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WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE
OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO
PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
‘dangerous voltage’ within the
product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK), NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

1.  Read these instructions.
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.  Clean only with dry cloth.
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.  Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.  Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.  Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13.  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, has changed its performance, or has been dropped.

14.  This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquids such

as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

15. Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.
16. Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer.
17. The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer.
18. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks.

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Summary of Contents for EK215

Page 1: ...at 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the powe...

Page 2: ...y before operating your unit to make sure that you understand all functions and operations and get the maximum benefit out of all the great features included in this product If you should encounter any problems with the set up or operation of this product please contact the Emerson Radio Corporation Customer Service hot line toll free at 1 800 898 9020 The serial number of your unit can be found o...

Page 3: ...ch 6 MIC A Jack 7 MASTER VOLUME Control 8 MIC B Jack 9 MIC VOLUME Control 10 ECHO Control 11 Battery Compartment Rear of Unit 12 Cassette Deck 2 Buttons left to right PAUSE STOP EJECT F FWD REWIND PLAY RECORD 13 Cassette Deck 2 14 FUNCTION TAPE FM AM Switch 15 POWER Button 16 POWER ON Indicator 17 PHONES Headphones Jack 18 TUNING Control 19 TONE Control 20 AM FM Dial Scale and Pointer 21 AC Socket...

Page 4: ...d observing the battery polarity indicated inside the compartment Replace the Battery Compartment cover AC Plug AC Outlet BATTERY PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device 1 Use only the size and type of batteries specified 2 Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment Reversed batteries may cause damag...

Page 5: ...along with your favorite songs Before connecting make sure the MIC VOLUME control is set to minimum If only connecting one microphone connect it to the MIC A jack HEADPHONE JACK For private listening connect low impedance 3 5mm 32 ohm stereo headphones not included to this jack The speakers are automatically disconnected when the headphone plug is inserted in the jack OPERATION Rotate the ECHO con...

Page 6: ...the unit off the POWER indicator will turn off 5 Adjust the MASTER VOLUME and TONE controls as desired 2 1 3 ANTENNAS AM This unit has a built in ferrite rod antenna which provides adequate reception in most areas If reception is weak turn the unit to improve reception FM The FM antenna is built into the AC cord If reception is weak adjust the length and the angle of the cord Slide the Function sw...

Page 7: ...ivates the PLAY button is released and the tape motor shuts off Press the STOP EJECT button to open the Cassette Door and remove the tape 8 TO SING ALONG If you would like to sing along with a tape simply play the tape connect one or two microphones and sing along If you insert a Karaoke tape you can set the VOCAL switch to one of the following positions MUSIC Plays instruments but not vocals NORM...

Page 8: ...ith the open end facing up and full reel on the right 3 Slide the Function switch to the TAPE position if recording from a microphone or the FM AM position if recording from the radio 2 KARAOKE RECORDING FROM THE RADIO OR MICROPHONE S Follow steps 1 to 4 above Insert one or two microphones into the appropriate jack s Adjust the MIC VOLUME control as desired Increasing this control will increase th...

Page 9: ...ess 2 1 4 Press the PLAY button on Deck 1 and the PAUSE button on Deck 2 will release automatically and the dubbing will begin When dubbing the shorter tape will stop first and the other will continue running until it reaches the end or is stopped manually 2 1 5 NOTES When dubbing at high speed a chattering sound may be heard To avoid this set the MASTER VOLUME control to the minimum position whil...

Page 10: ...ols to add an echo effect to your voice The ECHO control is variable so add as much or as little reverb as desired 2 3 1 6 Press the PLAY button on Deck 1 to start playback and press the PAUSE button on Deck 2 to release pause Make sure the HIGH SPEED DUBBING switch is set to OFF 2 1 5 CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION CONTINUED Sing or talk into the microphone s and both the Karaoke cassette tape and the m...

Page 11: ... problem is with the cassette and not with the unit If there is any slack in the cassette it should be removed before inserting the cassette Place a pencil in one of the hubs and rotate it clockwise until all slack is taken up Cleaning the unit To prevent fire or shock hazard disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and ca...

Page 12: ...osition Volume at minimum Increase volume Sound distorted Dirty head Clean the head Speed varies Tape old Replace the tape Cassette tape worn out Replace the tape Cassette Recorder Will not record Erase prevention tab removed Cover hole with adhesive tape Distorted sound Defective tape or dirty tape head Replace tape or clean tape head on playback Karaoke Some vocals are still Using non karaoke ta...

Page 13: ... TO Emerson Radio Corp Consumer Affairs Dept 1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch TX 75234 FOR ADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 1 800 898 9020 TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER EK215 KARAOKE O M QXD 8 15 02 3 43 PM Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...ge to equipment not properly connected to the product Cost incurred in shipping your unit to and from an authorized Depot Repair Facility Ordinary adjustments which you can perform as outlined in the owner s manual Signal reception problems caused by external antenna or cable systems Products purchased used serviced or damaged outside of the United States Damage to compact discs or cassettes What ...

Page 15: ...EMERSON PART NO 16 2873 206 02 Printed in China EK215 KARAOKE O M QXD 8 15 02 3 43 PM Page 15 ...

Page 16: ... KARAOKE SYSTEM WITH AM FM RADIO AND DUAL CASSETTE DECK OWNER S MANUAL EK215 Visit our web site at www emersonradio com EK215 KARAOKE O M QXD 8 15 02 3 43 PM Page 16 ...

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