Memorex MKS 3001 User manual

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MODEL: MKS 3001
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTION COMPLETELY

This CD player is made and tested to
meet exacting safety standards. It
meets FCC requirements and complies
with safety performance standards of
the U. S. Department of Health and
Human Services.
Warnings:
This CD player employs a laser light
beam. Only a qualified service person
should remove the cover or attempt to
service this device, due to possible eye
injury.
The use of controls, adjustments, or
procedures other than those specified
herein might result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
Note: Most material on compact discs
and prerecorded tapes is copyrighted.
Unauthorized duplication ofcopyrighted
material is a violation of U. S. Copyright
laws for a consumer to use an audio
recording device to duplicate musical
recordings for noncommercial
(personal) use.
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FEATURES
Your karaoke system's features include:
Your Memorex CD-G Cassette Karaoke
System is one of the most versatile
karaoke systems available. Itlets you be
the "star" as you sing along with your
favorite recordings on a CD, a COG (a
compact disc with a graphic track), a
cassette tape, and hear your voice with
the music through the powerful built-in
speaker.
CD/CD+G Player -lets you play regular or
karaoke CDs, or special CD+Gs so you
can experience digital images the latest in
karaoke fun! Plus, the player's 16 bit D/A
converter and 8 times oversampling
produce high quality sound.
Analog Echo Control -lets you add an
echo to the sound for a concert hall effect.
The karaoke system's COG capability is
the latest advancement in karaoke
technology. It lets you connect the
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 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
(notSupplied).
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!
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Vocal Changer -lets you replace the
prerecorded original singer's voice with
your voice when you use a karaoke tape
or CD-G, so you can sing solo.
Cassette Deck -lets you play the
Karaoke cassette tapes, or record from CD
totape.
Auto-Stop -automatically stops a tape
when it finishes playing or recording, to
protect the tape and tape-handling parts.
20-Track Programmable Memory -lets
you pace your own performance by
programming up to 20 to tracks in the
order you want to hearthem.
Auxiliary Output Jacks -for connecting
to another audio component, such as an
booster ora PAsystem.
Automatic Search -lets you quickly
locate and play any track on the loaded
CD/CD+G.
Supplied Karaoke CD+G -lets you sing
along with the music and adjust the
volume of the prerecorded voice and
music.
Dual Microphone Jacks -let you use the
supplied microphone simultaneously to
sing duets or for lead and background
vocals.
Recording -lets you record your voice
as you sing along with a tape or
CD/CD+G
Tape Speed Control -lets you adjust
the tape speed to match your voice
pitch.
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Vocal Changer -lets you replace the
prerecorded original singer's voice with
your voice when you use a karaoke tape
orCD-G, so you can sing solo.
Cassette Deck -lets you play the
Karaoke cassette tapes, or record from CD
totape.
Auto-Stop -automatically stops a tape
when it finishes playing or recording, to
protect the tape and tape-handling parts.
20-Track Programmable Memory -lets
you pace your own performance by.programming
up to 20 to tracks in the
order you want to hear them.
Auxiliary Output Jacks -for connecting
to another audio component, such as an
booster or a PA system.
Automatic Search -lets you quickly
locate and play any track on the loaded
CD/CD+G.
Supplied Karaoke CD+G -lets you sing
along with the music and adjust the
volume of the prerecorded voice and
music.
Dual Microphone Jacks -let you use the
supplied microphone simultaneously to
sing duets or for lead and background
vocals.
Recording -lets you record your voice
as you sing along with a tape or
CD/CD+G
Tape Speed Control -lets you adjust
the tape speed to match your voice
pitch.
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CONTENTS
Connections 7
Connecting Microphones 7
Connecting an External Audio Component for Output 8
Connecting to a TV.. 9
Connecting Power 9
Singing Along/Quick Start 10
Singing with a CD/CD+G ora Cassette Tape 10
Through Another Audio Component 12
System Operation 13
Tuning the System On/Off ...13
Adjusting the Sound 13
Echo Control 14
CD/CD+G Player Operation 15
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Playing a .CD/CD+G ,
Special CD/CD+G Player FeaturesAutomatic SearchProgrammed PlayProgramming arid Playing a Sequence of Tracks..
Reviewing/Replacing a Programmed Sequence..
Erasing a Programmed SequenceCD/CD+G Care Tips
Cassette Deck Operation 20
Loading a Tape 20
Playing a Tape 20
Normal Play 20
TapeCareTips 22
Preventing Accidental Erasure 22
Erasing a Cassette Tape 22
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts 22
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 23
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Using Optional Components 24
Listening Through AnotherAudio Component 24
Recording A Cassette Tape 25
Recording YourVoicewith Music 25
Troubleshooting 26
Care and Maintenance 27
The FCC Wants You to Know 28
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Specifications ,
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CONNECTIONS
Caution: To avoid electrical shock, do
not connect the system to AC power until
all other connections are complete.
If you are connecting only one
microphone, plug it into MIC 1. Ifyou are
adding a second microphone, plug it into
MIC2.
CONNECTING
MICROPHONES
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
GOO-ohm dynamic microphone with a
1/4inch (G.35-mm) plug and an ON/OFF
switch.
Before you connect a microphone
alwaysturnVOLUMEtoMIN on MIC.
MIC VOLUME ~
MIC1
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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
component's audio input jacks to the
karaoke system's AUX OUT Rand L
jacks.
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CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING POWER
You can connect the CD/CD+G karaoke
system to a TV or monitor and see the
words and images produced by a
special karaoke video cassette or
CD/CD+G. Plug one end of the supplied
cable into VIDEO OUT and the other end
intoyourTV'svideo injack.
When you have made all other
connections, plug your system's power
cord into a standard AC outlet. Make
sure the supply voltage of your home
corresponds with the voltage rating of
this unit (AC 120 V/60 Hz).
Caution: The supplied power cord has a
polarized 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.Note: For TVs that do not have an
audio/video input jack, use a video
modulator. Connect the RF modulator to
VIDEO OUT and to the TV's 75-0hm
VHF input terminal, following the
instructions in the modulator's owner's
manual.
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