Aiwa CX-NA31 - Manual (Page 18)

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MICROPHONE MIXING
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Recommended microphones
The use of unidirectional type microphones is recommended to
prevent howling. Contact your local Aiwa dealer for details.
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Two microphones (not supplied) can be connected to this unit,
allowing you to sing along to music sources.
Use microphones with mini plugs (03.5 mm. Vs inch).
1 Connect your microphones to the MIC 1 and MIC
2 jacks. MIC1
2 Press one of the function buttons to seiect the
source to be mixed, and play the source.
3 Adjust the volume and tone of the source.
4 Press the MIC button and turn the VOLUME
control within 4 seconds to adjust the
microphone voiume.
The microphone volume can be selected from 1 to MAX (7)
or OFF (cancel).
The volume of both microphones is adjusted simultaneously.
5 Press the ECHO button and turn the VOLUME
controi within 4 seconds to adjust the echo ievei.
The echo level can be selected from 1 to MAX (7) or OFF
(cancel).
To change the delay time of echo
Hold down the ECHO button during the echo is on.
“L” (Long) and “M” (Middle) are displayed alternately. At the
desired position, release the button.
To record microphone sound mixed with source sound
Follow the procedure for recording from the sound source (see
page 13).
The SYNCHRO DUBBING button cannot be used for mixing
recording.
When not using the microphones
Set the microphone volume and echo level to OFF and remove
the microphones from the MIC jacks.
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• When the MIC or ECHO level is changed, the DSP surround
mode is automatically Canceled.
• If microphones are held too near the speakers, a howling sound
may be produced, in this case, hold the microphones away
from the speakers, or decrease the microphone volume.
• If sound through the microphones are extremely loud, it may
be distorted. In this case, decrease the microphone volume.
• When the function is changed, the microphone volume and the
echo volume are set to off.
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VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX FUNCTIONS
This unit can use discs or tapes as Karaoke sources.
Use the vocal fader function for ordinary discs or tapes.
Use the multiplex function for multi audio discs or tapes.
Press the KARAOKE button repeatedly to select the vocal
fader or multiplex function.
Each time the KARAOKE button is pressed, one of these
functions is selected cyclically.
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® Vocal Fader
The singer’s voice becomes softer than the accompaniment.
@ Auto Vocal Fader
The singer’s voice becomes softer only while there is audio
input through microphones.
©Multiplex
The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers,
and the sound on the right channel is muted.
To hear the sound on the right channel, see below.
® Auto Multiplex
The sound on the left channel is heard from both speakers,
and the sound on the right channel is muted only while there
is audio input through microphones.
To hear the sound on the right channel, see below.
® Cancel
To change the audible channel in Multiplex function
When Multiplex is selected, ”MPX-L“ is displayed for 3 seconds
and changes to the selected function name. After the selected
function name is displayed, keep pressing the KARAOKE button
until “MPX-R” is displayed.
To return to the initial setting, select MPX-L.
When the power is turned off, MPX-L is restored.
To change the time lag setting in Auto Vocal Fader or
Auto Multiplex function
The muted original singer’s voice can be turned faster to the
normal level.
When Auto Vocal Fader or Auto Multiplex is selected, “A-VF” or
“A-MPX” is displayed for 3 seconds and changes to the selected
function name. After the selected function name is displayed,
keep pressing the KARAOKE button until “FAST” is displayed.
To
return to the initial setting, select SLOW.
When the power is turned off, SLOW is restored.
• The Karaoke functions may not operate correctiy with the
following kinds of CDs or tapes.
- Those with monaural sound
- Those recorded with strong echoes
- Those with the vocal part recorded on the right or left side of
the sound width
•While the Karaoke function is on, the sound is output as
monaural.
• When the function is changed, the Karaoke function is canceled.