CDN 36
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
a) Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before this product is connected and used.
b) Retain Instructions
for future reference.
c) Heed Warnings
instructions should be followed.
d) Follow Instructions
e) Placement
f) Water and Moisture -
with liquids. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
g) Temperature-
such as radiators. Do not use this unit at temperatures below 41°F/5°C or
higher than 95°F/35°C.
h) Ventilation -
position does not interfere with it’s proper ventilation. For example, the
appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that
may block the ventilation opening; or, placed in a built-installation, such as
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation
openings.
i) Power Sources -
of the type described in these operating instructions, or as marked on the
unit.
j) Power Cord Protection -
are not likely to be walked upon or pinched by items placed on or against
them. When removing the cord from a power outlet be sure to remove it by
holding the plug attachment and not by pulling on the cord.
k) Object and Liquid Entry
liquids are not spilled into the inside of the mixer.
l) Cleaning
manufacturer. Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit.
m) Non-use Periods
from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time.
n) Damage Requiring Service -
product. If you have any questions about service please contact Numark at
the number(s) shown on the back cover of this manual.
o) Grounding or Polarization -
grounding or polarization means built into the CD player is not defeated.
p) Internal/External Voltage Selectors -
switches, if any, should only be reset and re-equipped with a proper plug
for alternative voltage by a qualified service technician. Do not attempt to
alter this yourself.
q) Carts and Stands
that is recommended by the manufacturer of the cart or stand. 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.
Disconnect power cord before servicing
•
Replace critical components only with factory parts or
•
recommended equivalents
For AC line powered units - Before returning repaired unit to user,
•
use an ohmmeter to measure from both AC plug blades to all exposed
metallic parts. The resistance should be no more than 100,000ohms.
DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE
- The safety and operating instructions should be kept
- All warnings on this product and in these operating
- All operating and other instructions should be followed.
– place the unit in a clean dry location.
This product should be kept away from direct contact
Avoid placing this product to close to any high heat sources
The appliance should be situated so that it’s location or
This product should be connected to a power supply only
Power supply cords should be routed so that they
- Take care that objects do not fall into and that
– The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the
– The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged
Only qualified personnel should service this
Precautions should be taken so that the
Internal or external voltage selector
-The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user 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
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying this appliance.
CAUTION
FOR USA & CANADIAN MODELS ONLY
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture. Electrical equipment should NEVER be kept or
stored in damp environments.
NOTICE CONCERNING FCC REGULATIONS
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and may cause
interference to radio and television reception if you do not operate it in strict
accordance with the procedures detailed in this OPERATING MANUAL.
This unit complies with Class B computing device rules in accordance with
the specifications in Sub-part J or Part 15 of the FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a
residential installation. There is no guarantee, however, that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If the unit does cause interference to any
radio or television reception, try to reduce it by one or more of the following
means:
a) Reposition the other unit and/or its antennae
b) Move this unit
c) Move this unit and the other unit(s) further apart
d) Plug this unit into a different AC outlet so that it is
on a different circuit from the other equipment.
This note is in accordance with Section 15.838 of the FCC Rules.
This unit does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission
from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of
the Canadian Department of Communications.
For 220-volt use in USA, use NEMA style 220-volt plug. For
other countries use proper plug for local outlet.
DOUBLE INSULATED - When servicing use only identical replacement parts
- The Leader in DJ Technology
©2002 Numark Industries - 2 - http://www.numark.com
CDN 36
®
CDN 36
PROFESSIONAL DUAL CD PLAYER
CONGRATULATIONS...
You have just purchased a CD player designed specifically for the professional DJ. This unit has
been designed to provide CD mixing with ease and creativity that maximizes your skills. Please take a few
moments to familiarize yourself with the CDN 36 by reading the following information before attempting to
operate the unit.
Once again, congratulations and thank you for making the CDN 36 your choice in professional CD
players.
FEATURES:
• Scratch, reverse, and filter modes
• Seamless looping with stuttering
• Anti-Shock™ buffer with true instant start
• Interactive pitch/search/scratch wheel
design
• BPM counter, ±8/16% pitch
• High speed rotary track access and
sequence programming
• Back-lit rubber buttons
• Relay play and fader/remote start
• Sleep mode to extend laser life
• Transport bay illumination light
• CDR compatible, digital output
• Power switch protector
CHECK TO BE SURE
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE IN THIS BOX:
CD PLAYER TRANSPORT UNIT
CD PLAYER CONTROL UNIT
OWNERS MANUAL (THIS
BOOKLET)
Please record the serial number of your unit as shown on the back of the chassis as well as the name of
the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. Retain this information and your original purchase
receipt for your records. Please return the enclosed warranty card to register your CD player with us.
MODEL: CDN-36 PURCHASED FROM:
SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE:
- The Leader in DJ Technology
©2002 Numark Industries - 3 - http://www.numark.com
IEC POWER CORD (1 set)
CONTROL CABLE (2 sets)
RCA CONNECTING CABLES (2 pair)
FADER START CABLE (2 sets)
CDN 36
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions 2
Introduction and Registration 3
Set-up & Connections 5
Description of the Features
Face Panel 6
Rear Panel 8
Display 9
Basic Operation
Play, Pause and Cue Operations 10
Relay Play, Fader Start, Remote Switch Start 11
Looping 12
BPM Counter 15
Matching the Tempo 16
Beat Matching Using Pitch Bend 16
Example of Mixing 17
Before Switching off the Power 18
Troubleshooting Guide 18
Information and Specifications 19
Warranty 20
- The Leader in DJ Technology
©2002 Numark Industries - 4 - http://www.numark.com
SETUP & CONNECTIONS
Typical connection with a mixer is illustrated below.
1. Mount the units in your console or rack with 19” EIA rails.
2. The transport should be mounted not to exceed an angle of 15 degrees.
3. Your CD player can be affected by excess vibration so mount the units in a
secure environment if possible.
4. Connect the supplied Control Cables between the CD Remote and CD Transport
unit. Note: Be careful to attach the marked connection jacks together, (yellow
–yellow and black-black)
5. Connect the line output connections using the supplied audio cables from the
CD Player to the line inputs of your mixer.
6. Connect Fader start cable. Attach your CD play to a similarly equipped DJ
mixer. (This connection can also be used with a remote switch)
7. Connect IEC power cord to appropriate power source.
CDN 36
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION
1) The desired voltage may be set with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel of the unit.
2) Do not move the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch with excessive force as this may cause damage.
3) If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does not move smoothly contact a qualified serviceman.
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
This CD player is specially equipped with digital outputs. The format is type 2, form 1, also known as
S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Format). When the digital output is used the variable pitch slider
and pitch bend buttons or pitch wheel should not be used.
Note: If digital information is allowed to change in pitch, other devices may not read the digital output
properly.
- The Leader in DJ Technology
©2002 Numark Industries - 5 - http://www.numark.com
115V
230V
CDN 36
FRONT PANEL FEATURES
1. Open/Close: Press to load or eject the disc. The tray will not open if a disc is in play. The tray door will
automatically close in 30 seconds if left open. This is to protect the tray from accidental damage while open.
2. Single: Allows 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).
3. Time: Switches the time modes on the display between elapsed playing time, remaining time on the track, and
remaining time on the total CD. When toggled to remaining time total the total number of remaining tracks will
also show.
4. LCD Display: Indicates all the functions, as they are occurring, with the CD.
5. Track Knob: Rotate this knob to select tracks.
6. Program: Depress this button, the unit will stop and the program indicator will light. Select each track to be
programmed and press the PROGRAM button between selections. You can program up to 30 tracks. Press PLAY
to start the program. To exit and erase program hold the program button down for more than 2 seconds while
the unit is stopped, open the disc tray, or turn off the power.
7. Search Knob: Pressing the track knob allows you to use the jog wheel and rapidly scan the music to find a cue
point. The search function automatically shuts off after 8 seconds of non-use or you may toggle it off.
8. LOOP IN - Used for setting a start loop point and new cue points during play.
9. LOOP OUT - Used for setting the end loop point and releasing the loop action.
10. RELOOP/STUTTER - Depending on mode, as explained further, this button is used for either repeating a
previously set loop or seamlessly stuttering on the last set cue point.
11. Cue: Returns and pauses the music at the last set cue point. The cue point is where the music will begin when
play is pressed. The cue point is set as the initial start point on a track or can be moved when play is started at a
different point. For instance if the music is paused then play is pressed a new cue point is set. You can easily
edit the cue point by turning the wheel during pause. As you rotate the wheel the music will sound. By stopping
the wheel and pressing play a new point is set. Alternately pressing the PLAY button and the CUE button allows
the CD to be played from the same position any number of times.
Note: Pressing cue 2 times plays music temporarily from this point until the button is released.
12. Play/Pause: Starts the music from the cue point or pauses it while in play. By pressing play after pause a new
cue point will be set
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©2002 Numark Industries - 6 - http://www.numark.com