Using the Microphones
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You can enjoy singing along (Karaoke) and microphone mixing by using two microphones.
•MIC LEVEL adjustment is valid for both microphones connected to MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks.
IMPORTANT:
•Always set MIC LEVEL to MIN when connecting or disconnecting the microphone.
•When you do not use the microphone, keep the microphones unconnected.
Singing Along—Karaoke
7Vocal 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.
1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN.
2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) by plugging it into MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack(s).
3 Press KARAOKE on the remote control.
“KARAOKE” appears for 2 seconds and KARAOKE indicator lights up and remains lit.
To apply an echo to your voice
On the remote control ONLY:
Press ECHO so that the ECHO indicator lights up on the display.
•Each time you press the button, the echo level changes as follows:
ECHO 1 ECHO 2 ECHO 3
ECHO OFF (Canceled)
As the number increases, a stronger echo effect applies to your voice.
If howling or squealing (feedback) occurs while using the microphone(s)
Take the following actions to prevent these noises.
•Adjust MIC LEVEL and the volume level.
•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 Karaoke (Vocal Masking), you cannot get the satisfactory results
•Radio
•Monaural sources.
•Poorly dubbed tapes.
•Sources recorded with duets, strong echo, a chorus, or only a few instruments.
4 Start playing the
5 Adjust MIC LEVEL and the volume level as you sing into the microphone(s).
•By pressing REC START/STOP, you can record your singing along if you want. (For more details, see page 26.)
To cancel Vocal Masking, press KARAOKE on the remote control again.
•“OFF” appears for 2 seconds and the KARAOKE indicator goes off. Normal stereo play back resumes.
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 via the buttons 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.
1 Rotate the MIC LEVEL and VOLUME to MIN.
2 Connect the microphone (not supplied) into the MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack on the front panel.
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4 Press MPX on the remote control to select the output sound.
See page 29.