User manual YAMAHA KPA501

[. . . ] 5 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 VARIOUS FUNCTIONS FOR KARAOKE PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Always set the VOLUME control to "" before playing the source. Increase the volume gradually to a desired level after the source has started playing. When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (e. g. , vacation, etc. ), disconnect the AC power plug from the electrical outlet. Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear panel if the equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide. The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly, damaging the unit or causing a fire. Avoid blocking the ventilation openings and make sure that the unit is well ventilated. Allow at least 5 cm (2 in) of space above and behind the unit and at least 3 cm (1-1/4 in) of space to the left and right of the unit. Be sure to read the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section of this manual for advice on common operating errors before concluding that your unit is faulty. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Voltage Selector (General and China model only) The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local mains voltage BEFORE plugging in the AC mains supply. Connect a microphone. ; KEY CONTROL jack Connect the key control plug of the microphone to control the music pitch with the microphone. 7 BASIC OPERATION 1 DIGITAL KARAOKE PROCESSING AMPLIFIER KPA 502 VOLUME 16 20 12 2 3-A 3-B 4 5 ECHO VOL KARAOKE DSS POWER BALLAD POPS JAZZ ROCK VCD/LD MUSIC VOL 28 8 INPUT TAPE AUX MPX/STEREO ONE TOUCH KARAOKE VOCAL AID 40 4 DIGITAL KEY CONTROL I4 I3 I2 I1 È #1 #2 #3 #4 60 2 MIN MAX MIN MAX -- dB 0 MUSIC BASS TREBLE REPEAT ECHO DELAY MPX BALANCE BALANCE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 MIC MIC 1 MIC 2 -- + -- + MIN MAX MIN MAX MUSIC VOCAL L R MIN MAX MIN MAX KEY CONTROL Connect the microphone(s) to the MIC jack(s) and turn on the microphone(s). 1 Turn on the power of this unit. POWER BWhen playing a stereo source (general CDs or music tapes with vocals, etc. ) Make sure that the MPX/STEREO button is set to off. (The indicator goes off. ) Press the ONE TOUCH KARAOKE button so that the indicator lights. 2 Select the source to be played with the INPUT selector and start playback. (Adjust the VOLUME control to the appropriate level. ) INPUT VCD/LD TAPE AUX ONE TOUCH KARAOKE The volume of the original vocals is reduced and the music is mainly heard. With some discs, however, the original vocals may remain heard. 3 AWhen playing the sound multiplex source (sound multiplex karaoke disc or tape, etc. ) Press the MPX/STEREO button so that the indicator lights. 4 Adjust the microphone level with the MIC LEVEL control(s) while speaking into the microphone(s). LEVEL 1 MIC LEVEL 2 MPX/STEREO MIN MAX MIN MAX (For best results keep knobs set close to the center position. ) « Adjust the MPX BALANCE control. To decrease the volume level of the original vocals, turn the control toward "MUSIC". To decrease the volume level of the music, turn the control toward "VOCAL". MPX BALANCE 5 Re-adjust the overall volume with the VOLUME control. VOLUME 16 20 12 28 8 40 4 60 2 -- dB 0 MUSIC VOCAL When howling (a high-pitched sound) occurs Separate the microphone farther away from the speakers, decrease the microphone level, or lower the overall volume level with the VOLUME control. Notes on the microphone When the microphone is not being used, turn off the microphone switch or unplug the microphone. 8 MUSIC BASS and TREBLE ECHO VOL MUSIC VOL DIGITAL KARAOKE PROCESSING AMPLIFIER KPA 502 VOLUME 16 20 12 ECHO VOL KARAOKE DSS POWER BALLAD POPS JAZZ ROCK VCD/LD MUSIC VOL 28 8 INPUT TAPE AUX MPX/STEREO ONE TOUCH KARAOKE VOCAL AID 40 4 DIGITAL KEY CONTROL I4 I3 I2 I1 È #1 #2 #3 #4 60 2 MIN MAX MIN MAX -- dB 0 MUSIC BASS TREBLE REPEAT ECHO DELAY MPX BALANCE BALANCE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 MIC MIC 1 MIC 2 -- + -- + MIN MAX MIN MAX MUSIC VOCAL L R MIN MAX MIN MAX KEY CONTROL ECHO REPEAT ECHO DELAY BALANCE To adjust the balance between the left and right speakers Turn the BALANCE control towards "R" to move the sound image to the right. To move the sound image to the left, turn the control towards "L". BALANCE Adding the echo effect to your voice The ECHO VOL, ECHO DELAY and ECHO REPEAT controls are used to adjust the echo effect. To adjust the echo level Turning the ECHO VOL control towards "MAX" increases the echo level, while turning the control towards "MIN" decreases it. ECHO VOL L R To adjust only the music volume Turn the MUSIC VOL control towards "MAX" to increase the volume level of the input source other than the microphones volume. To decrease it, turn the control towards "MIN". MIN MAX MUSIC VOL To adjust the echo length Turning the ECHO DELAY control towards "MAX" expands the echo length, while turning the control towards "MIN" shortens it. ECHO MIN MAX DELAY To adjust only the music tone For high frequency sound Turning the MUSIC TREBLE control towards "+" increases the level, while turning the control towards "­" decreases the level. For low frequency sound Turning the MUSIC BASS control towards "+" increases the level, while turning the control towards "­" decreases the level. MUSIC BASS TREBLE MIN MAX To adjust the repeating number of the echo Turning the ECHO REPEAT control towards "MAX" increases the repeating number of the echo, while turning the control towards "MIN" decreases it. ECHO REPEAT MIN MAX -- + -- + ÷ The voices heard through the microphones have the same echo effect. ÷ If the sound is distorted by increasing the music tone level, turn down the MUSIC VOL control. [. . . ] The microcomputer inside the unit is reset through this procedure. SPECIFICATIONS <Audio> Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel . . . . . 75W + 75W (0. 05% THD, 20Hz~20kHz, 6 ohms, both channels driven) Rated Output RMS Power (EIAJ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100W + 100W Input Sensitivity/Impedance MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 0 mV/30 kohms VCD/LD, TAPE, AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]