Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 15 Installation..............................16 Connections and operating elements................... 18 Technical specifications........................28 Plug and connection assignment....................31 Protecting the environment......................
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General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
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General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to playback audio files. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. DANGER! Electric shock caused by short-circuit Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐ tective contact plug.
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Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible hearing damage With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Power supply Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet.
Features Features This media player is suitable for use in clubs, bars, night clubs and on stages. Special features of the device: CD / USB player with anti-shock function for uninterrupted playback in the event of vibra‐ tions Switchable autoplay Speed adjustment by ±...
Installation Installation Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
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Installation Insert the battery into the Push the lock of the battery holder towards the centre of the housing and pull out the battery remote control holder like a drawer. Insert the battery. The battery is correct, if the positive pole points to the housing bottom of the remote control.
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel media player...
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Connections and operating elements 1 [POWER] Main switch to turn the device on and off 2 Number buttons [1]…[0] Direct selection of a desired title 3 Disc slot Carefully insert the disc to be played half way in here. It will then be drawn in automatically. 4 Display 5 [SPEED CONTROL] [LOW]...
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Connections and operating elements [REP / RAN] Button for repeating tracks or playing tracks in random order. Press once to repeat the currently played track (display shows ‘REPEAT ONE’ ). Press twice to repeat all tracks of a folder (MP3 format) (display shows ‘REPEAT FOLDER’ ). Press three times to repeat all tracks (display shows ‘REPEAT ALL’...
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Connections and operating elements [PROG] / [P] Saving a custom playlist Press [P] (display shows ‘PROGRAM’ ). Press (MP3 format) to select a folder and to select a track. Confirm with [P]. Repeat these steps for further tracks. Press to play the saved playlist (display shows ‘MEM’...
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Connections and operating elements Rear panel media player...
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Connections and operating elements 11 [Auto Play] / Sliding switch for switching between automatic and manual mode. Can only be operated when [ON] / [OFF] the device is switched off. [ON] Once an audio source is connected, playback starts automatically. [OFF] Once an audio source is connected, you can start playback with 12 [OUTPUT] / [L] / [R]...
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Connections and operating elements Remote control media player...
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Connections and operating elements 17 [EJECT] / Ejects the inserted disc 18 [PROG] Saving a custom playlist Press [P] (display shows ‘PROGRAM’ ). Press (MP3 format) to select a folder and to select a track. Confirm with [P]. Repeat these steps for further tracks. Press to play the saved playlist (display shows ‘MEM’...
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Connections and operating elements 22 [REV. - SKIP - F.WD] / Skip back button . Press briefly to skip to the previous track. Press and hold to start searching backwards. Skip ahead button . Press briefly to skip to the next track. Press and hold to start searching forward.
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Connections and operating elements 30 [FOLDER] / Press to skip to the previous folder (MP3 format). Press to skip to the next folder (MP3 format). 31 Number buttons [1]… Direct selection of a desired title 32 [SPEED] [LOW] Slows down the playback speed. Press [LOW] once to show the speed on the display (display shows ‘PH -- 01’...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 Screw terminal block 13.2 V (alternative) Audio signal 1 × USB connections (max. 64 GB) 1 × CD player Output connections Line 2 × XLR plug 2 × RCA socket Playback speed control range ±...
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Technical specifications Power consumption 45 W Operating supply voltage AC 115/230 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 1 A, 250 V, slow-blow Dimensions (W × H × D) 483 mm × 44 mm (1 RU) × 238 mm Weight 3.2 kg Ambient conditions...
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Technical specifications Further information Design 19" rack-mountable MP3-capable Digital output Master tempo AntiShock media player...
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
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Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) media player...
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Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (unbalanced) Ground, shielding Signal Bridged to pin 1 RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug. Signal Ground, shielding...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery.
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Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
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