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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 20
MKS2420
User’s Guide
Portable CD/CD+G
Karaoke System
with Cassette Recorder
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 1 Dear Customer, Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the unit to become more familiar with it and obtain the performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years. Keep these instructions handy for future reference. PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX. For future reference, record the serial number of the unit printed on the re
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S E I R T A S S U S D O N I C MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 2 Dear Customer Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come throug
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions 15. OVERLOADING carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability risk of fire or electric shock. to be connected to an outdoor antenna. 16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS Never push obj
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 17 2 3 18 4 19 5 20 6 21 7 8 22 23 9 24 10 25 11 26 27 12 13 28 14 29 30 15 16 31 32 1. CD Compartment REWIND ( ) 2. Carrying Handle PLAY ( ) 3. TONE Control RECORD ( ) 4. BALANCE Control 17. CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Area 5. POWER Button 18. ECHO Control 6. CD Display 19. VOCAL Control 7. AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks (Rear of Unit) 20. FUNCTION (TAPE/CDG) Switch 8. PROGRAM Button 21. Carrying Handle 9. MASTER VOLUME Control 22. REPEAT Butt
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 5 POWER SOURCE AC: Use the AC polarized line cord included with the unit for operation on AC power. Insert into a conveniently located AC outlet having 120V, 60Hz. NOTE: The AC plug supplied with the unit is polarized to help minimize the possibility of electric shock. If the AC plug does not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not file or cut the wide blade. It is the user’s responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 6 OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) Note: If you have a mono TV with only one Audio In jack, you may have to purchase a “Y” adapter (stereo to mono) at your local electronics accessories store in order to combine the Left and Right stereo channels from this portable Karaoke to a single mono channel for connection to your mono TV. 3. You can connect the Audio Out jacks from this portable Karaoke to the Aux In or Audio In jacks of your home stereo system
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 7 OPERATION ECHO CONTROL AUTO VOCAL CONTROL 1 1 When the VOCAL feature is activated, the vocals on a multiplex Rotate the ECHO control clock- recording are muted as soon as the singer begins singing into wise to increase the echo or the microphone. When the singer stops singing, the vocals are counterclockwise to decrease the automatically unmuted. Adjust the AUTO VOCAL control for the echo. best balance between playback and microphone levels. IMPORTAN
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 8 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK (For karaoke playback, please refer to page 12) 1 2 3 Press the POWER button to turn Slide the FUNCTION switch to Press the CD Door OPEN/CLOSE the unit on; the POWER indicator the CDG position. area to open the CD compartment will light. door. Place a CD on the center spindle, with the printed label side facing up. Close the CD compartment door. 4 5 6 2 1 The CD player will read the table Ad
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 9 OPERATION (CONTINUED) CD PAUSE CONTROL 1 2 During CD playback, if you wish Press the Play/Pause ( ) button again to release pause and resume to pause the disc momentarily, normal CD playback; the PLAY/ press the Play/Pause ( ) PAUSE indicator will remain on. button. Playback stops but the disc continues to spin and the PLAY/PAUSE indicator will blink. TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK 1 2 2 1 After you insert the disc into the CD When the desi
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 10 OPERATION (CONTINUED) REPEAT PLAYBACK 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 To repeat a single track, press the To repeat all of the tracks on a To cancel Repeat Playback, REPEAT button ❶ once; the disc continuously, press the press the REPEAT button ❶ until REPEAT button ❶ twice; the REPEAT indicator will blink. the REPEAT indicator goes out. Press the Skip/Search ( ) ❷ or REPEAT indicator will light solid. You can also cancel Repeat Playback by pressing the Stop () b
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 11 OPERATION (CONTINUED) 4 5 6 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 Press the Skip/Search ( ) ❶ or Press either the Skip/Search ( ) Repeat step 5 until you have () button ❷ to select the first ❶ or ( ) button ❷ to select the programmed up to 19 track numbers into the CD Program track that you wish to program. next track you wish to program. When the desired track number When the desired track number Memory. When the memory is appears in the display, press the appears in
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 12 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING A CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) DISC KARAOKE You can listen to a CD+G karaoke disc. CD+G discs combine the recorded music with an additional video track that displays the song lyrics on a television screen. As the song plays, the words to be sung are highlighted in a different color on most CD+Gs. 1 2 3 Insert a CD+G disc. Insert the microphone into the MIC jack(s) Adjust the AUTO VOCAL control Press the Play/Pause (
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 13 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES OR KARAOKE 1 2 3 1 2 Press the POWER button ❶ to Press the PLAY ( ) button to Press the STOP/EJECT ( ) begin playback. turn the unit on; the POWER button to open the Cassette Door indicator will light. Slide the and insert a cassette with the FUNCTION switch ❷ to the TAPE open end facing down. position. 4 5 6 2 3 1 1 Adjust the MASTER VOLUME ❶ To advance or rewind the tape To pause playback momentarily,
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 14 OPERATION (CONTINUED) KARAOKE RECORDING FROM A CD OR CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) DISC You can record onto a cassette tape from a CD+G karaoke disc or standard CD. CD+G discs combine the recorded music with an additional video track that displays the song lyrics on a television screen. As the song plays, the words to be sung are highlighted in a different color. 1 2 3 2 1 Slide the FUNCTION switch to the Press the STOP/EJECT ( ) Press the PAUSE (
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 15 CARE AND MAINTENANCE SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE When a new recording is made, any program material previously recorded is automatically erased and only the new recording remains. To safeguard valuable recordings from being erased accidentally, the cassette and the deck are equipped with a special device. On the back of the cassette there is an erase prevention tab on each side. To prevent accidental erasing, break out
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C B L E E N A MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 16 CARE AND MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) Caring for Compact Discs • Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the compact disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the compact disc. • Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the compact disc label. • Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compac
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: Symptom Possible Cause Solution Cassette Player No sound. FUNCTION switch not set to TAPE. Slide to the TAPE position. Volume at minimum. Increase volume. Sound distorted. Dirty head. Clean the head. Speed varies. Tape old. Replace the tape. Cassette tape worn out. Replace the tape. Cassette Recorder Will not record. Erase prevention tab removed. Co
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 18 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL: Power Source .............................................................................................120V, 60Hz AC Speaker ...............................................................................................Impedance 8 Ohms Dimensions ...............................................................13 (W) x 15.75 (H) x 9.75 (D) Inches Weight .......................................................................
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MKS2420 O/M.it.QXD 6/30/03 10:45 AM Page 19 Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memorexelectronics.com
