User manual CORTEX HDC-I000

[. . . ] HDC-I000 Dual Digital Music Controller Now that you Own it. . . Read it! Important Notice Before operating this unit, please verify that you have the latest firmware version available from our website - http://www. cortex-pro. com. New versions of the HDC-1000 firmware will include additional features, bug fixes, and enhanced compatability to guarantee optimum performance of your unit. There are even Spanish and French language versions, to make operating the HDC-1000 easier than ever!Additionally, please also download our FREE Cortex Database Creation Software, which allows you to create searchable databases of your entire music collection within minutes! [. . . ] JOG WHEEL The JOG WHEEL controls many aspects of the unit, and can be used for navigating through menus, searching through music and manipulation of pitch. The behavior of the JOG WHEEL is dependent on the mode of operation, as well as the status of the PITCH ON/OFF indicator and JOG MODE. 14. POWER button The POWER button can be pressed momentarily to turn ON the unit; to turn off the unit, the POWER button must be held down for 5 seconds. Holding the SHIFT button while pressing POWER will display an additional menu, which allows for the changing and removal of USB devices, as well as setup options relating to the HDC-1000. SINGLE button When this button is pressed momentarily, the state of playback (SINGLE or CONTINUE) will be displayed on each side's respective LCD DISPLAY. To change the state of playback, hold the SHIFT button on the side of the unit you wish to change, and press the SINGLE button momentarily. The new state of playback (SINGLE or CONTINUE) will then be displayed on that side's respective LCD DISPLAY panel. TIME MODE button This button dictates whether the unit will display textual and visual time information relating to the TIME REMAINING or TIME ELAPSED. Pressing this button momentarily changes the TIME MODE of both sides of the unit, while holding SHIFT and momentarily pressing TIME will change the TIME MODE of only that respective side. 9 Using the HDC-1000 Preparing for Use STEP ONE Connect the AC/DC adaptor to the DC Inlet, found on the rear of the unit. Fasten the Security Clamp (found directly below the DC Inlet jack) on top of the cable, so that it is not possible for the cable to become dislodged. Fig 1. 1 - Connect Power STEP TWO Connect the RCA Audio Outputs on both sides of the unit to a suitable audio mixer. When connecting the unit, make sure you note that the Side 1 outputs carry audio from the left side deck, and Side 2 outputs carry audio from the right side of the deck. Fig 1. 2 - Connect Audio STEP THREE Connect your primary USB device to the port found in the center of the rear panel. You may choose any driverless device that follows FAT32, NTFS, or HFS+ file systems. You may also connect a powered (active) USB hub to augment the amount of available ports. Fig 1. 3 - Connect USB STEP FOUR Press the Power button located in the center of the front panel. The unit will take about 5 seconds to boot up as well as detect any USB devices that are currently connected. Fig 1. 4 - Turn Power ON 10 Using the HDC-1000 Selecting Devices & Database Creation STEP ONE - DEVICE SELECTION When prompted, select the desired storage device, on each side, that you wish to access. Use the Navigator Keypad to advance through the list of devices, and press Enter to select. If necessary, you can also connect other USB storage devices without powering down the unit. Note that when you select a storage device on one side, the unit will be required to complete any necessary Database Creation before being able to select a device on the opposite side. During this time, the opposite screen will display "Wait for other side. " Select device 1/3: > U S B M a s s S t o r a g e D e v. Maxtor RTIH24 Apple iPod Fig 2. 1 - Select USB device for each side of unit STEP TWO - INDEXING Once you have selected a device, the unit will search for a database of the music that exists on that device. If it is the first time you are using that particular unit with the HDC-1000, the unit will prompt you to perform indexing, so that you can search for any song within seconds. [. . . ] Included Accessories RCA audio cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Tabletop mounting stands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Mounting hardware for tabletop stands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Operating instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warranty Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 USB port protector cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Audio output section Audio output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Channel (2x2) Output level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 0 V RMS (1 kHz, 0dB) Output connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unbalanced RCA Type Frequency response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hz - 22 kHz S/N ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90dB Total harmonic distortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0. 05% 5. Replaceable Parts (order from GCI by part number if needed) Power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USA 110v 059-347 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VDE (Europe) 059-348-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UK 059-349-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JIS (Japan) 059-350 Power cable strain relief clamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 049-231-R Tabletop mounting stands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 022-893-R (left) and 022-894-R (right) Mounting stand rubber pads (uses 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 049-230-R Mounting stand screw BTS-3. 4x10 AB (uses 6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111-059A-R Mounting stand plain washer PW 4. 0MM (uses 6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142-044-R Mounting stand plain washer PW4. 2x12x0. 5t (uses 6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142-045-R USB port protector cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 003-807-R Pitch control knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002-743-R For warranty information, please refer to the warranty page included in this manual. Once an RMA number is established, your unit should be sent to the address specified by your customer service representative, with the RMA clearly written on the outer carton: For support or repair outside of the USA, please visit the Cortex website at http://www. cortex-pro. com. Should your Cortex product require warranty or non-warranty service in the USA, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, or accessories, please contact GCI Technologies at the phone number listed below: 732-738-9003 Do not, under any circumstance, ship your product to GCI without first calling the Technical Support Deparment at the number listed above. [. . . ]