Memorex MP3 Player MKS1019 User Manual

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MKS1019  
User’s Guide  
Portable Karaoke with  
AM/FM Radio and  
Cassette Recorder  
Before operating this product,  
please read these instructions completely.  
 
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Dear Customer:  
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your  
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your  
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer  
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One  
that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most  
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.  
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of  
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against  
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.  
To establish a safe level:  
• Start your volume control at a low setting.  
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.  
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:  
• Set the dial and leave it there.  
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all,  
we want you listening for a lifetime.  
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime  
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing  
damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the  
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged  
exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.  
Decibel  
Level  
30  
Example  
Quiet library, soft whispers  
40  
50  
60  
70  
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic  
Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office  
Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine  
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant  
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet  
80  
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE:  
90  
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower  
Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill  
Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap  
Gunshot blast, jet engine  
100  
120  
140  
180  
Rocket launching pad  
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.  
EIA  
EST. 1924  
We  
WantYou  
LISTENING  
ForALifetime  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions  
carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not  
pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability  
to be connected to an outdoor antenna.  
15. OVERLOADING  
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a  
risk of fire or electric shock.  
16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY  
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS  
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they  
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in  
fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product.  
17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING  
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the  
product is operated.  
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS  
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.  
3. HEED WARNINGS  
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be  
adhered to.  
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS  
All operating and use instructions should be followed.  
5. CLEANING  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use  
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
6. ATTACHMENTS  
If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna  
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage  
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric  
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper  
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-  
in wire to an antenna discharge product, size of grounding conductors,  
location of antenna discharge product, connection to grounding  
electrodes, and requirements for grounding electrode.  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product's  
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
7. WATER AND MOISTURE  
Do not use this product near water- for example, near a bathtub,  
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a  
swimming pool.  
8. ACCESSORIES  
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table. The product may fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to  
the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the  
product. Any mounting of the product should follow the  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
(symbol provided by RETAC)  
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting  
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.  
8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved  
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart  
18. SERVICING  
combination to overturn.  
9. VENTILATION  
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing  
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer  
all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are  
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product  
and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked  
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the  
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product  
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This  
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a  
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the  
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.  
19. REPLACEMENT PARTS  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician  
uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that  
have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized  
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.  
20. SAFETY CHECK  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the  
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the  
product is in proper operating condition.  
10. POWER SOURCES  
This product should be operated only from the type of power source  
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power  
supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power  
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or  
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.  
21. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING  
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
22. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE  
Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION  
This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug  
(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the  
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to  
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug  
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating  
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the  
operating instructions, as an adjustment o other controls may result  
in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified  
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.  
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.  
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying  
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the  
point where they exit from the appliance.  
f.  
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this  
indicates a need for service.  
13. LIGHTNING  
23. HEAT  
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
24. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER  
To protect your product from a lightning storm, or when it is left  
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall  
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent  
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.  
14. POWER LINES  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention  
to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper  
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be  
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point  
of cable entry as practical.  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of  
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it  
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside  
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching  
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS  
9
10  
11  
1
12  
13  
2
3
4
5
6
14  
15  
16  
7
8
1. Cassette Buttons (right to left):  
PAUSE ( )  
7. FUNCTION (AM/FM/TAPE-RADIO OFF)  
Control  
8. MIC 1 Jack  
9. FM Antenna  
10. Carrying Handle  
11. Cassette Compartment  
12. TUNING Control  
STOP/EJECT (  
F.FWD (ŠŠ)  
REWIND (¥¥)  
PLAY (Š)  
)
RECORD ( )  
13. AC Jack (Rear of Unit)  
14. MIC VOLUME Control  
15. Battery Compartment (Rear of Unit)  
16. MIC 2 Jack  
2. AM/FM Dial Scale and Pointer  
3. POWER Indicator  
4. ECHO Control  
5. MASTER VOLUME Control  
6. BALANCE Control  
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CONNECTIONS  
AC:  
Use the AC polarized line cord included with the unit for  
operation on AC power. Insert the small end of the AC cord into  
the AC socket on the back cabinet of the unit. Insert the other  
end of the AC cord into any convenient 120V 60Hz household  
outlet.  
NOTE: The AC plug supplied with the unit is polarized to help  
minimize the possibility of electric shock. If the AC plug does not  
t into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not le or cut the wide  
blade. It is the user’s responsibility to have an electrician replace  
the obsolete outlet.  
DC:  
Remove the battery cover on  
the rear of the unit and insert  
six (6) “C” cell batteries (not  
included), observing the battery  
polarity indicated inside the  
compartment. Replace the  
Battery Compartment cover.  
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BATTERY PRECAUTIONS  
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:  
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specied.  
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery  
compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.  
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline, Carbon-zinc and Rechargeable) or old  
batteries with fresh ones.  
4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury  
from possible battery leakage.  
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow  
battery manufacturer’s directions.)  
CONNECTING THE MICROPHONE(S)  
This unit has two microphone jacks, use one with the supplied microphone, which will allow you to sing  
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 1 jack.  
Only one microphone is included with this model.  
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OPERATION  
ECHO CONTROL  
BALANCE CONTROL  
MIC ON/OFF SWITCH  
1
1
1
Rotate the ECHO control clock- Rotate the BALANCE control To turn the microphone on, slide  
wise to increase the echo or clockwise to decrease the left the ON/OFF switch, located on  
counterclockwise to decrease the speaker’s sound or counterclock- the side of the microphone, to the  
echo.  
wise to decrease the right ON position. To turn the  
speaker’s sound  
microphone off, slide the ON/OFF  
switch to the OFF position.  
RADIO OPERATION  
2
1
3
1
2
Rotate the FUNCTION control to Rotate the TUNING control to Adjust the MASTER VOLUME ❶  
select a station.  
the AM or FM position; the Power  
indicator will light.  
and BALANCE controls as  
desired.  
4
5
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.  
If desired, plug in one or two Slide the FUNCTION control to  
FM – This unit has an FM rod  
antenna. If reception is weak,  
extend and rotate the rod  
antenna.  
microphones and slide the  
ON/OFF switch, located on the  
side of the microphone, to the ON  
position. Adjust the MIC VOLUME  
control as desired. Sing or speak  
with the radio.  
the TAPE/RADIO OFF position to  
turn the unit off.  
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CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION  
PLAYING CASSETTE TAPES  
1
2
3
Slide the FUNCTION control to  
the TAPE/RADIO OFF position.  
Press the STOP/EJECT (  
)
Press the PLAY (Š) button to  
begin playback.  
button to open the Cassette Door  
and insert a cassette with the  
open end facing the front of the  
unit. Close the Cassette Door.  
4
5
6
3
1
1
2
Adjust the MASTER VOLUME To advance or rewind the tape To pause playback momentarily,  
rapidly, press either the F.FWD  
(ŠŠ) or REWIND (¥¥) ❷  
and BALANCE controls as  
desired.  
press the PAUSE ( ) button. The  
tape movement stops but the tape  
button. When you reach the motor is still running. Press the  
desired point, press the PLAY  
(Š) button to resume normal  
playback.  
PAUSE ( ) button again to  
release pause and resume  
normal playback.  
TO SING ALONG  
7
8
If you would like to sing along with  
a tape, simply play the tape,  
insert one or two microphones  
and sing along!  
To stop playback before the tape When the tape reaches the end,  
ends, press the STOP/EJECT the auto-stop mechanism  
activates, the PLAY (Š) button is  
released and the tape motor  
shuts off. Press the STOP/EJECT  
(
) button. The PLAY (Š)  
button is released and the tape  
motor shuts off.  
(
) button to open the Cassette  
Door and remove the tape.  
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CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION (CONTINUED)  
RECORDING FROM THE RADIO OR MICROPHONE (NON-KARAOKE)  
1
2
3
When ready to record, press the  
Slide the FUNCTION control to  
the TAPE/RADIO OFF position if  
recording from a microphone or  
the FM/AM position if recording  
from the radio.  
Press the STOP/EJECT (  
)
RECORD (  
)
button (the PLAY  
button to open the Cassette Door  
and insert a blank cassette with  
the open end facing the front of  
the unit. Close the Cassette Door.  
(Š) button will automatically  
depress).  
NOTES:  
4
5
Refer to SAFEGUARD  
AGAINST ACCIDENTAL  
ERASURE section (page 9) if  
the RECORD button cannot  
be pressed.  
Keep the microphones away  
from the unit to avoid  
feedback.  
1
2
To pause recording momentarily,  
Adjust the MASTER VOLUME ❶  
and BALANCE controls as  
desired. This does not affect the  
recording due to the ALC circuit.  
press the PAUSE ( ) button. The  
tape movement stops but the tape  
motor is still running. Press the  
PAUSE ( ) button again to release  
pause and resume recording.  
KARAOKE RECORDING FROM THE RADIO OR MICROPHONE(S)  
1
2
3
2
1
Insert one or two microphones Adjust the MIC VOLUME control Slide the ON/OFF switch, located  
into the MICROPHONE jacks as desired. Increasing this on the side of the microphone, to  
shown above, then repeat steps 1  
to 3 on top of page.  
the ON position. Sing or talk into  
the microphone(s) and both the  
audio and the microphone(s) will  
be recorded onto the cassette  
tape.  
control will increase the volume of  
the respective microphone. Adjust  
the ECHO control to add an  
echo effect to your voice. The  
ECHO control is variable so  
add as much or as little reverb as  
desired.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE  
When a new recording is made, any program material  
previously recorded is automatically erased and only the  
new recording remains. To safeguard valuable  
recordings from being erased accidentally, the cassette  
and the deck are equipped with a special device.  
On the back of the cassette there is an erase prevention  
tab on each side. To prevent accidental erasing, break  
out these tabs with a screwdriver. If only one side of the  
tape is to be protected, break out the tab on the left side  
with the side desired facing you.  
To record on a tape in which the tab has been broken,  
place a piece of adhesive tape over that area.  
NOTE: When a tab is broken out, the record button  
cannot be depressed.  
CASSETTE TAPE RECOMMENDATIONS  
Standard tape lengths have 15 (C-30), 30 (C-60) and 45 (C-90) minutes of  
recording time on each side. Longer length tapes of 60 (C-120) minutes of  
recording time on each side are not recommended. Use only high quality  
tapes. If a problem develops, check the unit rst with another cassette to  
determine if the 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 re or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning.  
• The nish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture. Use caution  
when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts.  
• Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the front panel.  
• Periodic cleaning of the tape heads, capstan and pinch roller is necessary to maintain good sound  
reproduction. Clean them after every 100 hours of use or less if playback has deteriorated. Use a cotton  
swab moistened with head cleaning solution or isopropyl alcohol, then wipe dry with another swab.  
NOTE: Never use metal objects on or near the tape heads. Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the  
tape assembly.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service:  
Symptom  
Radio  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
Noise or sound distorted  
on radio broadcasts.  
Station not tuned properly for  
AM or FM.  
Retune the AM or FM broadcast  
station.  
FM: FM Rod Antenna is not fully  
extended.  
Fully extend FM Rod Antenna.  
AM: Unit is not positioned  
correctly.  
Rotate unit until best reception is  
obtained.  
AM or FM, no sound.  
FUNCTION control not on AM or FM.  
Volume at minimum.  
Rotate to select AM or FM .  
Increase volume.  
Cassette Player  
No sound.  
FUNCTION control not set to TAPE.  
Volume at minimum.  
Dirty head.  
Rotate to the TAPE position.  
Increase volume.  
Sound distorted.  
Speed varies.  
Clean the head.  
Tape old.  
Replace the tape.  
Replace the tape.  
Cassette tape worn out.  
Cassette Recorder  
Will not record.  
Erase prevention tab removed.  
Defective tape or dirty tape head.  
Cover hole with adhesive tape.  
Replace tape or clean tape head.  
Distorted sound  
on playback.  
Karaoke  
Feedback is heard  
when singing.  
Microphone is too close to unit  
or MIC VOLUME is too high.  
Move microphone away from  
unit or decrease MIC VOLUME.  
General  
No sound.  
Power cord disconnected.  
Connect power cord.  
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT  
WWW.MEMOREXELECTRONICS.COM  
OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-919-3647.  
PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED  
TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX.  
FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-321-6993.  
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Memcorp, Inc.  
Weston, FL  
Printed in Hong Kong  
 

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