B-52 Prodigy Instruction And User's Manual
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INSTRUCTION AND USER’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS
Introduction ...........................................................3
Warnings and Symbols ...........................................4
Important Safety Instructions ....................................5
Voltage, Unpacking, Usage .....................................6
Customer Support, Set-up Guidelines ........................7
Connecting the Prodigy ...........................................8
Features ................................................................9
Workstation Functions .............................................10
Customization and Memory ....................................11-12
CD Player Controls .................................................13-16
LCD Display ..........................................................18-19
Mixer Controls and Functions ..................................20-23
Front Panel ............................................................24
Rear Panel Controls and Connectors .........................25-26
Operations ............................................................27-30
Troubleshooting .....................................................31
Connecting 3rd Party Hardware ..............................31
Specifications ........................................................32
Warranty ..............................................................33
Contact B-52 Professional .......................................36
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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WELCOME TO THE B-52 FAMILY
Thank you for purchasing the revolutionary Prodigy Professional DJ Workstation.
The Prodigy is a state-of-the-art professional dual CD-MP3 player and VCA mixer combo. The Prodigy is a
feature-laden DJ WorkStation ideal for compact disc replay and MP3 digital technology, offering music
professionals - of virtually any level - the ultimate gigging solution.
The Prodigy is a complex and highly advanced electronic device. Please read this instruction manual
thoroughly before using your Prodigy. Heed all warnings in this instruction manual and on the unit itself.
There are many features unique to the Prodigy. This instruction manual provides you with all the help needed
to operate and utilize all the features of the Prodigy.
The Prodigy is an extremely versatile workstation and can easily be customized to suit all of your musical desires not just from gig to gig but from track to track.
The Prodigy allows you to adjust a wide variety of parameters on the fly. You can also memorize CUE points
from the discs or MP3s you are playing and work them seamlessly into your performance.
It is imperative that you read and understand all the warnings in this manual regarding proper usage, service
and safety. Failing to comply with any of these safety and operation warnings may void your warranty.
For more information about your Prodigy, log on to: http://www.ProdigyFX.com - www.B-52Pro.com - or call
our customer service support hotline (toll free) at 800-344-4384 or (+1) 323-277-4100.
Thank you again for your purchase of the Prodigy.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please keep this instruction manual for future reference and for the duration of you owning the
Prodigy. Please carefully read and comprehend the instructions inside this user’s manual before
attempting to operate the Prodigy.
This instruction manual includes essential safety information regarding the use and maintenance
of the Prodigy. Take special care to heed all warning symbols and signs inside this manual and
those printed on the unit itself.
WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS?
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THE PRODIGY UNIT TO
WATER OR MOISTURE. DO
NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY
WATER SOURCE
e lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of non insulated “dangerous
voltage” within the products enclosure, and
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock
1) Read these instructions.
2) Follow all instructions.
3) Keep these instructions.
4) Heed all warnings.
5) DO NOT turn on the Prodigy before connecting all
other external devices.
6) Do not use the Prodigy near water. Be extra cautious
when moving the Prodigy during rain or while
transporting it over wet surfaces as water might splash
onto the unit.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings and operate in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near heat sources such as radiators,
stoves or other devices that may produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarization or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at the plug and the point where it
exits the Prodigy.
WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS?
e exclamation point triangular symbol is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the user manual
!
11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by
B-52 Professional.
12) Unplug the Prodigy during lightning storms and
when not in use.
13) Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing
may be required when the unit has been damaged
in any way such as when power-cord or plug is dam aged, liquid has been spilled into the unit, the
unit has been exposed to moisture or rain, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
14) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose the Prodigy to rain or moisture.
15) Moisture can damage the Prodigy and can cause
corrosion of electrical contacts.
16) Keep the unit out of extended or intense direct sun
light. No containers filled with any type of liquid
should be placed on or near the Prodigy.
accompanying the Prodigy
WARNING
Handle the power
supply cord with care.
Do not damage or
deform; it may cause
electric shock or
malfunction when used.
Hold plug attachment
when removing from
wall outlet. Do not pull
on the power cord.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS – All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before this
product is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS – The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS – All operating and
use instructions should be followed.
5. WATER AND MOISTURE –
not be used near water - for example, a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, and the like.
6. CARTS AND STANDS – The appliance should be
used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by
the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to
overturn.
7. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING – The product
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. HEAT – Appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. POWER SOURCES – This product should be
operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. For products intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
the operating instructions.
10. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION – This
product may be equipped with a polarized alternationcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
11. POWER-CORD PROTECTION – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the cord in
correspondence of plugs, convenience receptacles, and
The appliance should
the point where they exit from the appliance.
12. CLEANING – The appliance should be cleaned
only as recommended by the manufacturer. Clean by
wiping with a cloth slightly damp with water. Avoid
getting water inside the appliance.
13. FOR AC LINE POWERED UNITS – Before
returning repaired unit to user, use an ohm-meter
to measure from both AC plug blades to all exposed
metallic parts. The resistance should be more than
100,000 ohms.
14. NON-USE PERIODS – The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when
left unused for a long period of time.
15. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY – Care should
be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings.
16. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE – The
appliance should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled
into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
17. SERVICING – The user should not attempt any
service to the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
18. VENTILATION – Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use to the
presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance.
overheating, and these openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
built- in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
19. ATTACHMENTS – do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.
20. ACCESSORIES – Do not place this product
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
21. LIGHTNING – For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
22. REPLACEMENT PARTS – When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
23. SAFETY CHECK – Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that
the product is in proper operating condition.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove any cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel only.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades
can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
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VOLTAGE SELECTOR
REAR PANEL
(graphic #1)
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION (graphic #1)
• The necessary line-in voltage may be set with the
VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel of
the Prodigy (using a flat head screw driver).
• Do not force the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch as
this may cause damage
• If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does not move
smoothly, contact a qualified service technician.
UNPACKING YOUR WORKSTATION
Each Prodigy unit has been extensively tested and shipped in complete working order. Before unpacking
your new workstation, examine the shipping packaging for any damage that may have occurred during
transportation. If the carton appears to be damaged, thoroughly inspect your Prodigy for any external
damage. Ensure all equipment necessary to operate the workstation has arrived intact. In the unlikely event
the unit has been damaged or parts are missing, immediately contact our toll free customer support number
- 800-344-4384 - for further instructions. Do not return the Prodigy to your dealer without first contacting
our customer support center.
USING YOUR WORKSTATION
Connect all external devices before plugging the Prodigy in to an electrical source. Set all fader and volume
controls to zero or their default positions, before turning on the Prodigy. If the Prodigy has been exposed to
any extreme temperature fluctuations (during transportation, in storage or at your venue), do not power up
the unit immediately. The resulting condensation of water might damage your unit. Power up your Prodigy
only when the unit has approximately reached room temperature.
Operation factors:
• When setting up the Prodigy, ensure the unit is not exposed to, or will not be exposed to, extreme
heat, moisture or dust.
• Do not operate the unit in excessively hot (more than 30°C/86°F) or extremely cold (less than
5°C/41°F) environments.
• Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
• Operate the Prodigy only after becoming familiar with its functions. Do not allow any other person to
operate your Prodigy who is not experienced enough to use the unit. Damage often occurs as a result
of unprofessional operation.
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WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
B-52 Professional offers a toll free customer support line to help answer any questions you have about your
new Prodigy and its operation. Please visit us on the web at www.ProdigyFX.com or www.B-52Pro.com to
download this instruction manual in the event that you misplace your original version.
The B-52 Professional Customer Support Center is open from Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm US Pacic
Standard Time.
TOLL FREE: 800-344-4384
TELEPHONE: +1-323-277-4100
FAX: +1-323-277-4108
EMAIL: Information@B-52Pro.com
Service@B-52Pro.com
ALERT! There are no user serviceable parts inside the Prodigy. Do not attempt to repair the Prodigy
yourself, without being specifically instructed to do so by an authorized B-52 Professional technician.
Attempting to service the Prodigy by yourself will immediately void your manufacturer’s warranty. In the
unlikely event your workstation requires servicing, please contact B-52 Professional customer support for
further instructions. Please keep your packaging material as this will be required if sending your unit to the
B-52 Professional Service Center for repairs.
IMPORTANT SET-UP GUIDELINES
TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF MUSIC REPLAY, FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES*:
1. Use high quality CD-R audio discs (they should conform to the standards of the Orange Book 2).
2. Use a high quality bit rate when burning discs (160kbps recommended).
3. Burn discs at the slowest speed possible to maximize
playback quality. (i.e. 2x or 4x speed)
* DISCLAIMER: The Prodigy will operate
1. Checking the Contents
Be sure your Prodigy was shipped with the following:
1) Prodigy
2) Operating instructions (this booklet).
3) Warranty and return card.
2. Installing the Prodigy
Place your unit on a flat surface to ensure proper operation
3. Connections
1) Connect master output balanced XLRs or unbalanced
RCAs from your Prodigy outputs to the inputs
on your sound system.
2) Ensure power is connected before turning on the unit.
normally with most CD-R and CD-RW
formatted music discs but B-52 Professional
cannot guarantee all CD-R and CD-RW
formatted discs will operate normally and/or
reproduce sound at the highest possible
quality as there are many varieties of varying quality discs available for purchase.
IMPORTANT: The Prodigy will operate only
when using 12cm (5”) CD, CD-R and
CD-RW discs. Do not put mini CDs, CD-R
or CD-RW discs or specially shaped discs
in your Prodigy. Misuse, aging or excessive
scratches on CDs will also affect the ability
of the Prodigy to successfully read discs.
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WARNING:
• To avoid severe damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when connecting any and all external devices
and accessories to the unit.
WARNING:
• The Prodigy will work normally when the workstation is mounted with the front panel within 150 of the
vertical plane. If the unit is tilted excessively, discs may not load or unload correctly.
WARNING: (graphic #2)
• The LCD is designed to be clearly visible within
the angles shown (left). Mount or place the Prodigy
so your visual angle is within this range.
CONNECTING THE PRODIGY
This diagram (graphic #3) shows the basic connections to external devices available through the Prodigy
workstation. This unit is extremely versatile and is a complete audio solution for music professionals.
(graphic #3)
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ALL THE FEATURES
CD/MP3 PLAYER FEATURES
Plays all formats of CD, CDRW and MP3 les with full functionality•
Dual mode touch sensitive jog wheel•
Seamless loop with on-the-fly access to loop editing•
Independent buffer memory anti-shock for each player•
Accurate 1/75•
1-bit digital-to-analog converters with 8-times over-sampling•
Integrated fader start and relay playback•
Pitch control & master tempo with up to +/- 100% shift range on CDs and up to +/- 16% on MP3•
Oversized high contrast green LCD display with wide viewing angle and brightness control•
True instant start for both CD and MP3 operations•
Easy MP3 le search by folder, le name, title or artist•
Dual mode scratching•
Auto BPM or manual TAP tempo •
Three hot cue points•
Three independent memory banks can remember up to 1500 cue points•
Slot loading transports with green LED illuminator •
Independent reset for each CD/MP3 player provides fail-safe disk jamming protection•
Built-in memory to save settings (memory is upgradeable)•
th
second frame search
VCA MIXER FEATURES
4-channel VCA mixer with exible input congurations•
4 LINE, 2 PHONO, 1 MP3 and 2 XLR / 1/4” MIC inputs•
High-quality crossfader•
Effects loop with independent assign button on each channel•
Balanced master XLR outputs plus booth, master and record•
Hamster switch•
Rotary crossfader curve control•
3-band EQ on each channel with •
Dual mode SPLIT/BLEND headphone monitoring•
10 segment tri-colored LED metering on outputs •
Master MONO switch•
Voltage selectable power supply for worldwide use•
Analog direct CD outputs from CD players and line inputs on mixer allow •
using SeratoTM, TorqTM and other time code based systems*
oo to +12dB range
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* Serato and Torq are registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers
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WORKSTATION FUNCTIONALITY
MASTER RESET: (graphic #4)
With unit switched off, turn the SEARCH
control located on the Left CD player
completely counterclockwise. Hold it in
this position and turn the unit ON using
the power switch. The Left LCD will display <clearALL> on the top line. Once
the <clearALL> line automatically disappears, release the SEARCH knob. The Left
CD player has now been reset. Repeat
the same procedure to reset the Right CD
Player using the SEARCH control located
on the Right CD player.
(graphic #4)
(graphic #5)
HEADPHONE
(graphic #6)
CD Slot In
IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT YOUR CD BECOMES STUCK:
The Prodigy is equipped with state-of-the-art slot-loading CD mechanisms (graphic #6). The Prodigy offers an
emergency CD ejection procedure that ensures your gig won’t stop in the unlikely event a CD becomes stuck in the
unit or if the CD does not eject normally at any time during operation. If an error message is displayed on the LCD
or if the CD fails to eject, press and hold the EJECT button for 5 seconds (graphic #5). Release the EJECT button
once RESET is displayed. The individual CD player - left or right - will reset and the CD will automatically eject after a few seconds. This function operates independently of the other CD player and mixer, thus ensuring that your
gig is uninterrupted.
• NOTE: In the unlikely event that the procedure described above should not remedy the situation, turn the unit
off for 10 seconds to completely reset the Prodigy and then turn the unit back on.
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CUSTOMIZATION and MEMORY
Your Prodigy can be customized to produce virtually
any sound you desire. Please follow these instructions
below to help reach your goal.
DISPLAY SETTINGS: You can access SLEEP TIME, RUN
TIME and STOP TIME settings by pressing TRACK knob
while holding down the TIME button. You will see SLEEP
on display. You can switch to RUN TIME and STOP
TIME by turning TRACK knob by a click. To change
either of them, press TRACK knob one more time once
you see SLEEP, RUN TIME or STOP TIME on display.
You will see current value on display; you can adjust it
now by rotating TRACK knob. You can return to previous menu by pressing TRACK again or you can exit by
pressing TIME knob. (graphic #7)
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SLEEP TIME is the time after which the CD player
will go to SLEEP mode if no controls are operated. The
default setting is 45 min. It can be adjusted from 0 min
to 120 minutes in 5-minute increments. “Zero” minutes
equals “no sleep” but this decreases the life span of
the CD lasers. Set a SLEEP TIME, such as 15 minutes,
to maximize the lifespan of the unit’s lasers and CD
mechanisms.
• TIP: If the CD player goes into SLEEP mode, you
can return it to normal operation by pressing the
CUE or PLAY buttons.
---- STOP TIME indicates how long the running line on
the LCD display stays still before it starts moving when
new track is selected. Default is set to 1 second and
can be adjusted from 0.5 seconds to 20 seconds in 0.5
second increments.
---- RUN TIME is used to set the speed of running line,
when a track’s info is displayed. Default is set to 400
msec (0.4 seconds), and can be adjusted from 20 msec
to 1 sec in 20 msec increments.
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(graphic #7)
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