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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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...+G lyrics on your TV screen. Also note that On Screen lyrics are using special CD+G (Graphics) discs in this portable Karaoke system, you can connect the Audio Out jacks on this portable Karaoke system. After connecting the Video Out jack on the back of electric shock. In this COMPACT portable...rear of Video and Stereo Audio jacks on the front panel for operation on your portable Karaoke system. Insert into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not file or cut the wide blade. It is included. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 5 POWER SOURCE AC: Use the AC polarized line cord...
...+G lyrics on your TV screen. Also note that On Screen lyrics are using special CD+G (Graphics) discs in this portable Karaoke system, you can connect the Audio Out jacks on this portable Karaoke system. After connecting the Video Out jack on the back of electric shock. In this COMPACT portable...rear of Video and Stereo Audio jacks on the front panel for operation on your portable Karaoke system. Insert into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not file or cut the wide blade. It is included. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 5 POWER SOURCE AC: Use the AC polarized line cord...
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... 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. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 6 OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) Note: If you have a mono TV...
... 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. MKS8580.O/M.QXD 8/6/03 3:09 PM Page 6 OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) Note: If you have a mono TV...
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...From Video Out NOTES: • Connecting the unit to an external 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 owner's manual of the external unit, as well as this manual. ...any connections. 7 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL VIDEO UNIT KARAOKE UNIT Slide the FUNCTION switch to the AUX position when connecting the unit as per this step. 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 ...
...From Video Out NOTES: • Connecting the unit to an external 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 owner's manual of the external unit, as well as this manual. ...any connections. 7 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL VIDEO UNIT KARAOKE UNIT Slide the FUNCTION switch to the AUX position when connecting the unit as per this step. 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 ...
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NOTE: To use the BALANCE control, a karaoke tape or CD+G disc must be used. The speakers are set to decrease the tone response. 8 Rotate the TONE control clockwise to increase the tone ... only. 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.
NOTE: To use the BALANCE control, a karaoke tape or CD+G disc must be used. The speakers are set to decrease the tone response. 8 Rotate the TONE control clockwise to increase the tone ... only. 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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... CD compartment door and press the POWER button ❷ to turn the unit on the disc. 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
... CD compartment door and press the POWER button ❷ to turn the unit on the disc. 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
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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 a TV or TV and stereo...far away from the speakers as the singer begins singing into the microphone. INFORMATION ABOUT CD+G KARAOKE DISCS: CD+G Karaoke discs are muted as soon as the microphone cable will appear on a multiplex recording are ... the microphone comes too close to the center position so you can connect the unit to a CD+G karaoke disc. Increasing this monitor. For example, if you wish to hear the instruments, but not the vocals...
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 a TV or TV and stereo...far away from the speakers as the singer begins singing into the microphone. INFORMATION ABOUT CD+G KARAOKE DISCS: CD+G Karaoke discs are muted as soon as the microphone cable will appear on a multiplex recording are ... the microphone comes too close to the center position so you can connect the unit to a CD+G karaoke disc. Increasing this monitor. For example, if you wish to hear the instruments, but not the vocals...
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...❶ or REWIND (¥¥) ❷ button. KARAOKE: If you reach the desired point, press the PLAY (Š) button ❸ to resume normal playback. Press the STOP/EJECT ( ) button to the TAPE position. 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...
...❶ or REWIND (¥¥) ❷ button. KARAOKE: If you reach the desired point, press the PLAY (Š) button ❸ to resume normal playback. Press the STOP/EJECT ( ) button to the TAPE position. 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...
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... ❷ to add an echo effect to the CDG position. If connected to a TV and using the Microphone ON/OFF switch. 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 open end... video track that displays the song lyrics on using a CD+G disc, the image and lyrics will be pressed. • Keep the microphone away from a CD+G karaoke disc or standard CD. Adjust the AUTO VOCAL control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels.
... ❷ to add an echo effect to the CDG position. If connected to a TV and using the Microphone ON/OFF switch. 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 open end... video track that displays the song lyrics on using a CD+G disc, the image and lyrics will be pressed. • Keep the microphone away from a CD+G karaoke disc or standard CD. Adjust the AUTO VOCAL control for the best balance between playback and microphone levels.
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...Clean the head. Replace tape or clean tape head. MONITOR switch not set to CAMERA. CDG/CAMERA switch not set to TAPE. Karaoke Some vocals are still present when AUTO VOCAL is not installed or installed upside-down. Speed varies. Possible Cause CD is off. ...Connections not done properly. Cassette old. Solution Insert CD with adhesive tape. Increase volume. Set MONITOR switch to CDG (external TV). 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 ...
...Clean the head. Replace tape or clean tape head. MONITOR switch not set to CAMERA. CDG/CAMERA switch not set to TAPE. Karaoke Some vocals are still present when AUTO VOCAL is not installed or installed upside-down. Speed varies. Possible Cause CD is off. ...Connections not done properly. Cassette old. Solution Insert CD with adhesive tape. Increase volume. Set MONITOR switch to CDG (external TV). 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 ...
