swissonic CDMP 1 User manual

CDMP 1
CD/MP3 player
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
09.01.2013

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 12
4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 13
5 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 14
6 Operation.................................................................................................................................................... 28
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 33
8 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 34
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1 General notes
This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device, include the manual for
the next owner.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.
This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.Symbols and signal words
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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word
indicates an immediate dangerous situation
that will result in death or serious injury if it is
not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word
indicates a possible dangerous situation that
can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word
indicates a possible dangerous situation that
can result in material and environmental
damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – laser radiation.
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended to be used for playback of audio CDs and MP3 discs. Use the unit only
as described in this manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐
ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be
assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Intended use
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DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never
remove any covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a pro‐
tective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so
could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a regis‐
tered electrician.
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DANGER!
Laser radiation inside
The device contains a class-1M laser, classified according to EN 60825-1. The use
of optical instruments increases the potential hazard to your eyes.
NOTICE!
Risk of fire
Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near
any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.
NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.
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NOTICE!
Power supply
Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches
the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual
current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and
possibly injure the user.
Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long
periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
NOTICE!
Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity
Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries.
Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.
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NOTICE!
Possible damage by leaking batteries
Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device.
Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period.
CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume
levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment.
Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the
volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing
impairment.
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3 Features
This CD/MP3 player is suitable to be used in clubs, bars, discos and on stages.
Special features of this device:
nBalanced XLR outputs
n40 seconds anti shock buffer memory for uninterrupted playback during vibrations
nSpeed / pitch adjustable by ± 24 %
nInfrared remote control
nLoop function
nSlot-in drive
nHeadphones output with separate volume control
n19" rack housing (1 RU)
nBuilt-in power supply unit with detachable power cable
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4 Installation
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the
equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture during
transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable
for transport or storage, respectively.
Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high-
quality cables for all connections.
The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19-inch rack; it occupies one rack
unit.
Open the battery compartment cover on the rear side of the remote control and insert
2 × 1.5 V batteries ('AAA' size) according to the drawing in the compartment. Make sure to
respect the correct polarity, otherwise the remote will not work and may be damaged. Close
the compartment. If the remote control begins to work unreliably, replace both batteries with
new ones of the same type.
Rack mounting
Inserting batteries into the
remote control
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5 Connections and operating elements
Front panel
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1 Power indicator
The LED lights up when the unit is turned on.
2POWER
Press this button to turn the device on or off.
3 Disc slot
Carefully insert the disc to be played here about half.
4
Press this button once to restart the currently playing track. Press it repeatedly to select previous tracks.
5
Press this button to skip the playback to the beginning of the next track.
6+10
This button lets you select high MP3 track numbers more quickly, as the device skips 10 titles per press. But this works
only if the current folder on the disc contains more than 10 files.
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7CUE
If you press this button during playback, the playback will return to the beginning of the current track. The [CUE]
button lights red. If you press the button again and hold it, the playing will be resumed and will continue as long as
you hold the button.
8TIME
Press this button to select the display mode for the playing time: elapsed track time, remaining track time or
remaining total time (not in MP3 mode).
9PROG.
In CD mode, this button lets you programme up to 20 tracks to play in a specific order.
In MP3 mode, use this button to skip to the alphabetically next folder.
10 SGL
Press this button to toggle between play modes ‘SINGLE’ and ‘CONTINUOUS’. In SINGLE mode, the unit stops after
playing a track and the [SGL] button lights up. In CONTINUOUS mode, the unit will stop only after all tracks have been
played, the button then remains unlit.
11 REPEAT
Press this button to activate the repeat function: repeat one track (display shows ‘1’), repeat all songs in an MP3 folder
(display shows ‘F’) or all tracks on the disc (the display shows ‘A’).
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12 REMOTE SENSOR
This sensor receives the remote control signals. When using the remote control, point it at the device. Keep the area
in front of the sensor free from any obstructive objects and don't glue stickers on the sensor, otherwise the remote
won't work.
13 Display
Display area for playback information and ID3 tags in MP3 mode.
14 PHONES
Connect headphones with a 3.5 mm mini phone plug to this output. The level of this output is subject to the volume
control of the [CUE LEVEL] control.
15 PITCH
If you press this button the setting of the [PITCH] control is applied to the current playback. When the pitch function
is activated the button lights up.
16 FWD
Press and hold this button to activate the search function forwards.
17 REV
Press and hold this button to activate the search function backwards.
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18
Press this button after inserting the disc to start playback. During playback, the button is lit. If you press this button
during playback, the playback is paused and the button is flashing. Press this button again to resume playback.
19 MASTER LEVEL
For adjusting the LINE output level.
20 CUE LEVEL
For adjusting the PHONES output level.
21 PITCH
With this control you can increase or decrease the speed and thus the audio pitch by ± 24%. This feature is only ena‐
bled when the [PITCH] button is lit.
22 EJECT
Press this button to eject the inserted disc.
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23 LINE OUTPUT L/R
This unbalanced RCA output is subject to the [MASTER LEVEL] volume control. Connect here for example the line
input of a mixer, amplifier or similar device via an RCA cable.
24 REC OUTPUT L/R
Unbalanced RCA output with fixed output level. Again, you can for example connect the line input of a mixer, ampli‐
fier or similar device via an RCA cable.
Rear panel
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25 XLR BALANCED
Balanced XLR output, which is not subject to any volume control. Connect here for example the line input of a mixer,
amplifier or similar device via an XLR cable.
26 IEC chassis connector for operating voltage supply. Use the supplied mains cable to connect this mains power con‐
nector to an earthed wall outlet.
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