Stanton C.324 user manual LCD Display

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Manual_C324-A Originator: HANPIN 01/10/2008 Size: 215.9*279.4mm Pages 12

CONTROL OVERVIEW

REAR PANEL

36. AUDIO OUT – This analog output signal requires a pair of RCA cables (left and right) to be connected to a line level input.

37. DIGITAL OUT – This digital output signal requires one S/PDIF (75Ohm, coaxial) cable to be connected to a S/PDIF input on your mixer or computer.

38. FADER START/ RELAY – This connection allows two CD players to be linked for relay play. This can also be connected to a mixing board that supports automatic fader start.

39. VENT SLITS – These openings are used for the proper ventilation of the unit. In order to prevent overheating and to ensure proper operation, do not cover or block these slits.

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POWER BUTTON – Turns the unit on and off.

 

 

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AC IN – Plug in the power supply cable here. The plug can only be

 

 

 

inserted in one direction, so do not force it.

LCD DISPLAY

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RELOOP – Indicates when there is a previously set loop, and that the

 

 

loop is ready to be played again.

 

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EFFECT – Indicates when an effect is active.

 

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PLAY – Indicates when the unit is currently playing a CD.

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HAND – Indicates when the touch sensitive surface of the jog wheel

 

 

is active.

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PAUSE – Indicates the unit is in CUE or PAUSE mode.

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CUE – Indicates the unit is at a cue point and is ready to play.

 

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WHEEL INDICATOR – This is a visual representation of a vinyl

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marker, which is traditionally used to mark the location of a certain

 

sound or cue point on a vinyl record. Here, it indicates the play

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position, rotates during playback in either direction, and stops during

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cue or pause mode. It also indicates the speed of the forward and

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reverse search operation.

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ANTI SHOCK AND BUFFER INDICATOR – Indicates the current

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status of the buffer memory. This is represented on the display by a

 

 

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bucket being filled or emptied. The bucket itself represents the instant

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start function (which works by buffer memory). If the bucket is flashing, the instant start is not available. Each bar within the bucket represents 2 seconds of anti shock protection. There is up to 10 seconds of anti shock protection available. It is recommended to let the bucket fill up before using the jog wheel in vinyl mode.

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42.TRACK – Indicates the current track selected or being played.

43.CD/MP3 – Indicates whether the current disc is a standard audio disc or an MP3 disc.

44.PITCH VALUE – Shows the percentage of the pitch slider.

45.LOCK – Shows when Pitch Lock and/or Key Lock are active.

46.SINGLE – Controlled by the CTN/SGL button, this indicates when the unit is set to play just one track at a time. When this is not illuminated, the CD will play continuously through all tracks.

47.A.BPM – Indicates when Auto BPM is active. To activate, press and hold the TAP button.

48.A.CUE – Indicates when Auto Cue is active. To activate Auto Cue, press and hold the SGL/CTN button.

49.LOOP – Indicates when the CD is in loop mode.

58.X/Y/BPM – Indicates whether PARAMETER (#59) is displaying the BPM or effect parameters.

59.PARAMETER – Shows the current BPM count, or tempo of the music. Also shows the effects TIME and RATIO parameters while they are being adjusted.

60.TIME BAR – Shows a proportionate visual representation of the time remaining or time elapsed.

61.TIME DISPLAY – Displays the time of track(s) currently selected in increments of Minutes, Seconds, and Frames.

62.TEXT – The text portion of the display (the bottom row) is mainly used to display MP3 file names or CD text information. It is also used to display various messages, such as effects parameter settings and so on. See operating instructions for further explanation.

63.ELAPSED / TOTAL/ REMAIN – Indicates whether the time shown on the display refers to total remaining time or track remaining time. If either of these are not illuminated, this indicates elapsed track time.

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