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KARAOKE CASSETTE
RECORDER SYSTEM
Cat. No. 32-1156
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
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FEATURES
Your Radio Shack Karaoke Cassette
Recorder System lets you be the
“star” as you sing along with your favorite recordings and hear your voice
through the speaker along with the
music. You can sing along with regular cassette tapes or use special
karaoke cassette tapes (such as the
supplied tape) that let you select the
prerecorded singer’s voice, your
voice, and the music tracks.
The system’s compact design and
convenient carrying handle let you
take it almost anywhere. You can
also connect another audio source
(such as a stereo VCR or a CD player) to the system and sing along. If
you connect a stereo VCR, you can
play karaoke video c assettes that let
you sing along with music videos that
show the lyrics on a TV.
Additional karaoke audi o cas-
Note:
settes, as well as karaoke video cassettes, are available through Radio
Shack Unlimited. Contact your local
Radio Shack store for ordering information .
Auxiliar
Input Jack
—lets you connect another audio source suc h as a
stereo VCR or CD player.
Supplied Microphone
—lets you
sing along with the music an d hear
your voice through the speaker.
Dual Microphone Jacks
—let you
use two microphones simultaneously
to sing duets or for lead and background vocals.
Separate Microphone Volume
Controls
—let you adjust the volume
of your duet partner/background
singer separately or use the system
as a 2-channel microphone mixer.
Recordin
—lets you record your
voice as you sing along with an external audio source connected to the
system.
Tape Channel Switch
—when you
use a karaoke cassette tape, you can
choose to sing along with only the
music, only the prerecorded voice, or
both.
This system’s features include:
Vocal Chan
er Switch
—tempo-
rarily mutes the prerecorded singer’s
Supplied Karaoke Audio Tape
lets you sing along with the music.
© 1995 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
—
voice when you us e a karaoke tape
and sing into the microphone.
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Tone—lets you set the tone to low or
high.
Echo—lets you add an echo to your
voice for a concert hall effect.
Built-In Speaker—lets you share
the music with friends.
Three Power Sources—let you
power your system from internal batteries, a standard AC outlet (using
the supplied adapter), or your vehicle’s battery (using an optional
adapter).
Warning: To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this system to
rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SE RVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert
you to th e presen ce of un insula ted dangerous voltage within the
syst em’s en closur e that m ight be
of suffici ent magnitude to con stitute a risk of electric shock. Do not
open the system’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
!
maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying t his system.
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CONTENTS
Connections..................................................................................................... 5
Connecting Power ....................................................................................... 5
Installing Batteries................................................................................. 5
Using AC Power.................................................................................... 5
Using Vehicle Battery Power.................................................................6
Connecting Another Audio Source .............................................................. 6
the Cassette Deck.................................................................................7
Usin
Loading a Cassette Tape.............................................................................7
Playing a Cassette Tape.............................................................................. 7
Listenin
Sin
Recordin
Maintenance................................................................................................... 15
Specifi cations.................................................................................................18
to Another Audio Source .............................................................. 9
Along.................................................................................................10
Singing with a Cassette Tape....................................................................10
Singing with Another Audio Source............................................................11
....................................................................................................... 13
Recording Tips .................. .............................. ............................... ........... 13
Recording Your Voice with Music..............................................................13
Recording from Another Audio Source ......................................................14
Tape Tips................................................................................................... 16
Erasing a Cassette Tape.....................................................................16
Preventin g Acci d e nt a l Era s u re.............. ................ ..............................16
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ........................................16
Cleaning the T ape-Handling Parts................... ..... ..... ..... .... ..... .. ..... ....17
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING POWER
Installing Batteries
You can power your system with six
D batteries (not supplied). For the
best performance, we recommend
alkaline batteries, such as Radio
Shack Cat. No. 23-550.
Follow these steps to install the batteries.
1. Press the battery compartment
cover’s tab and lift off the cover.
2. Install the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked next to the compartment.
If you are operat ing the syst em using
battery power and the sound becomes weak or distorted, replace the
batteries.
Caution:
leaking batteries, remove the b atteries if you do not plan to use the system for a week or more. Also, do not
leave batteries in t he system if you
plan to use AC or DC power for an
extended period of time.
To avoid damage from
Using AC Power
You can power the system from a
standard AC outlet using the supplied AC adapter.
Cautions:
• The adapter must supply 9 volts,
its center tip m ust be s et t o negative, it must deliver 500 milliamps, and its plug must
correctly fit the
jack. The supplied adapter
meets these requirements.
Using any other adapter could
damage the system or the
adapter.
DC 9V INPUT
Use only fresh batteries of
Note:
the required size and type.
Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic
circuits.
3. Replace the cover.
• Always unplug the ada pter from
the AC outlet before unp lugging
it from the system.
1. Remove the supplied AC
adapter from the microphone/
adapter compartment on the
back of the system.
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2. Insert the adapter ’s pl ug i nto the
system’s
3. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
DC 9V INPUT
jack.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
You can power th e system from your
vehicle’s battery if the vehicle has a
12-volt DC, negative-ground electrical system. This connection requires
a DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-
1562.
Cautions:
• If you are not sure what type of
electrical system your vehicle
has, check with the vehicle
dealer.
end into the ve hicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
Caution:
and damage to the system and vehicle, always unplug the adapt er from
the cigarette-lighter socket before
unplugging it from the system.
To avoid electrical shock
CONNECTING
ANOTHER AUDIO
SOURCE
You can connect another audio
source (such as a stereo VCR or CD
player) to the system so you can sing
along with the audio source’s sound.
Connect the source’s headphone
output jack to the system’s
PUT
jack.
AUX IN-
• The adapter must supply 9 volts,
its center tip m ust be s et t o n egative, it must deliver 500 milliamps, and its plug must
correctly fit the
jack. The recommended adapter
meets these requirements.
Using any other adapter could
damage the system or the
adapter.
Plug the smaller end of the adapt er
into the
of the system. Then plug the larger
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DC 9V INPUT
DC 9V INPUT
jack on the back
If your audio source has
:
Note
jacks (such as those found on a
OUT
stereo VCR or CD player), use a
shielded Y-adapter cord with phono
plugs on each end (such as Cat. No.
42- 2475). Connect the end with the
single plug to the system’s
PUT
jack and connect the other end’s
two phono plugs to the AUX OUT
jacks on the audio source.
AUX
AUX IN-
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USING THE CASSETTE DECK
LOADING A CASSETTE
TAPE
1. Press
2. Use your finger or a pencil to
3. Load the cassette tape with its
STOP/EJECT
cassette compartment.
turn the casset te’s hub a nd take
up any tape slack. Avoid touching the tape with your fingers.
open edge facing down, the side
you want to play or record on
facing you, and the full reel to
the left.
to open the
PLAYING A CASSETTE
TAPE
Caution:
set
you play a cassette tape.
1. Load a cass ette tape in the c as-
2. Set
3. Set
To protect your hearing,
MASTER VOLUME
sette compartm e n t.
POWER
system. The POWER indicator
lights.
TAPE/AUX
system to
to ON to turn on th e
on the back of the
TAPE
MIN
to
.
before
4. Close the compartment.
4. Press
5. Adjust
TONE
level.
PLAY
.
MASTER VOLUME
to the desired listening
and set
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6. Press
tape. Press
STOP/EJECT
STOP/EJECT
to stop the
again
to open the cassette compartment, and remove the cassette
tape.
To play the other side, turn the tap e
over, load it, and press
:
Notes
PLAY
.
• To temporarily stop play, press
PAUSE
. Press
PAUSE
again to
resume play.
• To rapidly wind the tape forward
or backward while the tape is
stopped, press
REWIND
. Press
FAST-F
STOP/EJECT
or
when you reach the desired section.
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LISTENING TO ANOTHER AUDIO SOURCE
If you connected another audio
source to the system as described in
“Connecting Another Audio Source,”
follow these steps to listen to that
source.
:
Caution
prevent damage to the system, always set the source’s and the system’s volume controls to their lowest
settings before turning on the source
and the system.
To protect your hearing and
1. Set
TAPE/AUX
system to
on the back of the
AUX
.
2. Turn on the audio source.
3. Set
POWER
to ON to turn on the
system. The POWER indicator
lights.
4. Adjust
TONE
MASTER VOLUME
to the desired listening
and set
level.
5. To turn off the system, set
POWER
to
OFF
. The POWER
indicator turns off. Then turn off
the audio source.
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SINGING ALONG
Now get ready for some fun! In this
section, we tell you how to use your
system’s karaoke features . First, set
the system’s and the source’s volume controls to their minimum settings. Then plug the supplied
microphone’s
MIC 2
or
Your friend can also sing along
Note:
1
/4-inch plug into
.
MIC 1
with the music if you connect a unidirectional 600-ohm dynamic microphone with a
system’s other
1
/4-inch plug to the
MIC
jack. For the best
performance, we recommend Cat.
No. 33-992.
You can use these controls to get the
sound just right:
Tape Channel
— When you use a
karaoke cassette tape, lets you sing
along with the music only (
MUSIC
setting), with both the prerecorded singer’s voice and the music (
NORMAL
or with the prerecorded singer’s
voice at normal volume and the music at a lower volume (
Vocal Chan
er
karaoke cassette tape with
CHANNEL
set
set to
VOCAL CHANGER
VOCAL
).
— When you us e a
TAPE
NORMAL
, you can
to ON to mute
the prerecorded singer’s voice when
you sing into the microphone.
),
— This adds an echo effect to
Echo
your voice while y ou s ing. Set
LOW, MID
to
, or
HIGH
for th e de si re d
ECHO
effect.
:
The digital echo only affects
Note
the microphone’s sound, not the
sound that comes fr om the au dio input source.
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SINGING WITH A
CASSETTE TAPE
Follow these steps to sing along with
a regular or karaoke cassette tape
(such as the one supplied).
1. Set
2. Set
MASTER VOLUME
POWER
to
ON
system. The POWER indicator
lights.
MIN
to
.
to turn on the
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3. Load a prerecorded cassette
tape.
4. Set
TAPE/AUX
system to
5. Press
6. Adjust
PLAY
on the back of the
TAPE
.
to play the tape.
MASTER VOLUME
to the
desired sound.
7. Set
TONE
8. Set the microphone’s
switch to
to
ON
LOW
HIGH
or
. Sing directly into
.
ON/OFF
the microphone along with the
music.
9. Use
MIC 1
or 2’s
VOLUME
to
adjust the microphone’s volume.
12. If you are using a karaoke cassette tape and
is set to
CHANGER
13. When you finish, press
EJECT
to stop the tape, set the
microphone’s
OFF
, and set
turn off the system. The
TAPE CHANNEL
NORMAL
to ON or
ON/OFF
POWER
, set
OFF
.
switch to
to
VOCAL
STOP/
OFF
to
POWER
indi cator tu r ns off.
SINGING WITH
ANOTHER AUDIO
SOURCE
If you connected another audio
source as described in “Connecting
Another Audio Source,” follow thes e
steps to sing along with the sound
from that audio source.
To protect your hearing, set
Caution:
the system’s and the source’s volume to their lowest settings before
you turn on the system and the audio
source.
10. Adjust
ECHO
to add an echo to
your voice.
11. If you are using a karaoke cassette tape, set
MUSIC, NORMAL
to
With a regular (non-
Note:
TAPE CHANNEL
VOCAL
or
.
karaoke) tape, you c annot s eparate the prerecorded original
singer’s voice and the music.
1. Set
POWER
to ON to turn on th e
system. The POWER indicator
lights.
2. Set
system to
TAPE/AUX
on the back of the
AUX
.
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3. Turn on the audio source.
Note: If you are using a ka raoke
video cassette, turn on the TV
connected to the VCR to see the
lyrics for the song.
4. Adjust
TONE
MASTER VOLUME
LOW
to
or
HIGH
and set
for the
desired sound.
5. Set the supplied microphone’s
ON/OFF
switch to ON. Sing
directly into the microphone
along with the music. Use
or 2’s
VOLUME
to adjust your
MIC 1
voice’s volume.
Note: If you are using a ka raoke
video cassette, adjust the system’s controls as described in
Steps 10 and 11 of “Singing with
a Cas sette Tape.”
6. When you finish, turn off the
audio source, set the microphone’s
and set
ON/OFF
POWER
switch to
OFF
to
OFF
to turn
off the system. The POWER
indi cator turns off.
,
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RECORDING
You can record as you sing along
with the music from another audio
source. You can also record only the
sound from the external audio
source.
RECORDING TIPS
• Tape quality greatly affects the
quality of the recording. We recommend Radio S hack Ex tended
Range or Low-Noise Type 1
tape.
• Before recording, be sure the
tape you are recording on has its
erase-protection tabs in place
(see “Preventing Accidental Erasure”).
• Recording automatically stops
when the tape reaches the end.
To record on the other sid e, turn
the tape over.
RECORDING YOUR
VOICE WITH MUSIC
Follow these steps to record your
voice along with music from an audio
source connected to the system’s
AUX INPUT
1. Load a blank cassette tape or
2. Follow Steps 1 -5 under “S inging
3. Press
jack.
one that you want to record over
into the system’s cassette compartment.
If you are using a prere-
Note:
corded cassette tape as your
music source, load that tape in
the audio source’s cassette
compartment.
with Another Audio Source.”
RECORD
begin recording.
PLAY
both lock down.
on the system to
RECORD
and
Press
Note:
tem to temporarily stop recording. Press
resume recording.
4. Press
tem to stop recording.
PLAY
and
5. Stop the audio source.
PAUSE
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
release.
on the sys-
again to
on the sys-
RECORD
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RECORDING FROM
ANOTHER AUDIO
SOURCE
Follow these steps to just record
(without adding your voice) from an
audio source connected to the sys-
AUX INPUT
tem’s
1. Load a blank cassette tape, or
one that you want to record over,
into the cassette compartment.
2. Set
POWER
system. The POWER indicator
lights.
3. Set
TAPE/AUX
system to
4. Press
the system.
both lock down.
jack.
to ON to turn on th e
on the back of the
AUX
.
PAUSE
, then
RECORD
RECORD
and
on
PLAY
5. Start the audio source.
6. Press
P AUSE
on the system to
start recording.
Notes:
• Press
PAUSE
on the system
to temporarily stop recording.
PAUSE
Press
again to resume
recording.
• You can listen through the
system to the audio source as
you record it. Set
VOLUME
to a comfortable lis-
MASTER
tening level. The vol ume setting does not affect the
recording level.
7. Press
tem to stop recording.
and
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
release.
on the sys-
RECORD
8. Turn off the audio source.
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MAINTENANCE
Your Radio Shack Karaoke Cassette Recorder System is an example of superior
design and craftsmanship. The following suggest ions will help you care for your
system so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the syste m dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dr y immediately . Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the system gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage
circuit boards and cases and can cause the system to work improperly.
Use and store the system only in norm al temperature environments. Temperature ex tremes can shorten the life of electronic
devices and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the system away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.
Wipe the system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
CLEANER
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the system.
Modifying or tampering with the system’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invali date your system ’s warranty. If your syst em is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
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TAPE TIPS
Erasing a Cassette Tape
To erase a previously recorded section of a tape, sim ply record over it.
To erase the entire cassette tape, let
the tape record silence to the end
with all controls set to their minimum
settings and the microphone(s)
turned off.
You can quickly erase both sides of a
cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser (Cat. No. 44-232), available at
your local Radio Shack store.
Preventing Accidental
Erasure
Cassette tapes have two erase-protection tabs — one f or each side. To
protect a recording from being accidentally recorded over or erased,
use a screwdriver to remov e one or
both of the cassette tape’s eraseprotection tabs.
If you want to record on a tape side
after you have removed the eraseprotection tab, place a piece of
strong plastic tape over that side’s
erase-protection hole. Be sure you
cover only the hole originally covered
by the erase-protection tab.
Note:
Removing the erase-protection tabs does not prevent a bulk
eraser from erasing a cassette tape.
Restoring Tape Tension and
Sound Quality
After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might become
tightly wound on the reel s. 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, then completely
rewind it. Then loosen the tape reels
by gently tapping each side of the
cassette’s outer shell on a flat surface.
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Caution:
the cassette when tapping it. Do not
touch the exposed tape o r allow any
sharp objects near the cassette.
Be careful not to damage
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Clea ning the Tape-Handling
Parts
Dirt, dust or particles of the tape’s
coating can accumu late on the tape
heads and other parts th at the tape
touches. This can g re atly reduc e the
performance of the cassette player.
Use the following cleaning procedure
after every 20 hours of tape player
operation.
1. Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC or DC power
cord.
2. Open the cassette com partment
door.
3. Press
PLAY
to expose the tape-
handling parts.
4. Use a cotton swab dipped in
denatured alcohol or tape headcleaning solution to clean the
record/play head, pinch roller,
capstan, and erase head.
5. When you f inish cleaning, p ress
STOP/EJECT
and close the cas-
sette compartment door.
Your local Radio Shack store sells a
complete line of cassette cleaning
supplies.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output .................................................................... 1 Watt (at 10% THD)
Track System ............................................................ 4-Track 2-Channel Stereo
Tape Speed ..................................................................................... 4.75 cm/sec
Recording System ................................................................................. DC Bias
Erasing System .................................................................................... Magnetic
Wow and Flutter (WRMS)......................................................... Less than 0.35%
Record/Play Frequency Response (at ±3 dB) ........................ 125 Hz – 6.3 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ............................................ ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ... 40 dB
Speaker ..................................................................................... 4-Inch (4 ohms)
Power Source .......................................................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 500 MW
6 D Batteries
12V Vehicle Battery with DC Adapter (Cat. No. 270-1562)
Battery Life ......................... ............................... ...................... Approx. 40 hours
1
Dimensions .................................................... 13
/2 x 117/16 x 57/8 Inches (HWD)
(343 x 290 x 150 mm)
Weight (without batteries) ................................................... 7 lbs 11 oz (3.5 Kg)
Specifications are typ ical; in dividua l u nits m ight v ary. Spec ificat ions are s ub ject
to change and improvement without notice.
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NOTES
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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio
Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without char
slip
not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to
misuse or accident al dama
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK MAKES NO
EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED
WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also have o ther r ights which vary
from state to state.
e for parts and labor. Simply
as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does
e.
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