Stanton DIGIPAK PRO.V4, C.324, M.212 User Manual

DIGIPAK PRO.V4

USER MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 followed.

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
wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.

6. Heat – Appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

7. Power Sources – This pr
power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

8. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). 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
your safety.

9. 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. Pay particular attention to the cord in relation to plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.

10. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the
manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a cloth slightly damp with water.
Avoid getting water inside the appliance.

11. Non-use Periods –The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

12. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through a openings.

13. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by
qualified service pe
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

replace your outlet. The plug is configured this way for

oduct should be operated only from the type of

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14. Servicing – The user should not attempt any service to the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.

15. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.
To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating,
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 su
installation, such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation steps
described in the manufacturer's instructions have been followed.

16. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

17. 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,
recommended by the manufacturer.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21. This product is in compliance with EUWEEE regulations.
Disposal of end of life products should not be treated as
municipal waste. Please refer to your local regulations
for instructions on proper disposal of this product.

22. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only
with a cart or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer. 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.

rface. This product should not be placed in a built-in

and should use amounting accessory

the service technician to perform safety checks to

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Ensure that the apparatus is not exposed to dripping or

splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such a vases, are placed on the apparatus.

RI SK OF E LE CT R IC S HO CK

DO NO T OP EN

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 significant enough 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.

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

CAUTION:

No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any cover.

CAUTION

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INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing Stanton’s newest innovation in professional tabletop CD players. The C.324 offers up hot new features and sleek design with
unmatched reliability, engineered to bring ultimate performance and control to even the most discerning artist.

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
pitch range, key lock, pitch bend, and reliable, anti-shock playback with auto cue and instant playback offer even more control and flexibility. The C.324
even goes a step further by adding MP3 playback, onboard sampling with four trigger buttons and cue memory plus seamless looping, 7 high qualit y DSP
effects, and an S/PDIF digital output-expanding your creative possibilities beyond that of traditional turntables. Thoughtfully designed and engineered to
give you the most intuitive experience possible, the C.324 delivers all these features in a logical layout with quality components, all at an affordable price.
Congratulations on your Stanton purchase, and welcome to a new level of professional quality sound performance!

MAIN FEATURES M.212/C.324

M.212

 3-band EQ w/ input GAIN control per channel.
 Fader Start
 Power on/off muting.
 Long Life crossfader.
 Crossfader Curvecontrol

C.324

 MP3 Playback up to 320Kbps with Folder and Track browsing
 10 seconds of anti-shock memory
 Instant start

 Seamless looping
 4 memory pads for saving loops, cue points, or samples
 Touch-sensitive jog wheel for scratching and beat juggling
 Easy to read LCD display with visual marker for track position
 Adjustable pitch range (+/- 8%, 16%, 25%, 100%) with Key Lock
 Pitch Bend: Up to +/- 8% via buttons; up to +/- 100% via jog wheel
 Reverse play
 Vinyl Mode with adjustable platter start / brake speed
 Auto and manual BPM function
 S/PDIF digital output
 Onboard sampling with four user-friendly trigger pads and cue memory
 7 high quality DSP effects: Manual Filter, Auto Filter, Echo, Phase, Flanger, Transform, and Pan with auto beat-sync and jog wheel control
 Auto cue function (-48 dB)
 Fast track seek via jog wheel
 Selectable elapsed, remaining, and total remaining time display
 Single or continuous play
 Fader start / Relay Play
 6 beat-sync time parameters for FX: 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1/1, 2/1 and 4/1
 CD slot in
 Real-time Sample /Loop sequencing
 Beat synchronized Samples and loops

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CONTROL OVERVIEW M.212

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1. Channel Gain - Adjusts the pre-fader volume for cleaner sound.
Reduce the channel gain if you notice the level indicators flashing
red.

2. Mic Input Gain - Adjusts microphone input level.

3. Mic EQ - The mic channel includes a two-band EQ with a range of

+10dB to -10dB.

4. Channel EQ - Adjusts the high, mid and low frequency levels of the
input channels for either making the treble or bass louder or to be
used as an effect.

5. Input Fader - Controls individual source levels (channels) in the mix.

6. Crossfader Curve - The CUT setting allows the use of the

crossfader for quick cut in and out when scratching and mixing. The
FADE setting is used for longer segues, typically when mixing
between two beat-matched sources.

7. Crossfader - Used to mix the sound from both channels.

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8. Mic Input - Insert your ¼” microphone plug here.

9. Headphone Input - Insert your ¼” headphone plugs here.

10. Fader Start On/Off Switch - When the unit has been connected to a

CD player using a control cable, this becomes the On/Off switch to
automatically start and stop the CD player while using the crossfader .

11. Level Indicators - The dual LED indicators are used to indicate the
master output level of the Right and Left channels.

12. Channel Cue / Cue Pan - Used to preview channel audio to your
headphones. Listen here before bringing up channel faders or
moving the crossfader.

13. Headphone Level - Adjusts cue volume.

14. Master Level - Controls the overall output level.

15. Input Toggle Switch - Selects which source will be active based on

what you have connected to the rear panel input section (phono/line).

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CONTROL OVERVIEW M.212

18. Fader Start Control Jacks - Connect these jacks to the Fader input
jacks of the CD player using the 3.5mm stereo mini cord.

19. Master Output - Unbalanced RCA connectors controlled by the
Master level.

20. Line Inputs - Unbalanced RCA jacks for connecting stereo audio
from line level sources such as CD players, HiFi VCRs, cassette
decks, DAT machines, laser discs, tuners, even synthesizers or other

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16. Power Switch - Turns unit off and on.

17. Power Connector - Plug in the included power supply here.

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mixing consoles.
Note: Plug mono audio sources into both Left and Right inputs using

a "Y" cable connector.

21. Phono Inputs - Plug your turntables in here. When these connectors
are used, your signal is fed directly
pre-amplifiers. Use this position only for turntables. Line level
sources will overload the sensitive phono preamps and will cause
distortion.

22. GND - Connect each of your turntable ground leads to either of the
two ground terminals.

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to the high-quality RIAA phono

SETUP M.212

Review this setup diagram. Make sure all faders are at "zero" and all devices are off. First, connect all input sources and processors. Next, connect your
microphone and monitor headphones. Finally, connect the stereo outputs to the power amplifier(s) and/or audio receivers such as tape decks. Plug your
mixer into AC power. Now you are ready to switch everything on.

IMPORTANT: Always switch on your audio input sources, such as turntables or CD players first, then your mixer, and finally any amplifiers. When turning
off, always rever

se this operation by turning off amplifiers, then your mixer, and then input devices.

POWER AMP.

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