Venturer CDG 62 Instruction Manual

MICROPHONE MIXING (KARAOKE) - continued
PLAYS FOR KARAOKE TAPE IN THE DECK A AND CDG/CD.
VOCAL
STEREO
• Set the TAPE CHANNEL switch to
• Set the TAPE CHANNEL switch to
VOCAL.
STEREO.
• The background music will be cut.
• For normal playback of karaoke tape.
MUSIC
• Set the TAPE CHANNEL switch to MUSIC.
• The original singer's voice will be cut.
VOCAL CHANGER
• Press the VOCAL 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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COMPACT 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 2. Place the CDG disc in the disc holder.
correct channel (or video input).
Printed side front
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.
To stop play Note
• While you operate searching or pause
Press the STOP button.
function, an unusual image may be
Usable disc
displayed on the TV set. This does not
Use a disc with GRAPHIC or CDG
indicate a malfunction. The image will
marked on its jacket.
be recorded a few seconds later after
When playing a disc other than CDG
you press PLAY button to resume
with a video image (CD-V, CD-I etc.),
playback again.
the video image will not shown on the
• If the color video images of a nearby
TV set.
television changes while this unit is
Note
operating, move this unit further away
• The video image remains when the
from the television.
player stops, until the next operation
starts.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK
1. Set the FUNCTION switch to CDG/ 2. Open the CD door. Place a disc in
CD. the center with the label side front.
3. Close the CD door gently, the total
4. Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE button to
track number will be shown after a play the CD, the CD PLAY/PAUSE
few seconds.
indicator will light.
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TO PAUSE TO STOP
Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE button Press the CD STOP button. The total
again. The CD PLAY/PAUSE indicator number of tracks will be displayed.
will flash.
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TO SKIP TO SEARCH
• Press the button to skip to the • Press and hold the and
next track. buttons to search through the current
track.
• Press the button once to go
back to the beginning of the current • Playback resumes from the selected
point.
track.
Press the button continuously
to go back to the
previous tracks.
• Playback resumes
from the selected
track.
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RECORDING --
DECK B ONLY
• USE ONLY NORMAL (TYPE I ) TAPES FOR RECORDING.
1. Insert a cassette 2. Press the PAUSE 3. Press the RECORD
into deck B. button on deck B. button on deck B.
RECORD
For recording
4. Prepare the source to be recorded and play it.
Recording from Recording from
Recording from CDG or CD
Tape Radio (AUDIO ONLY)
(Refer to Tape Playback) (Refer to listening to the radio) (Refer to Compact Disc Playback/CDG)
5. Press the PAUSE button again
to start recording.
RECORDING FROM MICROPHONE
TO INTERRUPT RECORDING
MIXING SOUND
Press the PAUSE button.
1. Connect the microphone(s) to MIC
To resume recording, press the
socket and turn the switch on.
button again.
2. Set the FUNCTION selector
appropriately and play the desired
TO ERASE A RECORDED TAPE (deck
music source (TAPE/AM/FM/CDG/CD).
B only)
3. Insert a cassette tape into each cassette
1. Set the function selector to TAPE.
holder and depress the RECORD
2. Insert a tape with the side you want to
button.
erase facing you.
3. Press the RECORD button to start
NOTE
erasing.
• The PITCH control must be adjusted
to the centre position when recording.
• If squealing sounds (beating) are
heard when recording AM programs
TO STOP RECORDING
Set the BEAT CUT switch on the rear
Press the STOP/EJECT button.
panel of the unit to eliminate the noise.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK - continued
REPEAT PLAY
TO REPEAT 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
COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK - continued
light.
TO CANCEL REPEAT PLAY
Press the CD REPEAT button
until the repeat indicator is
turned off.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEMS ITEMS TO CHECK
No power supply. • Is the power cord unplugged or loose?
• Are batteries installed?
• Are the batteries properly aligned?
The cassette cannot be inserted.
• Is the cassette facing the wrong direction when you
try to insert it?
The tape does not run. • Is the PAUSE button depressed?
The tape gets caught in the tape
• Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?
transport mechanism.
• Is there excessive slack in the tape?
Tape running is unstable. • Is there excessive slack in the tape?
There is excessive noise, the sound • Are the heads dirty?
quivers or there are breaks in the sound.
The REC button cannot be pressed. • Is a cassette inserted?
• Is the cassette's erasure prevention tab broken off?
Recording cannot be done. • Are the heads dirty?
The previous recording cannot be erased. • Is the erasure head dirty?
Disc in place but unit won't play. • 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 skips • 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?
The CD sound jumps.
• 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?
No graphics when playing CDG.
• Is the function switch set to CDG position?
• Is the video in cable plugged in or loose?
PAUSE
No sound when playing CDG. • Is the TV set on mute mode?
• Is the volume set to the minimum?
• Is the audio in cable plugged in or loose?
No sound and no graphics when • Is the connection of video and audio cable plugged
playing CDG. 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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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash WARNING: TO REDUCE
and arrowhead within THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
the triangle is a
C OVER (OR BACK) NO
warning sign alerting
U S E R - S E R V I C E A B L E
you of "dangerous
PARTS INSIDE. REFER
voltage" inside the
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
product.
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 ACCIDENTAL ERASURE
Tape Care Cleaning the tape heads
To prevent accidental erasure To maintain optimum sound quality, clean
Use a screwdriver or pointed tool to the recording playback heads, erase
h e a d , p i n c h r o l l e r s a n d c a p s t a n s
break off the plastic tabs.
regularly (every 10 hours of use). Use
Side A a cotton swab lightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol.
To reuse
Cover the tab openings with cellulose
tape.
Side A
Cleaning the unit
Do not use volatile chemicals on this unit. Clean by lightly wiping with a soft cloth.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power consumption: 22W Accessary supplied:
Power source: AC power cord
AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz (USA and Canada) 2 Microphones
AC 230 V ~ 50 Hz (Europe) DEMO CDG disc
AC 240 V ~ 50 Hz (Australia)
AUDIO/VIDEO cable
AC 110-120V/220-240V ~ 50/60Hz (Others)
DC 1.5Vx9 (UM/SUM-1, "D" CELL)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Model: CDG 62
The exclamation point
within the triangle is a
warning sign alerting
you of important in-
structions accompa-
nying the product.
Printed in China
811-CG6291-070