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- Page 1 HDC-I000 Dual Digital Music Controller Now that you Own it... Read it!
- Page 2 - http://www.cortex-pro.com. New versions of the HDC-1000 firmware will include additional features, bug fixes, and enhanced compatability to guarantee optimum performance of your unit. There are even Spanish and French language versions, to make operating the HDC-1000 easier than ever!
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Care and Maintenance..................6 Operating Conditions....................6 Legal Info.........................6 Setup Guide & Parts Diagram................7 Rear Panel & Connections................7 Front Panel & Functions................8-9 Using the HDC-1000..................10 Preparing for Use..................10 Selecting Devices & Database Creation...........11 Database Creation (continued)..............12 File Browser & Search Options..............13 Search Options (continued)..............14-15 Info Button &... -
Page 4: Warnings And Weee
IMPORTANT WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS P L E A S E R E A D P R I O R T O O P E R A T I N G T H I S D E V I C E ! CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations POWER SOURCES: This product should be operated SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this product... -
Page 5: Introduction
Foreward Thank you for purchasing our Cortex HDC-1000.. We are confident that the Cortex platform of products will not only make your life easier through the use of the latest technogical advancements in cross-platform connectivity and sound reproduction but will raise the bar for DJ and pro audio products. -
Page 6: Features
The HDC-1000 offers an unparalled level of connectivity with all driver- al users. The HDC-1000 is designed to liberate DJs from the issues asso- less USB devices. The Cortex line of products are the first to offer the... -
Page 7: Compatibility And Recommended Peripherals
• USB Hubs must be Powered, not Passive (non-powered) Note that just because the product works on a computer without using an Although the Cortex is able to provide power to the vast majority of included driver disk, that does not mean that it is truly driverless. -
Page 8: Care And Maintenance
Cleaning the Unit When using writeable storage devices, such as hard drives, and hard- To clean the HDC-1000, use only a dry soft cloth and/or compressed air. drive-based music players (iPod, Zen), certain maintenance might be If the unit is soiled with stubborn dirt, we suggest using a 2:1 solution of required. -
Page 9: Setup Guide & Parts Diagram
RCA type unbalanced stereo audio output. These connectors output This connector is used to attach the USB mass storage device that con- audio signal generated from Side 1 of the HDC-1000 unit. tains your music library. Suitable mass storage devices include, but are 2. -
Page 10: Front Panel & Functions
HDC-1000. music players, CD/DVD-ROM drives, memory card readers, and active 7. PITCH ON/OFF indicator and PITCH BEND buttons USB hubs. - Page 11 These buttons allow the user to navigate through menus and features of The POWER button can be pressed momentarily to turn ON the unit; to the HDC-1000. Depending on the mode of the unit, the buttons may turn off the unit, the POWER button must be held down for 5 seconds.
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Page 12: Using The Hdc-1000
Using the HDC-1000 Preparing for Use STEP ONE Connect the AC/DC adaptor to the DC Inlet, found on the rear of the unit. Fasten the Security Clamp (found directly below the DC Inlet jack) on top of the cable, so that it is not possible for the cable to become dis- lodged. -
Page 13: Selecting Devices & Database Creation
If it is the first time you are using that particular unit with the HDC-1000, the unit will prompt you to per- i n d e x i n g n o w ? form indexing, so that you can search for any song within seconds. -
Page 14: Database Creation (Continued)
Using the HDC-1000 Database Creation (continued) STEP TWO - VERIFICATION ( CONTINUED p r e s s E n t e r t o If you select ‘YES’ at the prompt to verify, you will have the option to either verify the entire database, or to verify a single directory at a s e l e c t d i r s t o v e r i f y time. -
Page 15: File Browser & Search Options
Fig 2.6 - Searching by song title When you Search by Songs, you will see presented with all of the track titles in the database that has been created by the HDC-1000 or the helper software application. > < p r e v i o u s >... -
Page 16: Search Options (Continued)
Fig 2.64 - Searching by album Search by String One of the most convenient features of the HDC-1000 is string search, I n p u t S e a r c h S t r i n g : which allows you to find a specified word or string of words within the database. -
Page 17: Search Options (Continued)
Using the HDC-1000 Search Options (continued) SEARCH OPTIONS ( CONTINUED P r o c e s s i n g Once you press Enter twice, the unit will begin processing your search. Depending on the size of your library, this may take awhile. -
Page 18: Info Button & Track Attributes
You will find that the Info Button, located to the top right of each jog wheel, will become an indispensable part of using the HDC-1000. Despite the HDC-1000 being able to display an adequate amount of information on the LCD, not every attribute of each track can be dis- played all at once. -
Page 19: Play Mode & Single Auto Cue
Track Title Progress Indicator Section Five: Play Mode The Play Mode is the heart of the Cortex HDC-1000. Just like conven- tional CD players, the HDC-1000 allows you to select multiple pitch N e v e r l o v e ranges, memorize cue points, and frame accurate searching. -
Page 20: Time Display
The Pitch Control allows you to speed up (or slow down) the playback of a track by a desired percentage. The HDC-1000 offers Pitch Ranges of 4, 8, 16, and 24%, in order to provide a wide level of flexibility when manipulating digital music files. -
Page 21: Jog Mode
Left/Right - FF/REW Search Fig 3.1 - Navigation keypad functions in Play mode iPodPlaylist Support Although there is no facility to create playlists on the HDC-1000 unit, you > S e a r c h b y G e n r e s can load iPod playlists that are created using iTunes®... -
Page 22: Cue Points And Cue Memorization
Setting and Memorizing Cue Points N e v e r l o v e With the HDC-1000, creating and memorizing cue points is quick and easy. > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - By default, when there is no Cue Point set (or memorized), pressing the Cue button returns the unit to the beginning of the track (0:00.00) and pauses. -
Page 23: Device Menu
E j e c t i n g D e v i c e . . . to other side!” This simply means that if you intend to remove the device from the HDC-1000, you must eject both sides before unplugging it. 4. When the display reads “The device can be safely removed,” you may disconnect the USB device. -
Page 24: Shuffle Mode
2 s e c . R e l e a s e t o c a n c e l . . . In order to power down the HDC-1000, simply hold the Power Button down for 3 seconds. Fig 3.8 - HDC-1000 Shutdown Procedure... -
Page 25: Setup Preferences
Setup Menu, so that each time the unit is turned on, it defaults to the choices you have selected. Each side of the HDC-1000 must be configured S e a r c h b y A l b u m s separately. -
Page 26: Firmware Updates
Firmware Updates Firmware Updates One of the most powerful features of the HDC-1000 is the capability to upgrade the internal software. This lends itself to the addition of new fea- tures and support, the optimization of current processes, and the capabil- ity to fix bugs as they arise. -
Page 27: Error Messages
Some devices require proprietary hardware device drivers. Although with the introduction of USB, this is less common, it still sometimes presents an issue. These devices are not compatible with the HDC-1000. - Device has been removed while before using the eject procedure... -
Page 28: Technical Specifications
RMA clearly written on the outer carton: Do not, under any circumstance, ship your product to GCI without first For support or repair outside of the USA, please visit the Cortex web- calling the Technical Support Deparment at the number listed above. -
Page 29: Warranty Information
There are no obligations of liability on the part of GCI, Cortex, or any of its retailers for consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or other indirect damages with respect to loss of property, revenues, profit, or costs of removal, installation, or reinstallation. - Page 30 Cortex is a division of GCI Technologies...
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