CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station

User's Manual

This product supports external memory devices with USB connectivity - USB flash drive, USB hard drive, MP3 player, MP4 player, etc. - with FAT32 file system (PC).

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1. Introduction

CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station is an innovative ultra compact multimedia player that plays video, photo, music, and karaoke files from your USB memory devices. It plays

In addition to the listed karaoke file formats above, CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station comes with a powerful tool, IPS Manager program, which can

The -MCG file format is uniquely designed for the CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station, and therefore the CAVS IPS-11G can play all the songs of CD+G, Super CD+G, JB-199 (I, II), and DVD USB (105G USB, 203G USB, 305G USB) players. The new format also secure the song files from unwanted copying to laptop or PC.

CAVS IPS-11G comes with the following karaoke functions:

CAVS IPS-11G connects to any USB memory device such as the USB flash drive, USB hard drive, MP3 player, MP4 player, etc., as the input source. The USB devices must be formatted FAT32.

CAVS IPS-11G connects to any standard audio video (AV) system for the outputs and lets you view, search, and play the songs using a remote control. Simply connect, sit back, and enjoy the CAVS IPS-11G.

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2. Safety and Warning Instruction

Please read it carefully to ensure safe and proper use:

FCC NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensure this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling materials will help to conserve natural resource. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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3. Specification

4. CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station and Accessories

4.1 Package Contents

  • CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station
  • A/V cable
  • AC power adapter
  • Remote control & Battery
  • Microphone
  • User's manual

4.2 Name of Each Part And Function Description

4.2.1 CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station

4.2.1.1 Front/Top Side

  • Power LED: Indicates the system power status (on/off)
  • IR sensor: Receives remote control signal. For proper operation, be sure that there is no obstacle between RI sensor and the remote control

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4.2.1.2 Right Side

A-Type USB port is located on the right side of the main body to connect your USB memory device such as a USB flash drive, USB hard drive, MP3 player, MP4 player, etc.

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4.2.1.3 Back Side

SPDIF connector for digital audio output, S-Video connector for high-resolution video output, A/V connector for RCA 2 Channel audio and composite video output, 9V DC power input terminal, and POWER ON/OFF Switch are located on the back side.

4.2.1.4 Left Side

Two mini (3.5mm, 1/8 inch) jack connectors for dual microphone inputs, microphone volume control knob and echo control knob are located in left side.

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4.2.2 Remote Controller

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5. Installation and Connection

5.1 Connecting USB Memory Device

Connect your USB memory device, such as USB flash drive, USB hard drive, or USB MP3 player, to the CAVS IPS-11G karaoke station. Note that the USB memory device must be formatted FAT32 for use with CAVS IPS-11G karaoke station.
You can connect the USB memory device while the CAVS IPS-11G is powered on or off. A message "Media Detected" will appear on the TV screen. If needed, you can also use an Extension USB cable to connect the USB memory device to the CAVS IPS-11G.

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5.2 Removing USB Memory Device

You can remove your USB memory device from CAVS IPS-11G anytime. "NO MEDIA DETECTED¡± message will appears on the TV screen.

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5.3 Remote Control Battery Installation

Before using your remote control, insert the battery as described below.

  • Using a clip or fingertip, pull out the battery holder.
  • Insert one ¡°CR2032¡± battery as shown. Make sure to keep the correct polarity (+ or -).
  • Push in the battery holder until a click sound.

Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight.
The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight.

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5.4 Power Connection

AC power adapter supports 100V~240V AC input voltage with DC9V 1000 mA output. To prevent any damage to the system, it is recommended only to use the included AC power adapter.

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5.5 Video Connection

5.5.1 Connecting to composite output (most commonly used)

Using the yellow connector of AV cable, connect the CAVS IPS-11G AV out terminal with VIDEO IN or COMPOSITE IN terminal of TV. Please refer to the user¡¯s manual of your TV to find the VIDEO IN terminal.

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5.5.2 Connecting to S-VIDEO output

If your TV has S-Video input terminal, you can enjoy high quality video using S-Video cable (not included) from the S-Video out terminal of CAVS IPS-11G to the S-Video input terminal of your TV.

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5.6  Audio Connection

5.6.1  Connecting to analog audio output (most commonly used)

Using the white and red connector of AV cable, connect the CAVS IPS-11G AV out terminal to the AUDIO IN terminal of TV or amplifier. Please refer to the user¡¯s manual of your TV or amplifier to find the AUDIO IN terminal.

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5.6.2 Connecting to digital audio output (5.1CH)

If your AV receiver has a digital audio input terminal (coaxial), you can enjoy 5.1ch audio when playing back 5.1ch audio files. Using the digital audio cable (not included), connect SPDIF digital audio out terminal of CAVS IPS-11G with digital audio input terminal (coaxial terminal) of your AV receiver. Please refer to the user¡¯s manual of your AV receiver to find the digital audio input terminal.

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5.7 Microphone Connection

CAVS IPS-11G has a built-in dual microphone mixer with 3.5mm mini jack connectors for 2 microphones. Connect the microphones (one included) into the mini jack connectors. Turn on the power switch located on the microphone handle.

Adjust the microphone volume and echo level with MIC VOL and ECHO control knobs. Turn the control knobs clockwise to increase, or counter clockwise to decrease, the volume and echo level.

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6. Operation of CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station

To start CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station,

  • Connect the power cable and AV cable of CAVS IPS-11G as shown in Section 5.
  • Turn on the POWER switch in the back side of CAVS IPS-11G.
  • Press the POWER key in the remote control.

The initial screen of CAVS IPS-11G will appear with a message ¡°NO MEDIA DETECTED¡± on the TV screen.

*    The POWER key in the remote control only works when the POWER switch in the back side of CAVS IPS-11G is turned on. This state is called standby mode. When not in use, turn off the POWER switch in the back side of the unit.

*    After CAVS IPS-11G is powered on, if the TV screen keeps rolling vertically and has no color, press PROGRAM key in the remote control of CAVS IPS-11G to change the TV type (MULTI / NTSC / PAL) setting. The PROGRAM key will only work to change the TV type setting in the Main menu when no USB device is connected. To change the TV type setting at any other time, go to Setup menu and follow the instruction given in Section 9. Setup system configuration.

Connect your USB memory device to CAVS IPS-11G. The TV screen will show ¡°MEDIA DETECTED¡± message and display the Main menu in a few seconds. Main menu consists of Photos, Music, Videos, and Files icons.

You can choose any icon by pressing the directional keys followed by the ENT key on the remote control. You can return to Main menu from any part of operation by pressing HOME key anytime. You can disconnect your USB memory device anytime from CAVS IPS-11G.

*    If the root folder of the USB memory device is downloaded with karaoke song files using the IPS manager program, then the TV screen will skip over the Main menu and start  directly with the KARAOKE SEARCH screen. For the instruction on how to use the KARAOKE SEARCH screen, please go to Section 7.3.2. For the instruction on how to download the karaoke song files using the IPS Manager program, go to the User Manual of the IPS Manager program.

 Remote control keys in the Main menu:

  • POWER: Turn on/off CAVS IPS-11G.
  • HOME: Go to the Main menu
  • SETUP: Go to Setup menu (See Section 9. Setup system configuration).
  • VOL (+/-): Adjust the volume level.
  • MUTE: Mute the audio. Press again to cancel.
  • ENT: Select a highlighted menu or play a highlighted file. Press to pause during playback.
  • ESC: Stop playback or go back to previous menu.
  • /‚: Move up / down when browsing.
  • ƒ/„: Go to previous / next menu when browsing, or fast reverse / fast forward during playback.  Press again to return to normal speed during playback.
  • 9/: (Previous / Next): Go to previous / next page when browsing or previous / next file during playback.

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6.1  Photos mode

Photos mode reads and plays image files saved under a folder named PHOTO in your digital devices. The folder Photos may contain multilevel sub-folder structure. CAVS IPS-11G can play back image files of format JPG(JPEG), BMP, and GIF.

For iPod¢ç, to see the images stored through iTunes¢ç, go to Photos, Full Resolution, and Year-Month-Date folders. Note that only the images stored with ¡°Include full-resolution photos¡± option in iTunes¢ç will be shown.

Remote control keys in Photos mode:

  • ESC: Stop the playback or go back to the previous menu.
  • ENT: Select a highlighted menu or play a highlighted file. Press to pause in playback.
  • REPEAT: Select between Repeat ON / Folder Repeat OFF.
  • ALL: Sort and show all photo files regardless of folder structure. Press again or press ESC to cancel.
  • SHOW: Choose a photo folder and press SHOW key to use it for a music slide show. Only one photo folder can be selected. Press SHOW again or ESC to cancel the selection. Music slide show can be started only in Music mode. If no photo folder is selected, the root files under the Photos folder will be selected as default.

*    Slide show only works with JPEG files. If there is no JPEG files in the selected photo folder, ¡°NO PHOTO FILE¡± message will appear for the music slide show.

  • DIGEST: Display photo thumbnails. Press again or press ESC to cancel. It may take some time to load the photo thumbnails depending on the photo file resolution. You can highlight the photo thumbnail using /‚/ƒ/„ keys and play the highlighted photo by pressing ENT key.
  • ZOOM: Enlarge the photo during photo playback in 2X, 3X, 4X and Off sequence. You can move around the enlarged photo using  / ‚ / ƒ / „ keys.
  • DISPLAY: Show the photo file information during playback. Press again to cancel.
  • /‚: Rotate the photo during playback.
  • AV SEL: Select among 14 different display styles for playback.

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6.2  Music mode

In Music mode, CAVS IPS-11G reads and plays MP3 music files saved under a folder named MUSIC in your USB memory device. The folder MUSIC may contain multilevel sub-folder structure. Select a song file and press ENT to begin playback. The Equalizer screen will appear with the music file information.

For iPod¢ç, to play the MP3 files stored through iTunes¢ç, select iPod-Control, Music, and Songs folders. Note that only the MP3 files stored without the DRM protection will be shown.

*    File information on the Equalizer screen comes from the ID3 Tag of the MP3 file. If the MP3 file does not have ID3 Tag, the Equalizer screen will not display any file information.

Remote control keys in Music mode:

  • ESC: Stop the playback or go back to the previous menu.
  • ENT: Select a highlighted menu or play a highlighted file. Press to pause in playback.
  • REPEAT: Select between REPEAT: ONE / ALL / OFF.
  • ALL(SHUFFLE): Sort and show all MP3 music files regardless of folder structure. Press it again or press ESC to cancel.
  • DISPLAY:Show the music file information during playback. Press again to cancel.
  • SHOW: Start music slide show using the previously selected photo folder in Photos mode.  If no photo folder is selected ahead, the root files under the Photos folder will be displayed as default.
  • SHOW key works only when a music file is highlighted in the library screen or is playing back in equalizer screen. Press SHOW again or ESC to cancel.
  • EQ: Change the equalizer setting in the Equalizer screen.
  • ƒ / „ : Fast Reverse / Fast Forward during playback.
  • 9/: (Previous / Next): Go to previous / next page when browsing or previous / next file during playback.
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6.3 Videos mode

Videos mode reads and plays video files saved under a folder named VIDEO in your USB memory device. The folder VIDEO may contain multilevel sub-folder structure. CAVS IPS-11G can play back video files of format MPEG, MPG, AVI, DAT, VOB. Select a video file and press ENT to begin playback.

For iPod¢ç, the video files stored through iTunes¢ç is encrypted in a proprietary format and cannot be viewed by CAVS IPS-11G. To play by CAVS IPS-11G, the video files must be stored into iPod¢ç as USB memory device, shown in Section 6.5.

Remote control keys in Videos mode:

  • ESC: Stop the playback or go back to the previous menu.
  • ENT: Select a highlighted menu or play a highlighted file. Press to pause in playback.
  • REPEAT: Select between REPEAT: ONE / ALL / OFF.
  • ALL: Sort and show all the video files regardless of folder structure. Press it again or press ESC to cancel.
  • DISPLAY: Show the video file information during playback. Press again to cancel.
  • ƒ / „: Fast Reverse / Fast Forward during playback.
  • SUB-T: Select the preferred subtitle language. This function is useful only with video files on which multiple subtitle language are recorded.
  • AUDIO: Select the preferred audio language. This function is useful only with video files on which multiple audio soundtrack language are recorded.
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*    If a video file does not include an audio file or an audio file of a supported format by CAVS IPS-11G, you will not hear the audio portion of the video file. Please check the file format for proper operation.

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6.4 Files mode

Files mode shows all files (supported by CAVS IPS-11G) and folders in your USB memory device. You can browse and play any of the files shown in Files mode, as long as the files are of supported formats.

For information on karaoke features and files, see Section 7.

Remote control keys in Files mode

  • ESC: Stop the playback or go back to the previous menu.
  • ENT: Select a highlighted menu or play a highlighted file. Press to pause during playback.
  • REPEAT: Select between REPEAT: ONE / ALL / OFF.
  • ALL: Sort and show all the files regardless of folder structure. Press again or press ESC to cancel.
  • DISPLAY: Show the file information during playback. Press again to cancel.
  • ƒ/„: Fast Reverse / Fast Forward during playback.
  • 9/: (Previous / Next): Go to previous / next page when browsing or previous / next file during playback.
  • SUB-T: Select the preferred subtitle language. This function is useful only with video files on which multiple subtitle language are recorded.
  • AUDIO: Select the preferred audio language. This function is useful only with video files on which multiple audio soundtrack language are recorded.
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6.5 Storing Files

For MP3 music files, store the files under a folder named MUSIC in your USB memory device to maximize the features of CAVS IPS-11G.

For JPEG, BMP, and GIF photo files, store the files under a folder named PHOTO in your USB memory device to maximize the features of CAVS IPS-11G.

For MPEG, MPG, AVI, DAT, VOB video files, store the files under a folder named VIDEO in your USB memory device to maximize the features of CAVS IPS-11G.

If the folders do not exist, follow the user¡¯s manual of your device to create the folders. The folders may have multilevel sub-folder structure for your convenience of organizing the files.

To create a folder in USB memory device, a standard method is to:

  • Connect your USB memory device to PC using a USB cable.
  • Go to Start and My Computer. You will see your USB memory device as a removable drive. Double click on the removable drive to open.
  • Go to Files and New folder. Type in a name for the new folder and press Enter.
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To create a folder in iPod¢ç,

  • Connect your iPod¢ç to PC and wait for the iTunes¢ç program to begin.
  • In iTunes@ program, click on your iPod¢ç under DEVICE.
  • Click on the Summary tab and check the ¡°Enable disc use¡± in Options.
  • In Windows, go to Start - My Computer in your PC. You will see your iPod as a Removable drive in the list.
  • Double click on the Removable drive to open. Go to Files and New folder, and type in a name for the new folder and press Enter.
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Next, copy all files of your choice from PC to the new folder.

CAVS IPS-11G utilizes your USB memory device, such as a USB flash drive or MP3 player, as data storage. It has its own multimedia processor and it accesses your device to play the files of photos, music, videos, and karaoke. That is why your device may not be video capable or even audio capable, but when connected to CAVS IPS-11G, it becomes a home theater and karaoke entertainment center. CAVS IPS-11G plays DVD movies and Karaoke sing along with lyric display. The number of movies or karaoke songs that can be stored in your USB memory device will depend on the data capacity of your device.

For iPod¢ç, the MP3 and Photo files may also be stored using iTunes¢ç program. Please refer to Sections 6.1 and 6.2 for the instruction on how to play the MP3 and Photo files stored through iTunes¢ç program.

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7. Karaoke

CAVS IPS-11G has the full karaoke functions:

  • Pitch control
  • Tempo control
  • Voice cancel
  • Search (by Index, Title, and Artist)
  • Reservation
  • Dual microphone mixer
  • Independent volume controls
  • Echo control
  • Composite and S-Video video outputs
  • RCA stereo and SPDIF digital audio outputs
  • USB connector for USB memory devices

With these functions and its compact design, CAVS IPS-11G is ideal for personal as well as professional karaoke use.

CAVS IPS-11G can play the karaoke songs of the following file formats:

  • CDG + MP3
  • MCG + MP3
  • -MCG (for IPS-11G only)

The -MCG file format is unique for the IPS-11G player. It can be created using the IPS Manager program which can convert the songs of CDG disc, Super CDG disc, JB-199 (I, II), CAVS DVD USB players (105g USB, 203G USB, 305G USB), etc. This means that IPS-11G player can play the songs of all CDG discs, Super CDG discs, JB-199 (I, II), CAVS DVD USB players (105g USB, 203G USB, 305G USB), etc.

The -MCG file format, being unique to the IPS-11G player, can also prevent the unwanted copying of the song files to a laptop or PC.  The -MCG file format cannot be played in a laptop or PC, and requires the IPS-11G player to play.

The IPS Manager program is free to download at http://www.cavsusa.com/data/IPS-11G/

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7.1 Finding Karaoke Songs

Many sources of karaoke songs are available for CAVS IPS-11G:

  • Online karaoke downloads (MP3+G, ZIP, etc.)
  • CD+G discs
  • Super CD+G discs
  • JB-199 (I, II)
  • CAVS DVD USB players (105G USB, 203G USB, 305G USB)
  • CAVS PlayCDG KJ Deluxe 64 LT (laptop, touch screen, all-in-system)
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*    When downloading from online, the song file maybe in a zip format.  Use the Winzip program (available in Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8) or a free Tugzip program from Internet to unzip file to CDG + MP3 or MP3+G formats.

All karaoke songs above can be converted to -MCG file format of the IPS-11G using the IPS Manager program. For detail instruction on how to covert, please go to the User Manual of IPS Manager program.

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7.2 Transferring Karaoke Songs

There are two ways to transfer the karaoke song files into the USB memory devices (such as a USB flash drive or USB hard drive) for playing in the CAVS IPS-11G player.

First, for the karaoke songs that are in CDG + MP3 or MCG + MP3 file formats only, the songs can be transferred directly into an USB memory device without using the IPS Manager program. This task would be a simple Copy & Paste operation of the files from their existing folder to their new folder in the USB memory device.

Second, for all karaoke song files, including those of CDG + MP3 and MCG + MP3 file formats, the songs can be transferred into an USB memory device using the IPS Manager program.  By the IPS Manager program, the songs will be converted to the -MCG file format and also indexed by song number, title, and artist names.

The advantages of using the IPS Manager program are:

  • All songs, listed of Section 7.1 (including those of the CD + MP3 or MCG + MP3 file formats), can be transferred to the USB memory device.
  • All songs, converted to the -MCG file format, are protected from unwanted copying of the song files to a laptop or PC.
  • All songs, indexed by the IPS Manager program, can be searched under the song number, title, or artist name for easy finding.

For detail instruction on how to transfer the songs using the IPS Manager program, please to to the User Manual of IPS Manager program.

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7.3 Playing Karaoke Songs

There are two different ways of playing the karaoke song files in CAVS IPS-11G player.  The first, described in Section 7.3.1, is to play the karaoke song files transferred into the USB memory device without using the IPS Manager program. The second, described in Section 7.3.2, is to play the karaoke songs transferred into the USB memory device using the IPS Manager program.

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7.3.1 Using File Library

Karaoke song files, CDG + MP3 or MCG + MP3, are transferred into a USB memory device NOT using the IPS Manager program. The song files are transferred by the Copy & Paste commands into the USB memory device.

  • Connect your USB memory device to CAVS IPS-11G.
  • From the Main menu, go to Files mode.
  • FILE LIBRARY menu will appear. Select the folder containing karaoke song files.
  • The song files of CDG + MP3 or MCG + MP3 file format will appear in the TV screen.
  • Use the /‚ keys to select a file and press ENT key to play.
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*    Only up to 500 songs can be viewed in the FILE LIBRARY per folder.

Remote control keys in Karaoke play:

  • ESC: Stop the playback or go back to the previous menu.
  • ENT: Select a highlighted menu or play a highlighted file. Press to pause during playback.
  • KEY UP / KEY DN: Raise or lower the key (pitch) level of music.
  • TEMPO UP / TEMPO DN: Increase or decrease the tempo (speed) level of music.
  • AUDIO: Select from LEFT / RIGHT / STEREO music channels. When playing a multiplex karaoke song file, AUDIO key will turn on / off feature.
  • DISPLAY: Show the file information during playback. Press again to cancel.
  • VOL ( +/- ): Adjust the volume level.
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7.3.2 Karaoke Search Menu

The karaoke song files are transferred using the IPS Manager program into a USB memory device. The IPS Manager program organizes the song files such that CAVS IPS-11G can

  • Display more than 30,000 songs per folder.
  • Search by song number, title, or singer name.
  • Reserve (Program) up to 10 songs in queue.
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To play the karaoke songs,

  • Connect your USB memory device to CAVS IPS-11G.
  • From the Main menu, go to Files mode and then in the FILE LIBRARY menu, select the folder containing karaoke song files and the KARAOKE SEARCH menu will appear.

    *    If the karaoke song files are transferred by the IPS Manager program into the root folder of the USB memory device, the KARAOKE SEARCH menu will automatically appear on the TV screen upon connecting the USB memory device.

  • Select a song using any one of the options below:
    • Input a song number using NUMERIC keys, or press the ƒ/„ keys to browse through the songs. For each song number, the song title will appear below. Press ENT key to start playing.
    • Press SEARCH key to toggle between HELP / BY TITLE / BY SINGER menus.
      • In BY TITLE menu, use the ƒ/„ keys to select the first character of your search. Next use the 9/: keys to change the cursor position, and use the ƒ/„ keys to select the second character of your search. Songs with matching characters will be displayed. You can continue to specify more characters to narrow the list of matching songs. Use /‚ the or PAGE DN / PAGE UP keys to select a song in the displayed list and press ENT key to begin playing.
      • In BY SINGER menu, use the ƒ/„ keys to select the first character of your search. Next use the 9/: keys to change the cursor position, and use the ƒ/„ keys to select the second character of your search. Singers with matching names will be displayed. You can continue to specify more characters to narrow the list of matching singers. Or use the /‚ or PG DN / PG UP to select a singer in the displayed list, and press ENT key. Next, you will see the songs of the selected singer in the display. Use the /‚ or PG DN / PG UP keys to select a song, and press ENT key to begin playing.
  • During play, you can select and program up to next 10 songs. Simply input a song number using NUMERIC keys and press PROGRAM key. The programmed song number will appear at the bottom of the screen. The display of programmed songs will automatically disappear in 5 seconds. To display the list of programmed songs again, press PROGRAM key.

    • *    To exit the folder, press HOME key. You can have a multiple folders, each with karaoke song files transferred using the MCG Manager program.

Remote control keys in KARAOKE SEARCH menu:

  • ESC: Stop the playback or go back to the previous menu.
  • ENT: Select a highlighted menu or play a highlighted file. Press to pause during playback.
  • HOME: Exit from INX menu and return to the Main menu.
  • SEARCH: Select from HELP / SEARCH BY TITLE / SEARCH BY SINGER menus.
  • ƒ/„: Select an alphanumeric character.
  • 9/:: Change the cursor position to input a character during search.
  • 1, 2, ¡¦0: Input a song number.
  • PROGRAM: Reserve up to 10 songs. Only work during playback.
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7.4 Using Microphones

CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station has a built-in dual microphone mixer with volume and echo level controls. To use a microphone:

  • Connect AV (analog audio) out terminal of CAVS IPS-11G to AUDIO IN terminal of your TV or amplifier. Do not use the SPDIF digital audio output.
  • Connect a microphone (included as accessory) to MIC 1 or MIC 2 input connector.
  • Adjust the MIC VOL and ECHO control knobs for the microphone volume and echo.
  • Turn on the power switch located on the microphone handle.
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Optional second M-12 microphone can be purchased from www.cavsusa.com.

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8. Firmware update

8.1 Downloading firmware

Download the latest firmware for CAVS IPS-11G from www.cavsusa.com and save it in your PC. Double click on the downloaded file to unzip it into ¡°klinki2.rom¡± file. Connect your USB memory device to PC and copy the ¡°klinki2.rom¡± to the USB memory device.

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8.2 Connecting your USB memory device

Connect your USB memory device to CAVS IPS-11G. Power off CAVS IPS-11G and power on.

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8.3 Selecting firmware upgrade menu

Press SETUP key on the remote control to go to the Setup menu. Go to PREFERENCES, UPGRADE MODE and select YES. Exit setup by pressing SETUP key. Firmware updating will start automatically.

*    Do not turn off the power during firmware update. If the power is turned off during update, it will causes critical damage to the system.

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8.4 Completing firmware update

When update is completed, CAVS IPS-11G will power off automatically. Turn off the POWER switch on the backside of CAVS IPS-11G (POWER key in the remote control will not work).

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8.5 Removing your USB memory device

Remove your USB memory device from CAVS IPS-11G. Connect your memory device to PC and delete the ¡°klinki2.rom¡± firmware that is inside.

*    If you don¡¯t delete the firmware that is inside your USB memory device, unexpected firmware update may occur in your next connection of the USB memory device to CAVS IPS-11G.

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8.6 Checking Firmware update

Press SETUP key to go to the Setup menu. Go to PREFERENCES, VERSION MODE and ON to check the firmware version. Press SETUP key to return to Setup menu. Press again to exit Setup menu.

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8.7 Starting CAVS IPS-11G after firmware update

After the firmware update, re-connect your digital device and power on the CAVS IPS-11G.

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9. Setup system configuration

Press SETUP key to go to the Setup menu. Highlight the menu item you wish using /‚/ƒ/„ keys and press ENT to select.

9.1 PHOTO SETUP

9.1.1 TRANSITION MODE

Select a transition speed in photo playback.

9.1.2 DIGEST STYLE.

Select the thumbnail matrix style.

9.2 MUSIC SETUP

9.2.1 REPEAT MODE

Select the repeat mode in music playback. You can also use the REPEAT key in the remote control.

9.3 MOVIE SETUP

9.3.1 REPEAT MODE

Select the repeat mode in movie playback. You can also use the REPEAT key in the remote control.

9.4 SLIDE SHOW SETUP

9.4.1 SLIDE SHOW MODE

Select from manual/auto transition. For manual transition, use ƒ/„ or 9/: keys to move backward/forward. For auto transition, select the time in INTERVAL TIME below.

9.4.2 FOLDER REPEAT

Select the repeat mode in photo playback. You can also use REPEAT key in the remote control.

9.4.3 INTERVAL TIME

Select the interval time per picture in photo playback. Interval Time becomes effective only when SLIDE SHOW MODE is set at AUTO.

9.4.4 TRANSITION

Select the style of photo transition in photo playback. You can also use the AV SEL key.

9.5 PREFERENCES

9.5.1 TV TYPE

Select the TV type.

  • MULTI SYSTEM
  • NTSC
  • PAL
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9.5.2 TV DISPLAY

Select the aspect ratio of TV display.

  • NORMAL/PS: Normal (4:3) / pan & scan display.
  • NORMAL/LB: Normal (4:3) / letter box display.
  • WIDE: 16:9 Wide screen display.
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9.5.3 SPDIF OUTPUT

Select the type of digital audio output.

  • Off
  • SPDIF/RAW: Raw signal output
  • SPDIF/PCM: PCM modulated signal output.
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9.5.4 LANGUAGE

Select the language type for On Screen Display.

9.5.5 SETUP VALUES

Reset all settings to the default settings.

9.5.6 UPGRADE MODE

Select YES / NO to upgrade firmware for CAVS IPS-11G.

  • YES: Enable firmware upgrade function.
    If a firmware is found inside your USB memory device, CAVS IPS-11G will automatically begin upgrading immediately after you exit the SETUP menu. After the upgrading is completed, UPGRADE MODE will automatically return to NO (disabled).

    *    If the firmware upgrade does not start automatically after exiting SETUP, go to FILES icon in the Main menu and press ENT key to start the firmware upgrade.


  • NO: Disable firmware upgrade.
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9.5.7 VERSION MODE

Select ON to display the firmware version information. Press ESC to close.

9.6 KARAOKE SETUP

Select OFF / KARAOKE for the karaoke features.

9.7 SPEAKER SETUP

Select LT/RT or STEREO for the analog audio output.

9.8 EXIT SETUP

Select EXIT SETUP to exit Setup menu. Also press SETUP key to exit or press ESC key to return to previous menu.

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10. FAQ (Trouble shooting)

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