Numark iDEC Quick Start Manual

QUICKSTART MANUAL

ENGLISH ( 1 – 6 )

GUÍA DE INICIO RÁPIDO

ESPAÑOL ( 7- 12 )

GUIDE D'UTILISATION RAPIDE

FRANÇAIS ( 13 - 18 )

KURZANLEITUNG

DEUTSCH ( 19 - 24 )

GUIDA RAPIDA

ITALIANO ( 25 - 30 )

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the iDEC. The iDEC is a complete media center for iPod*, designed to meet the needs of musicians, DJs, or installation professionals servicing bars, restaurants or large stadiums. The solid steel industrial construction and 2U rack-mountable design ensure perfect integration with any media rack or installation.

The iDEC features direct iPod audio/video playback through the integrated Universal dock for iPod. By connecting the iDEC to your computer via USB, you can also effortlessly sync your iPod to your iTunes* music library. In addition, the iDEC functions as a convenient recorder, allowing you to record audio from external line-level devices directly to your iPod.

iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

BOX CONTENTS

Make sure that all items listed here can be located in the box:

 iDEC  RCA Cable  Safety and Warranty Instructions  IEC Power Cable  Quickstart Guide

READ THE SAFETY & WARRANTY INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT!

QUICK SETUP

1. Study the setup diagram below.

2. Place the unit in an appropriate position for operation. See “Mounting Instructions” section for instructions on mounting the iDEC in a 19” rack.

3. Make sure all devices are turned off and all faders are at zero.

4. Connect the audio outputs to the power amplifier or speaker systems.

5. Connect the video outputs to TV or projection systems.

6. Plug the unit and other devices into AC power.

7. Switch everything on in the following order:

 iPod  iDEC  Last, any amplifiers, televisions, monitors, projectors, etc.

8. When turning off, always reverse this operation by powering down in the following order:

 Any amplifiers, televisions, monitors, projectors, etc.  iDEC  iPod

9. Go to www.numark.com for product registration.

LINE-LEVEL

AUDIO DEVICE

AMP AND SPEAKER

SYSTEM

TV OR PROJECTION

SYSTEM

TV OR PROJECTION

SYSTEM

LAPTOP

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

This device may be mounted in a standard 19” rack taking up 2 spaces. Please use 4 rack screws (not included) to secure the unit to the rack.

FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

1. POWER – This button turns the unit on and off. Power off the unit when not in use for extended periods of

time. The LED also functions as a clip indicator when recording audio; if the LED turns yellow, this means that the input signal is too “hot” and that you should turn down the output volume of your external device.

2. iPod DOCK – Connect your iPod to this dock. Please make sure that your iPod fits snuggly over the dock

connector but do not force it! The dock allows you to play back music from your iPod through the AUDIO OUTPUT connections on the rear panel, or to record audio from external devices connected to the RECORD INPUT directly to your iPod. Please refer to the table below for information on iPod compatibility:

Note that the iDEC can also charge your iPod while it is docked. When not recording, the iDEC will automatically charge your iPod. When you are recording, charging will be disabled to ensure the best audio quality and to prevent unwanted noise from entering your recordings. We do understand, however, that you may be recording long sessions which require your iPod to remain charged for longer periods of time. While recording, you can turn on iPod charging by pressing |<< and >>| simultaneously. You can turn it off at any time by pressing |<< and >>| again.

3. MENU – This buttons functions as the ‘MENU’ button of your iPod.

4. JOG WHEEL – This wheel functions as the touchwheel control of your iPod.

5. ENTER – This button functions as the ‘ENTER’ command of your iPod.

6. |<< - This button functions as the ‘|<<’ button of your iPod.

7. >|| - This button functions as the ‘>||’ button of your iPod.

8. >>| - This button functions as the ‘>>|’ button of your iPod.

9. EJECT – Hold this button for 5 seconds to switch between USB Mode and Direct Mode (see “The Two Modes”

section for more information). While the iDEC is in USB Mode, please ensure that you always safely eject your iPod from the iTunes interface, then hold the EJECT button the iDEC for 5 seconds to switch to Direct Mode. While in Direct Mode, it is OK to remove the iPod from the dock at any time. Please do not remove the iPod from the dock while the unit is in USB Mode and “Do Not Disconnect” is displayed on the screen; doing so may damage your iPod and its contents. If you wish to reestablish the connection to your computer while the iPod is docked, you can press and hold EJECT for 5 seconds.

iPod Model Playback Record

iPod

Classic 5th generation 4th generation 3rd generation* 1st and 2nd generation

iPod Nano

3rd generation 2nd generation 1st generation

iPod Shuffle iPod Mini iPod Touch**  

* On 3rd generation iPod, only the buttons “Play”, “Rewind”, and “Fast Forward” are supported. Buttons “Select”, “Menu”, and “Rec Mode” are unsupported.

** On iPod Touch, only music player navigation is supported.

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REAR PANEL OVERVIEW

1. POWER INPUT – Use the included power cable to connect this input to a power source.

2. USB PORT – Use a USB cable to connect the iDEC to your computer. Connecting the iDEC to your computer

allows you to sync your iPod to your iTunes music library. See “Syncing your iPod through the iDEC” section for detailed information.

3. AUDIO OUTPUT – Use the included RCA cable to connect this stereo output to the audio input of your power

amplifier, mixer, or speakers system.

4. S-VIDEO OUTPUT – Use an S-Video cable to connect this output to a TV or projection system to display video

content from a video-compatible iPod.

5. VIDEO OUTPUT – Use an RCA cable to connect this composite video output to a TV or projection system.

6. RECORD INPUT – Use an RCA cable to connect external line-level devices, such as mixers, to this input.

Incoming audio can be recorder directly to a compatible iPod (see “Recording to iPod” section for more information).

THE TWO MODES

The iDEC features two modes of iPod operation: Direct and USB. In Direct Mode, you can:

 control your iPod via the integrated controls  play audio and video content from your iPod  record audio from external sources to your iPod

In USB Mode, you can:  synchronize and transfer music between your iPod and your computer’s iTunes music library

Note that the integrated controls will be disabled until you switch over to Direct Mode.

AUDIO

RECORDING

DIRECT MODE USB MODE

AUDIO

PLAYBACK

VIDEO

PLAYBACK

SYNC &

TRANSFER

AUDIO

RECORDING

AUDIO

PLAYBACK

VIDEO

PLAYBACK

SYNC &

TRANSFER

iPod

CONTROL

iPod

CONTROL

If a USB cable is connected to your computer and you place your iPod in the dock, the iDEC will automatically enter USB Mode and the iPod will connect to your computer. The screen of your iPod will display “Do Not Disconnect”. Please do not remove the iPod from the dock while you are in USB Mode. To safely remove the iPod, the iDEC needs to be in Direct Mode.

To switch from USB Mode to Direct Mode, first eject the iPod from the iTunes interface, then press and hold EJECT on the iDEC for 5 seconds. While in Direct Mode, it is safe to remove the iPod from the dock.

While an iPod is still docked and the USB cable is connected to your computer, you can switch from Direct Mode back to USB Mode by holding EJECT for 5 seconds.

RECORDING TO iPod

The iDEC allows you to record audio from external devices connected to the RECORD INPUT directly to a docked iPod. This is accomplished through the built-in audio recorder of your iPod, otherwise known as Voice Memo. Please note that recording requires the iDEC to be in Direct Mode.

First, refer to the iPod compatibility chart in the “Front Panel Overview” section of this manual to see if your iPod supports audio recording.

Note: The signal from the RECORD INPUT is not being routed to the AUDIO OUTPUT.

Recording to 2nd gen. Nano or Video iPod

1. Place your iPod into the dock, making sure that it fits snuggly over the connector. Note that depending

on your iPod model, you may need to use the Universal Dock Adapter included with your iPod.

2. Your iPod will automatically enter Voice Memo recording mode. You will see a counter (00:00:00)

displayed on the screen, with the RECORD option highlighted below. You are ready to begin recording.

Note: With certain iPod models, it may not be possible to enter Voice Memo Mode if your iPod is currently in a music/video playback screen. If you experience difficulties accessing Voice Memo Mode, press Menu to exit to the Main Menu and try again.

3. Before you proceed, we highly recommend that you check your input level first. To do this, play a loud

portion of the music you wish to record and watch the POWER button LED. If the LED turns yellow, this means that the input signal level is too “hot” and that you should turn down the volume of your input source.

4. Press ENTER when you are ready to begin recording. If you wish to cancel, select CANCEL and press

ENTER. a. While recording, PAUSE will be highlighted on the screen of your iPod. Press ENTER to

temporarily pause the recording; press ENTER again to resume.

5. When you have finished recording, select STOP AND SAVE and press ENTER. You can locate the

recording by navigating to Extras X Voice Memos. Your recordings will be identified by the date and time that the recording was completed.

Recording to 3rd gen. Nano or Classic iPod

1. Place your iPod into the dock, making sure that it fits snuggly over the connector. Note that depending

on your iPod model, you may need to use the Universal Dock Adapter included with your iPod.

2. Use the touchwheel to navigate to VOICE MEMOS and press ENTER.

3. (Optional) You can select the quality of the recording by selecting QUALITY and pressing ENTER to

toggle between the available quality settings. We recommend using the “HIGH” setting, although you may sometimes wish to use the “LOW” setting if you are running out of storage on your iPod.

4. You will see the START RECORDING option highlighted. You are ready to begin recording. Before

you proceed, we highly recommend that you check your input level first. To do this, play a loud portion of the music you wish to record and watch the POWER button LED. If the LED turns yellow, this means that the input signal level is too “hot” and that you should turn down the volume of your input source.

5. Press ENTER to begin recording.

a. While recording, press MENU to temporarily pause the recording. To resume, select RESUME

and press ENTER.

6. When you have finished recording, press MENU. Select STOP AND SAVE and press ENTER. You

can locate the recording by navigating to Voice Memos. Your recordings will be identified by the date and time that the recording was completed.

IMPORTANT: Renaming your recordings directly from your iPod is not recommended. If you change the filename, your iPod may no longer be able to access the file. If you would like to rename the recording, you should transfer the file to your computer, rename it and import it back into your iTunes library as an AAC or MP3 file.

SYNCING YOUR iPod THROUGH THE iDEC

Your iPod can be synced to your iTunes music library right from the iDEC. While your iPod is docked and synced, you can transfer music to and from it, just as if it was connected directly to your computer! Follow the instructions below to establish the connection.

1. Connect the iDEC to your computer, using the a

USB cable.

(Windows users: When you connect the iDEC to your computer, you will see the screen shown on the right, asking to install drivers for the iDEC. There are no drivers for this product, so click CANCEL to exit the Found New Hardware Wizard. When you do this, Windows will display “A problem occurred during hardware installation. Your new hardware might not work properly”. Ignore this message everytime you connect the iDEC to your computer).

2. Place your iPod in the dock. Once your iPod has connected to your computer, you will see “Do Not

Disconnect” displayed on the screen of your iPod.

Note: If your iPod was already in the dock when you connected the iDEC to your computer, press and hold the EJECT button for 5 seconds to establish the connection. Also note that if you are actively playing back content from the iPod, holding EJECT will be ignored (iPod Classic excepted). Please stop playback first.

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE YOUR iPod FROM THE DOCK WHILE “DO NOT DISCONNECT” IS DISPLAYED AND BEFORE PROPERLY EJECTING THE iPod FROM YOUR COMPUTER! OTHERWISE YOU MAY DAMAGE YOUR iPod AND DESTROY ITS CONTENTS! SEE (5) FOR PROPER PROCEDURE TO DISCONNECT.

3. Once your iPod is properly connected to your computer, iTunes should start automatically. (PC users:

if you have not yet installed iTunes, please visit www.apple.com version).

4. If you have made any new recordings since the last time your iPod was connected to the computer, you

will see the following screen:

Select ‘Yes’ if you would like to move the recordings (referred to as voice memos) to your iTunes library.

5. To safely disconnect your iPod from your computer:

a. Press the EJECT button in iTunes. b. Then, press and hold the EJECT button on the iDEC for 5

seconds.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE MAY DAMAGE YOUR iPod AND DESTROY ITS CONTENTS!

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

I can’t hear any audio. Check to make sure that your iPod is playing.

Make sure that the unit is powered on.

The unit is not turning on. Make sure that the power cable is connected to the rear of the unit and

My iPod does not fit well in the dock. Use the iPod Universal Dock which was included with your iPod. The integrated controls will not control my iPod Your iPod may be in USB Mode. If the screen says “Do Not Disconnect”,

Make sure that the unit’s audio outputs are connected to a speaker or amplifier system and that the system is turned on.

that it is plugged into a live power source.

then safely eject your iPod from the iTunes interface and hold the EJECT button for 5 seconds to enter Direct Mode. If the screen does not say “Do Not Disconnect”, then just hold the EJECT button for 5 seconds.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions: 3.5” (H) x 19” (W) x 4.7” (D)

Weight: 3.125 lbs

Audio Outputs: Unbalanced RCA (x2)

Video Outputs: S-Video

Composite Video (RCA)

Inputs: 4G iPod and later (with dock connector)

Power: AC IN, 100 ~ 240V

50/60 Hz, 17W

Accessories: Stereo RCA Cable Quickstart Manual IEC Power Cable Safety and Warranty Information

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PRODUCT, VISIT WWW.NUMARK.COM

Output Level: 8.2dBv +/-1dBv THD: Less than 0.01% S/N Ratio: Better than 85dBr Frequency Response: Flat within 2dB from 20Hz to 20kHz

MANUAL VERSION 1.0

INTRODUCCIÓN

Bienvenido al iDEC. El iDEC es un centro de medios completo para iPod*, diseñado para satisfacer las necesidades de músicos, DJs, o instaladores profesionales que atienden bares, restaurantes o estadios grandes. Su construcción de acero industrial sólida y su diseño 2U montable en rack aseguran una perfecta integración con cualquier instalación o rack de medios.

El iDEC permite reproducir audio y video directamente del iPod a través de su bahía universal para iPod. Al conectar su iDEC a su computadora en un puerto USB, también puede sincronizar sin dificultad su iPod con su biblioteca de música iTunes*. Además, el iDEC funciona como una conveniente grabadora, permitiéndole grabar audio de dispositivos con salida de línea directamente a su iPod.

iPod e iTunes son marcas registradas de Apple, Inc., registradas en las E.U.A. y en otros países.

CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA

Asegúrese que los siguientes componentes vengan incluidos en la caja:

 iDEC  Cable RCA  Cable de alimentación IEC  Guía de inicio rápido

 Instrucciones de seguridad y

garantía

¡LEA LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Y LA GARANTÍA ANTES DE USAR ESTE PRODUCTO!

AJUSTE RÁPIDO

1. Revise el diagrama de conexión que se muestra debajo.

2. Coloque la unidad en una posición apropiada para su operación. Vea la sección “Instrucciones de

montaje” para obtener instrucciones de como montar el iDEC en un rack de 19 pulgadas.

3. Asegúrese que todos los dispositivos estén apagados, y que todos los faders estén en ceros.

4. Conecte las salidas de audio al amplificador o a los sistemas de altavoces.

5. Conecte las salidas de video a un televisor o sistema de proyección.

6. Conecte la unidad y los demás dispositivos a la alimentación eléctrica.

7. Encienda todos los componentes del sistema en el siguiente orden:

 iPod  iDEC  Al final, todos los amplificadores, televisores, monitores, proyectores, etc.

8. Cuando los apague, repita esta operación en sentido inverso, apagando los componentes como sigue:

 Todos los amplificadores, televisores, monitores, proyectores, etc.  iDEC  iPod

9. Visite www.numark.com para registrar su producto.

DISPOSITIVO DE

AUDIO CON

SALIDA DE LÍ NEA

AMPLIFICADOR Y SISTEMA

DE ALTAVOCES

TELEVISOR O SISTEMA DE

PROYECCIÓN

LAPTOP

INSTRUCCIONES DE MONTAJE

Este dispositivo puede ser montado en un rack estándar de 19 pulgadas, ocupando 2 espacios. Por favor use 4 tornillos para rack (no incluidos) para asegurar la unidad al rack.

VISTA DEL PANEL FRONTAL

1. POWER (Encendido) – Con este botón se encienda o apaga la unidad. Apague la unidad cuando no la vaya a

usar por mucho tiempo. El LED también sirve como indicador de clips cuando esté grabando audio; si el LED se pone amarillo, significa que la señal está muy “caliente”, por lo cual debe bajar el nivel del volumen de su dispositivo externo.

2. Bahía para iPod – Conecte su iPod en esta bahía, Asegúrese que su iPod quede firmemente conectado, pero

sin forzarlo! La bahía le permite reproducir música de su iPod a través de la conexión AUDIO OUTPUT del panel posterior, así como grabarlo de dispositivos externos conectados directamente a la entrada RECORD INPUT de su iPod. Por favor consulte la siguiente tabla para información de compatibilidad de iPods:

Observe que el iDEC también puede cargar su iPod mientras está conectado en él. Cuando no está grabando, el iDEC cargará automáticamente su iPod. Mientras esté grabando, se deshabilita la función de carga para asegurar la mejor calidad de grabación, así como para evitar que entren ruidos indeseables en sus grabaciones. Sin embargo, entendemos que usted puede tener sesiones de grabación largar que requieran que su iPod permanezca cargado por períodos de tiempo más prolongados. Cuando grabe, puede encender la carga de su iPod oprimiendo simultáneamente |<< y >>|. También puede apagar esta función oprimiendo de nuevo |<< y >>|n.

3. MENU – Este botón funciona como el botón ‘MENU’ de su iPod.

4. DISCO DE NAVEGACIÓN – Este disco funciona análogamente como su equivalente de su iPod.

5. ENTER – Este botón funciona como el botón ‘ENTER’ de su iPod.

6. |<< - Este botón funciona como el botón ‘|<<’ de su iPod.

7. >|| - Este botón funciona como el botón ‘>||’ de su iPod.

8. >>| - Este botón funciona como el botón‘>>|’ de su iPod.

9. EJECT (Expulsar) – Oprima este botón por 5 segundos para alternar entre los modos USB y Directo (vea la

sección “Los dos modos” para obtener más información). Cuando el iDEC está en modo USB, asegúrese de retirar con seguridad su iPod de la interface de iTunes, luego oprima el botón EJECT del iDEC por 5 segundos para cambiar al modo Directo. En el modo Directo es posible retirar el iPod de la bahía en cualquier momento. No retire el iPod de la bahía cuando esté en modo USB y aparezca “Do Not Disconnect” (No desconectar) en la pantalla; el no hacer esto podría dañar el iPod y su contenido. Si desea restablecer la conexión con su PC mientras el iPod está en la bahía, mantenga oprimido EJECT durante 5 segundos.

Modelo de iPod Reproducir Grabar

iPod

Classic 5ta. generación 4ta. generación 3ra. generación*

1ra. y 2da. generación  

iPod Nano

3ra. generación

2da. generación   1ra. generación

iPod Shuffle iPod Mini iPod Touch**  

* En el iPod de 3ra generación, solo se usan los botones “Play”, “Rewind”, y “Fast Forward”. Los botones “Select”, “Menu”, y “Rec Mode” no funcionan.

** En el iPod Touch, solo funciona la navegación del reproductor de música.

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VISTA DEL PANEL POSTERIOR

1. POWER INPUT (Alimentación eléctrica) – Use el cable incluido para conectar a la corriente eléctrica.

2. Puerto USB – Use un cable USB para conectar el iDEC a su PC. Esto le permitirá sincronizar su iPod con su

biblioteca de música iTunes. Vea la sección “Sincronizando su iPod a través del iDEC” para obtener más información.

3. Salida AUDIO – Use el cable RCA incluido para conectar esta salida estereofónica a la entrada de audio de

un amplificador, mezcladora o sistema de altavoces.

4. Salida S-VIDEO – Use un cable S-Video para conectar esta salida a un TV o sistema de proyección para

mostrar contenido de video desde un iPod con funciones de video.

5. Salida VIDEO – Use un cable RCA para conectar esta salida de video compuesto a un TV o a un proyector.

6. Entrada RECORD (GRABAR) – Use un cable RCA para conectar dispositivos externos con salida de línea,

como mezcladoras, a esta entrada. El audio de entrada puede ser grabado directamente a un iPod compatible (vea la sección “Cómo grabar en el iPod” para obtener más información).

LOS DOS MODOS

Su iDEC ofrece dos modos de operación para el iPod: Directo y USB. En el Modo Directo, usted puede:

 Controlar su iPod a través de sus controles integrados  Reproducir contenido de audio y video desde su iPod  Grabar audio de fuentes externas en su iPod

En el Modo USB Mode, usted puede:  Sincronizar y transferir música entre su iPod y la biblioteca de música iTunes de su PC

Observe que los controles integrados se deshabilitan hasta que cambie al Modo Directo de operación.

GRABACIÓN

DE AUDIO

MODO DIRECTO MODO USB

REPROD.

AUDIO

REPROD.

VIDEO

SINCRONIZAR Y TRANSFERIR

GRABACIÓN

DE AUDIO

REPROD.

AUDIO

REPROD.

VIDEO

SINCRONIZAR Y TRANSFERIR

CONTROL

iPod

CONTROL

iPod

Si se conecta un cable USB a su PC y coloca el iPod en la bahía, el iDEC entra automáticamente al modo USB, conectando el iPod a su PC. La pantalla de su iPod mostrará “Do Not Disconnect” (No desconectar). No retire su iPod de la bahía cuando esté en modo USB; si lo hace, el iDEC tendrá que estar en el Modo Directo.

Para cambiar del Modo USB al Modo Directo, primero retire el iPod de la interface de iTunes; luego mantenga oprimido el botón EJECT del iDEC por 5 segundos. Mientras esté en el Modo Directo, es seguro retirar el iPod de la bahía.

Mientras un iPod siga en la bahía y el cable USB esté conectado a su PC, puede pasar del Modo Directo al Modo USB manteniendo oprimido EJECT por 5 segundos.

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