VocoPro DA-3800 PRO manual

owner's manual T H E S I N G E R ' S UL TIM A TE CH OIC E TM R FEA TURES: • 100W + 100W maximum power output Mixing Amplifier • 9-step Digital Key Controller for transposing natural key of source music • Digital Echo with Repeat and Delay controls to add depth and space to vocals • Three Microphone Inputs with individual V olume [...]

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1 DA-3800 PRO TH E S I NG E R 'S UL TIMA TE CHO ICE TM R T able of Contents Introduction Safety instructions ................................... 2 FCC Information ...................................... 3 W elcome ............................................... 4 Listening for a lifetime .............................. 5 Before getting star ted [...]

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 FCC INFORMA TION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT 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 Vocopro may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to acc[...]

4 And thank you for purchasing the D A-3800 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 like a s[...]

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[...]

6 Before Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the DA-3800 PRO Digital Karaoke MixIing Amplifier . The DA-3800 PRO will provide years of reliability and high quality enter tainment for you if used properly . Please read this manual carefully before using your DA-3800 PRO to ensure best performance. Unpacking the DA-3800 PRO Carefully remove the[...]

7 About the Remote Control • The area between the remote control and the main unit must be clear of large obstacles. • Do not expose the remote control sensor to strong lighting, especially an inver ter type fluorescent lamp as this may cause the remote control to not function properly . Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. T urn the r[...]

8 Connecting Speakers The Speaker T erminals are located on the rear panel. There are two STEREO terminals. Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “--” (black) properly . WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF F[...]

9 Connecting to the REC OUT or LINE OUT jacks The L/R (red and white) RCA Record Output or Line Output jacks on the rear panel can be connected to any self- powered input device with RCA inputs. (i.e. recording device, powered speakers, etc) What you will need: • Powered device with L/R RCA inputs • RCA L/R audio cable (red & white) 1. Conn[...]

10 Connecting to the DA-3800 PRO’ s Inputs There are four available A/V input channels which allow you to connect up to four A/V players to the DA-3800 PRO: BGM, DVD, CD, and AUX. Connecting a DVD, CD or other A/V Player with RCA Audio and Video Outputs to the BGM Input A DVD, CD or other A/V player can be connected to the BGM inputs using the L/[...]

11 Connecting a DVD Player with RCA Audio and Video Outputs to the DVD Input A DVD player can be connected to the DVD inputs using the L/R (red & white) RCA audio inputs and the RCA video (yellow) input. What you will need • Player with RCA audio and video outputs • RCA L/R audio cable (red & white) • RCA video cable (yellow) Audio 1.[...]

12 Connecting a CD Player with RCA Audio and Video Outputs to the CD Input A CD player can be connected to the CD inputs using the L/ R (red & white) RCA audio inputs and the RCA video (yellow) input. What you will need • Player with RCA audio and video outputs • RCA L/R audio cable (red & white) • RCA video cable (yellow) Audio 1. Co[...]

13 Connecting a AUXILIARY Player with RCA Audio and Video Outputs to the AUX Input A DVD, CD or other A/V player can be connected to the AUX inputs using the L/R (red & white) RCA audio inputs and the RCA video (yellow) input. What you will need • Player with RCA audio and video outputs • RCA L/R audio cable (red & white) • RCA video [...]

14 Connecting to a TV using the RCA Video (yellow) Output What you will need • TV/ video monitor with an RCA video input • RCA video cable (yellow) 1. Connect one end of the RCA video cable to either of the two RCA video OUT jack on the DA-3800 PRO rear panel 2. Connect the other end of the RCA video cable to the RCA video input on the TV/Video[...]

15 1. POWER - Use this button to turn the DA-3800 PRO ON or OFF . 2. DISPLA Y - Displays setting information (i.e. KEY CONTROL, AUTO, LOUD, T ALK). 3. REMOTE SENSOR - When operating the DA-3800 PRO with the REMOTE CONTROL, direct the REMOTE towards this SENSOR within 23 feet. Maintain a line of sight between REMOTE and REMOTE SENSOR clear of obstac[...]

16 8. LOUD (LOUDNESS CONTROL) - For an instant music V olume/Gain, the LOUD button is an easy way to improve your mix when you need an extra boost. Perfect for var ying volume controls between tracks or singers. 9. T ALK OVER - T urning this setting on will instantly reduce the volume of the the music while any MIC on any of the three MIC INPUTS ar[...]

17 Front Panel Descriptions and Functions cont. MIC CONTROLS 15. DELA Y - This control adjusts the length of time for each ECHO inter val, or REPEA T . Rotating the DELA Y control clockwise will increase the DELA Y , creating the ef fect of more “space.” 16. EFFECT - This control adjusts the output volume of all echo connected. 17. REPEA T - Th[...]

18 Rear Panel Descriptions and Functions 1. BGM VOLUME CONTROL - This controls the output level of the BGM (Background Music) source. T urn clockwise to increase output, counter-clockwise to decrease. Adjust with a flat-head screwdriver . 2. BGM RCA INPUT - RCA audio/video input for the BGM input channel. Connect here using a standard white/red/ye[...]

19 8. SPEAKER OUTPUT - Y ou can connect two dif ferent speakers between SPEAKERS OUTPUT L and R. Exposed speaker wire can be used by removing the corresponding left or right knob from the speaker terminal by turning counter-clockwise, inser ting the wire and re-inster ting the knob and securing it by tightening clockwise. “Banana plug” style sp[...]

20 1. DIGIT AL KEY CONTROL - Adjust the key of your source music in half-step increments to match the natural range of your voice using these buttons. Flat - lower the key . Sharp - raise the key . Natural - return to the original key of the music input source. Y ou will see the DISPLA Y reflect the KEY CONTROL step you have selected. The increase[...]

21 Display Panel Descriptions and Functions 1. INPUT INDICA TOR - Each of these will illuminate to indicate which input has been selected, BGM (Background Music), DVD, CD and AUX. These correspond to the input channels on the rear of the unit. 2. LOUD (LOUDNESS CONTROL) INDICA TOR - This indicator will illuminate when the LOUD mode has been enabled[...]

22 MAX POWER OUTPUT (1KHz, 8 Ω ) ...... 100W + 100W TOT AL HARMONIC DISTORTION .......... 0.05% (1 KHz, 60W , 8 Ω ) AUDIO MICROPHONE .................................. 12mV/2K Ω BGM/DVD/CD/AUX ........................ 300mV/51K Ω VIDEO DVD/ AUX / CDG ............................ 1V P-P/75 Ω FREQUENCY RESPONSE MIC .........................[...]

23 T roubleshooting No sound output. • Make sure the DA-3800 PRO is set to the correct input. • Make sure the volume is turned up. • Make sure ever ything is connected firmly and properly . • Make sure there are no defective cables. • Make sure all of your components are turned on. No sound output when BGM source is playing. • Make sure[...]

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