Acesonic DGX-212 Thank you for purchasing Acesonic's DGX212 HDMI Multi-Format Karaoke Player with Digital Recording. Acesonic takes pride in providing its customers with only the most advanced and highest quality products on the market. With proper care and use you will get many years of satisfying use from your Acesonic product. Be sure to keep original packaging in case re-shipping is required for returns or repairs. Care and cleaning: Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the front panel and other surfaces of the DGX-212. Do not use the device in areas that are wet or prone to dampness. Always allow enough room below and around the device to provide sufficient air flow for cooling when it is being used. First Things First Included Accessories Please check that you have all of the following accessories supplied to you. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer immediately. RCA Composite (Yellow/Red/White) Audio/Video Cable (1) Remote Control (1) User's Manual (1) Table of Contents First Things First ........................................1 Important Information Before You Start...2 Compatible Video Formats .......................3 Front Panel Functions and Operations....4 Back Panel Functions and Operations ....4 Remote Control Functions ........................5 Player Connections....................................7 Basic Operation: Playback........................9 Playback from USB and SD Cards ...........9 Basic Operation: Karaoke.......................10 Basic Operation: System Setup .............11 Basic Operation: Language Setup.........12 Recording & CDG Disc Ripping..............14 Ripping CDG Disc into MP3G files.........15 Other Advanced Operations ...................16 Creating song list .....................................17 Song Searching/Programing..................17 Troubleshooting Chart 1..........................18 Troubleshooting Chart 2..........................19 Safety, Warnings and Precautions.........20 Technical Specifications & Contact Information................................................22 NOTE Your Acesonic DGX-212 HDMI Multi-Format Karaoke Player with Digital Recording arrives with everything you need to start making music and converting (“ripping”) CD+G files to the MP3+G format. If you need speakers or other audio components, they can be obtained from Acesonic, or you can use any standard audio equipment that conforms to contemporary standards. If you are familiar with audio equipment, use the enclosed Quick Start Guide for setup. Please fill out your Warranty Registration Card and return it right away. 1 Before Operation About This Manual The display window information and On Screen Display (OSD) items are all in UPPER CASE letters. Precautions Power Cord: When you are away on travel or won't use the DGX-212 for an extended period of time, unplug the unit from the wall outlet. When unplugging the player from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the cord. Do NOT handle the power cord with wet hands. Avoid moisture, water and dust Do not place the player in a moist environment or in an area where there might be an excessive amount of dust build up (e.g. near a fan). If water or any liquid should get into the unit, turn off the power and unplug the unit from the wall outlet immediately. Consult your dealer or an authorized repair station. Using the unit in this state may lead to fire or electrical shock. Avoid high temperatures. Do not expose the player to direct sunlight or place near any heating device. Notes on Installation Select a place where the unit will be level, dry, and not too cold or hot. Do not use unit on its side or where subject to vibrations (e.g. speakers). Leave sufficient distance between the TV and unit. Do not leave heavy objects on top of unit. Prevent Unit Malfunction No parts in this unit are user-serviceable. If the unit no longer functions, unplug it from the wall outlet and contact your dealer for service options. Never block the vents on the unit. Vents are used to circulate air and keep the temperature of the player down. Blocking the vents may result in damage of the unit. Important Information Before You Start Compatible Media and File Formats This unit supports the following disc and file formats: DVD, AVI, Video CD, Video CD 2.0 CD+Graphics, Audio CD, HDCD MP3, MP3+G, JPEG, Kodak, MPEG Above media is playable on the following discs: DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, DVD±RW DL, CD-R/RW Card reader compatible formats: SD Memory Card (FAT32 format only). Important Reminders Any disc that is not listed above will cause the player to display NO DISC in the Display Window. Future media and disc formats maybe supported with firmware upgrades, when available. Encoding methods of some media formats may affect playback, e.g., unable to fast forward, long load time, etc. Be sure that the encoding process conforms to the standards for that particular format. Dirty, scratched, warped and defective discs may cause a considerabl...