User manual BEHRINGER VMX300

[. . . ] VMX300 Users Manual Version 1. 0 September 2001 PRO MIXER www. behringer. com ENGLISH PRO MIXER VMX300 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosurevoltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. [. . . ] Pressing this button once the counter has caught and displayed a realistic value will simplify things. The BEAT ASSIST button ( ) allows you to set the beat counters 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 ( ). 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 ( ) 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. 2. 6 Crossfader section 22 23 The CROSSFADER is used to fade between channels 1 and 2. Like the channel faders, the crossfader section is equipped with a 45-mm VCA-controlled fader. The REVERSE switch (TAP/HOLD) enables you to invert the direction 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). The CROSSFADER CURVE control in the crossfader section is similar to the CURVE switches in the input channels (see ). The control allows you to fade between the various crossfader curve modes. The KILL switches (TAP/HOLD) enable you to attenuate the three frequency bands (LOW, MID and HIGH) by -32 dB with a single press. Like the REVERSE switch, the switches lock in the upward position (KILL HOLD), and must be held in the downward position (KILL TAP). With other DJ mixers, the kill switches override the channel EQs. The VMX3000 is unique in that the kill switches supplement the channel EQs, allowing extreme attenuation of the respective frequency band. [. . . ] Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly excluded from this warranty, in particular, if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, potentiometers, keys/buttons and similar parts. Damages/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty: s misuse, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals. s connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used. [. . . ]