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S UMO
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Safety Instructions 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so its location does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, CAUTION sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the RISK OF SHOCK ventilation slots. 9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, do not remove cover (or back). No user- stoves, or other
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) OPERATING YOUR UNIT 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in 1. To ensure the finest performance, please read this the instructions contained in this manual, meets manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly reference. approved by Vocopro may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product. 2. Install your unit in a cool
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Welcome.... Welcome.... And Thank you for purchasing the SUMO from VocoPro, your ultimate choice in Karaoke entertainment! With years of experience in the music entertainment business, VocoPro is a leading manufacturer of Karaoke equipment, and has been providing patrons of bars, churches, schools, clubs and individual consumers the opportunity to sound like a star with full-scale club models, in-home systems and mobile units. All our products offer solid perfor
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Listening For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. VocoPro and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most impo
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SUMO DIGITAL KARAOKE SYSTEM Contents Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Listening for a Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Before Gett
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T he S UMO's F eatures OP EN P LAY S TOP P AUS E S EAR CH R EP EAT S K IP P R OGR AM P OW ER • M us ic Volume, B as s , Tr eble and B alanc e • Top Loading CD/ CD+G P layer with P r ogr am and R epeat Contr ols Contr ols • Dual Cas s ette Dec ks w/ P itc h Contr ol • 9 -S tep Digital K ey Contr oller (± 2 N otes in (Tape S peed) up to ±1 0 % 1 / 2 S tep Inc r ements ) • AM / FM S ter eo Tuner • Voc al P ar tner with Adjus table S ens it
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Before Getting Started: Things to Consider It is very important to read the following instructions prior to starting any installation procedures. Doing so will ensure a correct installation and may save you some time as well. Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all external components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the Sumo before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Protect Components
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Front Panel Descriptions 5 11 6 7 . R E P E A T (L E D ) indic a t or - B links for 2 12 3 9 7 TR ACK R EP EAT mode; is s teady for R EP EAT ALL AM FM ----- FM / S T TUN ER FM 8 8 9 0 9 2 9 4 9 6 9 8 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 6 1 0 8 IN P U T S EL EC T OR mode. AM 5 4 0 6 0 0 7 0 0 8 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 7 0 0 M AS TER VOLUM E P OW ER P R OGR AM CD+G AUX CD+G 14 1 P LAY AUX 13 R EP EAT TUN ER TAP E TUN ER TAP E 8 . TR A C K D IS P L AY (L
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Front Panel Descriptions AM FM ----- FM / S T TUN ER 2 3 . TA P E P ITC H c ont r ol - Us ed to adjus t FM 8 8 9 0 9 2 9 4 9 6 9 8 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 6 1 0 8 IN P U T S EL EC T OR AM 5 4 0 6 0 0 7 0 0 8 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 7 0 0 M AS TER TAP E S P EED (playback) ± 1 0 %. VOLUM E 25 P OW ER P R OGR AM CD+G AUX CD+G P LAY AUX R EP EAT TUN ER TAP E TUN ER TAP E 26 2 4 . V. PA R TN E R c ont r ol - Us ed to R EM OVE VOCAL M US IC TR EB
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Front Panel Descriptions AM FM ----- FM / S T TUN ER 3 3 . R E C ( ) but t on - Initiates a cas s ette tape FM 8 8 9 0 9 2 9 4 9 6 9 8 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 6 1 0 8 IN P U T S EL EC T OR AM 5 4 0 6 0 0 7 0 0 8 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 7 0 0 M AS TER R ECOR DIN G when pr es s ed s imultaneous ly with the VOLUM E P OW ER P R OGR AM CD+G AUX CD+G P LAY AUX P LAY button. Cas s ette r ecor ding is only available on R EP EAT TUN ER TAP E TUN ER
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Top Panel Descriptions 3 . S TOP ( ) but t on - P r es s to S TOP a CD/ CD+G playback. 4 . PA U S E ( ) but t on - P r es s to P AUS E a CD/ CD+G playback. 5 . S E A R C H ( ) but t on - P r es s to r apidly s kip B ACK W AR D thr ough a CD/ CD+G tr ack. 6 . S E A R C H ( ) but t on - P r es s to r apidly s kip FOR W AR D thr ough a CD/ CD+G tr ack. 1 N ote: Tr ack s ear ching dur ing CD+G playback 2 11 is not r ecommended, as the ons cr een lyr ics O
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Getting Connected Connecting a VCR, Camcorder VCR/DVD Player yellow or Gaming Console white red TUN ER AM FM ----- FM / S T FM 8 8 9 0 9 2 9 4 9 6 9 8 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 6 1 0 8 IN P U T S EL EC T OR AM 5 4 0 6 0 0 7 0 0 8 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 7 0 0 M AS TER VOLUM E P OW ER P R OGR AM CD+G AUX CD+G P LAY AUX R EP EAT TUN ER TAP E TUN ER TAP E M US IC TR EB LE M US IC B AS S B ALAN CE P ITCH VOCAL M IC1 VOL M IC2 VOL M IC TR EB LE M IC
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Advanced Operations CD/CD+G Operation Loading and Unloading CD/CD+G's 1. Press OPEN button. 3. Close CD tray. 2. Insert a CD/CD+G label side up. Notes: To ensure firm locking of the CD tray, please press on the CD tray at the LEFT MODE position until a 'click' sound is heard. Before operating the CD/CD+G player for the first time, please make sure the neoprene bushing has been removed from the CD tray. attempting to play a disc with the bushing still in CD/CD+G Playback place can cause da
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Advanced Operations Cassette Operation Loading and Unloading Cassettes 2. Insert a cassette tape with the desired 1. Press the STOP/EJECT button. side facing you with tape surface down. side you want to Listen 3. Close the cassette deck. Note: To ensure firm locking of cassette holder/tape covers, please press the cassette door(s) at the center point (or the rightmost positions) until a 'click' sound is heard. Cassette Playback Power 1. Turn on POWER and press the TAPE fu
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Advanced Operations Microphones Operation TUN ER AM FM ----- FM / S T FM 8 8 9 0 9 2 9 4 9 6 9 8 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 6 1 0 8 IN P U T S EL EC T OR AM 5 4 0 6 0 0 7 0 0 8 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 7 0 0 1. Plug either or both Microphone into the M AS TER VOLUM E P OW ER P R OGR AM CD+G AUX CD+G P LAY AUX Microphone jack(s). R EP EAT TUN ER TAP E TUN ER TAP E VOCAL 2. Adjust MIC VOLUME for best balance between M US IC TR EB LE M US I
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Advanced Operations Karaoke with a VHS Cassette 1. Refer to and follow the instructions for "Connecting a VCR, Camcorder or Gaming Console". (on pg 13) 2. Refer to and follow the instructions for Microphone Operation. (on pg 16) TUN ER AM FM ----- FM / S T FM 8 8 9 0 9 2 9 4 9 6 9 8 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 6 1 0 8 IN P U T S EL EC T OR AM 5 4 0 6 0 0 7 0 0 8 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 7 0 0 3. Press the AUX function button. M AS TER VOLUM E P
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Advanced Operations Using the SUMO/VP-899 as a PA (Public Address) The SUMO/VP-899 can be used as a PA (Public Address System). AM FM ----- FM / S T TUN ER 1. Connect the supplied Microphone to either one of FM 8 8 9 0 9 2 9 4 9 6 9 8 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 6 1 0 8 IN P U T S EL EC T OR AM 5 4 0 6 0 0 7 0 0 8 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 7 0 0 M AS TER VOLUM E P OW ER P R OGR AM CD+G AUX CD+G the MIC inputs. P LAY AUX R EP EAT TUN ER TAP E
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Troubleshooting No sound coming from No power plug connections at Insert the power plug into the selected music source the AC outlet. AC outlet. Master Volume control is set to Turn up the Master volume. No sound. a minimum. The wrong function is selected Select the correct function. on the Input selector. Dirty capstan mechanism. Clean capstan thoroughly. CASSETTE is unsteady tape sound Irregular cassette tape Replace the cassette tape. movement. Pitch control may be set to the Adjust the Pit
