MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 24 MKS5009 User’s Guide CD/CD+G Karaoke System with AM/FM Radio and Dual Cassette Player/Recorder Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM 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.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM 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.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability to be connected to an outdoor antenna. 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 35 18 36 19 37 38 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM 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 outlet.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM 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.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 7 OPERATION AUTO VOCAL CONTROL ECHO CONTROL 1 1 Rotate the ECHO control clockwise to increase the echo or counterclockwise to decrease the echo. MIC ON/OFF SWITCH When the VOCAL feature is activated, the vocals on a multiplex recording are muted as soon as the singer begins singing into the microphone. When the singer stops singing, the vocals are automatically unmuted. Adjust the AUTO VOCAL control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 8 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO 1 2 3 2 1 2 1 Press the POWER button ❶; the POWER indicator will light. Slide the FUNCTION switch ❷ to the FM or AM position. Rotate the TUNING control to select a station. Adjust the MASTER VOLUME ❶ and TONE ❷ controls as desired. 4 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.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 9 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK (For karaoke playback, please refer to page 13) 1 2 3 Press the POWER button ❶; the POWER indicator will light. Slide the FUNCTION switch ❷ to the CDG position. Press the CD Door OPEN/CLOSE area to open the CD compartment door. Place a CD on the center spindle, with the printed label side facing up. Close the CD compartment door.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 10 OPERATION (CONTINUED) CD PAUSE CONTROL 1 2 During CD playback, if you wish to pause the disc momentarily, press the Play/Pause ( ) button. Playback stops but the disc continues to spin and the PLAY/PAUSE indicator will blink. Press the Play/Pause ( ) button again to release pause and resume normal CD playback; the PLAY/ PAUSE indicator will remain on.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 11 OPERATION (CONTINUED) REPEAT PLAYBACK 1 2 1 4 1 2 3 To repeat a single track, press the REPEAT button ❶ once; the REPEAT indicator will blink. Press the Skip/Search ( ) ❷ or ( ) button ❸ to select the specific track that you wish to repeat. When the desired track number blinks in the display, within five seconds, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button ❹ to begin playback. The specific track you selected will be repeated continuously.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 12 OPERATION (CONTINUED) 5 6 4 3 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1 Press the Skip/Search ( ) ❶ or ( ) button ❷ to select the first track that you wish to program. When the desired track number appears in the display, press the PROGRAM button ❸ again. Press either the Skip/Search ( ) ❶ or ( ) button ❷ to select the next track you wish to program. When the desired track number appears in the display, press the PROGRAM button ❸ again.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 13 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING A CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) KARAOKE DISC You can listen to a CD+G karaoke disc. CD+G discs combine the recorded music with an additional video track that displays the song lyrics on a television screen. As the song plays, the words to be sung are highlighted in a different color on most CD+Gs. 1 2 1 2 3 Press the Play/Pause ( ) button to start CD/CD+G playback.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 14 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES OR KARAOKE 1 2 3 Press the POWER button ❶; the POWER indicator will light. Slide the FUNCTION switch ❷ to the TAPE position. Press the STOP/EJECT ( ) button on either deck (Deck B for example) to open the Cassette Door and insert a cassette with the open end facing down. Close the cassette door. Press the PLAY () button to begin playback.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 15 OPERATION (CONTINUED) KARAOKE RECORDING FROM A CD OR CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) DISC You can record onto a cassette tape from a CD+G karaoke disc or standard CD. CD+G discs combine the recorded music with an additional video track that displays the song lyrics on a television screen. As the song plays, the words to be sung are highlighted in a different color.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 16 OPERATION (CONTINUED) DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE AT NORMAL OR HIGH SPEED 1 2 Insert a prerecorded tape into Deck B and a blank cassette tape into Deck A. 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.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 17 OPERATION (CONTINUED) RECORDING FROM THE RADIO You can record onto a cassette tape from the built-in radio. 1 2 3 2 1 1 1 Press the STOP/EJECT ( ) button on Deck A to open the Cassette Door and insert a cassette with the open end facing down. Close the cassette door. Insert the microphone into the MIC jack(s) ❶ . Slide the FUNCTION switch ❷ to the AM or FM position and tune a station.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 18 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 and the deck are equipped with a special device. On the back of the cassette there is an erase prevention tab on each side.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) Caring for Compact Discs • Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the compact disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the compact disc. • Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the compact disc label. • Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact disc.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 20 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: Wire Antenna is not fully extended or uncoiled. Extend Wire Antenna. 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.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED) Symptom Karaoke Some vocals are still present when VOCAL control is set to High. Feedback is heard when singing. Words do not appear on TV screen. Possible Cause Solution Using non-CD+G CD. Backup vocals are supposed to be included. Microphone is too close to unit or MIC Volume is too high. Using non-CD+G CD. Connections not done properly. Using the radio. Use CD+G CD. This is normal, only the main vocal(s) are to be reduced.
MKS5009.OM.QXD 7/22/03 1:35 PM Page 22 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL: Power Source .............................................................................................120V, 60Hz AC Speaker ..................................................................................................................8 Ohms Dimensions ...............................................................13 (W) x 15.75 (H) x 9.75 (D) Inches Weight ..............................................................................
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