User Guide and Reference Manual Professional Digital Producer
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1. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION lfthis productis equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the outlet only one way This is asafety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If this product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 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 product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure2. Line Mixed Out Phones Max Output 17 16KHz 0 3dB 17 16KHz 1dB 17 16KHz 0 3dB 17 16KHz 1dB 1 6V 1 4V 1KHz OdB THD 1 NOTES Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice CHECK THE AMERICAN AUDIO WEBSITE FOR DOWNLOADABLE USER SOFTWARE UPDATES C American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 27 American Audio World Headquarters 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles CA 90040 USA Tel 323 582 3322 Fax 323 582 3311 Web www americanaudio us E mail info americanaudio us American DJ Europe Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade Netherlands service americandj eu www americandj eu Tel 31 45 546 85 00 Fax 31 45 546 85 99
3. Heat The player should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources The player should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the Player 7 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the Player beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to quali fied service personnel The Player should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the Player C The Player has been exposed to rain or water D The Player does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance American Audio www americanaudio us The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel Please write down the numbers here and retain for future refer ence Model No Serial No Purchase Notes Date of Purchase Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 5 UNPACKING Every VMS4 has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Care fully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be damaged carefully
4. THE Media Controller SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL NOTE This unit may cause interference to radio and television reception Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit These instruc tions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit Take special care to follow all warning symbols and labels both on the unit and printed in this manual Also Please keep this manual with the unit for future reference CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNLESS THE WIDE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED INTO A MATCHING WIDE SLOT ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLON GATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 3 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK
5. ASSIGN SIGN curve cu MASTER o 10 25 26 25 28 FRONT PANEL MIC SECTION 21 23 the VMS4 is equipped with 2 microphone inputs easy to use no ASIO rout ing required Each microphone channel has an independent on off switch gain control and 3 band EQ 21 MIC ON OFF Turns the corresponding microphone on off When you Mic is on the button will be backlit by a red LED 22 MIC GAIN CONTROL Increase or decrease the microphone output 23 MIC EQ Adjust the treble mid and bass on the corresponding Mic inputs MIXER CONTROLS 24 25 the VMS4 can be used as a MIDI control a stand alone mixer or com bination giving you maximum control of your music collection whether it be on vinyl digital CD s or Computer DJ software Virtual DJ included 24 USB ANALOG SWITCH These will switch the corresponding Channel from USB audio stream or analog audio input USB will route the software assigned ASIO audio channel thru the corre sponding MIDILOG channel Analog will route the analog audio input from the rear panel thru the corresponding MIDILOG channel 25 CF ASSIGN A amp B CF Assign A will select the desired channel to the left side of the crossfad er CF Assign B will select the desired channel to the right side of the crossfader Normal Mode This will be the opposite when the crossfader is reversed The CROSSFADER will only effect a channel s volume when the channel is ass
6. 1 1990 and bear identifying marks to that effect E American Audioe reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its prod ucts without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured F No warranty whether expressed or implied is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warran ties made by American Audioe in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replace ment as is expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall American Audioe be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product G This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audioe Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 26 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Dimensions Installation Weight Power supply Power consumption Environmental cond
7. adjustment is used to adjust the audio source signal input gain for a channel Never use the gain control to adjust a channels output volume Setting the gain level properly will ensure a clean output signal An improper gain level adjustment will send a distorted signal throughout the entire audio line which may damage speakers and amplifiers To properly set a channels gain level control 1 Be sure the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL is set to level 4 2 Set the CHANNEL FADER to level 8 3 Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting 4 Use the Gain Control to adjust an average output volume of 4 dB 5 Repeat this step for all channels CHANNEL TREBLE CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel allowing for a maximum treble gain of 6dB or maximum decrease of 100dB Turning the knob in a counter clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to a channel signal CHANNEL MIDRANGE CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a channel allowing for a maximum midrange gain of 6dB or maximum decrease of 100dB Turning the knob in a counter clockwise direction will decrease the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal American Audio www ame
8. inputs 3 CONTROL JACK CONNECTIONS Use a 1 8 mono not stereo mini plug cable to connect your VMS4 to a mini jack connection A or B on a compatible American Audioe or Amer ican DJe Fader Q Start mixer This will enable the Fader Q Start function See Q start control page 15 CAUTION e Be sure to use mono 1 8 control cables Using other types of cable may result in unit dam age To avoid severe damage to the unit be sure the power is off when making connections to the unit o American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 7 SOFTWARE amp ASIO DRIVER INSTALLATION Insert the disc into your computer cd drive and click on the CD icon Application install_virtualdj_l amp _vms4_v6 1 exe Depending the typ of computer you are operating DMG File choose the Exe file for PC or the DMG file for MAC install virtualdj le vms4 v6 1 dmg Choose your desired language and click CETTE X OK Read the following information and click Please select the language that you would like to use during the Next Follow the screen prompts to install the installation software Die Installation unterst tzt verschiedene Sprachen Wahlen Sie eine Sprache aus der unten aufgef hrten Liste aus cancel American Audio ASIO Driver 1 07 Setup Welcome to the American Audio ASIO Driver 1 07 Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of Ameri
9. inspect your player for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the player has arrived intact In the event damage has been found or parts are missing please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions Please do not return the player to your dealer without first contacting customer support INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audioe VMS4 Media Controller This controller is a representation of American Audio s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new player This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new controller Customer Support American Audioe provides a toll free customer support line to provide set up help and answer any question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation You may also visit us on the web at www americanaudio us for any comments or suggestions Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9 00 a m to 5 30 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 800 322 6337 Fax 823 582 2610 E mail support americanaudio us To purchase parts online visit http parts americandj com Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this Media Controller Do not attempt any repairs yourself without being in
10. the environment in which the mixer operates i e smoke fog residue dust dew CROSSFADER REPLACEMENT WN The crossfader is Hot Swapable which means it may be replaced at any time even when power is applied Replace with American Audio VMS4 crossfader partit Z FF 8 If you wish to upgrade to an Innofader please order the Innofader model which comes with the VMS4 plade cover to protect the Innofader from damage during handling of the VMS4 If you upgrade to the Innofader please make sure the power is off before upgrading to limit the chance of damage to the Innofader and or VMS4 during installation Replacing with any other model fader may seriously damage your mixer Replacing the Crossfader 1 Disconnect the mixers main power supply 2 Using a Phillips screw driver unscrew the two outside screws on each side that hold the cross fader assembly in place 3 Gently remove the crossfader assembly from its seated position You may need to wiggle the crossfader slightly to remove it After removing the crossfader assembly disconnect the ribbon cable that attaches the cross fader to the PC board Grasp the crossfader by its base and pull the ribbon cable by its con nector not the actual cables The connector is designed to only fit one way so don t worry about the connectors orientation Unscrew the two inner screws that connect the crossfader to the crossfader plate Connect the new crossfader to the ribbon cable and repla
11. AMERICAN AUDIO VMS4 Professional Digital Producer Featuring KA gt Ostart Missi 67e fifa NIE I COMPLIANT e XLR OUTPUTS 9 AMERICAN AuDIO e MIDILOG 3 MIDIUOG 4 FE amp FET y SAMPLE PEL LM zz SYNC LO 69 69 6 E E We RANGE EU ae e SL o A z ae Posen zz 1 SELECT CONTROL SELECT VOLUME o cin d ni an of oy gt e DZEJ EM O go C3 A AO O m L B ON OFF PARAMETER PLAY REC JJ B 2 DA Pearl Pan Posi 2 FE Ej LOOP ome Vase n o rencelo o DUE Yo LOOP C IN OUT RELOOP j 4 s y z x e IN OUT RELOOP Loop zz m O A A A OOOO s_ 3 CI L3 L3 T EX EET ky a o E oO Ys ND XD ANE iN LJ o SMART o mp do o soon Yo o wp Yo o mo Yo Ao nt 44 SEARCH D gt PEN PE PE VINYL 4 ES moe 7 J D CI Qo 59 Ll Ll B x XD SUY o o o sass o of eass Yo of mass Cue cue o gt Vanotwas o m o w B o User Guide and Reference Manual AMERICAN AUDIO 6122 S Eastern Ave Los Angeles Ca 90040 7 10 www americanaudio us CONTENTS SAFETY iai 6 sg 3 ELECTRICAL PRECAU TON Sai ts ai 4 SAFETY INSTRU
12. ATER OR MOISTURE CAUTION 1 Handle the power supply cord carefully Do not damage or deform it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used Hold plug attach ment when removing from wall outlet Do not pull on the cord NO To avoid electric shock do not open the top cover when the unit is plugged in If problems occur with the unit call your local American Audioe dealer 3 Do not place metal objects or spill liguid inside the Media Controller Electric shock or malfunc tion may occur CAUTION AN A N Risk of electric shock CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER RACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED American Audio DEALER The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated dangerous volt age within the products enclosure and may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the user manual accompanying the Media Controller eAmerican Audio www americanaudio us RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE
13. C for MIDI interface and USB interface audio in and outs 36 XLR BALANCED OUTPUTS The VMS4 has RCA unbalanced and XLR balanced connec tions to connect to amplifiers or connect directly to powered speakers It is highly recommended that the XLR outs be used for any connection of more then 20ft Never connect the XLR outs and the RCA outs at the same time this may affect your output To set your desired volume use the Master volume knob 37 BOOTH OUTPUTS The VMS4 offers a secondary output usually used to monitor your mix or to route to an outboard recording device This output has independent volume control Booth knob 38 RCA OUTPUTS The VMS4 has RCA unbalanced and XLR balanced connections to connect to amplifiers or connect directly to powered speakers It is highly recommended that the XLR outs be used for any connection of more then 20ft Never connect the XLR outs and the RCA outs at the same time this may affect your output To set your desired volume use the Master volume knob INPUTS 39 42 43 39 RCA INPUTS RCA connectors for CD turntable and other analog inputs MIDILOG 1 Line level RCA input use to control CD players Mp3 players or other line level sources MIDILOG 2 Phono line level RCA input use to connect turntables CD players Mp3 play ers or other line level sources The type of input must directly reflect the selected mode of the LINE PHONO SELECTOR SWITCH Turntables equipped with MM pick
14. CTIONS tai di UAN AAG YC ARG GANN AIG 5 Sir oM 6 CUSTOMER SUPPOR M 6 SET UP xxii Dg eo A ii ia GY ddn 6 gc MP Il T 0 7 SET UP INSTALLATION FFYNNU NYTA ah ce dae te te ios 7 ASIO DRIVERINSTALLATION a ai UU UMS HU MUERE 8 FUNCTIONS AND CONTROES deti FARA iE PLA YO aac A tt ia 9 AUDIO INTERFACE MODE MD A A RNA ibid 17 EU DE T pote DY Y FI NODDFA 19 FRMW sp 2E Pp DOUUL 21 COMPUTER CONNECTION T its 22 SET UP c FFAN ee M fated 24 WARRANT Ve orrea a E AA AA AAA 26 SPECIFICATIONS RTT 27 Please visit one of the following websites to view and download the VMS4 MIDI table chart www americanaudio com www americanaudio eu www vms4dj com Please Note All specifications and improvements to and in the design of this unit and this manuals are subject to change at any time without any prior written or published noticed For service parts visit http parts americandj com American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR U S A amp CANADA MODEL ONLY WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS Media Controller TO W
15. N THE FLY This function allows you to set a CUE POINT without music inter ruption on the fly This button also sets the starting point of a seamless loop OUT BUTTON This button is used to set the ending point of a loop A loop is started by pressing the IN BUTTON pressing the OUT BUTTON set the loop ending point The loop will continue to play until the OUT BUTTON is pressed once again RELOOP BUTTON If a SEAMLESS LOOP has been made but the player is not actively in SEAMLESS LOOP mode a loop is not playing pressing the RELOOP BUTTON will instantly reacti vate the SEAMLESS LOOP mode To exit loop press the OUT BUTTON 2 EFFECT SECTION SELECT ENCODER KNOB Use this knob to scroll through the various effects CONTROL KNOB Set the value of the selected effect parameter ON OFF BUTTON Toggle selected effect on and off A lit LED will indicate the effect is on PARAMETER BUTTON Press this button to toggle through the available effect parameters 3 SAMPLE SECTION SELECT ENCODER KNOB Use this knob to scroll through samples VOLUME KNOB Use this knob to set the volume of the selected sample PLAY BUTTON Press this button to play the selected sample Press this button plus the SHIFT button to loop a sample REC BUTTON Use this button to start and stop recording a select sample Press this button plus the SHIFT button to save a loop to your selected sample 4 MIDILOG MIXER SECTION CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL This
16. OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDIOe SERVICE TECHNICIAN The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth Never clean with furniture wax benzine insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wetbasement or near a swimming pool and the like ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product
17. Oak po O m gt nnt 1 di t e La ees LOIS run 3 n E i gD it E w i aa le Je E O i O DIAN Y nvawaww 30 iur x o 30d AYWIS 0 iuvis o ERI e asia 1391 e o 1ndino y a H31SVW H1008 1ndino O A A 2 DONONA v SOUIN 1903I0IW 2 507101W American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 24 CLEANING Due to fog residue smoke and dust cleaning the mixer should be carried out periodically to residue build up 1 Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing 2 Use a cleaner specially designed for electronics to spray in and around the knobs and switch This will reduce small particle built up that can effect the proper operation of the mixer 3 Cleaning should be carried out every 30 60 days to prevent heavy built up 4 Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the mixer in Cleaning frequency depends on
18. UME CONTROL This knob is used to control the master output level To avoid dis torted output try to maintain an average output signal level no greater than 4dB To avoid speaker damage that may be caused by excessive volume be sure this knob is always set to zero completely down before turning the unit on MASTER OUTPUT BALANCE CONTROL This knob is used to control the pan adjust how much of the signal is sent to the left and right output level For true stereo imaging maintain the knob in the 12 o clock position BOOTH LEVEL This knob is used to adjusts the monitor volume output level Turn the knob in a clockwise direction to increase the monitor volume 7 CHANNEL VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS The LED indicators that run along each channels EQ section are used to measure incoming signal levels Use these indicator to visually maintain an average signal output of 4dB A consistent average output level of 4dB will produce a clean output signal When no CUE sources are selected these indicate the volume level on the MASTER OUTPUT When one or more CUE sources are selected these indicate the volume level on all of the CUE sources combined At power on these indicate the VMS4 firmware version If the left side lights up 1 LED and the right side lights up 3 LEDs the firmare version is 1 3 8 CROSSFADER This fader is used to blend the output signals of channels A and B together When the fader is in the full left position channel A t
19. alog Source Selects on Each MIDILOG Channel High Life Touch Strips amp Mouse Pad e 4 Sample Buttons Per Side e 4 Channel Mixer w Volume Faders e MIDI Control via USB e Master and Booth Outputs w L R Balance e Built In 4 In 4 Out 2 In 8 Out Sound Card e X amp Y Parameter Adjustments e Seamless Loop uninterrupted loop playback e Master Volume Control e Full EQ on 4 MIDILOG Channels amp 2 Mic Channels Track amp Deck Selectors e Crossfader Assign Curve amp Reverse e Durable Touch Sensitive High Res Jog Wheel e Pitch Lock e Two Mic Combo Jacks e Pitch Bend e Innofader Compatiable e e e SET UP 1 Checking the Contents Be sure your VMS4 was shipped with the following 1 VMS4 Controller 2 Operating Instructions This Booklet 3 USB Cable 4 5V Power Adapter 5 Virtual DJ Software 6 Warranty card N Installing the Units 1 Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a secure rack mount case 2 Be sure the player is mounted in a well ventilated area where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight high temperatures or high humidity 3 Try to place the unit as far as possible from TVs and tuners as the unit may cause undesir able interference Connections 1 Be sure main power is connected last to prevent any electrical damage 2 AUDIO CONNECTIONS Use RCA or XLR cables to connect the VMS4 outputs to pow ered speakers or an amplifier Never connect this player s output to a mixers phono
20. can Audio ASIO Driver 1 07 It is recommended that you close all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevent system fles hou having to reboot your The ASIO Driver installation will open during the Virtual DJ installation PC users follow the screen prompts for proper installation Mac install is automatic after clicking on the DMG file Click Mext to continue Cancel oAmerican Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 8 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Figure 1 L cL 6 OL LL k A i NO A an N 00 o o A o z a e el m BL ae 8 D 12 SU E Y 2 T ine a T C Lj a Ys m o oum El e 5 a e 8 o o e 8 w z Yu el 1 S oL ef 55 gt gt i 400734 doo13u doo min EI 1 o doo LIII W3l3WV vd 3JO NO ANd 153135 Danys 334 INMOA NAS El iom 9 B PSINA o American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 9 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont A PLAYER FRONT FIGURE 1 1 IN OUT RELOOP amp LOOP BUTTONS IN BUTTON CUE O
21. ce in reverse order B em American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 25 WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION The VMS4 carries a ONE year 365 days limited warranty This warranty covers parts and labor Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase and warranty All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a return authorization R A number If the unit is under warranty you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice Please contact American Audioe customer support at 800 322 6337 for a R A number All package not displaying a R A number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY A American Audioe hereby warrants to the original purchaser American Audioe products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year 365 days from the date of purchase This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories It is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought B For warranty service send the product only to the American Audioe factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty Am
22. e a firmware File C Documents and Settingsileow Desktopl American i Please DO NOT disconnect the device while the Firmware is uploading Upload Firmware American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 21 FIRMWARE UPDATE X 4 Wait untill the bar is filled in completely and Upgrade Complete is displayed Welcome to the Firmware Upgrade utility Please select a device t1 2 3 P Message x 6 7 8 upgrade complete Please unplug and replug your device 5 Unplug the USB and shut down the VMS4 Choose a Firmware file C Documents and Settingsileov My Documents 44 Browse Please DO NOT disconnect the device while the Firmware is uploading Upload Firmware You may receive some Error windows like you see below message x e LD Please select adevice Select proper device in device select window Message o x Please check your computer audio setting and ensure Timeout during the firmware upload that the VMS4 is not set as a default playback play back recording or MIDI device This will interfere with the update and software applications Also make sure that any software that uses MIDI or the Audio interface is closed American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 22 COMPUTER CONNECTION 1 CONNECTING THE VMS4 TO YOUR PC Connect the VMS4 to your PC by using the USB ports located o
23. e or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplugthis product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged lf liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may resultin fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling HEAT The prod
24. erican Audioe will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States If the entire instrument is sent it must be shipped in its original package No accessories should be shipped with the product If any accessories are shipped with the product American Audio shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof C This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed if the product is modified in any manner which American Audioe concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audioe factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American Audios if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual D This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or peri odic check up During the period specified above American Audioe will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of American Audioe under this warranty shall be lim ited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of Ameri can Audioe All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January
25. grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when itis left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should notbe located in the vicinity of overhead powerlines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltag
26. he output signal of channel A will be controlled by the master volume level The same fundamentals will apply for channel B Sliding the fader from one posi tion to another will vary the output signals of channels A and B respectively When the crossfader is set in the center position the output signals of both the channels A and channels B will be even 9 TOUCH STRIPS The touch strips are user assingnable to numerous actions e g effects control song scrolling browser scroll etc 10 SEARCH BUTTONS q qq his search button allows you to quickly scan backwards through a track B B This search button allows you to quickly scan forwards through a track American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 11 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont 11 PAUSE BUTTON Press this button to PAUSE what ever music source is playing 12 PLAY BUTTON Press this button to PLAY your desired music source 13 CUE Pressing the CUE button during playback immediately pauses playback and returns the track to the last set cue point The red CUE LED will glow when the unit is in cue mode The LED will also flash every time a new CUE POINT is set The CUE button can be held down to momentarily play the track When you release the CUE button it instantly returns to the CUE POINT You can also tap the CUE button to create a BOP EFFECT 14 JOG WHEEL This wheel has three functions Attention Make sure that NOTHING i
27. his function is a momentary pitch adjustment for a more precise adjustment use the PITCH SLIDER 7 to match the BPM s with another playing music source PITCH BEND BUTTON The pitch bend function creates a momentary BUMP in the BPM s Beats per minute while it is playing This will allow you to match the beats between two play ing audio sources Remember this is a momentary function When you remove your finger from this button the BPM s will automatically return to the PITCH SLIDER S selected pitch Holding down this button will give a maximum of 100 pitch 18 BANK BUTTONS These buttons are used to store either four 4 cue points or four 4 samples Each Bank Button can store either a sample or a cue point 19 PITCH SLIDER This slider is used to adjust the playback pitch percentage The slider is a set adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slider is moved or the pitch function has been turned off 20 SYNC BUTTON Use this button to set this deck to master and auto sync and the other deck s tempo to master American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 12 FRONT PANEL GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS 21 22 23 24 24 24 24 27 29 30 31 LITT ON OFF GAIN TREBLE MID BASS cui cua cHa cha 00000 6 S S 6 Fa pno T cue ix GAIN OMA dE IA c nls ES PLI oe SP pu A a ON OFF GAIN 1 TREBLE MID BASS ony sanon He CFA ore O m crB x m eO yn y SIN SIT
28. igned Interface Mode 26 28 the VMS4 can be used as a MIDI control a stand alone mixer or combi nation giving you maximum control of your music collection whether it be on vinyl digital CD s or Computer DJ software Virtual DJ included 26 4 OUT 4 OUT X 4 IN USB Sets MIDILOG channels 2 amp 3 to receive audio from software with ASIO outputs and sends audio or control tones from the channel 2 amp 3 RCA inputs to your software ASIO inputs 8 OUT 8 OUT X 2 IN USB Sets 4 MIDILOG channels to receive audio from software with ASIO outputs and sends the audio from the master output via USB for recording 27 NORMAL REVERSE Switches the crossfader from normal to reverse mode In reverse mode the CF A assignments will be on the right of the crossfader and the CF B on the left 28 CURVE KNOB This knob will adjust the curve of the crossfader from mix curve dipped curve to scratch curve American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 13 FRONT PANEL GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Headphone Controls 28 30 29 CUE MASTER KNOB Sets the headphone output from Cue or Master When set to the Cue position the headphones will receive the signal from any and all channels with the Cue button acti vated When set to the Master position the headphones will receive the pre fader master output signal allowing you to cue the master at any output level and even if it is fully off Any knob settings i
29. itions Model American Audio VMS4 PC Media Controller 482 L x 325 W x 40 H mm 19 L x 12 75 W x 1 5 H Place on flat surface or mount in flat case 13 Lbs 6 Kgs DC 5V Single Voltage AC 100V 50 60Hz Japan AC 110V 60Hz Colombia AC 120V 60Hz U S A and Canada AC 127V 60Hz Mexico AC 220V 50Hz Chile and Argentina AC 220V 60Hz Philippines and Korea AC 230V 50Hz Europe New Zealand South Africa and Singapore E 240V 50Hz Australia and U K 5 Operational temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Operational humidity 25 to 8596 RH no condensation Storage temperature 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F Accessories USB 2 0 Cable Switching Adaptor ITEM NORMAL LIMIT CONDITION Output level Gain Max EQ Flat 1 6V 0 5dB 1 6V 1dB Line amp Mixed Out 2 1V 0 5dB 2V 1dB 1KHz OdB Phones 1 2V 1V 1KHz 20dB Channel Balance From 0 to 40db For Mixed Out Line Within 0 5dB Within 1dB 1KHz OdB Mixed Out Within 1dB Within 3dB _ 1KHz OdB L R Separation Line 97dB 85dB 1KHz 0dB Mixed Out 95dB 85dB 1KHz OdB Max Out EQ Flat T H D NOISE Line 0 02596 0 0396 1KHz 0dB Mixed Out 0 02596 0 0396 1KHz OdB Max Out EQ Flat Phones 0 04596 0 0596 1KHz OdB 1V Output S N Ratio Line 97dB 85dB 1KHz OdB Mixed Out 97dB 85dB 1KHz OdB Max Out EQ Flat Dynamic Range Max Output EQ Flat Line 96dB 85dB 1KHz 60dB Mixed Out 94dB 85dB 1KHz 60dB Frequency Response
30. may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn LA rs VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un used for a long period of time
31. n between Cue and Master will blend the Cue and Master signals 30 HEADPHONE GAIN Will set the output level of the headphones 31 HEADPHONE JACK Connect your headphones to this jack The headphone signal is con trolled by the controls described previously American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 14 REAR PANEL GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS 32 33 33 36 37 38 3939 40 40 3939 42 43 power o srar o srar gy SALANCED reia OUTPUT MIDILOS 4 MIDILOG 3 cq MIDILOG2 moosi gy ez N 8 6 65 60 GO zie wow or ya 97 97 o f A i Y b f f b a O O OO 1 1 OO SA Beer BU sooth master ig AE HONS uu ines Un mice Met ifo n 34 35 41 41 REAR PANEL 32 POWER SWITCH This switch will turn the VMS4 on off Attention Make sure that NOTHING is touch or resting on the jog wheels when you power on the VMS4 OUTPUTS 33 38 33 Q START These 1 8 jacks remotely start playback in Q Start equipped or compatiable CD players The start and stop correspond to the audio start and stop of the corresponding side of the crossfader 34 POWER SUPPLY The power supply is not required but the LED indicators on the mixer knobs will be dim headphones may be underpowered and there is an increased chance of audio distor tion 35 USB PORT Connect to your P
32. n the rear of the VMS4 and your PC Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB port on the rear of the VMS4 and the other end connects to the USB port on your computer NOTE Before connecting your VMS4 to your computer or laptop we highly recom mend that you install the provided software The Virtual DJ version included with this product is specifi cally tailored to work with the VMS4 with no setup required The setup of other non factory authorized drivers and software is far more complex and in some instances not as reliable AMERICAN AuDIO MIDILOG MIDILOG 2 MIDILOG3 MIDILOG 4 ym S nance American Audio V4000 Speaker Cables American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 23 S ET UP gt OOH e GJ Gy ano Mion Os qee Op Mc Lo Jil o e pe Da ml
33. nit Release the button your computer may reinstall the VMS4 as a new device please allow 10 20 seconds for the change to take place Confirm the EQ change by checking the ASIO Driver configuration The first number in the sequence will be a 1 in this mode Please see the window below Make sure you are using software where you can map the MIDI from the EQ and that the EQ has been mapped when using this mode ET xi Left Channel VIMS4 10060011 4in 4out Midilog2 Out i Out 2 Midiog2rec In 1 In 2 Midilog3 Out 3 Out 4 Midilog3 rec In 3 In 4 ASIO Buffer length 2 ms VMB4 Cancel Apply American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 20 FIRMWARE UPDATE The included version of Virtual DJ includes a Firmware update utility It is necessary to install this To update your VMS4 1 Please check your computer audio setting and ensure that the VMS4 is not set as a default play back playback recording or MIDI device This will interfere with the update and software applica tions 2 Click the start menu gt All Programs gt Virtual DJ gt FIRMWARE Update 3 Select the VMS4 or USB Audio Device Windows XP Load the update file by clicking browse and going to the file location Atomix Production Firmware Upgrade Utility Welcome to the Firmware Upgrade utility Please select a device Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth MIDI Yoke NT 1 2 3 4 MIDI Yoke NT 5 6 7 8 Choos
34. o RCA inputs jacks When connecting turntables with magnetic cartridges to these jacks be sure the corresponding switch is in the PHONO position and when using line level input devices be sure this switch is in the LINE position 42 MIC 2 XLR and 1 4 combo jack for microphone connection The volume output level for this microphone will be controlled by its own respective volume knob 43 MIC 1 XLR and 1 4 combo jack for microphone connection The volume output level for this microphone will be controlled by its own respective volume knob American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 16 AUDIO INTERFACE MODE Audio Interface Mode 4 Out Mode The VMS4 can act like a 4x4 audio interface Your USB audio is routed through the VMS4 s MIDILOG Ch 2 and 3 inputs If you wish to route the inputs via USB for software play through or Time Code Control set your desired VMS4 Channel to the USB setting and the chan nels LINE PHONO SELECTOR SWITCH 41 to the correct setting Ci xi Device Mode Ch Group Left Channel Right Channel M54 000000000 4in 4out Midilog2 Out 1 Out 2 Midilog2 rec In1 In 2 Midilog3 Qut 3 Qut 4 Midilog3 rec In 3 In 4 ASIO Buffer length 12 ms ves coca mom Note For the best performance if no inputs are in use set the Inputs to Disabled by clicking on the ASIO Driver Interface Your inputs and outputs can be set to channels 1 16 but your software may not
35. ricanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 10 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS Cont CHANNEL BASS CONTROL This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of a channel allowing for a maximum bass gain of 6dB or maximum signal decrease of 100dB Turning the knob in a counter clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to a channel signal turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to a channel signal CUE BUTTON These buttons are used to activate a channels CUE mode The CUE LED will glow when a channels cue mode is activated The Cue function sends a channels incoming signal to the headphones The cue level is adjusted by the CUE LEVEL KNOB NOTE The MIDILOG cue button has a additional function During power on hold this button down to toggle the post EQ mode on and off For more on this please refer to the Virtual DJ Setup near the end of this manual CHANNEL FADER These faders are used to control the output signal of any source assigned to its particular player 5 MOUSE PAD This will function as a normal mouse pad on laptop would function The LOAD but tons underneath are the left and right click buttons When any of the SHIFT buttons are active LED lit the mouse pad is disabled and is able to send MIDI messages Adjustments to the mouse pad can be made in the Control Panel PC or Utilities Mac 6 MASTER VOLUME BALANCE amp BOOTH CONTROLS MASTER VOL
36. s touch or resting on the jog wheels when you power on the VMS4 A The wheel works as a pitch bend during Playback Turning the wheel clockwise can increase the pitch percentage up to 100 and turning the wheel in the counter clockwise direction can de crease the pitch percentage down to 100 The pitch bend will be determined on how long you turn the jog wheel continuously B The jog wheel also controls the scratch effect when the scratch effect is active C The jog wheel can also serve as frame search Note The inside of the wheel is touch sensitive and the outside edge of the wheel is not Example You can scratch by touching the inside or center of the wheel and pitch bend when you touch the outside edge of the wheel 15 VINYL Pushing this button activates VINYL mode 16 SHIFT Enables secondary MIDI command on buttons jog wheel and MIDI functions on mouse pad Example Press SHIFT and VINYL to activate Keylock 17 PITCH BEND BUTTON The pitch bend function creates a momentary Slow Down in the BPM s Beats per minute while it is playing This will allow you to match the beats between two play ing audio sources Remember this is a momentary function When you remove your finger from the pitch button the BPM s will automatically return to PITCH SLIDER S pitch value Holding down this button will give a maximum of 100 pitch Use this function to slow to another playing music source Be sure to notice that t
37. structed to do so by an authorized American Audio service technician Doing so will void your manufactures warranty In the unlikely event your Media Controller may require ser vice please contact American Audioe customer support Do not discard the packing carton in the trash Please recycle when ever possible SET UP PRECAUTIONS Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the player in to an electrical outlet All fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position before the player is switched on If the player has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation e g after transportation do not switch on the player immediately The arising condensation of water might damage your device Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature Operating Determinations e When installing this player please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be ex posed to extreme heat moisture or dust Do not operate the player in extremely hot more than 40 104 F or extremely cold less than 5 C 40 F surroundings Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters Operate the player only after becoming familiar with its functions Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the unit Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation oAmerican Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 6 MAIN FEATURES 82 MIDI Controls USB An
38. support the ASIO stream of the channel numbers Check the software manual to make sure it does ASIO Settings B xl ig vMS4 000000000 4in 4out Midilog2 Midilog2 rec i m 2 Midilog3 Ji Midilog3 rec ASIO Buffer lengt Se VMB4 Cancel Apply American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 17 AUDIO INTERFACE MODE 8 Out Mode This mode supports 4 USB audio inputs Perfect for using it with software that has 3 4 decks This will also route your master output via USB for recording USB audio or analog inputs ASIO Settings x Device Mode Ch Group Left Channel Right Channel vMS4 000000000 8in 2out Midilogi Out 1 Out 2 Midilog2 Out 3 Out 4 Midilog3 Master rec In 1 In2 ASIO Buffer length 12 ms Re OOOK 7 VMB4 OK Cancel MIDI LATENCY MODES There are two MIDI Latency modes Normal mode and Turbo mode Normal mode has MIDI Latency of 10 milliseconds this is the default mode Turbo mode has a MIDI latency of 1 millisecond To set the VMS4 to Turbo mode Before powering on press and hold the CUE PLAY and PAUSE buttons on the LEFT side Hold the buttons until CHANNEL VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS 7 light up with the code version See page 11 CHANNEL VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS for information on the code version It is recommended that you use the default mode if your computer does not meet the recommend ed system requiremen
39. ts or are using Windows Vista It is also strongly recommended that you close all programs running in the background this will free up RAM and minimize CPU process If you are using a laptop turn off your wireless card if possible since this may cause sound problems Allow your computers hard drive to have at least 2096 free space American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 18 The EQ for the USB audio can work in two different modes Pre amp Post EQ These EQ modes can work in both 4 out and 8 out interface modes that are described on pages 19 20 In Pre EQ the USB audio signal is affected by the VMS4 EQ Pre EQ is the default EQ In Pre EQ mode the ASIO Driver will list the VMS4 device number the first number in the sequence will be a 0 Please see the window below asto settings x i D Left Channel Right Channel vMS4 10060011 4in 4out Midilog2 Out 1 Out 2 Midilog2 rec In 1 In 2 Midilog3 Out 3 Out 4 Midilog3 rec In 3 In 4 ASIO Buffer length 2 ms ves coca oes Beware that mapping the MIDI on the EQ knobs in this mode will cause your audio to process the EQ from the software and VMS4 EQ American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 19 Post EQ is for users who prefer using the EQ from their software To to toggle the post EQ mode on and off before powering up the VMS4 press and hold the PFL CUE 4 on the 4th channel MIDILOG and then power ON the u
40. uct should be situated away from heat Sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat AR ANTENNA k LEAD IN WIRE CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig A GROUND ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE eAmerican Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions All the safety and operat ing instructions should be read before the Player is operated The safety and operating instructions should be saved for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the Player and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Water and Moisture The player should not be used near water for example near a bath tub kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Ventilation The Player should be situated so that its location or position does not inter fere with its proper ventilation For example the player should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings
41. up cartridge All DJ turntable use MM pick up cartridges may be connected to these jacks as long as the LINE PHONO SELECTOR SWITCH is in the PHONO position CD players Mp3 players American Audio www americanaudio us VMS4 Instruction Manual Page 15 REAR PANEL GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS and other line level instruments may only be connected to these jacks as long as the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH is in the LINE position MIDILOG 3 Phono line level RCA input use to connect turntables CD players Mp3 play ers or other line level sources The type of input must directly reflect the selected mode of the LINE PHONO SELECTOR SWITCH Turntables equipped with MM pickup cartridge All DJ turntable use MM pick up cartridges may be connected to these jacks as long as the LINE PHONO SELECTOR SWITCH is in the PHONO position CD players Mp3 players and other line level instruments may only be connected to these jacks as long as the LINE LEVEL SELECTOR SWITCH is in the LINE position MIDILOG 4 Line level RCA input use to control CD players Mp3 players or other line level Sources 40 PHONO GROUND Be sure to connect turntable ground leads to either or both of the two available ground terminals This will reduce the humming and popping noises associated with magnetic phono cartridges 41 LINE PHONO SELECTOR SWITCH These switches are used to change the voltage line lev els of there respected Line Phon
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