VocoPro DA-3700 manual

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    DA-3700 Digital Karaoke Mixing Amplifier with Key Control ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 VOL LOW HIGH 01 0 -15 -15 +15 ST MONO REPEAT DELAY 0 10 0 10 +15 OWNER’S MANUAL[...]

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    Introduction Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................... .................. 1 FCC Information .............................................................................................................. .................. 2 Welcome ....................................[...]

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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 li[...]

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    2 FCC INFORMA TION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORT ANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!: This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by V ocopro may void your authority , granted by the FCC, to use this product. 2. IMPORT ANT : When connecting this product t[...]

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    3 W elcome…. And Thank you for purchasing the DA-3700 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 soun[...]

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    4 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the star t 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 of your equipment by p[...]

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    5 Specifications Maximum Output 120W + 120W at 4-Ohm 100W + 100W at 8-Ohm S/N ratio 65dB (mic on) 70dB (mic off) THD .0.5% Frequency Response 20Hz--20KHz Noise Level <10mV Tone Balance Control ±12dB Balance Input ±1.5dB Split Level >35dB Mic Sensitivity <30mV Mic Frequency Sound 100Hz ~ 2.5kHz MIC Tone Treble ±10dB Bass ±10dB Supply Vo[...]

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    6 VocoPro DKP-10G 123 456 78 9 0 DISC 1 MIC 1 MIC 2 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 0 10 0 10 0 10 -10 +10 -10 +10 MIC TREBLE MIC BASS ECHO VOL 2 VOL 1 PAL/NTSC DISPLAY L/R # DVG-555K 5 DISC KARAOKE MIXER/PLAYER POWER ON /OFF R VIDEO CD+G ALL VocoPro DVG-555K CD/DVD player connection You can simultaneously connect up to two CD/DVD players to the DA-370[...]

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    7 Amplifier, mixer and external sound system connections Music and Vocals The DA-3700PRO’s LINE OUT (RCA) jacks can be used to connect to a second power amplifier, an external sound system or mixing device. Note: The DA-3700 offers optimum performance when used as an amp for home sound systems and smaller performance systems and speakers. See our[...]

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    8 Vocals The MIC INSERT jacks on the rear panel allow you to loop the vocals through an effects unit. NOTE: In or- der to do this you must have a 1/4” Y adapter cable (not included) for each microphone line. Connect the single end of the Y cable into the MIC INSERT jack. Connect one side of the double end into the input on the effects device and [...]

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    9 1. MICROPHONE INPUT jacks – Connect your microphones to these inputs with 1/4” cables. 2. -20dB GAIN pads – Press pad to an inward position to decrease the microphone output’s gain by -20dB. Release pad to its outer position to have the microphone output revert back to NORMAL volume. 3. PEAK LED indicators – The PEAK LED indicates when [...]

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    10 11. ST/MO (Stereo/Mono) - Use this button to switch between the two echo output modes, STEREO and MONO. 12. MASTER ECHO VOLUME control – This control increases/decreases the MASTER VOLUME LEVEL of the ECHO effect available to the MIC 1, 2-3 channels. Turn clockwise to increase MASTER ECHO VOLUME and counter-clockwise to decrease the MASTER ECH[...]

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    11 1. VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch – This selector toggles between 110-120V 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 product warranty. 2. FUSE terminal - Th[...]

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    12 1. INPUT SELECTOR buttons - Use these buttons to toggle between the two available input channels A and B. 2. DIGITAL KEY CONTROL - Use these buttons to raise or lower the musical key of your source music (CD/DVD player). The LEDs indicate where the current key of the music is. b - Lowers the key of the music - Restores the music back to its orig[...]

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    13 LOW NORMAL HIGH b # Switching between input channels Use the A and B input buttons on the DA-3700PRO’s front panel or remote control to switch between the two input channels. Basic operations Using Digital Key Control Digital Key Control enables you to adjust the key of the source music (CD/DVD player) to fit the vocal range of the person who [...]

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    14 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%. (Sho[...]

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    15 Troubleshooting PROBLEMS CAUSE SOLUTIONS Chang e Inp ut S elec tor to the c orrec t c urrent p laying sourc e R aise Music Master Volume level to an ap p rop riate level Connec t the Loop Bars horizontally (L-OUT to L-IN and R -OUT to R -IN); or rec onnec t the c onnec ted d evic e as stated in the instruc tion manual Chec k S p eakers and S p e[...]

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