User manual CORTEX HDC-500

[. . . ] Before operating this unit, please verify that you have the latest firmware version available from our website - http://www. cortex-pro. com. New versions of the HDC-500 firmware will include additional features, bug fixes, and enhanced compatibility to guarantee optimum performance of your unit. There are even Spanish and French language versions, to make operating the HDC-500 easier than ever!Additionally, please also download our FREE Cortex Database Creation Software, which allows you to create searchable databases of your entire music collection within minutes, as well as create playlists for use on your unit! [. . . ] The new state of playback (SINGLE or CONTINUE) will then be displayed on the LCD DISPLAY panel. TIME MODE button This button dictates whether the unit will display textual and visual time information relating to the TIME REMAINING or TIME ELAPSED. Pressing this button momentarily changes the TIME MODE of both sides of the unit, while holding SHIFT and momentarily pressing TIME will change the TIME MODE of only that respective side. 11. NAVIGATOR keypad These buttons allow the user to navigate through menus and features of the HDC-500. Depending on the mode of the unit, the buttons may serve different purposes. See page 25 for detailed documentation of all of the functions of the NAVIGATOR, in all modes and contexts. SHIFT button Holding down the SHIFT button extends the use of certain buttons on the unit, by providing alternate functions. For more on all of the features that are augmented by use of the SHIFT button, see page 26. NOTE: WHEN SHIFT + INFO ARE PRESSED SHUFFLE MODE IS TURNED ON 13. JOG WHEEL The JOG WHEEL controls many aspects of the unit, and can be used for navigating through menus, searching through music and manipulation of pitch. The behavior of the JOG WHEEL is dependent on the mode of operation, as well as the status of the PITCH ON/OFF indicator and JOG MODE. 9 Using the HDC-500 Preparing for Use STEP ONE Connect the AC/DC adaptor to the DC Inlet, found on the rear of the unit. Fasten the Security Clamp (found directly below the DC Inlet jack) on top of the cable, so that it is not possible for the cable to become dislodged. Fig 1. 1 - Connect Power STEP TWO Connect either the XLR type (Balanced) audio output and/or the RCA type (Unbalanced) Audio Outputs to a suitable audio mixer. When connecting the unit, make sure you note that the either output will have the same music program and both can work at the same time. STEP THREE Connect your primary USB device to the port found to the right of the rear panel. You may choose any driverless device that follows FAT32, NTFS, or HFS+ file systems. You may also connect a powered (active) USB hub to augment the amount of available ports. If required, you may also connect a device to the front USB port. Fig 1. 2 - Connect Audio Fig 1. 3 - Connect USB STEP FOUR Press the Power button located to the left of the front panel. The unit will take about 5 seconds to boot up as well as detect any USB devices that are currently connected. Fig 1. 4 - Turn Power ON 10 STEP ONE - DEVICE SELECTION When prompted, select the desired storage device, that you wish to access. Use the Navigator Keypad to advance through the list of devices, and press Enter to select. Selecting Devices & Database Creation Using the HDC-500 Note that when you select a storage device, the unit will be required to complete any necessary Database Creation before being able to select another device. STEP TWO - INDEXING Once you have selected a device, the unit will search for a database of the music that exists on that device. If it is the first time you are using that particular unit with the HDC-500, the unit will prompt you to perform indexing, so that you can search for any song within seconds. If you already have used the storage device with the HDC-500, skip to STEP TWO - VERIFICATION. If you wish to create the database using the HDC-500, select `YES' from this prompt. If necessary, you can also connect other USB storage devices without powering down the unit. Fig 2. 1 - Select USB device Fig 2. 2 - Create Database by selecting `YES' During the indexing procedure, the unit must create a database based off of the ID3 tags that exist on the storage device. [. . . ] Wait 10 seconds and try again. - Device is using an unsupported file system The file systems supported are FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, CDFS, and UDFS. "Error creating DB" may be displayed if there is not a sufficient amount of space left on your storage device to create the necessary database files required to search through your music library. - If you are out of space, try to delete some files and try the database process again. - Check the USB cable that is being used to connect the storage device to the HDC-500. - If the device is powered by an external power supply, make sure that the unit is receiving power. Fig 4. 5 - Error message, drive full or not responding 26 Other (Specifications) Specifications 1. Included Accessories Type of unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Streaming Digital Audio Controller Format compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MP3, WAV, CD-Audio MP3 format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 kbps ~ 320 kbps, CBR/VBR, 44. 1 kHz WAV format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44. 1 kHz, 16 bit stereo Instant Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0. 1 second Pitch ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 8, 16, 24% Pitch increment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 05% Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6V DC 3000mA Power consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 watts Operating environment temp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5º C to +35º C (+41º F - +95º F) Operating environment humidity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85% Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. 68 lbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. 4 kgs Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 x 10. 5 x 2. 5 inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482 x 267 x 64mm Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz Connector type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB Types A&B USB protocol support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 0, 1. 1 (Full Speed) and 2. 0 (Hi-Speed) Number of ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Maximum number of connected devices (via USB hub, sold separately). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (Plus Keyboard) File system support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, CDFS, UDFS 5. [. . . ]