VMS5.
CONTENTS Safety precautions........................................................................................................................3 Electrical precautions................................................................................................................4 Safety instructions.......................................................................................................................5 Unpacking.............................................................................
Important safety precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY 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 attachment 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.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating 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.
Unpacking Every VMS5.0 has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully 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.
Main features • • • • • • • • • 4 Sample Buttons Per Side • MIDI Control via USB • Built-In 4 In 4 Out/2 In 8 Out Sound Card • Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback) • Full EQ on 4 MIDILOG Channels & 2 Mic Channels • Crossfader Assign, Curve, & Reverse • Pitch Lock • Pitch Bend USB/Analog Source Selects on Each MIDILOG Channel 4-Channel Mixer w/ Volume Faders Master and Booth Outputs w/ L/R Balance 82 MIDI Controls Master Volume Control Track & Deck Selectors Durab
GENERAL Functions and controls Figure 1 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 12 14 3 4 13 12 5 11 10 6 7 9 8 ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - VMS5.
GENERAL Functions and controls (Cont.) A. PLayer - front (Figure 1) 1. Sync Button - Use this button to set this deck to master and auto sync and the other deck's tempo to master. 2. bank Buttons - These buttons are used to store either four (4) cue points or four (4) samples. Each Bank Button can store either a sample or a cue point. 3. EFFECT SECTION SELECT ENCODER KNOB - Use this knob to scroll through the various effects. CONTROL KNOB - Set the value of the selected effect parameter.
GENERAL Functions and controls (Cont.) CHANNEL fader - These faders are used to control the output signal of any source assigned to its particular player. 6. Navigation buttons - These buttons allow easy navigation of your music library on your software. 7. MASTER VOLUME, BALANCE, & BOOTH CONTROLS Master Volume Control - This knob is used to control the master output level. To avoid distorted output try to maintain an average output signal level no greater than +4dB.
GENERAL Functions and controls (Cont.) tap the CUE button to create a BOP EFFECT. 15. PLAY/PAUSE Button - Press this button to PAUSE what ever music source is playing. Press this button again to PLAY your desired music source. 16. JOG WHEEL - This wheel has three functions; Attention: Make sure that NOTHING is touching or resting on the jog wheels when you power on the VMS5.0. A. The wheel works as a pitch bend during Playback.
front panel - GENERAL Functions and controls 23 24 25 26 26 26 26 29 27 28 27 30 31 32 33 FRONT PANEL MIC SECTION (23-25) - the VMS5.0 is equipped with 2 microphone inputs, easy to use, no ASIO routing required. Each microphone channel has an independent on/off switch, gain control, and 3 band EQ. 23. MIC ON/OFF - Turns the corresponding microphone on/off. When you Mic is on the button will be backlit by a red LED. 24. MIC GAIN CONTROL - Increase or decrease the microphone output. 25.
front panel - GENERAL Functions and controls Headphone Controls (31-33) 31. CUE/MASTER KNOB - Sets the headphone output from Cue or Master. When set to the Cue position, the headphones will receive the signal from any and all channels with the Cue button activated. When set to the Master position, the headphones will receive the pre fader master output signal, allowing you to cue the master at any output level and even if it is fully off.
Rear panel - GENERAL Functions and controls 34 35 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 41 42 42 41 41 44 43 45 43 REAR PANEL 34. POWER SWITCH - This switch will turn the VMS5.0 on/off. Attention: Make sure that NOTHING is touch or resting on the jog wheels when you power on the VMS5.0. OUTPUTS (35-40) 35. Q-START - These 1/8 jacks remotely start playback in Q-Start equipped or compatiable CD players. The start and stop correspond to the audio start and stop of the corresponding side of the crossfader. 36.
Rear panel - GENERAL Functions and controls Line/Phono Selector Switch is in the “PHONO” position. CD players, Mp3 players, and other line level instruments may only be connected to these jacks as long as the Line level Selector Switch is in the “LINE” position. MIDILOG 3: Phono/line level RCA input use to connect turntables, CD players, Mp3 play- ers, or other line level sources. The type of input must directly reflect the selected mode of the Line/phono Selector Switch.
Audio interface mode Audio Interface Mode: 4 Out Mode: The VMS5.0 can act like a 4x4 audio interface. Your USB audio is routed through the VMS5.0's MIDILOG Ch. #2 and #3 inputs. If you wish to route the inputs via USB for software play through or Time Code Control, set your desired VMS5.0 Channel to the USB setting and the channels' LINE/PHONO SELECTOR SWITCH (43) to the correct setting.
eq modes The EQ for the USB audio can work in two different modes, Pre & Post EQ. These EQ modes can work in both 4 out and 8 out interface modes that are described on pages 18-19. In Pre EQ the USB audio signal is affected by the VMS5.0 EQ. Pre EQ is the default EQ. In Pre EQ mode the ASIO Driver will list the VMS5.0 device number, the first number in the sequence will be a "0". Please see the window below.
computer Connection 1. Connecting the VMS5.0 to your PC Connect the VMS5.0 to your PC by using the USB ports located on the rear of the VMS5.0 and your PC. Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB port on the rear of the VMS5.0, and the other end connects to the USB port on your computer. NOTE: Before connecting your VMS5.0 to your computer or laptop, we highly recommend that you install the provided software.
Set up ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - VMS5.
Cleaning Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust, cleaning the mixer should be carried out periodically to residue build up. 1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casing. 2. Use a cleaner specially designed for electronics to spray in and around the knobs and switch. This will reduce small particle built up that can effect the proper operation of the mixer. 3. Cleaning should be carried out every 30-60 days to prevent heavy built up. 4.
Warranty WARRANTY INFORMATION: The VMS5.0 carries a ONE year (365 days) limited warranty. This warranty covers parts and labor. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase and warranty. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American Audio® customer support at (800) 3226337 for a R.A.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Model: American Audio® VMS5.0 - PC Media Controller Dimensions: 482(L) x 325(W) x 40(H) mm 19"(L) x 12.75(W) x 1.5"(H) Place on flat surface or mount in flat case 13.7 Lbs. / 6.2 Kgs DC 6V Single Voltage: AC 100V, 50/60Hz (Japan) AC 110V, 60Hz (Colombia) AC 120V, 60Hz (U.S.A. and Canada) AC 127V, 60Hz (Mexico) AC 220V, 50Hz (Chile and Argentina) AC 220V, 60Hz (Philippines and Korea) AC 230V, 50Hz (Europe, New Zealand, South Africa, and Singapore) AC 240V, 50Hz (Australia and U.
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