l a u n a m s ' r e n w 5 CDG-600RF DIGITAL KEY CONTROL CD/CD+G CASSETTE KARAOKE PLAYER PLAYER 1 RECORDER Open/Close Disp PLAY REW FFWD ST/EJ Repeat Memory 0 0: 00 Previous Next B-scan F-scan Sensor 0 Music level -10 +10 Bass Music 10 Stop Pause 0 10 Mic 1 level b L L PLAY + 2 -10 +10 Treble SHOCK RESISTANT PICK UP POWER REC Remote o Digital key Display Tape counter Reset 0 10 Mic 2 level # DIGITAL KEY CONTROL VOC/C VOC/P CASSETTE CDG LD DVD AUX Mic 1 Input Remote
CDG-600RF 250W Digital Key Control CD/CDG/Cassette Karaoke Mixing Amplifier Contents Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Listening for a Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 CDG-600RF 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 CDG-600RF before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all cables are properly grounded.
The CDG-600RF Features FEATURES: • 125W + 125W MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT AT 8 OHMS • 19-STEP DIGITAL KEY CONTROLLER • BUILT-IN CASSETTE DECK WITH RECORD LEVEL CONTROL AND LED METER • BUILT-IN SKIP-FREE, SHOCK-RESISTANT CD/CDG PLAYER • 2 MICROPHONE INPUTS WITH INDIVIDUAL VOLUME CONTROLS • 3RD DJ MICROPHONE INPUT WITH ECHO BYPASS FOR DRY ANNOUNCEMENTS • MICROPHONE BASS AND TREBLE CONTROLS • REMOTE KEY CONTROL JACK FOR KEY CONTROLLABLE MICROPHONE • REMOTE CONTROL FOR CD/CDG OPERATION • DIGITAL ECHO CONTROL FOR PROF
Quick Start CONNECTING A TELEVISION MONITOR If you will be connecting the CDG-600RF to a television or monitor, use the RCA video connector wire included. On the back of the player, locate the yellow-coded RCA connector jack labeled VIDEO OUTPUT and connect either end of the RCA connector wire. Connect the other end to your television or monitor. There should be an RCA connector jack, just like the one on the back of the player, labeled VIDEO INPUT.
Quick Start FAST FORWARD AND REVERSE 1. To advance your selection while it is playing, for example to the next verse or chorus, locate the "F-SCAN" and hold it down until you find the desired location. 2. To rewind your selection whiled it is playing, locate the "B-SCAN" key and hold down until you find the desired location. NOTE: When using this feature the words may become jumbled on your TV monitor if a CDG track is in progress.
Using Effects and Changing the Key CHANGING THE KEY OF THE MUSIC Sometimes a singer would like to sing a particular song but will find it may not be written within a key or range comfortable for them. In this case you can raise or lower the pitch or key of the music to make it easier to sing. The key controller works for both CD/CDG and cassette audio signals. NOTE: When raising or lowering the key of the music the tempo will remain the same. 1.
Listening to Your Recording CASSETTE DECK RECORDING You can record yourself singing with a Karaoke CD/CDG track for demos, practicing or just plain fun. 1. Follow the instructions for playing a CD/CDG, select the desired "track" (song), and make sure a microphone is connected. Also set the mic echo, bass and treble settings now if they need to be changed. 2. Begin the CD/CDG track and sing to it at the level you will be singing when recording. 3.
Connecting Other Components CONNECTING OTHER COMPONENTS TO THE CDG-600RF The CDG-600RF is designed so you can connect other components to it, utilizing the Karaoke features the CDG-600RF contains. CONNECTIONS FROM EXTERNAL PLAYBACK DEVICES (DVD, LD, VCR etc.) Using and RCA patch cable, connect one set of RCA plugs to the L/R jacks on an available AUDIO INPUT channel on the CDG-600RF.
Controls and Functions of The Remote Control USING THE REMOTE CONTROL The CDG-600RF comes with a handy remote control to allow the user to operate the Karaoke functions from up to twenty-five feet from the unit. The remote control offers the user fast forward, rewind, skip, search, programmable memory, play/pause, open/close for the CD/ CDG tray and stop. The memory function can be used with the remote control to program specific song selections when using the CD/CDG player.
Controls and Functions of The Remote Control 1. OPEN/CLOSE: The OPEN/CLOSE button on the hand held remote control operates the CD/CDG tray. Press once to open the CDG tray and again to close the tray. OPEN/CLOSE 1 2. DISPLAY: The display button when pressed once will show the user the remaining number of played-played song selections on the CD/CDG disc and the amount of time left to play them. It serves the same function as the "DISPLAY" button on the front panel of the CDG-600RF.
Front Panel Controls and Functions 1. POWER BUTTON: Turns on the power to the CDG-600RF. 2. MEMORY BUTTON: The memory function is used to program specific song selections in any order. First, you’ll need to clear the memory. If there is a CD/CDG in the player press stop. Press the "OPEN/CLOSE’ button once until the tray opens and again to close it. Doing this will clear out any previously stored program(s) from the memory. Next, press the "MEMORY" button once.
Front Panel Controls and Functions 8. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON: To open/close CD/CDG tray. 9. RESET BUTTON: Push the reset button to reset the tape counter to zero when using the cassette deck. 10. MUSIC VOLUME: This controls the volume of the music being played. 11. VOC/C: Vocal Cancel key. This feature is designed to work only with "multiplex" karaoke discs. By pressing this key the "guide" or "lead" vocal on the multiplex disc will be removed throughout the entire song.
Front Panel Controls and Functions 19. PLAY/PAUSE: Use this button to start playing the song selection and/or to pause the selection at any time during play. Press once to play, press again to pause. If paused, press once to resume playing song selection. 20. BASS CONTROL: This controls the amount of bass tone in the music being played. (See "Using Effects") 21. TREBLE CONTROL: This controls the amount of treble tone in the music being played. (See "Using Effects") 22.
Front Panel Controls and Functions 30. LD: Laser disc input selector key. Pressing this key will select the component that is connected to the "LD" input jacks. For example, if a DVD player is used with the CDG-600RF, and it is properly connected to the "LD" input jacks, this key will need to be selected before the component can be used. CASSETTE DECK PARTS AND FUNCTIONS 31. REW: "REWIND" When playing a cassette, this key can be used to rewind the cassette to the previous location.
Front Panel Controls and Functions 35. CD/CGD TRAY: Press the "OPEN/CLOSE" button (See #3 on diagram) to open the CD/CDG tray. Carefully set your CD/CDG disc onto the tray and press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close tray. Never push or force tray closed manually. 36. PAUSE: Press the "PAUSE" key once to momentarily stop the cassette tape from playing or recording. Press again to continue playing or recording. 37.
Rear Panel Controls and Functions 1. VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH: This switch is used to select the voltage setting according to country. For use in the U.S. the voltage selector should be set to 110v-120v and 220v-240v in Europe. 2. NTSC/PAL SELECTOR SWITCH: This switch is used to select the NTSC/PAL setting according to country. For U.S. televisions systems it should be set to NTSC and for European television systems the selector should be set to PAL. 3.
Rear Panel Controls and Functions 10. REC AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS: These outputs can be used to connect an additional tape deck or other recording device. Connect the left and right REC outputs to the respective left and right ("R") record (REC) input jacks on the back of your external tape deck. Only the music being played on the CDG-600RF will record onto your external tape deck.
Rear Panel Controls and Functions 15. (LD) AUDIO INPUT JACKS: The "R" and "L" "AUDIO INPUT" jacks are used to connect an external laser disc or any compatible player to the CDG-600RF. When properly connected, the CDG-600RF will play the music being played on the laser disc player through the CDG-600RF speakers. Connect the "R" and "L" "AUDIO INPUT" jacks on the CDG-600RF to the "L" and "R" "AUDIO OUTPUT" jacks on the laser disc player, using an RCA type connector cable.
Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS No video signal. Words don’t appear on the TV monitor. The television may not be switched to the proper video input channel. 1. The television may not be switched to the proper video input channel. There is a loud "squealing" noise coming from speakers. Feedback can occur if the microphone is held too closely to, or pointed directly at, the speakers, or because too much treble and echo is set for the microphone channels. 1.
