® User Manual Version 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome...................................................................................................... 4 PK-6000 Package Contents | Minimum Computer Requirements | About this User Manual Connect to Your Computer............................................................................. 5 Product Overview..........................................................................................
Audio Recording......................................................................................... 20 Text Viewer................................................................................................. 21 Other Functions and Settings...................................................................... 22 Karaoke Functions......................................................................................
WELCOME PK-6000 Package Contents Earbuds (1) | MiniUSB-to-USB Cable (1) | MiniUSB-to-Composite Video Cable (1) | Acesonic Media Converter Software, sample files | User Manual (1) | Microphone (1) | Touchscreen Stylus (1) | 900mAh Lithium-Ion Battery (1) | AC Adapter (1) | Warranty Card (1) | Quick Start Guide (1) Minimum Computer Requirements • Microsoft Windows 98/2000/XP/ME/VISTA/Win7 with Pentium CPU, 200 MHz or faster, CD drive, minimum of 40MB disk space, USB • Macintosh OS X 10.
CONNECT TO YOUR COMPUTER The PK-6000 connects to your computer with the included MiniUSB-to-USB cable. Because it adheres to computer industry standards for a “USB mass storage device,” the PK-6000 connects to both Macintosh computers (OS X 10.1 or newer) and PCs (Windows 98 to Windows 7) with no special drivers. With its power turned on, connect the PK-6000 to your PC or Macintosh and see it mount in My Computer (PC) or on the Desktop (Mac).
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Your New PK-6000 The PK-6000 is a powerful multimedia device that can be used for entertainment, performing, reading, recording and making presentations. Its fully integrated Karaoke system plays MP3+G music/lyric files, while its video output, built-in mini-boom mic, wireless FM broadcasting and computer connectivity give you total control over the use and presentation of movies, videos, FM radio, MIDI files and more.
Safe Operations • Adjust the volume properly to avoid damage to your hearing. • Only use appropriate batteries, chargers and accessories. Using improper products will void the warranty and may be dangerous. • Please follow local environmental protection regulations to dispose of the used device and accessories. • If there is any problem during operation, please contact local distributor or our Service Center.
You can copy the sample AVI and MP3+G files on the included CD to your PK-6000 by connecting the unit to your computer with the included USB cable. You can place the files in any location on the PK-6000, as the system looks for files automatically every time you turn it on. See Connect to Your Computer on page 5 for more information. Always back up your data. Acesonic is not responsible for any loss caused by missing data. FM Wireless Notes The PK-6000 can transmit through an external radio over FM.
Common Connection Scheme (Figure B): For karaoke use, enable FM transmission so that mixed sound from mic and music will broadcast over radio as shown. Connect earphones to monitor yourself, connect mic for singing and use USB-to-Composite-Video cable to connect to TV.
Battery Indication Always refer to the battery charge icon before use to view the charge level, and ensure that the PK-6000 is fully charged before each use. When the battery icon displays full bars, the power is at its highest level. The indicator bars in the battery icon will decrease over a period of time according to your usage. When the battery charge is almost depleted, the middle frame of the battery icon will display “blank,” and you should recharge at this time.
USING THE PK-6000: GENERAL First Use of the PK-6000 The first time you use this device, ensure that you have installed fully charged batteries. Hold down the power button for several seconds to start the device. To calibrate the Stylus for continued use, enter “Menu Settings” and select “Screen Calibration.” You will be taken through several steps as shown below to click the touchscreen with the Stylus to ensure its correct operation.
Unlocking the Screen Figure 01 Figure 02 In Figures 01 and 02, note the lock icon at the upper right of the screens (unlocked in 01, locked in 02). Click and hold for 2 to 3 seconds to toggle between the settings. In Karaoke and Video modes, automatic locking is disabled (you can do it manually). Otherwise, you set the locking function to your preference by setting the screensaver time.
Main Interface Figure 03 Legend for Figure 03: (1) Karaoke, (2) Music, (3) Movies, (4) Image Browser, (5) Radio, (6) Recording, (7) Text Reader, (8) Settings, (9) TV Output, (10) Microphone, (11) FM Transmission, (12) SD Expansion Card, (13) Volume, (14) Battery Power Display, (15) Locking Key.
NESTED FUNCTIONS AND GLOBAL CONTROLS Controls for FM Transmission, Microphone settings, Echo delay and other functions are located on the right-hand Shortcut Options Menu (see page 27), which is only displayed when you are in a mode that can make use of these functions. On the Shortcut Options Menus you will initially see each function with a green “Off ” sign. Click on the appropriate “Off ” sign to toggle it to “On,” at which time you can make the settings appropriate to each function.
SETTINGS MODE The Settings icon is the fourth and final icon in the right-hand row of the Main Interface. We will take the others in order, but will start with Settings because you should make as many settings as possible before using the PK-6000. Click on the Settings icon and the center screen icon will change to match. Click on the large icon to enter Settings mode. There are six control buttons in two rows.
LISTENING TO MUSIC The second icon in the first (left) row is for Music (see Figure 03, page 13). Click on it to enter Music mode. The large center icon will become the Music icon, and clicking on this will bring up the Playlist and controls. The currently selected track will be scrolling at the top of the display, so if you want to play it simply click on the ▶ symbol. To scroll backward or forward in the Playlist, use the |<< or >>| symbols, respectively.
PLAYING MOVIES The third icon on the left row is for Movies mode. Clicking on it will change the central screen icon to match, and clicking that will enter the Movie mode. When you do so, the PK-6000 will scan the system for the presence of AVI files and make a Playlist, and begin playing the first file it locates. Click on the middle of the screen to bring up the Playlist (with the same forward/ backward controls, < and >, at the right and left edges).
IMAGE BROWSER The bottom icon in the left row of the Main Interface is the Image Browser. Click on the icon and, as with other functions, the center screen icon changes to match. Click on this and you will enter the browsing mode, which allows you to view image files in JPG, JPEG, GIF and BMP formats. As with movie files, the PK-6000 will scan the system to locate all viewable images each time you select this mode.
FM RADIO: LISTENING AND RECORDING Clicking on the first icon in the Main Interface’s right row will enter the FM Radio mode. The currently tuned station will be displayed top center, and you can move through the FM band with the |<< and >>| controls (one click at a time or hold down to move more quickly). The station will also be displayed along the bright blue FM band icon under the numeric display. You can save up to 12 presets for your favorite stations.
AUDIO RECORDING The second icon in the right-hand list of the Main Interface is for Audio Recording. Click on the icon and the center screen icon will change to match, then click on that to enter Audio Recording mode. You will see that Source indicates “Mic” and there is a center display that gives you recording controls (|| for pause, an orange circle for start, a black box for stop).
TEXT READER Clicking on the third icon in the right-hand list will display the larger Text Reader icon in the center of the screen. Another click on it will bring you to a list of all text (.txt) files located anywhere on the PK-6000. For a sufficiently long list you will use the left and right arrow controls (< and >) to move back and forth in the list. Click on a selection and you will see the text file displayed for reading.
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS Professional Line-In Recording You can use your PK-6000 as a portable digital line-in recorder and get professional results. The USB-to-Composite-Video cable has a standard 1/8-inch mini-jack on the same end as the mini-USB connector that connects to the PK-6000.
KARAOKE FUNCTIONS Karaoke Song Selection System Figure 04 Click on the Karaoke function icon in the Main Interface of the machine to enter this mode. Legend for Figure 04: (1) Audio button = MP3+G, (2) Video = AVI, (3) MIDI = KAR, (4) MIDI LTB = MIDI Library, (5) Esc, (6) Locking key, (center icon) Play.
Karaoke Song Lists Figure 05 In the Karaoke Song Selection Interface, see song lists by clicking on “Audio,” “Video” or “MIDI” icons (see Figure 03, previous page). Click on “Search” (Figure 5) and use keyboard input to enter a song number, or initials of the song title words, to locate it. The selected song will be marked with a check (√). When you are ready, click on “Play” to begin. NOTE: By selecting a song and clicking “Set Top (Prefer)” you can play favorites via the Preference function.
Karaoke Audio Songs Play Figure 06 Song background pictures, stored as JPG and BMP formats in each song file, will be switched automatically, depending on the size and resolution of the images. Mixing voice while recording accompaniment is exclusively available for songs in the Music menu and Music Library.
Karaoke Song Selection Interface Figure 07 Clicking on any blank space of the player screen will cause the Karaoke Song Selection Interface to appear (see Figure 07): (1) Music list, (2) List forward, (3) List backward, (4) Last music (long press to skip backward), (5) Next music (long press to skip forward), (6) Karaoke function selection, (7) FM transmission function selection, (8) Music function, (9) Return.
Karaoke Shortcut Options Menu Figure 08: (1) Radio band adjustment, (2) Microphone volume adjustment area, (3) Reverb adjustment area, (4) Volume adjustment, (5) Songs selection, (6) Singing mode switch (vocal/ instrumental). Figure 08 Figure 09: (1) Radio band adjustment, (2) Microphone volume up, (3) Microphone volume down, (4) Echo lengthened adjustment, (5) Echo Shortened adjustment, (6) Adjusting volume higher, (7) Adjusting volume lower, (8) Singing mode switch (vocal/instrumental).
Karaoke Shortcut Options Menu (cont.) Figure 10: (1) Radio transmission band display, (2) Microphone volume display, (3) Adjustable Echo time display, (4) Adjustable volume control, (5) Singing mode switch (stereo). Figure 10 Figure 11: (1) Radio transmission switch (enable/disable), (2) Microphone switch (enable/disable), (3) Echo switch (enable/disable), (4) Sing mode switch (original singing).
Karaoke Enable/Disable Click on “Switch” to enable the Karaoke mode (Figure 12). Figure 12 Background Music Adjustment Click “Volume” to adjust the volume of the song to your preference (Figure 13). Microphone volume will be unchanged.
Microphone Volume Click on “Mic Vol” to set the level of microphone volume according to your preference (Figure 14). The background sound volume should remain unchanged). Figure 14 Delay Effects Setting Click on “Delay” to select the optional Echo settings (Figure 15).
MPX Selection Click on “MPX” to select Karaoke “Right” or “Left” and click on “Monitor” to listen to singer on earphones (Figure 16). If FM transmission functions are enabled, you will hear the instrumental music plus your voice on the receiver (or radio). While on monitor mode, the original vocalist will guide you with the lyrics and rhythms.
FM Transmission Enable/Disable and FM ID Click “FM TX” to show this interface and turn FM transmission on/off (Figure 17). “FM ID” can be enabled/disabled when FM transmission is on.
FM Transmission Band Click on “Band” (or “Freq” in the latest PK-6000 version) for transmission band adjustment. Note: Without headsets, the PK-6000 will still emit FM station signals but signal strength will be weak. Plug in the earphones and they will act as an antenna to maximize the transmission strength.
FM Transmission Band Selection Click “|<<” and “>>|” to select the band accurately or directly click on the band scale slider to move through the band range (Figure 19).
FM Interference Test After you select the emission band, the system will perform an automatic interference test (Figure 20). Note: If your selection is less than optimum, the PK-6000 will alert you to interference so that you can change the band for best results.
Score After you enable “Score” the PK-6000 will score for you automatically when you finish a song (Figure 21). Figure 21 Record Voice mixed with background instrumental will be recorded in the WAV format (Figure 22). Make sure the microphone is turned on.
TV Output Enable/Disable Click on “TV” to enable/disable the connection between the PK-6000 and TV, monitor or other output device (Figure 23). Figure 23 Song Selection Click on “Select” to choose new music from the music library and add it to the Playlist (Figure 24).
EQ Setting Click on “EQ” to choose various effect settings (Figure 25). A new hierarchical menu will appear to the right of the EQ menu with such presets as “Jazz” and “Pop.” Figure 25 Playing Modes Click on “Mode” to choose various settings for playing music (Figure 26). A new hierarchical menu will appear to the right of the Mode menu with such settings as “Normal” and “Repeat.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) 1. Why am I not able to record sounds while playing video files in MIDI and AVI formats in the Karaoke menu? Files in MIDI and AVI format occupy more resources even when sound recording is disabled. 2. Why do I hear airflow and wind sounds when I’m singing? Please keep your mouth at least several inches from the microphone or test the mic at different angles to find the best solution. 3.
Therefore, take separate steps to save the music files in one folder and, after that, copy the folder to the PK-6000. 7. Why doesn’t the player start? Please check whether the battery is installed properly and whether it is fully charged. You should press and hold the power key for at least five (5) seconds to turn on the PK-6000. 8.
please select a frequency in the 76-87.5 MHz range to avoid interference. 11. Why does it take the PK-6000 long time to start? It takes a certain amount of time to build and load the device’s database. The larger and more numerous the files are, the more time it will take to start up the unit. 12. Why are the MicroSD cards not recognized? The SD cards in the market have differing qualities. To avoid data loss, please use high-quality, certified cards. You may ask a sales representative for more details.
Troubleshooting and Help Some downloaded files in the WMA format cannot be played. Music of various formats is now available online. Among the most popular are WMA (Windows Media Audio) files. Some music in the WMA format is protected by the copyright safeguard features of the DRM (Digital Rights Management) license. Unauthorized playing is not allowed by DRM, which protects the interests of the copyright owner.
There is data loss occurring. Some data loss is caused by power instability in the process of downloading. This company takes no responsibility for any data loss. We suggest Data backup to prevent from files being lost. Some downloaded files that are smaller than the remaining storage space do not play. The internal memory chip in the player reserves 16-32KB as a memory area, and even a file of 1 Byte will take up one whole memory area.
PK-6000 Technical Specifications Internal Memory Capacity: 2GB MicroSD Expansion Slot Memory: Takes cards to a maximum of 16GB USB Specification: USB 1.1 (12Mbps) Battery Capacity: 900 mAh/3.7 V Signal-to-Noise: ≥85 DB Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz Earphone Output Power: ≥3 mW+3 mW FM Transmission, Frequency Range and Power: From 76-108MHz at <3mW Overall Max Power Output: <1.
Acesonic Value-Added Service Visit www.acesonic.com to leave product feedback, find software/firmware updates and enjoy high-quality customer service assistance with any and all issues. Make sure to fill out any and all Warranty Cards that come with your PK-6000, and mail them in immediately for your protection.
® PK-6000 Pocket Karaoke & Media Player PK-6000 Pocket Karaoke & Media Player One (1) Year Manufacturer Warranty Lifetime Technical Support Designed in U.S.A. Technical Support: (626) 820-0645 techsupport@acesonic.com Web site: www.acesonic.com Acesonic USA, Inc. 161 S. 8th Avenue City of Industry CA 91746-3208 U.S.A. © 2010 Acesonic USA, Inc.
