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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.

WARNING

To  reduce  the  risk  of   fire  or  electric  shock, 
do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. 

 

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.   

Read  Instructions

–  All  the  safety  and  operating  instruc-

tions should be read before the appliance is operated.

Retain  Instructions

–  The  safety  and  operating  instruc-

tions should be retained for future reference.

Heed  Warnings

–  All  warnings  on  the  appliance  and  in 

the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow  Instructions

–  All  operating  and  use  instructions 

should be followed. 

Attachments

–  Do  not  use  attachments  not  recom-

mended by the product manufacturer as they may cause 
hazards.

Water and Moisture

– Do not use this unit near water. For 

example,  near  a  bathtub  or  in  a  wet  basement  and  the 
like.

Carts  and  Stands

–  The  appliance  should  be  used  only  

with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manu-
facturer.

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  An  appliance  and  cart  combination 

should  be  moved  with  care.  Quick  stops, 
excessive  force,  and  uneven  surfaces  may 
cause an overturn.

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.

Heat

– The appliance should be situated away from heat 

sources  such  as  radiators,  heat  registers,  stoves,  or 
other  appliances  (including  amplifiers)  that  produce 
heat.

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.
                                                                                          

Grounding or Polarization

– Precautions should be taken 

so  that  the  grounding  or  polarization  means  of   an 
appliance is not defeated.

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 recep-

tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Cleaning

–  Unplug  this  unit  from  the  wall  outlet  before 

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Power  lines

–  An  outdoor  antenna  should  be  located 

away from power lines.

Nonuse  Periods

–  The  power  cord  of   the  appliance 

should  be  unplugged  from  the  outlet  when  left  unused 
for a long period of  time.

Object  and  Liquid  Entry

–  Care  should  be  taken  so  that 

objects  do  not  fall  and  liquids  are  not  spilled  into  the 
enclosure through openings.

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.

Servicing

–  The  user  should  not  attempt  to  service  the 

appliance beyond that described in the operating instruc-

tions. 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.

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Summary of Contents for KJ-7808RV

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Page 2: ...o 1728 Curtiss Court La Verne CA 91750 Toll Free 800 678 5348 TEL 909 593 8893 FAX 909 593 8890 VocoPro Company Email Directory Customer Service General Information info vocopro com Tech Support techsupport vocopro com Remember Our Website Be sure to visit the VocoPro website www vocopro com for the latest information on new products packages and promos And while you re there don t forget to check...

Page 3: ...e 3 Safety Instructions 4 Getting Started KJ 7808RV Features 5 Mounting 5 Getting Connected 6 Front Panel Descriptions and Functions Microphone Panel 8 Middle Panel 9 Master Panel 12 Rear Panel Description and Functions Rear Panel 14 Operations 16 Troubleshooting 23 Specifications 25 ...

Page 4: ...erne CA 91750 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 mois ture or cold Avoid sources of hum transformers v motors To prevent fire or electrical shock do not expose to rain and water 3 Do not operate the unit upside down ...

Page 5: ... 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...

Page 6: ...s including amplifiers that produce heat 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 Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are n...

Page 7: ... with Level Repeat and Delay controls Crossfader and video toggle in one automatically switches video when fading between audio channels 4 microphone channels each with Master volume sliders and Gain Bass Treble and DSP Level controls 5 Band Graphic Equalizer for best fidelity and precision tuning 3 A V channels each with gain control volume slider and illuminating signal meter Assignable vocal ef...

Page 8: ...sic signal path Since the KJ 7808RV has numerous connectivity options and there exist many variations in user needs we illustrate a system where all possible connections are used Note This is a reference model only Reference what you need from the diagram Some connections may not apply for your system OUT TV IN CDG Player OUT TV Getting Connected Vocopro VP 2100 PRO Amplifier CD Player Turntable V...

Page 9: ...put on the external effects unit 2 Using two Unbalanced cables connect one end of each to the L and R RETURN jacks on the KJ 7808RV and connect the other ends to the L and R outputs on the external effects unit NOTE Depending on the effects unit it may be necessary to use an adapter to RCA to XLR etc if there are no inputs or outputs Refer to the effects unit s user s manual for additional setup i...

Page 10: ...w frequency EQ Use this control to boost or reduce the BASS frequencies in the audio signal 8 MIC DSP control Controls the amount of DSP effect Reverb and echo that is applied to each microphone channel 9 CUE This monitors the input signal from the mixer board to the headphones Press CUE on any channel to hear only that channel through the headphones Note If you cue more than one channel each sele...

Page 11: ...URCE toggles illuminate In MANUAL mode the X FADER LED is not illuminated indicating that you can manually shift between the VIDEO LEDs by simply pushing the VIDEO SELECT toggle in the MANUAL postion repeatedly to cycle through VIDEO 1 red LED 2 green LED and 3 yellow LED 3 VIDEO MAIN selector Selects which channel will be output from the MAIN video output The LEDs indicate which channel is curren...

Page 12: ...es To return to regular disc playback press this button until all three LEDs are unlit 8 DIGITAL KEY CONTROL Key Control allows you to modify the original key of a track without changing its tempo to match the natural range of your voice You can raise or lower your source music a total of 11 steps or half note increments from its natural key To step DOWN or flat b the key press the left button To ...

Page 13: ...gle pg 10 1 Note The crossfader will only fade in out from the two sources that have been assigned to it 13 ASSIGN These buttons work in conjunction with the CROSSFADER Assigning channels determines which inputs will be included in the crossfade For example to fade between a track from STEREO CHANNEL 1 to a track cued on STEREO CHANNEL 2 the ASSIGN button on the left should be pressed to illuminat...

Page 14: ...cut for precise room tuning Adjust these controls to suit your sound quality preferences 7 MASTER EQUALIZER ON OFF This button must be pressed in to activate the Graphic EQ 8 CUE MASTER This button toggles between CHANNEL Cueing and MASTER Cueing When CHANNEL cueing you will only hear channels that have been selected for Cueing When MASTER Cueing you will hear MASTER OUTPUT regardless of which cha...

Page 15: ...from vocals that is in the mix Turn clockwise to increase the filter strength and counter clockwise to decrease it NOTE The higher the filter strength the less hiss there will be 15 ECHO LEVEL This control serves as a master LEVEL for the ECHO settings If ECHO is assigned to a MIC channel this knob will control how much ECHO is applied before individual adjustments Each channel specific echo contr...

Page 16: ...acks bypass the MASTER OUTS for connection to any CD burner cassette or DAT recorder to record your mix Ideal for the mobile DJ KJ that wants to offer their customer a recording at the end of their performance 6 AV OUT In addition to the MASTER and BOOTH outs this mixed RCA L R output gives you an additional option for connection of your mix to external components Use in conjuction with the AV OUT...

Page 17: ...l for use with a monitor so the KJ DJ or VJ can cue up songs on the other AV inputs while one is playing 15 VIDEO IN 1 2 3 These jacks allow the video component of CD G DVD VCD and LD players to be connected to the KJ 7808RV Connect video cables from the VIDEO OUT jacks on your player s to these VIDEO IN jacks 16 PHONO LINE Switches When inputing turntables to the PHONO LINE 1 or 2 STEREO INPUT ja...

Page 18: ...hannel The KJ 7808RV has a second video output MONITOR that allows you to view the video from another AV input and cue up songs while a different AV input is set to the main video output 1 Press the AV MONITOR button until the correct AV channel LED is lit Operations Using Digital Key Control Use the Digital Key Controller to obtain the musical key that matches the natural range of your voice You ...

Page 19: ...anges will take immediate effect To REMOVE a key change from a channel simply depress the KEY button from that channel and it is removed Remote Key Controlling of assigned STEREO and MIC inputs It is also possible to control the input key of assigned channels with a REMOTE KEY CONTROL Microphone Connect the 1 4 cable to a MIC input and insert its 1 8 plug into the REMOTE KEY CONTROL jack Use the d...

Page 20: ...g point of each echo When the Digital Echo effect is customized adjust the ECHO level control as you would a master level control Setting the Digital Reverb Figure 2 The KJ 7808RV allows you to set the amount of reverb that is present in the microphone signal Turn the REVERB LEVEL control clockwise to increase the amount of reverb and counter clockwise to decrease it Setting the Overall DSP Effect...

Page 21: ...ls have been removed This feature is also known as VOCAL CANCEL The channel with music only is duplicated so it is heard in both left and right channels Some backing vocals will remain if there is overlap in the way they are recorded 2 VOCAL PARTNER Pressed two more times the VOCAL button will illuminate the yellow LED to indicate VOCAL PARTNER and guide or lead vocals will be activated In this mo...

Page 22: ... channels as you like to cue to headphones To CHANNEL CUE first make sure the MASTER CUE SELECTOR button is set to CUE Then press the CUE button on each channel that you want cued to the headphones To REMOVE a channel from being cued simply depress that channels CUE button To INCREASE or DECREASE the volume level to headphones use the CUE LEVEL control located next to the Cue Master button Note It...

Page 23: ...it will Assign Bypass To assign a channel to the effects loop press the MIC AUX SEND button for that channel down To bypass the effects loop depress the MIC AUX SEND button for that channel Adjusting the Effects Loop Send and Return Levels The KJ 7808RV allows you to adjust the Send and Return levels of the effects loop SEND is the clean microphone signal that goes into the effects unit RETURN Is ...

Page 24: ...llows you to mix or crossfade between two channels while toggling between corresponding video outputs To do this you need to first ASSIGN the two channels to your CROSSFADER On each side of the CROSSFADER there is an ASSIGN button The LEFT ASSIGN button can assign either CHANNEL 1 or 2 while the RIGHT ASSIGN button can assign either CHANNEL 2 or 3 Once you have your desired channels assigned move ...

Page 25: ...n or the KJ 7808RV out to the display monitor Video cable s are not properly connected Disk medium is not formatted for video Disk is not multiplexed Microphone being used is not plugged into mic channel 1 Active source s are not assigned to the crossfader Change source toggle to the correct setting Raise gain and master levels to an appropriate level Check external device s connection and viabili...

Page 26: ...t designed for insert use Echo master level control is turned down Echo on off button is set to off Channel specific echo level control is turned down Microphone is pointed at or too close to the speakers Treble level s are too high on microphone channel s Press cue button on channel s that you want cued Increase cue volume level Press cue master button in for cue setting Replace cables with prope...

Page 27: ...hones 400mV 32 Maximum Output 20dBV 8 5V RMS 0dBV 1V Tone Controls Treble 15dB 10KHz Bass 15dB 100Hz Signal to noise Ratio Mic 78dB Below Max CD Line 85dB Below Max Phono 75dB Below Max Graphic Equalizer 12dB 60 250 1K 4K 12KHz Total Harmonic Distortion 0 05 Frequency Response 20Hz 20KHz 1dB Key 6 steps up down Dimensions 19 w x 9 5 d x 3 5 h Net Weight 10 5 lbs Power Consumption 15W DSP Reverb Sa...

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