VocoPro DA-1055 PRO owner manual Listening For a Lifetime

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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. Now it’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.

Some common decibel ranges:

Level Example

30Quiet library, Soft whispers

40Living room, Refrigerator, Bedroom away from traffic

50Light traffic, Normal Conversation

60Air Conditioner at 20 ft., Sewing machine

70Vacuum cleaner, Hair dryer, Noisy Restaurant

80Average city traffic, Garbage disposals, Alarm clock at 2 ft.

The following noises can be dangerous under constant exposure:

Level Example

90Subway, Motorcycle, Truck traffic, Lawn Mower

100Garbage truck, Chainsaw, Pneumatics drill

120Rock band concert in front of speakers

140Gunshot blast, Jet plane

180Rocket launching pad

-Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation

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Contents N U a L Table of Contents Safety Instructions FCC Information U.S.A Welcome Listening For a Lifetime Microphone Section Specifications and FeaturesGraphic Equalizer Section Tone ControlConnecting Video Connecting Source Players to the DA-1055 PROConnecting Audio Getting ConnectedConnecting MIX 1 and MIX Connecting Music-Only Using Line OUTConnecting to a TV or Monitor To connect videoFront Back Microphone ConnectionsMicrophone Input FrontSwitching Between Input Channels Basic Operations Turning on the PowerUsing the Vocal Cancel Feature OperationsAdjusting the Master Microphone Level Adjusting the Microphone PanAdjusting the Microphone Tone Using the Digital Echo microphone only Turning on Echo Adjusting the Echo settingsBand Equalizer Operations Adjusting the 7-Band EQ Descriptions and Functions Front PanelRear Panel Troubleshooting Vocopro 2006 V