Yamaha Audio KPA-502 User Manual

KPA-502

DIGITAL KARAOKE PROCESSING AMPLIFIER

AMPLIFICATEUR KARAOKE / D.S.P.

OWNER'S MANUAL

CONTENTS

CAUTION ............................................................................ 3

FEATURES.......................................................................... 4

ACCESSORY....................................................................... 4

CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 5

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS................................ 7

BASIC OPERATION ............................................................ 8

VARIOUS FUNCTIONS FOR KARAOKE PLAY ................. 10

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ................................ 11

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... 12

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 12

MODE D’EMPLOI

TABLE DES MATIERES

ATTENTION....................................................................... 13

PARTICULARITES............................................................. 14

ACCESSOIRES ................................................................. 14

RACCORDEMENTS.......................................................... 15

LES COMMANDES ET LEURS FONCTIONS.................... 17

OPERATIONS DE BASE.................................................... 18

FONCTIONS DIVERSES POUR L’UTILISATION EN

KARAOKE...................................................................... 20

BOITIER DE TELECOMMANDE.. ...................................... 21

DETECTIO N D E PANNES................................. .... .... ..... ... 22

CARACTERISTIQUES....................................................... 22

Thank you for purchasing this unit. To make full and effective use of this unit, please read this Owner's Manual carefully before operating the unit. After reading, retain this booklet for future reference.

Merci pour avoir acheté cet appareil. Afin de pouvoir utiliser complètement et efficacement cet appareil, lire ce mode d’emploi attentivement avant de faire fonctionner l’appareil. Après avoir l’avoir lu, conserver ce mode d’emploi comme référence future.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

÷ Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you 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 you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

1 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions — All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

5 Water and Moisture — The unit should not be used near

water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near swimming pool, etc.

6 Carts and Stands — The unit should be used only with a

cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination

should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn.

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The unit should be mounted

to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8 Ventilation — The unit should be situated so that its

location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surfaces that may block the ventilation openings: or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9 Heat — The unit should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, stoves, or other units that produce heat.

10 Power Sources — The unit should be connected to a

power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.

11 Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should

be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying attention to receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

12 Cleaning — The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

13 No Use Periods — The power cord of the unit should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14 Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so

that objects do not fall into and liquids not spilled into the inside of the unit.

15 Damage Requiring Service — The unit should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

unit; or

C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits

a marked change in performance; or

E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

16 Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the

unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

17 Power Lines — An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

18 Grounding or Polarization — The precautions should be

taken so that the grounding or polarization of the unit is not defeated.

IMPORTANT!

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.

Model: Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR UNIT.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1.IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2.IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cables supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3.NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact your local retailer that is authorized to distribute this type of product. If you cannot locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

1. This unit is a sophisticated stereo amplifier. To ensure proper

operation for the best possible performance, please read this manual carefully.

2. Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid

placing it in direct sunlight or close to source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep it away from sources of hum such as transformers or motors.

3. Do not open the cabinet as this may result in damage to the

unit or electrical shock. If a foreign object should get into the unit, con tact your local dealer.

4. When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always

pull directly on the plug; never pull the cord itself.

5. Do not apply excessive force when operating switches and

knobs.

6. When moving the unit, be sure to first pull out the power plug

and remove all cords connecting the unit to other equipment.

7. Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents as

this may damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

8. Always set the VOLUME control to “∞” before playing the

source. Increase the volume gradually to a desired level after the source has started playing.

9. When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time

(e.g., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the electrical outlet.

10. Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear

panel if the equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide.

11. The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of the

unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly, damaging the unit or causing a fire. Avoid blocking the ventilation openings and make sure that the unit is well ventilated. Allow at least 5 cm (2 in) of space above and behind the unit and at least 3 cm (1-1/4 in) of space to the left and right of the unit.

12. Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section of this

manual for advice on common operating errors before concluding that your unit is faulty.

13. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

14. Voltage Selector (General and China model only) The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local mains voltage BEFORE plugging in the AC mains supply. (Voltage selector adjustable between 110/120/220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz)

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive volume levels.

We Want You

LISTENING

For A Lifetime

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.

FEATURES

ACCESSORY

÷ Three audio inputs (VCD/LD, TAPE and AUX),

two video inputs (VCD/LD and AUX) and two video outputs (MONITOR OUT 1 and 2) allow you to connect various audio/video components.

÷ Combination of three different Echo controls

(VOLUME, REPEAT, DELAY) gives various echo effects to voices through the microphones.

÷ Digital Key Control function allows you to

select the desired musical pitch. (±2 note, 9 step s)

÷ With Sound Multiplex sources, the volume of

the original vocals and the music can be adjusted by using the MPX BALANCE control.

÷ MUSIC VOL control lets you balance your

vocals and the music by adjusting the music volume level.

÷ VOCAL AID replaces the original vocals with

your voice when you sing.

After unpacking, check that the following accessories are supplied.

Remote control transmitter

K A RA O K E

VCD/LD TAPE AUX

ONE TOUCH

MPX/

VOCAL AID

KARAOKE

STEREO

POPS

BALLAD

KARAOKE

DSS

JAZZ ROCK

ÈiI

+–

VOLUME

÷ The built in KARAOKE DSS sound field

processor has four different settings (BALLAD, POPS, JAZZ, and ROCK) to let you obtain the desired atmosphere according to the music type.

÷ ONE TOUCH KARAOKE lets you cut the

original vocals from general stereo sources so they can be used as karaoke sources.

÷ Your karaoke play can be recorded with a

cassette deck connected to this unit.

÷ High-power built-in ampli fier

What are the Sound multiplex sources?

With a Sound Multiplex tape designed for karaoke use or a sound multiplex disc (laser karaoke disc, etc.), generally, the right channel contains both background music and original vocals, and the left channel contains only background music. Thus, these sources allow you to select only the background music, or to adjust the volume between original vocals and music by rotating the MPX BALANCE control.

Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)

Note:

There are also other types of karaoke sources, with which the sound adjustments of this unit may not function properly. Please confirm the type is the karaoke source you have purchased, before reproducing it with this unit.

CONNECTIONS

÷ Be sure to disconnect power cords of all the audio and

video components from the AC outlets. Do not turn the power on until all connections are completed.

Cassette deck

InputOutput

VCD/LD/CD player

Audio output

Video output (For VCD or LD)

AUDIO SIGNAL

VCD/ LD

TAPE VDC/ LD AUX

PLAY REC

134

Audio output

PRE

VIDEO SIGNAL SPEAKERS

OUT

AUX

1 2

MON ITOR OUT

VCR

Video output

Ω M IN. / SP EAKER

+ R —

÷ When making connections between this unit and other

components, make sure that all connections are correct, L (left) to L, R (right) to R.

General model

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

AC OUTLETS

UNSW ITCHED

10 0 W M AX. TOTAL

—

L +

GND

Power cord

To an AC outlet

Line input

Subwoofer Monitor 1

Video input

Monitor 2

For powerful sound

To reproduce a more powerful sound, connect a power amplifier (instead of a subwoofer) to the PRE OUT jacks to drive high-power speak ers.

*1 GND terminal

Usually, it is not necessary to make a connection to this terminal. However, when excessive noise exists, connect the GND terminals of this unit and other components to minimize the noise.

Right

Left

Speakers (For connections to the SPEAKERS terminals, see the next page.)

See next page.

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