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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:43 PM Page 16
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KARAOKE SYSTEM WITH AM/FM
RADIO AND DUAL CASSETTE
DECK
OWNER’S MANUAL
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:42 PM Page 1 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE The exclamation point within arrowhead symbol, within an RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO an equilateral
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:42 PM Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this Emerson Karaoke audio system. This uniquely designed product has an AM/FM radio and a dual cassette player/recorder that will allow you to make direct recordings from radio to cassette, cassette to cassette or live through the dual Karaoke microphones. We are sure that this unit will provide you with many years of exceptional performance with a minimum of care and maintenance. Please review the contents of this instruc
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:42 PM Page 3 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 12 2 13 3 4 5 14 15 6 16 7 17 8 18 19 9 20 10 11 21 1. Cassette Deck 1 Buttons (left to right): 12. Cassette Deck 2 Buttons (left to right): PAUSE ( ) PAUSE ( ) STOP/EJECT ( ) STOP/EJECT ( ) F.FWD ( ➛➛) F.FWD ( ➛➛) REWIND ( ❿❿) REWIND (❿❿) PLAY ( ➛) PLAY ( ➛) 2. Cassette Deck 1 RECORD ( ) 3. AUX OUT Jacks (Rear of Unit) 13. Cassette Deck 2 4. HIGH SPEED DUBBING Switch 14. FUNCTION (TAPE/FM/AM) Switch 5. VOCAL (AUTO/NORMAL/MUS
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:42 PM Page 4 POWER SOURCES AC: Use the AC polarized line cord included with the unit for operation on AC power. Insert the small end of the AC cord into the AC socket on the back cabinet of the unit. Insert the other end of the AC cord into any convenient 120V 60Hz household outlet. AC Outlet AC Plug 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,
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:42 PM Page 5 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE UNIT TO A HOME STEREO NOTES FOR CONNECTING TO A RECEIVER/HOME STEREO: Connecting the unit to a receiver/home stereo will allow you to broadcast the unit’s sound through the receiver/home stereo's speakers. When connecting the unit, refer to the From Aux owner’s manual of the receiver/home Out stereo, as well as this manual. When connecting the unit, make sure the power is off and both units are unplugged before mak
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:42 PM Page 6 RADIO OPERATION 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 Press the POWER button to turn Slide the Function switch ❶ to the Adjust the MASTER VOLUME ❶ the unit on; the POWER indicator AM or FM position. Rotate the and TONE ❷ controls as desired. will light. TUNING control ❷ to select a station. 4 5 ANTENNAS AM – This unit has a built-in ferrite rod antenna, which provides adequate reception in most areas. If reception is weak, turn the unit to improve reception. If desired, p
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:42 PM Page 7 CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES On Karaoke Tapes, side A is stereo instrumental* (music only) and side B is instrumental on one channel and vocals on the other channel. * Depending on the song, background vocals may be included on side A. 1 2 3 2 1 Press the POWER button ❶ to Press the PLAY ( ➛) button to Press the STOP/EJECT ( ) begin playback. turn the unit on; the POWER button on one of the decks to indicator will light. Slide the
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:42 PM Page 8 CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION (CONTINUED) RECORDING FROM THE RADIO OR MICROPHONE (NON-KARAOKE) 1 2 3 Press the POWER button to turn Slide the Function switch to the Press the STOP/EJECT ( ) the unit on; the POWER indicator TAPE position if recording from a button on Deck 2 to open the will light. microphone or the FM/AM Cassette Door and insert a blank position if recording from the cassette with the open end facing radio. up and full reel on the right.
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:43 PM Page 9 CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION (CONTINUED) DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE AT NORMAL OR HIGH SPEED 1 2 3 Insert a prerecorded tape into For high speed dubbing, slide the For higher quality dubbing, slide Deck 1 and a blank cassette tape HIGH-SPEED DUBBING switch the HIGH-SPEED DUBBING into Deck 2. Slide the FUNCTION to the ON (High Speed Dubbing) switch to the OFF (Normal Speed switch to the TAPE position. position. Dubbing) position. 4 5 1 2 2 1 Press the PLAY
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:43 PM Page 10 CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION (CONTINUED) KARAOKE RECORDING FROM A KARAOKE CASSETTE TAPE You can record onto a cassette tape from a special Karaoke cassette tape as follows: 1 2 3 2 1 Press the STOP/EJECT buttons Connect one or two microphones Press the PAUSE ( ) button ❶, and insert a karaoke cassette tape to the appropriate jack(s). Slide the then press the RECORD () button into Deck 1 and a blank cassette FUNCTION switch to the TAPE ❷ on Deck 2 (the
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:43 PM Page 11 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 Tab for side 2 and the deck are equipped with a special device. 1 SIDE On the back of the cassette there is an erase prevention tab on each side. To prevent accidental erasing, break T
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:43 PM Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: Symptom Possible Cause Solution Radio Noise or sound distorted Station not tuned properly for Retune the AM or FM broadcast on radio broadcasts. AM or FM. station. FM: AC cord is not fully extended Extend AC cord. or uncoiled. AM: Unit is not positioned Rotate unit until best reception is correctly. obtained. AM or FM, no sound. FUNCTION switch no
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:43 PM Page 13 TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR ¤ NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER... AUTHORIZED SERVICE CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098 FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL: 1-800-898-9020 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO: Emerson Radio Corp. Consumer Affairs Dept. 1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch, TX 75234 13
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:43 PM Page 14 EMERSON RADIO CORP. LIMITED WARRANTY What does this warranty cover? Any manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions. For how long? For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S. What will we do? If you need service under this Warranty, and you provide us with the dated proof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for lab
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EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:43 PM Page 15 ® EMERSON PART NO.:16-2873 208-02 Printed in China
