JVC CA-MXJ880V, CA-MXJ770V Using the Microphones, Singing Along, To apply an echo to your voice

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Using the Microphones

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You can enjoy singing along (Karaoke) and microphone mixing using two microphones.

•The MIC LEVEL control adjustment is valid for both microphones connected to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks.

IMPORTANT:

•Always set the MIC LEVEL to MIN when connecting or disconnecting the microphone.

•When you are not using the microphones, disconnect them.

Singing Along

Vocal Masking

Vocal Masking reduces the lead vocal of the playing source, and allows you to replace it by singing into the microphones as the music plays.

On the unit ONLY:

MIC LEVEL

1 Rotate the MIC LEVEL to MIN.

MIN MAX

2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) by plugging it into the MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack.

3 Press VOCAL MASKING on the remote control.

The karaoke indicator () lights up on the display.

If howling or squealing (feedback) occurs while using the microphone(s)

Take the following actions to prevent these noises.

•Adjust the MIC LEVEL and VOLUME control.

•Avoid pointing the microphone(s) towards the speakers.

•When two microphones are connected, turn off the On/Off switch on the unused microphone.

If you use the following sources as the playing source for Vocal Masking, you cannot get satisfactory results

•Radio programs — a radio signal is not as reliable as the signals coming from a tape or CD.

•Monaural sources.

•Poorly dubbed tapes.

•Sources recorded with duets, strong echo, a chorus, or only a few instruments.

•Poorly prerecorded tape or CD.

Singing Along with Multiplex Karaoke Discs (MPX)

If the source you are going to play is a multiplex karaoke disc, you can use the Multiplex sound function (MPX) via the button on the unit.

What is Multiplex Sound?

On a multiplex karaoke disc, the instrumental parts are recorded on the left channel. With this system, you can replace the vocal part with your voice through the microphone.

4 Start playing the source — CD, tape, or other connected component.

MIC LEVEL

5 Rotate the MIC LEVEL and

VOLUME controls as you sing into MIN MAX the microphone(s).

•By pressing REC START/STOP, you can record your singing along if you want. (For more details, see page 21.)

To apply an echo to your voice

Press ECHO on the remote control so that the echo ( ) indicator lights up on the display. Each time you press the button, the echo level changes as follows:

ECHO 1ECHO 2 ECHO 3

ECHO OFF (Canceled)

As the number increases, a stronger echo effect is applied to your voice.

On the unit ONLY:

1 Rotate the MIC and Volume level to MIN.

2 Connect the microphone (not supplied) into the MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack on the front panel.

3 Play the source - CD.

4 Press MPX to select the output sound.

Please refer to page 19.

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Contents CA-MXJ770V/CA-MXJ880V Introduction PrecautionsAbout This Manual Contents Front Panel Location of the Buttons and ControlsPanel Front PanelDisplay Window Powered Rolling PanelSee pages in the parentheses for details FM/AM button and lamp 9Remote Control Remote ControlGetting Started Connecting AntennasUnpacking FM antennaRelease the finger from the clamp Connecting SpeakersAM antenna To connect an outdoor AM antennaAdjusting the Voltage Selector Connecting Other EquipmentTo connect an analog component To connect a TV setSetting the Clock Turning On and Off the PowerSetting the AM Tuner Interval Spacing Common OperationsTo turn down the volume level temporarily Adjusting the VolumeReinforcing the Bass Sound Selecting the Sound ModesTo use your own sound mode Creating Your Own Sound Mode Manual ModeSurround modes SEA Sound Effect Amplifier modesPresetting Stations Tuning in a StationTuning in a Preset Station Listening to FM and AM BroadcastsLoading CDs Playing Back Several Discs Continuous Playing Back Audio CDsBasic CD Operations Press the same 0 you have pressed in stepProgram Play On the remote control Press the number buttonsLoad the CDs Program other tracks you wantRepeating Tracks or CDs Repeat Play To check the program contentsProhibiting Disc Ejection Tray Lock To modify the programSelecting Video Output PAL, MULTI, Ntsc Playing Back Video CDs/SVCDsLoading CDs Playing a Video CDYou can view the pictures from the CD Player Basic Concept of the PBC functionPress PBC on the unit after allowing Few seconds for the disc to be readResuming Play Special Plays for a Video CDPlaying a Multiplex Sound CD Using SubtitlesViewing the Highlights of a Video CD OperationPlaying Back a Tape Playing Back TapesLocating the Beginning of a Song Music Scan Press Eject 0 for the deck you want to useTo record on both sides Reverse Mode To clean the heads, capstans, and pinch rollersRecording Recording a Tape on Deck BPress Dubbing Dubbing TapesTo record an AM station Beat Cut To stop during dubbing, pressOn the unit only Load CDs Auto Edit RecordingPress Edit Press SETSinging Along Using the MicrophonesSinging Along with Multiplex Karaoke Discs MPX To apply an echo to your voiceMicrophone mixing Recording Your SingingUsing Daily Timer Using the TimersWhen selecting CD Using Recording TimerWhen selecting Tuner FM or Tuner AM Press SET to complete the Daily Timer settingTimer Priority Using Sleep TimerTo clean the disc MaintenanceHandling discs Handling cassette tapesSymptom TroubleshootingSpecifications Page Important for mains AC line
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