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1. Open your Finder Double click the CD ROM icon Double click the installer package eS __ ____ Click on the option to install the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 drivers and DESAY TRATAR tn TALATON follow the on screen instructions DeeJay TRIM 4 amp 6 driver package installs DeeJay TRIM 4 amp 6 drivers Install DeeJay TRIM 4 amp 6 DeeJay TRIM 4 amp 6 control panel This package is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and Vista in 32 bit and in 64 bit mode A We recommend that you connect DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 to a USB 2 0 port directly on your computer in order to enjoy the fastest transfer rates and optimal performance You should also be sure to always connect the included external power supply to ensure adequate power under all mixing conditions 4 1 1 Installation in Windows Vista Once files have been copied to your computer the drivers will be installed Windows displays three prompts in succession regarding installation of the various components Wine lows Security Would you like to install this device software Sy Name Hercules Technologies Sound video and g K 9Y Publisher Guillemot Corporation E Always trust software from Guillemot Install Don t Install Corporation You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can I decide which device software is safe to install 4 24 1G DEEJAY TRIM H amp 6 Accept to install the soft2. DEEJAY TRIM H amp B Ts INIRODUC HON eeo 2 2 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ssssssssssssunsnnsnssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 2 3a BOX CONTENTS sriinoerin imeenea oiii aana aa aae aaaea aii 3 Bi INSTALLATION a imss ctr cestedercntteeec sie tneensddaews aepo aaa eaa aidaa a Eiaa 3 4 1 Installing drivers ccosiscascssicvedsvescstaniddeicedsdusnsetasdteiseedsepesisimedevedd dareebeawdderiaddaneessinederuiaderesteant 3 4 1 1 Installation in Windows Vista ccscesesssescssescssesssstsesssesssstsssssseesssesesseesssatees 4 4 1 2 Installation in Windows AP wssncsersrrinesasrennsatsrcaiiettsrsitieneme iia darunesanenuaisa umnnsanematy 6 4 1 3 Installation on Mac sssissuisauss iioinavsdcainsins atsiaanta cn uaaludenieansaahnaaiiachiaisudshasiidanlanmuasants 4 2 Connecting and disconnecting your DeeJay Trim 486 ccecscsesteesessseeeteeeeeees 8 4 3 Power consumption and USB uD cc cecsccsessescsesscssssessssecessesesssseeesseeesssseeesess 9 5 CONNECTIVITY AND FEAT TURES ssessssssssssnsnssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 10 i OWS E cecs ce ssn sects scar eueicsane sasesesetpsecaneonreseneoasesasenysesaneosseseneossencieeuseectesieaneseeeeecs 10 S UR MCAS toe gec sesh asee A 11 Dvds GOMMOCION TV OOS sssrds n a eieauettatviaseeeveameedtecents 12 5 4 Connecting headphones sssescsssssssesssssesssssesssscssessssssesscesessessceeseesssaeesersesasens 12 5 5 Connecting a mi
3. in 2 in 6 out mode Input channels You can select either the microphone or the Line in phono input for input channels 1 2 A Please note that this setting doesn t affect the Talk over function for the microphone as your voice is mixed at a hardware level However if you are planning to record the microphone the microphone must be selected as your source USB 2 Hub the indication ON appears when the external power supply is connected to your DeeJay Trim 486 Audio Mode Windows only you can select WDM or ASIO audio modes You can only change modes when playback is stopped 14 24 W DEEJAY TRIM H amp E 6 3 2 Main tab Audio configuration you can select the audio configuration you wish to use 4 inputs 4 outputs or 2 inputs 6 outputs In each mode the disabled inputs or outputs are grayed out outputs 5 6 in 4 in 4 out mode and inputs 3 4 in 2 in 6 out mode In many cases 4 inputs 4 outputs mode will be perfect for all of your mixing needs for example you can connect one external audio source to inputs 1 2 and another audio source to inputs 3 4 while outputs 1 2 are normally used to play your mix live for your audience and outputs 3 4 are generally used for monitoring or used with output 1 2 to connect an external analog mixer However you may also choose to use 2 inputs 6 outputs mode which allows you to export a computer mix to a 6 channel analog mixer for example This can be very handy in giving yo
4. or output 3 4 You select the channels using the headphone switch on the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 s front face You can also disable enable or adjust the talk over attenuation level that is to say the level of reduction of the music when you press the Mic On Off button on your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 s front face to enable and let you talk into the microphone 6 dB by default 3 dB provides the loudest background music level and 9 dB the lowest background music level 6 3 3 Audio settings Windows ASIO tab X DEEJAY TRIM H amp E OUTPUT CHANNELS 4 5 6 n ADVANCED ABOUT SAMPLE RATE 44100 Hz SAMPLE SIZE 16 bit ASIO BUFFER SIZE 960 21 ms USB 2 Hub AUDIO MODE WDM asio Hercules Audio Stream Input Output is a multiplatform multi channel audio transfer protocol developed by the Steinberg company It allows different programs to communicate with different sound cards and recognize all of the available inputs and outputs on the sound card The user can 16 24 DEEJAY TRIM H amp E then assign these input and output ports for recording or playback when using ASIO compatible software applications When switching to ASIO mode you can adjust the following settings Sample rate Sample size and ASIO buffer size A Any modifications to the ASIO settings must be performed before launching the application you wish to use The default configuration is 44100Hz 44 1kHz in 16 bit mode Most DJ mixin
5. resolution which no software gain can accomplish Attenuation if the level of an input source saturates the input the analog to digital converter on the input will crash and no software setting can save the signal quality afterwards Hercules analog preamplifiers let you trim the input signal before its digital conversion to avoid saturation and get the best audio quality 4 Why is a high speed USB hub built into the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 A high speed USB hub is built into the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 in order to provide two benefits a DJs need a hub to mix with their DJ control surface DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 is built for use with a control surface and connecting both devices USB audio interface USB control surface requires 2 USB ports so laptops with only 2 USB ports would then lack USB ports to connect hard disks USB keys or a USB mouse By including the USB hub Hercules has equipped the audio interface with a necessary element b The powered high speed USB hub protects the music from power fluctuations in USB bus power as Windows XP and Vista by default authorize Windows to cut the power on the USB 19 24 bus to save energy DJs may experience changes in the audio output level caused by such power fluctuations on the USB bus Powering the high speed USB hub separately secures the audio output level with any configuration and prevents compatibility issues on some laptops whose USB ports voltage is too low 5 What makes
6. x Release 1 17 Read Me A This application will install 9 components Destination Select Hercules DJ Core API daemon Hercules DJ Core API framework Hercules OSAPI framework Hercules DJ Series MIDI plugin Summary Hercules DJ Console Mk2 Control Panel Hercules DJ Control MP3 Control Panel Installation Type Installation Hercules DJ Console Rmx Control Panel Hercules DJ Control Steel Control Panel Hercules DJ Firmware Updater Hercules Go Back _ Continue Follow the on screen instructions A You may need to enter your password in order to proceed if administrator access is required on your system Once files have been copied to your computer the drivers will be installed A dialog box appears prompting you to connect DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 to your computer s USB port Please connect all of the Hercules DJ products you want to install 48 Set the power switch at the back of the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 to the ON position Your computer automatically detects the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 and completes the installation of the required drivers Please Wait 4 7 24 AN Please note that installation of the drivers may take some time depending on your computer s performance Let the installation procedure run its course and follow the on screen instructions You are notified when the installation is complete If you are prompted to update the firmware for y
7. 67 Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm Free English Finland 0800 913060 Monday to Friday from 2pm to 6pm and 7pm to Midnight Free English 21 24 8 1 Warranty information Worldwide Guillemot Corporation S A Guillemot warrants to the consumer that this Hercules product will be free from material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of two 2 years from the original date of purchase Should the product appear to be defective during the warranty period immediately contact Technical Support who will indicate the procedure to follow If the defect is confirmed the product must be returned to its place of purchase or any other location indicated by Technical Support Within the context of this warranty the consumer s defective product will at Technical Support s option be either repaired or replaced Where authorized by applicable law the full liability of Guillemot and its subsidiaries including for indirect damages is limited to the repair or replacement of the Hercules product The consumer s legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not affected by this warranty This warranty shall not apply 1 if the product has been modified opened altered or has suffered damage as a result of inappropriate or abusive use negligence an accident normal wear or any other cause not related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw 2 in the event of failure to comply w
8. DEEJAY TRIM H amp E 5 2 Key features Back face RCA outputs these outputs can be used to connect standard speakers or a mixing console to the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 Channels 1 2 are the main output channels for your mix 1 4 jack outputs 1 2 these outputs can be used to connect professional level gear or a PA system to the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 Channels 1 2 are the main output channels for your mix Line phono switches use these switches to select the input level for the corresponding inputs Select phono level when using a phono level turntable Phono grounding screws use these screws to attach the ground wire from your turntable to eliminate buzz and humming interference on the corresponding input RCA inputs use these inputs to connect your external audio sources including CD or MP3 players turntables and more Computer USB cable hook you can use this hook to make a loop in the USB cable connecting your computer to the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 preventing it from being accidentally disconnected Front face Microphone volume control knob use this knob to control the level of your microphone Mic On Off button press this button to turn the microphone on or off mic is enabled when the LED is on When the mic is on a talk over attenuation feature automatically lowers the level of the music playing so that you can be heard more easily when speaking to the audience Please see chapter 6 3 2 Main tab for more information on sel
9. DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 different than the DJ Console Rmx s integrated audio a DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 is more versatile featuring 2 audio modes 2 in 6 out audio mode in addition to the 4 in 4 out mode DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 has a 2 in 6 out mode in addition to the standard 4 in 4 out mode allowing you to export a computer mix to a 6 channel analog mixer A built in high speed USB hub The USB 2 0 hub supports the connection of 3 additional USB devices including USB control surfaces such as DJ Control Steel or other MIDI controllers or external USB storage devices hard drives USB keys An included external power supply The external power supply protects the audio level from fluctuations of the computer s USB bus b DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 is more powerful with preamplifiers on the audio inputs DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 has preamplifiers to set gain and attenuation on the 4 input channels to support high level output sources such as Pioneer CDJ players and low level output sources such as phono level turntables with a low level cartridge On DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 you just turn the preamplifier knobs to adjust the gain level c DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 offers more precise audio adjustment with VU meters on the audio inputs or outputs The VU meters allow the DJ to easily visually verify the audio level of each stereo source for example and instantly see if an input is misconnected 6 What is the audio codec used in Her
10. Off On y F the daroie 8 24 DEEJAY TRIM H amp E 4 3 Power consumption and USB hub DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 includes a power adapter which should always be connected when you are using the device in order to ensure sufficient power to the unit and optimal performance under all mixing conditions Your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 features a 3 port USB hub capable of supporting multiple high speed devices Nevertheless should you notice any performance issues when multiple high speed devices are connected to the unit try disconnecting the devices one by one to see whether one of them in particular is taking up a very large amount of bandwidth Some webcams for example are particularly taxing in terms of bandwidth and could potentially result in problems with performance i e crackling or pops in your audio If you identify a particular device which is causing problems in terms of performance disconnect the device from your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 You can try connecting the device in question to a USB port directly on your computer and see if that resolves the issue A Should you experience any problems with your included power adapter you can contact Hercules technical support http ts hercules com in order to find out the procedure to follow to either repair or replace your power adapter If you wish to purchase a new power adapter on your own or if you live in a country where you are unable to use the included power adapter be sure t
11. crophone ccesecescsssteescscssseeseecesssseececssseseeeecesssseeesesesseetersasaness 12 6 THE CONTROL PANEL scs cssatgiruspssnciuenacsccesssciutscsciucaarsncrousssincnuanesdmnciorsnemsmeranacieanan 13 6 1 Accessing the control panel WiINdOWS cccessssescssssseeesssseeessssseeeeseseee 13 6 2 Accessing the control panel MaC ccccsesssssessssecssssseeescsssseeesssesetersesesen 14 6 3 Using the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 Control panel cccccssssescssseeessssseeesesseneersesaten 14 6 3 1 General SCHINGS sssini E 14 032 Man aD i A E A re 15 6 3 3 Audio settings Windows ASIO tab cccseessesssescsssssssseeesessseeeeeees 16 6 34 Audio Settings MaC antarsncsccenstoasmehenannasaeshsernes stains t awsnedsenntssdammessnansiens 17 033 Advanced laD enr RE EEE 17 Co ADOT 2 r EE E E O ree 18 6 3 7 Advanced audio SOTLINGS cccccsscersssssecsssessssesecsssessssssecsseessssssecsssessasesessaees 18 k FA a betes beta setae E E E EE caine deemenehee 19 8 TECHNICAL SUPPOR Dirouenna E E EO 21 8 1 Warranty information c cccccsccsssscscsesscscsssscsssscscsssesecsssececsesecsssesessesessssesesaeesassees 22 8 2 Additional warranty provisions c cccccscsscccssesssscsssscsssecsscessecesessseessesessessesesesanees 22 1 24 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 is an advanced and versatile USB audio interface designed for DJing and in particular for professional and se
12. ct our technical supportteam Package 2 HDJS 2009 Firmware 1 0 1 12 Driver 4 6 0 0 DJ API 2 0 18 2 CPL 2 0 4 8 USB 2 Hub AUDIO MODE ASIO This tab provides all of the information on the versions of the package firmware driver DJ API and control panel you are using Please refer to this information when contacting technical support The contents of this tab are only visible when DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 is connected to your computer 6 3 7 Advanced audio settings Sample rate represents the number of times that your audio is sampled per second Switching to a higher sample rate 48000Hz can be beneficial when recording as this can provide higher quality recordings Sample size also affects the quality of your recordings with a higher sample size providing higher quality recordings ASIO buffer size increasing the ASIO buffer size will put less stress on your system and should also be effective in eliminating any problems i e clicks and pops you may hear in your audio If you notice any issues in terms of audio quality you can experiment with increasing the ASIO buffer size and see if that helps to resolve the problem DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 is ASIO 2 0 compatible allowing you to use ASIO 2 0 VST plug ins and add amazing effects to your music 18 24 DEEJAY TRIM H amp E 7 F A Q 1 My computer has a built in sound card so why would need a DJ sound card Computers generally only provide stereo
13. ctors are generally used for connecting standard speakers or a mixing console whereas the 1 4 jack 6 35mm connectors are used to connect professional level gear or a PA system to the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 Select the type of connector according to the equipment you will be connecting Outputs 1 2 are normally used to play your mix live for your audience while outputs 3 4 are generally used for monitoring or used with output 1 2 to connect an external analog mixer 5 4 Connecting headphones Your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 features a headphone connector for use with DJ headphones stereo 16 64 ohms impedance and a headphone volume control knob which lets you adjust the output level on your headphones 5 9 Connecting a microphone Your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 features one microphone connector You can address the audience by talking on your microphone over the music by mixing the microphone input with audio outputs 1 2 for example or use your microphone to substitute your voice for the music being played on channels 1 2 Press the Mic On Off button on the front of the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 to switch your microphone on or off You can use the microphone volume knob just to the left of the button to adjust your microphone s input level 12 24 DEEJAY TRIM H amp E DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 features a talk over attenuation function for the microphone input which automatically lowers the volume of the music being playe
14. cts you want to install To continue click Next Version 1 0 0 2 Set the power switch at the back of the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 to the ON position then click Next Your computer automatically detects the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 and completes the installation of the required drivers Hercules DJ Driver Installation tool Please wait Detecting Hercules DJ Devices Version 1 0 0 2 NOTE Do not interact with any Windows hardware detection windows that may appear during the installation process any such windows will disappear in a short while on their own A Please note that installation of the drivers may take some time depending on your computer s performance Let the installation procedure run its course and follow the on screen instructions You are notified when the installation is complete If you are prompted to update the firmware for your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 follow the instructions provided in order to do so The DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 icon appears in your Windows taskbar next to the clock indicating that your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 is installed and ready for use 6 24 amp DEEJAY TRIM H amp 6 4 1 3 lnstallation on Mac A welcome screen is displayed informing you as to what will be installed 000 Install Dj Series Install Package Welcome to the DJ Series Install Package Installer Introduction Hercules DJ Series Drivers for Mac OSX 10 4 x and OSX 10 5
15. cules DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 DeeJay Trim 486 integrates a Wolfson WM8770 codec a 24 bit codec DAC 106dB SNR A weighted ADC 102dB SNR A weighted a Wolfson WM8781 stereo ADC 102dB SNR A weighted 20 24 DEEJAY TRIM H amp B 8 TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you encounter a problem with your product please go to http ts hercules com and select your language From there you will be able to access various utilities Frequently Asked Questions FAQ the latest versions of drivers and software that may help to resolve your problem If the problem persists you can contact the Hercules products technical support service Technical Support By email In order to take advantage of technical support by email you must first register online The information you provide will help the agents to resolve your problem more quickly Click Registration on the left hand side of the Technical Support page and follow the on screen instructions If you have already registered fill in the Username and Password fields and then click Login By telephone United States 1 866 889 5036 Monday to Friday from 7am to 11am and from Noon to 5pm eres Eastern Standard Time Canada 1 866 889 2181 Monday to Friday from 7am to 11am and from Noon to 5pm Free Eastern Standard Time United Kingdom Peas A Monday to Friday from Noon to 4pm and 5pm to 10pm Denmark 80887690 Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm Free English Sweden 02008845
16. d when your microphone is on so that the crowd can hear you when you are talking The volume of the music is restored when the microphone input is disabled Please refer to chapter 6 3 2 Main tab for more information on adjusting the talk over function and using your microphone 6 THE CONTROL PANEL 6 1 Accessing the control panel Windows The Hercules DJ icon appears on the right hand side of your Windows taskbar next to the clock to launch the control panel for your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 audio interface simply left click this icon with your mouse By right clicking the Windows taskbar icon a menu appears giving you access to the following options Open Hercules DEHAY TRIM 4 amp 6 Select Device Hardware Information Check for updates Exit Open Hercules DEEJAY TRIM 4 amp 6 launches the control panel the same result as left clicking the icon as described above Select Device selects which device s control panel is currently active if multiple Hercules DJ devices are connected as this icon gathers together all of the Hercules DJ products you have installed on your system Hardware Information this is useful when contacting technical support for example Check for updates please note that in order to check for updates you must have an active Internet connection When prompted to do so authorize your computer to access the Guillemot FTP server If no new version is available a message appears
17. ecting the attenuation level VU meter switch use this switch to select whether the input levels switch is up or output levels Switch is down are being displayed on the corresponding VU meters 4 channel VU meter this VU meter allows you to visually monitor the levels of the corresponding inputs or outputs This is very handy to make sure that the levels are neither too high which could result in distortion or too low Preamplification trim control knobs use these knobs to adjust the preamplification trim level on the corresponding inputs i e the degree to which the levels of the corresponding inputs are amplified before they are processed by your DeeJay Trim 486 Headphone volume control knob use this knob to control the level of your headphones connected to the headphone connector Headphone output switch use this switch to select whether channels 1 2 switch is up or 3 4 switch is down headphones connected to output channels 3 4 which is the default setting are being played over your headphones This is very useful when mixing two audio sources allowing you to preview your next track on your headphones while the current song is playing for your audience 11 24 5 3 Connector types Two types of connectors are available for connecting speakers or other audio gear RCA and 1 4 jack 6 35mm All connectors provide mono outputs each of which corresponds to a single channel left and right The RCA conne
18. es uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Copyright 2009 Guillemot Corporation S A All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part summarized transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic photocopying recording manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Guillemot Corporation S A 22 24 DEEJAY TRIM H amp E Disclaimer Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time and without notice The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However no r
19. esponsibility is assumed by Guillemot Corporation S A 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 By opening the Software package you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement The Software enclosed in this package is licensed not sold and is only available under the terms of the present license Agreement If you do not agree with the terms hereafter you must promptly return the Software within 15 days together with the entire contents of the box to the place of purchase The Guillemot Corporation S A Software hereafter named the Software is copyrighted by Guillemot Corporation S A All rights are reserved The term Software refers to all documentation and related material including drivers executable programs libraries and data files The purchaser is granted a license to use the Software only The licensee also agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreemen
20. g software operates in 44 1kHz 16 bit mode which makes sense as this is the resolution of audio CDs and most digital audio tracks come from audio CDs For more information please see chapter 6 3 7 Advanced audio settings 6 3 4 Audio settings Mac On Mac the audio settings are not modified in the control panel but rather within the music or DJing application you are using itself For more information please see chapter 6 3 7 Advanced audio settings 6 3 5 Advanced tab X DEEJAY TRIM H amp E OUTPUT CHANNELS ADVANCED Output 1 2 Hardware mix option FI USB streaming 1 2 Default i USB streaming 1 2 Microphone Wj USB streaming 1 2 Line In 1 2 USB2 Hub AUDIO MODE S wmo cules Phono This tab lets you select the hardware mix options for outputs 1 2 your main outputs USB streaming 1 2 Default USB streaming 1 2 Microphone or USB streaming 1 2 Line In 1 2 17 24 USB streaming takes whatever audio is playing on your computer s sound card and sends it to outputs 1 2 Adding either the microphone input or Line In 1 2 input mixes the corresponding input in with the USB streaming audio on outputs 1 2 A Please note that in order to change audio modes on PC from 4 inputs 4 outputs to 2 inouts 6 outputs or the reverse no audio must currently be streaming 6 3 6 About tab X DEEJAY TRIM Uae OUTPUT CHANNELS ASIO ADVANCED ABOUT 3 4 1 Please have this information ready when you conta
21. he power supply connector at the back of the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 and plug the adapter into an electrical outlet Do not turn on the power switch just yet wait until prompted to do so by the installer 2 With the power switch in the OFF position connect DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 to a USB port on your computer USB 2 0 port preferred using the included USB cable Note The installation screens and procedure may vary slightly from those described in this manual Since drivers are constantly evolving the drivers on your installation CD ROM may not be the very latest version Please visit the Hercules website http ts hercules com to verify whether new drivers are available and if so download the latest version to use 4 1 Installing drivers Insert the installation CD ROM in your CD ROM drive Malia WELCOME TO THE INSTALLATION OF yee DEEJAY TRIM 4 amp 6 cs eee The installation menu for your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 appears If you need more information please refer to the manual in its prapat oma or xe eoon ic pdf ramais on the installation CD automatically start the tallation please click on Install DeeJay TRIM 4 amp 6 Install DeeJay TRIM 4 amp 6 Register User Manual Exit 3 24 If the installation menu is not launched automatically PC Double click My Computer Windows XP or Computer Windows Vista Double click the CD ROM icon Double click the installer package Mac
22. indicating that you already have the latest version 13 24 If a new version is available it is downloaded and installation is launched automatically Follow the on screen instructions to install the latest update as described in the Installation section of this manual 6 2 Accessing the control panel Mac To launch the control panel on Mac double click the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 icon on your desktop 6 3 Using the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 control panel The control panel allows you to manage the different settings for your DeeJay Trim 486 PC Mac 000 DEEJAY TRIM 4 amp 6 ControlPanel DEEJAY TRIM Hae OUTPUT CHANNELS ASIO ADVANCED ABOUT 5 6 12 3 4 rm ul pe rm ul yan Foih Audio configuration a a ba ki 4in 4out 2in 6out i E ij 3 3 Tk E if gt di Channel in Headphone Output mi F Talkover Attenuation Lm Lm gt o i i aie c m INPUT CHANNELS USB2 Hub AUDIO MODE 34 ON WDM ASIO 6 3 1 General settings Output channels Three pairs of software faders 1 2 3 4 5 6 function as the main volume controls for the corresponding outputs You can adjust the balance left right by using the balance faders located above each pair of faders for the output channels Click the link icon underneath the faders to disable enable them moving in tandem You can also mute the sound on outputs by clicking the volume icon below the link icon The faders for channels 5 6 are only accessible
23. ith the instructions provided by Technical Support 3 to software not published by Guillemot said software being subject to a specific warranty provided by its publisher 8 2 Additional warranty provisions In the United States of America and in Canada this warranty is limited to the product s internal mechanism and external housing Any applicable implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby limited to two 2 years from the date of purchase and are subject to the conditions set forth in this limited warranty In no event shall Guillemot Corporation S A or its affiliates be liable for consequential or incidental damage resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranties Some States Provinces do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusion or limitation of incidental consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from State to State or Province to Province Trademarks Hercules is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Apple the Apple logo and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows XP and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries A
24. ll other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding Contents designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary from one country to another Declaration of conformity EC COMPLIANCE NOTICE this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the Council Directive 89 336 EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility amended by Directive 93 68 EEC Ina domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures CANADIAN COMPLIANCE NOTICE this Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Electrostatic Discharge In the event of electrostatic discharge on the contactors or fasteners you may be required to reset the device USA COMPLIANCE NOTICE this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generat
25. mi professional DJs using DJ control surfaces without integrated audio such as DJ Control Steel Vestax VCI 100 Numark Total Control It includes 4 output channels for internal mixing a 6 channel output function for external mixing 4 preamplified input channels Line and Phono levels available One headphone output for previewing songs with volume control knob One microphone input with talk over function 4 lines of VU meters Volume Unit meters to view levels on the inputs or outputs 3 port USB 2 0 hub 2 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PC 1 5GHz processor or higher 1GB RAM or more Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Vista Available USB port USB 2 0 port preferred CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Mac Mac desktop laptop with 1 5GHz processor or higher 1GB RAM or more Operating system Mac OS 10 4 10 5 Available USB port USB 2 0 port preferred CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 2 24 DEEJAY TRIM H amp E 3 BOX CONTENTS DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 USB audio interface Power adapter 9 16V 1 5A USB cable Installation CD ROM User Manual 4 INSTALLATION A Make sure that the power switch at the back of your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 is set to the OFF position Proceed with the connections as indicated below but only put the switch in the ON position when prompted to do so by the installer application during the installation procedure 1 Connect the included power adapter to t
26. ny copy thereof nor from any documentation written or electronic accompanying the Software 4 The licensee is granted the right to make one back up copy of the machine readable portion of the Software on the condition that all copyright and proprietary notices are also reproduced 5 Except where the present Agreement expressly permits the licensee is strictly prohibited from engaging in nor may he permit third parties to engage in the following providing or disclosing the Software to third parties providing use of the Software in a network multiple PCs multi user or time sharing arrangement where the users are not individual licensees making alterations or copies of any kind of the Software making any attempt to disassemble de compile or reverse engineer the Software in any way or form or engaging in any activity aimed at obtaining underlying information not visible to the user during normal use of the Software making copies or translations of the User Manual 23 24 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION 24 24 At the end of its working life this product should not be disposed of with standard household waste but rather dropped off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE for recycling This is confirmed by the symbol found on the product user manual or packaging Depending on their characteristics the materials may be recycled Through recycling and other forms of proces
27. o purchase an adapter with identical specifications and polarity indications as those listed below 9 16V 1 5A CO A Be sure to only ever purchase or use a replacement power adapter with identical specifications 9 16 Volt 1 5 Amp and polarity indications see image above as the power adapter included with your DeeJay Trim 486 Failure to use a power adapter with identical specifications could result in damage to your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 unit 9 24 5 CONNECTIVITY AND FEATURES Your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 features multiple connectors on its front and back faces along with a variety of useful controls You can use the connectors to connect various devices as illustrated in the diagrams below 5 1 Overview Back face RCA outputs 1 4 jack Phono grounding Computer USB 5 6 3 4 1 2 outputs 1 2 Screws connector USB ports with LED RCA inputs 1 2 Ground Ground Compuler 2 ane as C gt Hercules oCo CE FC 1780576 4dBe DEEJAY TRIM Hae D Line phono switch for RCA inputs 3 4 Line phono switch Computer USB Power switch inputs 3 4 for inputs 1 2 cable hook and connector Front face Microphone volume USB port with control knob 4 channel VU meter Headphone volume LED Mic On Off button and switch 1QQOOOOO k O00000 2QOOOOO QQQ0000 ia N Microphone VU meter switch Preamplification Headphone status indicator connector trim control connector knobs 10 24
28. our DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 follow the instructions provided in order to do so The DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 icon appears on your desktop indicating that your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 is installed and ready for use 4 2 Connecting and disconnecting your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 Your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 can be used in conjunction with another sound card whether internal or external without creating conflicts on your computer AN Please note that for the Windows operating system when your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 is connected it will automatically be recognized as the main sound card The previous default sound card will return when the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 is disconnected Therefore once properly installed you can connect and disconnect your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 audio interface at any time even when your computer is powered on thanks to its USB hot plug function although you should never do so when DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 is playing or recording music or else the application will terminate and display an error message A DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 features a hook at the back of the unit which can be used to make a loop in the USB cord attaching the device to your computer This is a security measure and helps to avoid the USB cable being accidentally unplugged when you are using the device which is very helpful if you are DJing at a party for example and don t want to risk your music being cut off right in the middle of your set p Power Power T 1 2 ieh
29. playback allowing you to play your mix on the stereo output but without a DJ sound card you lack a second stereo output and a solid preamplifier to preview your mixes on your headphones 2 Why is a DJ audio interface better than a standard good audio interface A standard audio interface if not made for DJing lacks the talk over function mixing the microphone input over the background music allowing you to talk over the music the phono input level phono pre amplifiers allow you to connect turntables with a phono output level i e a lower output level than the line output level a pre amplified headphone output for headphones on channels 3 4 for previewing tracks on different channels than your main music output which is generally outputs 1 2 you use to play the mix 3 Why are there analog pre amplifiers on the inputs instead of software gain Analog pre amplifiers trim or increase the input signal before its digitization with 2 benefits Gain if the input signal is too weak the analog to digital converter can t use its full resolution in 16 bit a weak signal may be coded on only 8 or 10 bits of the possible 16 bit resolution and the software gain comes after the conversion too late to restore the resolution a low level source will lack brilliance With its analog preamplifier Hercules lets you optimize the input level before the analog to digital conversion and record the source at full scale
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31. t concerning copyright and all other proprietary rights for any third party Software documentation and related material included in the Software package Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right to terminate this license in the event of failure to comply with any of the terms or conditions laid out in the present Agreement On termination all copies of the Software shall immediately be returned to Guillemot Corporation S A the purchaser remaining liable for any and all resulting damages License 1 The license is granted to the original purchaser only Guillemot Corporation S A retains all title to and ownership of the Software and reserves all rights not expressly granted The licensee is not permitted to sub license or lease any of the rights that are hereby granted Transfer of the license is permitted provided that the transferor does not retain any part or copy of the Software and the transferee accepts to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement 2 The licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at any time The machine readable portion of the Software may be transferred to another computer provided it is previously erased from the first machine and there is no possibility that the Software can be used on more than one machine at any one time 3 The licensee acknowledges the copyright protection belonging to Guillemot Corporation S A The copyright notice must not be removed from the Software nor from a
32. u more mixing flexibility by providing extra outputs but the trade off is that in doing so you lose the use of inputs 3 4 When you switch from one audio configuration to another 4 inputs 4 outputs to 2 inputs 6 outputs or the reverse although not in ASIO mode in Windows the system detects DeeJay Trim 486 as if you had disconnected it and then reconnected it to your computer Each change in audio configuration in WDM mode disables your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 audio interface for approximately 10 seconds and you are alerted by the following message PC Mac Hercules DJ Series Control Panel Bek Changing the hardware audio mode will h Y 4 g kay oe Po ee AA See O CEEA Oe disable the DEEJAY TRIM 4 amp 6 for about 10 seconds I Do not display this message again i Cancel o OUTPUT CHANNELS ASIO ADVANCED ABOUT 1 2 3 4 mang ii ja ES a Audio configuration i ut Q i n Sa ike i E FJ Talkover Attenuation INPUT CHANNELS USB 2 Hub 1 2 34 OFF Line in Phono Once the audio mode has changed your control panel is accessible once again 15 24 DEEJAY TRIM H amp 6 OUTPUT CHANNELS 2 1 3 4 wad ua MAIN ASIO ADVANCED ABOUT Audio configuration 4in 4out 2in Gout Channel in Headphone Output FJ Talkover Attenuation y AUDIO MODE WDM ASIO Hercules In this tab the channels sent to your headphone output are displayed output 1 2
33. ware at each of these prompts to proceed with the installation A dialog box appears prompting you to connect DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 to your computer s USB port Li tee Po bes cee Tee 2 Hercules DI Driver Installatic Please connect all of the Hercules DJ products you want to install To continue dick Next Version 1 0 0 2 ME Set the power switch at the back of the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 to the ON position then click Next Your computer automatically detects the DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 and completes the installation of the required drivers Please wait Detecting Hercules DJ Devices Version 1 0 0 2 A reas note that installation of the drivers may take some time depending on your computer s performance Let the installation procedure run its course and follow the on screen instructions You are notified when the installation is complete If you are prompted to update the firmware for your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 follow the instructions provided in order to do so The DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 icon appears in your Windows taskbar next to the clock indicating that your DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 is installed and ready for use 5 24 4 1 2 Installation in Windows XP Once files have been copied to your computer the drivers will be installed A dialog box appears prompting you to connect DeeJay Trim 4 amp 6 to your computer s USB port Hercules DJ Driver Installation tool Please connect all of the Hercules DJ produ
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