JVC CA-HXZ77D, GVT0119-001C Singing Along Karaoke, Vocal Masking, To apply an echo to your voice

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Singing Along (Karaoke)

You can enjoy singing along (Karaoke) and microphone mixing by using two microphones.

MIC LEVEL adjustment is valid for both microphones connected to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks.

IMPORTANT:

Always set MIC LEVEL to MIN when connecting or disconnecting the microphone.

Cancel the Karaoke mode (select “MIC OFF”) by pressing KARAOKE while holding down SHIFT after you finish enjoying Karaoke.

Karaoke is also canceled when you turn off the power or when you change the playback source.

DO NOT keep microphones connected while they are not in use.

Vocal Masking

The Vocal Masking reduces the lead vocal of any 2-channel playing source, and allows you to replace it by singing into the microphones as the music plays.

While playing a DVD multi-channel discs, it will be mixed down and played back as a 2-channel source.

1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN.

2 Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) by plugging it into the MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 jack.

3 Start playing the source—FM, AM, disc player, or auxiliary equipment connected to the AUX IN jacks.

4 Press KARAOKE repeatedly while holding down SHIFT until “KARAOKE” appears on the display.

Each time you press the buttons, the Karaoke mode changes as follows.

MIC MIX KARAOKE

MIC OFF

(Canceled)

The KARAOKE indicator also lights up on the display.

KARAOKE indicator

5 Turn MIC LEVEL and VOLUME as you sing into the microphone(s).

By pressing REC START/STOP, you can record your singing along if you want. (See page 47.)

English

To cancel from the Karaoke mode, change the source to play.

• Turning off the unit also cancels the Karaoke mode.

To exit from the Karaoke mode, press KARAOKE while holding down SHIFT repeatedly until “MIC OFF” appears on the display.

To apply an echo to your voice

You can apply echo effect to your voice.

On the remote control ONLY:

Press ECHO while holding down SHIFT.

The ECHO indicator also lights up on the display.

ECHO indicator

Each time you press the buttons, the echo level changes as follows.

ECHO 1 ECHO 2

ECHO OFF ECHO 3

(Canceled)

As the number increases, a stronger echo effect applies to your voice.

To cancel echo, press ECHO repeatedly while holding down SHIFT until “ECHO OFF” appears on the display.

• Turning off the unit also cancels the echo effect.

To adjust the Key

You can adjust the key to fit to your tone.

This function is available while playing back a disc, not for the other sources like FM or AM.

On the remote control ONLY:

Press KEY # or KEY I while holding down SHIFT to adjust the key during playback.

The following indication appears on the display. Adjustable key range is “–6” to “+6.”

To raise the key, press KEY #.

To lower the key, press KEY I.

You can also check your key adjustment on the TV screen.

To cancel the key control, set the key to “KEYCON 0” by pressing KEY # or KEY I while holding down SHIFT when you finish your singing along.

The key will be automatically reset to “KEYCON 0” after the current track or title is over.

If you use the following sources as the playing source for Karaoke, you cannot get the satisfactory results

Radio programs—a radio signal is not as reliable as the signals coming from a tape or disc.

Monaural sources.

Poorly dubbed tapes.

Sources recorded with duets, strong echo, a chorus, or only a few instruments.

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Contents CA-HXZ77D CA-HXZ55D Page Page CA-HXZ77D Important for Laser Products Introduction PrecautionsAbout This Manual Contents Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit Location of the Buttons and ControlsMain Unit Front PanelDTS, MPEG, PL, Digital Surround Display WindowDisplay Window REPEAT, 1 DISC, ALLREV. Mode button* 24, 47 Disc 3 play button Remote ControlRemote Control FM Mode button* 22 w AUX buttonFM antenna Supplied Accessories Connecting AntennasPutting the Batteries into the Remote Control Getting StartedClose the speaker terminals Connecting SpeakersAM antenna To connect an outdoor AM antennaIdeal speaker layout Connecting a TVTo connect analog audio equipment If you play back an Ntsc disc with this setting set to PALIf you play back a PAL disc with this setting set to Ntsc To select the color systemGo to the next page to start the initial setup Adjusting the Voltage SelectorSetting the DVD Player Select the output signal type Setting is finishedTo select the monitor type-Step StepDistance To adjust the speaker distance-StepPress cursor 3 / 2 repeatedly to display SPK. Setting Press cursor ∞ / 5 repeatedly toTo adjust the clock again Setting the ClockTo check the clock time while playing a source Basic Operations Press Fade Muting Adjusting the VolumeTo turn down the volume level temporarily Press STANDBY/ON or on the front panelReinforcing the Bass Sound Adjusting the Front Speaker Output BalanceChanging the Display Brightness Turning Off the Key-touch ToneProhibiting Disc Ejection-Tray Lock Creating Your Own Sound Mode-User ModeChanging the Scanning Mode To use your own sound modeUsing Surround Mode Playable Surround mode Activating Surround ModeMode control on the front panel When multi-channel digital disc is played backTo cancel the Surround mode When 2-channel source is played backPress Level + or to adjust the effect level Input signal indicators on the displayListening to FM and AM Broadcasts Remote ControlTuning in to a Preset Station Setting the AM Tuner Interval SpacingPresetting Stations Tuning in to a StationPlaying Back Tapes To find the beginning of the current song To play both sides repeatedly-Reverse modePlaying Back a Tape Locating the Beginning of a Song-Music ScanPlaying Back Discs Region Disc InformationPlayable disc types About copy protectionPlayback Control function PBC-SVCD and VCD only While operating a Svcd or VCD using the menuDisc structure SVCD, VCD, and CD consist of tracksAbout the Disc playback indications Loading DiscsPress the same 0 you have pressed in step About the Disc Ready lampsPress the corresponding disc number button DISC1 DISC5 Continuous PlaybackLoad discs Disc playback sequenceTo go to another chapter Changing the Disc to Play BackBasic Disc Operations To select a disc to play backDuring Forward/Reverse Search To search for a particular PointTo show the on-screen Indication AutomaticallyRepeating Playback Repeat Play Playing Back by Using the Disc MenuWhen playing a DVD When playing a Svcd or VCDFor SVCD, VCD, or CD Programming the PlayingOrder-Program Play For DVD, MP3 discRandom Play Playing at RandomCD shows the types of discs the operation is available for Advanced Disc OperationsPress on Screen About the On-screen BarOn-screen guide icons Changing the Time Indication Operation through the On-screen BarPress on Screen twice For DVD/VCD Locating a desired Position-Time SearchUse the number buttons 0 9 to enter the time To correct a misentryPress cursor ∞ / 5 repeatedly to select A-B Press cursor ∞ / 5 repeatedly to select Repeat Play modeRepeating Playback To repeat a desired portionPress Angle repeatedly to select the desired view angle Selecting a View AngleSelecting the Subtitle Language Press AnglePress Audio repeatedly to select the desired audio language Selecting the Audio LanguageSelecting the Audio Channel Press AudioZooming Special Picture PlaybackStill picture and frame-by-frame playback Playing back in slow motion-Slow-motion playbackTo adjust the appearance of the picture Changing the VFP SettingMP3/JPEG Disc Playback Repeating Playback-Repeat Play Operations through the MP3/JPEG Control ScreensFor MP3 For JpegRecording Recording on a Tape To record on both sides-Reverse modeTo protect your recording To record without creating a 4-second blank Synchronized RecordingLoad a disc Select a disc Press Disc REC StartEnjoying Karaoke To apply an echo to your voice To adjust the KeySinging Along Karaoke Vocal MaskingFor DVD/SVCD/VCD/CD Turn MIC Level and Volume as you speak into the microphonesMicrophone Mixing To use microphone onlyTo stop Karaoke Program Play To check and modify the reserved songsTo exit from Karaoke Program Play Using the Timers Set the on-time you want the unit to turn on at Using Daily TimerPress CLOCK/TIMER again How Daily Timer actually worksTurn ¢ / 4 to set the volume level When selecting Tuner FM or Tuner AMWhen selecting Disc To turn on or off Daily TimerPress to turn off the unit standby if necessary Using Recording TimerHow Recording Timer actually works Select a preset stationHow Sleep Timer actually works Using Sleep TimerTimer Priority To turn on or off Recording TimerChoice Menu Operations About menu icons Configuration of the choice menusIntroducing the Choice Menus Operation buttonsPress cursor ∞ / 5 repeatedly to select highlight MP3/JPEG Operating ProcedurePress Enter to finish the setting Press cursor 3 / 2 repeatedly to display Picture menuMP3 Picture setting menu-PICTURESTREAM/PCM Audio selection menu-AUDIOPCM only Dolby DIGITAL/PCMSurround Speaker Speaker setting menu-SPK. SettingReturn Setting Parental Lock Restricting the Access Level-Parental LockRemember your password or make a note of it When you enter wrong passwords three times Changing the Parental Lock settingReleasing Parental Lock temporarily Country/Area codes list for Parental Lock AV Compu Link connection Using AV Compu Link Control SystemConnection diagram Additional Information44.1 kHz, 16 bit Linear PCM Output Signals through the Optical Digital Output TerminalLanguage Code List Output SignalsGlossary Handling cassette tapes MaintenanceCleaning the unit Handling discsAction TroubleshootingSymptom CauseSpecifications Voltage Selector

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