User manual HERCULES DJ CONSOLE MK4

[. . . ] INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3. 1. Installing drivers and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3. 1. 1. Installation in Windows 7 / Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. 1. 2. Installation in Windows XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3. 1. 3. [. . . ] - You can adjust the cross fader settings according to your preference (BeatMix Curve by default). The different settings that are available affect the way that the cross fader functions as you move it from side to side, in relation to the central position: depending on how you will be mixing, you may wish for the cross fader's action to be applied much more sharply when it is moved from the central position (meaning that if you move the cross fader even a little bit to the left, for example, the effect will be as though it had been moved all the way to the left; and the same when moving it to the right), or less sharply. You can experiment with the different curves available and easily switch from one to another, depending on the kind of mixing you are doing at any given time. - Output 1-2 Hardware mix option lets you select the way that hardware mixing will be handled on output 1-2: USB streaming 1-2 (default), USB streaming 1-2 plus your microphone, or USB streaming 1-2 plus line in 1-2. 18/32 ­ User Manual 5. 3. 5. About tab - This tab provides all of the information about the package, firmware, driver, MIDI mapping, DJ API and control panel versions you are using. Please refer to this information when contacting technical support. 6. OUTPUT OPTIONS Two types of connectors are available for connecting speakers: RCA and 1/8" jack (3. 5mm). The RCA connectors are mono outputs, each of which corresponds to one channel (left = white, and right = red). The 1/8" jack (3. 5mm) connector is a stereo output, which corresponds to two channels (left and right) on output 1-2 only. Select the type of connector according to the type of equipment you will be connecting. Normally, outputs 1-2 will be used for your live mix playing in the room, and outputs 3-4 will be used for monitoring or connecting an external mixer. DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NEDERLANDS 6. 1. Connecting speakers and/or an external mixer to your DJ Console Mk4 With the included VirtualDJ software, you can play your mix for the audience over a hi-fi system connected to outputs 1-2 on your DJ Console Mk4, for example, and preview upcoming songs on outputs 3-4, using your headphones or monitoring speakers. The included version of VirtualDJ is pre-configured to use the DJ Console Mk4's built-in sound card exclusively. As such, it will not be possible to use your computer's standard sound card or integrated speakers. A pair of speakers MUST be connected to Output 1-2 on the back of your DJ Console Mk4. - Make sure that your computer and other audio equipment is switched off. - Connect your main set of speakers to the Output 1-2 RCA plugs (plug 1 corresponds to the left speaker, plug 2 to the right speaker) or to the Output 1-2 1/8" jack (3. 5mm) plug. User Manual ­ 19/32 FRANÇAIS ENGLISH - The Output 3-4 RCA plugs play the same channels as those being played on the headphones, and can be used to connect monitoring speakers (which are used by DJs in clubs, for example, instead of headphones, when they are mixing in an enclosed DJ booth and separated from the audience by a window); or, if you upgrade your software to VirtualDJ Pro, you can use the Output 3-4 RCA plugs to connect an external mixer, and split up playback with Deck A played on Output 1-2, and Deck B played on Output 3-4. Your speakers and/or external mixer are now ready for use with your DJ Console Mk4. 6. 2. Connecting headphones Your DJ Console Mk4 features 1 headphone connector, on the front panel. Headphones are set to channels 3-4 by default, but can also be set to channels 1-2 instead (for more information, please refer to chapter 5. 3. 4. The console has been designed to function with DJ headphones (stereo, impedance from 16 to 64 ohms). 7. Connecting external audio sources Your DJ Console Mk4 allows you to connect virtually any kind of analog audio source you might wish to use, including vinyl turntables. If you upgrade to VirtualDJ Pro (not included in this package), you can even use time-coded vinyl records or CDs to control music files stored on your computer, giving you the ultimate hands-on mixing experience and combining the best that the worlds of analog and digital have to offer. [. . . ] either for its use or for the infringement of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use. This product may exist in a light or special version for PC integration or other purposes. Certain functions detailed in this manual may not be available in these versions. Wherever possible, a README. TXT will be included on the installation CD-ROM detailing the differences between the supplied product and the product described in the present documentation. End-user software license Agreement IMPORTANT: please read the Agreement carefully prior to opening and installing the Software. [. . . ]