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OWNER'S MANUAL

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®

 

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Karaoke  equipment  industry.  We  are  committed  to 

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PROFESSIONAL MIXING AMPLIFIER

DX-388 G5

Better Music Builder .com

®

110421

It’s what we do!

Passionate about Music

G

5

 

SERIES

Generation 5

POWER

OFF

ON

USB

MIC 1

1

MIC 2

2

/

4

MIC 3

MICROPHONE INPUT

MIC VOLUME

3

/

5

5-CHANNEL KARAOKE MIXING AMPLIFIER 

DX-388

 

G5

MIC MASTER VOLUME

MUSIC VOLUME

ANALOG

INPUT

DIGITAL

INPUT

ECHO EFFECT

MICROPHONE TONE

MUSIC TONE

BALANCE

BASS

BASS

TREBLE

MID

TREBLE

MID

BASS

MID

TREBLE

REPEAT

ECHO-LEVEL

DELAY

Karaoke

G

5

 

SERIES

Generation 5

MIN

MAX MIN

MAX MIN

MAX

Summary of Contents for DX-388 G5

Page 1: ...e information including operation manuals installation instructions hook up diagram and other new technologies updates etc please visit us at our website www BetterMusicBuilder com PROFESSIONAL MIXING AMPLIFIER DX 388 G5 Better Music Builder com 110421 It s what we do Passionate about Music G5 SERIES Generation 5 POWER OFF ON USB MIC 1 1 MIC 2 2 4 MIC 3 MICROPHONE INPUT MIC VOLUME 3 5 5 CHANNEL KA...

Page 2: ...ing the Music Output 11 Pre amp Output Extension For Large Format Sound System 12 Connecting The Main Speakers Mono Signal Output 13 Connecting the Front Microphone Input 14 Connecting the Rear Microphone Input 14 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 15 Front Panel 15 Rear Panel 16 Remote Control 17 OPERATION 18 21 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS 22 SPECIFICATIONS 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 24 WARRANTY 25 AGENCY REGULATORY NOTI...

Page 3: ...ctions to process your vocal voice with the standard 3 effect controls for Mic and Music Once you get familiar with this amplifier it will provide endless hours of amplified sound enjoyment Get ready to experience the best live karaoke performance Intro SYSTEM FEATURES 5 CHANNEL KARAOKE MIXING AMPLIFIER 5 Channel Mixing Amplifier State of the Act New Karaoke Mixing Amplifier with 9 Inputs 4 Digita...

Page 4: ...have fallen or liquid has spilled into this product or C This product has been exposed to rain or D This product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E This product has been dropped or its chassis has been damaged 13 Servicing The user should not attempt to service this product beyond those means described in this operating manual All other servicing sh...

Page 5: ...s is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug 5 120V AC POWER Do not store the electronic equipment near water or area with moisture such as bathroom kitchen sink laundry area and swimming pool etc Do not transport the electronic equipment by yourself if ...

Page 6: ...it and the remote control sensor may prevent proper operation Cautions Regarding the Remote Control Unit Do not expose the remote control unit to shock In addition do not expose the remote control unit to liquids and do not place in an area with high humidity Do not install or place the remote control unit under direct sunlight The heat may cause deformation of the remote control unit The remote c...

Page 7: ...rminal hole 3 Tighten the knob to fix the wire core in place Do not allow the wire core to protrude or touch other terminals or wires If the cores of differing wires touch damage may result to your components METHODS OF SPEAKER CONNECTION 1 Insert Type Poor Connection 2 Single Banana Plug Type Better Connection SPEAKERS SPEAKERS NO GOOD 3 Double Banana Plug Type Standard Connection SPEAKERS 3 4 19...

Page 8: ...mplifier with 4 Digital Signal Inputs Optical Coaxial USB No USB Bluetooth and 5 Analog Signal Inputs DVD VOD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 The operation of this unit is easy and smooth with an on screen digital display This unit has multi function outputs such as Mono Signal Output 4 XLR Jack The music output is from your music source giving you connection to your Active Speaker Powered Speakers The vocal...

Page 9: ...pansion Bay provides easy access to MP3 files in USB connection You can find the port on the front panel Play your USB music Make sure the INPUT Mode is USB Only one audio input can be used at once Audio Inputs DVD VOD HDMI OPTICAL COAXIAL USB BLUETOOTH NOTE Only one audio input can be used at once Audio Inputs DVD VOD HDMI OPTICAL COAXIAL USB BLUETOOTH NOTE DX 388 G5 FRONT VIEW MULTIMEDIA EXPANSI...

Page 10: ...NPUT LEVEL LIMITER MIN MAX VIDEO TV DVD BLU RAY AUDIO AUDIO 2 Connecting HDMI Input and Output DX 388 G5 REAR VIEW USA 020898 1 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION SERIAL NO 407210518050 MODEL NO DX 388 G5 CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ...

Page 11: ...L NO 407210518050 MODEL NO DX 388 G5 CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E mail sales bettermusicbuilder com w w w B e t t e r M u s i c B u i l d e r c o m ENGINEERED AND DESIGNED IN U S A SYSTEM INPEDANCE SYSTEM A MINIMUM 4Ω SYSTEM B MINIMUM 4Ω SYSTEM A B MINIMUM 8Ω California Proposition 65 Warning This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth def...

Page 12: ...ic Volume knob at the front of the unit The right one labeled Pre Amp is in bypass mode and is NOT controlled by the Music or Microphone Volume knob at the front Music Only does not mean that you can eliminate the vocals from the source like CD Music PRE AMP RCA Line Output The Pre Amp Line Output is located at the rear of the unit labeled as Line Output This Pre Amp is designed as a direct bypass...

Page 13: ... mixer The Music slot outputs audio signals from sources like DVD CD USB Bluetooth KTV Computer etc The Vocal slot outputs up to five microphone inputs together in one This output can be used as a stage monitor as well The Center slot contains the mixture of Music and Vocal into one signal This output can be used as a center speaker The Subwoofer slot outputs the low frequency signal and usually a...

Page 14: ...ncer and birth defects or other reproductive harm 110V 60Hz AC POWER AC INPUT 50 60Hz 110V DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL REAR MIC INPUT HDMI INPUT TERMINAL HDMI OUTPUT MIC 5 MIC 4 MIC LEVEL LIMITER MIN MAX DVD VOD L R AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL MUSIC PRE AMP L R LINE OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT LEVEL LIMITER MIN MAX HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 RIGHT RIGHT LEFT LEFT GROUP A GROUP B MAIN SPEAKERS A B A B MONO SIGNA...

Page 15: ... OFF USB PORT MUSIC TONE BASS Controls music low tones MID Controls music mid range tones TREBLE Controls music high tones BALANCE Controls the music signal for left and right speakers FRONT PANEL 1 1 7 2 4 3 5 6 13 8 9 12 14 2 3 10 11 MICROPHONE TONE BASS Controls lower voice tones MID Controls mid range voice tones TREBLE Controls higher voice tones ECHO EFFECT Echo control for the microphone ef...

Page 16: ...t MAIN LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT TERMINAL Dedicated Group A Group B main left channel powered output AC POWER 110V for USA Canada 240V for Asia and Europe see authorized dealer for details FUSE Housing for the power supply fuse VOLTAGE SELECTOR Grid voltage corresponding switch 110V 240V USA 020898 1 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICIN...

Page 17: ... 2 3 5 6 7 4 REMOTE CONTROL AAA ALKALINE BATTERY AAA ALKALINE BATTERY 9 2 inches 50 mm 5 75 inches 150 mm INSERTING BATTERIES Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control unit The cover should open easily if you press on in with your thumb while sliding it in the direction of the arrow Insert two AAA batteries as shown and slide the cover back on USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UN...

Page 18: ...n the knob clockwise to increase and counter clockwise to decrease the treble output BALANCE Adjusts the music output for left and right speakers ADJUSTING THE MICROPHONE TONE BASS Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counter clockwise to decrease the lower voice tones MID Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counter clockwise to decrease the mid range voice tones TREBLE Turn the knob clockw...

Page 19: ...to this unit allowing the audio recording onto an USB Flash Drive STEP 1 Insert the USB Drive into the USB Port Only one audio input can be used at once Audio Inputs DVD VOD HDMI OPTICAL COAXIAL USB BLUETOOTH NOTE LOW Press this button to adjust Music Key Control lower from 1 to 5 once at a time to browse through it ANALOG INPUT USB BASS MID ANALOG INPUT STEP 2 Press the USB RECORD button on the r...

Page 20: ...L INPUT button to manual select the BLUE BLUETOOTH input once at a time to browse through the available selection STEP 2 Go to Bluetooth setting on your phone and scan the devices and connect to amp M Karaoke After connected you will hear a sound from amp Go to page 21 for more details STEP 3 After connection you can play your phone s audio from your Bluetooth devices like smartphone or home devic...

Page 21: ...ON Bluetooth ON Available devices M Karaoke Bluetooth ON Paired devices M Karaoke Connected to media audio Bluetooth ON Available devices M Karaoke Pairing SETTING UP BLUETOOTH CONNECTION ON iPhones You can connect your iPhone wirelessly to the amplifier by using Bluetooth General Bluetooth Off 1 Press DIGITAL INPUT button on AMP select BLUE 2 On your iPhone go into Settings 3 Go into General 4 Go...

Page 22: ...0 000 M H Z MUTE RF AF FREQ 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 PEAK 000 000 M H Z MUTE M USIC VOLU M E M IC M ASTE R VOLU M E AN AL OG IN PU T PO W ER OF F ON US B EC HO EF FE CT M IC RO PH ON E TO NE M US IC TO NE M IC 1 1 M IC 2 2 4 M IC 3 M IC RO PH ON E IN PU T MI C VO LU ME 3 5 DI GI TA L IN PU T BA LA NC E BA SS BA SS TR EB LE M ID TR EB LE M ID BA SS M ID TR EB LE RE PE AT EC HO LE V...

Page 23: ... DVD to see if it s scratched Check your audio cables or microphone cables Use a better audio cable or 3pin XLR mic cable 8 POWER CAN NOT BE TURNED ON REMEDY Check to see if your unit is plugged in properly Check your power cable 9 PROTECTION FOR AUDIO VIDEO EQUIPMENT Before you hook up or disconnect any audio video equip ment you must turn off the power for all equipment Other wise it may cause b...

Page 24: ... and cable TV receivers May cause interference that in both audio and video equipment The power cord as shown in figure 2 may help eliminate the humming sound and enhance TV picture quality 15 SOUND PROBLEM No sound REMEDY Positive and negative of speaker wire are touching each other at the terminals We recommend using double banana plugs NOTE 3 prong to 2 prong adaptor 110V 120V FIGURE 1 Quality ...

Page 25: ...kmanship However our warranty does not cover defects due to normal wears damage in transit improper use abuse or failure to follow the proper instructions for maintenance This warranty is void in the event of unauthorized repairs alternations modifications and removing of the product label Please also note that our warranty does not cover any shipping cost for the return of defective products to u...

Page 26: ...local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance EIA http www eiae org DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY USERS IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collec...

Page 27: ...efore hooking up the system turn off the power on all machines including audio video equipment and TV Otherwise it may damage the equipment especially on the HDTV in which a spot might appeared on the TV screen After hooking up the system double check the audio video connections to ensure that they are connected correctly Sometimes loose or poor quality cable would affect the microphone effects pi...

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