R TM THE SINGER'S ULTIMATE CHOICE PV-1800 World’s First Active 15” Vocal Speaker With Built in Digital Echo Mixer owner ʼs manual
Table of Contents FCC Information ................................................... Listening for a Lifetime ................................... 3 4 Safety Instructions ............................................. 5 Welcome ................................................................... Features and Specifications ........................ 7 ................................................................
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 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. 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. 9.
Welcome. And Thank you for purchasing the PV-1800 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.
Features and Specifications Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2-way 15” active speaker Built-in 350W mono power amp with Digital Echo Powers a second un-powered speaker Vocal speaker designed for live entertainment Mic input channel with one ¼” and one XLR jack RCA L/R Line In channel Mono XLR Line In channel Line Out channel with one ¼” and one XLR jack Master volume control Mic input level control Line In level control Bass and Treble tone controls Digital Echo level control Power LED indicates whe
Setting Up Setting up the Speaker Stand Setup each SS-88 speaker stand by extending the support lefts to a position that is stable and tighten the tension mechanism firmly. Each end of the SS-88 pole has a particular diameter fitted for common speakers’ mounting cavities. If the SS-88 pole does NOT fit flush into the mounting adapter on the PV-1800, loosen the SS-88 pole and reverse it in the stand and then remount the speaker. Mounting the Speaker(s) Once the adapter is securely attached to the speaker: 1.
Getting Connected Connecting the Power Before connecting the power cord make sure that the PV-1800’s power switch is switched off. What you will need: • AC Power Cord (included) • Surge protector/power strip. Note: VocoPro recommends that you use a surge protector to prevent permanent damage to your speakers, caused by a power surge. 1. Connect the correct end of the power cord to the AC input on the PV-1800’s rear panel 2.
Getting Connected ected cont . . . Connecting to the XLR LINE IN Channel What you will need: • Player or Mixer with and XLR audio output • XLR audio cable 1. Connect one end of the XLR cable to the XLR output on a mixer 2.
Connecting to a Second Speaker eak eaker The PV-1800 can be connected to a second powered speaker using its XLR or ¼” LINE OUT channels. Connecting to the XLR LINE OUT Channel What you will need: • An powered speaker with an XLR audio input • XLR cable 1. Connect one end of the XLR cable to the LINE OUT XLR jack on the PV-1800 2.
Connecting a Microphone The PV-1800 has one microphone channel with two available inputs, a ¼” and an XLR input. You can have a microphone connected to each at the same time. Use the MIC LEVEL control to adjust the microphone volume. Connecting a Microphone to the XLR MIC Input Channel What you will need: • A microphone with an XLR microphone cable 1. Connect one end of the XLR microphone cable to the XLR MIC jack on the PV-1800 2.
Descriptions and Functions Descriptions and Functions 1. ¼” MIC input - Connect a microphone � � here using a ¼” microphone cable 2. XLR MIC input - Connect a microphone here using an XLR microphone cable � 3. RCA LINE IN channel - Connect a player or mixer here using L/R (red & white) RCA cables � 4. XLR LINE IN channel - Connect a mixer or receiver here using an XLR cable 5. ¼” LINE OUT channel - Connect to � � a second powered speaker with a ¼” input 6.
Operat Operations Adjusting the Microphone V Volume Use the MIC LEVEL control to adjust the microphone volume 1. Turn the MIC LEVEL control clockwise towards MAX to raise the level 2. Turn the MIC LEVEL control counter-clockwise towards MIN to lower the level Adjusting the Line In Level Use the LINE IN LEVEL control to adjust the level for the player or mixer that is connected to the RCA or XLR LINE IN channel. 1. Turn the LINE IN LEVEL control clockwise towards MAX to raise the level 2.
Troubleshooting The power is not turning on • Make sure the power cable is connected fimly to the PV-1800 and the power outlet • If you are using a surge protector / power strip, make sure it is plugged in and turned on • Try a different power outlet There is no sound coming out of either of the speakers • • • • • • • Make Make Make Make Make Make Make sure sure sure sure sure sure sure the power is on the Master volume is turned up the Line In Level control is turned up loud enough the Mic Level contro
Index Symbols ¼” LINE OUT 13 ¼” MIC input 13 D P A Descriptions and Functions 13 E Power LED 13 Power rating 7 POWER switch 13 ECHO control 14 R F RCA LINE IN 13 Features 7 Frequency response 7 S AC Input Adjusting Adjusting Adjusting Adjusting Adjusting Adjusting 13 the the the the the the Bass Tone 14 Echo Level 14 Line In Level 14 Master Volume 14 Microphone Volume 14 Treble Tone 14 B BASS control 13 C Clip LED 13 Connecting a Microphone 12 Connecting a Microphone to the ¼” MIC input Cha
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