CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................... 2 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 2 3.1. First installation ........................................................................................................... 2 3.1.1. For Windows 98 / 98 SE / Millennium ............................................................. 2 3.1.2. For Windows 2000 / XP .................................................................................. 3 3.2. Connecting and disconnecting the DJ Console.......................................................... 5 4. PRESENTATION ............................................................................................................... 5 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 5. The cover .................................................................................................................... 5 The shoulder strap ...................................................................................................... 5 The top face ................................................................................................................ 6 The connectors ........................................................................................................... 7 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NEDERLAND DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS CONNECTING SPEAKERS............................................................................................... 8 5.1. Connecting speakers in 5.1 mode .............................................................................. 8 5.2. Connecting speakers in DJ mode............................................................................... 8 6. USING THE DJ CONSOLE AT A PARTY......................................................................... 8 6.1. 6.2. 6.3. 6.4. 6.5. 6.6. 6.7. Overview ..................................................................................................................... 8 Previewing with headphones ...................................................................................... 9 Speeding up or slowing down a piece ........................................................................ 9 Creating loops and cue points .................................................................................... 9 Switching from one piece to another ........................................................................ 11 Getting on the microphone........................................................................................ 11 Scratching ................................................................................................................. 12 7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................................................. 13 7.1. Warranty information................................................................................................. 13 7.2. Save time by registering your product online!........................................................... 13 1. INTRODUCTION There are two ways to use your DJ Console. It can be used in a normal way for gaming and enjoying surround sound on DVDs thanks to its 5.1-channel connection, or it can be turned into a mixing deck. A mouse click enables DJ mode, allowing you to mix your musical pieces and preview them on headphones, just like a real DJ. The DJ Console functions mainly with digital audio files, including MP3s. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that musical creations are protected by copyright and that you must comply with all applicable legislations. We strongly encourage you to support artists by acquiring their works legally. Do not hesitate to consult the glossary in the online help for definitions of specific DJ terms found in this manual. WARNING: this product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Desktop/laptop PC with Intel Pentium II 400MHz or compatible 64MB RAM Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98/98 SE, Me, 2000, XP Available USB port (dedicated USB root hub for DJ Console recommended) Headphones or amplified speakers CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (CD-DA support recommended) 16-bit, 800x600 video resolution Microphone, Internet connection + 100MB free hard disk space for some applications 3. INSTALLATION 3.1. First installation You must install your DJ Console's drivers before connecting it to your computer. Note: your installation screens and procedure may vary slightly from those described in this manual. Because drivers and software are constantly being developed, the ones provided on your CD-ROM may not be the most recent versions. You can visit the Hercules website (www.hercules.com) to verify this and, if necessary, download the very latest versions. 2/14 ­ User Manual 3.1.1. For Windows 98 / 98 SE / Millennium - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The DJ Console installation menu automatically appears. If the installation menu is not launched automatically: - Double-click on the CD-ROM icon. - Double-click on Setup.exe if necessary. - Click on Drivers. Windows prompts you to reboot your computer. - Click on Finish. - Once your computer has restarted, connect the DJ Console to one of the computer's USB ports using the USB cable provided. - Follow the on-screen instructions. We recommend that you connect the DJ Console to a USB port on your computer or a dedicated USB hub, in order to ensure sufficient power supply to the DJ Console. Windows will automatically detect and install the required drivers. (Please have your Windows 98 SE CD-ROM handy before commencing installation. You may be prompted to insert it during driver installation.) If the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears: - Click on Next 4 times to install the default drivers. - Click on Finish to complete the setup. The icon appears in the taskbar, indicating that the DJ Console is ready for use. User Manual ­ 3/14 ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NEDERLAND DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ENGLISH - Double-click on My Computer. 3.1.2. For Windows 2000 / XP - Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The DJ Console installation menu automatically appears. If the installation menu is not launched automatically: - Double-click on My Computer. - Double-click on the CD-ROM icon. - Double-click on Setup.exe if necessary. - Click on Drivers. - Follow the on-screen instructions. A dialog box appears, prompting you to connect the DJ Console. - Connect the DJ Console to one of the computer's USB ports using the USB cable provided. We recommend that you connect the DJ Console to a USB port on your computer or a dedicated USB hub, in order to ensure sufficient power supply to the DJ Console. Windows will automatically detect and install the required drivers. Windows may display a Hardware Installation warning. - Click on Yes (under Windows 2000) or Continue Anyway (under Windows XP). - Once all of the drivers have been installed, click on OK in the dialog box. - Click on Finish. icon appears in the taskbar, indicating that the DJ The Console is ready for use. 4/14 ­ User Manual 3.2. Connecting and disconnecting the DJ Console The DJ Console can be used in conjunction with an internal sound card (dedicated to network gaming, for example) without causing conflicts on your computer. When you connect the DJ Console it is automatically recognized as the main sound card, and once it is disconnected the internal sound card resumes its original functions. Consequently, you can connect and disconnect your DJ Console at any time, even when the computer is switched on, thanks to its USB connection. 4. PRESENTATION 4.1. The cover Your DJ Console has a cover, allowing you to transport it without any danger of damaging the top face. This cover can also be attached to the underside of the DJ Console as an inclined base, allowing you to use your DJ Console under optimal conditions. By default, the cover is configured as an inclined base. To detach the cover: - Turn over the DJ Console and place it on a flat surface. - Holding the DJ Console with one hand, take hold of the cover by the OPEN opening. - Pull the cover up towards you, pulling up on one side and then the other in order to detach the cover. To replace the cover: - Position the tabs on the lower part of the cover in the corresponding slots on the DJ Console. - Apply pressure on both sides of the cover where the word CLOSE appears until it snaps into place. 4.2. The shoulder strap Your DJ Console also features a shoulder strap for easy transportation. To install the shoulder strap: - Thread the Velcro flaps through the two buckles on the DJ Console. - Attach the flaps to the Velcro band. User Manual ­ 5/14 ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NEDERLAND DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ENGLISH 4.3. The top face Your DJ Console has a variety of controls allowing you to interact with DJ software. There are two sets of these controls, as the left and right sections of the DJ Console each correspond to a separate deck in DJ software applications. Descriptions of the default function of each control are provided below. 1. Cut or boost Bass/Medium/Treble frequencies 2. Tweak volume, change music speed (pitch/master tempo) in real time 3. Add effects, cue points (song positions), loops on the fly 4. Mouse emulation or special DJ FX control 5. LEDs indicating the current mode at a glance 6. Headphone monitoring for private control of music 7. Speed up or down for accurate mixing 8. Previous/next track or rewind/fast forward 9. Vinyl-style jog wheel 10. Swift crossfader for seamless mixing between the 2 decks 11. Automix your entire playlist 12. Play/Pause song or mark a song position Note 1: these are descriptions of the DJ Console's default functions, which may vary according to the application you are using. 6/14 ­ User Manual Your DJ Console features multiple connectors on the front and back faces. With these connectors you can connect multiple peripherals, as illustrated in the diagrams below: Back face RCA and minijack analog outputs: speaker system (from 2 to 5.1 channels) Optical and coaxial digital inputs/outputs: DAT (Digital Audio Tape), MiniDisc player MIDI input/output: MIDI keyboard Front face Analog line input: record from any analog peripheral (stereo system, CD player, etc.) Microphone input: mono microphone Headphone input: DJ headphones for headphone previewing User Manual ­ 7/14 ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NEDERLAND DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS 4.4. The connectors ENGLISH Note 2: the software applications provided are optimized for use with the DJ Console. Nevertheless, you can use the DJ Console to control any other application ­ even games! In order to do this you will need to use the DJ Console Mapper software, which allows you to assign a keyboard shortcut to each of your DJ Console's controls, corresponding to a specific function in an application. For more information, please refer to the DJ Console Mapper's online help. 5. CONNECTING SPEAKERS The DJ Console can be used in two different ways: in 5.1 mode and in DJ mode. 5.1 mode (the default mode) transforms the DJ Console into a 5.1-channel sound card, perfect for games and DVDs, while DJ mode allows you to use the DJ Console as a real mixing deck. For more on 5.1 mode and DJ mode, please refer to the online help. Two types of connectors are available for connecting speakers: RCA and minijack. An RCA plug corresponds to a channel, while a minijack plug corresponds to an output (composed of two channels), which is why there are 6 RCA plugs and only 3 minijack plugs. Select the type of plug according to the type of speakers you will be connecting (RCA and minijack plugs corresponding to the same output cannot be used simultaneously). 5.1. Connecting speakers in 5.1 mode - Make sure that your computer is switched off. - Connect the front speakers to the 1 and 2 RCA plugs (plug 1 corresponds to the front left speaker, plug 2 to the front right speaker) or to the Front 1-2 minijack plug. - Connect the center speaker to the 3 RCA plug and the subwoofer to the 4 RCA plug, or connect the center speaker/subwoofer pair to the Center/LFE 3-4 minijack plug. - Connect the rear speakers to the 5 and 6 RCA plugs (plug 5 corresponds to the rear left speaker, plug 6 to the rear right speaker) or to the Rear 5-6 minijack plug. - Switch on your computer and your speakers. - Click on the icon in the taskbar. - Click on the 5.1 / DJ / ASIO switch to enable 5.1 mode. Your setup is now ready to reproduce surround sound. 5.2. Connecting speakers in DJ mode - Make sure that your computer is switched off. - Connect the speakers to the 1 and 2 RCA plug ...