User manual VESTAX PETIT POP

[. . . ] There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. [. . . ] The openings should never be blocked by placting the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 10. Power sources-This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. Grounding or Polarization-This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If this should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Power-Cord Protection-Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by intems placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. Protective Attachment Plug-The appliance is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. Consequently, the performance of CD discs will not degrade after repeated use like conventional analog disks. Handle the CD disc carefully so as not to damage the front surface. To maintain the CD disc flawless, do not place it in the following locations. In a place subject to direct sunlight or near a heat source such as a room heater. In a place which may be subject to rain, for example near a window. Keep the disc surface always clean. UP to about 6 billion items of data are recorded on the Cd disc surface. When cleaning the disc surface, always use a specialized CD cleaner product and wipe in the direction as shown below. Wipe in the radial direction. Do not wipe in the circumference direction. Never use record cleaner designed for conventional analog disks, for this may degrade the CD disc surface. Always store disc properly in the case. FUNCTIONS CUE BUTTON The last pause position is always memorised and can be called up by pressing cue button. This function is useful for instant cueing, the same position can be recalled and played back with a single quick action. Memory of the cue point will be lost or reset when any of the following operations are done. When the CD is left in pause mode for more than ten minutes, the CD mechanism is automatically set to STANDBY MODE and the CD stops spinning. When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed in STANDBY MODE, the CD mechanism is reset to PAUSE mode at the last CUE point if the cue point has been set previously, or at the starting position of the first song if the cue point has not been set. PITCH ADJUSTMENT FADER Used to adjust the play back pitch (speed) by +/-10% to match the tempo of the music. When the PETIT POP is set to PAUSE with monitor mode on, it generates the loop sound between the paused position and four frames before the paused position. STICK CONTROLLER The following three functions can be controlled with STICK CONTROLLER, [1] Pitch bend function The play back speed can be increased or decreased momentary by moving the STICK CONTROLLER up or down. When the stick is set to centre position, the PETIT POP plays back at the pitch set by (4) PITCH ADJUSTMENT FADER. This unique function allows DJs to synchronise the music or adjust the tempo smoothly. stick up The pitch (speed) decreases down to -20% stick down The pitch (speed) increases up to +20% The adjustable range of the STICK CONTROLLER is +/-20% regardless the position of ADJUSTMENT FADER. PITCH [2] Scan function When the STICK CONTROLLER is moved to the left or right on PLAY BACK mode, the PETIT POP scans back or forward at 4 to 10 times (dependant on the angle) of the normal speed. It is used for searching for an approximate position to play back from. stick left Scans backwards. stick right Scans forward. [3] Search function The stick is moved left or right to search in 1-75 farme units is in PAUSE mode or MONITOR mode. stick left Scans backward. stick right Scans forward. The data on a CD is written at 75 frames per second. NEXT BUTTON Used for skipping forward to the starting point of the next track. The number of times pressed determines the number of tracks skipped ahead. PREVIOUS BUTTON Used for skipping backwards to the starting point of the current track (one press). [. . . ] Headphones with its impedance from 8 ohm to 600 ohm can be used. POWER SWITCH Please ensure that the volume level of the power amplifier is at minimum position when the POWER SWITCH is turned on or off. CD OUT JACK The output jack for the play back signal of each CD. Any of the mixer functions do not effect the signal from this jack. MIX OUT JACK Connect to the input of a power amplifier. AC CORD CONNECTION EXAMPLE CHANNEL A CHANNEL B PROTECT B. T. L POWER PEAK PEAK POWER MINI MAX MINI MAX INPUT INPUT ON / OFF OPERATION (Same for Player A and B) [1] Turn the power on by pressing the POWER switch. [2] Open the CD door and place the disc into the centre shaft until the ball chucking holds the CD with a click. Close the CD door. CD disc starts spinning and the laser pick-up reads the table of contents. [. . . ]