User manual BEHRINGER VMX200

[. . . ] VMX200 Users Manual Version 1. 0 July 2001 PRO MIXER www. behringer. com ENGLISH PRO MIXER VMX200 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. [. . . ] The maximum amount of attenuation (-32 dB) is much higher than the maximum boost (+12 dB), allowing entire frequency spectrums to be removed from a track. The ULTRAGLIDE fader is VCA-controlled (VCA = Voltage-Controlled Amplifier) to ensure smooth operation and long life. The CURVE switch underneath the channel fader enables you to select between three fade modes: SOFT, MID and SHARP. In SOFT mode the fader controls the volume in a linear, continuous manner. Run a track through on of the VMX200s channels and pull the fader down slowly: the volume will decrease gradually. The SURROUND control determines the intensity of the effect, which can be turned on and off via the ON button. 2. 6 Beat counter The PRO MIXER VMX200s built-in beat counter is an extremely useful feature, allowing smooth crossfades between two tracksan important key to the success of your performance. The beat counter analyzes and displays the tempi of your tracks in BPM (Beats Per Minute). In the case of multiple tempo The tempo of the track is shown in the respective channels DISPLAY changes, the display would change continuously, causing unnecessary confusion and rendering the function virtually useless. Enter the SYNC LOCK button : 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 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 synchronization of channel 1 and 2 is shown in the TIME OFFSET LED display below the TEMPO DIFFERENCE display. 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. 7 Crossfader section 21 22 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 ULTRAGLIDE fader. The REVERSE switch 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. [. . . ] To obtain warranty service, the buyer (or his authorized dealer) must call BEHRINGER (see enclosed list) during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product. Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER. Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealers invoice. Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement by BEHRINGER under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within 30 days of receipt of the product at BEHRINGER. [. . . ]