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Introduction: 

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio

®

 VMS5.0 Media Controller. This 

controller is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and 

highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual 

completely before attempting to operate your new player. This booklet contains important information 

concerning the proper and safe operation of your new controller.
Customer Support: 

American Audio

®

 provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and answer any 

question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us 

on the web at www.americanaudio.us for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday 

through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

 

Voice:  

(800) 322-6337

 

Fax:    

(323) 582-2610

 

E-mail:  

[email protected]

To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this Media Controller. Do not attempt any repairs 

yourself, without being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio service technician. Doing 

so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your Media Controller may require ser-

vice, please contact American Audio

®

 customer support.

Do not discard the packing carton in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible.

 INTrOdUCTION

 UNpACkINg

Every VMS5.0 has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Care-

fully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton 

appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your player for any damage and be sure all equipment 

necessary to operate the player has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are 

missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please do not 

return the player to your dealer without first contacting customer support.

Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the player in to an electrical outlet. All fader 

and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the player is switched on. If the 

player has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch 

on the player immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device. Leave the 

device switched off until it has reached room temperature.
Operating Determinations:

•  When installing this player, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be ex- 

 

  posed to extreme heat, moisture or dust!

•  Do not operate the player in extremely hot (more than 40°/104°F) or extremely cold (less than  

 

  5°C/40°F) surroundings. 

•  Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.

•  Operate the player only after becoming familiar with its' functions. Do not permit operation by  

 

  persons not qualified for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation.

 SET-Up prECAUTIONS

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Summary of Contents for VMS5.0

Page 1: ...Featuring User Guide and Reference Manual 12 15 VMS5 0 DIGITAL WORK STATION...

Page 2: ...ction 18 set up 19 Warranty 21 SPECIFICATIONS 22 Please Note All specifications and improvements to and in the design of this unit and this manuals are subject to change at any time without any prior...

Page 3: ...American Audio DEALER The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated dangerous volt age within the products enclosure and may be of...

Page 4: ...or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs conveniencereceptacles andthepointwhere they exit from the product OUTdOOr ANTENNA grOUNdINg If an outside...

Page 5: ...hould be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the Player 7 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the Player beyond that descr...

Page 6: ...MS5 0 has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition Care fully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping If the carton appears to be...

Page 7: ...t as far as possible from TVs and tuners as the unit may cause undesir able interference 3 Connections 1 Be sure main power is connected last to prevent any electrical damage 2 AUDIO CONNECTIONS Use R...

Page 8: ...American Audio www americanaudio us VMS5 0 Instruction Manual Page 8 GENERAL Functions and controls Figure 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 20 7 1 10 11...

Page 9: ...volume of 4 dB 5 Repeat this step for all channels CHANNEL treble control This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel allowing for a maximum treble gain of 6dB or maximum decrease of 10...

Page 10: ...s of channels A and B together When the fader is in the full left position channel A the output signal of channel A will be controlled by the master volume level The same fundamentals will apply for c...

Page 11: ...k 19 PITCH BEND Button The pitch bend function creates a momentary Slow Down in the BPM s Beats per minute while it is playing This will allow you to match the beats between two play ing audio sources...

Page 12: ...A B CF Assign A will select the desired channel to the left side of the crossfad er CF Assign B will select the desired channel to the right side of the crossfader Normal Mode This will be the opposit...

Page 13: ...channels with the Cue button acti vated When set to the Master position the headphones will receive the pre fader master output signal allowing you to cue the master at any output level and even if i...

Page 14: ...f more then 20ft Never connect the XLR outs and the RCA outs at the same time this may affect your output To set your desired volume use the Master volume knob 39 BOOTH OUTPUTS The VMS5 0 offers a sec...

Page 15: ...the LINE position MIDILOG 4 Line level RCA input use to control CD players Mp3 players or other line level sources 42 PHONO GROUND Be sure to connect turntable ground leads to either or both of the t...

Page 16: ...that has 3 4 decks This will also route your master output via USB for recording USB audio or analog inputs midi latency modes There are two MIDI Latency modes Normal mode and Turbo mode Normal mode h...

Page 17: ...nobs in this mode will cause your audio to process the EQ from the software and VMS5 0 EQ Post EQ is for users who prefer using the EQ from their software To toggle the post EQ mode on and off before...

Page 18: ...rear of the VMS5 0 and the other end connects to the USB port on your computer NOTE Before connecting your VMS5 0 to your computer or laptop we highly recommend that you install the provided software...

Page 19: ...American Audio www americanaudio us VMS5 0 Instruction Manual Page 19 Set up...

Page 20: ...s with the VMS5 0 plaTe cover to protect the Innofader from damage during handling of the VMS5 0 If you upgrade to the Innofader please make sure the power is off before upgrading to limit the chance...

Page 21: ...ion affects the reliability of the product if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audio factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Am...

Page 22: ...MAL LIMIT CONDITION Output level Gain Max EQ Flat 1 6V 0 5dB 1 6V 1dB Line Mixed Out 2 1V 0 5dB 2V 1dB 1KHz 0dB Phones 1 2V 1V 1KHz 20dB Channel Balance From 0 to 40db For Mixed Out Line Within 0 5dB...

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