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. [. . . ] The fader is VCA-controlled (VCA = VoltageControlled Amplifier) to ensure smooth operation and long life. The SURROUND control determines the intensity of the effect, which can be turned on and off via the ON button. 2. 5 Beat counter The PRO MIXER VMX300s 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). The tempo of the track is shown in the respective channels DISPLAY ( ). In the case of multiple tempo 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. 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. 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]