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Technics SL-DZ1200 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Direct Drive Digital Turntable
SL-DZ1200
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
PP
This manual was printed with soy based ink.
RQT7114-Y

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Direct Drive Digital Turntable SL-DZ1200 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. This manual was printed with soy based ink. RQT7114-Y...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on back cover. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Cen- tre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

  • Page 3: Class 1 Laser Product

    CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (Inside of product) CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN RESULT HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.

  • Page 5: Control/Front/Rear Panels

    Main features This direct drive digital turntable is designed for DJs to play digital media (CDs and SD audio) giving an analog-like feeling. Having the feeling of an analog turntable, this unit delivers digitally robust functions and performance realizing a new style of play. Control panel SAMPLE PADS •You can store up to 4 audio segments to memory.

  • Page 6: Component Part Names

    Component part names The unshaded numbers etc, correspond to the numbered illustrations. The shaded numbers Control panel Sampling data record, play, and erase button, lamp (1-4 SAMPLE PADS) ... Sample pad play mode, edit memory button (MEMORY) Play mode and edit item select button (SAMPLE EDIT) Start point (START) lamp, end point (END) lamp, level (LEVEL) lamp ...

  • Page 7: Platter Setup

    Platter setup The stoppers are used to lock the platter, protecting the unit from shock during shipping. 1. Remove the 3 platter lock stoppers from the platter Platter lock stoppers Turn the platter lock stop- pers approximately 90 Pull the platter lock stop- pers out •Pull out the platter lock stoppers once they are aligned with the...

  • Page 8: Connections

    Connections Connecting with the DJ mixer This example indicates a connection with the SH-MZ1200 DJ mixer (not included) and two digital turntables. Use the stereo connection cable (supplied accessories) and control cable (not included) to connect the main unit with the DJ mixer. Turn off all power when connecting component equipment.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Control Terminals For Relay Play

    Connecting the control terminals for relay play Use the control terminals of the two units to connect for relay play. ( Rear panel Direct drive digital turntable 2 Connecting with the stereo amplifier (Not using the DJ mixer) Do not connect with the PHONO terminal. Connecting will result in excessive sound being generated and may result in serious damage to your equipment.

  • Page 10: Inserting-Removing A Disc Or Sd Memory Card

    Inserting-removing a disc or SD Memory Card Rear panel Front panel Power lamp With the label face up Inserting a disc 1. Press [POWER The unit power is on. The display comes on and the power lamp lights. 2. Insert a disc •Insert the disc flat and parallel into the CD slot, with the label up.

  • Page 11: Display Indicator

    Display indicator Displaying the remaining time While playing a CD, SD Memory Card Press [•REMAIN –AUTO CUE] •“REMAIN” appears and the remaining play time of the track is displayed. •Pressing again will return the time display to its original state. •When you are playing a MP3 file from a CD-R or CD-RW the remaining play time will not be displayed if you press [•REMAIN –AUTO CUE].

  • Page 12: Playing A Cd Or Sd Memory Card (Basic Play)

    Playing a CD or SD Memory Card (basic play) Rear panel Adjusting volume when using the headphones Turn [VOLUME] Front panel With the label face up Auto Cue function (TURNTABLE mode only) When one of the media has been set, or when a track has been skipped, or when advancing to the next song while playing, the auto cue point automatically sets and pauses at the point just before audio begins, skipping the null sound area at the beginning of the track.
  • Page 13 Press [POWER •The unit display will come on once the power is turned on. Switch [MODE] to TURNTABLE •Functions are limited when using the CD PLAYER mode. page 14) Switch [PLAY SELECT] to select the me- dia to be used •When there is no media inserted, "NO DISC"...

  • Page 14: Basic Function Settings

    Basic function settings Selecting TURNTABLE mode or CD PLAYER mode You can select to use the unit as a turntable, or as a CD player. On the rear panel, switch [MODE] to either TURNTABLE or CD PLAYER TURNTABLE : A mode for DJ play, all functions are useable. •Panel data ( page 19) set on this unit is memorized on this unit.

  • Page 15: Platter Operations

    Platter operations Before use •Switch [PLAY SELECT] to select the media to be used •Turn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNTABLE •Insert the SD Memory Card or CD to be used Changing play with your hand Play on this unit is synchronized with the platter when Instant Change is off.

  • Page 16: Changing Tempo And Direction Of Play

    Changing tempo and direction of play Before use •Switch [PLAY SELECT] to select the media to be used •Turn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNTABLE •Insert the SD Memory Card or CD to be used Changing tempo You can change the tempo and pitch of the media being played. When the RESET lamp is lit Press [RESET] and the RESET lamp goes out...

  • Page 17: Playing From Memory

    Playing from memory Before use •Switch [PLAY SELECT] to select the media to be used •Turn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNTABLE •Insert the SD Memory Card or CD to be used Setting the auto cue point You can automatically set the auto cue point and pause just before the beginning of the audio you want to play.

  • Page 18: Storing To The Cue Pads And Playing

    Playing from memory Before use •Switch [PLAY SELECT] to select the media to be used •Turn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNTABLE •Insert the SD Memory Card or CD to be used Play from the stored point Play after back cueing After performing back cue, press [PLAY/PAUSE] •Play begins from the set point.

  • Page 19: Recording To The Sample Pads And Playing

    Note Storing panel data to this unit (TURNTABLE mode only) •The unit stores following panel data for each CD or SD Memory Card. It can store data for up to 50 CDs or SD Memory Cards. •Auto Cue on, off and auto cue level •Cue bank •Instant change •Loop in, Loop out...

  • Page 20: Changing The Sound

    Changing the sound Before use •Switch [PLAY SELECT] to select the media to be used •Turn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNTABLE •Insert the SD Memory Card or CD to be used Changing sound to simulate analog You can change CD or SD Memory Card audio to simulate an analog turntable.

  • Page 21: Saving To A Sd Memory Card, Recalling

    Saving to a SD Memory Card, Recalling Before use •Switch [PLAY SELECT] to select the media to be used •Insert the SD Memory Card or CD to be used Saving to a SD Memory Card You can save sample pad 1-4. You can also save panel data for each CD or SD Memory Card from this unit to a SD Memory Card.

  • Page 22: Formatting The Sd Memory Card

    Saving to a SD Memory Card, Recalling Formatting the SD Memory Card All data is erased and the SD Memory Card is formatted. Useable capacity will be less. Useable capacity may differ from that indicated on the media. Use only when you want to erase all files or when there is data on the card that cannot be read.

  • Page 23: Using With Other Equipment

    Using with other equipment Before use •Switch [PLAY SELECT] to select the media to be used •Turn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNTABLE •Insert the SD Memory Card or CD to be used Start play using the mixer’s fader You can instantly start play from the auto cue point or cue point on this unit using the mixer’s fader by connecting this unit to the control ter- minal of a DJ mixer using a control cable connection.

  • Page 24: Linking Different Tracks

    Using with other equipment Before use •Switch [PLAY SELECT] to select the media to be used •Turn [MODE] on the rear panel to TURNTABLE •Insert the SD Memory Card or CD to be used Linking different tracks (e.g.) Using the DJ Mixer, link track A that is currently being played with track B that will be played next.

  • Page 25: Handling Sd Memory Cards

    •AAC A compression standard that makes recording and play of high qual- ity audio possible including MPEG2 (an international standard). Used in SD Audio and broadcast satellite digital signals. •MP3 MP3 is the abbreviated form of the international standard MPEG1/ Audio Layer3.

  • Page 26: Q&A (Frequently Asked Questions)

    Q&A (Frequently asked questions) Question Connecting How do I connect an analog player? Other Devices How do I connect speakers? How do I record through an optical digital con- nection? Can I use a multimedia card (MMC) or a memory stick? Can I play DVD-Video or a CD video? Can I play CD-R and CD-RW which contains MP3...

  • Page 27: Error Messages

    Error messages Message CAN NOT EJECT CUE BANK ERROR DATA ERROR FAILED FILE SELECT ERROR FORMAT ERROR NO CD AUDIO TRACK NO DATA NO DISC NO PANEL MODE NO REMAIN NO SD AUDIO TRACK NO SD CARD REPLACED OLD PANEL DATA SD CARD FULL SD CARD PROTECTED SD LID OPEN...

  • Page 28: Limited Warranty

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.comm or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@panasonic.com...

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