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- Page 1 REFERENCE MANUAL...
- Page 2 Vermont South 3133 Vic, Australia Ph/Fax: +613 9887 8127 web: www.okyweb.com.au - e-mail: info@okyweb.com.au The information in this document has been carefully prepared and checked. Nevertheless, M-LIVE s.r.l. assumes no responsibility for any errors. The information in this document, as well as the specifications of the products it refers to, are subject to change without prior warning.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Reference Manual Chapters Getting Started Connections and Controls Playing Songs Searching Songs Playlist Editing EQ / EFX Options Compact Flash & Software Connection Examples Lyrics & Chords Compatibility Troubleshooting MIDI Sounds Families of Sounds Technical Specifications... - Page 4 Contents Contents Warnings ....................2.3 Rapid layout maps.................. 2.4 1 - Getting Started .................. 1.1 Switching on and off ....................1.1 Connections .......................1.1 Playing Songs ......................1.2 Audio controls ......................1.3 Tempo / Key / Melody Mute ..................1.3 Searching Songs ......................1.4 2 - Connections and Controls ............... 2.1 Front Panel .........................2.1 Rear panel ........................2.2 Controls ........................2.3...
- Page 5 Contents 5 - Playlist ....................5.1 Running a Playlist ......................5.2 Creating and Editing Playlists ...................5.3 Add Song ........................5.4 Delete Song ........................5.5 Rename Playlist ......................5.6 Delete Playlist ......................5.6 New Playlist ........................5.6 6 - Editing ....................6.1 How to edit a song .....................6.1 The elements of the EDIT environment ..............6.2 Parameter selected for changing ...................
- Page 6 Karaoke Club ......................App A.5 VCR / DVD / DivX Image as a background for the lyrics ......... App A.6 OkyWeb2 + VCR / DVD / DivX with the same TV ........... App A.6 Appendix B - Lyrics & Chords Compatibility ....... App B.1 Appendix C - Troubleshooting ............
- Page 7 Two extended GM Effects and 4-band parametric EQ allow to process the overall sound of the backing tracks with astonishing results. OkyWeb2’s Expander functions allow to play in real time, even when the backing track is playing and put no less than 32 MIDI channels at your disposal, i.e. the equivalent of 2 normal expanders.
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Page 8: This Manual
This Manual Reading the Manual The manual you’re reading has been conceived to guide you step by step through all OkyWeb2’s functions, from the most elementary to the most complicated without ever taking it for granted that you’re necessarily experts. -
Page 9: Warnings
For audio connections use quality cables, remembering to periodically check their condition and efficiency. Connecting to particular models of television. Even if only in rare cases, with some models of television, when switching on, the OkyWeb2 video signal may not be immediately synchronized: the audio can be heard, but the image is disturbed. -
Page 10: Rapid Layout Maps
: STOP; - U s e t h e c o m b i n a t i o n pressed for a long time : switches OkyWeb2 off. Shift (on) + SAVE to save changes to the song. MELODY MUTE disables the songs' melody. - Page 11 The Compact Flash cards must be appropriately formatted. fed out on the L-R audio outputs. between the microphone's volume and that of the To carry out formatting procedure, connect OkyWeb2 to your This is useful when it's not possible to backing track.
- Page 12 Introduction Okyweb2 with optional OkyTV available from www.okyweb.com.au Enjoy enhanced view of scrolling lyrics, play lists and editing.
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Page 13: Getting Started
This is how to get started straight away using the main OkyWeb2 functions. Switching on and off OkyWeb2 is normally switched on by plugging the adapter plug into the DC 9V socket. It can, however, be switched on and off with the keys on the upper panel. -
Page 14: Playing Songs
The arrow on the right indicates the possible search YESTERDAY directions. PLAY: press the PLAY button. OkyWeb2 will start playing the selected song. STOP/PAUSE: press STOP and the player will pause. Press PLAY to restart the song from where it was stopped. -
Page 15: Audio Controls
Getting Started Audio controls The three potentiometers on the right side of the OkyWeb2 have real-time control over: MIC EFX: amount of Echo and Reverb effect applied to the microphone. MIC/MUSIC: balance between the microphone and the music volumes. VOLUME: general output volume. -
Page 16: Searching Songs
Type in the first letters of the song title you’re looking for. OkyWeb2 will display stored songs whose titles begin with the letter selected. Add new letters to refine the search and proceed in this way until you find the desired song. -
Page 17: Connections And Controls
Anyway, it is possible to use OkyWeb2 even alone, i.e. without a television set. In fact, the display on OkyWeb2’s top panel allows to view the function or song selected. In this case, the operations are obviously less immediate and slower. -
Page 18: Rear Panel
PC via USB. Exploiting the advantages of this fast communications line, it’s possible to transfer music files from your PC (Internet or Hard Disk) to the OkyWeb2 Compact Flash card or vice versa, update the OkyWeb2 operating system, play the backing tracks stored on your PC, using OkyWeb2 directly as a player (rather than the player and the PC’s audio card), etc. -
Page 19: Controls
PAUSE/STOP. Press once to pause during a song. Press twice to go back to the beginning of a song. The STOP key is also used for switching off the OkyWeb2: press and hold down for a few seconds to turn the unit off. -
Page 20: Function Keys
Key for access to the page for selecting and controlling EQ and Effects. LIST Key for access to Playlist management pages. Browse Keys These keys are used for browsing the OkyWeb2 menus. UP/DOWN Scroll the lists, parameters and settings. SHIFT Speeds up the scrolling. -
Page 21: Song Search
Connections & Controls Song search The song search function keys are in the central section of the OkyWeb2 panel. TITLE - ARTIST - GENRE These three keys enable searches by Title, Performer and Category respectively. With each request the archive of stored songs will be shown on the monitor, sorted according to the requested criterion. -
Page 22: Shift Key
Connections & Controls Shift key The various OkyWeb2 keys can carry out several functions, indicated with printing in different colours and enabled via the SHIFT key. The status of the SHIFT LED shows the modes: LED OFF The SHIFT function is disabled and the functions shown in positive (printed above the key) are now available: Search by Title, Artist and Genre;... -
Page 23: Playing Songs
Playing Songs 3 - Playing Songs When you switch the OkyWeb2 on the video display goes OkyWeb2 straight to the list of songs stored on the Compact Flash A FOGGY DAY card. AIN’T SHE SWEET ALWAYS ON MY MIND Scroll the list with the UP and DOWN keys to select the BLANKET ON THE GROUND song you want. -
Page 24: Changing Tempo
Playing Songs Changing Tempo Yesterday-Beatles I’M NOT HALF THE MAN I USED Press the BPM+ or BPM- keys TO BE THERE’S A Dm/C Bbmaj7 WHEN THE SAINTS WHEN YOUR SMILING YESTERDAY The song will change metronome setting. YOUR SONG The tempo settings range from 30 to 300 BPM. BPM 85 KEY 0 BAR 11 The new BPM (Beats Per Minute) setting is displayed on the bottom line of the video screen. -
Page 25: Muting The Melody Track
NOTE: in some MIDI files the melody may be on a track other than track 4. The OkyWeb2 allows you to change the track number for the melody mute. The MELODY TRACK function is in the OPTIONS / MUSIC OPTIONS menu. (See Ch. ‘Options’ for more information). -
Page 26: Displaying Lyrics & Chords
(assuming, of course, the MIDI file contains the lyrics and the chords). N.B.: OkyWeb2 is able to display chords and lyrics with coloured syllable highlighting, indicating the running through of the lyrics with a contrasting colour. - Page 27 Playing Songs Choosing Lyrics display mode You can choose the mode with which lyrics are displayed via OPTIONS/VIDEO OPTIONS/Text Mode. If you choose TEXT ONLY or ROLLING, the text will be displayed normally in the mode chosen, only changing to TEXT+SEARCH mode temporarily during search work;...
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Page 28: Search During Play
FEVER replacing the previous one. Select Song Searching on the OkyWeb2 Display DISPLAY While a song is playing, the OkyWeb2 display normally shows 14/1 music informations: BPM/Key, Time and Bar/Beat Counter. q q q q q DISPLAY Press UP or DOWN to display the song currently selected from the list. -
Page 29: Searching Songs
Moves the cursor page by page. On the OkyWeb2 display, the arrows on the right tell you whether you are at the beginning, middle or end of a list and so whether you can move down, up or both ways. -
Page 30: Search By Title
Search by Title OkyWeb2 A FOGGY DAY AIN’T SHE SWEET When you switch the OkyWeb2 on, the ‘Search by Title’ ALWAYS ON MY MIND window is shown on the video screen. All the MIDI files on the OkyFlash card are listed in BLANKET ON THE GROUND alphabetical order by title. -
Page 31: Search By Artist
Searching Songs Search by Artist To access the ‘Search by Artist’ page OkyWeb2 The SHIFT LED must be OFF. ABBA ANIMALS Press the ARTIST key BEATLES BILLY JOE SPEARS The video screen will display the list of Artists (performers, composers, ...) stored in the Compact Flash card. -
Page 32: Search By Genre
Searching Songs Search by Genre To access the ‘Search by Genre’ page The SHIFT LED must be OFF. OkyWeb2 BIG BAND DANCE Press the GENRE key EVERGREEN The video screen will display the list of Genres FEMALE POP (categories, styles, ...) stored in the Compact Flash card. -
Page 33: Alphabetical Search
MY LIFE Type in the first letters of the Song Title, Artist or Genre ONE MORE NIGHT you’re looking for. OkyWeb2 will display the Titles, Artists or Genres stored ONLY THE LONELY that begin with the letter selected. RED RED WINE Add new letters to refine the search and proceed in this →... -
Page 34: T9 Search
Key in the first letter of the Title, Artist or Genre required, pressing the corresponding key on the keypad just once for each letter. The T9 Search is the easiest and fastest search method on the OkyWeb2. Type in at least three or four letters and the item you’re looking for will be found almost every time. -
Page 35: Playlist
5 - Playlist With OkyWeb2, looking for a song is extremely easy and fast even in a huge archive. Situations may arise, however, when you have to perform your songs in quick succession without a pause, or when you simply prefer to set the order beforehand without having to worry about searches so that you can concentrate on performing. -
Page 36: Running A Playlist
To run a Playlist Press the PLAY key You can choose whether you want the OkyWeb2 to run the Playlist without stopping or wait for a new Play command to start each song. Follow the path OPTIONS / GENERAL OPTIONS / PLAYLIST and set the required function: AUTO Songs follow on automatically. -
Page 37: Options
Each of the 16 Playlists in a Compact Flash card can contain up to 250 songs, as if to say 4000 songs for each card ! Even the most demanding repertory needs can be satisfied. NOTE: all the Playlist procedures are much easier if you connect your OkyWeb2 to a PC and use the OkySoft2 software supplied with the unit. To edit a Playlist... -
Page 38: Add Song
Playlist Add Song By selecting ADD SONG, one or more songs can be added to the Playlist. Adding a new song to a Playlist is done in two stages: selecting the position and then entering the song. PAGE 1 LIST:CLUBs and PUBs New song position I WANT LOVE You can scroll the list with the UP and DOWN keys... -
Page 39: Delete Song
Playlist Delete Song LIST:CLUBs and PUBs I WANT LOVE By selecting DELETE SONG, one or more Songs can be → FEVER deleted from the Playlist. ONE MORE NIGHT Select a song with the UP and DOWN keys. MILLENIUM SATISFACTION RED RED WINE Press ENTER MY LIFE **end list**... -
Page 40: Rename Playlist
Enter the new Playlist name. Press ENTER Press ENTER to confirm OkyWeb2 asks for the change to be confirmed. Press ENTER again to confirm the new Playlist name. Press EXIT to exit the RENAME PLAYLIST function. -
Page 41: Editing
Editing 6 - Editing The EDIT function allows to change the main parameters of the songs, adapting them to suit your needs. You can change the instruments, transpose the tracks, raise or lower the levels, position the sounds in the stereo image, adjust the effects and the dynamic response. -
Page 42: The Elements Of The Edit Environment
Editing The elements of the EDIT environment Parameter selected for changing Edit VOLUME pag1/2 Shows the parameter currently undergoing changes. Editable parameters are Volume, Instrument, Reverb, Chorus, Transpose, Velocity, Pan. MODIFY ALL TRACKS VOLUME Volume of the track (MIDI Control Change 7) 0...127 INSTRUMENT Instrument or sound of the track... -
Page 43: Tracks Used
Editing Tracks used Only the tracks actually used by the song (i.e. the tracks containing MIDI Notes) are displayed (in progressive order). In other words, the tracks that are not used, Edit VOLUME pag1/2 or are used for other purposes (e.g. song lyrics) are not shown, as they don’t require Editing. -
Page 44: Page Counter
N.B.: remember that OkyWeb2 is able to handle songs with 32 tracks and that each Editing page can contain up to 8 tracks (in Play/Pause) or up to 16 tracks (in Stop). Therefore, according to the display mode and the number of tracks actually being used by the song, the number of pages used can vary from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 4. -
Page 45: Status Of The Selected Track
Editing Status of the selected track This Status indicates the operating condition of each track, and can be set as: - PLAY = enabled track - MUTE = disabled track - SOLO = only active track A track’s status is changed by means of the MELODY MUTE key, which in the EDIT environment assumes new functions: Edit INSTRUMENT... -
Page 46: Transpose
Editing Transpose The Transpose parameter has two 2 scales of operation: Edit TRANSPOSE pag1/2 a) Steps of ±1 semitone 03 +12 using the - and + keys 03 Clean Guitar PLAY NO TRANSPOSE TRACK b) Steps of ±1 octave (12 semitones) using the key combination Edit VOLUME... -
Page 47: To Exit The Edit Environment
Editing To exit the EDIT environment Press EXIT to exit the EDIT environment On re-entering the EDIT environment, you return directly to the last editing condition carried out (track and parameter), jumping all the intermediate stages. Saving changes When a Song is changed, the ENTER/SAVE key’s LED lights up. -
Page 48: Summary Of Edit Environment Controls
Editing Summary of EDIT environment controls Outside the EDIT environment: = Access to the EDIT environment. press for a long time = Access to the last Editing condition (track and parameter). In the EDIT environment: = Selection of the Parameter to edit. = Selection of the track to edit (cursor on the parameter name = all). -
Page 49: Eq / Efx
7 - EQ / EFX The EQ/EFX environment contains a wide range of processors for processing the signals of the respective sections of OkyWeb2. In fact, each section has its own set of dedicated processors: - MIC section (microphone) : 4-band parametric Equalizer, Reverb, Echo with SYNCtoMIDI. -
Page 50: Mic Echo
N.B.: the SEND control is the exact equivalent of an effect send on a normal audio mixer and must not be confused with the volume of the effects, which on the other hand is adjusted with the MIC EFX pot on the right-hand side of the OkyWeb2. -
Page 51: Mic Reverb
In other words, the SEND parameter controls how much signal enters the effect and the MIC EFX pot how much is fed out. Mic Echo & Mic Reverb Audio Controls The three pots on the right-hand side of the OkyWeb2 allow you to easily carry out any real-time changes to the key audio parameters for handling the performance. -
Page 52: Mic Eq
EQ / EFX Mic EQ The Equalizer dedicated to the microphone is a powerful versatile instrument that allows to control the sonic texture of your voice, perfecting its integration with the sounds of the backing tracks. MIC EQ PRESET Enabled Preset. MIC EQ The default configuration has 8 Presets, already optimised →... -
Page 53: Music Efx
EQ / EFX Music EFX The Music EFX page contains the set of processors dedicated to the OkyWeb2 sound generator – i.e. reserved for the MIDI section that produces the backing tracks. MUSIC EFX Each processor has a series of Presets, already optimised →... -
Page 54: Saving Eq And Efx In The Song
Saving EQ and EFX in the song Using OkyWeb2, Presets can be edited but not overwritten or saved as new Presets. N.B.: Remember that you can always prepare your own Presets and add them to the Preset library saved on the Compact Flash card, by means of the PC software provided. -
Page 55: Options
The OPTION key gives access to the settings of various controls and parameters of OkyWeb2. The settings are automatically saved in the Compact Flash card currently inserted in OkyWeb2. So, when using several Compact Flash cards, remember that settings can vary from one Compact Flash card to another. -
Page 56: General Options
PLAYLIST : AUTO Options PEDAL This parameter allows you to decide which functions to assign to the pedal connected to the OkyWeb2. The following functions can be set: DISABLED Pedal disabled. PLAY/PAUSE Starts the song and puts it in pause. -
Page 57: Mic Options
OkyWeb2. ATTENTION: enabling/disabling all the processors controlled by this option can cause high signal peaks. -
Page 58: Midi Options
This Option allows to optimize the compatibility of OkyWeb2 with less recent generations of keyboards. If, for example, an old keyboard connected to the MIDI OUT output of OkyWeb2 does not play back the song correctly, you can disable this function. -
Page 59: Video Option
: ROLLING TEXT ALIGN : CENTER COLOURS : SET1 VIDEO IN : ENABLED TEXT MODE This parameter determines the OkyWeb2 main page general layout: Options Yesterday-Beatles Txt+Search mode why she had to go i don’t TXT+Search mode divides the screen into two main parts and allows to display the song’s lyrics in the top window,... - Page 60 CENTER Text centred. LEFT Text aligned on the left. COLOURS This option allows you to choose one of the four colour settings for the monitor display. VIDEO IN This parameter allows you to ENABLE or DISABLE the OkyWeb2 video input.
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Page 61: Compact Flash & Software
Compact Flash cards available on the market and made by several different Manufacturers. Nevertheless, M-Live will accept no liability for OkyWeb2 malfunctions if Compact Flash cards other than those with the M-Live logo are used. -
Page 62: Saving Data On A Compact Flash Card
Loading the card at an M-Live Song Service center. Using an OkyWrite drive for Compact Flash cards connected to a PC. Connecting OkyWeb2 to a PC via the Multiport and Multiport/USB cable supplied and using the software provided. Software All procedure that involves the use of a PC can... -
Page 63: Appendix A - Connection Examples
Connection Examples Appendix A - Connection Examples Front panel connections Audio + Video with TV only DC 9V AV / SCART CABLE DC 9V AV CONNECTOR TV + Hi-FI System AV / SCART CABLE HI-FI App A.1... -
Page 64: Personal Computer
Connection Examples Personal Computer MULTIPORT / USB CABLE USB port Keyboard & MIDI equipment MULTIPORT / MIDI CABLE MIDI MIDI THRU MIDI OUT MIDI App A.2... -
Page 65: Tv + Amplification System
Connection Examples TV + amplification system AV / SCART CABLE Act. SPEAKERS AUDIO MIXER Live performances using a MIDI keyboard Act. SPEAKERS AUDIO MIXER WORD BOX (Lyrics & Chords) FOOT SWITCH MULTIPORT / MIDI CABLE AV / SCART CABLE MIDI MIDI THRU MIDI OUT... -
Page 66: Home Theater
Connection Examples Home Theater AV / SCART CABLE AV CONNECTOR AV CONNECTOR AV CONNECTOR LINE IN YESTERDAY ALL MY TROUBLES SEEM SO FAR AWAY HOME THEATER SYSTEM WIDE SCREEN TV AUDIO MIXER FOOT SWITCH Home Studio MULTIPORT / USB CABLE MULTIPORT / AV CABLE USB port... -
Page 67: Karaoke Club
Connection Examples Karaoke Club POWER AMP VIDEO AUDIO MIXER CAMERA SPEAKERS VIDEO MIXER / SWITCHER AV / SCART CABLE YESTERDAY ALL MY TROUBLES SEEM SO FAR AWAY MONITORS / TV MAIN MONITOR App A.5... -
Page 68: Vcr / Dvd / Divx Image As A Background For The Lyrics
Connection Examples VCR / DVD / DivX Image as a background for the lyrics VCR - Video Recorder AV / SCART CABLE OkyWeb2 + VCR / DVD / DivX with the same TV VCR - Video Recorder MULTIPLE SCART App A.6... -
Page 69: Appendix B - Lyrics & Chords Compatibility
Lyrics & Chords Compatibility Appendix B - Lyrics & Chords Compatibility Supported formats and specifications Parameters to be used within the MIDI files to obtain a perfect compatibility with the software supplied with the unit and to import Lyrics & Chords properly. NOTE: MIDI files can be both type 0 and type 1 format. - Page 70 Lyrics & Chords Compatibility App B.2...
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Page 71: Appendix C - Troubleshooting
Flash card with the program on PC OkySoft2. If the problem persists use an M-Live Compact Flash card. You are advised to delete the file on the Flash card and rewrite it. Connect the OkyWeb2 to the PC and MF3 err. (01..06) File damaged. -
Page 72: Other Non-Explicit Errors
The file probably has no lyrics. Lyrics don't appear on the TV. Check the contents of the file. Disconnect the OkyWeb2 power supply and reconnect it The audio can be heard, but the after a few seconds. image on the TV is disturbed. -
Page 73: Appendix D - Midi Sounds
Sounds Chart Appendix D - MIDI Sounds App D.1... - Page 74 Sounds Chart App D.2...
- Page 75 Sounds Chart App D.3...
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Page 77: Appendix E - Families Of Sounds
Families of Sounds Appendix E - Families of Sounds PIANO ORGAN Extended Name Short Name PC Bank Extended Name Short Name PC Bank 1 Grand Piano 1 Drawbar Organ GrandPiano DrawbOrgan 2 Bright Piano 2 Even Bar Organ BrghtPiano Even Bar 3 Electric Grand Piano 3 Organ 1 El.G.Piano... - Page 78 Families of Sounds GUITAR BASS Extended Name Short Name PC Bank Extended Name Short Name PC Bank 1 Nylon Guitar 1 Acoustic Bass Nylon Gtr AcoustBass 2 Nylon Guitar.o 2 Fingered Bass 1 NylonGtr.o FingrBass1 3 Nylon+Steel Guitar 3 Fingered Bass 2 NylonSteel FingrBass2 4 Ukulele...
- Page 79 Families of Sounds BRASS SYN LEAD Extended Name Short Name PC Bank Extended Name Short Name PC Bank 1 Classic Trumpet 1 1 Square Synwave 1 Trumpet 1 SquarWave1 2 Classic Trumpet 2 2 Square Synwave 2 Trumpet 2 SquarWave2 3 Classic Trumpet 3 3 Saw Synwave 1 Trumpet 3...
- Page 80 Families of Sounds PERCUSSIVE Extended Name Short Name PC Bank Extended Name Short Name PC Bank 1 Tinkle Bell 1 Reverse Cymbal TinkleBell RevCymbal 2 A Go-Go Bell 2 Guitar Fret Noise Agogo Fret Noise 3 Steel Drums 3 Guitar Cut noise SteelDrums Cut Noise 4 Woodblock...
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Page 81: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications INPUTS - OUTPUTS Unbalanced JACK - -40dB 1 kOhms Microphone Input AUDIO OUT 2 x RCA (unbalanced) - +4dB Audio L-R outputs PHONES Stereo mini-JACK Headphone output 400mW @ 8Ohms 100mW @ 32Ohms VIDEO IN RCA - PAL / TV composite video Video input 6-pole DIN AV OUT... - Page 82 M-Live HitTrax s.r.l. MIDI Files ITALY • Via Luciona, 1872/B PO Box 6090 47842 S.Giovanni in Marignano (RN) Vermont South 3133 Tel. (+39) 0541-827066 VIC, AUSTRALIA Fax (+39) 0541-827067 Ph/Fax: (+613) 9887 8127 E-mail: export@m-live.com info@okyweb.com.au E-mail: www.okyweb.com.au www.hittrax.com.au...
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