User manual VESTAX -GE-31A

[. . . ] If this equipment dose cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures. Reorient or relocate the recelving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. [. . . ] If the product has been exposed to rain or water. with a cart stand that is recommended by d. If the product dose not operate normally by manufacturer. Adjust only those controls that are coverd by the operating 22. An appliance and cart combination should be moved instructions as an improper adjustment of other, with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven controls may result in damage and will often surfaces may cause the appliance and cart require extensive work by a qualified technician combination to overturn. to restore the product to its normal operation. If the product has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged. When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfromance-this indicates need for service. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to product, ask the service technician to perfrom sefety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. FEATURES Dual Top loading CD player. For quick loading of CDs top loading systems offer unparalleled ease. Thus, please take care to load you CDs correctly and ensure that you store them in a safe place. Furthermore, avoid leaving CDs in direct sunlight or in close proximity to a heating device or hot object, in the rain or in water, or on surfaces that have excessive moisture or surface dirt/grime. Also take care when cleaning any CD by using a recommended or special purpose cleaning cloth, cleaning spray or product and always wipe in the direction illustrated below. Wipe from the inside out. Do not wipe in a circular fashion. Never use record cleaner designed for conventional analog disks, this will degrade the CD disc surface. Always store disc properly in the case. Warning Please do not inhibit access to this unit's main switch by operating it in a confined area. Do not expose to water, moist environments or operate this device in an area likely to be effected by liquid spillage or dripping. FUNCTIONS TOP PITCH CONTROL FADER Used to adjust the playing pitch (speed) by up to +/- 8%, +/16%. As this fader is 100mm in length you are able to make both major and subtle adjustments in the playing pitch of any given CD sound source. Typically, this fader is used to make subtle adjustments that allow for beat matching/mixing that results in you ultimately being able to move from one track to another without an audible difference. PITCH LOCK INDICATOR When the light is on Pitch Lock is active. When the light is off Pitch Lock is inactive. PITCH LOCK ON/OFF SWITCH When selected, and the light is on, the pitch of the CD playing will be set to a pitch neutral position regardless of the pre-set pitch level or how the pitch control fader is adjusted. When Pitch Lock is set to off, the pitch control fader is active. STICK CONTROLLER [1] Pitch Bend By pressing the stick towards the rear panel (up) of the console you are able to make a momentary negative (-) adjustment in the pitch. The opposite movement (down) will result in a positive (+) adjustment in the pitch. The joystick will automatically spring back to a neutral position and any pitch adjustments will hence stop. [. . . ] As the cross fader is moved from one side to the other there is a blend of the respective signals. This is such that when the fader is in the neutral (center) position both signals can be heard. The cross fader on the -GE-31A is user replaceable. When the cross fader is worn out the fader may be easily removed and subsequently replaced with the optional replacement fader CF-R3 Likewise, preventative maintenance & cleaning of the fader may be accomplished through such easy removal. [. . . ]