Numark Industries CDN15, MPCD3 user manual Program

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CDN15/MPCD3

10.Pitch Range: actives the pitch slider and adjusts the amount of control the pitch slider has on the overall speed of music. Tapping the pitch will toggle slider between 8% and 16% pitch ranges. Holding the pitch for 3 seconds will deactivate the pitch control.

11.Pitch Range LEDs: indicate current pitch range. When both LEDs are off the pitch slider is not active

12.Pitch Slider: By moving the slider in the (+) direction the speed of the music permanently speeds up. By moving the slider in the (-) direction the speed of the music permanently slows down. To match the speeds of two CDs you can adjust the pitch. When the tempo of the music of the CD you wish to match is slow compared to the tempo of the other music, move the slider to the (+) side and match the speed. When faster, move the pitch slider to the (-) side. By making this adjustment the speeds will be matched though the beats may not yet be aligned.

13.Track Buttons: These buttons are used to select the track to be played.

14.Program:

Press program, the unit will stop and the program indicator will light

Select the track to be programmed

Press the PROGRAM button

Select anther track to be programmed

Press the PROGRAM button

Press Play

You can program up to 30 tracks. Press PLAY to start the program. To exit and erase program hold the program button down for more than 2 seconds while the unit is stopped, open the disc tray, or turn off the power.

15.CD Drawer: Place your CDs you wish to play in here. This unit is designed to play commercially available CD and properly burned and finalized CDR and CDRW formats. Due to variances on the specification of certain CD burners and CDs some discs home made CDs may not play properly.

16.Power Switch: Turn on and turn off the machine with this button. The unit should always be shut down with this button first before any external power is removed.

17.Infrared Remote Receiver (MPCD3 only): Used with wireless remote control to adjust functions of the unit. Should be kept clear of objects that might block the infrared beam of the remote control.

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Contents CDN15/MPCD3 Safety Instructions CDN15/MPCD3 Table of Contents Setup and Connections Jog Wheel Front Panel FeaturesProgram Rear Panel Features Time Mode Display FeaturesMP3 Audio MPCD3 only Play and CUE Description of the PLAY/PAUSE and CUE OperationsMatching the Beats PER Minute BPM Matching Beats Using Pitch BendExample of Mixing Using TWO CD Players Troubleshooting Before Switching OFF the PowerTechnical SpecificationsProfessional Disc Jockey Products

CDN15, MPCD3 specifications

Numark Industries has long been a pioneer in the realm of DJ equipment, and their MPCD3 and CDN15 are excellent examples of their innovation and commitment to quality. The MPCD3 is particularly noteworthy for its fusion of digital versatility and traditional CD mixing capabilities, providing DJs with the tools they need to create standout performances.

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