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- Page 1 Professional Dual CD-MP3 Player / VCA Mixer with Accutrack Revolutionary DJ Workstation Design High Performance 4-Channel VCA Mixer Two Scratching CD/MP3 Players Advanced Onboard DSP Effects INSTRUCTION AND USER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction............3 Warnings.and.Symbols..........4 Important.Safety.Instructions........5 Voltage,.Unpacking,.Usage........6 Customer.Support,.Set-up.Guidelines......7 Connecting.the.ProdigyFX........8 Features..............9 Workstation.Functions..........10 Customization.and.Memory........11-12 CD.Player.Controls..........13-15 DSP.Controls.and.Functions........16-17 LCD.Display............18-19 Mixer.Controls.and.Functions........20-23 Front.Panel.............24 Rear.Panel.Controls.and.Connectors......25-26 Operations.............27-32 Troubleshooting............33 Connecting.3rd.Party.Hardware.......33 Specifications............34 Warranty...............35 Contact.B-52.Professional........36 B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... -
Page 3: Introduction
For more information about your ProdigyFX, log on to: http://www.ProdigyFX.com or call our customer service support hotline (toll free) at 800-344-4384 or (+1) 323-277-4100. Thank you again for your purchase of the ProdigyFX. B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... -
Page 4: Warnings.and.symbols
16) Keep the unit out of extended or intense direct sun pinched, particularly at the plug and the point where it light. no containers filled with any type of liquid exits the ProdigyfX. should be placed on or near the ProdigyfX. B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... -
Page 5: Important.safety.instructions
To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades correspondence of plugs, convenience receptacles, and can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... -
Page 6: Voltage,.Unpacking,.Usage
• The necessary line-in voltage may be set with the DIGITAL O VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel of the Prodigy FX (using a flat head screw driver). • Do not force the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch as this may cause damage •... -
Page 7: Customer.support,.Set-Up.guidelines
PreCision for your PAssion WE ARE HERE FOR YOU B-52 Professional offers a toll free customer support line to help answer any questions you have about your new ProdigyFX and its operation. Please visit us on the web at www.ProdigyFX.com or www.B-52Pro.com to download this instruction manual in the event that you misplace your original version. -
Page 8: Connecting.the.prodigyfx
Dj Mic CH4 Mic SERATO (graphic #3) B 52 B 52 B 52 MATRIX SYSTEMS Professional power amplifier Cassette deck Effects processor D/A Converter Turntables CD players Power amplifier Powered monitors or recording device B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... -
Page 9: Features
Analog direct CD outputs from CD players and line inputs on mixer allow using Serato , Torq and other time code based systems* * Serato and Torq are registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... -
Page 10: Workstation.functions
• NOTE: In the unlikely event that the procedure described above should not remedy the situation, turn the unit off for 10 seconds to completely reset the ProdigyFX and then turn the unit back on. B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... -
Page 11: Customization.and.memory
---- RUN TIME is used to set the speed of running line, when a track’s info is displayed. Default is set to 400 msec (0.4 seconds), and can be adjusted from 20 msec to 1 sec in 20 msec incre- ments. continued Next Page B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... -
Page 12: Customization.and.memory
• TIP: You can erase the memory completely using the MASTER RESET procedure. ---- REcALL FIRMWARE VERSION. You can check the firmware version of your CD player by pressing and holding the SAMPLER and TIME buttons together for 15 seconds. B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... -
Page 13: Cd.player.controls
TRACK will rapidly forward / back skip turning track knob will forward / button for about 2 seconds. through the tracks by 10 tracks per click. back skip between folders. continued next Page B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... - Page 14 Once you set it, press the RELOOP in pause mode and a cue point is pressing the RELOOP will instantly or OUT buttons to exit. (see opera- set, pressing and holding the CUE B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual...
- Page 15 15. BPM button: Use to switch THE JOG WHEEL is also your but not a change in PITCH between auto BPM and manual scratch platter when SCRATCH PERCENTAGE on the display, as BPM modes. button is activated. B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual...
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Page 16: Dsp.controls.and.functions
1 second, it will flash/light MODE: The JOG WHEEL can be BPM, not only the one that is flashing. used to return the music to the last red. Press once more to deactivate. B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... - Page 17 RATIO parameter knob it wil • TIP: When FADER START is See Operations section of this change the parameters of active on, and SINGLE mode is acti- manual for details. (flashing) effect on a coarse scale. B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual...
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Page 18: Lcd.display
Auto Cue is on or off. control. permanently until the next track. STOP 11. cHARAcTER DISPLAY: This is a and RUN time can be customized, Press and hold the SGL/CTN B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... - Page 19 17. EFFEcT: Displays that at 20. HAND: Displays when the touch graphic form. least one of the DSP effects sensitive wheel can be used to control was activated. Each active playback or scratch effects. B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual...
- Page 20 PreCision for your PAssion B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual...
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Page 21: Mixer.controls.and.functions
---- LOW: Use to adjust bass. At the center position the fader by switching to REVERSE. Switch to NORMAL to return to normal connection. frequency response is flat. Turn to the right to increase 6. cONTROL KNOBS AND LEVEL METERS continued next Page B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... - Page 22 A and B. Channels not assigned to A or B will be position, the signal level of the MASTER OUTPUT and directed to the output without passing through the signal from the channels with active CUE will be even. crossfader. B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual...
- Page 23 (FCCW), to the steep pitch required for top set a CUE point, it will return to the starting point of the current track. Moving X-fader to the right position will performance cut and scratch effects (FCW). B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual...
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Page 24: Front.panel
12cm CDs; it will not accept 8cm • NOTE: CDs must be inserted into SLOTs CDs or CDs with special shapes. without force. The SLOTs will allow some angle B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... -
Page 25: Rear.panel.controls.and.connectors
1 and 2 to LINE1 and LINE2 inputs 5. MASTER XLR OUTPUT JAcKS: Connect to balanced respectively. You then can use the Prodigy FX CD inputs of your Matrix system or to any power amplifier players to control SERATO™ or TORQ™. - Page 26 EXTERNAL EFFECTS’ SEND / 16. MIc cOMBO INPUT (for MIc2 and MIc3): Use to RETURN connectors when you are not using connect microphones with either an XLR or 1/4” TRS an external processor. Jack connector. B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual...
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Page 27: Operations
Ensure that you are familiar with will return music to that basic operations before you proceed. Always observe point and pause it. ---- To set a CUE point at a symbols illuminated on the LCD displays. The Prodi- B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... - Page 28 SEAMLESS LOOP will play music editing. While the loop is playing, press and hold continuously without interruption. the RELOOP button for 2 seconds. ALL three IN / OUT B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual...
- Page 29 SAMPLER button once and it will light blue. Then MEMORIZATION procedure. They will be kept in the press any of the memorized memory bank buttons to ProdigyFX’s memory even after the CD is ejected and B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual...
- Page 30 PHASE effect: This effect tweaks the original sound and • TIP: You can use adds different tonal definitions, similar in a way to the the JOG WHEEL for FILTER effect. B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual...
- Page 31 When you change parameters for one effect, other either change them manually while HOLD is active, effect’s parameters change automatically. or by switching the ProdigyFX off then on. B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual...
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Page 32: Operations
USE ONLY ORIGINAL FADERS SUPPLIED BY B-52. When you turn on your ProdigyFX, the SYNCH mode Check with your retailer or call B-52 directly to is off, and none of the beat purchase a replacement. You can also visit indicators are illuminated. If you activate any of the www.ProdigyFX.com for additional information. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
CD-r and CD-rW discs at 160 kbps to ensure 3) from serato Box – Line 1 output, connect to Prodigy fX Line 1 input. high-quality playback. CD-r and CD-rW should be burned at no greater speeds 4) from serato Box –... -
Page 34: Specifications
+/-4%, +/-8%,+/-16%,+/-100% HiGH: +12/-30 dB at 13 kHz kILL SWITCHES: LoW: less than -30 dB at 70 Hz MiD: less than -30 dB at 1 kHz HiGH: less than -30 dB at 13 kHz B-52 Professional Prodig yFX - Instruction Manual... -
Page 35: Warranty
(1).ONE.YEAR.warranty.does.not.cover.cross.faders..Parts. packaging.is.ideal.for.this.purpose..Include.your.name,.ad- supplied.under.warranty.may.be.new.or.rebuilt.at.the.. dress,.RAN.#,.copy.of.your.receipt.and.telephone.number. option.of.B-52. where.you.can.be.reached.during.business.hours. This.warranty.is.in.lieu.of.all.other.expressed.warran- YOU MUST SHIP THe PrODIGY FX WITHIN THe ties..If.this.product.is.defective.in.materials.or.workmanship. as.warranted.above,.your.sole.remedy.shall.be.repair.or. PrOVIDeD ATA CASe AND WITHIN THe OrIGINAl replacement..This.is.not.a.service.contract.and.this.war- MASTer PACKAGING Or eQUIVAleNT. ranty.does.not.include.maintenance,.cleaning.or.periodic. check-up..B-52.reserves.the.right.to.make.changes.in. FOr YOUr PrOTeCTION: design.and/or.improvements.to.its.products.without.any. Please.complete.and.mail.the.Purchase.Information.Card. -
Page 36: Contact.b-52.Professional
Internet: www.ProdigyFX.com or www.B-52Pro.com Ph: 323-277-4100 Fax: 323-277-4108 Toll Free: 800-344-4384 B-52 Professional is dedicated to product excellence and therefore continuously attempts to improve each and every model we manufacture. This ongoing process includes refinements in design, materials and workmanship which may result in products which differ than those described in our literature.