Memorex MKS2115 User Manual

MKS2115

User’s Guide

Portable CD/CD+G

Karaoke System

Before operating this product,

please read these instructions completely.

Dear Customer,

lease read this manual thoroughly before operating the unit to become more familiar with it and obtain the

P performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years. Keep these instructions handy for future reference.

PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX.

For future reference, record the serial number of the unit printed on the rear of the cabinet.

Serial Number _______________________________________

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

O NOT OPEN

AUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

NSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

I (This Caution Marking is located at the rear of the unit.)

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE:

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.

ATTENTION:

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.

DANGER:

Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

FCC WARNING:

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modiﬁcations to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modiﬁcations are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modiﬁcation is made.

LASER SAFETY: This unit employs a laser. Only qualified service personnel should attempt to service this device due to possible eye injury.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE PROCEDURE HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SURGE PROTECTORS:

It is recommended to use a surge protector for AC connection. Lightning and power surges ARE NOT covered under warranty for this product.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISES ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

Dear Customer:

EST. 1924

EIA

LISTENING

For A Lifetime

Want You

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical

njoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers.

e 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. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel

Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers 40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE:

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower 100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap 140

Gunshot blast, jet engine

180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ANTENNA L

EAD IN

WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (

NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE E

QUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

S2898A

Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions

arefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not

c pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability to be connected to an outdoor antenna.

. READ INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the

roduct is operated.

. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

. HEED WARNINGS

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be

dhered to.

. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

. CLEANING

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

. ATTACHMENTS

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product's manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

. WATER AND MOISTURE

o not use this product near water–for example: near a bathtub,

D washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool.

. ACCESSORIES

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. VENTILATION

Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCES

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION

12.

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. LIGHTNING

To protect your product from a lightning storm, or when it is left

14.

unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

15. OVERLOADING

o not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a

D risk of fire or electric shock.

16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

ever push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they

N may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in

ire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product.

7. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna

ystem is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage

s surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric

ode, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper

rounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-

g in wire to an antenna discharge product, size of grounding conductors,

ocation of antenna discharge product, connection to grounding

l electrodes and requirements for grounding electrodes.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

18. SERVICING

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20. SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

22. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.

b. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance–this

indicates a need for service.

23. HEAT

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

24. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

13 14

19 20 21

FRONT

1. Carrying Handle

2. POWER Button

3. REPEAT Button

4. SKIP (o) Button

5. MASTER VOLUME Control

6. PLAY Indicator

7. POWER Indicator

8. BALANCE Control

9. MIC 1 Jack

10. CD Compartment

11. CD OPEN Tab

12. Play/Pause (®p) Button

13. PROGRAM Button

14. SKIP (n) Button

REAR

15. Stop (■) Button

16. Display

17. MIC VOLUME Control

18. REPEAT Indicator

19. PROGRAM Indicator

20. ECHO Control

21. MIC 2 Jack

22. AVC (Auto Voice) Control

REAR

23. VIDEO OUT Jack

24. AUDIO OUT (Right) Jack

25. AUDIO OUT (Left) Jack

26. AC Jack

27. Battery Compartment (Bottom of Unit)

POWER SOURCES

AC Plug

AC Outlet

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 jack on the rear 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 Compartment cover on the bottom of the unit by sliding it out and then up and insert eight (8) “C” cell batteries (not included), observing the battery polarity indicated inside the compartment. Replace the Battery Compartment cover.

NOTE: We recommend Alkaline batteries for longer life and best performance.

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:

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

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

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

5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow

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.

batteries with fresh ones.

from possible battery leakage.

battery manufacturer’s directions.)

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS

To Video In

TELEVISION

From V

ideo

Out

From

Video Out

From

Audio Out

To Video In

FRONT OF TELEVISION

Audio In

COMPACT

IGITAL AUDIO

GRAPHICS

If you are using special CD+G (Graphics) discs in this portable Karaoke system, you must connect this unit to a television set in order to see the On-Screen Graphics that are recorded on CD+G Karaoke discs. The video cable has yellow RCA type plugs on each end. Please note that your TV set must have an RCA type Video Input jack in order to view the CD+G lyrics on your TV screen. You cannot connect this portable Karaoke system to your TV’s coaxial antenna terminal. Also note that On-Screen Graphics are only available on special Karaoke compact discs that bear the CD+G mark. Many newer TV sets have a set of Video and Stereo Audio jacks on the front panel for quick and easy connections without having to turn the TV set to gain access to the jacks on the back panel. If your TV set has such front panel A/V jacks, we suggest that you use those jacks to connect your portable Karaoke system. After connecting the Video Out jack on this portable Karaoke system to the Video In jack on your TV with the included video cable, you have the following three choices:

1. Listen to the sound from the built-in speakers in this portable Karaoke system. In this case, no external audio connections are required.

2. If your TV has stereo audio input jacks, you can connect the Audio Out jacks on the back of this unit to the Audio In jacks on your TV. The stereo audio connection cable is included. In this case, the lyrics from the CD+G disc will appear on your TV screen and the sound from the disc will be heard from your TV speakers. 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.

OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)

From

ideo Out

From

udio Out

To Video In

Audio In

RECEIVER OR HOME STEREO

3. You can connect the Audio Out jacks from this portable Karaoke system to the Aux In or Audio In jacks of

our home stereo system to hear the sound through your home stereo speakers. Follow the instructions

y for your home stereo system to select the device connected to the external jacks as the audio source.

OPERATION

CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE(S)

This unit has two microphone jacks which will allow you to sing along with your favorite songs. Before connecting, make sure the MIC VOLUME control is set to minimum.

ECHO CONTROL

Rotate the ECHO control clockwise to increase the echo or counterclockwise to decrease the echo.

MIC ON/OFF SWITCH

AUTO VOICE CONTROL (AVC)

When the AUTO VOICE CONTROL feature is activated, the vocals on a multiplex recording are muted as soon as the singer begins singing into the microphone. When the singer stops singing, the vocals are automatically unmuted. Adjust the AUTO VOICE control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels.

IMPORTANT: This feature only works with multiplex CDs.

BALANCE 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.

Rotate the BALANCE control clockwise to decrease the left speaker’s sound or counterclockwise to decrease the right speaker’s sound.

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

PLAYING COMPACT DISCS

NORMAL PLAYBACK (For karaoke playback, please refer to page 13)

Set the MASTER VOLUME control to a low setting.

Press the POWER button to the ON (in) position to turn the unit on; the POWER indicator will light.

Lift up on the CD OPEN tab to open the CD compartment door. Place a CD on the center spindle, with the printed label side facing up. Close the CD Compartment door.

The CD player will read the table of contents on the disc and the total number of tracks will appear in the display.

To stop playback before the disc ends, press the The disc will stop and the display will show the total number of tracks on the disc.

Stop (

■) button

Press the Play/Pause (® ) button to begin playback on Track 1; the PLAY indicator will light.

After the last track has been

played, the disc stops automatically and the display shows the total number of tracks on the disc. If you are finished listening, lift the CD OPEN tab to open the CD Compartment door.

Adjust the MASTER VOLUME control as desired. Playback will continue until all the tracks on the disc have been played.

Remove your disc and press the POWER button to the OFF (out) position to turn the unit off; the POWER indicator will turn off.

CD PAUSE CONTROL

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

During CD playback, if you wish to pause the disc momentarily, press the Play/Pause ( button. Playback stops but the disc continues to spin and the display will blink.

® )

Press the Play/Pause (® ) button again to release pause and resume normal CD playback; the display will remain on.

TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK

After you insert the disc into the CD player and the total number of tracks appear on the display, you may press either the SKIP ( )

or ( ) ❷ button to select a specific track for playback.

When the desired track number appears in the display, press the Play/Pause (

❶

Playback will begin on the track you selected.

® ) button.

FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRACK AND HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH ( / )

During playback, press the SKIP ( ) button once to advance the player to the beginning of the next track. Press the SKIP ( ) button repeatedly to advance the player to higher-numbered tracks.

During playback, press the SKIP ( ) button once to move the player back to the beginning of the current track. Press the SKIP ( ) button repeatedly to move the player back to lower-numbered tracks.

CD ONLY

During playback, depress and hold either the SKIP button to move the player forward or backward within a track to locate a specific musical passage. The player will move forward or backward at high speed as long as the button is depressed. When you release the SKIP button, normal playback will resume.

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REPEAT PLAYBACK

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

To repeat a single track, press the REPEAT button ❶ once; the REPEAT indicator will blink. Press the SKIP ( ) ❷ or ( ) ❸ button to select the specific track that you wish to repeat. When the desired track number appears in the display, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( begin playback. The specific track you selected will be repeated continuously.

® ) button ❹ to

To repeat all of the tracks on a disc continuously, while in the Stop mode, press the REPEAT button ❶ twice; the REPEAT indicator will light solid. Press the Play/Pause (® ) button ❷ to repeat all tracks.

To cancel Repeat Playback, press the REPEAT button ❶ until the REPEAT indicator goes out. You can also cancel Repeat Playback by pressing the Stop (■) button ❷.

PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK

The CD player in this unit has a 32 track programmable memory that allows you to program up to 32 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order. You may program 32 different tracks or you may also program certain tracks to play more than once. To perform programmed playback, proceed as follows:

Press the POWER button to the ON (in) position to turn the unit on.

PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE

Lift the CD OPEN tab to open the CD compartment door. Place a CD on the center spindle, with the printed label side facing up. Close the CD compartment door.

Press the PROGRAM button; “01” will appear in the display and the PROGRAM indicator will blink.

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