FEATURES
This CD player features the functions and operations of players used in disco halls in addition to the functions of general CD players. This player is made for commercial use in disco halls, etc.
Easy operation
ÖThis player is a top loading type, allowing discs to be changed smoothly.
ÖThe equipped Jog dial and TEMPO control knob can be used like the turntable of an analog record player.
ÖButtons used frequently are designed oversized and layed out within easy reach of the right or left hand.
Playback tempo and beat of two selections can be combined easily.
ÖPlayback starts immediately through use of the memory function and DSP (Digital Signal Processor). (*1)
ÖPlayback tempo of two selections can be aligned with the TEMPO control knob (variable range : ±10%, stroke : 100
ÖBy connecting this unit with the optional
The mood of a disco hall can be reproduced using digital technology.
ÖMaster tempo function (*3) - Even though the playback tempo is changed with the TEMPO control knob, the pitch of playback can be automatically fixed, and the playback of two selections can be combined smoothly.
ÖLoop playback function (*4) - A desired passage (less than 10 minutes) can be played back repeatedly and seamlessly.
ÖAdvanced loop function (*5) which allows realtime setting of the loop point during play. The set loop point can be recalled in an instant.
ÖCue point monitoring function (*6) which allows monitoring of the set cue point.
ÖThe position being played is displayed by the
ÖThe cue point can be set accurately with the frame search function. (1 sec = 75 frames)
ÖBPM (Beats per Minute) can be adjusted precisely in 0.1% increments by using the speed display.
Pick up protector
When the door is open, a pickup protector is closed to protect the pickup.
Floating structure preventing vibration
This player employs a structure which insulates the unit from shock. Selections can be played without sound skipping regardless of the DJ's rough operation.
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(*1) Starting playback immediately
When the CD player is in playback standby (pause) mode, the disc continues to rotate and the pick up jumps back to the same track after every rotation. As a result, the user can switch from pause to playback with a maximum time lag of about 0.3 seconds.
When seamlessly connecting two selections, it is necessary to eliminate the time lag between the tracks and start the second selection immediately after the first one stops playing. To do this, this player memorizes the first 2.1 seconds of the selection so that it can instantaneously start playing when the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed. After the first
Moreover, this function can be used not only at the start of a selection but at any point where you want the playback to begin through use of the auto cue function.
(*2) Beat search operation using the Jog dial
When two selections are combined, the Jog dial is used to align the BPM and rhythm (speed and timing) between the two selections. After playback tempo is aligned with the TEMPO control knob, turn the Jog dial clockwise. The tempo of playback increases up to +12.7%. Turning counterclockwise decreases the tempo down to – 12.7%. When the Jog dial is released, the tempo returns to the setting of the TEMPO control knob. Through this operation, the beat of playback can be aligned.
(*3) Master tempo function
Playback speed can be changed ±10% in 0.1% increments with the TEMPO control knob. But the pitch of playback also changes, and vocals become unnatural. When the master tempo function is set to ON, the key control is processed by the DSP, and the pitch of playback is converted to the original pitch. Even if the tempo is changed with the TEMPO control knob, the pitch of playback is never changed.
(*4) Loop playback function
Using a single CD player, this function lets you perform a “break beat” action similar to when a DJ uses two turntables to repeatedly play the same phrase. Normally when using a single player there is a search time lag between when the phrase ends and when the start of the phrase begins playing again. To eliminate this lag, this player memorizes the first 2.1 seconds of the loop playback data ahead of time and plays this data while the player searches for the start point, then seamlessly connects the playback sound with the memorized sound to continue the phrase, realizing a true loop playback function with no time lag.
(*5) Advanced loop function
When the loop play function is used, the advanced loop function allows you to designate the loop start point during play. By designating the loop end point after it, repeated playback of the specified section without sound interruption can be started. A RELOOP button is provided so that loop playback using the specified loop section can be started in an instant.
(*6) Cue point monitoring function
During instantaneous start standby after the cue point has been stored in memory, pressing and holding the button allows you to listen to the music starting from the cue point. When the button is released, the player returns to the cue point and pauses there.