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MKS8506
User’s Guide
CD/CD+G
Karaoke System
with B&W Monitor
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
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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
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CAUTION: 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 is located at the bottom enclosure of the unit.)
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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.
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LISTENING
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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.
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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.
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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
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QUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
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efore using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions carefully.
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lease note that these are general precautions and may not pertain to
your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability to be
c
onnected to an outdoor antenna.
1
. READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product
is operated.
2
. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS
A
ll warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
A
ll operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. CLEANING
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
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leaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
6. ATTACHMENTS
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product's manufacturer
a
s they may cause hazards.
7. WATER AND MOISTURE
D
o not use this product near water–for example: near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a
s
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.
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.
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
14. POWER LINES
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
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.
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5. OVERLOADING
D
o not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
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6. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
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ever push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire
or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product.
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7. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
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urges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
w
ire to an antenna discharge product, size of grounding conductors,
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.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.
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.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance–this
f.
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.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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2
5
6
8
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9
10
11
19
12
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14
15
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4
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FRONT
REAR JACK PANEL
1. Monitor Screen
2. Left Speaker (Side of Unit)
3. CD Display
4. REPEAT Indicator
5. POWER Button
6. POWER Indicator
7. Play/Pause (
8. Skip/Search
®p) Button
o Button
9. MIC VOLUME Control
10. Stop (
■) Button
11. REPEAT Button
12. ECHO Control
13. MONIT
OR
(CD/CDG/AUX) Switch
14. CD Compartment
MIC1 Jack
15.
16. Carrying Handle (Rear of
Unit)
17. Right Speaker (Side of
Unit)
18. OPEN/CLOSE Button
19. PROGRAM Indicator
20. PLAY/PAUSE Indicator
21. MAIN VOLUME Control
22. Skip/Search
n Button
23. PROGRAM Button
24. AVC (Auto Vocal) Control
25. BALANCE Control
26. AC Cord (Rear of Unit)
27. MIC2 Jack
28. Right AUDIO IN Jack
VIDEO IN Jack
29.
30. Right AUDIO OUT Jack
VIDEO OUT
31.
CONTRAST
32.
Jack
Control
33. V-HOLD Control
AUDIO IN Jack
Left
34.
AUDIO OUT Jack
Left
35.
36. BRIGHTNESS Control
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POWER SOURCE
AC Plug
AC Outlet
From
Audio
Out
From
Video
Out
To video
In
TELEVISION
KARAOKE UNIT
To
Audio In
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 portable 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
on an external TV, as well as the built-in monitor.
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/or monitor and the sound from the disc will be heard
from your TV speakers.
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OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)
From
Audio
Out
F
rom
Video
Out
KARAOKE UNIT
To
video
in
To
Audio In
TELEVISION
STÉRÉO MAISON
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.
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CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)
From
A
udio
O
ut
T
o
Audio In
EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCE
KARAOKE UNIT
From
Video Out
To video
In
EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCE
KARAOKE UNIT
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO UNIT
Rotate the MONITOR switch to
the AUX position when
connecting the unit as per this
step.
NOTES:
• Connecting the unit to an external audio source will allow you to broadcast the external unit’s sound through the
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.
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL VIDEO UNIT
Rotate the MONITOR switch to
the AUX position when
connecting the unit as per this
step.
NOTES:
• Connecting the unit to an external video source will allow you to see the external unit’s video through the 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.
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OPERATION
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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.
ECHO CONTROL
1
Rotate the ECHO control clockwise to increase the echo or
counterclockwise to decrease the
echo.
BALANCE CONTROL
1
MIC ON/OFF SWITCH
1
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.
AUTO VOCAL CONTROL (AVC)
NORMAL PLAYBACK:
Rotate the BALANCE control
clockwise to decrease the left
speaker’s sound or counterclockwise to decrease the right
speaker’s sound.
KARAOKE PLAYBACK:
Rotate the BALANCE control
clockwise to decrease the music
sound or counterclockwise to
decrease the vocal sound level.
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.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS
NORMAL PLAYBACK
(For karaoke, please refer to page 13.)
1
Press the POWER button to turn
the unit on; the POWER indicator
will light.
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2
Rotate the MONITOR switch to
the CD position.
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3
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button
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.
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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.
7
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 (® )
button to begin playback on
Track 1; the PLAY/PAUSE
indicator will light.
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After the last track has been
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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 button to
open the CD Compartment door.
9
Adjust the MAIN VOLUME control
as desired. Playback will continue
until all of the tracks on the disc
have been played.
9
Remove your disc, close the CD
Compartment door and press the
POWER button to turn the unit
off; the POWER indicator will turn
off.
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CD PAUSE CONTROL
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
1
During CD playback, if you wish
to pause the disc momentarily,
press the Play/Pause (® )
button. Playback stops but the
2
Press the Play/Pause (® ) button
again to release pause and resume
normal CD playback; the PLAY/
PAUSE indicator will light.
disc continues to spin and the
PLAY/PAUSE indicator will blink.
TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK
1
2
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 ( ) ❶ or
() ❷ button to select a specific
track for playback.
When the desired track number
blinks in the display, within five
seconds, press the Play/Pause
(® ) button. Playback will begin
on the track you selected.
FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRACK AND HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH ( / )
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During playback, press the
Skip/Search ( ) button once to
advance the player to the
beginning of the next track. Press
the Skip/Search ( ) button
repeatedly to advance the player
to higher-numbered tracks.
2
During playback, press the
Skip/Search ( ) button once to
move the player back to the
beginning of the current track. Press
the Skip/Search ( ) button
repeatedly to move the player back
to lower-numbered tracks.
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CD ONLY
During playback, depress and
hold either the Skip/Search ( )
or ( )
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
or (
Skip/Search (
)
normal playback will resume.
) button
,
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REPEAT PLAYBACK
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
1
To repeat a single track, press the
REPEAT button ❶ once; the
REPEAT indicator will blink.
Press the Skip/Search ( ) ❷ or
( ) button ❸ 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 (® ) button ❹ to
begin playback. The specific track
you selected will be repeated
continuously.
2
To repeat all of the tracks on a
disc continuously, press the
REPEAT button ❶ twice; the
REPEAT indicator will light solid.
Press the Play/Pause (® )
button ❷ to repeat all tracks.
3
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 20 track programmable memory that allows you to program up to 20 tracks
on any disc for playback in any desired order. You may program 20 different tracks or you may also program
certain tracks to play more than once.
To perform programmed playback, proceed as follows:
1
Press the POWER button ❶ to
turn the unit on; the POWER
indicator will light. Rotate the
❷ to the CD
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE
MONITOR switch
position.
2
Open the CD Compartment door
and insert your disc in the CD
player. Close the CD compartment door. Wait for the CD player
to read the table of contents and
display the total number of tracks
on the disc.
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3
Press the PROGRAM button; “0”
will blink in the display and the
PROGRAM indicator will blink.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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4
Press the Skip/Search ( ) ❶ or
( ) button
track that you wish to program.
When the desired track number
appears in the display, press the
PROGRAM button
❷ to select the first
❸ again.
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5
Press either the Skip/Search ( )
❶ or ( ) button ❷ to select the
next track you wish to program.
When the desired track number
appears in the display, press the
PROGRAM button
Press the Play/Pause (® ) 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 (® ) 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.
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Repeat step 5 until you have
programmed the desired track
numbers into the CD Program
Memory.
When the memory is full, “- -” will
blink in the display.
To cancel 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
1
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.
2
Press the Play/Pause (® )
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.
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Programmed Repeat operation
will continue indefinitely until you
press the Stop (■) button or open
the CD door.
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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 an external TV, if connected). As the song plays, the
words to be sung are highlighted in a different color on most CD+Gs.
1
Insert a CD+G disc. Insert the
microphone(s) into the MIC
jack(s) and rotate the MONITOR
switch to the CDG position. You
can connect the unit to a TV or
2
Press the Play/Pause (® )
button to start CD/CD+G
playback.
The image and lyrics will appear
on the TV.
TV and stereo as shown on
pages 5 and 6.
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Adjust the MIC VOLUME control ❶ as desired. Increasing this control
will increase the volume of the microphone. Adjust the ECHO control
to add an echo effect to your voice. The ECHO control ❷ is variable so
add as much or as little reverb as desired.
microphone and you will hear both the CD+G and the microphone.
Sing or talk into the
3
Adjust the AUTO VOCAL control
as described below.
When the AUTO VOICE 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
❷
and microphone levels.
IMPORTANT: This feature only
works with multiplex CDs.
NOTE: The Program and Repeat features on a CD+G disc operate the same as with standard CD.
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 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: 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(s). To avoid microphone feedback, keep the microphone(s) as far away from the speaker(s) as the
microphone cable(s) will allow. If you must bring the microphone(s) close to the speaker(s), 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)
switch(es) to the OFF position.
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ON/OFF
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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hen watching a CD+G on the monitor screen, adjust the brightness, v-hold and contrast as follows:
W
V-HOLD BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST
If the picture moves up and down
or rolls, rotate to adjust the
vertical hold.
If the picture is too light or too
dark, rotate to adjust the
brightness.
If the picture is too strong or too
weak, rotate to adjust the contrast
and clearly define the shades of
blacks, grays and whites.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Caring 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 compact 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 disc. Never wipe in circular motions.
• This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logo 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
• Do not stick or write anything on either side of the compact disc. Sharp writing instruments, or the ink, may
damage the surface.
compact disc.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service:
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
present when AUTO Backup vocals are supposed This is normal, only the main vocal(s)
VOCAL is off. to be included. are to be reduced.
Feedback is heard Microphone(s) is(are) too close to unit Move microphone(s) 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 the monitor/ext TV.
Using non-CD+G disc. Use CD+G disc.
Connections not done properly. Connect to TV properly.
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL:
Power Source .............................................................................................120V, 60Hz AC
Speaker ...............................................................................................Impedance 8 Ohms
Dimensions.......................................................................8 (W) x 11.5 (H) x 10 (D) Inches
Weight ......................................................................................................................8.2 lbs
Output Power........................................................................................................2 x 2.5W
CD SECTION:
Disc Diameter..............................................................................................4.72” (120mm)
.....................................................................................................3.15” (80mm) Single CD
Optical Source...................................................................................Semiconductor Laser
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.
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Memcorp, Inc.
Weston, FL
Printed in Hong Kong
Visit our website at www.memorexelectronics.com
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