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MKS5622
User’s Guide
CD/CD+G Karaoke
System with
Cassette Recorder
and B&W Monitor
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:34 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 rear of
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S E I R T A S S U S D O N I C MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:34 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 through lo
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:34 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 objects
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:34 AM Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1. CD Compartment FRONT 2. POWER Indicator 3. POWER Button 16 4. Monitor Screen 17 1 5. TONE Control 18 2 6. AVC (Auto Vocal) Control 3 19 7. Function Switch 4 (CD/CDG/TAPE) 5 6 20 8. BALANCE Control 7 21 9. MASTER VOLUME Control 8 22 10. MIC1 VOLUME Control 23 24 9 11. Cassette Compartment 25 12. MIC1 Jack 26 13. Cassette Buttons (from right 10 27 to left): 11 28 PAUSE ( ) 12 29 STOP/EJECT ( ) FAST FORWARD ( ) REWIND ( ) 13 PLAY (
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:34 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 outle
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:34 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 to he
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:35 AM Page 7 OPERATION CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE This unit has two microphone jacks which will allow you to sing along with your favorite songs. Before connecting, make sure the MIC VOLUME controls are set to minimum. HEADPHONE JACK For private listening, connect low impedance 3.5mm (32 ohm) stereo headphones (not included) to this jack. The speakers are automatically disconnected when the headphone plug is inserted into the jack. ECHO CONTROL TONE CONTROL MIC ON/OFF
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:35 AM Page 8 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES 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. Rotate the and insert a cassette with the Function switch ❷ to the TAPE open end facing down, then close position. the cassette door. 4 5 6 2 1 3 1 Adjust the MASTER VOLUME ❶ To advance or rewind the tape To pause playback
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:35 AM Page 9 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK (For karaoke, please refer to page 14.) 1 2 3 Press the POWER button to turn Rotate the Function switch to the Press the OPEN/CLOSE area to the unit on; the POWER indicator open the CD compartment door. CD position. will light. 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 Adjust the MASTER VOLUM
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:35 AM Page 10 OPERATION (CONTINUED) CD PAUSE CONTROL 1 2 During CD playback, if you wish Press the Play/Pause ( ) button to pause the disc momentarily, again to release pause and resume normal CD playback; the press the Play/Pause ( ) PLAY/PAUSE indicator will light. 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 desired track
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2 MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:35 AM Page 11 OPERATION (CONTINUED) REPEAT PLAYBACK 1 2 3 2 1 1 2 1 3 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 () butt
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3 3 3 MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:35 AM Page 12 OPERATION (CONTINUED) 4 5 6 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 the desired track numbers into the CD Program track that you wish to program. next track you wish to program. Memory. When the desired track number When the desired track number appears in the display, press the When the memory is full, “- -” w
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:35 AM Page 13 OPERATION (CONTINUED) RECORDING AUDIO FROM THE MICROPHONE (NON-KARAOKE) 1 2 3 Press the POWER button to turn Press the STOP/EJECT ( ) Rotate the Function switch to the the unit on; the POWER indicator button to open the Cassette Door TAPE position. will light. and insert a blank cassette with the open end down, then close the cassette door. Insert the microphone into the appropriate jack. 4 5 6 2 1 To pause recording momentarily, When ready to record, pr
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:35 AM Page 14 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING A CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) DISC KARAOKE You can listen to a CD+G karaoke. CD+G discs combine the recorded music with an additional video track that displays the song lyrics on this monitor. 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 ( ) and rotate the
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:35 AM Page 15 OPERATION (CONTINUED) KARAOKE RECORDING FROM A CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) DISC You can record a cassette from a CD+G disc. CD+G discs combine the recorded music with an additional video track that displays the song lyrics on this monitor screen or an external television screen (if connected). As the song plays, the words to be sung are highlighted on this TV screen. 1 2 3 Rotate the Function switch to the Rotate the AUTO VOCAL control Press the Play/
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C B L E E N A MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:35 AM Page 16 OPERATION (CONTINUED) When watching a CD+G on the monitor screen, adjust the brightness, v-hold and contrast as follows: V-HOLD BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST If the picture moves up and down If the picture is too light or too If the picture is too strong or too or rolls, rotate to adjust the dark, rotate to adjust the weak, rotate to adjust the contrast vertical hold. brightness. and clearly define the shades of blacks, grays and whites. CARE AND MAI
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:35 AM Page 17 CARE AND MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) 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
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:35 AM Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: Symptom Possible Cause Solution Compact Disc Player CD Player will not play. CD is not installed or installed Insert CD with label side up. upside-down. CD skips while playing. Disc is dirty or scratched. Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc. General No sound. Power cord disconnected. Connect power cord. Karaoke Using non-CD+G CD. Use CD+G CD. Some
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MKS5622.O/M.QXD 7/2/03 9:35 AM Page 19 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL: Power Source .............................................................................................120V, 60Hz AC Speaker ...............................................................................................Impedance 8 Ohms Dimensions ...............................................................15 (W) x 18.25 (H) x 9.75 (D) Inches Weight ............................................................................
