feet, the unit should be virtually flush with most mixers. With the S
, the unit will sit higher, but the Turntable portion might resist more
F
EET
vibration.
TONEARM SETUP:
1. Attach the H
(7) or integrated cartridge to the tonearm by
EADSHELL
twisting the fastening screw counterclockwise. Be careful not to
overtighten the fastening screw. If you have an overhead mount car-
1
2
tridge, consult the cartridge manual for instructions on how to
3
mount it to a headshell.
2. Attach the C
OUNTERWEIGHT
ON / OFF
the number scale facing forwards, by turning the weight counter-
clockwise.
LANGER
3. Adjust the C
OUNTERWEIGHT
+
freely when placed above the platter. The cartridge should
not sit on the vinyl, nor should it be leaning backwards.
This is the Zero Point, at which no weight is applied to the
cartridge whatsoever.
4. Set just the number scale to '0' to reflect that the tonearm is balanced,
and at the Zero Point.
5. Turn the complete C
OUNTERWEIGHT
priate weight (in grams) is reflected on the number scale. The appropriate
weight will be furnished by the cartridge manufacturer.
6. To adjust the tonearm height, use a Philips-head
screwdriver to remove the T
upper right hand corner of the unit. There are 3
FILTER
O
FLANGER
screws which must be completely removed. Once the
T
B
(6) is removed, adjust each of the
ONEARM
ASE
spring-loaded height modules to reflect the necessary
height required, as per the specifications of your preferred phono car-
tridge. All 3 of the spring-loaded height modules should be set to the same
height, to ensure that the stylus tip meets the vinyl at the appropriate angle
+
and position.
FUNCTIONS:
1. LCD D
ISPLAY
ally show all parameters relating to the function of
the unit. This includes track titles (on applicable
MP3 files), pitch values, mode of operation, transport functions, time, beats
per minute, and a visual graph relating to the position of the playing track.
2. O
M
S
PERATION
ODE
MIX
CD
TT
tions: CD, TT, and MIX. CD Mode allows for full manipu-
lation of audio via the S
mode allows for the playback, and MIX Mode allows for a
+
CD to be played with limited tactile control, while also playing a Vinyl
record simultaneously.
1
2
3
TANDARD
1
2
3
EC HO
FILTER
FLANGER
ON / OFF
C
ONTROL
4%
8%
OFF
50%
16 %
EC HO
FILTER
FLANGER
(8) to the back of the tonearm, with
+
PITC H BEN D
(8) until the tonearm floats
1
2
a pitch control for the CD portion of the unit.
3
1
2
and is meant to be used in conjunction with the P
(8) counterclockwise until the appro-
Bear in mind that Key Lock may cause flanging or artifacts on certain musi-
3
cal programs, especially at higher percentages.
EFX
(6) from the
B
ONEARM
ASE
1
To engage an effect, simply select and press the button of the effect you
ON / OFF
2
desire, and use the T
parameter to your liking. By pressing and holding the knob for 1 second,
3
the unit will switch to Dry/Wet mode, and you will be able to set the
amount of audio that is sent through the DSP, for varying the intensity of
ON / OFF
the effect. Note that when an effect is not engaged, the T
P
ARAMETER
: The LCD D
(1) is used to visu-
ISPLAY
ON / OFF
EC HO
FILTER
FLANGER
(44): This switch has 3 posi-
WITCH
is pressed. Pressing and holding the M
you to preview the cue point. For step-by-step information on the CUE
C
V
P
(3), TT
CRATCH
ONTROL
INYL
LATE
functions of the CDT-05, see the section entitled 'Setting Cue Points and
Loops'.
3. S
C
V
P
CRATCH
ONTROL
INYL
(4): These work in conjunction with the
A
NCHOR
>
platter to provide realtime control to both the CD
and Vinyl playback functions of the CDT. Upon using
the unit for the first time, make sure that the S
(4) is firmly seated within the S
A
NCHOR
+
(3).
V
P
INYL
LATE
4. P
(9): The pitch control, along with P
C
ITCH
ONTROL
(11), allows you to manipulate the speed and tempo of the
S
ELECTION
music being played. P
R
S
(11) allows for more dra-
ITCH
ANGE
ELECTION
matic manipulation, whereas the higher the percentage selected, the
more dramatic the effect is. Smaller percentages mean less dramatic
manipulation, but more precise control.
+
5. P
B
B
(10): These allow the DJ to make tem-
ITCH
END
UTTONS
porary changes to the speed and tempo of the music being
played and are primarily used for fine adjustment during beat-
mixing. In M
M
, the P
B
B
IX
ODE
ITCH
END
UTTONS
6. K
(12): Key Lock allows the speed of the
L
F
EY
OCK
UNCTION
music to be changed without changing the musical key. This
KEY
function is available strictly on the CD portion of the unit,
ITCH
7. DSP E
(13, 14, 15): The DSP E
FFECTS
14, 15) section allows for tonal, phase and delay-
based manipulation of the CD section of the CDT.
EC HO
FI FILTE TER
FLANGE
GER
(22) knob to tweak the
S
/DSP P
RACK
KIP
ARAMETER
(22) knob will advance through tracks.
8. P
/P
B
(16): In CD or Turntable (TT) Mode,
LAY
AUSE
UTTON
the P
(16) starts and stops playback. In Mix Mode,
B
LAY
UTTON
the P
(16) controls CD only, and the M
B
LAY
UTTON
O
/O
(21) starts and stops the platter for vinyl playback.
N
FF
9. M
(17): In CD Mode, the M
C
B
ASTER
UE
UTTON
CUE
(17) returns the unit to the position of the set Cue
B
UTTON
Point, once it has been set. After advancing to the set Cue
Point, the unit will remain paused until the P
+
C
B
ASTER
UE
10. H
(18): This function allows you
S
C
F
OT
TART
UE
UNCTION
to start from the specified Cue Point, once it has been set,
HO T S TA RT
without interrupting playback.
<6>
(3) and S
LATE
CRATCH
<<
SEARC H
ON / OFF
CD track, for as long as each button is held down.
1
12. S
SI NGL E
CRATCH
mine how the unit will behave at the end of each track.
2
CRATCH
When the unit is in Single Auto-Cue mode, the LCD display will show the
word 'Single,' and the unit will automatically cue to the first frame of audio
3
on the specified track. When the unit is completed playing that track, it will
R
ITCH
ANGE
stop and cue automatically to the first frame of audio on the subsequent
track. In Continuous mode, the LCD display will show the word
'Continue,' and the disc will play all tracks without interruption, indefinite-
ly repeating the disc until it is stopped manually. When the display says nei-
1
ther 'Single' nor 'Continue,' the unit will play all tracks without interrup-
EC HO
FILTER
FLANGER
tion, but will then stop after playing the last track on the disc.
2
13. M
OTOR
3
M O TO R
stop the rotation of the platter. In TT or CD Mode, this
ON / OFF
ON / OFF
(10) function as
requires that the unit is in Play mode. In Mix Mode, the
M
O
/O
(21) button controls the platter for vinyl playback, where
OTOR
N
FF
the P
B
(16) controls the playback of the CD player portion.
LAY
UTTON
14. T
CD playback, allows you to advance through track num-
bers on the CD portion of the unit. By pressing the knob
(9) section.
C
ONTROL
<< TR AC K SKIP >>
downwards and turning in either direction, the unit will
advance through track numbers in increments of 10. When there is a DSP
effect engaged, the T
ON / OFF
(13,
FFECTS
parameter associated with the selected effect. By pressing the knob down-
wards and holding for 1 second, the context of the display will change,
and you will be able to set the Dry/Wet control for the selected effect. This
will determine the intensity of the effect. As effects are highly dependent
on preference, it is advisable to take some time to experiment and find
the settings that are to your liking.
15. M
EMO
MEMORY
By using this function, it is possible to set up to 3 specific
S
/DSP
RACK
KIP
CUE
points at which you can advance to, without interruption.
1
The M
fly, simply by pressing the M
2
pressing the desired H
OTOR
wish to set. The M
3
the M
ASTER
C
Audio tracks (not available on MP3 discs). To save the M
ASTER
UE
hold the M
B
EMO
UTTON
mation on the CUE functions of the CDT-05, see the section entitled
B
(16)
'Setting Cue Points and Loops'.
LAY
UTTON
(17) will allow
16. T
M
UTTON
IME
EV
CD or Mix Mode, the time display will change from Time
TIME
Elapsed, to Total Time Remaining, and to Song Time
RE CALL CU E
Remaining. When the unit is in Play Mode, the time mode will change as
well as the visual graph relating to the position of the playing track. When
ON / OFF
the unit is in Stop Mode, the LCD display will instead show 'Elapsed,' 'T.
1
Remain,' or 'S. Remain,' depending on your time selection. If you have
saved the M
C
ASTER
UE
2
3
11. T
(19): Pressing these but-
S
B
RACK
EARCH
UTTONS
tons allows you to momentarily advance through a
EC HO
FILTER
FLANGER
(20): This button will deter-
/C
M
INGLE
ONTINUOUS
ODES
EC HO
FILTER
FLANGER
(21): This button allows you to start or
O
/O
N
FF
S
& DSP P
(23): This knob, during
RACK
KIP
ARAMETER
S
& DSP P
(23) knob controls the
RACK
KIP
ARAMETER
B
(23) and H
S
C
P
UTTON
OT
TARTABLE
UE
OINTS
(23) allows you to set Cue Points on the
B
EMO
UTTON
(23) first and then
B
EMO
UTTON
S
C
P
(24) that you
OT
TARTABLE
UE
OINT
B
(23) also allows you to save
EMO
UTTON
+
, once it has been assigned, on CD
C
P
UE
OINT
C
ASTER
UE
(23) down for 3 seconds. For step-by-step infor-
(25): With each button press, while in
/R
C
ODE
ECALL
UE
+
P
on a CD Audio (not MP3) track, you can
OINT
(24):
+
,
P
OINT