mixars PRIMO User manual

Safety Instructions
1. Read these Instructions.
2. Keep these Instructions.
3. Heed all Warnings.
4. Follow all Instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
winder than the other. The wide blade is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
16. Since the appliance coupler is used as the disconnection device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
17. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
18. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
19. The apparatus should be used in moderate climate.
20. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is 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 product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The
apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other
outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
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.
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A. Accessories and Driver Installation
Check for the following parts included in the package with the main unit:
Hardware guide x 1
USB Cable x 1
Power Adaptor x 1
Driver installation
Mac
No driver needed
Windows
Download the driver via our website: www.mixars.com
Double click on the .exe file to start installation and follow the on-screen instructions.
Please note that you may have to reconnect Primo after installation.
The Mixars Primo is a class-compliant device for Mac OS X however will require drivers for Windows.
Please make sure you have completed driver installation before use with Serato DJ.
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B. Controls and functions
Rear
1. Booth Output, TRS
Secondary TRS output (Bal.), controlled via the
«Booth» knob
2. Master output, Balanced XLR
Main Balanced XLR output, controlled via the
«Master» knob
3. Secondary Master output, RCA
Secondary RCA Master output (Unbal.), controlled
via the «Master» knob
4. Phono/Line inputs (Serato Inputs)
Main Phono / Line Inputs for each channel.
Use these inputs for Serato timecode Vinyls/ CDs in
order to use with Serato DJ.
5. Phono/Line inputs switch
Select the right setting for the Phono/Line input the
depending on the equipment used (Phono or Line
sources).
6. Mic input
XLR / TRS Combo Microphone input, controlled via
the «MIC/AUX» knob.
7. USB connector
Connect the mixer to your computer using the
included USB cable for using it with Serato DJ.
The Primo is capable of powering by a USB power
that can provide more than 1A (1000mA) current.
Please consult your computer manufacture for the
current available from the USB port.
8. Power On/Off switch
Turn the power of the unit On and Off.
9. DC adaptor connector
Connect the supplied Power adaptor here.
Front
10. Mic / Aux switch
Select if using the Mic Input (switch towards left)
or the Aux input (switch towards right). Center
position turns the Mic/Aux Input off.
11. Aux input
Additional Aux input for connecting various Line
signal sources, controlled via the «MIC/AUX» knob.
12. Mic / Aux Level
Adjust the level of the Mic or Aux input.
13. Mic / Aux Tone adjust
Adjust the tone of the Mic or Aux input.
14. Mic Echo adjust
Adjust the Echo effect of the Mic input.
15. Crossfader reverse switch
Reverses the Left with the Right Channel control on
the crossfader.
16. Crossfader adjustment
Adjust the Crossfader curve from Hard (towards
right) to Soft (towards left).
17. Headphones CUE/MASTER MIX
Turn for adjusting between Cue and Master signal
on the headphones output.
18. Headphones Volume
Adjust the headphones volume.
19. Split Cue On/Off switch
If enabled, the headphones signal gets split:
Master signal on one channel, and the enabled Cue
signals selected via the « CUE» buttons on the other
channel.
20. Headphones output
TRS and Mini-Jack Headphones output controlled
via the «Headphones» knob.
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Top
21. FX Deck2/4 Assignment switch
Press to assign corresponding FX to Deck 2.
Hold «Shift» and press to assign corresponding FX
to Deck 4.
22. FX Deck1/3 Assignment switch
Press to assign corresponding FX to Deck 1.
Hold «Shift» and press to assign corresponding FX
to Deck 3.
23. FX ON/OFF switch
Press to turn on/off FX.
Hold «Shift» and press to Select FX.
24. FX Level
Turn to adjust the FX level.
25. FX TAP
Press for tap tempo for the FX.
Hold «Shift» and press to Select FX modes.
26. FX BEATS encoder
Control FX beats.
27. Input/Deck selector
Select the input source:
At PH/LN1 (or PH/LN2 for the right deck) –Primo
act also as a standalone mixer to mix the audio
source connected to the PH/LN RCA inputs.
At Deck1/3 (or Deck 2/4 for the right deck) –
Select the deck in Serato DJ to control.
28. LOAD button
Press to load the track in Serato DJ to the selected
deck.
29. Channel level meter
Display the corresponding channel level signal
30. Master volume
Adjust the volume of the master level signal.
31. Library, Load controls
Library:
Scroll the Library by turning the knob and display
the next level. Hold «Shift» and press for turning to
the previous level.
32. Booth
Adjust the level of the «Booth» output.
33. Sampler Volume
Control sampler volume level in Serato DJ.
34. Channel Trim
Adjust the overall level for the corresponding
channel.
35. Channel EQ
Adjust the equalizer settings for the corresponding
channel.
36. Grid Adjust button
Press to adjust the grid.
Hold «Shift» and press to set.
37. Grid Slide button
Press to slide the grid.
Hold «Shift» and press to clear.
38. Slip button
Press to turn on/off slip mode.
Hold «Shift» and press to change the pitch fader
range.
39. Pitch fader
Control the pitch of the current track.
40. Pitch bend buttons
Press to pitch bend up (+) or down (-) the current
track.
If Serato DJ’s Pitch 'n Time is enabled, hold «Shift»
and press to change key.
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