Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means built into the CD player is not defeated. Internal/External Voltage Selectors - Internal or external voltage selector switches, if any, should only be reset and re-equipped with a proper plug for alternative voltage by a qualified service technician.
You have just purchased a CD player designed specifically for the professional DJ. This unit has been designed to provide CD mixing with ease and creativity that maximizes your skills. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the CDN 36 by reading the following information before attempting to operate the unit.
3) If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does not move smoothly contact a qualified serviceman. DIGITAL OUTPUTS This CD player is specially equipped with digital outputs. The format is type 2, form 1, also known as S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Format). When the digital output is used the variable pitch slider and pitch bend buttons or pitch wheel should not be used.
CDN 36 FRONT PANEL FEATURES 1. Open/Close: Press to load or eject the disc. The tray will not open if a disc is in play. The tray door will automatically close in 30 seconds if left open. This is to protect the tray from accidental damage while open.
28. Voltage Selector - Set this switch to the voltage for your location. 29. RCA Audio Connectors - Connect your CD player to your mixer from this line level output. 30. Digital Output - The format is type 2, form 1, also known as S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Format). In order to use the digital output you should not use variable pitch slider and the pitch bend buttons.
7. SECONDS - Shows the seconds elapsed or remaining depending on mode setting. 8. FRAMES - The CD Player breaks down a second into 75 frames for accurate cueing. This shows the frames elapsed or remaining depending on mode setting.
CDN 36 DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAY/PAUSE AND CUE OPERATIONS PLAY & CUE Pressing the “PLAY/PAUSE” button starts the disc. Pressing the “CUE” button will reset the disc to the last place where the disc was started. This is called the cue point. By alternately pressing the “PLAY/PAUSE” button and the “CUE”...
3. Typically if you press the switch once, the attached CD player will activate. When it is pressed again the unit will cue or pause depending upon CD player setting.
“STUTTER”. By default the “LOOP IN” also becomes the “STUTTER” point. NOTE: The CD Player will always remember a new set point as the “LOOP IN” or “STUTTER” point until you actually set a new “LOOP IN” point or put in a new CD.
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CDN 36 MOVING LOOP IN POINT The “LOOP IN” point can be moved while the music is playing just by pressing at the new desired point. next time “LOOP OUT” is reached the CD will return to this new “LOOP IN” point.
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CDN 36 RELOOP/STUTTER This button performs 2 different functions depending on loop setting. RELOOP This is only possible if “LOOP” points have been previously set and the CD is playing beyond the “LOOP OUT” point. The “RELOOP” function automatically returns the music to the “LOOP IN” point and will play the loop until it is released with the “LOOP OUT”...
Match the tempo by monitoring the music of both PLAYER 1 and PLAYER 2 by ear or using the manual BPM counter and adjusting the pitch. When the tempo of the music of the selected CD player is slow compared to the tempo of the other player, move the slider to the “+”...
CDN 36 BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER When you have finished using the CD player, be sure that the disc tray is closed with the “OPEN/CLOSE” button before switching off the power. DO NOT switch off the power when the disc holder is open.
Professional Disc Jockey Products What is covered and for how long? NUMARK INDUSTRIES LCC ("NUMARK") warrants to the original purchaser that NUMARK'S DJ Mixers, Amplifiers, CD players, turntables, preamplifiers, beatkeepers, equalizers, microphones, headphones, and all other accessories are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase from an authorized NUMARK dealer and continuing for the following period of time after that date for (1) Year.
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