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PITCH CONTROL FADER

Used to adjust the playing pitch (speed) by up to +/- 8%, +/-
16%. As this fader is 100mm in length you are able to make
both major and subtle adjustments in the playing pitch of any
given CD sound source.  Typically, this fader is used to make
subtle adjustments that allow for beat matching/mixing that
results in you ultimately being able to move from one track to
another without an audible difference.

PITCH LOCK INDICATOR

When the light is on Pitch Lock is active.  When the light is
off Pitch Lock is inactive.

PITCH LOCK ON/OFF SWITCH

When selected, and the light is on, the pitch of the CD playing
will be set to a pitch neutral position regardless of the pre-set
pitch level or how the pitch control fader is adjusted.  When
Pitch Lock is set to off, the pitch control fader is active.

STICK CONTROLLER

[1] Pitch Bend

By pressing the stick towards the rear panel (up) of the console you are able to make a momentary negative
(-) adjustment in the pitch. The opposite movement (down) will result in a positive (+) adjustment in the
pitch. The joystick will automatically spring back to a neutral position and any pitch adjustments will hence
stop. You can use this feature to give the track a little push or a little pull or you can use it to create some
interesting effects.

[2] Scan Function

Whilst the CD is in play mode pressing the joystick to the left will scan the CD in reverse whilst pressing the
joystick to the right will scan forward.  This speed setting is dependent on the angle of the joystick. The flatter
the angle the faster the scan speed and vice versa. The scan function is easily used to find an approximate
starting point on a track

stick up 

The pitch (speed) decreases by up to -20%

stick down 

The pitch (speed) increases by up to +20%

stick left 

Scans backward.

stick right 

Scans forward.

Summary of Contents for CDX-16

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL VESTAX CORPORATION VESTAX EUROPE ...

Page 2: ...re accompanying the appliance T0 REDUCE THE RISK 0F FIRE 0R ELECTRlC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T0 RAIN 0R M0ISTURE C A U T I O N TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION P0UR EVITER LES CH0CS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESP0NDANTE DE LA PRISE ET P0USSER JUSQU AU F0ND C A U T l 0 N T O R E D U C E T H E...

Page 3: ...ted into a 13A socket elsewhere CLASS 1 LASEN PNOOCUT LUOKAN 1 LASENLAITE KLASS 1 LASENAPPANAT N O T E This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutesles exigences du Réglement sur le matérier brouilleur du Canada IMPORTANT This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp ...

Page 4: ... manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards There are however some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of 10 Power sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company 11 Ground...

Page 5: ...ding CD player For quick loading of CDs top loading systems offer unparalleled ease Further the opaque plastic cover allows you to visualize the current playing status of the unit unlike front loading players Inbuilt mixer The CDX 16 s inbuilt mixer allows you to mix CD phono and line sources without the connection of an external mixing console To choose the input source or CD which will be mixed ...

Page 6: ... the discs data However the front surface of a CD is brittle and may be scratched or damaged if you are careless in its handling Thus please take care to load you CDs correctly and ensure that you store them in a safe place Furthermore avoid leaving CDs in direct sunlight or in close proximity to a heating device or hot object in the rain or in water or on surfaces that have excessive moisture or ...

Page 7: ...itch control fader is active STICK CONTROLLER 1 Pitch Bend By pressing the stick towards the rear panel up of the console you are able to make a momentary negative adjustment in the pitch The opposite movement down will result in a positive adjustment in the pitch The joystick will automatically spring back to a neutral position and any pitch adjustments will hence stop You can use this feature to...

Page 8: ... starting point for when you choose to push play PLAY PAUSE INDICATOR This light indicates whether or not the unit is in play or in pause mode When the light is on the CD is in play mode If the indicator light is flashing then the CD is in pause mode CUE BUTTON The last pause point is always memorized and can be cued up by pressing the cue button This function is useful for instant cueing as the s...

Page 9: ...changes the pitch range from 8 to 16 PITCH RANGE INDICATOR Indicates the current pitch range selection OPEN BUTTON Used to open the unit for easy access to the CD As an inbuilt safety mechanism for top loading drives a CD can not be ejected until the mechanism has been stopped DISPLAY STOP BUTTON When pressed the time indicated on the display will change to display Single remain time remaining unt...

Page 10: ...ay mode b PAUSE The CD is in pause mode c CONTINUE The entire CD will be repeated upon the conclusion of the final track d AUTO CUE SINGLE The current track will be repeated e TIME BAR This bar indicates the time remaining or elapsed depending on the display mode setting f PITCH DISPLAY Displays the current pitch setting g TRACK No Current track number playing or on pause h MINUTES Shows minute s ...

Page 11: ... fader is moved from one side to the other there is a blend of the respective signals This is such that when the fader is in the neutral center position both signals can be heard The cross fader on the CDX 16 is user replaceable When the cross fader is worn out the fader may be easily removed and subsequently replaced with the optional replacement fader CF R3 Likewise preventative maintenance clea...

Page 12: ...RCV SEND RCV ISOLATOR ON OFF ISOLATOR ON OFF ISOLATOR FILTER FILTER FILTER SWEEP AUX 1 C F ASSIGN PHONO 1 LINE 1 INPUT 1 PHONO 2 LINE 2 INPUT 2 PHONO 3 LINE 3 INPUT 3 PHONO 4 LINE 4 INPUT 4 CUE AUX 2 GAIN BAL GAIN BAL GAIN BAL LOW DRY FILTER PRE A B MASTER OFF POST MID HI INPUT ASSIGN SWEEP AUX 1 C F ASSIGN CUE AUX 2 LOW DRY FILTER PRE A B MASTER SPLIT STEREO OFF POST MID HI INPUT ASSIGN SWEEP AUX...

Page 13: ... 01 25 00 and then release the joystick If you press the PAUSE button at precisely 01 30 00 you will have set yourself a CUE point that you can recall at anytime regardless of the tracks playing status From this CUE point simply press the PLAY button to continue 5 Now that you have mastered the playing functions you may wish to turn your attention to improving your DJ mixing skills With both CD un...

Page 14: ... Shock Proof Memory 16Mbit 10sec Error Correcting System CIRC Harmonic Distortion Less than 0 03 Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz 2dB Signal To Noise Ratio More than 85dB Channel Separation More than 80dB CD OUT 2Vrms Mechanism Mount Magnetic chucking top mount CD mechanism MIXER SECTION Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 2dB MIX OUT Cross Talk 60dB Signal To Noise Ratio 75dB Headphone Level 1 4Vrms 32ohm...

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Page 16: ...Vestax Corporation DEC 2002 CDX16E ...

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