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MULTIMEDIA PLAYER
Manuale di Istruzioni
User Manual
Ver.: 1.0

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  • Page 1 MULTIMEDIA PLAYER Manuale di Istruzioni User Manual Ver.: 1.0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Windows 98 Second Edition ..................91 Windows ME - 2000 - XP ................... 94 Mac O.S. 9.1 or higher ....................95 Use of a computer to manage files stored in Galileo memory ........96 MIDI FILE EDIT FUNCTIONS ..................100 Transpose function ....................101 Mute function ......................
  • Page 4 EQUALIZER ......................... 108 MIDI Files Equalizer ....................108 MP3 Files Equalizer ....................109 SAVE GALILEO SETUP ON THE MEMORY CARD ........... 110 GLOBAL SETTINGS ....................113 Display contrast ......................113 Song playback mode ....................114 System settings ......................116 VIDEO SETTINGS ......................120 Display mode ......................

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    • Do not place, if possible, the instrument near units that may strongly interfere with it e.g. radio, TV sets, monitors, etc. • Do not place Galileo near to heat sources, wet places, dust or strong magnetic fields. • Do not place Galileo under direct sun rays.

  • Page 6: Notes On This Manual

    All trademarks listed in this manual are property of the Manufacturer. LIMITATIONS TO RESPONSABILITY Voice Systems and Voice Systems dealers are not responsible for any damage caused by any improper use or modifications of the instrument, and for loss or destruction of any or...

  • Page 7: Galileo Brief Description

    MIDI files and MP3 files. The audio signal is sent also to the SCART plug, in order to connect Galileo to a TV set, without necessarily connecting it to an audio power amp.

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL 1. [GAIN]: potentiometer to trim the input gain for the microphone connected to [MIC IN] plug. 2. [LCD GRAPHIC DISPLAY]: backlit display (122 x 32 pixels) that shows all instrument settings. 3. [MASTER]: this potentiometer adjusts the Volume level of the signals on the [LINE OUT] and [RGB VIDEO OUT] back panel plugs.
  • Page 9 5. [MIC.]: this potentiometer controls the microphone output level. The [OVL] LED if it lighted on indicates the overload (distortion) signal. If this happens, decrease the input gain with the [GAIN] control, in order to have the LED blinking occasionally. 6.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    ATTENTION! To connect Galileo with a TV set use a SCART cable with all 21 pins connected. 2. [MIDI OUT]: DIN 5 poles plug for MIDI data, used to connect Galileo with external MIDI instruments such expanders, electronic drums, etc…...

  • Page 11: Side Panel

    5. [LINE OUT]: 1/4 inch Jack plugs for the output audio signal of Galileo, to connect external sound systems. In case of use of a mono signal, connect the [L/MONO] plug only. 6. [AC-IN]: connector for the external power supply unit.

  • Page 12: Connection Examples

    CONNECTION EXAMPLES...

  • Page 13: First Setup

    FIRST SETUP Once you have connected Galileo to the power supply, the [ENTER] key LED will light up, showing that the instrument is presently in “energy saving mode” (“Stand-By”). To switch on the instrument hold down for a second the [ENTER] button, the display will show the startup video page: and then the operating system version installed (FIRMWARE REL.):...

  • Page 14: Language Selection

    ENGLISH for the LANGUAGE parameter. USB MODE SELECTION Even if you haven’t still connected Galileo to your computer system, it is a good rule to setup now the USB mode, to avoid all possible erros during the first connection.

  • Page 15: Switching Off

    SWITCHING OFF The Galileo switch off procedure includes also the saving of all internal system parameters. To switch Galileo off hold down the [STOP] button: the instrument will ask you for a confirmation: then press [ENTER] to switch into “Stand-By” mode while, by pressing any other button, it will switch back to the normal mode.

  • Page 16: Connecting And Using Your Microphone

    CONNECTING AND USING YOUR MICROPHONE Connect your microphone to the [MIC IN] plug on the Galileo side panel. As a first step it is necessary to regulate the input signal gain to avoid excessive distortions. To do this proceed as follows: Set the [GAIN] pot in a middle position and the [MIC] slider pot in the position where you would like to have optimum volume.

  • Page 17: Select And Play Songs

    SELECT AND PLAY SONGS HOW TO LOAD A SONG After the power on procedures, Galileo enables automatically the Dir function (that is in every moment possible to recall by simply pressing [DIR]): selected folder cursor icon indicating the file folders and files stored in...
  • Page 18 By using the computer, it is possible to create a “tree” of directories (folders) where each folder can contain itself one or more folders, as reported in the herebelow example: To navigate inside the directory “tree” and to select the desired file use the following buttons: •...

  • Page 19: Playing Back A Song

    PLAYING BACK A SONG When the selected file is ready for the playback, the display shows the MIDI or MP3 “play page”. MIDIFILE selected folder selected song metronome tempo measure Beat-meter counter FILE MP3 selected folder selected song elapsed time When the [PLAY] button is pressed, the LED will light up and playback of the song will start.
  • Page 20 key (the number “01” will appear near the file name) press [ENTER]. When the display is back to the main page press [STOP] to execute immediately the new song or wait that the previous playing will end. NOTES It is important to remind that all control and configuration functions are always accessible, without stopping the playback of a song.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Computer

    Global menu (for further info see the “FIRST SETUP” chapter). Switch on the PC and wait until the O.S. is fully loaded. Insert the Galileo CD-ROM in the PC drive and connect the PC with the USB cable to the Galileo.
  • Page 22 and select “Search for the best driver for your device”. Click again on “Next”: It is now necessary to select the “CD-ROM drive” and click “Next”. A message box will display the driver name that will be installed and its path:...
  • Page 23 click again on “Next”, the PC will search and install all necessary files: When completed the following message box will be displayed:...

  • Page 24: Windows Me - 2000 - Xp

    WINDOWS ME - 2000 - XP Switch on Galileo and setup the NORMAL USB mode (for Win ME or 2000) or ADVANCED (for Win XP) in the OTHER SETTINGS screen of the Global menu (for further info see the “FIRST SETUP” chapter). Switch on the PC and wait until the O.S. is fully loaded.

  • Page 25: Mac O.s. 9.1 Or Higher

    MAC O.S. 9.1 or higher Switch on Galileo and select the MAC-OS USB mode in the OTHER SETTINGS video page of the Global menu (for further info see the “FIRST SETUP” chapter). Switch on the computer and wait until the O.S. is fully loaded. Connect the PC with the USB cable to the Galileo.

  • Page 26: Use Of A Computer To Manage Files Stored In Galileo Memory

    The O.S. manages the Galileo as a “Removable disk” unit. Clicking on “My computer”, all devices installed will be shown, including the “Removable disk”. The “Removable disk” is Galileo. Click on the icon to see immediately the content of the card.
  • Page 27 COPY OF FILES FROM COMPUTER INTO GALILEO MEMORY CARD To copy one or more files into Galileo it is necessary to select the files (or folder) on the computer hard drive, and drag them into the “Removable Disk” icon. Of course it is possible to use the “Copy”...
  • Page 28 ERASING FILES OR FOLDERS FROM GALILEO MEMORY CARD Select the “Removable Disk” icon, then the desired files or folder. Use “Delete” command, ® or the key. CREATING NEW FOLDERS IN THE GALILEO MEMORY CARD Select the “Removable disk” icon (o a folder stored in it) and use the “New” command (in...
  • Page 29 Using a Mac computer, it may happen that, after having inserted a memory card into Galileo, the icon does not appear on the computer desktop . In this case it is necessary to extract and reinsert the memory card.

  • Page 30: Midi File Edit Functions

    MIDI FILE EDIT FUNCTIONS Galileo provides some useful MIDI files editing functions, that are available by pressing the buttons of the MIDI SONG SETTINGS section. These functions are all on real time, therefore performable during a song playback. They offer the great advantage to be extremely quick and really helpful to modify a song while playing it.

  • Page 31: Transpose Function

    After having set up your chosen settings, press [ENTER] to confirm and activate them or [ESC] to abort the operation. In both cases Galileo will show back the main video page. To deactivate the transposer function press the [TRANSP.] or [ESC] keys (the led will switch off).

  • Page 32: Tempo (Change) Function

    TEMPO (CHANGE) FUNCTION The TEMPO function allows the user to vary the metronome tempo of a song being played. By pressing the [TEMPO] button the Galileo display will show the following video page: These are the configuration parameters: • RATIO: It allows you to regulate the variation not in “absolute” tempo, but of a recalculation percentage, to ensure proportional variation in the performance of the song, features rallentados or accelerandos.

  • Page 33: The List

    THE LIST The Galileo allows you to create pre-arranged sequences of songs, both MIDI or MP3, also if stored in different folders. However, when the instrument is switched off these sequences are lost. To prevent this, these programs can be saved in the form of List files.
  • Page 34 List (not a single song), is really running. Now press [PLAY] and Galileo will start the playback; once the song is terminated (by itself or pressing [STOP]) the second song will be loaded and played, then the third one and so on.

  • Page 35: Saving A List

    Press [ENTER] to start saving. During the save process, the display will show: WARNING!! Due to the USB interface features,if Galileo is connected to a computer, it will not be possible to save data into the memory card. In this case the following message will be shown: At this point disconnect the USB cable and repeat the saving procedure.

  • Page 36: Quick File Search

    Use [BACK] and [SELECT] keys to move the cursor and add more letters. For example, by inserting the “F” letter, Galileo will find all the files which name starts with “F.” If you already know the enteire name of a file to search, you can insert it complete, so that the search will be immediate.

  • Page 37: Microphone Effect

    As from the description in the introductory side and in the connection description, it is possibile to connect a microphone to Galileo via the [MIC IN] plug. The signal coming from the microphone can be controlled with a dedicated effect, similar to delay, and redirected to the [LINE OUT] and [RGB VIDEO OUT] outputs.

  • Page 38: Equalizer

    EQUALIZER Galileo is provided with two internal equalizers to control the sound generated from the MIDI tracks and the MP3 files. The EQ for the MIDI tracks is a two band semi-parametric, while the one for MP3 files is a two band graphic with anti-clipping system.

  • Page 39: Mp3 Files Equalizer

    MP3 FILES EQUALIZER The MP3 files EQ is graphic, with two bands, allowing the regulation of low and high frequencies. In addition it is completed with an anti-clipping system, that is controllable with 3 different setups, in order to avoid signal saturation. To access the parameter regulation screen select AUDIO MP3 in the eq selection screen: These are the control parameters: •...

  • Page 40: Save Galileo Setup On The Memory Card

    SAVE GALILEO SETUP ON THE MEMORY CARD Galileo offers the possibility of saving, for each MIDI or MP3 file, all setup information collected into the MIDI SONG SETTINGS, AUDIO and VIDEO sections, and recall them automatically at any time when a song is loaded.
  • Page 41 In case of a MIDI file it will be possible to select: • SMF PARAMETERS: which relate to all parameters of the MIDI SONG SETTINGS section functions, therefore: - Transpose - Mute - Tempo • SMF & AUDIO: which relate to all parameters of the MIDI SONG SETTINGS as well as to AUDIO sections functions, therefore: - Transpose - Mute...
  • Page 42 NOTES While Galileo is connected to a computer it is not possible to make any saving operations. In this case the display will show: Then disconnect USB cable and repeat the operations.

  • Page 43: Global Settings

    [ESC] to cancel and reset everything and recall the previous values. DISPLAY CONTRAST Galileo display has a contrast control in order to obtain the best readability if the user is in different positions toward the display. To access to this control select DISPLAY CONTRAST from the Global menu and press...

  • Page 44: Song Playback Mode

    Through this function it is possible to set the instruments working when an .INI (SMF parameters) or .TXT (MP3 parameters) file is present. These files are created from Galileo after a “Save” operation (for more informations see chapter “SAVE GALILEO SETUP ON THE MEMORY CARD”).
  • Page 45 • ACTION: it inserts in this field the function you want to assign to the pedal and the following are the available functions: - PLY-STP: which at each pedal pressure Galileo switches from Play to Stop and viceversa. - PSE-CNT: which at each pedal pressure Galileo switches on and off positions from...

  • Page 46: System Settings

    • POLARITY: this field is necessary to inform that you must supply Galileo with inputs and info relating to the kind of pedal which is connected to : -: normally open (N.A.) +: normally closed (N.C.) SYSTEM SETTINGS The video page SYSTEM SETTINGS is displayed when the SYSTEM command is selected, and it contains all functions not strictly connected to song playback, but for example to obtain informations or configurate the Galileo accessory settings.
  • Page 47 It is advisable to format the cards with the computer, because this type of format allow a larger storage space for your files. Use the Galileo function when the card has some errors and the computer is not able to perform the formatting.
  • Page 48 The load time will be slightly longer if the card has been formatted with the compu- ter. The cards formatted thru Galileo will be named “Galileo”. This way, using a Mac computer (not a PC) the “No title” icon will be displayed with Galileo name.
  • Page 49 The following are the displayed parameters: • LANGUAGE: it selects the desired language for all display data. • USB: it selects the USB mode how to connect Galileo to a computer. This setting depends on the OS installed in the computer, as follows: - NORMAL: if your computer is Windows 98 s.e., Windows ME, Windows 2000 based...

  • Page 50: Video Settings

    VIDEO SETTINGS As described in the “CONNECTIONS” chapter, Galileo is equipped with a SCART plug to connect a TV set, to display karaoke lyrics and other information regarding the playback songs. The VIDEO menu, is accessible by pressing [VIDEO] key in the SET-UP section of the...
  • Page 51 • MODE: it sets the display mode, actually the karaoke info you want to display on the TVset. It is possible to select: - LYRICS: on the screen of the TV set only the song lyrics are displayed. - MIXED: both lyrics and song information are displayed.
  • Page 52 - LIST: the content of the loaded list is displayed. - SONG: all the main parameters of the loaded song are displayed.

  • Page 53: Colors Selection

    • FONT: it selects the size of the fonts to display on the TV screen. NOTE The LARGE dimension is not available when one of the LIST and/or SONG modes are loaded. COLORS SELECTION A further customization for the video settings is the color selection. You can actually choose the color to visualize text and song parameters on the Tv set.

  • Page 54: Screen Center And Auto-Av

    SCREEN CENTER AND AUTO-AV The last setting regarding Galileo connected Tv set is the centering of the screen of the TV and the automatic selection of the audio and the video modes. To access to this function please select CENTER-AV: The following parameters are present: •...

  • Page 55: Appendix

    • MAC: Mac 9.1 (or later) Switch off Galileo holding for some seconds the [STOP] key. Now connect Galileo to the computer via the USB cable, and switch it on by keeping both the [ESC] and [ENTER] keys pressed. The system will automatically recall the update procedure, showing it on the display: Thru the computer copy the files into Galileo, with a normal drag and drop procedure.

  • Page 56: Info Messages

    “OTHER INFORMATIONS” screen in the Global menu. With the computer it is also possible to verify the bootstrap and preset information, clicking on the Galileo icon when the instrument is in the update mode (switch on and press keys [ESC] and [ENTER]).

  • Page 57: Error Messages

    Error messages are displayed when an error occurs or has occurred in managing the memory card, or because of a system malfunction. HARDWARE FAULT There are some errors in the internal hardware. Please refer to a Voice Systems Authorized Service for assistance. WRITE PROTECTED When the memory card is protected it is not possible to store any further datas in it;...
  • Page 58 ILLEGAL CARD The memory card inserted is not formatted. This error can be displayed also when, inserting a formatted card, Galileo finds some errors in the main sector. In this case, try to pull and reinsert the memory card, or repeatedly switch off and on Galileo.
  • Page 59 The system is not able to store data into the memory card. The card can be damaged. Try to correct the errors by using the formatting procedure thru Galileo. INVALID FILE NAME The name of the selected file is wrong.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting Guide

    Lack of switch on command down Check that the power supply Lack of mains supply unit is connected to the main supply and to the Galileo The instrument The power supply unit is doesn't switch on broken or, if not certified for...
  • Page 61 The headphones impedance is Use headphones with a not right for a proper use with minimum impedance of 16 Galileo Inserting a memory The memory card is not card, the "Illegal card" Eject and re-insert the memory formatted or has serious faults...
  • Page 62 Global settings - Song playback modes") Saving the settings It is not possible recalling the (SAVE function) the SAVE function while Galileo is Disconnect the USB cable "USB connected" connected to a computer message is displayed The memory card is formatted The free space in the by Galileo.
  • Page 63 The USB cable is broken Replace the USB cable require / install the drivers (USB Galileo is not switched on. The Switch on the instrument connection not memory card is not inserted actived) Open the "Control Panel" and The "Control Panel"...
  • Page 64 File copies from CD or generated, and not caused by into the hard disk if this type of floppy disk are slow Galileo, during a directly copy coping procedure is frequently from CD or FD. used These files are not compatible...
  • Page 65 TV DISPLAYING PROBLEMS Check that the AV channel of the input where Galileo is AV channel not selected connected it is actived. Check the AUTO AV function (VIDEO menu) in Galileo Check that all the 21 pins of...

  • Page 66: Sound List

    SOUND LIST MAIN SOUNDS (all channels except 10) PG GENERAL MIDI PG GENERAL MIDI PG GENERAL MIDI PG GENERAL MIDI 0 Grand Piano 32 Acoustic Bass 1 64 Soprano Sax 96 Rain 1 Bright Piano 33 Finger Bass 65 Alto Sax 1 97 Soundtrack 2 E.
  • Page 67 SOUND VARATIONS (all channels except 10) PC: Program Change CC0: Bank Select MSB w: pan type sound (low notes sent to left, high notes left to right) d: other velocity response v: velocity split type sound o: special release on sound 32*: this variation can also be obtained by sending varation #24 PG CC0 1st VARIATION...
  • Page 68 PG CC0 1st VARIATION 2nd VARIATION 3rd VARIATION Syn Mallet Brightness 2 Goblins 2 Echo Bell Echo Pan Sitar 2 Taisho Koto Castanes Concert BD Melodic Tom 2 808 Tom Electric Perc 1 EFFECT VARIATIONS CC0=1 CC0=2 CC0=3 CC0=4 CC0=5 Guitar Cut String Slap Noise...
  • Page 69 DRUM SET (MIDI channel 10) Prog 1: Prog 2: Prog 9: Prog 17: Prog 25: HQ STD SET1 HQ STD SET2 HQ ROOM SET HQ POWER SET HQ ELEC. SET 27 - D#1 High Q 28 - E1 Slap 29 - F1 Scratch Push 30 - F#1 Scratch Pull 31 - G1...
  • Page 70 Prog 26: Prog 27: Prog 33: Prog 41: Prog 49: Prog 57: HQ TR808 SET HQ DANCE SET JAZZ SET BRUSH ORCHESTRA SFX SET 27 - D#1 Closed Hi Hat 28 - E1 Pedal Hi Hat 29 - F1 Open Hi Hat 30 - F#1 Ride Cymbal 31 - G1...
  • Page 71 Prog 65: Prog 73: Prog 81: Prog 89: Prog 90: STANDARD SET ROOM SET POWER SET ELECTR. SET TR-808 SET 27 - D#1 High Q 28 - E1 Slap 29 - F1 Scratch Push 30 - F#1 Scratch Pull 31 - G1 Sticks 32 - G#1 Square Click 33 - A1...
  • Page 72 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Voice Systems Galileo Date: 18/06/03 Multimedia Player Version: 1.0 FUNCTION TRANSMITTED RECOGNIZED REMARKS 1-16 BASIC DEFAULT CHANNEL CHANGED Mode 3 MODE Default Messages ****** Altered 0-127 NOTE NUMBER True Voice VELOCITY Note ON Note OFF AFTERTOUCH Key's...
  • Page 73 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital Device, persuant to Part 15 if the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio comunications.
  • Page 74 Sales Division: Via Borgo, 68 / 70, I-47836 Mondaino (RN) Italy tel.+39-0541-981700 - fax +39-0541-869605 - e-mail: sales@viscount.it - Internet: www.viscount-organs.com - www.viscount.it Distribution for Italy: TITAN MUSIC S.A. Strada Genghe di Atto, 80 - 47031 Acquaviva – Repubblica di San Marino tel.0549-999164 - fax 0549-999490 e-mail: dir.italia@viscount.it - Internet: www.viscount-organs.com - www.viscount.it...

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