American Audio VMS4 User Manual And Reference Manual
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- Page 1 VMS4 Professional Digital Producer Featuring: Sampling Sampling User Guide and Reference Manual 6122 S. Eastern Ave Los Angeles Ca. 90040 www.americanaudio.us 7/10...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Set up..............................24 warranty...........................26 SpecificationS..........................27 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 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. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
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 © ®... -
Page 4: Electrical Precautions
(NEC SECTION 810-21) used for a long period of time. EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM Fig. A (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 4 © ®... -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
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. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 5 © ®... -
Page 6: Unpacking
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. -
Page 7: Features
Never connect this player's output to a mixers "phono" inputs. 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- ®... -
Page 8: Asio Driver Installation
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. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 8 © ®... -
Page 9: Functions And Controls
FUNCTIONS AND CONTrOLS Figure 1 American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 9 © ®... - Page 10 American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 10 © ®...
- Page 11 When one or more CUE sources are selected, these indicate the volume level on all of the CUE sources combined. At power-on, these indicate the VMS4 firmware version. If the left side lights up 1 LED, and the right side lights up 3 LEDs, the firmare version is 1.3.
- Page 12 20. SYNC BUTTON - Use this button to set this deck to master and auto sync and the other deck's tempo to master. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 12 © ®...
- Page 13 23. MIC EQ - Adjust the treble, mid, and bass on the corresponding Mic inputs. miXer controlS (24-25) - the vmS4 can be used as a midi control, a stand alone mixer, or com- bination giving you maximum control of your music collection whether it be on vinyl, digital cd's or computer dJ software (virtual dJ included).
- Page 14 30. hEADPhONE gAIN - Will set the output level of the headphones. 31. hEADPhONE JACK - Connect your headphones to this jack. The headphone signal is con- trolled by the controls described previously. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 14 © ®...
- Page 15 RCA outs at the same time, this may affect your output. To set your desired volume use the Master volume knob. 37. BOOTh OUTPUTS - The VMS4 offers a secondary output usually used to monitor your mix or to route to an outboard recording device. This output has independent volume control "Booth"...
- Page 16 43. MIC 1 - XLR and 1/4" combo jack for microphone connection. The volume output level for this microphone will be controlled by its own respective volume knob. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 16 © ®...
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Page 17: Audio Interface Mode
Audio Interface Mode: 4 Out Mode: The VMS4 can act like a 4x4 audio interface. Your USB audio is routed through the VMS4'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 VMS4 Channel to the USB setting and the chan- nels' line/phono Selector Switch (41) to the correct setting. - Page 18 Allow your computers hard drive to have at least 20% free space. American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 18 © ®...
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Page 19: Eq Modes
4 out and 8 out interface modes that are described on pages 19-20. In Pre EQ the USB audio signal is affected by the VMS4 EQ. Pre EQ is the default EQ. In Pre EQ mode the ASIO Driver will list the VMS4 device number, the first number in the sequence will be a "0". - Page 20 Post EQ is for users who prefer using the EQ from their software. To to toggle the post EQ mode on and off; before powering up the VMS4, press and hold the pfl cue (4) on the 4th channel MIDILOG and then power "ON" the unit. Release the button, your computer may reinstall the VMS4 as a new device, please allow 10-20 seconds for the change to take place.
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Page 21: Firmware Update
The included version of Virtual DJ includes a Firmware update utility. It is necessary to install this. To update your VMS4: 1. Please check your computer audio setting and ensure that the VMS4 is not set as a default play- back, playback recording, or MIDI device. This will interfere with the update and software applica- tions. - Page 22 Select proper device in device select window. Please check your computer audio setting and ensure that the VMS4 is not set as a default playback, play- back recording, or MIDI device. This will interfere with the update and software applications. Also, make sure that any software that uses MIDI or the Audio interface is closed.
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Page 23: Computer Connection
Connect the VMS4 to your PC by using the USB ports located on the rear of the VMS4 and your PC. Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB port on the rear of the VMS4, and the other end connects to the USB port on your computer. -
Page 24: Set Up
SET UP American Audio - www.americanaudio.us - VMS4™ Instruction Manual Page 24 © ®... - Page 25 Innofader from damage during handling of the VMS4. If you upgrade to the Innofader, please make sure the power is off before upgrading to limit the chance of damage to the Innofader and/or VMS4 during installation. Replacing with any other model fader may seriously damage your mixer.
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Page 26: Warranty
United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American Audio® shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof. -
Page 27: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS gENERAL Model: American Audio® VMS4™ - PC Media Controller Dimensions: 482(L) x 325(W) x 40(H) mm 19"(L) x 12.75(W) x 1.5"(H) Installation: Place on flat surface or mount in flat case Weight: 13 Lbs. / 6 Kgs Power supply:... - Page 28 ©American Audio® World Headquarters: 6122 S. Eastern Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90040 USA Tel: 323-582-3322 Fax: 323-582-3311 Web: www.americanaudio.us E-mail: info@americanaudio.us American DJ Europe Junostraat 2 6468 EW Kerkrade Netherlands service@americandj.eu / www.americandj.eu Tel: +31 45 546 85 00 / Fax: +31 45 546 85 99...