Operating Instructions Direct Drive Digital Turntable Model No. SL-DZ1200 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. PP This manual was printed with soy based ink.
Parts and supplied accessories Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please check and identify the parts and supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacements parts. In U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on back cover. Table of contents AC power supply cord (REZ1619) .................................
Listening caution IND • SO CIAT IO Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before use Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Main features This direct drive digital turntable is designed for DJs to play digital media (CDs and SD audio) giving an analog-like feeling. Having the feeling of an analog turntable, this unit delivers digitally robust functions and performance realizing a new style of play. Control panel SAMPLE PADS SD CARD LOAD and SAVE VINYL SIM •You can store up to 4 audio segments to memory. •You can use for dual play for up to 2 sample pads, and use for switching between one shot and loop play.
Component part names The unshaded numbers etc, correspond to the numbered illustrations. The shaded numbers Control panel etc, are reference pages. Track skip, search, setting buttons ( , , , ) ............................................. , Platter ....................................................................... Strobo dot reflectors ............................................... Play pause button, lamp (PLAY/PAUSE) ...............
Setup The stoppers are used to lock the platter, protecting the unit from shock during shipping. Place the unit on a flat and stable surface that is not subject to vibrations or movement. 1. Remove the 3 platter lock stoppers from the platter Note •Do not place this unit on top of amplifiers emitting hot air or place near spot lights and use for any long duration. This may affect the unit or disc causing problems. •Create space around this unit in order to assist heat release.
Connections Connecting with the DJ mixer This example indicates a connection with the SH-MZ1200 DJ mixer (not included) and two digital turntables. Use the stereo connection cable (supplied accessories) and control cable (not included) to connect the main unit with the DJ mixer. Turn off all power when connecting component equipment. Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections have been connected.
Connecting the control terminals for relay play Use the control terminals of the two units to connect for relay play. ( Direct drive digital turntable 2 Rear panel Direct drive digital turntable 1 Before use Rear panel page 23) Control cable (not included) Type: 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo Connecting with the stereo amplifier (Not using the DJ mixer) Do not connect with the PHONO terminal. Connecting will result in excessive sound being generated and may result in serious damage to your equipment.
Inserting-removing a disc or SD Memory Card Rear panel Front panel Front panel SD ACCESS indicator With the label face up Power lamp SD Memory Card With the label face up Basic operations Inserting a SD Memory Card 1. Open the SD Memory Card slot lid 2. With the label on the card facing up and the notched edge facing the unit, insert the card 3. Insert until the card locks into place Inserting a disc 1. Press [POWER 4. Close the lid OFF ON] on the rear of unit The unit power is on.
Display indicator Displayed when using CD, SD audio Displayed when using MP3 files on CD-R and CD-RW Basic operations Displaying the remaining time While playing a CD, SD Memory Card Press [•REMAIN –AUTO CUE] •“REMAIN” appears and the remaining play time of the track is displayed. •Pressing again will return the time display to its original state. •When you are playing a MP3 file from a CD-R or CD-RW the remaining play time will not be displayed if you press [•REMAIN –AUTO CUE].
Playing a CD or SD Memory Card (basic play) Rear panel 1 Adjusting volume when using the headphones 2 Basic operations Turn [VOLUME] 5 3 4 Front panel Front panel With the label face up SD ACCESS indicator With the label SD Memory Card face up Auto Cue function (TURNTABLE mode only) Playing CD-R and CD-RW discs When one of the media has been set, or when a track has been skipped, or when advancing to the next song while playing, the auto cue point automatically sets and pauses at the point just
1 Press [POWER 2 Switch [MODE] to TURNTABLE OFF ON] •The unit display will come on once the power is turned on. •Functions are limited when using the CD PLAYER mode. ( page 14) Switch [PLAY SELECT] to select the media to be used •When there is no media inserted, "NO DISC" or "NO SD CARD" appears in the display. •You can control platter movement and adjust tempo once the media is inserted.
Basic function settings Instant play (INSTANT CHANGE) When in the TURNTABLE mode and Instant Change is off, the sound when starting and pausing is synchronized with the starting and stopping of the platter. When Instant Change is on, just like pressing [PLAY/ PAUSE] on a normal CD player, play is paused or starts instantly. This is a feature specific to digital turntables. Press [INSTANT CHANGE] •The INSTANT CHANGE lamp lights. •Pressing [INSTANT CHANGE] again will cancel the setting.
Platter operations Basic play for DJs Platter slip surface 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.
Changing tempo and direction of play Tempo reset Press [RESET] •The RESET lamp lights and play instantly returns to normal play when playing. •Tempo reset automatically turns off when the power is turned off. Checking tempo •The change in tempo Change in rate appears in the distempo rate play. •You can check the relative change in tempo when the strobo light reflects on the three rows of strobo dots on the peripheral edge of the platter when rotating.
Playing from memory Setting the cue point at any point You can set a cue point at any point of a track and easily recall any desired cue point. You can save up to 10 cue points from one CD or one SD Memory Card to cue bank memory. 1. Press [– + BANK] to select the cue bank •Once a point has been stored to a cue bank (1-10), the cue bank number indicator in the display reverses display. (e.g.) cue point is stored in memory 2.
Playing from memory Playing from the CUE PADS Press one of the lit [CUE PADS 1-4] •Even if you are playing, play immediately begins from the point stored to the CUE PADS . When paused in the TURNTABLE mode, the platter begins to turn and play. •During play of the CUE PADS, if you press the same pad again, play will repeat from the beginning of the memorized point. •During play of the CUE PADS, if you press a different pad, play will switch to the selected pad.
Automatic read when media inserted (TURNTABLE mode only) •When media with recorded data is inserted into the unit, the settings are automatically read. While the unit is reading the media, each of the lamps for the cue pad 1 to 4, CUE, LOOP IN, and OUT flash rapidly, and are set in order. Pushing the cue pad, or the CUE or loop play buttons while the lamp is flashing rapidly will give that pad or button priority to be set, and then played. The start of play may be delayed.
Changing the sound 2 To select the type Press [– + TYPE] to select the type •Special effect types: TYPE 1 to TYPE 8 1 ONE WAY: Generates sound only when the platter slip surface is operated in the forward direction. 2 TT DIST: Distorts the sound. The depth of the distortion can be changed using the platter slip surface. 3 TT WAH: Introduces a Wah Wah effect. 4 AIR HAMMER: Changes the sound intermittently 5 TT PAN: Changes the sound image from left or right by use of the platter slip surface.
Saving to a SD Memory Card, Recalling •If you save the panel data for the same media previously set to a SD Memory Card, the previously saved data is overwritten. If you save CD panel data and don’t want to overwrite, you can use a new SD Memory card to save. Sample pad file names •(Example) 001ABCDE First 3 digits: Can be numbers between 001-999 (Un-changeable) (The maximum number of files is 999 files.) Last 5 digits: File name (Changeable) •File names will become blank if there is no data in the file.
Saving to a SD Memory Card, Recalling Panel data automatic loading (TURNTABLE mode only) The unit automatically loads panel data for each CD or SD Memory Card to its memory from the SD Memory Card. 1. Switch [PLAY SELECT] to select the media to be used and turn the MODE switch on the rear panel to TURNTABLE side 2. Insert the SD Memory Card containing saved panel data 3.
Using with other equipment •You can alternate play by back cueing unit 2 connected to CH4. Push the cross fader all the way toward CH4 Play CH4 CH1 Back cue Push the cross fader all the way toward CH1 Play CH1 CH4 Back cue Using two units for relay play You can relay play by connecting the control terminals of the two units. ( page 9) Before use: •Turn Auto Cue on for both units, set the auto cue point for the track to be played and back cue.
Using with other equipment 4 On unit 2 (track B), Stop the platter slip surface and press [CUE STOP] to return to the cue point 5 Match with track A again, on unit 2 (track B) Press [PLAY/PAUSE] and play track B 6 Checking the audio through the monitor (headphones), gradually slide the mixer’s cross fader towards the CH4 side •Track B audio is mixed with track A audio from the speaker and output.
•AAC A compression standard that makes recording and play of high quality audio possible including MPEG2 (an international standard). Used in SD Audio and broadcast satellite digital signals. •MP3 MP3 is the abbreviated form of the international standard MPEG1/ Audio Layer3. MP3 allows you to achieve approximately ten to one compression rates with bit rates of 128 kbps. MP3 is used widely with SD Audio, CDs, and computers.
Q&A (Frequently asked questions) Question Connecting Other Devices Answer How do I connect an analog player? How do I connect speakers? How do I record through an optical digital connection? Can I use a multimedia card (MMC) or a memory stick? Can I play DVD-Video or a CD video? Can I play CD-R and CD-RW which contains MP3 data? CD An analog player cannot be connected directly. It must be connected through a DJ mixer. Speakers cannot be connected directly.
Error messages Message CAN NOT EJECT CUE BANK ERROR DATA ERROR FAILED FILE SELECT ERROR FORMAT ERROR NO CD AUDIO TRACK NO DATA NO DISC NO PANEL MODE NO REMAIN NO SD AUDIO TRACK NO SD CARD REPLACED OLD PANEL DATA SD CARD FULL SD CARD PROTECTED SD LID OPEN TRACK ERROR Description Action Cannot eject the CD. After setting the auto cue point, you tried to set the cue setting without selecting the cue bank. There is a problem with the data.
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