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User Manual Version 1.0
PK-6000 Pocket Karaoke
PK-6000 POCKET-SIZE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
RECORD MUSIC, VIEW PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
& BROADCAST YOUR PERFORMANCE!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ..................................................................................................... 4 PK-6000 Package Contents | Minimum Computer Requirements | About this User Manual Connect to Your Computer ............................................................................ 5 Product Overview ......................................................................................... 6 Your New PK-6000 | Proper Care of Your PK-6000 | Safe Operations | Initial
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Audio Recording ........................................................................................ 20 Text Viewer ................................................................................................ 21 Other Functions and Settings ..................................................................... 22 Karaoke Functions ..................................................................................... 23 Karaoke Song Selection System | Song Lists | Audio Songs Play | Song Se
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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 10.1 or hi
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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). You can treat it like any other external storage
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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. Browse images, read text documents, mix voice and sound
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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. • To avoid causing interference, do not use the PK-6000 on an airplane or in other
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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 o
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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. (9)
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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. If the PK-6000 is for
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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. Important: Do not power off before completing the calibr
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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. (12)
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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. (13)
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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. You
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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. In the first (left) row you have Brightness for screen view settings, Language
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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. To access the Playlist, tap the sc
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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). Clicking on another title will retur
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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. When first entering the Image Browser, the setting will be on Mini, display
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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. Click on Save, the center icon
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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). To the left of these controls is a timer that will show you the recording’s elapsed time, and at the right
