CDG-8800 PRO Professional Dual-Deck CD/CD+G Player OWNE R ’ S M A N U A L
Welcome, And Thank you for purchasing the CDG-8800 PRO from VocoPro, your ultimate choice in Karaoke entertainment! With years of experience in the music entertainment business, VocoPro is a leading manufacturer of Karaoke equipment, and has been providing patrons of bars, churches, schools, clubs and individual consumers the opportunity to sound like a star with full-scale club models, in-home systems and mobile units.
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................. FCC Information ..................................................................................................................... Listening for a Lifetime ....................................................................................................... Specifications and Features ..........................................................
Safety Instructions 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so its location does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation slots. CAUTION RISK OF SHOCK CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No userserviceable parts inside. Only refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 9.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!: This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Vocopro may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product. 1. To ensure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2.
Listening For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. VocoPro and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
Specifications and Features Features Technical Specifications • Independent dual CD/CD+G players • “Continue” feature automatically skips to the next disc tray and begins playing a paused disc when one is finished • Single Track Mode stops playback after a single song has played • External controller included • Loop play through integrated sample feature • Audio frame search for easy searching and cueing • 12% + /- Pitch Control • Anti-Scramble feature prevents graphical distortion when using Pitch Control
Mounting the CDG-8800 PRO Installing the unit in a rackcase Mount the CDG-8800 PRO into a console or rack with 19” rack rails. It can be mounted using 4 screws. Make sure the holes are aligned evenly and screw them in using an alternating “X” rotation to ensure even tension and alignment. NOTE: The player unit and the external controller require 2 RUs of rack-space each. In order mount both, you must have at least 4 RUs of available rack-space.
Getting Connected Connecting the external controller to the player Using the included remote cables connect Remote 1 on the remote to Main Unit 1 on the player and connect Remote 2 to Main Unit 2. Connecting to an Audio System (Mixer, Amp, etc.) Using L/R RCA cables, connect the AUDIO OUT on each CDG-8800 PRO deck to the AUDIO IN on a mixer or amp.
Controls and Functions - Player Unit Front Panel 1 3 2 1. DISC TRAY — Insert discs here and press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open and close the disc tray. 2. OPEN/CLOSE — Opens and closes the corresponding disk tray. Pressing “1” will open and close Disk Tray 1 and pressing “2” will open and close Disk Tray 2. 3. POWER — When the POWER button is pressed, the power turns on. Pressing the POWER button while the unit is on will turn the unit off. Rear Panel 4 1 2 3 6 5 1.
Controls and Functions - Controller Unit Front Panel 2 3 6 4 5 14 12 15 11 1 7 8 9 10 8 13 1. JOG DIAL — When the dial is turned while the CD is paused, the point at which the sound is paused moves by a number of frames corresponding to the number of clicks. Clockwise moves the point forward and counterclockwise moves the point backward. 2. OPEN/CLOSE — Press it to open and close the disc tray. The main unit also includes OPEN/CLOSE buttons.
Controls and Functions - Controller Unit Rear Panel 1 1 1. CONNECT TO MAIN UNIT jacks — Connect this jack to the REMOTE CONTROL jack on the player unit using the included control cord.
Operations Opening and Closing the Disc Tray Starting Playback • Turn the unit power on. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. OPEN/CLOSE buttons are provided on both the main unit and control unit. • The disc tray cannot be opened during playback in order to prevent playback from being interrupted if the OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed accidentally. Stop the playback first, then press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
Operations Auto-Cue Title Screen Using the Cue button while in SINGLE mode allows you to cue a track to pause while showing the song’s title screen on the TV or monitor. • Make sure the CDG-8800 is in SINGLE mode. • Press the CUE button to enter Auto-Cue mode. • Use the |<< and >>| buttons to select the desired track. • Wait a few seconds for the title screen to appear.
Troubleshooting There is no power • Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to the power outlet. • If using a power strip/surge-protector, make sure that it is plugged in and switched on. There is no sound • • • • Make sure everything is connected firmly and properly. Make sure there are no defective cables. Make sure all of your components are turned on. Make sure all of the components (amp, mixer, TV, etc.) are set to the proper inputs.
ATTENTION: To prevent damage to the player, be sure to use the control cable that Welcome. comes with the CDG-8800 PRO, to connect the Player Unit to the External Controller.
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