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ICON VCAST User Manual

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  • Page 1 VCast Control Station for Live Streaming...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit. 2. Keep this manual for future reference. 3. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user's manual or indicated on the appliance. 4. Follow all instructions included in this manual. 5.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview....................4 Introduction ....................5 What’s in the package? ................5 Registration .....................6 Features ....................7 Top Panel Layout ..................8 Gerenal settings ..................12 Rear Panel Layout ..................13 Import Audio Files ...................14 Getting Started ..................15 Set up the iMap ..................16 Installing iMap Software for Mac OS .............16 Installing iMap Software for Windows.............19 Firmware upgrade ..................21 Hardware Connections (with PC/Mac only) ..........25...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Broadcasters look for the very best available quality, resources and value for money to enable the very best quality productions. Please step forward, the Icon Pro Audio VCast! The VCast is a powerful control station for live streaming , utilising a myriad of sounds, functions and effects to enable the highest quality broadcasts featuring not only reverb and delay, but EQ and vocal tuning.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Station for Live Streaming! In these pages, you'll find a detailed description of the features of the VCast Control Station for Live Streaming, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for their setup and use and a full list of specifications.

  • Page 6: Registration

    Registration First Things First - Let’s Get You Registered! Please register the product on our website at the link below; http:// iconproaudio.com/registration ● Please follow the step-by-step procedures. ● Input the device’s serial number and your personal information as per the instructions.

  • Page 7: Features

    Features ● Extremely compact, durable and versatile design ● Superior build quality and robust metal casing with Kensington lock port ● 1 touch-sensitive motorized fader with 10-bit resolution ● 12 LED channel level metering ● Backlit LCD to display channel name, control values, etc. ●...

  • Page 8: Top Panel Layout

    Top Panel Layout 1. LCD backlit display The backlit LCD display shows the parameter values as you adjust them and also provides feedback about channel selection, operating modes, and more. 2. Preset/Mode or Master fader The touch sensitive motorized fader can be used to adjust the parameters of different channels, the "Preset/Mode"...
  • Page 9 5. Sample / Jingles buttons There are 16 preloaded sample/jingle buttons. You may overwrite these samples by importing your own preferred audio files in Bitwig 16 Track software. Please refer to "How to import audio file for samples/jingles" in P14. Factory preloaded samples included: a Laugh Out Loud effect sample Shocking...
  • Page 10 effects are configured for professional singers when live Concert streaming Karaoke effects are configured for karaoke when live streaming Hip-hop effects have been configured for the hip-hop song genre Hi-Tone configured for singers with a higher tone (Reverb) Low-Tone configured for singers with a lower tone (Reverb) Hi-Tone configured for singers who perform with a high tone...
  • Page 11 14. BGM [background music]control button Activate this button to select the BGM track. Adjust the BGM volume by sliding the fader, mute it by pressing the "Mute" button or adjust different effects such as reverb or delay etc. by rotating the associated rotary knobs. 15.

  • Page 12: Gerenal Settings

    Gerenal settings 1. Select different language Media Player Press and hold the fifth encoder (counting from the left) while power on the device to enter into the "Media Player" language selection mode. Press Page Up or Down to select the preferred language media player and it will automtaically confrim the seleced languafe after few seconds.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Layout

    1. USB Type-C port Functions as a MIDI port to your computer and compatible software. Also provides power to your VCast. 2. User A / User B ¼ inch inputs These ¼ inch inputs are enabled for connection to foot pedals to activate selected functions in Bitwig 16Track.

  • Page 14: Import Audio Files

    Import Audio Files How to import an audio file to use as a sample/ jingle into Bitwig 16Track 1. Prepare your audio file in a compatible format such as WAV, MP3 etc. 2. Select the "Sample" track with your mouse on Bitwig 16Track, a set of 16-drum pads will appear on bottom.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of the USB cable. Connect the other end of the cable to the VCast. Your Mac/PC will automatically “detect” the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use.

  • Page 16: Setup The Imap

    Please follow the step-by-step procedures below to launch your iMap software in Mac OS. 1. Download the iMap software (Mac OS) in your user portal (by registering your VCast online, you will find all sorts of useful information and utilities such as the iMap software in your user portal)
  • Page 17 2. Then unzip the "VCast_iMap_Mac_ Setup.Zip" file to get the installation package Diagram 4 3. Double click the installation package "VCast iMap.pkg", then install iMap according to the prompts Diagram 5 4. Keep clicking "Continue" Diagram 6 Diagram 7...
  • Page 18 Diagram 8 6. After the installation is completed, you will see "The installation was successful."as shown Diagram 9 7. Now you can double- click "VCast iMap" on your desktop for firmware upgrading Diagram 10...

  • Page 19: Installing Imap Software For Windows

    Please follow the step-by-step procedures below to install your iMap software. 1. Turn on your PC Download the iMap software (Win) in your user portal (by registering your VCast online, you will find all sorts of useful information and utilities such as the iMap software in your user portal).
  • Page 20 6. Create a shortcut (desktop) Please uncheck the box if you do not want to place a shortcut icon on your desktop for the iMap; otherwise click “Next”. Diagram 13 7. iMap initiates installation The iMap installation will now begin. Please wait for it to finish.

  • Page 21: Firmware Upgrade

    Remember to slowly and carefully work through the steps! Step1: Connect the VCast using a USB connection. Press the “MIDI Device” button at the top to select your connected VCast as the “MIDI In and Out” device in the pull-down menu. VCast...
  • Page 22 VCast iCON Vcast V1.00 Diagram 17 Note: If the name “ VCast” does not appear on the pull- down menu, select “USB Audio” as the MIDI In and Out device. Step 2: Click the “Erase” button. VCast Diagram 18...
  • Page 23 Step 3: Press the “Activate” button and select VCast as the “MIDI In and Out” device on the drop-down menu. Vcast Vcast manager Diagram 20 Diagram 19 Step 4: Click “Select Version” to browse the new firmware file. Vcast Vcast VCast V1.00...
  • Page 24 Step 5: Click the “Upgrade” button to upload the firmware. Vcast Vcast Diagram 23 Diagram 24 Warning: The firmware upload process MUST be completed and not interrupted during the file upload, otherwise the firmware may not be rewritten again.

  • Page 25: Hardware Connections (With Pc/Mac Only)

    Hardware Connections (with PC/Mac only) Platform D3 SPD-01 Bitwig 16 Track...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications Connector: To computer USB cable (Type C) Power supply: 5V DC Current consumption: 0. 9A or less Weight: 1.0562kg (2. 3lb) Dimensions: 244(L) x 196(W) x 38(H)mm ”(L) x 6.4”(W) x1.2”(H)

  • Page 27: Services

    Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box. This is very important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packing.
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