MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM Page 18 MKS2112 User’s Guide Portable CD/CD+G Karaoke System Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM 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.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM 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.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM 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.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 2 15 3 4 5 6 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 23 14 REAR 24 25 26 27 28 4 FRONT 1. Carrying Handle 2. CD Compartment 3. POWER Button 4. Left Speaker 5. Display 6. MASTER VOLUME Control 7. PLAY/PAUSE Indicator 8. POWER Indicator 9. Skip/Search ( ) Button 10. REPEAT Button 11. Play/Pause ( ) Button 12. BALANCE Control 13. VOCAL Control 14. MIC Jacks 15. CD Door OPEN Tab 16. Right Speaker 17. MIC VOLUME Control 18.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM Page 5 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 jack on the rear 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.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM Page 6 OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS If you are using special CD+G (Graphics) discs in this portable Karaoke system, you must connect this unit to a television set in order to see the On Screen Graphics that are recorded on CD+G Karaoke discs. The video cable has yellow RCA type plugs on each end. Please note that your TV set must have an RCA type Video Input Jack in order to view the CD+G lyrics on your TV screen.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM Page 7 OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) 3. You can connect the Audio Out jacks from this portable Karaoke to the Aux In or Audio In jacks of your home stereo system to hear the sound through your home stereo speakers. Follow the instructions for your home stereo system to select the device connected to the external jacks as the audio source.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM Page 8 OPERATION CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE(S) This unit has two microphone jacks which will allow you to sing along with your favorite songs. Before connecting, make sure the MIC VOLUME control is set to minimum. ECHO CONTROL Rotate the ECHO control clockwise to increase the echo or counterclockwise to decrease the echo. MIC ON/OFF SWITCH To turn the microphone on, slide the ON/OFF switch, located on the side of the microphone, to the ON position.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM Page 9 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK (For karaoke playback, please refer to page 13) 1 2 3 Set the MASTER VOLUME control to a low setting. Press the POWER button to the ON position to turn the unit on; the POWER indicator will light. Lift the CD Door OPEN tab 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.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM 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.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM Page 11 OPERATION (CONTINUED) REPEAT PLAYBACK 2 3 1 4 1 3 1 2 1 2 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 appears in the display, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button ❹ to begin playback. The specific track you selected will be repeated continuously.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM Page 12 OPERATION (CONTINUED) 4 5 2 1 6 2 3 1 2 3 1 3 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.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM Page 13 OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING A CD+G (COMPACT DISC + GRAPHICS) DISC KARAOKE You can listen to a CD+G karaoke. 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 3 Insert a CD+G disc. Insert the microphone into the MIC jack(s).
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM Page 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: Symptom Possible Cause Solution CD Player will not play. CD is not installed or installed upside-down. Insert CD with label side up. CD skips while playing. Disc is dirty or scratched. Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc. Power cord disconnected. Connect power cord. Some vocals are still present when VOCAL control is off. Using non-CD+G CD.
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM Page 16 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL: Power Source ..............................................................................................120V, 60Hz AC Speaker ............................................................................................................3W, 8 Ohms Output Power..........................................................................................1.5W @ 10% THD CD SECTION: Disc Diameter .....................................................
MKS2112.OM.QXD 5/26/03 10:23 AM Page 17 Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memorexelectronics.
