MixVibes U Mix Control Pro User manual
User Manual
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Contents
1 Connections 5
1.1 Stand Alone Setup 5
1.2 Turntables/CD Players and Internal Mixer Setup 6
1.3 MP3 players (iPod®) and Internal Mixer Setup 7
1.4 Turntable/CD Player and External Mixer Setup 8
2 Installation 9
2.1 Windows 9
2.2 Mac OS X 11
2.3 Launching CROSS DJ 11
2.4 License Key 11
3 Configuring CROSS DJ 12
3.1 Audio Configuration 12
3.2 MIDI Configuration 14
4 Controller Overview 15
4.1 Top Panel 15
4.2 Rear Panel 18
4.3 Front Panel 19
5 Software Overview 20
5.1 Menu 20
5.2 Head-Up Display (HUD) 20
5.3 Players 21
5.4 Integrated Mixer 21
5.5 Dock 22
5.6 Browser 22
5.7 Preview Deck 22
6 Importing Audio 23
6.1 Importing Folders 23
6.2 iTunes® Integration 23
7 Loading Tracks 24
8 First Mix with CROSS DJ and U-MIX CONTROL PRO 25
9 Troubleshooting 26
10 Frequently Asked Questions 27
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Important safety instructions
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
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 a damp cloth.
7 Do 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.
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing MixVibes U-MIX CONTROL PRO. MixVibes U-MIX CONTROL PRO is a DJ package including
CROSS DJ software and an external MIDI DJ controller with an internal sound interface. This is the perfect package
for DJs seeking a compact, professional DJ solution which makes no compromise on the design and quality of the
hardware.
Take a few minutes to run through this quick start guide and you’ll be on your way to making great mixes on
MixVibes U-MIX CONTROL PRO in no time at all!
We invite you be a part of the MixVibes community to share your experiences with other DJs, find help and advice,
and check for available updates. See you online on the forum1or on the website2!
Minimum System Requirements for PC
• Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7. We recommend Windows 7 or XP over Vista.
• Intel Core 2 Duo / 1.8 GHz or equivalent
• 1 GB RAM
• One available USB port
• Hard drive space for music
Minimum System Requirements for MAC
• Mac OS X 10.4
• Intel Core 2 Duo / 1.8 GHz or higher
• 1 GB RAM
• One available USB port
• Hard drive space for music
Box Contents
• CROSS DJ installation disc
• U-MIX CONTROL PRO - USB DJ MIDI controller with an internal sound interface
• 1 USB cable; 1 RCA cable; 1 male RCA to male mini jack (3.5mm)
• This user manual
1
http://forum.mixvibes.com
2
http://www.mixvibes.com
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1 Connections
REAR
FRONT
LN PH
LN PH
DC IN
OUTPUT 3/4
POWER
INPUT 3/4 INPUT 1/2
9V
0.5A
TOUCH SENSOR
MIN MAX MIN MAX
OUTPUT 1/2
LR LR LR LR
USBOFF
C.F. CURVE
LEVEL
R L
HEADPHONES
L R
MICROPHONE
USB
SPEAKERS
SOFTWARE
MIXVIBES
1.1 Stand Alone Setup
1
Connect outputs 1/2 of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO to your sound system (amplifier, powered speakers, or
home stereo).
2 Connect your headphones to one of the ’headphones’ outputs of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO.
3 If necessary, connect your microphone to the ’microphone’ input of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO.
4
Connect the supplied USB cable between the USB output of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO and a free USB slot
of your computer.
5 To turn on your U-MIX CONTROL PRO, set the rear panel selector to ’USB’.
6
After installing the software, set the CROSS DJ Audio preferences as described in the Audio Configuration
part of this manual: 3.1 on page 12.
Stand alone setup
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1 Connections
REAR
FRONT
LN PH
LN PH
DC IN
OUTPUT 3/4
POWER
INPUT 3/4 INPUT 1/2
9V
0.5A
TOUCH SENSOR
MIN MAX MIN MAX
OUTPUT 1/2
LR LR LR LR
USBOFF
C.F. CURVE
LEVEL
R L
HEADPHONES
L R
MICROPHONE
USB
SPEAKERS TURNTABLECD PLAYER
PHONO
LINE
LN PH
PHONO
LINE
LN PH
SOFTWARE
MIXVIBES
1.2 Turntables/CD Players and Internal Mixer Setup
1 If you are using vinyl, plug the ground of your turntable to the ground lug on the U-MIX CONTROL PRO.
2
Connect the outputs of your decks (vinyl or CD) to the RCA inputs of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO plugging
the left deck into the inputs 1/2 and right deck into the inputs 3/4. Match the left channel (usually white)
with the white RCA sockets on the U-MIX CONTROL PRO, and right (usually red) with the red sockets.
3
If you are using turntables with phono outputs, set the U-MIX CONTROL PRO’s input selectors to ’Phono’.
If you are using turntables with line outputs or CD players, set the input selectors on the U-MIX CONTROL
PRO to ’Line’.
4
Connect outputs 1/2 of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO to your sound system (amplifier, powered speakers, or
home stereo).
5 Connect your headphones to one of the ’headphones’ outputs of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO.
6 If necessary, connect your microphone to the ’microphone’ input of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO.
7
Connect the supplied USB cable between the USB output of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO and a free USB slot
of your computer.
8 To turn on your U-MIX CONTROL PRO, set the rear panel selector to ’USB’.
9
After installing the software, set the CROSS DJ Audio preferences as described in the Audio Configuration
part of this manual: 3.1 on page 12.
Turntables/CD Players and internal mixer setup
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1 Connections
Mp3 / iPod (1)
Mp3 / iPod (2)
REAR
FRONT
LN PH
LN PH
DC IN
OUTPUT 3/4
POWER
INPUT 3/4 INPUT 1/2
9V
0.5A
TOUCH SENSOR
MIN MAX MIN MAX
OUTPUT 1/2
LR LR LR LR
USBOFF
C.F. CURVE
LEVEL
R L
HEADPHONES
L R
MICROPHONE
USB
SPEAKERS
PHONO
LINE
LN PH
SOFTWARE
MIXVIBES
PHONO
LINE
LN PH
1.3 MP3 players (iPod®) and Internal Mixer Setup
1
Connect the outputs of your MP3 players to the RCA inputs of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO plugging the left
MP3 player into the inputs 1/2 and right MP3 player into the inputs 3/4.
2 Set the U-MIX CONTROL PRO’s input selectors to ’Line’.
3
Connect outputs 1/2 of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO to your sound system (amplifier, powered speakers, or
home stereo).
4 Connect your headphones to one of the ’headphones’ outputs of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO.
5 If necessary, connect your microphone to the ’microphone’ input of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO.
6
Connect the supplied USB cable between the USB output of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO and a free USB slot
of your computer.
7 To turn on your U-MIX CONTROL PRO, set the rear panel selector to ’USB’.
8
After installing the software, set the CROSS DJ Audio preferences as described in the Audio Configuration
part of this manual: 3.1 on page 12.
MP3 players (iPod®) and internal mixer setup
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1 Connections
REAR
LN PH
LN PH
DC IN
OUTPUT 3/4
POWER
INPUT 3/4 INPUT 1/2
9V
0.5A
TOUCH SENSOR
MIN MAX MIN MAX
OUTPUT 1/2
LR LR LR LR
USBOFF
C.F. CURVE
LEVEL
R L
USB
TURNTABLECD PLAYER
PHONO
LINE
LN PH
PHONO
LINE
LN PH
SOFTWARE
MIXVIBES
SPEAKERS
HEADPHONES
L R
MICROPHONE MIXER
1.4 Turntable/CD Player and External Mixer Setup
1
If you are using vinyl, plug the ground of your turntable to the ground lug on the U-MIX CONTROL PRO or
on your DJ mixer.
2
Connect the outputs of your decks (vinyl or CD) to the RCA inputs of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO plugging
the left deck into the inputs 1/2 and right deck into the inputs 3/4. Match the left channel (usually white)
with the white RCA sockets on the U-MIX CONTROL PRO, and right (usually red) with the red sockets.
3
If you are using turntables with phono outputs, set the U-MIX CONTROL PRO’s input selectors to ’Phono’.
If you are using turntables with line outputs or CD players, set the input selectors to ’Line’.
4
Connect the outputs of your U-MIX CONTROL PRO to the line inputs of your mixer. Connect the outputs
1/2 into a line input of your mixer and the outputs 3/4 into another one.
5
Connect your headphones to the external mixer’s headphone output and plug your sound system
(amplifier, powered speakers, or home stereo) to the external mixer’s main output.
6 If necessary, connect your microphone to the external mixer’s microphone input.
7 Connect the U-MIX CONTROL PRO to a free USB slot of your computer.
8 To turn on your U-MIX CONTROL PRO, set the rear panel selector to ’USB’.
9
After installing the software, set the CROSS DJ Audio preferences as described in the Audio Configuration
part of this manual: 3.1 on page 12.
Turntable/CD Player and external mixer setup
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2 Installation
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Please log in on our forum in order to register your product and to check for the latest download version of CROSS
software. If it is newer than what is on your CD-ROM, we recommend installing it instead.
2.1 Windows
1
Insert CROSS DJ 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 CROSS DJ installation disc and
double-click on the file «Install Cross DJ.exe».
2 Choose your language and click OK.
Language Selection
3 Read and accept the End-User License Agreement by clicking I Agree.
4 Select the Components you want to install and click Next.
End-User License Agreement
Components Selection
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