VocoPro UHF-5900 manual

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 W elcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Listening for a Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Getting Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Descriptions and Functions . . . . . 1 0-12 Set[...]

3 CAUTION RISK OF SHOCK CAUTION: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Only refer servicing to qualified service personnel. W ARNING T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash & [...]

4 4 4        This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Vocopro may void your authority, granted by the[...]

5 5 5 And thank you for purchasing the UHF-5900 from VocoPro, your ultimate choice in vocal entertainment! With years of experience in the music entertainment business, VocoPro is a leading manufacturer of vocal equipment, and has been providing patrons of bars, churches, schools, clubs and individual consumers the opportunity to sound like a star [...]

6 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit youʼve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now itʼs time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. V ocoPro and the Electronic Industries Associationʼs Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing[...]

7 Features • Operates In The FCC Compliant 600MHz Band • Includes Four UHF Wireless Microphones • Frequency Scan Feature Finds Frequencies With The Least Inter ference • More Than 150 Wireless Frequencies T o Choose From • LCD Display Windows Show Frequency And Other Information • 19” Rack Mount Compatible, Uses Only 1 Rack Space • [...]

8 Getting Connected Connecting Power 1. Ensure the main power sw itch on the rear panel is set to OFF . 2. Connect the power adapter to the power input on the rear panel. 3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet, or a surge protector . NOTE: A surge protector is recommended to protect your equipment from power surges. Connecting Audio Using th[...]

9 Connecting Antennas The Antennas receive the UHF wireless signals from the microphones. 1. Attach the antennas to the connectors on the front panel by twisting them clockwise until fi rmly attached. 2. T o disconnect the antennas, twist counter-clockwise. Attaching the Rack Brackets The UHF-5900 comes with detachable rack brackets which allows t[...]

10 Front Panel 1. Antenna Connector - Connect the antennas to these connectors to receive the wireless signals from the microphones. 2. Module V olume/On-Of f Knob - This dual purpose knob controls the volume of this module. T urning the knob clockwise will increase the volume, turning counter-clockwise will decrease it. T urning the knob counter -[...]

11 Descriptions and Functions Rear Panel 1. Independent XLR Channel Outputs - These four balanced jacks output audio from each module independently . 2. Mixed Audio Output - This unbalanced jack outputs the audio of all the modules mixed together . 3. Power Adapter Plug - Attach the power adapter here to provide power to the unit. 4. Main Power Swi[...]

12 Microphones 1. IR (infrared) Sensor - This sensor receives the infrared signal that is used to set the frequency that the wireless mic will use. This sensor is only used to set the microphone frequency , it does not send or receive audio signal. 2. Power LED - This LED indicator will turn green when the microphone is turned on. It will turn red [...]

13 Setting up the Microphones Over view T he goal is for each of the UHF-5900’ s wireless channels to be operating on a frequency free of inter ference. This can be accomplished two ways 1) automatic frequency selection, and 2) manual frequency selection. W e recommend using the automatic method fi rst, as this method will work well for most are[...]

14 Setting up the Microphones Setting the Frequencies Automatically The Setting the Frequencies Automatically The Setting the Frequencies Automatically w ireless mics can be set Setting the Frequencies Automatically ireless mics can be set Setting the Frequencies Automatically to a frequ Setting the Frequencies Automatically a frequ Setting the Fre[...]

15 Setting the Frequencies Manually If you are using the UHF-5900 in a area with heavy RF interference, you may have to set the frequencies manually . Before Setting the Frequencies Manually If you are using the UHF-5900 in a area with heavy RF interference, you may have to set the frequencies manually . Before Setting the Frequencies Manually you [...]

16 Using the Wireless Mics Microphone Position The UHF-5900 is ideal for close-up vocals and can be held in the hand or mounted on a mic stand. Keep in mind that microphone technique is largely a matter of personal taste, and there is no one “correct” microphone position. Feedback Feedback occurs when the amplifi ed sound from any loudspeaker [...]

17 Basic Operations Setting Up with Stage Monitors/P .A. System If you will be using the UHF-5900 with stage monitors and/or a P .A. system, try the following: • Place the stage monitor directly in front of the microphone. • Locate the P .A. loudspeakers so that they point away from the rear of the microphone. (With the speakers located in thes[...]

18 T esting a Channel for Outside Inter ference Once a microphone and module have been successfully paired, turn the microphone OFF (leave the module ON). With the microphone off, if the RF indicator still has bars showing, there exists inter ference. Note that RF interference can ebb and fl ow . Sometimes it may appear as 4 steady bars on the RF [...]

19 UHF-5900 Frequency List GR1-7 GR1-8 GR1-9 GR1-A GR1-B GR1-C CH01 616.025 616.275 616.525 619.450 616.150 614.250 CH02 618.275 621.525 624.900 620.625 617.575 619.425 CH03 620.775 626.525 630.900 622.725 619.425 622.175 CH04 625.275 643.900 634.275 627.775 625.225 624.325 CH05 637.275 623.900 637.900 633.200 628.325 636.675 CH06 640.275 641.150 6[...]

20 TV Channel Frequencies (USA) 38 614-620 MHz 39 620-626 MHz 40 626-632 MHz 41 632-638 MHz 42 638-644 MHz 43 644-650 MHz 44 650-656 MHz 45 656-662 MHz 46 662-668 MHz 47 668-674 MHz 48 674-680 MHz 49 680-686 MHz 50 686-692 MHz 51 692-698 MHz[...]

21 There is no power • Make sure the power adapter cord is fi rmly co nnected to t he back of the UHF-5900 and to the power outlet. • If using a power st rip /surge -protector , make sure that it is plugged in and switched on. • Make sure the rear panel power switch and the f ront panel module power switches are turned on . There is no sound[...]

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