Numark Industries Musical Instrument CD MIX 1 User Manual

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Professional Disc Jockey Products  
CD MIX-1  
PROFESSIONAL CD MIXING CONSOLE  
OPERATING MANUAL  
©1999  
Industries  
 
CD MIX-1  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock,  
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.  
Electrical equipment should NEVER be kept or stored in  
damp environments.  
NOTICE CONCERNING FCC REGULATIONS  
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency  
energy and may cause interference to radio and  
television reception if you do not operate it in strict  
accordance with the procedures detailed in this  
OPERATING MANUAL.  
This unit complies with Class B computing device rules  
in accordance with the specifications in Sub-part J or  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules, which are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against such interference in a  
residential installation. There is no guarantee, however,  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If the unit does cause interference to any radio or  
television reception, try to reduce it by one or more of  
the following means:  
DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN  
OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED.  
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
CAUTION: This product utilizes a laser. Use of  
controls or adjustments other than those specified  
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS  
a) Reposition the other unit and/or its antennae  
b) Move this unit  
1. Disconnect power cord before servicing  
c) Move this unit and the other unit(s) further apart  
d) Plug this unit into a different AC outlet so that it is  
on a different circuit from the other equipment.  
2. Replace critical components  
with factory parts or recommended  
equivalents  
only  
This note is in accordance with Section 15.838 of the  
FCC Rules.  
3. For AC line powered units - Before  
returning repaired unit to user, use an  
ohmmeter to measure from both AC plug  
blades to all exposed metallic parts. The  
resistance should be no more than  
100,000ohms.  
This unit does not exceed the Class B limits for  
radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out  
in the radio interference regulations of the  
Canadian Department of Communications.  
DOUBLE INSULATED - When servicing use only identical replacement parts  
For 220-volt use in USA, use NEMA style 220-volt plug. For other countries use proper plug for local outlet.  
Please record the serial number of your unit as shown on the back of the chassis as well as the  
name of the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. Retain this information and your original  
purchase receipt for your records. Please return the enclosed warranty card to register your CD  
player with us.  
MODEL: __________________________ PURCHASED FROM:_________________________  
SERIAL NUMBER:___________________ DATE OF PURCHASE:________________________  
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CD MIX-1  
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CD MIX-1  
PROFESSIONAL CD MIXING CONSOLE  
CONGRATULATIONS...  
You have just purchased a combination dual CD player and mixer designed  
specifically for the professional DJ. This unit has been designed to provide portable  
CD mixing with the same ease and creativity that you have enjoyed with records.  
Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the CD MIX-1 by reading the  
following information before attempting to operate the unit.  
Once again, congratulations and thank you for choosing the CD MIX-1.  
FEATURES:  
CD Section  
Mixer Section  
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2 independent CD units  
Mechanical Anti-Shock  
Ability to play 3" and 5" CDs  
Plays CD and CDR (recordable CDs)  
Pitch/Jog Wheel for both setting cue points  
and adjusting tempo  
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External input for 2 Phono or 2 Line inputs  
Master balanced/unbalanced and record  
output  
Direct input for onboard CD units  
Input for External Microphone with  
independent gain control  
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3 search speeds  
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Crossfader to blend between 2 Channels  
and control Auto start of the CD units  
Three band Equalizer for master output  
Dual Band, 12-segment LED output display  
Fader CD Start button  
Headphone output for 1/4" and 1/8" style  
plugs with the ability to cue any channel  
12VDC power input to allow car battery  
usage  
Large back lit LCD Display  
Track sequence programming  
Time button with elapse and remain time  
bar  
Single/Continuous modes  
Pitch percentage display  
+/- 12% pitch adjustment  
Auto dead space elimination  
Ability to autostart player with use of the  
crossfader  
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BPM COUNTER  
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CD MIX-1  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Safety and Registration  
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Introduction  
Set-up Instructions & Connections  
Important Information  
Description of the Features  
CD Player  
Display  
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Mixer  
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Rear Panel  
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Basic Operation  
Play, Pause and Cue Operations  
Matching the Tempo  
Beat Matching Using Pitch Bend  
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Example of Mixing  
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Before Switching off the Power  
Troubleshooting Guide  
Information and Specifications  
Warranty  
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CD MIX-1  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION...  
CHECK TO BE SURE  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE IN THIS BOX:  
(1) CD MIX-1  
(1) OWNERS MANUAL (THIS BOOKLET)  
(1) POWER ADAPTER  
Please read this entire manual before connecting this unit to your system.  
For optimum performance:  
a) Never use spray cleaners on the slide controls. Residues cause excessive dirt build-up and this  
will void your warranty. In normal use slide controls can last for many years. If they malfunction  
(usually because of a dirty or dusty environment) consult a professional technician.  
b) Always make sure that AC power is OFF while making any connections.  
c) Use appropriate cables throughout your system. Do not use excessively long cables (i.e. over  
50ft/14m) Be sure plugs and jacks are tightly mated. Loose connections can cause hum, noise or  
intermittents that could easily damage your speakers. Make the input and output connections with  
readily available low-capacitance stereo cables. Quality cable makes a big difference in audio  
fidelity and punch. See your Numark dealer or an electronics or audio specialist store if you are  
not sure which cables to get.  
d) Never attempt to make any adjustments or repairs other than those described in this manual.  
Take the unit to your dealer or to an authorized Numark Service Center.  
e) ALWAYS remember: “TURN AMPS ON LAST AND OFF FIRST”. Begin with master faders or  
volume controls on minimum and the amplifier gain/input control(s) down. Wait 8 to 10 seconds  
before turning up the volume. This prevents transients which may cause severe speaker damage.  
f) Use restraint when operating controls. Try to move them slowly. Rapid adjustments could damage  
speakers due to amplifier clipping.  
g) Avoid amplifier “clipping” at all costs: this occurs when the red LEDs (usually on the front panel of  
most professional power amplifiers) start flashing. “Clipping” is when the power amplifier is  
distorting and working beyond it’s limits. Amplifier distortion is THE major cause of speaker failure.  
h) To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never place cans of  
beer, soda, glasses of water or anything wet on top of the unit!  
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CD MIX-1  
DESCRIPTION CD MIX-1 CD PLAYER FEATURES  
LED is lit, then moving the sliding fader. The pitch will  
not be changed if the PITCH LED is off.  
10. SEARCH WHEEL (OUTER RING) - 3 forward and 3  
reverse speed positions for searching through songs.  
The more you turn the wheel in either direction the  
faster you search through the music.  
11. PITCH BEND/JOG WHEEL (INNER RING) - The jog  
wheel serves 2 functions depending on the current  
mode.  
a) The jog wheel will control a slow frame search  
when the CD is not playing. To set a new frame  
cue point, spin the wheel then press play when you  
have determined the proper position. Press CUE to  
return to the “CUE POINT”.  
b) When both CD players are playing a CD, the pitch  
bend function allows the positioning of the bass  
beats to be matched after the pitch of each disc is  
matched. Either player can “catch up” or “fall back”  
to match the other player. The jog wheel will  
1. OPEN/CLOSE (Disc Tray Open/Close) - Press to  
load or eject the disc. Each press will open or close  
the disc tray on the transport. NOTE: Tray will not  
open unless the disc has been paused. Tray will  
automatically close after 30 seconds.  
temporarily bend the pitch of the music if the song  
is already playing by rotating the wheel clockwise to  
speed up or counterclockwise to slow down. By  
changing the pitch of one disc with respect to the  
pitch of the other disc, the beats can be matched.  
2. TIME (Time Button) - Switches the time display  
between elapsed playing time and remaining time on  
the track and remaining time on the entire CD.  
3. CONT/SING - Will cause just a single track to play or  
all tracks in order by pressing once or twice.  
12. CUE - Pressing the CUE button during play provides a  
return to the position at which play was started. If  
PAUSE is used before CUE, that will become the cue  
point. Alternately pressing the PLAY button and the  
CUE button allows the CD to be played from the same  
position any number of times. The CUE LED will light  
up from the time the CUE button is pressed until the CD  
has been reset to the position at which play was  
started. Steady lighting of this LED indicates the ready  
condition.  
4. LCD DISPLAY - Indicates all the functions, as they  
are occurring, with the CD. These functions are  
explained in the next section.  
5. TRACK (Track Buttons) - Used to select the track  
to be played.  
6. Track 10 Button - This button is for quickly  
advancing to higher tracks on a CD.  
7. PROGRAM - Depress this button and the unit will  
stop and the program indicator will light. Select  
each track to be programmed and press the