Summary of the content on the page No. 1
MKS2115
User’s Guide
Portable CD/CD+G
Karaoke System
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
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. For future reference, record the serial number of the unit printed on the rear of the cabinet. Serial Number _____________
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
S E I R T A S S U S D O N I C 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. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions 15. OVERLOADING carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability risk of fire or electric shock. to be connected to an outdoor antenna. 16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS Never push objects of any kind into this product through ope
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT FRONT 1. Carrying Handle 1 2. POWER Button 10 3. REPEAT Button 4. SKIP (o) Button 11 5. MASTER VOLUME Control 2 6. PLAY Indicator 12 7. POWER Indicator 13 3 8. BALANCE Control 14 4 15 9. MIC 1 Jack 16 10. CD Compartment 5 17 11. CD OPEN Tab 18 6 19 7 12. Play/Pause (®p) Button 20 8 13. PROGRAM Button 21 9 22 14. SKIP (n) Button 15. Stop (n) Button 16. Display REAR 17. MIC VOLUME Control 18. REPEAT Indicator 19. PROGRAM Indicator 20. ECHO Control 21. MIC 2 Jack 22. AVC
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
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. 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 respon
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
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. You cannot connect this portable Karaoke system to your TV’s coaxial antenna terminal. Also not
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) 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 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. From Video Out From Audio Out To Video In RECEIVER OR HOME STEREO To Audio In 7
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
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 AUTO VOICE CONTROL (AVC) When the AUTO VOICE CONTROL feature is activated, the Rotate the ECHO control clock- vocals on a multiplex recording are muted as soon as the singer wise to increase the echo or 1 1 begins singing into the microphone. When the singer stops counterclockwise
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
OPERATION (CONTINUED) PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NORMAL PLAYBACK (For karaoke playback, please refer to page 13) 1 2 3 Set the MASTER VOLUME Press the POWER button to the Lift up on the CD OPEN tab to control to a low setting. ON (in) position to turn the unit open the CD compartment door. on; the POWER indicator will Place a CD on the center spindle, light. with the printed label side facing 1 up. Close the CD Compartment door. 1 1 4 5 6 The CD player will read the table Adjust the MASTER VOLUME Pre
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
OPERATION (CONTINUED) CD PAUSE CONTROL 1 2 During CD playback, if you wish Press the Play/Pause (® ) to pause the disc momentarily, button again to release pause and resume normal CD playback; the press the Play/Pause (® ) button. Playback stops but the display will remain on. disc continues to spin and the display will blink. TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK 1 1 1 2 2 1 After you insert the disc into the CD When the desired track number player and the total number of appears in the displ
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
OPERATION (CONTINUED) REPEAT PLAYBACK 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 2 2 1 To repeat a single track, press the To repeat all of the tracks on a To cancel Repeat Playback, REPEAT button ∂ once; the disc continuously, while in the press the REPEAT button ∂ until Stop mode, press the REPEAT REPEAT indicator will blink. the REPEAT indicator goes out. button ∂ twice; the REPEAT Press the SKIP ( ) ∑ or ( ) You can also cancel Repeat indicator will light solid. Press the Playback by pressing the Stop ∏ button to sele
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
1 1 1 OPERATION (CONTINUED) 4 5 6 3 2 3 3 2 2 Repeat step 5 until you have programmed the desired track numbers into the CD Program Press the SKIP ( ) ∂ or ( ) ∑ Press either the SKIP ( ) ∂ or Memory. When the memory is button to select the first track that () ∑ button to select the next full, “En" will appear in the display you wish to program. When the track you wish to program. When for a second and "01" will appear desired track number blinks in the the desired track number blinks in in the
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
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 an external television screen (see pages 6-7). 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 Press the POWER button to the Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) microphone(s) into the MIC ON (in) position to tur
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
OPERATION (CONTINUED) BALANCE: For multiplex recordings, make sure the BALANCE control is set to the center position so you can hear both the vocal and music tracks at an equal level. INFORMATION ABOUT CD+G KARAOKE DISCS: CD+G Karaoke discs are designed specifically for playback in special CD players that include a CD+G decoder, such as this unit. These discs contain the lyrics to each song and the lyrics will appear on your external TV screen, line by line, as the disc is playing. Usually the w
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
C B L E E N A 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. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit. • If a compact
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service: Symptom Possible Cause Solution Compact Disc Player CD Player will not play. CD is not installed or installed Insert CD with label side up. upside-down. CD skips while playing. Disc is dirty or scratched. Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc. General No sound. Power cord disconnected. Connect power cord. Karaoke Some vocals are still Backup vocals are supposed This is normal, only the main
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL: Power Source ..............................................................................................120V, 60Hz AC Speaker ......................................................................................................2 x 2W, 8 Ohms Output Power ............................................................................................................2 x 1W CD SECTION: Disc Diameter ............................................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memorexelectronics.com
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
MKS2115 Guía del Usuario Sistema Karaoke Portátil para CD/CD+G Antes de operar este producto, sírvase leer este instructivo en su totalidad.
