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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Listening for a Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions.
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.
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. Follow all installation instructions.
e by , to our ns, 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, electric 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.
Welcome And thank you for purchasing the Silent P.A. 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 fullscale club models, in-home systems and mobile units.
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.
GETTING STARTED WHAT’S IN THE BOX: STATIONARY TRANSMITTER • • • • • Stationary Transmitter (ST) 1/4”-to-1/4” Stereo Cable Antenna Rack Mount Kit Power Adapter WHAT’S IN THE BOX: BODYPACK TRANSMITTER • • • • • Bodypack Transmitter (BT) 1/8”-to-1/8” Stereo Cable 1/8”-to-1/4” Stereo Conversion Cable Micro-USB Charging Cable (Adapter Not Included) Lavaliere Microphone WHAT’S IN THE BOX: BODYPACK RECEIVER • • • • Bodypack Receiver (BR) (2) 1/8”-to-1/8” Stereo Cable (2) 1/8”-to-1/4” Stereo Conversion Cable M
GETTING CONNECTED CONNECTING THE STATIONARY TRANSMITTER (ST) 1. Plug the included power adapter into the ST. 2. Insert the music signal: • With the Input Select set to LINE IN, plug in the LEFT & RIGHT channels from the music source output (i.e. mixer, player, etc.) into the LEFT/RIGHT XLR-1/4” Combo Input Jacks on the back of the ST. • Plug an 1/8” stereo cable from the music source (i.e. laptop, smartphone, MP3 player, etc.) into the 1/8” LINE IN jack on the back of the ST. OR 3.
2 PUSH SILENT PA PUSH PUSH MIC IN LINE IN LINE IN ANT 48V PHANTOM MIC IN DC 12-15V IN Illustration shown using XLR cables. Connection can also be made using 1/4” Stereo Cables OR PUSH PUSH LINE IN MIC IN 3 DC 12-15V IN PUSH SILENT PA PUSH PUSH MIC IN LINE IN ANT LINE IN 48V PHANTOM MIC IN DC 12-15V IN OR PUSH SILENT PA PUSH PUSH MIC IN LINE IN ANT LINE IN 48V PHANTOM MIC IN DC 12-15V IN Illustrations shown with XLR connections.
CONNECTING THE BODYPACK TRANSMITTER (BT) 1. Insert (2) AA batteries into the Bodypack Transmitter. 2. Insert the music signal: • Plug in an 1/8” stereo cable from the music source output (i.e. laptop, smartphone, MP3 player, etc.) into the AUX input available on the side of the BT. 3. Insert the microphone signal: • Plug in the included microphone into the MIC IN mini-XLR jack available on the Top of the BT. Note: The BT has no music volume control; it must be controlled from the music source.
CONNECTING THE BODYPACK RECEIVER (BR) 1. Insert (2) AA batteries into the Bodypack Receiver. 2. Output the audio signal to sound systems: • To Powered Speakers– Plug in an 1/8” stereo cable from the headphone output on the BR to an available input on the powered speakers. • To a stereo Receiver– Plug in an 1/8” stereo cable from the headphone output on the BR to an available input on the stereo receiver.
SETTING THE WIRELESS CHANNEL Once the physical connections to the transmitters and receiver are made, the next step is establishing a wireless connection. SELECTING A CLEAR CHANNEL ON THE BODYPACK RECEIVER (BR) 1. Power ONLY the BR on; leave the Stationary and Bodypack Transmitters powered off. 2. Change the channel by twisting the Channel Select knob 3. Observe the Status Indicator as the channel changes • If the LED stays on, the channel is not clear. • If the LED blinks, the channel is not clear.
DESCRIPTIONS & DETAILS STATIONARY TRANSMITTER (ST) FRONT PANEL 1. 2. Power - This powers the ST OFF/ON. Mixer Knob - This balances the audio signals plugged into the MIC and LINE IN jacks. • Turn completely counter-clockwise for only Microphone audio. • Turn completely clockwise for only Line audio. • Turn knob to middle position for 50/50 mix of both Microphone and Line audio. Note: Microphones plugged into the L/R XLR-1/4” Combo Jacks will be inaudible when Mixer knob is set to 100% MIC. 3.
Note: If using a music source, the volume must be controlled from the source to strike a balance between the music and microphone volume in order to hear the microphones clearly. • MIC IN - When set to this position, the L/R XLR-1/4” Combo Jacks are Microphone Inputs, able to accept signal from microphones via XLR or 1/4” cables. • 48V Phantom - When set to this position, 48 volt phantom power is applied to XLR jacks for use with Powered Microphones.
Note: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES; BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE. Note: This input will NOT interface with a computer or any other device; it will only charge the batteries if plugged into a computer. 8. Charge Indicator - This LED indicates the charge level when recharging the batteries • If LED is green, batteries are charged. • If LED is red, batteries are charging. 9. Battery Compartment - This is where the two (2) AA batteries are installed.
8. +5V USB IN - This mini-USB connection is used to recharge the batteries, if rechargeable batteries are installed. Note: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES;BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE. Note: This input will NOT interface with a computer or any other device; it will only charge the batteries if plugged into a computer. 9. Charge Indicator - This LED indicates the charge level when recharging the batteries. • If LED is green, batteries are charged. • If LED is red, batteries are charging. 10.
2 3 3 1 2 4 Mounting with 2 Stationary Transmitters (ST): 1. Remove the 4 phillips head screws; 2 on either side of the STs. 2. Remove 1 screw from the bottom of each ST. 3. Attach the included small square bracket to bottom plate of both STs; secure with 1 screw on each side. 4. Attach the included small bracket on both sides of the ST. 5. Secure both STs into a standard 19” rack case.
TROUBLESHOOTING 1. • • • • • There is no audio output. Ensure transmitter and receiver are on the same channel. Check the Power LED on both Bodypack Transmitter and Bodypack Receiver, if red, change or recharge batteries. Check the power adapter on the Stationary Transmitter to ensure it is the correct adapter and that it is not faulty. Make sure the antenna is securely fastened into place. Double-check the connections between the music sources, microphones, and the Silent PA. 2.
FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
