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1. 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON 0 OFF 127 ON OFF tai ON DJ ONSOLE MK4 11 FAQ 1 N ow gt or Can use DJ Console Mk4 with DJ software other than the bundle included in the package Yes since your DJ Console Mk4 functions as a MIDI controller and can send MIDI commands it can be used with any software that accepts MIDI commands Please see chapter 10 Configuration in MIDI mode Can use DJ Console Mk4 without a computer No DJ Console Mk4 cannot function at all without being connected to a computer Can mix directly from audio CDs in the DJ mixing software Yes you can mix audio CDs directly from your CD DVD ROM drive in VirtualDJ Simply load the CD Audio track in your playlist on a DJ Console Mk4 deck as if it were an audio file and you can mix it immediately Will DJ Console Mk4 function when connected to a USB hub Yes as long as the USB hub s power supply is connected Can save the DJ mixes create with DJ Console Mk4 in an audio file Yes you can save your mix by clicking the REC button in VirtualDJ User Manual 29 32 DI2. 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 documentation and related material included in the Software package Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right to terminate this license in the event of failure to comply with any of the terms or conditions laid out in the present Agreement On termination all copies of the Software shall immediately be returned to Guillemot Corporation S A the purchaser remaining liable for any and all resulting damages License 1 The license is granted to the original purchaser only Guillemot Corporation S A retains all title to and ownership of the Software and reserves all rights not expressly granted The licensee is not permitted to sub license or lease any of the rights that are hereby granted Transfer of the license is permitted provided that the transferor does not retain any part or copy of the Software and the transferee accepts to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement 2 The licensee may only use the Software on
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4. good average for most computers 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 Please note that when switching to 24 bit mode inputs 3 4 are not available User Manual 17 32 DI LONSOLE MK4 5 3 4 Advanced tab DI CONSOLE MK4 OUTPUT CHANNELS MAIN ASIO ADVANCED ABOUT I I MIDI Channel for controls 1 Default CROSS FADER SETTINGS BeatMix Curve Default Headphone channels 3 4 Default Output 1 2 Hardware mix option USB streaming 1 2 Default AUDIO MODE wom O ASIO Hercules This tab allows you to set the MIDI channel for controls 1 by default in the event that there is some conflict between your DJ Console Mk4 and another MIDI device If you have more than one Hercules device installed on your system the MIDI channel numbers are assigned by order of connection i e incrementally 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 m
5. SHIFTED _K1_DA Blink_SHIFTED _K3_DA Blink_PBM_DA Blink_Cue_DA Blink_Listen_DA Blink_Source_D A Blink_K2_DB Blink_K4_DB Blink_SHIFTED _K2 DB Blink_SHIFTED _K4 DB Blink _PBP_DB Blink_Play_DB Blink_Sync_DB Blink_Files Blink_Scratch ___0_Ll_ lm Note LED i Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input 27 LED Toggling Input 30 LED Toggling Input 34 LED Toggling Ta H Note Ta Note Ta ee Ta te Na On Note Off Note On Note Off Note On Note Off Note a Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input LED Toggling Input Ta ye Na n Tai On Note Note Tu Ta ee an On Note Off Note On Note Off Note On Note Off Note On Note Off Note On Note Off Note On Note Off Note oe Ta ane Na Note Na Le Ta ee Na ee 28 32 User Manual OFF K4_DB DE ON OFF SHIFTED_K2_ Dr ON DB OFF SHIFTED_K4_ du ON DB OFF PBP_DB Or ON OFF Play_DB Or ON OFF Sync_DB vi ON OFF Files vi ON OFF Scratch a ON ac K2_DB a ON OFF Blink K2_DA tai ON O
6. a single computer at any time The machine readable portion of the Software may be transferred to another computer provided it is previously erased from the first machine and there is no possibility that the Software can be used on more than one machine at any one time 3 The licensee acknowledges the copyright protection belonging to Guillemot Corporation S A The copyright notice must not be removed from the Software nor from any copy thereof nor from any documentation written or electronic accompanying the Software 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 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION At the end
7. 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 Console Mk4 9 2 Accessing the control panel on Mac Access the control panel by double clicking the icon on your desktop 5 3 Using the DJ Console Mk4 control panel The control panel allows you to manage your DJ Console Mk4 s various settings The following sections will explain the various features of the control panel as well as the differences that exist between the PC and Mac versions User Manual 15 32 DILONSOLE MK4 5 3 1 General control panel settings PC Mac DI CONSOLE MK4 DJ Console MK4 ControlPanel MAIN ASIO ADVANCED ABOUT Talkover Attenuation JOG WHEELS SETTINGS AUDIO MODE INPUTS O WDM ASIO 1 2 3 Select Device sz DIMK4 1 x BUILT IN AUDIO EICl BS Output Channels There are 2 sets of software sliders 1 2 3 4 which function as master 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 t
8. own mark on your INTRODUCTION favorite music and share it with your friends to host great parties or make creative mixes DJ Console Mk4 comes bundled with a tailored version of the VirtualDJ mixing software compatible with both PC and Mac With many useful features and mixing functions VirtualDJ makes it easy to mix like a pro DJ Console Mk4 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 O D o 2 32 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 or 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 Desktop laptop Mac with 1 5 GHz processor G4 G5 Core Duo Series or higher Operating system Mac OS 10 5 10 6 1GB RAM Available USB bus powered port USB 2 0 recommended or USB 1 1 Headphones or amplified speakers CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Graphics card supporting 1024 x 768 resolution Internet connection stron
9. the jog wheels to browse through music lists When browsing through a directory containing lots of music files simply turn the jog wheel while keeping the Up or Down button on your console pressed down in order to move through the list more quickly 8 2 Faders sliders Cross fader Your DJ Console Mk4 plays 1 stereo music track per deck 2 stereo music tracks simultaneously The cross fader moves between the left and right decks allowing the DJ to adjust the mix between the 2 tracks Setting the cross fader completely to the left means that the mix the music the audience hears comes 100 from the left deck the audience doesn t hear the music played on the right deck 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 2 Volume faders The Deck A volume fader controls the volume of the music played on Deck A while the Deck B volume fader controls the volume of the music played on Deck B Changing the volume on Deck A or Deck B lets you adjust transitions between the 2 decks If the volume on one of the decks is not loud enough when the corresponding volume slider is set to its maximum level simply adjust the Gain knob for that deck in the VirtualDJ software to increase the deck s maximum volume 8 3 Play Pause and Cue buttons These buttons are available for both decks on your DJ Console Mk4 Play Pause starts music playback or pauses music playback at
10. to replace the computer music track on Deck A or Deck B respectively with the audio source connected to the corresponding input Press the button again to disable the external audio source and return to the computer music track A Be sure to select the appropriate input level for the device you are connecting otherwise you risk damaging your equipment for more information please refer to chapter 5 3 1 General control panel settings You must then adjust the gain using the corresponding Gain knob for that deck in the VirtualDJ software 8 7 Shift button for loops effects and buttons 1 4 You can use the Shift button above buttons 1 2 3 4 on each deck to toggle between control of loops or effects on the corresponding deck when the button is not lit up loops are enabled the default setting when the button is lit up effects are enabled and the buttons become buttons 5 6 7 8 In VirtualDJ you can use these buttons to apply effects to your music or loop part of a track Loops Button 1 in loop mode sets a loop on 1 beat Button 2 in loop mode sets a loop on 2 beats Button 3 in loop mode sets a loop on 4 beats Button 4 in loop mode sets a loop on 8 beats Effects Button 5 in effects mode applies the Flanger effect User Manual 23 32 DI LONSOLE MK4 Button 6 in effects mode applies the Beatgrid effect Button 7 in effects mode applies the FlippinDouble effect Button 8 in effe
11. to write the new functions directly on the sub skin either above or below the control in question This is a handy way to remind you of your new mapping configuration A Please note that the flexible sub skin must be installed UNDERNEATH the rigid transparent skin AND NOT ON TOP OF IT To install the flexible sub skin underneath the rigid transparent skin follow these steps as shown in the diagrams found after the list of steps 1 Carefully remove the 11 caps from the DJ Console Mk4 s top panel 6 EQ knob caps 2 pitch knob caps 3 fader caps 2 Using a Phillips head crosshead screwdriver not included remove the 10 screws from the DJ Console Mk4 s top panel holding down the rigid transparent skin 3 Carefully remove the rigid transparent skin from the DJ Console Mk4 s top panel User Manual 13 32 DICONSOLE MK4 4 Place and adjust the flexible sub skin with the red Mk4 graphic on the DJ Console Mk4 s top panel until it is perfectly positioned 5 Put the rigid transparent skin on top of the sub skin on the DJ Console Mk4 s top panel 6 Replace and re tighten the 10 screws holding down the rigid transparent skin Be careful not to over tighten the screws to avoid the risk of cracking the rigid transparent skin 7 Carefully replace the 11 caps on the DJ Console Mk4 s top panel 6 EQ knob caps 2 pitch knob caps 3 fader caps Removing the caps screws and rigid transpa
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13. D 0 OFF On Note Toggling 127 ON On Note Toggling 127 ON Off Input Off Input K3_DA Note 3 LED 0 OFF K4_DA Note 4 LED 0 OFF On Note Toggling 127 ON On Note Toggling 127 ON Off Input Off Input SHIFTED_K1_D Note 5 LED 0 OFF SHIFTED_K2_ Note LED 0 OFF A On Note Toggling 127 ON DA On Note Toggling 127 ON Off Input Off Input VOL_DA Control Change MEDIUM_DA Control Change XFADER 128 ES 0 gt 127 Full Full on OD Analog Full Coarse Full 128 values Analog Full Coarse Full 0 JOG_DB Control Incremental 127 gt 64 PITCH_DA Control Change Coarse CCW Slow gt Change 128 values Fast 1 gt 63 CW Slow gt Fast SHIFTED_K3_D Note 7 LED 0 OFF SHIFTED_K4_ Note LED 0 OFF A On Note Toggling 127 ON DA On Note Toggling 127 ON Off Input Off Input Shift DA Note LED 0 OFF PBM_DA Note 10 LED 0 OFF On Note Toggling 127 ON On Note Toggling 127 ON Off Input Off Input PBP_DA Note 11 LED 0 OFF Cue_DA Note 14 LED 0 OFF On Note Toggling 127 ON On Note Toggling 127 ON Off Input Off Input Play _DA Note 15 LED 0 OFF Listen_DA Note 16 LED 0 OFF On Note Toggling 127 ON On Note Toggling 127 ON Off Input Off Input OP Getto Toong S ron SPE Sie toggng now On Note Toggling 127 ON On Note Toggling 127 ON User Manual 27 32 DI LONSOLE MK4 K1_DB K3_DB Ra K1_D Falle K3_D PBM_DB Listen_DB Folders Blink_K1_DA Blink_K3_DA Blink
14. DILONSOLE MK4 CONTENTS Ts INTRODUCTION anA NNE NEE EE anna nnnninnmnanninnnnie 2 2 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS iciiiiicrsiinnnnininnnnniinnninnniiiiien 2 3 INSTALLATION 3 3 1 Installing drivers and SoftWare snini 3 3 1 1 Installation in Windows 7 Vista escscesssstststseseessescsssssssssesssssssssssssessssasseateesesasecaees 4 3 12 ANSIA ARR WINDOWS XP vssececscccsassescessansesivananstalsdesnetoenswnsonsmsnecoessnsvenseesnesenenesnees 6 3t Stalan ON MIO zzare III 7 3 2 Connecting and disconnecting your DJ Console MK4 cccscsccscsessessseeeesssssseeeeeen 9 i VERVE 10 Lil ETOD a eee 10 22 INEO EE eee ll 11 ASe He 6 218 62 9 AA AA 12 4 4 The top panel skin and SUD SKIN ceccsecsssccsssscsssecessseessseecsesecassesessesessteesasesasrsasenees 13 5 THE DJ CONSOLE MK4 CONTROL PANEL 15 5 1 Accessing the control panel ON PC 15 5 2 ACCESSING the control panel on MAG xacetsescceraescascacaeucsecaeseseeaesezerecceqeqeceedeianecerarenceteraeunes 15 5 3 Using the DJ Console Mk4 control panel ccccescessssssseesesssssssssseeseesesesssesseeeeen 15 5 3 1 General control panel settings cccccecsssssssssssesessssssssssssssesessssssssassssssssesessesasas 16 TE AN MANN TAD E EIEE EEEE 17 5 3 3 ASIO tab not available on MaC iii 17 Dodi AGVANCOD iii 18 935 AOE ii 19 6 OUTPUToPTrONS a ll 19 6 1 Connecting speakers and or an external mixer to
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16. LONSOLE MK4 12 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 In order to take advantage of technical support by email you must first register online The information you provide will help the agents to resolve your problem more quickly Click Registration on the left hand side of the Technical Support page and follow the on screen instructions If you have already registered fill in the Username and Password fields and then click Login By telephone Monday to Friday from 7am to 11am and from Noon to 5pm United States 1 866 889 5036 Saturday from 8am to 2pm Free Sunday from 8am to 10am Eastern Standard Time Monday to Friday from 7am to 11am and from Noon to 5pm Canada 1 866 889 2181 Saturday from 8am to 2pm Free Sunday from 8am to 10am Eastern Standard Time Monday to Friday from Noon to 4pm and 5pm to 10pm Saturday from 9am to Noon and 1pm to 7pm Sunday from 9am to Noon and 1pm to 4pm United Kingdom 08450800942 Charges at local rate Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm Denmark 80887690 Saturday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 8pm Free Su
17. ademarks 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 binding Contents designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary from one country to another Declaration of conformity EC COMPLIANCE NOTICE this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the Council Directive 89 336 EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility amended by Directive 93 68 EEC Ina 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 int
18. ase Wait 4 A 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 Console Mk4 icon appears on your desktop indicating that your DJ Console Mk4 is installed and ready for use 8 32 User Manual DILONSOLE MK4 You should now install the VirtualDJ DJC Edition mixing software on your computer Hercules DJ Console MK4 Installation 1 0 In the installation menu click Install VirtualDJ DJC Edition DI CONSOLE NK4 and follow the on screen instructions BUILT IN AUDIO Install DI Canale MK4 The software is installed on your computer To launch the VirtualDJ software on your Mac go to Applications and then select VirtualDJ Enter the VirtualDJ serial number then click OK The VirtualDJ serial number is indicated on a sticker with a barcode found on the underside of your DJ Console Mk4 The VirtualDJ serial number is in the following format XXXX XXXX XXXXX Mk4 For more information on configuring your DJ Console Mk4 please refer to chapter 5 The DJ Console Mk4 control panel 3 2 Connecting and disconnecting your DJ Console Mk4 Your DJ Console Mk4 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 operati
19. ber of songs and should be done in advance of 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 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 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 Deck A for the audience the DJ presses the Listen B button on the DJ Console Mk4 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 encoder knobs and the Pitch Bend buttons and make
20. ce Press the Mic On Off button on your DJ Console Mk4 to toggle the microphone on or off You can use the volume knob to adjust the input volume for your microphone The DJ Console Mk4 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 5 3 2 Main tab for more information on adjusting the talkover attenuation function and using your microphone 8 DJ CONSOLE MK4 FEATURES 8 1 Jog wheels The jog wheels on your DJ Console Mk4 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 User Manual 21 32 DI LONSOLE MK4 You can adjust their sensitivity using the control panel you can either keep the default sensitivity or divide it by a factor of 2 or 4 to make them less sensitive The jog wheels can also be disabled via the control panel Please see chapter 5 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 You can also use
21. complete The DJ Console Mk4 icon appears in your Windows taskbar next to the clock indicating that your DJ Console Mk4 is installed and ready for use A poss note that in Windows 7 you must click on the Windows taskbar in order to accept that the DJ Console Mk4 icon be displayed in the taskbar You are notified when the installation is complete You should now install the VirtualDJ DJC Edition mixing software on your computer Hercules DJ Console MK4 Installation 1 0 a In the installation menu click Install VirtualDJ DJC Edition and follow the on screen instructions BUILT IN AUDIO The software is installed on your computer When installation is complete the VirtualDJ icon appears on your desktop User Manual 5 32 DICONSOLE MK4 Double click the VirtualDJ icon and enter the VirtualDJ serial number then click OK The VirtualDJ serial number is indicated on a sticker with a barcode found on the underside of your DJ Console Mk4 The VirtualDJ serial number is in the following format XXXX XXXX XXXXX Mk4 For more information on configuring your DJ Console Mk4 please refer to chapter 5 The DJ Console Mk4 control panel 3 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 Console Mk4 to your computer s USB port Hercules DJ Driver Installation tool Please connect all of the Hercu
22. cts mode applies the Overloop effect Windows and the last effect used Mac 8 8 Load A Load B buttons Use these buttons to load the highlighted music track in the VirtualDJ software on Deck A or Deck B respectively 8 9 Listen A Listen B buttons Use the Listen A or Listen B buttons to choose which deck is being monitored on your headphones when the Cue to Mix knob is set to the Cue position only one of these buttons can be enabled at a time 8 10 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 jog wheel at the same time 8 11 Cue to Mix knob Use the Cue to 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 8 12 Equalization knobs Use the equalization knobs Bass Medium and Treble 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 othe
23. d Off Output Released Menu_U Note Button 127 Menu_D Note 42 Button 127 On Note Toggling Pressed 0 On Note Toggling Pressed 0 Off Output Released Off Output Released Files ote Button 127 Folders Note 44 Button 127 n Note Toggling Pressed 0 On Note Toggling Pressed 0 ff Output Released Off Output Released Scratch t Button 127 i JOG_DA Control Incremental 127 gt 64 Toggling Pressed 0 Change Output Released ES foe I I Sa I oO Coarse CCW Slow gt 128 values Fast 1 gt 63 CW Slow gt Fast Incremental 127 gt 64 Coarse CCW Slow gt 128 values Fast 1 gt 63 CW Slow gt Fast Analog 0 gt 127 Full Coarse Down gt Full 128 values N PITCH _DB Control Incremental 127 gt 64 Change Coarse CCW Slow gt 128 values Fast 1 gt 63 CW Slow gt Fast TREBLE_DA Control 0 gt 127 Full Change CW Full BASS_DA Control Analog Full Change Coarse Full 128 values VOL_DB Control Analog Full TREBLE_DB Control Change Coarse Full Change 128 values values MEDIUM_DB Control Analog Full BASS_DB Control Analog Full Change Coarse Full Change Coarse Full 128 128 values values CUE2Mix Control Analog Full Change Coarse Full 128 values MIDI output Control Command Type decimal Control Command Type decimal Type decimal Type decimal K1_DA Note 1 LED 0 OFF K2_DA Note 2 LE
24. duct 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 12 2 Additional 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 tr
25. e Medium Bass knobs and the 3 faders and variable speed modifiers the value varying according to the rotation speed for the 2 pitch knobs and the 2 jog wheels 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 Console Mk 4 to link that control to a control in the software Some popular applications to include a MIDI learning mode include Native Instruments Traktor Ableton Live Mixvibes and Image Line Deckadance MIDI input Control MIDI MIDI Command MIDI Values Control MIDI MIDI Command MIDI Values Control Command Type decimal Control Command Type decimal Type decimal Type decimal K1_DA K3_DA Off rea K1_D PBP_DB Note Note oe Note On Note Off Note oe Note pute Note ots Note on Note On Note Off Note On Note Off ial al al Ea al 26 32 User Manual Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Output Button Toggling Quiput 127 Pressed 0 Released 127 Pressed
26. e application You can only switch between modes when playback is stopped Select Device Mac only If you have more than one DJ Console Mk4 controller connected to your Mac you can switch between their control panels here 16 32 User Manual DIJLONSOLE MK4 5 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 Off 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 5 3 3 ASIO tab not available on Mac DI CONSOLE MK4 OUTPUT CHANNELS ASIO ADVANCED ABOUT I I SAMPLE RATE 44100 Hz SAMPLE SIZE 16 bit ASIO BUFFER SIZE 480 10 ms INPUT CHANNELS AUDIO MODE 1 2 34 WDM O ASIO s _ 35 5 r na ecu bo 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 Console Mk4 is ASIO 2 0 compliant When in ASIO mode you can adjust the following settings Sample Rate Sample Size ASIO Buffer Size The configuration is set to 44100Hz 44 1kHz 16 bit mode by default The most important setting is the ASIO buffer size The default setting is 480 10ms which is a
27. eral control panel settings A Be sure to select the appropriate input level for the device you are connecting otherwise you risk damaging your equipment If you are using a turntable with a ground cable In the DJ Console Mk4 control panel select the Phono input level for the deck in question Connect the ground wire from your turntable to the ground connector on the DJ Console Mk4 s back panel Grounding helps to eliminate the interference which can otherwise occur with turntables giving you crystal clear sound You can connect 2 ground wires from 2 turntables to the ground connector on your DJ Console Mk4 without any problem You can use the two Source buttons on your DJ Console Mk4 Source 1 for Deck A Source 2 for Deck B to control the audio input for the corresponding deck By default the input is set to computer audio tracks simply press the Source button to switch to the external audio source Press the button again to disable the external source and return to computer audio please see chapter 8 6 Source buttons 7 2 Connecting a microphone Your DJ Console Mk4 features one mono 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 mix the microphone input with audio outputs 1 2 for example or use your microphone to replace the music on Deck A with your voi
28. erference 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 can 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 31 32 DILONSOLE MK4 Copyright 2010 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 in
29. gly recommended 100MB free disk space for installing applications User Manual DI ONSOLE MK4 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 Installing drivers and software A If you are using a Mac computer prior to inserting the installation CD ROM in your Mac make sure that your user account in Mac OS is set to Administrator Do not install the DJ Console Mk4 with a Guest account the installation would fail as you need permission to write in the Documents folder to install the VirtualDJ software Si Insert the installation CD ROM in your CD ROM drive DJ CONSOLE MK4 The installation menu for your DJ Console Mk4 appears automatically Click Install DJ Console Mk4 RM If the installation menu is not launched automatically EESE 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 Sdereule DJ Conon Ma Intllaton 1 0 Click on the option to install the DJ Console Mk4 drivers and DI CONSOLE MK4 follow the on screen instructions BUILT IN AUDIO Install DJ Console MK4 Drivers a Install VirtualDJ DJC SS Edition a a S e s TA Install DJ Console MK4 gt N A User Manual N a 4 Install VirtualDJ DJC User Manual User Manual 3 32 DILONSOLE MK4 3 1 1 Installation in Windows 7 Vista Once f
30. iles have been copied to your computer the drivers will be installed Windows displays three prompts in succession regarding installation of the various components Ta AE T i is Windows Security Would you like to install this device software Xs Name Hercules Technologies Sound video and g MK S Publisher Guillemot Corporation El Always trust software from Guillemot Don t Install Corporation ri 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 Console Mk4 to your computer s USB port Hercules DJ Driver Installatio Please connect all of the Hercules DJ products you want to install To continue dick Next Version 1 0 0 2 Dsante Connect DJ Console Mk4 to your computer s USB port then click Next Your computer automatically detects the DJ Console Mk4 and completes the installation of the required drivers 4 32 User Manual DILONSOLE MK4 Hercules DJ Driver Installation tool_ Please wait Detecting Hercules DJ Devices Version L0 0 2 AS 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
31. in the following format XXXX XXXX XXXXX Mk4 For more information on configuring your DJ Console Mk4 please refer to chapter 5 The DJ Console Mk4 control panel 3 1 3 Installation on Mac A welcome screen is displayed informing you as to what will be installed O Om w 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 tead Me This application will install 9 components Hercules DJ Core API daemon Hercules DJ Core API framework Hercules OSAPI framework Hercules DJ Series MIDI plugin Hercules DJ Console Mk2 Control Panel Hercules DJ Control MP3 Control Panel Hercules DJ Console Rmx Control Panel Hercules DJ Firmware Updater Hercules O A afiinan Continue User Manual 7 32 DILONSOLE MK4 Follow the on screen instructions 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 Console Mk4 to your computer s USB port Please connect all of the Hercules DJ products you want to install 48 Connect DJ Console Mk4 to your computer s USB port Your computer automatically detects the DJ Console Mk4 and completes the installation of the required drivers Ple
32. les DI products you want to install To continue click Next Version 1 0 0 2 IO Connect DJ Console Mk4 to your computer s USB port then click Next Your computer automatically detects the DJ Console Mk4 and completes the installation of the required drivers Hercules DJ Driver Installation tool Please wait Detecting Hercules DI 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 A 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 6 32 User Manual DIJLONSOLE MK4 You are notified when the installation is complete The DJ Console Mk4 icon appears in your Windows taskbar next to the clock indicating that your DJ Console Mk4 is installed and ready for use In the installation menu click Install VirtualDJ DJC Edition and follow the on screen instructions The software is installed on your computer When installation is complete the VirtualDJ icon appears on your desktop Double click the VirtualDJ icon and enter the VirtualDJ serial number then click OK The VirtualDJ serial number is indicated on a sticker with a barcode found on the underside of your DJ Console Mk4 The VirtualDJ serial number is
33. mono input RCA mono input USB connector connectors 3 4 connectors 1 2 connectors 3 4 connectors 1 2 1 8 3 5mm stereo Inputs 3 4 level Inputs 1 2 level Phono ground output connector 1 2 indicator LEDs indicator LEDs connector User Manual 11 32 DIJLONSOLE MK4 Input level indicator LEDs These LEDs display the input level for the corresponding inputs phono level orange consumer line level red pro line level blue boosted line level blue A When connecting a microphone the microphone can only be used on input channels 1 2 please see the front panel description below When the microphone input is selected for inputs 1 2 in the DJ Console Mk4 s software control panel all of the input level indicator LEDs for inputs 1 2 on the device s rear panel are off indicating that the microphone is enabled For more information on selecting input levels for inputs 1 2 and 3 4 please refer to chapter 5 3 1 General control panel settings 4 3 The front panel 1 4 6 35mm Cue to Mix knob 1 4 6 35mm microphone input cue to the left mix headphone output connector to the right connector channels 1 2 only fr a mM EAN fon H Microphone input level Headphone output level control kn
34. n its back panel 2 pairs of 2 mono RCA connectors Define your audio source type in the DJ Console Mk4 control panel it can be phono level consumer line level 10dBv pro line level 4dBu or boosted line level 8dBu and simply connect the audio source of your choice to the white left and red right RCA connectors Input 1 2 for Deck A and Input 3 4 for Deck B This allows you to replace the computer audio track played on Deck A with the music played on Input 1 2 and replace the computer audio track played on Deck B with the music played on Input 3 4 A Be sure to define your audio source type i e the correct output level for the device you are connecting in the control panel before connecting your audio source and not after the audio source has been connected Doing so will avoid any possible audio issues in terms of distorted sound You can even equalize your external audio sources and adjust their volume just as you can with a computer audio track you can use the Gain knobs in the VirtualDJ software to adjust the volume for each deck This provides for seamless mixing and full control over the sound of your Mix 20 32 User Manual DILONSOLE MK4 You can select the input level for each deck in the DJ Console Mk4 control panel phono level consumer line level pro line level or boosted line level according the output level of the device you are connecting For more information please refer to chapter 5 3 1 Gen
35. nday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm English Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm Sweden 0200884567 Saturday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 8pm Ergo Sunday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm English Monday to Friday from 2pm to 6pm and 7pm to Midnight Finland 0800 913060 Saturday from 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 9pm Free Sunday from 11am to 2pm and 3pm to 6pm English 30 32 User Manual DI LONSOLE MK4 12 1 Warranty information 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 pro
36. ng systems when you connect your DJ Console Mk4 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 Console Mk4 Therefore once properly installed you can connect and disconnect your DJ Console Mk4 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 Console Mk4 is playing or recording music or else the application will terminate and display an error message User Manual 9 32 DSCONSOLE MK4 4 OVERVIEW 4 1 The top panel Your DJ Console Mk4 features a variety of controls allowing you to interact with DJ software There are two sets of these controls as the left and right sections of the DJ Console Mk4 each correspond to a separate deck in DJ software applications Descriptions of the default function of each control are provided below 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 SI Du CONSOLE mK4 HELL iT 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Decrease or increase speed of track i e pitch for accurate mixing Press to toggle between computer audio files or an external audio source on the corresponding deck Pitch encoder adjust the playback speed of the track on the corresponding deck Shift button press to toggle bet
37. ob control knob Cue to Mix knob This knob is used to select what you hear on your headphones when turned to the left you hear the next track you are cueing up when turned to the right you hear the mix that is being played for your audience A Please note that the Cue to Mix knob is a software function only and not a hardware function This means that when you are using the VirtualDJ software the knob functions as described above while if you are not using DJing software this knob will have no function 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 5 3 4 Advanced tab 12 32 User Manual DILONSOLE MK4 4 4 The top panel skin and sub skin DJ Console Mk4 comes with a rigid fully transparent skin made of clear hard plastic with no markings on it already installed on its top panel Also included in the DJ Console Mk4 s packaging is a flexible sub skin with a large red Mk4 graphic on it found in a paper envelope You can install this flexible sub skin underneath the rigid skin This lets you customize your DJ Console Mk4 with the eye catching graphic on the sub skin If you are using professional DJ software apart from the included VirtualDJ software with different functions mapped to controls on the DJ Console Mk4 s top panel you can use a CD labeling marker
38. 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 packaging 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 32 32 User Manual
39. ogether as opposed to on their own You can also mute the outputs by clicking the volume icon underneath the link icon Input Channels You can select the appropriate input level for input channels 1 2 and 3 4 microphone phono level consumer line level 10dBv pro line level 4dBu or boosted line level 8dBu for channels 1 2 and phono level consumer line level pro line level or boosted line level for channels 3 4 you can therefore only use a microphone on channels 1 2 and not channels 3 4 Select the input level that best corresponds to the output level of the audio source connected to input channels 1 2 and 3 4 Please note that when recording your microphone you temporarily lose the use of inputs 1 2 When you use the talkover option for your microphone your voice is mixed via hardware and you can still use inputs 1 2 however you cannot record your microphone with this configuration 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 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 5 3 3 ASIO tab VirtualDJ switches to ASIO mode automatically but if you are using other programs you must switch to ASIO mode manually before launching th
40. ore 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 mixing you are doing at any given time 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 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 USB streaming 1 2 plus your microphone or USB streaming 1 2 plus line in 1 2 18 32 User Manual DI LONSOLE MK4 5 3 5 About tab DJ CONSOLE MK4 OUTPUT CHANNELS ADVANCED I I Please have this information ready when you contact our technical support team Package 1 HDJS 2010 Firmware 1 0 3 13 Driver 5 0 3 0 AUDIO MODE Swe oN za VIA 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 6 OUTPUT OPTIONS Two types of connectors are available for connecting speakers RCA and 1 8 jack 3 5mm The RCA connectors are mono outputs each of which corresponds to one channel left
41. r deck where you ve cut the mids You can also manipulate the bass to make transitions between two tracks Synchronize the 2 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 24 32 User Manual DI ONSOLE MK4 9 DJING BASICS For detailed information on how to use the bundled VirtualDJ mixing software please refer to the VirtualDJ user manual included on your DJ Console Mk4 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 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 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 software can take some time to complete particularly if you are analyzing a large num
42. rent skin O eE F Y a eel fe ds Ilb s g WN Ri Replacing the rigid transparent skin screws and caps once the flexible sub skin has been installed 14 32 User Manual DSCONSOLE MK4 5 THE DJ CONSOLE MK4 CONTROL PANEL 5 1 Accessing the control panel on PC An icon ar DJ Console Mk4 appears in the right hand side of your taskbar next to the clock display To launch the DJ Console Mk4 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 Console Mk4 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 Console Mk4 check for updates for your DJ Console Mk4 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 Console Mk4 Right click the DJ Console Mk4 icon in the taskbar and select Check for updates If prompted by your system allow your
43. sed by DJs in clubs for example instead of headphones when they are mixing in an enclosed DJ booth and separated from the audience by a window or if you upgrade your software to VirtualDJ Pro you can use the Output 3 4 RCA plugs to connect an external mixer and split up playback with Deck A played on Output 1 2 and Deck B played on Output 3 4 Your speakers and or external mixer are now ready for use with your DJ Console Mk4 6 2 Connecting headphones Your DJ Console Mk4 features 1 headphone connector on the front panel 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 5 3 4 Advanced tab The console has been designed to function with DJ headphones stereo impedance from 16 to 64 ohms 7 INPUT OPTIONS 7 1 Connecting external audio sources Your DJ Console Mk4 allows you to connect virtually any kind of analog audio source you might wish to use including vinyl turntables If you upgrade to VirtualDJ Pro not included in this package you can even use time coded vinyl records or CDs to control music files stored on your computer giving you the ultimate hands on mixing experience and combining the best that the worlds of analog and digital have to offer Now you can enjoy using hybrid mixing combining computer audio tracks on one deck with an analog source connected to the other deck Your DJ Console Mk4 features 2 stereo audio inputs o
44. sure that its beat lines up properly with that of the track playing on Deck A As the track on Deck A is nearing its end the DJ starts moving the cross fader towards Deck B 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 Deck B 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 Console Mk4 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 User Manual 25 32 DSCONSOLE MK4 10 CONFIGURATION IN MIDI MODE Your DJ Console Mk4 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 Console Mk4 as the MIDI controller 3 signal types can be sent simple instructions pressed or released status for the buttons range of values from 0 to 127 depending on the position for the 6 Trebl
45. the current position in the track Cue places a cue point a marker where playback should start at the current position in the track 8 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 22 32 User Manual DJ ONSOLE MK4 8 5 Pitch settings 2 Pitch encoders knobs you can use the pitch encoders 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 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 8 6 Source buttons Press the Source 1 or Source 2 buttons
46. to 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 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 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
47. ween control of loops or effects when the button is not lit up loops are enabled by default when the button is lit up effects are enabled 10 32 User Manual DI LONSOLE MK4 5 Cutorboost Treble Medium Bass frequencies 6 Folder button browse in the upper directory 7 Disable or enable scratch mode 8 Move up A or down through files 9 Turn microphone on or off 10 Files button browse in the currently selected folder 11 1 2 3 4 buttons Apply loops on 1 2 4 and 8 beats respectively when in loop mode apply the corresponding effect when in effects mode in effects mode the buttons become 5 6 7 8 12 Rewind and fast forward fast browsing inside the audio track 13 Synchronize the beat with the beat of the track on the opposite deck 14 Play Pause track 15 Set cue point mark position in the track 16 Vinyl style jog wheel 17 Volume fader for corresponding deck 18 Load selected track on corresponding deck 19 Cross fader for seamless mixing between the 2 decks 20 Enable headphone monitoring on corresponding deck A These are descriptions of the DJ Console Mk4 s default functions in the VirtualDJ software which may vary according to the application you are using 4 2 The back panel DJ Console Mk4 has a USB connector on its back panel allowing you to connect it to your computer As DJ Console Mk4 is USB bus powered no external power source is required RCA mono output RCA mono output RCA
48. white and right red The 1 8 jack 3 5mm connector is a stereo output which corresponds to two channels left and right on output 1 2 only Select the type of connector according to the type of equipment you will be connecting Normally outputs 1 2 will be used for your live mix playing in the room and outputs 3 4 will be used for monitoring or connecting an external mixer 6 1 Connecting speakers and or an external mixer to your DJ Console Mk4 With the included VirtualDJ software you can play your mix for the audience over a hi fi system connected to outputs 1 2 on your DJ Console Mk4 for example and preview upcoming songs on outputs 3 4 using your headphones or monitoring speakers A The included version of VirtualDJ is pre configured to use the DJ Console Mk4 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 Console Mk4 Make sure that your computer and other audio equipment is switched off Connect your main set of speakers to the Output 1 2 RCA plugs plug 1 corresponds to the left speaker plug 2 to the right speaker or to the Output 1 2 1 8 jack 3 5mm plug User Manual 19 32 DI LONSOLE MK4 The Output 3 4 RCA plugs play the same channels as those being played on the headphones and can be used to connect monitoring speakers which are u
49. your DJ Console Mk4 19 6 2 Connecting hEadPhone cscscesssesessssssssscssessssssssesssssscssecesessesesessvssaeeseeesersesesssaseesen 20 i INBUIOPIIONS pri RR 20 7 1 Connecting external audio SOUFCES c ccssssessssssssssssssssssesssesesessesesssseeseseserersesesasaeeses 20 225 CONNEGING AMIGIO PHON iaia tenne 21 Sy PI CONSOLEMEG FEARURESS RIA SO SOSIADA NAS LIGA MOVIDA VALSA ESA 21 Odea JOOWDCO chee mre reread arene iii 21 02 E els GNOGlS rr E A ees 22 8 3 Play Pause and Cue buttons 0 ccc cscccscscsscscsssesscscsssesecscseseecsssesececsssesesesseseeesessesesesas 22 8 4 Rewind and Fast forward DUHONS 22 Or PICS 23 OOs SSQUICEDUIO NS MV ia 23 8 7 Shift button for loops effects and buttons 1 4 23 0 05 iLoadA 0a B DUNONS ili 24 8 9 Listen A Listen B DUttons iiiii 24 8 10 Browser buttons Up and Dow 24 REP REZZA 24 o 12 EGUalizalioNIMObS i iii III 24 Oe DINE 25 10 CONFIGURATION IN MIDI MODE irriiie 26 11 FAO Lira 29 12 STECHNICALSUPPORT __ iam 30 12 1 Warani informat ON seeen tt EC O 31 12 2 Additional warranty provisions 31 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION ssssssssssrnsnnsunnsnnnunnunnnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnas 32 DILONSOLE MK4 I DJ Console Mk4 is a high performance DJ controller that opens up the doors to mixing music on your computer Intuitive and fun to use DJ Console Mk4 lets you put your
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