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32-1158 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. KARAOKE MATE 32-1158.fm Page 2 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:34 PM FEATURES Your Optimus Karaoke Mate lets you be the “star” as you sing along with your favorite recordings. To hear your voice along with the music through a speaker, simply connect the karaoke between an external music source (such as a CD player) and your amplifier/ receiver. The vocal canceller reduces the volume of the recording’s voice, so you hear your own voice as you sing with the music. It works with stereo recordings so there are no special karaoke tapes to buy. And, the karaoke is designed so you can take it almost everywhere! Its features include: Dual Microphone Jacks — let you use two microphones simultaneously to sing duets or for lead and background vocals. Supplied Microphone — lets you immediately begin singing along with the music. Separate Microphone Volume Controls — let you adjust the volume of your duet partner/background singer separately or use the karaoke as a 2channel microphone mixer. High-Quality Echo — lets you add an echo to your voice for a concert hall effect. Dual Power Operation — lets you power your system from internal batteries or AC power (with an optional adapter). Note: If you want to use a second microphone, you need an external microphone with a 1/4-inch plug. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of microphones. © 1996 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation. RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation. 2 32-1158.fm Page 3 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:34 PM CONTENTS Connections ......................................................................................................... 4 Connecting Power ........................................................................................... 4 Installing Batteries .................................................................................... 4 Using AC Power ....................................................................................... 5 Connecting to an Audio Source ...................................................................... 5 Connecting to Your Amplifier/Receiver ........................................................... 6 Connecting Microphones ................................................................................ 6 Singing Along ...................................................................................................... 7 Using the Karaoke as a Microphone Mixer ..................................................... 8 Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................ 9 The FCC Wants You to Know ....................................................................... 10 Specifications .................................................................................................... 11 3 32-1158.fm Page 4 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:34 PM CONNECTIONS CONNECTING POWER You can power your karaoke with: • 6 C batteries • AC power Installing Batteries You can power the karaoke with 6 C batteries (not supplied). For the best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-551. Follow these steps to install the batteries. 1. Set POWER to OFF. 2. Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it in the direction of the arrows to remove it. 4 3. Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment. Caution: Always use fresh batteries of the required size and type. 4. Replace the cover. If you are operating the karaoke using battery power and the power indicator dims, replace the batteries. Cautions: • To avoid damage from leaking batteries, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use them in the karaoke for a week or more. • Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. 32-1158.fm Page 5 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:34 PM Using AC Power To power your karaoke from a standard AC outlet, you need an AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1652. Caution: You must use an AC adapter that supplies 12 volts DC power and at least 200 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to positive and it must have a plug that properly fits the DC 12V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage your karaoke or the AC adapter. Note: Connecting an AC adapter disconnects internal batteries. 1. Insert the proper-sized barrel plug into the adapter’s cord so it reads TIP+ (positive). 2. Insert the AC adapter’s barrel plug into the karaoke’s DC 12V jack. 3. Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. CONNECTING TO AN AUDIO SOURCE Connect an audio source (such as a CD player or stereo system) to the karaoke so you can sing along with the sound from that source. Connect the source’s stereo audio output jacks to the karaoke’s AUX IN L and R jacks using the supplied cable. Use the white plug for th...