@ MODEL: MKS 3001 BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTION COMPLETELY
This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. Warnings: This CD player employs a laser light beam. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
FEATURES Your Memorex CD-G Cassette Karaoke System is one of the most versatile karaoke systems available. It lets you be the "star" as you sing along with your favorite recordings on a CD, a COG (a compact disc with a graphic track), a cassette tape, and hear your voice with the music through the powerful built-in speaker. The karaoke system's COG capability is the latest advancement in karaoke technology.
Vocal Changer -lets you replace the prerecorded original singer's voice with your voice when you use a karaoke tape or CD-G, so you can sing solo. Cassette Deck -lets you play the Karaoke cassette tapes, or record from CD to tape. Auto-Stop -automatically stops a tape when it finishes playing or recording, to protect the tape and tape-handling parts. 20- Track Programmable Memory -lets you pace your own performance by programming up to 20 to tracks in the order you want to hearthem.
Vocal Changer -lets you replace the prerecorded original singer's voice with your voice when you use a karaoke tape or CD-G, so you can sing solo. Cassette Deck -lets you play the Karaoke cassette tapes, or record from CD to tape. Auto-Stop -automatically stops a tape when it finishes playing or recording, to protect the tape and tape-handling parts. 20- Track Programmable Memory -lets you pace your own performance by.programming up to 20 to tracks in the order you want to hear them.
CONTENTS Connections Connecting Microphones Connecting an External Audio Component for Output Connecting to a TV.. Connecting Power Singing Along/Quick Start Singing with a CD/CD+G ora Cassette Tape Through Another Audio Component 10 10 12 System Operation Tuning the System On/Off Adjusting the Sound Echo Control CD/CD+G Playing Player a 13 ...13 13 14 Operation 15 .
Using Optional Components Listening Through AnotherAudio Component 24 24 Recording A Cassette Tape Recording YourVoicewith Music 25 25 Troubleshooting 26 Care and Maintenance The FCC Wants You to Know 27 28 Specifications 29 , 6
CONNECTIONS Caution: To avoid electrical shock, do not connect the system to AC power until all other connections are complete. CONNECTING MICROPHONES The system has two microphone jacks so you can use the supplied microphone to sing along to your favorite recordings, and connect an additional microphone (not supplied) for duets or lead and background vocals. For the best performance, the additional microphone should be a unidirectional GOO-ohm dynamic microphone with a 1/4inch (G.
Connecting an External Audio Component for Output You can broadcast the karaoke system's sound through an external audio component such as a PA system amplifier. Connect the external audio component's audio input jacks to the karaoke system's AUX OUT Rand L jacks.
CONNECTING TO A TV You can connect the CD/CD+G karaoke system to a TV or monitor and see the words and images produced by a special karaoke video cassette or CD/CD+G. Plug one end of the supplied cable into VIDEO OUT and the other end intoyourTV'svideo in jack. Note: For TVs that do not have an audio/video input jack, use a video modulator. Connect the RF modulator to VIDEO OUT and to the TV's 75-0hm VHF input terminal, following the instructions in the modulator's owner's manual.
SINGING ALONG/QUICK START The instructions in this section provide a quick reference to help you get started singing along with your karaoke CD/CD+G system. For details on using the system's various features such as the CD/CD+G player, cassette deck, see the feature's section in this Manual. 3. Set FUNCTION CD/CDGorTAPE. SELECTOR to SINGING WITH A CD/CD+G OR A CASSETTE TAPE Follow these steps to sing along with a CD/CD+G or a cassette tape (such as the ones supplied). 1.
4. Set VOCAL CHANGER to on, to enjoy both the music and original singer's voice. Whenever you sing along, the original singer's voice is cancelled. 10. Adjust TAPE SPEED (if you are playing a tape). See "Adjusting the Sound on Page 13. Note: With a regular (non-karaoke) prerecorded cassette tape, you cannot adjust the volume of the prerecorded original singer's voice in relation to the music. 11. When you finish, press STOP on the CD/CD+G.
THROUGH ANOTHER AUDIO COMPONENT If you connected another audio component, so you can hear your voice through another component, Turn on the audio component, and be sure to turn off the component when you finish.
-L SYSTEM OPERATION TURNING THE SYSTEM ON/OFF To turn on the system, press POWER The POWER indicatorturns light. TAPE SPEED -To slow down or speed up the pace of the music as you sing along, turn TAPE SPEED toward LOW or HIGH. For normal tape speed, leave it settothe middle position. POWER; B --t- Power Indicator To turn off the system, press POWER The POWER indicatoroff.
ECHO -You can adjust ECHO to add an echo effect to your voice while you sing. Turn ECHO toward MIN or MAX for the desired effect.
PLAYING A CD/CD+G 1. Press POWER to turn on the system. The POWER indicator turns on. 2. Set FUNCTION CD/CDG. SELECTOR 5. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the CD/CD+G's total number of tracks and total playing time. to 6. Press PLAY/PAUSE. The CD/CD+G begins to play from Track 1 and the track's elapsed play time appears. 3. Press OPEN/CLOSE CD/CD+G compartment. to open the 7. Adjust the sound with the controls explained in "Adjusting the Sound" on Page 13.
Notes: To temporarily stop play, press PLAY/PAUSE. ,and the track number appear and the elapsed time stops and flashes. To resume play, press PLAY/PAUSE again. During playback, if the system is subject to a sudden shock or jolt, the speed of rotation might change, or some noise might be produced. This is not a malfunction. SPECIAL Repeatedly press SEARCH to search backward to the beginning of the desired track.
PROGRAMMED PLAY You can program the CD/CD+G player during normal or karaoke mode to play up to 20 tracks in any order you choose, and you can program the same track to play more than once. Programming and Playing a Sequence of Tracks. 1. Repeatedly press STOP until the system displays the total number of tracks and the total playing time. 2. Press PROGRAM. MEMORY appear at the top of the display along with the track number also appears.
4. Press PROGRAM to store the selected track. ~ Erasing a Programmed Sequence You can do any of the following to erase a programmed sequence: Press OPEN/CLOSE programmed play. 5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to program up to 20 tracks. before or after Press POWER. The POWER indicator off. Note: You cannot store more than 20. tracks. If you try to program a 21 st track, the system does not store it. 6. Press PLAY/PAUSE to play the programmed tracks.
CD/CD+G CARE TIPS Although a CD/CD+G is very durable, you should handle it with care. We recommend the following precautions: . Keep the CD/CD+G in its protective case or sleeve when you are not playing it. Keep the CD/CD+G clean. Your local store sells a suitable CD cleaner kit. Do not write on either side of the CD/CD+G, particularly the nonlabel side. Do not store CD/CD+Gs in hightemperature, high-humidity locations. They might warp. Keep CD/CD+Gs dry.
~ CASSETTE DECK OPERATION You can playa cassette tape in cassette deck, and you can record CD to TAPE. edge facing down, the side you want to play or record on facing out, and the full reel to the left. LOADING A TAPE 1. Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cassette's hub with a pencil or your finger. If you do not remove excess slack, the tape might become tangled in the record/playback mechanism. Avoid touching the tape. ~. \ I RECORD PLAY REWUO~~ ~ PAUSE 4. Close the compartment door.
! 3. Set FUNCTION SELECTOR to TAPE. backward, press FAST -F or REWIND. Press STOP/EJECT when you reach the desired section. :C;i~~;["" --,..,40 == 4. Press PLAYonthedeck L r v ~ 5. Adjust the sound with the controls explained in "Adjusting the Sound" on Page13. 6. Press STOP/EJECT to stop the tape. Press STOP/EJECT again to open the cassette compartment, then remove the cassette tape. Turn the tape over and press PLAY play the other side. to Notes: To temporarily stop play, press PAUSE.
TAPE CARE TIPS Erasing Preventing Accidental If you no longer want a recording, can record over it or erase it. Erasure Cassette tapes have two eraseprotection tabs -one for each side. To protect a recording from being accidentally recorded over or erased, use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape's erase-protection Tabs. \I a Cassette Tape To erase a previously recorded of a tape, simply record over it. you section To erase the entire cassette tape.
4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol ortape head cleaning solution to clean the record/play heads, pinch rollers, capstans, tape guides, and erase heads. se"'Head layback Capstan 5. When you finish cleaning, press STOP/EJECT and close the cassette compartment doors. Then reconnect power. Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality After you playa cassette tape several times, the tape might become tightly wound on the reels. This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate.
USING OPTIONAL COMPONIENTS Warning: To protect your hearing and prevent damage to the karaoke system, an audio source and/or and audio component, always set their volume controls to the lowest settings before turning them on. 6. To turn off the system, press POWER The POWER indicator lights turn off Then turn off the audio component.
RECORDING A CASSETTE TAPE You can become a recording star! The system lets you record your voice on a blank or reusable tape as record from the CD. RECORDING YOUR VOICE WITH MUSIC Recording 1. Load a blank tape, or one that you want to record over, into tape deck, with the side you want to record on facing out, and the full reelto the left. Tips: Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording. We recommend Extended Range or Low-Noise Type 1 tape.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems operating your CD/DualCassette Karaoke System, try these suggestions. If you still have problems, contact your local store for assistance. Possible Cause .Problem The karaoke syst~rh No Power " S I ti ..~, ' 0 U on !,":~;;~~,.. Make sure the power card is properly does not work. plugged into an AC outlet. A CD is~ loaded, -~-- But -- The CD/CD+G the CD/CD+G player does not start. is loaded upside-down. The CD/CD+G is dirty Or defective.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE You CD/Dual Cassette Karaoke System is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your karaoke system so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the karaoke system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the karaoke system only in normal temperature environments.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This music system complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your system might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures: reorient or relocate receiving antenna .
SPECIFICATIONS Power Output (at 10% THO) 2 Watts per channel Track System 4 Track, Two Channel Stereo 1.875 ips Tape Speed Record System DC Bias Erasing System Magnet Wow and Flutter Record/Play +/- 3 dB) (WRMS) Frequency Response Less Than 0.
MEMCORP Inc. 7145 West 20th AVenUE! Hialeah, FL 33014 U.S.A. @ 1999. Memorex is a trademark of ~emorex Telex. N. V. Printed irl Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memorex.
