Audio2000's AKJ780E User Manual

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ALL IN ONE KARAOKE PA SYSTEM-- /

AKJ780E

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing the AKJ780E

system

! For the best results and the utmost satisfaction from your new unit,

Audio2000'S all in one karaoke PA

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please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

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Connecting to the AC Outlet

Connecting to a TV Video monitor with a RCA input

Changing the Video Mode(PAL/NTSC)

DVD disc

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Safety Instructions

WARNING

* TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAINOR MOISTURE. *THIS APPLIANCE SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING WATER AND THAT NO

OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON APPARATUS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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Safety Instructions

13 ) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 ) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug

(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

16) Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable

operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

17) The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall

remain readily operable.

Class 1 Laser Product

CAUTION: USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULE 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

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Features

1 The built-in USB and SD card readers play VCD, WMA, AVI, MP4, DAT, MPG, and JPG files in

USB and SD card.

2 A multi-format player with the direct track access supports DVD, CDG, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VCD,MP3+G

MP4, DIVX, Ph oto-CD, CD, CD-R, and CD- RW formats.

3 All-in-one design delivers 100W of power through a 4-speaker cabinet (4” X 2; 3” X 2).

4 ¼-inch guitar and keyboard inputs with individual volume controls.

5 Digital echo with repeat and delay controls for vocal enhancement.

6 Digital key control (This feature is not applicable to the AUX inputs-AV1, AV2, and AV3).

7 Vocal cancel and vocal partner modes for canceling vocals from multiplexed media.

8 7-band equalizer.

9 Three RCA audio-video inputs (AV1, AV2, and AV3).

10 Two microphone inputs (MIC1 and MIC2) with individual volume controls (two unbalanced

¼-inch microphone inputs at the front panel and two balanced microphone inputs at the rear panel).

11 Two RCA audio-video outputs, one stereo ¼-inch audio pre-out, and DVD 5.1 audio-video outputs.

12 Three effect inserts (GUITAR, KEYBOARD, and MIC).

13 One ¼-inch stereo headphone output.

14 Remote control. 15 115V / 230V and NTSC-PAL compatible for worldwide use..

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Specifications and Package Contents

Specifications

● AC Input Voltage

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Audio Output Power

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AV1 Audio Input Sensitivity

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Video Input Sensitivity

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Microphone Input Sensitivity

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Keyboard/Guitar Input Sensitivity

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Video Output Level

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Audio Output Level

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S/N Ratio

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Dimension

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Weight

Package Contents

Items Quantities

AKJ780E Unit (1) A/V RCA Cable (1) Microphones (2) Microphone Cables (2) Remote Control (1) AC Power Cord (1) AAA Batteries (2)

AC 115V 60Hz/AC 230V 50Hz 100 W (peak to peak) 500 mV 1 V (peak to peak) 8 mV 8 mV 1 V (peak to peak) 1000 mV 90 dB

18.3“ x 12.8” x 16.5” (L x W x H)

35.4 lbs

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AKJ780E Unit (1)

A/V RCA Cable (1)

Microphone Cables (2)

AAA Batteries (2)

AC Power Cord (1)

Microphones (2)

Remote Control (1)

Note

If you find that any of the items mentioned above are missing from the box, please contact before proceeding.Audio2000’S

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Descriptions and Functions

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1.INPUT

INPUT SOURCES.

2.POWER/STANDBY

Note: When in STANDBY mode, the is not completely powered down and still contains residual power. This button will not turn the on if the MAIN POWER switch on the rear panel is switched off. To completely turn the power off, use the MAIN POWER switch on the rear panel of the

.MUSIC EQ

MUSIC output. Each slide fader processes a particular frequency range indicated by the number above it. Frequencies from 30Hz - 120Hz constitute the very low to low range. Frequencies from 120Hz to 1KHz are the mid-range and frequencies from 1KHz to 16KHz make up the high to very high range. To adjust, slide the fader up to boost the frequency presence or down to cut the frequency.

4.EJECT

KEYBOARD & GUITAR TO ECHO ON/OFF

between the Keyboard / guitar inputs and the dig tal ECHO circuitry. Depress this button to activate the digital ECHO. Release this button to the UP position to disconnect the digital ECHO.

6.GRAPHIC DISPL AY

settings and performance.

7.MIC VOLUME

8.MUSIC VOLUME

9.REMOTE SENSOR

Note: Obstacles located between the remote control and remote sensor should be avoided as they can prevent signal recognition

10.

Note: This feature does not work with a standard or non-multiplex format disc. This feature is designed to

work with multiplex discs only.

11.

Note: Like the VOCAL CANCEL, this feature does not work with a standard or non-multiplex format disc. This feature is designed to work with multiplex discs only.

12.

Note: buttons, refer to the Direct track access for Divx operations section of this manual;

- This button toggles through all the INPUT channels (Disc/USB/SD, AV 1/2/3) for available

- This button is used to turn the 'ON' /'OFF'or place it in STANDBY mode. AKJ780E

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- This GRAPHIC EQ is used to BOOST and/or CUT particular frequencies from SOURCE

button - This button is used to OPEN/CLOSE the DISC tray.

- This panel displays all graphical information regarding system operations,

control - This control increases/decreases the MIC VOLUME level. Turn clockwise to

increase MIC VOLUME and counter-clockwise to decrease the MIC VOLUME.

control - This control increases/decreases the MUSIC VOLUME level. Turn clockwise

to increase MUSIC VOLUME and counter-clockwise to decrease the MUSIC VOLUME.

- This sensor receives infrared signals transmitted by the REMOTE CONTROL transmitter.

VOCAL CANCEL

format CDG, VCD, or DVD disc. In order for this feature to work, the disc must be multiplex formatted. Press this button once to remove the lead vocal singer sound track signal. Press this button again and the lead vocal sound track signal will be added back into the music.

VOCAL PARTNER

microphone signal is present (while you are singing to the microphone). When the microphone signal is not present (after you stop singing to the microphone), the lead vocal sound track signal will be added back to the music. In order for this feature to work, the disc must be multiplex formatted. Press this button once to activate VOCAL PARTNER. Press this button again to deactivate VOCAL PARTNER.

DIRECT TRACK ACCESS

for all the tracks higher than 10. For example, press +10 and 6 to go directly to track 16, and press +10, +10, and 3 to go directly to track 23.

When playing Divx files, to skip to the desired track directly using the number

button- This feature is used to remove the lead vocal sound track signal on a multiplex

button-This feature is used to remove the lead vocal sound track signal only when the

buttons-These buttons are used for DIRECT TRACK selection. Use the +10 button

button-

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This button is used to turn on or turn off the connection

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Descriptions and Functions

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13.AUDIO

14. PBC

you can use direct access to tracks/scenes by using the NUMBER PAD on the REMOTE CONTROL. This

feature is used primarily with VCD discs. Note: Not all discs have PBC support coding. Check to make sure a disc has PBC support before trying to use the feature. Pressing the PBC button during the playback of a track/scene will cause the playback to stop and restart.

15.PREV and NEXT

to the next track).

16.B-SCAN and F-SCAN

through the current track and F-Scan scans forwards through the current track.

17.STOP

disc playback when pressed twice.

18.REPEAT

so see the Operations section (page 19) of this manual for detailed instructions on using the repeat function for every kind of disc.

19.MUTE

20.EQ ON/OFF

EQ switch in to activate the equalizer. In the out position, the equalizer is bypassed.

21.PLAY/PAUSE

22.HEADPHONES

23.AV3 INPUT

SOURCE. Connect RCA-style AV cables from these jacks to the AV OUTPUT jacks on your external AV device.

24. SD MEMORY CARD

on a loaded memory card can be played.

25.USB INPUT

thumb drive can be played.

26.DIGITAL KEY CONTROL

lower or reset the musical key of audio from the disc player.

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b Note: This feature is not applicable to the AUX inputs, AV1/AV2/AV3.

button - Cycles through caption languages on a disc with multiple caption languages available.

button- The PBC (play back control) button toggles the PBC mode ON/OFF. When in PBC mode,

buttons - Skip tracks when in DISC mode (jump to the previous track or skip ahead

buttons - Scans through a track when in DISC mode.B-Scan scans backwards

button - Stops disc playback in standby mode when pressed once and completely stops

button - Cycles through the available repeat options. Repeat options vary from type of disc

button - Mutes the sound from Disc/USB/SD, AV1, AV2 and AV3 input channels.

switch - This switch is used to turn the 7-band graphic equalizer ON and OFF. Press the

button - Plays a disc that is stopped or paused .

jack- This jack is used to connect HEADPHONES equipped with a 1/4 inch plug.

jacks - These jacks are for connecting AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT from an external AV

Slot- The SD memory card slot accepts SD memory card formats. Media stored

- Use the USB input to connect a USB thumb drive to the unit. media stored on the USB

buttons - These buttons direct the DIGITAL KEY CONTROLLER to either raise,

Raises the musical key a quarter-step each time this button is pressed.

- Resets the musical key to its original key. Lowers the musical key a quarter-step each time this button is pressed.

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27. MIC BASS

MASTER VOLUME output.

28.MIC TREBLE

MASTER VOLUME output.

29.MIC ECHO

to INCREASE and counter-clockwise to DECREASE the level of ECHO.

30.MIC REPEAT

the total number of echo intervals prior to fade-out, the more REPEAT that is applied, the more ECHO intervals will occur prior to fade-out. Turn control clockwise to INCREASE and counter-clockwise to DECREASE level.

31.MIC DEL AY

total begin-to-end length of each echo interval, the more DELAY that is applied, the longer each ECHO interval will take to complete. Turn control clockwise to INCREASE and counter-clockwise to DECREASE level.

32. MIC INPUTS 1, 2

33.MIC 1 / 2 VOLUME

individually.Turn controls clockwise to INCREASE and counter-clockwise to DECREASE the microphone volumes.

34.KEYBOARD INPUT

35.KEYBOARD VOLUME

KEYBOARD INPUT JACK.

36.GUITAR INPUT

37.GUITAR VOLUME

GUITAR INPUT.

- This control increases/decreases the amount of LOW frequency response applied to the

- This control increases/decreases the amount of HI frequency response applied to the

- This control adjusts the level of ECHO applied to the MIC channels. Turn control clockwise

- Use this control to adjust the REPEAT setting of the ECHO effect. As REPEAT adjusts

- Use this control to adjust the DELAY setting of the ECHO effect. As DELAY adjusts the

- These inputs are for connecting MICROPHONES with a ¼ inch (6.3mm) plug.

- These controls adjust the VOLUME levels of MIC channels

- This input is used to connect a KEYBOARD device via a ¼ inch instrument cable.

- This control is used to set the VOLUME level for a KEYBOARD connected to the

- This input is used to connect a GUITAR via a ¼ inch instrument cable.

- This control is used to set the VOLUME level for a GUITAR connected to the

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Descriptions and Functions

Rear Panel

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1.FUSE TERMINAL .VOLTAGE SELECTOR

make sure this toggle is set to the correct position, matching the receiving AC outlet's power supply before plugging it in and operating it. Doing so may cause severe damage to the unit and void your product warranty.

.MAIN POWER

ON - to turn on the AKJ780 power.

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OFF - to turn off the AKJ780 power.

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Note: The red POWER /STANDBY button on the front panel will not turn the on if the MAIN POWER switch is switched OFF.

.EFFECTS INSERT

compromising the original signal. Use the MIC IN/OUT when adding effects to the vocal signal ,use the KEYBOARD IN/OUT when adding effects to the Music and use the GUITAR IN/OUT when adding effects to the music.

CHANNEL AUDIO OUTPUT

. 5.1

receivers/amplifiers. The label on each jack specifies which speaker in the surround sound system the output signal from the labeled jack is sent to: FL-front left, FR-front right, SL-surround left, SR-surround right, CEN-center, SW-subwoofer. The ML jack is the same as the FL jack and is used as the main left output in a stereo system. The MR jack is the same as the FR jack and is used as the main right output in a stereo system.

6.COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO outputs the different color signals (U/Pb and V/Pr) and luminance signal (Y) separately for high-fidelity in reproducing colors. The description of the component video output connectors may differ depending on the TV set or monitor i.e. Pr/Pb/Y or Cr/Cb/Y or R-Y/B-Y/Y. Component video cables only transmit the video signal, separate cables are needed for audio signals. Please refer to the operating instructions of the TV set or monitor for details.

7.COAXIAL OUTPUT

8.VIDEO (RCA) an d S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO jack outputs video using an RCA video cable. The S-VIDEO jack uses an S-VIDEO cable. S-VIDEO provides better color separation and better resolution by separating the color and picture signals of a composite-video signal.

9.OPTICAL OUTPUT

remove the protective cover from this jack prior to connecting an OPTICAL cable. When not using this input, keep the protective cover on to protect it from dust and foreign material.

Serial Number

Made in P.R.C.

PRE-OUT

- This terminal houses the main system FUSE.

- This selector toggles between 110-120V and 220-240V power settings. Please

switch

This switch can be set to ON or OFF position as follows:

jacks - The effects inserts allow you to add external effects to the audio signal without

jacks-These jacks are used for connecting to 5.1 channel ready

jacks

jack

- This digital output is for connecting devices with a COAXIAL cable. jacks - These jacks output video to a display device (TV, TFT, etc.). The

jack

- This digital out is for connecting devices with an OPTICAL cable. Please make sure to

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- These jacks output VIDEO to a TV monitor via cables.

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Serial Number

PRE-OUT

Made in P.R.C.

10.AC~IN TERMINAL

11.

AC POWER

Note: Do not connect any device with a power consumption level higher than 200W.

12.

PRE OUT

Connect one end of the ¼-inch cables to the left and right AUDIO/LINE/AUX INPUT jacks on the external device.

13.AV 1 / 2 INPUT

SOURCES. Connect RCA-style AV cables (R, W, Y) from these jacks to the AV OUTPUT jacks on your external AV devices.

14.VIDEO OUT 1-2 (RCA)

or DISPLAY devices. Connect RCA-type patch cables from these jacks to the VIDEO INPUT jacks on the connecting TV or display devices.

15.AUDIO OUT 1-2 (R CA)

recording or mixing devices. Connect paired RCA-type patch cables from these jacks to the appropriate INPUT jacks on external audio devices.

1 .BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT

external device with balanced cables.

17.BALANCED MIC 1-2 INPUT (XLR)

XLR-type microphone cables.

- Connect AC MAIN POWER CORD from the wall outlet to this terminal.

outlet - This outlet provides AC POWER to an external device.

jacks-Connect one end of ¼-inch cables to the left and right PRE-OUT jacks on the AKJ780E.

jacks - These jacks are for connecting AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT from external AV

jacks AKJ780E

- These jacks are for connecting the 's VIDEO OUTPUT to TV

- These jacks are for connecting the AUDIO OUTPUT to an amplifier,

jacks - These XLR jacks are for connecting MASTER output to an

- These jacks are for connecting microphones via BALANCED

jacks

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Descriptions and Functions

Remote Control

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1.OPEN/CLOSE

the DISC tray.

2.POWER

mode. To turn the completely off, use the power button

on the front panel. Note: The main power must be on in order to use this power button. Turn on the main power with the power button on the front panel.

3.DVD

4.AV1/AV2/AV3

5.NUMBER/PRESET

6.PROGRAM

Note: The must be in DISC mode in order to access the Program menu.

7.SETUP

8.DIRECTIONAL

9.ENTER

10.TITLE

Note: For use on DVDs with title screens. Some DVDs may not have a title screen

11.MENU

12.RETURN

Note: PBC must be turned on and the VCD must be a VCD 2.0 disc.

13. STOP

14. PLAY

15.PAUSE

16.B-SCAN and F-SCAN

Note:

17.PREV and NEXT

18.AUDIO

19.SUBTITLE

Note: Not all DVDs will have subtitles available.

button- This button selects the DVD/USB/SD player

as the input to be used.

the input to be used.

directly to a track in Disc mode. See the Disc and Tuner

Operations sections (page 19) of this manual for detailed

instructions on using the Number/Preset buttons.

button - Use this button to access the ’s setup page on the video screen. You can navigate between the General Setup Page, Audio Setup Page, Video Setup Page, Preference page and the Password Setup page using the DIRECTIONAL buttons on your remote. Select options and make changes using the ENTER button on the remote.

to navigate through the DVD menu screens, Setup Pages, and MP3 menus.

button- This button is used to make selections in

DVD menus and the OSD when an entry is highlighted.

discs with main menus.

pressed once and completely stops disc playback when pressed twice.

button - Plays a disc that is stopped or paused. See the Operations section (page 18) in this manual for detailed instructions on auto-scanning.

in DISC mode: B-Scan scans backwards through the current track and F-Scan scans forwards through the current track

It will not work while playing CDG format disc.

Prev jumps to the previous track and Next skips ahead to the next track.

with multiple caption languages available.

languages on a DVD with subtitles available.

button - This button is used to OPEN/CLOSE

button - Turns the or to Standby

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button - This button selects the AV1/AV2/AV3 as

button - .

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buttons - - Th ese buttons allow you

button - Accesses the title screen on a DVD.

button - Accesses the main menu on a DVD a nd other

button - Accesses the main menu on a VCD 2.0 disc.

button - Stops disc playback in standby mode when

button - Pauses a disc that is playing.

buttons - Skip tracks when in DISC mode:

button - Cycles through caption languages on a disc

button - Cycles through the available subtitle

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buttons - Use these buttons to jump

Please refer to page 20 for the details

buttons - Scans through a track when

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Descriptions and Functions

Remote Control

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38.V/C (Vocal Cancel) button - In order for this feature to work properly, the disc must be multiplex formatted. Press the VOCAL CANCEL button once to remove the lead vocal layer. Press a second time, and the lead vocal layer will be reestablished.

Note: If you try to utilize this feature while a standard or non-multiplex disc is playing, it will not work as this feature is designed to work with multiplex format discs only.

21.ANGLE

angles on DVDs with multiple viewing angles available.

Note: Not all DVDs will have multiple viewing angles available.

22.PBC

with VCD 2.0 discs, PBC allows you to navigate more conveniently through VCD 2.0 discs.

23.SLOW

options while in DISC mode. See the Operations

section (page 18) in this manual for detailed instructions on using slow motion.

24.STEP

frame at a time. See the Operations section (page 19) in this manual for detailed instructions on using the Step feature.

25.REPEAT

Repeat options vary from type of disc so see the Operations section (page 19) of this manual for detailed instructions on using the repeat function for every kind of disc.

26.A-B (Loop)

for continuous looping. See the Operations section (page 19) in this manual for detailed instructions on using the A-B loop feature.

27.L/R

output modes for canceling the vocals: MONO-LEFT,MONORIGHT, MIX-MONO and STEREO. See the Operations section (page 19) in this manual for detailed instructions on canceling vocals on multiplex CDG discs.

28. P/N

29.TIME

to jump directly to a specific time on a disc. See the Operations section (page 19) in this manual for detailed instructions on jumping to a specific time on a disc.

30.ZOOM

zoom out 1/2X, 1/3X and 1/4X on the video during disc playback.

31.OSD

options. See the Operations section (page 20) in this manual for detailed instructions on selecting OSD options

32.RESUME

a disc has been stopped in standby mode.

33.V-MODE

component video, YUV (US), and S- Video.

34.CLEAR

a selection has been made.

35.MUTE

channels.

36.DIGITAL KEY CONTROL

KEY CONTROLLER

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Note:This feature is not applicable to the AUX inputs, AV1/AV2/ AV3.

37.V/P (Vocal Partner)

press button once. To remove VOCAL PARTNER, press a second time.NOTE: If you try to utilize this feature while a standard or non-multiplex disc is playing, it will not work as this feature is designed to work on multiplex format discs only.

button - Cycles through the available viewing

button - Turns on Playback Control (PBC). For use

button - Cycles through the different slow motion

button - Allows you to view a disc step-by-step, one

button - Cycles through the available repeat options.

button - Allows you to set a section on a disc

button - Cycles through the different multiplex CDG

button - Switches between PAL and NTSC video modes.

button - Accesses the Time menu which allows you

button - Allows you to zoom in 2X, 3X and 4X and

button -

Raises the musical key a quarter-step each time this button

# -

is pressed.

Resets the musical key to it's original key.

Lowers the musical key a quarter-step each time this button

b -

is pressed.

Cycles through the different On Screen Display

button - Resumes playback from exact spot where

- This button toggles between the different variants of

button - Clears any numbers typed into a menu before

button - Mutes the sound from disc and AV input

- These buttons direct the DIGITAL

button - To activate VOCAL PARTNER,

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Basic Connections

Connecting to the AC Outlet

Since the AKJ780E contains built-in power amplifiers, speakers, DVD/CDG/CD player, USB player, and SD card player, the AKJ780E can be used as a self-contained sound system. Furthermore, the AKJ780E contains various audio video outputs to allow the AKJ780E to be connected to multiple TV sets, external sound systems, and/or multiple sound effect devices. The following content demonstrates the procedures for connecting the AKJ780E to the AC outlet and other audio video devices.

To power the

What you will need

AC power cord (included)

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Surge-protector (recommended) or a power outlet

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Note: Before turning on the power make sure the red voltage selector [Fig. A] under the AC input is set to the proper voltage. It should be set to 115V for North America and 230V for most European countries. Make sure you know the proper voltage for your region before turning on the .

Connect t he AC end o f the power cord int o the AC input on the rear pane l of the

Connect the other end to a surge-protector or available power outlet

Connecting to an Audio Mixer or TV with RCA Audio Inputs

What you will need

using 1 RCA L/R (red & white) stereo RCA cable (included)

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using two XLR-type audio cables(not included)

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using two ¼-inch audio cables (not included).

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using three ¼-inch stereo audio cables (not included).

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using one audio amplifier with XLR audio inputs.

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using one audio amplifier with ¼-inch audio inputs.

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using 1 audio mixer or TV with RCA audio inputs

1.Audio Output 1 & 2 Connections:

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Connect one end of the L/R (red & white) RCA cable to the red

and white audio outputs labeled AUDIO OUTPUT 1 & 2 on th e rear panel of the .

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Connect the other end of the L/R (red & white) RCA cable to

the audio i nput on an audio mixer or TV.

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2.Balanced Audio Output Connections:

●Connect one end of the XLR cables to the left and right BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the AKJ780E.

● .Connect one end of the XLR cables to the left and right AUDIO/LINE/AUX INPUT jacks on the external device

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Basic Connections

3.¼ INCH PRE-Out Connections:

Connect one end of the ¼ inch audio cables to the left and right PRE-OUT jacks on the AKJ780E.

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Connect one end of the ¼ inch audio cables to the left and right AUDIO/LINE/AUX INPUT jacks on

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the external device.

PRE-OUT

5. :CONNECTING EFFECTS USING THE EFFECT INSERT

Connect one end of the ¼ inch stereo audio cables to the GUITAR EFFECT, KEYBOARD EFFECT, or

MIC EFFECT inserts on the rear panel of the AKJ780E.

Connect the other end of the ¼ inch stereo audio cables to the sound effect device.

3.By using the built-in EFFECT INSERT you can add external effects to vocals and/or guitar or keyboard or microphone without compromising the quality of the original signal.

The effect insert is a break point in the input channel signal path, It allows the signal to be taken out from this AKJ780E AKJ780E phone jack and back to the through RING of the phone jack.

, through an external equipment such as a Limiter,Compressor,Equalizer, Effector,and then back to the ,the input jack can be used with phone jack,the signal will be sen out through TIP of the

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DVD Output Connections

1.Connecting to a Dolby Pro Logic Amplifier

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The allows DVD audio output for 5.1 or 7.1 configurations. With a 5.1 amplifier, you will need six RCA patch cables. Connect the plug from one side of each cable to the ML, CEN, SL, MR, SW and SR outputs on the . Connect the plug from the other side of each cable to the corresponding ML, CEN, SL, MR, SW and SR inputs on your 5.1 amplifier. A 7.1 Pro Logic configuration requires 2 additional RCA cables to be connected from the FL and FR outputs of the to your 7.1 Amplifier.

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2. Connecting to a TV/Video Monitor with RCA Inputs

Using 3 appropriate component video cables (usually color coded red, blue and green), connect a set of plugs

to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y-U/Pb-V/Pr) on the and plug the other set of plugs to the

COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y-U/Pb-V/Pr) on your television. On some TVs, the component video input

jacks may be labeled differently (i.e. Pr/Pb/Y or Cr/Cb/Y or R-Y/B-Y/Y etc.). You will need to press the MODE

button on the remote control to toggle between YUV for Component Video, and S-Video. You can only use the

MODE button when there is no disc inserted in the disc tray.

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Basic Connections

3.Connecting to a DTS Receiver/Decoder

Using either a RCA-ended COAXIAL cable suited for digital audio use or an OPTICAL cable, connect one end to the appropriate jack on the (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) and the other end to the appropriate jack (COAXIAL or OPTICAL). If you have both coaxial and optical inputs on your DTS decoder/receiver, it is recommended to use an optical connection as those cables eliminate the possibility of EMI (electromagnetic interference). has 5.1 or 7.1 channel RCA inputs, you can use the 5.1 or 7.1 channel output jacks on the .

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AV Input Connections

What you will need

3 RCA-style A/V cable (included)

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2 A/V output Device

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Connect one end of the 3 RCA-style A/V cable to the A/V VIDEO/L/R input labeled AV1/AV2/AV3 on the front

panel of the .

Connect the other end of the 3 RCA-style A/V cable to the A/V VIDEO/L/R output on an A/V output Device.

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Basic Operations

Turning the On, Off and to Standby

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Press the power button on the AKJ780E to turn the unit on or off.

Input Channels

The has 4 available input channels:

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Disc USB/SD : Turns on the ’s d isc player for playing DV D, CD, CDG,and oth er discs

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AV1/AV2/AV3:For playing a device that is connected to the AV1/AV2/AV3 RCA audio/video inputs

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Basic Connections

Adjusting the Master Music Volume

The master Music Volume for the disc player, and AV input channels can be adjusted using the front panel control .

Front Panel:

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to lower the volume.

Turn the MUSIC VOLUME control clockwise to raise the volume and counter-clockwise

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Adjusting the Master Microphone Volume

The master Microphone Volume can be adjusted using the front panel control

Front Panel:

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Turn the MIC VOLUME control clockwise to raise the volume and counter-clockwise

to lower the volume

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USB and SD Card Operations (Disc Mode)

Use the DISC select button on the front panel or DVD select button on the remote control to directly select the desired DISC MODE,do not put DISC into the tray,when the graphic display on the front panel display”NO DISC”,and then insert USB and SD CARD to the USB and SD CARD jacks,then begin to load the media sources from USB or SD CARD.

1.Using the USB Input

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Plug a USB thumb drive into the USB Input.

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Use the directional buttons to select videos, music, or images. Press the Enter button to play a

selected video, music, or image.

Note:

The unit will play your VCD, WMA,MP4, DAT, MPG and JPG files. The different

file types must be separated into folders for the unit to read them.

2.Using the SD Card Slot

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Plug an SD card into the SD memory card slot.

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Use the directional buttons to select videos, music, or images. Press the Enter Button to play a

selected video, music, or image.

Note:

The unit will play your VCD, WMA,MP4, DAT, MPG and JPG files. The different

file types must be separated into folders for the unit to read them.

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Microphone Operations

Turning on the Microphones

Each ADM1064B microphone has an On/Off switch.

Flip the microphone's On/Off switch UP to turn the microphone ON.

Flip the microphone's On/Off switch DOWN to turn the microphone OFF.

On/Off switch

Adjusting the Master Microphone Volume

The master Microphone Volume can be adjusted using

the front panel control

Front Panel

Turn the MIC VOLUME control clockwise to raise the volume and counter-clockwise to lower the volume

Adjusting the Individual Microphone Volume Controls

1.2.Each microphone channel has its own volume control

located on the front panel of the . Each one can be adjusted separately, providing a great sounding vocal mix.

Turn the MIC 1 VOL and/or MIC 2 VOL control clockwise

to raise the volume and counter-clockwise to lower the volume.

Adjusting the Microphone Tone

The has microphone tone controls on the front panel,

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allowing you to create clearer and more professional vocals.

MIC TREBLE- Try increasing the TREBLE tone if the sound is tobassy or muddy and decreasing it

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if it is too hi-pitched or if there is a lot of feedback.

MIC BASS - Try increasing the BASS if the sound is not deep enough and decreasing it if the

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sound is too muddy or muffled.

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Note: There is no correct tone setting. There are many factors that affect the tone including the singer's own vocal tone, the room, etc. Adjust the HI and LOW controls until you are pleased with the sound.

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Microphone Operations

Using Digital Echo

Digital Echo gives vocals a more professional, studio-produced sound and is a great way to make any singer sound like a seasoned professional. There are three controls, located on the front panel, for adjusting the Echo effect:

ECHO - This controls the amount of Echo effect that will be heard. Turn clockwise to increase the amount

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of echo and counter-clockwise to decrease it. Turn the ECHO control fully counter-clockwise to turn the echo effect off.

REPEAT- Use this control to adjust the REPEAT setting of the ECHO effect. As REPEAT adjusts the total

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number of echo intervals prior to fade-out, the more REPEAT that is applied, the more ECHO intervals will occur prior to fade-out. Turn control clockwise to INCREASE and counter-clockwise to DECREASE level.

DELAY - This control adjusts the amount of time between each echo repeat. Turn clockwise to make the

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time shorter and counter-clockwise to make the time longer

Adjusting the KEYBOARD Volume

The maste r KEYBOARD Volume can be adjusted using the front pan el control

Turn the KEYBOARD VOLUME control clockwise to raise the volume and counter-clockwise to lower the

volume

Adjusting the GUITAR Volume

The maste r GUITAR Volume can be adjusted using the front panel control

Turn the GUITAR VOLUME control clockwise to raise the volume and counter-clockwise to lower the

volume

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Note: KEY BOARD & GUITAR TO ECHO ON/OFF button - This button is used to turn on or turn off the connection between the Keyboard / guitar inputs and the digtal ECHO circuitry. Depress this button to activate the digital ECHO. Release this button to the UP position to disconnect the digital ECHO.

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Descriptions and Functions

Remote Control

Using the Remote Control

When operating the remote control, point the top of the remote control toward the 's remote sensor on the front panel and ensure that there is a clear line of sight between the

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remote control and void of obstacles in order to prevent signal deflection.

When to Replace the Batteries

The maximum operational distance between the remote control and the sensor is approximately 25 feet. If the remote only operates at shorter distances, it is time to replace the batteries.

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Approximately 25 feet

Installing the Batteries

To install the batteries, first remove the battery compartment lid from the back of the remote control. Insert two AAA batteries, ensuring that the polarities are aligned correctly.

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DVD System Setup Menu

General Setup Page

DVD System Setup Menu

To access the System Setup Menu, Press MENU on the remote control. The menu will appear on the TV screen. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to navigate through the menu and use the ENTER button to make selections.

General

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Audio

TV Display 4:3/ Ps

Angle Mark On

OSD Lang E NG

Captions On

Screen Saver Off

Las t Mem ory Off

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Preference

1.TV Display

This menu actually refers to TV display mode. Choose between 4:3PS for Panoramic Screen, 4:3LB for Letterbox, or 16:9 based on your viewing preference.

2.Angle Mark

For use when using the ANGLE feature on DVD discs with multiple angles available.

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ON: Will display a mark on the screen when using the ANGLE feature.

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OFF: There will be no mark on the screen when using the ANGLE feature.

3.OSD L ANG

Select the On Screen Display (OSD) language

4.Captions

Turns captions on or off

5.Screen Saver

The DVD screen saver can be toggled ON/OFF to suit your preference for display during extended periods

of player inactivity when power remains on. Use DIRECTION keys to make your selection.

6.Last Memory

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ON: Last Memory remembers the last spot played on a disc and returns to it when the is turned

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OFF: Last memory is off

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DVD System Setup Menu

Audio Setup Page

1. Speaker Setup

Opens up the Speaker Setup page

1.1 Downmix

LT/RT - Sound output is divided with the Left coming

out of the Left speaker and the Right coming out of the

Right speaker.

STEREO - Sound output is in Stereo Mode.

V SURR - Virtual Surround Sound

5.1 CH - For 5.1 Channel surround sound

General

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Speaker Setup

Spdif Setup

CH EQ Setup

3D Process

Audio

1.2 Front Speaker

Set this based on the size of your front speaker

1.3 Center Speaker

Set this based on the size of your front speaker

OFF: If you do not have a center speaker

1.4 Rear Speaker

Set this based on the size of your rear speaker OFF: If you do not have a rear speaker(s)

1.5 Subwoofer

ON: If yo u have a subwoofer

OFF: If you do not h ave a subwoofer

2. SPDIF Setup

SPDIF OFF: No digital audio output

SPDIF/ RAW: Digital audio output in RAW format. Normally used for DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 signals

SPDIF/ PCM: Digital audio output in PCM format. Normally used for audio CD signal

CH EQSETUP

EQ Type Choose the EQ type that is most similar to the kind of music you are playing

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Video

Preference

3D Process

4. PRO LOGIC II

4.1

Turn PRO LOGIC II surround sound on and of f. When it is

turned on, more options are available

Reverb Mode

4.2

Select a specific reverb sound or turn reverb off

Dolby Digital Setup

1. Dual Mono

Note: Can also be changed using the L/R button on the remote control

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Stereo - Left and Right in true stereo

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L-Mono - Left channel only (no vocals)

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R-Mono - Right channel only (no music)

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Mix-Mono - Virtual stereo

2. Dynamic

Sets the linear compression ratio to get different com pression results. Optional settings: Off, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, Full.

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Dual Mon o Ste reo Dynami c L-Mono

Audio

R-Mono Mix-Mono

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Preference

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DVD System Setup Menu

Video Setup Page

1.Component Select the digital video output

If using the S-Video output

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If using the Component output and connected to a YUV

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If using the Component output and connected to a RGB

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2.TV Mode

Only accessible when YUV is selected in the COMPONENT option Select P-Scan for progressive scan or Interlace, depending on your TV. Consult your HD-TV's instruction manual tofind the correct setting.

3.Sharpness

Adjust the sharpness of the picture

4.Brightness

Adjust the brightness of the picture

5.Contrast

Adjust the contrast of the picture

Preference Page

General

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TV Type PAL Audio ENG Subtltle ENG Disc Menu ENG Parental Password Default

Audio

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Preference

General

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Compon ent S -vi deo S -vi deo TV Mode YU V Sharpn ess Low RGB Bright nes s 00 Contra st 00

Audio

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Preference

Note: The Preference Page will not be accessible while a disc is playing. Stop the disc to before entering the preference page.

1.TV Type

Set the video output to match you TV's system format:

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NTSC - North America

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PAL - Europe, Asia

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Multi - Automatically detects the TV's format

2.Audio

Select the audio caption language for DVDs with multiple caption languages available.

3.Subtitle

Select the subtitle language for DVDs with multiple subtitle languages available. Note: not all DVDs have multiple subtitle languages available.

4.Disc Menu

Select the disc menu language for discs with multiple disc menu languages available Note: not all discs have multiple disc menu languages available.

5.Parental

Set the parental safety settings

Password

The factory preset password is 0000 Password change To change the password

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Enter the current password

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Enter your new password

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Enter the new password again to confirm

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The new password is set

7.Default

Restores all the system settings back to the original factory settings

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Troubleshooting