User manual VESTAX CDX-16

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL VESTAX CORPORATION VESTAX EUROPE CAUTION IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FEATURES BEFORE USE FUNCTION CD SECTION MIXER SECTION F R O N T PA N E L R E A R PA N E L CONNECTION EXAMPLE GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE CDX-16 SPECIFICATIONS 2 4 5 6 6 7 11 11 12 12 13 14 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequeney energy and, If not installed and used in accordance with the lnstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ] To choose the input source or CD which will be mixed, simply switch to the desired input using the input assign switch. The playing pitch of either CD can be adjusted with the use of the pitch control fader or the pitch may be bent with the pitch bend joystick. The pitch range can be set to two levels, +/-8 or +/-16. Pitch range is most useful when attempting to best match the playing pitch of one track with another for smooth beat mixing. The two (2) joysticks on the CDX-16 allow users to quick scan the CD, search easily for a known track and to pitch bend the track playing. Pitch bend allows you to adjust to pitch momentarily in order to fine tune your mix. Between each track on any CD is usually a few seconds of no signal. The CDX-16 incorporates technology that eliminates this blankness with the result being a smooth blend from the previous track to the current track playing. The buffer memory on the CDX-16 is sufficient to eliminate any skipping from vibrations or pressure. The suspension system also prevents low frequency sounds from causing similar skips or jumps whilst the CD is playing. This function allows you to set a cue point on a given CD and to access this point quickly and easily. If the CD is left unattended or on pause mode for an extended period (approximately 10 minutes) the unit will go into sleep/auto standby mode. This feature has been included to promote the life of each mechanism as constant playing will wear down the quality of the laser and reduce the amount of enjoyment that you may have with the CDX-16. BEFORE USE Using CDs. A conventional CD consists of two (2) sides. Typically one side bears a label stating the name of the CD and artist whilst the front side, rainbow like in its color, contains the information that makes this technology work. There are approximately six (6) million data items stored on any one given CD front surface. Please make sure to load the CD into the playing mechanism correctly, so that the front side (rainbow) is unable to be seen once the lid is closed. Unlike conventional analog turntables, CD technology uses a fine laser beam instead of a stylus to read the contents of the disc. As a result of there being little physical contact, a CD will take infinitely longer to degrade. Repeated use of a CD, even playing over the same track again and again will likely have very little effect on the audible quality of the discs data. However, the front surface of a CD is brittle and may be scratched or damaged if you are careless in its handling. 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. [. . . ] To replace the crossfader please follow the below instructions carefully. ( i ) Carefully remove the four (4) screws that fix the crossfader to the faceplate. (ii) Gently remove the crossfader, making sure to disconnect all cables carefully. (iii) Replace the crossfader unit, making sure to carefully connect all cables to their proper points. (iv) Affix the crossfader unit to the faceplate with the previously removed four (4) screws. MIC INPUT JACK Input jack for MIC. HEADPHONE JACK Input jack for MIC. MIC VOLUME LEVEL MONITOR VOLUME LEVEL POWER GROUND (GND) TERMINAL Connection of this terminal to the grounding out lead of a turntable will reduce unnecessary hum and noise. MIX OUTPUT JACK CD OUTPUT JACK PHONO INPUT JACK AC POWER CORD LINE INPUT JACK POWER ON/OFF SWITCH CONNECTION EXAMPLE PROFESSIONAL MIXING CONTROLLER INPUT SELECTOR INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PHONO 2 LINE 2 INPUT 3 PHONO 3 LINE 3 INPUT 4 PHONO 4 LINE 4 MIC MAIN MIC PHONO 1 LINE 1 LEVEL +8 +5 +3 PGM 1 MIN MAX PGM 2 INPUT ASSIGN 1 2 INPUT ASSIGN 1 2 3 BAL GAIN 4 PGM 3 INPUT ASSIGN 1 2 3 GAIN 4 SUB MIC 3 BAL GAIN +1 4 MIN MAX BAL +0 -1 -3 -5 EQ HI MIN MAX MIN MAX L ON OFF LOW MID HI +6dB R MIN MAX L ON OFF R MIN MAX L ON OFF R -7 -10 -15 CUE L R LOW MIN OFF MAX ISOLATOR ISOLATOR ISOLATOR MIC SEND LOW MID HI +6dB LOW MID HI POWER AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 1 SEND FILTER MIN MAX DRY -OOdB -OOdB MASTER BAL FILTER FILTER SWEEP DRY SWEEP DRY SWEEP L R RCV MASTER LEVEL MIN MAX FILTER MIN MAX FILTER MIN MAX FILTER MIN MAX AUX 2 SEND AUX 1 PRE OFF MIN MAX POST AUX 2 AUX 1 PRE OFF POST AUX 2 AUX 1 PRE OFF POST AUX 2 MIN MAX FRONT PANEL MIC/AUX MIC LINE 1 SUB MASTER LEVEL RCV C. F. [. . . ]