VocoPro DA-1055 PRO manual

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    owner's manual THE SINGER'S UL TIMA TE CHOICE DA-1055 PRO Professional Digital Echo Mixer with Dual Equalizers DA-1055 PRO OWNER’S MANUAL[...]

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    Safety Instructions FCC Information W elcome Listening for a Lifetime Specifications and Features Getting Connected Connecting Source Players ........................................................................ 2 Connecting to a Sound System .................................................................. 3-4 Microphone Connections .........[...]

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    Safety Instructions 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 lig[...]

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    FCC INFORMA TION (U .S.A.) 1. IMPORT ANT NO TICE: DO NO T MODIFY THIS UNIT!: 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 FCC, to use this product. 2. IMPORT ANT : When connecting this product to[...]

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    W elcome . And Thank you for purchasing the D A-1055 PRO 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[...]

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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 [...]

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    Specifications and Features Graphic Equalizer Section: Connector ............................................................................................................ RCA/Unbalanced Input Impedance ................................................................................................... 47k� Ω Bands ............................[...]

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    Connecting Source Players to the DA-1055 PRO Y ou can connect up to two A/V source players (CD+G player , DVD player , CD player , Mp3 player , etc.) to the DA-1055 PRO simultaneously using RCA audio (red & white) and video (yellow) cables. Connecting Audio What you will need: • Source player with RCA audio output jacks • Pair of RCA audio [...]

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    Connecting to a Sound System (Mixer , amplifier , r ecording device, etc.) Connecting Audio The DA-1055 PRO has three audio output channels for connecting to mixers, amplifiers, recording devices, etc. • MIX 1 and MIX 2 simultaneously output source player music and microphone vocals. • LINE outputs the EQ channels with the source player music[...]

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    Connecting to a TV or Monitor Y ou can connect to up to two TV/video monitors. Use the SOURCE button to switch between source player input. What you will need: • TV monitor with an RCA VIDEO input. • RCA video cable. In most cases this is color-coded yellow. NOTE: If your TV does not have an RCA Video input jack, Y ou can connect video using an[...]

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    Microphone Connections The DA-1055 PRO has 6 mic input jacks, allowing you to connect up to 6 microphones using ¼” microphone cables. • Mic V olume 1 controls MIC 1 Input (front panel) and MIC 1/B Input (rear panel) • Mic V olume 2 controls MIC 2 Input (front panel) and MIC 2/B Input (rear panel) • Mic V olume 3 controls MIC 3 Input (front[...]

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    Basic Operations A TTENTION: Before turning on the DA-1055 PRO’ s power , make sure it is connected to a power outlet, power strip or surge protector . It is recommended that you use a surge protector for increased protection. 1.T urning on the Power Switch the POWER button on the front panel of the DA-1055 PRO to the ON position to turn it on an[...]

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    Microphone Operations Adjusting the Independent V olume contr ols When there are multiple vocalists present it is common that some will sing louder than others. The volume levels for each pair of mic channels can be adjusted independently to create a balanced vocal mix. • Mic V olume 1 controls MIC 1 Input (front panel) and MIC 1/B Input (rear pa[...]

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    Using the Digital Echo (microphone only) T urning on Echo: 1. Press the ECHO button on the front panel IN to turn Echo on. 2. Press the ECHO button OUT to turn Echo off. Adjusting the Echo settings: The DA-1055 PRO allows you to adjust the Repeat and Delay of the Echo effect. Repeat: The interval time between each repeat. T urning this up (clockwis[...]

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    Front Panel 1. Power switch - T urns the power On and Of f . 2. Music Level control - Adjust the volume of source music. Move sliders up and down to increase or decrease the volume output for that channel. 3. Graphic EQ On/Off switch - T urns the 7-Band Graphic Equalizer on and off. 4. 7-Band Graphic Equalizer - This will increase or cut the 7 diff[...]

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    Rear Panel 1. Mic In jacks 1B, 2B, and 3B - Connect 3 additional microphones to these jacks using ¼” mic cables. 2. Stereo Mic Output (with Echo) - Outputs the microphone vocals only along with the Digital Echo effect for independent mixing of vocals. 3. Mix 1 & 2 (Mixer Pre-out) - Outputs (Pre-out) both microphone vocals and source player m[...]

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    T r oubleshooting Problem • There is no sound • The vocals are distorted • The music sounds distorted • Music can only be heard from on side of the speaker • V ocals can only be hear d from on side of the speaker • There is no Echo • V ocal Cancel is not canceling the vocals Cause • No power • Music or Mic level is too low • The[...]

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