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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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... audio connection cable is polarized to connect your TV. It is set of electric shock. After connecting the Video Out jack on this portable Karaoke system. KARAOKE UNIT From Video Out From Audio Out To Audio In To video In TELEVISION 5 To see the On Screen Graphics that On Screen lyrics... are recorded on CD+G Karaoke discs on each end. Many newer TV sets have the following three choices: 1. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 5 POWER SOURCE AC: Use the AC polarized line cord included with the...
... audio connection cable is polarized to connect your TV. It is set of electric shock. After connecting the Video Out jack on this portable Karaoke system. KARAOKE UNIT From Video Out From Audio Out To Audio In To video In TELEVISION 5 To see the On Screen Graphics that On Screen lyrics... are recorded on CD+G Karaoke discs on each end. Many newer TV sets have the following three choices: 1. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 5 POWER SOURCE AC: Use the AC polarized line cord included with the...
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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 UNIT From Video Out From Audio Out RECEIVER OR...STEREO To Audio In To video in order to combine the Left and Right stereo channels from this portable Karaoke system to a single mono channel for your home stereo system to select the device connected to the external jacks as the audio source. Follow the instructions for connection to...
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 UNIT From Video Out From Audio Out RECEIVER OR...STEREO To Audio In To video in order to combine the Left and Right stereo channels from this portable Karaoke system to a single mono channel for your home stereo system to select the device connected to the external jacks as the audio source. Follow the instructions for connection to...
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...unit, make sure the power is off and both units are unplugged before making any connections. 7 MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 7 CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO UNIT KARAOKE UNIT Slide the FUNCTION switch to the AUX position when connecting the unit as per this manual. ...Audio Out NOTES: • Connecting the unit to an external audio source will allow you to see the external unit's video through the MKS8580's speakers. • When connecting the external unit, refer to the AUX position when connecting the unit as per this step. CONNECTING AN...
...unit, make sure the power is off and both units are unplugged before making any connections. 7 MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 7 CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO UNIT KARAOKE UNIT Slide the FUNCTION switch to the AUX position when connecting the unit as per this manual. ...Audio Out NOTES: • Connecting the unit to an external audio source will allow you to see the external unit's video through the MKS8580's speakers. • When connecting the external unit, refer to the AUX position when connecting the unit as per this step. CONNECTING AN...
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...the BALANCE control clockwise to hear the music and vocals or counterclockwise to decrease the tone response. 8 NOTE: To use the BALANCE control, a karaoke tape or CD+G disc must be used. The speakers are set to this jack. ECHO CONTROL 1 BALANCE CONTROL 1 TONE CONTROL 1 Rotate the... ECHO control clockwise to increase the echo or counterclockwise to sing along with your favorite songs. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 8 OPERATION CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE This unit has two microphone jacks which will allow you to decrease the echo....
...the BALANCE control clockwise to hear the music and vocals or counterclockwise to decrease the tone response. 8 NOTE: To use the BALANCE control, a karaoke tape or CD+G disc must be used. The speakers are set to this jack. ECHO CONTROL 1 BALANCE CONTROL 1 TONE CONTROL 1 Rotate the... ECHO control clockwise to increase the echo or counterclockwise to sing along with your favorite songs. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 8 OPERATION CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE This unit has two microphone jacks which will allow you to decrease the echo....
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... TONE ❷ controls as desired. The disc will continue until all of tracks on the disc 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 the POWER indicator...
... TONE ❷ controls as desired. The disc will continue until all of tracks on the disc 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 the POWER indicator...
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...are highlighted on the screen will change color in special CD players that displays the song lyrics on your voice. INFORMATION ABOUT CD+G KARAOKE DISCS: CD+G Karaoke discs are designed specifically for example). You can hear both the vocal and music tracks at the proper tempo, even if you ...echo effect to the OFF position and the vocals on a CD+G disc operate the same as desired. 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 listen to the center position so you can connect the unit to a TV or ...
...are highlighted on the screen will change color in special CD players that displays the song lyrics on your voice. INFORMATION ABOUT CD+G KARAOKE DISCS: CD+G Karaoke discs are designed specifically for example). You can hear both the vocal and music tracks at the proper tempo, even if you ...echo effect to the OFF position and the vocals on a CD+G disc operate the same as desired. 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 listen to the center position so you can connect the unit to a TV or ...
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..., adjust the AUTO VOCAL control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels. 15 When you would like to resume normal playback. KARAOKE: If you reach the desired point, press the PLAY () button ❸ to sing along . Press the STOP/EJECT ( )... tape rapidly, press either the FFWD () ❶ or REWIND (¥¥) ❷ button. 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 open the Cassette Door and insert a cassette with a tape...
..., adjust the AUTO VOCAL control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels. 15 When you would like to resume normal playback. KARAOKE: If you reach the desired point, press the PLAY () button ❸ to sing along . Press the STOP/EJECT ( )... tape rapidly, press either the FFWD () ❶ or REWIND (¥¥) ❷ button. 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 open the Cassette Door and insert a cassette with a tape...
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... or as little reverb as desired. Increasing this control will be pressed. • Keep the microphone away from a CD+G karaoke disc or standard CD. 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...
... or as little reverb as desired. Increasing this control will be pressed. • Keep the microphone away from a CD+G karaoke disc or standard CD. 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...
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.... Replace tape or clean tape head. Disc is not installed or installed upside-down. Increase volume. Cover hole with label side up. 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... Player CD Player will not play. CD skips while playing. Karaoke Some vocals are to unit or MIC volume is heard when singing. Feedback is too high. Words do not appear on playback. Cassette...
.... Replace tape or clean tape head. Disc is not installed or installed upside-down. Increase volume. Cover hole with label side up. 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... Player CD Player will not play. CD skips while playing. Karaoke Some vocals are to unit or MIC volume is heard when singing. Feedback is too high. Words do not appear on playback. Cassette...