Panasonic RQT7114-2Y manual

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    Operating Instructions Model No. SL-DZ1200 RQT71 14-2Y Direct Drive Digital Turntable PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference.[...]

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    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 . AC power supply cord (REZ1619) ................................. 1 Note The [...]

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    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. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VE[...]

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    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. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warni[...]

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    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 . SAMPLE PADS • Y ou can store up to 4 audio segme[...]

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    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) ......................................... , Sample pad play mode, edit memory button (MEMORY) Play mode and ed[...]

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    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 lock stop- pers approximately 90 ° Pull the platter lock stop- pers out • Pull out the platter lock stoppers once they are aligned with the release[...]

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    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 . T urn of f all power when connecting component e[...]

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    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: 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) stereo Do not connect with the PHONO terminal. Connecting w[...]

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    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. The display comes on and the power lamp lights. 2. Insert a disc •[...]

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    RQT7114 11 Basic operations Display indicator Displaying the remaining time While playing a CD, SD Memory Card Press [ • REMAIN – AUT O CUE] • “ REMAIN ” appears and the remaining play time of the track is displayed. • Pressing again will return the time display to its original state. • When you are playing a MP3 file from a CD-R or C[...]

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    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. CD-R and CD-RW discs containing MP3 files can also be played. Howev[...]

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    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 . • Y ou can control platter movement and adjust tempo once the media i[...]

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    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. Confirm by switc[...]

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    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 of f. Y ou can change the tempo using the[...]

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    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. • By rotating the platter slip sur[...]

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    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 CD to be used Setting the auto cue point 1 When Auto Cue is off Press [ • REMAIN -AUT O CUE] for more than 2 seconds until “ ” appears in the d[...]

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    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 • Turn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNT ABLE • Insert the SD Memory Card or CD to be used Y ou can store cue points to CUE P ADS and immediately replay one of those points by inserting the [...]

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    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. Recording to the SAMPLE PADS in real-time 1. Press [REAL TIME REC] while media is being played • All SAMPLE P ADS, CUE P ADS 1-4 pad lamps and CU[...]

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    RQT7114 20 Advanced operations Before use • Switch [PLA Y SELECT] to select the media to be used • Turn [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. Y ou can change CD or SD Memory Card a[...]

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    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. Y ou can save sample pad 1-4. Y ou can also save panel data for each CD or SD Memory Card from th[...]

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    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. 2 Load the file 1. Press SD CARD [LOAD] • The LOAD lamp l[...]

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    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 or CD to be used Start play using the mixer ’ s fader Y ou can instantly start play from the auto cue point or cue point on this unit using the mix[...]

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    RQT7114 24 Other functions Before use • Switch [PLA Y SELECT] to select the media to be used • Turn [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. Before use: • Connect m[...]

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    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. The disc may not play properly if you are using a non- standard conforming [...]

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    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 con- nection? Can I use a multimedia card (MMC) or a memory stick? Can I play DVD-V ideo or a CD video? Can I play CD-R and CD-R W which contains MP3 [...]

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    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 TA 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. After setting the au[...]

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    Limited warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic/Technics DJ Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanter í a, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Limited Wa[...]