Use your TV Remote to select VIDEO or A/V
input.
TV does not have video line input. Connect from VIDEO OUT of the unit to a RF
modulator and then to the TV cable input.
A CD+G disc is loaded but the
CD+G indicator is not lit.
Check the disc to be sure it is a CD+G.
Check disc to ensure it is clean.
Cannot sing
through the mic.
Improper mic volume control. Adjust MIC and MASTER volume level controls
to appropriate levels.
Mic is off. Turn on mic with the ON/OFF switch located on
the microphone.
Mic is not properly plugged in. Insert the mic plug into either MIC 1 or MIC 2
jack of the unit properly.
SPECIFICATIONS
Built-in Monitor : 5.5-inch B&W
Audio Output Power : 5W (RMS)
Speaker : 1 x 4-inch / 8 ohms
Aux In Jack : 1 x 3.5 mm
Microphone Inputs : 2 x 600 ohms Impedance with 6.3 mm jack
Microphone : 1 x Dynamic Microphone
Power Source :
AC Adapter: Input AC 120V~ 60Hz 0.5A
Output DC 12V
1.5A
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Due to continuing improvement, the features and the design are subject to change without notice.
Karaoke Night products are designed and engineered by Marino Andriani, LLC
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY AND SERVICE
VALID IN THE U.S.A. ONLY
SPECTRA MERCHANDISING INTERNATIONAL, INC. warrants this un it to be f ree from defective materials or
factory workmans hip for a period of 90 days from the date of original customer purchase and provided the
product is utilized within the U .S. A. This warr ant y is not as signa ble or trans fer able. Our obligation under th is
warranty is the repair or replacem ent of the defective unit or any part thereof, except batteries, when it is
returned to the SPECTRA Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of original consumer
purchase, such as a duplicate copy of a sales receipt.
You must pay all shipping charges required to ship the product to SPECTRA for warranty service. If the product
is repaired or replaced under warranty, the return charges will be at S PECT RA’s expense. There are no other
express warranties other than those stated herein.
This warranty is valid only in accordance with the conditions set forth below:
1. The warranty applies to the SPECTRA product only while:
a. It remains in the possession of the original purchaser and proof of purchase is demonstrated.
b. It has not been subjected to accident, misuse, abuse, improper service, usage outside the
descriptions and warnings covered within the user manual or non-SPECTRA approved modifications.
c. Claims are made within the warranty period.
2. This warranty does not cover dam age or equipm ent failure c aused by electr ical wiring no t in complia nce
with electrical codes or SP ECTRA user manual specifications, or f ailure to provide reasona ble care and
necessary maintenance as outlined in the user manual.
3. Warranty of all SPECTRA products applies to residential use only and is void when products are used in a
nonresidential environment or installed outside the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
TO OBTAIN SERVICE please remove all batteries (if any) and pack the unit carefully and send it freight prepaid
to SPECTRA at the address shown below. IF THE UNIT IS RETURNED W ITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD
shown above, please inc lude a proof of purchase ( dated cash re gister receipt) s o that we m ay establish your
eligibility for warranty service and repair of the unit without cost. Also include a note with a description
explaining how the unit is def ective. A customer service repr esentative m a y need to contact you re garding t he
status of your repair, so please include your name, address , ph one number and em ail addr ess to ex p edi te t he
process.
IF THE UNIT IS OUT SID E T HE WARRANT Y PERIOD , p lease i nclu de a c he ck f or $35.00 to cover the cos t of
repair, handling and return postage. All out of warranty returns must be sent prepaid.
It is recommended that you contact SPECTRA first at 1-800-777-5331 or by email at
custserv@spectraintl.com
for updated information on the unit requiring service. In some cases the model you have may be discontinued,
and SPECTRA reserves the right to offer alternative options for repair or replacement.
SPECTRA MERCHANDISING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
4230 North Normandy Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60634, USA.
1-800-777-5331
To register your product, visit the link on the website below to enter your information.
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