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VocoPro DA-2277 User Manual

Digital key control mixer with dual rechargeable wireless microphone system
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DA-2277 FEATURES:
• Wireless Receiver Base Charges Wireless Microphones and Also Serves as a Microphone Docking Station
• 11-Step Digital Key Controller
• Professional Digital Echo with Repeat and Delay Controls
• Vocal Cancel and Vocal Partner Features to Remove Guide Vocals from Multiplex Karaoke Media
• Two Additional Mic Inputs for a Total of Four Microphone Channels w/ Individual Volume Controls
• Digital Echo On/Off Switch on 3 Mic Channels
• Music Bass, Treble and Volume Controls
• Microphone Master, Bass and Treble Controls
• Four A/V Inputs and Two A/V Outputs for Maximum System Integration
• Professional Dynamic Microphone Capsules for Professional Sounding Vocals
• 110V-220V Switchable
Digital Key Control Mixer with/Dual Rechargeable Wireless Mic System
DIGITAL KEY CONTROLLER
POWER
Down
Normal
Up
Vocal Partner Vocal Cancel
Digital Key Control Mixer with Dual Rechargeable Wireless Microphone System
Music
0
0
9
A/V Source
DA-2277
Delay
Repeat
Digital Echo
Mic 4
0
10
0
10
0
10
Echo On
5
0
0
0
10
-15
+15
-15
+15
Bass
Treble
Mic 4 Input
Mic Master
Mic 3
Mic 1
(wireless)
Echo On
Echo On
Remote
Key Control
Mic 3 Input
Mic 2
(wireless)
v.1

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Summary of Contents for VocoPro DA-2277

  • Page 1 DA-2277 FEATURES: • Wireless Receiver Base Charges Wireless Microphones and Also Serves as a Microphone Docking Station • 11-Step Digital Key Controller • Professional Digital Echo with Repeat and Delay Controls • Vocal Cancel and Vocal Partner Features to Remove Guide Vocals from Multiplex Karaoke Media •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Recommended VocoPro Gear ........

  • Page 3: Cautions And Warnings

    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.
  • Page 4 CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit 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. 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.

  • Page 6: Listening For A Lifetime

    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.

  • Page 7: Features And Specifications

    The DA-2277 Features DA-2277 FEATURES: • Wireless Receiver Base Charges Wireless Microphones and Also Serves as a Microphone Docking Station • 11-Step Digital Key Controller • Professional Digital Echo with Repeat and Delay Controls • Vocal Cancel and Vocal Partner Features to Remove Guide Vocals from Multiplex Karaoke Media •...

  • Page 8: Before Getting Started

    • Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack. • If you place components above the DA-2277, route all cables down the side of the back of the DA-2277 instead of straight down the middle of the back of the DA-2277.

  • Page 9: Microphone Basics

    Microphone Position The DA-2277 wireless microphones are ideal for close-up vocals and can be held in the hand or mounted on a microphone stand. The most common applications and placement techniques are listed below. Keep in mind that microphone technique is largely a matter of personal taste—there is no one "correct"...
  • Page 10 • Move the loudspeaker closer to the listener. • Use an equalizer/feedback reducer to cut the frequency bands in which the feedback occurs. DA-2277 & Stage Monitors/P.A. System • Place the stage monitor directly behind the microphone. • Locate the P.A. loudspeakers so that they point away from the rear of the microphone.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Descriptions

    Normal Vocal Partner Vocal Cancel 1. POWER button –This button turns the DA-2277’s power ON/OFF. 2. DOWN, NORMAL AND UP buttons – These buttons adjusts how the DIGITAL KEY CONTROLLER transposes the musical key of your source music. The DOWN button lowers the MUSICAL KEY a half step each time it is pressed.

  • Page 12: Front/Top Panel Descriptions

    9. DIGITAL ECHO, REPEAT AND DELAY controls –The DIGITAL ECHO, REPEAT and DELAY controls adjust the DA-2277’s processing of DIGITAL ECHO. The DIGITAL ECHO, DELAY and REPEAT knobs will alter the levels of effects on all 3 Mic channels simultaneously. The DIGITAL ECHO knob controls the overall echo applied to the 3 Mic channels, the DELAY knob controls the interval time between each echo and the REPEAT knob controls the # of times the echo will repeat.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Descriptions

    VIDEO IN jacks correspond with the player connected to the AUDIO IN jacks. 7. VIDEO OUT jacks (RCA) – These jacks route the VIDEO signals from the DA-2277 to your TV or display devices. Connect an RCA patch cable from these jacks to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV or display device.

  • Page 14: Microphone Descriptions

    Microphone Descriptions and Functions WINDSCREEN/CAPSULE POWER LED CHARGE LED POWER SWITCH BATTERY COMPARTMENT 1. POWER LED indicator – This LED lights up when the microphone is turned on and in use. 2. POWER switch – This switch turns the microphone ON/OFF. 3.

  • Page 15: Replacing/Recharging The Microphone Batteries

    Replacing/Recharging the Microphone Batteries Replacing Microphone Batteries • Unscrew the BATTERY COMPARTMENT cap by twisting it counter-clockwise. BATTERY COMPARTMENT • Insert 2 new RECHARGEABLE AA batteries into the BATTERY COMPARTMENT with the polarities matched as shown in the diagram located in the compartment. BATTERY COMPARTMENT •...

  • Page 16: Getting Connected

    • For each unbalanced RCA AUDIO OUTPUT connection, connect a paired RCA patch cable from the AUDIO IN, LINE IN or CH. A-B jacks on your external devices to the AUDIO OUT jacks (1) or (2) on the DA-2277. • For a balanced AUDIO OUTPUT connection, connect XLR audio cables from the AUDIO IN, LINE IN or CH. A-B jacks on your external device to the AUDIO OUT jacks (3/L-3/R) on the DA-2277.

  • Page 17: Getting Connected

    • For each VIDEO OUT connection, connect a single RCA patch cable from the VIDEO IN jack on your display device to the VIDEO OUT (1 or 2) jack on the DA-2277. • If the TV does not have a VIDEO INPUT jack you may connect that end of the cable to the VIDEO INPUT of a VCR and connect the RF OUTPUT of the VCR to the TV ANTENNA INPUT jack.

  • Page 18: Understanding And Avoiding Vhf Interference

    Understanding and Avoiding VHF Interference Recognizing Interference The ways of recognizing the type of interference present are observing the receiver LED indications and carefully listening to the audio. A set of headphones can be a useful tool in isolating and analyzing interference problems.
  • Page 19 Understanding and Avoiding VHF Interference Avoiding Basic Problems Sometimes interference problems have very basic causes. To avoid wasting time on an easily correctable problem, check the following items before proceeding: • Make certain than no radio transmitters are allowed to come closer than approximately 10 to 15 feet of the wireless receiver antennas.

  • Page 20: Understanding And Avoiding Vhf Interference

    Understanding and Avoiding VHF Interference Frequency Conflicts There are two primary ways that other wireless systems and TV channels cause interference. The first is a direct frequency conflict. If two wireless systems are on the same frequency, usually neither system will be usable unless the other is turned off.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Red LED is lit on the microphone Batteries/charge are low. Antennas are not receiving microphone signals optimally. The microphones are out of the DA-2277’s operating range. The A/V source selector is set to the wrong operating channel. The master volume is set to a minimum The A/V cables are not connected properly.

  • Page 22: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms Digital Echo - Digital echo is a synthetically processed sound effect that mimics natural echo. Echo in general is the "bouncing" of waves back and forth between 2 surfaces. This effect gives a spacious or ambient feeling that works great with vocals.

  • Page 23: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms A/V - A/V is an abbreviation for Audio/Visual. Y-Adapter - Any type of connection that splits a signal into two parts. An example would be a connector with one male RCA jack on one end, and two female RCA jacks on the other end. Woofer - A speaker, (driver), used for low-frequency reproduction.

  • Page 24: Recommended Vocopro Gear

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  • Page 25: Power Amplifier

    Recommended VocoPro Gear VP-600X 2 Space 600W Professional Power Amplifier • 300W + 300W RMS • 600W + 600W Max • THD: 0.05% • Frequency Response: 20HZ-20KHZ Signal to Noise • 1/4" or XLR Inputs • Input Ratio: Less than 100DB •...
  • Page 26 Recommended VocoPro Gear SV-420 Professional 8" 3 Way Vocal Speakers • 3 Way 8" Karaoke Vocal Speakers (Sold in Pair) • Design for Karaoke Studio or Singers Monitor • Power Rating: 180 Watts Peak / 90 Watts RMS • Metal Grill •...

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