JVC CA-HXZ9V - Manual (Page 33)

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Using the Microphones
You can enjoy singing along (Karaoke) and microphone
mixing by using two microphones.
• MIC LEVEL adjustment is valid for both microphones
connected to MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks.
IMPORTANT:
• Always set MIC LEVEL to MIN when connecting or
disconnecting the microphone.
• When you do not use the microphone, keep the microphones
unconnected.
Singing Along—Karaoke
7 Vocal Masking
Vocal Masking reduces the lead vocal of the playing source,
and allows you to replace it by singing into the microphones
as the music plays.
1
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN.
2
Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) by
plugging it into MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack(s).
3
Press KARAOKE on the remote
control.
“KARAOKE” appears for 2 seconds and
KARAOKE indicator lights up and remains lit.
4
Start playing the source—disc, tape or other
connected component.
5
Adjust MIC LEVEL and the volume level as
you sing into the microphone(s).
• By pressing REC START/STOP, you can record your
singing along if you want. (For more details, see page 26.)
To cancel Vocal Masking, press KARAOKE on the remote
control again.
• “OFF” appears for 2 seconds and the KARAOKE indicator
goes off. Normal stereo play back resumes.
To apply an echo to your voice
On the remote control ONLY:
Press ECHO so that the ECHO
indicator lights up on the display.
• Each time you press the button, the echo
level changes as follows:
As the number increases, a stronger echo effect applies to
your voice.
If howling or squealing (feedback) occurs while using
the microphone(s)
Take the following actions to prevent these noises.
• Adjust MIC LEVEL and the volume level.
• Avoid pointing the microphone(s) towards the speakers.
• When two microphones are connected, turn off the ON/OFF
switch on the unused microphone.
If you use the following sources as the playing source
for Karaoke (Vocal Masking), you cannot get the
satisfactory results
• Radio programs—a radio signal is not as reliable as the signals
coming from a tape or a disc.
• Monaural sources.
• Poorly dubbed tapes.
• Sources recorded with duets, strong echo, a chorus, or only a few
instruments.
Singing Along with Multiplex Karaoke Discs
(MPX)
If the source you are going to play is a multiplex karaoke
disc, you can use the Multiplex sound function via the
buttons on the unit.
What is Multiplex Sound?
On a multiplex karaoke disc, the instrumental parts are
recorded on the left channel. With this system, you can
replace the vocal part with your voice through the
microphone.
1
Rotate the MIC LEVEL
and VOLUME to MIN.
2
Connect the microphone (not supplied) into
the MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack on the front
panel.
3
Play the source — CD.
4
Press MPX on the remote control to
select the output sound.
See page 29.
ECHO 1
ECHO OFF
(Canceled)
ECHO 2 ECHO 3
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