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For related information on the use of each control, refer
to the pages indicated within brackets “(P.XX).”

Input Level Meter (P.12)

Indicates the input level. The “OVER” indicator lights
when the input level is set too high.

INPUT LEVEL Adjust Dial (P.12)

Adjusts the input level in the range –

∞

to +6 dB.

ISOLATOR Lever Switch (P.13)

Turns the isolator on and off. At the center position
the isolator is OFF (through) and at the rear position
it is ON and locked. The isolator is temporarily ON
when moved to the front position and returns to the
center (OFF) position when released.

BPM COUNTER

Gives a numeric BPM (beats per minute) indication.
The counter flashes when a BPM measurement can-
not be made.

ISOLATOR LOW Adjustment Dial (P.13)

Adjusts the bass of the input source. The sound is
flat at the center clicked position and is cut (no sound)
at the –

∞

position.

ISOLATOR MID Adjustment Dial (P.13)

Adjusts the mid-range of the input source. The sound
is flat at the center clicked position and is cut (no
sound) at the –

∞

position.

ISOLATOR HI Adjustment Dial (P.13)

Adjusts the treble of the input source. The sound is
flat at the center clicked position and is cut (no sound)
at the –

∞

position.

Effect Output Level Meter (P.12)

Indicates the effect output level. The “OVER” indica-
tor lights when the output level is set too high.

POWER Switch

The POWER switch is located on the rear panel.

Effect Output Level Adjust Dial
(EFFECT OUT LEV) (P.12)

Adjusts the effect output level in the range –

∞

to +6

dB.

OVER

INPUT LEVEL

MIN

MAX

MIX

ORIGINAL

EFFECT

DEPTH

BEAT

EFFECTS

DIGITAL

JOG BREAK

MONITOR

MIN

MAX

OVER

EFFECT OUT LEV

MIN

MAX

OFF

LOCK

OFF

LOCK

∞

—

∞

—

∞

—

+6dB

ISOLATOR

LOW

MID

mSec

AUTO

TAP

MIDI
BPM

EFFECT TIME

BPM COUNTER

100

DIGITAL JOG BREAK METER

DELAY

ECHO

PAN

FLANGER

LOW

MID

TRANS

JET

ZIP

WAH

RING

FUZZ

EFFECT FREQUENCY

DEPTH

MIN

MAX

JOG MEMORY

PLAY

HOLD

OFF

LOCK

I G

I T A

L J O G B R

E A

BPM

MODE

TAP

SHIFT

TIME/

BPM

B E

A T E F F E C T S

1/1

2/1

4/1

3/4

1/2

1/4

BEAT

MASTER

JOG

PHONES

NAMES OF PARTS AND FUNCTIONS

Summary of Contents for EFX 500 - Dj Effector

Page 1: ...1 DRB1237 En EFX 500 EFFECTOR Operating instructions ...

Page 2: ...undingtypeplug aplughavingathird grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet Thisisasafetyfeature Ifyouareunabletoinsertthe plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by ...

Page 3: ...PM counter beat effect in DJM 500 has been substantially improved Effects can now be applied only to the sound in the selected band and be adjusted in time with the tempo BPM of the tune This provides greater means of expres sion than the previous effector that operated across the entire band 7 DIGITAL JOG BREAK function The jog dial gives you real time control over the sound effects Eight seconds...

Page 4: ...ing this key two times or more MIX Dial Sets the balance between the original sound and effects DEPTH Dial Sets the parameter of each ef fect 5 Apply an effect Press the lever towards you ON position to start operation release it and it returns to the center position OFF position In the center position OFF position the original sound is not affected Press the lever away from you to lock it in posi...

Page 5: ...og dial operation Jog dial operation stored in the memory can be recalled with the PLAY button DEPTH Dial Sets the parameter of each effect pages 7 16 DIGITAL JOG BREAK METER Indicates the amount of control exercised by the Jog dial page 16 USING THE DIGITAL JOG BREAK OVER EFFECT OUT LEV MIN MAX OFF ON ON LOCK 100 0 80 10 60 20 40 30 20 40 0 50 20 60 40 70 60 80 80 90 100 100 DIGITAL JOG BREAK MET...

Page 6: ...he setting approaches the MAX position Delay time 1 2730 ms Time Original sound Delayed sound Feedback DEPTH BEAT EFFECTS Lever Switch Position Echo block Time Time Pan time 10 9990 ms DEPTH dial set to MAX DEPTH dial set to MIN Original sound and pan sound levels can be changed using the MIX dial The pan value is 100 at the center clicked position All are set to 100 PAN MIX ORIGINAL EFFECT 4 FLAN...

Page 7: ...sound The Jog dial is used to change sine wave frequency Jog dial FWD REV The DEPTH dial is used to change the mix of the original sound and the ring modulator sound 5 FUZZ This effect distorts a specific sound in the original sound source The Jog dial is used to select the band that is to be distorted Frequency Jog dial Bass Treble The DEPTH dial changes the amount of distortion that is ap plied ...

Page 8: ...x parts water wring the cloth well and wipe away the dirt Use a dry cloth to wipe the sur face dry Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene or thinner which will damage to the unit Cleaning the unit BASIC CONNECTIONS 1 Connecting the SEND RETURN Terminals on the DJ Mixer on DJ mixer provided with SEND and RETURN terminals Make connections using cables with 1 4 inch 6 3 mm in diam eter phone plu...

Page 9: ...its using a cable with RCA pin plugs CONNECTIONS Set the IN OUT LEVEL switch on the Effector to the 10 dB position OUTPUT INPUT CH 2 CH 1 MASTER OUT L R L R L R L R Effector EFX 500 Stereo Amplifier DJ Mixer DJ CD Player DJ CD Player Signal flow Do not connect two units using both RCA pin plug and phone plug cords use only type of connection OUT PUT INPUT CH 2 CH 1 MASTER OUT L R L R L R L R Effec...

Page 10: ...lat at the center clicked position and is cut no sound at the position 7 ISOLATOR HI Adjustment Dial P 13 Adjusts the treble of the input source The sound is flat at the center clicked position and is cut no sound at the position 8 Effect Output Level Meter P 12 Indicates the effect output level The OVER indica tor lights when the output level is set too high 9 POWER Switch The POWER switch is loc...

Page 11: ...AP but ton two times or more in time with the beat quarter note When the TIME dial is turned while this button is held down you can directly control BPM manually BPM Measurement Mode Button BPM MODE P 14 Selects the BPM measurement mode AUTO MIDI TAP AUTO makes automatic measurements from the input music signal MIDI measures BPM from the MIDI signal timing clock input to the MIDI IN terminal TAP p...

Page 12: ... BEAT EFFECTS Unit MONITOR Dial EFFECT OUT LEV Dial DIGITAL JOG BREAK Unit ADJUSTING INPUT LEVEL Adjust the input level so that the sound is not distorted due to an excessive input level Input a signal to the input terminal and turn the INPUT LEVEL dial to the position right before the OVER indicator on the level meter lights OVER INPUT LEVEL MIN MAX Change the setting 10 dB 4 dB of the IN OUT LEV...

Page 13: ... set to OFF Should this be the case switch the effect to DELAY to obtain the same effect 1 Use the LOW MID and HI dials to adjust the sound level 6dB 6dB 6dB LOW MID HI 2 Turn on the isolator by setting the ISOLATOR lever switch to ON Front position ON the isolator is on as long as the switch is held at this position and re turns to the center OFF position when re leased Use this position for flic...

Page 14: ...ing clock input to the MIDI IN terminal TAP allows manual BPM input when the TAP button is tapped with the fingers BPM MODE TAP SHIFT TIME BPM Manual BPM input using the TAP button When the TAP button is tapped two or more times in time with the beat quarter notes the average value of the intervals is used to set BPM Manual BPM input using the TIME dial BPM can be directly set by turning the TIME ...

Page 15: ...ected fre quency range lights The function is turned on and off each time the button is pressed The selected Beat button lights When a beat button is pressed the corresponding effect time is automatically set Example when BPM is 120 1 1 500 ms 3 4 375 ms 1 2 250 ms When the Beat select button is pressed and the TAP button is held down BPM is automatically set from the effect time Manual Input of E...

Page 16: ...on The selected jog effect button flashes See page 7 for a description of each effect DIGITAL JOG BREAK METER JET ZIP WAH RING FUZZ 2 Set the DIGITAL JOG BREAK Lever switch to ON and turn the Jog dial DIGITAL JOG BREAK Lever switch opera tion Rear position LOCK ON the effect is on and locked and remains in effect also when the switch is released Turn off the function by re turning the switch to th...

Page 17: ...for a description of each effect When the Headphone Monitor Se lect switch is set to JOG it can monitor the effects even if the Le ver switch is set to OFF When an effect has been stored and the PLAY button is lit the storing of a new effect will overwrite the old effect delete it 2 Set the DIGITAL JOG BREAK Lever switch to ON to monitor the effect JET ZIP WAH RING FUZZ 3 Turn the Jog dial while h...

Page 18: ...M values set in the TAP mode output a timing clock Step 3 Press the Start button on the MIDI sequencer in time with the beat of the tune The EFX 500 synchronizes the quarter notes of the bass drum as the standard timing The output range of the MIDI timing clock is BPM 40 to 250 MIDI start and stop signals are not output NOTE BPM may not be correctly measured for some tunes SYNCHRONIZING BEAT EFFEC...

Page 19: ...FICATIONS 1 General Power supply 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 14 W Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Weight 2 0 kg 4 4 lb Maximum external dimensions 277 1 W x 225 1 D x 83 5 H mm 10 29 32 W x 8 7 8 D x 3 5 16 H in 2 Audio Unit Sampling rate 48 kHz A D D A Resolution 20 bits Frequency characteristics 20 Hz to 22 kHz S N ratio 83 dB Total harmonic distortion 0 01 or less Input leve...

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