Spectra KT2007 User Manual

COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS KARAOKE SYSTEM

USER MANUAL
KT2007

CAUTION: Electrically Operated Product - Please use care when

plugging AC Adaptor into AC outlet.

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COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

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.

CAUTION : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1
PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1

This product contains a low power laser device.

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS

DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

Follow the advice below for safe operations.

ON PROT ECT ION AGAINST LASER ENER GY EXPOSURE

• As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not

attempt to disassemble the casing.

• Stop operation immediately if any liquid or solid object should fall into the cabinet.

• Do not touch the lens or poke at it. If you do, you may damage the lens and the player

may not operate properly.

• Do not put anythi ng in the safety slot. If you do, the laser diode will be “ON” when the
CD door is still open.

• If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, make sure that all power
sources are disconnected from the unit. Remove all batteries from the battery
compartment, and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet. Make it a practice to
remove the AC cord by grasping the main body and not by pulling the cord.

• This unit employs a laser. The use of controls or adjustment or performance of
procedures other than those specified here may result in exposure to hazardous
radiation.

ON PLACEMENT

• Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot

,

cold, dusty or humid.

• Place the unit on a flat and even surface.

• Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor ventilation, by

covering it with a cloth or by placing it on a carpet.

ON CONDENSATION

• When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or

condensation may form inside the unit.

• When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally.

• Let it stand for 1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room

up and dry the unit before use.

Should any trouble occur, remove the power source and refer servicing to qualified
personnel.

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PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE!!

This system is equipped with non-skid rubber ‘feet’ to prevent the product from moving
when you operate the controls. These ‘feet’ are made from non-migrating rubber material
specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your furniture. However
certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives, or cleaning sprays may
cause the rubber ‘feet’ to soften, and leave marks or a rubber residue on the furniture.
To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly recommend that you purchase small
self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardware stores and home improvement centers
everywhere, and apply these pads to the bottom of the rubber ‘feet’ before you place the
product on fine wooden furniture.

GLOSSARY OF KARAOKE

In additional to all of the terminology associated with consumer electronics products, a
few additional terms are used almost exclusively in karaoke. These terms are meant to
familiarize you with the world of karaoke. The features listed below may not necessarily
apply to the particular model that you have. Following are some brief explanations:

Echo:

Echo adds depth and resonance to a singer's voice, without affecting the music. This
echo is produced by creating minor controlled feedback in the singer's voice.

CDGMs (Compact Disc Plus Graphics Multiplex):

They are CD’s that contain songs that include the lead singer's voice, which can be
removed with a karaoke system that has a balance or multiplex control. The idea is to sing
along with the lead singer or replace the lead singer’s voice with yours. Background vocals
and backup singers are provided.

Automatic Voice Cancel (AVC):

When the AVC function is activated, the vocals on a multiplex recording are eliminated as
soon as the singer begins singing into the microphone. When the singer stops singing, the
vocals on the multiplex recording are automatically re-activated. This useful function is
used primarily during practice sessions while a singer is learning a song. Please note that
the AVC f unctio n only wor ks with multiplex recordings and not with standard a udio
recordings.

CD+G:

This is an acronym for Compact Disc plus Graphics. You will also see variations CD+G,
and CD+ Graphics. This is a regular CD with information stored on a data track
simultaneous to music. CDG has a video output for simple graphics (not full motion video).
In the case of karaoke, the graphics function is used to store song lyrics, and display the
lyrics in sync with music. In most cases, CDG software displayed lyrics change color as

they are to be sung. A regular television with a Video In RCA Jack is all that required to
display CDG lyrics.

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INTRODUCTION

Your Compact Disc + Graphics Karaoke System will provide you with many years of fun
and entertainment. It can let you be the "star" as you sing along with your favorite karaoke
discs and hear your voice with the music through the system's speakers.

This Karaoke System has a compact design and is full of features yet it is easy to use.
Just a few simple instructions and you will become an expert.

Before you use your unit, please glance through this manual to familiarize yourself with all
the features available and the sections of the manual that describe their operation. Next
go to the section for the specific operation you wish to perform.
For your easy reference, listed here are some of the main features of this Karaoke
System.

Lyrics on TV screen - displays the lyrics with the tempo of music when playing CD+G
discs.

Automatic Voice Control - lets you replace the original singer's voice with your own
voice when any pre-recorded multiplex karaoke disc is played. To activate, just rotate the
Mic Volume to a comfortable listening level and Auto Voice Control for the best balance
between playback and microphone levels.

Balance Control - lets you adjust the balance between the pre-recorded original singer's
voice and the music if you use a multiplex karaoke disc.

Echo Control - lets you add an echo to enrich your voice for a concert hall effect.

Built-in Speakers - lets you share the music with your family or friends.

Audio Out Jacks - lets you connect another audio output component, such as an

equalizer/booster or a PA system.

Video Out Jacks - lets you connect to your TV for displaying the lyrics.

FRONT VIEW

CD DOOR

PLAY/PAUSE indicator

REPEAT indicator

PROGRAM indicator

LED display

SPEAKER (Left side)

MIC 1 Jack

MIC 2 Jack

VIDEO CAMERA

CDG indicator

SPEAKER (Right side)

AUX IN Jack

BACK VIEW

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT (R)

DC IN Jack

AUDIO OUT (L)

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CONTROL LOCATIONS

CONTROL Panel

VIDEO select

MASTER VOLUME Knob

BALANCE Knob

POWER ON/OFF button

POWER indicator

STOP button

REPEAT button

MIC VOLUME knob

ECHO knob

AUTO VOICE CONTROL button

PLAY / PAUSE button

SKIP buttons

PROGRAM button

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MAIN OPERATION

Plug the supplied AC adapter into the DC jack on
the side of the unit and connect to a standard AC
wall socket.

Connecting Power

Note: When the unit is not operated for long
periods of time, unplug the AC adapter from the
unit and wall outlet.

The karaoke system provides a patch cord to
give you the option of connecting your unit to an
external audio/video device. The patch cord has
three RCA jacks at each end. White and Red
are for left and right audio connections and the
Yellow is for video. Modern flat panel digital TV
sets and home music systems are usually
equipped with corresponding color-coded RCA
jacks to assist correct connections. Make sure
that you have a CD+G disc in the karaoke
system playing when you are making this
connection. You will know you have the proper
settings on your TV as soon as you see the lyrics on the screen.

Connecting to your T

V

AC WALL

SOCKET

AC ADAPTER

AC 100-240V

50/60Hz

TO DC jack

(DC 10.5V 0.8A)

VIDEO
INPUT

AUDIO
INPUT

L

R

REAR VIEW OF TV

TO VIDEO INPUT OF TV

VIDEO OUT

(YELLOW JACK)

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Please follow the steps below to display CD+G lyrics on the TV screen:
(1) Locate the color-coded patch cords.
(2) Connect video cable (Yellow) to the VIDEO OUT on the back of the karaoke

system.

(3) Connect the other end of the video cable (Yellow) to the VIDEO/AV INPUT on your

TV.

If your television does not have the required Video Input, you will need a RF modulator
(Radio Frequency Modulator), which connects through your TV Antenna or cable line and
serves as your Video Input.

The RF Modulator can be purchased at almost any consumer electronics retailer. If you
are connecting the video from the karaoke system to a television video input jack, you
must specify the source the TV is to display. Your TV user guide can tell you how to
display the video signal from the 'Video In' jack.

If you don't have the manual for your TV we suggest calling the TV manufacturer's
customer service department. Only the manufacturer will be able to tell you accurately
how to configure your TV to display the video signal coming from the 'Video Input' jack.
Note: Some projection TV sets do not properly display the standard blue background
used on most CDGs. If the background color is inconsistent or flashing, please try
connecting your karaoke system to a standard CRT/LCD television.

Video connectio

n

• You karaoke system is designed to connect to your TV. The karaoke system is
constantly sending the video and audio signals to the 'VIDEO OUT' and 'AUDIO
OUT' jacks whenever you play a CD+G disc. So, load a CD+G into your karaoke
system before you start making these connections. You will see lyrics on the TV
screen as soon as you have completed the setup correctly.

Co mmon ways to configur e yo ur T

V

• The setup of your TV is the most difficult part of making the connection for
displaying your lyrics. In most homes, the TV has either a cable connected or
antenna in use. Once you connect your karaoke system to the TV, you must 'tell'
your TV to display the input from the karaoke system instead of the usual input from
the cable or antenna.

• Check your TV user manual for the easiest way to setup your particular
entertainment system. If you don't have your manual you can always call your TV
manufacturer for that information or try their website for online assistance. We've
listed below the most common ways of setting up a TV:
(1) In the setup menu for configuring the TV there may be an 'Input Selection'

option where you may choose between 'Cable/Ant.', 'Video 1', or 'Video 2' etc.
as the input source.

(2) Try looking for a 'Video' channel between the highest channel and the lowest

channel on your TV (i.e. Between 99 and 2 may be 'VIDEO' or 'INPUT')

(3) Look for a button on the remote control for the TV you are connecting to that

says 'VIDEO', 'VIDEO 1', 'AUX', 'EXT', 'LINE 1. The 'LINE-IN' button will
display the Video input source.

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VIDEO
INPUT

AUDIO
INPUT

L

R

Connect the unit to your TV or home stereo
system using the White and Red connections
on the supplied patch cord. Plug the white end
of the patch cord into the white AUDIO OUT
jack on the unit. Plug the red end of the patch
cord into the red AUDIO OUT jack on unit. Now
connect the other end of the cable's white (left
channel) and red (right channel) plugs to your
TV or home stereo system's 'AUDIO IN' or
'AUX IN' jacks.

Audio connection

CD OR CD+G OPERATION

WARNING - Tapping or dropping the microphone while it is on can permanently damage

your microphone. Do not swing the microphone around by the cord.

This unit is CD-R/CD-RW compatible but playback capability may vary depending on the
quality of the disc, the recording device and application software.

NOTE: This unit is designed to play CDs bearing the identification logo

ABOUT THE CD-R/CD-RW DISCS

or . If

CDs do not conform to the CD standard, they may not play properly.

• Do not press the door of the CD compartment while it is playing.

CD or CD+G OPERATION

• Never place anything except a compact disc in the disc tray. Foreign objects can

damage the unit.

• Do not apply excessive force to disc cover.

• Only place one disc in the tray at a time.

REAR VIEW OF TV

TO AUDIO JACKS OF TV

AUDIO OUTPUT

(WHITE JACK FOR LEFT CHANNEL

RED JACK FOR RIGHT CHANNEL)

TURNING POWER ON/OFF

(1) Press the POWER button switch on the Karaoke system, the POWER indicator will

light up.

(2) Press the POWER button again to switch off the system, the POWER indicator will

be off.

VIDEO SELECT

Set the VIDEO select to CDG.

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LOADING A DISC

(1) Grip the specific points on the CD Door where indicated by the

removable label and pull gently to open it.
(2) Load a disc into the compartment with the printed side facing you.
(3) Gently close the CD DOOR. The karaoke system begins to read

the disc. The LED display will display the total number of tracks.
(4) Press PLAY/PAUSE button to play CD. (If no disc is loaded, "

-- "

will be displayed).

PLAY/PAUSE MODE

(1) To start playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE

button once, the first track [1] will be
displayed and the PLAY/PAUSE indicator will light. (If a CD+G disc is detected, the
CDG indicator will also turn on).

(2) To temporarily stop playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE

button,

the PLAY/PAUSE

indicator will flash.

(3) To resume play, press PLAY/PAUSE

button again.

STOP MODE

If the STOP button is pressed in the course of playing, the disc will cease to play. The
total number of tracks will be shown on the LED display.

SK IP PLAY (For both CD and CD+G discs)

(1) In stop mode, you can skip up or down to a specific track number by pressing the

forward or back SKIP button.

(2) While the selected song track is flashing, press the PLAY/PAUSE

button.

(3) During the PLAY mode, you can skip up or down to a specific track number by

pressing the forward or back SKIP button.

REPEAT PLAY (For CD and CD+G discs)

(1) To repeat the current track, press the REPEAT button once. The REPEAT indicator

will flash. The track will continue to play until the repeat function is turned off.

(2) To repeat all the tracks, press the REPEAT button twice, the REPEAT indicator will

light up steadily. All the tracks on the disc will be played repeatedly.

(3) To clear the repeat function, press the REPEAT button again, the REPEAT indicator

will turn off .

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PROGRAM

Use this button to program and play back songs in a pre-selected order.
(1) Programming can be done in the stop mode only. Press the PROGRAM button, the

PROGRAM indicator will light up.
(2) Press the forward or back SKIP button to select a desired track number.
(3) Press PROGRAM button to confirm entry. You can repeat the same step up to a

maximum of 20 tracks.
(4) Press PLAY

button when you have completed programming to start playing and

you are ready to start singing along.
(5) Press STOP

button to clear all the programmed entries.

MICROPHONES/ECHO/BALANCE/AVC

(1) When either one or two Microphones are plugged into the MIC 1 jack / MIC 2 jack,

their output is mixed with the playback from CD/CDG discs.
(2) Adjust MIC VOLUME knob for best balance between playback and microphone

(singing) levels.
(3) Adjust ECHO to add depth and richness to vocals.

(4) Adjust BALANCE for balance between the pre-recorded singer's voice and the

music if you use a multiplex karaoke disc.
(5) Press the AVC (Automatic Voice Control) button to “ON” if you want the original

singer’s voice to stop while you are singing. The original singer voice will resume

immediately when you pause.

CAMERA OPERATIONS

(1) Lift camera to an upright position.
(2) Adjust the camera position by moving it slightly up and down until the camera is

pointing at a desired angle.
(3) Make sure that the VIDEO selector is in CDG+CAMERA position so that you can

see song lyrics and camera image on your TV at the same time.
(4) If you only want to see song lyrics on your TV, you can switch VIDEO selector to

CDG position.
(5) If you switch VIDEO selector to CAMERA position, you will see only the camera

image on your TV

.

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PUBLIC ADDRESS

This unit can be used as a PA (Public Address system).
NOTE: To prevent feedback or whistling from occurring, please be sure that the

microphone is not too close to unit’s speakers.
(1) Connect the supplied Microphone to either one of the MIC input jacks.
(2) Press the POWER button switch on the Karaoke system, the POWER indicator will

light.

(3) Set the VIDEO select to CDG or CDG+CAMERA. Set the MIC VOLUME knob to

about midway position.

(4) Slide the ON/OFF switch located on the Microphone to the “ ” position and speak ON

or sing into the Microphone. The Microphone sensitivity and loudness can be
adjusted as required by turning the MIC VOLUME control and/or MASTER VOLUME
control.

(5) To turn the unit off, press the POWER button again, the POWER indicator goes off.

USING THE AUX IN JACK

This feature allows you to listen to an external audio source

through the speakers of this unit.

1. Plug a 3.5mm audio cable (not included) into the

headphone jack of your MP3 or MP4 player and
connect the other end (3.5mm plug) into the AUX IN jack
at the front side of this unit.

2. Make sure both units are turned on.

3. Play a song on your MP3 or MP4 player.

4. Turn off both the external audio source and this unit after

use.

CONNECTING A MICROPHONE

1. Plug a microphone into the MIC 1 or MIC 2. jack at

the front side of your unit. Their output is mixed
with playback from the CD.

2. Slide ON/OFF switch on microphone to “ON”

position

.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you have followed the instructions and are having difficulty operating the unit, locate
the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE
column to locate and fix the problem.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

No power when
ON/OFF button is on

AC adapter is not plugged
into the AC outlet.

Insert the AC adapter into the
AC outlet.

No power when
plugged in

The AC outlet may not have
power.

Check the outlet with a working
lamp or other electrical
appliance.

No sound

Master volume control is set
to minimum.

Turn up the master volume.

Volume control on TV
set/PA system is set to
minimum.

Turn up the volume of the
TV/PA system.

TV set/PA system power is
OFF.

Turn on the power of TV/PA
system

.

CD PLAYER does
not work normally or
the LED displays
“”, “

” or “ ”

Disc is inserted upside
down.

Insert disc correctly

.

Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean with soft cloth.
Disc is scratched. Use a new disc.
Disc is warped. Use a new disc

.

A non-standard disc is
inserted.

Only use discs bearing standard
logo.

Lens is dirty. Clean the optical pickup with a

CD lens cleaner.
Moisture has formed inside Wait about 20 to 30 minutes to
the CD deck. let it dry out

.

Karaoke system needs to
be reset.

Disconnect the machine from

power source for 30 seconds.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

No sound - If audio is
going through TV
home stereo

Source Selection on your
TV home stereo is not set
properly.

Select AUX IN as the source for
your TV home stereo

.

Improper connection to
stereo system or PA.

Follow directions on ‘Audio
Connection’ page for
connecting to a home stereo
system.

No song lyrics
appear on the TV
screen

Video cable is not
connected properly to the
TV.

Connect the video cable to the
VIDEO OUT of the unit and to
the TV VIDEO IN jacks.

Source selector on TV is not
set to VIDEO or AV IN.

Use your TV Remote to select
VIDEO or AV input.

TV does not have video line
input.

Connect from VIDEO OUT of
the unit to a RF modulator and
then to the TV cable input.

A CD+G disc is loaded but
the CDG indicator is not lit.

Check the disc to be sure it is a
CDG.
Check disc to ensure it is clean

.

Cannot sing through
the mic.

Mic volume control.

Adjust MIC and MASTER
volume level controls to
appropriate levels.

Mic is off. Turn on mic with the ON/ OFF

switch located on the

microphone.
Mic is not properly plugged
in.

Insert the mic plug into either

MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack of the unit

properly

.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

(1) Clean your unit with a damp (never wet) cloth. Solvent or detergent should never be

used.

(2) Avoid leaving your unit in hot, humid or dusty places.
(3) Keep your unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise such

as fluorescent lamps or motors.

HANDLING CD DISCS

• Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off with a soft

cloth. Wipe in a straight motion from the center of the disc to
the outside edge.

• Never use chemicals, such as record cleaning sprays,
antistatic sprays or fluids, benzene or thinner to clean compact discs. These
chemicals will permanently damage the plastic surface of the disc.

• Always place the compact disc on the disc tray with the label facing upward.
Compact discs can be played on only one side.

• To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift
the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

• Discs should be returned to their cases after use to protect them from dust and
scratches.

• To prevent warping the disc, do not expose it to direct sunlight, high humidity or high
temperature for extended periods of time.

• Do not apply adhesive labels or write anything on either side of the disc. The inks
used in some felt-tips pens may damage the surfaces of the disc.

• If drop-outs or interruptions occur in the music during CD play, or if the CD fails to
play at all, its bottom surface may require cleaning. Before playing, wipe the disc
from the center outwards with a good soft cleaning cloth

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power Output............................................................... 1.5 W + 1.5W (RMS) @10% THD

Speaker ....................................................................... 8 Ohms , 2.25 inch diameter

DC input....................................................................... 10.5V

0.8A 8.4W

AC Adapter input ......................................................... 100-240V~ 50/60H

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90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY AND SERVICE

VALID IN THE U.S.A. ONLY

SPECTRA MERCHANDISING INTERNATIONAL, INC. warrants this unit to be free from
defective materials or factory workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of
original customer purchase and provided the product is utilized within the U.S.A. This
warranty is not assignable or transferable. Our obligation under this warranty is the repair
or replacement of the defective unit or any part thereof, except batteries, when it is
returned to the SPECTRA Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of
original consumer purchase, such as a duplicate copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay all shipping charges required to ship the product to SPECTRA for warranty
service. If the product is repaired or replaced under warranty, the return charges will be at
SPECTRA’s expense. There are no other express warranties other than those stated
herein.

This warranty is valid only in accordance with the conditions set forth below:

1. The warranty applies to the SPECTRA product only while:
a. It remains in the possession of the original purchaser and proof of purchase is

demonstrated.

b. It has not been subjected to accident, misuse, abuse, improper service, usage

outside the descriptions and warnings covered within the user manual or
non-SPECTRA approved modifications.

c. Claims are made within the warranty period.

2. This warranty does not cover damage or equipment failure caused by electrical
wiring not in compliance with electrical codes or SPECTRA user manual
specifications, or failure to provide reasonable care and necessary maintenance as
outlined in the user manual.

3. Warranty of all SPECTRA products applies to residential use only and is void when
products are used in a nonresidential environment or installed outside the United
States.

This warranty gives you s pecific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state. TO OBTAIN SERVICE please remove all batteries (if any) and
pack the unit carefully and send it freight prepaid to SPECTRA at the address shown
below. IF THE UNIT IS RETURNED WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD shown above,
please include a proof of purchase (dated cash register receipt) so that we may establish
your eligibility for warranty service and repair of the unit without cost. Also include a note
with a description explaining how the unit is defective. A customer service representative
may need to contact you regarding the status of your repair, so please include your name,
address, phone number and email address to expedite the process.

IF THE UNIT IS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY PERIOD, please include a check for $50.00
to cover the cost of repair, handling and return postage. All out of warranty returns must
be sent prepaid.

It is recommended that you contact SPECTRA first at 1-800-777-5331 or by email at
[e-mail] for updated information on the unit requiring service. In some
cases the model you have may be discontinued, and SPECTRA reserves the right to offer
alternative options for repair or replacement.

SPECTRA MERCHANDISING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
4230 North Normandy Avenue,
Chicago, IL60634, USA.
1-800-777-5331

To register your product, visit the link below to enter your information.
http://www.spectraintl.com/wform.htm

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