Manual for Seven Channel Professional DJ Mixer
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1. tip tip sleeve shield sleeve 4 Sleeve ground shield Fig 3 5 RCA cable lt 4 Tip signal Unbalanced 1 4 TS connector Fig 3 2 4 TS connector 10 Limited Warranty 1 Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the country of purchase A list of authorized dealers can be found on BEHRINGER s website www behringer com under Where to Buy or you can contact the BEHRINGER office closest to you BEHRINGER warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase see the Limited Warranty terms in 4 below unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded under 4 BEHRINGER shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts In case BEHRINGER decides to replace the entire product this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one 1 year or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period from the date of purchase of the original product N 3 Upo2. 8 PRO MIXER VMX1000USB User Manual PRO MIXER VMX1000USB User Manual 9 4 Strain relief clamp 3 Installation 4 Specifications D sleeve 3 1 Audio connections A AUDIO INPUTS SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ti EOF For various applications you will need a number of different A Mic In 40 dB gain XLR Signal to noise ratio gt 80 dB line cables The following illustrations show how these cables are electronically balanced input stage Crosstalk lt 70 dB line to be connected Always make sure to use high grade cables Phono In 40 dB gain unbalanced input Distortion THD lt 0 05 Be sure that installation and operation of your Line In 17 to 4 dB gain unbalanced inputs Frequency response 10 Hz 65 kHz 0 3 dB VMX1000USB are performed only by qualified sleeve __ Return 0 dB gain unbalanced POWER SUPPLY personnel During as well as after installation sufficient ground shield Mic Aux Return 3 dB gain unbalanced grounding of both your equipment and persons Mains voltages USA Canada i 120V 60 Hz handling it must be assured Otherwise electrostatic 4 ring zul OUTPUTS ea U K Australia a A m Hz discharge may lead to undesirable operation or cold ve Main Out max 25 dBu 1 kHz XLR permanent damage tip electronically balanced General export model 120 230 V 50 60 Hz hot ve Main 2 Out Max 21 dBu 1 kHz unbalanced Power consumption 22 Watt cn ee er daed ak He Stered NO Tap
3. For rack mounting please use M6 metal nuts and bolts Before plugging the unit into a power socket please make sure you have selected the correct voltage The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains three triangular markings Two of these triangles are opposite one another The voltage indicated adjacent to these markings is the voltage to which your unit has been set up and can be altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180 ATTENTION This does not apply to export models that were for example manufactured only for use with 120 V Ifyou alter the unit s voltage you must change the fuses accordingly The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the chapter SPECIFICATIONS Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without exception The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the chapter SPECIFICATIONS Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit All required safety precautions have been adhered to Please make sure that the unit is grounded at all times For your own protection you should never tamper with the grounding of the cable or the unit itself 1 1 3 Warranty Please take a few minutes and send us the completely filled out warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase You may also register online at www behringer com The serial number needed for the registration is located on the rear of the unit Failure to register your p
4. sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality commercially available speaker cables with 1 4 TS plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel A This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock A This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual A Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel A Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus A Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel E Read these instructions m Keep these instructions E Heed all warnings E Follow all instructions E Do not use this apparatus near wat
5. for damage Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws BEHRINGER shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product 7 Limitation of liability This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and BEHRINGER It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product BEHRINGER provides no other warranties for this product 8 Other warranty rights and national law 1 This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights as a consumer in any way 2 The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws 3 This warranty does not detract from the seller s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect 9 Amendment Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding BEHRINGER limited warranty please see complete details online at www behringer com BEHRINGER Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No 202 A Macau Finance Centre 9 J Macau including all BEHRINGER group companies 11 Legal Disclaimer Techni
6. time to complete and return the warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase Or simply register online at www behringer com kl The balanced MAIN 1 XLR outputs are used for connecting a power amplifier Use the VOL 1 control to adjust the volume see It el Hitting the MONO key changes the stereo MAIN 1 output signal into a mono signal Doing this makes sense when you for example use your PRO MIXER in large rooms where the speakers are placed far from each other A stereo signal would have a disrupting effect since the speakers each transmit a somewhat different signal If you press MONO an identical signal is transmitted to both MAIN 1 outputs The BAL 1 control see Ii8 has no function here ag a4 45 46 47 48 49 50 PRO MIXER VMX1000USB User Manual You can connect an additional amplifier to the SUBWOOFER output in order to drive a passive subwoofer If you wish to use an active subwoofer connect it directly to this output Either way you get more bass power out of your music Use the LEVEL control to adjust the volume ofthe SUBWOOFER output signal Use the X O control to adjust the upper cut off frequency of the SUBWOOFER signal adjustable between 30 and 200 Hz All frequencies with values below the cut off frequency will be reproduced The MAIN 2 output allows you to connect a
7. ONES connector for your headphones Your headphones should have a minimum impedance of 32 Ohms For example the BEHRINGER HPX2000 headphones are ideally suited for this purpose 22 If the MODE switch is in the SPLIT position the PFL signal is on the left and the MAIN signal is on the right The MIX control see 23 has no function in this case While in STEREO mode you can alternate between MAIN and PFL signals using the MIX control 23 When in STEREO mode use the MIX control to determine which signal is heard on the headphones When MIX is in its left most position PFL you can only hear the headphone signal selected previously using the PFL keys of the input channels see 5 When MIX is in its right most position MAIN you can only hear the MAIN audio signal Placing the MIX control somewhere in between those two extreme positions determines the volume ratio of the two signals If the MODE switch is in its SPLIT position see 22 the PFL MIX control has no function 24 The VOL control determines the volume of the headphone signal 2 5 Pa XPQ 3D surround function The XPQ 3D surround function is a built in effect that gives your music a nice finishing touch making every performance truly memorable By widening the stereo base the sound comes through more alive and transparent Using the XPQ ON switch Bil activates the XPQ 3D surround function corresp
8. SX sean lt lt HIGH p00 9 D z H 5 5 gt a a PROF T DJ MI tes ie Di JN X11 i li wre EQ BYPASS EQ BYPASS Wu o o N E 21 gt ze HT run re 22 PFL PFL Tun MODE A FADE CURVE UBS W cura ete X 1 e ot lt A VCA CONTROLLI N 0 CROSSFADER amp w B 2 8 29 BEHRINGER PRO MIXER VMX1000USB des x 2 1 Microphone channels El B 4 These are the balanced XLR connectors for dynamic microphones Using the 3 band microphone equalizer HIGH MID and LOW you can change the sound of your voice and optimally adjust it 15 dB The AUX control adjusts the volume of the MIC AUX send signal laid out at the rear panel MIC AUX SEND connector see B8 Use the VOL control to adjust the microphone signal volume Your PRO MIXER features a talk over function It works very simply as soon as you talk into your m
9. User Manual XY OK o 0 um am o m miee VMX1000 YS wre g 1 0 0 0 0 6 BEHRINGER PPOFESSIONAL DJ MIKER Thank you By purchasing the BEHRINGER PRO MIXER VMX1000USB you ve gotten your hands on an awesome DJ mixer whose rich features such as the beat counter sends and returns as well as the additional subwoofer output let you work in completely new and creative ways The VMX1000USB can be used in professional situations is absolutely a breeze to operate and it gives your creativity an outlet for expression Due to the most in features and technologies it puts to use it can be optimally utilized in dance clubs and professional DJ installations www behringer com PRO MIXER VMX1000USB Professional 7 Channel Rack Mount DJ Mixer with BPM Counter Table of Contents Thank yO sssssssis ssssissssssssssssnsssssssosesissssssnussssssssssoresssisos 1 Important Safety Instructions ussssssesssnonenensnsnnunenen 2 1 Introduction sasssssossnsnasanssensensansnsssnsssenssnensesssenen 3 1 1 Before you get Started eeeeessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssscsssssssssscesseeseeee 3 1 1 1 Shipment aeeseeeeeenenennnnnnnsssssessssseeennensensnnnnnnnnssessssssessene 1 1 2 Initial operation 1 1 3 WARKAIALY A E EAE ET 1 2 The us
10. cal specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing BEHRINGER accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description photograph or statement contained herein Colors and specifications may vary slightly from product BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized dealers only Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation This manual is copyrighted No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind for any purpose without the express written permission of Red Chip Company Ltd ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2009 Red Chip Company Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P O Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands www behringer com
11. cted to heavy loads But not your PRO MIXER the sound is always clear and transparent FUSE HOLDER VOLTAGE SETTING Before connecting the unit to the mains ensure that the voltage setting matches your local voltage Blown fuses should only be replaced by a fuse of the same type and rating On some units the fuses holder can be switched to one of two positions i e 230 V and 120 V Please note should you desire to operate the unit outside Europe at 120V a higher fuse rating is required To disconnect power from main pull out the main cord plug When installing the product ensure that the plug is easily accessible If mounting in a rack ensure that the mains can be easily disconnected by a plug or by an all pole disconnect switch on or near the rack The VMX has built in USB connectivity allowing stereo signals to be sent to and from the mixer and a computer The audio sent from the mixer to a computer is identical to the TAPE OUT signal which is the pre fader MAIN signal Audio being sent from a computer to the VMX can be selected with the Channel 1 INPUT button Connect a USB type B plug into the USB jack on the mixer and the other end into a free USB port on your computer There are no required drivers but we recommend that PC users install the included ASIO driver The driver can also be downloaded from www behringer com
12. e It ensures smooth transition from one track to the next It can calculate the tempos of various tracks in BPM beats per minute Both BPM counter sections are identical and both show the BPM value of the two stereo channels routed to the crossfader The tempo of the track assigned by using the ASSIGN A or ASSIGN B keys is shown in the respective DISPLAY Bil Several tempo changes in one track would produce a constant display of various BPM values and thus lead to unnecessary confusion That s why each beat counter section has a SYNC LOCK button Belthat can be used during the song to limit the range of possible tempo values This makes sense if the counter has already calculated a realistic value You can do the same manually with the BEAT ASSIST button B3 Push this button at least three times in sync with the song s tempo and the tempo you tapped appears in the DISPLAY The BEAT ASSIST and SYNC LOCK buttons are each equipped with a LED To exit SYNC LOCK or BEAT ASSIST mode simply press the SYNC LOCK key in both channels once again When no signal is present or when the signal level is too low the BPM display shows only dashes When the signal is present but can not be identified the display shows 160 BPM and then shows the dashes The beat counter then attempts to get another readout Therefore 160 BPM is no usable value rather it is simply an error message when the signal can not be analy
13. e Out typ 0 dBu Fuse 100 120V T500 mA H Send typ 0 dBu 200 240 T250 mAH Balanced 1 4 TRS connector Mic Aux Send N Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle FAS OUI connector Phones Out max 180 mW 750 DIMENSIONS WEIGHT 41 strain relief clamp SUBWOOFER Dimensions 1 ground shield Oo sleeve Subwoofer Out XLR electronically balanced HxWxD 107 mm 4 16 x 483 mm 19 2 hot ve lt ring X Over variable 30 Hz 200 Hz x223 mm 8 s B cold ve oQ tp val oto 0 dBu 0 dB input Weight 3 6 kg 7 Ib 14 02 output EQUALIZER BEHRINGER makes every effort to ensure the highest standard of quality Necessary modifications are carried out without notice Stereo lowi 12 dB 32 dB 50Hz Thus the specifications and design of the device may differ from the information given in this manual Stereo Mid 12 dB 32 dB 1 2 kHz lt _ _ sleeve j a oround shield Stereo High 12 dB 32 dB 10 kHz Mic Low 15 dB 15 dB 80 Hz Mic Mid 15 dB 15 dB 2 5 kHz For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged 4 ring right signal Mic High 15 dB 15 dB 12 kHz Balanced use with XLR connectors 4 tip USB left signal Fig 3 1 XLR connections Audio Stereo In Out P Connector Type B 4 Strain relief clamp 1 4 TRS headphones connector Converter 16 bit lt e __ Sieve Sample rate 48 kHz Fig 3 4 4 TRS headphone connector 4 Tip
14. er PRO MIXER VMX1000USB User Manual 6 Clean only with dry cloth Z Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Bl Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet fi Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus E Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer fi Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 3 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 4 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been sp
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16. h a modification adaptation 3 This limited warranty covers only the product hardware It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product Any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty ES This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been tered or removed from the product v 5 Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this limited 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 crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 6 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty e improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals 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 e damage defects caused by acts of God Nature accident fire flood etc or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER I Any repair or opening of the unit carried ou
17. ike while a track is playing the track s volume is lowered When talking to the audience this function is useful because it makes your voice come through over the music 5 Use the TALK key to activate the talk over function its LED is lit El 8 The SENS control changes the sensitivity of the talk over function The lower it is set the louder does the mike signal need to be in order to suppress the music signal Use the DPT control to determine the extent to which the music signal is lowered Use the MIC ON switch to activate the microphone channel If its LED is lit the channel is active 2 2 Stereo channels BI Select the input signal for the stereo channels using the INPUT key Phono is intended for connecting a turntable Line and CD have to be selected for all other signal sources e g CD or MD players Unlike the first three channels channels 4 and 5 each feature two line inputs On the rear panel a special feature lets you change the input sensitivity of the phono inputs of channels 1 through 3 to line level so that you get more flexibility see b6 Audio sent from a computer to the VMX via USB cable is routed to channel 1 This signal is mixed with the LINE input PRO MIXER VMX1000USB User Manual Never connect equipment with line level signals to the highly sensitive phono inputs The outp
18. illed or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 5 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection fis Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable PRO MIXER VMX1000USB User Manual 1 Introduction The following user s manual is intended to familiarize you with the unit s control elements so that you can master all the functions After having thoroughly read the user s manual store it at a safe place for future reference 1 1 Before you get started 1 1 1 Shipment The PRO MIXER was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage Damaged units should NEVER be sent directly to us Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from which you took delivery of the unit Otherwise all claims for replacement repair may be rendered invalid 1 1 2 Initial operation Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation and never place the PRO MIXER on top of an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating
19. n amplifier to drive monitor speakers or to provide sound in another room area zone The VOL 2 control see H adjusts the MAIN OUT section Using the TAPE output you can record your music by connecting equipment such as tape decks DAT recorders etc Unlike the MAIN outputs the output volume is fixed making it necessary for you to adjust the input level on the recording device Your PRO MIXER features an effects loop that can be used for an external effects unit or a sampler The signal is taken at the PFL section through the SEND connector and fed into your external equipment The signal laid out at the SEND connector is therefore identical to the headphone signal Connect this output to the input of your effects unit The signal that was processed externally is mixed into the MAIN OUT signal using the RETURN channel Use the RET control to adjust the volume of the effects signal see 27 Connect this input to the outputs of your effects unit This is the connector for the power cable This is where the advantage of a sophisticated internal power supply can be seen the pulse behaviour of each amplifying circuit is mainly determined by the voltage reserves available Each mixing console is equipped with 51 0 numerous operational amplifiers op amps to process line level signals Due to limited output of their power supplies many mixing consoles show signs of stress when subje
20. n validation of the warranty claim the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by BEHRINGER A Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at www behringer com under Support and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 Return authorization number To obtain warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed under Support at www behringer com If your country is not listed please check if your problem can be dealt with by our Online Support which may also be found under Support at www behringer com Alternatively please submit an online warranty claim at www behringer com BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product After verifying the pr
21. oduct s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt BEHRINGER will then issue a Return Materials Authorization RMA number N Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton gether with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER i Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted un 4 Warranty Exclusions This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including but not limited to fuses and batteries Where applicable BEHRINGER warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from date of purchase PRO MIXER VMX1000USB User Manual 2 This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way Ifthe product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship This limited warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this limited warranty BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from suc
22. onding LED is lit and the XPQ control 2 determines the intensity of the effect 2 6 Effects loop 27 Using the RET control you determine the volume of the effects signal that can be brought in at the RETURN input on the rear see 49 To get the effects signal you need to connect the inputs of an effects unit to the SEND outputs see Bel of your VMX1000USB The outputs of the effects unit are then connected to the RETURN inputs of your mixer 6 2 7 CROSSFADER section 28 The VCA CONTROLLED CROSSFADER is used to cross fade between the selected channels see 80 The crossfader used in the VMX1000USB is a professional 45 mm fader Bd Use the CF CURVE control to modify the control character of the crossfader between linear and logarythmic in an infinite number of steps When in linear characteristic mode the crossfader fades equally in each segment of its movement range in the logarythmic characteristic mode volume control is concentrated to the outer segment of the fader s range of motion Bq Use the ASSIGN A and ASSIGN B rotary switches to determine which input signals are routed to the A and B sides of the CROSSFADER With ASSIGN A channels 1 through 4 can be selected with ASSIGN B channels 2 through 5 Then you can alternate between these two channels using the CROSSFADER see 28 2 8 AUTO BPM COUNTER The integrated auto BPM counter is an extremely useful featur
23. phones corresponding LED is lit You can also dial up several channels and listen to them simultaneously see also chapter 2 4 HEADPHONE section 2 3 MAIN OUT section 16 20 The VOL 1 control is used to adjust the output volume on the MAIN 1 output see 1 The VOL 2 control is used to adjust the output volume on the MAIN 2 output see 46 To adjust balance on the MAIN 1 output use the BAL 1 control You can read off the MAIN 1 audio signal volume level on the LEVEL METER The POWER switch powers the PRO MIXER on You should always make sure that the POWER switch is in the Off position when initially connecting the unit to the mains Please take note Merely switching the unit off does not mean that it is fully disconnected from the mains When not using the unit for prolonged periods of time please unplug the unit s power cord from the power outlet Always turn the power amps on last to avoid inrush currents that can easily damage your speakers And to avoid sudden and unpleasant surprises for your ears make sure there is no signal at the PRO MIXER before turning on the power amps To be sure slide all the faders to the bottom and switch all controls to the zero position 2 4 HEADPHONE section The PFL signal is your headphone signal used to monitor music without influencing the MAIN signal PFL Pre Fader Listening 21 This is the unbalanced PH
24. roduct may void future warranty claims see Ko 1 2 The user s manual This user s manual has been written in such a way to enable you an overview over the control elements of the unit and offers at the same time detailed information about possible applications To facilitate quick lookups control elements have been described in groups depending on their function All control elements can easily be located using the numerated illustrations attached to this manual Should you need detailed information about specific topics not covered in this manual please visit our website at www behringer com WARNING We would like to warn you that extremely loud sound levels may damage your hearing and or your headphones Turn the respective output volume controls all the way to the left before turning your VMX1000USB on Be sure to keep the volume at appropriate levels at all times 4 2 Control Elements Fig 2 1 Front view of the PRO MIXER VMX1000US gt amp 7 11 3 12 TA 15 13 ap zB CED EB A POWER haro oia coo A eo om IN Ss o ozs O Io lt oO SS em LOT T 2 fo O INPUT er san er an am Ou _ E PRO MIXER VMX1000USB User Manual N M MAIN OUT 3 2 zal 0 20
25. t by unauthorized personnel user included will void the limited warranty 8 Ifan inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 9 Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense BEHRINGER or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification BEHRINGER will return the unit C 0 D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order 9 Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new products directly in online auctions Purchases made through an online auction are on a buyer beware basis Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and BEHRINGER will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of authorized retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person retail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER PRO MIXER VMX1000USB User Manual 6 Claim
26. ut signal level of turntables is on the order of magnitude of milivolts while CD players and tape decks have signal levels measuring in volts Simply put line signals are up to 100 times stronger than those intended for phono inputs If you re using phono inputs that can be switched into line level see 35 always make sure that the PHONO LINE switch is in its correct position switch pressed The GAIN control is used to set the level ofthe input signal The display 3 reads off the current signal level Every input channel features a 3 band equalizer HIGH MID and LOW with kill characteristic This way a signal can be lowered 32 dB much more than it can be increased 12 dB For example this function is useful when you need to suppress a particular frequency range in a music track The overall signal level is also dependent on the EQ settings You should first adjust the EQ before adjusting the signal level By using the EQ BYPASS key you can deactivate the 3 band equalizer This way you can easily compare the processed and the unprocessed signals with one another or you can alternate between extreme EQ settings and the raw signal creating cool effects You can read off the level of input signals post EQ using the 4 digit LEVEL meter Determine the channel volume using the 60 MM CHANNEL fader Pressing the PFL key routes the respective input so that it can be monitored on the head
27. zed PRO MIXER VMX1000USB User Manual 2 9 Connections B4 These are the LINE and CD inputs respectively used for connecting tape decks CD or MD players etc Unlike other channels channels 4 and 5 feature two line inputs BJ The PHONO inputs for channels 1 through 3 are intended for connecting turntables Channels 1 through 3 can be switched over to line level see B5 Bd Using the PHONO LINE switches you can change the input sensitivity of the PHONO inputs on channels 1 through 3 to line level switch pressed This way you can even connect a tape deck or a CD player to the PHONO inputs IMPORTANT Always pay attention to the correct position of the PHONO LINE switch when connecting a line level signal to a phono input The switch must be in its pressed position LINE Otherwise overdriving may lead to permanent damage to the phono input El The GND connectors are used for grounding turntables Bl The MIC AUX signal adjustable using the AUX controls on the microphone channels see B is laid out at this SEND jack connector For example the input of an external reverb can be connected here Bd An external stereo effects signal can be fed back into the VMX1000USB using the RETURN L R jack connectors If you connect a mono effects signal you need to use the left RETURN L connector The effect volume can only be adjusted on the output control of the effects unit fo SERIAL NUMBER Please take the
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