Vocopro 700w max 7.1 surround sound receiver with professional karaoke dsp processing (52 pages)
Summary of Contents for VocoPro DTX-9909K
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THE SINGER'S ULTIMATE CHOICE DTX-9909K DTX-9909K 700W MAX 7.1 Surround Sound Receiver with Professional Karaoke 700W MAX 7.1 Surround Sound Receiver with Professional Karaoke DSP Processing DSP Processing...
������ 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. �� ���������� When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
Now itʼs time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. VocoPro and the Electronic Industries Associationʼs 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 sensitive hearing.
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 & arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of danger.
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. 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 the unit.
Features Features • 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoder • DSP Vocal Reverb • DSP Feedback Reducer • 7 Input Channels (5 audio/video, 2 audio-only) • Treble and Bass Tone Controls • Digital AM/FM Tuner with 64 Station Presets • Full-function Remote Control •...
Technical Specifications Test item Input Sensitivity Overload electromotive force Output V/ W of distortion limit CH gain Frequency response CH separated ratio DVD/VIDEO CH cross talk Tone range Damp coefficient excess noise Mic input sensitivity MIC Overload electromotive force Tone range MIC Frequency response MIC(S/N)...
Technical Specifications cont. Signal to noise ratio 80% mod (A weight) Distortion rate 80% mod Audio output L/R output intermediate frequency restrain ratio Audio frequency Ref:1KHz characteristic Frequency range 50dB limit noise 15KHz LPF ON sensitivity Signal noise ratio 15KHz LPF ON Distortion 15KHz LPF ON Audio output...
Getting Started 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 light- ing, especially an inverter type fluorescent lamp as this may cause the remote control to not function properly.
• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or another metal part of this unit. This could damage the DTX-9909K and/or the speakers. Preparing the Speaker Cable You can either used an exposed speaker wire or Banana Plug speaker cable.
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SURROUND BACK speaker termi- SURROUND BACK nals: Connect a pair of rear surround speakers to the “+” and “--” SURR BACK terminals on the rear panel of DTX-9909K f lowing steps 1-5 on page 12. ��������� ���� ����� r panel of DTX-9909K f...
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• RCA L/R audio cable (red & white) � � 1. Connect one end of the red and white RCA cable to the ZONE2 PRE output jacks on the DTX-9909K’s rear panel � �� 2. Connect the other end of the red and white RCA cable to the RCA inputs on the recording device, powered speak- ers, etc.
Getting Connected cont. Connecting to the DTX-9909K’s Inputs There are 5 available A/V input channels which allow you to connect up to 5 A/V players to the DTX-9909K: DVD, AUX1, AUX2, AUX3 and TV. ����� �� � � � �...
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• RCA video cable (yellow) 1. Connect one end of the RCA video cable to the RCA video OUT jack on the DTX-9909K rear panel 2. Connect the other end of the RCA video cable to the RCA video input on the TV/Video monitor 3.
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2. Connect the other end of the S-Video Cable to one of the S-Video inputs on the DTX-9909K’s rear panel 3. Select the proper input channel on the DTX-9909K NOTE: All 5 of the A/V input channels have an S-Video input so make sure the correct one is selected.
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Component Video (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) outputs on the player 2. Connect the other ends of the component video cables to one of the Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr Inputs on the DTX-9909K rear panel 3. Select the proper input channel on the DTX-9909K...
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���� ������ ��������� ���� ����� �� ������ Selecting the correct input channel: Front panel: Press the INPUT button on the DTX-9909K front panel until the correct input channel is displayed on the screen. Remote Control: Press the corresponding input button on the remote control to access the correct input channel.
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five digital au- dio inputs. A digital connection allows for an entirely digital signal to be sent to, and decoded by the DTX-9909K. This eliminates the need for an analog signal or conversion and the subsequent loss in fidelity and quality.
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Getting Connected cont. Connecting a Player with Digital Coaxial Audio Out- puts There are 3 Digital Coaxial audio inputs on the DTX-9909K rear panel: COAX1, COAX2 and COAX3. What you will need • Player with a Digital Coaxial output • Digital Coaxial cable 1.
Getting Connected cont. Connecting Microphones You can connect up to 2 microphones to the DTX-9909K using ¼” microphone cables. What you will need • 2 microphones • 2 ¼” microphone cables Connect the ¼” end of the microphone cable to one of the microphone inputs, MIC 1 or MIC 2, on the front panel.
About Karaoke Mode and Music Mode: The DTX-9909K automatically enters Karaoke Mode when a microphone is connected to either of the microphone inputs on the front panel. When no microphones are connected, it will be in Music Mode.
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When no microphones are connected, it will be in Music Mode. 8. 2/7 Stereo / MIC CHANNEL - When a L/R stereo device is connected to the DTX-9909K, you can set it to send the audio to just the right and left speakers (2-channel) or to the surround sound speaker outputs (7-channel/5-channel).
11. Master Volume control - Controls the music volume. Turn clockwise to raise the music volume and counter-clockwise to lower the music volume. 12. Power (main power) button - Turns the DTX-9909K’s main power on and off. Press the button in to turn the power on and press it out to turn the power off.
Descriptions and Functions Rear Panel � � � � � � � ����� �� � � � � � � � � � � � �� �� �� �� �� � � � �� 1. AM Loop Antenna input - Connect the AM radio tuner antenna here 2.
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Descriptions and Functions Rear Panel � � � � � � � ����� �� � � � � � � � � � � � �� �� �� �� �� � � � �� 12. AUX3 S-Video input - S-Video input for the AUX3 input channel. Connect here using an S-Video cable. NOTE: If a player’s video is connected to this input, make sure its audio is connected to an audio input that is on the AUX3 input channel.
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25. TAPE L/R Stereo RCA inputs - Stereo RCA inputs for the TAPE input channel. Connect here using stereo RCA audio (red & white) cables. When using a player that is connected to these inputs, make sure the DTX-9909K is set to the Tape input channel.
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35. OPT1 Digital Optical Audio input - Digital optical audio input for the OPT1/DVD input channel. Connect here using a digital optical cable. When using a player that is connected to these inputs, make sure the DTX-9909K is set to the OPT1 input channel.
2. Sleep button - Accesses the sleep timer. The sleep timer can be set to automatically turn the DTX-9909K off. Press this button to cycle through the available sleep times: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120 minutes.
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Zone 2. 18. 7.1 input channel button - Selects the 7.1 surround sound input channel. When the DTX-9909K is set to Zone 2, the 7.1 surround sound input channel will not be button available.
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5.1 or 6.1 surround-sound. 27. 2/7 Stereo button - When a L/R stereo device is con- nected to the DTX-9909K, you can set it to send the au- dio to just the right and left speakers (2-channel) or to the surround sound speaker outputs (7-channel/5-channel).
Descriptions and Functions Display � 1. Decoder indicators - Indicates which decoder(s) is being used. 2. Input source indicators - Light up to indicate which input source is being used. 3. Volume level indicator - Indicates the volume level. 4. Headphone indicator - Lights up when headphones are connected to the headphone input.
Front Panel Input/Adjust control knob - Use this knob to cycle through the available input channels when the DTX-9909K is in Music Mode. The DTX-9909K is in Music Mode whenever a microphone is NOT connected to either of the microphone inputs.
AM/FM Tuner Operations The DTX-9909K has a built-in AM and FM tuner that allows you to listen to your favorite radio stations Connecting the Antennas The antennas must be connected in order to receive clear reception. Indoor FM Antenna 1. Connect the FM loop antenna, with the coaxial end, to the FM COAX.
AM/FM Tuner Operations cont. Preset Stations Automatic Preset Storing 1. Make sure TUNER is selected as the input source 2. Press the TUNER AUTO button on the remote control to select AM or FM 3. Press and hold the TUNER AUTO button on the remote control for 3 seconds to begin automatic tuning 4.
Speaker Settings Menu Speaker Settings Menu In order to adjust the speaker settings, the DTX-9909K eaker settings, the DTX eaker settings, the DTX-9909K must be in Music Mode. The DTX-9909K The DT The DTX-9909K whenever there are no microphone cables connected to either of the microphone inputs.
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Speaker Settings Menu cont. • S Speaker (Surround Left and Right Speakers) Use the Input/Adjust knob on the front panel or the buttons on the remote control to select the parameter. Choices: Large, Small, and None Large - If you have large surround left and right speakers. Small - Select this position if your surround left and right speakers do not have a high ability for bass reproduction.
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Speaker Settings Menu cont. • SW VOL (Subwoofer volume) Use the Input/Adjust knob on the front panel or the buttons on the remote control to adjust the level. Level range: -10dB to +10dB 1. Turn the Input/Adjust knob on the front panel clock- wise or press the button on the remote control to raise the level.
Karaoke Mode The DTX-9909K will be in Karaoke Mode whenever there is at least one microphone connected to the microphone inputs. Turning Karaoke Mode On 1. Insert a microphone cable into one of the microphone inputs on the front panel 2.
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Karaoke Mode cont. • MIC1 VOL (Microphone channel 1 volume) Use this setting to set the maximum volume level for micro- phone channel 1. NOTE: If this is set too low, the micro- phone will not be loud enough. Use the Input/Adjust knob on the front panel or the buttons on the remote control to adjust the maximum volume for microphone channel 1.
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Karaoke Mode cont. • RVB TIME (Microphone DSP reverb time) Use this setting to set the reverb time for the DSP micro- phone reverb effect. NOTE: The DSP effect volume must be set loud enough in order to hear the effect Use the Input/Adjust knob on the front panel or the buttons on the remote control to adjust the reverb time.
Reference Surround Sound Setup The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R speaker setting. You can use it to enjoy CINEMADSP , multi-channel audio sources and THX. ���� ���� ����� ������ Front Speakers (FR and FL) The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds.
PRE OUT (REC) jack • Disconnect the AV power cord from the outlet and then plug it in after ap- proximately 30 seconds • Reset the DTX-9909K (instructions at the end of this troubleshooting section) • Move the DTX-9909K away from y from such equipment •...
• Use the manual tuning method • Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire • Move the DTX-9909K away from the • The remote control will function within a maximum range of 20’ (6m) and at no more than a 30° angle from the DTX-9909K’s front panel...
Resetting the DTX-9909K Resetting the Factory Presets To reset all of the DTX-9909K’s parameters to the original factory settings, follow the instructions below. This procedure completely resets ALL parameters and settings. 1. Be sure the power is OFF 2. Press and hold the INPUT button on the front panel, then press the POWER button on the front panel...
Index 2/5 Stereo 24 2/7 Stereo 24 2/7 Stereo / 2/5 Stereo button 24 2/7 Stereo button 32 7.1 input channel button 31 8Ω & 4Ω Impedence Selector switch A/B/C/D 32 Accessing the Speaker Settings Menu AC input 27 Adjusting the Master Microphone Vol- ume 34 Adjusting the Music Volume 34 AM/FM Tuner preset buttons 32...
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Index cont. Navigating through the Karaoke Mode Settings Menu 40 Neo. 6 CIN 44 Neo. 6 CINEMA 44 Neo. 6 MUS 44 OK 42 OPT1 Digital Optical Audio input 29 OPT2 Digital Optical Audio input 29 Playback Mode Display Abbrevations and Full Working Names 44 Playing DOLBY DIGITAL or DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND EX-encoded...