Operating Instructions Direct Drive Digital Turntable Model No. SL-DZ1200 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Parts and supplied accessories CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Please check and identify the parts and supplied accessories. AC mains lead ............................. 1 Note The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Do not use an AC mains lead from any other type of equipment with this unit. Power plug adaptor ....................
Safety precautions Main features Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. This direct drive digital turntable is designed for DJs to play digital media (CDs and SD audio) giving an analogue-like feeling.
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) ............... Cue setting, load and stop button, lamp (CUE STOP) ......
Platter setup 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 audio mixer This example indicates a connection with the audio mixer (not included) and two digital turntables. Use the stereo phono cable (supplied accessories) to connect the main unit with the audio mixer. Turn off all power when connecting component equipment. Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections have been connected. Stereo phono cable White (L) Red (R) Rear panel Direct drive digital turntable 2 Connects to audio mixer CH B. Type: 6.
Connecting the control terminals for relay play Connection to the SL-DZ1200 rear panel CONTROL terminal Only direct drive digital turntables can be operated. Connecting to control terminals of other manufacturer’s products may result in incorrect operation or other equipment problems. Use the control terminals of the two units to connect for relay play. ( Rear panel page 21) Rear panel Direct drive digital turntable 2 Direct drive digital turntable 1 Control cable (not included) Type: 3.
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 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 4. Close the lid Inserting a disc 1. Press [POWER Removing a SD Memory Card 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 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 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 before audio begi
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 12) 3 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.
Note Storing panel data to this unit (TURNTABLE mode only) •The unit stores following panel data for each CD or SD Memory Card. It can store data for up to 50 CDs or SD Memory Cards.
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 Unit’s initialize memory function Initializing this unit’s memory You can re-initialize all memory content on this unit, restoring it to factory settings. Re-initializing will erase the following memory. •Cue bank, cue pad, loop play •Vinyl simulator, dynamic effect settings •Auto Cue on, off settings and auto cue level settings •Instant change settings 50 CDs or SD Memory Cards worth of data items of the above indicated media data.
Handling SD Memory Cards When handling SD Memory Cards Avoid the following: •Altering or disassembling the SD Memory Card •Striking, bending, dropping, or getting water on the SD Memory Card •Touching the metal connectors with your fingers or with metal objects •Peeling off attached labels •Attaching new labels or stickers Storage •Always put the SD Memory Card back in its case. •Do not store in potentially high temperature locations such as within cars, or in areas open to direct sunlight.
Q&A (Frequently asked questions) Question Connecting Other Devices Answer How do I connect an analogue 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 analogue player cannot be connected directly. It must be connected through an audio mixer. Speakers cannot be connected directly.
Error messages Message Description CAN NOT EJECT CUE BANK ERROR 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.
