Stanton C.304 Manual
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1. or sixteen beats When in BEAT SYNC MODE the modulation will occur according to the time frame dictated by the BPM of the track being played e Using the TIME knob This knob is used to dial in specific values for the time in which FX modulate other than the strict values in the TIME DIVISION INDICATOR 7 This allows for a more free form application of the various FX and how they change over time For example if you want your track to pan back and forth in a manner which doesn t necessarily conform to the beat turning the TIME knob will display the new value in the LCD screen and will also light the two TIME DIVISION INDICATORS that the new value falls between Time divisions such as 1 5 4 and 3 4 and 3 1 can be achieved in this way as well as being able to smoothly adjust the time parameter instead of jumping between values with the MINUS 5 or PLUS 9 buttons e Using the RATIO knob This knob is used to dial in specific values for the depth in which FX modulate For example when using the Filter FX this knob is used to adjust the width of the affected frequency range Turning the knob clockwise causes the Filter to affect a greater frequency range while turn ing it counter clockwise affects a narrower frequency range e Hold mode When engaged illuminated any FX as well as their parameters will be frozen so that whatever modulation is occurring at that time will be held until the HOLD button is pressed again Since any changes made2. then end LOOP MODE will continue to play the sequence over and over The SAMPLER SEQUENCER feature works in CUE PLAY OR PAUSE modes REVERSE BUTTON When engaged illuminated playback will occur in the opposite direction backwards This function works for normal playback sample playback and loop playback AUDIO OUT This analog output signal requires a pair of RCA cables left and right to be connected to a line or aux input DIGITAL OUT This digital output signal requires one SP DIF 75 Ohm cable to be connected to a SP DIF input on your mixer or computer FADER START RELAY This connection allows two CD players to be linked for relay play This can also be connected to a mixing board that supports automatic fader start VENT SLITS These openings are used for the proper ventilation of the unit In order to prevent overheating and to insure proper operation do not cover or block these slits POWER BUTTON Turns the unit on and off AC IN Plug in the power supply cable here The plug can only be inserted in one direction so do not force it TI Q En N EAS HIF CET 0 LIL TRACK Indicates the current track selected or being played WHEEL INDICATOR This is a visual representation of a vinyl marker which is traditionally used to mark the location of a certain sound or cue point on a vinyl record Here it indicates the play positio
3. be followed 5 Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 6 Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 7A Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the making label If you are not sure of 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternation current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fu
4. change in performance or The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt any service to the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The opening should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven tilation in the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unused for long periods of time unplug it from t
5. exceed the price received by Stanton from your purchase of such merchandise In no event will Stanton be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages including loss of use loss of profit and claims of third parties however caused whether by the negli gence of Stanton or otherwise To the extent permitted by law and except as otherwise provided above Stanton disclaims any express or implied war ranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The above warranty provides you with specific legal rights You may also have additional rights which are subject to variation from state to state and country to country If there is a dispute regarding the warranty of merchandise that does not fall under the warranty conditions stated above please include a written explanation with the merchandise when returned pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein Please register your product online at www stantondj com or mail your completed warranty card to Stanton Magnetics Inc 3000 SW 42 St Hollywood Florida 33312
6. servicing instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance Product complies with DHHs rule 21 CFR subchapter J in effect at date of manufacture To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure NOTE This CD player uses a semiconductor laser For optimal operation it is recommended that this unit be used in a room with temperatures between 41 F 5 C and 95 F 35 C This unit may cause interference to radio and television reception CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR REFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON NEL DOUBLE INSULATED WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS Please record and retain the model and serial numbers of your CD player as shown on the rear of the unit Model Serial SAFETY IN TIONS 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should
7. with the TIME or RATIO knob instantly return to their original value when the Hold mode is not engaged use this mode to maintain these settings SLEEP MODE The CD player automatically shuts off the transport and laser and displays SLEEP MODE in the LCD screen after being left in pause or cue mode for 15 minutes This will lengthen the life of your motor drive laser and LCD screen To wake up your unit from sleep mode simply press CUE or PLAY PAUSE SPECIFICATIONS 1 APPLICATION Model C304 2 POWER SOURCE AC 120V 60Hz 14W 3 DIMENSIONS _ 318 W x 358 D x 92 H mm 4 WEIGHT 4 9 Kgs 5 FEATURES e Anti shock playback e Instant start e Seamless loop e Pitch control e 6 Digital effects e Touth sensitive jog wheel e Key Lock e 4 banks sampler amp cue memory e Auto cue e Auto manual BPM e Scratch play 6 AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS TEST DISC TCD 782 LOAD 47Kohm ITEM TYPICAL LIMIT CONDITION 1 Output level 1Vrms 0 5dB 1Vrms 1dB 1KHz 0dB 2 Channel balance within 0 5dB within1dB 1KHz 0dB 3 Frequency response 20 20KHz 0 3dB 20 20KHz 1dB 00 output 4 De emphasis response 2 5 0dB 3 0dB 16KHz 20dB 5 Channel separation 2 95dB 90dB 1KHz 0dB 6 T H D NOISE 1 0 006 0 01 1KHz 0dB 7 S N ratio 2 120dB 100dB 1KHz 0dB NOTE 1 With 20KHz low pass filter _ 2 With 20KHz low pass filter IHF A weighted 7 SEARCHING TIME TEST DISC TCD 792 ITEM TYPICAL LIMITS CONDITION 1 Short ac
8. BANK buttons AUTO CUE When a disc is initially loaded the cue point is set to the first source or music or sound If the track is changed before pressing play the cue point is changed to the first source of music or sound on that track Pressing pause during playback also creates a new cue point FRAME SEARCH FAST FORWARD FAST REVERSE By pausing playback first the jog wheel can be used to locate a specific cue point frame by frame Moving the jog wheel gently counter clockwise moves the cue point back in time while moving the jog wheel clockwise moves the cue point forward in time As the wheel is moved the monitor function allows you to hear the sound that is located at that frame or position in time When the desired location is found press the CUE button then press the PLAY PAUSE button to resume playback from this new cue Moving the jog wheel faster in either direction will allow you to scan quickly through a disc or track This fast forward and fast reverse feature has four speeds responding to how fast you turn the jog wheel LOOP PLAY You can create a seamless continuous loop between two points e Engage playback by pressing the PLAY PAUSE button causing it to illuminate solid green not flashing e Set the start point of the seamless loop by pressing the IN button at the desired point in time This will cause the OUT button to flash green e Set the end point of the seamless loop by pressing the OUT button at the desired point in time
9. KNOB Fine tunes the time division parameter for use with the DSP FX 10 The HOLD button 11 must be engaged in order for changes to lock otherwise they will return to the default value MINUS BUTTON Moves the time division indicator 7 to the left for use with the DSP FX 10 LCD DISPLAY Shows various information on the status modes and functions of the unit TIME DIVISION INDICATORS Indicates the time division in measures used by the DSP FX 10 When 1 4 is selected the activated FX will modulate with every beat or every 1 4 measure 1 2 signifies 2 beats 1 2 measure 3 4 signifies 3 beats 3 4 measure 1 1 signifies 4 beats 1 measure 2 1 signifies 8 beats 2 measures and 4 1 signifies 16 beats 4 measures RATIO KNOB Fine tunes the frequency range for use with the DSP FX 10 The HOLD button 11 must be engaged in order for 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 changes to lock otherwise they will return to the default valu PLUS BUTTON Moves the time division indicator 7 to the right for use with DSP FX 10 FX SELECT These six buttons refer to each of the individual DSP effects Press once to engage illuminated and press again to disen gage Use the TIME KNOB RATIO KNOB MINUS BUTTON and PLUS BUTTON to fine tune the parameters used for these FX HOLD BUTTON Sets and locks any new parameters set with the TIME
10. Playback will immediately return to the previously set IN point and play to the OUT point creating a seamless loop without interruption The RELOOP button will now be flashing green and the LOOP indicator on the LCD screen will now be flashing To exit the loop press the OUT button again When the music reaches the OUT point it will play through it instead of looping back to the IN point e To replay or re enter the loop press the RELOOP button The loop can be re triggered by pressing the RELOOP button again and again Press the OUT button to exit the loop again MODIFYING LOOPS Once a seamless loop is created the OUT point can be changed Simply exit the loop by pressing OUT and then press it again once the new point in time is reached For a shorter loop make sure to exit the loop by pressing OUT immediately after the loop starts from the IN point and press OUT again quickly TIME DISPLAY During normal playback each time you press the TIME button 2 the display changes between elapsed time track remaining time and total disc remaining time PITCH BENDING Pressing the PITCH BEND or PITCH BEND buttons will decrease or increase the speed of playback temporarily The extent to which the speed is changed is proportionate to the amount of time the button is pressed For example if the PITCH BEND button is held in continu ously the speed continues to increase until the maximum limit set by the PITCH RANGE is reached Once the PITCH BEND
11. Single play modes Continuous mode operates like a normal CD player playing the Y MODE DISPLAY PLAY MODE REVERSE FX SELECT ea 1 o stanton C 304 entire disc without stopping Single mode only plays one track at a time returning to the Cue point when the track is completed The LCD will display SINGLE when in that mode DISPLAY The TIME button switches the time value displayed in the LCD between elapsed track time remaining track time and the total remaining time for the entire disc Markers next to the time readout indicate which of these modes is enabled The BPM button switches the LCD display between BPM and PITCH values Press and hold the BPM button to activate Auto BPM function this is also indicated on the LCD screen PLAY MODE The VINYL button when flashing enables the touch sensitive jog wheel 17 to respond like a turntable During normal play mode touching the platter will pause playback and moving the platter forward or backward will create scratch sounds The TOUCH REWIND button when flashing enables the jog wheel to facilitate beat juggling by simply tapping the surface area of the jog wheel Touching and releasing the jog wheel once will return playback to the last marked cue Point During cue or pause mode touching the jog wheel will start playback while releasing it will return it to the cue point TIME
12. Stanton C 304 PROFESSIONAL TABLETOP CD PLAYER SAMPLER SEQUENCER oo 247 Sa Ce INS O z Q af PITCH ON OFF 4 PITCH BENI INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the latest addition to the growing Stanton family Sporting a new attitude and a fresh modern look the C 304 is a tabletop CD player loaded with features and innovation giving club and mobile DJs a complete powerful yet simple tool to mix create and perform their best Designed for DJs who want to play and scratch CDs just like vinyl our flagship tabletop CD player features a large touch sensitive jog wheel making it possible to mix scratch and beat juggle just like using a turntable An easy to read blue LCD display with a track position marker along with adjustable pitch range key lock pitch bend and reliable anti shock playback with auto cue and instant playback offer even more control and flexibility The C 304 even goes a step further by adding onboard sampling with four trigger buttons and cue memory plus seamless looping 6 high quality DSP effects and a S PDIF digital output expanding your creative possibilities beyond that of traditional turntables Thoughtfully designed and e
13. and RATIO knobs If the hold function is not selected any changes to the effect parameters will be momentary BPM BUTTON Tap to enter manual BPM values for use with the TIME DIVISION INDICATOR and FX This is generally used to manually calculate BPMs when the Auto BPM function is unable to lock onto a consistent beat You must tap several times in order for a calculation to occur and the calculation will only be as accurate as your tapping Using this button will disengage the Auto BPM function PITCH RANGE INDICATORS Indicates the pitch range in percent as selected by 14 PITCH RANGE BUTTON Selects between a pitch range of 8 16 25 or 100 KEY LOCK BUTTON Enables the key lock function which allows the tempo or BPM of the music to be altered without affecting the key This button is illuminated when enabled PITCH LOCK BUTTON When illuminated the pitch control is locked at 0 regardless of the pitch slider s position JOG WHEEL This touch sensitive wheel has multiple functions e When in pause or cue mode the jog wheel can be used as a frame search control allowing you to set it to a specific point e During normal playback the wheel works as a pitch bend similar to a push or a drag on a turntable Turning the wheel counter clockwise temporarily slows down the playback speed according to the speed velocity and duration that s applied to the wheel Turning the wheel clockwise temporarily speeds up the playback spe
14. button is released the pitch will return to the pitch set by the PITCH SLIDER The jog wheel can also be used to temporarily bend the pitch of the music during normal playback Rotate the wheel clockwise to speed up and counter clockwise to slow down The speed that you rotate the jog wheel determines the percent of pitch bend It is recommended that you use the outer edge of the jog wheel for this type of control as touching the top surface may cause interruption of playback in certain modes of operation MEMORY CUEING SETTING A CUE POINT BANK BUTTONS Labeled 1 through 4 these banks store cue points samples or loops Pressing one of the BANK buttons will store a cue point at the exact time it was pressed The button will flash red and then turn solid green letting you know that a cue point has been stored Press the button again and playback will seamlessly restart from the stored cue point and the button will turn red You can repeatedly press the BANK button to create a stuttering effect If the unit is in pause or cue mode pressing the button will start playback from the stored cue point but will only keep playing while the button is depressed To clear or delete cue points from memory simply press the CLEAR button 23 While it is flashing red press the BANK button s you wish to clear and those buttons will also flash red Press CLEAR once more to complete the process and the BANK lights will now turn off letting you know that there is no
15. cess time 2sec 4sec Play next track 2 Long access time 4sec 6sec Track 1 gt Track 20 Track 20 gt Track 1 8 PLAYABILITY ITEM TYPICAL LIMIT CONDITION 1 Interruption imm 0 7mm TCD 725 2 Black dot 1mm 0 6mm TCD 725 3 Finger prints 75um 65um TCD 725 4 Eccentricity 140um 140um TCD 712 W O TRACK JUMP 5 Vertical deviation 1mm 0 5mm TCD 731R 9 ACCESSORIES Connected RCA cable 1 set for L and R channel Operating Instruction 1 pe Auto start cable 1 pe AC Cord 1 pc annann RON lt lt Sat WARRANTY amp RETURN POLICY Warranty Through Stanton s authorized dealers around the World Stanton or one of Stanton s authorized distributors outside the U S will without charge repair or replace at the sole discretion of the entity responsible for making the repair or providing the replacement any Stanton merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one 1 following the date of original purchase Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below The warranty for mechanical parts which are subject to wear and tear are limited to the earlier to occur of thirty 30 days following the date of original purchase or the following number of cycles Faders 15 000 Rotary potentiometers 10 000 and Switches 10 000 Stanton will warrant all replacement parts and repairs for ninety 90 days from the date of original shipment Repairs made necessary by reason of misuse alteration normal w
16. chain are turned off prior to making any connections e Connect the RCA cable to the rear of the unit and to the input on your mixer e Connect the power cable to the rear of the unit and to a proper AC outlet D CAUTION e Be sure to use the supplied cables Using other types of cables may result in unit damage e To avoid severe damage to the unit besure the power is OFF when making any connections OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 OPENING AND CLOSING This operation only works when the power is turned on Press the OPEN CLOSE button to open or close the disc tray or press the PLAY button and the disc tray will close automatically If the tray is not closed after 60 seconds it will close automatically and enter pause mode The disc tray cannot be opened during playback This prevents playback from being interrupted if the OPEN CLOSE button is pressed acci dentally Stop playback by engaging cue or pause mode and then pres the OPEN CLOSE button 2 LOADING DISCS Hold a disc by its edges and place on the disc tray with the label side facing up Do not touch the play surface glossy side CAUTION Do not place foreign objects on the disc tray and do not place more than one disc on the tray at a time Doing so may result in malfunction and damage of the unit Do not push the disc tray in manually when the power is off as this may also result in malfunction and damage 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SELECTING TRACKS Select the desire
17. d track by pressing the TRACK buttons to move to the previous or next track or by holding down the TRACK buttons to change tracks continuously at a higher speed When a new track is selected during playback playback begins as soon as the track selection operation is completed STARTING PLAYBACK Press the PLAY PAUSE button during the pause or cue mode to start playback The PLAY PAUSE button illuminates with a solid green light during playback STOPPING PLAYBACK There are two ways to stop playback Press the PLAY PAUSE button during playback to pause at that point or press the CUE button during playback to return to the position at which playback started back cue PAUSING Press the PLAY PAUSE button to switch between play and pause The PLAY PAUSE button illuminates with a flashing green light when paused CUEING Cueing is the action of preparing tracks for playback When the CUE button is pressed playback returns to the cue point and enters pause mode When the PLAY PAUSE button is pressed during the cue mode playback starts SETTING CUE POINTS e When using the jog wheel to set the specific start point or by skipping to a new track during play or pause the beginning play point will be set as the cue point e During playback press the IN loop button to set a cue point on the fly To return to this new cue point press the CUE button and then press the PLAY PAUSE button to resume playback from this new cue e Cues can be stored to one of the four
18. ear or accident are not covered under this warranty Returns Authorized Stanton dealers are only authorized to sell and distribute merchandise within a specific country All goods requiring warranty repair or replacement must be returned freight prepaid if not hand delivered to the authorized Stanton dealer from whom the merchandise was purchased and in the same country where the merchandise was purchased For purposes of purchases made via the Internet the merchandise must be returned to the authorized Stanton dealer in the country where the authorized Stanton dealer which sold the merchandise to purchaser is located and not the authorized Stanton dealer in the country where the purchaser is located or the country in which the merchandise was received Any returns to a non authorized dealer or to an authorized Stanton dealer not in the same country as the merchandise was intended to be sold or as set forth above will void this warranty To initiate a warranty repair you must contact the authorized Stanton dealer from whom you purchased the merchandise and follow such authorized Stanton dealer s return policy Stanton assumes no risk and shall be subject to no liability for damages or loss resulting from the specific use or application made of the merchandise Stanton s liability for any claim whether based on breach of contract negligence infringement of any rights of any party or product liability and relating to the merchandise shall not
19. ed When in VINYL or TOUCH REWIND mode the wheel acts just like a vinyl turntable moving the playback position forward or back in response to your movements PITCH SLIDER Used to adjust the playback pitch percentage The slider is a set adjustment and will remain set until it is either moved or the PITCH LOCK is turned on PITCH BEND BUTTONS Used to temporarily decrease or increase the playback speed Pitch will return to the current setting when released SAMPLER BUTTON Once cue or samples are saved to one or all of the BANKS 22 the SAMPLER button can be engaged illuminated blue Once in this mode sounds stored in the BANKS will play regardless of whether the unit is in CUE PLAY or PAUSE mode This means that you can play samples at the same time that your CD is playing Press the SAMPLER button again to disable and stop sample playback The audio sample can even play when there is no disc inside The sampler pitch can be adjusted by turning the TIME KNOB or by pressing the button down and rotating the JOG WHEEL simultaneously The sampler volume can be adjusted by turning the RATIO KNOB or by pressing the button down and rotating the JOG WHEEL simultaneously By using the MODE button section 30 samples can be played once or looped continuously LOOP IN OUT RELOOP These buttons control the marker points for seamless on the fly looping Press IN to set a cue point or the starting point of a seamless loop Press OUT to set the endin
20. g point of a loop and the loop will continue to play until the OUT button is pressed again If a seamless loop has been made but the CD player is not actively in loop mode not playing pressing the RELOOP button will instantly reactive the loop Press OUT to exit the loop LOOP and RELOOP will appear in the LCD display when the reloop function is available During play mode pressing the RELOOP button will instantly return play to the last set point without interrupting playback BANK BUTTONS Four different cue points or samples can be saved to these buttons See operating instructions for further explanation CLEAR BUTTON Clears cue points stored in the BANKS please refer to item 22 LOOP SAVE BUTTON After creating a loop point 21 pressing this button allows you to store the loop to one of the four BANKS While the SAVE button is flashing red press one of the BANK buttons to store the loop in that location Cue points can also be saved by following this procedure BANK locations can also be overwritten in the same way PLAY PAUSE BUTTON Press to play the CD from the current location or to pause it at the current location CUE BUTTON During normal playback pressing the button immediately returns the track to the last set cue point and pauses playback when released Pressing CUE again will engage the cue monitor which plays the track from the cue point until you release the CUE button If you press pause 25 at any time other than the cur
21. he wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the man ufacturer or have the same characteristics and specifications as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition MAIN FEATURES 10 seconds of anti shock memory Instant start Seamless looping Touch sensitive jog wheel for scratching and beat juggling Easy to read LCD display with visual marker for track position Adjustable pitch range 8 16 25 100 with Key Lock and Pitch Bend Reverse play CD Jog Vinyl Mode Auto and manual BPM function S PDIF digital output Onboard sampling with four trigger buttons and cue memory 6 high quality DSP effects Filter Echo Phase Flanger Transform and Pan with auto beat sync Auto cue function 48 dB Selectable elapse remain and total remaining time display Single or continuous play Fader start Relay Play 6 beat sync time parameters for FX 1 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 1 and 4 1 CONTROLS amp FUNCTIONS 1 24 9 MODE CTN SGL Toggles between Continuous and
22. information stored in them After cue points are stored to one of the BANKS pressing the SAMPLER button 20 will engage SAMPLER mode please refer to item 20 in the Controls amp Functions sec tion MEMORY BACKUP This will automatically retain the setting you have made for continuous or single play mode even if you unplug the unit FADER START By connecting the CD player to a mixing board that has the fader start feature the crossfader will engage playback or cue mode depending on its location If the CD player is connected to the left side of the crossfader playback will start once the fader is moved from the left most position towards the right The CD player will re cue itself when the crossfader is brought back to the left most position Two CD players can be hooked up in this fashioin to work on both sides of the crossfader 17 19 20 21 22 RELAY PLAY USING TWO PLAYERS When both CD players are connected to each other via their FADER START RELAY jacks the players can work in unison by playing tracks one after another from both units e Set both players to single play mode the SINGLE indicator will be illuminated in the LCD displays e Begin playback on the first player e When the first track ends playback will automatically start on the second player and the first player will automatically enter standby mode e When the track on the second player ends the first player will play the next track The players will cont
23. inue to perform continuous relay play until stopped or until the last track is played e By setting a cue point on the standby player you can perform relay to any desired cue point on the selected track NOTE Relay play may not work properly if the audio outputs on both players are not connected to the same audio input amplifier or if the mixing board is not set up properly STUTTER EFFECTS Similar to the sound of a CD skipping this effect can be created and controlled in a variety of ways e Rapidly pressing the CUE button e By storing a cue point to one of the four BANK buttons and pressing them rapidly e By creating a seamless loop and rapidly pressing the RELOOP button e By creating a seamless loop with a very short duration e By pressing PAUSE while audio is playing in CD Jog mode REVERSE PLAY This allows you to play a track loop or sample backwards This function is activated by pressing the REVERSE button 31 and will react differently to different modes of operation e Reverse track disc play In this mode the unit will playback in reverse until the reverse function is turned off If the reverse function is left on the unit will continue to play the remainder of the disc in reverse mode until it reaches the beginning of the disc If the unit is paused in this mode it will continue to play in reverse when playback begins again e Reverse loop play If the loop is less than 5 seconds long then playback will continue in rever
24. lly into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items place upon or against them paying particular attention to the cord in correspondence of plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Clean by wiping with a slightly damp cloth and avoid getting water inside the appliance For AC line powered units before returning repaired unit to user use an ohm meter to measure from both AC plug blades to all exposed metallic parts The resistance should be more than 100 000 ohms Non use Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for along period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or The appliance has been exposed to rain or The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
25. n rotates during playback in either direction and stops during cue or pause mode It also indicates the speed of the forward and reverse search operation PLAY Indicates when the unit is currently playing a CD PAUSE Indicates the unit is in CUE or PAUSE mode CUE Indicates the unit is at a cue point and is ready to play ANTI SHOCK AND BUFFER INDICATOR Indicates the current status of the buffer memory This is represented on the display by a buck et being filled or emptied The bucket itself represents the instant start function which works by buffer memory If the bucket is flashing the instant start is not available Each bar within the bucket represents 2 seconds of anti shock protection There is up to 10 seconds of anti shock protection available AUTO INDICATORS Indicates when Auto Cue Auto BPM or Beat Sync modes are active PITCH BPM VALUE Shows either the percentage of the pitch slider or the BPM of the track depending on the mode selected with the BPM button BPM Indicates when the BPM button is engaged PITCH Indicates when the pitch percentage is displayed TIME BAR Shows a proportionate visual representation of the time remaining or time elapsed TIME DISPLAY Displays the time of track s currently selected in increments of Minutes Seconds and Frames ELAPSED TOTAL REMAIN Indicates whether the time shown on the display refers to total remaining time or track remaining time If either of these are no
26. ngineered to give you the most intuitive and instinctual experience possible the C 304 delivers all these features in a logical layout with quality components all at an affordable price We re proud to bring you the new look feel and sound of Stanton SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION e Handle the power supply cord carefully Do not damage or deform the power supply cord If it is damaged cut or deformed it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used When removing from wall outlet be sure to remove by holding the plug attachment and not by pulling the cord In order to prevent electric shock do not open or disassemble If a problem occurs contact your dealer or an authorized service center Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the CD player Electric shock or malfunction may result To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove any cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance
27. rently stored cue point pressing CUE will reset the cue point to the new position SEARCH BUTTONS Allows you to search through a track or a CD in either direction While in pause mode tracks can be moved one frame at a time Holding down one of these buttons will cause the search in that direction to occur at a faster rate TRACK BUTTONS Tapping one of these buttons will skip to the previous or next track Holding it down will rapidly skip through the tracks OPEN CLOSE BUTTON Opens or closes the CD tray The CD will only eject while in pause or cue mode and will not work while a CD is playing If the tray is left open it will close automatically after a brief time SAMPLER SEQUENCER Once you have more than one bank loaded with a cue or sample these samples can be played in succession in DIGITAL FADER START OUT REL R L AUDIO OUT 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 41 43 44 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 53 the order that you choose For example if you have all four banks loaded press the SAMPLER 20 button to enter this mode Press the RECORD button in the SAMPLER SEQUENCER section 30 and it will light red Then press the BANK buttons in the desired sequence Up to 12 steps can be stored in this sequence Then press the PLAY button in the SAMPLER SEQUENCER section and the sequence will play Press MODE to switch between ONE SHOT or LOOP mode ONE SHOT will play the sequence once
28. se until the reverse or loop function is turned off Otherwise the loop will play in reverse once and then turn off If the reverse function is turned off at this point the loop will continue to playback normally forward If the OUT button is pressed during reverse loop playback mode playback will continue in reverse until the reverse function is turned off USING FX The six DSP FX can be used to creatively modify and manipulate the way music sounds They can be used individually or in unison stacked However only three FX can be used simultaneously as Filter and Phase Echo and Flanger and Pan and Transform are linked meaning that only one of the linked pair can be used at a time For example it s possible to use Filter Echo and Pan simultaneously but it is not possible to use Filter and Phase at the same time FX are engaged and disengaged by pressing their corresponding button section 10 in the Controls amp Functions section Ultimately it is up to you to experiment with these various FX their parameters and combinations to hear what they are truly capable of and to get familiar with their finer points e Time based FX FX will respond according to the selected TIME DIVISION INDICATOR 7 For example if 1 1 is shown and the Filter FX is selected the Filter will modulate one complete cycle over the course of one measure or four beats If 4 1 is shown the Filter will modulate one complete cycle over the course of four measures
29. t illuminated this indicates elapsed track time RELOOP Indicates when there is a previously set loop and that the loop is ready to be played again LOOP Indicates when the CD is in loop mode SINGLE Controlled by the CTN SGL button this indicates when the unit is set to play just one track at a time When this is not illuminated the CD will play continuously through all tracks 4 CHECKING THE CONTENTS Check that the carton contains all of the following items e Tabletop CD player unit e User s manual e One pair RCA cable e One power cable e One fader start relay cable SIGHT POINT 10 457 L X LCD SCREEN a stanton ad B INSTALLING THE UNIT e Place the unit on a flat level surface e Be sure the player is in a well ventilated area where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight high temperatures or high humidity e Try to place the unit as far as possible from Tvs and tuners as the unit may cause undesirable interference e The player will work normally when the unit is within 15 degrees of the vertical plane If the unit is tilted excessively discs may not load or unload properly or playback may be adversely affected e The 05 LCD screen is designed to be clearly visible within the angles shown in the figure below Place the unit so that the LCD screen is within this visual range for optimal clarity 6 CONNECTIONS e Make sure that the unit and any other equipment in the signal
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