CAVS 205G Plus Karaoke Player
New! Built-in Network Server - CAVS 205G Plus Karaoke player now features a built-in network server, allowing you to connect to any phone or tablet effortlessly.
The connection is universal and can be made with a simple scan of QR code.
Simple to Play - When connected, you can search, reserve, and play the songs using your phone or tablet. Given the thousands or tens of thousands of digitally stored songs, this is almost necessary unless you don't mind printing stacks of paper song books.
Another advantage to using a phone or tablet is that the song search can be done by Voice Command. Simply speak the title or artist's name, and the matching songs will instantly appear. This Voice Command feature supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, etc.
Additionally, you have the option to play the songs using the front panel buttons or the remote control.
Simple to Setup - To setup, you can connect the 205G Plus player to a TV using a single HDMI cable for all of the video, audio, and microphone outputs. The player's internal digital mixer combines all three outputs into one. Additionally, the player features RCA connectors for traditional Audio Video outputs.
Simple to Manage - Load up to 64,000 songs on a single USB flash drive or SD card, or up to 500,000 songs on a 2 TB hard drive. Use the MCG Manager freeware to add songs effortlessly, and play each song instantly without delays.
This section describes the assigned functions for each button and indicator on the CAVS 205G Plus, Remote controller, Network router, and QR codes. It is meant to serve you as reference section for your reading of "4. How to operate".
1. CAVS 205G Plus karaoke player
2. Remote controller
3. Network router
WARNING: The router when shipped is preset to work in conjuction with the CAVS 205G Plus and QR codes. Do not press the RESET button without contacting techsupport@cavsusa.com as it will undo the preset configuration.
4. QR codes
There are two QR codes that need to be scanned sequentially.
Connect to Network router (SSID:CAVS Network, PWD:205G Plus)
Connect to CAVS 205G Plus player (192.168.0.100:3500)
To setup the CAVS 205G Plus karaoke player,
To setup the network router,
The CAVS 205G Plus karaoke player offers versatile playback options, supporting songs from compact discs, USB flash drives, and SD cards.
To load songs onto these media, the MCG Manager, developed under US and international patents, provides efficient processing. Here's what you can expect:
These resources provide comprehensive guidance on utilizing the MCG Manager program for song loading and management.
After loading the songs, insert the disc, the USB flash drive, or the SD card into the CAVS 205G Plus player.
The following screen will appear on the TV showing that the songs are ready to play.The CAVS 205G Plus player features a built-in web server, allowing connection from any phone or tablet with a web browser, including:
It's noteworthy that connecting to the CAVS 205G Plus requires no special app to be downloaded or installed onto the user's device. This eliminates the need for users to search for and install specific apps, which can be challenging given the vast variety and versions of phones and tablets available. Developers also face significant difficulties in covering all these variations, making it impractical if not impossible. By leveraging a built-in web server, the CAVS 205G Plus ensures seamless connectivity across a wide range of devices without the hassle of app downloads or compatibility issues.
The steps to connect a phone or tablet are demonstrated below using screenshots from
Open a camera app, and scan the QR code for the network router. A popup message will appear with "CAVS Network" reading. Tap on the popup message.
Confirm to switch the Wi-Fi setting. Note that CAVS Network will not have Internet connection as it operates within its local network.
Next scan the QR code for the URL address of the CAVS 205 Plus player. A popup message will appear with "192.168.0.100:3500" reading. Tap on the popup message.
A web browser will open showing the Songbook of the CAVS 205G Plus player with the URL address "192.168.0.100".
Open a camera app, and scan the QR code for the network router. A popup message will appear with "CAVS Network" reading. Tap on the popup message.
The Wi-Fi setting will change to "CAVS Network". Note that CAVS Network will not have Internet connection as it operates within its local network.
Next scan the QR code for the URL address of the CAVS 205 Plus player. A popup message will appear with "192.168.0.100:3500" reading. Tap on the popup message.
A web browser will open showing the Songbook of the CAVS 205G Plus player with the URL address "192.168.0.100".
Open a camera app, and scan the QR code for the network router. A popup message will appear with "CAVS Network" reading. Tap on the popup message.
The Wi-Fi setting will change to "CAVS Network". Note that CAVS Network will not have Internet connection as it operates within its local network.
Next scan the QR code for the URL address of the CAVS 205 Plus player. A popup message will appear with "192.168.0.100:3500" reading. Tap on the popup message.
A web browser will open showing the Songbook of the CAVS 205G Plus player with the URL address "192.168.0.100".
When connecting a phone or tablet to the CAVS 205G Plus player, users are directed to the CAVS Songbook interface which is a comprehensive and user-friendly platform for managing and enjoying songs in the CAVS 205G Plus player. Let's break down some of its key features:
Tap on the Queue button on the right side of the CAVS Songbook. Following screen will appear.
To access the advanced features, navigate to the URL address "192.168.0.100\admin" in your phone or tablet. Following screen will appear.
A slight difference from the CAVS Songbook screen is that the Setting button is no longer grayed out. Tap on the Setting button.
To change the songs, i.e. change the source media, such as compact disc, USB flash drive, USB hard drive, or SD card that contains the songs, take the currently inserted media out first. Then insert the new media into the 205G Plus player.
Next go to your phone or tablet and navigate to the URL address "192.168.0.100\admin".
Tap on the Setting button.
CAVS network router is pre-configured to work with the CAVS 205G Plus player in the easiest way possible for the users. However due to a malfunction or an accident, the router may be reset, returning the pre-configured setting to its factory default mode. When this happens, the router will no longer communicate with the 205G Plus player and the assigned QR codes would also stop working.
This section describes how to re-configure the network router from the factory default mode so that it would work with the 205G Plus player again and the QR codes will also work as before. The instruction will very much depend on the network router model, and here we cover each model.
The CAVS 205G Plus karaoke player is an upgrade from the regualr CAVS 205G USB karaoke player with the addition of a built-in network server. This upgrade enables the phones and tablets to operate the players in selecting and playing songs.
Operating the CAVS 205G Plus with either the front panel or the remote control remains unchanged from operating the regular CAVS 205G USB player. This section provides detailed descriptions of the features.
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