VocoPro Carry-Oke Microphone User manual

CARRY-OKE
Plug & Play Karaoke System

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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions
FCC Information
Listening for a Lifetime
Welcome
Features
Features
Connections
Getting Started
Getting Started
Returns and Warranty
Getting Connected
Connecting the Power Adapter
Connecting the CARRY-OKE to a TV or Stereo
Removing the AVP Cable
Battery Installation
Descriptions & Functions
Microphone Controls
Microphone Base
Operations
Transferring Karaoke Video Files
Using the CARRY-OKE
System Setup Menu
Main Menu Operation
Play List Operation
Song List Operation
Setting Operation
System Operation
Sleep Mode and Auto Shut Off
Troubleshooting
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CAUTION
RISK OF SHOCK
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user-ser-
viceable parts inside. Only refer
servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Explanation of Graphical
Symbols
The lightning flash &
arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral
triangle, is intended
to alert you to the
presence of danger.
The exclamation
point within an equi-
lateral triangle is
intended to alert you
to the presence of
important operating
and servicing instruc-
tions.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or elec-
tric shock, do not expose this
unit to rain or moisture.
1. Read Instructions - All the
safety and operating instruc
tions should be read before
the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The
safety and operating instruc
tions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warn
ings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All
operating and use instruc
tions should be followed.
5. Attachments - Do not use
attacements not recom
mended by the product
manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
6. Water and Moisture - Do
not use 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 over turn.
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.
Safety Instructions

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Safety cont.
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 appli-
ance 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 place upon
or against them, paying
particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience recep-
tacles, 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 clean-
ers. 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 open
ings.
17. Damage Requiring Service
- The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or
plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen into the
appliance; or
C. The appliance has been
exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not
appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change
in performance; or
E. 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 ser-
vicing 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 pro-
vides 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.

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FCC Information (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO
NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!:
This product, when installed
as indicated in the instructions
contained in this manual, meets
FCC requirements. Modifica-
tions not expressly approved by
Vocopro may void your authority,
granted by the FCC, to use this
product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connect-
ing this product to accessories
and/or another product use
only high quality shielded cables.
Cable(s) supplied with this prod-
uct 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. Compli-
ance with these requirements
provides a reasonable level of
assurances that your use of this
product in a residential environ-
ment will not result in harmful in-
terference with other electronic
devices. This equipment gener-
ates/uses radio frequencies
and, if not installed and used ac-
cording 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 prod-
uct is found to be the source
of interference, which can be de-
termined 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 branch (circuit breaker
or fuse) circuits or install AC line
filter(s).
In the case of radio or TV inter-
ference, 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 disconnect-
ed 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

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FCC Information cont.
1. To ensure the finest perfor-
mance, please read this man-
ual carefully. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
2. Install your unit in a cool, dry,
clean place - away from win-
dows, heat sources, and too
much vibration, dust, mois-
ture or cold. Avoid sources of
hum (transformers, v mo-
tors). To prevent fire or elec
trical shock, do not expose to
rain and water.
3. Do not operate the unit up
side-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
cause the internal tempera-
ture to rise and may result in
a failure.
6. Do not use force on switches,
knobs or cords. When mov-
ing the unit, first turn the unit
off. Then gently disconnect
the power plug and the cords
connecting to other equip-
ment. 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 “Trouble
shooting” section on common
operating errors before con-
cluding 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 elec-
tricity 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 dam-
age, 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 interfer-
ence 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 before
installing the unit.
110V

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Listening for a Lifetime
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit youʼve just purchased is
only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now itʼs time to consider how
you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. VocoPro
and the Electronic Industries Associationʼs 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.
• Slowly increase the sound until you hear it comfortably and clearly,
and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
• Pay attention to the different levels in various recordings.
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
Associationʼs 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
30
40
50
60
70
80
Example
Quiet library, Soft whispers
Living room, Refrigerator, Bedroom away from traffic
Light traffic, Normal Conversation
Air Conditioner at 20 ft., Sewing machine
Vacuum cleaner, Hair dryer, Noisy Restaurant
Average city traffic, Garbage disposals, Alarm clock at
2 ft.
The following noises can be dangerous under constant exposure:
Level
90
100
120
140
180
Example
Subway, Motorcycle, Truck traffic, Lawn Mower
Garbage truck, Chainsaw, Pneumatics drill
Rock band concert in front of speakers
Gunshot blast, Jet plane
Rocket launching pad
-Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation

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Welcome

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Features:
• Plug and Play device allows you to connect to any TV
and Stereo System for an Instant Karaoke Party
• Utilizes versatile SD Memory
• Transport hundreds of Karaoke Video Files
(AVI,Mp4)
• On screen Karaoke controls including Digital Echo,
Effect and Key Control
• Powered by AC Adapter or 3 AA Batteries
• Includes Carrying Case
Connections:
• Outputs: Stereo RCA Audio, RCA Video
Features

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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the CARRY-OKE. Take a few
minutes to look through this manual. Before setting
up, please make sure the following accessories are
included.
• CARRY-OKE microphone/media player (1)
• SD Memory Card (1)
• Power Adapter (1)
• A/V Power Cable (1)
• Carrying Bag (1)
Returns and Warranty
In the unlikely event that the CARRY-OKE would need to
be shipped for repair, it is recommended that you keep
all the product packaging and receipt. For detailed
warranty information, please visit www.vocopro.com/
warranty_extended.html. To find a VocoPro Authorized
Service Center near you, please visit www.vocopro.
com/servicecenter.html

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Getting Connected
Connecting the Power Adapter
What you will need:
• A/V Power Cable (Included)
• AC Power Adapter (Included)
• Surge Protector [Recommended) or a power outlet
1. Connect the round, six-pin end of the AVP cable to
the six-pin AVP Connector on the base of the
CARRY-OKE, lining up the arrows on the mic and
connector.
2. Connect the small end of the AC Power Adapter to
the power input hub on the AVP cable
3. Connect the AC Power Adapter to a surge protec-
tor or available power outlet
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Connecting the CARRY-OKE to a TV
Connecting Video using the RCA Video Output
What you will need:
• AVP cable (included)
• A TV and/or Stereo with RCA video input
Connecting to a TV:
1. Connect the red/white/yellow ends of the AVP
cable to the RCA audio/video input jacks on a TV
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Connecting to a TV and Stereo:
1. Connect the yellow end of the AVP cable to the
yellow RCA video input jack on a TV
2. Connect the red/white ends of the AVP cable to
the red/white RCA stereo input jacks on a Stereo
System
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Removing the AVP Cable
To remove the AVP Cable, you must simultaneously
pull back the notched cap and pull the cable in an
outward motion.
Battery Installation
• Three AA batteries (Not Included) can be used to
power the unit instead of AC Power.
Unscrew the microphone battery compartment
cover and insert three AA batteries. Be sure to
observe proper battery polarity (+/-). Tighten the
battery compartment lid.
(NOTE: The CARRY-OKE system does not charge batteries)
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Descriptions & Functions
Microphone Controls
1. Control Ring - This will allow you to make on-screen
selections in the menu and guide. The control ring
controls volume during playback.
2. Power Indicator - Blue Light: Power On, Red Light:
Standby, Red Light (blinking): Low Battery Power
3. Power Switch - Move the switch to the On or Off
position to control the power of the CARRY-OKE
4. Enter Button - Use this button to make selections
on the menu screen or to pause/play the track
during playback
5. Menu Button - This button will open the menu
screen. Holding this button during playback will skip
to the next track.
6. Guide Button - Alternate between left and right
channels or hold to enable stereo sound
7. Battery Compartment - Houses 3 AA batteries for
Portable Power.
Microphone Base
8. Memory Card Reader - Insert your SD memory
card containing Karaoke video files here. The
reader can support up to a 4 GB card.
9. Six-Pin AVP Power Connector - Connect the
included AVP cable to microphone here
10. CARRY-DUET Mic Input - Attach the CARRY-DUET
Microphone here for a dual Karaoke performance
(CARRY-DUET Microphone Not Included)

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Descriptions cont.
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Operations
Transferring Karaoke Video Files
Transferring from DIVX disc:
What you will need:
• PC
• DIVX Karaoke DVD (Not Included)
• SD Card Reader (Not Included)
1. Insert the SD memory card you will be using with
your CARRY-OKE into you PC’s SD card reader
2. Insert your DIVX disc into your PC
Use your operating system to explore both SD card and
DIVX disc and copy or drag-and-drop the DIVX files to the
SD memory card.
Transferring from a CD+G disc:
What you will need:
• PC
• CD+G to AVI Software (Not Included)
• SD Card Reader (Not Included)
Follow the instructions with your CD+G to AVI software
to create .AVI files of your Karaoke tracks. Once you
have the files ready to transfer to your CARRY-OKE,
insert the SD card into your reader and drag-and-drop
the .AVI files onto the SD card with your operating
system.

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Using the CARRY-OKE
Once you have the CARRY-OKE connected (page 16),
you can begin the performance right away.
1. Turn the CARRY-OKE on and wait for the song list
to load. If the screen indicates “NO CARD” at start-
up, despite the presence of an SD memory card,
allow for the loading to complete after several
seconds.
2. Once the loading is complete, the SONG LIST will
appear.
3. To begin singing right away, select a song with the
CONTROL RING and press the ENTER BUTTON
and then the MENU BUTTON to begin the song
right away. To create a playlist and adjust other
settings refer to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU
section.

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System Setup Menu
Main Menu Operation
Press the MENU button to display the main menu
screen
• Rotate the control ring to place the selector on any
of the following:
- Play List
- Song List
- Setting
- System
Play List Operation
This is a list of selected songs that are queued for
playback on your CARRY-OKE
• Re-Order Songs: Rotate the control ring to the song
you’d like to move to the top of the list and press
ENTER
• Delete Songs: Rotate the control ring to the song
you would like to delete from the playlist and hold
the ENTER button for 1.5 seconds.