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INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
THE CD/CDG KARAOKETHE CD/CDG KARAOKE
THE CD/CDG KARAOKETHE CD/CDG KARAOKE
THE CD/CDG KARAOKE
MACHINEMACHINE
MACHINEMACHINE
MACHINE
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WARNINGARNING
ARNINGARNING
ARNING
RECORDING FROM MICROPHONE
MIXING SOUND
1.Connect the microphone(s) to MIC
socket and turn the switch on.
2.Set the FUNCTION selector
appropriately and play the desired
musicsource (TAPE/AM/FM/CDG/CD).
3.Insertacassette tapeinto eachcassette
holder and depress the RECORD
button.
NOTE
• The PITCH control must be adjusted
to the centre position when recording.
TO STOP RECORDING
Press the STOP/EJECT button.
Forrecording RECORD
• USE ONLY NORMAL (TYPE I ) TAPES FOR RECORDING.
1. Insert a cassette
into deck B. 2. Press the PAUSE
button on deck B. 3. Press the RECORD
button on deck B.
4. Prepare the source to be recorded and play it.
(Refer to Tape Playback) (Refer to listening to the radio)
Recording from
Tape Recording from
Radio
5. Press the PAUSE button again
to start recording.
PREVENTACCIDENTALERASURE
TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE
Cleaning the tape heads
To maintain optimum sound quality, clean
the recording playback heads, erase
head, pinch rollers and capstans
regularly (every 10 hours of use). Use
a cotton swab lightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol.
Tape Care
To prevent accidental erasure
Use a screwdriver or pointed tool to
break off the plastic tabs.
To reuse
Cover the tab openings with cellulose
tape.
Cleaning the unit
Do not use volatile chemicals on this unit. Clean by lightly wiping with a soft cloth.
PROBLEMS
No power supply.
The cassette cannot be inserted.
The tape does not run.
The tape gets caught in the tape
transport mechanism.
Tape running is unstable.
There is excessive noise, the sound
quiversor thereare breaksin thesound.
The REC button cannot be pressed.
Recording cannot be done.
The previous recording cannot be erased.
Disc in place but unit won't play.
Disc skips
The CD sound jumps.
No graphics when playing CDG.
No sound when playing CDG.
No sound and no graphics when
playing CDG.
ITEMS TO CHECK
• Is the power cord unplugged or loose?
• Are batteries installed?
• Are the batteries properly aligned?
• Is the cassette facing the wrong direction when you
try to insert it?
• Is the PAUSE button depressed?
• Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?
• Is there excessive slack in the tape?
• Is there excessive slack in the tape?
• Are the heads dirty?
• Is a cassette inserted?
• Is the cassette's erasure prevention tab broken off?
• Are the heads dirty?
• Is the erasure head dirty?
• Make sure FUNCTION selector is set to CD/CDG.
• Make sure disc label is facing front.
• Make sure disc is clean.
• Pause mode is activated.
• Disc may be damaged or dirty; check disc
• Make sure to unit is on a secure spot. Vibration or
jarring can cause the disc to skip.
• Is the lens or CD excessively dirty?
• Is the unit subject to excessive vibration?
• Are there any bad scratches on the CD?
• Is the disc with Graphics or CDG marked on disc?
• Is the function switch set to CDG position?
• Is the video in cable plugged in or loose?
• Is the TV set on mute mode?
• Is the volume set to the minimum?
• Is the audio in cable plugged in or loose?
• Is the connection of video and audio cable plugged
in correctly?
• Are there any CDG inside the CD tray?
• Is the graphics disc upside down?
• Is the graphics disc excessively dirty?
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MICROPHONE MIXING (KARAOKE) - continued
VOCAL
• Set theTAPE CHANNEL switch to
VOCAL.
• The background music will be cut.
VOCAL CHANGER
• Press theVOCAL CHANGER to ON, and theTAPE CHANNEL switch to STEREO.
• The singer's voice will be cut out when you sing into the microphone. Once you
stop singing, the singer's voice will be resumed.
FEEDBACK
In case a loud howling sound "feedback" is heard when a microphone is plugged in,
try the followings:
1.Decrease the master volume or mic volume on the unit.
2. Move the hand microphone away from the unit.
MUSIC
• Set theTAPE CHANNEL switch to MUSIC.
• The original singer's voice will be cut.
STEREO
• Set theTAPE CHANNEL switch to
STEREO.
• For normal playback of karaoke tape.
1. Set the FUNCTION switch to CDG/
CD. 2. Open the CD door. Place a disc in
the center with the label side front.
3. Close the CD door gently, the total
track number will be shown after a
few seconds.
4. Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE button to
play the CD, the CD PLAY/PAUSE
indicator will light.
TO PAUSE
Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE button
again. The CD PLAY/PAUSE indicator
will flash.
TO STOP
Press the CD STOP button. The total
number of tracks will be displayed.
TO SKIP
• Press the button to skip to the
next track.
• Press the button once to go
back to the beginning of the current
track.
Press the button continuously
to go back to the
previous tracks.
• Playback resumes
from the selected
track.
TO SEARCH
• Press and hold the and
buttons to search through the current
track.
• Playback resumes from the selected
point.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK - continued
COMPACT DISC GRAPHICS (CDG)
Preparation
• Make sure that the TV set is
correctlyconnected to this unit
(See TV CONNECTION).
• Prepare CD-Gs.
1.Turn on the TV set and select the
correct channel (or video input). 2.Place the CDG disc in the disc holder.
3.Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playing.
Sound will be heard from the speakers of this unit, and graphics will be shown on
the TV set.
To stop play
Press the STOP button.
Usable disc
Use a disc with GRAPHIC or CDG
marked on its jacket.
When playing a disc other than CDG
with a video image (CD-V, CD-I etc.),
the video image will not shown on the
TVset.
Note
• The video image remains when the
player stops, until the next operation
starts.
Printed side front
Note
• Whileyou operate searching or pause
function, an unusual image may be
displayed on theTV set.This does not
indicate a malfunction.The image will
be recorded a few seconds later after
you press PLAY button to resume
playback again.
• If the color video images of a nearby
television changes while this unit is
operating, move this unit further away
from the television.
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REPEAT PLAY
TO REPEAT THE SAMETRACK
Press the CD REPEAT button
once, the REPEAT ONE
indicator will blink.
TO REPEAT THEWHOLE DISC
Press the CD REPEAT button a
second time to repeat all tracks,
the REPEAT ALL indicator will
light.
TO CANCEL REPEAT PLAY
Press the CD REPEAT button
until the repeat indicator is
turned off.
TO INTERRUPT RECORDING
Press the PAUSE button.
To resume recording, press the PAUSE
button again.
TO ERASE A RECORDEDTAPE (deck
B only)
1.Set the function selector toTAPE.
2.Insert a tape with the side you want to
erase facing you.
3.Press the RECORD button to start
erasing.
• If squealing sounds (beating) are
heard when recording AM programs
Set the BEAT CUT switch on the rear
panel of the unit to eliminate the noise.
(Refer to Compact Disc Playback/CDG)
Recording from CDG or CD
(AUDIO ONLY)
Power consumption: 22W
Power source:
AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz (USA and Canada)
AC 230 V ~ 50 Hz (Europe)
AC 240 V ~ 50 Hz (Australia)
AC 110-120V/220-240V ~ 50/60Hz (Others)
DC 1.5Vx9 (UM/SUM-1, "D" CELL)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
Printedin China
811-CG6291-070
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING CD
If the CD skips or will not play, the disc may need
cleaning.
Before playing, wipe the disc from the centre out
with a cleaning cloth. After playing, store the disc
in its case.
Important notices
• Should the CD door be opened before the reading of the CD is completed, a
jamming noise may occur. This is resolved by closing the CD door.
• Keep the CD door closed at all time to prevent dust from entering the CD
compartment.
• If an abnormal display indication or an operating problem occurs, disconnect the
AC power cord. Wait at least 5 seconds, then reconnect the AC power cord.
Side A
Side A
PLAYS FOR KARAOKE TAPE IN THE DECK A AND CDG/CD.
COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK
COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK - continued
RECORDING -- DECK B ONLY
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Accessary supplied:
AC power cord
2 Microphones
DEMO CDG disc
AUDIO/VIDEO cable
Model:CDG62
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