Page 2 - FEATURES
2 FEATURES Your Optimus Dual-Cassette KaraokeSystem lets you be the “star” as you singalong with your favorite recordings andhear your voice with the music throughthe speaker. You can sing along withspecial karaoke audio cassette tapes(such as the one we have included toget you started) that let you...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 CONTENTS Connections ......................................................................................................... 5 Connecting Power ........................................................................................... 5 Using AC Power ..............................................
Page 5 - CONNECTIONS; CONNECTING POWER; Using AC Power; Installing Batteries
5 CONNECTIONS Note: You can connect many differenttypes of audio/video components, suchas a stereo VCR, CD player, or PA sys-tem to your karaoke system. These con-nections might require additionalsupplies, which are available from yourlocal RadioShack store. CONNECTING POWER You can power your karao...
Page 6 - Using DC Power
6 • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (stan-dard, alkaline, or rechargeable), orrechargeable batteries of differentcapacities. Follow these steps to install batteries. 1. Set DC/AC on the back of the karaoke system to DC . 2. While pressing both tabs on the bat- tery com...
Page 7 - Using the Microphone Holder
7 Follow these steps to connect an option-al DC adapter to the karaoke system. 1. Set DC/AC to DC . 2. Insert the DC adapter ’s barrel plug into the DC 12V IN jack, then plug the adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket. Caution: Always unplug the adapterfrom the cigarette-lighter socket...
Page 9 - OPERATION; ADJUSTING THE SOUND
9 OPERATION TURNING POWER ON/OFF To turn on the karaoke system, press POWER . The POWER indicator lights. To turn off the system, press POWER again so the POWER indicator turns off. ADJUSTING THE SOUND Use these controls to get the system’ssound just right. MIC VOLUME — Turn MIC VOLUME to- ward MIN ...
Page 11 - Normal Play
11 Before you play a cassette tape, set AUX/TAPE on the back of the system to TAPE . Normal Play Follow these steps to play a cassettetape. 1. Load a cassette tape. 2. Press POWER to turn on the system. 3. Press PLAY on the deck you are using. The tape plays until itreaches the end of the side, then...
Page 12 - Consecutive Play
12 Consecutive Play You can set the karaoke system to playone side of a tape in TAPE 2, then auto-matically play one side of a tape inTAPE 1. 1. Load the cassette tape you want to hear first in TAPE 2, then load theother cassette tape in TAPE 1. Besure the side you want to play is fac-ing out on bot...
Page 13 - SINGING ALONG
13 SINGING ALONG Now, get ready for some fun! In this sec-tion, we tell you how to connect your mi-crophone and sing along with thekaraoke system. Warning: To protect your hearing, set VOLUME on the karaoke system and the volume control on any connected exter-nal audio component to its lowest settin...
Page 15 - RECORDING
15 RECORDING You can record onto a regular cassettetape as you sing along with the musicfrom a karaoke audio cassette tape, or aregular prerecorded cassette tape, orfrom another audio source. You can alsorecord the sound from the audio sourcealone, or dub from one cassette tape toanother. Note: Adju...
Page 18 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Dual-Cassette Karaoke System is an example of superior design and craftsman-ship. The following suggestions will help you care for your karaoke system so you canenjoy it for years. Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquidsmight contain mineral...
Page 19 - TAPE TIPS; Erasing a Cassette Tape
19 TAPE TIPS Erasing a Cassette Tape 1. Set AUX/TAPE to TAPE . 2. Load the tape you want to erase into TAPE 1. 3. Press POWER . 4. Press RECORD on TAPE 1. RECORD and PLAY both lock down and the tape records silence. 5. When the system finishes recording over the portion of the tape you wantto erase,...
Page 21 - SPECIFICATIONS
21 SPECIFICATIONS Power Output ................................................................ 8 Watts BTL (at 10% THD) Equalizer (at ± 8 dB) ................................. 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3.3 kHz, 10 kHz Track System ........................................................ 4 - Track 2 Ch...
Page 22 - NOTES
22 NOTES 32-1162.fm Page 22 Monday, August 9, 1999 3:01 PM