Wacom nextbeat X-1000 User manual

User's Guide
X-1000

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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing nextbeat X-1000 (hereafter referred to as "this product").
This product is a compact, integrated touch-type DJ system that incorporates all the functions needed
to DJ, including a turntable, mixer, sampler and effects processor.
Before using this product, read this manual carefully and follow the instructions to ensure that you get
the best possible performance from this product.
1.1 Check the package contents carefully.
Cover CF card (1) Strap
AC adapter
AA alkaline batteries (4)
Quick Start Guide
nextbeat
Power cable (for the US)
Power cable (for the UK)
RCA cable (1)
USB cable (1)
nextbeat User's Guide
First Edition October 2009
©2009 Wacom Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Contents
1 Introduction............................................................................ 1
1.1 Check the package contents carefully..................................1
1.2 Safety Precautions ..................................................................4
1.3 Notes on Using This Product..................................................8
1.4 Features of nextbeat X-1000 ................................................11
1.5 Supported Music File Formats .............................................12
1.6 Component Names and Functions ......................................13
1.6.1 Control Panel .............................................................................. 13
1.6.2 Front Input/Output sockets ........................................................... 15
1.6.3 Rear Input/Output sockets ............................................................ 15
1.6.4 Display screen ............................................................................ 16
1.7 Starting Up & Shutting Down ...............................................17
2 Before You Go Live ....................................................... 18
2.1 Transferring Tracks to CF Cards .........................................18
3 Basic Operation ............................................................... 19
3.1 Switching Channels...............................................................19
3.1.1 Channel Switching and the LEDs ................................................... 19
3.1.2 Adjusting the Headphone Sound.................................................... 19
3.2 Track Selection......................................................................20
3.3 Play/Pause .............................................................................20
3.4 Fast-forward/Rewind ............................................................21
3.5 Setting Cue Points/Cued Playback......................................21
3.6 Adjusting the Playback Speed .............................................22
3.6.1 Adjusting the speed with the pitch faders ........................................ 22
3.6.2 Adjusting the speed with the centre pad.......................................... 23
3.6.3 Master Tempo function................................................................. 23
3.7 Adjusting the Trim/EQ...........................................................23
3.8 Adjusting the Volume ............................................................24
3.8.1 Adjusting the volume for channel A/B ............................................. 24
3.8.2 Other volume adjustments ............................................................ 24

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3.9 Cross Fader Adjustment .......................................................24
3.10 BPM Display...........................................................................25
3.10.1 Auto BPM................................................................................... 25
3.10.2 Manual BPM (Auto BPM: OFF) ...................................................... 25
3.10.3 BPM matching ............................................................................ 25
3.11 Microphone Input ..................................................................26
4 Advanced Operation .................................................... 27
4.1 Loop Function ........................................................................27
4.1.1 Setting and playing from loop points............................................... 27
4.1.2 Playing segments ........................................................................ 27
4.2 Effects Functions...................................................................28
4.3 Sampler Functions ................................................................31
4.3.1 Sampling function........................................................................ 31
4.3.2 Sample playback function ............................................................. 32
4.3.3 Phrase recording function ............................................................. 33
5 Detaching and Using the Portable Unit ...... 34
5.1 Detaching/Remounting the Unit ..........................................34
5.2 Attaching the Strap ...............................................................34
5.3 Holding the Unit .....................................................................34
5.4 Signal Reception....................................................................34
5.5 Power Supply .........................................................................35
5.6 Starting Up & Shutting Down ...............................................35
5.7 Portable Unit ..........................................................................35
6 Appendix ................................................................................ 36
6.1 Changing the Preferences ....................................................36
6.2 Troubleshooting.....................................................................37
6.3 Updating the Firmware .........................................................39
6.4 Replacing the Batteries.........................................................39
6.5 Transporting, Cleaning & Storage........................................41
6.6 Specifications ........................................................................41
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................43

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1.2 Safety Precautions
To ensure that you use your nextbeat safely and correctly, the warning icons shown below are used in
this manual. Ensure that you understand the meanings of these icons before reading the manual and
always observe the accompanying information.
DANGER This icon indicates that, if this warning is ignored and the product is handled
improperly, there is serious risk of death or serious injury as a result.
WARNING This icon indicates that, if this warning is ignored and the product is handled
improperly, there is the possibility that death or serious injury could result.
CAUTION This icon indicates that, if this warning is ignored and the product is handled
improperly, there is the possibility that personal injury or property damage could
result.
Key to Icons Indicates a prohibited action.
Indicates a mandatory action.
Indicates that the power cable should be unplugged.
Indicates that the product or component should not be disassembled.
Indicates that the product or component should not be exposed to water.
Indicates that you should not touch the product or component with wet hands.
WARNING
Do not use this product near equipment that requires high levels of stability or reliability.
This can adversely affect other electronic equipment and can also result in this product being affected
by other electronic equipment.
Never use this product in locations where wireless communication is prohibited (such as hospitals and
public institutions).
Radio interference from this product can adversely affect equipment operation.
Turn this product off in locations where the use of electronic equipment is prohibited. In such
locations (inside aircraft, etc.), this product must be turned off to prevent adverse effects on other
electronic equipment.
Ensure that this product is kept at least 8.6 inches (22 cm) away from cardiac pacemakers when in use.
Radio interference from this product can adversely affect pacemaker operation.
Use only the dedicated AC adapter provided with this product.
The use of other AC adapters could cause a fire, electric shock or malfunction.
Do not use connection modes (multiple adaptors, etc.) that exceed the rated capacity of the power
outlet or the wiring equipment. Limits (rated current) apply to the amount of power that can be
supplied from a power outlet or extension board.
Connecting multiple devices to a power outlet or extension board and using them all concurrently so
that the rated capacity is exceeded could cause the cable or other components to overheat and
cause a fire, electric shock or malfunction.
Only remove the battery cover when replacing the batteries.
Leaving the cover removed can result in the batteries falling out and causing an accident, leading to
injury, property damage or malfunction.
During handheld playback, always use the portable unit with the dedicated strap looped around your wrist.
Using the portable unit without attaching the strap could result in the unit accidentally hitting people
or objects, causing injury, property damage or unit malfunction.
When using the portable unit for handheld playback, hold the unit firmly and take care not to drop it.
Never throw the unit or wave it around more than is necessary.
Doing so could cause the portable unit to hit people or objects resulting in an accident and leading to
injury, property damage or malfunction. This could also damage or snap the strap cord.