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Using the Microphone and Multiplex CDs
By plugging in the microphone, you can use the System for
Karaoke or microphone mixing. You can also add an echo to
the microphone’s sound.
Karaoke and microphone mixing are only available
when CD source is selected
• The VOLUME control adjusts the microphone volume when CD
source is selected
• When you will not be using the microphone, keep the VOLUME
control set to MIN and disconnect the microphone.
Always set the VOLUME control to MIN when
connecting or disconnecting the microphone.
Singing Along — Karaoke
You can enjoy singing along using audio CDs and video CDs
(Karaoke does not function for other sources such as tapes).
While singing along, you can apply echo.
Singing Along with Audio CDs — Vocal Masking
When playing an audio CD, you can reduce the lead vocal
and replace it with your voice by singing into the
microphone.
The following CDs are not suitable for Vocal Masking.
• Monoaural CDs
• Multiplex Karaoke CDs
• CD recorded duets, strong echo, a chorus, or only a few
instruments
1
Set the VOLUME control to MIN by turning
it anti-clockwise.
2
Connect the microphone by plugging it into
the MIC jack.
3
Press the KARAOKE button on the Remote
Control until “V.MASK” appears on the
display.
Each time you press the button, the “V.MASK” and
“NORMAL” appears on the display alternately as shown
below:
4
Play a CD.
5
Adjust the main volume and the VOLUME
control, as you sing into the microphone.
• If you want to record on a tape, carry out CD Direct
Recording or One Track Recording. (See page 25)
To cancel the Karaoke mode, press the KARAOKE button
on the Remote Control until “NORMAL” appears on the
display.
NORMAL
(KARAOKE OFF)
V.MASK
(KARAOKE ON)
• After you have finished singing along, always cancel the Karaoke
mode. Karaoke mode will also be cancelled if you change
functions or turn off the power.
• If “howling” occurs, keep the microphone away from the
speakers.
• When digital recording is made to the external equipment through
the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT terminal using an audio CD, the
microphone sound is not recorded.
• During recording, you cannot change theVocal Masking.
Applying an echo to your voice
You can apply echo to your voice through the microphone
during CD mode only.
Press the DIGITAL ECHO button on the Remote Control
until “ECHO ON” appears on the display.
Pressing the button alternates between echo ON and OFF.
“ECHO ON” and “ECHO OFF” will appear on the display
for 3 seconds.
To cancel the echo, press the DIGITAL ECHO button again
until “ECHO OFF” appears on the display. Turning off the
power will cancel the echo.
During recording, you cannot switch the echo.
Always set the VOLUME control to MIN when
connecting or disconnecting the microphone.
Microphone Mixing
Using a microphone, you can mix the microphone sound with
a CD sound.
Microphone mixing is only available for CD source.
1
Set VOLUME control to MIN by turning it
fully anti-clockwise.
2
Connect a microphone (not supplied) by
plugging it into the MIC jack.
3
Start the source: CD Only.
ECHO ON ECHO OFF
DIGITAL
ECHO
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