Radio Shack Optimus KARAOKE MATE 32-1158 User manual

Cat. No. 32-1158
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
KARAOKE MATE
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FEATURES
Your Optimus Karaoke Mate lets you
be the “star” as you sing along with
your favorite recordings. To hear your
voice along with the music through a
speaker, simply connect the karaoke
between an external music source
(such as a CD player) and your ampli-
fier/receiver.
The vocal canceller reduces the vol-
ume of the recording’s voice, so you
hear your own voice as you sing with
the music. It works with stereo record-
ings so there are no special karaoke
tapes to buy. And, the karaoke is de-
signed so you can take it almost ev-
erywhere!
Its features include:
Dual Microphone Jacks — let you
use two microphones simultaneously
to sing duets or for lead and back-
ground vocals.
Supplied Microphone — lets you im-
mediately begin singing along with the
music.
Separate Microphone Volume Con-
trols — let you adjust the volume of
your duet partner/background singer
separately or use the karaoke as a 2-
channel microphone mixer.
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g
h-Qualit
y
Echo — lets you add an
echo to your voice for a concert hall
effect.
Dual Power Operation — lets you
power your system from internal bat-
teries or AC power (with an optional
adapter).
Note: If you want to use a second mi-
crophone, you need an external mi-
crophone with a 1/4-inch plug. Your
local RadioShack store sells a variety
of microphones.
© 1996 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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CONTENTS
Connections ......................................................................................................... 4
Connecting Power ........................................................................................... 4
Installing Batteries .................................................................................... 4
Using AC Power ....................................................................................... 5
Connecting to an Audio Source ...................................................................... 5
Connecting to Your Amplifier/Receiver ........................................................... 6
Connecting Microphones ................................................................................ 6
Sin
g
in
g
Alon
g
...................................................................................................... 7
Using the Karaoke as a Microphone Mixer ..................................................... 8
Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................ 9
The FCC Wants You to Know ....................................................................... 10
Specifications .................................................................................................... 11
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING POWER
You can power your karaoke with:
• 6 C batteries
• AC power
Installing Batteries
You can power the karaoke with 6 C
batteries (not supplied). For the best
performance, we recommend alkaline
batteries, such as RadioShack Cat.
No. 23-551.
Follow these steps to install the batter-
ies.
1. Set POWER to OFF.
2. Press down on the battery com-
partment cover and slide it in the
direction of the arrows to remove
it.
3. Install the batteries as indicated
by the polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked inside the compartment.
Caution: Always use fresh batter-
ies of the required size and type.
4. Replace the cover.
If you are operating the karaoke using
battery power and the power indicator
dims, replace the batteries.
Cautions:
• To avoid damage from leaking
batteries, remove the batteries if
you do not plan to use them in the
karaoke for a week or more.
• Always dispose of old batteries
promptly and properly.
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Using AC Power
To power your karaoke from a stan-
dard AC outlet, you need an AC
adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1652.
Caution: You must use an AC adapt-
er that supplies 12 volts DC power
and at least 200 milliamps. Its center
tip must be set to positive and it must
have a plug that properly fits the DC
12V jack. The recommended adapter
meets these specifications. Using an
adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage your
karaoke or the AC adapter.
Note: Connecting an AC adapter dis-
connects internal batteries.
1. Insert the proper-sized barrel plug
into the adapter’s cord so it reads
TIP+ (positive).
2. Insert the AC adapter’s barrel plug
into the karaoke’s DC 12V jack.
3. Plug the AC adapter into a stan-
dard AC outlet.
CONNECTING TO AN
AUDIO SOURCE
Connect an audio source (such as a
CD player or stereo system) to the
karaoke so you can sing along with
the sound from that source.
Connect the source’s stereo audio
output jacks to the karaoke’s AUX IN L
and R jacks using the supplied cable.
Use the white plug for the left connec-
tion and the red plug for the right con-
nection at both ends of the cable.
Note: If your audio source does not
have AUX OUT jacks, but has only a
headphone output jack (such as is of-
ten found on a portable tape player or
CD player), use a shielded Y-adapter
cord with phono plugs on one end
(such as Cat. No. 42-2475). Connect
the single-plug end to the audio
source’s headphone jack, and con-
nect the other end’s two phono plugs
to the karaoke’s AUX IN L and Rjacks.
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CONNECTING TO YOUR
AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER
To hear the music along with your
voice, connect your stereo amplifier/
receiver to the karaoke’s AUX OUT L
and Rjacks using the supplied cable.
Use the white plug for the left connec-
tion and the red plug for the right con-
nection at both ends of the cable.
Note: When you are not using the
karaoke, set POWER to OFF. The
sound from the audio source passes
through the karaoke to the amplifier/
receiver unaffected.
CONNECTING
MICROPHONES
You can use the supplied microphone
to sing along. To connect two micro-
phones for duets or lead and back-
ground vocals, you need an external
microphone with a 1/4-inch plug (such
as Cat. No. 33-3009). To help prevent
feedback, we recommend a unidirec-
tional microphone.
Follow these steps to connect micro-
phones.
1. Set the volume controls for MIC 1
and MIC 2 to MIN.
2. Plug the microphone into MIC on
the MIC 1 end of the karaoke.
Plug the second microphone into
MIC on the MIC 2 end of the
karaoke, if desired.
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SINGING ALONG
Now get ready for some fun! You can
use these controls to get the sound
just right:
Echo — This adds an echo effect to
your voice while you sing. Adjust
ECHO between MIN and MAX for the
desired effect.
Voice Cancel — While you play the
audio source, set POWER to VOCAL
CANCEL to reduce the prerecorded
voice’s volume.
Note: The voice cancelling feature re-
duces the level of signals that are re-
corded at the same level on both the
left and right channels. Its effective-
ness varies depending on the music
source. For example, it does not work
well with monaural recordings or
broadcasts, recordings or broadcasts
with strong echoes, stereo recordings
with material originally recorded in
monaural, or vocals recorded off cen-
ter. Also, if a musical instrument was
recorded in the mid-frequency range,
its sound level might decrease along
with the vocals.
Tone — This adjusts the treble and
bass of the sound of your voice as it
comes through the speaker.
Warnin
g
: To protect your hearing, set
the audio output component’s volume
to its minimum position before you
turn it on.
Follow these steps to sing along with
the audio input source.
1. To turn on the karaoke, set
POWER to ON. The power indica-
tor lights.
2. Turn on the audio input source
and the audio output component.
You hear the audio input’s sound
through the audio output compo-
nent. Set the audio output compo-
nent’s volume control to a
comfortable listening level.
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3. Set the ON/OFF switch on the sup-
plied microphone to ON.
Note: If you use another micro-
phone, be sure to turn it on.
4. Adjust the volume control(s) for
MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 to the desired
sound level(s), and sing or talk
into the microphone(s). You hear
your voice through the amplifier/
receiver.
Note: To avoid feedback, keep the
microphone as far away from the
speakers and the other micro-
phone as possible.
5. Set POWER to VOCAL CANCEL.
The prerecorded voice’s sound is
reduced.
6. Adjust ECHO to add an echo to
your voice.
7. Adjust TONE to the desired level.
8. When you finish, turn POWER to
OFF. The power indicator turns off
and the sound passes through the
karaoke to the amplifier/receiver
unaffected.
9. Turn off the audio source and the
amplifier/receiver.
USING THE KARAOKE
AS A MICROPHONE
MIXER
You can use your karaoke as a simple
microphone mixer. For example, if you
connect an audio source such as an
electronic keyboard to the AUX IN L
and Rjacks, you can sing or talk
through the microphone(s) and mix
your voice with the sound from the
keyboard.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Karaoke Mate is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The follow-
ing suggestions will help you care for your karaoke so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the karaoke dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the karaoke only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and
distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the karaoke away from dust and dirt, which can cause prema-
ture wear of parts.
Handle the karaoke gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-
cuit boards and cases and can cause the karaoke to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Old batteries
can leak chemicals that damage your karaoke’s electronic parts.
Wipe the karaoke with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-
gents to clean the karaoke.
Modifying or tampering with the karaoke’s internal components can cause a mal-
function and might invalidate your karaoke’s warranty and void your FCC authoriza-
tion to operate it. If your karaoke is not performing as it should, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
CLEANER
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THE FCC WANTS YOU
TO KNOW
Your karaoke might cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your
karaoke is causing the interference,
turn off the karaoke. If the interference
goes away, your karaoke is causing
the interference. Try to eliminate the
interference by:
• Moving your karaoke away from
the receiver
• Using outlets on different electri-
cal circuits for the karaoke and the
TV or radio
• Contacting your local RadioShack
store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interfer-
ence, the FCC requires that you stop
using your karaoke.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply ................................................................. 9 Volts DC: Six C Batteries
12 Volts DC, 200 mA, with
Optional AC Adapter (Cat. No. 273-1652)
AUX Input Impedance ................................................................................. 47 kohm
MIC 1/MIC 2 Maximum Volume Hum.............................................................1.2 mV
Total Harmonic Distortion ..................................................................................0.6%
Dimensions (HWD)............................................................... 29/16 × 81/4× 51/8Inches
(65 × 210 × 130 mm)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
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RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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RadioShack Limited Warranty
This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from
RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and deal-
ers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring
your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. War-
ranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to mis-
use or accidental damage.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION
OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do
not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limita-
tion(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
We Service What We Sell
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