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You can enjoy singing along and microphone mixing.
• The MIC LEVEL control adjustment is valid for
microphone connected to the MIC jack.
IMPORTANT:
• Always set MIC LEVEL to MIN when connecting or
disconnecting the microphone.
• When you do not use the microphone, keep the
microphone unconnected.
Using the Microphones
Singing Along with Audio CDs — Vocal Masking
When you use conventional audio CDs or tapes for the Karaoke
source, you can reduce (not erase) the recorded vocal and replace
it with your vocal by singing into the microphone.
1
Rotate MIC LEVEL to MIN.
2
Connect the microphone (not supplied) by
plugging it into the MIC jack.
3
Start playing the source — CD, tape or other
connected component.
4
Press V.MASKING on the remote
control or MPX/V.REPLACE/
V.MASKING on the unit repeatedly
until “V.MASK” appears on the
display.
Each time you press the button, Karaoke
function changes as follows:
5
Rotate MIC LEVEL and VOLUME
controls as you sing into the
microphone.
When you finish singing, restore
the Karaoke function by pressing
the MPX/V.REPLACE/
V.MASKING button until
“NORMAL” appears on the display.
• By pressing REC/PAUSE, you can
record your singing along if you
want. (For more details, see page 18.)
• To stop during recording, press
7
.
If you use the following sources as the playing source
for Vocal Masking, you cannot get the 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.
MIC LEVEL
MIN
MAX
VOLUME
+
–
MIC LEVEL
MIN
MAX
L CH
NORMAL
(Canceled)
V.MASK
R CH
REPLACE
L/R CH
V.MASKING
MPX
/V.REPLACE
/V.MASKING
V.MASKING
MPX
/V.REPLACE
/V.MASKING
Singing Along with Multiplex Karaoke Discs
When you use multiplex karaoke discs or tapes, you can use
Multiplex Sound and Vocal Replace.
Multiplex Sound
In a multiplex karaoke disc or tape, the instrumental part is
recorded on the left channel and the vocal part is recorded on
the right channel. By using Multiplex Sound function, you
can select the channel to playback.
Vocal Replace
You can replace the recorded vocal with your vocal while
singing along. If you stop singing while a source is still
playing, the recorded vocal will be resumed.
1
Rotate MIC LEVEL to MIN.
2
Connect the microphone (not supplied) by
plugging it into the MIC jack.
3
Start playing the source — CD, tape or other
connected component.
4
Press V.MASKING on the remote
control or MPX/V.REPLACE/
V.MASKING on the unit repeatedly
to select the output sound.
Each time you press the button, Karaoke
function changes as follows:
L CH
:
Only the left channel (instrumental parts) is
played back through both right and left
speakers.
R CH:
Only the right channel (vocal parts) is played
back through both right and left speakers.
REPLACE:
Your voice replaces the right channel (vocal
part) when you sing into the microphone.
V.MASK:
This cannot be used for multiplex karaoke
sources. Refer to previous section for details.
NORMAL:
Cancels the Karaoke function.
5
Rotate MIC LEVEL and VOLUME
controls as you sing into the
microphone.
When you finish singing, cancel
the Karaoke function by pressing
the MPX/V.REPLACE/
V.MASKING button until
“NORMAL” appears on the
display.
• By pressing REC/PAUSE, you
can record your singing along if you want. (For more
details, see page 18.)
• To stop during recording, press
7
.
L CH
NORMAL
(Canceled)
V.MASK
R CH
REPLACE
L/R CH
MIC LEVEL
MIN
MAX
MIC LEVEL
MIN
MAX
VOLUME
+
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