VocoPro ORANGE-300 - Manual (Page 17)

Karaoke Operations
Notes on Karaoke Media
There are various types of Karaoke media available for playback with the Orange-300. You can perform Karaoke with
standard CD, CDG, and VCD formats. The thing to remember is how each type differs as far as audio channels and video
support.
Standard CD
While standard CD's are not designed for Karaoke applications, it is still possible to practice Karaoke with them. There will
be no graphics (lyrics) to view on a TV since there is no video coding, however because the vocals are audible, you can
follow along and practice your accuracy.
CDG
CDG has been the most commonly used format of Karaoke media for the last 7 years. It is very similar to a standard CD,
except it has video graphics that are decoded by your Karaoke player and displayed onscreen. In addition, many CDG's are
specially 'multiplex' formatted with background music on the left channel and vocals on the right channel, so vocal
cancellation can be done by simply adjusting the balance control.
VCD
While the VCD format is not as popular in North America as it is in other countries, it remains an excellent format to be used
for Karaoke. Because video is not limited to 16 colors (as with CDG), VCD's tend to have motion video behind the lyrics
instead of a monotone screen, making them a bit more attractive to party atmospheres. Most VCD's also have multiplexed
coded audio for easy vocal cancellation.
Performing Karaoke
To perform KARAOKE:
1. Refer to and follow the instructions for 'Loading a Disc' in the 'Disc Operations' section
2. Refer to and follow the instructions for connecting microphones in the 'Microphone Operation' section
3. When playback is commenced, your voice will be mixed with the playback output and heard
through the speakers, and the lyrics will be displayed on the TV screen
Removing Guide Vocals
To REMOVE guide VOCALS from MULTIPLEXED karaoke media:
1. Press the L/R button at any time during disc playback to enable VOCAL CANCEL mode. In
this mode, the guide vocals are removed from the source music. Press again to bring the
vocals back
2. Press the L/R button while singing into the microphone to enable VOCAL PARTNER mode.
In this mode, the guide vocals are removed temporarily only when you are singing. When you
stop singing for a minimum of 2 seconds, the guide vocals are reintroduced. Press again to bring the vocals back
NOTE: Disc must be multiplexed formatted for this feature to work
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