Operation Manual

MICROPHONE MIXING
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KARAOKE
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Two microphones (not supplied) can be connected to this unit,
allowing you to sing along to music sources.
Use microphones with mini plugs (03.5 mm, 1/8 inch).
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Connect your microphones to the MIC 1 and MIC
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MIC 1 MIC 2
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Press one of the function buttons to select the
source to be mixed, and play the source.
Adjust the volume and tone of the source.
Press the MIC button and turn the VOLUME
control within 4 seconds to adjust the
microphone volume.
The microphone volume can be selected from 1 to MAX (7)
or OFF (cancel).
The volume of both microphones is adjusted simultaneously.
Press the ECHO button and turn the VOLUME
control within 4 seconds to adjust
the echo level.
The echo level can be selected from 1 to MAX (7) or OFF
(cancel).
To change the delay time of echo
Hold down the ECHO button while the echo is on.
“L” (Long) and “M” (Medium) are displayed alternately. At
desired position, release the button.
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To record microphone sound mixed with source sound
Follow the procedure for recording from the sound source (see
page 13).
The SYNC DUB button cannot be used for mixing recording.
When not using the microphones
Set the microphone volume and echo level to OFF and
remove
the microphones from the MIC jacks.
● When the MIC or ECHO level is changed, the SURROUND
mode and the DOLBY PRO LOGIC are automatically canceled.
● If a microphone is held too near the speakers, a howling sound
may be produced. In this case, hold the microphone away
from the speakers, or decrease the microphone volume.
● If sound through the microphone is extremely loud, it may be
distorted. In this case, decrease the microphone volume,
● When the function is changed, the microphone volume and
the echo volume are
set to off.
Recommended microphones
The use of unidirectional type microphones is recommended to
prevent howling. Contact your local Aiwa dealer for details.
VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX FUNCTIONS
This unit can use discs or tapes as Karaoke sources.
Use the vocal fader function for ordinary discs or tapes.
Use the multiplex function
for multi audio discs or tapes.
Press the KARAOKE button repeatedly to select the vocal
fader or multiplex function.
Each time the KARAOKE button is pressed, one of these
functions is selected cyclically.
@ Vocal Fader
The singer’s voice becomes softer than the accompaniment.
@ Auto Vocal Fader
The
singer’s voice becomes softer only while there is audio
input through microphones.
@ Multiplex
The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers,
and the sound on the right channel is muted.
To hear the sound on the right channel, see below,
@ Auto Multiplex
The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers,
and the sound on the right channel is muted only while there
is audio input through microphones.
To hear the sound on the right channel, see below.
@ Cancel
To change the audible channel in Multiplex function
When Multiplex is selected, “MPX-L” is displayed for 3 seconds
and changes to the selected function name. After the selected
function name is displayed, keep pressina the KARAOKE button
until “MPX-R is displayed,
To return to the initial setting, select MPX-L.
When the power is turned off, MPX-L is restored.
To change the time lag setting in Auto Vocal Fader or
Auto Multiplex function
The muted original singer’s voice can be turned faster to the
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When Auto Vocal Fader or Auto Multiplex is selected, “A-VF or
“A-MPX is displayed for 3 seconds and changes to the selected
function name. After the selected function name is displayed,
kee~ Dressina the KARAOKE button until “FAST is displayed.
To return to the initial setting, select SLOW.
When the power is turned off, SLOW is restored.
● The Karaoke functions may not operate correctly with the
following kinds of CDs or tapes.
- Those with monaural sound
- Those recorded with strong echoes
- Those with the vocal part recorded on the right or left side of
the sound width
● While the Karaoke function is on, the sound is output as
monaural.
● When the function is changed, the Karaoke function is canceled.
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