Tiger Karaoke Player User Manual

INSTRUCTION

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Item No. 59981 200104850IWTI-03

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User Manual

Table of Contents

WARNING PAGE ............................................................................................................................... 1

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 2

PLAYING THE DEMO SONGS .......................................................................................................... 2

Warning Page

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 'dangerous voltage' within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

QUICKSTART...................................................................................................................................... 2

Step 1.......................................................................................................................................... 2

Step 2......................................................................................................................................... 2

Step 3......................................................................................................................................... 3

Step 4......................................................................................................................................... 3

Step 5......................................................................................................................................... 3

Step 6......................................................................................................................................... 4

USING YOUR TIGER KARAOKE PLAYER........................................................................................ 4

Front panel controls and connections ........................................................................................ 4

Back panel connections ............................................................................................................. 6

Selecting and playing songs....................................................................................................... 7

Setting levels ............................................................................................................................. 7

Changing the tempo and key of songs....................................................................................... 7

Using vocal effects .................................................................................................................... 7

Using spatial effects ................................................................................................................... 8

Special features ........................................................................................................................ 8

USING YOUR TIGER KARAOKE ASSISTANT APPLICATION......................................................... 9

Updating songs list from the net ............................................................................................... 9

Sorting songs by artist and title .................................................................................................. 9

Moving songs to transfer window ............................................................................................. 9

Editing songs order..................................................................................................................... 9

Saving your playlist..................................................................................................................... 9

Space left on Tiger Karaoke....................................................................................................... 9

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – When using electronic products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read and follow all the instructions before using the product.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Parent should examine the unit, in case there is any damage , the product must not be used until that damage has been properly repaired.

5. Do not use this product near water - for example , near a bathtub, w ashbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

6. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capab le of producing sound le vels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for long period of time at high volume or at an uncomfortable level. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult an audiologist.

7. Do not block ventilation holes. This product should be located with sufficient air space for proper ventilation.

8. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators , heat registers, or other heat producing products.

9. Clean only with a dry cloth. Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet.

10. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the wall outlet during lightning storms or when left unused for a long periods of time.

For Customers in the USA

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 ON and OFF, 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 the receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult a qualified dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

- The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal

Communications Commission, helpful: “HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE RADIO/TV INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS.” This booklet is available from the US Government printing office, Washington, DC 20402, USA. Stock No. 004-000-0034-4.

11. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. The wide blade is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

12. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Use only with attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

14. Do not attempt to service the product beyond what has been described in the user maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

15. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquids have been spilled into the

product; or C. The product has been exposed to rain; or D. The product does not appear to be operating normally or exhibits

a marked change in performance; or E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

For Customers in Canada Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully

insert.

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large

de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jasqu’ au fond. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the CANADIAN

INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du reglement sure le materiel brouiller du Canada ICES-003.

For Customers in the UK IMPORTMENT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with

the following code:

BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire, which is coloured BLUE, must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire , which is coloured BROWN, must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

Last transferred ..........................................................................................................................10

Transferring songs to your Tiger Karaoke player.......................................................................10

Special functions .......................................................................................................................10

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................11

SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................................................ 12

CAUTION............................................................................................................................................13

90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................13

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Tiger Electronics hereby declares on their own responsibility that the following product: Tiger Karaoke — Internet Based Karaoke Player That is covered by this declaration and marked CE-label conforms with the following

standards as amended by CE marking directive 93/68/EEC:

Low Voltage Directive, 73/23/EEC

- EN 60065: Safety Requirements for Mains Operated Electronic and Related Apparatus for Household and Similar General use.

- UL 6500: Second edition: Standard for Audio/Video and Musical Instrument Apparatus for Household, Commercial, and similar use.

- CAN/CSA E60065-00: A udio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus — Safety Requirements

EMC Directive, 89/336/EEC

- EN 55022: Class B Radiated and Conducted Emissions

- EN 61000-3-2: Harmonics

- EN 61000-3-3: Flicker

- EN 61000-4-2 ESD direct

- EN 61000-4-2 ESD indirect

- EN 61000-4-3 Radiated immunity

- EN 61000-4-4 EFT/burst immunity

- EN 61000-4-5 Surge immunity

- EN 61000-4-6 Conducted immunity

- EN61000-4-11 Voltage dips/interruptions

Issued in Vernon Hills, IL USA September 6, 2001

European Contact: Tiger Electronics UK Ltd. Belvedere House, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 1EL, United Kingdom.

Introduction

USB Port

Welcome to the most exciting home karaoke unit ever created! In addition to your main Tiger Karaoke unit, also included with this purchase are:

AC power cord USB cable CD Rom Microphone

Tiger Karaoke is not only special on account of its superior sound quality, but also because you are able to download your favorite songs off the Tiger Karaoke website right into your new player! You can update your player any time you wish with as many new songs as you wish!

Playing the Demo Songs

Your Tiger Karaoke player comes with 6 demo songs. These songs are shortened versions of the original. To play the songs, use the song select / buttons to select the song you want to play. Then press the Play/Pause button to start the song. When you transfer songs you have purchased from the Tiger Karaoke website to your player, the demo songs will no longer be available.

You can download the full length version of these six demo songs plus two other songs for free.

Quickstart

STEP 1: UNPACKING AND FIRST CONNECTIONS

Unpack your Tiger Karaoke player from its packing box. Place your Tiger Karaoke player within 6 feet of your computer.

6 Feet Max

Connect the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer.

If you connect your player to your USB port before installing the software, follow the Windows prompts to install a

new USB device. Then insert your ‘Tiger Karaoke Assistant’ CD and follow the directions on screen.

STEP 3: CONNECTING TO THE TIGER KARAOKE WEBSITE FOR DOWNLOADING SONGS

Start the ‘Tiger Karaoke Assistant’ application by double clicking on its icon. Check the top left hand corner of ‘Tiger Karaoke Assistant’ to make sure there is an

‘Tiger Karaoke Access Code’. If there is no access code, plug in your Tiger Karaoke player to your USB port on you computer. When the

application is open, click the button ‘TigerKaraoke.com Home Page’. When you click this button it will connect to the dedicated website where you can purchase and download your

favorite songs. To connect to the Internet it will use your computer's default Internet connection settings.

STEP 4: LOGGING IN AT THE TIGER KARAOKE WEBSITE

When your web browser displays the Tiger Karaoke website click on the ‘login’ button. When your browser loads the login page click the ‘Create Account’ button. Follow the directions on the screen to set up an account for downloading songs. During login, the website will prompt you for your Access Code. You can find your access code by looking at the

top left hand corner of your PC Application.

Connect the supplied power cable into the power entry jack on the rear of your

Tiger Karaoke player.

For UK

Connect the other end of the power cable to an AC receptacle.

For US

Push the power button to turn on your Tiger Karaoke player.

STEP 2: LOADING SOFTWARE

With your computer turned on and running Windows 98SE, Millennium or 2000, insert the Tiger Karaoke Assistant CD-ROM and follow the install procedures on screen.

STEP 5: PURCHASING, DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING SONGS

Now that you are registered you can purchase songs from the website. For help, click the in the top right hand corner of the website.

After purchasing songs on the website open the ‘Tiger Karaoke Assistant’ application (if it is not already running). With your Tiger Karaoke player still connected to your USB port, click the button ‘Update Song List from Net’

on the ‘Tiger Karaoke Assistant’ application . Clicking this button will download all the songs you’ve purchased from the ‘TigerKaraoke.com’ website and store them on your computer.

Select the songs you want to download to your device by clicking on a song to highlight it. When a song is highlighted click the ‘arrow’ button to move the selected song to the ‘Transfer Songs to

Player window’.

‘question mark’ button

If you are not prompted to install the software, select ‘Explore’ by right clicking on ‘My Computer’. Locate your CDROM drive that contains the Tiger Karaoke Assistant and open the ‘setup’ file. After you have completed the Installation connect the supplied USB cable into the USB entry jack on the rear of your Tiger Karaoke player.

When you’ve selected the songs you want to transfer, click the ‘Transfer Songs to Player’ button. Clicking this button will transfer the songs you’ve selected to your Tiger Karaoke player. Your computer will prompt you when it is done transferring.

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