Table of Contents
Warnings and WEEE.............................................................................................2
Introduction..............................................................................................................3
Features...................................................................................................................4
Compatibility and Recommended Peripherals.................................................5
Device Requirements..............................................................................................5
Care and Maintenance.........................................................................................6
Operating Conditions............................................................................................6
Legal Info.................................................................................................................6
Setup Guide & Parts Diagram............................................................................7
Rear Panel & Connections...............................................................................7
Front Panel & Functions................................................................................8-9
Setup Guide
Using the HDC-3000..........................................................................................10
Preparing for Use..........................................................................................10
Selecting Devices & Database Creation...................................................11
Database Creation (continued)...................................................................12
File Browser & Search Options...................................................................13
Search Options (continued)...................................................................14-15
Info Button & Track Attributes......................................................................16
Play Mode & Single Auto Cue....................................................................17
Options and Shuffle Mode...........................................................................18
Waveform Display.........................................................................................19
Time Display and Pitch Control...................................................................20
Jog Mode and Playlist Support..................................................................21
Cue Points and Cue Memorization.............................................................22
Device Menu...................................................................................................23
Hot Cue Menu.................................................................................................24
Seamless Loop Menu.....................................................................................25
DSP Effects Menu...........................................................................................26
Sample Menu..................................................................................................27
Firmware Updates.........................................................................................28
Error
Messages/Troubleshooting..................................................................29
Technical Specifications......................................................................................30
Warranty Information.........................................................................................31
IMPORTANT WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO OPERATING THIS DEVICE!
CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations
when shielded cables and connectors are used to
connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances
such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables
and connectors for connections.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
READ INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS: All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING: The product should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean
with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other
volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
WATER & MOISTURE: Do not use this product near
water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or
near a swimming pool; and the like.
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.
CART: A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn. S
VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from 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 provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
EE FIGURE A.
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 product
dealer or local power company.
LOCATION: The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
NON-USE PERIODS: The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:
- If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other), it will fit into the 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.
- If this product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power
outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
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 cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. S
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.
POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
OBJECT & LIQUID ENTRY: Never push objects of
any kind into this product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
EE FIGURE B.
SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
- When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged.
- If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
- If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
- When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance, this indicates a need for service.
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.
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.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING: The product should
not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT: The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
DISPOSAL: This product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Introduction
Foreword
Thank you for purchasing our Cortex HDC-3000. We are confident that the Cortex platform of products will not only make your life easier through
the use of the latest advancements in cross-platform connectivity and sound reproduction but will raise the bar for DJ and pro audio products. With
the proper care & maintenance, your unit will likely provide years of reliable, uninterrupted service. All Cortex products are backed by a 1-year
limited warranty*.
Preparing for First Use
Please insure that you find these accessories included with the HDC-3000:
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
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Setup Guide
Features
The Cortex HDC-3000 has been designed & engineered to provide digital music playback and manipulation features demanded by professional users. The HDC-3000 is designed to liberate DJs from the issues associated with PC-based solutions, by eliminating the need for a computer
during performance. The HDC-3000 also offers superior portability and
flexibility over that of a typical PC.
Jog Wheels
The Jog Wheels on the HDC-3000 provide highly precise control for a
variety of functions. With the Jog Wheel, the User can search, pitch
bend or even scratch just as if it were a vinyl turntable! As well, this
can provide an extremely powerful navigation tool for searching
menus, changing parameters and selecting music on your hard drive.
Pitch Control
High precision 60mm slide potentiometer for accurate adjustment of
speed.
• 0.05% pitch precision
In order to provide more precise pitch adjustment, the unit is able to
advance in increments of 0.05%. This aids in beatmatching between two
musical programs, with much finer pitch resolution than can be found on
most conventional professional CD players.
• Multiple pitch ranges
With pitch ranges of 4, 8, 12, and 24%, the pitch control’s minimum and
maximum values can be altered to augment or reduce the amount of
pitch adjustment to a musical program.
• Pitch ON/OFF
By pressing the PITCH + and PITCH - buttons simultaneously, this toggles
whether or not the unit will respond to changes via the PITCH CONTROL
slide. The Pitch ON/OFF feature also functions as a pitch reset, when it
is used to turn the pitch OFF.
Backlit LCD Display
The backlit 192x128 graphical LCD screen shows a variety of information, including track titles, times, pitch, setup options, waveforms, hot
starts, loops and search parameters. This display allows more extensive
visualization of parameters than a conventional CD player.
DSP Effects Processor
The HDC-3000 provides a wealth of effect choices for whatever style of
DJ you are. Under the hood, the HDC3000 provides two effects groups,
each having a wide variety of creative uses. Group one consists of creative remix effects such as filter, echo, flange, pan and a sampler.
Group two consists of reverse, scratch, master tempo and key adjust. Any
effect can from group one can be combined with goup two to provide a
wealth of remix options for the creative DJ.
even re-sequence the program material in a creative fashion.
Seamless Looping
For further creative options, the HDC-3000 provides for seamless loops
for the DJ to use at any time. Loop In and Out points can be edited on
the fly, with no limit in time, length or position. Up to four loop can be
used per song.
Cross-Platform USB Connectivity
The HDC-3000 offers an unparalled level of connectivity with all driverless USB devices. The Cortex line of products are the first to offer the
ability to manipulate music stored on USB devices such as hard drives,
flash memory, optical drives, and personal music players, regardless of
platform. Through this innovation, DJs are able to consolidate the
amount of equipment and music needed during a performance. Even
more USB devices can be connected with the use of a compatible USB
hub.
CD Audio support
Despite the fact that a vast majority of people have access to USB storage devices or portable music players, the Cortex HDC-3000 supports
the playback of CD Audio discs through a compatible USB external CDROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-RW drive. This is particularly useful
for DJs making a gradual migration, or for playing CDs provided by
clients. Note that both sides can share one optical drive, but only one
track can be played at a time. For dual-deck CD functionality, simply
connect two USB optical drives.
Database-Driven Music Management
The entire line of Cortex Digital Music Players allows for the management of music collections via a database-driven system. Using this
method, the database can be queried based on a number of different
criteria. This allows DJs to search by artist, title, genre, album, or search
string. Using this method allows the DJ to find a specific music selection
within seconds. The database is saved to the storage device the music is
being drawn from, so that it can be used with any Cortex unit, whether
it’s in your personal rig or at a club!Cue Points that have been memorized using the HDC-3000 are also stored along with the database
information on the active storage device. Once a Cue Point has been
stored, DJs have the ability to recall it each time that track is loaded.
iPod Playlist Support
The HDC-3000 supports iPod Playlists, which can be created using Apple
iTunes®. When there are iPod Playlists available to be loaded, a menu
option will appear in the main Search Options menu
Cue Points/Hot Cue Storage
The HDC3000 allows you to set up to 4 different Hot Cue CUE
POINTS using buttons 1-4, as well as setting a traditional cue point with
the CUE button. As your music is playing, if you would like it to jump to
one of your set CUE POINTS, simply press that individual CUE button and
the music will jump instantly. This allows the DJ to either stutter cue or
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Operational Notes
Additional Information
Maintaining Storage Devices
When using writable storage devices, such as hard drives, and harddrive-based music players (iPod, Zen), certain maintenance might be
required. Because the Cortex units use streaming technology to manipulate more than one music file from one device simultaneously, hard drives
and hard-drive based units need to be defragmented regularly to
ensure the integrity of the streamed files.
Fragmentation refers to “the condition of a disk in which files are divided into pieces scattered around the disk. Fragmentation occurs naturally
when you use a disk frequently, creating, deleting, and modifying files.
At some point, the operating system needs to store parts of a file in noncontiguous clusters. This is entirely invisible to users, but it can slow down
the speed at which data is accessed because the disk drive must search
through different parts of the disk to put together a single file.”
Maintaining these storage devices must be done via your computer, and
should be performed whenever there has been a substantial change to
your music library (adding/deleting music). Note that failure to maintain
your storage devices might result in delayed access times and glitchy
audio playback.
• With Windows XP based machines
First, connect the storage device that you wish to defragment. If you are
connecting a hard-drive based music player, such as an Apple iPod or
Microsoft Zune, make sure to exit any applications that may be launched
on connection.
Cleaning the Unit
To clean the HDC-3000, use only a dry soft cloth and/or compressed air.
If the unit is soiled with stubborn dirt, we suggest using a 2:1 solution of
distilled water and 30% isopropyl alcohol. Avoid using harsh cleaning
chemicals such as benzene, paint thinner, bleach, or hydrochloric acid,
which will damage the unit.
Operating Conditions
For optimum performance, the temperature of the operating environment
should be between +5º C to +35º C (+41º F - +95º F). Failure to maintain proper operating temperature may result in difficulty reading the
LCD display, thermal overload, or system-wide instability. Avoid exposing the unit to direct sunlight.
When placing the unit in an installation, make sure that it is placed on a
stable surface, as far away from vibrations as possible. Even though the
Cortex is impervious to vibration, the storage devices (specifically hard
drive based ones) that are designed to be used in conjunction with it are
typically not. Also be sure not to place or use the player on heat generating sources, such as amplifiers or near spotlights.
Never use any other power supply other than the one provided with the
unit, as doing so may damage the unit and void the warranty. The power
supply included with the HDC-3000 is a custom made supply and is not
commercially available.
To load Disk Defragmenter, go to the Start menu, and find Disk
Defragmenter under Accessories/System Tools.
When Disk Defragmenter has been loaded, select the device to be
defragmented, and click the ‘Defragment’ button at the bottom of the
window.
For more information on defragmenting, consult the Windows Help guide.
• With Apple Macintosh Machines
According to Apple, provisions within the HFS file allocation system
diminish the need for any type of defragmentation. Because of this,
there is no software included in OSX to accomplish this. However, this
does not guarantee that defragmentation will not be necessary for
external storage devices and portable music players.
For more information on Apple’s claims, see this article:
http://docs
.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25668
Always Make Backups!
Due to the sometimes fragile state of PC components, we insist that you
make backups of the storage devices that you plan on using with the
Cortex. All hard drives (and hard-drive-based portable music players),
are prone to failure - they have moving parts inside. Instead of taking a
chance that your hard drive will last one more performance, one more
month, or one more year, it is a far more intelligent choice to back up
your data for the worst case scenario.
Lawful Use of HDC-3000
Neither Cortex nor its dealers assume responsibility for the use made of
the HDC-3000. The user must ensure he/she has all relevant licenses
and consents in place (whether for copyright/public performance, performers rights, moral rights or otherwise) to allow the lawful use of the
HDC-3000. This is likely to include licenses from organizations administering performance rights in audio recordings or consents from any other
relevant rights holders.
The Cortex line of units, although designed to streamline the process by
which DJs perform, is not designed as a tool to facilitate media piracy.
We urge that our users legitimately purchase the music they plan to use,
and support the artists who make it possible for them to sustain a career
as a professional entertainer.
Neither Cortex nor your retailer will be held responsible for data loss
because of the lack of backups.
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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-3000 firmware will include additional
features, bug fixes, and enhanced compatibility to guarantee optimum performance of your unit. There
are even Spanish and French language versions, to make operating the HDC-3000 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! This indispensable utility is
designed to save you time when preparing large storage devices to use with the HDC-3000.
To find out what version of HDC-3000 firmware you are running:
1. Power on the HDC-3000 with NO DEVICES CONNECTED.
2. At the prompt that says ‘Insert Devices,’ press the INFO button.
3. The screen will display the version number of the currently installed HDC-3000
firmware.
To upgrade your firmware to the newest version:
1. Using your PC, download the firmware update to the root directory of your USB storage device (X:\ where X is the letter of the drive). We recommend Internet Explorer.
2. Connect the USB storage device to the HDC-3000.
3. Power on the HDC-3000, and select the aforementioned device.
4. The unit will display the date/version of the new update, and will ask if you want to
update. Select ‘YES,’ and press enter.
5. The unit will go through a 8-step update procedure, after which the power will automatically shut down. When the unit is powered on again, you will be running the latest
firmware.
Warning: If the power is interrupted or the USB device is removed during this process, it can
damage the operating system of the unit. As well, it is advisable that the unit is not moved
during the update process to make sure that the process is uninterrupted.
For more detailed information about Firmware Updates, including screen shots, please
see the Firmware Updates section of the manual (page 24).
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Setup Guide
Parts Diagram and Functions
Rear Panel
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1. AUDIO OUT L/R RCA connectors, side 1
RCA type unbalanced stereo audio output. These connectors output
audio signal generated from Side 1 of the HDC-1000 unit.
2. AUDIO OUT L/R RCA connectors, side 2
RCA type unbalanced stereo audio output. These connectors output
audio signal generated from Side 2 of the HDC-1000 unit.
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3. USB connector (type A)
This connector is used to attach the USB mass storage device (MSD) that
contains your music library. Suitable mass storage devices include, but
are not limited to: external hard drives, flash memory, portable digital
music players, CD/DVD-ROM drives, memory card readers, and active
USB hubs.
4. DC inlet w/security clamp
This connector is used in conjunction with the AC adapter to power the
unit. Next to the DC inlet connector is a security clamp, which can be
fastened over top of the cable to prevent it from being dislodged.
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Setup Guide
Parts Diagram and Functions
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Front Panel
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1. USB connector (type A)
This connector is used to attach the USB mass storage device that contains your music library. Suitable mass storage devices include, but are
not limited to: external hard drives, flash memory, portable digital
music players, CD/DVD-ROM drives, memory card readers, and active
USB hubs.
2. JOG MODE button/indicator
Each time this button is pressed, this button controls alternately whether
the JOG WHEEL will function as PITCH BEND or FF/REW. When the
LED indicator is lit, it indicates that the JOG WHEEL will function as
FF/REW.
3. INFO button
When this button is pressed, the LCD DISPLAY will show all of the attributes of the currently playing track. When the unit is in SEARCH MODE,
pressing INFO on a highlighted digital music file will also show these
attributes. The UP/DOWN arrows and JOG WHEEL can be used to
advance through pages of attributes, when necessary.
4. PLAY MODE button
When this button is pressed, the LCD DISPLAYwill return to the state
that relates to playback. This means that the track name, time remaining (or elapsed), pitch percentage, and visual time indicators will be
displayed on the screen. This button can be used at any time, with the
exception of when the unit is creating a database.
5. SEARCH MODE button
When this button is pressed, the LCD DISPLAYwill return to the state
that relates the search function of the unit. This means that track titles,
artist names, album names, genre classifications, playlists, file names, or
search criteria will be displayed on the screen. This button can be used
at any time, with the exception of when the unit is creating a database.
6. LCD DISPLAY panel
This blue-backlit display is a 192x128 LCD that displays information
such as track/waveform, folders, parameter adjustments and search
information. Contrast is available in the Edit menu.
7. PITCH ON/OFF indicator and PITCH BEND buttons
Pressing both PITCH BEND (+) and PITCH BEND (-) simultaneously toggles whether or not the unit will respond to changes made to the pitch
via the PITCH BEND buttons, PITCH CONTROL slide, and JOG WHEEL.
PITCH is engaged when the LEDindicator is lit. Momentary adjustments
to PITCH can be made by pressing the PITCH BEND (+) or PITCH BEND
(-) button. The range of the PITCH CONTROL can be changed by holding the SHIFT and pressing the PITCH BEND (+) or PITCH BEND (-) button. The pitch range will be displayed in the lower right hand corner
of the LCD DISPLAY panel. If KEY ADJUST is enabled then these arrows
adjust KEY in +-5 half steps.
8. PITCH CONTROL slide
This slide, when pushed towards the bottom of the unit (+), increases the
tempo of playback. When the slide is pushed towards the top of the
unit (-), the tempo of playback is decreased.
9. PLAY/PAUSE button/indicator
When the LED indicator which illuminates this button is lit solidly, it indicates that the unit is in PLAY mode. When the LED indicator is flashing,
it indicates that the unit is in PAUSE mode.
10. CUE button/indicator
When the LED indicator which illuminates this button is lit, it indicates
that there is a CUE POINT memorized. See page 20 for detailed information about setting, memorizing, and recalling CUE POINTS.
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Parts Diagram and Functions
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Front Panel (continued)
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11. NAVIGATOR keypad
These buttons allow the user to navigate through menus and features of
the HDC-1000. Depending on the mode of the unit, the buttons may
serve different purposes.
13. SHIFT button
Holding down the SHIFT button extends the use of certain buttons on the
unit, by providing alternate functions.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
17. DSP button
This button engages the DSP menu. From this menu, DSP effects such as
filter, flange, echo, etc can be both engaged and edited. Any changes
that are made can be saved to the unit for recall at a later point.
18. Loops button
This button engages the loop menu. Up to 4 loops can be saved and
edited per song, and upon loop creation the in and out points can be
edited on the fly. Loops are automatically saved to the MSD for later
use.
19. Hot Cue button
This button engages the Hot Cue menu. Up to 4 hot cue’s are available
per song. Hot Cues are automatically saved to the MSD for later use.
20.Samples button
This button will engage the samples menu. Up to 4 samples can be used
at any time.
21. Multifunction buttons (1-4)
Depending on which menu you are in, these buttons do everything from
engage loops to select parameters. These options are specific to each
menu-please read each section of the manual relating to the specific
menu in question to learn the function of each key.
20.Edit button
This button will engage the edit menu. From this menu the user can edit
low level functions of the unit, such as pitch range, device selection,
waveform creation and even the unit’s internal clock.
23. BPM/Key Adjust/Master Tempo buttons
These buttons engage functions that change how the pitch is used. BPM
will display the Beats Per Minute of the track in real time, and reflect
any changes made on the pitch fader. Key adjust changes the key of
the song without changing the speed. Master Tempo changes the speed
without changing the pitch. Both Master Tempo and Key can be used in
combination with the BPM button as well. When Key Adjust is enabled
then the PITCH BEND buttons act to change KEY instead of acting as a
PITCH BEND.
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STEP ONE
Connect the AC adapter 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.
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.
Using the HDC-3000
Preparing for Use
Fig 1.1 - Connect Power
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. If required, you
may also connect a device to the front USB port.
STEP FOUR
Press and Hold the Power button located in the center of the front panel
for about 1-2 seconds. The unit will take about 5-10 seconds to boot up
as well as detect any USB devices that are currently connected.
Fig 1.2 - Connect Audio
Fig 1.3 - Connect USB
Fig 1.4 - Turn Power ON
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