Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SL-DZ1200 Panasonic
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Operating Instructions Model No. SL-DZ1200 RQT71 14-Y Direct Drive Digital Turntable PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. This manual was printed with soy based ink.
RQT7114 2 Before use Parts and supplied accessories Please check and identify the parts and sup- plied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacements parts. In U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Acces- sory Purchases” on back cover .
RQT7114 3 Before use CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (Back of product) CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
RQT7114 4 Before use IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
RQT7114 5 Before use Main features This direct drive digital turntable is designed for DJs to play digital media (CDs and SD audio) giving an analog-like feeling. Having the feeling of an analog turntable, this unit delivers digitally robust functions and performance realizing a new style of play .
RQT7114 6 Before use Component part names The unshaded numbers etc, correspond to the numbered illustrations. The shaded numbers etc, are reference pages. Control panel Sampling data record, play , and erase button, lamp (1-4 SAMPLE P ADS) ...........
RQT7114 7 Before use Platter setup The stoppers are used to lock the platter , protecting the unit from shock during shipping. 1. Remove the 3 platter lock stoppers from the platter T urn the platter .
RQT7114 8 Before use Connections Connecting with the DJ mixer This example indicates a connection with the SH-MZ1200 DJ mixer (not included) and two digital turntables. Use the stereo connection cable (supplied accessories) and control cable (not included) to connect the main unit with the DJ mixer .
RQT7114 9 Before use Connecting the control terminals for relay play Use the control terminals of the two units to connect for relay play . ( page 23) Rear panel Direct drive digital turntable 2 Rear panel Direct drive digital turntable 1 Control cable (not included) T ype: 3.
RQT7114 10 Basic operations Inserting-removing a disc or SD Memory Card Rear panel Front panel With the label face up Power lamp Front panel With the label face up SD ACCESS indicator SD Memory Card Inserting a disc 1. Press [POWER OFF ON] on the rear of unit The unit power is on.
RQT7114 11 Basic operations Display indicator Displaying the remaining time While playing a CD, SD Memory Card Press [ • REMAIN – AUTO CUE] • “REMAIN” appears and the remaining play time of the track is displayed. • Pressing again will return the time display to its original state.
RQT7114 12 Basic operations 1 3 5 4 2 Playing a CD or SD Memory Card (basic play) Playing CD-R and CD-RW discs This unit can play CD-DA formatted CD-R and CD-RW discs. CD-DA formatted discs must be finalized at the final point of record- ing using a CD designed for music recording.
RQT7114 13 Basic operations 1 Press [POWER OFF ON] • The unit display will come on once the power is turned on. 3 Switch [PLA Y SELECT] to select the me- dia to be used • When there is no media inserted, "NO DISC" or "NO SD CARD" appears in the display .
RQT7114 14 Basic operations On the rear panel, switch [MODE] to either TURNT ABLE or CD PLA YER TURNT ABLE : A mode for DJ play , all functions are useable. • Panel data ( page 19) set on this unit is memorized on this unit. • When using CD-R, CD-RW MP3 files, the total number of tracks and total album number are not displayed.
RQT7114 15 Advanced operations Platter operations Before use • Switch [PLA Y SELECT] to select the media to be used • T urn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNT ABLE • Insert the SD Memory Card or CD to be used Platter slip surface Play on this unit is synchronized with the platter when Instant Change is off.
RQT7114 16 Advanced operations Locking the pitch Y ou can change the tempo without affecting the pitch. Press [PITCH LOCK] • The PITCH LOCK lamp lights. • Sound quality will change due to digital processing. • Making a big adjustment to the rate of change in tempo may cause the occurrence of digital noise.
RQT7114 17 Advanced operations Playing from memory Before use • Switch [PLA Y SELECT] to select the media to be used • T urn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNT ABLE • Insert the SD Memory Card or.
RQT7114 18 Advanced operations Playing from memory Storing to the CUE P ADS and playing Before use • Switch [PLA Y SELECT] to select the media to be used • T urn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNT .
RQT7114 19 Advanced operations Recording to the SAMPLE P ADS and playing Y ou can record audio to the sample pads for replay . Y ou can record up to a maximum total of 32 seconds using SAMPLE P ADS 1-4.
RQT7114 20 Advanced operations Before use • Switch [PLA Y SELECT] to select the media to be used • T urn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNT ABLE • Insert the SD Memory Card or CD to be used 1 Press [VINYL SIM] • The VINYL SIM lamp lights. • During play , the sound changes to the type that has been set.
RQT7114 21 Other functions Saving to a SD Memory Card, Recalling 1 Insert a SD Memory Card ( page 10) • Y ou will not be able to save to the SD Memory Card if the write lock switch is set to LOCK on the SD Memory Card. Release the lock and re-insert.
RQT7114 22 Other functions 001 001ABCDE.mp3 002FGHIJ.mp3 003KLMNO.mp3 004PQRST.mp3 002 001A_123.mp3 002FG_12.mp3 003KLM_1.mp3 003 001VWXYZ.mp3 1 Insert the SD Memory Card containing saved data ( page 10) Loading sample pad data Y ou can recall sample pad 1-4 data saved on a SD Memory Card.
RQT7114 23 Other functions Using with other equipment Before use • Switch [PLA Y SELECT] to select the media to be used • T urn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNT ABLE • Insert the SD Memory Card.
RQT7114 24 Other functions Before use • Switch [PLA Y SELECT] to select the media to be used • T urn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNT ABLE • Insert the SD Memory Card or CD to be used Linking different tracks (e.g.) Using the DJ Mixer , link track A that is currently being played with track B that will be played next.
RQT7114 25 Reference With this system, you can only play CDs having this mark. • Do not use irregularly shaped CDs. (May result in damage to your equipment.) • Use discs that display the logo mark indi- cated above, or conform to the Compact disc digital audio standard.
RQT7114 26 Reference Q&A (Frequently asked questions) Question Connecting Other Devices CD How do I connect an analog player? How do I connect speakers? How do I record through an optical digital .
RQT7114 27 Reference Error messages Message CAN NOT EJECT CUE BANK ERROR DA T A ERROR F AILED FILE SELECT ERROR FORMA T ERROR NO CD AUDIO TRACK NO DA T A NO DISC NO P ANEL MODE NO REMAIN NO SD AUDIO TRACK NO SD CARD REPLACED OLD P ANEL DA T A SD CARD FULL SD CARD PROTECTED SD LID OPEN TRACK ERROR Description Cannot eject the CD.
Limited warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic/Technics DJ Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company , Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
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