American Audio Digital Producer VMS4 Traktor User Manual

							TRAKTOR INSTALLATION & SET UP
Start by inserting the TRAKTOR Installation CD into your computer disc d\
rive. Select the TRAKTOR.
ISO file to open TRAKTOR 2 installation. 
PC users "click" on the TRAKTOR 2 Setup.exe file.
Mac users "click" on the TRAKTOR 2 Installer.mpkg file.
Follow the installer prompts on your computer screen. Read the license agreement and continue to 
follow the on screen instructions. After TRAKTOR has been installed, the software needs to be acti-
vated with your VMS4 Edition serial number.
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							TRAKTOR INSTALLATION & SET UP
Launch the software and choose the activate option. This will automatically start the NI s\
ervice 
center. After the service center has launched, if a newer version is available\
, then the service center 
may need to update.
If you do not have an existing Native Instrument product, create a new user account. If you already 
have an existing account the TRAKTOR VMS4 software can be registered under that account. 
Continue by entering your email address and account password.
Enter your serial number and click activate.
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Once you have finished "click" on exit.
When you open TRAKTOR the configuration setup wizard will set up TRAKTOR to work with your 
VMS4 TRAKTOR Edition. Note: Your VMS4 should be in 8 out mode.
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 COMPUTER CONNECTION
1.  CONNECTING THE VMS4 TO YOUR PC
Connect the VMS4 to your PC by using the USB ports located on the rear of the VMS4 and your PC. Connect 
the supplied USB cable to the USB port on the rear of the VMS4, and the other end connects to the USB port 
on your computer. NOTE:  Before  connecting  your  VMS4  to  your  computer  or  laptop,  we  highly  recom-
mend that you install the provided software. The TRAKTOR version included with this product is specifi-
cally tailored to work with the VMS4 with no setup required. The setup of other non-factory authorized 
drivers and software is far more complex and in some instances not as reliable.
Speaker Cables
American Audio V4000™   
						

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SET UP 
						

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Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust, cleaning the mixer should be carried out period\
ically to residue 
build up.  
1.   Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the outside casin\
g.
2.   Use a cleaner specially designed for electronics to spray in and around the knobs and switch.    
  This will reduce small particle built up that can effect the proper operation of the mixer. 
3.   Cleaning should be carried out every 30-60 days to prevent heavy built up.
4.  Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the mixer in.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the mixer operates (i.e. smoke, fog residue, 
dust, dew).
The crossfader is “Hot Swapable” which means it may be replaced at any time, even when power is 
applied. Replace with American Audio VMS4 crossfader (part# Z-FF-8). If you wish to upgrade to an 
Innofader, please order the Innofader model which comes with the VMS4 plade cover to protect the 
Innofader from damage during handling of the VMS4. If you upgrade to the Innofader, please make 
sure the power is off before upgrading to limit the chance of damage to the Innofader and/or VMS4 
during installation. Replacing with any other model fader may seriously \
damage your mixer.
Replacing the Crossfader:
1.  Disconnect the mixers main power supply
2.  Using a Phillips screw driver, unscrew the two outside screws on each side that hold the cross   
 fader assembly in place.
3.  Gently remove the crossfader assembly from its seated position. You may need to wiggle the    
 crossfader slightly to remove it.
4.  After removing the crossfader assembly, disconnect the ribbon cable that attaches the cross   
 fader to the PC board. Grasp the crossfader by its base and pull the ribbon cable by its con   
 nector not the actual cables. The connector is designed to only fit one way , so don’t worry    
 about the connectors orientation.
5. Unscrew the two inner screws that connect the crossfader to the crossfader plate.
6.  Connect the new crossfader to the ribbon cable and replace in reverse order.
CROSSFADER REPLACEMENT
 CLEANING 
						

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WARRANTY  INFORMATION: The VMS4 carries a ONE year (365 days) limited warranty. This 
warranty covers parts and labor. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase 
and warranty. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be frei\
ght pre-paid and 
accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy 
of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American Audio® customer support at (800) 322-
6337 for a R.A. number. All package not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the package \
will 
be returned to the shipper.
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A.  American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free 
of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Y\
ear (365 days) from the date 
of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of 
America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and 
place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought. 
B.  For warranty service, send the product only to the American Audio® factory. All shipping charges 
must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms 
of this warranty, American Audio® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the 
United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No acc\
essories 
should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American Audio® 
shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such acc\
essories, nor for the safe return 
thereof.  
C.  This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modified in 
any manner which American Audio®  concludes,  after  inspection,  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 American Audio®; if the product is damaged 
because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual. 
D.  This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include m\
aintenance, cleaning or peri-
odic check-up. During the period specified above, American Audio® will replace defective parts at its 
expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in 
material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio® under this warranty shall be lim-
ited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Ameri-
can Audio®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear 
identifying marks to that effect. 
E.  American Audio® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its prod-
ucts without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured. 
F.  No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied 
with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warran-
ties made by American Audio® in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability 
or  fitness,  are  limited  in  duration  to  the  warranty  period  set  forth  above.  And  no  warranties,  whether 
expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness, shall apply to this product after 
said period has expired. The consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replace-
ment as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall American Audio® be liable for 
any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, th\
is product.  
G.  This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Au\
dio® Products and supersedes 
all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and cond\
itions heretofore published. 
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GENERAL Model: American Audio® VMS4 TRAKTOR Edition
Dimensions: 482(L) x 325(W) x 40(H) mm
      19"(L) x 12.75(W) x 1.5"(H)
Installation:                          Place on flat surface or mount in flat case
Weight: 13 Lbs. / 6 Kgs    
Power supply: DC 6V Note: Using anything other then a power supply rated 6V 1Amp  
       may cause performance issues when using the VMS4
       Single  Voltage:
      AC 100V, 50/60Hz (Japan)
      AC 110V, 60Hz (Colombia)
      AC 120V, 60Hz (U.S.A. and Canada)
      AC 127V, 60Hz (Mexico)
      AC 220V, 50Hz (Chile and Argentina)
      AC 220V, 60Hz (Philippines and Korea)
      AC 230V, 50Hz (Europe, New Zealand, South Africa, and Singapore)
      AC 240V, 50Hz (Australia and U.K.) 
Power consumption:  6W  
Environmental conditions:  Operational temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)     
      Operational humidity: 25 to 85% RH (no condensation)    
      Storage temperature: -10 to 60˚C (14 to 140˚F)
Accessories: USB 2.0 Cable Switching Adaptor
   ITEM   NORMAL  LIMIT  CONDITION
Output level: Gain Max, EQ Flat -  5V +/-0.5dB   5V +/-1dB
Line & Mixed Out:   5.5V +/-0.5dB   5.5V +/-1dB 1KHz, 0dB
Phones:   2V    1.8V    1KHz, -20dB
Channel Balance: (From 0 to -40db For Mixed Out) - 
Line:   Within 0.5dB    Within 1dB 1KHz, 0dB
Mixed Out:   Within 1dB    Within 3dB 1KHz, 0dB
L/R Separation - 
Line:   97dB   85dB  1KHz, 0dB
Mixed Out:  95dB      85dB   1KHz, 0dB (Max. Out, EQ Flat)
T.H.D. + NOISE - 
Line:   0.025%  0.03%  1KHz, 0dB
Mixed Out:  0.025%    0.03%  1KHz, 0dB (Max. Out, EQ Flat)
Phones:   0.045%    0.05%  1KHz, 0dB (1V Output)
S/N Ratio - 
Line:   97dB   85dB  1KHz, 0dB
Mixed Out:  97dB      85dB   1KHz, 0dB (Max. Out, EQ Flat)
Dynamic Range (Max. Output, EQ Flat) - 
Line:   96dB   85dB  1KHz,-60dB
Mixed Out:  94dB   85dB  1KHz,-60dB
Frequency Response -
Line:  10-20KHz +/-0.3dB 10-20KHz +/-1dB 
Mixed Out:  10-20KHz +/-0.3dB 10-20KHz +/-1dB
Phones Max. Output:  2V      1.8V   1KHz, 0dB, THD=1%  
NOTES: Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to 
change without any prior written notice.
CHECK THE AMERICAN AUDIO WEBSITE FOR DOWNLOADABLE USER SOFTWARE 
UPDATES.
TRAKTOR® is a registered trademark of Native Instruments GmbH.
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