D00998401A » MP-VT1 MP3 Music & Voice Trainer This device has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record it and retain it for your records.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR U.S.A. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. T h e l i g h t n i n g f l a s h w i t h a r ro w h e a d symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Table of Contents 1–Introduction................................................... 6 Warnings about the rechargeable battery............ 6 Getting detailed usage of the MP-VT1................. 7 About this manual................................................. 8 About the power supply........................................ 8 Reset hole.............................................................. 9 4–Singing or playing with the MP-VT1..........15 Connecting a mic.........................................
1–Introduction Thank you for purchasing the TASCAM MP-VT1. This MP3 player allows you to change the playback speed of recorded music without changing its pitch, making it ideal for voice and instrument practice. If you are trying to learn a part that is too difficult to catch at ordinary playback speed, you can use this player to slow the playback to a speed that makes learning the notes easier.
1–Introduction ment, unit inspection or repair. When you dispose of the unit, however, please follow the procedures in the Owner’s Manual to remove and recycle the internal battery. • Do not touch leaking fluid with bare skin if the rechargeable battery leaks. Battery fluid may cause loss of eyesight if it gets in an eye. Wash the eye (do not rub) with clean water immediately and contact a physician as soon as possible.
1–Introduction About this manual When we refer to a key or connector or control on the MP-VT1, the typeface looks like this: PLAY. When we refer to items shown on the display, the typeface looks like this: MENU. About the power supply The MP-VT1 uses a built-in lithium ion battery that can be recharged by connecting the unit to a computer with the USB cable. You can also use an AC adapter (sold separately) to power the unit and recharge the battery.
1–Introduction Reset hole If the MP-VT1 starts to operate incorrectly, insert the end of a paper clip or similar object into this hole to press the System Reset Button inside. Pressing this button turns the power OFF. MP-VT1 NOTE Do not press the System Reset Button if the unit is operating normally.
2–Preparing tracks The following sections explain how to copy tracks from a CD to a computer and then transfer them to the MP-VT1. Copying tracks to a computer Use a computer application that is capable of importing CD tracks as MP3s (e.g. iTunes) to import the tracks that you want from a CD to a computer. For detailed information about how to do this, please refer to the manuals and/or on-line help files of the computer and application.
2–Preparing tracks Connecting to a computer To transfer music files stored on a computer to the MP-VT1, use the included USB cable to connect the USB port on the unit to a computer USB port. “ USB connected…” appears on the MP-VT1 screen. On the computer, you should find the unit shown as an external drive named “MP-VT1.” Copying tracks from a computer 1. Click on the “MP-VT1” drive icon on the computer to open it. You see two folders: UTILITY and MUSIC. 2.
3–Playing back tracks WARNING Before starting playback, turn the OUTPUT VOLUME all the way down. Turn it up gradually to reach the desired volume. Excessive volume can damage speakers and permanently harm your hearing. Preparing to listen Connect headphones or a monitoring system (an amp with built-in speakers, a home stereo, etc.) using the /LINE OUT jack. Playing back tracks on the MP-VT1 Press the Á/π key to start playback. Press the Á/π key again to stop playback.
3–Playing back tracks TIP From the MENU screen, use the BROWSE and PLAYLIST screens to select tracks directly and choose your favorite tracks. Changing the playback tempo You can change the speed of playback, which is useful to practice difficult riffs, for example. 1. Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the wheel to select PB CONTROL . Press the ENTER key to open the PB CONTROL screen. TIP If the home screen is open, press the ENTER key to open the PB CONTROL screen directly. 3.
3–Playing back tracks Looping a selected passage 1. Press the Á/π key to start playback. 2. Press the I/O key at the point where you want the loop to start (IN point). 3. Press the I/O key again at the point where you want the loop to stop (OUT point). Loop playback starts immediately from the IN point. To stop loop playback press either the LOOP key or the I/O key. If you press the LOOP key, the loop IN and OUT points are kept, so you can play the same loop if you press the LOOP key again.
4–Singing or playing with the MP-VT1 You can connect a mic and mix your voice, or the sound of the instrument you are playing, with the track being played back. Connecting a mic Practicing with track as they play If you sing or play an instrument while a track is playing back, you can hear the combined signals of your voice or the instrument output through the /LINE OUT jack. 1. Connect a mic to the MIC IN jack. 2. Adjust the mic volume with the INPUT dial.
4–Singing or playing with the MP-VT1 Using the Metronome The MP-VT1 has built-in metronome. 1. Press the METRONOME key to open the METRONOME screen. 2. Press the Á/π key to start the metronome. 3. Use the wheel to select the TEMPO and press the ENTER key. 16 TASCAM MP-VT1 4. Use the wheel to adjust the tempo and press the MENU key. 5. Use the wheel to select the BEAT and press the ENTER key. 6. Use the wheel to adjust the beat and press the MENU key. 7.
4–Singing or playing with the MP-VT1 Using the built-in effects The MP-VT1 has built-in mic effects. 1. Press the MENU key and select the EFFECT item, then press the ENTER key to open the EFFECT screen. 2. Use the wheel to select BANK and press the ENTER key. 3. Use the wheel to choose a bank and press the MENU key. You can see the name of the factory effect currently selected in the PRESET display directory below. NOTE OFF bypasses the effect. 4. Use the wheel to select PRESET and press the ENTER key.
4–Singing or playing with the MP-VT1 10. Use the wheel to select VOICE CHANGE and press the ENTER key. 11. Use the wheel to adjust voice change setting (DOWN , OFF or UP) and press the MENU key.
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