Emerson GM527 DVD/CDG Karaoke Player

Product Capabilities

DVD/CDG Karaoke Player, Video, Movie, Record Player with USB/SD Slot 300 Songs with built in lyrics
USB MP3 with graphics player, SD and USB Data Slot
Video output to Regular Television
Cradle for ipod and mp4 players
USB Port charger for iPod applying standard iPod cable

Product Description

300 MP3G Songs on Disc 7'' TFT Color Screen Record Voice and Music Mix Microphone USB/SD Card Slot Balance Manage 2 Microphone Inputs Digital Echo Digital Key Control AUX input for IPod/MP3 Players Audio outputs (RCA) Video outputs (RCA) Built-in Private Player Cradle RCA cables Cable for iPod AC 120V / DC 12V (Vehicle adaptor not included) Battery operated (eight "C" Batteries not included) Package consists of: Instruction manual Warranty card Microphone 300 MP3G songs on two discs 3.5mm to red white RCA male cord Yellow, red white RCA male to yellow, red white RCA male cord Remote manage 100-240V .65A power adaptor

Consumer Evaluations

Initially, yes, I have read and followed all the manual instructions.
What works properly:
1. The screen is vivid and shows a decent image of dvd's.
two. The machine is lightweight and the buttons are sturdy, not sensitive. These controls are effortless to use and recognize. This is a plus for us as this is going to be a loved ones unit.
3. Description says it has two mic inputs-- and the picture shows two microphones-- but the descpription only says only microphone (singular). Yes, it does come with two mic's. But it only comes with one headphone jack, so only one particular listener at a time.
4. Comes with a remote for controlling dvd and so on.
five. Also has a "rating" setting that permits you to set what the machine to play (ie: you can set it to "Family" if you want it to play only G and PG movies).
6. Has an analog video input, so I am going to experiment with a camera and see if I can get an image of the kids performing on the screen.
What does not function so nicely:
1. The unit chirps when the cdg's play. It happens during and between songs when the disc's rotate. It does not matter which forms of discs are in-- dvd's, cdg's, cd's. (I have this very same problem with a unique Audiovox transportable dvd player-- but not Sony transportable dvd player). Honestly annoying!
2. It really is accurate--the mic's pick up quite small sound-- no matter how close you are, how you project in them, or do a "tap" test--unless the main volume is cranked. When other people wrote about the bad mic's I believed, "That might not be so poor, then it will not be also loud when my daughter is singing." But these pick up subsequent to nada unless the sound is cranked. So though there are person mic volume controls, these are next-to-useless dials.
3. Echo feature is about the similar in it is usefulness: only when cranked.
4. The two cdg discs that come with it are definitely low-cost-- graphics tricky to read and music accompaniament are poor renditions. Do not count on these for your party enjoyable.
five. The discs enter vertically and need to "snap" in location in order to rotate. Some users might damage the discs when you have to "unsnap" them to modify the disc.
6. Emerson is still packaging in styrofoam. When will these people learn? Air packs or biodegradable recycled paper fibre, persons!
What is funny:
1. This is a ideal travel companion to take to Granma's for the holidays. Plays dvds, cds, and karaoke. You can place the youngsters in the closet with a couple of packs of batteries and a pair of headphones and not see them until it really is time to go.
2. This is a Christmas present so I had to make a test run in the downstairs bathroom at 5 a.m. My kid later reported he was dreaming about drunk singing reindeer. Coincidence?
In Brief:
If it weren't for the chirping, I would be pleased with this item. If it weren't for the chirping and the poor sound choose-up, I would be thrilled with this item.

Got this karaoke player for my daughter for her birthday. It arrived the really subsequent day Shipping was cost-free too. It has observed a lot of use already and we've only had it a month. The youngsters love it, and the adults too! The microphones perform nicely, I am confident there are improved ones, but for our dwelling purposes, they are awesome! Quickly transportable.