NUMARK X2 User Manual
Quick Start Owner’s Manual
(ENGLISH) ::::: 1 - 10
Manual Rápido Del Comienzo
(ESPAÑOL) ::::: 11 - 20
Manuel d’utilisation du propriétaire
(FRANÇAIS) ::::: 21 - 30
Manuale rapido di utilizzazione
(ITALIANO) ::::: 31 - 40
Schnellbedienungsanleitung
(DEUTSCH) ::::: 41 - 50
Quick Start Owner’s Manual (ENGLISH)
BOX CONTENTS
• X2
• Anti-Drag Aluminum Platter
• Slipmat
• Control Record
• Headshell
• 2.5g Weight for Headshell
• Target Light
• 45RPM Adapter
• Straight Tonearm
• S-Shaped Tonearm
• Counter Weight
• Additional Counter Weight for S-
Shaped Tonearm
• IEC Power Cable
• 3 Stereo RCA Cords
• 1 Fader Start Cord
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Quick Start Owner’s Manual (ENGLISH)
1. Make sure all items listed on the front of
this guide were in the box.
2. READ SAFETY INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.
3. Assemble unit following the Quick
Assembly Instructions.
4. Study this setup diagram.
5. Place the unit in an appropriate position for
operation.
6. Make sure all devices are turned off and all
faders and gain knobs are set to “zero”
7. Connect all stereo input sources as
indicated in the diagram, your microphone,
and headphones
8. Connect the stereo outputs to power
amplifier(s), tape decks, and/or other audio
sources.
Quick Assembly Instructions
9. Plug all devices into AC power.
10. Switch everything on in the following order.
• audio sources (i.e. turntables or CD
players)
• mixer
• last, any amplifiers or output devices
11. When turning off, always reverse this
operation by,
• turning off amplifiers
• mixer
• last, any audio sources
12. Go to http://www.numark.com for product
registration.
More information about this product may be
found at http://www.numark.com
1. Notice the locking pins shown. BE SURE THAT TURNTABLE IS NOT PLUGGED IN.
2. Match the inner motor to Figure 2.
3. Carefully place platter with holes aligned to base as shown
Connections
TO MIXER LINE INPUT
TO MIXER LINE INPUT
TO MIXER PHONO INPUT
TO POWER OUTLET
TO RELAY COMPATIBLE DEVICE
TO FADER START COMPATIBLE DEVICE
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Tonearm Assembly
1. Counterweight/Ring and S-Weight:
The Counterweight is used to balance the head
shell and cartridge assembly so that the proper
amount of stylus pressure is applied to the
record. The S-Weight should be used in most
cases when the S-Shaped tube is used. It is
not needed for the straight arm and can be
stored below the counterweight in the top
cabinet while not in use.
2. Height Adjust Ring:
Turning this ring counter-clockwise raises the
tonearm up to 6mm to accommodate for
different slipmat thicknesses. This ring can not
be adjusted unless the Height Lock Lever (3) is
unlocked.
3. Height Lock Lever:
Turning this lever towards the direction of the
arrow (clockwise) unlocks the Height Adjust
Ring (2) so that the tonearm height can be
adjusted.
4. Anti-Skate Adjustment:
This knob is used to compensate for inward
tracking forces. See Tonearm Setup for more
details on its settings.
5. Secondary Tube Lock Collar:
This collar is used to secure the tonearm tubes
(straight or s-shaped) to the tonearm
assembly.
6. Arm Clip:
This specially designed arm clip secures the
tone arm while it is being transported or not in
use.
7. Tonearm Cueing System:
This feature allows the tone arm to be
positioned at a certain point above the record
and slowly engaged. When the lift lever is in
the up position the tone arm should rest on the
armrest. When the lift lever is lowered, the
tone arm is slowly lowered until the stylus is
resting on the record.
8. Tone Arm Lock Nut:
This aluminum nut is used to secure the head
shell and cartridge assembly to the tone arm
tube. See cartridge setup for more details.
WARNING: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN LOCK COLLAR (5) OR LOCK NUT! (8)
CONNECTING ANYTHING OTHER THAN NUMARK ARMS TO THIS COLLAR MAY DAMAGE THE
INTERNAL PIN HEIGHTS OF THE CONTACTS!
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Tonearm Setup
1. Install cartridge and raise the arm lift for cartridge/stylus protection.
2. Notice how the counterweight can be moved.
3. With the cueing system lift lever down, adjust the weight so entire tonearm assembly is freely
balanced.
4. Zero the scale on the weight by moving the black ring until “0” is aligned with the slot. The tonearm
assembly should still be balanced as shown in Figure 2.
5. Turn the counterweight until the desired weight in grams is met. (Most DJ cartridge specifications
range from 2.0g to 4.0g. Check cartridge manual for details)
Setting the Anti-Skate Adjustment
The Anti-Skate control is the knob shown on the last figure.
In most cases, the Anti-Skate should be set to its minimum setting. Anti-Skate compensates for inward
tracking forces that occur with certain cartridges when the stylus nears the center of the record. If the
turntable is experiencing excessive skipping during back-cueing and scratching while nearing the center
spindle, try increasing the Anti-Skate in the increments indicated on the dial. Start by adding small
increments; test its performance, then increase it as necessary.
The Anti-Skate control is primarily used for high quality recordings in conjunction with the tonearm cuing
system.
OPERATION NOTES
This turntable was designed to accommodate a variety of different mixing styles. Here are some general
operation guidelines to optimize the performance of the turntable.
• Use the included Slip Mat during record playback. This Slip Mat was designed to reduce friction
between the platter and the record to allow for rapid back cueing and efficient scratch play.
• Do not place the turntable on or near a speaker or subwoofer. This may cause unwanted noise
depending on the environment conditions.
• Always secure the tone arm using the Arm Clip when not in use. This can prevent stylus damage
and accidental tone arm engagement.
To reduce needle skipping, follow the guidelines in the Tone Arm Setup section of this manual. Too much
weight on a cartridge may cause erratic skipping or stylus damage.
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Bottom Panel Features
1. CD Output – This stereo RCA output will only output the audio signal from the CD player. Use an
RCA cord to connect to a line level input of a mixer or amplifier.
2. TT/CD Output – This is the main stereo output of the X2. This stereo RCA connection will output
the audio signal from the CD player or the audio signal from a record, depending on the position of
the TT/CD switch on the top panel. Please use an RCA cord to connect to a line level input of a
mixer or amplifier.
3. PHONO TT Output - This stereo RCA connection will only output the audio signal when using the
X2 as a conventional turntable. Use an RCA cord to connect to a phono level input of a mixer or
amplifier.
Please note:
The X2 allows you to scratch over a CD while it is playing! Connect the CD output to a line input
on your mixer. Then connect the PHONO TT output to a phono input on another channel of the
mixer. Now begin playing the CD. As the CD is playing, flip the TT/CD switch to TT. Place a
record on the platter and start scratching over the music as it is playing.
4. Relay Connector - If you wish to use the relay function, plug in your 3.5mm stereo control cables
into here and then into your other CD player. The cable must have a stereo-style plug for the units
to work properly.
5. Remote Start Connector – Use this connector to plug into your fader-start compatible mixer or
remote switch. This function is always active.
a. To use this connector for fader-start, connect the supplied fader-start cable to a fader-
start compatible mixer. Every time you move the crossfader on the mixer to the side
that the unit is on, it will start playing. When you move the fader away from that side,
the unit will stop. Moving the fader back will start playback again.
b. Foot switches can also be attached to this jack for creative mixing techniques and can be
found in most music shops. Connector plugs are often ¼”, so a 1/8” adapter will be
needed for connection. There are also two types of footswitches that will work with this
connector. The first is a typical, on/off pushbutton switch and is generally used for
switching channels on guitar amps. The second type is a momentary footswitch, which
is typically used for keyboard sustain pedals.
6. IEC Power Plug Connector - Plug your supplied power cord in here. Below the power connector
there is a small red switch that is used to set the voltage of the unit to correspond with either
115v/60Hz or 230v/50Hz electrical systems. Make absolutely sure that this switch is set properly
before plugging in the unit or you will damage the internal components. This damage would not be
covered under warranty.
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Top Panel Features
1. Play/Pause Button – Starts and stops playback and the platter. Pressing toggles between play
and pause of the platter. Each time Play is pressed after Pause, a new Cue Point is set.
PLEASE NOTE: Some features, such as looping, cue point, bleep and scratch mode functionality, will
Press “PLAY” Press Press “PLAY”
or “SUTTER” “PAUSE” or “SUTTER” Press “CUE”
Position on disc
Play interval Play interval
Back to new cue point
2. Vinyl Record – controls the playback of the music, including scratching, pitch bend and cueing.
3. Locking Spindle – controls the cd player when the vinyl control record is fastened securely to it.
4. High Torque Direct Drive Platter - utilizes a 4.3 kgf-cm motor to turn the vinyl record. The
platter should not be held in position for sustained periods.
5. Slot Load CDRW Drive (on side) – designed to play commercially available CD and properly
burned CDR and CDRW discs. Insert the CDs you wish to play here.
6. Tonearm Assembly – please see “Tonearm Parts” section.
7. Startup Adjust - changes the amount of time it takes for the platter to start when the Play button
is activated. As the knob is turned to the right, the startup time decreases. For fast startup, turn
the knob all the way left.
only apply when using the X2 to play CD media.
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8. Brake Adjust – changes the amount of time it takes for the platter to stop when the Pause button
is pressed. As the knob is turned to the right, the braking time increases. For fast braking, turn
the knob all the way left.
9. Power Switch - turns on and off the machine. The unit should always be shut down with this
button first before any external power is removed. Typically, it is recommended that the CD player
is powered on before amplifiers and off after amplifiers to avoid an audio spike to be sent through
your equipment.
10. Scratch Mode Button– toggles between the four different scratch modes. These modes describe
how the music reacts to movement by the record.
Scratch Modes:
Scratch – allows the vinyl to act just like a typical record on turntable.
Scratch + FWD - allows the vinyl to act just like a typical record on turntable but
Scratch + Cue Modes: Hold “Scratch” for 1 second to get in the Cue modes. In the two
following modes, when the control vinyl is pulled back, the player will jump back to the last set
cue point.
11. Strobe Target Light and Power Jack – This aluminum light can be rotated depending on the head
shell position and the amount of light required on the vinyl record surface. The light also strobes
against the platter edge making the pattern appear to stand still when the Pitch Range is at 0%.
12. Cue Button - returns and pauses the music at the last set Cue Point. The Cue Point is the last
place in which the unit was paused and then Play or Stutter was pressed. Pressing a second time
allows for temporary play of this point. You can easily edit the cue point by spinning the record to a
new position while paused. As you spin the record, the music will sound. By stopping the record
and pressing Play, a new point is set.
only plays forward actions.
Scratch + Cue - allows the vinyl to act just like a typical record on turntable, and
will jump back to the last set cue point when the control vinyl is pulled back.
Scratch + Cue + Fwd - allows the vinyl to act just like a typical record on
turntable, only plays forward actions, and will jump back to the last set cue point
when the control vinyl is pulled back.
Press “PLAY”
Press Rotate to new cue point or “STUTTER”
“PAUSE”
Position on disc
Play interval
Back to new cue point
13. Stutter Button – starts the music from either the first set Cue Point or the last point of pause. If
you start from the last pause point while the unit is paused, a new Cue Point is set. Pressing this
button while the unit is in Play restarts the unit from the last Cue Point, creating a “stutter” effect.
This also works from “RELOOP”.
Press “PLAY” Press “STUTTER”
or “STUTTER” or “RELOOP”
Position on CD
STUTTER interval
Return to start point
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14. Loop In - is the point where you wish the loop to start. A loop is any area of a CD that you choose
to repeat seamlessly. The initial “CUE” or “PLAY” point of the CD is by default the “Loop In” point.
If you wish to set a new loop-in point, just press “Loop In” while the CD is playing when it reaches
the desired point. The “Loop In” button will light indicating a new loop is set. The “Reloop/Stutter”
button will also illuminate indicating a point has been set and is accessible for “Stutter”. The unit
will always remember a point until you set a new point or put in a new CD. The new point will be
accessible until you remove the CD from the unit. If you change tracks and you previously set a
“Loop In” on another track, pressing “Reloop” will jump to that point.
Press “LOOP IN” Press “RELOOP”
Set “HOT” point Start from “HOT ” point again
Position on CD
STUTTER interval
Return to “LOOP IN”
If you wish to change the loop-in point, just press “Loop In” again.
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“LOOP IN” “LOOP IN” “LOOP OUT”
“ LOOP IN” point New “LOOP IN” point 1st press starts looping
and “HOT” point set and “HOT” point set 2
Position on CD
First LOOP interval
Second LOOP interval
Return to first “LOOP IN” po int
15. Loop Out - sets the end point of the loop. The first time you press “Loop Out” while a CD is in play
mode, the “Loop Out” button will turn on and flash while the song automatically returns to the “Loop
In” point with no breaks and continues to play. When the song reaches the “Loop Out” point again,
it jumps to the “Loop In” point and continues to repeat this action. You will notice the “Loop In”
button will also be flashing during loop action. To release, or end the loop, press “Loop Out” a
second time and play will continue forward when the song passes the previously set “Loop Out”
point. The “Loop Out” button will be lit solid indicating that the loop is now in memory for “Reloop”
purposes. The “Loop Out” point will be erased if “Loop In” is pressed or a new “Cue” point is set
after the “Loop Out” point. This is important because without this point, “Reloop” will not be
possible.
Press 2
“LOOP IN” “LOOP OUT” “LOOP OUT” “LOOP OUT”
“LOOP IN” point Releas es looping Starts looping Starts new loop
and “HOT” po int set and continues play
First LOOP interval
Second LOOP interval
Return of first LOOP
st
Press 2nd Press Press
nd
press releases loop and continues play
Return to second “LOOP IN” point
nd
Press 1st Press 3rd Press
Return of second loop
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16. Reloop - repeats play “stutters” from the “Loop In” point. If a loop has been set, it plays and
repeats a previously set loop, until it is released by “Loop Out”.
Press “LOOP IN” Press “LOOP OUT” Press “RELOOP”
Set “LOOP IN” point Start Loop until Start Loop again
and “HOT” point pressed again
LOOP interval
“RELOOP” return to “LOOP IN”
17. The Beatkeeper™ - utilizes the latest patented Beatkeeper™ technology. The Beatkeeper™
automatically tracks beats based upon a combination of frequencies and rhythm patterns in the
music. It shows BPM in the display and outputs 4-count (a.k.a. one measure) information about
the music in a marching bar graph.
The Bar Graph: Most dance music and rock is set up in 4 beat increments called measures. The
bottom LED is for the 1st beat or “Down Beat”. Typically, most music starts on the downbeat
so the unit sets the first beat to where the music begins. Occasionally this may not be correct
or you may wish to reset it. To reset the downbeat simply tap the “TAP” button at the new
downbeat location as the music is playing or while in Pause.
18. TAP - this button is used for resetting the downbeat and also re-calibrating the BPM. The
Beatkeeper™ is considered by many to be the most accurate automatic beat counter on the market
today, however, it occasionally may have trouble determining the correct BPM. This can happen
when the music contains complex rhythms, or if it starts without a beat at all. If you know the BPM
showing in the display is incorrect, or if the beat LEDs are not flashing with the beat, you have 2
options to reset the Beatkeeper™.
1. Press the Tap button on the downbeat and hold for a second. This will tell the unit to recalculate and display the next BPM it finds.
2. If holding the “TAP” button doesn’t work, you can manually hit the “TAP” button on the
beat and the display will indicate the new BPM. The BPM will be based upon the average
of your last 8 taps. The Beatkeeper™ will then know which beats in the music it should
be using to determine the correct BPM and it will track them through the song.
Occasionally, the unit will be tracking the wrong beat but have the correct BPM. To reset the
downbeat, simply hit the “TAP” button once on the downbeat.
19. Reverse/Bleep Switch
Reverse – changes the direction of the platter and the music until the switch is put back to the
middle position. This action can be adjusted to be instant or controlled by the platter action through
the program menu options.
Bleep – temporarily reverses the music from buffer while the unit continues forward motion. When
the switch is released the unit resumes play from the point where play would have occurred
otherwise.
20. TT/CD Switch – this switch determines whether you will be playing a vinyl record or a CD with the
platter. If the switch is set to “TT”, then the X2 will function as a conventional turntable. If the
switch is set to “CD”, the platter will control the CD player. Please note that to control the CD
player, you will need to use the special control record which latches onto the locking spindle.
21. Key Lock – holds the music at the current key. If the pitch slider is moved, the speed will change,
but the key will remain the same. By putting the pitch at 100% you can actually slow the music to a
complete stop while playing the last heard tones of the music. This works very well on vocals and
can be a very cool effect. If the unit has Key Lock active after the track has been changed and
before Play is hit, the unit will lock to the 0% key. If “Key” is deactivated during Pause, the unit will
reset to match the current pitch position. If “Key” is deactivated during Play, the key will remain at
the new position until the track is changed.
To change the key of the music press and hold “Key Lock” while moving the “Track/Menu Select
Knob”. The key can increase to 2 octave (+24 half steps) above normal. The key can decrease up
to more than 5 octaves (-64 half steps) below normal.
22. Pitch Button - adjusts the amount of control the Pitch Slider has on the overall speed of music and
platter. Pressing the button will cycle through pitch ranges of 6, 12, 25, and 100%. Pressing and
holding 2 seconds will deactivate and activate pitch.
23. Pitch Slider - controls the overall speed of the music and platter. At pitch settings of -80% to -
100%, the platter will deactivate and the music will be controlled by the slider. By moving the slider
toward “+” the speed of the music speeds up. By moving toward “-” the speed slows down. At
100% pitch range, the music can be completely stopped or played at 2 times the original speed.
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To match the speeds of two units, you can either monitor the music of both units by ear, or use the
automatic BPM readout and adjust the speed to match. When the tempo of the music of the CD you
wish to match is slow compared to the tempo of the other music, move the slider to the (+) end and
match the BPM. When faster, move the pitch slider to the (-) end. By making this adjustment the
speeds will be matched, though the beats may not yet be aligned.
24. Single - toggles the unit to play back just one track at a time (Single) or play continuously through
all tracks and then start over repeating the CD infinitely (Continuous).
25. Display/Back
Display - switches the Time Modes on the display between Elapsed Playing Time (Elapsed),
Remaining Time (Time Remain) on the track and Remaining Time (Total Remain) on the entire CD.
Back - allows you to step back when using the menu options.
26. Menu – is used for setting track order and various special commands. Follow the directions on the
display while using Track/Push Select knob to navigate and implement the desired changes. These
changes will be stored and retained on unit power off.
Program – Allows you to play back a sequence of tracks on a CD. Follow the onscreen
directions after entering this mode.
Relay – By turning this on, the unit will automatically start Playing when another unit attached
via a 1/8” relay cable stops playing. In Single Mode, this would be at the end of each track.
In Continuous Mode this would be after a complete CD has played.
Reverse Mode – Allows the Reverse function activate instantly, or to be delayed based upon
the actual platter motion.
33/45 RPM– This sets the default normal speed of the platter to either 33RPM or 45RPM
depending upon your desired use. When set to Default, the music will be normal at 0% no
matter the platter speed. If the 33/44 button is toggled, then the speed of the music and
platter will change accordingly for effect.
Buffer - This gives an option for eliminating the dead space at the end of tracks. The unit
already automatically removes dead space at the beginning of tracks. End-of-track dead space
elimination is useful if you are playing a CD continuously and want to eliminate all the gaps
between songs.
Utility –
Store - will store all Cue Points for the CD (one Cue Set can be stored per CD).
Recall - will recall all Cue Points for the CD.
27. 33/45 RPM speed - changes the rotation speed of the platter and the music. The default mode is
33 RPM, so when 45 RPM is selected the speed and pitch increase 45%. The mode can be set to
default at 45 RPM through the menu options.
28. Track/Push Select Knob
Track – Rotate to select tracks. Pressing while rotating selects tracks +10
Push Select – Press “Menu” then rotate knob to move through menu options. Pressing selects
options.
29. Rewind/Fast Forward – use these buttons to rewind and fast forward through your songs.
30. LCD Display - indicates all the functions as they are occurring with the CD.
31. Eject Button (on side) – this button is used to eject the CD.
o Sleep Mode - The unit will automatically enter sleep mode after 15 minutes of
inactivity. In this mode, playback will still start instantly from buffer, however, the
laser will be off to extend its life. If this feature is undesirable, then it can be
turned off.
o Remote Type (Fader, On/On, On/Off) – allows you to set the unit to
remotely start via a fader-start mixer or switch.
Fader - allows you to use an industry-standard fader-
start mixer by attaching an 1/8” fader-start cable
between the unit and your mixer. Typically, if you move the
crossfader toward the active channel, the attached CD player will play.
When it is moved away, the unit will Cue or Pause, depending upon
the CD player setting. Some mixers allow the input channel also to
start the player.
On/On - allows you to use a momentary-type switch to start the unit.
On/Off – allows you to use a locking switch to start and stop the unit.
o Auto-In – sets the unit to automatically bring the CD into the unit after a
predefined period. This can be turned off if not desired.
o Calibration – allows you to recalibrate your pitch slider, vinyl encoders, and effect
wheel by following the on-screen instructions.
o Version – shows all software versions in the unit.
o Reset – allows you to reset the machine options to the factory defaults.
This will work with some older style fader-start mixers as well.
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Manual Rápido Del Comienzo (ESPAÑOL)
CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA
• X2
• Plato de aluminio anti-arrastre
• Slipmat
• Grabación de control
• Portacápsulas
• Contrapeso de 2.5g del
portacápsulas
• Luz del cabezal
• Adaptador de 45 RPM
• Brazo de lectura recto
• Brazo de lectura con forma de S
• Contrapeso
• Contrapeso adicional para el brazo
de lectura en forma de S
• Cable de alimentación IEC
• 3 cables RCA estéreo
• 1 cable de Fader Start
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Manual Rápido Del Comienzo (ESPAŃOL)
1. Asegúrese de que todos los artículos incluidos
al inicio de este manual están incluidos en la
caja.
2. LEA LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL FOLLETO DE
SEGURIDAD ANTES DE UTILIZAR EL
PRODUCTO.
3. Ensamble la unidad usando las
Instrucciones de ensamblaje rápido.
4. Estudie este diagrama de instalación.
5. Coloque la unidad en una posición adecuada
para su funcionamiento.
6. Asegúrese de que todos los dispositivos están
apagados y de que todos los faders y
potenciómetros de ganancia están en posición
«cero».
7. Conecte todas las fuentes de entrada al estéreo
como se indica en el diagrama, su micrófono y
auriculares.
8. Conecte las salidas del estéreo a los
amplificadores de potencia, bandejas de cinta
magnética y/o otras fuentes de audio.
Instrucciones de ensamblaje rápido
9. Enchufe todos los dispositivos al suministro de
corriente alterna.
10. Encienda todo en el siguiente orden:
11. Al apagar, realice siempre esta operación en
12. Visite http://www.numark.com
• fuentes de audio (p.ej. giradiscos
o reproductores de CD)
• mezclador
• por último, cualquier amplificador
o dispositivo de salida
sentido inverso:
• apague los amplificadores
• el mezclador
• por último, cualquier fuente de
audio
producto.
Puede encontrar más información sobre este
producto al visitar http://www.numark.com
para registrar el
1. Observe los pasadores de bloqueo que se muestran. ASEGÚRESE QUE EL GIRADISCOS NO ESTÉ
ENCHUFADO.
2. Haga concordar el motor interior con la Figura 2.
3. Alinee los agujeros del plato cuidadosamente con la base, como se muestra aquí.
Conexiones
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Ensamblaje del brazo de lectura
1. Contrapeso/anillo y peso en forma de “S”:
El contrapeso se usa para balancear el ensamblaje
del portacápsulas y la cápsula para que se le
aplique la cantidad adecuada de presión de la púa
al disco. El peso en forma de “S” se debe usar en la
mayoría de los casos cuando se usa el tubo en
forma de "S". No se necesita para el brazo recto y
puede almacenarse debajo del contrapeso en el
gabinete superior mientras no sea usado.
2. Anillo de ajuste de altura:
Gire este anillo en el sentido opuesto a las agujas
del reloj para elevar el brazo de lectura hasta 6
mm para acomodar diferentes espesores de
alfombrillas. Este anillo no se puede ajustar a
menos que la manija de bloqueo de altura (3) esté
desbloqueada.
3. Manija de bloqueo de altura:
Gire esta manija en el sentido de la flecha (sentido
de las agujas del reloj) para desbloquear el anillo
de ajuste de altura (2) a fin de que se pueda
ajustar la altura del brazo de lectura.
4. Ajuste Anti-Skate (anti-deslizamiento):
Este botón se usa para compensar las fuerzas de
tracción hacia adentro. Lea Instalación del brazo de
lectura para conocer más detalles acerca de este
ajuste.
5. Anillo de bloqueo del tubo secundario:
Este anillo se usa para asegurar los tubos del brazo
de lectura (recto o en forma de “S”) al montaje del
brazo de lectura.
6. Clip del brazo:
Este clip diseñado especialmente fija el brazo
mientras se está transportando o mientras no se
usa.
7. Sistema de señalización del brazo de
lectura:
Esta característica permite que el brazo de lectura
sea posicionado en un punto específico sobre el
disco y que descienda lentamente. Cuando la
palanca elevadora está arriba, el brazo de lectura
debe sostenerse en el soporte del brazo. Cuando
baja la palanca, se baja el brazo de lectura de
manera lentamente hasta que la púa se apoye
sobre el disco.
8. Tuerca de fijación del brazo:
Esta tuerca de aluminio se usa para fijar el
ensamblaje del portacápsulas y la cápsula al tubo
del brazo. Consulte la Instalación de la cápsula
para conocer más detalles.
ADVERTENCIA: ¡NO SOBREAPRIETE LA TUERCA DE FIJACIÓN (8) O EL ANILLO DE BLOQUEO! (5)
¡SI SE CONECTAN A ESTE ANILLO BRAZOS QUE NO SEAN DE NUMARK PODRÍAN
DAÑARSE LAS ALTURAS DE LOS PASADORES INTERNOS DE LOS CONTACTOS!
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Instalación del brazo de lectura
1. Instale la cápsula y levante el elevador del brazo para protección de la cápsula/púa.
2. Note cómo se puede mover el contrapeso.
3. Con la palanca elevadora del sistema de señalización, ajuste el peso para que todo el montaje del
brazo de lectura esté equilibrado libremente.
4. Ponga la escala en posición de cero para el peso moviendo el anillo negro hasta alinear el "0" con la
ranura. El montaje del brazo de lectura debe seguir equilibrado como se muestra en la Figura 2.
5. Gire el contrapeso hasta que se alcance el peso deseado en gramos. (La mayoría de las
especificaciones de la cápsula de DJ varían de 2.0 a 4.0 g. Verifique los detalles en el manual de la
cápsula).
Ajuste del Anti-Skate (anti-deslizamiento)
El control de anti-deslizamiento es el botón que se muestra en la última figura.
En la mayoría de los casos, el Anti-Skate debe ser ajustado a su ajuste mínimo. El anti-skate compensa
las fuerzas de tracción hacia adentro que ocurren con ciertas cápsulas cuando la púa se acerca al centro
del disco. Si el giradiscos experimenta excesivos saltos en los retrocesos rápidos y rayaduras cuando se
acerca al eje central, intente aumentar el Anti-Skate en los incrementos indicados en el botón. Empiece
agregando incrementos pequeños; pruebe su rendimiento y luego auméntelos como considere necesario.
El control de anti-deslizamiento se usa mayormente para las grabaciones de alta calidad junto con el
sistema de señalización del brazo de lectura.
NOTAS SOBRE EL FUNCIONAMIENTO
El giradiscos fue diseñado para admitir una variedad de diferentes estilos de mezcla. He aquí algunas
pautas de funcionamiento generales para optimizar el rendimiento del giradiscos.
• Use la alfombrilla incluida durante la reproducción de la grabación. Esta alfombrilla fue
diseñada para reducir la fricción entre el plato y el disco a fin de permitir una señalización
hacia atrás rápida y una reproducción con scratch eficiente.
• No coloque el giradiscos sobre o cerca de un altavoz o altavoz de graves (subwoofer). Puede
causarse un ruido no deseado dependiendo de las condiciones ambientales.
• Siempre asegure el brazo de lectura usando el clip del brazo mientras no se use. Esto puede
prevenir daños a la púa y el funcionamiento accidental del brazo de lectura.
• Para reducir los saltos de la púa, siga las directrices que se incluyen en la sección de
Instalación del brazo de lectura en este manual. Un peso excesivo sobre la cápsula puede
causar que la púa salte irregularmente o que sea dañada.
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