Memorex MKS 3001 User Manual

MODEL: MKS 3001

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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

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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 ,

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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

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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.

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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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SINGING ALONG/QUICK START

The instructions in this section provide a

quick reference to help you get started
singing along with your karaoke
CD/CD+G system. For details on using
the system's various features such as
the CD/CD+G player, cassette deck,
see the feature's section in this Manual.

SINGING WITH A
CD/CD+G OR A
CASSETTE TAPE

Follow these steps to sing along with a
CD/CD+G or a cassette tape (such as
the ones supplied).

1. Press POWER (if necessary) to turn

on the system. The POWER indicator

turnson.

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POWER"

3. Set FUNCTION SELECTOR to
CD/CDGorTAPE.

B

Power

Indicator

2. Load a CD/CD+G in the CD
compartment. Or, if you want to sing

along with a prerecorded tape, load it in

the tape deck.

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4. Set VOCAL CHANGER to on, to enjoy
both the music and original singer's voice.

Whenever you sing along, the original
singer's voice is cancelled.

6. Adjust the sound with MASTER
VOLUME See "Adjusting the Sound" on

Page13.

7. Set each connected microphone's
ON/OFF switch to ON. Sing directly into

the microphone along with the music.

8. Use MIC VOLUME to adjust the volume

of both Microphone.

10. Adjust TAPE SPEED (if you are
playing a tape). See "Adjusting the Sound
on Page 13.

Note: With a regular (non-karaoke)
prerecorded cassette tape, you cannot

adjust the volume of the prerecorded

original singer's voice in relation to the
music.

11. When you finish, press STOP on the

CD/CD+G. Then press OPEN/CLOSE to

open the compartment door and remove
the CD.

12. To stop a tape, press STOP/EJECT on

the deck. Press STOP/EJECT again to

open the cassette compartment door and
remove the tape.

13. Set each microphone's ON/OFF
switch to OFF, then press POWER to turn

off the system.

MIC VOLUME

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MIC1

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9. Adjust ECHO for the desired
reverberation and pitch. See "Adjusting
the Sound" on Page 14.

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THROUGH ANOTHER
AUDIO COMPONENT

If you connected another audio

component, so you can hear your voice

through another component, Turn on
the audio component, and be sure to
turn off the component when you finish.

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SYSTEM OPERATION

TURNING THE SYSTEM

ON/OFF

To turn on the system, press POWER

The POWER indicatorturns light.

POWER;

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Power
Indicator

To turn off the system, press POWER

The POWER indicatoroff.

POWER-

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Power
Indicator

ADJUSTING THE SOUND

TAPE SPEED -To slow down or speed

up the pace of the music as you sing

along, turn TAPE SPEED toward LOW
or HIGH. For normal tape speed, leave it
settothe middle position.

VOCAL CHANGER -While your playa

karaoke audio cassette tape or CD-G

disc, you can use VOCAL CHANGER to

replace the prerecorded voice with your
voice. When you stop singing into the
microphone, the prerecorded singer's

voice returns. To turn on voice control,

turn VOCAL CHANGER to ON.

Use these controls to get the system's
sound just right.

MASTER VOLUME -Control the
volume from the system's speaker by
truing the MASTER VOLUME toward

MINorMAX.

MASnR VOLUME

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To turn off the voice control when you
finish using it, turn VOCAL CHANGER

to OFF.

ECHO -You can adjust ECHO to add an
echo effect to your voice while you sing.
Turn ECHO toward MIN or MAX for the
desired effect.

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PLAYING A CD/CD+G

1. Press POWER to turn on the system.
The POWER indicator turns on.

2. Set FUNCTION SELECTOR to
CD/CDG.

3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the
CD/CD+G compartment.

4. Place a CD/CD+G in the compartment

tray overthe center hub, label side up.

5. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the
CD/CD+G's total number of tracks and
total playing time.

6. Press PLAY/PAUSE. The CD/CD+G
begins to play from Track 1 and the

track's elapsed play time appears.

7. Adjust the sound with the controls
explained in "Adjusting the Sound" on
Page 13.

Note: To sing along see "Singing
Along/Quick Start" on Page 10.

8. The system automatically stops play at
the end of the CD/CD+G's last track. To
stop it sooner press STOP. The
CD/CD+G's total number of tracks and

playing time appear.

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Notes: Repeatedly press SEARCH to search

backward to the beginning of the desired
To temporarily stop play, press
PLAY/PAUSE. ,and the track number
appear and the elapsed time stops and

flashes. To resume play, press

PLAY/PAUSE again.
During playback, if the system is subject

to a sudden shock or jolt, the speed of
rotation might change, or some noise

might be produced. This is not a

malfunction.

track.

If the CD/CD+G is stopped or paused,
repeatedly press SEARCH until the
system displays the number of the track
you want to play and press PLAY/
PAUSE. The CD/CD+G player starts
playing the selected track.

SPECIAL CD/CD+G

PLAYER FEATURES

Automatic Search

The automatic search feature (CD only)

lets you quickly locate the beginning of

any track on a CD, including the track

currently playing,. You can use
automatic search when a CD is playing
or stopped.

If a CD/CD+G is playing:

Press SEARCH once to skip back to the
beginning of the currenttrack.

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PROGRAMMED PLAY

You can program the CD/CD+G player
during normal or karaoke mode to play
up to 20 tracks in any order you choose,
and you can program the same track to
play more than once.

Programming and Playing a

Sequence of Tracks.

1. Repeatedly press STOP until the
system displays the total number of
tracks and the total playing time.

2. Press PROGRAM.

MEMORY appear at the top of the

display along with the track number also

appears.

Note: MEMORY remains on the top left
corner of the display until you erase the

programmed sequence.

3. Press SEARCH (~ ) or ( "") to select
the desired track.

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4. Press PROGRAM to store the selected
track.

Erasing a Programmed

Sequence

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5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to program up to
20 tracks.

Note: You cannot store more than 20.

tracks. If you try to program a 21 st track,

the system does not store it.

6. Press PLAY/PAUSE to play the
programmed tracks. The first track
number appears on the display with the
elapsed time of the track in play.

7. Programmed play automatically stops

at the end of the last programmed track.
To stop the CD/CD+G's total number of
tracks and playing time appear.

Reviewing/Replacing a

Programmed Sequence

You can do any of the following to erase a

programmed sequence:
Press OPEN/CLOSE before or after

programmed play.
Press POWER. The POWER indicator off.

While play is stopped, repeatedly press

PROGRAM to review the programmed

sequence.

To replace a programmed track, press

PROGRAM until the position number of
the track you want to replace appears.
Then repeat Steps 3 and 4 to select and
store the new track.

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CD/CD+G CARE TIPS

Although a CD/CD+G is very durable,
you should handle it with care. We
recommend the following precautions:

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Keep the CD/CD+G in its
protective case or sleeve when
you are not playing it.

Keep the CD/CD+G clean. Your
local store sells a suitable CD
cleaner kit.

Do not write on either side of the

CD/CD+G, particularly the non-

label side.
Do not store CD/CD+Gs in high-

temperature, high-humidity
locations. They might warp.

Keep CD/CD+Gs dry. A water
drop can act as a lens and affect
the laser beam's focus.

Always handle a CD/CD+G by
the edges to avoid fingerprints.

Fingerprints and scratches on
the CD/CD+G's scratches on
the CD/CD+G's surface can

prevent the laser beam from

correctly reading the digital
information.

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If a CD/CD+G skips during play,
it might be scratched. Your local

store sells a Scratch'n Fix kit

that might stop the skip. Also,

see "Troubleshooting" on Page

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CASSETTE DECK OPERATION

You can playa cassette tape in cassette
deck, and you can record CD to TAPE.

LOADING A TAPE

1. Take up any slack in the tape by turning
the cassette's hub with a pencil or your
finger. If you do not remove excess slack,
the tape might become tangled in the

record/playback mechanism. Avoid
touching the tape.

2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the

cassette compartment.

edge facing down, the side you want to
play or record on facing out, and the full
reel to the left.

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4. Close the compartment door.

PLAYING A TAPE

Warning: To protect your hearing, set

MASTER VOLUME to MIN before you
playa cassette tape.

Normal Play

Follow these steps to playa cassette tape

3. Load the cassette tape with its open

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1. Load a cassette tape in tape deck.

2. Press POWER (if necessary) to turn on
the system. The POWER indicator turns

on.

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3. Set FUNCTION SELECTOR to TAPE.

4. Press PLAYonthedeck

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5. Adjust the sound with the controls
explained in "Adjusting the Sound" on

Page13.

6. Press STOP/EJECT to stop the tape.
Press STOP/EJECT again to open the

cassette compartment, then remove the

cassette tape.

backward, press FAST -F or REWIND.

Press STOP/EJECT when you reach
the desired section.

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Turn the tape over and press PLAY to
play the other side.

Notes:

To temporarily stop play, press PAUSE.

Press PAUSE again to resume play.

To rapidly wind the tape forward or

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TAPE CARE TIPS

Erasing a Cassette Tape

Preventing Accidental

Erasure

Cassette tapes have two erase­protection tabs -one for each side. To

protect a recording from being

accidentally recorded over or erased,

use a screwdriver to remove one or both
of the cassette tape's erase-protection

Tabs.

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Tab

If you want to record on a tape side after
you have removed the erase protection
tab, place a piece of strong plastic tape

over that side's erase protection hole.

If you no longer want a recording, you
can record over it or erase it.

To erase a previously recorded section

of a tape, simply record over it.

To erase the entire cassette tape. record

silence by setting FUNCTION
SELECTOR to TAPE and recording.

You can quickly erase both sides of a
cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser.

Cleaning the Tape-Handling
Parts

Dirt, dust or particles of the tape's
coating can accumulate on the tape
heads and other parts that the tape

touches. This can greatly reduce the

performance of the cassette player.
After every 20 hours of tape player

operation, use a cassette deck cleaning

kit or follow these steps to clean the

tape-handling parts.

Notes:

Be sure you cover only the hole that was
originally covered by the erase­protection tab.

Removing the erase-protection tabs
does not prevent a bulk eraser from
erasing a cassette tape.

1 .Disconnect the AC power cord

2. Open the cassette compartment door.

3. Press PLAY to expose the tape­handling parts.

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4. Use a cotton swab dipped in
denatured alcohol ortape head cleaning
solution to clean the record/play heads,

pinch rollers, capstans, tape guides,

and erase heads.

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5. When you finish cleaning, press
STOP/EJECT and close the cassette
compartment doors. Then reconnect

power.

Restoring Tape Tension and
Sound Quality

After you playa cassette tape several
times, the tape might become tightly

wound on the reels. This can cause
playback sound quality to deteriorate.

To restore the sound quality, fast..
forward the tape from the beginning to
the end of one side, them completely
rewind it. Then loosen the tpe reels by
gently tapping each side of the
cassette's outer shell on a flat surface.

Caution: Be careful not to damage thE~
cassette when tapping it. Do not touch

the exposed tape or allow any sharp

objects nearthe cassette.

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USING OPTIONAL COMPONIENTS

Warning: To protect your hearing and

prevent damage to the karaoke system,

an audio source and/or and audio

component, always set their volume

controls to the lowest settings before

turning them on.

LISTENING THROUGH

ANOTHER AUDIO

COMPONENT

If you connected an audio component
(such as PA system) follow these steps
to listen to the karaoke system's sound
through that component.

1. Set FUNCTION SELECTOR to CD I
TAPE.

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OFF' .ON

CD

6. To turn off the system, press POWER
The POWER indicator lights turn off
Then turn off the audio component.

2. Press POWER to turn on the system
The POWERindicatorturns on.

3. Turn on the audio component,

4. Playa cassette, CD, or CD+G in the

karaoke system.

5. Adjust the sound with the controls
explained in "Adjusting the Sound" on

Page13.

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RECORDING A CASSETTE TAPE

You can become a recording star! The
system lets you record your voice on a
blank or reusable tape as record from

the CD.

Recording Tips:

Tape quality greatly affects the quality of
the recording. We recommend

Extended Range or Low-Noise Type 1

tape. We do not recommend long-play

cassette tapes, such as C-120s,
because they are thin and can easily
tangle in the cassette mechanism. For
low-noise, wide-range recordings, use

normal-bias tape.

Before recording, be sure the tape you
are using has its erase-proection tabs in

place. See "Preventing Accidental

Erasure" on Page 22.

Recording automatically stops when the

tape reaches the end. To record on the
otherside, turn overthe tape.

RECORDING YOUR VOICE
WITH MUSIC

Follow these steps to record your voice

along with music from a CD/CD+G.

1. Load a blank tape, or one that you
want to record over, into tape deck, with

the side you want to record on facing out,

and the full reelto the left.

2. Follow Steps 1-10 in "Singing with a
CD/CD+G or Cassette Tape" on Page

10-11.

3. Press RECORD to begin recording.
RECORD and PLAY both lock down.

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Note: Press PAUSE to temporarily stop
recording. Press PAUSE again to

resume recording.

4. Press STOP/EJECT to stop

recording. RECORD and PLAY

release.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have problems operating your CD/DualCassette Karaoke System, try these

suggestions. If you still have problems, contact your local store for assistance.

.Problem

The karaoke syst~rh

does not work.

-~-- ~ A CD is loaded, But

the CD/CD+G player

does not start.

-­The CD/CD+G

Sound Skips.

Possible Cause

No Power

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The CD/CD+G is

loaded upside-down.

The CD/CD+G is dirty

Or defective.

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The CD/CD+G is dirty

or defective

Moisture has con-

densed on the pickup

lens.

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Make sure the power card is

properly plugged into an AC

outlet.

Reload the CD/CD+G, label

Clean the CD/CD+G and

Reload it, or try a different

Clean the CD/CD+G and

reload it, or try a different

side up. '

CD/CD+G.

CD/CD+G.

Unplug the system and wait 1

hour for the moisture to

evaporate.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

You CD/Dual Cassette Karaoke System is an example of superior design and
craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your karaoke system
so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the karaoke system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic

circuits.

Use and store the karaoke system only in normal temperature

environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of

electronic devices, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the karaoke system away from dust and dirt, which can cause
premature wearof parts.

Handle the karaoke system gently and carefully. Dropping it can
damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the karaoke
system's to work improperly.

Wipe the karaoke system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
ooking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
strong detergents to clean the karaoke system.

Modifying or tampering with the karaoke system's internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty.

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THE FCC WANTS YOU

TO KNOW

This music system complies with the
limits for a Class B digital device as
specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These
limits provide reasonable protection

against radio and TV interference in a
residential area. However, your system

might cause TV or radio interference
even when it is operating properly. To
eliminate interference, you can try one
or more of the following corrective

measures:

reorient or relocate the

receiving antenna

increase the distance between

the system and the radio orTV

.

Consult your local store if the problem

still exists.

You must use shielded interface cables
with this system.

Use outlets on different
electrical circuits for the system
and the radio orTV

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power Output (at 10% THO)
Track System

Tape Speed

Record System

Erasing System
Wow and Flutter (WRMS)

Record/Play Frequency Response (at
+/- 3 dB)

4 Track, Two Channel Stereo

2 Watts per channel

1.875 ips

DC Bias

Magnet

Less Than 0.35%

125-8000 Hz

Signal To Noise 40-60 dB

Dynamic Range
Speaker

More Than 80 dB

4-lnch mono speaker

(4 Ohms)

Microphone (Monaural) Impedance
Power Source

Dimensions (HWD)

AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 20 W

10 5/8, 9 3/8, 18 1/2 Inches

(270 x 240 x 465 mm)

600 Ohm

Weight

20.5 Ibs

(9.5 Kg)

Included Accessories

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.

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Microphone, RCA Plug Cable,

CD+G Karaoke Disc

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