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1. O Heres ouset 7 Headphones When using headphones they are set to channels 3 4 by default however you can also set them to channels 1 2 instead For more information please refer to chapter 7 3 5 Advanced tab 14 30 User Manual DJ Set 6 TO MIX WITH YOUR DJ 4SET ON 4 DECKS D Hercules oy Ser L AA A ED amp 3 erf mrt Cue Mix Tat A When using the deck switch function switch Deck A Deck C or switch Deck B Deck D you must first move all of the gradual controls on the deck in question volume faders pitch faders gain knobs and EQ knobs as indicated in the illustration above to the positions shown in the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software interface prior to switching decks Each of these controls will only become active once you have reached the level shown in the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software User Manual 15 30 Q Dj Set 7 THE DJ 4SET CONTROL PANEL 7 1 Accessing the control panel on PC An icon representing your DJ 4Set2. You are notified when the installation is complete The DJ 4Set icon appears in your Windows taskbar next to the clock indicating that your DJ 4Set is installed and ready for use N reas note that in Windows 7 you must click on the Windows taskbar in order to accept that the DJ 4Set icon be displayed in the taskbar You are notified when the installation is complete You should now install the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set mixing software on your computer s ENAREN In the installation menu click Install VirtualDJ DJC Edition A B Loet m ai bs and follow the on screen instructions Hercules DJ 4Set Installation Choose what you want to install The hottest DJ MP3 weed intuitive and Js powerful for advanced and profes Thanks to dire integration of the Her en ei into Virtu D oan ion mix Send ve rever your music takes you Install DJ 4Set Drivers The software is installed on your computer When installation is complete the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set icon appears on your desktop Double click the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set icon and enter the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number then click OK The VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number is indicated on a sticker with a barcode found on the underside of your DJ 4Set The VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number is in the following format XXXX XXXX XXXXX 4Set For more information on configuring your DJ 4Set please refer to chapter 7 The DJ 4Set control pa
3. 1 INTRODUCTION ass 3 2 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS naaar enenenennenenenenennenen 3 3 AFTER UNPACKING YOUR DJ 4SET ae eenenennenenenenaenenenenennenen 4 Ai INSTALLATION aaa 5 4 1 Installing drivers and software eunnsesensesesensenennnneennnennnnnnnnnnnennnnnnennnnennnnnnennnnennnnnnnn 5 4 1 1 Installation in Windows 77 Vista anssen 6 4 1 2 Installation IN WINOOWS AP 22 2 ie 8 dele JASON ON MAC vern renee es ee ee 9 4 2 Once installation is Complete nnn snaneneenenesneneneeneneneenenenneneneenenens 11 4 3 Connecting and disconnecting your DJ 4Set naaar eneneneneneens 11 S OVERVIEW itt baeten brente nen meneame 12 Oele WMC TOD DANS een tanend ande eden 12 9 2 Theback Panel anne ant ee a ue te 14 5 35 Ale ton panel EE 14 6 TO MIX WITH YOUR DJ 4SET ON 4 DECKS naan enenenennenen 15 iz _TINEDJA4SET CONTROL PANEL een 16 7 4 Accessing the control panel on PC nanenononeneneenenenenennensnenenseneneneneenensen 16 7 2 Accessing the control panel on Mac anna ananeseensnerneneseensnerenvnen 16 7 3 Using the DJ 4Set control panel ann onneeneneeneneneneneeneneneneeneen 16 7 3 1 General control panel settings arn eene 17 s MAO sense ee 17 7 3 3 ASIO tab not available on Mac nnen an ananenenn eneen enneneneneneeneen 18 7 3 4 Audio tab not available on PC anna eneneneneneneneenenenenenvensnenen 19 1 3 9 Advanced LAD renner neren 19 30 About TAD aa ie 20 8 OUTPUT OPTIONS ea ae 21 8 1 Connecting s
4. Use these buttons to load the highlighted music track in the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software on the corresponding deck 24 30 User Manual DJ 4Set 10 8 Listen Left Listen Right buttons Use these buttons to choose which deck is being monitored on your headphones when the Cue Mix knob is set to the Cue position you can use them to select between the 4 available decks 10 9 Browser buttons Up and Down Use the Up and Down buttons to browse through folders and music libraries move to the previous Up or next Down music file directory You can move through music lists more quickly by pressing the Up or Down button and turning the right hand jog wheel at the same time 10 10 Cue Mix knob Use the Cue Mix knob to adjust the level of the track you are cueing up in relation to the overall mix on your headphones or monitoring speakers The Cue side of the knob s rotation represents the selected deck you are cuing up while the Mix side represents the mix being played for your audience 10 11 Equalization knobs Use the equalization knobs Hi Med and Low for each deck to add color to your music with custom settings For example Make dancing easier by enhancing the bass the bass provides the tempo for dancing Remix songs by boosting the mids the mids contain the singer s voice on one track and mixing it with another track on the other deck where you ve cut the mids You can also manipulate the bass to make transit
5. 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON BL K1 DB BL K2 DB BL K3 DB BL_SHIFTED_K1_DB BL_SHIFTED_K2_DB BL_Cue_DB BL_Play_DB BL_Listen_DA BL_Sync_DB BL_Deck_DB BL_JOG_TOUCH_DB BL_RECORD BL_SCRATCH BL_FILES BL_FOLDERS BL_K1_DC BL_K2_DC BL_K3_DC BL_SHIFTED_K1_DC BL_SHIFTED_K2_DC BL_SHIFTED_K3_DC BL_Cue_DC BL_Play_DC BL_Listen_DC BL_Sync_DC BL_JOG_TOUCH_DC BL_K1_DD BL_K2_DD BL_K3_DD BL_SHIFTED_K1_DD BL_SHIFTED_K2_DD BL_SHIFTED_K3_DD BL_Cue_DD BL_Play_DD BL_Listen_DD BL_Sync_DD BL_JOG_TOUCH_DD 9y 7A Value 00 OFF 7F ON Appendix 7 8 9x 61 Value 9x 62 Value 9x 63 Value 9x 67 Value 9x 68 Value 9x 6D Value BL_SHIFTED_K3_DB 9x 69 Value 9x 6E Value 9x 6F Value 9x 71 Value 9x 72 Value 9x 7A Value 9x 7C Value 9x 7D Value 9x 7E Value 9x 7F Value 9y 41 Value 9y 42 Value 9y 43 Value 9y 47 Value 9y 48 Value 9y 49 Value 9y 4D Value 9y 4E Value 9y 4F Value 9y 51 Value 9y 5A Value 9y 61 Value 9y 62 Value 9y 63 Value 9y 67 Value 9y 68 Value 9y 69 Value 9y 6D Value 9y 6E Value 9y 6F Value 9y 71 Value DJ 4HSet 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00
6. Advanced tab K amp D USet wa Has avanczo Hanau nn MIDI Channel for controls 1 2 Default 1 2 3 4 ll ES CROSS FADER SETTINGS BeatMix Curve Default aaa Output 1 2 Hardware mix option USB streaming 1 2 Default Deck mode 4 decks Default a AUDIO MODE MIDI pitch resolution WDM 7 bits Default gt ASIO O 14 bits EICH BS This tab allows you to set the MIDI channel for controls 1 2 by default in the event that there is some conflict between your DJ 4Set and another MIDI device If you have more than one Hercules device installed on your system the MIDI channel numbers are assigned in pairs by order of connection i e incrementally 1 2 3 4 and so on up until 16 You can adjust the cross fader settings according to your preference BeatMix Curve by default The different settings that are available affect the way that the cross fader functions as you move it from side to side in relation to the central position depending on how you will be mixing you may wish for the cross fader s action to be applied much more sharply when it is moved from the central position meaning that if you move the cross fader even a little bit to the left for example the effect will be as though it had been moved all the way to the left and the same when moving it to the right or less sharply You can experiment with the different curves available and easily switch from one to another depending on the kind of mi
7. OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON Q DJ Set SET_SHIFT_DA SET_SHIFT_DB SET_SHIFT_DC SET_SHIFT_DD SET_DECK_AC SET_DECK_BD SET_DECK_MODE SET_JW_SENS LOCK_JOG_DA LOCK_JOG_DB LOCK_JOG_DC LOCK_JOG_DD SET_XF_CURVE Update_All_Controls Bx 7F Value 00 OFF 7F ON 1 Notes Bx 72 Value Bx 73 Value Bx 74 Value Bx 75 Value Bx 76 Value Bx 77 Value Bx 78 Value Bx 79 Value Bx 7A Value Bx 7B Value Bx 7C Value Bx 7D Value Bx 7E Value 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 Deck_A 7F Deck_C 00 Deck B 7F Deck_D 00 Basic Control 00 Most Sensitive gt 7F Least Sensitive 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 1 This command will send on the Virtual MIDI In port all updated states of all the following controls Hi Medium Low knobs volum
8. The configuration is set to 44100Hz 44 1kHz 16 bit mode by default The best audio setting for VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set is this default setting which provides the best response time For software where response time is not as important you can play music in 24 bit mode 44 1kHz or 48kHz in Windows ASIO The most important setting is the ASIO buffer size The default setting is 480 10ms which is a good average for most computers Note that the smaller the ASIO buffer size the shorter the response time If you encounter audio problems such as static or crackling increase or decrease the ASIO buffer size until you find the correct setting for your computer there are no ideal settings as all computer configurations are different Changes to the ASIO settings can only be made while your application is not running 18 30 User Manual Dy User 7 3 4 Audio tab not available on PC aen DJ 4 Set ControlPanel wD Set OUTPUTS me man AUDIO ADVANCED ABOUT 1 1 7 Pi FEAESBIESE ll MIDI pitch resolution ouas Hareules In the Audio tab on Mac only you can change the sample size from the default value 16 bit to 24 bit The best audio setting for VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set is the default setting of 16 bit 44 1kHz which provides the best response time For software where response time is not as important you can play music in 24 bit mode 44 1KHz or 48 KHz in Mac OS Core Audio 7 3 5
9. can mix audio CDs directly from your CD DVD ROM drive in VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set Simply load the CD Audio track in your playlist on a DJ 4Set deck as if it were an audio file and you can mix it immediately Will DJ 4Set function when connected to a USB hub Yes as long as the USB hub s power supply is connected on oa Can save the DJ mixes create with DJ 4Set in an audio file Yes you can save your mix by clicking the REC button in VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set or by pressing the RECORD button on your DJ 4Set controller Is DJ 4Set able to control 4 decks in Traktor Pro Yes all you need to do is import a TSI file supporting a 4 deck control into Traktor Pro If you are familiar with Traktor you can map your own TSI file or else download this kind of file from the Hercules technical support website http ts hercules com in the downloads area Product genre DJ Music gt Product family Controller with audio gt Product name DJ 4Set gt Link Software User Manual 27 30 DJ Set 14 TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you encounter a problem with your product please go to http ts hercules com and select your language From there you will be able to access various utilities Frequently Asked Questions FAQ the latest versions of drivers and software that may help to resolve your problem If the problem persists you can contact the Hercules products technical support service Technical Support By email To r
10. control panel as well as the differences that exist between the PC and Mac versions 16 30 User Manual OD Aser 1 3 1 General control panel settings PC Mac DJ 4 Set ControlPanel SD Set AUDIO MODE MIDI pitch resolution woM 7 bits Default 7 4 O ASIO O 14 bits ecl BS Output Channels There are 2 sets of software sliders 1 2 3 4 which function as volume controls for the corresponding outputs You can alter the balance left right using the balance knob on top of each set of output channel sliders You can click the link icon underneath the Sliders to disable enable the sliders moving together as opposed to on their own You can also mute the outputs by clicking the volume icon underneath the link icon Audio mode Windows only not available on Mac Lets you select the appropriate audio mode for the applications you wish to use WDM is the standard Windows audio mode also called DirectSound and WASAPI Select this mode when using multimedia players watching movies and so on ASIO will only work with programs that support this driver mode for more information please refer to chapter 7 3 3 ASIO tab VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set switches to ASIO mode automatically but if you are using other programs you must switch to ASIO mode manually before launching the application You can only switch between modes when playback is stopped Select Device Mac only If you have more than one DJ 4Set co
11. gt 7F Full CW Full CCW MEDIUM_DA Bx 07 Value Analog Coarse 128 values 00 gt 7F Full CW Full CCW DA Bx 08 Value Analog Coarse 128 values EN gt 7F Full CW Full CCW ieee _ SEEK_DB Bx 09 Value Incremental Coarse 128 values acca ee gt 40 CCW Slow gt Fast 01 gt 3F CW Slow gt Fast ian _SEEK DC Bx 11 Value Incremental Coarse 128 values 7F gt 40 CCW Slow gt Fast 01 gt 3F CW Slow gt Fast ean _SEEK DD 19 Value Incremental Coarse 128 values TF gt 40 CCW Slow gt Fast 01 gt 3F CW Slow gt Fast BASS_DD Bx 20 Value Analog Coarse 128 values 00 gt 7F Full CW Full CCW VOL_MAIN Bx 21 Value Analog Coarse 128 values 00 gt 7F Full CW Full CCW XFADER Bx 22 Value Analog Coarse 128 values 00 gt 7F Full CW Full CCW CUE_TO_MIX Bx aa Value Ber Coarse 128 values 00 gt 7F Full CW Full CCW JOG_SCR_DA Er 24 Value Coarse 128 values TF gt 40 CCW Slow gt Fast 01 gt 3F CW Slow gt Fast JOG SCR DB Bx 25 Value Incremental Coarse 128 values TF gt 40 CCW Slow gt Fast 01 gt 3F CW Slow gt Fast JOG_SCR_DC Bx 26 Value Incremental Coarse 128 values TF gt 40 CCW Slow gt Fast 01 gt 3F CW Slow gt Fast JOG_SCR_DD Bx 27 Value Incremental Coarse 128 values TF gt 40 CCW Slow gt Fast 01 gt 3F CW Slow gt Fast PITCH_DA_LSBit Bx 28 Value Analog Coarse 2 values 00 LSBit zero 01 LSBit one PITCH_DB_
12. multiple functions In scratch mode when the Scratch button with a vinyl record symbol is backlit Scratch by turning the jog wheels with your hand while slightly pressing down on the wheels top surface During music playback pause restart playback by pressing down lifting up your hand from the jog wheels Seek when paused or pitch bend during playback by turning the jog wheels outer ring without pressing down on the wheels top surface In seek mode when the Scratch button with a vinyl record symbol is not backlit Seek when paused or pitch bend during playback by turning the jog wheels In the control panel you can adjust the number of steps that the jog wheels detect per revolution this is not linked to the touch sensitivity on top of the jog wheels you can either keep the default value or divide it by a factor of 2 4 or 8 The jog wheels can also be disabled via the control panel Please see chapter 7 3 2 Main tab for more information You can use the Scratch button to change the function of the jog wheels scratch mode is enabled by default press the button to switch to the seek function allowing you to move backward or forward within a track Press the button again to return to the default scratch function 22 30 User Manual DJ Set You can also use the jog wheels to browse through music lists When browsing through a directory containing lots of music files simply turn the jog
13. popular applications to include a MIDI learning mode include Native Instruments Traktor Ableton Live Mixvibes and Image Line Deckadance 26 30 User Manual DJ Set N For the list of MIDI controls please refer to the Appendix at the end of this manual 13 FAQ 1 My DJ 4Set is not being properly recognized and I m unable to properly control the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software except for a few controls such as the crossfader and master volume What should do First off verify that the MIDI channel for controls option is set to channels 1 2 the default setting in the Advanced tab of the Control Panel If this is the case and you are still unable to properly control the software try switching to another set of MIDI channels and see if that resolves the problem in the event that there is a conflict between DJ 4Set and another MIDI controller on your computer using the same MIDI channels For more information please see chapter 7 3 5 Advanced tab NO Can use DJ 4Set with DJ software other than the bundle included in the package Yes since your DJ 4Set functions as a MIDI controller and can send MIDI commands it can be used with any software that accepts MIDI commands Please see chapter 12 Configuration in MIDI mode Can I use DJ 4Set without a computer No DJ 4Set cannot function at all without being connected to a computer oo 4 Can mix directly from audio CDs in the DJ mixing software Yes you
14. wheel while keeping the Up or Down button on your console pressed down in order to move through the list more quickly 10 2 Faders sliders Cross fader Your DJ 4Set controls 1 stereo music track per deck You move the cross fader between the left and right decks to adjust the mix between 2 or 4 tracks Setting the cross fader completely to the left means that the mix the music the audience hears comes 100 from the left decks this is necessary as you re mixing with 4 decks Setting the cross fader in the center means that the music comes 50 from the left deck and 50 from the right and so on Volume faders The left deck volume fader controls the volume of the music played on Deck A or C while the right volume fader controls the volume of the music played on Deck B or D AN When you switch between 2 decks between A and C or between B and D the software takeover function requires that you reach the same fader position with your hardware volume fader in this case the volume fader on your DJ 4Set controller as indicated in the software before you are able to control the volume in the software with the hardware fader Changing the volume on the different decks lets you adjust transitions between the 4 decks 10 3 Play Pause and Cue buttons These buttons are available for the 2 or 4 decks on the left and right of your DJ 4Set central mixer area The Play Pause and Cue buttons change color to indicate which deck is being c
15. 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON Appendix 5 8 Q DJ Set JOG_TOUCH_DB RECORD SCRATCH FILES FOLDERS K1_DC K2_DC K3_DC SHIFTED_K1_DC SHIFTED_K2_DC Cue_DC Play_DC Listen_DC Sync_DC JOG_TOUCH_DC K1_DD K2_DD K3_DD SHIFTED_K1_DD SHIFTED_K2_DD Cue_DD Play_DD Listen _DD Sync_DD JOG_TOUCH_DD BL_K1_DA BL_K2_DA BL_K3_DA BL_SHIFTED_K1_DA BL_SHIFTED_K2_DA BL_Cue_DA BL_Play_DA BL_Listen_DA BL_Sync_DA BL JOG TOUCH DA 9x 5A Value 00 OFF 7F ON 6 8 Appendix 9x 3A Value 9x 3C Value 9x 3D Value 9x 3E Value 9x 3F Value 9y 01 Value 9y 02 Value 9y 03 Value 9y 07 Value 9y 08 Value 9y OD Value SHIFTED K3 DC 9y 09 Value 9y OE Value 9y OF Value 9y 11 Value 9y 1A Value 9y 21 Value 9y 22 Value 9y 23 Value 9y 27 Value 9y 28 Value 9y 2D Value SHIFTED K3 DD 9y 29 Value 9y 2E Value 9y 2F Value 9y 31 Value 9y 3A Value 9x 41 Value 9x 42 Value 9x 43 Value 9x 47 Value 9x 48 Value 9x 4D Value BL_SHIFTED_K3_DA 9x 49 Value 9x 4E Value 9x 4F Value 9x 51 Value 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON
16. LSBit Bx 29 Value Analog Coarse 2 values 00 LSBit zero 4 8 Appendix DJ Set En 5 Analog Coarse 2 values PITCH_DC_LSBit Bx 2A Value 00 LSBit zero 01 LSBit one PITCH_DD_LSBit Bx 2B Value Analog Coarse 2 values 00 LSBit zero 01 LSBit one Notes CW ClockWise E CCW Counter ClockWise x Depends on the MIDI channel assigned to the device for the first deck 0 MIDI channel 1 1 MIDI channel 2 y Depends on the MIDI channel assigned to the device for the second deck 0 MIDI channel 1 1 MIDI channel 2 MIDI messages sent by the Host Virtual MIDI Out port MIDI Control MIDI Message Value Description K1_DA K2_DA K3_DA SHIFTED_K1_DA SHIFTED_K2_DA SHIFTED_K3_DA Cue_DA Play_DA Listen_DA Sync_DA JOG_TOUCH_DA K1_DB K2_DB K3_DB SHIFTED_K1_DB SHIFTED_K2_DB SHIFTED_K3_DB Cue_DB Play_DB Listen _DB Sync_DB 9x 31 Value 00 OFF 7F ON 9x 01 Value 9x 02 Value 9x 03 Value 9x 07 Value 9x 08 Value 9x 09 Value 9x OD Value 9x OE Value 9x OF Value 9x 11 Value 9x 1A Value 9x 21 Value 9x 22 Value 9x 23 Value 9x 27 Value 9x 28 Value 9x 29 Value 9x 2D Value 9x 2E Value 9x 2F Value 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF 7F ON 00 OFF
17. a party this process also consumes a lot of your computer s system resources while it is being carried out We therefore recommend that you analyze the entire contents of your music library overnight for example The VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software lets you create virtual folders you can create a virtual folder by clicking on the red virtual folder icon in the software and then assigning a title to the folder A virtual folder contains a collection of shortcuts to tracks allowing you to quickly access a group of tracks you have selected like a playlist dragging an audio track into a virtual folder will not physically move the file into that folder but rather will create a shortcut to where the track is located This is a very handy way to organize groups of songs for your DJing sets and you can also make sure that groups of tracks in your virtual folders have similar BPM values to one another You can use the file explorer in the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software to browse through your tracks or use the search feature to find specific tracks and then simply drag and drop them into your different virtual folders While a track is being played on the left deck for the audience the DJ presses the Listen Right button on the DJ 4Set and uses headphones to listen to and adjust the next track to be played The DJ might make adjustments to the track s pitch using the pitch faders and the Pitch Bend buttons and make sure that its beat lines up
18. an be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help In the event of malfunction during use due to electrostatic emission you should exit the software disconnect the device from the computer then resume normal use by reconnecting the device to the computer and restarting the software User Manual 29 30 Q DJ Set Copyright 2011 Guillemot Corporation S A All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part summarized transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic photocopying recording manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Guillemot Corporation S A Disclaimer Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time and without notice The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Guillemot Corporation S A either for its use or for the infringement of patents or
19. and follow the on screen instructions Hercules DJ 4Set Installation Choose what you want to install The hottest DJ software for MP3 mixing intuitive and powerful for advanced and professional DJs Thanks to direct integration of the Hercules DJ 4Set into VirtualDJ 7 DJC Edition mix whenever and wherever your music takes you Install DJ 4Set Drivers Exit N The software is installed on your computer When installation is complete the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set icon appears on your desktop Double click the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set icon and enter the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number then click OK The VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number is indicated on a sticker with a barcode found on the underside of your DJ 4Set The VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number is in the following format XXXX XXXX XXXXX 4Set For more information on configuring your DJ 4Set please refer to chapter 7 The DJ 4Set control panel 4 1 3 Installation on Mac A welcome screen is displayed informing you as to what will be installed e O Onn Install DJ Series Install Package Welcome to the DJ Series Install Package Installer Introduction Hercules DJ Series Drivers for Mac OSX 10 4 x and OSX 10 5 x Release 1 17 This application will install 9 components Hercules DJ Core API daemon Hercules DJ Core API framework Hercules OSAP framework Hercules DJ Series MIDI plugin Hercules DJ Console Mk2 Cont
20. appears in the right hand side of your taskbar next to the clock display To launch the DJ 4Set control panel simply left click the icon In Windows this icon consolidates all Hercules DJ products you may have installed on your system You can select your DJ 4Set s control panel by right clicking the icon and choosing Select Device By right clicking the icon you can also select to open the control panel an alternative to left clicking the taskbar icon as described above get hardware information about your DJ 4Set check for updates for your DJ 4Set or exit the control panel Please note that in order to check for updates you must have an active Internet connection To check for updates for your DJ 4Set Right click the DJ 4Set icon in the taskbar and select Check for updates If prompted by your system allow your computer to access the Guillemot FTP server If no new version is available a message will appear indicating that you already have the latest version installed If a new version is available it will be downloaded and the setup will launch automatically Follow the on screen instructions to install the update for your DJ 4Set 7 2 Accessing the control panel on Mac Access the control panel by double clicking the icon on your desktop 7 3 Using the DJ 4Set control panel The control panel allows you to manage your DJ 4Set s various settings The following sections will explain the various features of the
21. d red backlighting indicated that Deck C D is being controlled N These are descriptions of the DJ 4Set s default functions in the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software which may vary according to the application you are using User Manual 13 30 Q Dj Set AN Please note that the Cue Mix knob is a software function only and not a hardware function This means that when you are using the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software the knob functions as described above while if you are not using DJing software this knob will have no function unless you map a Cue to Mix function onto it 5 2 The back panel DJ 4Set has a USB connector on its back panel allowing you to connect it to your computer As DJ 4Set is USB bus powered no external power source is required 1 8 3 5mm stereo RCA mono output connectors output connector red right white left Ji a Hercules Dyser USB connector N For more information on selecting the microphone talkover attenuation level please see chapter 7 3 2 Main tab 5 3 The front panel 1 4 6 35mm 1 4 6 35mm microphone input headphone output connector connector Hi OT Ji
22. e faders headphone volume knob microphone volume knob Cue Mix knob and the cross fader It can be used by software to update its graphic controls to the current position of the corresponding DJ 4Set controls x Depends on the MIDI channel assigned to the device for the first deck 0 MIDI channel 1 1 MIDI channel 2 y Depends on the MIDI channel assigned to the device for the second deck 0 MIDI channel 1 1 MIDI channel 2 8 8 Appendix
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24. eadphones the track you re cueing up in relation to the overall mix Pitch bend buttons temporarily decrease or increase speed of track i e pitch for accurate mixing Pitch fader adjust the playback speed of the track on the corresponding deck Deck indicators lights up to show you which deck is currently in use A B green C D red Cue button set cue point mark position in the track on the corresponding deck When paused pressing the Cue button sets a cue point during playback the Cue button brings you to the cue point When the button is backlit a cue point exists in the track Play Pause track Sync button synchronize the beat with the beat of the track currently loaded on the opposite deck that you are controlling if this beat is within the pitch range if the reference beat is too far off you must increase the pitch scale prior to pushing the Sync button Rewind and fast forward fast browsing inside the audio track Listen Right Listen Left buttons enable headphone monitoring on the corresponding deck Volume fader control the volume for the corresponding deck Scratch button disable or enable scratch mode Cross fader for seamless mixing between the decks Record button press to record your mix Load lt 4 gt buttons Load selected track on the corresponding deck Vinyl style jog wheel with touch detection green backlighting indicates that Deck A B is being controlled an
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26. higher Operating system Mac OS 10 5 10 6 32 bit only 1GB RAM Available USB bus powered port USB 2 0 recommended or USB 1 1 Headphones and amplified speakers CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Graphics card supporting 1024 x 768 resolution Internet connection strongly recommended 100MB free disk space for installing applications User Manual 3 30 Q DJ Set 3 AFTER UNPACKING YOUR DJ 4SET 1 Make a note of the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number found on a sticker on the underside of your console and install DJ 4Set as indicated in the user manual 2 Remove the transparent film protecting the top surface of each jog wheel 3 Connect your speakers and headphones to the corresponding connectors on your DJ 4Set please see chapters 8 1 Connecting speakers to your DJ 4Set and 8 2 Connecting headphones for more information respectively 4 Should you wish to adjust the jog wheels resistance you can tighten or loosen the screws for each jog wheel on the underside of the controller This will allow you to set the resistance exactly to your liking 4 30 User Manual DJ 4Set 4 INSTALLATION 4 1 Installing drivers and software A On both PC and Mac prior to inserting the installation CD ROM in your computer make sure that you have Administrator rights on your system Do not install the DJ 4Set with a Guest account the installation may fail as you need permiss
27. icated in the software before you are able to control the volume in the software with the hardware fader Pitch Bend and you can use these buttons to temporarily increase or decrease the playback speed of a track Adjustments made in this way are elastic adjustments in that they are only temporary and are no longer applied once the button is released Sync pushing this button synchronizes the speed BPM of the music played on the corresponding deck to match the BPM rate of the music on the other deck In general adjusting the pitch changes the music s speed and tone faster means a higher tone slower means a lower tone 10 6 Shift button for loops cue sampler effects and buttons 1 3 DJ 4Set provides the equivalent of 6 buttons per deck for effects loops and Cue functions thanks to the Shift button which converts buttons 1 to 3 on each deck into buttons 4 to 6 The default functions are as follows Button 1 Loop In Button 2 Loop Out Button 3 Flanger Button 4 Hot Cue 2 Button 5 Beatgrid Button 6 Overloop please note that Overloop may not be available on Mac You can also assign the following effects to buttons 1 6 Loop In Loop Out Sampler Record Sampler Play Hot Cue 1 Cue point 1 Hot Cue 2 Cue Point 2 Pitch Bend minus Pitch Bend plus Pitch Reset Beatlock Master Tempo Flanger Beatgrid FlippinDouble Overloop Backspin Brake Echo 10 7 Load lt gt buttons
28. in terms of mixing Intuitive and fun to use DJ 4Set lets you put your own mark on your favorite music and share it with your friends to host great parties or make creative mixes DJ 4Set comes bundled with a tailored version of the VirtualDJ mixing software VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set compatible with both PC and Mac the software features an interface that has been tailored for the DJ 4Set and supports 4 deck mixing With many useful features and mixing functions VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set makes it easy to mix like a pro DJ 4Set measures 35cm x 25cm 13 8 x 9 8 large enough for comfortable mixing with tons of controls but still compact enough to be portable DJ 4Set functions with digital audio files including MP3s We would like to draw your attention to the fact that musical creations are protected by copyright and that you should comply with all applicable laws We strongly encourage you to support artists by acquiring their works legally 2 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Desktop laptop PC with Intel Pentium III Athlon 1 5GHz or compatible processor or higher Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 32 or 64 bit 1GB RAM Available USB bus powered port USB 2 0 recommended or USB 1 1 Headphones and amplified speakers CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Internet connection strongly recommended 100MB free disk space for installing applications Desktop laptop Mac with 1 5 GHz processor G4 G5 Core Duo Series or
29. inding Contents designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary from one country to another Declaration of conformity EC COMPLIANCE NOTICE Guillemot Corporation S A hereby declares that the device complies with the main requirements and other relevant clauses of Directive CEM 2004 108 CE In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures CANADIAN COMPLIANCE NOTICE this Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations USA COMPLIANCE NOTICE this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which c
30. ion to write in the Documents folder to install the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software gt ES Insert the installation CD ROM in your CD ROM drive He eu puset Welcome to the installation of Hercules DJ 4Set a The installation menu for your DJ 4Set appears automatically This software interface will guide you through installation of your Hercules DJ 4Set E If you need more information please refer to the manual in its paper format or electronic pdf format on the installation CD Cl l ck n sta l l yo u r p rod u ct 7 To start the installation please click on Install DJ 4Set If the installation menu is not launched Register automatically User Manual PG Double click My Computer Windows XP or Computer Windows Vista 7 Double click the CD ROM icon Double click the installer package Mac Open your Finder Double click the CD ROM icon Double click the installer package Install your product Click on the option to install the DJ 4Set drivers and follow 1G DJ ISet Herr lag the on screen instructions Hercules DJ 4Set Installation Choose what you want to install amp DJUSet The DJ 4Set driver package installs the DJ 4Set drivers the DJ 4Set control panel the DJ 4Set User Manual This package is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and Vista and 7 in 32 bit and 64 bit modes Instal
31. ions between two tracks Synchronize the 4 tracks Cut out the mids and treble on both decks keeping only the beat of the bass Move the cross fader from the first deck to the second while restoring the mids and treble 11 DJING BASICS For detailed information on how to use the bundled VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set mixing software please refer to the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set user manual included on your DJ 4Set s installation CD ROM or available for download on the Hercules Technical Support website http ts hercules com First off you will want to make sure that the audio files in your music library have been analyzed in the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software which will determine the BPM beats per minute values of your tracks Since mixing music tracks together involves synchronizing their beats while the two songs overlap with one another you will need to select tracks whose BPM values are similar to one another to make for seamless transitions from one track to the next Alternatively you might choose to mix a track with another track whose BPM value is half or double its own value 60 User Manual 25 30 Q Dj Set BPM and 120 BPM for example which can also make for a fairly smooth transition between tracks Please note that analyzing files to determine their BPM values in the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software can take some time to complete particularly if you are analyzing a large number of songs and should be done in advance of
32. kaging Depending on their characteristics the materials may be recycled Through recycling and other forms of processing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment you can make a significant contribution towards helping to protect the environment Please contact your local authorities for information on the collection point nearest you 30 30 User Manual Q DJ HSet APPENDIX HERCULES DJ 4SET MIDI CONTROLS MIDI messages sent by the DJ 4Set Virtual MIDI In port Note values are expressed in hexadecimal base Examples TF means 127 in decimal base Value 10 16 in decimal base In 9x OA Value 9 Note On Off MIDI command x 1st MIDI channel OA 10 in decimal base In 9y 4B Value 9 Note On Off MIDI command y 2 MIDI channel 4B 75 in decimal base In Bx 23 Value B Control Change MIDI command x 1 MIDI channel 23 35 in decimal base Appendix 1 8 Q DJ Set 2 8 Appendix DJ 4Set eee DD 7F Pressed 00 Released he _SEEK DA Bx 01 Value Incremental Coarse 128 values TF gt 40 CCW Slow gt Fast 01 gt 3F CW Slow gt Fast DA Bx 03 Value Analog Coarse 128 values 00 gt 7F Full Down gt Full Up 0 Bx 04 Value Analog Coarse 128 values 00 gt 7F Full Down gt Full Up PITCH_DA Bx 05 Value Analog Coarse 128 values 00 gt 7F Full Down gt Full Up Appendix 3 8 DJ Set TREBLE_DA Bx 06 Value Analog Coarse 128 values 00
33. knob to adjust the input volume for your microphone User Manual 21 30 Q DJ Set The DJ 4Set features a talkover function for the microphone input which automatically reduces the level of the music that s playing to allow you to be heard when you re speaking The music level is restored once the microphone input is disabled Please see chapter 7 3 2 Main tab for more information on adjusting the talkover attenuation function and using your microphone 10 DJ 4SET FEATURES 10 1 Jog wheels The jog wheels on your DJ 4Set emulate vinyl turntables turning a jog wheel lets you scratch or move the cursor backward or forward within music tracks allowing you to select the cue point where playback will start for the audience The jog wheels backlighting color changes to indicate which deck is being controlled on the left hand deck green means that Deck A is being controlled and red means that Deck C is being controlled while on the right hand deck green means that Deck B is being controlled and red means that Deck D is being controlled The jog wheels are large in size 12cm in diameter the size of a CD and are touch sensitive they detect when your hand presses down on them allowing you to scratch in the same way that your hand can physically stop the playback on a vinyl record The jog wheels are also very precise the jog wheels rotation is detected with an accuracy of 256 steps per revolution The jog wheels have
34. l VirtualDJ DJC Edition xi User Manual 5 30 Dy User 4 1 1 Installation in Windows 7 Vista Once files have been copied to your computer the drivers will be installed Windows displays three prompts in succession regarding installation of the various components Would you like to install this device software Ze Name Hercules Technologies Sound video and g u hed Publisher Guillemot Corporation E Always trust software from Guillemot Corporation You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can I decide which device software is safe to install Accept to install the software at each of these prompts to proceed with the installation A dialog box appears prompting you to connect DJ 4Set to your computer s USB port Hercules LU Linver Installat o Please connect all of the Hercules DJ products you want to install To continue dick Next Version 1 0 0 2 Next gt gt Connect DJ 4Set to your computer s USB port then click Next Your computer automatically detects the DJ 4Set and completes the installation of the required drivers Please wait Detecting Hercules DJ Devices l Version 1 0 0 2 6 30 User Manual DJ Set AN note that installation of the drivers may take some time depending on your computer s performance Let the installation procedure run its course and follow the on screen instructions
35. n 5 Shift button converts buttons 1 to 3 on the corresponding deck into buttons 4 to 6 providing the equivalent of 6 buttons per deck when the button is lit up the Shift function is enabled a aed here 12 30 User Manual 10 11 12 13 14 15 Adjust the volume on your headphones 17 18 19 20 DJ 4Set Hi Med Low knobs Increase or decrease Treble Medium Bass frequencies on the corresponding deck Folder button if the cursor is in the track browser move to the folder browser If the cursor is already in the folder browser expand the folder Also functions as left arrow button Up and Down buttons press to navigate within menus Main knob Master volume knob Files button browse in the currently selected folder also functions as right arrow button 1 2 3 buttons Apply loops on different numbers of beats when in loop mode apply the corresponding effect when in effects mode Functions include loop in loop out hot cue beatgrid and more Deck D button depending on the deck mode you select in the control panel pressing this button will either toggle between decks B and D in 4 deck mode by default give you access to a second set of buttons for deck B in 2 deck extended mode this mode is not included in VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set or have no effect in 2 deck basic mode Please see section 7 3 5 Advanced tab for more information Cue Mix knob adjust the mix of what s being played on your h
36. n outputs 3 4 using your headphones or monitoring speakers N The included version of VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set is pre configured to use the DJ 4Set s built in sound card exclusively As such it will not be possible to use your computer s standard sound card or integrated speakers A pair of speakers MUST be connected to Output 1 2 on the back of your DJ 4Set Make sure that your computer and other audio equipment is switched off Connect your speakers to the RCA plugs white and red or the 1 8 jack 3 5mm plug on your DJ 4Set s back panel Your speakers are now ready for use with your DJ 4Set 8 2 Connecting headphones Your DJ 4Set features 1 headphone connector on the front panel 4 jack 6 35mm Headphones are set to channels 3 4 by default but can also be set to channels 1 2 instead for more information please refer to chapter 7 3 5 Advanced tab The console has been designed to function with DJ headphones stereo impedance from 16 to 64 ohms 9 CONNECTING A MICROPHONE Your DJ 4Set features one mono 1 4 jack 6 35mm plug on its front panel We recommend using a vocal microphone with an impedance of between 1 and 64 ohms You can use your microphone to talk over the music and communicate with your audience AN Please note that microphones requiring phantom power are not supported by DJ 4Set Press the Mic On button on your DJ 4Set to toggle the microphone on or off You can use the microphone level control
37. nel User Manual 7 30 Q Dj Set 4 1 2 Installation in Windows XP Once files have been copied to your computer the drivers will be installed A dialog box appears prompting you to connect DJ 4Set to your computer s USB port Hercules DJ Driver Installation tool Please connect all of the Hercules DJ products you want to install To continue click Next Version 1 0 0 2 Connect DJ 4Set to your computer s USB port then click Next Your computer automatically detects the DJ 4Set and completes the installation of the required drivers Hercules DJ Driver Installation tool Please wait Detecting Hercules DJ Devices Version 1 0 0 2 NOTE Do not interact with any Windows hardware detection windows that may appear during the installation process any such windows will disappear in a short while on their own N Please note that installation of the drivers may take some time depending on your computer s performance Let the installation procedure run its course and follow the on screen instructions You are notified when the installation is complete The DJ 4Set icon appears in your Windows taskbar next to the clock indicating that your DJ 4Set is installed and ready for use 8 30 User Manual DJ Set You should now install the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set mixing software on your computer Te eng _ n the installation menu click Install VirtualDJ DJC Edition ts m L cet le wil N
38. ntroller connected to your Mac you can switch between their control panels here MIDI pitch resolution 7 bits is the default value VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set automatically switches to 14 bit mode when the software is launched and then reverts to 7 bits mode when you exit the software 3 2 Main tab You can disable enable or adjust the talkover attenuation level in this tab meaning the level by which the music is reduced when you activate the Mic On button and are talking on your microphone 6dB by default You can disable and re enable the jog wheels in this tab as well and set their sensitivity By default all jog wheels are enabled if you choose custom mode only the jog wheels for Deck A and Deck B are enabled by default although you can change this to your liking User Manual 17 30 Dj Set 7 3 3 ASIO tab not available on Mac DJ HSet MAIN ASIO ADVANCED ABOUT ASIO BUFFER SIZE AUDIO MODE MIDI pitch resolution WDM 7 bits Default gt O ASIO O 14 bits ecl BS Audio Stream Input Output is a multi channel protocol for audio transfer developed by the Steinberg company It allows a variety of programs to communicate with different sound cards and recognize all of the inputs and outputs available on the sound card with short latency Your DJ 4Set is ASIO 2 0 compliant When in ASIO mode you can adjust the following settings Sample Rate Sample Size ASIO Buffer Size
39. onal warranty provisions In the United States of America and in Canada this warranty is limited to the product s internal mechanism and external housing Any applicable implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby limited to two 2 years from the date of purchase and are subject to the conditions set forth in this limited warranty In no event shall Guillemot Corporation S A or its affiliates be liable for consequential or incidental damage resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranties Some States Provinces do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusion or limitation of incidental consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from State to State or Province to Province Trademarks Hercules is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows XP Vista and 7 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries VirtualDJ is a trademark of Atomix Productions All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not b
40. ontrolled on the left hand deck green means that Deck A is being controlled and red means that Deck C is being controlled while on the right hand deck green means that Deck B is being controlled and red means that Deck D is being controlled Play Pause starts music playback or pauses music playback at the current position in the track Cue places a cue point a marker where playback should start at the current position in the track 10 4 Rewind and Fast forward buttons These buttons found just above the jog wheel on each deck allow you to move quickly within music tracks press the corresponding button to rewind or fast forward within a track this is an easy way to quickly get to the exact point in a song that you re looking for User Manual 23 30 Q Dj Set 10 5 Pitch settings 2 or 4 Pitch faders sliders you can use the pitch faders to adjust the playback speed of a track increasing or reducing its BPM Beats Per Minute rate in order to make dancing easy by setting new music tracks at the same BPM as the previous track so that dancers don t need to change their rhythm during the transition from one track to another The pitch faders feature 14 bit accuracy A When you switch between 2 decks between A and C or between B and D the software takeover function requires that you reach the same fader position with your hardware volume fader in this case the pitch fader on your DJ 4Set controller as ind
41. other rights of third parties resulting from its use This product may exist in a light or special version for PC integration or other purposes Certain functions detailed in this manual may not be available in these versions Wherever possible a README TXT will be included on the installation CD ROM detailing the differences between the supplied product and the product described in the present documentation End user software license Agreement for Hercules software IMPORTANT please read the Agreement carefully prior to opening and installing the Software By opening the Software package you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement The Software enclosed in this package is licensed not sold and is only available under the terms of the present license Agreement If you do not agree with the terms hereafter you must promptly return the Software within 15 days together with the entire contents of the box to the place of purchase The Guillemot Corporation S A Software hereafter named the Software is copyrighted by Guillemot Corporation S A All rights are reserved The term Software refers to all documentation and related material including drivers executable programs libraries and data files The purchaser is granted a license to use the Software only The licensee also agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement concerning copyright and all other proprietary rights for any third party Software docum
42. peakers to your DJ 4Set aaan eneneneneeneneneneenenenenvens 21 8 2 Connecting headphones 2 21 Q DJ 4Set 9 CONNECTING A MICROPHONE naa eeenenennenenenennenenennenenenenennenenen 21 10 DIASET FEATURES 2 22 nnee 22 10 12 JOO WIGGI S anne nenne 22 10 2 Faders tsliders kee en ete 23 10 3 Play Pause and Cue DUHONS 3 2 cccsczcscsdade ascacacucsdedndcccchsantsciednds dstseacncadesnenduecsuancnuaceen 23 10 4 Rewind and Fast forward buttons aaneen ononeneneensnenenenenenenenenenvens 23 10 57 PEN SSUNIS aeg u a an 24 10 6 Shift button for loops cue sampler effects and buttons 1 3 occa 24 10 72 Eoad AP DUTONS as ame ee 24 10 8 Listen Left Listen Right buttons nnee anenenenennenenenenesernenensneneens 25 10 9 Browser buttons Up and DOWN nanne onee eneseeneeneneeneneenvenenneneenenvens 25 1010 Cue Mbcknob ser ee 25 19 11 EqUallzalon Knops aan ak 25 11 DJING BASICS u ne a 25 12 CONFIGURATION IN MIDI MODE a eneenenennenenenennnenennens 26 13 EA Searesn nen eneen dek 27 145 TECHNICAE SUPPORT 28 14 1 Vartan Moma ON ben aaa Basler es 29 14 2 Additional warranty Provisions n uen eek 29 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION eenen eneneneneeeen 30 DJ 4Set 1 INTRODUCTION DJ 4Set is a high performance DJ controller that opens up the doors to mixing music on your computer DJ 4Set is a 4 deck controller allowing you to control up to 4 audio tracks on independent decks thereby giving you great flexibility
43. properly with that of the track playing on the left deck As the track on the left deck is nearing its end the DJ starts moving the cross fader towards the right deck and can use the volume faders for each deck to help with the transition as well so that the audience gradually hears more of what is being played on the right deck in the mix The DJ can adjust the EQ controls on each deck to help tracks blend in smoothly with one another for example by reducing the mid and treble frequencies on one deck so that mostly just the bass frequencies including the song s beat are heard as one song transitions into the next While songs are playing the DJ can also use the effects and looping features on the DJ 4Set to call attention to different parts of songs or their mix to pump up the crowd and keep them dancing the creative possibilities for mixing are endless and with a bit of practice you ll be mixing like a pro in no time 12 CONFIGURATION IN MIDI MODE Your DJ 4Set can function as a MIDI controller the buttons knobs faders and jog wheels can send MIDI signals that will then be interpreted by MIDI capable software In software that accepts MIDI commands you must select your DJ 4Set as the MIDI controller Many music software applications that incorporate MIDI control feature a learning mode simply click a button turn a knob or jog wheel or move a slider on your DJ 4Set to link that control to a control in the software Some
44. re 4 The licensee is granted the right to make one back up copy of the machine readable portion of the Software on the condition that all copyright and proprietary notices are also reproduced 5 Except where the present Agreement expressly permits the licensee is strictly prohibited from engaging in nor may he permit third parties to engage in the following providing or disclosing the Software to third parties providing use of the Software in a network multiple PCs multi user or time sharing arrangement where the users are not individual licensees making alterations or copies of any kind of the Software making any attempt to disassemble de compile or reverse engineer the Software in any way or form or engaging in any activity aimed at obtaining underlying information not visible to the user during normal use of the Software making copies or translations of the User Manual End user software license Agreement for VirtualDJ Software Please carefully read the License contract displayed when installing the VirtualDJ software Afterwards you can view the text file installed on your computer at any time ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION At the end of its working life this product should not be disposed of with standard household waste but rather dropped off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE for recycling This is confirmed by the symbol found on the product user manual or pac
45. rly installed you can connect and disconnect your DJ 4Set at any time even when your computer is powered on thanks to its USB hot plug function although you should never do so when DJ 4Set is playing or recording music or else the application will terminate and display an error message User Manual 11 30 DJ 4Set 5 OVERVIEW 5 1 The top panel Your DJ 4Set features a variety of controls allowing you to interact with DJ software You can control up to 4 independent decks in DJ software Descriptions of the default function of each control are provided below 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 Microphone level control knob Microphone on off button Modulate WV A buttons modulates the currently selected loop or effect Deck C button depending on the deck mode you select in the control panel pressing this button will either toggle between decks A and C in 4 deck mode by default give you access to a second set of buttons for deck A in 2 deck extended mode this mode is not included in VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set or have no effect in 2 deck basic mode Please see section 7 3 5 Advanced tab for more informatio
46. rol Panel Hercules DJ Control MP3 Control Panel Hercules DJ Console Rmx Control Panel Hercules DJ Control Steel Control Panel Hercules DJ Firmware Updater Hercules Continue Follow the on screen instructions User Manual 9 30 Q Dj Set A You may need to enter your password in order to proceed if Administrator access is required on your system Once files have been copied to your computer the drivers will be installed A dialog box appears prompting you to connect DJ 4Set to your computer s USB port Please connect all of the Hercules DJ products you want to install 48 Connect DJ 4Set to your computer s USB port Your computer automatically detects the DJ 4Set and completes the installation of the required drivers Please Wait 4 AN Please note that installation of the drivers may take some time depending on your computer s performance Let the installation procedure run its course and follow the on screen instructions You are notified when the installation is complete The DJ 4Set icon appears on your desktop indicating that your DJ 4Set is installed and ready for use You should now install the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set mixing software on your computer 10 30 User Manual DJ 4Set _ n the installation menu click Install VirtualDJ DJC Edition ra B L cet He cule os and follow the on screen instructions Hercules DJ 4Set Installation Choose what
47. tion Worldwide Guillemot Corporation S A Guillemot warrants to the consumer that this Hercules product will be free from material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of two 2 years from the original date of purchase Should the product appear to be defective during the warranty period immediately contact Technical Support who will indicate the procedure to follow If the defect is confirmed the product must be returned to its place of purchase or any other location indicated by Technical Support Within the context of this warranty the consumer s defective product will at Technical Support s option be either repaired or replaced Where authorized by applicable law the full liability of Guillemot and its subsidiaries including for indirect damages is limited to the repair or replacement of the Hercules product The consumer s legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not affected by this warranty This warranty shall not apply 1 if the product has been modified opened altered or has suffered damage as a result of inappropriate or abusive use negligence an accident normal wear or any other cause not related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw 2 in the event of failure to comply with the instructions provided by Technical Support 3 to software not published by Guillemot said software being subject to a specific warranty provided by its publisher 14 2 Additi
48. xing you are doing at any given time User Manual 19 30 Q Dj Set The headphone channels are set to output channels 3 4 by default You can also set this to output channels 1 2 if you prefer however you will then hear the mix on your headphones instead of previewing your next track Output 1 2 Hardware mix option lets you select the way that hardware mixing will be handled on output 1 2 USB streaming 1 2 default or USB streaming 1 2 plus your microphone USB streaming 1 2 default should always be used for standard operations i e with DJ software USB streaming 1 2 plus your microphone sends the microphone signal directly to the main output mixed with the standard audio signal This is similar to the talkover function but without the attenuation Deck mode 4 decks is the default setting Decks A C B D which allows you to control 4 independent decks In 4 deck mode every control on each physical deck transport buttons jog wheel fader knobs and every control on the left or right channel mixer volume fader and EQ knobs can send 2 commands depending on the status of the virtual decks it controls You can also select 2 deck extended mode note this mode is not included in VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set in which Deck C and Deck D operate as shift buttons which convert the buttons on the decks into new buttons but have no impact on the mixer area on the jog wheels and on the Play Cue and Stop buttons If you wish
49. you can also select 2 deck basic mode in which only Deck A and Deck B are enabled only one function is assigned to each control 7 3 6 About tab wD Set MAIN ASIO ADVANCED lt 1 2 x Please have this information ready when you E S contact our technical support team L l LE 4 Package 2 HDJS 2011 Firmware 1 6 9 10 al S Driver 5 3 5 0 MIDI Map Default DJ API 2 0 22 12 CPL 2 0 9 1 Ref 4780659 00000 00000 AUDIO MODE MIDI pitch resolution WDM 7 bits Default O ASsIO 14 bits AIC BS This tab provides all of the information about the package firmware driver MIDI mapping DJ API and control panel versions you are using Please refer to this information when contacting technical support 20 30 User Manual DJ Set 8 OUTPUT OPTIONS Two types of connectors are available for connecting speakers located on your DJ 4Set s back panel RCA and 1 8 jack 3 5mm The RCA connectors are mono outputs each of which corresponds to one channel left white and right red The 1 8 jack 3 5mm connector is a stereo output including both the left and right channels Select the type of connector according to the type of equipment you will be connecting 8 1 Connecting speakers to your DJ 4Set With the included VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software you can play your mix for the audience over a hi fi system connected to outputs 1 2 on your DJ 4Set for example and preview upcoming songs o
50. you want to install nn ebr nieren ard and powerful for anced rofessional DJs Than integration of the Her ae ps et into vi aD TDC Edition mix whene herever y ic takes you l The software is installed on your computer To launch the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set software on your Mac go to Applications and then select VirtualDJ Enter the VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number then click OK The VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number is indicated on a sticker with a barcode found on the underside of your DJ 4Set The VirtualDJ 7 LE 4Set serial number is in the following format XXXX XXXX XXXXX 4Set For more information on configuring your DJ 4Set please refer to chapter 7 The DJ 4Set control panel 4 2 Once installation is complete A Verify that MIDI channels 1 2 are selected in the MIDI channel for controls section of the Control Panels Advanced tab if not select MIDI channels 1 2 For more information please see chapter 7 3 5 Advanced tab 4 3 Connecting and disconnecting your DJ 4Set Your DJ 4Set can be used in conjunction with another sound card whether internal or external without creating conflicts on your computer A Please note that in Windows operating systems when you connect your DJ 4Set it becomes the system s default sound card The sound card previously set as the default sound card becomes the default sound card again when you disconnect the DJ 4Set Therefore once prope
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