CAVS JB-99RG I Instruction manual

CAVS USA INC
Quickstart Manual
For
CAVS JB-99RG I, II
Karaoke Jukebox
Type I Type II
Version 00.73RG and above
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Contents Page
1. Unpacking 3
2. Installation 4
2.1 TV monitor 4
2.2 Mixer-Amplifier 5
2.3 Microphone 5
2.4 Remote control 6
2.5 Instruction sticker 6
3. Booting up 6
4. Operating JB-99RG 7
4.1 Quickstart operation 7
4.2 Basic functions 8
4.3 Password 9
5. Setting the button controls 9
6. Programming bill acceptor 11
6.1 Setting the bill acceptor on or off 11
6.2 Setting prices 11
6.3 Operating with bill acceptor 12
7. Setting karaoke play / jukebox play 13
8. Setting score function 13
9. Setting initial welcome screen 14
10. Setting song count 14
11. Collecting bills 15
12. Loading song updates 15
13. Upgrading operating system 17
14. Internal background video 19
15. External background video 21
16. Mixer-amplifier 22
16.1 Master volume control 22
16.2 Vocal volume control 23
16.3 Base (LO) level control 23
16.4 Echo level control 23
17. Cassette recorder 23
18. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 24
19. Technical Support 25
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1. Unpacking
The unit will come in two pieces, one carton box and one wooden crate.
The carton box includes:
TV monitor
with a steel plate attached at the bottom
The wooden crate includes:
JB-99RG
In the side pockets of JB-99RG:
Quickstart Manual
Power cable
2 Keys
4 bolts for TV attachment
2 Microphone hangers with 4 bolts
In the back bottom compartment:
Songbooks
Program CD-ROM, Songlist CD-ROM, BGV CD-ROM
Instruction sticker
2 Microphones
Remote Control
Manager’s kit: User’s Manual, Remote control, and AV cable
FX cable
Swivel joint with 4 bolts
Mixer-amplifier cover
Together they weigh 375lbs with dimensions 22” x 22” x 21” for the carton box
and 45” x 35” x 35” for the wooden crate. You are advised to have a forklift in the
receiving location to unload them from a truck.
1.1 To dismantle the wooden crate, use a screwdriver to take out the screws
from each side of the crate. Then using a crowbar, gently pry open the top
cover followed by four sidewalls. Next using the steel handles located on
three sides of JB-99RG, lift the unit out of the bottom holder and gently
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place it on the floor. Unlock the wheels on the bottom of JB-99RG and roll
the unit into its place.
1.1 When transporting the unit without its wooden crate, it is best to do so in its
upright position. If a height restriction does not allow the upright
positioning, then lay down the unit on its backside, preferably on top of a
soft carpet for easy sliding and protection. Then use cushions on both ends
of the unit to balance with the steel handle on the backside.
2. Installation
2.1 TV monitor
o Attach the swivel joint found in the back bottom compartment of JB-99RG
onto the steel plate on the top of JB-99RG. Use the four bolts that came
with the swivel joint for the attachment.
o Place the TV monitor on top of the swivel joint and attach it with the four
bolts that came in the side pocket of JB-99RG.
NOTE: If you wish not to install the swivel joint, simply attach the TV monitor
directly onto the steel plate on the top of JB-99RG.
o Insert the power cord of the TV into the circular hole on the top of the JB-
99RG and down to the bottom compartment. Plug the power cord of the TV
monitor into the multi-outlet inside the bottom compartment.
NOTE: The multi-outlet may have come loose from its holders in the bottom
compartment while being transported. If so, place the multi-outlet into its position
on the floor of the bottom compartment and lock it into position by sliding it
against its holders.
o Connect the video RC cable on the top of JB-99RG to the TV monitor Video
In.
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2.2 Mixer-Amplifier
o Set all round knobs of the mixer-amplifier at the 12 o’clock (center) position
except for the master volume (the largest round knob) that is to be set at 9
o’clock position.
o Set all 4 white push buttons so that they are pressed out (not pressed in).
Also set the power button on.
WARNING: To avoid any damage to the mixer-amplifier and the speakers, please
consult with CAVS Tech Support before attaching any additional speakers to the
mixer-amplifier.
o There is a steel cover for the mixer-amplifier in the back bottom
compartment of JB-99RG. When the settings for the mixer-amplifier have
been made to your satisfaction, place the cover on the mixer-amplifier using
the 4 bolts that are holding the mixer-amplifier to the JB-99RG case.
2.3 Microphones
o Attach the 2 microphone hangers onto the right side (the same side as the
bill acceptor) of JB-99RG using the 4 bolts that came together in a side
pocket of JB-99RG.
o Locate the microphones from their boxes and connect the headpieces to the
cords.
o Insert the microphone jacks into the Mic1 and Mic2 Inputs of the mixer-
amplifier on the back of JB-99RG.
o Place the microphones in the microphone hangers with the switches (located
on the headpieces of the microphones) turned off.
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WARNING: To prevent a possible damage to the mixer-amplifier from sudden
pull on the microphones, tie the cords of the microphones to the steel handle on the
back of JB-99RG before connecting to the mixer-amplifier.
2.4 Remote Control
o Locate the remote control and batteries from its box. Insert the batteries into
the remote control.
WARNING: The remote control has access to many features and settings of the
JB-99RG. It should be considered as a managerial tool that stays in the hands of
the location rather the patrons. To find out about how to restrict the access, see the
Step. 5 Setting Button Controls.
2.5 Instruction Sticker
Locate the Instruction sticker from the bottom compartment of JB-99RG. Peel off
the back cover off the sticker and place it on the front panel of the JB-99RG. An
exact location of the sticker can vary with personal preference.
3. Booting up
3.1 Locate a power cord in the side pocket of JB-99RG and connect it to the AC
power socket on the back (bottom) of JB-99RG. Plug the power cord into a
wall power outlet of 110V.
o Confirm that the red power light of the mixed-amplifier becomes lit on
the back of JB-99RG.
o Confirm that the red power light of the cassette recorder becomes lit on a
side of JB-99RG.
o Confirm that the bill acceptor begins to flash yellow lights on the front of
JB-99RG.
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o Confirm that the green power light of the TV monitor becomes lit.
3.2 Press the Power button on the TV monitor to turn it on. Change the channel
to 1 for Video.
3.3 Press the Power button on the front panel of JB-99RG to begin the boot up
process. (For Type II, use the Remote Control.)
Boot up will take approximately 30 to 60 seconds.
o Confirm that the TV monitor shows the welcome screen “Welcome to
CAVS Sing Along”.
o Confirm that the yellow flashing light of the bill acceptor has changed to
green flashing lights.
NOTE: Once the JB-99RG unit is turned on, the Power button along with other
selected buttons will be automatically disabled. To power off the unit, unplug the
power cord, and to reboot, repeat the steps above. To turn off this automatic
disable function, please go to Step 5. Setting Button Controls.
4. Operating JB-99RG
4.1 Quickstart operation
o Select a song from the songbook or press any of LineUP, LineDn, PgUp,
and PgDn buttons for the on-screen songlist to choose a song.
o Press the Play button to begin playing.
o Turn on the microphones and sing along with the lyrics.
o Press the Stop button to stop playing.
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4.2 Basic Functions
On Screen Songlist - Press any of LineDn, LineUp, PgUp, or PgDn button
to display the songlist on the TV monitor.
o Select a category within which you wish to search for a song and
press Play to enter.
o Select an alphabet within which you wish to search for a song and
press Play to enter.
o You may move the curson by a page (by pressing PgDn or PgUp
button) or by a line (by pressing LineDn or LineUp button). When a
song or an artist you wish is selected, press Play button to enter.
Volume Control - Adjust the master volume level by pressing the Volume
button (,) on the front panel. (For Type II, use the Remote Control.)
NOTE: For more detailed instructions on music and vocal volume controls,
go to Step 16. Mixer-Amplifier.
Voice Cancel - Turn on or off the vocal track in the music by pressing the
Vocal button. (For Type II, use the Remote Control.) This feature is only
available for the multiplex karaoke songs.
Key Control - Adjust the key (pitch) level by pressing the Key button
(,). (For Type II, use the Remote Control.)
Program – Program a song into the reservation queue by pressing the
PROG button after entering a song code. (For Type II, use the Remote
Control.) You can program up to 99 songs.
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Cancel – Cancel the programmed songs by pressing the CANCEL button.
(For Type II, use the Remote Control.) To delete a particular song in the
queue, press the song code first and then press the CANCEL button.
NOTE: For more detailed instructions on how to operate the JB-99RG,
please refer to the Section 7. How To Operate in the User’s Manual for JB-
99.
4.3 Password
o To set or change many features available in JB-99RG, you first need to enter
and register your own password. The factory default password is Pause -
Pause - 7. Enter this password by pressing Pause, Pause, 7 at the welcome
screen. (For Type II, use the Remote Control.)
o A new screen <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> should appear on the TV Monitor.
Press 5 and follow the instruction to register a new 4-digit password. After
completing the registration of the new password, press the Stop button to
return back to the Welcome screen.
o To re-enter the <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> screen, you must now press
Pause, Pause, and your new 4-digit password. Go ahead to enter the new
password and display the screen <<SYSTEM CONTROL>>. (For Type II,
use the Remote Control.)
WARNING: Keep a copy of the password in safe place. Lost or forgotten
passwords cannot be bypassed and may result in costly servicing of your JB-
99RG unit.
5. Setting Button Controls
Button controls on the front panel and the remote control of JB-99RG can access
many features and settings of the jukebox. This however may not be desirable at
all times especially when the unit is out operating in actual locations. To limit
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such access, you can impose a variety of restrictions on the buttons as shown
below.
Using the password, enter the <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> screen. (For Type II, use
the Remote Control.) Press 6 to select “Button Control”. A new screen
<<BUTTON CONTROL>> will appear on the TV monitor.
5.1 Selection 1 sets the following buttons to “Enable” or “Disable”:
DISC CHANGE, POWER, OPEN/CLOSE
Press 1 and use the LineDn and LineUp buttons to select Enable / Disable.
WARNING: It is strongly recommended to set Selection 1 as “Disable” at
all times.
5.2 Selection 2 (Button set#01) sets the following buttons to “Enable” or
“Disable”:
DISC1, DISC2, DISC3, JB/CD, INTRO, RESUM, MENU, SETUP, PBC,
PREV, NEXT, SLOW, RETURN, SELECT, PPGM, PAUSE, BGV,
RETURN, RANDOM, REPEAT, FANFARE, PPGM.
Press 2 and use the LineDn and LineUp buttons to select Enable / Disable.
WARNING: It is strongly recommended to set the Selection 2 as “Disable”
when operating with the bill acceptor.
5.3 Selection 4 (Button set#03) sets the following button to “Enable” or
“Disable”:
STOP (/RETURN)
Press 4 and use the LineDn and LineUp buttons to select Enable / Disable.
Following table describes the resulting controls of the Stop button.
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Type I M odel Type II M odel Rem ote Control
E n a b le S to p S to p S to p
Disable Sto
p
No Sto
p
WARNING: It is strongly recommended to set the Selection 4 as “Enable”
for Type I and as “Disable” for Type II when operating with the bill
acceptor.
5.4 Press the Stop button twice to return to the welcome screen.
6. Programming Bill Acceptor
6.1 Setting the Bill Acceptor On or Off
Using the password, enter the <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> screen (For Type II, use
the Remote Control.):
o Press 1 to choose “Select Acceptor”. Then use the LineDn and LineUp
buttons to choose Bill. Only Bill / Off options are viable in JB-99RG model.
o Press the Stop button to return to the Welcome screen.
WARNING: To operate the JB-99RG with bill acceptor, you must check the
button control settings to be as instructed in the Step 5. Setting Button Controls:
Button Controls Type I Model Type II Model
Selection 1 Disable Disable
Selection 2 (Button set#01) Disable Disable
Selection 4
(
Button set#03
)
Enable Disable
6.2 Setting prices
Using the password, enter the <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> screen (For Type II, use
the Remote Control.):
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o Press 2 to select “Credits per $1”. Then use the LineDn and LineUp buttons
to select the amount you wish.
o Press 3 to select “Debits per Karaoke”. Then use the LineDn and LineUp
buttons to select the amount you wish for a Karaoke song.
o Press 4 to select “Debits per Music”. Then use the LineDn and LineUp
buttons to select the amount you wish for a Jukebox song.
o Press the Stop button to return to the Welcome screen.
Examples:
o If the “Credits per $1” is 2, the “Debits per Karaoke” is 1, and “Debit for
Music” is 1, then the price per Karaoke or Jukebox song is $0.50.
o If the “Credits per $1” is 1, the “Debits per Karaoke” is 2, and “Debits for
Music” is 1, then the price per Karaoke song is $2.00 and the price per
Jukebox song is $1.00.
6.3 Operating with Bill Acceptor
o Insert the money ($1, $5, $10, $20) into the bill acceptor.
o Select a song from the songbook or the on-screen songlist.
o Type I model - Press the Play button to begin playing the song or the PROG
button to program the song into the reservation queue. You can program as
many songs as your credit allows and press Play to begin playing.
Press the Stop button to stop playing. This will be possible only within first
10 seconds of the song. Also press the Cancel button to cancel a
programmed song. This will also be possible only within 10 seconds after
the song is programmed.
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o Type II model - Press the START/ENTER button to begin playing. With
remaining credit, you can continue to enter the song codes and press the
START/ENTER button to place the songs into the reservation queue.
The STOP/RETURN button will not stop a song in play nor cancel a song in
the queue at any time. To stop a song in play, press the Stop button on the
remote control, and to cancel a song in the queue, press the song code and
then the Cancel button on the remote control at any time.
o Turn on the microphones and sing along with the lyrics.
7. Setting Karaoke Play / Jukebox Play
Using the password, enter the <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> screen. Press 6 to select
“Button Control”.
7.1 Press 3 and use the LineDn and LineUp buttons to set the “Button set #02”
to Kar & Juk / Kar / Juk that lets users play both the Karaoke and Jukebox
songs, only the Karaoke songs, or only the Jukebox songs.
7.2 Press the Stop button twice to return to the welcome screen.
8. Setting Score Function
Using the password, enter the <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> screen. (For Type II,
use the Remote Control.) Press 6 to select “Button Control”.
8.1 Press 5 and use the LineDn and LineUp buttons to set the “Button set #04”
as Off / On High / On Med / On Low. When set as On High / On Med / On
Low, the JB-99RG will give numeric scores to users for their singing after
each song. The scores will average at 90, 80 or 70 points out of perfect 100
points depending on High, Med, or Low setting.
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8.2 Press the Stop button twice to return to the welcome screen.
9. Setting Initial Welcome Screen
Using the password, enter the <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> screen. (For Type II, use
the Remote Control.)
9.1 Press 7 to select “Display Title”. Then use the LineDn and LineUp buttons
to select On / Off. Setting as Off will clear any message on the initial
welcome screen.
9.2 Press the Stop button twice to return to the welcome screen. And there will
be a blank initial screen.
NOTE: With the blank initial screen, inputting a song number and pressing the
Play button will still function to play the selected song. Other functions listed in
Step.4 will also work as usual.
NOTE: To change the wording in the initial welcome screen, for example, to put
in your own company name and message, please inquire to CAVS Tech Support.
10. Setting Song Count
Using the password, enter the <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> screen. (For Type II, use
the Remote Control.)
10.1 Press 8 to select “Song Count”. A new screen <<SONG COUNT>> will
appear on the TV monitor.
10.2 Master count will show the total number of songs played in the machine.
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10.3 Current count will show the total number of songs played since the last
Count Reset. Press 1 to reset the Current count, and the number of songs
played in the Current count will be automatically added to the Master count
before resetting to zero.
10.4 Press the Stop button twice to return to the welcome screen.
11. Collecting bills
11.1 Open the steel case door on the right side of the JB-99RG using a key
provided with JB-99RG. Inside, there is a gray plastic box held attached to
the bill acceptor. This plastic box holds maximum of 600 bills (of $1, $5,
$10, $20).
11.2 Slip a hand into the bottom side of the plastic box. There is a latch that holds
up the box and is located between the bill acceptor and the plastic box. Slide
the latch towards the bill acceptor and it will free the plastic box to drop
slightly. Remove the plastic box from the bill acceptor.
11.3 The bottom of the plastic box (as it is positioned inside the JB-99RG) opens
up to show the bills inside the box. Slide the bills out and reattach the box to
the bill acceptor.
12. Loading Song Updates
Monthly song updates will arrive in a Data CD (of CD-ROM format) from CAVS.
To download the songs into JB-99RG:
12.1 Enter the password to open <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> screen. (For Type II,
use the Remote Control.)
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12.2 Select 6.Button Control to display the <<BUTTON CONTROL>> screen.
Select 2 and use the LineDn and LineUp buttons to set the Button set #01 as
“Enable”.
12.3 Press the Stop button twice to return to the welcome screen. Then press the
Menu button to enter into <<<FUNCTION>>> screen. (For Type II, use the
Remote Control.)
12.4 Select 4.System Setup to display <<SYSTEM SETUP>> screen. Select
1.Download from CD-ROM to display the following <<<DOWNLOAD>>>
screen.
<<<DOWNLOAD>>
Insert the SONG DATA CD-ROM
into Tray 1.
Then Close the Tray
and press PLAY
NOTE: To understand the use of other available functions in the
<<<FUNCTION>>> screen and <<SYSTEM SETUP>> screen, please refer to the
User’s Manual of JB-99.
12.5 Insert the Data CD into the CD-ROM drive located in the back of the JB-
99RG and close the tray.
12.6 Press the Play button to display the following menu:
1. To begin download, press ‘PLAY’
Starting song number xxxxxx
2. To change setting, press ‘2’
WARNING: Pressing the Play button in Step 12.6 may at times fail to display the
new menu and instead display a sign ‘NO DISC’ on the top right corner of the TV
monitor. Press the Play button once more to display the new screen.
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12.7 Refer to the instruction note that comes with the song update Data CD and
follow the instruction for changing the setting.
WARNING: Each JB-99RG unit has customized set of songs. Loading the song
updates must follow the instruction given with the song update Data CD to avoid
any unwanted overwriting of songs. If the instruction given with the song update
Data CD is not clear, contact CAVS Tech Support for assistance.
12.8 Having changed the settings as instructed, press Play button to begin
downloading. One song will take approximately 25 seconds to download.
12.9 When the downloading is completed, press the Stop button until the welcome
screen is displayed.
12.10 Enter the password to return to <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> screen. (For
Type II, use the Remote Control.)
12.11 Select 6.Button Control. Then select 2 and set the Button set #01 as
“Disable”.
12.12 Press the Stop button twice to get back to the welcome screen.
13. Upgrading Operating System
Operating system (OS) upgrade will arrive in a Data CD (of CD-ROM format)
from CAVS. To install the OS upgrade into the JB-99RG:
13.1 Enter the password to open <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> screen. (For Type II,
use the Remote Control.)
13.2 Select 6.Button Control to display the <<BUTTON CONTROL>> screen.
Select 2 and use the LineDn and LineUp buttons to set the Button set #01 as
“Enable”.
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13.3 Press the Stop button twice to return to the welcome screen. Then press the
Menu button to enter into <<<FUNCTION>>> screen. (For Type II, use the
Remote Control.)
13.4 Select 4.System Setup to display <<SYSTEM SETUP>> screen. Select
1.Download from CD-ROM to display the following <<<DOWNLOAD>>>
screen.
<<<DOWNLOAD>>
Insert the SONG DATA CD-ROM
into Tray 1.
Then Close the Tray
and press PLAY
NOTE: To understand the use of other available functions in the
<<<FUNCTION>>> screen and <<SYSTEM SETUP>> screen, please read the
User’s Manual of JB-99.
13.5 Insert the Upgrade Data CD into the CD-ROM drive located in the back of the
JB-99RG and close the tray.
13.6 Press the Play button and the new operating system will begin loading into the
JB-99RG system. When the loading is completed, the following message will
appear at the bottom of the screen:
System program update
booting.. POWER OFF
WARNING: Pressing the Play button in Step 13.6 may at times fail to update the
operating system and instead display a sign ‘NO DISC’ on the top right corner of
the TV monitor. Press the Play button once more to proceed.
13.7 Turn off the JB-99RG by pressing the Power button on the Remote Control.
After waiting for a few seconds, restart the JB-99RG by pressing the Power
button. Wait for the blue initial screen and display of the version number for
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the upgraded operating system. The system will then continue to boot itself to
the Welcome screen.
13.8 Enter the password to return to <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> screen. (For Type
II, use the Remote Control.)
13.9 Select 6.Button Control. Then select 2 and set the Button set #01 as
“Disable”.
13.10 Press the Stop button twice to get back to the welcome screen is.
14. Internal Background Video
A background picture to play behind the lyrics on the TV monitor can be sourced
from a Video CD (VCD) placed in the disc tray #1 of JB-99. One such VCD
marked as BGV Background is included in the JB-99RG unit.
14.1 Remove the front panel (with the dark glass window) of the JB-99RG by
unscrewing the two white bolts at each end. Gently pull out the front panel
from the topside.
WARNING: The front panel is attached to the case of JB-99RG by a remote
sensor wire from inside. Do not pull out the panel completely. Only displace
the panel with enough space for the disc tray of JB-99 unit inside to slide
open.
14.2 Enter the password to open <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> screen. (For Type II,
use the Remote Control.)
14.3 Select 6.Button Control to display the <<BUTTON CONTROL>> screen.
Select 2 and use the LineDn and LineUp buttons to set the Button set #01 as
“Enable”.
14.4 Press the Stop button twice to return to the welcome screen.
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14.5 Press the Open/Close button to open the disc tray. Then press the Disc
Change button to bring out the disc tray #1 to the front and place the Video
CD into the slot. (For Type II, use the Remote Control.)
14.6 Press the Open/Close button to close the disc tray. (For Type II, use the
Remote Control.)
14.7 Press the Menu button to enter into <<<FUNCTION>>>. Select 4.System
Setup to enter into <<SYSTEM SETUP>>. (For Type II, use the Remote
Control.)
14.8 Select 3.Video Source to display “Internal”. The factory default setting is
“Internal”.
14.9 Select 4.Disc 1 Type to display “VCD”. Press Stop button twice to return to
the welcome screen.
14.10 Attach the front panel back to the case of JB-99RG and screw the two white
bolts at each end.
14.11 Enter the password to return to <<SYSTEM CONTROL>> screen. (For
Type II, use the Remote Control.)
14.12 Select 6.Button Control. Then select 2 and set the Button set #01 as
“Disable”.
14.13 Press the Stop button twice for the welcome screen.
14.14 Next time when a song is in play, the TV screen will display the picture
from the Video CD as the background to the lyrics.
NOTE: Having inserted the Vide CD and set the Video Source as Internal as
above, you may turn on or off the background picture simply by pressing the BGV
button for BGV ON / BGV OFF (For Type II, use the Remote Control.).
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