3 the v-‐machine hardware – SM Pro Audio V-Machines User Manual
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SM Pro Audio
3 The V-‐Machine Hardware
The
V-‐Machine
is
a
compact
special-‐purpose
audio
processor.
It
has
been
designed
to
interface
seamlessly
within
a
wide
range
of
common
audio
production
and
performance
environments.
Much
attention
to
detail
has
been
made
to
designing
a
modern,
compact,
high-‐performance
product
that
is
simple
to
operate.
The chassis structure of the V-‐Machine has been designed in such a way as to:
●
Provide a powerful yet compact unit suitable for live and studio applications.
●
Offer users a simple user interface.
●
Allow easy access for connection to peripheral devices.
●
Protect the V-‐Machine’s critical electronics.
●
Provide adequate heat dissipation and air flow to the internal electronics.
Many of the common connection options typical of audio processor units can be found on the
rear
panel,
including:
Stereo
audio
inputs
and
outputs,
USB
host
and
slave
connectors,
a
stereo
headphone
output,
5-‐pin
MIDI
input,
and
a
power
connector.
The V-‐Machine is cooled during operation by means of a low-‐noise internal fan.
3.1 Top Panel
An LCD Panel display and keypad button user interface is provided on the V-‐Machine’s top
panel.
3.1.1 Keypad Button User Interface
The V-‐Machine’s keypad interface provides a
simple
mechanism
for
navigation
and
control
of
the
V-‐Machine.
The
keypads
are
arranged
in
four
rows
of
two
buttons
each.
Single button-‐presses and combinations (pressing
two buttons at the same time) are possible.
3.1.2 LCD Panel
The V-‐Machine’s LCD panel displays information
relevant for navigating and operating the system.
The LCD contrast can be manually adjusted to suit
preferred
viewing
angles.
This
adjustment
is
made
in
the
Global
System
Settings
(see
section
3.7.1
on
page
32).
During
operation,
moving
vertical
meters
will
be
visible
on
the
right
side
of
the
LCD.
The
meters
display
the
activity
on
the
stereo
audio
input
and
output,
and
also
the
activity of the V-‐Machine’s CPU.
The V-Machine’s control buttons.
Figure 9