American Audio Digital Producer VMS4 User Manual
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CONTENTS ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 2 Safety precautionS........................................................................................................................3 electrical precautionS................................................................................................................4 Safety inStructionS.......................................................................................................................5 unpacking.........................................................................................................................................6 cuStomer Support..........................................................................................................................6 Set-up precautionS.........................................................................................................................6 feature S...........................................................................................................................................7 Set-up inStallation..........................................................................................................................7 aSio driver inStallation.................................................................................................................8 functionS and controlS..............................................................................................................9 audio interface mode..................................................................................................................17 eq modeS...........................................................................................................................................19 firmware update............................................................................................................................21 computer connection.................................................................................................................22 Set up..................................................................................................................................................24 warranty...................................................................................................................................26 SpecificationS.............................................................................................................................27 Please Note: all specifications and improvements to and in the design of this unit and this manuals are subject to change at any time without any prior written or published noticed. For service parts visit http://parts.americandj.com Please visit one of the following websites to view and download the VMS4 MIDI table chart. www.americanaudio.com www.americanaudio.eu www.vms4dj.com
NOTE: This unit may cause interference to radio and television reception. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE THE Media Controller SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS Media Controller TO WATER OR MOISTURE CAUTION: 1. Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do not damage or deform; it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. Hold plug attach- ment when removing from wall outlet. Do not pull on the cord. 2. To avoid electric shock, do not open the top cover when the unit is plugged in. If problems occur with the unit, call your local American Audio® dealer. 3. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the Media Controller. Electric shock or malfunc- tion may occur. IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER RACK. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED American Audio DEALER. The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated “dangerous volt- age” within the products enclosure, and may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the user manual accompanying the Media Controller. CAUTION Do not open - Risk of electric shock Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instruc- tions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Take special care to follow all warning symbols and labels both on the unit and printed in this manual. Also, Please keep this manual with the unit, for future reference. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNLESS THE WIDE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED INTO A MATCHING WIDE SLOT. ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLON- GATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 3 IMPOrTANT SAFETy PrECAUTIONS
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN CAUTIO N The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in t he literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to th e presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons . rEAD INSTrUCTIONS — All the safety and operatin g instructions should be read before the product is operated. rETAIN INSTrUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. hEED wArNINg S — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOw INSTrUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANINg — The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet . A TTAChMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. wATEr AND MOISTUrE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement ; or near a swimming pool; and the like. ACCESSOrIES — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only w ith a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or tabl e recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and shoul d use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer . CArT — A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn . VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. POwEr SOUrCES — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. LOCATIO N – The appliance should be installed in a stable location. NONUSE PErIODS – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un- used for a long period of time. grOUNDINg Or POLArIZATION • If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. • If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. POwEr-COrD PrOTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product . OUTDOOr ANTENNA grOUNDINg — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product , be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides informatio n with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, c o n n e c t i o n t o g r o u n d i n g e l e c t r o d e s , and r equirements for the grounding electrode. See Figur e A. LIghTNINg — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cabl e system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. POwEr LINES — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. O VErLOADINg — Do not overload wall outlets , extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. OBJECT AND LIqUID ENTry - N ever push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product . SErVICINg — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel . DAMAgE rEqUIrINg SErVICE - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualifie d service personnel under the following conditions: •W hen the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. • If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. • If the product has been exposed to rain or water. • If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. • If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. •W hen the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service. rEPLACEMENT PArTS -- W hen replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electri c shock, or other hazards. SAFETy ChECk - U pon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. wALL Or CEILINg MOUNTINg — The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. hEAT — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat . IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAM P ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTOR S (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) ELECTRI C SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig. A NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE C A U T I O N : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F E L E C T R I C SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). T H E R E ARE N O U S E R S E R V I C E A B L E P A R T S I NSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDI O ® SERVICE TECHNICIAN. ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 4 ELECTrICAL SAFETy PrECAUTIONS
I. Read Instructions - All the safety and operat-
ing instructions should be read before the
Player is operated. The safety and operating
instructions should be saved for future
reference.
2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the
Player and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
3. Water and Moisture - The player should not
be used near water - for example, near a
bath tub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
4. Ventilation - The Player should be situated
so that its location or position does not inter-
fere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the player should not be situated on
a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may
block the ventilation openings; or, placed in
a built-in installation, such as a bookcase
or cabinet that may impede the flow of
air through the ventilation openings.
5. Heat - The player should be situated
away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
6. Power Sources - The player should be
connected to a power supply only of the
type described in the operating instructions
or as marked on the Player.
7. Servicing - The user should not attempt
to service the Player beyond that
described in the operating instructions. All
other servicing should be referred to quali-
fied service personnel. The Player should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the Player.
C. The Player has been exposed to rain
or water.
D. The Player does not appear to
operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance.
SAFETy INSTrUCTIONS
The serial and model number for this unit is
located on the rear panel. Please write down
the numbers here and retain for future refer-
ence.
Model No.________________________________
Serial No.________________________________
purchase notes:
Date of Purchase__________________________
Dealer Name______________________________
Dealer Address____________________________
_________________________________________
________________________________________
Dealer Phone_____________________________
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Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® VMS4™ Media Controller. This controller is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new player. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new controller. Customer Support: American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and answer any question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.americanaudio.us for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2610 E-mail: [email protected] To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this Media Controller. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, without being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio service technician. Doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your Media Controller may require ser- vice, please contact American Audio® customer support. Do not discard the packing carton in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible. INTrODUCTION UNPACkINg Every VMS4™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Care- fully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your player for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the player has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please do not return the player to your dealer without first contacting customer support. Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the player in to an electrical outlet. All fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the player is switched on. If the player has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch on the player immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. Operating Determinations: • When installing this player, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be ex- posed to extreme heat, moisture or dust! • Do not operate the player in extremely hot (more than 40°/104°F) or extremely cold (less than 5°C/40°F) surroundings. • Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters. • Operate the player only after becoming familiar with its' functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation. SET -UP PrECAUTIONS ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 6
• 4 Sample Buttons Per Side • 4-Channel Mixer w/ Volume Faders
• MIDI Control via USB • Master and Booth Outputs w/ L/R Balance
• Built-In 4 In 4 Out/2 In 8 Out Sound Card • X & Y Parameter Adjustments
• Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback) • Master Volume Control
• Full EQ on 4 MIDILOG™ Channels & 2 Mic Channels • Track & Deck Selectors
• Crossfader Assign, Curve, & Reverse • Durable Touch Sensitive High-Res Jog Wheel
• Pitch Lock • Two Mic Combo Jacks
• Pitch Bend • Innofader Compatiable
• 82 MIDI Controls • High Life Touch Strips & Mouse Pad
• USB/Analog Source Selects on Each MIDILOG™ Channel
MAIN FEATUrES
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1. Checking the Contents
Be sure your VMS4™ was shipped with the following:
1) VMS4™ Controller 2) Operating Instructions (This Booklet)
3) USB Cable 4) 5V Power Adapter
5) Virtual DJ Software 6) Warranty card
2. Installing the Units
1) Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a secure rack mount case.
2) Be sure the player is mounted in a well ventilated area where it will not be exposed to direct
sunlight, high temperatures, or high humidity.
3) Try to place the unit as far as possible from TVs and tuners, as the unit may cause undesir-
able interference.
3. Connections
1) Be sure main power is connected last to prevent any electrical damage.
2) audio connectionS: Use RCA or XLR cables to connect the VMS4™ outputs to pow-
ered speakers or an amplifier. Never connect this player's output to a mixers "phono" inputs.
3) control Jack connectionS: Use a 1/8” mono (not stereo) mini plug cable to connect
your VMS4™ to a mini jack connection (A or B) on a compatible American Audio® or Amer-
ican DJ® “Fader Q Start” mixer. (This will enable the Fader “Q” Start function - See “Q” start
control page 15).
CAUTION:
• Be sure to use mono 1/8" control cables. Using other types of cable may result in unit dam-
age.
• To avoid severe damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when making connections to
the unit.
SET -UP
©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 8 SOFTwArE & ASIO DrIVEr INSTALLATION Insert the disc into your computer cd drive and "click" on the CD icon. Depending the typ of computer you are operating, choose the Exe file for PC or the DMG file for MAC. Choose your desired language and "click" OK. Read the following information and "click" Next. Follow the screen prompts to install the software. The ASIO Driver installation will open during the Virtual DJ installation. PC users, follow the screen prompts for proper installation. Mac install is automatic after "clicking" on the DMG file.
gENErAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTrOLS ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 9 Figure 1 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14151617192018 6
©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 10 A. PLAYER - FRONT (FIgURE 1) 1. IN, OUT, RELOOP, & LOOP BUTTONS IN BUTTON - “CUE ON THE FLY” - This function allows you to set a CUE POINT without music inter- ruption (“on the fly”). This button also sets the starting point of a seamless loop. OUT BUTTON - This button is used to set the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by pressing the in Button, pressing the OUT BUTTON set the loop ending point. The loop will continue to play until the out Button is pressed once again. RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP has been made, but the player is not actively in SEAMLESS LOOP mode (a loop is not playing), pressing the RELOOP BUTTON will instantly reacti- vate the SEAMLESS LOOP mode. To exit loop, press the out Button. 2. EFFECT SECTION SELECT ENCODER KNOB - Use this knob to scroll through the various effects. CONTROL KNOB - Set the value of the selected effect parameter. ON/OFF BUTTON - Toggle selected effect on and off. A lit LED will indicate the effect is on. PARAMETER BUTTON - Press this button to toggle through the available effect parameters. 3. SAMPLE SECTION SELECT ENCODER KNOB - Use this knob to scroll through samples. VOLUME KNOB - Use this knob to set the volume of the selected sample. PLAY BUTTON - Press this button to play the selected sample. Press this button plus the SHIFT button to loop a sample. REC. BUTTON - Use this button to start and stop recording a select sample. Press this button plus the SHIFT button to save a loop to your selected sample. 4. MIDILOg™ MIXER SECTION ChANNEL gAIN CONTROL - This adjustment is used to adjust the audio source signal input gain for a channel. Never use the gain control to adjust a channels output volume. Setting the gain level properly will ensure a clean output signal. An improper gain level adjustment will send a distorted signal throughout the entire audio line which may damage speakers and amplifiers. To properly set a channels gain level control: 1. Be sure the maSter volume control is set to level 4. 2. Set the channel fader to level 8. 3. Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting. 4. Use the Gain Control to adjust an average output volume of +4 dB. 5. Repeat this step for all channels ChANNEL TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel allowing for a maximum treble gain of +6dB or maximum decrease of -100dB. Turning the knob in a counter- clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to a channel signal. ChANNEL MIDRANgE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a channel allowing for a maximum midrange gain of +6dB or maximum decrease of -100dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal. gENErAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTrOLS (Cont.)