DAPAudio DS-CDJ-250 MKII User manual

DS-CDJ-250 MKII V2
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Dap Audio
Dap Audio DS - CDJ - 250 MKII
Warning ..
Safety -
Operating Determinations
Return Procedure............................................................................................................. .. .....................................
Claims....................................................................................................................... ................................................
Description ................................ ....................................................................................... .. ..................................... .. ...
Overview ....................................................................................................................... .. .................................... . ...
CD player ......................................................................................................................... . .................................... ..
Mixer ........ ....... ........................................................................................................................... . ........................... ...
Frontside ............................................................................................................................. ........ .. ........................ ...
Backside ............................................................................................................................. .......... .. ..................... . ...
Installation ........................................................................ ................................................................... .. ................... . ...
Set Up and Operation .......................................................................................................................... . .................. . ...
Names and f unction s ............................................................................................ ............................... ................... . ...
CD player functions.................................... .................................................... ............................... ..................... ...
Mixer functions ............................................................................................................. ................. ....... ................ ...
Front functions.... ........................................................................................... ............................... ....................... ...
Back functions.... .................................................. ........................................ ............................... ........................ ...
Operations ............................................................................................................................. ........... ... ..................... ...
Opening and closing of the disc holder ..................................................................................... .. ................... ...
....................................................................... ............................................................. . ................. ....
Selecting t rack s using the FLD/TRK encoder................. .................................................................. . ............... ....
Selecting Tracks using the Skip buttons......... .................................................................................. . ................ ...
Selecting folders ........................................................................................................ ........................ . ................. ...
Starting p layback . ............................................................................................................................. .. ............... . ...
Stop p layback ............................................................................................................................. ........ . ............... ...
Pausing ................................................................................................ .................................................. .. ............. ...
Setting a cue p oint ............................................................................................................................. ... . ............ ...
Cueing .. ............... ............................................................................................................................. ........ .. .......... ...
Frame search ... ............................................................................................ .............................................. . ........ .. ..
Scanning ( fast forward/f ast backward ) .................................................................................................... .. ....... ...
Time d isplay ... ............................................................................................................................. ................... . ..... ...
Changing the p itch of the song ........................................................................ ............................................ .... ...
Program p lay ............................................................................................................................. ...................... . ... ...
Loop play ............................................................................................................................. ............................ . .. ...
Reloop.......................................................................................... ..................................................................... .. . ...
Repeat....................................................................................................................... ...................................... .. ... ..
Setting the fader start r elay ........................................................................................................................... ... . .. .
Crossfader r eplacement .......................................................................... ....................................................... ... ...
Before switching off the power ............................................................................................................................. . .. ..
. ............................................................................................................................. ...................................... .... .
P recaution on storage .................................................................. .................................................................. . .. ...
Maintenanc e ............................................................................................................................. ............................. ... ..
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. ........................ . ... ..
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................. .............. ... ..

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WARNING
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure
that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be
returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in t he original factory box and packing.
Your shipment includes:
- CDJ - 250 MKII
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WARNING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this system has to:
- be qualified
-
follow the instructions of this manual
Before you initial start -up, please make sure that there isno damage caused by transportation. Should
there be any, consult your dealer and do not use the system.
To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation, it is absolutely necessary for the user to
follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this manual.
Please consider that damages caused by manual modifications to the system are not subject to
warranty.
This system contains no user - serviceable parts. Refe r servicing to qualified technicians only.
IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non
-
observance of thismanual or any unauthorized modification to the system.
Never let the power - cord come into cont act with other cables! Handle the power - cord and all
connections with the mains with particular caution!
Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit.
Never use anything to cover the ground contact.
CAUTION!
Keep this system away from rain and moisture!
CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
With a dangerous voltage you can suffer
a dangerous electric shock when touching the wires!
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START - UP!

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Never leave any cables lying around.
Do not insert objects into air vents.
Do not connect this system to a dimmerpack.
Do not open the device and do not modify the device.
Do not drive the inputs with a s ignal level bigger, than required to drive the equipment to full
output.
Only use system indoor, avoid contact with water or other liquids.
Avoid flames and do not put close to flammable liquids or gases.
Always disconnect power from the mains, when system is not used. Only handle the power - cord
by the plug. Never pull out the plug by tugging the power - cord.
Always operate the unit with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system ground.
e cables.
Make sure that the signals into the mixer are balanced, otherwise hum could be created.
Make sure you use DI boxes to balance unbalanced signals; All incoming signals should be clear.
Make sure that the available voltage is not higher than stated on the rear panel.
Make sure that the power - cord is never crimped or damaged. Check the system and the power -
cord from time to time.
Please turn off the power switch, when changing the power cord or signal cable, or select the
input mode switch.
Extreme frequency boosts in connection with a high input signal level may lead to overdriving
your equipment. Should this occur, it is necessary to reduce the input signal level by using the
INPUT control.
to move its respective control
upward; try lowering surrounding frequency ranges instead. This way, you avoid causing the next
piece of equipment in your sound path to overdrive. You also preserve valuable dynamic reserve
Avoid ground loops! Always be sure to connect the power amps and the mixing console to the
same electrical circuit to ensure the same phase!
If system isdropped or struck, disconnect mainspower supply immediately. Have a qualified
engineer inspect for safety before operatin g.
If the system has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do
not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your system. Leave
the system switched off until it has reached room temperature.
If your Dap Audio device failsto work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit
securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Dap Audio dealer for
service.
Repairs, servicing and electric connection must be carr ied out by a qualified technician.
For replacement use fuses of same type and rating only.
WARRANTY: Till one year after date of purchase.
OPERATING DETERMINATIONS
This system is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the
system will serve you for a long time without defects.
If this system is operated in any other way, than the one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the warranty becomes void.
Any other operation may lead to dange rs like short - circuit, burns, electric shock, etc.
You endanger your own safety and the safety of others!
Improper installation can cause seriousdamage to people and property !

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Connection with the mains
Connect the device to the mains with the power - plug.
Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place.
International EU (including UK)
From April 2004
North America Pin
L
Brown
Black
Phase
N Blue White Neutral
Green/Yellow Green Protective Earth
Make sure that the device is always connected properly to earth!
Return Procedure
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned
without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility .
Call Highlite 0031 - 455667723 or mail [email protected] and req uest an RMA prior to shipping the fixture.
Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause for the
return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the
customer
product(s). Asa suggestion, proper UPSpacking or double- boxing is always a safe method to use.
Note: If you are given an RMA number, please include the followi ng information on a piece of paper
inside the box:
1) Your name
2) Your address
3) Your phone number
4) A brief description of the symptoms
Claims
The client has the obligation to check the delivered goods immediately upon delivery for any short -
comings and/or visible defects, or perform this check after our announcement that the goods are at their
disposal. Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise.
It is the customer's responsibility to notify and submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is
damaged due to shipping. Transportation damage has to be reported to us within one day after receipt
of the delivery.
Any return shipment has t o be made post - paid at all times. Return shipments must be accompanied with
a letter defining the reason for return shipment. Non - prepaid return shipments will be refused, unless
otherwise agreed in writing.
Complaints against us must be made known in writ ing or by fax within 10 working days after receipt of the
invoice. After thisperiod complaintswill not be handled anymore.
Complaints will only then be considered if the client has so far complied with all parts of the agreement,
regardless of the agreem ent of which the obligation is resulting.

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Description of the device
Features
The
DS - CDJ - 250 MKII is a D J Workstation from DAP Audio.
Twin CD player with antishock LCD Display with blue backlight
for fast control
mm faders
- card reader
Overview
Top
Fig. 1
1. CD - player 1
2. Mixer
3. CD - player 2

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CD - player
Fig. 2
1) USB S lot 14 ) Program
2) CD/USB/SD LED 15 ) Repeat
3) CD/USB/SD B utton 16) Direct A cces B uttons
4) Loop In 17) B.Skip
5) FLD/ TRK S earch C ontrol 18) Eject
6) Loop Out 19 ) + 10 (Track +10 )
7) Reloop 20 ) F.Skip
8) Shuttle Wheel 21 ) Pitch +
9) LCD Display 22 ) Pitch
10 ) Cue 23 ) Pitch
11 ) Play /P ause 24 ) Fader
12 ) Time 25 ) Jog Mode
13 ) Single

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Mixer
Fig. 3
26) Cue S elector 36) Crossfader
27 ) Channel 1 Input Selector 37) Channel 2 Input Selector
28 ) Cue Volume 38 ) Channel 2 Gain
29 ) Channel 1Gain 39 ) Channel 2 High
30 ) Channel 1 Mic Volume 40 ) Channel 2 Mid
31 ) Channel 1High 41 ) Channel 2 Low
32 ) Master Volume 42 ) VU - Meter
33 ) Channel 1 Mid 43 ) Channel 2 Fader
34 )C hannel 1 Low 44 ) Fader S tart R elay
35 ) Channel 1 Fader

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Front side
Fig. 4
45)
CD 1 Holder 48 ) Headphone
46 ) SD 1 Slot 49 ) CD 2 Holder
47 ) Microphone 50 ) SD 2 Slot
Backside
Fig. 5
51 ) AC Power 59 ) Channel 2 Level Selector
52 ) Fuse 500mA 250V 60 ) Channel 2 RCA Input
53 ) Power ON/OFF 61 ) Channel 1 RCA input
54 ) 115V/230V Switch 62 ) Channel 1 Level Selector
55 ) Headphone 63 ) GND
56 ) Master Balanced Out L/R 64 ) Microphone XLR Balanced Input
57 ) Record RCA Unbalanced O ut 65 ) Microphone Jack Unbalanced Input
58 ) Master RCA Unbalanced O ut 66 ) Air E ntrance

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Installation
Remove all packing materials from the CD Player. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed..
Connect all cables.
Always disconnect from electric mains power supply before cleaning or servicing.
Damages caused by non - observance are not subject to warranty.
Set Up and Operation
Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification
voltage. The power supply is printed on the back of the device.
Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa.
Connections
1. Turn off the Power switch.
2. Connect the DS - CDJ - 250 MKII to your amplifier using the proper cables.
CAUTION: Be sure that the power is off, when connecting the cables.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Below is a description of the functions of the controls.
CD - player Functions
1 . USB s lot
Allows the co nnection of a USB stick with a maximum capacity of 4Gb .
2. CD/ USB/ SD
Indicate which source is selected for playback.
3. CD/USB/SD Button
Use this button to switch between the CD player , the USB slot or the SD slot . Selection is
indicated by the CD LED , the USB LED or the SD LED .
4. Loop IN:
Press this button to set the startpoint of the loop.
5. FLD/ TRK search control
Depending on tr ack or folder mode , you can use the encoder to select a certain track or folder.
Confirm by pressing the encoder.
6. Loop OUT:
Press this button to set the endpoint of the loop.
7. Reloop :
This button is used to start the last saved loop . To finish the loop, press the Reloop button again .
8. Shuttle Wheel:
In search mode the shuttle wheel can be used to search forward or backwards in the music track, as
well as fine tuning the cue point in pause mode. In pitch bend mode the shuttle wheel will function
the same as the pitch bend allowing you to speed up (forward) or slow down (rewind). In Scratch
mode the shuttle wheel can be used for scrathing effects.
9. LCD Display
10 . C ue :
Press the Cue button during playback to return to the position at which playback is started.
11 . Play /P ause - button :
Use this button to start playback. Press once to start playback, twice to set t he pause mode, press
again to resume playback.
12 . Time:
Pres s this button to switch the Time - Display between the elapsed time and remaining time. The
selected mo de isindicated by the ELAPSED and REMAIN indicator on the LCD.
13. Single:
Press this button to switch between the SINGLE and CONTINUOUS play mode . The selected mode is
indicated on the LCD. In SINGLE mode, the unit stops playing after each track. In CONTINUOUS mode,
the unit plays all tracks and then stops.

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14 .P rogram :
Stop playback and p ress the Program Button. Now the player will enter the program mode .
15 . Repeat :
Use this button to repeat one track or all tracks of the selected medium (CD, USB - stick or SD - card) .
16. Direct Acces Buttons:
The direct acces buttons allow you to input a track number directly instead of having to skip through
the tracks individualy. Just press the number or combination of numbers op to 99 and the player will
jump to that track instantly .
17 . B. S kip :
Use this button to go back to the beginning of the current track or select a previous track for
play back .
18 . Eject :
Press this button to open and close the disc holder . The disc holder cannot be opened during
playback, st op playback before pressing the eject button.
19 . +10 (Track + 10 Button):
Use the button to skip forward 10 tracks.
20 . F.Skip :
Use this button to skip to the next track.
21 . Pitch +:
The CD speeds up as long as this button is pressed. Release the button to return to the original BPM.
22 . Pitch :
Pushing this button enables you to select a Pitch range (4/8/16).
23 . Pitch :
The CD slows down while this button is pressed. Release the button to return to the original BPM.
24 . Pitch F ader :
Use this fader to adjust the CD pitch. Slide up to decrease the pitch, slide down to increase the pitch.
25 . Jogmode :
When the jog mode button lights continuously, it indicates that the Shuttle W heel is in search mode,
when not illuminated it indicates the jog wheel is in pitch bend mode. Blinking of the jogmode button
indicates that the Shuttle W heel is in Scratch mode .
Mixer Functions
26 . Channel Cue S elector :
This selector allows you to choose which channel you wish to monitor in your headphones, to the left is
Channel 1 to the right is channel 2.
27 . Chanel 1 I nput S elector :
Use this switch to choose which input will be controlled by that channels corresponding volume fader .
For example the C hannel 1 Input S elector allows you to choose b etween CD 1( Th e internal CD -
player) , L ine 1 which is the RCA 1 input , or P hono 2 (if the phono/ Line switch is set in Phono position) .
28 . Cue Volume :
Is used to adjust your headphone monitor volume level .
29 . Channel 1 Gain :
Channel input level is determined by the Gain control. With the Gain control you can boost
the signal of each individual channel . Adjust the input - sensitivity in order to match the incoming
signals to the
30 . Microphone Volume :
Use to adjust the volume of the microphone channel .
31 /33 /34 . Channel 1 Equalizer Section (HI / MID / LOW):
Use the 3 band equalizer to adjust the tone for each channel by using the HI , MID and LOW controls.
32 . Master Level :
Use to adjust the volume of the M aster output.
35 . Channel 1 Fade r:
The fader controls the volume of a single channel . The channel faders should be positioned within the
range of - 5dB to 0dB, leaving you with sufficient room to allow precise matching .
36 . Crossf ade r:
The crossfader allows you to mix evenly from one source to another.
37 . Channel 2 input selector:
Use this switch to choose which input will be controlled by that channels corresponding volume fader.

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38 . Channel 2 Gain:
Channel input level is determined by the Gain control. With the Gain control you can boost
the signal of each individual channel. A djust the input - sensitivity in order to match the incoming
signals to the
39 /40 /41 . Channel 2 Equalizer SECTION (HI / MID / LOW):
Use the 3 band equalizer to adjust the tone for each channel by using the HI , MID and LOW controls.
42 . VU METER:
The stereo VU Meter allows you to monitor the dB levels of the Left and Right Master output.
43 . Channel 2 Fade r:
The fader controls the volume of a single channel . The channel faders should be positioned within the
range of - 5dB to 0dB, leaving you with sufficient room to allow precise matching .
44 . Fader Start Relay:
The Fader Start Relay function allows you to start CD playback simply by moving the Crossfader
to a side.
Front Functions
45 . CD 1 Disc Holder
Place the disc in the holder. Press the E ject button to open and close the disc holder.
46 . Microphone
47 . Headphone
You can connect a pair of headphones with a minimum impedance of 32 Ohm to this s tereo 1
jack should be wired as Tip=left, Ring=right and sleeve=ground.
48 . CD 2 Disc Holder
Place the disc in the holder. Press the Eject button to open and close the disc holder.
49 . SD Card 1 Slot
Slot for inserting SD/MMC card. The contactsof the card must point downwards. The unit cannot read
cards with a capacity of more than 4GB. The unit is not compatible to SDHC cards and only supports
the MP3 format.
50. SD Card 2 Slot
Slot for inserting SD/MMC card. The contactsof the card must point downwards. The unit cannot read
cards with a capacity of more than 4GB. The unit is not compatible to SDHC cards and only supports
the MP3 format.
Back Functions
51 . Mains Cord
Check the 115V/ 230V selector before connecting to the mains .
52 . Fuse T1 A 250V
Replace the fuse only by a fuse of the same type.
53 . Power ON/OFF
This is the main Power swi tch. Press to turn the device on.
54. 115V/230V Selector
Before plugging the DS - CDJ - 250 MKII into any wall socket, make sure that t he 115V/230V Selector is set
to the proper voltage.
55 . Headphone
You can connect a pair of headphones with a minimum impedance of 32 Ohm to this s tereo 1
jack should be wired as Tip=left, Ring=right and sleeve=ground.
56 . Master Balanced Out L/R
Use these output s to connect an amplifier with balanced inputs.
57 . Record RCA Unbalanced Out
Us e these to connect a recording device .
58 . Master RCA Unbalanced Out
Use these output s to connect an amplifier with un balanced inputs.
59 . Channel 2 Phono/ Line switch
The setting of this switch determines the input impedance/ sensitivity for the Channel 2 RCA input .
60 . Channel 2 RCA Input
Use to connect either a Line level or Phono level device.

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61 . Channel 1 RCA input
Use to connect either a Line level or Phono level device.
62 . Channel 1 Phono/ Line switch
The setting of this switch determines the input impedance/ sensitivity for the Channel 1 RCA input .
63 . GND
Use to connect the g round wire of your turntable .
64 . Microphone XLR Balanced Input
XLR b alanced microphone input.
65 . Microphone Jack Unbalanced Input
66 . Air entrance
This part is the air entrance. Don't obstruct it.
Operations
1. Opening and closing of the disc holder
Eject button to open the disc holder.
Disc holder cannot be opened during playback, to prevent playback from being interrupted if
the Eject button is pressed accidentally. Stop the playback first, then press the Eject button.
2.
the edges and place it in the Disc holder , then press the Eject button to close the Disc
h older . The unit will show the total track number and the total playing time for about 2 seconds and
the first track
automatically.
CAUTION: D
isc
H older at a time.
Do not push the Disc h older in manually when the power is off, as this may result in malfunction and
damages the player.
3 . Selecting Tracks Using the FLD/ TRK encoder
FLD/ TRK Encoder to browse the tracks .
FLD/ TRK Encoder to select the desired track .
track is selected .
4 . Selecting Tracks Using the Skip buttons
k ip - button s to move to a higher or lower track.
- button s to change tracks continuousl y at a higher speed.
completed.
If the Skip - button is pressed while at the last track, the first track is selected. In the same way,
If the Skip - button is pressed while at the first track, the last track is selected.
5. Selecting Folders
Folder button . The display shows briefly FOLDER.
FLD/ TRK Encoder to browse the folders .
FLD/ TRK Encode r to select the desired folder .
. The display shows briefly TRACK.
track is selected .
6 . Starting Playback
Play/Pause button during the pause or cue condi tion to start playback, the Play indicator
lights.
cue point. The CD
p layer then retur ns to the cue point when the Cue button is pressed.
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7 . Stop Playback
There are two ways to stop playback:
1. Press the Play/Pause button during playback to pause at that point.
2. Press the Cue button during playback to return to the cue point and enter pause condition.
Fig. 7
8 . Pausing
Play/Pause button to switch between play and pause.
play indicator flashes when the pause mode is set.
Play/Pause button is pressed again.
9 . Setting a Cue Point
Play/Pause button to switch between play and pause.
Shuttle Wheel to go to the desired Cue point.
Play/Pause button again and your Cue point has been stored and the CD will continu.
10 . Cueing
the Cue button, the player will enter Cue m ode , the playback returns to cue point and enter
pause mode , the Cue indicator lightsup and the Play indicator flashes. When Play /P ause button is
pressed, play starts from the cue point.
ompleted after pressing the Skip buttons, the player automatically
findsthe position at which the sound startsand cuesthere (Auto Cue).
Cue button is pressed after the search operation or the scanning operation, the playback returns
to the cue point and enters pause condition.
NOTE : During cue mode , if the Cue button ispressed and hold, playback will start from the cue point,
when the button is released, the player will return to the cue mode automatically, it allows you to
check the cue point.
11 . Frame search
Changing the position. Searching is used to set a starting point with precision.
Turn the Shuttle Wheel while in pause or cue mode to begin searching . The sound for one revolution of
the disc is output repeatedly. The point at which the sound starts is indicated on the LCD.
Shuttle Wheel is turned, the point from which the sound output moves is the a number of
Frames corresponding to the number of the milliseconds, and the time display on the LCD also
changes.
ard direction when the Shuttle Wheel is turned clockwise. When the
Shuttle Wheel is turned counterclockwise, the search point will m oves backward.
12 . Scanning ( Fast forward/Fast backward )
y forward or backward while rotating the Shuttle Wheel .
Shuttle Wheel to begin scanning. The disc moves rapidly forward or backward and the soun d is
audible. The current scan point is indicated on the LCD.
Shuttle Wheel clockwise to scan in the forward direction, counterclockwise to scan in the
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13 . Time Display
Press Time button to select time display mode:
1. Elapsed time of a track (ELAPSED).
2. Remaining time of a track (REMAIN).
14 . Changing Pitch of the song
There are three tools available for matching the BPM of the CD:
1. Use the Pitch slider to adjust the BPM.
2. Use the Pitch Bend buttons to change the BPM temporarily.
3. Turn the Shuttle wheel to change the BPM temporarily.
1) Pitch - Slider
ider up or down, press the Pitch button to turn on
the Pitch adjustment function.
P itch slider up to decrease BPM, or down to increase BPM . The adjustment range is
+/-4% , +/-8% or +/-16 %.
2) Pitch - Bending
+ or PITCH BEND - button is
pressed.
The BPM increase depends on how long you hold the button. If you hold the button for about 5
seconds, the BPM will depending on the Pitch range go to +4, +8 or +16 % for PITCH BEND + or - 4, - 8
or -16 % for PITCH BEND - . If you tap the button, the BPM will only change a little so you can change
the beat slightly without audible changing in the music.
The CD will return to the BPM indicated by the Pitch slider when you release the PITCH BEND + or
PITCH BEND - buttons.
3) Turn the Shuttle wheel
Shuttle wheel clockwise during play to increase the BPM in the forward direction,
counterclockwise to decrease the BPM. The faster you turn the wheel, the more BPM changes.
When you release the Shuttle wheel , the CD will return to the BPM set by the pitch slider .
15 . Program Play
1. Stop playback and p ress the Pgm button . T he player will enter the program mode .
2. Select the de sired track by pressing the Skip button then press the Pgm button again. The selected
track will be added to the program sequence.
3. Repeat step 2. A maximum of 2 0 tracks can be programmed.
4. Press the Play/Pause button to start the program play from the first selection.
5. Press the Pgm button again during program play to stop playing.
6. Press and hold the button more than 2 seconds to cancel the program mode and erase all the
current program contents.
16 . Loop PLAY
1. Press the L oop IN button to set the loop start poin t, the Loop indicator will flash on the LCD.
2. Press the Loop OUT button to set the loop end point. After the end point is set, the playback will
enter the loop play from start point to end point repeatedly.
3. Press one of the Loop buttons again, the loop pla y function is canceled, the Loop indicator
dimms.
17 . Reloop
1. If you press the Reloop button, the disc will go back to the last selected loop.
2. Press the button over and over rapidly to sta rt the loop again and again.
3. Press one of the Loop buttons again, the loop pla y function is canceled, the Loop indicator
dimms.
18 . Repeat
1. Press the Repeat button once to repeat the current track.
2. Press the Repeat butto n again to repeat the whole medium .
3. P ress the Repeat button a third time, to exit the Repeat Mode.

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19 . Setting up the Fader Start Relay
1
. Cue up the CD player you wish to start using the Fader Start function
2. Move the Crossfader all the way to the opposite side of the CD you have just Cued.
3. Press the Fader Start Relay button so that the button becomes illuminated.
4 . At the point which you wish to start the audio from the Cued CD , simply move the Crossfader in
the direction of the Cued CD player, playback will begin.
5. When the Crossfader is moved all the way to the opposite side of the currently playing disc, the
unit will stop playing that disc and return to the be ginning of the track or the set cue point.
20 . Crossfader Replacement
1. Unscrew the fader(B) screws. Do not touch the innerscrews(C). Carefully remove the old crossfader
and unplug the cable.(D)
2. Plug in the new Crossfader into the cable (D)and place the new Crossfader back in the mixer.
3. Screw the C rossfader into the mixer using the fader plate screws.
4. Replace the fader knob.
Fig. 8
Before switching off the
power
When you have finished using the CD player, before switching off the power, be sure that the D isc holder
has been closed with the Eject button.
CAUTION:
Do not forcibly close the disc holder when the power is off.
Do not switch off the power , when the disc holder is open.
Switch off the power after the disc holder has been closed with the Eject button.
Precautions on handling compact discs
surface of the disc. If the disc is dir ty, wipe it off with a
soft dry cloth. -
proof chemicals, or silicone - treated cloths
to clean discs.
from its case or returning it.
Do not enlarge the hole in the center of the disc.
Do not write on the label (printed side) with a hard - tipped implement such as a pencil or ball point pen.
winter. Do not attempt to dry the disc with a hair dryer, etc.

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Ma intenance
The DAP Audio - CD - Player DS - CDJ - 250 MKII requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep
the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not
immerse in liquid. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the audio connections with a damp
cloth. Make sure connections are thoroughly dry before linking equipment or supplying electr ic power.
Troubleshooting
DAP Audio- CD - Player DS - CDJ - 250 MKII
This troubleshooting guide is meant to help solve simple problems. If a problem occurs, carry out the steps
below in sequence until a solution is found. Once the unit operates properly, do not carry out following
steps.
1. If the device does not operate properly , unplug the device.
2. Check power from the wall, all cables, connections, etc.
3. If all of the above appearsto be O.K., plug the unit in again.
4. If nothing happens after 30 seco nds, unplug the device.
5. Return the device to your DAP Audio dealer.
Product Specification
Model: Dap Audio DS - CDJ - 250 MKII
Power: 115/ 230V - 50/60Hz
Power consumption: 25 W
Frequency response: 20Hz 20kHz
Signal/ noise ratio: 85dB
Pitch control: +/ - 12%
Time display: Remai, total remain, elapsed
Sampling frequency: 44,1kHz
DA converter: 24 bit
Harmonic distortion: 0,003%
Signal inputs: 2x phono, 2x line, 1x mic
Input connectors: Cinch, XLR
Signal outputs: 1 master, 1 record, 1 headphone
Output connec tors: Master: XLR male balanced, cinch
Record: Cinch
Headphone: Stereo jack
Dimensions : 482 x 260 x 135 mm ( LxWxH)
Weight: 11 kg
Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Website: www.Dap - audio.info
Email: [email protected]