Stanton C-304 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank
you for purchasing the latest addition to the growing Stanton family. Sporting a new attitude, and a fresh, modern look, the C.304 is a tabletop CD
player loaded with features and innovation—giving club and mobile DJs a complete, powerful, yet simple tool to mix, create, and perform their best.
Designed for DJs who want to play and scratch CDs just like vinyl, our flagship tabletop CD player features a large touch-sensitive jog wheel, making it
possible to mix, scratch, and beat juggle just like using a turntable. An easy to read blue LCD display with a track position marker, along with adjustable
itch range, key lock, pitch bend, and reliable, anti-shock playback with auto cue and instant playback offer even more control and flexibility. The
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C.304 even goes a step further by adding onboard sampling with four trigger buttons and cue memory plus seamless looping, 6 high quality DSP
effects, and a S/PDIF digital output—expanding your creative possibilities beyond that of traditional turntables. Thoughtfully designed and engineered
to give you the most intuitive and instinctual experience possible, the C.304 delivers all these features in a logical layout with quality components, all at
an affordable price. We’re proud to bring you the new look, feel, and sound of Stanton.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
• Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged, cut, or
deformed, it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. When removing from wall outlet, be sure to remove
by holding the plug attachment and not by pulling the cord.
• In order to prevent electric shock, do not open or disassemble. If a problem occurs, contact your dealer or an
authorized service center.
• Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the CD player. Electric shock or malfunction may result.
• 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 operation
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance.
• Product complies with DHHs rule 21 CFR subchapter J in effect at date of manufacture.
• 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.
NOTE:
This CD player uses a semiconductor laser. For optimal operation, it is recommended that this unit be used in a room with temperatures between 41°F
/ 5°C and 95°F / 35°C.
This unit may cause interference to radio and television reception.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DOUBLE INSULATED – WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
Please record and retain the model and serial numbers of your CD player as shown on the rear of the unit.
Model #:____________________ Serial #:_____________________
ADJUSTMENTS OR REFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
9. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the making label. If you are not sure of
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination
to overturn.
amplifiers) that produce heat.
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
10. Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternation-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other.)
11. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items place upon or
12. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a slightly damp cloth, and
13. For AC line powered units, before returning repaired unit to user, use an ohm-meter to measure from both AC plug blades to all exposed
14. Non-use Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for along period of time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
16. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
17. Servicing – The user should not attempt any service to the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing
18. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
19. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
20. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to
21. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the man-
23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
against them, paying particular attention to the cord in correspondence of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.
avoid getting water inside the appliance.
metallic parts. The resistance should be more than 100,000 ohms.
The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The opening should never be blocked by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation in the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered 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.
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
ufacturer or have the same characteristics and specifications as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
that the product is in proper operating condition.
MAIN FEATURES
• 10 seconds of anti-shock memory
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• Touch-sensitive jog wheel for scratching and beat juggling
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• Adjustable pitch range (+/- 8%, 16%, 25%, 100%) with Key Lock and Pitch Bend
• Reverse play
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• Auto and manual BPM function
• S/PDIF digital output
• Onboard sampling with four trigger buttons and cue memory
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• Auto cue function (-48 dB)
• Selectable elapse, remain and total remaining time display
• Single or continuous play
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Instant start
Seamless looping
Easy to read LCD display with visual marker for track position
CD Jog / V
6 high quality DSP
Fader start / Relay Play
6 beat-sync time parameters for FX: 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1/1, 2/1 and 4/1
inyl Mode
effects (Filter, Echo, Phase, Flanger, Transform, and Pan) with auto beat-sync
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS
1. MODE (CTN/SGL) – Toggles between Continuous and Single play modes. Continuous mode operates like a normal CD player, playing the
entire disc without stopping. Single mode only plays one track at a time, returning to the Cue point when the track is completed. The LCD
2. DISPLAY – The TIME button switches the time value displayed in the LCD between elapsed track time, remaining track time, and the total
3. PLAY MODE – The VINYL button (when flashing) enables the touch sensitive jog wheel (#17) to respond like a turntable. During normal
4. TIME KNOB – Fine tunes the time division parameter for use with the DSP FX (#10). [The HOLD button (#11) must be engaged in order for
5. MINUS BUTTON– Moves the time division indicator (#7) to the left [for use with the DSP
6. LCD DISPLAY – Shows various information on the status, modes, and functions of the unit.
7. TIME DIVISION INDICATORS – Indicates the time division (in measures) used by the DSP FX (#10). When 1/4 is selected, the activated
8. RATIO KNOB – Fine tunes the frequency range for use with the DSP FX (#10). [The HOLD button (#11) must be engaged in order for
will display “SINGLE” when in that mode.
remaining time for the entire disc. Markers next to the time readout indicate which of these modes is enabled.
LCD display between BPM and PITCH values. Press and hold the BPM button to activate Auto BPM function (this is also indicated on the
LCD screen)
play mode, touching the platter will pause playback, and moving the platter forward or backward will create scratch sounds. The TOUCH
REWIND button (when flashing) enables the jog wheel to facilitate beat juggling by simply tapping the surface area of the jog wheel.
Touching and releasing the jog wheel once will return playback to the last marked cue Point. During cue or pause mode, touching the jog
wheel will start playback, while releasing it will return it to the cue point.
changes to lock, otherwise they will return to the default value].
FX (#10)].
FX will modulate with every beat, or every 1/4 measure. 1/2 signifies 2 beats (1/2 measure), 3/4 signifies 3 beats (3/4 measure), 1/1 signifies
4 beats (1 measure), 2/1 signifies 8 beats (2 measures), and 4/1 signifies 16 beats (4 measures).
The BPM button switches the
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