Behringer Pro Mixer VMX1000 User manual

Version 1.0 August 2003
Users Manual
ENGLISH
PRO MIXER VMX1000

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PRO MIXER VMX1000
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.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to
important operating and maintenance instructions
in the accompanying literature. Please read the
manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain and moisture.
DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Read these instructi ns.
2) Keep these instructi ns.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) F ll w all instructi ns.
5) D n t use this device near water.
6) Clean nly with a dry cl th.
7) D n t bl ck any ventilati n penings. Install in
acc rdance with the manufacturers instructi ns.
8) D n t install near any heat s urces such as radiat rs,
heat registers, st ves, r ther apparatus (including
amplifiers) that pr duce heat.
9) D n t defeat the safety purp se f the p larized r
gr unding-type plug. A p larized plug has tw blades
with ne wider than the ther. A gr unding type plug
has tw blades and a third gr unding pr ng. The wide
blade r the third pr ng are pr vided f r y ur safety. If
the pr vided plug d es n t fit int y ur utlet, c nsult
an electrician f r replacement f the bs lete utlet.
10) Pr tect the p wer c rd fr m being walked n r
pinched particularly at plugs, extensi n c rds, and the
p int at which they exit the unit.
11) Only use attachments/access ries specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use nly with the cart, stand, trip d, bracket, r table
specified by the manufacturer, r s ld with the device.
When a cart is used, use cauti n when m ving the cart/
device c mbinati n t av id injury fr m stumbling ver
it.
13) Unplug this device during lightning st rms r when
n t used f r l ng peri ds f time.
14) Refer all servicing t qualified service pers nnel.
Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged
in any way, such as p wer supply c rd r plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled r bjects have fallen
int the device, the unit has been exp sed t rain r
m isture, d es n t perate n rmally, r has been
dr pped.

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PRO MIXER VMX1000
VMX1000
PRO MIXER
Professional 7-Channel Rack-Mount DJ Mixer with BPM Counter
sProfessional 7-channel ultra low-noise DJ mixer with state-of-the-art phono preamps
sntelligent dual auto-BPM counter
sSuper-smooth ULTRAGL DE faders with up to 500,000 life cycles
sAwesome XPQ stereo surround effect
sVCA-controlled crossfader for utmost reliability and smooth audio performance
sAdjustable crossfader curve for all mixing styles
s3-band kill EQ (-32 dB) with EQ on/off switch on stereo channels, gain control and precise level meters per
channel
sMonitor function with PFL/main balance control and split option
sAuto-talkover function with separate depth and sensitivity control
sSubwoofer output with adjustable x-over frequency and level control for separate bass amplification
sBalanced main and additional zone outputs
s5 dual input stereo channels, 2 ULN microphone channels with M C ON switch and effects send facility
sDedicated FX loop for connecting external devices (sampler, effects processor etc.)
sPhono inputs on channels 1 - 3 can be switched to line level
sGold-plated RCA sockets for excellent audio quality
sUltra-rugged construction ensures long life, even under the most demanding conditions
sDesigned in Germany. Manufactured under SO9000 certified management system

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PRO MIXER VMX1000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 5
1.1 Before you get started ................................................... 5
1.1.1 Shipment ............................................................... 5
1.1.2 Initial operation ...................................................... 5
1.1.3 Warranty .............................................................. 5
1.2 The users manual .......................................................... 5
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS ............................................... 6
2.1 Microphone channels ..................................................... 6
2.2 Stereo channels ............................................................. 6
2.3 MAIN OUT section .......................................................... 6
2.4 HEADPHONE section ...................................................... 6
2.5 XPQ 3D Surround function ............................................. 7
2.6 Effects loop .................................................................... 7
2.7 CROSSFADER section .................................................... 7
2.8 AUTO BPM COUNTER ..................................................... 7
2.9 Connections .................................................................... 7
3. INSTALLATION ........................................................... 8
3.1 Audio connections ......................................................... 8
4. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 9
5. WARRANTY .............................................................. 10
FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Welcome to the team of
PRO MIXER users and
thank you very much for
expressing your confi-
dence in BEHRINGER
products by purchasing
the VMX1000.
Writing this foreword for
you gives me great
pleasure, because it
represents the cul-
mination of many months
of hard work delivered
by our engineering team
to achieve a very
ambitious goal: to design
an excellent DJ mixer
offering remarkable
functions with the
maximum in flexibility and performance. The task of designing
our new PRO MIXER certainly meant a great deal of responsibility
which we assumed by focusing on you, the discerning user and
DJ. Meeting your expectations also meant a lot of work and night
shifts. But it was fun, too. Developing a product usually brings a
lot of people together, and what a great feeling it is when
everybody who has participated in such a project can be proud
of what theyve achieved.
It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you, because
you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team.
With your highly competent suggestions for new products youve
made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making
it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality
(manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system)
as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely
reasonable price. All of this will enable you to give free rein to
your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.
We are often asked how we manage to produce such high-
quality devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is
quite simple: its you, our customers! Many satisfied customers
mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing
terms for components, etc. So its only fair to pass this benefit on
to you, isnt it? Because we know that your success is our
success too!
I would like to thank all of those who have made the
PRO MIXER VMX1000 possible. You have all made your own
personal contributions, from the developers to the many other
employees at this company, and to you, the BEHRINGER user.
My friends, its been worth the effort!
Thank you very much,
Uli Behringer

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PRO MIXER VMX1000
1. NTRODUCT ON
1. INTRODUCTION
By purchasing the BEHRINGER PRO MIXER VMX1000, 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 VMX1000 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.
+The f ll wing users manual is intended t
familiarize y u with the units c ntr l elements, s
that y u can master all the functi ns. After having
th r ughly read the users manual, st re it at a safe
place f r future reference.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Ship ent
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 sh uld NEVER be sent directly t us.
Please inf rm the dealer fr m wh m y u acquired
the unit immediately as well as the transp rtati n
c mpany fr m which y u t k delivery f the unit.
Otherwise, all claims f r 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.
For rack mounting, please use M6 metal nuts and bolts.
+Bef re plugging the unit int a p wer s cket, please
make sure y u have selected the c rrect v ltage:
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 d es n t apply t exp rt m dels that were f r
example manufactured nly f r use with 120 V!
+If y u alter the units v ltage, y u must change the
fuses acc rdingly. The c rrect value f the fuses
needed can be f und in the chapter
SPECIFICATIONS.
+Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses f
appr priate rating with ut excepti n! The c rrect
value f the fuses needed can be f und 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 gr unded at all
times. F r y ur wn pr tecti n, y u sh uld never
tamper with the gr unding f the cable r 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 product may void future warranty
claims (see ).
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 w uld like t warn y u that extremely l ud
s und levels may damage y ur hearing and/ r
y ur headph nes. Turn the respective utput
v lume c ntr ls all the way t the left bef re turning
y ur VMX1000 n. Be sure t keep the v lume at
appr priate levels at all times.