GM522 - Emerson Karaoke® / IXT Systems

PORTABLE
CDG/MP3G
KARAOKE PLAYER
(ipod® not included)
GM522

Warnings and Precautions
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:(1)This device may not cause harmful
interference. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CERTIFICATION: THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS
RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J AT DATE OF
MANUFACTURE.

Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions. All
safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is
operated.
2. Keep these instructions. The
safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed all warnings. All warnings
on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions. All
operating and use instructions should
be followed.
5. Water and Moisture. Do not use
this product near water. For example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool
or similar conditions. The apparatus
shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on or near this product.
6. Cleaning. Clean only with a dry
cloth. Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners.
7. Ventilation. Slots and openings in
the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided
8. Heat. Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other devices that
produce heat, including amplifiers.
9. Grounding or Polarization. (If
applicable) Do not disable or
circumvent the polarized or
grounding type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of this outlet.
10. Power Cord Protection. Protect
the power cord from being walked
on, pinched, cut or damaged in any
way. If any damage occurs, consult
with a trained technician for repairs.
11. Accessories. Only use
accessories specified and approved
by the manufacture. Do not place this
product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table not
previously approved by the
manufacturer. The product may fall
causing serious injury to a child,
adult or to the product itself. Any
mounting of the product should be
done within the manufacturer’s
guidelines.
12. Transporting. If a preapproved
device is used to transport this
product, caution and care must be
observed and practiced to avoid
damages. Make sure the device and
product together are stable before
moving.
13. Lightning. Unplug this product
and disconnect the antenna or cable
system during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of
time. This will help prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and
power line surges.
14. Servicing. Do not attempt to
service this product yourself.
Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to a
qualified service technician.
15. Power Sources. Only connect to
the type of household power supply
as indicated in the operating
instructions and rating label. If you
are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult with
local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the
manufacturer’s operating
instructions.
16. Overloading. Do not overload
wall outlets or extension cords. This
can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
17. Foreign Material. Protect this
product from intrusion of any foreign
substances like dirt, water, moisture
and insects. Do not force any foreign
materials or chemicals into this
product. This could result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
18. Replacement Parts and Safety
Check. When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
specified and approved by the
manufacturer. Ask the service
technician to perform safety checks
to ensure proper operation to avoid
possible fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
19. Outdoor Antenna Grounding.
If an outside antenna or cable system
is connected to the product, be sure
the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. If there’s any
doubt to the proper grounding of
these systems, contact a qualified
electrician to inspect your location.
20. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The
product should be mounted to a wall
or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
21. Disconnect Device. Make sure
all disconnect devices are in proper
working condition and readily
available in the event of an
emergency or if power off is needed
quickly.
22. Protective Attachment Plug. (If
applicable) This product may be
equipped with an attachment plug
having overload protection. This is a
safety feature. See Instruction
Manual for replacement or resetting
of this protective device. If
replacement of the plug is required,
be sure the qualified service
technician has used a replacement
plug specified by the manufacturer
that has the same overload protection
as the original plug.
23. Power Lines. An outside antenna
system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits
as contact with them may be fatal.
Always consult with your local
power company before installing an
outside antenna.
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Caution
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• Please use the original box and packing materials for safe
transportation of this product.
• It is normal for the cover and rear panel to become warm after the
player has been operating for an extended period of time.
• Do not move this product during playing. Doing so may cause damage
to the pickup and the disc.
• Press OPEN CD DOOR button to open tray. Do not push or pull tray. Do
not touch tray when opening or closing.
• This unit does not fully support the USB Playing and Record/ Ripping.
• Warning: When the EQ function is turned on, the Ripping effect/ result
would not be too good/ ideal.
• Do not use hard or sharp instruments to touch the TFT Screen, it may
scratch or damage its surface!
• Remove all batteries from the Battery Compartment, when this
machine will not be used for an extended period of time.

Features
• CD, CDG, MP3, MP3G, MPEG4
• 7" TFT Color Screen
• AUX input for IPod®/MP3 Players
(Audio 3.5 mm)
• USB 2.0 and SD (SD Card not
included)
• Record Music/Voice Mix
• 1 Microphone Included
• 2 Microphone Input Jacks
MIC 1 MIC 2
CLOSE
• Digital Echo
• Digital Key control
• Treble and Bass Control
• Equalizer
• Audio/Video Outputs
• Personal Player Cradle
• AC/DC Operation
(8 "C" Batteries not included)
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Front and Rear Panel Illustration
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1. FUNCTION: Switch player mode to Off, play from Disc, USB, SD Card or AUX
2. HEADPHONE: Standard headphone jack
3. USB DATA: For transferring songs from your computer
4. CRADLE: Personal Player Cradle for holding iPod ® , MP3, MP4 players
5. SD: SD slot to accommodate SD cards
6. MASTER VOL: Master control for setting player volume
7. OPEN CD DOOR: Eject or open disc door
8. MIC 2 VOL: Volume control for microphone
9. BALANCE: Adjust vocals to play or fade
10. ECHO: Add an echo effect to singer's voice
11. TONE: Adjust player tone
12. MIC 1 VOL: Volume control for microphone
13. POWER LED: Power on indicator
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Connecting to a TV Set
Notes:
Composite video cable and left/right audio cable.
Connect MP3/MP4/iPod®
Connect iCable to Personal Player
Headphone Jack.
Connect your Personal Player
USB charing cord to your
player’s recharge socket.
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Insert Personal Player
with cords attached into
built-in cradle
Connect to TV
or TV and Stereo
Connect iCable to
AUX IN jack
Plug unit into 120V to charge
Personal Player or USB Charger

Remote Control
1.DISC / USB / SD
2.NUMBER KEYS
3.EQUALIZER
4.FLAT
5.KEY-
6.REPEAT
7.UP
8.LEFT
9.DOWN
10.PLAY
11.REV
12.FWD
NOTE:
DISC/ USB/SD RECORD
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LEFT
EQUALIZER
3D SOUND
SPECTROM
PROGRAM
DISPLAY
MUTE
A-B
KEY- FLAT KEY+ MENU
REPEAT
UP
PLAY
DOWN
STOP PAUSE
REV FWD PREV NEXT
GM522
KARAOKE CDG/MP3G PLAYER
RIGHT
13.RECORD
14.PROGRAM
15.DISPLAY
16.MUTE
17.A-B
18.KEY+
19.MENU
20.RIGHT
21.STOP
22.PAUSE
23.NEXT
24.PREV
1.Please note that reference numbers for the remote are described at the beginning on
page 10 of this manual.
2. In this manual, “ ”” ”” ”” ” will be used to represent different NAVIGATION ARROWS
on the remote respectively.
3. In order to operate any of the remote functions, you must first press the Power button on
the CDG player.
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Remote Control Operation
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A-B During playback, press A-B button to select point A. Press it again to select point
B. The player will repeat the section from A to B automatically. Press A-B a third
time to cancel A-B repeat and clear point A and B.
STOP
Note: During CD playback, points A and B must be within the same track,
selected from different chapters. This function is subject to the disc.
These keys are used to input the time, as well as title, chapter and track
numbers. When a numeric item is displayed on the screen, press the 0-9 keys to
select the desired entry, and press ENTER to confirm.
During CD playback, press and hold�to scan forward. The player will review
the disc at 2,4,8 and 20 times normal speed as follows:
Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
During CD playback, press and hold�to scan reverse. The player will review
the disc at 2,4,8 and 20 times normal speed as follows:
Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Press PREV to skip to previous chaper or track.
Press NEXT to skip to next chaper or track.
Press STOP once during playback to stop and hold playback.
Press PLAY to resume playback from the point you pressed STOP.
Press STOP twice to stop playback completely.

Remote Control Operation
PLAY
PAUSE
DISC/USB/SD
REPEAT
MUTE
Press PLAY from stop mode to start play.
Press PAUSE during playback to pause playback.
Press DISC/USB/SD to choose Disc or Card or USB.
Press REPEAT to select Repeat Single, Repeat all and Repeat off
(CD or Other).
Press MUTE to mute the Audio output.
Press MUTE again to resume normal Audio output.
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Remote Control Preparation
Battery installation
1. Open the cover
2. Install batteries
2. Close the cover
Using the remote
DISC/ USB/SD RECORD
Notes:
● Point the remote control directly at the
player’s remote sensor.
● Do not leave the remote control in an
extremly hot or humid place.
● Do not spill water or put anything wet
on the remote control.
EQUALIZER
PROGRAM
DISPLAY
MUTE
A-B
KEY- FLAT KEY+ MENU
REPEAT
LEFT
UP
DOWN
PLAY STOP PAUSE
REV FWD PREV NEXT
GM522
KARAOKE CDG/MP3G PLAYER
RIGHT
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DISC/USB/SD
Press DISC/USB/SD to choose Disc, Card or USB. YouR menu options will
be DISC, USB or SD per the screen below:
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DISC
USB
SD
CDG DISC PLAYBACK
When a CDG Disc is loaded, the screen will display as follows:
AAB B CC
AABB DD EE FF GG
AAA BBB CCC DDD EEE FFF GGG
AAAA BBBB CCCC DDDD EEEE FFFF

Record Operation Procedures:
1. Load Disc or SD or USB, select Song Title from the Song List and press PLAY
(This Unit Supports the MP3,MP3+G, CD,CD+G format’s Song)
2. If User wants to sing the song and record his Vocal with the Music then press
the Red RECORD button�screen shows [USB Ready or SD Card Ready].
3. User can start singing into the Microphone and record. When finished,
Press RECORD to stop Recording.
1. 2.
Play CD
3.
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CD TRK 4/9 00:00:00 CD TRK 4/9 00:00:00
CD TRK 4/9 00:00:00
RECORD TO SD
SD READY

Play Back the recorded file:
4. Press [DISC/USB/SD] button to select USB mode
�Screen will show Read USB or SD Card, then Loading File
5. Select [RECORD Folder] , then press ENTER
�screen shows all Tack No.
6. Pick the identical Track Number when the Song/Vocal was recorded, follow by
[PLAY] to play back the recorded track.
4.
DISC
CARD
USB
Press the Disc/USB/SD buttom,
select the USB
5.
Current
Directory
name
RECORD
Current MP3G
name
Record file
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Troubleshooting
If you have any questions, please consult the troubleshooting guide below.
Enter the power button is on.
Ensure the power outlet is operational.
Ensure the power cord is not damaged.
Ensure the power plug is connected firmly to the
outlet.
Ensure the audio jacks are securely connected.
Ensure the audio connector is not damaged.
Ensure the volume is turned up in setup.
Ensure you have entered the correct AV input for your TV.
Ensure the audio is not set to mute.
Ensure the video jacks are securely connected.
Ensure you have entered the correct AV input for your TV.
Ensure the video connector is not damaged.
Ensure you have set the player’s VIDEO settings correctly.
Ensure you have set the player’s AUDIO settings correctly.
Ensure the disc is not scratched or stained.
Ensure the AV connector or the output terminal is not
damaged.
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Enter the disc is not warped, damaged or deformed.
Ensure the disc is not badly stained or damaged.
Ensure the disc format is compatible with the player.
Please check whether you have tried to play a software CD.
If so, please restart the player.
Make sure the Main unit’s POWER button is on.
Ensure the remote batteries are working.
Point the remote control directly at the player’s IR sensor.
Remove any obstacles between the remote and the IR
sensor.
Turn off the power, and then turn it on again.
Ensure you have put the disc on the tray.
Ensure the disc is not upside down.
Ensure the disc is not distorted, stained or scratched.

Specifications
Power requirements: DC12V
Power Consumption: 25W
Video standard: NTSC
Unit Weight: 3.7kg
Video output
Video Output: 1.0V(p-p)/ 75Ω, sync, negative polarity, RCA pin jack x 1
Audio output
2.0 channel output: RCA pin jack(L,R) x 2
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
S/N ratio: >90dB
Total harmonic distortion:

Note
Function Switch:
Make sure top function switch on player is on DISC/USB/SD. If you have on
Aux In, then screen will not play video. This is for playing MP3 thru RCAs on
back. (Cord included for playing MP3s).
Record Function:
Put disc in, press play. Put USB in or SD CARD. Press RECORD (wait 3
seconds) then music will start. If the disc is multiplex or with a vocal then
recording could pick up vocal with singers vocal. Please use a CD/CDG/MP3
without vocals to only record your voice with music. (Some songs put Vocal
on Left channel or some put Vocal on Right channel. So this is why sometimes
the CD vocal gets recorded with the singers vocal). To play back your recording,
press STOP then pick either USB or SD CARD and your song will be the
last one in recorded file.
Call 1800 800 8466 or 1727 209 1313
Before you return or have any questions if you think player does not work
properly.
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