VocoPro KC-300Pro manual

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2 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[...]

3 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[...]

4 W elcome…. And Thank you for purchasing the KC-300Pro 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 so[...]

5 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[...]

6 KC-300Pro Cau tion s and Warning s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welc ome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lis teni ng for a Lif etim e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fea ture [...]

7 The KC-300Pro’ s Features • 17-Step DSP Key Controller • V ocal Cancel to Remove V ocals from Multiplex Karaoke Software • V ocal Eliminator to Eliminate V ocals from Standard CD’s • Sonic Enhancer Optimizes High/Low Frequencies for a Full and Rich Sound • Full-Function Remote Control • Large Multi-Display for Easy Viewing in Low-[...]

8 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[...]

9 Front Panel Descriptions 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 7. ON button – T urns the SONIC ENHANCER ON/OFF . 8. LOW knob – Adjusts the levels of LOW FREQUENCY ENHANCEMENT made by the SONIC ENHANCER. T urn clockwise to INCREASE and counter-clockwise to DECREASE. 9. HIGH knob – Adjusts the levels of HIGH FREQUENCY ENHANCEMENT made by the SONIC ENHANCER[...]

10 Rear Panel Descriptions 11 12 13 1 2 3 5 7 9 6 8 1. A/V 1 AUDIO IN jacks (RCA) – Receives audio output from a device on A/V 1 channel. Connect a paired RCA audio cable from these jacks to the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on A/V device 1. 2. A/V 2 AUDIO IN jacks (RCA) – Receives audio output from a device on A/V 2 channel. Connect a paired RCA audio ca[...]

11 Remote Control Descriptions and Functions 1. DSP KEY CONTROL buttons – DIRECT ACCESS buttons to any of the DSP Key Controllers 17 Steps. 2. AUX button – Selects the device connected to the AUX channel as the current INPUT SOURCE. 3. A V2 button – Selects the device connected to the A V2 channel as the current INPUT SOURCE. 4. A V1 button ?[...]

12 Rack Mounting T ools required: • Phillips Screwdriver • 7 Bracket Screws • 2 Mounting Brackets • 19” Rack Case For mounting versatility , the KC-300Pro can be installed as a stand alone component in a home entertainment system or mounted to a compatible rack case via the included mounting brackets. T o install to a pre-existing enterta[...]

Getting Connected Connecting Player(s) to the KC-300Pro The KC-300Pro can have 2 A/V devices and 1 line-level auxiliary device connected as it’s source players. (a) For each A/V device, you will need an A/V patch cable (red, white and yellow RCA plugs). Plug one set of plugs to the appropriate AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on you’re A/V device.[...]

Getting Connected 14 VCR Player Connecting a Video Cable to the TV The KC-300Pro has two VIDEO OUTPUT jacks. (a) Connect an RCA video cable from the desired VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the KC-300Pro to the VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV . Some TV’ s will require that you manually switch the TV to the VIDEO INPUT mode. Other TV’s will automatically switch [...]

15 Using the DSP Key Controller Use the DSP Key Controller to obtain the desired musical key ( ± 4 notes, 17-steps). The DSP Key Controller indicators ( ± 8 and 0 indicators) display the selected pitch. T o step DOWN, press the left button marked “b”. T o step UP , press the right button marked “#”. T o revert back to the original key , p[...]

16 T roubleshooting Problem No sound coming from selected music source No graphic output from display devices when playing CD+G’ s V ocal Eliminator feature is not working properly V ocal Cancel feature is not working properly No sonic enhancements are being applied to audio High pitched squealing occurs when using the microphone Remote Control i[...]

17 Attenuation – The decrease in amplitude of a signal. Auxiliary channel (AUX) – A channel reserved for connecting an external audio and/or video device. A/V – A/V is an abbreviation for Audio/Visual. Balanced – A circuit having two sides (conductors) carrying voltages that are symmetrical around a common reference point, typically ground.[...]

18 Multiplex (MPX) – Multiplex is a type of Karaoke software that has specially formatted left and right channels to make multiplex features available. T o be formatted for multiplex use, a disc must have the vocals coded to the right channel and the music to the left channel. When you select a multiplex mode, the unit will remove the right chann[...]

19 Recommended V ocoPro Gear[...]

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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 W atts RMS • Metal Grill • Impedance: 8 OHM • Sensitivity: 92 DB • Frequency Response: 20HZ-20KHZ • Dimensions H x W x D:[...]