Acesonic DGX-400 User Manual

DGX-400

400 Disc DVD CD G Karaoke Changer/+

With USB SD/M Reader/MMC/ S

USER MANUAL

CAUTION:

To ensure your player will work at its best, read this manual carefully before attempting to operate the machine. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

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Accessories

**DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Confirm the following items upon opening the box:

1. User Manual

2. One AV cable

3. One remote control

Record your product information in the table provided below and refer to it whenever contacting your dealer about your purchase.

Date of Purchase:

Model No.:

Machine Serial No.:

Selling Dealer:

Dealer Address:

Dealer Telephone No.:

DGX-400

Features and Capabilities

Main Functions *The unit not only stores 400 discs, but it can also manage each

individual discs' information.

*You can edit a disc name (or label) stored in the rotary table so you

can find the disc you need quickly. The disc names will be arranged automatically.

*Compatible discs are CD,VCD,DVCD,CDG,MP3,WMA,SVCD,DVD,DVD-9 ,DVD-

R, MPEG-4 and MIDI format.

System Functions *Video Output

Includes four modes: VIDEO, P-SCAN YPBPR, S-VIDEO, and PC-VGA

*Video Output Formats

PAL60, NTSC, PAL, AUTO

*TV Screen Mode Output

4:3PS, 4:3LB, 16:9

*Audio Output

Includes six analog audio output channels. Supports coaxial cable mode. Supports composite audio output mode (L/R) in the state of AV.

Other Accessorial Functions *Multiple music effect modes can meet your different tastes.

The unit is equipped with karaoke functions such as echo and tempo

control. It is also capable of scoring.

*Conveniently navigate the multi functional menu with your remote

control. *Contains multiple foreign language support. *Multi angles, multi sub-pictures, multi sound streams *Multi levels of fast forward, fast backward and slow motion.

Multi play modes such as dynamic enlargement, step play, memory,

program and repeat

Power

Wide voltage range: 90-250V~

Low power consumption: power consumption of the system is less than

25W.

Video Output Interface X1 Composite Audio Output Interface X2 S-VIDEO X1 Mic Input Interface for Karaoke X2 Simulate Six Sound Channels Output X1 Score In Interface X1 Coaxial Audio Output Interface X1 Full function remote control X1

Table of Contents

Accessories-------------------------------1 Features and Capabilities -----------------------2 Table of Contents--------------------------3-4 Safety Precautions--------------------–-----5 Note-----------------------------------6 Maintenance-------------------------------7 Disc Information ----------------------------8 Front panel-------------------------------9 Back panel-------------------------------10 Display window -----------------------------11 Remote control -----------------------------12 Using Your Remote Control -----------------------13 How to Hook Up Your Player--------------------14-18

Proper Operation----------------------------19 Managing Discs--------------------------20-32

Inserting Discs ---------------------------20 Removing Discs ---------------------------21

Playing Temporary Discs - - - -----------------22 Random Play Mode---------------------------22 Sequence Play Mode--------------------------22 Program Play Mode--------------------------23 Selecting Discs -------------------------23-28 Managing the Favorites List--------------------29 How to Search for a Disc by Disc Name---------------30 Editing Disc Information -- - - ------------------30 USB Device/Card Reader(SD/MMC/MS) Function------------31 Power off Timing---------------------------32

Table of Contents

Playing Discs - ----------------------33-48

Playing MIDI Discs-------------------33-37 Confirming Playback Mode------------------38

Searching for a Scene-----------------39-40 Repeat Playback----------------------41 Common Buttons-----------------------42 Zoom Functions ------------------------43 Changing the Angle ---------------------44 Changing the Subtitle Language--------------44 How to Use the Select Menu(VCDs,SVCDs)----------45 How to Use the Title Menu (DVD)--------------45

Practice Songs-----------------------45

Setting Sound Effects-------------------46

Function Setup----------------------47-48

Troubleshooting ------------------------49

Specifications----------------------- 50

Safety Precautions

Warning:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Caution:

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. This unit is equipped with a radium-laser beam. Do not attempt to open the cabinet to prevent exposure to your eyes. If by chance the laser becomes exposed, do not look directly at the beam to prevent optical hazards.

Safety:

If your machine needs maintenance, contact your dealer and take the unit to a qualified professional for any type of repair. Inappropriate usage of the unit that is not defined as safe behavior in this manual may cause shock or fire. Safety can only be guaranteed by following the guidelines that are defined in this manual. For your safety, read through the user guide and take heed to all attentions and warnings listed,and on the unit itself as well.

Notes

*Any disc that is not listed above will cause the player to display “NO DISC” in the DISPLAY WINDOW. Future media and disc formats maybe supported with firmware upgrade, when available.

*Encoding methods of some media formats may affect the playback (e.g. Unable to fast forward or fast backward or load time). Be sure that the encoding process conforms to the standards for that particular format.

*Dirty, scratched, warped, and defective discs may cause a considerable time delay during the loading and reading of the disc. In extreme cases, this may render the disc

Video Signal Formats

This player also accommodates NTSC and PAL color systems, with automatic detection and override settings.

Digital Audio Formats

This player accommodates, Dolby Digital 5.1 Channels, DTS, and AC-3.

NOTE

*Depending on the AUDIO SETUP> SPDIF settings digital audio signals may not be output as they are recorded on the disc.

Handling and Cleaning of

Handling

*At anytime, when handling discs, always hold them from their edges and/or by the circle in the center. *NEVER write on the any surface of the disc for it may render the disc unreadable. *Store discs in a clean and dry environment. Storing CD’s vertically will also help prevent warping. *After use, insert CD into jacket or case to minimize wear and tear DO NOT stack CDs on top of one another. *Do not bend or press the disc. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or any heat source.

Cleaning

*Wipe the discs from time to time using a soft cloth. Always wipe from the center towards the edges. NOT in circular motions. *DO NOT clean with any other cleaning solution, unless it is specifically made for disc cleaning.

Notes Regarding Discs

*Some DVD's, the player starts playback automatically after inserting the disc, regardless whether or not PLAY BACK CONTROL is on or off. *The image may be poor, noisy, or grainy due to actual defects on the disc itself. *Some functions may not be possible on all discs as described in this manual.

CAUTION

Power-Cord

Handle the power cord only by its plug, do not unplug the power cord by tugging or yanking on the cord. Touching or unplugging the cord while your hands are wet may lead to an electric shock or a short circuit. If the cord becomes damaged or its wires become exposed, please replace the cord as soon as possible in order to prevent an electric fire or shock. Check the power cord every few months to ensure it is functioning properly.

NOTE

CDs revolve at very high speeds inside of players. Never attempt to play cracked or warped CDs; doing so may cause the disc to shatter inside or the player to malfunction.

Maintenance

1. Keeping Your Unit Dustproof You should keep the front cover closed in case dust enters the

rotary table.

2. Cleaning The Unit First, for safety, unplug the power plug from the socket. You

can use a dry or damp soft cloth to clean the player. If you need to use a cleanser, Use mild detergent so it will not damage the machine's surface. Wide with a damp cloth. Afterwards, rub the player with a dry cloth. This method is the most commonly used method. In ordinary cases, it is not necessary to use any cleanser to clean the unit.

3. Diagnosing If You Need Maintenance On The Unit You need maintenance if:

A)Power line or plug suffers damage; B)Liquid or other foreign substance enters the player; C)The machine can't work normally when you operate it

according to the user guide; D)The machine suffers damage from a fall or other reasons; E)There are abnormal occurrences when the player is in the

working mode. *If you come across these problems, pull the power plug from the socket, and bring your machine to a professional maintenance technician. *If your machine needs replacement of some parts, the professional maintenance technician will install the new part. The new part should be recommended by the manufacturer or should have the same characteristics as the original part.

4. Safety Inspection

After finishing maintenance or repair, the professional maintenance technician should perform some safety inspections to make sure the machine is normal.

The laser head used in the machine is a precise component, if its lens surface becomes dirty, the lenses ability to read discs will worsen, affecting the quality of picture. If you discover this problem, contact the dealer.

Disc Information

This player can play following discs:the

DVDMIDI

(KARAOK DVD)

MIDI

Sound(MOVing

BACKGROUND)

Disc mark

Content

Time

Dimensions

74 min.

12cm 12cm 12cm 12cm 12cm 12cm 12cm

Sound

CD-G

GRAPHICS

Sound

/Image

WMA

Sound

VIDEO CD2.0

VIDEO CD

Sound

/Image

74 min. 74 min.

12cm

DVCD

VIDEO

Sound

/Image

MP3

DIGITAL AUDIO

Sound

SVCD

SUPER-VCD

VIDEO

Sound

/Image

PBC menu: It is recorded in VCD2.0 disc,showing the content of the disc and convenient for customers to look up program CD+G:

Audio with

For example: lyric,photo character VCD disc version

image information.

, or graphic.

1.0 version: the moving image and music.

2.0 version: high definition still with PBC function.

er MP3 disc CD quality audio in a compressed format Super VCD

Combining the strongpoint of DVD and VCD, t has high quality audio

DVD

MIDI :

is Music Instrument Digital Interface .

MIDI

DVD is a disc with music file recorded midi format which can be played

MIDI s with

in equipment with normal midi connector. MPEG4: MPEG4 is compress standard, image quality near dvd disc, sound quality

cd .

to audio DVD Disc

ed is close

DVD is Digital Video Disc. It contains movie and music with eight swing and store different s

32 language .With MPEG-II and digital stereo effect function, the

user can enjoy high quality image and good acoustics at home.

MPEG4

Sound

/Image

12cm

can

DVD

Sound

/Image

135 min.

12cm

Front Panel

DISPLAY

POWER

123456789101112 13 14151617181920 21 22 23 24

40 41 42 43 44

1. DISPLAY button

2. POWER button

3. SEQUENCE button: select the disc format to enter the sequence play mode; select "CLOSE" to exit sequence play mode. USB/CARD

4. button

5. EDIT button

6. STYLE button: select the disc by disc .

7. SEARCH button

8. FORMAT button: select the disc by disc format

9. Disc Library: select the disc by disc attach

(including 15 disc attaches such as disc

lib1,disc lib2 )

10. DISC NAME button

11. DISC NO button

12. TIME button: set

13. FRONT COVER

14. PROGRAM button

15. EFFECT button

16. the previous song

:go to

17. :quicken the speed of backward

18. :PAUSE/STEP

19. :quicken the speed of forward

20. :PLAY

21. MUTE button

22. :STOP

23. :The next song

24.UP/DOWN/ENTER dial: the player will turn the

rotary table if you rotate this dial when the front cover is open;the function of this dial is same as the direction buttons on the remote control if you rotate this dial when the front cover is closed; the function of this dial is same as the ENTER button if you press it.

SEQUENCE

RANDOM REPEAT TIME

STYLEUSB/CARD

EDIT

SEARCH DISC LIBRARY

of timer

FORMAT

fast

DISC NAME

DISC NO

type

3032343536373839

3133

OPEN/CLOSE

DELETE

ABC DEF

JKL

GHI

MNO

RETURN

PQRS

WXYZTUV

PROGRAM

EFFECT

L/R

SETUP

MUTE

DISC EJECT

LEFT

PUSH ENTER

TEMP DISC

RIGHT

25. TEMP DISC button: the player will send disc 400 to the loading position of the front cover automatically if you press this button when the front cover is open; the player will send disc 400 to the playing position to play automatically if you press this button when the front cover is closed.

26. :the function of this button is same as

th button on the remote control.

27. DISC EJECT button: the player will uplift the disc which is at the loading position of the front cover if you press this button when the front cover is open; if you press this button when the front cover is closed, the player will send the disc which is at the playing position to the related disc slot, secondly the player will send the disc to the loading position of the front cover, thirdly the player will open the front cover, lastly the player uplifts the disc.

28. :the function of this button is same as the button on the remote control.

29. OPEN/CLOSE button

30. L/R button

31. RETURN button

32. DELETE button

33. SETUP button

34. MENU button

35. NUMBER button

36. REMOTE SENSOR

37. REPEAT button

38. RANDOM button: nter random play mode;

select "CLOSE" to exit random play mode.

39. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

40. KEYBOARD jack

41. MICROPHONE 1 jack

42. MICROPHONE 2 jack

43. USB jack

44. MMC/MS/SD jack

45. EARPHONE jack

Rear Panel

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POWER

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

1. FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT

2. FRONT LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT

3. SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT

4. SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT

5. SUB WOOFER OUTPUT

6. CENTRE SPEAKER OUTPUT

7. RIGHT AUDIO OUTPUT

8. LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT

9. SCORE IN

Cr/Pr/R

OPTICAL

Y/Y/G

Cb/Pb/B

VGA

S-VIDEO

RS232C

STATE

REMOTE

GND

COAXIAL

SCORE IN

+5V

1415161718

10. COAXIAL OUTPUT

11. VIDEO OUTPUT

RCA

12. YUV OUTPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

13. VGA OUTPUT

14. S-VIDEO OUTPUT

15. OPTICAL OUTPUT

16. STATE, REMOTE, GND, +5V INTERFACE

17. RS232C INTERFACE

18. POWER IN

19. POWER SWITCH

MAIN

Display Window

Sequence mode

Random mode

RAND

PROG

A-B

ALL

Current disc No.

Disc indicator

Repeat mode

Repeat A-B mode

Program mode

PBC mode

CONT

Favorite disc

FAVORITE

Disc format

Disc

DISC

DVD S V CD-G

PBC

MIDI WMA MP3 MP4

1DISC

HDCD

DISC SELECT NEXT

Select disc NO

Select disc

Next disc

JPEG

TITLE

Title No. of DVD

Title of DVD

Disc name, attach etc.

CHAP. TRACK

Track No.

Chapter No. of DVD

Chapter of DVD

Microphone

MUTE

Track

Mute

L/R

DTS

Time and state

Lock panel

LOCKED

DOLBY

ON OFF

Timing

Dolby

Angle

When stopped:

DVD

TITLE

DISC

CHAP.

During play: Example:

DVD

TITLE

DISC

CHAP.

Other indicators:

When repeat the same title, chapter or track.

set to

ALL:When repeat to play the entire disc.

A-B:

When repeat section.

ANGLE: PROG:

Angle is changed.

During program playing.

set to

set to a

VCD DISC

When stopped:

VCD

DISC

During play: Lights up when using PBC

VCD

DISC

TRACK

When stopped:

DISC

During play: Example:

DISC

TRACK

Remote Control

1. POWER button

2. OPEN/CLOSE button: open/close the front cover.

3. MUTE button: open/close the audio output.

4. L/R button: sound channel.

switch the left and right

5. GOTO button: select the playing start-point randomly by GOTO function.

6. SLOW button: slow the speed of playing forward.

7. PROG button: the function of MIDI , or program .

function

ordering songs use for

8. NUMBER buttons: used to order songs or edit the discs' information.

They also are used to input the disc NO or disc name when the player explore a certain disc.

9. DELETE button:delet .

ing the song or canceling the wrong number

10. REV button: quicken the speed of playing backward.

11. FWD button: quicken the speed of playing forward.

12. NEXT button: next song

13. PREV button: previous song

14. PAUSE button: he image will move forward step

goes to the goes to the

Pause the disc t

by step if you press the button repeatedly.

15. PLAY button

USB/CARD

16. button: switch the different data sources.(include READ

DISC,READ U DISC, READ CARD)

17. STOP button: stop playing if you press the button in the playing mode

(Play the next pre-engaging song if you press the button when the player plays the songs in program list).

18. MENU button: open/close the menu.

19. EFFECT button: set the parameter or mode of effect.

20.///buttons: adjust the cursor position.

21. ENTER button

22. SETUP button: set system function .

23. RETURN button

24. DISC MENU button: enter thedisc manage .

25. DISC NO button: select the disc by disc NO.

26. EDIT button: in order to facilitate searching a certain disc by

various methods quickly, you'd better edit the new

ly inserted disc

information immediately.

27. SEARCH button: search the disc you want in the disc list

28. FAVOR button: select the disc you want in favorite disc list.

29. DISC NAME: select the disc by disc name.

30. REPEAT button: select the repeat mode (DVD disc includes repeat

chapter and repeat title; CD/VCD/SVCD disc includes repeat single song and repeat the entire disc; MP3/MP4 disc includes repeat single song, repeat dir and repeat the entire disc)

31. TITLE button: displays all information in the current title. (This function is only available to DVD disc)

32. A-B button: set the repeated section playing.

33. VOLUME+/ : increase or decrease the volume.

34. KEY b/ /#: adjust the key.

35. DISPLAY button: open or close the status bar.

36. SUBTITLE button: change the language of subtitle.(This function

is only available to the discs with multi languages of subtitle)

37. ANGLE button: change the angle.(This function is only

available to the DVD discs which support multi angles)

38. AUDIO button: select different language

(This function is only available to the discs which have

been recorded with multi languages)

39. ZOOM button: enlarge the image.

40. N/P button: adjust the TV service pattern.

41. MELODY BUTTON: the melody when the player plays MIDI disc .

set s

(NTSC/PAL)

(It is only available to the songs without vocal)

42. VOCAL button: set the function when the player plays MIDI disc .

vocal

(This function is only available to the songs vocal)

43. M/F button: adjust the tone when the player plays MIDI disc (This function

is common used in KARAOKE when the male/female voice plays in an out-of-character role)

44. ECHO button: to adjust the Echo volume of the Microphones

45. MIC1 buttons: to adjust the volume of the microphone 1

46. MIC2 buttons: to adjust the volume of the microphone 2

6 7

10 11

24 25 27

28 30

31 34

36 37

MIC1 VOL

ECHO

13 16

23 26

35 38

42 43

MIC2 VOL

Remote Control Operation

Power source for the remote controll.

The remote control is powered by two batteries

Caution for battery replacement.

Load the new batteries with their polarities (+ and -) aligned correctly. Keep the batteries from heat source to avoid causing short-circuit. If you do not intend to use the remote control for a long period of time, please remove the batteries and store them in a cool and dry Remove the spent batteries immediately and dispose of Do not use an old and new batter together.(Also never use an alkaline battery together with a manganese battery.)

AAA .

area

them properly.

Remote control

Negative electrode

Positive electrode

Negative electrode

Senser ranges about 8 meters

Notes on batteries Notes on the remote control

*Improper use of batteries may cause battery

leakage and corrosion. To operate the remote control correctly, follow the instructions below.

Do not insert batteries into the remote

controlin the wrong direction.

Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit

the batteries. Do not throw batteries into a fire.

Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries

Point the remote control at the remote

sensor of the player.

Do not drop the remote control.

Do not leave the remote control near an

extremely hot or humid place.

Do not spill water or put anything wet

on the remote control.

Do not open the remote control.

together, or mix old and new batteries.

If you do not use the remote control for a

long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion.

If the remote control does not function correctly

or if the operating range become smaller, replace all batteries with new ones.

If battery leakage occurs, wipe up the battery

liquid from the battery compartment, then insert new batteries.

* Do not expose the remote sensor of the player to a strong light source such as direct

sunlight or other illumination. If you do so, you may not be able to operate the player via the remote control.

Hooking Up The Player

Connecting to

S-VIDEO

Connecting to AUDIO R

Connecting to TV with AV input

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

Connecting to AUDIO L

COAXIAL

SCORE IN

Cr/Pr/R

WhiteRedYellow

Yellow

Y/Y/G

Cb/Pb/B

Connecting to TV with AV input and Amplifier with karaoke scroe output

Red

STATE

REMOTE

GND

Red

+5V

White

Connecting to AUDIO L

White

COAXIAL

Cr/Pr/R

SCORE IN

VGA

OPTICAL

Connecting to

SCORE OUT

Connecting to AUDIO R

RS232C

SCORE OUT

Yellow

Y/Y/G

Cb/Pb/B

S-VIDEO

Connect to the TV's COMPONENT VIDEO IN

RS232C

Red

STATE

REMOTE

GND

VGA

+5V

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO

Connecting to PC's monitor

S-VIDEO

Connecting to TV S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

YUV

Remote Receiver of Outer

Connecting to TV VIDEO

Connect to PC's serial port(RS232)

Yellow

Note:

1.Refer to the user manual to connect the player to the TV and amplifier..

2. hen you connect the player to your TV, be sure to turn off

the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections.

3.Connect the player to your TV directly. If you connect the player toaVR,TV/V R combination

or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD video disc are copy protected.

4.If you place the player near a tuner or radio, the radio broadcast sound might be distorted n this case, place the player away from the tuner and radio.

5.The output sound of the player has a wide dynamic range, make sure to adjust the receiver's

volume to a moderate listening level, otherwise,the speaker may be damaged by a sudden high

volume sound.

6.Turn off the amplifier before you connect or disconnect the player's power cord, If you leave

the amplifier power on, the speakers may be damaged.

7.S-VIDEO and VIDEO can be connected to TV

8.S-VIDEO cable is not supplied with the player, It be purchased .

can additionally

Hooking Up The Player

Connecting to digital output

Yellow

Connecting to TV VIDEO

Yellow

VIDEO

RS232C

STATE

REMOTE

Connecting to S-VIDEO of TV

S-VIDEO

GND

+5V

COAXIAL

SCORE IN

Cr/Pr/R

VGA

OPTICAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

Amplifier

Y/Y/G

Cb/Pb/B

S-VIDEO

PCM

Amplifier

SUB WOOFER

Centre

speaker Front left speaker

Back left speaker

Note the optical or coaxial output jack can't output MIDI music.

MIDI music only can be output by mix audio.

Front right speaker

Back right speaker

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