Targa TM200 Karaoke-Set User Manual And Service Information

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TARGA Karaoke Kit TM200

Safety Instructions

General

Before you use this device for the first time, please read the
following notes in this manual and heed all warnings, even if
you are familiar with handling electronic devices. Keep this
manual safe for future reference. If you sell the device or pass
it on, it is essential you hand over this manual also.

Operating Environment

Position the device on a stable, even surface and do not place
any heavy objects on the device. The device is not for use in
environments with a high temperature or humidity (e.g.
bathrooms), and must be kept free of dust. Operating
temperature and operating humidity:15 °C to 35 °C, max. 85 %
RH.
Always make sure that

• there is free circulation of air (do not place the device on
shelves, on a thick carpet, on a bed, and leave at least 10 cm
clearance on all sides);

• no direct heat sources (e.g. heating) can affect the device;

• no direct sunlight or bright artificial light reaches the device;

• contact with spray and dripping water and corrosive liquids is
avoided and the device is never operated near water, and it
must especially never be immersed (do not place any objects
filled with liquids such as vases or drinks near the device);

• no fire sources (e.g. burning candles) are placed on or near
the device;

• no foreign objects are introduced into the device;

• the device is not subject to any great temperature changes
as this may cause moisture through condensation and short­circuit;

• the device should not be subject to excessive shocks and
vibrations.

Power Supply

The power switch of this device does not fully disconnect the
device from the mains. The device consumes electricity in the
Standby mode. In order to completely disconnect the device
from the mains, the power adapter must be pulled out from the
wall outlet. For this reason, the device should be positioned in

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a way that assures direct and unobstructed access to the wall
outlet so that the power adapter can be immediately pulled out
in an emergency situation. To avoid the danger of fire if the
power adapter is not going to be used for a long while (e.g.
during holidays) it should always be disconnected from the
power socket. Before stormy weather when there is the
danger of lightning, disconnect the device from the power
supply. Use only the supplied power adapter Targa
KSAA1200010W1EU (in the UK KSAA1200010W1UK) to
avoid overheating, deformation of housing, fire, electric shock,
explosions and other dangers. Never connect this power
adapter to other devices.

Cables

Always hold cables by the plug and never pull on the power
cord itself. Never hold the power cord with wet hands as this
may cause a short circuit or electric shock. Never place the
device, heavy objects or furniture on the cable and take care
that the cord does not become trapped, especially at the plug
and sockets. Never make knots in the cable and do not tie it
together with other cords. All cables should be positioned so
that nobody can trip over them or be obstructed by them. A
damaged power cord can cause fire or an electric shock.
Inspect the power cord from time to time. Never use adapter
plugs or extension cables that do not comply with the current
safety regulations in your country, and do not modify any of
the power cords or power adapter yourself!

Maintenance and Care

Servicing is required when this device has been damaged in
any way, for example, when the power adapter, power cord or
housing is damaged, when liquid or objects have entered the
device, when the product has been exposed to rain or
moisture, when the product does not work normally or if the
product has been dropped. If you notice any smoke, unusual
noise or strange smells, switch off the device immediately and
pull the mains cable from the power supply. In this case the
device should not be used further and should be inspected by
authorized service personnel. Please contact qualified
personnel when servicing is needed. Never open the housing

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of the device, the power adapter or the accessories. By
opening the housing you endanger your life through risk of
electric shock. Only use a clean, dry cloth for cleaning and
never use any corrosive liquids. Never open the TARGA
Karaoke Kit TM200! Modifications and repairs must be
performed by authorized technicians or service personnel. Do
not attempt to open the housing of the device otherwise you
will void your warranty.

Disposal of Old Devices

1. If the product is labelled with a crossed-out waste bin, it is
subject to the European Guideline 2002/96/EC.

2. All electric and electronic devices must be disposed of
separately from household waste at established bodies.

3. With the proper disposal of old devices you avoid damage
to the environment and your personal health.

4. For further information about proper disposal, contact your
local government, disposal bodies or the shop where you
bought the device.

Children

Electrical appliances do not belong in the hands of children!
Do not allow children to use electrical devices when not under
supervision. Children may not comprehend the presence of
potential risks. Small parts can represent choking hazards.
Keep the packaging away from children too to avoid the
danger of suffocation

Intended Use

This is a consumer electronics device. It may only be used for
private use, not industrial or commercial purposes. In its
default configuration, this product has not been designed for
medical, lifesaving, rescue or life-maintaining purposes.
Furthermore, the device may not be used outdoors or in
tropical climates. Only connection cables and external devices
may be used that comply with safety standards and the
electromagnetic compatibility and shielding quality of this
device. This device fulfils all that relates to CE Conformity,
relevant norms and standards. On our Web sites you will find
a corresponding Declaration of Conformity for download. Any

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modifications to the equipment other than recommended
changes by the manufacturer may result in these directives no
longer being met. Only use the accessories recommended by
the manufacturer. If you are not using the device within the
Republic of Germany, you must observe the regulations and
laws in the country of use. When connecting peripheral
devices, make sure the cables are not too short and that they
do not force the connectors mechanically!

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CE Declaration of Conformity

This device has been tested and approved for compliance with
the basic and other relevant requirements of the EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC, as well as the Low-voltage Directive
2006/95/EC.

Package Contents

Karaoke Kit TARGA TM200
Power adapter for TARGA TM200
2 microphones
2 microphone cables
2 audio/video cables
1 SCART adapter (In)
1 SCART adapter (Out)
1 Karaoke DVD
1 User’s Manual

Connecting Your TARGA TM200

First of all, please familiarise yourself with the different
connection receptacles and controls.

These are the receptacles located on the back panel of
your TARGA TM200 from left to right:

- Group of three Cinch receptacles (Input) (yellow for video,
red for right audio channel and white for left audio channel)

- Group of three Cinch receptacles (Output) (yellow for video,
red for right audio channel and white for left audio channel)

- Power receptacle

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These are the receptacles and controls located on the
front panel of your TARGA TM200 from left to right:

- Power LED and the On/Off button just below it

- Music volume control (MUSIC VOL)

- Echo length control (ECHO)

- Microphone 1 gain control (MIC1 VOL)

- Microphone 2 gain control (MIC2 VOL)

- Input receptacle for microphone 1 (MIC1)

- Input receptacle for microphone 2 (MIC2)

To use your TARGA Karaoke Kit TM200 a DVD player is
required as signal source. For playback, you have two
choices: either use a TV set for video and audio playback, or
use a TV set for video and a Hifi set for audio playback. Of
course, the second option will provide better sound quality. In
the following section you'll find out how to make the cable
connections of both types.

Option One (Connecting a TV Set only)

Connect one of the supplied audio/video cables to the group of
three Cinch receptacles (Output) of your TARGA TM200. For
easier connection, the different cables and receptacles are
coloured. If your TV set features a corresponding group of
three receptacles for the audio and video signals, you can
connect the cable that you previously connected to the Output
receptacles of your TARGA TM200 here. If your TV set only
features a SCART (Euro AV) connector, you must use the
supplied SCART adapter (In). The adapter also features the
mentioned colour code.

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Option Two (Connecting a TV Set for Video and Hifi
Equipment for Audio)

Carefully separate the yellow wire of the audio/video cable so
you can plug it to the TV set only later on. If your TV Set has a
Cinch receptacle for video input you can connect the yellow
Cinch connector to it. Otherwise proceed as for Option One
and use the SCART adapter (In). In this case, the red and
white receptacles for audio input will not be used on the TV
set. Instead of connecting them to the adapter, connect them
to your Hifi equipment. Connect the cable to a suitable input
(other than Phono).

Connecting a DVD player

Connect one of the supplied audio/video cables to the group of
three Cinch receptacles (Input). For easier connection, the
different cables and receptacles are coloured. If the DVD
player also features a corresponding group of three
receptacles for audio and video signals, you may connect the
cable to it. If your DVD player only features a SCART (Euro
AV) connector, you must use the supplied SCART adapter
(Out). The adapter also features the mentioned colour code.

Connecting the Microphones

Next you can connect one or both microphones. Plug the XLR
connector of the microphone cable into the microphone. The
correct end of the cable can be easily identified by the shape
that matches that of the microphone. The other end has a
phone jack connector that plugs into the microphone
receptacles of your TARGA TM200. You may use any of the
two microphone input jacks. You only have to remember that
each input receptacle is assigned to a microphone gain
control.

Connecting the Power Supply

Plug the power adapter to your TARGA TM200 and then to a
wall outlet. The device is now ready.

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Operation

You can start singing after making a few settings. Power the
TARGA TM200 on by using the On/Off button. The orange
Power LED lights. First put the music volume control to a
neutral centre position. The correct position can be felt by a
slight locking resistance. If you feel the music to be too loud or
too quiet compared to your voice later on, you can re-adjust it
by turning this knob. Turning the knob from the centre position
to the right may lead to distortion when using a sensitive
amplifier. For the time being turn the Echo length knob fully
counterclockwise. This will disable any echo. When required,
you may turn this knob to the right to adjust the echo length for
your voice. Use the microphone gain controls to adjust the mic
level to your voice. First, start by turning the knob as far to the
left as possible. Power on your TV set or amplifier, select the
proper master volume on it, and then set the microphone to
"on". Now start singing into the microphone and turn the
corresponding microphone gain control clockwise until your
voice can be heard loud and clear but without any distortion.
During the sound check you should already sing aloud, as you
will have to sing accompanying the music later on. If the total
volume of music plus voice results too high or too low, adjust it
on your TV set or Hifi equipment. The settings on the mixer
are used to achieve correct music/voice volume balance only.
And now its time to get the background music. Insert the
supplied Karaoke DVD into your DVD player and select the
desired song by using the arrow buttons. For each song you
can toggle between the Karaoke version (without voice) and
vocal version by pressing the arrow buttons on your DVD
player and highlighting the corresponding field on the menu.
Music playback starts and you will see the song lyrics on the
TV screen. A coloured progress indication will show you the
point where the song is currently being played so you don't
miss any verse. If the song includes an instrumental part, this
will be indicated by a corresponding text and coloured
progress too. Furthermore, before you have to start singing, a
beat count "1234" will appear to help you start on time.

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During playback of the current song you can toggle between
the Karaoke version (without voice) and vocal version by
pressing the Audio button on your DVD player. Please see the
User's Manual for your DVD player to get more information
about this button. It is normally used to select a different audio
language when playing back DVD movies.
The vocal versions of the songs have been recorded with
professional singers and are very useful for practice.
And one further point on the On/Off button: whilst the device is
powered off, the input and output connectors of its back panel
will be inter-connected. Therefore the TARGA TM200 acts as
a pass-through device and you may use your DVD player
normally without having to change any cablings.

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Troubleshooting

1) The background music is played but no voice can be heard
through the loudspeakers. Power the device on by using the

On/Off button. Check the microphone gain setting for the
corresponding microphone. Check if the switch for the desired
microphone is set to "on".

2) The music is distorted. Turn the music volume control

counterclockwise.

3) The music sounds well but the voice is distorted. Turn the

corresponding microphone gain control counterclockwise.

4) The loudspeakers output a high and sharp beep. Feedback

has occurred between loudspeakers and microphone. There
are different ways to avoid this. Turn yourself and the
microphone facing another direction. Move yourself and the
microphone away from the speakers. Turn the mic gain
control(s) counterclockwise.

5) The music or voice is too quiet. The balance between music

and voice volume can be set by using the music volume
control of your TARGA TM200. Turn the knob to the left or to
the right to set a lower or higher music volume whilst keeping
the voice volume constant.

6) If no picture is displayed nor a sound heard on your TV set,

make sure that you are using the proper SCART adapter to
your TV set and DVD player. You must use the SCART
adapter (In) for your TV set and the SCART adapter (Out) for
your DVD player.

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Technical Specifications

Power supply: Targa KSAA1200010W1EU
(in the UK
KSAA1200010W1UK)
Primary: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz 0.08A
Secondary: 12V

100mA

Dimensions (approx.) in cm 17.5 x 11.5 x 4.5

Approx. weight: 240g

Connectors: 2x Audio Line In
2x Audio Line Out
1x Video Composite In
1x Video Composite Out

1x DC In
2x Microphone

Microphones: Dynamic microphones with 3-

pin XLR connector

Operating temperature: 15°C - 35°C

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TARGA GmbH
Lange Wende 41
D-59494 Soest
Germany

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TARGA GmbH
Lange Wende 41
D-59494 Soest
www.targa-online.com

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