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A. PLAYER - FRONT (FIgURE 1)
1. Sync BUTTon - Use this button to set this deck to master and auto sync and the other deck's
tempo to master.
2. Bank BUTTonS -
These buttons are used to store either four (4) cue points or four (4) samples.
Each Bank Button can store either a sample or a cue point.
3. EFFECT SECTION
SELEcT EncoDER knoB - Use this knob to scroll through the various effects.
conTRoL knoB - Set the value of the selected effect parameter.
on/oFF BUTTon - Toggle selected effect on and off. A lit LED will indicate the effect is on.
PaRaMETER BUTTon - Press this button to toggle through the available effect parameters.
4. SAMPLE SECTION
IN - This button assigns the IN and OUT of a loop.
SIZE knoB - This knob lets you determine the size of the LOOP in real time.
5. MIDILOg MIXER SECTION
ChANNEL gAIN CONTROL - This adjustment is used to adjust the audio source signal input gain
for a channel. Never use the gain control to adjust a channels output volume. Setting the gain level
properly will ensure a clean output signal. An improper gain level adjustment will send a distorted
signal throughout the entire audio line which may damage speakers and amplifiers. To properly set a
channels gain level control:
1. Be sure the maSter volume control is set to level 4.
2. Set the channel fader to level 8.
3. Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting.
4. Use the Gain Control to adjust an average output 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 -100dB. Turning the knob in a counter-
clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in
a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to a channel signal.
ChANNEL MIDRANgE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a channel
allowing for a maximum midrange gain of +6dB or maximum decrease of -100dB. Turning the knob
in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal,
turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to a channel
signal.
cHannEL BaSS conTRoL -
This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of a channel
allowing for a maximum bass gain of +6dB or maximum signal decrease of -100dB. Turning the knob
in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to a channel signal, turning
the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to a channel signal.
cUE BUTTon - These buttons are used to activate a channels “CUE” mode. The CUE LED will glow
when a channels cue mode is activated. The Cue function sends a channels incoming signal to the
headphones. The cue level is adjusted by the cue level knob.
NOTE: The
MIDILOG cue button has a additional function. During power-on, hold this button down to toggle the
post EQ mode on and off. For more on this please refer to the Virtual DJ Setup near the end of this manual.
gENErAL FUNCTIONS ANd CONTrOLS (Cont.)
