VocoPro DA-3600Pro2 manual

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    DA-3600Pro 200W Digital Karaoke Mixing Amplifier owner's manual Excellent Features: • 100W + 100W Maximum Power Output at 8 Ohms • 135W + 135W Maximum Power Output at 4 Ohms • Pro Echo Circuitry for Enhanced Digital 3D-like Echo, Repeat and Delay Effects • 3 Microphone Inputs with +20dB Gain Pad, V olume, Balance, Echo and 3-Band EQ Co[...]

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    DA-3600 Pro Cautions and W arnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Listening for a Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    1 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 l[...]

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    2 CAUTION The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source so long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself is turned off. T o fully insure that the apparatus is indeed fully void if residual power , leave unit disconnected from the AC outlet for at least fifteen seconds. 1. T o ensure the finest performance, pl[...]

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    3 W elcome…. Thank you for purchasing the DA-3600Pro from V ocoPro, your ultimate choice in Karaoke entertainment! With years of experience in the music entertainment business, V ocoPro 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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    4 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. V ocoPro and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out [...]

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    5 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 ou[...]

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    6 The DA-3600 Pro's Features Specifications Amplifier Maximum Output: 135W X 2 (4ohm) S/N ratio: 75dB (without karaoke) THD: 0.08% Frequency Response: 20Hz--18KHz MIC T one T reble 10kHz Midrange 1kHz Bass 100Hz T one adjustable range High Frequency: 10dB 13KHz Low Frequency: 10dB 60Hz Input impedance Music: 200mv/47K MIC: 600 ohm Supply V olt[...]

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    Front Panel Descriptions 7 1 2 3 4 1. 1/’4" MICROPHONE jacks (1,2 and 3) – Plug microphones with a 1⁄4" plug to these jacks .  2. +20dB GAIN pads – Press pad to an inward position to have the microphone output receive a +20dB GAIN boost. Release pad to its outer position to have the microphone output revert back to NORMAL volum[...]

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    Front Panel Descriptions 8 8. MID. control – This control increases/decreases the amount of MID-RANGE frequency response applied to the MIC channels. T urn clockwise to increase the MID-RANGE frequency response and counter-clockwise to  decrease the MID-RANGE frequency response. NOTE: The MID. control located next to the MIC 2 jack controls th[...]

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    Front Panel Descriptions 9 15. ECHO DEL. control – This control is also a facet of the Digital Echo process. DELA Y adjusts the total  beginning and ending length of each echo interval. As more DELA Y is applied to the ECHO ef fect, each  ECHO interval will become longer in time. T urn clockwise to increase the DELA Y level and counter-cloc[...]

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    Front Panel Descriptions 10 21. MASTER VOL. control – This control increases/decreases the MASTER VOLUME level of all audio output  from the DA-3600 Pro. T urn clockwise to increase the MASTER VOLUME level and counter-clockwise to  decrease the MASTER VOLUME level. 22. MASTER BALANCE control – This control fades the MASTER VOLUME output b[...]

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    Rear Panel Descriptions 11 1. VOL T AGE SELECTOR toggle – This selector toggles between 1 10-120V and 220-240V power settings.  NOTE: Please ensure this toggle is set to the correct position, matching the receiving AC outlets power supply  before plugging it in an operating it. Doing so may cause severe damage to the unit and void your prod[...]

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    Rear Panel Descriptions 12 7. MIC OUTPUT jacks – These jacks export MIC 1, 2 and 3 OUTPUT only , bypassing the source audio signal in  order to provide connection to vocal effects units. Connect a paired RCA-ended patch cable from these jacks to  appropriate INPUT jacks on the vocal ef fects unit. NOTE: MIC OUTPUT from these jacks is dry . [...]

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    13 Getting Connected Connection Diagram  Connecting Y our Source Players Up to two source players can be connected to the DA-3600 Pro. For each source player you will need a stereo RCA patch cable. For the first source player , connect one set of RCA plugs to the AUDIO OUT jacks, and connect the other set of RCA plugs to the AUDIO IN jacks label[...]

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    14 Getting Connected Connecting an Amplifier , External Sound System or Mixing Device The DA-3600 Pro’s LINE OUT jacks can be used to connect to a second power amplifier , an external sound system or mixing device. The type of cable needed for this connection will depend on the type of jacks that are available on your external device (cable needs[...]

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    15 Getting Connected Connecting Speakers Either using MDP (banana plug) speaker cables or standard speaker wires, connect speakers paying attention to correctly match the polarities (+/-). Connect speakers rated no lower that 4-Ohms to the DA-3600 Pro. Please do not try to connect more than one speaker per channel, as the load may exceed the amplif[...]

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    16 Switching A/V Channels Since the DA-3600 Pro has 2 A/V inputs, you can switch between them via the INPUT SELECTOR button. After your source players are connected to the DVD and CDG channels, press the INPUT SELECT OR to its inward position for the source player connected to the CDG channel and depress the INPUT SELECT OR to its outward position [...]

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    17 Balancing a Microphone Channel When adjusting Mic levels, it is recommended to do so in this order: 1. First adjust the MIC VOLUME control to approximately 50%. (Shown on Fig. 1) 2. Then balance the LOW , MID and HIGH controls to approximately 40-60%. (Shown on Fig. 2) 3. Start background music with the MUSIC VOLUME set at approximately 50%. (Sh[...]

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    18 T roubleshooting PROBLEMS CAUSE SOLUTIONS Change Input Selector to the correct current playing source Raise Music Master V olume level to an appropriate level Connect the Loop Bars horizontally (L-OUT to L-IN and R-OUT to R-IN); or reconnect the connected device as stated in the instruction manual (page 14) Check Speakers and Speaker Cable conne[...]

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    19 Recommended V ocoPro Gear Professional CD/CD+ Graphic Player • Pro CD Player W/ CD + Graphics Decoder • Pitch Control T o 12% (+) Or (-) • Scramble protection during pitch changes • Single T rack Mode • Frame Search W/ Jog Dial • 4-Speed Fast Forward/Rewind Shuttle. • Pitch Slider , Pitch Bend and Jog Dial • BPM (Beat Per Minute)[...]

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    20 Recommended V ocoPro Gear 2 Space 600W Professional Power Amplifier • 300W + 300W RMS • 600W + 600W Max • THD: 0.05% • Frequency Response: 20HZ-20KHZ Signal to Noise • 1/4" or XLR Inputs • Input Ratio: Less than 100DB • Input Sensitivity: 1.23V • Dimension: W x D x H (19” x 13” x 1.5”) • Shipping Weight: 47 Lbs VP-60[...]

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    21 Recommended V ocoPro Gear 5" TFT LCD Color Monitor • TFT LCD Color Monitor • Audio/Video Input • 3 W atts Stereo Speakers • Headphone Output With V olume Control • Color/Brightness Adjustment • Reversible Screen Control For Both T able T op Or Auto Roof Mounting • 12v Dc Adapter Included LCD-V5[...]

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    22 Recommended V ocoPro Gear Professional 8" 3 W ay V ocal Speakers • 3 W ay 8" Karaoke V ocal Speakers (Sold in Pair) • Design for Karaoke Studio or Singers Monitor • Power Rating: 180 W atts Peak / 90 Watts RMS • Metal Grill • Impedance: 8 OHM • Sensitivity: 92 DB • Frequency Response: 20HZ-20KHZ • Dimensions H x W x D: [...]