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MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 23 MKS8580 User's Guide CD/CD+G Karaoke System with B&W Monitor and Video Camera Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 23 MKS8580 User's Guide CD/CD+G Karaoke System with B&W Monitor and Video Camera Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
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...type plugs on the rear of electric shock. Also note that On Screen lyrics are required. 2. After connecting the Video Out jack on this portable Karaoke system to the Video In jack on your TV screen. If your TV has stereo audio input jacks, you have a set of Video and Stereo Audio...an external television set in this case, the lyrics from your TV's coaxial antenna terminal. Please note that bear the DIGITAL AUDIO GRAPHICS CD+G mark. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 5 POWER SOURCE AC: Use the AC polarized line cord included with the unit for quick and easy connections without ...
...type plugs on the rear of electric shock. Also note that On Screen lyrics are required. 2. After connecting the Video Out jack on this portable Karaoke system to the Video In jack on your TV screen. If your TV has stereo audio input jacks, you have a set of Video and Stereo Audio...an external television set in this case, the lyrics from your TV's coaxial antenna terminal. Please note that bear the DIGITAL AUDIO GRAPHICS CD+G mark. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 5 POWER SOURCE AC: Use the AC polarized line cord included with the unit for quick and easy connections without ...
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...system to select the device connected to the external jacks as the audio source. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 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 TELEVISION 6 KARAOKE... in order to combine the Left and Right stereo channels from this portable Karaoke system to a single mono channel for your mono TV. 3. You can connect the Audio Out jacks from this portable Karaoke system to the Aux In or Audio In jacks of your home stereo...
...system to select the device connected to the external jacks as the audio source. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 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 TELEVISION 6 KARAOKE... in order to combine the Left and Right stereo channels from this portable Karaoke system to a single mono channel for your mono TV. 3. You can connect the Audio Out jacks from this portable Karaoke system to the Aux In or Audio In jacks of your home stereo...
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... video source will allow you to broadcast the external unit's sound through the MKS8580's monitor. • When connecting the external unit, refer to the AUX position when connecting the unit as this step. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL VIDEO UNIT KARAOKE UNIT Slide the FUNCTION switch to the owner's manual of the external unit...
... video source will allow you to broadcast the external unit's sound through the MKS8580's monitor. • When connecting the external unit, refer to the AUX position when connecting the unit as this step. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL VIDEO UNIT KARAOKE UNIT Slide the FUNCTION switch to the owner's manual of the external unit...
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NOTE: To use the BALANCE control, a karaoke tape or CD+G disc must be used. Before connecting, make sure the MIC VOLUME controls are automatically disconnected when the headphone plug is inserted into the jack. The speakers are set to decrease the tone response. 8 MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 8 OPERATION CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE...
NOTE: To use the BALANCE control, a karaoke tape or CD+G disc must be used. Before connecting, make sure the MIC VOLUME controls are automatically disconnected when the headphone plug is inserted into the jack. The speakers are set to decrease the tone response. 8 MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 8 OPERATION CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE...
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... compartment door. Adjust the MASTER VOLUME ❶ and TONE ❷ controls as desired. the POWER indicator will light. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 10 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK (For karaoke, please refer to page 14.) 1 2 3 Press the POWER button to turn the unit off. 10 Press the Play...
... compartment door. Adjust the MASTER VOLUME ❶ and TONE ❷ controls as desired. the POWER indicator will light. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 10 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK (For karaoke, please refer to page 14.) 1 2 3 Press the POWER button to turn the unit off. 10 Press the Play...
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...TV. NOTE: The Program and Repeat features on most CD+Gs. 1 2 2 3 1 1 Insert a CD+G disc. INFORMATION ABOUT CD+G KARAOKE DISCS: CD+G Karaoke discs are designed specifically for example). The ECHO control ❷ is a howling or screeching sound that displays the song lyrics on this unit. Usually...any other controls on the front of the other vocals, you do not know the song. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 14 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING A CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) KARAOKE DISC You can connect the unit to a TV or TV and stereo as shown on pages...
...TV. NOTE: The Program and Repeat features on most CD+Gs. 1 2 2 3 1 1 Insert a CD+G disc. INFORMATION ABOUT CD+G KARAOKE DISCS: CD+G Karaoke discs are designed specifically for example). The ECHO control ❷ is a howling or screeching sound that displays the song lyrics on this unit. Usually...any other controls on the front of the other vocals, you do not know the song. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 14 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING A CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) KARAOKE DISC You can connect the unit to a TV or TV and stereo as shown on pages...
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MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 15 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES OR KARAOKE CASSETTE TAPE 1 2 3 Slide the FUNCTION switch to release pause and resume normal playback. 7 To stop mechanism activates, the PLAY () button ❶ is still running. ... tape rapidly, press either the FFWD () ❶ or REWIND (¥¥) ❷ button. Press the PLAY () button to open end facing down. KARAOKE: If you reach the desired point, press the PLAY () button ❸ to sing along . The PLAY () button is released and the tape motor...
MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 15 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES OR KARAOKE CASSETTE TAPE 1 2 3 Slide the FUNCTION switch to release pause and resume normal playback. 7 To stop mechanism activates, the PLAY () button ❶ is still running. ... tape rapidly, press either the FFWD () ❶ or REWIND (¥¥) ❷ button. Press the PLAY () button to open end facing down. KARAOKE: If you reach the desired point, press the PLAY () button ❸ to sing along . The PLAY () button is released and the tape motor...
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Adjust the AUTO VOCAL control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 16 OPERATION (CONTINUED) KARAOKE RECORDING FROM A CD OR CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) DISC You can record onto a cassette tape from the unit to stop ...6 1 2 1 Press the PAUSE button to start CD/CD+G playback. Increasing this control will be pressed. • Keep the microphone away from a CD+G karaoke disc or standard CD. IMPORTANT: This feature only works with an additional video track that displays the song lyrics on the front of the respective...
Adjust the AUTO VOCAL control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 16 OPERATION (CONTINUED) KARAOKE RECORDING FROM A CD OR CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) DISC You can record onto a cassette tape from the unit to stop ...6 1 2 1 Press the PAUSE button to start CD/CD+G playback. Increasing this control will be pressed. • Keep the microphone away from a CD+G karaoke disc or standard CD. IMPORTANT: This feature only works with an additional video track that displays the song lyrics on the front of the respective...
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... Connect to the CDG position. 20 Using non-CD+G CD. Set CDG/CAMERA switch to TV properly. CD skips while playing. Karaoke Some vocals are to TAPE. Cassette Recorder Will not record. Solution Insert CD with label side up. Connect power cord. Camera Camera ...not working. Clean the head. Increase volume. Replace the cassette. Set MONITOR switch to be reduced. Speed varies. Volume at minimum. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: Symptom Compact Disc...
... Connect to the CDG position. 20 Using non-CD+G CD. Set CDG/CAMERA switch to TV properly. CD skips while playing. Karaoke Some vocals are to TAPE. Cassette Recorder Will not record. Solution Insert CD with label side up. Connect power cord. Camera Camera ...not working. Clean the head. Increase volume. Replace the cassette. Set MONITOR switch to be reduced. Speed varies. Volume at minimum. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: Symptom Compact Disc...