Hercules DJ CONSOLE User Manual

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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.

Hercules DJ CONSOLE Specifications

General

I/O ports	1 x audio - line-In; 1 x microphone - input; MIDI - input / output; 1 x audio - line-out - RCA; 1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm; 1 x headphones - output; Audio - SPDIF input; Audio - SPDIF output.
Audio quality	24 bit
Minimum RAM	64 MB
Minimum processor	Pentium II 400 MHz
Minimum storage drive space	100 MB
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
Audio system maximum sampling rate	48 kHz
Bundled software	Virtual DJ (DJ Console Edition) from Atomix Productions, a dedicated version of a professional DJ software suite; New DJ SE from GMIXON, the easy-to-use DJ mixing software; Ots CD Scratch 1200 and OtsDJ demo from Ots Labs, a virtual turntable CD player and a revolutionary MP3/CD/WAV playback system for DJs, radio stations and music lovers; Storm 2.0 DJ Edition from Storm Music Studio, a powerful audio sequencer; DJ Console Softmapper from Hercules, a powerful mapping interface allowing you to assign keyboard shortcuts to your DJ Console’s controls for hands-on control of audio applications (mapping of digital controls only).
Compatibility	Audio: Microsoft DirectSound compatible; ASIO 2.0 drivers included; General MIDI compatible.