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Using the Microphone
The system includes one microphone. By attaching the
microphone, you can use the System for Karaoke or microphone
mixing. You can also add an echo to the microphone's sound.
Note:
Karaoke and microphone mixing are only available when CD
source is selected.
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The MIC LEVEL control adjusts the microphone volume when
CD source is selected
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When you will not be using the microphone, keep the MIC
LEVEL control set to MIN and disconnect the microphone.
CAUTION: Always set the MIC LEVEL control to
MIN when connecting or disconnecting the
microphone.
Singing Along - Karaoke
You can enjoy singing along using audio CDs, video CDs and CD-
Gs. (Karaoke does not function for other sources such as tapes).
While singing along, you can apply echo and adjust the music key.
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 MIC LEVEL control to MIN by
turning it counterclockwise.
2 Connect the microphone by plugging it
into the MIC jack.
3 Press the VOCAL MASKING button on the
Remote Control until “V.MASKING”
appears on the display.
Pressing the button alternates between Vocal Masking “ON”
and “OFF” (NORMAL) as shown below:
4 Play a CD.
5 Adjust the main volume and the MIC
LEVEL control, as you sing into the micro-
phone.
•
If you want to record on a tape, carry out CD Direct
Recording or One Track Recording. (See page 18)
To cancel the Karaoke mode
, press the VOCAL MASKING
button on the Remote Control until "NORMAL" appears on the
display.
Notes:
•
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 except
when you select the Tuner as the source.
Press the 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.
NORMAL
VOCAL MASKING
VCD Number
UP
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SUXV50V
CANCEL
TREBLE
FM/AM
FM
MODE
DISPLAY
SLEEP
AUX
TAPE
CD
CD
BASS
AHB
PRO
RANDOM
VOCAL
MASKING
AUTO
PRESET
ECHO
REPEAT
SELECT
SET
PROGRAM
VOLUME
ON
SCREEN
V. INTRO
VCD NUMBER
UP
VCD NUMBER
DOWN
PREV
NEXT
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CD
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VCD Number
DOWN
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CD
0
REPEAT
PROGRAM
RANDOM
NEXT >
< PREV
SET
ECHO
KEY CONTROL
AUTO TAPE SELECTOR
AUTO REVERSE
MIC
MIC LEVEL
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
MIC
MIC LEVEL
ECHO
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