VocoPro GIG MAN PLUS User's Manual
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1. INPUT SELECTOR Use this button to turn on the radio This button toggles through all the INPUT channels DISC TUNER AV1 AV2 for available INPUT SOURCES Press the button until the TUNER light is on Preset Buttons Use these buttons to program and select the radio preset stations To program a station hold down a number button for 3 seconds while on the desired station The screen will display the number once it has been programmed To jump to a preset station simply press that number button AM FM button Use this button to toggle between AM and FM radio modes AUTO button The AUTO search button automatically scans through all stations and stops when a station s signal is strong and clear lt PRESET gt buttons Use these buttons to search through the stations that you have programmed as presets Use the lt button to search backwards and the gt button to search forwards lt SEARCH gt buttons Use these buttons to manually search through all radio stations The tuner must be set to FM mode to search through FM radio stations and it must be set to AM mode to search through AM radio stations Hold the preset buttons down to activate rapid scan ST MO button Select between Stereo ST and MONO MO audio output modes AM FM Tuner descriptions cont Remote Control STOP OPEN CLOSE SET A B BOOKMARK PROGRAM MUTE PBC REPEAT FREEZE MODE RETURN ULTIMATE CHOICE OF KARAOK2. O to 9 and underscore _ may not be displayed or may be displayed in different characters The elapsed playing time may not be displayed correctly for MP3 tracks Depending on the condition of the recording equipment or the CD R RW disc itself a false album or track which cannot by played on the unit may be displayed on a TV screen Notes on creating MP3 discs When converting audio data to MP3 create MP3 files with a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz and a fixed bit rate of 128 Kbps When creating MP3 discs do not store more than 900 albums and or tracks in a disc To play tracks in the order they were recorded ensure your encoding software is set up to auto arrange by name or use only one album if they are already alphabetized or place a three digit number in front of each track to set an order manually Recommended 001 Song mp3 002 Song mp3 OO3 Song mp3 Not Recommended 1 Song mp3 5 Song mp3 10 Song mp3 Mp3 functions and operations cont 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 Nestin
3. Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protection Some common decibel ranges Level Example 30 Quiet library Soft whispers 40 Living room Refrigerator Bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic Normal Conversation 60 Air Conditioner at 20 ft Sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner Hair dryer Noisy Restaurant 80 Average city traffic Garbage disposals Alarm clock at 2 ft The following noises can be dangerous under constant exposure Level Example 90 Subway Motorcycle Truck traffic Lawn Mower 100 Garbage truck Chainsaw Pneumatics drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers 140 Gunshot blast Jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation Specifications General AC Input Voltage Audio Output Power AV1 AV2 Audio input sensitivity Video Input Sensitivity Mic Input Sensitivity Keyboard Guitar Input Sensitivity Video Output Level Audio Output Level S N Ratio FM Frequency range Step Frequ
4. set the radio to 106 7 and then press and hold the 1 button for 3 seconds When the station has been programmed sucessfully the display screen will show a 1 next to the station number m 1106 7 OC0O000000000 AM FM tuner operations cont To preset a station higher than 10 While on the desired station first press the 10 button and then press and hold down the desired number button For Example To set 101 1 as preset 15 set the radio to 101 1 press the 10 button and then press and hold the 5 button for three seconds When the station has been programmed sucessfully the display screen will show a 15 next to the station number m 15 101 7 0000000 0000 RESETS Manually Searching Through Preset Stations Use the PRESET arrows lt PRESET gt to search through your preset stations The back arrow or lt also the PREV button searches backward and the forward arrow or gt also the NEXT button searches forward Selecting Between Stereo and Mono Modes Use the ST MO button to switch between Stereo and Mono radio modes If the station you are listening to is weak or not that clear it is best to use MONO mode as that could improve the clearness of the station Mp3 functions and operations The GIG MAN PLUS 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 MPEG
5. acts very similar to the vocal cancel feature but with an added voice activation feature that acts like a vocal auto pilot When you utilize the VOCAL PARTNER feature the lead vocal layer will be removed as long as you are singing into the microphone When you stop singing into the microphone the lead vocal layer will automatically be added back into the music To activate VOCAL PARTNER press button once To remove VOCAL PARTNER press a second time NOTE If you try to utilize this feature while a standard or non multiplex disc is playing it will not work as this feature is designed to work on multiplex format discs only Using the Remote Control When operating the remote control point the top of the remote control toward the GIG MAN PLUS remote sensor on the front panel and ensure that there is a clear line of sight between the remote control and GIG MAN PLUS void of obstacles in order to prevent signal deflection When to replace the batteries The maximum operational distance between the remote control and the sensor is approximately 23 feet If the remote only operates at shorter distances it is time to replace the batteries Installing the batteries To install the batteries first remove the battery compartment lid from the back of the remote control Insert two AAA batteries ensuring that the polarities are aligned correctly AM FM Tuner descriptions Front Panel Ca finer
6. connect a 1 4 instrument cable from the GUITAR s 1 4 output to the GIG MAN PLUS 1 GUITAR input To connect a KEYBOARD connect a 1 4 instrument cable from the KEYBOARD s 1 4 output to the GIG MAN PLUS 1 4 KEYBOARD input Instruments To Mic 2 Input The Balanced XLR Mic Inputs on the Rear Panel Can Be Used Instead of the 1 4 Mic Inputs AC Device Connections The GIG MAN PLUS has an AC power outlet on the rear panel to provide power to a connecting device Please note that a device with a power consumption rating over 200W should not be connected as that exceeds the allowable power feed Doing so may cause serious damage to both devices and may void your warranty 17 Getting connected cont Speaker Connection The GIG MAN PLUS has a set of speaker connectors for connection to external speakers Remember that only speakers with an impedance rating of 8 ohms should be connected To connect speakers first unlock the plastic fasteners on each speaker connector by pushing downward on them Then strip approximately a 1 2 1 27cm of insulation from the speaker wire ends and twist the strands so that they can easily slide through the holes Once a wire is inserted lock them in place with the fasteners by pushing upward on them It is easy to over insert a wire into a speaker connector so that the insulation is inserted as well To ensure this doesn t happen only insert the wires to the poi
7. encoding scheme Although PC terminology uses files and folders regarding MP3s and storage 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 The maximum allowable number of tracks and or albums located on a disc is 900 including the root albums directory The maximum allowable depth of a nested folder is 127 including files If a disc contains both audio as well as MP3 tracks it will not play in the GIG MAN PLUS Multi session discs are limited to a total of 20 sessions MP3 playback is optimal with MP3s encoded with a sampling rate of 44 1 kHz and a fixed bit rate of 128 Kbps The unit may not play MP3 tracks recorded using a packet writing utility The unit can only play back MP3 tracks having a file extension of mp3 It may take 30 seconds or more before the unit can start playback of VIP3 s This time depends on the number of recorded tracks and the complexity of the album tree If you play a non MP3 track that has the mp3 file extension the unit will skip to the next valid track automatically Digital recordings with this unit cannot be done while playing back MP3 discs Notes on display indications during playback Up to 8 characters are displayed for the name of an album or track Characters other than uppercase letters A to Z numerals
8. in this manual meets FCC requirements Modifications not expressly approved by Vocopro may void your authority granted by the FCC to use this product 2 IMPORTANT When connecting this product to accessories and or another product use only high quality shielded cables Cable s supplied with this product MUST be used Follow all installation instructions Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the U S A 3 NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class B digital devices Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurances that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates uses radio frequencies and if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the owner s manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the unit Off and On please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference Use power outlets that are on different branc
9. white and R red AUDIO INPUT jacks on the GIG MAN PLUS using the AV channel of your choice For VIDEO connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the source player to the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack on the GIG MAN PLUS using the same channel you connected the audio to AV Input To Audio In gt To Audio Out j To Video Out To Video In A V Device Audio Output Connections To connect audio output to external devices there are three available channels AUDIO OUTPUT 1 amp 2 RCA and BAL ANCED AUDIO OUTPUT XLR All three OUTPUTS can be connected simultaneously For AUDIO OUTPUT 1 amp 2 using an RCA type audio cable connect the left and right AUDIO LINE AUX INPUT jacks on the external device to the left and right AUDIO OUTPUT 1 or 2 jacks on the GIG MAN PLUS For BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT using two XLR type audio cables connect the left and right AUDIO LINE IN jacks on the external device to the left and right BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the GIG MAN PLUS rear panel Audio Output External Amplifier To Audio In POWERED STAGE MONITORS Recording Device Video Output Connections The GIG MAN PLUS has two VIDEO OUTPUT channels with RCA type jacks for connection to TV s or monitor devices To connect VIDEO using an RCA type patch cable connect the VIDEO IN jack of your television or monitor device to either the VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 jacks on the GIG MAN PLUS Both VIDEO OUTPUTS can be connected simultaneously A
10. 3 or PHOTO CD disc press this button to enable PBC control for direct track selection menu support and auto playback REPEAT button Press this button once to have the currently selected track play again repeat after it completes Press REPEAT a second time and the entire disc will be replayed once Press REPEAT a third time to turn REPEAT mode off FREEZE button Press this button to FREEZE the video playback on the current frame without freezing the audio playback 12 Remote control descriptions cont 17 MODE button Press this button to display the first nine tracks information on the video display NOTE This function is only available with VCD media DIGITAL KEY CONTROL button These buttons direct the DIGITAL KEY CONTROLLER Raises the musical key a half step each time it is pressed h Resets the musical key to it s original key b Lowers the musical key a half step each time it is pressed RETURN button Press this button to return to the point on the disc selected with the BOOKMARK feature Press it again to RETURN to normal playback OSD button Press this button to display the DISC PLAYBACK STATUS on the video dis play Pressing this button repeatedly cycles between showing the TRACK TIME REMAINING and TOTAL DISC TIME REMAINING lt lt and gt gt buttons Pressing these buttons during playback causes the GIG MAN PLUS to skip rapidly BACKWARDS or FORWARDS
11. As REPEAT adjusts the total number of echo intervals prior to fade out the more REPEAT that is applied the more ECHO intervals will occur prior to fade out Turn control clockwise to INCREASE and counter clockwise to DECREASE level Front panel descriptions cont Front Panel DELAY control Use this control to adjust the DELAY setting of the ECHO effect As DELAY adjusts the total begin to end length of each echo interval the more DELAY that is applied the longer each ECHO interval will take to com plete Turn control clockwise to INCREASE and counter clockwise to DECREASE level MUSIC VOL control This control increases decreases the MUSIC VOLUME level Turn clockwise to increase MUSIC VOLUME and counter clockwise to decrease the MUSIC VOLUME PLAY button This button is used to initiate disc PLAYBACK PAUSE button This button is used to PAUSE disc PLAYBACK PREV NEXT buttons These buttons are used to either go back to a PREVIOUS track or advance to the NEXT track on a disc during playback B SCAN F SCAN buttons These buttons are used to SCAN either BACKWARD or FORWARD through tracks on a disc during playback NOTE Using the B SCAN and F SCAN buttons during the playback of a CDG disc while performing Karaoke is not recommended as it will cause the onscreen lyrics to scramble MUTE button Press this button to SILENCE audio playback Press a second time to retur
12. E ENTERTAINMENT Preset Buttons Use these buttons to program and select the radio preset stations To program a station hold down a number button for 3 seconds while on the desired station The screen will display the number once it has been programmed To jump to a preset station simply press that number button AM FM button Use this button to toggle between AM and FM radio modes SEEK AUTO button The AUTO search button automatically scans through all stations and stops when a station s signal is strong and clear ST MO button Select between Stereo ST and MONO MO audio output modes lt PRESET gt buttons Use these buttons to search through the stations that you have programmed as presets Use the lt button to search backwards and the gt button to search forwards lt SEARCH gt buttons Use these buttons to manually search through all radio stations The tuner must be set to FM mode to search through FM radio stations and it must be set to AM mode to search through AM radio stations Hold the preset buttons down to activate rapid scan TUNER SELECTOR Use this button to turn on the radio NOTE When the tuner is active the CD tray cannot be opened Getting connected AV Input Connections To connect an AV source player use an RCA type AV cable with red white and yellow colored plugs For AUDIO connect the L and R AUDIO OUTPUT jacks from the source player to the L
13. ER ON OFF BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT jacks These XLR jacks are for connecting MASTER output to an external device with balanced cables BALANCED MIC 1 2 INPUT XLR These jacks are for connecting microphones via BALANCED XLR type micr ophone cables NOTE Both the XLR and 14 MIC jacks cannot be used simultaneously for any given mic channel AV 1 INPUT jacks These jacks are for connecting AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT from external AV SOURCES Connect RCA style AV cables R W Y from these jacks to the AV OUTPUT jacks on your external AV devices INTERNAL EXTERNAL SPEAKER selector This selector toggles the GIG MAN PLUS master output to be played through either the BUILT IN speakers or EXTERNAL speakers connected to the EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTORS NOTE You cannot playback from both INTERNAL and EXTERNAL speakers simultaneously 9 EXTERNAL SPEAKER connectors These connectors are for connecting EXTERNAL SPEAKERS to be used for playback instead of the BUILT IN SPEAKERS NOTE Only connect one 8 ohms rated speaker to each speaker connector 10 AC POWER outlet This outlet provides AC POWER to an external device NOTE Do not connect any device with a power consumption level higher than 200W 11 AC IN terminal Connect AC MAIN POWER CORD from the wall outlet to this terminal 12 VIDEO OUT 1 2 jacks RCA These jacks are for connecting the GIG MAN PLUS VIDEO OUTPUT to TV or DISPLAY devices Connect RCA type patch cables fro
14. Playback Starting Point To select a playback starting point press the GOTO button on the Remote Control Using the 0 9 number keys enter the start point in minutes and seconds format for example 3320 to start playback at 33 minutes and 20 seconds from the start of the disc Playback will start automatically when the last digit is entered Customizing Audio Playback for MPX Media Multiplexed discs are specially recorded so that the vocals can be removed for Karaoke These discs are recorded with the vocals on the right channel only When the right channel is bypassed and the left channel is split to both sides the vocals disappear leaving the music only The AUDIO button on the GIG MAN PLUS front panel and remote control allows you to select through 3 audio playback modes LEFT CHANNEL ONLY RIGHT CHANNEL ONLY AND BOTH STEREO To select press the AUDIO button repeatedly Muting Playback Pressing the MUTE button on the remote control silences the audio during playback of a disc Press the MUTE button again or either of the VOLUME buttons to restore audio playback Displaying the Remaining Time While the disc is playing pressing the OSD button on the remote control will display the disc s playback status Press the OSD button to cycle between TRACK TIME REMAINING and DISC TIME REMAINING Programming a Playback Sequence Press the PROGRAM button to enter PROGRAM mode Using the number buttons 0 10 10 enter the track numbers to be pl
15. UDIENCE TV To Video In Video Output Getting connected cont Microphone Instrument Input Connection After making your main system connections it is time to get your microphones and instruments connected and ready for performing Before you get started with your connections we recommend that you take the following tips into consideration eWhen connecting instruments refrain from using defective cables as they can cause significant noise and loud pops posing a threat to system speakers e Vhen using effects devices for instruments such as pedals stomp boxes use caution when connecting a chain of multiple effects devices as the output voltage may change and possibly overload the GIG MAN PLUS input channel eWhen connecting a guitar longer cables are recommended to prevent guitar feedback from occurring The GIG MAN PLUS has one guitar 1 4 one keyboard 1 4 and two microphone 1 4 XLR Remember that both the XLR and 1 4 cannot be used simultaneously To connect MICROPHONES via 1 4 mic cables connect the XLR end of the cable into the MICROPHONE until it locks into place and connect the 1 4 plug into either of the MIC 1 or 2 jacks on the GIG MAN PLUS To connect MICROPHONES via XLR mic cables connect the XLR F end of the cable into the MICROPHONE until it locks into place and connect the XLR M end into either of the BALANCED MIC 1 or 2 jacks on the GIG MAN PLUS rear panel To connect a GUITAR
16. VAL 2S TT 17 THE SINGER S ULTIMATE CHOICE Features e All in One Design with 4 Speaker Cabinet Provides 100W Total Power Peak to Peak e Multi Format Player with Direct Track Access Supports VCD CDG MP3 Photo CD CD CD R and CD RW Formats e AM FM Radio Tuner with Programmable Preset Stations e 1 4 Guitar and Keyboard Inputs with Individual Volume Controls e Two 1 4 7XLR Microphone Inputs with Bass Treble and Individual Volume Controls e Digital Echo Repeat and Delay Controls for Vocal Enhancement e 14 step Digital Key Controller to Transpose the Key of Built in Disc Player Audio e Vocal Cancel and Partner Modes for Canceling Vocals from Multiplexed Media e 7 Band Equalizer for Precise Audio Adjustments and Room Tuning e External Speaker Jacks with Internal External Speaker Selector e Remote Control for Easy Operation e Inputs Outputs 2 A V RCA inputs and 2 A V RCA 1Pair Balanced XLR outputs e 110V and NTSC PAL Compatible for Worldwide Use GIG MAN PLUS monsso amane eventar ss VED Mp3 are EG such 6 IPA JA A A AS 100000 OOO V a a a lhe 17 GIG MAN PLUS PROFESSIONAL KARAOKE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Table of contents Safety instructions FCC information Listening for a lifetime Specifications Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control AM FM Tuner AV Inputs Audio Outputs Video Outputs Microphone Instrument Inputs AC Device Speaker Con
17. ause the internal temperature to rise and may result in a failure 6 Do not use force on switches knobs or cords When moving the unit first turn the unit off Then gently disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to other equipment Never pull the cord itself 7 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth 8 Be sure to read the Troubleshooting section on common operating errors before concluding that your unit is faulty 9 This unit consumes a fair amount of power even when the power switch is turned off We recommend that you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet if the unit is not going to be used for a long time This will save electricity and help prevent fire hazards To disconnect the cord pull it out by grasping the plug Never pull the cord itself 10 To prevent lightning damage pull out the power cord and remove the antenna cable during an electrical storm 11 The general digital signals may interfere with other equipment such as tuners or receivers Move the system farther away from such equipment if interference is observed NOTE Please check the copyright laws in your country before recording from records compact discs radio etc Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws Voltage Selector General Model Only Be sure to position the voltage selector to match the voltage of your local power lines befo
18. ayed Press the PLAY button to begin playback of the programmed sequence Mote Program mode cannot be entered while a disc is playing Repeat Playback To repeat a track scene press REPEAT once To repeat a disc title press REPEAT twice To cancel REPEAT mode either press the PLAY button or cycle through the REPEAT options till REPEAT is turned OFF Repeating a Segment Using the A B Feature The starting point of the LOOP region is immediately commenced after pushing A B Press the A B button again to estab lish the LOOP ending point To cancel the A B loop Press the A B button a third time Note You cannot search and skip tracks while using the A B feature Programmed Playback You can select up to 99 tracks to program The program is maintained until the STOP button is pressed twice or the unit is turned on or off Use the number buttons to select a track Once selected press PROGRAM to enter it into the program Repeat this procedure till you are complete with your program To start playback of a disc press PLAY You can cancel a program by pressing the STOP button twice removing the disc or turning off the unit This function does not work unless you turn PBC on AM FM tuner operations See the AM FM Tuner Controls and Functions section of this manual for locating the buttons Turning on the Radio Make sure that the GIG MAN PLUS power is on Press the INPUT selector button until the TUNER light is on This will turn the
19. ck scene 1 Press the 78 buttons on the remote control or front panel Each time you press the 7 or 8 button the search speed increases 2 To fast forward a disc press 8 3 To fast reverse a disc press 7 4 To return to normal playback press the PLAY button Scene Track Selection To SKIP to the next chapter or track 1 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 1 Press twice in rapid succession to return to the beginning of the previous chapter or track NOTE When using these features with a VCD1 1 disc with PBC on you may be returned to the main menu To skip to the desired track directly using the number buttons 1 During playback or in stop mode enter the desired track number using the number buttons on the remote control For example to play track 3 press 3 and then ENTER NOTE For numbers above 10 use the 10 key For example for track 22 press 10 twice and 2 then ENTER Step Mode To ENTER STEP MODE during playback 1 Press the STEP button Each press the program advances one frame There is no audio during STEP playback To RETURN to normal playback 1 Press PLAY Viewing CD s cont Slow Playback To enter SLOW MODE during playback 1 Press SLOW Each time SLOW is pressed the play speed changes NOTE There is no audio during SLOW playback To return to normal playback 1 Press PLAY Vi
20. ency Intermediate Frequency Operating Temperature ANT input impedance 30dB S N sensitivity S N Ratio Distortion Stereo separation Emphasis at 10KHz Double signal selectivity Image rejection AM rejection LE rejection Spurious response ration AM Frequency range Step frequency Intermediate frequency Operating temperature Antenna 26dB S N sensitivity S N PSOPHO A Distortion 110V 5OW 50W TOTAL PEAK TO PEAK THD 10 300mV 1V 8mV 8mV 1V PEAK TO PEAK 500mV 60dB 87 5MHz 108MHz SOKHz 10 7MHz 5 70 75Q unbalanced 10dBu 48dB at GOdBu 75KHzdev input 3 at 60dBu 20dB OdB at 1KHz ref 9 95dB 50uS S30KHz 1 710KHz 1OKHz 450KHzupper heterodyne 5 70 loop antenna 67dBu m 40dB at 80 mod 7 at 80 mod Front panel descriptions Front Panel 2 3 4 6 2 8 a Go GIG MAN PLUS PROFESSIONAL KARAOKE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM p3 cop dise Aine DEN Cong MUIC EQ ECHO POWER button This button is used to turn the GIG MAN PLUS ON or place it in STANDBY mode NOTE When in STANDBY mode the GIG MAN PLUS is not completely powered down and it still contains residual power INPUT button This button toggles through all of the INPUT channels DISC TUNER AV1 AV2 for available INPUT SOURCES 7 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER This GRAPHIC EQ is used to BOOST and or CUT particular frequencies from SOURCE MUSIC output Each slide fader p
21. ent FOR YOUR RECORDS Please record the model number and serial number below for easy reference in case of loss or theft These numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit Space is also provided for other relevant information Model Number 2 Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase 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 One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to a higher volume of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level Start your volume control at a low setting e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level e Set the dial and leave it there e Pay attention to the different levels in various recordings
22. er and displayed onscreen In addition many CDG s are specially multiplex formatted with background music on the left channel and vocals on the right channel so vocal cancellation can be done by simply adjusting the balance control VCD While the VCD format is not as popular in North America as it is in other countries it remains an excellent format to be used for Karaoke Because video is not limited to 16 colors as with CDG VCD s tend to have motion video behind the lyrics instead of a monotone screen making them a bit more attractive to party atmospheres Most VCD s also have multiplexed coded audio for easy vocal cancellation Adjusting the Echo Level Digital echo provides a very spacious feeling to the vocals You can adjust the ECHO effect to sound several ways 1 First off you can adjust the overall ECHO applied to the Mic channels via the ECHO VOLUME control This limits the echo to all three channels together 2 After the ECHO level is set you can start customizing the nature of the echo effect via the REPEAT and DELAY controls The REPEAT control adjusts the number of times the echo will repeat prior to fading out The DELAY control adjusts the interval time between each echo For example a minimal REPEAT and maximum DELAY configuration would result in one echo repetition that occurred seconds after the source sound A maximum REPEAT and minimum DELAY configuration would result in several echo repetitions occurring extreme
23. ewing a Photo CD To LOAD a PHOTO CD 1 Insert a PHOTO CD to either automatically start a slideshow or display the Photo CD selection window To view PHOTO CD images on screen Select a viewing MODE on the bottom of the menu using the remote control Select a PHOTO from the menu may be in a folder to begin viewing Press PLAY Press the PAUSE button to PAUSE on an image You can use the 9 or buttons to maneuver through the Photo s in PAUSE mode Press STOP to cancel viewing the Photo CD Troubleshooting The input selector is not set to the channel that the active source player is connected to No audio output The speaker selector is not set correctly Faulty connection within external components or external component failure Unable to connect the GIG MAN PLUS to my television monitor with the RCA cable provided The power cord to the GIG MAN PLUS is not plugged in Your TV does not have RCA style A V input jacks An open microphone or guitar is too close to the output speakers There is a loud squealing noise coming from the speakers Microphone or guitar volume is too high Excessive treble is applied The MP3 Photo CD either has files that are not standard formatted or the disc was not standard copied An MP3 or Photo CD does not play in the GIG MAN PLUS Check the source player input channel and ensure the input selector is set to that channel If external speakers are connected set t
24. g of folders albums To organize all your data files stored in a PC you can store related files in a folder A folder can contain other folders as well as files For example FOLDER A can contain FOLDER B as well as files and FOLDER B can contain FOLDER C as well as other files Session A session is one uninterrupted section of written data on a disc A multi session disc is a disc that has more than two sessions MP3 Playback To load an MP3 disc The disc will automatically load and display the MP3 window It may take up to 20 seconds for an MP3 disc to be read depending on the complexity of the file structure To start playback of a disc Select the MP3 title that you want to begin playback with If you have folders on the disc you may need to navigate through them to find the desired MP3 title Press PLAY You can cancel a program by pressing the STOP button twice or turning the unit on or off This function does not work unless you turn PBC on Karaoke functions and operations Notes on Karaoke Media There are various types of Karaoke media available for playback with the GIG MAN PLUS You can perform Karaoke with MP3 CDG and VCD formats The thing to remember is how each type differs as far as audio channels and video sup port CDG CDG has been the most commonly used format of Karaoke media for the last 7 years It is very similar to a standard CD except it has video graphics that are decoded by your Karaoke play
25. h circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the case of radio or TV interference relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to coaxial type cable If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results please contact your local retailer authorized to distribute Vocopro products If you can not locate the appropriate retailer please contact Vocopro 1728 Curtiss Court La Verne CA 91750 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 CAUTION READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT 1 To ensure the finest performance please read this manual carefully Keep it in a safe place for future reference 2 Install your unit in a cool dry clean place away from windows heat sources and too much vibration dust moisture or cold Avoid sources of hum transformers v motors To prevent fire or electrical shock do not expose to rain and water 3 Do not operate the unit upside down 4 Never open the cabinet If a foreign object drops into the set contact your dealer 5 Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation Do not interfere with its proper ventilation this will c
26. he speaker selector to EXT If no external speakers are connected select INT Checks overall cabling and viability of external equipment Plug the power cord from the GIG MAN PLUS to a wall outlet Use an external RF Modulator Increase space between microphone and speakers Turn down microphone or guitar volume Lower the treble levels Try other MP3 JPEG encoding software or disc writing software for writing the discs VAL LIS TAI THE SINGER S ULTIMATE CHOICE Vocopro 2005 V 1 0 WWW VOCOPRO COM
27. her occasion where numeric entry EEE is needed The 10 button adds 10 to the track number each time it is pressed 10 20 30 etc SLOW button Press this button to playback in slow motion Press SLOW to cycle through the 4 available playback speeds 1 2 speed 1 4 speed 1 8 speed and normal Press the PLAY button to cancel slow motion playback 10 VIDEO button Use this button to select between NTSC PAL video modes For U S Mexico and Canada select NTSC For European countries select PAL AUDIO button This button is used to select the audio playback mode LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT and STEREO 1 POWER button This button is used to turn the GIG MAN PLUS ON or place it in STANDBY mode NOTE When in STANDBY mode the GIG MAN PLUS is not completely powered down and still contains residual power STEP button Press this button to playback the video one frame at a time Each press of the step button will advance the video one frame Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback RESUME button This button is used to jump to the point on the disc previously marked using the BOOKMARK feature STOP button This button is used to STOP disc PLAY BACK OPEN CLOSE button This button is used to OPEN CLOSE the DISC tray Remote Control STOP OPEN CLOSE SET A B BOOKMARK PROGRAM MUTE ULTIMATE CHOICE OF KARAOKE ENTERTAINMENT 14 PBC button When playing a 2 0 compatible VCD disc an MP
28. ly close together at times sounding slightly overlapped 3 Start some background music and finalize the settings to achieve the perfect echo effect Using Digital Control Digital Key Controllers are designed to transpose the natural key of source music up or down so that singers can perform songs that are normally out of their vocal range You can use the Digital Key Controller to obtain the desired musical key within 1 5 octaves up or down from the original key 1 To step up press the left button marked b 2 To step down press the right button marked 3 To revert back to the original key press the RESET button Viewing CD s Viewing VCD s There are two types of VCD s VCD 1 1 1 Format This format of VCD has no menu track search and other video features available as this format does not support PBC The same as with audio CD s these discs will auto play with full motion picture audio and video but with no support for menus and custom track selection VCD 2 0 Format 2 0 formatted VCD s are equipped with PBC support PBC playback control allows for user interaction with system menus search functions and other video based operations Moreover high resolution still pictures JPG JPEG can be displayed if they are embedded in a VCD track scene Playing VCD s To LOAD a VCD disc 1 Refer to Basic and Advanced Operation section for instructions Track Scene Searching To SEARCH through a tra
29. m these jacks to the VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TV or display devices 13 AUDIO OUT 1 2 jacks RCA These jacks are for connecting the GIG MAN PLUS AUDIO OUTPUT to amplifier recording or mixing devices Connect paired RCA type patch cables from these jacks to appropriate INPUT jacks on external audio devices 10 Remote control descriptions Remote Control SET A B button This feature allows you to select a section of the disc for repeat playback While a disc is playing press the A B button once to select the beginning point of the sele ction Press the A B button again to select the end point of the selection Playback of the selection will start automatically Press the A B button again to cancel this feature and return to normal playback BOOKMARK button Press the BOOKMARK button to set a memory point on the disc Press the RESUME button at any time to jump to the BOOKMARK point and resume playback PROGRAM button Press this button to enter PEC eee FREEZE ere track PROGRAM mode The disc must be E E stopped to enter PROGRAM mode See the PROGRAM function in the Advanced Operation section of this manual for a detailed explanation of this feature RETURN MUTE button Press this button to MUTE or silence the audio track during playback Press MUTE a second time to restore the audio playback NUMBER pad Use these buttons for direct track selection selecting tracks in program VS mode or any ot
30. n to audio playback AUDIO button This button will cycle between three AUDIO PLAYBACK MODES STEREO LEFT LEFT and RIGHT RIGHT In STEREO mode audio playback is standard L R audio In L L mode the right channel is removed and replaced with a duplicate left channel In R R mode the left channel is removed and replaced with a duplicate right channel REPEAT button Press once to access the REPEAT selection window press twice to select TRACK REPEAT REP ONE mode and press a third time to select DISC REPEAT REP ALL mode DISC tray This tray is used for inserting and removing discs The DISC TRAY is operated with the EJECT button EJECT button This button is used to OPEN CLOSE the DISC tray VOCAL CANCEL button This feature is used to cancel out the lead vocal layer on a multiplex format CD G or VCD disc In order for this feature to work the disc must be multiplex formatted To activate press the VOCAL CANCEL button once to remove the lead vocal layer Press a second time and the lead vocal layer will be rees tablished MOTE f you try to utilize this feature while a standard or non multiplex disc is playing it will not work as this feature is designed to work with multiplex discs only Front panel descriptions cont Front Panel GIG MAN PLUS PROFESSIONAL KARAOKE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Et Koro picrrat ecHo ce NV TUNE MUSIC EQ EFFEI 23 VOCAL PARTNER button This fea
31. nection AM FM Antennas Playback Operations AM FM Tuner Operations MP3 Functions and Operations MP3 Glossary MP3 Playback Karaoke Functions and Operations Viewing a VCD Viewing a Photo CD Troubleshooting WILLS TL TM THE SINGERS ULTIMATE CHOICE 1 Safety Instructions TAN RISK OF SHOCK CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Only refer servicing to qualified service personnel Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash amp 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 6 Water and Moisture Do not u
32. nt where you can still see the edge of the insulation Speakers SPEAKER 8n Set to EXT for External Speaker Output CII INT EXT Speacker Selector AM FM Antenna Connection Connecting the FM Antenna to the GIG MAN PLUS The FM antenna looks like a thin wire with a gray plastic plug at one end To connect the FM antenna to the GIG MAN PLUS insert the gray plug into the FM antenna receptacle AM FM Vocopro com AM FM X TO NICS T1 LA VERNE CALIFORNIA Connecting the AM Antenna to the GIG MAN PLUS The AM antenna has a braided wire connected to a large oval shaped plastic antenna The opposite end has two exposed cop per colored wires To connect this antenna press down the tabs on the AM antenna receptacle on the back of the GIG MAN PLUS Now insert the copper colored wires into each side of the receptacle and then release the tabs to secure the wires in place Basic and advanced operations Preparing a Disc for Playback Turn the power on by pressing the POWER button on the front panel Press the OPEN CLOSE button to open the disc tray Insert a disc into the round recess in the tray with the label side up Playing a Disc Press the PLAY PAUSE button on the front panel or the remote control to begin disc playback Press the PREV NEXT buttons to skip to the beginning of the previous or next track Press the STOP button to cease playback of the disc Selecting a
33. radio on Using the Remote simply press the TUNER button on the remote to turn on the radio NOTE When the radio is on the GIG MAN PLUS is unable to play CDs Switching Between AM FM Use the AM FM Also the SLOVV button to switch between the AM and FM frequencies Selecting Radio Stations Before choosing a station be sure that the proper frequency AM or FM is selected Use the SEARCH arrows lt and gt to search through radio stations The back arrow or lt also the B SCAN button searches backwards and the forward arrow or gt also the F SCAN button searches forwards Example If you wan t to listen to 106 7 FM you would press the AM FM button until FM shows on the Graphic Display Panel Then you would press the search button until 106 7 was shown on the Graphic Display Panel m 106 7 7 8 3 0 00000000000 Using the Auto Search Function The Auto Search function rapidly scans through all radio stations and stops whenever there is a station with a strong and clear signal To begin auto search simply press the AUTO button on the GIG MAN PLUS or on the remote Setting Preset Stations With the GIG MAN PLUS you can store up to 20 stations in each band AM and FM as presets for instant access using the DIRECT TRACK ACCESS number keys To set a preset for a station Simply hold down the desired number key for 3 seconds while the radio is set to that station For example To set 106 7 FM as preset 1
34. re installing the unit 240V i 120V E EP Shad ULTIMATE CHOICE OF KARAOKE ENTERTAINMENT Welcome And Thank you for purchasing the GIG MAN PLUS 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 All our products offer solid performance and sound reliability and to reinforce our commitment to customer satisfaction we have customer service and technical support professionals ready to assist you with your needs We have provided some contact information for you below VocoPro 1728 Curtiss Court La Verne CA 91750 Toll Free 800 678 5348 TEL 909 593 8893 FAX 909 593 8890 VocoPro Company Email Directory Customer Service amp General Information info vocopro com Tech Support techsupport vocopro com Remember Our Website Be sure to visit the VocoPro website www vocopro com for the latest information on new products packages and promos And while you re there don t forget to check out our Club VocoPro for Karaoke news and events chat rooms club directories and even a KJ Service directory We look forward to hearing you sound like a PRO with VocoPro your ultimate choice in Karaoke entertainm
35. rocesses a particular frequency range indicated by the number above it Frequencies from 30Hz 120HZ constitute the very low to low range Frequencies from 120Hz to 1kHz are the mid range and frequencies from 1kHz to 16kHz make up the high to very high range To adjust slide the fader up to boost the frequency presence or down to cut the frequency presence GRAPHIC DISPLAY panel This panel displays all graphical information regarding system operations settings and performance DIRECT TRACK ACCESS buttons These buttons allow for DIRECT TRACK selection For tracks 10 and up press the 10 button For example to go directly to track 13 you would press 10 and 3 and for track 22 you would press 10 10 and 2 REMOTE SENSOR This sensor receives infrared signals transmitted by the REMOTE CONTROL transmitter NOTE Obstacles located between the remote control and remote sensor should be avoided as they can prevent signal recognition BASS control This control increases decreases the amount of LOW frequency response applied to the MASTER VOLUME output TREBLE control This control increases decreases the amount of HIGH frequency response applied to the MASTER VOLUME output ECHO LEVEL control This control adjusts the level of ECHO applied to the MIC channels Turn control clockwise to INCREASE and counter clockwise to DECREASE level 10 REPEAT control Use this control to adjust the REPEAT setting of the ECHO effect
36. s Use a damp cloth for cleaning 14 Power lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines 15 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 16 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings 17 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when The power supply cord or plug has been damaged or Objects have fallen into the appliance or The appliance has been exposed to rain or The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 18 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Note To CATV system installer s U S A This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected as close to the point of cable entry as practical FCC INFORMATION U S A 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained
37. se this unit near water For example near a bathtub or in a wet basement and the like 7 Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer 7 A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause an overturn 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 9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 10 Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 11 Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 13 Cleaning Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaner
38. through the track being played Video playback is maintained allowing you to search for a particular passage within a track Continuing to hold these buttons down causes the search to progress faster PLAY PAUSE button This button PLAYS and PAUSES disc playback lt lt and gt gt buttons Pressing these buttons during playback causes the GIG MAN PLUS to skip to the PREVIOUS or NEXT track on a DISC during playback GOTO buttons Allows direct selection of the playback point on the disc See the GOTO function in the Advanced Operation section of this manual for a detailed explanation of this feature SOURCE buttons Use these buttons so select the active input source Remote control descriptions cont Remote Control e STOP OPEN CLOSE SET A B BOOKMARK PROGRAM MUTE PBC REPEAT FREEZE MODE RETURN ULTIMATE CHOICE OF KARAOKE ENTERTAINMENT 26 VOCAL CANCEL button This feature is used to cancel out the lead vocal layer on a 2 channel multiplex CD G or VCD disc In order for this feature to work properly the disc must be multiplex formatted Press the VOCAL CANCEL button once to remove the lead vocal layer Press a second time and the lead vocal layer will be reestablished NOTE If you try to utilize this feature while a standard or non multiplex disc is playing it will not work as this feature is designed to work with multiplex format discs only 27 VOCAL PARTNER button This feature
39. ture acts very similar to the vocal cancel feature but with an added voice activation feature that acts like a vocal auto pilot When you enable the VOCAL PARTNER feature the lead vocal layer will be removed as long as you are singing into the microphone When you stop singing into the microphone the lead vocal layer will automatically be added back into the music To activate VOCAL PARTNER press button once To remove VOCAL PARTNER press a second time NOTE If you try to utilize this feature while a standard or non multiplex disc is playing it will not work as this fea ture is designed to work with multiplex discs only MIC VOLUME control This control is the Master MIC VOLUME level for all microphone output Turn clockwise to increase and counter clockwise to decrease AV2 INPUT jacks RCA These jacks are for connecting AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT from an external AV SOURCE Connect an RCA style AV cable R W Y from these jacks to the AV OUTPUT jacks on your external AV device Rear panel descriptions Rear Panel a 5 6 7 LA VERNE CALIFORNIA FM Antenna Input Connect the FM antenna here AM Antenna Input Connect the AM antenna here FUSE terminal This terminal houses the GIG MAN PLUS main system FUSE MOTE f fuse replacement is neces sary only replace with the same type and rating of fuse POWER switch This switch turns the GIG MAN PLUS MAIN POW
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