Venturer CDG 62 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

THE CD/CDG KARAOKE

MACHINE

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DO NOT OPEN

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C OV E R ( O R B AC K ) N O
U S E R - S E R V I C E A B L E
PART S I N S I D E . R E F E R
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

ARNING

RECORDING FROM MICROPHONE
MIXING SOUND
1. Connect the microphone(s) to MIC

socket and turn the switch on.

2. Set the FUNCTION selector

appropriately and play the desired
music source (TAPE/AM/FM/CDG/CD).

3. Insert a cassette tape into each cassette

holder and depress the RECORD
button.

NOTE
• The PITCH control must be adjusted
to the centre position when recording.

TO STOP RECORDING
Press the

STOP/EJECT button.

For recording

RECORD

• USE ONLY NORMAL (TYPE I ) TAPES FOR RECORDING.

1. Insert a cassette

into deck B.

2. Press the PAUSE

button on deck B.

3. Press the RECORD

button on deck B.

4. Prepare the source to be recorded and play it.

(Refer to Tape Playback)

(Refer to listening to the radio)

Recording from

Tape

Recording from

Radio

5. Press the PAUSE button again

to start recording.

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Cleaning the tape heads
To maintain optimum sound quality, clean
the recording playback heads, erase
h e a d , p i n c h r o l l e r s a n d c a p s t a n s
regularly (every 10 hours of use). Use
a cotton swab lightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol.

Tape Care
To prevent accidental erasure
Use a screwdriver or pointed tool to
break off the plastic tabs.

To reuse
Cover the tab openings with cellulose
tape.

Cleaning the unit
Do not use volatile chemicals on this unit. Clean by lightly wiping with a soft cloth.

PROBLEMS

No power supply.

The cassette cannot be inserted.

The tape does not run.
The tape gets caught in the tape
transport mechanism.

Tape running is unstable.

There is excessive noise, the sound

quivers or there are breaks in the sound.

The REC button cannot be pressed.

Recording cannot be done.

The previous recording cannot be erased.

Disc in place but unit won't play.

Disc skips

The CD sound jumps.

No graphics when playing CDG.

No sound when playing CDG.

No sound and no graphics when
playing CDG.

ITEMS TO CHECK

• Is the power cord unplugged or loose?

• Are batteries installed?

• Are the batteries properly aligned?

• Is the cassette facing the wrong direction when you

try to insert it?

• Is the PAUSE button depressed?

• Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?

• Is there excessive slack in the tape?

• Are the heads dirty?

• Is a cassette inserted?

• Is the cassette's erasure prevention tab broken off?

• Are the heads dirty?

• Is the erasure head dirty?

• Make sure FUNCTION selector is set to CD/CDG.

• Make sure disc label is facing front.

• Make sure disc is clean.

• Pause mode is activated.

• Disc may be damaged or dirty; check disc

• Make sure to unit is on a secure spot. Vibration or

jarring can cause the disc to skip.

• Is the lens or CD excessively dirty?

• Is the unit subject to excessive vibration?

• Are there any bad scratches on the CD?

• Is the disc with Graphics or CDG marked on disc?

• Is the function switch set to CDG position?

• Is the video in cable plugged in or loose?

• Is the TV set on mute mode?

• Is the volume set to the minimum?

• Is the audio in cable plugged in or loose?

• Is the connection of video and audio cable plugged

in correctly?

• Are there any CDG inside the CD tray?

• Is the graphics disc upside down?

• Is the graphics disc excessively dirty?

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MICROPHONE MIXING (KARAOKE) - continued

VOCAL
• Set the TAPE CHANNEL switch to

VOCAL.

• The background music will be cut.

VOCAL CHANGER
• Press the VOCAL CHANGER to ON, and the TAPE CHANNEL switch to STEREO.
• The singer's voice will be cut out when you sing into the microphone. Once you

stop singing, the singer's voice will be resumed.

FEEDBACK
In case a loud howling sound "feedback" is heard when a microphone is plugged in,
try the followings:
1. Decrease the master volume or mic volume on the unit.
2. Move the hand microphone away from the unit.

MUSIC
• Set the TAPE CHANNEL switch to MUSIC.
• The original singer's voice will be cut.

STEREO
• Set the TAPE CHANNEL switch to

STEREO.

• For normal playback of karaoke tape.

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to CDG/

CD.

2. Open the CD door. Place a disc in

the center with the label side front.

3. Close the CD door gently, the total

track number will be shown after a
few seconds.

4. Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE button to

play the CD, the CD PLAY/PAUSE
indicator will light.

TO PAUSE

Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE button
again. The CD PLAY/PAUSE indicator
will flash.

TO STOP

Press the CD STOP button. The total
number of tracks will be displayed.

TO SKIP

•

Press the

button to skip to the

next track.

•

Press the

button once to go

back to the beginning of the current
track.
Press the

button continuously

to go back to the
previous tracks.

•

Playback resumes
from the selected
track.

TO SEARCH

•

Press and hold the

and

buttons to search through the current
track.

•

Playback resumes from the selected
point.

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COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK - continued

COMPACT DISC GRAPHICS (CDG)

Preparation

• Make sure that the TV set is

correctly connected to this unit
(See TV CONNECTION).

• Prepare CD-Gs.

1. Turn on the TV set and select the

correct channel (or video input).

2. Place the CDG disc in the disc holder.

3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playing.

Sound will be heard from the speakers of this unit, and graphics will be shown on
the TV set.

To stop play

Press the

STOP button.

Usable disc
Use a disc with GRAPHIC or CDG
marked on its jacket.
When playing a disc other than CDG
with a video image (CD-V, CD-I etc.),
the video image will not shown on the
TV set.

Note
• The video image remains when the

player stops, until the next operation
starts.

Printed side front

Note
• While you operate searching or pause

function, an unusual image may be
displayed on the TV set. This does not
indicate a malfunction. The image will
be recorded a few seconds later after
you press PLAY button to resume
playback again.

• If the color video images of a nearby

television changes while this unit is
operating, move this unit further away
from the television.

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REPEAT PLAY

TO REPEAT THE SAME TRACK
Press the CD REPEAT button
once, the REPEAT ONE
indicator will blink.

TO REPEAT THE WHOLE DISC
Press the CD REPEAT button a
second time to repeat all tracks,
the REPEAT ALL indicator will
light.

TO CANCEL REPEAT PLAY
Press the CD REPEAT button
until the repeat indicator is
turned off.

TO INTERRUPT RECORDING
Press the PAUSE button.
To resume recording, press the PAUSE
button again.

TO ERASE A RECORDED TAPE (deck
B only)
1. Set the function selector to TAPE.
2. Insert a tape with the side you want to

erase facing you.

3. Press the RECORD button to start

erasing.

• If squealing sounds (beating) are

heard when recording AM programs
Set the BEAT CUT switch on the rear
panel of the unit to eliminate the noise.

(Refer to Compact Disc Playback/CDG)

Recording from CDG or CD

(AUDIO ONLY)

Power consumption: 22W
Power source:
AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz (USA and Canada)
AC 230 V ~ 50 Hz (Europe)
AC 240 V ~ 50 Hz (Australia)
AC 110-120V/220-240V ~ 50/60Hz (Others)
DC 1.5Vx9 (UM/SUM-1, "D" CELL)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

Printed in China

811-CG6291-070

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING CD
If the CD skips or will not play, the disc may need
cleaning.
Before playing, wipe the disc from the centre out
with a cleaning cloth. After playing, store the disc
in its case.

Important notices
• Should the CD door be opened before the reading of the CD is completed, a

jamming noise may occur. This is resolved by closing the CD door.

• Keep the CD door closed at all time to prevent dust from entering the CD

compartment.

• If an abnormal display indication or an operating problem occurs, disconnect the

AC power cord. Wait at least 5 seconds, then reconnect the AC power cord.

Side A

PLAYS FOR KARAOKE TAPE IN THE DECK A AND CDG/CD.

COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK

COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK - continued

RECORDING --

DECK B ONLY

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Accessary supplied:
AC power cord
2 Microphones
DEMO CDG disc
AUDIO/VIDEO cable

Model: CDG 62

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