VOCOPRO DigiQuad Conference V2 Digital Conference 48 Extend Owner’s Manual

DigiQuad-Conference V2
owner’s manual

DigiQuad Conference V2 Digital Conference 48 Extend

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Listening for a Lifetime

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Nowit’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. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to a higher volume of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.
  • Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.
• Pay attention to the different levels in various recordings.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

The following noises can be dangerous under constant exposure:

-Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation

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.
** The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions.
WARNING:** To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may  cause hazards.

6. Water and Moisture – Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub or in a wet basement and the like.

7. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
   7 A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause an overturn.

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. Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11.  Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Cleaning – Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

14. Power lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

15. Non-use Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

16. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

17. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
    A. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged; or
    B. Objects have fallen into the appliance; or
    C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
    D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
    E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

18. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Note: To CATV system installer’s (U.S.A.): This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
**** This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device may not cause harmful interference.
FCC license may be required

FCC Information

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. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the U.S.A.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurances that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the owner’s manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “Off” and “On”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
Use power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter(s).
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300-ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact your local retailer authorized to distribute Vocopro products. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Vocopro, 1728 Curtiss Court, La Verne, CA 91750.
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.
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3. Do not operate the unit upside-down.

4. Never open the cabinet. If a foreign object drops into the set, contact your dealer.

5. Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation. Do not interfere with its proper ventilation; this will cause the internal temperature to rise and may  result in a failure.

6. Do not use force on switches, knobs or cords. When moving the unit, first turn the unit off. Then gently  disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting toother equipment. Never pull the cord itself.

7. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents: this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

8. Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on common operating errors before concluding that your  unit is faulty.

9. This unit consumes a fair amount of power even when the power switch is turned off. We recommend that you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet if the unit is not going to be used for a long time. This will save electricity and help prevent fire hazards. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the  cord itself.

10. To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power cord and remove the antenna cable during an electrical  storm.

11. The general digital signals may interfere with other equipment such as tuners or receivers. Move the system farther away from such equipment if interference is observed.

NOTE: Please check the copyright laws in your country before recording from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.
Voltage Selector (General Model Only)
Be sure to position the voltage selector to match the voltage of your local power lines before installing the unit. CAUTION: 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 ensure that the apparatus is indeed fully void of residual power, leave unit disconnected from the AC outlet for at least fifteen seconds.

Feature Diagram- Microphone

1. GRILL – Protects the microphone cartridge and helps reduce “breathy” and wind noise pick-up.
2. POWER SWITCH – Press once to turn the microphone power ON. While ON, press to mute and unmute the microphone. Hold down for 5 seconds to power off. The microphone will almost instantly pair with the receiver module once powered on.
3. XLR CONNECTOR- threaded sleeve for secure connection.
4. BATTERY COMPARTMENT – Removable lid hides and protects the microphone battery.

Feature Diagram- Receiver

Receiver – Front Panel

1. ON/OFF Button – Powers the receiver ON/OFF.
2. MIC VOLUME – Adjusts the volume of their respective microphone channels.
3. RF LEDs – Registers Mic status: LED will shine when associated mic is powered on.
4. AF LEDs – Registers Mic transmission: LED will flash when audio is received.
5. BNC Connectors – Used to mount antennas.

Receiver – Back Panel

1. Unbalanced Mic Out – Outputs all mic signals via the included 1/4” cable to a mixer or amplifier.
2. Balanced Mic Out – Outputs the respective mic channel audio via an XLR cable to a mixer or an amplifier.
3. AC Input – Connect AC power adapter here.

Connect to Mixer

Unbalanced 1/4″

• Connect unbalanced 1/4″ cable (included) to the unbalanced output from the Digital-Quad receiver.
• Connect the other end of the 1/4″ cable to a microphone input channel on a mixer/amplifi er.

Balanced XLR (Optional)

• Connect 4 balanced XLR cables (not included) to the balanced outputs of the Digital-Quad receiver.
• Connect each end of the XLR cables into individual microphone input jacks on a mixer/amplifi er to be used (ex. Mic 1, Mic 2, Mic 3, Mic 4).
• Note: Example illustrated is for clarity only. For ease of operation, attach the channel 1 output to the channel 1 input, channel 2 output to the channel 2 input, channel 3 output to the channel 3 input, and the channel 4 output to the channel 4 input on a mixer.

Battery Installation

Insert 2 fresh 1.5-volt AA alkaline batteries Microphone Battery Installation

1. Locate Battery compartment underneath receiver.
2. To remove the lid, press down on the tab and lift the lid upwards.
3. Insert 2 AA batteries making sure the batteries sit in the correct direction according to polarity (+/-).
4. Close battery compartment lid.

Caution: To Avoid Battery Leakage

• Be sure to insert batteries correctly and follow the microphone and battery manufacturer’s instructions.
• Never mix old batteries with new batteries.
• Never mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.
• Always remove exhausted or dead batteries from the Digital Quad Conference.
• Remove batteries if you must store the unit away for long periods of time.

Getting Connected

Attach the Conference microphone to the base transmitter.
Match Pins and slotted groove of the Female XLR on the microphone to the pins of the Male XLR on the transmitter base and press down firmly.
Tighten sleeve on the Microphone’s XLR connector by turning clockwise. Simply Turn the Microphone on by pressing the power switch.
Look for an illuminated RF led on the main receiver, this indicates that the Digital Quad Conference microphone has paired successfully.
Speak into the microphone and verify that the AF LED light flashes for the corresponding connected channel.
Your Digital Quad Conference is now connected to your Digital-Quad-Play.

Rack Mounting 1 Receiver

The Digital-Quad is packaged with the rack mounts to attach them inside a standard 19” case. The mounts allow for a single Digital-Quad receiver to be installed, or allow up to two to be racked together. Additional Digi-Quad Receivers are sold separately.
Installing One Receiver

1. Identify the small and large rack mounts included with the system.
2. Screw the mounts into to the side of the receiver. The small and large mounts can be installed on either side.
3. Slide whole assembly into a 19” case and secure with screws.

Rack Mounting 2 Receivers

1. Identify the two small mounts and one metal plate included with both systems.
2. Fix the metal plate onto the bottom of both receivers, as shown. Make sure three screws are used to mount the plate to the bottom of each receiver.
3. Screw the two small mounts on either side of the two receivers.
4. Slide the entire assembly into a 19” case and secure with screws.

Adding Microphones

The Digital-Quad-Conference-V2 has two Mini XLR inputs so you can connect the Digital-Conference-Extend (not included) for additional wired microphones. The audio from the wired microphone(s) and wireless microphone will be mixed together and all sent on the same wireless channel to the Digital-Quad- Conference receiver.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do if my mics are cutting in and out?

• Make sure both antennas are firmly attached to their posts. • Keep the receiver away from fluorescent lights. • Make sure microphones are being used within the operational range. • Ensure batteries are not depleted.

There’s a thumping noise coming through the speakers, what is it?

The lights on the receiver are flashing off and on continuously, what’s going on?

Our Team is Here to Help Please do not return to the retailer if you are having a technical issue operating or connecting the unit.
If you need additional help, have questions, or need support with your VocoPro product contact us:

Toll Free:800-678-5348
TEL:909-593-8893
FAX:909-593-8890
Email Tech Support at:
[email protected]

References

• Vocopro - wireless microphones, Karaoke system, Wireless Conference Microphones, silentDisco headphones.

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