Radio Shack Hi-Power CD+G Karaoke System User Manual
Hi-Power CD+G
Karaoke System
Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
ˆ
The FCC Wants You to Know
This equipm ent has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
. These limits are designed to provide
Rules
FCC
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 instruc tions ,
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 your local RadioShack store or
an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
WARNING:
shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire or
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION:
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
!
The graphical symbols with supplemental markings are located on the back of the product.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
This symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that might
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accompanying this product.
!
• If you cannot eliminate the interference,
the FCC requires that you stop using
your karaoke system.
You must use shielded interface cables with
this equipment.
©
2000, 2001 RadioShack Corporation.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
2
All Rights Reserved.
The FCC Wants You to Know
ˆ
Contents
Features .................................................................................................................................. 4
Connections ........................................................................................................................... 5
Connecting Microphones ................................. ..... .................................. ...... ..... ...... ......... 5
Connecting Other Audio Components .............................................................................. 5
Connecting Power ........................................................... .................................. ...... ..... .... 6
Installing the Remote Control’s Batteries ......................................................................... 6
A Quick Look at Your Karaoke System ............................................................................... 7
Singing Along/Quick Start .................................................................................................... 8
Singing with a CD/CD+G or Cassette Tape ...................................................................... 8
Singing With Another Audio Source ................................................................................. 9
CD/CD+G Player Operation ................................................................................................... 9
Using the Remote Control ................................................................................................ 9
Playing a CD/CD+G ......................................................................................................... 9
Special CD/CD+G Player Features ................................................................................ 10
Programmed Play ............................................ ..... ...... ..... ...... .................................. ..... ... 11
CD/CD+G Care Tips ....................................................................................................... 12
Cassette Deck Operation .................................................................................................... 12
Loading a Tape ............................................................................................................... 12
Playing a Tape ................................................................................................................ 13
Recording a Cassette Tape ............................................................................................ 13
Recording Tips ............................................................................................................... 14
Recording Your Voice with Music ................................................................................... 14
Dubbing a Cassette Tape ............................................................................................... 14
Tape Tips ........................................................................................................................ 15
Using Optional Components .............................................................................................. 15
Listening to Another Audio Source ................................................................................. 15
Listening Through Another Audio Component ............................................................... 16
Troubles hooting ................................................................................................................... 16
Care ................................................................................................................................ 17
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts .................................................................................. 17
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 18
Contents
3
ˆ
Features
Your RadioShack Hi-Power CDG Karaoke
System is one of the most versatile karaoke
systems available. It lets you be the “star” as
you sing along with your favorite recordings
on a CD, a CD+G (a compact disc with a
graphic track), a cassette tape, or a video
tape, and hear your voice with the music
through the powerful built-in speaker.
Your karaoke system's CD+G capability lets
you connect th e karaoke system to a TV or
monitor and read the lyrics of your favorite
tunes as they scroll by in front of a still video
graphic, such as a picture or drawing related
to the music.
You can sing along without video graphics
using special karaoke audio cassette tapes
(not supplied) that let you balance the volume of the original singer's voice and the
music tracks. Or, you can sing along with a
regular prerecorded cassette tape or CD.
You can also connect another audio source
(such as a stere o VCR) to the kara oke system and play a karaoke video cassette (not
supplied).
Plus, your karaoke system can be used as a
small PA system for speaking at parties or
other gatherings — just plug in the microphone and turn on the power!
Your karaoke system's features include:
CD/CD+G Player
karaoke CDs, or CD+ Gs so you can experience digital images — the latest in karaoke
fun! Plus, the player's 1-bit D/A converter
and 8 times o ver sam pl in g produce high quality sound.
50-Watt Output Power
along and listen through one of the biggest
amplifiers offered in a karaoke system.
Built-In 3-Way Speaker System
tem includes a 10-inch woofer, 4-inch
midrange speaker, and 3-inch tweeter.
— lets you play regular or
— lets you sing
— the sys-
21-Key Remote Control
most of the system's functions from up to 23
feet away.
OSD (On Screen Display)
mation including the current function (CD/
CD+G, cassette, or auxiliary) currently in use
on your TV screen.
Digital Echo Control
echo to the sound for a concert hall effect.
Digital Key Control
musical key that suits your voice best so you
can give your best performance.
Dual Cassette Decks
cassette tapes in a row , or dub from on e tape
to another.
Bass and Treble
the tone and sound to your preference and
your room's unique acoustics.
Automatic Voice Control
place the prerecorded original singer's voice
with your voice when you use a karaoke tape
or CD, so you can sing solo.
Auto-Stop
when it finishes playing or recording, to protect the tape and tape-handling parts.
30-Track Programmable Memory
you plan your own performance by programming up to 30 CD tracks in the order you
want to hear them.
25-Watt External Speaker Jack
connect an external speaker for stereo effects.
Mute
— lets you temporarily silence the
sound.
Auxiliary Input Jacks
other audio source, such as a stereo VCR or
another CD player.
— lets you precisely ad just
— automatically stops a tape
— lets you control
— displays infor-
— lets you add an
— lets you choose the
— let you play two
— lets you re-
— lets
— lets you
— let you connect a n-
4
Features
Auxiliary Output Jacks
another audio component, such as an equalizer/booster or a PA system.
— for connecting
Audio Select
singing along to the music with or without the
original singer's voice or a stereo effect.
— lets you choose between
Automatic Search
and play any track on the loaded CD/CD+G.
Audible Se arch
particular section of track while it is playing.
Intro Scan
onds of each track on a CD/CD+G to help
you locate a c ertain track.
Repeat Play
track, or a programmed sequence of tracks.
Random Play
in random order.
ˆ
Warning:
connect the system to AC power until all other connections are complete.
— lets you play the firs t 10 sec-
Connections
To avoid electrical shock, do not
— lets you quickly locate
— lets you quickly locate a
— repeats a ll tracks, a single
— lets you play all the tracks
CONNECTING
MICROPHONES
Supplied CD+G Demo Disc
along with the music, adjust the volume of
the prerecorded voice and music, and see
the words to the music on a connected TV.
Note:
The supplied CD+G demo disc does
not include video graphics.
Dual Microphone Jacks
supplied microphone and an optional microphone simultaneously to sing duets or for
lead and background vocals.
Recording
accompanying music as you sing along with
a tape or CD/CD+G or an external audio
source connected to the system.
If you are connecting only one microphone,
plug it into
microphone, plug it into
— lets you record your voice and
MIC 1
. If you are adding a second
— lets you sing
— let you use t he
MIC 2
.
CONNECTING OTHER
AUDIO COMPONENTS
The system has two microphone jacks so
you can use the supplied microphone to sing
along to your favorite recordings, and connect an additional microphone (not supplied)
for duets or lead and background vocals.
For the best performance, the additional microphone should be a unidirectional 600ohm dynamic microphone with a
(6.35 mm) plug and an ON/OFF switch. Your
local RadioShack store has a wide selection
of microphones.
Before you connect a microphone, always
VOLUME
rotate
you are connecting an additional microphone).
to
MIN
on
MIC 1
, (and
1
/4-inch
MIC 2
Connections
You can connect an external audio source or
component to the karaoke system, so you
can sing along with other audio formats or
videos, or hear the karaoke’s sound from another speaker or a PA system. To make the
connection, you need optional audio patch
cables.
Connecting an External Audio
Source for Input
You can connect another audio source, such
as a stereo VCR or another CD player, so
you can sing along with the audio source’s
if
sound. Connect the source’s stereo audio
5
output jacks t o
karaoke system.
Note:
If your audio source does not have
AUX OUT R and L jacks, but has only a
headphone or line o ut jack (such as on a po rtable tape or CD player), use a shielded Yadapter cord with phono jacks on each end.
Connect the single-plug end to the audio
source’s headphone or line out jack, and
connect
karaoke system.
AUX IN R
AUX IN R
and
AUX IN L
and
AUX IN L
on the
on the
Connecting an External Audio
Component for Output
You can broadcast the karaoke system’s
sound through an external audio component,
such as a PA system amplifier. Connect the
external audio compon ent ’s audio in put jacks
AUX OUT R
to
system.
and
AUX OUT L
on the karaoke
CONNECTING POWER
When you have made all other connections,
plug your system’s power cord into a standard AC outlet. STANDBY lights.
Caution:
larized plug that fits into the outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit properly, turn it
over and try again. Do not force it.
The supplied power cord has a po-
INSTALLING THE REMOTE
CONTROL’S BATTERIES
Your karaoke system’s remote control requires two AAA batteries (not supplied) for
power. For the best performance and longes t
life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline
batteries.
Cautions:
• Use only f resh batteries of the required
size and recommended type.
Connecting an External Speaker
You can connect an external 25-watt external
speaker with 8-ohm impedance to the
karaoke system for a stereo effect. Plug the
speaker’s phono plug into
ER RIGHT CHANNEL
EXT. 8 OHM SPEAK-
on the karaoke system.
Connecting to a TV
You can connect your karaoke system to a
TV or monitor and s ee t he w o rds an d im ag es
produced by a special karaoke video cassette or CD/CD+G. Plug one end of the supplied cable into
into your TV’s VIDEO IN jack.
Note:
For TVs that do not have an audio/video input jack, use a video RF modulator.
Connect the RF modul ator to
to the TV’s 75-ohm VHF input terminal, following the instructions in the modulator’s
owner’s manual.
6
VIDEO OUT
and the other end
VIDEO OUT
and
Connections
• Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Slide the battery compartment cover in
the direction of the arrow to remove it.
2. Place the batteries in the compartment
as indicated by the polarity symbols (+
and –) marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
You can use the remote control from up to 23
feet (7 meters) away from the karaoke system. When the remote control stops operating properly, replace the batteries.
Warning:
and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Caution:
control for a month or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can
destroy electronic parts.
Dispose of ol d batteries prompt ly
If you do not plan to use t he remo te
Loading...