Crossfader Section; Rear Panel - Behringer vmx200usb User Manual

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The tempo of the track is shown in the respective channel's
dISPLay { 16 } . In the case of multiple tempo changes, the
display would change continuously, causing unnecessary
confusion and rendering the function virtually useless. Enter
the SyNC LOCK button { 17 } : with it, you can limit the range of
possible tempo values within a song. Pressing this button
once the counter has "caught" and displayed a realistic
value will simplify things. The BEaT aSSIST button { 18 } allows
you to set the beat counter's tempo manually, similar to
"tap tempo". Pressing the button three times in time with
the track will set the beat counter and its display at that
tempo. The BEAT ASSISST and SYNC LOCK buttons are each
equipped with an LED to show that the respective function
is activated.
Once the tempo of the two tracks have been determined
and locked with the SYNC LOCK or BEAT ASSIST buttons, the
tempo difference between channel 1 and 2 will be depicted
via the 9-segment TEMPO dIFFErENCE LED display { 19 } . It
shows the degree of the tempo difference by a respective
deflection to the right (channel 2 track is faster) or to the left
(channel 2 track is faster). The center LED lights when the
tempi are equal. The synchronization of channel 1 and 2 is
shown in the TIME OFFSET LED display { 20 } below the TEMPO
DIFFERENCE display. When the center LED is lit, the tracks are
in sync with each other. When the display moves to the left
or right, the corresponding channel is running out of sync.
The TEMPO DIFFERENCE and TIME OFFSET displays are only
active when the tempi of both channels have been locked as
explained above.
To exit the SYNC LOCK or BEAT ASSIST mode, simply press
the SYNC LOCK key in both channels again.
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Crossfader section

The CrOSSFadEr is used to fade between channels
[ 2 1]
1 and 2. Like the channel faders, the crossfader
section is equipped with a 45-mm VCA-controlled
ULTRAGLIDE fader.
The rEVErSE switch enables you to invert the direction
[ 2 2]
of the crossfader, so that you can quickly switch from
channel 1 to channel 2. This effect is created by simply
pushing the REVERSE switch down (TaP)—as soon as
it is released, it returns to its original position and your
crossfade setting (and your music) is at it was before.
Pressed upwards, the switch locks into the reversed
position (HOLd). To reset it, simply push it downwards.
[ 2 3] The CrOSSFadEr CUrVE control in the crossfader section
is similar to the CURVE switches in channels 1 and 2
(see { 5 } ). The control allows you to fade between the
various crossfader curve modes.
The MIC INPUT connector is a balanced ¼" TRS socket for
[ 2 4]
microphone connection.
◊ We strongly recommend the use of high-grade cables
and connectors for the transmission of audio signals.
Inferior quality materials cannot supply acceptable
audio quality or corrosion protection.
The HEadPHONES socket allows you to connect your
[ 2 5]
headphones for pre-listening (PFL signal). For best
results, use headphones with an impedance rating of at
least 32 Ohms.
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3.

Rear Panel

With the exception of MIC INPUT and HEADPHONES, all of
the VMX200USB's audio connections are located on the rear
panel and supplied as RCA connectors.
Fig 3.1: Rear view of the PRO MIXER VMX200USB
The PHONO inputs for channel 1 and 2 are primarily
[ 2 6]
intended for turntable connection (see PHONO/LINE-USB
switch below).
The LINE inputs may be used for connecting tape decks,
[ 2 7]
CD or MD players etc.
The GNd connection allows grounding of a turntable.
[ 2 8]
[ 2 9] The PHONO/LINE switch allows you to set the input
sensitivity of the PHONO inputs to line level, so that they
can also be used for connection of tape decks, CD or MD
players etc.
The VMX200USB is equipped with an effects loop for
[ 3 0]
external effects devices. The SENd output sends the
PFL signal to a connected device, e.g. a reverb unit.
The resulting effect signal can be input to the MAIN OUT
[ 3 1]
section via the rETUrN input. The effect level must be
adjusted on the external effects unit. The RETURN input
can also be used as an extra input for connection of an
additional signal source (e.g. sampler)—also in this case
the level must be set on the external device.
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If an external effects unit is connected via the
VMX200USB's effect loop, the selected PFL signal is
sent to the unit. If you change the PFL section setting,
e.g. to pre-listen to another channel, that signal will
be sent to the effects unit—the effect signal of a
different track will be mixed to your MAIN OUT signal.
Remember: the effects unit gets its signal from the
PFL section (see { 30 } ).
Use the aMP output to connect the VMX200USB to an
[ 3 2]
amplifier. The level is controlled by the LEVEL control in
the MAIN OUT section.
◊ In order to avoid power-up thumps, which can damage
your loudspeakers, please power up your amplifier
last. There should be no signal present, e.g. no music
playing, when you turn on your amp. In addition,
we suggest that you set all volume-related controls
to "zero" (down) before powering up your system.
Following these precautions will save you from
unpleasant and potentially dangerous surprises.
[ 3 3] The TaPE output enables you to record your performance
by connecting a tape deck, DAT recorder etc. Unlike the
AMP output, the TAPE level is fixed, so that you have to
adjust the input level on the recorder.
The POWEr ON switch turns on the PRO MIXER.
[ 3 4]
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