SDR-4000 Dual Digital USB/SD Recorder O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
Table of Contents FCC Information....................................................... 3 Listening for a Lifetime.............................................. 4 Safety Instructions.................................................... 5 Welcome................................................................ 6 Before Getting Started.............................................. 7 Getting Started........................................................ 8 Features ..............................................
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. Follow all installation instructions.
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Safety Instructions CAUTION 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. 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. 10.
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Before Getting Started Introduction Thank you for purchasing the SDR-4000 Dual Digital SD/USB Audio Recorder. The SDR-4000 offers convenient real-time digital audio recording to both SD card and USB drive. Its user-friendly operation makes it an ideal recording platform for DJ mixes, band rehearsals, sermons, board meetings, and more. With a full set of playback controls, the SDR-4000 can also function as a dual SD/USB player with separate and mixed audio outputs.
Getting Started Unpacking This SDR-4000 has been inspected and tested prior to being shipped. During unpacking, carefully check that you have received all the required components. This is also the time to check the main unit for damage. If any damage is noticed, promptly report this to your shipping carrier. Save the shipping boxes and all packaging materials in case the unit needs to be shipped for service.
Getting Connected Inputs The SDR-4000 can record any audio signal from a device with RCA outputs or balanced XLR outputs. Most commonly, users will be running the output from a mixing device. Other connections can include direct output from a computer or mp3 player, and even making a copy from the other side of the SDR-4000. Follow the instructions below for making the connections.
Getting Connected Outputs Connecting individual audio outputs: You can connect the audio output from each side independently to a mixer (such as a DJ mixer). This allows the SDR-4000 to be used as a dual USB/SD player used in conjunction with DJ-style mixers with a crossfader. 1) Using a stereo RCA to RCA cable or two XLR-F to XLR-M cables, connect one end to the audio outputs of side A on the SDR-4000. Connect the other end to available inputs on the mixer. 2) Repeat above with the output from side B.
Features Front Panel: 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 2 8 10 11 1. POWER button – Use this button to turn the unit ON/OFF. 2. REC LEVEL knob – Use this knob to increase/decrease the recording level. (see page 16 for instructions on recording) 3. USB LED – Indicates USB is selected for playback/recording. 4. SD LED – Indicates SD is selected for playback/recording. 5. REC LEVEL LEDs - Use these LEDs to monitor and achieve an optimal recording level.
Features (cont.) Front Panel: 22 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 14. USB/SD button – Use this button to toggle between the USB and SD inputs. 15. PREVIOUS button – Use this button to go to the previous track or scan through the current track. 16. NEXT button – Use this button to go to the next track or scan through the current track. 17. RECORD button – Use this button to enter record mode and start recording. During recording, this button can be used to pause playback.
Features (cont.) Rear Panel: 1 4 1 2 3 2 1. RCA IN jacks (unbalanced) – Connect the audio output from your audio source to these jacks using RCA audio cables. XLR IN jacks (balanced) - Connect the audio output from your audio source to these jacks using XLR-F/ XLR-M audio cables. 2. RCA OUT jacks (unbalanced) – Connect the audio output from these jacks to RCA audio inputs on external mixers, amplifiers, or other devices.
Features (cont.) LCD Window: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. LINE – Indicates the SDR-4000 is set to record from the line in jacks. DEL – Flashes in conjunction with “FILE” when deleting a file. USB – Indicates that a USB device is selected for playback/recording REC – Indicates record mode has been initiated or is in progress SD - Indicates that SD card is inserted for playback for recording.
Operations Inserting an SD Card 1. Ensure that the lock tab on the SD card is not set to LOCK. 2. Insert the SD card right side up, and push it in until it clicks. 3. Use the USB/SD button to select SD. 4. Remove an SD card by pushing the card forward until it clicks and pushes out. NOTE: The SDR-4000 cannot accept cards larger than 32GB. Inserting a USB Drive 1. Insert the USB drive or USB cable into the USB slot. 2. Use the USB/SD button to select USB.
Operations (cont.) Adjusting the Recording Level 1. Start your source signal plugged into the input of the SDR-4000. 2. With the source signal playing, increase the REC LEVEL KNOB until the yellow REC LED starts to blink. *Increase til blinks RED 3. Slightly reduce the record level until the REC CLIP LED is a constant green (no YELLOW). You now have an optimal recording level. Decrease til constant GREEN 192kbps 1 min = 4.
Operations (cont.) Recording 1. Insert an SD card or USB drive to be recorded to. 2. Press the USB/SD button to select the device. 3. Connect your source device to the IN jacks on the rear panel. 4. Set the recording level (see Adjusting the Recording Level) 5. Press the RECORD button. When the display reads READY, it is ready to record. 6. Press the RECORD button a second time to start recording. 7. Press STOP to stop the recording, or press RECORD a third time to PAUSE the recording.
Troubleshooting Files are being recorded but there is no sound. Check your input devices and connections. (see Operations section) Check the recording level (see Operations section) Recording level is either too high or low. Re-adjust the recording level (see Operations section) Check the playback level of your source device. Sound is distorted. Check the incoming signal from the source device. If this is a mixer, check the outputs and make sure they are not too high.
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