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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OPERATION
LOADING A TAPE
Before you can begin singing along with your Kids’
Karaoke Sing-Along or just listening to a cassette tape,
you need to load a cassette tape that is prerecorded with
your favorite tunes.
1. Lift up the cassette compartment cover from the side
nearest the cassette controls.
2. Place the cassette into the compartment with the
side you want to play facing out, the exposed tape
edge facing the cassette controls, and the full reel to
the left.
3. Close the cover.
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SINGING ALONG
Once you load a tape, follow these steps to sing along
with your Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along.
Note: If you connect an external microphone, the Sing-
Along’s controls affect it in the same way as the built-in
microphone.
1. Rotate OFF/VOLUME toward MAX until it clicks to turn
on the Sing-Along.
2. Press PLAY. The tape begins to play and you can
start singing along.
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3. While singing into the microphone, rotate ECHO and
adjust the volume to the desired level.
4. To adjust the balance between your voice and the
music, rotate BALANCE MIC/TAPE.
Note: Reduce the volume level if feedback occurs.
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Or, if you are playing a special karaoke Sing-Along
tape, you can reduce the volume of the original
singer’s voice by adjusting MUSIC/VOICE. Rotate
MUSIC/VOICE to MUSIC to hear only the music with-
out the singer’s voice, or rotate it to VOICE to hear the
singer without the music.
Note: This feature does not work with regular cas-
sette tapes.
5. To stop the tape (or when the tape reaches the end),
press STOP/EJECT. Then lift the compartment cover
and remove the tape.
PLAYING A REGULAR TAPE
To just listen to a cassette tape without singing along, fol-
low the Steps 1, 2 and 5 in “Singing Along” on Page 12
except rotate BALANCE MIC/TAPE all the way toward
TAPE.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack Kids’ Karaoke Sing-Along is an exam-
ple of superior design and craftsmanship. The following
suggestions will help you care for your Kids’ Karaoke
Sing-Along so you can enjoy it for years.
• Keep the Sing-Along dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can
corrode the electronic circuits.
• Use and store the Sing-Along only in normal temper-
ature environments. Temperature extremes can
shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batter-
ies, and distort or melt plastic parts.
• Keep the Sing-Along away from dust and dirt, which
can cause premature wear of parts.
• Handle the Sing-Along gently and carefully. Dropping
it can damage circuit boards and cases and can
cause the Sing-Along to work improperly.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and rec-
ommended type. Batteries can leak chemicals that
damage your Sing-Along’s electronic parts.
• Wipe the Sing-Along with a damp cloth occasionally
to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals,
cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the
Sing-Along.
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Modifying or tampering with the Sing-Along’s internal
components can cause a malfunction and might invali-
date its warranty. If your Sing-Along is not performing as
it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assis-
tance.
RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND
SOUND QUALITY
After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape
might become tightly wound on the reels. This can cause
playback sound quality to deteriorate.
To restore the sound quality, fast-forward the tape from
the beginning to the end of one side, then completely re-
wind it. Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each
side of the cassette’s outer shell on a flat surface.
Caution: Be careful not to damage the cassette when
tapping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any
sharp objects near the cassette.
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CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING
PARTS
Dirt, dust or particles of the tape’s coating can accumu-
late on the tape heads and other parts that the tape
touches. This can greatly reduce the performance of the
cassette player. After every 20 hours of tape player oper-
ation, follow these steps to clean the tape-handling parts
or use a cassette deck cleaning kit (Cat. No. 44-1202).
1. Remove the batteries and/or disconnect the AC
adapter.
2. Open the cassette compartment door.
3. Press PLAY to expose the tape-handling parts.
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4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or
tape head cleaning solution to clean the tape guides,
play head, pinch roller, and capstan.
5. When you finish cleaning, press STOP/EJECT and
close the cassette compartment door.
Your local RadioShack store sells a complete line of cas-
sette deck cleaning supplies.
Pla
y
Head
Pinch Roller
Tape Guides
Capstan
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SPECIFICATIONS
Tape System ................................... 1 Channel, 2 Tracks
Tape Speed ............................... 1 7/8inches per Second
Wow and Flutter(WRMS) ...................................... 0.35%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ............................................. 40dB
Frequency Response ............ 125 Hz to 6.3 kHz (± 6 dB)
Power Requirements ........................................... 6VDC
Power Source Options ........................ Four AA Batteries
(Cat.No.23-552),
or AC Adapter
(Cat.No. 273-1666)
Size (HWD) ........................... 10 3/5¥ 3 1/2¥ 6 1/3Inches
(270 ¥ 90 ¥ 160 mm)
Weight .................................................. 19.8 oz (0.56 kg)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.
Specifications are subject to change and improvement
without notice.
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