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.
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The FCC Wants You to Know
. 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.
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2000, 2001 RadioShack Corporation.
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The FCC Wants You to Know
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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
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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-
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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A Quick Look at Your Karaoke System
AUTO VOICE CONTROL
— While you play a karaoke audio cassette tape or CD, you can use
AUTO VOICE CONTROL
to replace the prerecord­ed voice with your voice. When you stop singing into the microphone, the prerecorded singer’s voice returns.
(Auto voice control works like your karaoke sys­tem’s vocal cancel fea­ture, but you can adjust it to your own voice).
To turn on voice control,
AUTO VOICE
rotate
CONTROL
it clicks. Then adjust it to­ward loud voice or toward if you have a soft voice. When you finish, rotate it counterclockwise until it clicks to turn it off.
BASS/TREBLE
Adjust
TREBLE
tomize the sound. Both of these con­trols let you adjust the sound level in a specific frequency range.
clockwise until
LOW
if you have a
BASS
to cus-
HIGH
and
MUTE
— Press
control to temporarily silence the sound.
appears and MUTE on the
087(
087(
087(087(
karaoke system lights. Press again to restore sound.
MUTE
on the remote
MASTER VOLUME
— Set the karaoke system to the de­sired vol ume level by repeatedly pressing
MASTER VOLUME
toward
UP
MUTE
.
DOWN
or
ECHO
— You can adjust to add an echo effect to your voice while you sing. Repeated­ly press appears to set echo.
MODE
until
ECHO
.$5$2.(
.$5$2.(
.$5$2.(.$5$2.(
KEY CONTROL
To adjust the key of recorded music from your karaoke system to match your vocal range, repeatedly press
MODE
.$5$2.(
.$5$2.(
.$5$2.(.$5$2.(
then repeatedly press
TROL DOWN
key) or toward UP (for a higher key) as you sing along. The key control re­mains set until you adjust it or switch out of the karaoke mode.
until
KEY CON-
toward
(for a lower
appears,
A Quick Look at Your Karaoke System
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Singing Along/Quick Start
The instructions in this section provide a quick reference to help you get started sing­ing along with your karaoke CD/CD+G sys­tem.
SINGING WITH A CD/CD+G OR CASSETTE TAPE
Follow these steps to sing along with a CD/ CD+G (such as the one supplied) or a cas­sette tape.
1. Press
2. Press
3. Set
4. Repeatedly press
5. Repeatedly press
STANDBY
system. STANDBY on the front of the karaoke system turns off.
OPEN/CLOSE
CD+G in the CD compartment. Press
OPEN/CLOSE
ment. Or, if you want to sing along with a pre-
recorded tape, press load a tape in close the cassette door.
FUNCTION SELECTOR
TAPE
. CD/CDG or TAPE lights.
appears.
Note:
If you want to use the system to
play music without singing along, press
MODE
1250$/
1250$/
.
1250$/1250$/
steps for playing a CD/CD+G or cas­sette.
AUDIO SELECT
or until one of the following appears on the display.
/()7
/()7
— to enjoy the music without the
/()7/()7
original singer’s voice, so you can sing alone.
to turn on the karaoke
, then load a CD or
to close the CD compart-
STOP/EJECT
TAP E 1
MODE
appears. Then follow the
AUDIO
on the remote control
TAP E 2
or
to
until
on the system
and
, then
CD/CDG
.$5$2.(
.$5$2.(
.$5$2.(.$5$2.(
or
5,*+7#
5,*+7#
6. To start play, press PLAY on a connected tape deck).
7. If you are using a karaoke cassette tape or CD+G, adjust
BASS
erences.
8. Set each connected microphone’s ON/ OFF switch to ON. Sing directly into the microphone along with the mu si c.
9. Adjust
UME
phone.
10. Adjust desired reverberation and pitch.
11. Adjust desired effect.
Note:
recorded ca ssette tape or C D, you can­not adjust the v ol ume o f t he pre r ec orde d original s inger’s voice in re lation to the music.
12. When you finish, press karaoke system. Then press
CLOSE
and remove the CD.
— to enjoy the original singer’s
5,*+7#5,*+7#
voice. (You hear the music at a low volume in the background).
91# &$
91# &$ 1& (/ #
1&(/#
91# &$91# &$
and original sing along, the original singer’s voice is cancelled. (
&$1&(/
&$1&(/
&$1&(/&$1&(/
TV.)
/()7
/()7
/()7/()7
original singer’s voice and the back­ground music. ( on a connected TV.)
to adjust the volume of each micro-
— to enjoy both the music
1&(/#1&(/#
92&$/
92&$/
92&$/92&$/
also appears on a connected
5,*+7
5,*+7
and
, and
MIC 1 VOLUME
ECHO
AUTO VOICE CONTROL
With a regular (non-karaoke) pre-
to open the compartment door
— to enjoy both the
5,*+75,*+7
67(5(2
67(5(2
67(5(267(5(2
PLAY/PAUSE
MASTER VOLUME
TREBLE
to match your pref-
and/or
KEY CONTROL
and
also appears
MIC 2 VOL-
for the
for the
STOP
on the
OPEN/
(or
,
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Singing Along/Quick Start
13. To stop a tape, press the deck you are using. Press
EJECT
again to open the cassette com-
partment door and remove the tape.
14. Set each microphone’s ON/OFF switch to OFF, then press the system. STANDBY lights.
STOP/EJECT
STANDBY
on
STOP/
to turn off
2. Set
3. Turn on the audio source or other com-
4. Use the karaoke system’s controls to
FUNCTION SELECTOR
lights.
ponent.
adjust the sound.
to
AUX
$8;
$8;
.
$8;$8;
SINGING WITH ANOTHER AUDIO SOURCE
If you connected another audio source or other audio components, follow these steps to sing along with that audio source.
1. Press
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STANDBY
STANDBY turns off.
CD/CD+G Player Operation
USING THE REMOTE
to turn on the system.
PLAYING A CD/CD+G
CONTROL
The remote control makes it easy to use the karaoke system while playing a CD/CD+G. All of the buttons that operate the CD/CD+G player on the system are duplicated on the remote. Plus,
To use the remote control, point it toward REMOTE SENSOR o n the karaoke system and press the buttons.
Notes:
• Make sure you have a clear path between the remote control and the sen­sor.
• Weak batteries or direct sunlight on the remote sensor reduce the remote con­trol’s operating range.
MUTE
is only on the remote.
5. Set each connected microphone’s ON/ OFF switch to ON. Sing directly into the microphone along with the mu si c.
6. Use
7. When you finish, set each microphone’s
1. Press
2. Set
3. Press
4. Place a CD/CD+G in the compartment
5. Press
6. If
MIC 1 VOLUME
UME
to adjust your voice’s volume.
ON/OFF switch to OFF, press to turn off the system, then turn off the audio source or other component.
STANDBY
STANDBY on the front of the karaoke system turns off.
FUNCTION SELECTOR
CD/CD+G lights.
OPEN/CLOSE
CD+G compartment.
tray, label side up.
OPEN/CLOSE
CD/CD+G compartment. You see the CD/CD+G’s total number of tracks and total playing time.
.$5$2.(
.$5$2.(
.$5$2.(.$5$2.(
MODE
appears, repeatedly press
1250$/
1250$/
until
1250$/1250$/
and/or
to turn on the system.
to open the CD/
again to close the
appears.
MIC 2 VOL-
STANDBY
CD/CDG
to
.
CD/CD+G Player Operation
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7. Press begins to play from Track 1 and the track’s elapsed play time appears.
PLAY/PAUSE
. The CD/CD+G
• Repeatedly press to search forward to the beginning
of the desired track.
SEARCH/SKIP
Note:
While a CD/CD+G is playing,
REMAIN
press time of the cur rent disc . Press elapsed time display.
8. Use the controls to adjust the sound. To sing along, see “Singing Along/Quick Start” on Page 8.
9. The system automatically stops play at the end of the CD/CD+G’s last track. To stop it sooner, press CD+G’s total number of tracks and play­ing time appear.
Notes:
• To temporarily stop play, press
PAUSE
the elapsed time stops and flashes. To resume play, press
• During playback, if the system is sub­jected to a sudden shock or jolt, the speed of rotation might change, or some noise might be produced. This is not a malfunction.
to see the remaining play
5(0$,1
5(0$,1
appears.
5(0$,15(0$,1
REMAIN
. The track number appears and
again to return to the
STOP
. The CD/
PLAY/
PLAY/PAUSE
again.
SPECIAL CD/CD+G PLAYER FEATURES
Automatic Se a rc h
The automati c se arc h fe atur e le ts yo u quic k­ly locate the beginning of any track on a CD/ CD+G, including the track currently playing. You can us e automatic searc h when a CD/ CD+G is playing or stopped.
If a CD/CD+G is playing:
•Press
SEARCH/SKIP
back to the beginning of the current track.
once to skip
• Repeatedly press to search back ward to the begin-
ning of the desired track.
If the CD/CD+G is stopped or paused, re­peatedly press
SEARCH/SKIP
the number of the track you want to play, then press player starts playing the selected track.
SEARCH/SKIP
until the system displays
PLAY/PAUSE
SEARCH/SKIP
or
. The CD/CD+G
Audible Search
On a CD, hold down
SKIP
search rapidly forward or backward during play. The CD plays rapidly, and you hear the sound at a high speed and low volume. Re­lease the button to resume normal play.
SEARCH/SKIP
or
SEARCH/
to
Intro Scan
You can set the system to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD/CD+G so you can quickly find the one you want.
To begin scanning, press pears and th e kara oke sys tem pl ays the f irst 10 seconds of each track, beginning with the first track, then stops.
You can also use repeat play and search during intro play.
To cancel intro play during or after play,
INTRO
press intro scan during play, the CD/CD+G player begins norm al play.
,1752
,1752
.
disappears. If you can ce l
,1752,1752
INTRO
.
,1752
,1752
,1752,1752
ap-
Repeat Play
You can repeat a single track, all the tracks on a CD/CD+G, or an entire programm ed se­quence.
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CD/CD+G Player Operation
To continuously repeat a single track
REPEAT
ing.
once while the desi red track is play-
5(3($7#4
5(3($7#4
5(3($7#45(3($7#4
appears.
, press
To continuously repeat all tracks on the CD/
, repeatedly press
CD+G
$//
$//
appears.
$//$//
REPEAT
until
5(3($7
5(3($7
5(3($75(3($7
PROGRAMMED PLAY
You can program the CD/CD+G player dur­ing normal or karaoke operation to play up to 30 tracks in any order you choose, and you can program the same track to play more than once.
To cancel repeat play during or after play
REPEAT
press cancel repeat play during play, the CD/ CD+G player resumes normal play.
5(3($7
5(3($7
.
5(3($75(3($7
disappears. If you
Random Play
You can set the system to play al l tracks on a loaded CD/CD+G in random order before or during play.
5$1'20
5$1'20
5$1'205$1'20
, press
, press
disap-
To set up random play before play
RANDOM
flashes, then the first randomly selected track begins to play and its ela ps ed pl ay time appears. The karao ke sy stem pl ays a ll t racks in random order, then automatically stops.
5$1'20
5$1'20
.
5$1'205$1'20
appears and [ ] briefly
To set up random play during play
RANDOM
track finishes playing, [ ] briefly flashes, then the karaoke system randomly selects the next track and begin to play.
Notes:
• To replay the current track, press
• To play the next random track, press
5$1'20
5$1'20
.
5$1'205$1'20
SEARCH/SKIP
SEARCH/SKIP
appears. After the current
.
.
To stop the CD player at any time during ran-
STOP
dom play
number of tracks and playing time appear. When you press tem resumes normal play.
, press
. The CD/CD+G’s total
PLAY/PAUSE
again, the sys-
To cancel random play and resume normal
, press
play
pears and the CD/CD+G player resumes normal play.
RANDOM
again.
,
1. Repeatedly press displays the total number of tracks and the total playing time.
2. Press
3. Repeatedly press
4. Press
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to program up to
6. Press
PROGRAM
gram number) appear and the track number flashes. erase the programmed sequence.
SEARCH/SKIP
track.
PROGRAM
track. The programmed track’s number flashes, and the total playing time of the programmed tracks appears.
Note:
If you enter the wrong track num­ber, you can erase the sequence by pressing Step 1.
30 tracks.
Note:
tracks. If you try to program a 31st track, the karaoke system records over the first prog rammed track.
grammed tracks. The fi rst track number appears with the elapsed time of the track in play.
Notes:
• You cannot use random play to play a
• You can repeat or search through
STOP
You cannot store more than 30
PLAY/PAUSE
programmed sequence.
programmed tracks. To repeat the
STOP
until the system
352*
352*
.
and
352*352*
352*
352*
appears until you
352*352*
SEARCH/SKIP
to select the desired
to store the selected
twice. Then start over at
to play the pro-
3333 ²²²² 4444
(pro-
or
CD/CD+G Player Operation
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programmed sequence, see “Repeat Play” on Page 10. To search through programmed tracks, see “Automatic Search” on Page 10.
CD/CD+G CARE TIPS
Even though a compact disc is durable, treat the CD surface with care.
7. Programmed play automatically stops at the end of the last programmed track. To stop the karaoke system at any time during programmed play, press The CD/CD+G’s programmed number of tracks and playing time appear.
To review the programmed sequence
play is stopped, repeatedly press
To replace a programme d track
GRAM
until the position number of the track you want to replace appears. Then repeat Steps 3 and 4 to select and store the new track.
STOP
, while
PROGRAM
, press
PRO-
To erase a programmed sequence during programming
, press
twice.
STOP
To erase a programmed sequence after pro­gramming
twice.
, press
PROG
then press
STOP
To erase a programmed sequence at any
, press
time
BY
. STANDBY lights.
OPEN/CLOSE
. Or, press
STAND-
• Do not write on either side of the CD/ CD+G, particularly the non-label side. (Signals are read from the non-label
.
.
side.)
• Do not store CDs/CD+Gs in high tem­perature or high humidity areas. They might warp.
• Keep CDs/CD+Gs dry. A water drop can act as a lens and affect the laser beam's focus.
• Always handle a CD/CD+G by the edges to avoid fingerpri nts . Alway s kee p it in its protective case or sleeve when it is not in us e. F ing erpr int s an d scr at ches on the CDs/CD+Gs surface can prevent the laser beam from correctly reading the digital information. If the CD/CD+G gets scratched, use RadioShack Scratch ‘n Fix to repair the disc.
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Cassette Deck Operation
You can play a cassette tape in either cas­sette deck, and record tapes in TAPE 1.
Notes:
• The remot e control i s for the C D player only.
• Do not use metal cassette tapes in the cassette deck.
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Cassette Deck Operation
LOADING A TAPE
1. Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cassette’s hub with a pencil or your finger. If you do not remove excess slack, the tape might become tangled in the record/playback mechanism. Avoid touching the tape.
2. Press
3. Load the cassette tape with its open
STOP/EJECT
compartment.
edge facing down, the side you want to
to open the cassette
play or record on facing you, and the full reel to the left.
4. Close the compartment door.
Notes:
• To temporarily stop play, press
PAUSE
Press
again to resume play.
PAUSE
.
PLAYING A TAPE
You can play a cassette tape in either TAPE 1 or TAPE 2, or you can load cassette tapes in both decks and play them consecutively.
to
PLAY
MAS-
TAPE
to
Warning:
TER VOLUME
To protect your hearing, set
MIN
to
before you play a cas-
sette tape.
Normal Play
Follow thes e st eps to pla y a ca sset te ta pe i n TAPE 1 or TAPE 2.
1. Load a cassette tape in TAPE 1 or TAPE
2.
2. Press
3. Set
4. Press
5. Use the controls to adjust the sound. To
6. Press
7. Turn the tape over and press
STANDBY
(if necessary) to turn on
the system. STANDBY turns off.
FUNCTION SELECTOR
TAPE lights.
PLAY
on the deck where the tape
is loaded.
sing along with the cassette tape, see “Singing with a CD/CD+G or Cassette Tape” on Page 8.
Press
STOP/EJECT
STOP/EJECT
to stop the tape.
again to open the cassette compartm ent. The n remo ve the cassette tape.
play the other side.
• To rapidly wind the tape forward or bac k­ward, press
STOP/EJECT
FAS T-F
when you reach the
or
REWIND
desired section.
Consecutive Play
Follow these steps to play one side of the tape in TAPE 2, then play one side of the tape in TAPE 1.
1. Load a cassette tape in TAPE 1 and TAPE 2.
2. Press
STANDBY
(if necessary) to turn on
the system. STANDBY turns off.
3. Set
FUNCTION SELECTOR
TAPE lights.
PLAY
PAUSE
on TAPE 2.
PLAY
then
on TAPE 1.
.
4. Press
5. Press
The tape in TAPE 2 plays to the side’s end. Then the tape in TAPE 1 plays to its side’s end.
RECORDING A CASSETTE TAPE
You can become a recording star! Your karaoke system lets you record your voice on a blank or reusable tape as you sing along with a special karaoke cassette tape, video tape, CD/CD+G or another audio source. You can also rec ord fro m an ext erna l audio source or dub from one cassette tape to another.
to
. Press
TAPE
.
Cassette Deck Operation
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RECORDING TIPS
• Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording. We recommend RadioShack Supertape Extended Range or Low-Noise Type 1 tape. We do not recommend long-play cassette tapes, such as C-120s, because they are thin and can easily tangle in the cas­sette mechanism. For low-noise, side­range recordings, use normal-bias tape.
• Before re cording, be sure the tape you are using has its e rase-pro tectio n tabs in place. See “Preventing Accidental Era­sure” on Page 15.
• Recording automatically stops when the tape in TAPE 1 reaches the end. To record on the other side, turn over the tape.
RECORDING YOUR VOICE WITH MUSIC
Follow these steps to record your voice along with music from a tape in TAPE 2, a CD/CD+G, or an audio source connected to the system’s AUX INPUT jacks.
1. Load a blank tape, or one that you want to record over , i nto TAPE 1, with the side you want to record on facing you, and the full reel to the left.
2. Follow Steps 1–10 unde r “Sing ing w ith a CD/CD+G or Cassette Tape” on Pa ge 8 or Steps 1–6 under “Singing With Another Audio Source” on Page9.
3. Press
RECORD
recording. down.
Note:
Press porarily stop recording. Press again to resume recording.
on TAPE 1 to begin
RECORD
PAUSE
PLAY
and
on TAPE 1 to tem-
both locks
PAUSE
4. Press
5. Press
STOP/EJECT
recording.
STOP/EJECT
RECORD
on TAPE 1 to stop
PLAY
and
release.
on TAPE 2 or stop
the audio source.
DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE
You can dub (copy) any cassette tape on the karaoke system’s dual cassette decks using a source tape with the music or sound you want to copy and a blank or reus able tape to record on.
Follow these steps to dub from one cassette tape to another.
1. Turn on the system by pressing
STANDBY
2. Set TAPE lights.
3. Load the cassette you want to copy into TAPE 2 with the side you want to record from facing you.
4. Load a blank tape (or one you want to record over) into TAPE 1 with the side you want to record on facing you.
5. Press
RECORD
6. Press ing. releases.
Note:
in TAPE 2 as you copy it. Set
VOLUME
ume setting does not affect the record­ing level.
7. Press recording.
8. Press playing the tape.
. STANDBY turns off.
FUNCTION SELECTOR
PAUSE
and
PLAY
PAUSE
RECORD
then
PLAY
both lock down.
on TAPE 2 to begin record­ on TAPE 1 automatically
TAPE
to
on TAPE 1.
You can list en to the t ape pla ying
MASTER
to a comfor ta bl e le vel. T h e v ol -
STOP/EJECT
RECORD
STOP/EJECT
on TAPE 1 to stop
PLAY
and
release.
on TAPE 2 to stop
.
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Cassette Deck Operation
TAPE TIPS
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality
After you p lay a cass ett e tap e se vera l ti mes, the tape might become tightly wound on the reels. This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate.
To restore the sound qu ali ty, fast-forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side, then completely rewind it. Then loosen the tape reels by ge ntly ta ppi ng eac h edge of the cassette on a flat surface.
Caution:
sette when tapping it. Do not touch the ex­posed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette.
Erasing Tapes
To record over a cassette tape, simply record as usual. The cassette deck records over the previous recording.
Be careful not to damage the cas-
You can quickly erase both sides of a cas­sette tape using a RadioShack bulk tape eraser.
Note
: If you use metal or high-bias type tap e, the recorded sound might not be erased properly.
Preventing Accidental Erasure
Cassette tapes have two erase-protection tabs — one for each side. When a tab is in place, you can record on that side.
To prevent accidental erasure of a tape re­cording, use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape’s erase-protection tabs. This prevents pressed.
If you later decide to record on a tape side af­ter you have removed the erase-protection tab, place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side’s erase-protection hole. Be sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the erase-protection tab.
Caution:
tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape.
Removing the erase-protection
RECORD
from being
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Using Optional Components
Warning:
vent damage to the karaoke system, an au­dio source and/or an audio component, always set thei r volume controls t o the low­est settings before turning them on.
To protect your hearing and pre-
1. Press
2. Set
3. Turn on the audio sour ce .
LISTENING TO ANOTHER AUDIO SOURCE
If you connected another audio source, fol­low these steps to listen to that source through your karaoke system.
Using Optional Components
4. Use the controls to adjust the sound.
5. To turn off the system, press
STANDBY
STANDBY turns off.
FUNCTION SELECTOR
lights.
STA NDBY l i ghts . The n turn of f the audio source.
to turn on the system.
AUX
to
. AUX
STANDBY
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.
LISTENING THROUGH ANOTHER AUDIO COMPONENT
If you connected an audio component (such as a PA system) to your karaoke system, fol­low these steps to listen to the karaoke sys­tem’s sound through that component.
1. Press
2. Set
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If you have problems operating your Hi-Power CD+G Karaoke System, use this chart to deter­mine the problem and possible solutions. If you still have problems, contact your local RadioShack store for ass ist anc e.
STANDBY
STANDBY turns off.
FUNCTION SELECTOR
lights.
to turn on the system.
AUX
to
Troubleshooting
Problem Possib le Cause Solution
. AUX
3. Turn on the audio compo ne nt.
4. Play a cassette, CD, or CD+G in the karaoke system.
5. Use the c ontr ols to adjus t the s ound. To sing along with a CD or CD+G, see “Singing with a CD/CD+G or Cassette Tape” on Page 8.
6. To turn off the system, press STANDBY lights and AUX turns off. Then turn off the audio component.
STANDBY
.
The karaoke system does not work.
A CD/CD+G is loaded, but the CD/CD+G player does not start.
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No power. Make sure the power cord is
properly plugged into a n AC
outlet. Power is on standby. Make sure STANDBY is off. The CD/CD+G is loaded
upside down.
The CD/CD+G is dirty or defective.
Moisture has condensed on the pickup lens.
Troubleshooting
Reload the CD/CD+G, label
side up.
Clean the CD/CD+G and
reload it, or try a different
CD/CD+G.
Unplug the system and w ait
1 hour for the moisture to
evaporate.
CARE
Keep the karaoke system dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the karaoke system only in normal temperature environments. Handle the karaoke system carefully; do not drop it. Keep the karaoke system away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the karaoke sys­tem’s internal components can cause a mal­function and might invalidate its warranty. If your karaoke system is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
CLEANING THE TAPE­HANDLING PARTS
Dirt, dust or particles of the tape's coating can accumulate on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches. This can greatly reduce the performance of the cassette play­er. After every 20 hours of tape player opera­tion, follow these steps to clean the tape­handling parts or use a RadioShack cassette deck cleaning kit.
1. Disconnect the AC power cord.
2. Open the cassette compartment door on
PLAY
TAPE 1 and T APE 2 then pres s both to expose the tape-handling parts.
3. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cl eaning solution to clean the tape guides, record/play head, erase head, pinch roller, and capstan.
Tape Guide
Record/Play Head
Tape Guide
on
4. When you finish cleaning, press
Troubleshooting
Capstan
Pinch Roller
EJECT
on TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 then close both cassette compartment doors. Then reconnect powe r.
Erase Head
STOP/
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Specifications
Power Output (at 10% THD) ..................................................................................... 25 Watts per Channel
Bass ..................................................................................................................................... 100 Hz ±10 dB
Treble .......... ........................................................................................................................... 10 kHz ±10 dB
Track System ................................................................................................ 4 Track, Two Channel Stereo
Recording System .......................................................................................................................... AC Bias
Erasing System ..................................................................................................................................... AC
Wow and Flutter (WRMS) ................................................................................................ Less Than 0.35%
Record/Play Frequency Response (at ±3 dB) ...................................................................... 125 – 8000 Hz
Signal-To-Noise .......................................................................................................................... 40 – 60 dB
Dynamic Range ................................................................................................. ....... .... .. More Than 80 dB
Speaker .................................. .... .... .... ....... 10-inch woofer, 4-inch midrange, and 3-inch tweeter (8 ohms)
Microphone (Monaural) Impedance ........................................................................... .... .... .. .... ... 600 Ohms
Power Source ........................................................................................................ AC 120V, 60 Hz, 120W
Dimensions (HWD) .............................................................................................. 21.8 × 17.9 × 13.9 inches
Weight .... ......................... .......................... ............................................................. .......................... 917 oz
Included Accessories ..... Microphone with Metal Case, Video Cable, Remote Control, CD+G Demo Disc
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and Improve­ment without notice.
(55.3 × 45.5 × 35.3 cm)
(26 kg)
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Specifications
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Notes
Notes
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warrante d by RadioShack aga inst manufact uring defects in mate rial and workma n­ship under normal u se for nine ty (90) days from the date of purchase fro m RadioShack company­owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANT IES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL­ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE­SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR­RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE­NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTA L, OR CONSEQUENT IAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS B EEN AD­VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita­tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In the event of a pr oduct defect durin g the warranty pe riod, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un­less otherwise provid ed by la w : ( a) correct the defect by pro du ct r epa i r with ou t ch arg e for parts and labor; (b) replace the product w ith one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replace d parts a nd produ cts, and p roducts o n which a refund is made, become th e pro p­erty of RadioShack. New or recond itioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Re paired or replace d parts and pro ducts are warran ted for the rem ainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period. This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnorm al usag e, failure to follow instru ctio ns, improp er install ation or maintenance, alterati on, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or cur rent; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic dama ge; (e) tra nsportation , shipping or insurance co sts; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation. This warranty give s you specific le gal rights, an d you may also h ave other right s which vary fr om state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
12/99
RadioShack Corporati on Fort Worth, Texas 76102
32-1175
04A01
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