Panasonic SL-DZ1200 manual Platter operations, Changing play with your hand, Basic play for DJs

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Platter operations

Platter slip surface

Before use

•Switch [PLAY SELECT] to select the media to be used

•Turn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNTABLE

•Insert the SD Memory Card or CD to be used

Changing play with your hand

Play on this unit is synchronized with the platter when Instant Change is off. You can change the tempo using the platter slip surface.

Instant play

When Instant Change is off

1.While the platter slip surface is stopped, press [PLAY/

PAUSE]

2.Spin the platter slip surface when you want to start play

When Instant Change is on

Press [PLAY/PAUSE]

•For several seconds after the start of play the INSTANT CHANGE lamp flashes and the tempo or audio play cannot be changed even by operating the platter slip surface.

•You can also use the cue pad for instant play ( page 18)

Instant stop

When Instant Change is off

During play, hold and stop the platter slip surface, then press [PLAY/PAUSE]

When Instant Change is on

During play, press [PLAY/PAUSE]

Use your hand to vary the platter slip surface rotation speed

During play use your hand on the platter slip surface to increase or decrease tempo.

•Increasing or decreasing the rotation speed of the platter slip surface changes the tempo.

•The time display flashes and play sound does not change if the platter slip surface is operated immediately after the disc is loaded, or immediately after auto cueing.

•Sound may not be output if you turn the platter slip surface im- mediately after pressing [], [] to skip a track.

•You cannot use the platter slip surface to move from the 1st track back to the last track.

•When using CD-R, CD-RW MP3 files you cannot use the platter slip surface to move backward to the previous track.

•You can also use [TEMPO] to change the tempo. ( page 16)

Basic play for DJs

Using the platter slip surface, you can improvise play with the platter slip surface speed and direction of play using your hand.

Braking

Stop the platter slip surface with your hand during play

•The audio being played will stop corresponding to the speed of the platter slip surface.

•Once you release the platter slip surface after you have stopped play, the audio will begin to play corresponding to the speed of the platter slip surface.

Spinning

Forcefully spin the platter slip surface faster than the platter slip surface speed during play

•Play is controlled by the platter slip surface rotation speed.

•If you spin the platter slip surface too fast, the sound and the time display will not keep pace.

Scratch playing

1.Press and stop the platter slip surface during play

•Play stops.

2.Turn the platter slip surface in the direction and speed you want to play

•Play corresponds to the direction and speed of the platter slip surface.

3.Release your hand from the platter slip surface

•Play returns to its original state.

•When pitch lock ( page 16) is on, the pitch does not change operations even if you move the platter slip surface with your hand.

Advanced

Note

•In order to begin play from any state on this unit right away, the CD is always rotating. Because of this there may be some noise that occurs due to rotation, however this is not a malfunction.

•Switching [PLAY SELECT] during play or while paused, instantly stops play, a “PLEASE WAIT !” message appears in the display, and the unit returns to the beginning of the CD or SD Memory Card.

•The time display flashes and [PLAY/PAUSE] does not function im- mediately after the media is loaded, or immediately after skipping, searching or auto cueing.

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Contents Direct Drive Digital Turntable Product service Table of contentsUse Listening cautionBefore use Important Safety InstructionsRear panel Main featuresControl panel Front panelRear panel Component part namesControl panel Front panelSetup Platter setupConnections Connecting with the DJ mixerConnecting with other mixers Listening with the headphonesConnecting the control terminals for relay play Connecting with the stereo amplifier Not using the DJ mixerConnecting to equipment with digital input terminals Inserting-removing a disc or SD Memory Card Changing the display angle Display indicatorAdjusting the display contrast Displaying the remaining timePlaying CD-R and CD-RW discs Auto Cue function Turntable mode onlyTurn Volume Playing a CD or SD Memory Card basic playInsert a disc or SD Memory Card Press Power OFF onSwitch Mode to Turntable Switch Play Select to select the me- dia to be usedAdjusting the auto cue level Basic function settingsUsing the Free Wheel mode Adjusting the platter brakeAdvanced Platter operationsChanging play with your hand Basic play for DJsReverse play Reversing the platter Changing tempo and direction of playChanging tempo Locking the pitchPlay from the stored point Setting the cue point at any pointSetting the auto cue point Playing from memoryPlaying from memory Storing to the CUE Pads and playingStore desired points to memory and play loop play Recording to the Sample Pads in real-time Select play mode and playRecording to the Sample Pads and playing Erasing cue pad, sample pad, loop play dataFormance Changing the soundChanging sound to simulate analog Change sound with combined perSave the data Saving to a SD Memory Card, RecallingSaving to a SD Memory Card Insert a SD Memory CardSD Memory Card Formatting the SD Memory CardRegarding MP3 albums and SD audio Recalling loading data saved on aUsing the amplifier and other equipment Using with other equipmentStart play using the mixer’s fader Using two units for relay playInitializing this unit’s memory Unit’s initialize memory functionGlossary Linking different tracksHandling SD Memory Cards Concerning CDsReference Question Answer Frequently asked questionsTroubleshooting guide Problem Cause SolutionTo clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth Error messagesMaintenance SpecificationsPanasonic/Technics DJ Products Limited Warranty Limited warranty only for U.S.AElectric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. PSC
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