MP3 Functions and Operations The DVG-380K can play back MP3’s files recorded to CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Notes on MP3 Discs An MP3 file stores audio data that has been compressed using the MPEG1 encoding scheme. Although PC terminology regarding MP3s and storage is, "files" and "folders", in this manual we refer to them as "tracks and albums". Notes on Playing MP3s • An MP3 track must be recorded on a disc in the format compliant with ISO9660. Track order may differ from MP3 player to MP3 player.
MP3 Functions and Operations MP3 Glossary File Extension – A 3-character string added to a file name under the Windows or DOS environment is called a "file extension". A file extension is used mainly to identify types of files. The file extension for MP3 files is ".mp3". ISO 9660 – ISO stands for the "International Organization for Standardization". ISO 9660 determines the file structure for CD-ROMs. This unit can play MP3 files recorded in the format compliant with ISO 9660.
MP3 Functions and Operations Select an MP3 Playback Mode. There are 10 available MP3 playback modes to choose from. Single Mode Plays files in a folder sequentially To activate Single Mode 1. From the main MP3 window press the > till the PLAY MODE window is selected. 2. Press the ^ and down buttons to highlight the SINGLE mode. 3. Press the < > ^ (down) buttons to navigate back to the MP3 file or folder you would like to start playback with. 4. Press ENTER to begin playback.
MP3 Functions and Operations Folder Rep Mode Repeats all files within a selected folder infinitely To activate Rep Mode 1. From the main MP3 window press the > till the PLAY MODE window is selected. 2. Press the ^ and down buttons to highlight the FOLDER REP mode. 3. Press the < > ^ (down) buttons to navigate back to the MP3 file in the folder you would like to start playback with. 4. Press ENTER to begin playback.
MP3 Functions and Operations Disc Rep Mode Repeats all files on the disc infinitely SMART NAV I To activate Disc Rep Mode 1. From the main MP3 window press the > till the PLAY MODE window is selected. 2. Press the ^ and down buttons to highlight the DISC REP mode. 3. Press the <>^ (down) buttons to navigate back to the MP3 file you would like to start playback with. 4. Press ENTER to begin playback.
MP3 Functions and Operations Program Mode Plays user-programmed playlists from files in a selected folder To create a file program for playback 1. From the main MP3 window press the > till the PLAY MODE window is selected. 2. Press the ^ and down buttons to highlight the PROGRAM mode. 3. Use the < > buttons to navigate back to the MP3 folders and files. 4. Use the < > ^ buttons to find the files to program. When you want to program a file, press ENTER. 5. Repeat process till program is complete. 6.
Glossary Digital Echo- Digital echo is a synthetically processed sound effect that mimics natural echo. Echo in general is the "bouncing" of waves back and forth between 2 surfaces. This effect gives a spacious or ambient feeling that works great with vocals. Repeat- Repeat is facet of the echo process. Repeat refers to the frequency of echoes within a period of time. Delay- Delay is also a facet of the echo process. Delay refers to the amount of time that exists between echoes.
Glossary A/V- A/V is an abbreviation for Audio/Visual. Y-Adapter - Any type of connection that splits a signal into two parts. An example would be a connector with one male RCA jack on one end, and two female RCA jacks on the other end. Woofer - A speaker, (driver), used for low-frequency reproduction. Usually larger and heavier than a midrange or tweeter. Midrange - A speaker, (driver), used to reproduce the middle range of frequencies.
Glossary Clipping - Refers to a type of distortion that occurs when an amplifier is driven into an overload condition. Usually the "clipped" waveform contains an excess of high-frequency energy. The sound becomes hard and edgy. Hard clipping is the most frequent cause of "burned out" tweeters. Even a low-powered amplifier or receiver driven into clipping can damage tweeters which would otherwise last virtually forever.
Specifications Supported Disc Formats: DVD, SVCD, HDCD, VCD 2.0-3.0, MP3, Audio CD, Photo-CD Supported Discs: 12 cm single sided, single layer 12 cm single sided, double layer 12 cm double sided, single layer 12 cm double sided, double layer 8 cm single sided, single layer 8 cm single sided, double layer 8 cm double sided, single layer 8 cm double sided, double layer Video System: NTSC (525/60, 625/50) PAL (625/50, 525/60) Video Output Level: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ohms Unbalanced) S-Video Output: Y: 1.
Specifications Digital Output: 0.5 Vp-p (75 ohms) Optical Output Coaxial Output Analog Output: 2.0 Vrms (1kHz, 0dB, 330 ohms) 2 RCA Jacks DVD Linear Audio Characteristics Frequency Response: 4Hz-22kHz (Fs=48kHz) 4Hz-44kHz (Fs=96kHz) S/N Ratio: 105dB (Fs=48kHz, 24-bit PCM) Dynamic Range: 105dB (Fs=48kHz, 24-bit PCM) Maximum Audio Distortion: 0.0025% (Fs=48kHz, 24-bit PCM) Audio Characteristics Frequency Response: 4Hz-20kHz S/N Ratio: > 105dB (EIAJ) Dynamic Range: 100dB (EIAJ) Max Distortion: 0.
Karaoke Functions and Operations Notes on Karaoke Media There are various types of Karaoke media available for playback with the DVG-380K. You can perform Karaoke with standard CD, MP3, CDG, VCD and DVD formats. The thing to remember is how each type differs as far as audio channels and video support. Standard CD While standard CD’s are not designed for Karaoke applications, it is still possible to practice Karaoke with them.
Karaoke Functions and Operations Connecting Microphones Most standard microphones with a 1⁄4" plug can be connected to the DVG-380K. It is recommended to check the microphone specifications if you are not sure, prior to using a new microphone. To connect microphone to microphone input 1. Carefully insert a 1⁄4" microphone plug into one of the microphone channels. 2. Ensure the cable is completely inserted in both the 1⁄4" jack and the microphone itself (if detachable).
Viewing Photo-CDs When creating a Photo-CD you can either include several .jpeg formatted images in a root menu or you can create a photo slideshow with third-party software. Photo images must be in .jpeg format and image rendering times will differ image to image depending on the resolution of each image. Loading a Photo-CD When loading a Photo-CD, you have the option of choosing via a main menu or linear playback with no menu. To select menu support, you will need to have the SmartNav feature enabled.
Setup Options SCR Saver Select ON to have a screen saver engage after 10 minutes of inactivity. Select OFF to disable screen saver mode. SCR SAVER ON OFF MAIN PAGE Speaker Setup Downmix The downmix settings can only be accessed if you have 5.1 speakers connected to the 5.1 jacks located on the back of the DVG-380K. Use the NAVIGATION BUTTONS to access the downmix speaker settings and adjustments. Speaker delay refers to the amount of time it takes for sound to leave the speaker and be heard by viewers.
Setup Options Audio Mode Select LT/RT for channel specific audio playback. This setting is commonly chosen for karaoke applications. Select Stereo for standard two-channel stereo playback. Select VSS for a virtual surround-sound playback. SPEAKER SETUP PAGE DOWNMIX CENTER REAR SUBWOOFER CNTR DELAY REAR DELAY TEST TONE MAIN PAGE LT/RT STEREO VSS OFF Audio Setup Audio Output Select Analog for stand audio playback where no digital connections are available. This is necessary for karaoke applications.
Setup Options General Setup Setting Up Your TV Display Select Normal/PS for TV viewing in pan and scan mode. Select Normal/LB for TV viewing in letterbox mode. Select Wide for TV viewing in wide screen mode. SETUP MENU-MAIN PAGE GENERAL SET UP SPEAKER SETUP AUDIO SETUP KARAOKE SETUP PREFRENCE SETUP GENERAL PAGE TV DISPLAY PIC MODE OSD LANG SCR SAVER NORMAL/PS NORMAL/LB WIDE MAIN PAGE EXIT SETUP Setting your picture mode Select Auto to have the DVG-380K autoselect the best possible picture.
Setup Options Parental Use the parental settings to allow viewing of certain media content and to block other viewing content. Once the settings are in place, if a movie is inserted with a rating not allowed, the movie will not play and autodisengage. The settings are listed below: G PREFERENCES PG-R TV TYPE VIDEO OUTPUT PARENTAL PASSWORD DEFAULT SMART NAV NC-17 Adult No Parental MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G PG PG-13 PG-R NC-17 ADULT Password Select Change to change the password.
Setup Options SmartNav Select No-Menu to disable SmartNav. Select With Menu to enable SmartNav.
Setup Options Karaoke Setup Karaoke Select OFF for no karaoke. Select ON for karaoke. KARAOKE SET UP KARAOKE MODE OFF KARAOKE MAIN PAGE Preferences TV Type Select Multi to have the DVG-380k auto-toggle between NTSC and PAL video modes. Select NTSC for video compatibility with North American based displays. Select PAL for video compatibility with European based displays.
Instruction Manual Supports DVD, VCD, CD+G, MP3, CD, HDCD, Photo-CD, CD-R and CD-RW Formats • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Progressive Scan Playback for HDTV's 96kHz/24-Bit Sampling/Quantization 1 0 - B i t Vi d e o D A C AC-3 Decoder DTS Decoder 5.
DVG-380K Multi-Format Progressive Scan Karaoke Player Contents Introduction Precautions…………………………........................................................................................1-2 Welcome………………………………..................................................................................... 3 Listening for a lifetime………………....................................................................................... 4 Descriptions and functions…………...............................................................
DVG-380K Multi-Format Progressive Scan Karaoke Player Contents MP3 Functions and Operations Notes on MP3 discs………………….….................................................................................. 1-2 Playing Back an MP3 Disc…………..…................................................................................. 3 Programming an MP3 playlist………….................................................................................. 4 Repeat Playback of MP3’s……………............................................
Safety Instructions 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. Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash & arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of danger. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions.
CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit CAUTION The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source so long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself is turned off. To fully insure that the apparatus is indeed fully void if residual power, leave unit disconnected from the AC outlet for at least fifteen seconds. 1. To ensure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2.
Welcome…. Thank you for purchasing the DVG-380K 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.
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.
Before Getting Started: Things to Consider It is very important to read the following instructions prior to starting any installation procedures. Doing so will ensure a correct installation and may save you some time as well. Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all external components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the DVG-380K before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all cables are properly grounded.
Before Getting Started: Things to Consider Please read the following before operating this unit. SUPPORTED DISC FORMATS: SUPPORTED DISC FORMATS: DVD MP3 VCD PHOTO CD PHOTO SUPER AUDIO CD CD SUPER AUDIO CDG HIGH DENSITY CD Notes on copyright It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyright material without permission. The DVG-380K features copy protection coding developed by Macrovision. Copy protection code is recorded on many discs.
Before Getting Started: Things to Consider Color system of DVD’s and VCD’s This unit is designed for use with both NTSC and PAL color systems. Notes on DVD’s and VCD’s As this player plays DVD’s and VCD’s according to disc contents designed by the disc manufacturer, some playback features of this player may not be available, or other functions may be added. Please refer to the documentation included with the disc for details.
Before Getting Started: Things to Consider Types of VCD’s There are two types of VCD’s: • VCD’s equipped with PBC (Version 2.0) • PBC (playback control) allows you to interact with the system via menus, search functions or other typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures of high resolution can be played if they are included in the VCD. VCD’s not equipped with PBC (Version 1.
Before Getting Started: Things to Consider Handling the unit When shipping the DVG-380K The original shipping box and packing materials may come in handy and should be retained. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed by the factory prior to shipping. When installing the DVG-380K The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR or radio may become distorted during DVD playback. In this case, position the DVG-380K away from the TV, VCR or radio, or turn off the other equipment.
Before Getting Started: Things to Consider Notes on copyright It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyright material without permission. The DVG-380K features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on many discs. When recording or playing through a VCR, the copy protection signals will cause the audio and video to distort beyond acceptable viewing quality.
Basic Operations Initiating Playback Getting ready to play • Turn on the TV and set its video source to (Video 1, Video 3, etc) to the channel the DVG-380K is connected. • Turn on the audio equipment connected to the unit. Set its input source to the channel that the DVG-380K is connected. 1. Press POWER When the unit turns on you will see LED activity in the display panel and see the VocoPro splash screen on your TV. 2. Press OPEN/CLOSE The disc tray will open. 3.
Basic Operations To fast forward a disc Press FW 1X FW 2X FW 3X FW 4X PLAY FR 3X FR 4X PLAY There is no audio during fast forward/reverse. To fast reverse a disc Press FR 1X FR 2X There is no audio during fast forward/reverse. To return to normal playback Press the PLAY button. Frame Advance Press STEP during playback. Each time you press the STEP button, the program advances one frame. There is no audio during STEP playback. To return to normal playback Press PLAY.
Advanced Operations Scene/Track Selection To skip to the next chapter or track Press during playback. The disc position advances one chapter or track each time the button is pressed. To return to the previous chapter or track Press the twice in rapid succession to return to the beginning of the previous chapter or track. When using these features with a VCD1.1 disc with PBC on, you may be returned to the main menu.
Advanced Operations Press the ANGLE button. Each time ANGLE is pressed, the next available viewing angle is initiated until returning to the original angle. Other features including zoom and A-B prevent the changing of viewing angles. Repeat Playback Press REPEAT. REP ONE REP ALL REPEAT OFF To repeat a track/scene Pressing REPEAT once will repeat that track/scene only. To repeat a chapter/title Pressing REPEAT twice selects between TITLE and CHAPTER repeat modes.
Front Panel Descriptions and Functions 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 8 12 10 11 9 13 Descriptions and Functions 1. POWER button - This button turns the unit ON/OFF. 2. MIC 1 & 2 jacks - These jacks are for connecting MICROPHONES with 1⁄4" plugs. 3. MIC 1 & 2 VOLUME control - This control adjusts the VOLUME of MIC channels 1 and 2. Turn control clockwise to INCREASE and counter-clockwise to DECREASE level. 4. ECHO LEVEL control - This control adjusts the level of ECHO applied to the MIC channels.
Troubleshooting PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS The power does not come on. Make sure the power cord is plugged firmly into a live outlet. A disc does not play. Playback stops almost immediately. • Is there condensation inside the DVD player? (Leave the player idle with the power on for 1 to 2 hours.) • Is the disc dirty? Is it loaded properly? (Reload the disc.) • Does the disc exceed the specified rating level? (Insert a disc within data parameters.) No Picture.
Troubleshooting DVD has many capabilities Some of these capabilities may differ based on the disc being played. The following situations may be caused by information on the disc itself. • The audio or subtitles are not reproduced in the specified default language. • The audio track or subtitles cannot be changed. • There are no subtitles. • No DVD menu. The DVD menu does not display in the language you want. • The view angle cannot be changed.
Rear Panel Descriptions and Functions 1 2 5.1CH AUDIO OUT FL FR 5 COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SW Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr VIDEO "DTS" and "DTS Digital out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. WWW.VOCOPRO.COM La Verne California U.S.A. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
Getting Connected The DVG-380K can be used as both a home entertainment DVD player and a Karaoke player/mixer. Since DVD audio is optimal with a digital connection (especially if you have an AC-3 or DTS receiver), it is common for the audio connection to be either Coaxial or Digital. Karaoke, on the other hand, requires an analog audio connection in order to output a mixed microphone signal along with the audio source.
Getting Connected 5.1CH AUDIO OUT FL FR COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SW Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr VIDEO "DTS" and "DTS Digital out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. WWW.VOCOPRO.COM La Verne California U.S.A. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
Getting Connected 5.1CH AUDIO OUT FL FR COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE Y SW Cb/Pb VIDEO Cr/Pr "DTS" and "DTS Digital out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. WWW.VOCOPRO.COM La Verne California U.S.A. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
Getting Connected 5.1CH AUDIO OUT FL FR COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE Y SW Cb/Pb Cr/Pr VIDEO "DTS" and "DTS Digital out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. WWW.VOCOPRO.COM La Verne California U.S.A. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
Getting Connected 5.1CH AUDIO OUT FL FR COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE Y SW Cb/Pb Cr/Pr VIDEO "DTS" and "DTS Digital out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. WWW.VOCOPRO.COM La Verne California U.S.A. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
Remote Control Descriptions and Functions Remote Control 1. POWER button – Press to turn the DVG-380K ON/OFF. 2 1 3 4 2. SUBTITLE button – Press to access the SUBTITLE selection window. 5 3. ANGLE button – Press to access the available screen angles available on certain DVD discs. 4. OSD button – Press to cycle through the available OSD playback displays. The different OSD display modes depend on the type of disc being played.
Remote Control Descriptions and Functions Remote Control 14. ENTER/PLAY button – Press this button to make SELECTIONS, initiate COMMANDS and initiate disc PLAYBACK. 15. REV. SEARCH button – Hold this button down to play back a disc in REVERSE. 16. FWD. SEARCH button – Press to go to the beginning of the NEXT track/scene. 17. REV. TRACK/SCENE button – Press to go to the beginning of the PREVIOUS track/scene. POWER SUBTITLE ANGLE OSD 18. FWD.
Remote Control Descriptions and Functions Remote Control 26. A-B button – This feature creates a selection of a track/scene to loop infinitely. Press once to set the A-MARKER where the loop will begin. Press a second time to set the B-MARKER where the loop will end. The loop will start immediately after you set the B-MARKER. Press a third time to CANCEL the A-B loop. POWER SUBTITLE ANGLE OSD 27. PBC button – The PBC (play back control) button toggles the PBC mode ON/OFF.