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effect window in Virtual DJ, press the knob to activate the effect. Once an effect is active, this
knob will temporarily control the effect parameter till the effect is deactivated. Press the knob to
deactivate the effect.
SAMPLER SELECT - Holding SHIFT while turning this knob will set the sampler on in the sam-
ple window. Rotate the knob left or right once the the desired effect is found. Start/Stop the
sampler by pressing the knob. If a sample is active, the knob will control the volume temporarily
while the sample is playing.
LOOP ADJUSTMENT - If a loop is active, this knob can control/adjust the loop size till the loop
is exited.
3. MIXER SECTION
CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL - This adjustment is used to adjust the audio source signal input gain
for a channel. Never use the gain control to adjust a channels output volume. Setting the gain level
properly will ensure a clean output signal. An improper gain level adjustment will send a distorted
signal throughout the entire audio line which may damage speakers and amplifiers. To properly set a
channels gain level control:
1. Be sure the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL is set to level 4.
2. Set the GAIN KNOB to level 8.
3. Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting.
4. Use the Gain Control to adjust an average output volume of +4 dB.
5. Repeat this step for all channels
CHANNEL TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel allowing
for a maximum treble gain of +6dB or maximum decrease of -100dB. Turning the knob in a counter-
clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in
a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to a channel signal.
CHANNEL MIDRANGE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a channel
allowing for a maximum midrange gain of +6dB or maximum decrease of -100dB. Turning the knob in
a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal, turn-
ing the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal.
CHANNEL BASS CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of a channel
allowing for a maximum bass gain of +6dB or maximum signal decrease of -100dB. Turning the knob
in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to a channel signal, turning
the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to a channel signal.
4. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL - This knob is used to control the master output level. To avoid
distorted output try to maintain an average output signal level no greater than +4dB. To avoid speaker
damage that may be caused by excessive volume, be sure this knob is always set to zero (completely
down) before turning the unit on.
5. NAVIGATION BUTTONS - These buttons allow easy navigation of your music library on your soft-
ware.
BROWSE KNOB - Turn this knob to scroll through and select your music tracks in the soft-
ware. To enter a folder or return to the last folder in the software, press the knob.
LOAD BUTTON - Press this button to load the selected track to that deck. Pressing this button
and the SHIFT button will CUE the source to the headphones.
SHIFT BUTTON - Hold this to use secondary commands for certain buttons.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)