CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station User’s Manual This product supports USB memory devices with USB connectivity iPod®, MP3 player, MP4 player, USB memory Stick, USB hard drive, etc. with FAT32 file system (Windows PC).
---- Table of Contents ---1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 3 Safety and warning instruction ........................................................................ 4 Specification ................................................................................................... 7 CAVS IPS-11G and accessories ..................................................................... 8 4.1 Package contents .......
8 9 10 2 Firmware update .......................................................................................... 39 Setup system configuration ......................................................................... 40 9.1 PHOTO SETUP ............................................................................... 41 9.2 MUSIC SETUP ................................................................................ 41 9.3 MOVIE SETUP .......................................................................
1 Introduction CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station is an innovative multimedia player that plays photo, music, video, and karaoke files from your USB memory device, such as iPod®, MP3 player, MP4 player, USB memory stick, USB hard disk, or USB card reader. CAVS IPS-11G bridges your USB memory device to your home audio video (theater) system. CAVS IPS-11G will let you view, search, and play the multimedia files directly on TV screen using a remote controller.
2 Safety and warning instruction Please read it carefully to ensure safe and proper use: 4 Copyright All multimedia contents (movie, karaoke, music, and photo) are under the protection of copyright law. Avoid using pirated or illegally copied material. Any legal repercussions resulting from illegal viewing of pirated or copyrighted material will be born solely by the user. Codec supported The system can not support all codec formats. Please check the supported codec type in this manual. (3.
Chemical objects Do not spill benzene, gas, paint thinner, or other corrosive materials in or on the system. Serious and permanent harm can occur. Firmware update Do not turn off the power during firmware update. If the power turns off, it may cause irreparable damage to the system. 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.
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.
3 Specification Video format Supported file Karaoke format format Audio format Photo format Video output Audio output MPEG, MPG, AVI, DAT, VOB MCG-MP3 MP3 JPEG, BMP, GIF Composite video (NTSC/PAL support) S-Video (Y/C) Analog 2CH (Stereo), Digital audio out (coaxial) Microphones Mini (3.5mm,1/8 inch) jack x 2 USB connector Power requirement Power consumption Dimension (W X H X D) Net weight Operating temperature Operating humidity A-type DC 9V / 1A Max.
4 CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station and accessories. 4.
Remote control & Battery Microphone 9
4.2.1.3 Back side SPDIF connector for digital audio output, S-Video connector for high-resolution video output, A/V out connector for 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 microphone inputs, microphone volume control knob and echo volume control knob are located in left side.
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5 Installation and connection 5.1 Connecting your USB memory device Connect your USB memory device, such as iPod®, MP3 player, MP4 player, USB memory stick, USB card reader, or USB hard drive, to CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station. Use the USB cable that came with your USB memory device to connect. You can connect your USB memory device anytime regardless of CAVS IPS-11G being powered on or off. “MEDIA DETECTED” message will appears on TV screen. 5.
Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight. The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight. 5.4 Power connection AC power adapter supports 100V~240V AC input voltage with DC9V 1000mA output. To prevent any damage to the system, it is recommended only to use the included AC power adapter. 5.5 Video connection 5.5.
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.
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.
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 you’re AV receiver. Please refer to the user’s manual of you’re AV receiver to find the digital audio input terminal.
5.7 Microphone connection 5.7.1 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. MIC 2 MIC 1 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.
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.
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 using the ඔGඖ / keys and pressing the ENT key. 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. Commonly used remote control keys · POWER : Turn on/off CAVS IPS-11G.
6.1 Photos mode Photos mode reads and plays image files saved under a folder named Photos 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®, to see the images stored through iTunes®, go to Photos, Full Resolution, and Year-Month-Date folders. Note that only the images stored with “Include fullresolution photos” option in iTunes® will be shown.
Remote control keys in Photos mode · ESC : Stop the playback or go back to the previous menu. · ENT( G) : Select a highlighted menu or play a highlighted file. Press to pause in playback. · REPEAT : Select between Folder Repeat ON / Folder Repeat OFF. · ALL : Sort and show all the 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.
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®, to play the MP3 files stored through iTunes®, select iPod-Control, Music, and Songs folders. Note that only the MP3 files stored without the DRM protection will be shown.
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.
6.3 Videos mode Videos mode reads and plays video files saved under a folder named VIDEOS in your USB memory device. The folder VIDEOS 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®, the video files stored through iTunes® is encrypted in a proprietary format and can not be viewed by CAVS IPS-11G.
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. · / : Fast Reverse / Fast Forward during playback.
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. · / : Fast Reverse / Fast Forward during playback.
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 Photos 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 Videos in your USB memory device to maximize the features of CAVS IPS-11G.
CAVS IPS-11G utilizes your USB memory device, such as iPod 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. It plays DVD movies and Karaoke sing along with lyric display.
7 Karaoke CAVS IPS-11G is specially designed to play karaoke songs of MCG-MP3 format stored in your USB memory device. There are thousands of karaoke songs of MCG-MP3 file format available for download at www.ipskaraoke.com. You can also use the IPS Manager program to extract karaoke songs of MCG-MP3 file format from CD+G karaoke discs commonly found at any local or online karaoke stores. IPS Manager program is included in CAVS IPS-11G package. 7.
7.2 Transfering Karaoke files The MCG-MP3 files can be transferred from PC to your USB memory device through USB cable. · Connect your USB memory device, such as iPod® or MP3 player, to PC using USB cable. · Go to Start and My Computer, and you will see your USB memory device as a Removable drive. Double click on the Removable drive to open. You can create a new folder in your USB memory device to store the karaoke song files. · Copy the MCG-MP3 files in PC to the Removable drive of your USB memory device.
7.3 Playing Karaoke files To play the MCG-MP3 karaoke files in your USB memory device, · Connect your USB memory device to CAVS IPS-11G. · From the Main menu, go to Files mode. · Select the folder containing karaoke song files. · The MCG-MP3 karaoke files will appear in the TV screen with special MP3+G logo. · Use the / keys to select a file and press ENT key to play.
For iPod®, if you have stored the MCG-MP3 files using iTunes® program, · Connect your iPod to CAVS IPS-11G. · From the Main menu, go to Files mode. · Go to iPod-Control, Music, and Songs folders. “MUSIC” message will appear and regular MP3 song files will be listed on TV screen. · Press SEARCH button on the remote control. “Karaoke” message will appear and the MCG-MP3 song files will be listed on TV screen. · Select a karaoke song file and play.
7.4 Song Search and Program Storing of MCG-MP3 files in a folder allows you to browse and select the songs under the FILE LIBRARY menu. You can use the / or / keys to browse the song files up / down by line or page. Up to 500 songs can be viewed in the FILE LIBRARY per folder. Enabling INX menu in a karaoke folder provides the convenience of: · Display up to 10,000 songs per folder. · Search by song number, title, or singer. · Program up to 10 songs.
Example of Search by Title menu Example of Search by Singer menu At Karaoke Search menu, input a song number using NUMERIC keys, or press the / keys to browse through the songs. For each song number, the song title will appear on the display. Press ENT key to start playing. At Karaoke Search menu, press SEARCH key to further select from HELP / SEARCH BY TITLE / SEARCH BY SINGER menus. HELP menu will display the instruction on how to search.
At SEARCH BY SINGER menu, use the ඔGඖ / keys to select the first character of your search. Next use the / keys to change the cursor position, and use the ඔGඖ G / 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 ̵G̷ / or PG DN / PG UP keys 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.
7.5 Using microphones G CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station has a built-in dual microphone mixer with volume and echo level controls. To use a microphone in conjunction with CAVS IPS-11G: · Connect AV (analog audio) out terminal of CAVS IPS-11G to AUDIO IN terminal of your TV or amplifier. Do not use the 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 levels.
8 Firmware update 8.1 Saving firmware Download the latest firmware for CAVS IPS-11G from www.ipskaraoke.com and save it into 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”. 8.2 Connecting your USB memory device Connect your USB memory device to CAVS IPS-11G. Power off CAVS IPS-11G and power it on again. 8.3 Selecting firmware upgrade menu Press SETUP key on the remote control to go to the Setup menu.
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. Example of firmware version screen 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. 9 Setup system configuration. Press SETUP key to go to the Setup menu.
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 ඔGඖ / or / 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.
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. 9.5.3 SPDIF OUTPUT Select the type of digital audio output. · Off · SPDIF/RAW : Raw signal output · SPDIF/PCM : PCM modulated signal output. 9.5.4 OSD 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 NO / YES 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).
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.
10 FAQ (Trouble shooting) Problem Possible solution CODEC NOT SUPPORTED Check if a selected file is supported by the system. message appears on screen. Check your firmware version, and update if new firmware is available. DIVX DECRIPTION ERROR Check if the movie file format is supported by the system. NO MEDIA DETECTED message appears Check if your digital device is securely connected to the CAVS IPS-11G USB connector.
Problem Remote control does not function properly Possible solution Keep remote control out of direct sunlight. Check the battery. *Product specs are subject to change without notice. LIMITED WARRANTY CAVS IPS-11G Karaoke Station CAVS USA Inc. warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the data of original retail purchase for the period as shown below.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE : Return your product to a CAVS authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest CAVS authorized service center, please call : (562) 777-1846.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. CAVS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.