VocoPro PA-MAN Microphone User Manual
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1. LEFT RIGHT eo GOOO Getting Started About the Remote Control e 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 inverter type fluorescent lamp as this may cause the remote control to not function properly Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Turn the remote control over and slide the battery compartment cover off 2 Insert the AAA batteries positioning them according to the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment Close the battery compartment cover Battery Replacement If you find that the distance between the remote control and the main unit must be shorter in order to use the remote control this means that the batteries are low and must be changed Replace both batteries with new ones Battery Notes e Use AAA batteries Be sure the polarities are correct See the illustration inside the battery compartment e Remove the batteries when not using the remote control for an extended period of time e f batteries leak dispose of them immediately Avoid skin clothing and any other contact with the leaked material Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries e Do not2. When there is no disc or the player is idle for a period of time screen saver will appear if this setting is ON Using a screensaver can help SYSTEM SETUP n TV SYSTEM protect your TV or monitor s screen SCREEN SAVER VIDEO 3 Video TVTYPE Choose the video mode based on what video connection you are using NOTE only has one video output this feature is not DEFAULT enabled on the PA MAN EXIT SETUP 4 TV Type TV Display Modes You can select one of the following TV display modes for the video output 4 3 PS When the player is connected to a normal 4 3 TV and a wide picture is shown on the full screen a portion may be cut off automatically 4 3 LB When the player is connected to a normal TV and a wide picture is shown on the screen black strips appear at the top and bottom of the screen 16 9 When the player is connected to a wide screen TV NOTE If you choose this setting and you dont have a wide screen TV the images on the screen may appear distorted due to vertical compression To view the standard 4 3 subtitle block to 16 9 To view widescreen 4 3 picture or the cut view the full width of picture with a standard 4 3 picture the widescreen mode widescreen TV set 5 Password Enter your password here to access parental controls The iem neni first time you use this funtion you will have to input the factory set password which is DOOO and then press enter You may then input your own pa
3. B digital devices Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurances that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates uses radio frequencies and if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the owner s manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the unit Off and On please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference Use power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the case of radio or TV interference relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to coaxial type cable If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results please contact your local retailer authorized to distribute Vocopro products If you can not locate the appropriate retailer please contact Vocopro 1728 Curtiss Court La Verne CA 91750 CAUTION The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power Source so long as it is connected to the
4. Check receiver s AC power connection Vlake sure antennas are firmly connected and extended to an optimal position f necessary reduce the distance between the microphones and receiver Turn up the receiver s VOLUME level controls e Check for proper connection between receiver and external amplifier mixer Talk into the microphone and observe the receiver s RF AF signal LED s If they glow the problem is elsewhere in the sound system Received Signal is Noisy or Contains Extraneous Sounds with the Microphone s ON Make sure everything is connected firmly and properly Make sure there are no defective cables Make sure all of your components are turned on Make sure all of the components amp mixer TV etc are set to the proper inputs There is Noise Coming from the Receiver with the Microphones Turned OFF Hemove local sources of UHF interference such as lighting equipment Heposition the receiver or antennas Momentary Loss of Sound as Microphone s are Moved Throughout the Operating Range Heposition the receiver perform a walkthrough and observe the signal strengths If audio dropouts persist mark these dead spots in the operating area and avoid them during the performance 31 IBA ABI 7 7 TM THE SINGER S ULTIMATE CHOICE PA MAN Owner s Manual VocoPro 2008 v1 0 www vocopro com
5. can be dangerous under constant exposure Level Example 90 Subway Motorcycle Truck traffic Lawn Mower 100 Garbage truck Chainsaw Pneumatics drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers 140 Gunshot blast Jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF SHOCK CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Only refer servicing to qualified service personnel Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash amp arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of danger The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cau
6. head screwdriver to nudge the module out of its compartment To re insert slide the module into the compartment until it is completely secured Secure the module with the screws Removing the Disc Player Module The Multi Format Disc Player module on the PA MAN is designed in a way that allows it to slide out This is a convenient feature if ever this module needs to be repaired or replaced Remove the four screws that fasten the module to the front panel To remove the module simply slide the module out of the compartment To re insert slide the module into the compartment until it is completely secured Secure the module with the screws setting Up Preferences Press SETUP on the remote control to get into the SETUP menus All settings have been preset in the DEFAULT mode This means that the most common settings will already be active when you first setup the PAMAN It may not be necessary to make any changes for the PA MAN to work correctly To exit the SETUP screen simply press SETUP on your remote or scroll down to EXIT SETUP on the MENU MAIN PAGE and press ENTER on your remote System Setup Press SETUP on the remote control and be sure that SYSTEM SETUP is highlighted 1 Tv System Set the PA MAN s output to match your TV set s system format For example NTSC for North American TV systems or PAL for European systems Select AUTO if you frequently switch between PAL and NTSC modes 8 Screen Saver SER
7. mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc with rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries Connecting the Antennas Connect each of the two included antennas to the connections labeled ANT A and ANT B on the front panel of the PA MAN and turn each clockwise to lock Connector Antenna Connecting the Power Cable Plug the supplied AC power cable into the AC inlet after all other connections are complete and then plug the AC power cable to an AC wall outlet CAUTION Use the supplied AC cable Do not use other AC power cables as doing so may result in fire hazard or electrical shock p VOLTAGE C IN m 115 230 50 60Hz SELECTOR WARNING To reduce the ris fire replace only with the same ty and rating of fuse CAUTION Disconnect supply cord before changing fuse Getting Connected Connecting Speakers The output jacks are located on the rear panel Use these to connect speakers with a 4 connection Before connecting the speakers make sure that the PA MAN is disconnected from the power source Connect the left speaker to the left output L connect the right speaker to the right output R NW ZN CAUTION N racer acme K ARNING SHOCK HAZARD 00 NOT OPEN SY 115V VAIL T EF VOLTAGE AL LA VERNE CALIFORNIA 115 230 0 60 sp EcTOR WW W
8. on a DVD 29 Search lt 4 1 For scanning through a track or chapter on a DVD Does not function on CD G discs VIDEO PSCAN MODE Ge e General Operations Performing Karaoke The PA MAN provides microphone support playback of CD G discs and vocal adjustments to allow you to create Karaoke performances of your favorite songs Follow these steps to ensure that your Karaoke performance is the best it can be 1 Power on your wireless microphones or connect wired microphone s to the input s on the front of the PA MAN 2 Adjust the individual microphone settings for each channel with the LEVEL HIGH LOW and ECHO knobs Each voice is different and these knobs will allow you to customize the performance 3 Begin music playback of your CD G or video file with the DISC PLAYER and use the DVD AUX volume knob and the LEVEL knobs to match the volume of the audio with the volume of your microphone vocals to make sure you and your music can be heard loud and clear 4 If you feel that your voice pitch does not match the music perfectly use the DIGITAL KEY CONTROL on the remote control to adjust the sharpness or flatness of the music 5 Feel free to adjust any of these knobs further to make your sound even better After time you will know what settings are optimal for your individual sound Scanning through Tracks 1 Use the B lt 4 buttons on the remote control to scan through CD tracks 2 The PP button scans forwards
9. speaker left and right outputs to connect speakers RCA Video Output Connect an RCA video cable from this connection to your TV or input device s video input SINGLE CHANNEL WIRELESS MICROPHONE RECEIVER MODULE UHF Modules 2 3 UHF Module indicator LEDs POWER LED Indicates whether the UHF Module is ON or OFF When tt is lit the power is ON RF LED Lights when the corresponding microphone is powered on AF LED Lights when AF signals are received from the microphone channels Squelch Manual controls for controlling each microphone s signal strength for best performance Turn clockwise to increase SQUELCH control and turn counter clockwise to decrease SQUELCH application Level Control Adjusts the individual VOLUME of the receiver s 4 microphone channels Descriptions and Functions cont Multi Format Disc USB Player Disc Tray Press the OPEN CLOSE button See 2 on diagram to open the CD CD G tray Carefully set your DVD CD CD G disc onto the tray and press the OPEN CLOSE button again to close tray Never push or force tray closed manually Open Close Button A Opens and closes the disc tray Play Pause Button b Plays a disc that is stopped or paused and pauses a disc that is playing Repeat Button Cycles through the available repeat options CD CD G Repeat One Repeat All Repeat Off DVD Repeat Chapter Repeat Title Repeat Off USB Port Connect a thumbdrive loa
10. through the current track and the 4 backwards through the current track Adjusting the Disc Music Volume 1 Use the VOL and VOL buttons on the remote control to adjust the volume 2 The VOL button raises the volume and the VOL button lowers it Using Direct Track Access The Direct Track Access buttons are the number buttons on the remote control These allow you to jump directly to a track or chapter DVD by entering its number example To jump directly to track 9 1 Press the 9 button 2 Press PLAY 3 Track 9 will begin playing Jumping to a Specific Time on a Disc CD VCD and DVD only 1 Press the TIME button on the remote control 2 Press the left arrow key to move to the TIME 3 Enter the specific time you would like to jump to 4 Press PLAY 5 The disc will play at that time General Operations Jumping to a Specific Time on a Disc CD VCD and DVD only continued example To jump directly to 1 45 1 Press TIME on the remote control 2 Press the LEFT ARROW button 2 Press O O O 1 4 then 5 3 Press PLAY on the remote control 4 The disc will begin playing at 1 45 minutes in the disc Programming a Custom Track Order The PA MAN allows you to create a custom playlist of up to 16 tracks using the PROGRAM button on the remote control IF there is a disc in the PA MAN make sure it is stopped Press the PROGRAM button on the remote control to access the Program menu The Program menu will app
11. wall outlet even if the apparatus itself is turned off To fully insure that the apparatus is indeed fully void if residual power leave unit disconnected from the AC outlet for at least fifteen seconds CAUTION READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT 1 To ensure the finest performance please read this manual carefully Keep it in a safe place for future reference 2 Install your unit in a cool dry clean place away from windows heat sources and too much vibration dust moisture or cold Avoid sources of hum transformers v motors To prevent fire or electrical shock do not expose to rain and water 3 Do not operate the unit upside down 4 Never open the cabinet If a foreign object drops into the Set contact your dealer 5 Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation Do not interfere with its proper ventilation this will cause the internal temperature to rise and may result in a failure 6 Do not use force on switches knobs or cords When moving the unit first turn the unit off Then gently disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to other equipment Never pull the cord itself 7 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth 8 Be sure to read the Troubleshooting section on common operating errors before concluding that your unit is faulty 9 This unit consumes a fair amount of power even when the power sw
12. 2 5kHz are the mid range and frequencies from 2 5kHz to 15kHz make up the high to very high range To adjust slide the fader up to boost the frequency presence and down to cut the frequency presence 9 Multi Format Disc USB Player See page 15 10 AUX Input Connect an additional media player or any output device to the RCA audio inputs 11 REC Output Output the audio signal from the PA MAN for monitoring or recording purposes 12 XLR L R Line Outputs Output the PA MAN audio through stereo XLR connections to an input device Note Output level controlled by the master volume control EM Functions cont CAUTION AN sor secre vac WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN 3 n ed vi T P VERE I n m OUT vine our LA VERNE CALIFORNIA T 7 USA WARNING To reduce the fire www Vocopro com replace only with the same CAU FON Disconnect supply Q Q retired uf fuse cord efore changing fuse Rear Panel Fuse This plastic cover is the housing for the PA MAN s fuse When replacing the fuse only use the same type and rating Power Input Connect the power cord included here Voltage Selector Switch This switch is used to select the voltage setting according to country For use in the U S the voltage selector should be set to 115V In Europe set to 230V Ya Speaker Outputs Use these
13. ARNING To reduce the risk of O VOCOBPO COM O replace only with the same type a CAUTION rating of fuse cord bef If your speakers have connectors other than and you are unsure which cable type to obtain please consult the speaker s user manual or call the VocoPro tech support department at 800 678 5348 Mon Fri 9 am 4 pm PST Getting Connected cont Connecting a TV or Monitor to the PA MAN The PA MAN has a VIDEO OUTPUT jack which sends video from the disc player to TVs and other video monitor devices Connect an RCA style video cable included from the VIDEO OUTPUT on the PA MAN to the VIDEO INPUT jack on your TV or other monitor While some models automatically switch when a video signal is detected you may need to manually switch your TV to video mode On most TVs the INPUT jack is labeled A V AUX or VIDEO IN CAUTION i 084 OJ REN O NIU BI 777 AC nom SPEAKER DUT VIDEO OUT LA VERNE CALIFORNIA 7115 230V 50 60H2 sp ecTOR WARNINE To reduce the risk of fire replace only with the same type and O www vocopro com rating of fuse CAUTION Disconne ct cord before changing fuse Getting Connected cont Connecting External Devices 8 Use the provided connections on each of the four channels to connect external devices such as microphones effects processors and other audio dev
14. IBA 97 7 7 TM THE SINGER S ULTIMATE CHOICE e Tum 7 amp N 10 PA MAN All In One Four Channel Wireless PA System Table of Contents FCC Information Listening for a Lifetime safety Instructions Welcome Features and Specifications Before Getting Started Getting Started Getting Connected Connecting Speakers Connecting a TV or Monitor Connecting External Devices Descriptions and Functions Front Panel Hear Panel UHF Modules Disc USB player MIC Channel controls Microphone Hemote Control General Operations Media File Operations Hemoving Modules setting up Preferences Troubleshooting FCC INFORMATION 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 accessories and or another product use only high quality shielded cables Cable s supplied with this FCC authorization to use this product in the U S A 3 NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class
15. PREV MA to jump to the previous track Press NEXT PPI to jump to the next track Descriptions and Functions Remote Control cont 15 Open Close A Opens and closes the disc tray 16 Program Opens the Program Menu which lets you program a custom playlist order of up to 16 tracks or DVD chapters Check the Programming directions in the General Operations of this manual on page 21 4 17 Display Cycles through available disc time info and displays it on the TV video monitor 18 Language Cycles between the available audio languages on DVDs with multiple languages available 19 Subtitle Turns on subtitles for DVDs with subtitles available 20 Angle For viewing multiple angles on a DVD with multiple angles available b 0 o 5 lt 21 Zoom For zooming in or out on the picture on DVDs JPEGs and VCDs 22 Arrow Keys For navigating through on screen menus 23 Volume Adjusts the disc player volume 24 A B For setting a section on a disc for continuous looping Press again to cancel Does not function on CD G discs 25 Title Accesses the title screen on a DVD 26 Repeat Cycles through the available repeat options CD CD G Repeat One Repeat All Repeat Off DVD Repeat Chapter Repeat Title Repeat Off 27 Menu Accesses the main menu on DVDs and other discs with main menus 28 Slow Cycles through available slow motion speeds
16. Use the AUDIO button on the remote control to cycle through these languages on DVDs with multiple languages available Media File Operations MP3 Disc Playback Load an MP3 disc The disc will automatically load and display the MP3 window It may take up to 20 seconds for an MP3 disc to be read depending on the complexity of the file structure Use the arrow keys on the remote to navigate through the window Press the ENTER button to make selections USB File Playback MP3 Photo Video Insert a USB thumb drive into the USB connection on the front of the disc player Make sure there is no disc in the disc tray The menu will appear upon connection or press PLAY to access the menu Select the corresponding icon in the lower right corner to view MP3 Photo JPEG or Video MPEG AVI to view the list of each file type Scroll through each list with the ARROW buttons and press the PLAY button to make a selection Music Icon Display and playback your MP3 audio files Use the ARROW buttons to select a track and press enter to begin playback Use the disc control buttons to control playback Photo Icon Display and review your JPG images Use the right ARROW to select a file or press play on any file to begin slideshow Smaller thumbnail preview images will appear in the left pane Use the PREV NEXT BPI buttons on the front panel or the remote to skip from one image to another Use the ARROW buttons on the remote to rotate the image and
17. ded with tracks and videos to this port Use the onscreen navigation menu to select files for playback Remote Sensor When operating the PA MAN 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 obstacles to prevent signal deflection LCD Display Displays track playback and setting information Previous Button Press PREV to jump to the previous track Next Button PPI Press NEXT to jump to the next track 10 Stop Button ai Stops a disc that is playing Descriptions and Functions cont Microphone Channel Input and Effect Control Level Adjust the volume output of the microphone channel High Adjust the high end of your microphone output adding treble to the audio Low Adjust the low end of your microphone output adding bass to the audio Echo This controls the overall level for the ECHO effect on all three MIC INPUTS This effect applies slight delayed repitition s to the vocals providing for a rich layered vocal sound Rotate clockwise to increase the amount of ECHO effect applied to the signal and counter clockwise to decrease Ya Insert Effects Loop Output Input Connect an external effects processor to each channel with this input To ensure that your effects processor will properly function with the PA MAN s INSERT connection use a cable with 1 4 stereo TRS tip ring slee
18. e normal speed 1 Press the SLOW button on the remote control to cycle through the Slow Motion options 2 Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback Slow Motion options SF 1 2X Forwards at 1 2 the normal speed SF 1 4X Forwards at 1 4 the normal speed SF 1 8X Forwards at 1 8 the normal speed SF 1 2X Reverse at 1 2 the normal speed SF 1 4 Reverse at 1 4 the normal speed SF 1 8X Reverse at 1 8 the normal speed General Operations DVD Operations Accessing the DVD Menu Use the MENU button on the remote control to access the main menu on a DVD Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to navigate through the main menu and the ENTER button to make selections Accessing the Title Screen Each section on a DVD such as the movie special features etc has its own title screen Use the TITLE button on the remote control to access the title screen for the current section Turning on Subtitles Use the SUBTITLE button on the remote control to cycle through the available subtitle languages on a DVD NOTE The available subtitles vary from each DVD and some may not have any at all Changing the Angle View Use the ANGLE button on the remote control to view multiple angles on a DVD with multiple angles available NOTE Not all discs have multiple angles available Accessing Additional Dubbed Languages Some DVDs have multiple languages dubbed over the original language for speakers of other languages
19. e same song continuously e REP ALL Repeats the entire disc after it has played through e REPEAT DIR Repeat a directory of files when playing media files on a drive or CD e REPEAT OFF All Repeat options are off CHAPTER REPEAT DVD only Repeats the current chapter on a DVD disc e TITLE REPEAT DVD only Repeats the current title on a DVD disc Switching Between PAL and NTSC Video Modes The PA MAN is defaulted to NTSC Use the N P button on the remote control to switch between PAL and NTSC 1 If there is a disc in the PA MAN make sure it is stopped 2 Press the N P button on the remote control 3 Press ENTER on the remote control The video mode will change PAL Europe and Asia NTSC North America Looping a Section of Disc using the A B Button 1 Press the A B button on the remote control to set the starting point of the loop 2 Press the A B button again to set the ending point of the loop and to begin the loop 3 Press the A B button a third time to cancel the loop and resume normal playback Playing One Frame at a Time with the Step Function The Step function allows you to view one frame at a time on DVDs and VCDs NOTE The Step function does not work on CD Gs 1 Press the STEP button to enter Step mode and pause the current frame 2 Press it again to jump to the next frame 3 Press PLAY to resume normal playback Playing Forwards and Reverse in Slow Motion You can play a disc forwards or reverse at 1 2 1 4 and 1 8 th
20. e unit Space is also provided for other relevant information Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Features and Specifications Four Channel Mixing and Effect Control Master EG Effect and Volume Controls Four Handheld Wireless Mics Four Independent Field Replaceable Wireless Modules Built in Removable DVD CD CD G Player with USB Reader LED Level Indicators Conserve Power with Individual Component Power Switches All In One Mobility with Carrying Handles Specifications Maximal Power Output 2 x 100W 8ohm Total Harmonic Distortion O 196 Frequency Response 50Hz 20KHz 3dB Power amp Voltage AC 110V 60Hz AC 220V 50Hz Built in Wireless Receiver UHF 740 2 790 2 Weight 33lb 15kg Dimension 17 5 x 11 8 x 10 2 in 44 5 x 30 x 26 cm Before Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the PA MAN system The PA MAN will provide years of reliability and high quality entertainment for you if used properly Please read this manual carefully before using your PA MAN to ensure best performance Unpacking the PA MAN Carefully remove the PA MAN from its carton It is recommended that you store the original packaging materials in case you need to ship this equipment for any reason Be sure you have the following parts and components included with your PA MAN ITEMS PA MAN Antennas RCA Video Cable Remote Control AA Batteries AAA Batteries AC Power Cable Warranty Card
21. ear on the TV screen Enter a track number using the number buttons on the remote control Press the RIGHT ARROW on the remote control to enter that track into the playlist and to jump to the next playlist slot Continue this until your playlist is complete example on next page To create a playlist in the following order 1 Track 14 2 Track 7 3 Track 3 4 Track 1 Press the PROGRAM button to enter Program mode Press 14 and then ENTER Press 7 and then ENTER Press 3 and then ENTER Press 1 and then ENTER Move to the PLAY selection on the menu and press PLAY on the remote to begin playing in this order Press STOP twice to exit the programmed playlist Clearing tracks in Program Mode Select the CLEAR selecetion on the PROGRAM menu and press the PLAY button on the remote control to erase the programmed tracks Using Digital Key Control Digital Key Control allows you to change the musical key of disc music to fit any singer s vocal range The Digital Key Control buttons are located on the remote control and front panel Note that the music will be increasingly distorted with each step away from the natural key b Lowers the musical key H remote control only Resets the musical key back to the original or natural key Raises the musical key General Operations Setting Repeat Options Press the REPEAT button on the remote control to cycle through the available Repeat options e REPEAT 1 Repeats th
22. g the PA MAN 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 star with full scale club models in home systems and mobile units All our products offer solid performance and sound reliability and to reinforce our commitment to customer satisfaction we have customer service and technical support professionals ready to assist you with your needs We have provided some contact information for you below VocoPro 1728 Curtiss Court La Verne CA 91750 Toll Free 800 678 5348 TEL 909 593 8893 FAX 909 593 8890 VocoPro Company Email Directory Customer Service amp General Information infoQ vocopro com Tech Support techsupport vocopro com Remember Our Website Be sure to visit the VocoPro website www vocopro com for the latest information on new products packages and promos And while you re there don t forget to check out our Club VocoPro for Karaoke news and events chat rooms club directories and even a KJ Service directory We look forward to hearing you sound like a PRO with VocoPro the singer s ultimate choice FOR YOUR RECORDS Please record the model number and serial number below for easy reference in case of loss or theft These numbers are located on the rear panel of th
23. ged in and switched on Check to make sure the switch for the component you are using is in the on position There is No Sound from Disc Make sure everything is connected firmly and properly Make sure there are no defective cables Make sure all of your components are turned on Make sure all of the components amp mixer TV etc are set to the proper inputs No Picture Make sure everything is connected firmly and properly Make sure there are no defective cables Make sure all of your components are turned on Make sure all of the components amp mixer TV etc are set to the proper inputs Make sure the TV or monitor is working correctly The Disc Does Not Play Vlake sure the disc is inserted correctly label side up Make sure the disc is clean and not scratched e If using a CD R RW try using a different brand as some brands might not be compatible Clean the CD lens using a CD lens cleaner The Picture is Unclear Vlake sure the disc is not dirty or damaged Make sure that the TV TYPE is set correctly NTSC In North America Japan and many other Asian countries PAL In Europe Try restarting the disc player Troubleshooting cont No Sound Output RF AF LED s are Not Glowing Make sure the microphone and receiver power switches and receiver are set to the ON position e Check microphone batteries to ensure that they are providing sufficient power Replace battery if necessary
24. ices 2 a Effects e Insert Connect an external effects processor to each channel Device with this input To ensure that your effects processor will properly function with the PA MAN s INSERT connection use a cable with a Ya stereo TRS tip ring sleeve connector f Stereo e Line Connect any microphone or instrument device with mono connector to this line level connection Mic or Instrument e XLR Balanced Microphone Input Connect a balanced XLR 4 Mono microphone cable here to add an additional mic input to the channel Balanced Male XLR Microphone Connecting an External Effects Device Connect your effects device to the INSERT connection with the proper cables for your device The illustration below is an example of how an external effects device may be connected to the PA MAN It is suggested that you consult the user manual for your individual effects device for information on making this connection and use of the proper cable connector PA MAN Channel Effects Device Descriptions and Functions e 6 e Eid e ov e LEFT RIGHT GRAPHIC Ei i rin Front Panel TNC Antenna Connection Connect the included antennas to both terminals by twisting clockwise To remove the antennas unscrew the connectors counter cl
25. isplay using the up and down directional buttons 2 Contrast Adjust the contrast of the display using the up and down directional buttons 3 Hue Adjust the hue of the display using the up and down directional buttons 4 Saturation Adjust the saturation of the display using the up and down directional buttons setting Up Preferences cont The following modes are accessible but not enabled on the PAMAN The DVD Decoder used in the PA MAN is standard and not specialized for this unit Speaker Setup 1 Downmix LT HT When connecting to a Dolby Digital amplifier STEREO When connecting to a stereo TV or amplifier and the disc supports 2 channel output VSS When using a disc that has been formatted with Virtual Surround Sound Digital Setup 1 OP Mode LINE OUT This is the standard Digital Output setting HF REMOD When primarily using headphones 2 Dynamic Range This selects the Line Out ratio NOTE This can only be used when LINE OUT is chosen in the OP MODE options FULL The audio signal peak value will be the minimum OFF The audio signal peak value will be the maximum 3 Dual Mono Here you can choose between STEREO L MONO R MONO or MIX MONO output modes It is usually recommended that you stay in STEREO mode for best results Troubleshooting There is No Power Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to the power outlet e f using a power strip surge protector make sure that it is plug
26. itch is turned off We recommend that you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet if the unit is not going to be used for a long time This will save electricity and help prevent fire hazards To disconnect the cord pull it out by grasping the plug Never pull the cord itself 10 To prevent lightning damage pull out the power cord and remove the antenna cable during an electrical storm 11 The general digital signals may interfere with other equipment such as tuners or receivers Move the system farther away from such equipment if interference is observed NOTE Please check the copyright laws in your country before recording from records compact discs radio etc Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws Voltage Selector General Model Only Be sure to position the voltage selector to match the voltage of your local power lines before installing the unit 220V 110V 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 your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sens
27. itive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to a higher volume of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level Start your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level Set the dial and leave it there Pay attention to the different levels in various recordings Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protection Some common decibel ranges Level Example 30 Quiet library Soft whispers 40 Living room Refrigerator Bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic Normal Conversation 60 Air Conditioner at 20 ft Sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner Hair dryer Noisy Restaurant 80 Average city traffic Garbage disposals Alarm clock at 2 ft The following noises
28. l on page 20 N P Switches between PAL and NTSC video modes To change video modes press the P N button until desired mode is selected Setup Accesses the Setup Menu See the Setting Up references section in this manual for detailed instructions on using the Setup Menu Play Pause Pl b Plays a disc that is stopped or paused and pauses a disc that is playing L R Cycles through the different multiplex CD G output modes for canceling the vocals This feature only works on multiplex CD G discs Mono L No Vocals Mono R Vocals Mute Mutes all disc audio Digital Key Control Adjusts the musical key of music to fit the singer s vocal range b Lowers the musical key H Resets the music to the original or natural key Raises the musical key NOTE Digital Key Control changes the key of music but will not affect the microphone vocals 10 PScan Normal This button changes video output mode NOTE The PA MAN only has one ouput option so this feature is not enabled on the PA MAN 11 Video Mode To change the video display mode press the VIDEO button until desired mode is selected Choose MEMORY to enable the video mode adjustments made in the VIDEO SETUP page in the SETUP MENU See Setting Up Preferences for more information VIDEO PSCANA TITLE REPEAT 12 Stop ai Stops the disc or track that is playing 13 Step For viewing one frame at a time on video discs 14 Prev Next PP Press
29. leaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 14 Power lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines 15 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 16 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings 17 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when The power supply cord or plug has been damaged or Objects have fallen into the appliance or The appliance has been exposed to rain or The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged OOU 18 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Note To CATV system installer s U S A This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected as close to the point of cable entry as practical E MM THE SINGERS ULTIMATE CHOICE Welcome And thank you for purchasin
30. ockwise UHF Modules See page 14 Microphone Channel Input and Effect Controls See page 17 for more detail Master Effects Controls Control the level of the effects on microphone ouput with EFFECTS knob Turn clockwise to increase effects counter clockwise to decrease Delay Knob This control adjusts the length of time for each ECHO interval or REPEAT Rotating the DELAY control clockwise will increase the DELAY creating the effect of more space Repeat Knob This control adjusts the number of ECHO repeats applied to the signal until the effect decays or fades out Master Level Controls Control the volume output of all audio with the MASTER knob adjust the output of the DISC PLAYER or connected AUX player with the DVD AUX knob Turn clockwise to increase volume counter clockwise to decrease LED Level Indicator This indicator will allow you to monitor the decibal levels of the audio output making it easier to avoid peak distortion Individual Component Power Swtiches Use these switches to power off the DISC PLAYER or UHF MODULES when they are not in use The POWER button controls power for the entire unit Graphic Equalizer Control This GRAPHIC EG is used to BOOST and or CUT particular frequencies from SOURCE MUSIC output Each slide fader process a particular frequency range indicated by the number above it Frequencies from 63Hz 450Hz constitute the very low to low range Frequencies from 150Hz to
31. se hazards 6 Water and Moisture Do not use this unit near water For example near a bathtub or in a wet basement and the like 7 Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer 7 A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause an overturn 8 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so its location does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation slots 9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers Stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 10 Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 11 Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 13 Cleaning Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before c
32. ssword and then press enter again Be sure that you write down your new password as the factory set will not work if you have changed it Standard TV set Widescreen TV set NORMAL PS NORMAL LB WIDE 6 Rating Parents can control the rating of movie that can be shown on the player Simply select the rating from the list and then press enter The LOCK ICON in the password menu must be unlocked to change the rating 7 Default Choosing RESTORE restores the PA MAN s preferences to the original factory settings 8 Exit Setup Exit the setup menu and return to the playback screen setting Up Preferences cont Language Setup 1 OSD Language The OSD only has two languages ENGLISH or CHINESE 2 Audio Language Sets the language for discs with multi language capabilities 3 Subtitle Language Sets the language for the movie subtitles The disc must be equipped with multi language subtitles for this to work 4 Menu Language Sets the language for DVD menus with multi language capabilities Audio Setup 1 Audio Out SPDIF RAW When using digital output to connect to an amplifier with Dolby decoding select this option SPDIF PCM When using digital output for stereo playback 2 Key Adjusts the musical key of music to fit the singer s vocal range b Lowers the musical key H Resets the music to the original or natural key Raises the musical key Video Setup 1 Brightness Adjust the brightness of the d
33. the ZOOM button to zoom in and out Press STOP to return to the menu Video Icon Display and playback your AVI MPEG Use the disc control buttons to control playback Press STOP to return to the menu Name of the Mp3 JPEG that is currently playing Name of the current folder that is being used File Area Displays the Mp3 or JPEG files that are in the current directory Displays the current file type Directory displays all of the folder disc names Indicates that an Indicates that a Indicates that an Mp3 file is JPG format MPEG file is currently playing picture is the currently playing current file Repeat modes There are 3 available repeat modes for files Access these by pressing the REPEAT button on the PA MAN s remote control REPEAT 1 Repeats the same song REPEAT DIR Repeats the entire directory folder once it has played through REPEAT ALL Repeats the whole disc once it has played through Hemoving Modules Removing the Field Replaceable UHF Modules Each of the 4 microphone modules on the PA MAN were designed in a way that allows them to slide out This is a convenient feature if ever a module needs to be repaired or replaced 1 Remove the two screws that fasten the module to the front panel 2 To remove the module simply slide the module out of the compartment NOTE It might be helpful to use a flat
34. ve connector Ya Line Input Connect any microphone or instrument device with a Ya mono connector to this line level connection XLR Microphone Input Connect an XLR microphone cable here to add an additional mic input to the channel Descriptions and Functions cont Microphone 1 LED This will blink on when micropone power is switched on it will remain lit if the battery is weak and needs replacement On Turn the microphone power on by moving the switch to the highest position Mute Mute the audio output from the microphone by moving the switch to this position in the center Off Turn microphone power off by moving the switch to the lowest position S q Handheld Microphone Battery Installation 1 To remove the lid press down on the tab and slide the lid down toward the bottom of the mic 2 Insert two fresh 1 5 volt AA alkaline batteries Make sure the batteries are inserted in the right direction according to polarity 3 Close the BATTERY COMPARTMENT lid Descriptions and Functions cont Remote Control Standby Put the PA MAN DISC PLAYER in standby mode 2 Direct Access For use whenever number input is necessary i e Jumping directly to tracks chapters etc Time Use the arrow key and direct access keys to jump to a track or specific time in the current track from this display See the Jumping instructions in the General Operations section of this manua
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