Akiyama Quark SC User manual

User Manual

Quark SC. User Manual
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CONTENTS
1. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS..........................................................................................................................................................4
1.1. Top panel.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. Front panel........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3. Rear panel ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.4. Connections...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. SOFTWARE INSTALATION AND SETUP ...............................................................................................................................................6
2.1. Akiyama ASIO Drivers ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.1. Akiyama ASIO drivers installation.............................................................................................................................................6
2.1.2. Akiyama ASIO drivers Configuration ........................................................................................................................................6
2.2. Virtual DJ .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1. Virtual DJ LE installation...........................................................................................................................................................7
2.2.2. Virtual DJ Configuration............................................................................................................................................................9
2.2.3. Virtual DJ LE update.................................................................................................................................................................9
2.2.4. Virtual DJ Pro Configuration ...................................................................................................................................................10
2.3. Traktor............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3.1. Sound Configuration ...............................................................................................................................................................11
2.3.2. Controller Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................................12
3. FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS .............................................................................................................................................................13
3.1. Virtual DJ ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.2. Traktor PRO 2................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
4. CONFIGURATION AND UPDATE..........................................................................................................................................................17
4.1. Wheel sensibility adjust................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2. Firmware Version............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
4.3. Firmware Update ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
5. APENDIX ................................................................................................................................................................................................18
5.1. MIDI Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.2. Technical specifications.................................................................................................................................................................. 23
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Intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operation and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying this appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within the equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the use to the presence of un-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the unit.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PRESENT BLADE TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO PRVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUARRANTY
INFORMATION
1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before this product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions should
be followed; failure to do so can void this guarantee.
5. Water and Moisture. The appliance should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
6. Carts and Stands. The appliance should be
used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer. An
appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The product
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
7. Heat. The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Object and Liquid Entry. Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through openings.
9.Damage Requiring Service. The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A: The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B: Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C: The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D: The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E: The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
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10. Servicing. In accordance with E.U. directives the user shall
not attempt any service to the appliance beyond that described
in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be
referred to qualified service personnel. Failure to follow this
instruction can void this guarantee.
11. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is the manufacturer's instructions have been
adhered to.
12. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer will NOT take responsibility for non-
recommended accessories.
13. Accessories. Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
14. Lightning. For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
15. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
16. Use only cables in accordance with present standards, ask
your dealer.
17. Do not use right away the equipment in case has been
transported from a cold environment to a hot one. Moisture will
appear, let it off for a while.
18. Cleaning. Do not use cleaning sprays where the controls
are. The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a cloth slightly damp
with water. Avoid getting water inside the appliance.
19. Audio ON: When installation is complete and you are about
to start using the unit. Before switching ON the unit DO lower
the Mains and Headphones volume controls. Failure to do so
can result in hearing injuries or amplification stage damage.
20. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
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21. For AC line powered units - Before returning repaired unit
to user, use an ohm-meter to measure from both AC plug
blades to all exposed metallic parts. The resistance should be
more than 100,000 ohms.
22. To prevent fire or shock hazard. Do not use this plug with
an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades
can be fully inserted to present blade, match wide blade plug
to wide slot fully insert.
TERMS OF USE
Your unit comes with a serial number sticked on it. Do not tear
the serial number; this can result in void guaranty.
SAFE AND EFICIENT USE
Select carefully the emplacement of the unit. Avoid placing it
under direct sun exposure. Avoid humid and damp places or
rough environments with excessive dust and vibrations and
excessive heat or cold. Also keep it away from humming
sources like the motors of whirl washers or transformers or
similar appliances.
No liquids must be close to the unit so that they can be spilled
on it. To completely disconnect the unit from you mains supply
unplug the plug of the adapter from the wall electric outlet.
The switch that controls the supply of electrical power to the
unit must be at easy reach in case is necessary a fast switch
off.
WARNING: do not place the unit in a closed environment
where is difficult to access the wall outlet.
Do not open the unit; it can cause personal injuries or the
damage of the equipment.
When unplugging the power supply cable of the adaptor from
the wall outlet, does not pull the cable. Take the plastic body of
the plug and unplug it.
Do not handle roughly the controls of the unit you can shorten
their lifespan.
Before moving the equipment, remember to unplug all cables.
Do not use chemical solvent to clean the unit. A dry and clean
cloth will do fine.
Safe this manual at reach so you can go back to the basic in
case you need it.
PRELIMINARY
Check the contents of the QUARK SC box and find the
following items:
1- Controller
1- Installation and instructions CD
1- Traktor Overlay
1- USB Cable (PC/MIDI)
1- Transfomer AC/DC
FIRST STEPS
Equipment installation
Install the equipment on a stable and horizontal surface.
Avoid placing it under direct sun exposure humid and damp
places or rough environments.
Place the equipment as far away as possible of other audio
equipment as radios TVs etc.
This product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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