DTX-5000G FEATURES: • CDG+Decoder/Pre-Amp • 11-Step 32-Bit DSP Key Controller • 3-Microphone Channels w/XLR and 1/4" Input Jacks • Professional Digital Echo/Repeat/Delay • Vocal Eliminator Eliminates or Reduces the Vocals on any CD • Variable Outputs (Allows Direct Connection to Amp) • Full-function Remote Control to Operate all Features • On-Screen Display shows all Remote-Control settings • 3-Audio/Video Inputs • 2-Switchable Digital Inputs w/Optical and Coaxial Jacks • NTSC/PAL for both U.S.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 product MUST be used.
Welcome…. And thank you for purchasing the DTX-5000G 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.
LISTENING FOR A LIFE TIME 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.
CONTENTS Listening for a Lifetime .……………………………….……..........................…….……....................................……… Features………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Specifications ..……………………………………………………………………………………………………......………………... Before Getting Started…..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Front Panel Description and Functions……………………………………………………………………………………………. 4-5 Rear Panel Description and Functions.…………………………………………………………………………………………….
BEFORE GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing the DTX-5000G Professional Digital Karaoke Mixer/CD+G Decoder/Pre-Amp. At VocoPro we care about product quality and customer satisfaction. We know the DTX-5000G will provide years of high-quality enjoyment and reliable music entertainment for you when used properly. (Please Read Carefully Before Using Your New DTX-5000G) Unpacking the DTX-5000G: Carefully remove the CDG-5000G from its carton.
FRONT PANEL 4 2 1 3 5 6 1. POWER BUTTON - This button turns the DTX-5000G On/Off. 2. MIC VOLUME - Each Mic channel has its own VOLUME control. This makes it possible to adjust just one Mic channel without affecting the other 2 channels. Turn clockwise to increase VOLUME, and counter-clockwise to decrease VOLUME. 3. MIC TREBLE AND BASS - The MIC TREBLE and BASS controls adjust the levels of high and low frequencies on all 3 Mic channels.
FRONT PANEL 8 11 7 10 9 12 7. INPUT SELECTOR – This button toggles through the five input channels. Available channels are DG1, DG2, AV1, AV2 and AV3. Use this button to select the INPUT source. The currently selected source will have a red LED illuminating in the LED display. 8. DIGITAL KEY CONTROLLER – The Digital Key Controller allows you to modify the original key of a track without changing its tempo. The Controller can step up or down for a total of 11-Steps.
REAR PANEL 2 1 3 6 5 7 4 1/4” MIC (3) - These combo jacks can be used to connect both a balanced low impedance (XLR) microphone and an unbalanced high impedance (1/4”) microphone or line-level device. The 1/4” INPUT jack is located in the middle of the jack housing. The XLR INPUT jack is located within the outer perimeter of the jack housing. 1. XLR / NOTE: For a dedicated KJ/DJ Mic that bypass’ the DSP Echo effect, use Mic channel 3 (see below). 2.
REAR PANEL 10 8 8. 9 VIDEO OUT (3) – The DTX-5000G has 3 RCA style VIDEO OUT jacks. These VIDEO OUT jacks supply video to monitors, TFT displays and compatible TV’s. Connect RCA style video cables from these VIDEO OUT jacks to the VIDEO IN jacks on your display devices. NOTE: You will not be able to use the OSD (On-Screen Display) with VIDEO OUT jack 1, as that jack is designed to be connected to a karaoke singer’s monitor, and OSD display text would distract the singer. 9.
REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control Descriptions 1 2 3 1. OSD – Use this button to turn the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY On/Off. 2. MUTING – Use this button to cut volume to 0 dB. Press button once to mute. Press a second time to return volume to original level. 3. A/V INPUT SELECTORS – Use these buttons to select one of the three A/V channels. Available sources are AV1, AV2 and AV3. 5 4 4. DIGITAL INPUT SELECTORS – Use these buttons to select one of the two digital channels. Available channels are DG1 and DG2. 5.
REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control Functions Insertion of Remote Control Batteries 1 2 Open the battery housing cover. Insert the batteries in the numbered order 3 Close the cover untill it snaps back together Notes concerning use of dry batteries: • Be sure batteries are inserted so that the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities are correct. • Batteries installed with incorrect polarities may leak and damage this unit.
ADVANCED OPERATION Using Digital Key Control Use the Digital Key Controller to obtain the desired musical key (± 2.5 notes, 11-steps). The Digital Key Controller LED indicators (± 5 and 0 indicators) display the selected pitch. b To step up, press the left button marked “b”. To step down, press the right button marked “#”. To revert back to the original key, press the RESET button.
GETTING CONNECTED C o n n ec t i ng a T V M o n i t o r If you will be connecting your DTX-5000G to a TV monitor you should use an RCA video cable. On the back of the DTX-5000G, locate the RCA connector jack labeled VIDEO OUT (there are three). Please note that while all three VIDEO OUTPUT jacks will output decoded video graphics, only VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 outputs will contain the on-screen functions display.
GETTING CONNECTED For Players with No Digital Output (No CD+G Graphics Decoding) (a) Connect an RCA cable from the VIDEO OUTPUT from your player to any VIDEO INPUT of the DTX-5000G. Video In Video Out (b) Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks of the player (red and white) to any pair of AUDIO INPUT jacks (red and white) on the DTX-5000G using the supplied dual RCA cable.
GETTING CONNECTED (b) 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. COAX CABLE Video In (c) Song lyrics appear on TV Tv antenna Input Video Out RF Out If there is no VCR present, you will need to use an RF Modulator. To obtain an RF Modulator, check with your VocoPro dealer. An RF Modulator can also be purchased from Radio Shack™.
GETTING CONNECTED Connecting the Microphone Cable to the DTX-5000G The DTX-5000G’s Microphone jacks will accommodate both the balanced XLR and the unbalanced 1/4” microphone plugs. The Digital Echo feature affects inputs to microphone jacks 1, 2 and 3. Digital Echo can be disabled to Mic jack 3 by using the Echo On/Off button. Powering Up (a) Plug the power cord of the DTX-5000G to a 120-Volt AC wall outlet.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem No sound coming from selected music source Possible Cause(s) Solution(s) Input Selector is set incorrectly Change Input Selector to the correct current playing source Music Master Volume control is set to minimum Raise Music Master Volume level to an appropriate level External device(s) are either not connected or not working properly Check external device(s) connections and viability Player does not support T1 sub-code.
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. Repeat: Repeat is facet of the echo process. Repeat refers to the frequency of echoes within a period of time. Delay: Delay is also a facet of the echo process. Delay refers to the amount of time that exists between echoes.
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