Pyle PKRK270BT Karaoke Vibe Portable Video PA Speaker System

Table of Contents

• Safety Information
• Safety Information and Maintenance
• Disc Protection
• What's in the Box
• System Connection
• Product Overview
• Remote Control Function Keys
• Overview of the Equipment
• Basic Playback Controls
• Advanced Functions
• Menu Options
• System Setup
• CD Ripping and Copy
• Copying from an MP3 disc to a USB device
• Kodak Picture CD Disc Playback
• Playing Radio Functions
• Multimedia
• AUX Input
• Wireless BT Streaming Connectivity
• Troubleshooting
• Specifications

Safety Information

⚠️ Danger! High Voltage! Electric Shock If Opened!

? Operation with Caution! Please refer to the related operating instructions.

ℹ️ Label for Class II Products (Dual Insulation)

WARNING: To avoid fire and electric shock, never attempt to put the System in the rain or in a place with high humidity.

Precautions:

• Do not modify or use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer.
• Use the right power cord and insert it properly to avoid electric shock.
• Laser parts are used in this System. If instructions described in this manual are not followed in operating or adjusting the System, personnel may be exposed to radiation. Do not open or repair the System. Such work should be done by qualified technicians.

Hazardous Operation:

Do not open the System so as to avoid radiation.

Safety Information and Maintenance

Please read this manual completely before operating this unit and retain for future reference.

• Power supply: Follow the descriptions on the label and use the power cord properly. (Icon description: A power plug and socket.)
• Moisture: Keep all parts away from moisture. (Icon description: A water droplet with a line through it.)
• Temperature: Avoid direct sunshine and high temperature. (Icon description: A sun and thermometer.)
• Cover: Do not open the cover. No userserviceable parts inside. Leaving the cover open may allow foreign objects to fall into the unit. (Icon description: A crossed-out open device.)
• Power Cord: Do not stretch, bend, or pull on the power cord. Grip the plug and not the power cord when unplugging. (Icon description: A hand pulling a plug correctly vs. incorrectly.)
• Long-term Storage: Remove the power cord from outlet if you are not using the unit for a long time. (Icon description: A hand unplugging a cord.)

Important:

• This device is not a toy. Do not allow young children to play with the unit.
• When moving the unit, make sure that the power is turned off and the cord is removed from the power outlet.

Disc Protection

To clean a dirty disc, you should use a clean rag and clean it in a linear way. (Icon description: A disc being wiped linearly.)

Keep the player, battery and disc away from environment with moisture, rain, dust or high temperature. Keep the disc tray closed so as to avoid dust. (Icon description: Icons for water droplet, dust, thermometer.)

When the player is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm one, water can be condensed on the lens of the player, which may lead to a problem. In this case, put the player in the warm environment till the condensed water on the lens is totally evaporated. (Icon description: A disc with water droplets.)

When the system works for a long time, the panels at the top and bottom of the device will be warm. When the device is not in used, take out the disc and unplug the power cord. If it is not used for a long time, the system may malfunction or its performance becomes deteriorated. For that reason, the device should be operated occasionally. Do not place foreign objects onto the disc tray. (Icon description: A disc with heat waves.)

Operating Environment

Do not put the device in an environment with: Heat source or enclosed space (like in a car); High temperature (≥40°C) or high humidity (≥90%); Dirt; Direct sunshine.

Interference

Keep the device away from TV, radio and video recorder so as to avoid distorted image or sound.

Condensed Water

Condensed water may appear on the device in the cases below:

• When it is moved from cold environment to a warm one;
• When it is used in a space with a running air conditioner system and the cold air contacts the device;
• When it is in a room with too much steam or high humidity.
• A device with condensed water may not work properly. In this case, you can plug the power cord and keep the machine running idle for about 2-3 hours. The water should evaporate after a while.

Disc Protection (Details)

• Do not stick tape or paper onto the disk.
• To clean a disk, use a moist rag first, then a dry rag.
• To avoid damage to the device, do not apply any soluble substances, such as benzine and anti-static spray with ethylene-based substance to the disk.

Structure of Disc Contents

Normally, the digitalized video disc comprises of different titles that are made up of chapters. Audio disc is made up of tracks.

Each title, chapter and track has a number, respectively called title number, chapter number and track number. But some discs may not have such numbers.

DVD DISC

• TITLE 1 (CHAPTER 1, CHAPTER 2)
• TITLE 2 (CHAPTER 3, CHAPTER 1, CHAPTER 5)

AUDIO CD

• TRACK 1, TRACK 2, TRACK 3, TRACK 4, TRACK 5

What's in the Box:

• PA Speaker
• Remote control
• AV Connection Cable
• AC/DC Power Cord
• FM Antenna Cable

System Connection

Please refer to the drawing below for system connection to a TV. Do not plug the power cord before the connection is completed.

Note:

1. Make sure the source cables are properly connected.
2. Make sure the power cord is unplugged before removing or inserting the connecting cables. Otherwise, the device or other parts may be damaged.

Diagram Description: The rear panel of the PKRK270BT unit is shown. It features ports labeled 'FM ANT', 'VIDEO OUT', 'AUDIO OUT', 'HDMI OUTPUT', 'MIC1', 'MIC2', 'USB', and 'LINE IN'. A TV is shown connected via HDMI or VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT. Text indicates: "Choose any ONE of these connections".

Note: To listen to FM, first connect the FM antenna provided to the port named 'FM ANT'.

Product Overview

Top Panel

Important: First, set the On/Off switch on the rear of the unit to the on position.

Diagram Description: The top panel of the unit is depicted with numbered controls and ports. The rear panel is also shown with numbered ports.

Top Panel Controls & Ports:

• 1. VIDEO OUT
• 2. FM ANT
• 3. MASTER VOL: Volume adjustment dial
• 4. LINE IN
• 5. USB PORT
• 6. MIC VOL: Microphone volume adjustment
• 7. TONE: Treble/Bass adjustment button
• 8. DVD/USB: Switch between DVD and USB
• 9. LED MODE: Switch between the different lighting modes and light off mode
• 10. SOURCE: Switch between Line in/BT/DVD/USB/FM modes
• 11. POWER BUTTON
• 12. POWER LED

Rear Panel Ports:

• 13. AUDIO OUT
• 14. HDMI OUTPUT
• 15. MIC1 PORT
• 16. MIC2 PORT
• 17. ECHO: ECHO adjustment for microphone

Front Panel Controls:

• 18. PREVIOUS
• 19. NEXT
• 20. STOP BUTTON
• 21. PLAY/PAUSE (press and hold to auto search on Radio Mode)
• 22. OPEN/CLOSE the DVD tray
• 23. LED DISPLAY

Front Panel

1. DVD DOOR
2. Remote Control Receiver

Remote Control Function Keys

Note: Use 2 x 'AAA' batteries (Not included). Keep away from children.

Diagram Description: An image of the remote control is shown with numbered buttons corresponding to the functions listed below.

• 1. Standby/Power on/off switch: Press to open/close the unit power. In this mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
• OPEN/CLOSE: Open/Close the disc tray.
• 2. Mute: Press to mute or unmute the sound.
• Zoom: Magnifies/Shrinks the screen image size.
• Angle: Choose the different angles in the same image (Only supports multi-angle discs).
• Mode/Source: Press to choose Line in (AUX)/BT/DVD/USB/FM modes.
• 3. SUB/COPY: Press subtitle button to display subtitles in DVD mode (Only supports multi-subtitle discs). Copy music contents from loaded CD disc to inserted USB drive.
• Clear: When using PROGRAM feature, press CLEAR to clear the input number.
• 4. PROGRAM: First, press PROG to enter program status. Then, press directional arrows (▲▼) to select the item. Press numerical buttons (0-9) to specify the 2-digit order (to cancel, press clear). Press directional arrows (▲▼) to select Start, press OK to start programmed playback. Press STOP (■) twice to clear the whole program.

Overview of the Equipment

Playing a disc

Once a disc is loaded, the player will start playing automatically.

1. If a disc is a DVD, the player will show the DVD menu or title menu.
2. If the disc is a VCD2.0, the player will activate PBC playback control status.
3. If the disc is a CD, the player will start playing the CD in sequence.

NOTE: If the screen is black/white or scrolling up and down, press N/P on the remote to toggle between NTSC and PAL.

Basic playback controls

Preparation

To watch the disc contents, turn on the TV, connect AV or HDMI cable to TV and device, and change the TV system to AV or HDMI code.

1. PLAY/PAUSE (▶/||): Press the power button to start the device. The screen LED will be illuminated. Words "no disc" will appear on the screen if a disk is not inserted. If a disc is inserted, the device will play the disk automatically.
2. PREV/NEXT (◀◀/▶▶):
   • In CD/DVD/USB mode: Press to go to the previous or next song/channel/chapter.
   • In FM mode: Press to play previous or next station (can store 20 stations).
   • In BT mode: Press to play previous or next song.
   • In LINE IN Mode: These buttons have no effect in this mode; use the controls on the auxiliary device.
3. REV/FWD (⏪/⏩):
   • In CD/DVD/USB mode: Press to reverse or fast forward through the disc 2x, 4x, 8x, 20x or back to normal playback speed.
   • In FM mode: Press to go to the next or previous available FM station.
   • In Line in/BT mode: These buttons have no effect in these modes.
4. STOP (■):
   • In DVD/USB/BT mode: Press to stop play.
   • In FM mode: Press to automatically scan the channel, press again to automatically play the first saved station.
   • In Line in mode: This button has no effect in this mode.

Advanced Functions

Note: Use the remote control to operate the features described throughout this manual.

OSD

• In DVD playback: Press OSD on the remote control to display single elapsed time, single remaining time, total elapsed time, total remaining time and other information about the disc.
• In VCD playback: Press OSD on the remote control to display single elapsed time, single remaining time, display off and other information about the disc.

N/P:

Press N/P to toggle between NTSC, PAL, AUTO.

Subtitle:

Press Subtitle button to display the subtitles when watching movies/recordings on multi-subtitle encoded discs; you can choose from 32 languages. (This function only works with multi-subtitle encoded discs). Press SUBTITLE Button again to turn off subtitles.

Angle:

Press Angle repeatedly to view the same image from different angles when watching sports, musical or theatrical programs on multi-angle encoded discs (This function only works with multi-angle encoded discs).

Language:

Press Language to display the languages for selection when watching movies/recordings on multi-language encoded discs. You can choose from 32 languages. (This function only works with multi-language encoded discs.)

Title:

Press TITLE to display the title menu when watching movies/recordings on multi-title encoded discs (This works with multi-title encoded discs).

Menu

Press MENU to return to the main DVD playback menu (This works with multi-chapter encoded discs).

1. When playing SVCD, press MENU to display the menu on screen.
2. When playing VCD 1.1, CD disc and MP3, this button has no effect.

Press numerical buttons to select the track.

Menu Options

Setup Options on System, Language, Audio, Video, Speaker and Digital can be accessed from the main setup menu.

1. Press SETUP on the remote control to display the main menu.
2. Press UP/DOWN arrows to move up or down to the menu, and then press ENTER to confirm the selection and move to submenu.
3. Press LEFT/RIGHT arrows to move the cursor and UP/DOWN to the desired option, and then press ENTER to confirm.
4. Press LEFT arrow to go to the previous menu.
5. Press SETUP button again to close the setup screen.

PBC

1. When playing VCD 2.0, press PBC to return to the PBC playback menu.
2. When playing SVCD, press PBC to display the menu on screen. After loading the disc, the unit will enter PBC ON automatically.
3. When playing VCD 1.1, CD disc and MP3, press PBC and PBC OFF will be displayed on TV screen. Press numerical buttons to select the track.

Direction keys:

On playing discs, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT arrows to select options in the title, menu, and setup.

REPEAT

• When playing DVD discs, press REPEAT and select one from the options: Repeat chapter, repeat title, repeat all, repeat off.
• When playing DVD discs, press REPEAT and select one from the options: Repeat track, repeat all, close repeat.
• When playing audio CDs, choose the particular song you want to be repeated, then press REPEAT and choose one from the options: Repeat single, repeat folder, cancel repeat.

A-B

Press A-B to set the initial starting point (A); Press it again to set the end point (B). The unit will now repeat playback between your set points (A) to (B). Pressing A-B a third time will cancel the repeat settings.

Zoom:

Press to zoom to 2x, 3x, 4x, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 of the image size and press the button once more to return to normal playback mode.

L/R:

When playing discs in SVCD, VCD or CD format, press L/R to select one of the following options: Stereo, Mono L, Mono R, Mix Mono.

Volume and Mute

• Press VOL+ to increase the volume and VOL- to lower the volume.
• Press MUTE to switch the sound on/off.

PROG

During playback, press PROG to enter program status, then enter the track numbers desired (e.g., 2, 4, 6, 8). You can press CLEAR to remove the numbers. Use arrow keys to move the cursor to the PLAY icon. Press ENTER to start playing, press PROG again to exit.

SLOW:

Press SLOW repeatedly to choose a level of slow motion from the following options: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/7 or normal.

CLEAR:

When using the PROG or GOTO feature, press CLEAR to clear the input number.

OPEN/CLOSE:

Press to open and close the disc tray.

GOTO:

When playing a DVD disc, press 'GOTO' button to display the screen and search the menu. When playing SVCD/VCD/CD, press 'GOTO' to directly input a specific time.

RETURN:

Press this key to return to the main menu (only for DVD discs).

SETUP:

Press 'SETUP' button to select the various functions of your player, such as audio output, parental control, etc.

SOURCE:

Switch between BT/DVD/USB/AUX and FM modes.

DVD/USB:

Switch between DVD and USB mode.

RESET:

Restore default settings.

COPY/DEL:

Press this button to copy disc contents to USB drive.

System Setup

TV system

Based on TV hardware, select proper options: NTSC, PAL or AUTO. Default is PAL.

Diagram Description: Screenshots of the player's setup menu are shown.

• TV SYSTEM: Options NTSC, PAL, AUTO.
• AUTO PLAY: Options ON, OFF.
• HD OUTPUT: Selectable resolutions: 576P, 720P, 1080I, 1080P, OFF (in HDMI mode).
• VIDEO: The video settings must correspond with the type of connection to your TV or other equipment.
• TV TYPE: Use this submenu to select the TV TYPE. Options shown are 4:3PS, 4:3LB, 16:9.

NOTE:

1. The Screen format is convertible when reading a DVD disc.
2. If your screen displays in 4:3, when a DVD with 16:9 display format is played back, the picture will be flattened.

Diagram Description: A table shows TV Screen/Film Format options: 4:3 (Normal, Full View, Mailbox) and 16:9 (Wide Screen).

PASSWORD

Use the numerical keys to set your personal 4-digit password. The default password is "0000".

Resume

If this option is set to "ON" and the power is turned off, the player will remember where it stopped and when the power is resumed, it will continue to play from that point.

RATING

Use this option to set an appropriate rating to restrict viewing for children. The options available correspond to the film ratings on the disc (1 KID SAFE, 2 G, 3 PG, 4 PG13, 5 PG-R, 6 R, 7 NC-17, 8 ADULT).

LANGUAGE SETUP

Select a language to be used for on-Screen Display (OSD) and set up menu. Options shown: OSD LANGUAGE, AUDIO LANG, SUBTITLE LANG, MENU LANG. Available languages include ENGLISH, GERMAN, SPANISH, FRENCH, DUTCH.

DEFAULT

Use this option to restore the default settings.

AUDIO LANGUAGE

Use this option to set the audio (dubbing) language. Available languages include ENGLISH, CHINESE, JAPAN, FRENCH, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, GERMAN, LATIN.

Subtitle Language

Use this option to set the subtitle language, or choose "off" to hide the subtitles. Available languages include ENGLISH, CHINESE, JAPAN, FRENCH, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, GERMAN, OFF.

Key

Use UP/DOWN arrows to adjust the key. A scale from +4 to -4 is shown.

MENU LANGUAGE

Use this option to set the film's menu language. Available languages include ENGLISH, CHINESE, JAPAN, FRENCH, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, GERMAN, LATIN.

Video Setup

Under this menu you can select options for your image output.

Brightness

Use UP/Down arrows to adjust the brightness. A scale from 12 to 0 is shown.

Contrast

Use UP/DOWN arrows to adjust the contrast. A scale from 12 to 0 is shown.

AUDIO SETUP

Use this menu to select your audio output. Options: SPDIF / OFF, SPDIF / RAW, SPDIF / PCM.

HUE

Use UP/DOWN arrows to adjust the hue. A scale from +6 to -6 is shown.

SATURATION

Use UP/DOWN arrows to adjust the saturation. A scale from 12 to 0 is shown.

SHARPNESS

Use UP/DOWN arrows to adjust the sharpness. A scale from 8 to 0 is shown.

Speaker setup

Downmix

If two channels are required, select the stereo option. Options: LT/RT, STEREO.

Digital set up

OP MODE

For nighttime playing, select LINE OUT to set volume at a lower level. For daytime playing, select RF REMOD to set volume at a higher level. Options: LINE OUT, RF REMOD.

DYNAMIC RANGE

When line out is selected, use this setting to adjust the line out ratio for a different effect; the audio signal peak value will be at the minimum when set to full; peak value will be at the maximum when set to off. Options: FULL, 6/8, 4/8, 2/8, OFF.

DUAL MONO

Choose this option to set up the left (L) and right (R) mono output; there are four modes in this option: STEREO, MONO L, MONO R, MIX MONO.

CD Ripping and Copy

Please make sure the removable USB device has enough memory space that can accept all contents from the DVD Player.

CD Taking-In

In CD playback mode, press the COPY/DEL button on the remote control to display the CD ripping interface. Use the arrow buttons (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT) to move around on the screen and select the options. Then press the ENTER button to enter the option/submenu or confirm your choice.

1. In the OPTIONS menu (see Fig. 1): You can select a different speed or bitrate, or create or cancel a playlist.
2. In the TRACKS menu (see Fig. 2): You can view the length of the tracks. Press the arrow buttons to select a track, then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

Diagram Description (Fig. 1): CD Ripping interface showing OPTIONS menu with Speed (1X), Bitrate (128KBPS), File Options (Create ID3 Tag, Create Playlist), and Storage Options (USB).

Diagram Description (Fig. 2): CD Ripping interface showing TRACKS menu with a list of tracks (TRACK 1 to TRACK 10) and their lengths.

To select (or unselect) all tracks, move the highlight to the box on top of the track box (see Fig. 2) and press the ENTER button.

3. In the START menu (see FIG. 3): You can follow the progress of CD-Ripping. Press the ENTER button to start the process (Fig. 4). To cancel or change the speed, press the ENTER button.

4. At the end of the process, the screen will display RIPPING COMPLETE (Fig. 5). Use the DOWN arrow button to select QUIT, then press ENTER to exit.

Diagram Description (Fig. 3): CD Ripping START menu showing Summary: Total Tracks, Total Time, Total Size. Prompt: "PRESS ENTER TO BEGIN".

Diagram Description (Fig. 4): CD Ripping progress screen showing TRACK 2, TRACK PROGRESS, TOTAL PROGRESS, SPEED (:4X), with options to CHANGE SPEED and CANCEL.

Diagram Description (Fig. 5): Status screen showing "RIPPING COMPLETE" with an OK button.

Copying from an MP3 disc to a USB device

• Play the MP3 disc on the unit.
• Plug your USB device into the port on the top panel of the unit.
• Use the DOWN/UP/LEFT/RIGHT arrow buttons to move the cursor on the screen.
• Press the COPY button to copy the highlighted playback file.
• During the copying process, you can follow the copying progress on the screen. It will display COPY FILE 1%-100%.
• At the end of the copying process, the screen will display CLOSE FILE.
• At this point, you can repeat the above operations to continue copying files.

MP3 disc playback

When a disk with MP3 format is about to be played, the system will automatically display the navigation interface while the contents are being uploaded.

Diagram Description: An MP3 playback interface is shown, listing files like "01.001", "02.002", etc., with musical note icons.

• In the navigation interface, use the key Up/Down to make options. After selection, press Enter/Play to play the file.
• In all the tracks, use the key Up/Down to make options. After selection, press Enter/Play to play the track.
• In the current interface, press the key Left to return to the previous menu, and press Previous/Next to enter the previous and next page.

JPEG (Picture CD) playback

When a disk with JPEG format is about to be played, the system will automatically display the navigation interface while the contents are being uploaded.

• In the navigation interface, use the key Up/Down to make options. After selection, press Enter/Play to play the file in a slide manner.
• Press Previous/Next to select the previous and next picture.
• Press Pause to allow the picture-playing pause so that you can view for a longer time. Press Enter/Play to return to the normal playing state.

Kodak Picture CD Disc Playback

When a disk with Kodak Picture format is about to be played, the system will automatically display the navigation interface while the contents are being uploaded.

• In the navigation interface, use the key Up/Down to make options. After selection, press Enter/Play to play the file.
• In all the tracks, use the key Up/Down to make options. After selection, press Enter/Play to play the track.
• Each picture of the Kodak Picture CD will be displayed as a slide, whose size is automatically adjusted in accordance with the proportion of the TV.
• Press the key Main Interface to return to the main interface.
• Press Pause to allow the playing pause and the current picture will remain still.
• Press Previous/Next to view the previous and next picture.
• Press Enter/Play to return the slide mode.

Note: The quality of the picture displayed is subject to the model of the device used for viewing.

Playing Radio Functions

1. The frequency the embedded radio receives in the system ranges from 87.50MHz ~ 108 MHz.
2. In playing mode of the DVD Player, press the key Signal Source to switch to FM mode. Then press the key SCAN on the remote control, and the system will search the channels and save 1-20 stations.
3. You can press Previous/Next to select the channel you like, and use Fast Forward or Fast Reverse to tune manually.

Multimedia

1. The System supports USB device (Max 32GB) and is compatible with files with such formats as JPEG, MP3, AVI and WMA.
2. Play contents in USB device: Contents in USB device can be played only when there is no disk or card inside the player. If so, the player will play the contents automatically after properly connected.

AUX INPUT

1. Connect one end of a 3.5mm AUX cable to the LINE IN port on the unit, connect the other end to an auxiliary device like an mp3 player.
2. Now turn on and press the SOURCE button on the remote control to switch to "AUX" mode.

Wireless BT Streaming Connectivity:

• Hassle-Free Pairing, Simple Music Streaming
• Compatible with All of Today's Latest BT Devices (Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops, Computers, etc.)
• Wireless BT Version: 5.0V
• Wireless BT Network Name: 'PKRK270BT'
• Wireless BT Range: Up to 30.0'ft.

Operating Instructions of Wireless BT

Press the "SOURCE" button to switch the audio source to the "BT" (Wireless BT input) mode (make sure there are no obstacles between the machine and the connected device).

Troubleshooting

Refer to the table below for a few common problems and how to solve them. If you are still experiencing issues, contact Customer Service for assistance.

Features:

• All-in-One Audio & Video Karaoke System
• Compact & Portable Media Entertainment Unit
• Built-in Bluetooth for Wireless Audio Streaming
• Sound System: 8" Subwoofer - 3" Tweeter
• LED Digital Display Screen
• Built-in Fold-Out DVD Player
• FM Radio
• USB Flash Drive
• Aux (3.5mm) Output
• 1/4" Two Microphone Inputs
• Connect & Stream Audio from External Devices
• Audio Configuration: Volume, Bass, Treble, Echo

Technical Specs:

• Power Output: 800 Watt MAX
• Impedance: 4 Ohm+8 Ohm
• Frequency Response: 120Hz-15KHz
• Sensitivity (1w/1m): 650mV
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 52dB
• T.H.D.: <10%
• Low Frequency: 120Hz-4KHz
• High Frequency: 4KHz-15KHz
• Remote Control Battery Operated, requires (2) x 'AAA' Batteries (not Included)
• Digital File Support: MP3, MPEG4, WMA, WAV, AVI, MPG, 3GP, FLV, FLAC.
• Maximum USB Flash Support: 32GB
• Power Supply: 110/220V
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 11.5" x 12.4" x 27.2" -inches

California Prop 65 Warning

⚠️WARNING: This product contains Nickel carbonate which is known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm. Do not ingest.

For more info go to: www.P65warnings.ca.gov

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