Enjoying Simple Karaoke (Center Cancel) - Roland CD-2u Owner's Manual

Enjoying Simple Karaoke (Center Cancel)

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* Whenever the unit has remained inactive for a predetermined amount of time, it will go back to
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This function cancels the portion of the sound that is heard in the center of its stereo
image, such as the main vocal or lead guitar, making it less audible. This lets you use a
commercially available CD as a simple karaoke source, giving you an easy way to enjoy
karaoke or to practice singing or playing an instrument.
Press the [CENTER CANCEL] button to access the "Center Cancel" screen.
The setting will turn on/off each time you press the [CENTER CANCEL] button.
displaying the Source (Sound Source) screen.
Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the CENTER CANCEL setting.
fig.menu-centercancel02-e.eps
Value
On1 (factory setting)
On2
On3
Focus1
Focus2
Press the [EXIT] button.
You're returned to the audio source screen.
When you turn off the power, the Center Cancel setting will return to the "Off" state.
Important
You may fail to obtain the desired effect if the song has deep reverb, or if the sounds you
want to eliminate are not positioned in the center.
Remote operations
fig.menu-centercancel01-e.eps
Press the [CENTER CANCEL] button to access the menu
screen.
Explanation
The "On 1" through "On 3" settings produce different center
cancellation effects. Try each setting, and use the one that is
best for your situation.
Boosts the sound that is heard from the center when the song
is played back.
"Focus 1" and "Focus 2" provide different types of boost. Try
each setting, and use the one that is best for your situation.
Turns Center Cancel on/off.