Radio Shack 14-868 User manual

Cat. No. 14-868
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along is a portable,
all-in-one sound system that lets you talk to a crowd, sing
along with a karaoke cassette tape, or simply listen to a
regular cassette tape through the built-in speaker.
With its simple design and bright markings, the Kids’
Karaoke Sing-Along lets kids from 5 years old and up be
the star of the show or the hit of the party!
The Sing-Along’s features include:
Music/Voice Mixer — lets you remove the original sing-
er’s voice when you are playing a special karaoke tape
(not included), so you can be the only one singing!
Echo Voice Enhancement — lets you apply a concert
hall echo effect to your singing.
External Microphone Jack — lets you connect an addi-
tional microphone, so a friend can sing along with you.
External Speaker Jack — lets you connect the system
to an external speaker.
Two Power Options — so you can power the karaoke
system with batteries or AC power.
©1998 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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CONTENTS
Preparation .................................................................. 4
Connecting Power .................................................. 4
Using Batteries ................................................ 4
Using AC Power .............................................. 7
Connecting Accessories ......................................... 9
External Speaker ............................................. 9
Additional Microphone ................................... 10
Operation ................................................................... 11
Loading a Tape ..................................................... 11
Singing Along ....................................................... 12
Playing a Regular Tape ........................................ 14
Care and Maintenance .............................................. 15
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ......... 16
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ........................ 17
Specifications ........................................................... 19
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PREPARATION
CONNECTING POWER
You can power your Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along from inter-
nal batteries (not supplied) or from an AC outlet with an
optional AC adapter.
Note: Connecting an adapter disconnects the internal
batteries.
Using Batteries
You can power your Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along from four
AA batteries. For the best performance and longest life,
we recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack
Cat. No. 23-552.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and rec-
ommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of
batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
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Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Set OFF/VOLUME to OFF.
2. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction
of the arrow to remove it.
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3. Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated
by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked on the side
of the handle.
Caution: Be sure to follow the correct polarity when
installing the batteries. Incorrect polarity could dam-
age the Sing-Along.
4. Replace the cover.
When the Sing-Along’s tape speed slows down or it stops
operating properly, replace the batteries.
Cautions:
• If you do not plan to use the Sing-Along with batteries
for a month or more, or if you plan to use only an AC
adapter, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
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• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do
not burn or bury them.
Using AC Power
You can power your Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along from a
standard AC outlet using an AC adapter, such as Cat.
No. 273-1666.
Caution: You must use an AC adapter that supplies at
least 6 volts and delivers at least 800 mA. Its center tip
must be set to negative and its plug must fit the Sing-
Along’s DC 6V jack. The recommended adapter meets
these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet
these specifications could damage the Sing-Along or the
adapter.
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Follow these steps to connect the Sing-Along to AC pow-
er.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6V.
2. Insert the adapter’s 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm
inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter’s cord,
with the tip set to negative.
3. Insert the plug into the Sing-Along’s DC 6V jack.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
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CONNECTING ACCESSORIES
External Speaker
To share your music and singing with a larger audience,
you can connect an 8-ohm speaker (not supplied). The
additional speaker must have a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug
that fits the Sing-Along’s AUX OUT jack.
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Additional Microphone
You can connect an optional microphone to the Sing-
Along’s microphone jack and let a friend join you as you
talk or sing. The optional microphone must have an ON/
OFF switch and a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug that fits the
Sing-Along’s MIC INPUT jack. We recommend Cat. No.
33-3016 with a 1/4to 1/8-inch plug adapter, such as Cat.
No. 274-366.
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