Memorex MKS5636 User's Guide

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MKS5636

User’s Guide

CD/CD+G Karaoke System with

B&W Monitor and Video Camera

Before operating this product,

please read these instructions completely.

Dear Customer,

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

erformance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years. Keep these instructions handy for

p 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

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This Caution Marking and Rating Label are located at the bottom enclosure 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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

B carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not

ertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability

o be connected to an outdoor antenna.

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS

ll the safety and operating instructions should be read before the

A product is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

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

3. HEED WARNINGS

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

A adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

ll operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANING

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

iquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

6. ATTACHMENTS

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product's

anufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. WATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this product near water–for example: near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a

wimming pool.

8. 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.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

11.

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.

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION

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.

LIGHTNING

13.

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

14. 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.

5. OVERLOADING

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

isk of fire or electric shock.

6. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they

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

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

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

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

I system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage

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

s Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-

n wire to an antenna discharge product, size of grounding conductors,

i location of antenna discharge product, connection to grounding 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. d. 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. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

e. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance–this

indicates a need for service.

HEAT

23.

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

FRONT

1. Video Camera with Focus Adjusting Ring CD Compartment (Top of Unit)

3. POWER Button

4. Carrying Handle (Side of Unit)

5. MIC VOLUME Control

6. FUNCTION (CD+G/AUX) Switch

STOP (■) Button

SKIP/SEARCH O Button MIC 1 and 2 Jacks

10. PROGRAM Button

11.

CD Display and POWER Indicator REPEAT Indicator PROGRAM Indicator PLAY/PAUSE Indicator

12. REPEAT Button Speaker

13.

14. OPEN/CLOSE Area (Top of Unit)

15. AVC (Auto Voice Control)

16. Carrying Handle (Side of Unit)

17.

Monitor

18. ECHO Control

19.

MONITOR Switch (CAMERA/ CD+G–AUX/OFF)

20.

PLAY/PAUSE (®P) Button

21.

SKIP/SEARCH N Button

22.

BALANCE Control (MUSIC/VOICE)

23. MIC Holder

24.

MASTER VOLUME Control

(Side of Unit)

REAR JACK PANEL

1. CDG/CAMERA Switch

2. AUDIO IN Left and Right Jacks

3. VIDEO IN Jack

4. VIDEO OUT Jack

5. AUDIO OUT Left and Right Jacks

6. V-HOLD Control

7. CONTRAST Control

8. BRIGHT(NESS) Control

POWER SOURCE

AC Plug

AC Outlet

KARAOKE UNIT

From Audio

Out

From Video

Out

To Video In

Television

To Audio

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

GRAPHICS

AC: Use the AC polarized line cord included with the unit for operation on AC power. Insert into a conveniently located AC outlet having 120V, 60Hz. 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.

OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS

If you are using special CD+G (Graphics) discs in this Karaoke system, you can connect this unit to an external television set in order to see the On-Screen Graphics that are recorded on CD+G Karaoke discs or the camera’s image on an external TV, as well as the built-in monitor. Use the MONITOR switch to select the output source of the built-in monitor and use the CDG/CAMERA switch (on the rear of the unit) to select the source for the external TV. To see the On-Screen Graphics recorded on the CD+G disc, make sure the MONITOR and/or CDG/CAMERA switch is set to the CD+G position. To see the camera's image, make sure the MONITOR and/or CDG/CAMERA switch is set to the CAMERA position. To see the video from the VIDEO IN jack (at the rear of the unit), make sure the the MONITOR Switch is set to the CD+G/AUX position.

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 OnScreen 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 Karaoke system to the Video In jack on your TV with the video cable, you have the following three choices:

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

2. If your TV has stereo audio input jacks, you can connect the Audio Out jacks on the back of this unit to the

FUNCTION (CD+G/AUX) switch is set to the AUX position and

OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)

KARAOKE UNIT

From Video Out

To Video In

TELEVISION

From

Aux

Out

Aux In

RECEIVER OR HOME STEREO

Audio In jacks on your TV. In this case, the sound from the disc playing on this Karaoke system 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.

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

your home stereo system to hear the sound through your home stereo speakers. Follow the instructions for your home stereo system to select the device connected to the external jacks as the audio source.

From

Audio

Out

IMPORTANT NOTE: Slide the CDG/CAMERA switch (on the rear of the unit) to the desired position when connecting the unit as per these procedures.

OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)

From Aux Out

ux In

EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCE

KARAOKE UNIT

From Video Out

To Video In

EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCE

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO UNIT

Slide the FUNCTION (CD+G/AUX) switch to the AUX position when connecting the unit as per this

Audio

NOTES:

• Connecting the unit to an external audio source will allow you to broadcast the external unit’s sound through this unit’s speakers.

• When connecting the external unit, refer to the owner’s manual of the external unit, as well as this manual.

• When connecting the external unit, make sure the power is off and both units are unplugged before making any connections.

step.

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL VIDEO UNIT

Slide the FUNCTION (CD+G/AUX) switch to the AUX position when connecting the unit as per this step. To see the image on the monitor, slide the MONITOR switch to the CD+G/AUX position.

NOTES:

• Connecting the unit to an external video source will allow you to see the external unit’s video through this unit’s monitor.

• When connecting the external unit, refer to the owner’s manual of the external unit, as well as this manual.

• When connecting the external unit, make sure the power is off and both units are unplugged before making any connections.

OPERATION

CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE

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.

MIC ON/OFF SWITCH

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.

ECHO CONTROL

BALANCE CONTROL

Rotate the BALANCE control clockwise to hear the music and vocals or counterclockwise to hear the music only. NOTE: To use the BALANCE control, a CD+G disc must be used.

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

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

AUTO VOICE CONTROL

1 1

When the AVC 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 AVC control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels. IMPORTANT: This feature only works with multiplex media.

MONITOR SWITCH

Slide the MONITOR switch to select what image will appear on the built-in monitor:

OFF: No image on the monitor.

CD+G/AUX: The lyrics will appear on the monitor. To

see the image from the external unit connected to the Video IN jack (on the rear of the unit) on this unit’s monitor, slide the MONITOR switch to the CD+G/AUX position. (The FUNCTION (CD+G/AUX) switch must be set to AUX, in this case.)

CAMERA: The camera’s image will appear on the monitor.

FUNCTION (CD+G/AUX) SWITCH

Slide to the AUX position when you would like to listen to the external audio unit connected to the Audio IN jacks (on the rear of the unit). (To see the image from the external unit connected to the Video IN jack (on the rear of the unit) on this unit’s monitor, the MONITOR switch must be set to the CD+G/AUX position.) Slide to the CD+G position when using CD+Gs or CDs.

CDG/CAMERA SWITCH (Rear of the Unit)

To select the Video output of the Video OUT jack, slide to the CDG position when viewing a CD+G or slide to the CAMERA position when viewing the camera's image.

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

PLAYING COMPACT DISCS

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

Press the POWER button to turn the unit on; the POWER indicator will light.

Slide the FUNCTION (CD+G/AUX) switch to the CD+G position.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE area to open the CD compartment door. Place a CD in the compartment, with the printed label side facing up and close the CD compartment door.

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

To stop playback before the disc ends, press the Stop (■) button The disc will stop and the display will show the total number of tracks.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button to begin playback on Track 1; the PLAY/PAUSE 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, press the OPEN/CLOSE area to open the CD compartment door and remove your disc.

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

Press the POWER button 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 (®p) button. Playback stops but the disc continues to spin and the PLAY/PAUSE indicator will blink.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button again to release pause and resume normal CD playback; the PLAY/PAUSE indicator will light.

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/SEARCH button to select a specific track for playback.

o 1 or n 2

When the desired track number blinks in the display, within five seconds, press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button. Playback will begin on the track you selected.

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

1 3

During playback, press the SKIP/SEARCH

advance the player to the beginning of the next track. Press the SKIP/SEARCH repeatedly to advance the player to higher-numbered tracks.

n button once to

n button

During playback, press the SKIP/SEARCH o button once to

move the player back to the beginning of the current track. Press

SKIP/SEARCH

the repeatedly to move the player back to lower-numbered tracks.

o button

CD ONLY

During playback, depress and hold either the SKIP/SEARCH n or o 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/SEARCH normal playback will resume.

n or o button

REPEAT PLAYBACK

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

To repeat a single track, while in the CD Stop mode, press the REPEAT button ❶ once; the REPEAT indicator will blink. Press the SKIP/SEARCH o 2 or

n 3 button to select the specific track that you wish to repeat. When the desired track number blinks in the display, within five seconds, press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button ❹ to begin playback. The specific track you selected will be repeated continuously.

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 (®p) 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 19 track programmable memory that allows you to program up to 19 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order. You may program 19 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 ❶ to turn the unit on. Slide the FUNCTION (CD+G/AUX) switch ❷ to the CD+G position.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE area to open the CD compartment door. Place a CD in the compartment, with the printed label side facing up and close the CD compartment door.

Press the PROGRAM button; “0” will blink in the display and the PROGRAM indicator will blink.

CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

Press the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n 2 button to select the first track

that you wish to program. When the desired track number blinks in the display, press the PROGRAM

❸ again.

button

Press either the SKIP/SEARCH o 1 or n 2 button to select the next

track you wish to program. When the desired track number blinks in the display, press the PROGRAM button

Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button ❶ to begin programmed playback. The PROGRAM indicator will blink and playback will begin on the first track that you programmed. The player will continue to play all of the tracks that you programmed in the order in which you programmed them. When the last programmed track has been played, the player will stop and the display will again show the total number of tracks on the disc. If you press the PROGRAM button ❷ and then press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button ❶ again, playback will start on the first track you programmed and will continue until all the programmed tracks have been played.

❸ again.

Repeat step 5 until you have programmed the desired track numbers into the CD Program Memory, up to 19 tracks. When the memory is full, “- -” will blink in the display.

To clear programmed playback, while in the Stop mode, press the PROGRAM button followed by the STOP (■) button or open the CD door. To check the programmed tracks, while in the Stop mode, press the PROGRAM button repeatedly to view the programmed tracks.

PROGRAMMED REPEAT

It is also possible to use the Program and Repeat functions together to repeat a specific program indefinitely. First, program the tracks you wish to hear in the order you wish to hear them, as described above. Then, press the REPEAT button twice. The PROGRAM indicator will blink and the REPEAT indicator will light.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button to begin Programmed Repeat playback. The player will play the tracks you selected in the order in which you programmed them. When the last track in the program has been played, the entire program will begin again.

Programmed Repeat playback will continue indefinitely until you press the STOP (■ ) button or open the CD door. NOTE: You can also resume normal Programmed playback by pressing the REPEAT button so that the REPEAT indicator goes out.

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

PLAYING A CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) KARAOKE DISC

You can listen to a CD+G Karaoke disc. CD+G discs combine the recorded music with an additional video track that displays the song lyrics on this monitor and/or an external TV, if connected. As the song plays, the words to be sung are highlighted on most CD+Gs.

Insert a CD+G disc. Insert the microphone(s) into the MIC jack(s)

❶ and slide the FUNCTION

(CD+G/AUX) switch ❷ to the CD+G position. You can connect the unit to a TV or TV and stereo as shown on pages 4-6.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button to start CD+G playback and the image and lyrics will appear on the monitor and/or external TV.

Press the POWER button to turn the unit on; the POWER indicator will light.

Set the MONITOR switch and the CDG/CAMERA switch (on the rear of the unit) as desired, following the instructions on page 8.

Rotate the AUTO VOICE control clockwise to suppress the vocal tracks on the CD being played when singing into the microphone. Rotate the AUTO VOICE control counterclockwise to have the vocal tracks on the CD play at normal volume.

Adjust the MIC VOLUME control ❶ as desired. Increasing this control will increase the volume of the microphone. Adjust the ECHO control control ❷ is variable so add as much or as little reverb as desired. Sing or talk into the microphone and you will hear both the CD+G and the microphone.

NOTE:

• The Program and Repeat features on a CD+G disc operate the same as with a standard CD.

❷ to add an echo effect to your voice. The ECHO

Rotate the BALANCE control clockwise to hear the vocals or counterclockwise to hear the music only. Be sure that the BALANCE control is set to the center position so that you hear both the vocal and music tracks with equal volume.

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

INFORMATION ABOUT CD+G KARAOKE DISCS:

CD+G Karaoke discs are designed specifically for playback in special CD players that include a CD+G decoder, such as this unit. These discs contain the lyrics to each song and the lyrics will appear on your monitor and/or external TV screen, line by line, as the disc is playing. Usually the words on the screen will change color in time with the music to help you sing along at the proper tempo, even if you do not know the song. Some CD+G Karaoke discs have all of the songs recorded twice, first with music only, and then with music and vocals together. (This type of recording is called a “Multiplex” recording.) For example, if you purchase a CD+G disc containing four songs, tracks one through four may have the music only without vocals, and tracks five through eight might have the same four songs recorded with music on the left channel and the vocal tracks on the right channel.

NOTE: For Multiplex recordings, make sure the BALANCE control is set to the center position so you can hear both the vocal and music tracks at an equal level.

MICROPHONE FEEDBACK:

“Feedback” is a howling or screeching sound that occurs when the microphone(s) comes too close to the speaker. To avoid microphone feedback, keep the microphone(s) as far away from the speaker as the microphone cable(s) will allow. If you must bring the microphone(s) close to the speaker, such as when you are changing a disc or adjusting one of the other controls on the front of the unit, set the microphone(s) ON/OFF switch(es) to the OFF position.

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA

Slide the MONITOR switch to the CAMERA position to see the camera’s image on the monitor. Slide the CDG/CAMERA switch

(on the rear of the unit) to the

CAMERA position to see the camera’s image on the external TV.

Lift open the camera compartment and remove the protective cover. The camera will then show the image on the monitor and/or the external TV screen. Rotate the camera as desired.

ADJUSTING FOCUS: Rotate the

ring located on the outside of the camera lens to adjust the camera’s focus.

ADJUSTING THE PICTURE

When watching a CD+G or viewing the camera's image on the monitor screen, adjust the brightness, v-hold and contrast as follows:

V-HOLD CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS

If the picture moves up and down or rolls, rotate to adjust the vertical hold.

If the picture is too strong or too weak, rotate to adjust the contrast and clearly define the shades of blacks, grays and whites.

If the picture is too light or too dark, rotate to adjust the brightness.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

GRAPHICS

aring for Compact Discs

• Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the compact disc only by its edges. Never allow your ﬁngers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the compact disc.

• Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the compact disc label.

• Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit.

• If a disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the compact disc, it is probably dirty or damaged (scratched).

• When cleaning the compact disc, wipe in straight lines from the center of the compact disc to the outer edge of the compact disc. Never wipe in circular motions.

• This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logos as shown here. Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly.

• Compact Discs should be stored in their cases after each use to avoid damage.

• Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, high temperatures or dust, etc. Prolonged exposure or extreme temperatures can warp the compact disc.

• Do not stick or write anything on either side of the compact disc. Sharp writing instruments, or the ink, may damage the surface.

Cleaning the Unit

• To prevent ﬁre or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning.

• The ﬁnish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture. Use caution when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts.

• Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the front panel.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Symptom Possible Cause Solution

Compact Disc Player

CD Player will not play. CD is not installed or installed Insert CD with label side up.

upside-down.

CD skips while playing. Disc is dirty or scratched. Wipe disc with cloth or use

another disc.

General

No sound. Power cord disconnected. Connect power cord.

Karaoke

Some vocals are still

Backup vocals are supposed This is normal; only the main vocal(s)

present when Auto Vocal feature is activated.

Feedback is heard Microphone is too close to unit Move microphone away from when singing. or MIC volume is too high. unit or decrease MIC volume.

Words do not appear Using non-CD+G disc. Use CD+G disc.

on monitor and/or TV.

(FOR MONITOR) MONITOR switch Set MONITOR switch to CD+G/AUX. not set to CD+G/AUX.

(FOR TV) Video cable not connected Check the connection as described properly to TV. on pages 4-6.

to be included. are to be reduced.

(FOR TV) Source not selected on TV. Change the TV video source to match

the location of your karaoke machine connection. (i.e. VIDEO 1, AUX IN, etc.)

Camera

Camera not working. (FOR MONITOR) MONITOR switch Set MONITOR switch to CAMERA.

not set to CAMERA.

(FOR TV) Video cable not connected Check the connection as described properly to TV. on pages 4-6.

Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service:

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL:

Power Source .............................................................................................120V, 60Hz AC

Speaker ..................................................................................................................8 Ohms

Dimensions ...............................................................10.5 (W) x 16 (H) x 10.25 (D) Inches

Weight........................................................................................................................11 lbs

Output Power.................................................................................................................5W

CD SECTION:

Disc Diameter..............................................................................................4.72” (120mm)

.....................................................................................................3.15” (80mm) Single CD

Optical Source...................................................................................Semiconductor Laser

Wavelength ..............................................................................................................780nm

D/A Conversion............................................................................................................1-bit

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

WWW.MEMOREXELECTRONICS.COM

OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (954) 660-7100.

PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO

RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR TO MEMOREX.

FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-321-6993.

Memcorp, Inc.

Weston, FL

Printed in Hong Kong

Visit our website at www.memorexelectronics.com

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