EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:43 PM Page 16 ® KARAOKE SYSTEM WITH AM/FM RADIO AND DUAL CASSETTE DECK OWNER’S MANUAL EK215 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.
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.
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.
EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:42 PM Page 3 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 12 2 3 13 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 21 12. Cassette Deck 2 Buttons (left to right): PAUSE ( ) STOP/EJECT ( ) F.FWD (➛➛) REWIND (❿❿) PLAY (➛) RECORD ( ) 13. Cassette Deck 2 14. FUNCTION (TAPE/FM/AM) Switch 15. POWER Button 16. POWER ON Indicator 17. PHONES (Headphones) Jack 18. TUNING Control 19. TONE Control 20. AM/FM Dial Scale and Pointer 21. AC Socket (Rear of Unit) 1.
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.
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 owner’s manual of the receiver/home stereo, as well as this manual. • When connecting the unit, make sure the power is off and both units are unplugged before making any connections.
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 the unit on; the POWER indicator will light. Slide the Function switch ❶ to the Adjust the MASTER VOLUME ❶ AM or FM position. Rotate the and TONE ❷ controls as desired. TUNING control ❷ to select a station. 4 5 If desired, plug in one or two microphones and slide the ON/OFF switch, located on the side of the microphone, to the ON position. Adjust the MIC VOLUME control as desired.
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 Press the POWER button ❶ to turn the unit on; the POWER indicator will light. Slide the Function switch ❷ to the TAPE position.
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 the unit on; the POWER indicator will light. Slide the Function switch to the TAPE position if recording from a microphone or the FM/AM position if recording from the radio. 4 5 6 2 1 When ready to record, press the RECORD ( ) button on Deck 2 (the PLAY (➛) button will automatically depress).
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 Deck 1 and a blank cassette tape into Deck 2. Slide the FUNCTION switch to the TAPE position. For high speed dubbing, slide the HIGH-SPEED DUBBING switch to the ON (High Speed Dubbing) position. For higher quality dubbing, slide the HIGH-SPEED DUBBING switch to the OFF (Normal Speed Dubbing) position.
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 Connect one or two microphones to the appropriate jack(s). Slide the FUNCTION switch to the TAPE position. Press the PAUSE ( ) button ❶, then press the RECORD ( ) button ❷ on Deck 2 (the PLAY button will be automatically depressed).
EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:43 PM Page 11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Tab for side 2 SIDE 1 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.
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 Station not tuned properly for AM or FM. Retune the AM or FM broadcast station. FM: AC cord is not fully extended or uncoiled. Extend AC cord. AM: Unit is not positioned correctly. Rotate unit until best reception is obtained. FUNCTION switch not on AM or FM. Slide to select AM or FM . Volume at minimum.
EK215 KARAOKE O/M.QXD 8/15/02 3:43 PM Page 13 TO FIND THE LOCATION AND ¨ PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED AUTHORIZED SERVICE SERVICE CENTER... 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.
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.
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