Cortex HDTT-5000 Operation Manual

Cortex HDTT-5000 Operation Manual

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Important Notice....................................................................................................2
Warnings and WEEE.............................................................................................3
Introduction..............................................................................................................4
Features...................................................................................................................5
Care and Maintenance.........................................................................................6
Operating Conditions............................................................................................6
Setup Guide & Parts Diagram............................................................................7
Rear Panel & Connections....................................................................................7
Top Panel & Functions.......................................................................................8-9
Using the HDTT-5000
Preparing for Use................................................................................................10
Selecting Devices & Database Creation........................................................11
Firmware Options................................................................................................12
File Browser & Search Options.........................................................................13
Search Options (continued)...............................................................................14
Info Button & Track Attributes...........................................................................15
Play Mode & Single Auto Cue.........................................................................16
Options .................................................................................................................17
Waveform display and Shuffle Mode............................................................18
Time Display and Pitch Control........................................................................19
Jog Mode and Playlist Support.......................................................................20
Cue Points and Cue Memorization...................................................................21
Device Menu.........................................................................................................22
Hot Cue Menu......................................................................................................23
Seamless Loop Menu..........................................................................................24
DSP Effects Menu.................................................................................................25
Sample Menu.......................................................................................................26
Messages/Troubleshooting................................................................................27
Technical Specifications......................................................................................28
Warranty Information.........................................................................................29

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    HDTT-5000 Operation Manual All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Table of Contents Important Notice....................2 Warnings and WEEE.....................3 Introduction......................4 Features........................5 Care and Maintenance..................6 Operating Conditions....................6 Setup Guide & Parts Diagram................7 Rear Panel & Connections..................7 Top Panel & Functions..................8-9 Using the HDTT-5000 Preparing for Use....................10...
  • Page 2: Important Notice

    There are even Spanish and French language versions, to make operating the HDTT-5000 easier than ever! Additionally, please download our FREE Cortex Database Creation Software, which allows you to cre- ate searchable databases of your entire music collection within minutes! This indispensable utility is designed to save you time when preparing large storage devices to use with the HDTT-5000.
  • Page 3: Warnings And Weee

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IMPORTANT WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS P L E A S E R E A D P R I O R T O O P E R A T I N G T H I S D E V I C E ! CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to POWER SOURCES: This product should be operated...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Foreword Thank you for purchasing our Cortex HDTT-5000. We are confident that the Cortex platform of products will not only make your life easier through the use of the latest advancements in cross-platform connectivity and sound reproduction but will raise the bar for DJ and pro audio products. With the proper care &...
  • Page 5: Features

    With the HDTT-5000, you don’t need to worry about having a storage device for each unit. Through the Master/Slave device operation, you The HDTT-5000 allows you to set and store up to 4 different Hot Cue can share one mass storage device across two units. As well, audio output “CUE POINTS”...
  • Page 6: Care And Maintenance

    Cleaning the Unit When using writable storage devices, such as hard drives, and hard- To clean the HDTT-5000, use only a dry soft cloth and/or compressed drive-based music players (iPod™, Zen™), certain maintenance might be air. If the unit is soiled with stubborn dirt, we suggest using a 2:1 solu- required.
  • Page 7: Setup Guide & Parts Diagram

    YOUR UNIT. Note that the power supply automaticaly switches as long as you have a compatible power cable, you will be able to use your HDTT-5000 in 1. AUDIO OUT L/R RCA connectors, (MASTER) any region regardless of power (USA, UK, EURO, ETC) RCA type unbalanced stereo audio output.
  • Page 8: Top Panel & Functions

    11. NAVIGATOR keypad These buttons allow the user to navigate through menus and features of the HDTT-5000. Depending on the mode of the unit, the buttons may serve different purposes.
  • Page 9 HDTT-5000 Operation Manual All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Parts Diagram and Functions Top Panel Power Button (Press and hold.) 12. Shift Button edited on the fly. Loops are automatically saved to the MSD for later Holding down the SHIFT button extends the use of certain buttons on the use.
  • Page 10: Preparing For Use

    HDTT-5000 Operation Manual All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Preparing for Use/Master Slave opperation STEP ONE Connect the Power Cord to the power outlet., found on the rear of the unit. STEP TWO Connect the RCA audio outputs of the unit to a suitable audio mixer.
  • Page 11: Selecting Devices & Database Creation

    Once you have selected a device, the unit will search for a data- base of the music that exists on that device. If it is the first time you are using that particular unit with the HDTT-5000, the unit will prompt you to perform indexing, so that you can search for any song within seconds.
  • Page 12: Firmware Options

    Firmware Updates Section Sixteen: Firmware Updates One of the most powerful features of the HDTT-5000 is the capability to upgrade the internal software. This lends itself to the addition of new fea- tures and support, the optimization of current processes, and the capabil- ity to fix bugs as they arise.
  • Page 13: File Browser & Search Options

    Search by Songs When you Search by Songs, you will see presented with all of the track titles in the database that has been created by the HDTT-5000 or the helper software application. Search by Artists When you choose Search by Artists, you can narrow down the amount of Fig 3.5 - Searching by artist...
  • Page 14: Search Options (Continued)

    You can either start typing (If you have a standard USB keyboard or Jog wheel to input a attached to one of the USB ports) and the HDTT-5000 will jump right to search string String search mode or in the search options menu just select ‘Search by String,’...
  • Page 15: Info Button & Track Attributes

    Section Four: Info Button and Track Attributes You will find the Info Button located to the top left of the main display and will become an indispensable part of using the HDTT-5000. Despite the HDTT-5000 being able to display an adequate amount of informa- tion on the LCD, not every attribute of each track can be displayed all at once.
  • Page 16: Play Mode & Single Auto Cue

    Search Results in the order that they were displayed.. If there are no search results, or you get to the end of the Search Results the HDTT-5000 will just stop at the end of the last tack on the list.
  • Page 17: Options

    Fig 6.1 -Main Edit Menu Section Six: Edit Mode The Edit Mode on the HDTT-5000 is the command center for the unit. In Edit Mode, the user can edit options for how the unit functions, playlists and choose the active device.
  • Page 18: Waveform Display And Shuffle Mode

    “breakdowns” are coming. This can help to visu- ally mix as well as mix by audio. Waveforms can be created in two places-in the unit or in the Cortex DB software. This can be downloaded from www.cortex-pro.com.
  • Page 19: Time Display And Pitch Control

    The Pitch Control allows you to speed up or slow down the playback of a track by a desired percentage. The HDTT-5000 offers Pitch Ranges of 4, 8, 16, and 24%, in order to provide a wide level of flexibility when manipulating digital music files.
  • Page 20: Jog Mode And Playlist Support

    Playlists are created in real time with- in the HDTT-5000, and can be saved at th end of a gig so that your set can be recalled for future use. As well, if you wish to create a playlist from your computer, Itunes can be used to sort music into playlists before a gig.
  • Page 21: Cue Points And Cue Memorization

    Cue Points & Memorization Section 10: Setting and Memorizing Cue Points With the HDTT-5000, creating and memorizing cue points is quick and easy. There are two (2) types of cue points available at any given time, a traditional stutter cue, as well as four Hot Cue buttons.
  • Page 22: Device Menu

    2. Select the new device you wish to Eject using the Navigation keypad or Jog Wheel. Press Enter to eject the device. 3. If the device you have ejected is being used by both of the HDTT-5000’s (if you have a MASTER/SLAVE setup), the MASTER unit will warn you by Fig 11.1 - Pressing Shift+Power to access the Device Menu...
  • Page 23: Hot Cue Menu

    Using the HDTT-5000 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hot Cue Menu Section Twelve: Hot Cue Mode Hot Cues are cue points that can be set on the fly (while the song is playing) and differ from traditional cue points in that the program mate- rial will continue to play from the point that you press the button, instead of needing to continue to hold the play button down.
  • Page 24: Seamless Loop Menu

    Using the HDTT-5000 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Seamless Loop Menu Section Fourteen: Loop Mode Loops are small repeating segments of a song that can be created, engaged and edited on the fly. With these, you can do everything from creating an extended intro to a song to mix into, to extending a break in a song.
  • Page 25: Dsp Effects Menu

    Section Fourteen: DSP Menu DSP (Digital Signal Processing) effects are available at any time on the HDTT-5000 to alter your music in any way you choose. From filtering out certain frequencies, adding an echo or reversing audio, the only limit really is your creativity.
  • Page 26: Sample Menu

    Using the HDTT-5000 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Sample Menu Section Fifteen: Sample Menu The sample menu is much like the loop menu. Samples are small segments of audio material that can be played separately from the main audio material.
  • Page 27: Messages/Troubleshooting

    Some devices require proprietary hardware device drivers. Although with the introduction of USB, this is less common, it still sometimes presents an issue. These devices are not compatible with the HDTT-5000. - Device has been removed while before using the eject procedure...
  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    RMA clearly written on the outer carton: Do not, under any circumstance, ship your product to GCI without first For support or repair outside of the USA, please visit the Cortex web- calling the Technical Support Deparment at the number listed above.
  • Page 29: Warranty Information

    There are no obligations of liability on the part of GCI, Cortex, or any of its retailers for consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or other indirect damages with respect to loss of property, revenues, profit, or costs of removal, installation, or reinstallation.

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