Venturer CDG 62 User Manual

MICROPHONE MIXING (KARAOKE) - continued

PLAYS FOR KARAOKE TAPE IN THE DECK A AND CDG/CD.

VOCAL

• Set the TAPE CHANNEL switch to VOCAL.

• The background music will be cut.

MUSIC

• Set the TAPE CHANNEL switch to MUSIC.

• The original singer's voice will be cut.

STEREO

• Set the TAPE CHANNEL switch to STEREO.

• For normal playback of karaoke tape.

COMP A CT DISC PLA YB ACK

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to CDG/ CD.

3. Close the CD door gently, the total track number will be shown after a few seconds.

2. Open the CD door. Place a disc in the center with the label side front.

4. Press the CD PLA Y/PAUSE button to play the CD, the CD PLAY/PAUSE indicator will light.

COMP A CT DISC PLAYBACK - continued

REPEAT PLAY TO REPEA T THE SAME TRACK

Press the CD REPEAT button once, the REPEAT ONE indicator will blink.

TO REPEAT THE WHOLE DISC

Press the CD REPEAT button a second time to repeat all tracks, the REPEAT ALL indicator will light.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

THE CD/CDG KARAOKETHE CD/CDG KARAOKE

THE CD/CDG KARAOKE

THE CD/CDG KARAOKETHE CD/CDG KARAOKE

MACHINEMACHINE

MACHINE

MACHINEMACHINE

VOCAL CHANGER

• Press the V OCAL CHANGER to ON, and the TAPE CHANNEL switch to STEREO .

• The singer's voice will be cut out when you sing into the microphone. Once you stop singing, the singer's voice will be resumed.

FEEDBACK

In case a loud howling sound "feedback" is heard when a microphone is plugged in, try the followings:

1.Decrease the master volume or mic volume on the unit.

2. Move the hand microphone away from the unit.

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TO PAUSE

Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE button again. The CD PLAY/PAUSE indicator will flash.

TO SKIP

• Press the button to skip to the next track.

• Press the back to the beginning of the current track. Press the to go back to the previous tracks.

• Playback resumes from the selected track.

button once to go

button continuously

TO STOP

Press the CD STOP button. The total number of tracks will be displayed.

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TO SEARCH

• Press and buttons to search through the current track.

• Playback resumes from the selected point.

hold the and

TO CANCEL REPEAT PLAY

Press the CD REPEAT button until the repeat indicator is turned off.

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Model: CDG 62

ARNINGARNING

ARNING

ARNINGARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash and arrowhead within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of "dangerous voltage" inside the product.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T O RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important instructions accompanying the product.

COMP A CT DISC GRAPHICS (CDG)

Preparation

• Make sure that the TV set is correctly connected to this unit (See TV CONNECTION).

• Prepare CD-Gs.

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1.Turn on the TV set and select the correct channel (or video input).

3.Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playing. Sound will be heard from the speakers of this unit, and graphics will be shown on the TV set.

T o stop play

Press the

Usable disc

Use a disc with GRAPHIC or CDG marked on its jacket. When playing a disc other than CDG with a video image (CD-V, CD-I etc.), the video image will not shown on the TV set.

Note

• The video image remains when the player stops, until the next operation starts.

STOP button.

2.Place the CDG disc in the disc holder.

Printed side front

Note

• While you operate searching or pause function, an unusual image may be displayed on the TV set. This does not indicate a malfunction. The image will be recorded a few seconds later after you press PLAY button to resume playback again.

• If the color video images of a nearby television changes while this unit is operating, move this unit further away from the television.

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RECORDING -- DECK B ONLY

• USE ONLY NORMAL (TYPE I ) TAPES FOR RECORDING.

1. Insert a cassette into deck B.

For recording

4. Prepare the source to be recorded and play it.

Recording from

Tape

(Refer to Tape Playback)

5. Press the PAUSE button again to start recording.

RECORDING FROM MICROPHONE MIXING SOUND

1.Connect the microphone(s) to MIC socket and turn the switch on.

2.Set the FUNCTION selector appropriately and play the desired music source (T APE/AM/FM/CDG/CD).

3.Insert a cassette tape into each cassette holder and depress the RECORD button.

NOTE

• The PITCH control must be adjusted

to the centre position when recording.

TO STOP RECORDING

Press the

STOP/EJECT button.

2. Press the PAUSE button on deck B.

Recording from

Radio

(Refer to listening to the radio)

TO INTERRUPT RECORDING

Press the PAUSE button. T o resume recording, press the PAUSE button again.

TO ERASE A RECORDED TAPE (deck B only)

1.Set the function selector to TAPE.

2.Insert a tape with the side you want to erase facing you.

3.Press the RECORD button to start erasing.

• If squealing sounds (beating) are

heard when recording AM programs

Set the BEAT CUT switch on the rear panel of the unit to eliminate the noise.

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Recording from CDG or CD

(Refer to Compact Disc Playback/CDG)

3. Press the RECORD button on deck B.

RECORD

(AUDIO ONLY)

TROUBLE SHOO TING GUIDE

PROBLEMS

No power supply.

The cassette cannot be inserted.

The tape does not run. The tape gets caught in the tape transport mechanism.

Tape running is unstable. There is excessive noise, the sound

quivers or there are breaks in the sound. The REC button cannot be pressed.

Recording cannot be done.

The previous recording cannot be erased.

Disc in place but unit won't play.

Disc skips

The CD sound jumps.

No graphics when playing CDG.

No sound when playing CDG.

No sound and no graphics when playing CDG.

ITEMS TO CHECK

• Is the power cord unplugged or loose?

• Are batteries installed?

• Are the batteries properly aligned?

• Is the cassette facing the wrong direction when you try to insert it?

• Is the PAUSE button depressed?

• Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?

• Is there excessive slack in the tape?

• Are the heads dirty?

• Is a cassette inserted?

• Is the cassette's erasure prevention tab broken off?

• Are the heads dirty?

• Is the erasure head dirty?

• Make sure FUNCTION selector is set to CD/CDG.

• Make sure disc label is facing front.

• Make sure disc is clean.

• Pause mode is activated.

• Disc may be damaged or dirty; check disc

• Make sure to unit is on a secure spot. Vibration or jarring can cause the disc to skip.

• Is the lens or CD excessively dirty?

• Is the unit subject to excessive vibration?

• Are there any bad scratches on the CD?

• Is the disc with Graphics or CDG marked on disc?

• Is the function switch set to CDG position?

• Is the video in cable plugged in or loose?

• Is the TV set on mute mode?

• Is the volume set to the minimum?

• Is the audio in cable plugged in or loose?

• Is the connection of video and audio cable plugged in correctly?

• Are there any CDG inside the CD tray?

• Is the graphics disc upside down?

• Is the graphics disc excessively dirty?

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MAINTENANCE

CLEANING CD

If the CD skips or will not play, the disc may need cleaning. Before playing, wipe the disc from the centre out with a cleaning cloth. After playing, store the disc in its case.

Important notices

• Should the CD door be opened before the reading of the CD is completed, a jamming noise may occur. This is resolved by closing the CD door.

• Keep the CD door closed at all time to prevent dust from entering the CD compartment.

• If an abnormal display indication or an operating problem occurs, disconnect the AC power cord. Wait at least 5 seconds, then reconnect the AC power cord.

PREVENT ACCIDENT AL ERASURE

Tape Care To prevent accidental erasure

Use a screwdriver or pointed tool to break off the plastic tabs.

Side A

T o reuse

Cover the tab openings with cellulose tape.

Cleaning the unit

Do not use volatile chemicals on this unit. Clean by lightly wiping with a soft cloth.

Side A

Cleaning the tape heads

T o maintain optimum sound quality, clean the recording playback heads, erase head, pinch rollers and capstans regularly (every 10 hours of use). Use a cotton swab lightly moistened with cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power consumption: 22W Power source:

AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz (USA and Canada) AC 230 V ~ 50 Hz (Europe) AC 240 V ~ 50 Hz (Australia) AC 110-120V/220-240V ~ 50/60Hz (Others) DC 1.5Vx9 (UM/SUM-1, "D" CELL)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Accessary supplied:

AC power cord 2 Microphones DEMO CDG disc AUDIO/VIDEO cable

Printed in China

811-CG6291-070

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

INVISIBLE LASER RADIA TION WHEN

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OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEA TED.

CAUTION

AV OID EXPOSURE T O BEAM.

This product contains a low power laser device.

PRECAUTIONS

FOLLOW THE ADVICE BELOW FOR SAFE AND APPROPRIA TE OPERATIONS.

ON PLACEMENT

• Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.

• Place the unit on a flat and even surface.

• Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on a carpet.

• Never obstruct the ventilation holes on the rear panel, as increased internal temperature may affect the electric parts. In particular, do not place the system in an airtight rack.

• If using the system near television or radio, interference may occur. Move this system away.

FCC INFORMA TION (For U .S.A. only)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operations is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesirable operations.

Should any trouble occur, disconnect the A C power cor d and ref er servicing to qualified personnel.

ON AC V OL TAGE

• Before use, check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage.

ON SAFETY

• When connecting or disconnecting the AC cord, grip the plug but not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and thus be hazardous.

• Disconnect from the AC mains, when the unit is not going to be used for some time.

• If the AC lead is broken or damaged or if the copper wires are exposed, contact a qualified engineer to replace.

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P AR TS IDENTIFICA TION

1. Deck A operation buttons PLAY REW (REWIND) F.FWD (Fast Forward) STOP/EJECT PAUSE

2. Cassette Deck A

compartment

3. Microphone 1

4. CD door

5. CD SKIP ( / ) button

6. CD REPEAT button

7. CD REPEAT indicator

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8. Deck B operation buttons RECORD PLAY REW (REWIND) F.FWD (Fast Forward) STOP/EJECT PAUSE

9. Cassette Deck B

10 . Microphone 2

11. CD PLAY/PAUSE button

12 . CD STOP button 13 . CD PLAY/PAUSE indicator 14 . CD display (Track number)

15. Speaker

16 . AUDIO R/L jack 17 . VIDEO jack 18 . AC Input socket 19 . Battery compartment

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20 . BEAT CUT switch 21 . DC 12V socket

22. AC cord

23. Handle 24 . VOCAL CHANGER 25 . PITCH control 26 . POWER switch 27 . MIC INPUT 1 socket 28 . TONE control

29. DIGITAL ECHO control

30. TAPE CHANNEL switch

31. FUNCTION switch 32 . Tuning scale

33. TUNING control

34. MIC 2 VOLUME control

35. MIC INPUT 2 socket

36. MIC 1 VOLUME control

37. Master VOLUME control

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POWER CONNECTION

HOUSE CURRENT

Before use, check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage.

Caution:

To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

When the unit is connected to a TV set of either NTSC or PAL color system, the video image from a CD-G (CD graphics) can be shown on the TV set.

• Sound from the disc is heard from the speakers of this unit.

• Only a TV set with the VIDEO input jack can be connected to watch graphics.

CONNECTION (A) - FOR ALL TV SETS WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO JACKS

Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO jac k of the unit to the A UDIO and VIDEO input jack of the TV set with the connection cable supplied.

TV CONNECTION

BATTERIES

• Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC inlet of the unit. Battery power is cut automatically when it is

9 x "D" size batteries

connected.

• When the volume decrease, or the sound distorts, replace all batteries with new ones.

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• Open the batteries compartment and insert 9 x "D" size batteries as shown

AUDIO IN

here:

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC) or rechargeable (NICKEL-CADMIUM) batteries.

12 VOLT CAR ADAPTOR

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Connect the adaptor (not included) to an UL recognised 12 voltage 3A Cigarette Lighter Receptacle and insert

DC 12V

the adaptor cord plug to the DC input socket located on the back of the unit.

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This model is provided with positive tip polarity DC input socket as shown here: Make sure the polarity of the plug of the car adaptor is also of positive tip polarity .

TURN ON THE UNIT

Press the POWER switch to (ON) turn on the unit.

NOTE:

After using the unit, press the POWER switch to (ST ANDBY) turn off the pow er.

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ADJUSTING THE SOUND

Adjust the VOLUME.

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Adjust the DIGITAL ECHO level.

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WHEN RECORDING

• The VOLUME, TONE and DIGITAL ECHO controls may be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signal.

• The PITCH control must be adjusted to the centre position. Otherwise distortion signal may be recorded.

Adjust the TONE for high or low frequency range.

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Adjust the PITCH control of the music. (for TAPE only)

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to the desired position (AM/FM).

FOR BETTER RECEPTION

Repositioning the unit to get better reception.

2. Tune into the desired station.

TUNING

T APE PLAYBACK T APE DUBBING

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to TAPE.

3. Press the PLAY button to begin playback.

DECK A

TO STOP PLAYBACK

Press the STOP/EJECT button.

TO INTERRUPT PLAYBACK

Press the

PAUSE button.

To resume play, press the PAUSE button again.

TO F AST WIND

Press the

REWIND or F.FWD button.

Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop winding at the desired position.

WHEN THE TAPE REACHES ITS END

During fast wind or regular play, the tape will stop automatically when its end is reached.

WHEN BOTH DECK A AND DECK B ARE SET TO THE PLAYBACK MODE

The sound from both decks will be mixed together.

NOTE:

The PITCH control must be adjusted to the centre position otherwise distortion signal may be played.

2. Insert a cassette into each cassette holder.

DECK B

T APE PLAYBACK - continued

FROM DECK A TO DECK B

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to TAPE.

3. Press the PLAY button on deck A.

5. Press the PLAY button on deck B.

2. Insert a cassette into each cassette holder.

Played

first

Played

4. Press the PAUSE button on deck B.

DECK B

As soon as the tape in deck A reaches its end and stop , the pause mode for deck B is be released and playback starts automatically.

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to TAPE.

4. Press the RECORD button of deck B, which also engages the PLAY button.

DECK B

2. Insert a cassette into each cassette holder.

For playback

For recording

5. Press the PLAY button on deck A, the recording of deck B will be automatically engaged.

TO STOP DUBBING

Press the STOP/EJECT buttons of deck A and deck B.

MICROPHONE MIXING (KARAOKE)

1.Connect the microphone(s) (included).

3. Adjust the MIC V OLUME, TONE, PITCH and DIGITAL ECHO controls.

3. Press the PAUSE button on deck B.

DECK B

2.Select a source to be mixed and play.

4. Start singing.

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