Numark NDX900 Quick Start Manual page 11

USB MASTER MODE
By connecting a USB mass storage class device such as a USB hard drive,
thumb drive or portable media player to the USB MASTER connector on the top of
the NDX900 Controller, you can access, play, and scratch your music files in the
same way you might play a normal audio CD.
To access your USB device:
1. First make sure it is connected to the USB MASTER connector on the top panel of the NDX900 Controller.
2. Press and release the SOURCE button.
3. Turn the PARAMETER knob until the display indicates "USB-MASTER", then press down on the PARAMETER
knob.
4. After the NDX900 Controller has first analyzed the partition structure (max 9 partitions), then analyzed the folder
structure (max 999 folders) of the USB device, you can then navigate through your USB device by following the
instructions below.
USB Mass Storage Device
To access files on a USB mass storage class device, use the TRACK knob to choose which folder you want to open, then
press down on the knob to enter that folder. You can then use the TRACK knob to either navigate to another folder level or
choose an audio file in the current folder that you want to play.
Hint: To organize a large music collection you might consider creating a separate folder for each artist.
Please note:
• Because not all MP3 devices are USB mass storage class, not every player will be compatible with the NDX900
Controller.
• If there are no MP3 files inside a folder you are browsing on your external device, the NDX900 Controller will
display "No MP3 files in this folder, PLS try another one."
• To change MP3 display mode, hold the RECALL / STORE button and press the (PLAY) MODE button to toggle
between file name, ID3 song title, ID3 album title and ID3 artist name.
Tips For Using USB Devices With Your NDX900 Controller
•
When disconnecting a USB device from the NDX900 Controller, always make sure to use the SOURCE button to switch
to CD/MP3 Mode before disconnecting.
disconnecting a USB device.
•
Disconnecting a USB device while the NDX900 Controller is in USB MASTER Mode could possibly cause data on the
USB device to become corrupted and unreadable.
•
Note: There is a limit of 999 songs per folder or playlist. Use multiple folders or playlists to separate large numbers of
songs.
•
We do not recommend using MP3 files over 300MB as this may affect the performance of the NDX900 Controller.
•
For large capacity HD, the NDX900 Controller can read a maximum of 9 disc partitions. Each partition is limited to 999
folders, and each folder is limited to 999 songs.
USB MIDI MODE
You can also connect the NDX900 Controller to a computer via USB to use the NDX900 Controller as a controller for software
programs that are compliant with USB MIDI protocol. Check with your software manufacturer to find out if your software
supports a USB MIDI controller. For the software program included with the NDX900, refer to the included software setup guide
for additional instructions.
To activate USB MIDI mode, connect a USB cable from the NDX900 Controller USB SLAVE connector to a USB port on your
computer. Then press SOURCE and turn the parameter knob to select "USB-MIDI."
NDX900 CONTROLLER FIRMWARE
NDX900 Controller works best with the latest firmware installed. We strongly recommend that you check for firmware updates
right away, and continue to check regularly so you don't miss out on any of the good stuff!
www.numark.com/ndx900controller for the latest firmware updates.
Make sure that the letters "HD" are not blinking on the display when
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Note: The NDX900
supports the HFS+, FAT and NTFS
files systems. HFS+ GUID Partition
Table is not supported at this time.
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