MIXVIBES VFX CONTROL User manual

User Manual

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Contents
1 Welcome 4
2 Connections 5
2.1 Stand alone setup 5
2.2 External mixer setup 6
2.3 External audio interface setup 7
2.4 External mixer and external audio interface setup 8
3 Software installation 9
4 Getting started 10
4.1 Configuring display settings 10
4.2 Launching MIXVIBES VFX 10
4.3 Software activation 10
4.4 Install Wizard 10
4.5 Choosing the skin 11
4.6 Configuring the audio 11
4.7 Importing media 14
4.8 Analyzing media 14
4.9 Loading media 14
5 Controller overview 15
5.1 Top panel overview 15
5.2 Rear panel overview 19
6 Software user interface 20
6.1 Header menus 20
6.2 Players 22
6.3 Integrated Mixer 26
6.4 The Crossfader rack 28
6.5 The Main Volume / Record rack 28
6.6 The Mix rack 29
6.7 The Video Mixer rack 29
6.8 The Video Titler rack 30
6.9 Audio Sampler 31
6.10 The Preview rack 32
7 Media management 33
7.1 MediaView 33
7.2 Explorer window 36
7.3 Selection window 36
7.4 Edit media information 37
8 Preferences 38
8.1 General 38
8.2 Mix 39
8.3 Skin 39
8.4 Soundcard 39
8.5 EQ/Gain 40
8.6 Video 40
8.7 Projection 41
8.8 Effect 41
8.9 Keyboard 41
8.10 MIDI 42
8.11 Vinyl/CD input 43
9 Troubleshooting 45
10 Frequently Asked Questions 46
11 Technical specifications 48
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Important safety instructions
1Read these Instructions.
2Keep these Instructions.
3Heed all Warnings.
4Follow all Instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with a damp cloth.
7Do not block any of the 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. 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 plug, convenience receptacles, and point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with a 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 lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Serving 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.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of the 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 reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
any cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel only.
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.
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.
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
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1 Welcome
Thank you for choosing MIXVIBES VFX CONTROL. MIXVIBES VFX CONTROL is an all-in-one mobile Video DJ system featuring
standard DJ controls including 2 players and a central mixer. The controller has been designed to be light and mobile, with a
compact format. The controller comes with a built-in soundcard with two separate stereo outputs and a headphone output for
monitoring. For high precision mixing, the two ultra touch sensitive wheels will perfectly scratch your video files without any
latency.
This is a comprehensive manual that goes over the MIXVIBES VFX CONTROL functions and features. Take the time to read
this manual to take full advantage of the potential of MIXVIBES VFX CONTROL. It will guide you through the essential steps,
following the usual DJ & VJ workflow:
•Device connections
•Software installation
•‘Get started’: First settings and configuration, software activation, installation wizard, media import and analyze. . .
•VFX CONTROL – MIDI controller features
•VFX software user interface and main features
•In-depth look at the preferences
•Troubleshooting and FAQs
We invite you to be part of the MIXVIBES community and share your experiences with other video DJs, find help and advice,
and check for available updates. See you online on the forum1or on the website2!
MIXVIBES VFX is constantly being improved. Please make sure that you are always using the latest version of MIXVIBES VFX.
Find on our website a french version of this user manual.
Minimum System Requirements
•Windows® XP SP2 or Windows® Vista SP2 or Windows® 7. We recommend Windows® 7 over Vista or XP.
•Processor Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz or equivalent
•2 GB RAM
•
3D video card with 256 MB dedicated video memory, DirectX9 compatible + secondary monitor output (VGA, DVI,
HDMI)
•One available USB port
•Hard drive space for music and video files
Performance advice
Global performance depends mainly on CPU, hard disk drive speed and Graphics Processing Unit performance.
Box Contents
•MIXVIBES VFX installation disc
•MIXVIBES VFX CONTROL controller
•This user manual
•Switching power supply 6V DC
•1 USB cable
•Set of RCA and auto-start cables
1http://forum.mixvibes.com
2http://www.mixvibes.com
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2 Connections
2.1 Stand alone setup
Follow the instructions below to use MIXVIBES VFX CONTROL with the integrated mixer.
1Connect your VFX CONTROL ‘mixed output’ to your sound system
(amplifier, powered speakers, or home
stereo).
2Connect your headphones to the ’headphones’ output of your VFX CONTROL.
3Connect the supplied USB cable between the USB output of your VFX CONTROL and a free USB slot of your computer.
4Connect the supplied power adapter.
5Turn on your VFX CONTROL.
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2 Connections
2.2 External mixer setup
Follow the instructions below to use MIXVIBES VFX CONTROL with an external mixer.
1Connect your VFX CONTROL outputs to your mixer line inputs . Connect the ‘player 1’ outputs into a mixer line
input using the included RCA cables, then repeat for the ‘player 2’ outputs into another available mixer line input.
2Connect your headphones to the external mixer’s headphone output and connect your sound system
(amplifier, powered speakers, or home stereo) to the external mixer’s main output.
3 If fader start is needed use the supplied fader start cables to connect the ’control start’ outputs with the corresponding
fader start inputs of your mixer.
4Connect the supplied USB cable between the USB output of your VFX CONTROL and a free USB slot of your computer.
5Connect the supplied power adapter.
6Turn on your VFX CONTROL.
Note: the external analog mixer can not control the video mixing alone.
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2 Connections
2.3 External audio interface setup
Follow the instructions below to use MIXVIBES VFX CONTROL with the integrated mixer and an external audio interface .
1Connect outputs 1/2 of your audio interface to your sound system (amplifier, powered speakers, or home
stereo).
2Connect your headphones to your audio interface’s headphone output . Audio interfaces may vary, please
refer to the owner’s manual included with your audio interface for details on its headphone output.
3Connect the audio interface to your computer (USB or Firewire).
4Turn on your audio interface.
5Connect the supplied USB cable between the USB output of your VFX CONTROL and a free USB slot of your computer.
6Connect the supplied power adapter.
7Turn on your VFX CONTROL.
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2 Connections
2.4 External mixer and external audio interface setup
Follow the instructions below to use MIXVIBES VFX CONTROL with an external mixer and an external audio interface.
1Connect your audio interface outputs to your mixer line inputs . Connect the ‘player 1’ outputs into a mixer
line input using the included RCA cables, then repeat for the ‘player 2’ outputs into another available mixer line input.
2Connect your headphones to the external mixer’s headphone output and connect your sound system
(amplifier, powered speakers, or home stereo) to the external mixer’s main output.
3Connect the audio interface to your computer (USB or Firewire).
4Turn on your audio interface.
5Connect the supplied USB cable between the USB output of your VFX CONTROL and a free USB slot of your computer.
6Connect the supplied power adapter.
7Turn on your VFX CONTROL.
Note: the external analog mixer can not control the video mixing alone.
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3 Software installation
1Check that your VFX CONTROL is plugged into an active USB port.
2 Insert MIXVIBES VFX installation disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation program will launch
automatically. In case it does not, open Windows Explorer, navigate to the MIXVIBES VFX installation disc and double-
click on the «install_vfx.exe» file.
3Choose the installation language and click OK.
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Language Selection
4Please read and validate the user agreement by clicking Accept.
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End-User License Agreement
5 Enter your first name, last name, e-mail address, country, birth-date and the serial number supplied on the CD-ROM
sleeve and click Next.
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License key
6 Select the folder you want to install MIXVIBES VFX into. You can keep the default folder, or choose a new one by
typing directly into the box or clicking on ‘Browse..’. Press Install to begin installation. Be patient, the installation
process can take a few minutes.
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Choose Install location
7Click Finish to end the installation process.
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Finish Installation
Congratulations, your MIXVIBES VFX is now installed and ready for use.
Please log in on our forum in order to register your product and to check for the latest download version of
MIXVIBES VFX software.
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4 Getting started
4.1 Configuring display settings
To configure display settings:
1 Right-click on your Desktop and select Screen resolution in Windows ® Vista/7 ( Properties then Display settings
in Windows® XP).
2 If you wish to connect a second monitor, plug the second monitor to your computer’s secondary output (please refer to
the owner’s manual for details). Right-click on the second monitor then select Attached.
3Choose the screen resolution then click OK to confirm.
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Display settings
4.2 Launching MIXVIBES VFX
To launch MIXVIBES VFX, go to [Start > All Programs > MixVibesVFX] and click on MixVibes VFX or double-click on the MIXVIBES
VFX shortcut on your desktop.
4.3 Software activation
Before you use MIXVIBES VFX, you need to register and activate the software.
4.4 Install Wizard
The install wizard launches automatically when running MIXVIBES VFX for the first time. The install wizard can be launched
manually in [Options/Install Wizard].
4.4.1 Auto-configuration
Auto-configuration allows MIXVIBES to:
•automatically configure MIXVIBES audio interfaces outputs.
•enable MIXVIBES MIDI controllers.
•choose the best skin according to your resolution and your MIDI setup.
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Auto-configuration
If you use MIXVIBES VFX CONTROL in stand alone setup, it is advisable to choose the auto-configuration.
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