Numark NS6 User manual

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USING NS6 WITH
NUMARK CUE or VIRTUALDJ

SET UP VIRTUALDJ WITH NS6
1. See the NS6 Quickstart Guide for instructions on setting up your NS6.
2. Go to VirtualDJ.com to download the definition and mapping files for the NS6.
http://www.virtualdj.com/addons/13230/Numark_NS6.html
3. Run the downloaded installation file to load the files to the appropriate VirtualDJ locations.
Definition - \Documents\VirtualDJ\Devices\NS6.xml
Mapping - \Documents\VirtualDJ\Mappers\Numark NS6 mapping.xml
4. With the NS6 connected to your computer and open VirtualDJ.
5. Click on the Config button in the top right of the default skin.
6. Select the Sound card tab and use the following settings –
INPUTS - None
OUTPUTS - Headphones
SOUND CARD –Numark NS6 ASIO
7. Press Apply
8. Select the Mappers tab and verify that the Numark NS6 is listed in the drop down on the top left.
9. [Optional] To use the NS6 in a 4 deck configuration, select the Skins tab and select a 4 deck skin from
the list of available chioces.
Recommended Skin with mixer section in the deck order of 3L-1L-2R-4R can be downloaded from
this link - VirtualDJ 7 (Deck Order: 3L-1L-2R-4R)
10. Click Close at the bottom of the Config dialog
11. You are now set to use VirtualDJ with your NS6.

NS6 REAR & FRONT PANEL FEATURES
REAR:
FRONT:
1. POWER IN –Use the included power cable to connect NS6 to a power outlet. While the power is switched off, plug the
cable into NS6 first, then plug the cable into a power outlet.
2. POWER SWITCH –Turns NS6 on and off. Turn on NS6 after all input devices have been connected and before you
turn on amplifiers. Turn off amplifiers before you turn off NS6.
3. USB –This USB connection sends and receives audio and control information from a connected computer.
4. MASTER OUTPUT (XLR) –Connect this low-impedance XLR output to a PA system or powered monitors. The level of
this output is controlled with the MASTER knob on the top panel.
5. MASTER OUTPUT (RCA) –Use standard RCA cables to connect this output to a speaker or amplifier system. The
level of this output is controlled by the MASTER knob on the top panel.
6. BOOTH/ZONE OUTPUT (RCA) –Use standard RCA cables to connect this output to a booth monitoring system. The
level of this output is controlled by the BOOTH/ZONE knob on the top panel.
7. LINE INPUTS (RCA) –Connect line-level devices, such as CD players, samplers or audio interfaces, to these inputs.
8. MIC INPUT (1/4") –Connect a 1/4" microphone to this input. Microphone controls are located on the top panel.
9. LINE | PHONO INPUTS (RCA) –Connect your audio sources to these inputs. These inputs can accept both line and
phono-level signals.
10. LINE | MIC SWITCH –Flip this switch to the appropriate position, depending on the device connected to the LINE |
PHONO INPUTS. If you are using a microphone, set this switch to "MIC." If using a line-level device, such as a CD
player or sampler, set this switch to "LINE."
11. LINE | PHONO SWITCH –Flip this switch to the appropriate position, depending on the device connected to the LINE |
PHONO INPUTS. If you are using phono-level turntables, set this switch to "PHONO" to provide the additional
amplification needed for phono-level signals. If using a line-level device, such as a CD player or sampler, set this switch
to "LINE."
12. GROUNDING TERMINAL –If using phono-level turntables with a grounding wire, connect the grounding wire to these
terminals. If you experience a low “hum” or “buzz”, this could mean that your turntables are not grounded.
Note: Some turntables have a grounding wire built into the RCA connection and, therefore, nothing needs to be
connected to the grounding terminal.
13. HEADPHONES (1/4" or 1/8") –Connect your 1/4" or 1/8" headphones to this output for cueing and mix monitoring.
14. HEADPHONE VOLUME –Adjusts the volume level of the headphone output.
15. SPLIT CUE –When this switch is in the ON position, the headphone audio will be "split" such that all channels sent to
CUE are mixed to mono and applied to the left headphone channel and the Program mix is mixed to mono and applied
to the right channel. When the switch is in the OFF position, Cue and Program audio will be "blended" together.
16. CUE BLEND –Turn to mix between Cue and Program in the Headphone channel. When all the way to the left, only
channels routed to CUE will be heard. When all theway right, only the Program mix will be heard.
17. CROSSFADER ASSIGN –Routes the audio playing on the corresponding channel to either side of the crossfader (L or
R), or bypasses the crossfader and sends the audio directly to the Program Mix (center, "|").
18. CROSSFADER SLOPE –Adjusts the slope of the crossfader curve. Turn the knob to the left for a smooth fade (mixing)
or to the right for a sharp cut (scratching).
19. FADER START –Enables or disables “fader start” on the corresponding side of the crossfader. When fader start is
enabled on one side, moving the crossfader toward that side will cause the Deck to start playing.
For a suggested setup diagram, see the CONNECTION DIAGRAM in the NS6 Quickstart Guide.

NS6 VIRTUALDJ CONTROLS
MIXER CONTROLS
1. GAIN –Adjusts the pre-fader, pre-EQ audio level of the corresponding channel in the software.
2. CHANNEL TREBLE –Adjusts the high (treble) frequencies.
3. CHANNEL MID –Adjusts the mid-range frequencies.
4. CHANNEL BASS –Adjusts the low (bass) frequencies.
5. CHANNEL FADER –Adjusts the audio level on the corresponding channel in the software.
6. PFL –Press this button to send this channel's pre-fader signal to the Cue Channel for monitoring. When engaged, the
button will be lit. By pressing one PFL button at a time, you will cue that channel alone (and deactivate PFL monitoring
for the other channels). To cue to multiple channels simultaneously, press each channels PFL buttons to monitor those
channels at the same time.
7. INPUT SELECTOR –Set this switch to the desired audio source from this channel –"PC" (a track playing on that layer
in the software) or "LINE/MIC" or "LINE/PHONO" (a device connected to the LINE/PHONO or MIC input on NS6's rear
panel). Please note that the LINE/MIC and LINE/PHONO selector switches on NS6's rear panel must also be set
properly. Also, a channel's controls will only send MIDI information when its INPUT SELECTOR is set to "PC."
8. CROSSFADER –Blends audio between the channels assigned to the left and right side of the crossfader.
Note: The crossfader is user-replaceable if it should ever wear out. Simply remove the facepanel, then remove the
screws holding it in position. Replace the fader with a quality authorized replacement from your local Numark retailer
only.
9. MASTER VOLUME –Adjusts the output volume of the Program Mix.
10. BOOTH/ZONE VOLUME –Adjusts the output volume of the BOOTH/ZONE OUTPUT mix.
11. LED METERS –Monitors the audio levels of the Program Mix.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Some controls function differently when viewing the different center panels Mixer, Video, or Scratch.
The controls are listed by the original NS6 name.
USEFUL TERMS:
Cue Point: A marked position in a track, which will be permanently stored by the software. You can set, return to, or
delete Cue Points (on Audio Decks) with the CUE CONTROLS.
Computer Beat Grid (CBG): the block markers below the track’s rhythm wave. Proper placement of the large CBG
block on a down beat is critical for using Sync and Smart Loop features.

PLAYBACK CONTROLS
12. LAYER –Selects which software Deck is controlled by that hardware Deck. The left Deck can control software Deck 1
or 3; the right Deck can control software Deck 2 or 4.
13. PLATTER –The platter controls the tracks playback motion in the software.
14. PLAY / PAUSE –Starts or pauses playback of the selected Deck.
15. CUE –
If no Cue Point is assigned and the Deck is paused, press this to set a Cue Point at the current track position.
While the track is playing, press it again to return to the Cue Point and pause playback.
If the current track position is at a Cue Point, hold down this button to start playback from the current Cue
Point. Release it to return to the Cue Point and pause playback.
Hold down this button and PLAY / PAUSE simultaneously to start playback from the Cue Point. Release both
buttons to allow playback to continue.
16. SYNC –Automatically matches the corresponding Deck’s tempo with the currently selected MASTER Deck’s BPM.
Shift+Sync will activate BeatLock between the decks.
17. BLEEP / REVERSE –press and hold to play the track in reverse. Upon release the track plays normal from the point of
button release. Shift+Reverse and holding will activate the Bleep action by playing the track in reverse. Upon release
normal playback resumes at the position from when activated plus the time the track was playing in reverse.
18. SCRATCH –Press this to turn Scratch Mode on/off. When in Scratch Mode, the button will be lit, and moving the
PLATTER will scratch the track. When not in Scratch Mode, moving the PLATTER will bend the track's pitch.
19. SKIP –press and hold the Skip button to temporary disable scratch mode to use the platter for fast searching through
the track. When ‘Search’mode is activated, the platter’s LED pattern will change to Pattern #3 to signify you are in
‘Search’mode. When viewing the ‘Scratch’panel the SKIP button performs the CLONE deck action.
CUE CONTROLS
20. DELETE CUE / SHIFT –
DELETE CUE POINT: Press and hold this to enable Delete Cue Mode (the button will be lit red), then press a red
HOT CUE BUTTON to delete its assigned Cue Point.
SHIFT: Additionally, this button works as the SHIFT button to get to all the SHIFT+(button) actions
21. HOT CUE BUTTONS –
HOT CUE BUTTONS: Each of these buttons assigns a Cue Point or returns the track to that Cue Point. When a
HOT CUE BUTTON is not lit, you can assign a Cue Point by pressing it at the desired point in your track. Once it is
assigned, the HOT CUE BUTTON will light up white. To return to that Cue Point, simply press it.
Note: Cue Points cannot be overwritten. You must first erase a Cue Point by pressing or holding the DELETE
CUE button while pressing the appropriate HOT CUE BUTTON.
LOOP CONTROLS
22. ON / OFF –In Manual mode, press this to toggle on or off the Smart Loop feature. In Auto mode, press this to turn a
loop on or off.
23. IN –
LOOP IN (Manual): press this to set a “Loop In” point where your loop will begin.
1 (Auto): press this to set a 1-beat loop.
24. OUT –
LOOP OUT (Manual): press this to set a “Loop Out” point where your loop will end. You can also press this button to
exit an active loop.
2 (Auto): press this to set a 2-beat loop.
25. SELECT –
LOOP MOVE (Manual): press and hold to use the platter formoving the loop position.
4 (Auto): press this to set a 4-beat loop.
26. RELOOP –
RELOOP (Manaul): press this to jump to the start of the last set loop and loop. If the Deck is already looping when
you press it, the Audio Pointer will jump to the start of the loop and continue the loop.
8 (Auto): press this to set an 8-beat loop.

27. MODE –
MANUAL/AUTOLOOP: Press this to switch between Manual Mode and Autoloop Mode, which changes the
functions of the four buttons on its right.
Note: When the track is currently looping, the IN/1 and OUT/2 buttons will blink and the RELOOP/4 button will be
lit white to indicate a loop is active (regardless of the actual length of the loop).
In Manual Mode (the MODE button will be lit white), the four buttons on its right will function as LOOP IN,
LOOP OUT, LOOP STORE, and RELOOP (explained above).
In Autoloop Mode (the MODE button will be lit red), the four buttons on its right will set 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-beat
loops, respectively.
28. 1/2 X –Press this to halve the length of the selected loop.
29. 2 X –Press this to double the length of the selected loop.
30. LOOP SHIFT LEFT –Press this to move the loop in position 1-beat left.
31. LOOP SHIFT RIGHT –Press this to move the loop in position 1-beat right.
TRACK CONTROLS
32. STRIP SEARCH –moving your finger across the STRIP SEARCH allows for quick navigation through the track.
33. CLEAR / SET –
LEFT DECK –Assign the Video Output of Deck 1 to the Left Crossfader position
RIGHT DECK –Assign the Video Output of Deck 2 to the Right Crossfader position
MASTER DECK ASSIGN (4 Decks Only): Press SHIFT+ this button to make the currently selected Deck's BPM the
Master BPM (all other Decks will sync to this Deck).
34. ADJUST / SLIP –
LEFT DECK (4 Decks Only) –Assign the Video Output of Deck 3 to the Left Crossfader position
RIGHT DECK (4 Decks Only) –Assign the Video Output of Deck 4 to the Right Crossfader position
ADJUST CBG: Press Shift+ this button put the deck in CBG Move mode. Use the deck’s platter to adjust the CBG
for the track. Press Shift+ this button again to return to normal platter control. If track is playing and CBG Move is
activated, the platter’s LED pattern will change to Pattern #1 to signify you are in CBG Move mode.
PITCH CONTROLS
35. TAP –Tap this button at the same tempo as the track to help the software detect a more accurate BPM reading.
36. KEY LOCK –
KEY LOCK: Toggle the Key Lock feature of the software on or off.
PITCH RESET: Press and hold for 3 secs and upon release the track’s pitch setting will slowly return to the Zero (0)
position.
37. PITCH RANGE –Press this to adjust the range of the PITCH FADER. Range values are 6,12,18,25,50, and 100%.
38. PITCH FADER –Controls the track’s playback speed. An LED next to the fader will light up when set at 0%.
39. PITCH BEND ( + / –) –Press or hold down either of these buttons to temporarily adjust the track’s playback speed.
When released, the track playback will return to the speed designated by the PITCH FADER.
40. CROSSFADER METER –Visual representation of the crossfader’s position. When viewing the Video Panel the meter
represents the position of the Video Crossfader.
41. TAKEOVER LEDs –Disabled in this software version.
NAVIGATION CONTROLS
42. SCROLL KNOB –Use this knob to scroll through lists of tracks, folders, etc. in the browser. Press it to expand/collapse
the browser ZOOM view mode.
43. FWD / BACK –These buttons move the selector between panels in the browser.
DEFAULT SORT –Press and hold the View button then press BACK to sort the track list by the software’s default
sort setting.
ALBUM SORT –Press and hold the View button then press FWD to sort the track list by the Album field.
44. CRATES (FOLDERS) –Press this to move the selector to the software folders brower.
SONG SORT –Press and hold the View button then press CRATES to sort the track list by the Title field
45. PREPARE (SIDELIST) –Press this to move the selector to the SideList browser.
ARTIST SORT –Press and hold the View button then press PREPARE to sort the track list by the Artist field
46. FILES (TRACKS) –Press this to move the selector to the Tracks browser.
BPM SORT –Press and hold the View button then press FILES to sort the track list by the BPM field
47. LOAD A / LOAD B –Press one of these buttons while a track is selected to assign it to the left or right Deck,
respectively.
AUTO VIDEO TRANSITION –Press and hold the View button then press the LOAD A / B buttons to have the video
crossfader auto transition to the respective side of deck button pushed.

48. LOAD PREPARE (LOAD SIDELIST) –Press to move a track to the SideList.
BROSWER PAGE SCROLL - Press and hold the View button then press the LOAD PREPARE button repeatedly to
scroll through the BROWSER / SAMPLER / EFFECTS / RECORD pages.
49. VIEW –Toggles the view mode to bring additional functions to the navigation controls listed above.
EFFECTS CONTROLS
Different modes can exist based on which center panel of the skin is being displayed –Mixer, Video, or Scratch
50. FX SELECT –Turn this knob to browse for the effect to be use on the respective deck. The left knob does this for Left
Deck; the right knob does this for Right Deck.
Press down on the Select button to toggle the FX controls into Filter mode (available only when on Mixer or
Scratch panels). The FX A or B button LED will blink when in this mode.
51. FX MIX –Adjusts parameter slider 1 for the activated effect, typically theWet/Dry parameter. To hear less of the effect
(a "dry" mix), move this fader downward. To hear more of the effect (a "wet" sound), move this fader upward. The left
fader does this for Left Deck; the right fader does this for Right Deck.
Alternate Modes
View the Video Panel –Controls parameter slider 1 for the selected video effect
52. FX PARAM –Turn this knob to adjust the parameter slider 2 for the activated effect. The left FX PARAM knob does this
for Left Deck; the right knob does this for Right Deck.
Alternate Modes
View the Video Panel –Left knob controls the selection of video transition, right knob controls the selection of effect for
the video output
Filter Mode –controls the deck’s built-in Filter effect. Left knob controls the left deck, right knob controls the right deck.
53. FX A ON / OFF –Press this button to activate or deactivate the effect for the Left Deck. The button's LED will illuminate
when the effect is on.
Alternate Modes
View the Video Panel –Activate/Deactivate the Transition selected
Filter Mode –resets the left deck’s built-in Filter effect to zero (0)
54. FX B ON / OFF –Press this button to activate or deactivate the effect for the Right Deck. The button's LED will illuminate
when the effect is on.
Alternate Modes
View the Video Panel –Activate/Deactivate the video effect selected
Filter Mode –resets the right deck’s built-in Filter effect to zero (0)
55. FX A/B above CHANNEL 1 - 4 –Use these buttons to activate/deactivate the playback of the assigned samples in the
sampler. There are 8 buttons from left to right and correspond to Sampler bank 1 through 8.

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