Memorex MKS 3001 User Manual

MODEL: MKS 3001

BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTION COMPLETELY

This CD player is made and tested to

meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Warnings:

This CD player employs a laser light beam. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye

injury. The use of controls, adjustments, or

procedures other than those specified

herein might result in hazardous

radiation exposure.

Note: Most material on compact discs and prerecorded tapes is copyrighted.

Unauthorized duplication ofcopyrighted

material is a violation of U. S. Copyright

laws for a consumer to use an audio

recording device to duplicate musical

recordings for noncommercial

(personal) use.

FEATURES

Your Memorex CD-G Cassette Karaoke System is one of the most versatile

karaoke systems available. It lets you be the "star" as you sing along with your favorite recordings on a CD, a COG (a

compact disc with a graphic track), a cassette tape, and hear your voice with the music through the powerful built-in

speaker.

The karaoke system's COG capability is the latest advancement in karaoke

technology. It lets you connect the

karaoke system to a TV or monitor and

read the lyrics of your favorite tunes as

they scroll by in front of a still video graphic, such as a picture or drawing

related to the music. You can sing along without video graphics

using special karaoke audio cassette tapes that let you balance the volume of the original singer's voice and the music

tracks. Or, you can sing along with a

regular prerecorded cassette tape or CD

(not Supplied).

Your karaoke system's features include: CD/CD+G Player -lets you play regular or

karaoke CDs, or special CD+Gs so you

can experience digital images the latest in

karaoke fun! Plus, the player's 16 bit D/A converter and 8 times oversampling produce high quality sound.

Analog Echo Control -lets you add an echo to the sound for a concert hall effect.

Plus, your karaoke system can be used as

a small PA system for speaking at parties or other gatherings -just plug in the

microphone and turn on the power!

Vocal Changer -lets you replace the prerecorded original singer's voice with your voice when you use a karaoke tape or CD-G, so you can sing solo.

Cassette Deck -lets you play the

Karaoke cassette tapes, or record from CD

to tape. Auto-Stop -automatically stops a tape

when it finishes playing or recording, to

protect the tape and tape-handling parts.

20- Track Programmable Memory -lets

you pace your own performance by programming up to 20 to tracks in the order you want to hearthem.

Auxiliary Output Jacks -for connecting to another audio component, such as an booster ora PAsystem.

Automatic Search -lets you quickly

locate and play any track on the loaded

CD/CD+G.

Supplied Karaoke CD+G -lets you sing along with the music and adjust the volume of the prerecorded voice and music.

Dual Microphone Jacks -let you use the supplied microphone simultaneously to sing duets or for lead and background

vocals.

Recording -lets you record your voice as you sing along with a tape or

CD/CD+G

Tape Speed Control -lets you adjust the tape speed to match your voice

pitch.

Vocal Changer -lets you replace the prerecorded original singer's voice with your voice when you use a karaoke tape or CD-G, so you can sing solo.

Cassette Deck -lets you play the

Karaoke cassette tapes, or record from CD

to tape.

Auto-Stop -automatically stops a tape when it finishes playing or recording, to

protect the tape and tape-handling parts.

20- Track Programmable Memory -lets

you pace your own performance by.programming

up to 20 to tracks in the

order you want to hear them.

Auxiliary Output Jacks -for connecting to another audio component, such as an

booster or a PA system.

Automatic Search -lets you quickly

locate and play any track on the loaded

CD/CD+G.

Supplied Karaoke CD+G -lets you sing along with the music and adjust the volume of the prerecorded voice and music.

Dual Microphone Jacks -let you use the supplied microphone simultaneously to sing duets or for lead and background vocals.

Recording -lets you record your voice

as you sing along with a tape or

CD/CD+G

Tape Speed Control -lets you adjust

the tape speed to match your voice

pitch.

CONTENTS

Connections 7

Connecting Microphones 7

Connecting an External Audio Component for Output 8 Connecting to a TV.. 9 Connecting Power 9

Singing Along/Quick Start 10

Singing with a CD/CD+G ora Cassette Tape 10

Through Another Audio Component 12

System Operation 13

Tuning the System On/Off ...13 Adjusting the Sound 13

Echo Control 14

CD/CD+G Player Operation 15

Playing a .CD/CD+G ,

Special CD/CD+G Player Features Automatic Search Programmed Play Programming arid Playing a Sequence of Tracks..

Reviewing/Replacing a Programmed Sequence..

Erasing a Programmed Sequence CD/CD+G Care Tips

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Cassette Deck Operation 20

Loading a Tape 20 Playing a Tape 20

Normal Play 20

TapeCareTips 22

Preventing Accidental Erasure 22 Erasing a Cassette Tape 22 Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts 22 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 23

Using Optional Components 24

Listening Through AnotherAudio Component 24

Recording A Cassette Tape 25

Recording YourVoicewith Music 25

Troubleshooting

Care and Maintenance 27

The FCC Wants You to Know 28

Specifications ,

CONNECTIONS

Caution: To avoid electrical shock, do

not connect the system to AC power until

all other connections are complete.

CONNECTING MICROPHONES

The system has two microphone jacks so you can use the supplied microphone to sing along to your favorite recordings, and connect an additional microphone

(not supplied) for duets or lead and

background vocals.

For the best performance, the additional microphone should be a unidirectional

GOO-ohm dynamic microphone with a

1/4inch (G.35-mm) plug and an ON/OFF switch.

Before you connect a microphone alwaysturnVOLUMEtoMIN on MIC.

If you are connecting only one microphone, plug it into MIC 1. If you are adding a second microphone, plug it into MIC2.

MIC VOLUME

MIC1

MIC2

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Connecting an External

Audio Component for

Output

You can broadcast the karaoke system's sound through an external audio

component such as a PA system

amplifier. Connect the external audio

component's audio input jacks to the karaoke system's AUX OUT Rand L

jacks.

CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING POWER

You can connect the CD/CD+G karaoke system to a TV or monitor and see the words and images produced by a special karaoke video cassette or CD/CD+G. Plug one end of the supplied cable into VIDEO OUT and the other end

intoyourTV'svideo in jack.

audio/video input jack, use a video modulator. Connect the RF modulator to VIDEO OUT and to the TV's 75-0hm VHF input terminal, following the instructions in the modulator's owner's manual.

When you have made all other connections, plug your system's power

cord into a standard AC outlet. Make sure the supply voltage of your home corresponds with the voltage rating of this unit (AC 120 V / 60 Hz).

Caution: The supplied power cord has a

polarized plug that fits into the outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit properly, turn it over and try again. Do

not force it.Note: For TVs that do not have an

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