Numark Industries AXIS 8 Premium User's Manual
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1. Pause Stops the music while in play Pressing play following this sets a new cue point Holding down the button while scratching or stuttering the music will stop the music at the current position allowing J you to capture a loop in or cue point Pause speed BRAKING can be adjusted by pressing e3 followed by M and then rotating Mem T T EEG the wheel until the desired seconds of startup are shown Pressing followed by twice will toggle startup from 0 to the desired seconds This setting will be remembered at power down lt x Cue Returns and pauses the music at the last set cue point The cue point is the last place in which the unit was paused and then play was pressed Pressing a second time allows for temporary play of AC this point You can easily edit the cue point by turning the wheel As you rotate the wheel the music will sound By stopping the wheel and pressing play a new point is set The sound during wheel rotation can be adjusted from a smooth scratch sound to the tradition stutter sound To alternate modes hold O followed by e The display will indicate SCRATCH when the scratch sound is active This indication will go away when the style of cue is stutter This setting will be remembered at power down 2 Time switches the time modes on the display between elapsed playing time remaining time on the track and remaining time on the entire CD This setting will be remembered at power down2. g Single toggles the unit to play back just one track at a time single or play continuously through all tracks and then start over repeating the CD infinitely continuous This setting will be remembered at power down Track Selection Rotate the dial to quickly find the desired track To advance by 10 press the knob while rotating TRACK gt gt Search Pressing the selector changes the mode of the jog wheel to a search mode Search will remain EA O active while the wheel is being moved and for 8 seconds after Moving the wheel clockwise PUSH SEARCH rapidly moves forward through the music Counterclockwise moves backwards through the music There are 2 search speeds depending upon wheel rotation speed Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries 8 http Awww numark com AXIS 8 SETTING CUE POINTS PLAY and CUE Press PLAY Press CUE Play interval a Position on disc Back cue operation Pressing the PLAY button starts the disc Pressing the CUE button will reset the disc to the last place where the disc was started This is called the cue point By alternately pressing the PLAY button and the CUE button the disc may be returned and played from the cue point any number of times This function is called back cue PLAY PAUSE and CUE Press PLAY Press PAUSE Press PLAY Press CUE Position on disc Y B Play interval Play interval rats Back c
3. Numark AXIS 8 Premium CD Player XT ISOLATE REVERSE OOOOQOOOO Ki BLEEP LOOP 1 LOOP RELOOP OUT STUTTER LOOP 2 B g tr 9 Li e NIRE ea Owner Manual 2001 Numark industries http www numark com AXIS 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS a Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is connected and used b Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference c Heed Warnings All warnings on this product and in these operating instructions should be followed d Follow Instructions All operating and other instructions should be followed e Placement place the unit in a clean dry location f Water and Moisture This product should be kept away from direct contact with liquids The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus g Temperature Avoid placing this product to close to any high heat sources such as radiators Do not use this unit at temperatures below 41 F 5 C or higher than 95 F 35 C h Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that it s location or position does not interfere with it s proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation opening or placed in a built installation such as
4. special commands TRACK SELECT SEARCH Rotation selects tracks Pressing while rotating selects tracks 10 Pressing once Puts wheel in search mode PITCH Actives and sets pitch slider range Works as pitch bend and controls key and pitch functions KEY Used for various key control PITCH SLIDER Controls the overall speed of the music PITCH RANGE LED Indicates current pitch range of the pitch slider EFFECT BUTTON Used to determine desired effect EFFECT HOLD Used to set effects to an alternate position LOOP IN Used to set stutter and loop in points LOOP OUT Used to set loop out points and release the loop RELOOP STUTTER Used for repeated play stutter from the loop in point repeating a previously set and hot start RELAY Used for setting Alternating play start between attached units BEAT SYNC with MARCHING BAR GRAPH Tracks the beats and measure position of music CD Illumination Light lights up the CD drawer and CD when open CD Drawer Place your CDs you wish to play in here This unit is designed to play commercially available CD and properly burned and finalized CDR and CDRW formats Due to variances on the specification of certain CD burners and CDs some discs home made CDs may not play properly Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries 6 http Awww numark com AXIS 8 25 26 27 28 29 Power Switch Turn on and turn off the machine
5. 8 as we did developing it The NUMARK product team Please record the serial number of your unit as shown on the back of the chassis as well as the name of the dealer from whom you purchased the unit Retain this information and your original purchase receipt for your records Please return the enclosed warranty card to register your CD player with us MODEL PURCHASED FROM SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries 4 http www numark com AXIS 8 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 2 2001 Numark Industries Typical connection with a mixer is illustrated below a AUDIO CABLE 1 Find a level surface free of excessive vibration to place your equipment Connect the line output connections using the supplied audio cable from the CD Player to the line inputs of your mixer Connect Fader start cable Attach your CD play to a similarly equipped DJ mixer with this supplied cable This connection can also be used with a remote switch Page 17 FADER START If setting up 2 units you can connect a relay cable between the units This cable is a standard 1 8 mono 1 8 mono cable like your fader start cable It can be purchased from you local music or electronics store or you can use the fader start cable instead for this purpose Check the voltage selection switch is set to correctly match your local power supply Connect IEC power cord to the back of the uni
6. NUMARK are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty or make additional warranties binding on NUMARK Accordingly additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation whether oral or written do not constitute warranties by NUMARK and should not be relied upon How does state law apply to this warranty SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO PURCHASER This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from one jurisdiction to another RETURN INFORMATION e ARetum Authorization number must be obtained from Numark through the address or phone numbers below e Acopy of the original sales receipt must also be included for the equipment to be repaired under warranty e The faulty equipment must be packed in its original packaging e One additional outer layer of packaging must be included to ensure product safety Failure to do so may inadequately protect the equipment in transit and therefore jeopardize the customer s warranty Numark will not accept COD shipments and no call tags will be issued for merchandise return e Numark will not return repaired merchandise to customers by priority service unless by written request at the customer s cost Requests must be submitted in writing with merchandise returned e The
7. adapter to 1 8 will be needed for connection There are also two types of footswitches that will work with this connector The first is a typical on off pushbutton switch and are generally used for switching channels on guitar amps The second Switch is a momentary footswitch and is usually used for keyboard sustain pedals MIDI IN Connector Please see Specifications Page 19 for important manufacturer information The port is for receiving MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface signals from other MIDI devices such as CD players Keyboards or Drum machines MIDI OUT Connector Please see Specifications Page 19 for important manufacturer information The port is for sending MIDI signals to other MIDI devices 11 FRAMES The CD Player breaks down a second into 75 frames for accurate cueing This shows the frames elapsed or remaining depending on mode setting Indicates the current BPM and effect information key position LOCK Lights when key has been locked 15 PITCH Shows current pitch position 16 TIME MODE TOTAL indicates when full CD remain time is showing TIME MODE REMAIN shows how much time is left on a particular track TIME BAR Shows either track time remaining total CD time remaining or track elapsed time depending on the setting of the TIME button TIME MODE ELAPSED is for showing time as it is taking place SEARCH Shows when the wheel is active for the search effect AUTOSTART Indic
8. advantage of other advanced features in the unit The bottom LED is for the 1st beat or Down Beat Typically most music starts on the downbeat so the unit sets the first beat to where the music begins Occasionally this may not be correct or you may wish to reset it To reset the downbeat simply tap the at the new downbeat location as the music is playing or in pause Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries 10 http www numark com AXIS 8 BPM This button is used for resetting the downbeat and also re calibrating the BPM The Beatkeeper is considered by many to be the most accurate automatic beat counter on the market today however it occasionally may have trouble determining the correct BPM This will happen when the music contains complex rhythms or may start without a beat at all If the BPM showing in the display you know is incorrect or the beat LEDs are not flashing with the beat you have 2 options to reset the Beatkeeper The first way is to tap on the downbeat and hold for a second This will tell the unit to search and display the next BPM it finds If this doesn t work you can manually tap on the beat and the display will indicate the H 000 new BPM The BPM will be based upon the average of your last 8 taps The Beatkeeper will then know which beats in the music it should be using to determine the correct BPM and track them through the song Occasionally the unit will be tracking the wrong beat but
9. by a qualified service technician Do not attempt to alter this yourself q Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer of the cart or stand 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 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS Disconnect power cord before servicing Replace critical components AN only with factory parts or recommended equivalents For AC line powered units Before returning repaired unit to user use an ohmmeter to measure from both AC plug blades to all exposed metallic parts The resistance should be no more than 100 000ohms DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE CAUTION AAN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AN DO NOT OPEN CAUTION 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 p
10. defective Numark equipment should be sent FREIGHT PREPAID with Return Authorization number clearly printed on the outer packaging and original sales receipt enclosed to Numark INDUSTRIES Attention Service Department Phone 1 401 295 9000 11 Helmsman Avenue Fax 1 401 295 5200 North Kingstown RI 02852 USA Web www numark com
11. e 0000 pushed forward It is basically the same as scratching on a powered off turntable Scratch is similar to working with a playing turntable while the Scratch hold is similar to scratching a turntable with the power off ar Tata AAA PHAZE Creates an effect on the music similar to the sound of an airplane taking off As the wheel is Oeoo OQ O0O000 moved the effect is created If the wheel stops moving the effect will return to the beginning on it s own If the effect is in Hold the effect will stay at the current sound until the effect is released by the button or hold removed 5 e O O SONAR creates a metallic hollow effect to create a slightly different sound The wheel works a similar way rr fib di asPhaze OOG Q OOOO SLIDE Smoothly changes the key of the music In the key display you will see KEY 2 Rm the key change as the wheel is moved a Xm x ECHO this effect adds echo to the music also based upon the Beatkeeper The start parameter is no oOo0000Q0e OQ OQ Q echo 0 If you move the wheel to the right the numbers will go 1 64 1 32 1 16 1 8 1 4 1 2 and 1 1 NCDUT WM EY umer 77777 77777 indicating the amount of echo added to the unit If you ECHO move the wheel to the left you will create negative or BEAT 1 2 3 4 1 preceding echo This essentially plays the music before GV OO O you get to it At 1 1 the music will echo 1 full measure __ __ __ _ or 4 beats of mu
12. pitch bend PEETA PHOT agi on the jog wheel will be deactivated so you must use the pitch bend buttons instead V2 J NOTE The effect parameter can also be preset or changed without activation Press on the desired effect and rotate the wheel without releasing the button When the desired parameter is reached in the display release the button If an effect is already playing the new parameter will be heard upon button release If the effect is not active then the next time the effect is activated it will be set to play from this parameter in hold mode If you wish to preset an alternate effect such as SLIDE PAN or KILL press the hold button first then hold down the effect button and spin the wheel as described above EFFECTS s vs AAAA Cy SCRATCH This effect makes it possible for the wheel to scratch the music while it is playing If you move 000 O0900 the wheel back and forth the music will stop and play slowly as the wheel is moved similar to scratching a record There are two modes of operation for this effect By pressing followed by the scratch button you can toggle between Ser Vand Ser Z In Scratch 1 the unit automatically returns to play when the wheel stops moving In Scratch 2 when the wheel is brought to a stop the music will stop and when you push the wheel forward the unit will automatically play aAA AAA7S SCRATCH HOLD This effect works like the above except the music will not release when the wheel is eooo
13. play it will send a signal to the second unit to start play You will see the second unit start play and the first unit pause and cue to the beginning of the next track When unit 2 has completed play unit 1 will start Pon gt Note The play signal is sent at the end of specified play If the unit is in SINGLE mode the play signal will start the second unit at the end of the track If the unit is in CONTINUOUS mode the play signal will be sent at the end of the full CD Two CDs will play continuously alternating from unit to unit FADER START Fader Start is achievable by attaching your CD player to a similarly equipped DJ mixer and setting the rear panel selection switch to mixer mode 1 Connect cables between the CD player and your DJ mixer 2 Press the button or switch on your mixer into fader start mode to activate the fader start capability until the display says F RU ER 3 Setthe CD player to fader start by hold down followed by tapping c 4 Typically if you move the crossfader toward the active channel the attached CD player will activate When it is moved away the unit will cue or pause depending upon CD player setting To select start stop mode hold the time button for 2 seconds i PRU SE i i If the display shows m then the CD will pause when the crossfader is moved away rie If the display shows he UE then the CD will CUE when the crossfader is moved away REMOTE SWITCH START Remote switch start
14. the tempo of the other music move the slider to the end and match the BPM When faster move the pitch slider to the end By making this adjustment the speeds will be matched though the beats may not yet be aligned Pitch Bend Buttons and Jog Wheel Allows the user to temporarily change the speed of the music to align beats a o P When the beats of the music of the CD you wish to match is fast compared to the tempo of the other music press the or rotate the jog wheel counter clockwise to the left When PLAYER 2 is rr KO press the or rotate the jog wheel clockwise to the right The pitch changes temporarily while the or Y button is being pressed or the jog wheel is rotated The faster you rotate the wheel or the longer you hold the buttons the more you change Releasing the button or wheel results in a return to the original pitch KEYLOCK KEYCHANGE key GY The AXIS 8 uses Numark exclusive technology to lock the key of the music in place at the current pitch position or change it from the current position This is different than master tempo often found on many modern units because the key lock to the current pitch position and not automatically set to the 0 pitch position By doing this we have allowed you to activate this function while playing without changing the key O Key Lock Pressing holds the key in place The display will indicate D to show the current key is locked If pitch tempo is changed the c
15. 120 seconds and no for no auto close This setting will be remembered at power down Digital Output This actives digital output and allows digital audio information to be extracted from the unit Some tracks also have other information encoded in the original audio output such as CDG graphic CDs for Karaoke Please see Specifications Page 19 for important manufacturer information Pm Automatic door close protection this option automatically closes the door at the specified time The display will indicate 30 Smart Looping When active the display will indicate S LO GP and all looping and stuttering will follow the beat of the music based upon the Beatkeeper information STUTTER Sleep Mode The unit will automatically enter sleep mode after 15 minutes of inactivity In this mode the unit will still start instantly o from buffer however the laser will turn off to extend it s life If this feature is undesirable then it can be turned off This setting will be remembered at power down Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries 16 http www numark com AXIS 8 RELAY PLAY This mode will be operational only when 2 units are connected via a relay cable Insert CDs into both of the units ae We recommend putting both sides in SINGLE play mode while learning this function Press the RELAY button on one unit to activate Press play on the first unit When that unit has finished
16. LE Shows when the unit is set to play just one track at a time TRACK Shows the track that the unit is playing PROGRAM On when a sequence of songs is preprogrammed into the unit TOTAL TRACK shows number of tracks available on the CD MINUTES Shows the minutes elapsed or remaining depending on mode setting SECONDS Shows the seconds elapsed or remaining depending on mode setting 30 31 32 33 2 88 B C aap conus pue 14 13 KEY Lights when key effects are active and indicates PITCH BG B v 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Relay Connector If you wish to use the relay function plug in your 3 5mm stereo control cables into here and then into your other unit The cable must be a stereo style plug for the units to work properly Remote Start Connector Use this connector to plug into your fader start compatible mixer or remote switch This function is always active To use this connector for fader start connect the supplied fader start cable to a fader start compatible mixer Every time you move the crossfader on the mixer over to the side that the unit is on it will automatically start playing When you move the fader away from that side the unit will stop Moving the fader back to the unit side will start play again Foot switches can also be attached to this jack for creative mixing techniques and can be found in most music shops Connector plugs are often 74 and an
17. MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW NUMARK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS DAMAGES TO PURCHASER S PROPERTY OR INJURY TO PURCHASER OR OTHERS ARISING OUT OF THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY NUMARK MIXER BREACH OF WARRANTY OR NEGLIGENCE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NUMARK S OWN NEGLIGENCE EVEN IF NUMARK OR ITS AGENT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF SUCH DAMAGES OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE COMPLETE WARRANTY FOR NUMARK S MIXERS AND IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT AND STATES PURCHASER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IF ANY PORTION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS ILLEGAL OR UNENFORCEABLE BY REASON OF ANY LAW SUCH PARTIAL ILLEGALITY OR UNENFORCEABILTY SHALL NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY OF THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS This Limited Warranty allocates risk of product failure between purchaser and NUMARK and NUMARK S product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty The agents employees distributors and dealers of
18. ates when the CD is set to relay HOT Active when hot points have been set LOOP INDICATOR Activates as loops are playing 1 2 Indicates which hot points or loops are set EFFECT indicates when wheel is in effect mode HOLD indicates when effects are being held in position EFFECT PARAMETER Shows the current effect setting Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries http Awww numark com AXIS 8 BASIC OPERATIONS m Open Close Press to load or eject the disc The drawer will automatically close to protect the tray from accidental damage while open NOTE Tray will not open if the disc is in play In order to program the automatic close time press and hold e3 followed by The display will indicate options of 30 seconds 60 seconds 120 seconds and no for no auto close This setting will be remembered at power down point while the unit is paused a new cue point is set Pressing this button while the unit is in play restarts the unit from the last cue point creating a stutter effect Startup speed of initial play can be adjusted by pressing followed by and then rotating the wheel until the desired seconds of startup are shown Pressing followed by twice will toggle startup between 0 to the desired seconds This setting will be remembered at power down ARU Play Stutter Starts the music from either the first set cue point or the last point of pause By starting from the last pause
19. bit linear Channel 3 Beam Laser Oversampling rate Sampling Frequency Frequency response T H D NOISE S N ratio IHF A Dynamic range Output level Start Time Pitch control range Pitch bend Digital Output GENERAL Dimensions Weight Power Supply Power Consumption 8 Times 88 2 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz Less Than 0 005 gt 96 dB gt 94 dB 1 3 Volts R M S within 0 006 seconds 6 12 25 100 slider 5096 rotary and buttons 1696 type 2 form 1 S PDIF Sony Phillips Digital Interface Format 9 75 x 8 5 x 3 25 247 x 216 x 82 5mm 6 5 Ibs 2 95 kg 115 230V AC 50 60Hz 15W Specifications are subject to change due to ongoing improvements IMPORTANT NOTE FROM NUMARK This unit contains the latest software available at the time of manufacturing Our engineering staff is working hard to constantly improve and offer additional features in the future The unit software has been designed to be easily updateable by you through supplied CD updates from Numark Some units may not yet have the MIDI or Digital output feature active These features are expected to be active by January 2002 To obtain the latest software version contact your local Numark Dealer or visit us on the web at http www numark com In order to check your unit s software version press PROG followed by the button Three sets of numbers will appear 00 00 00 Your units function software will be the second set of numbe
20. bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings i Power Sources This product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in these operating instructions or as marked on the unit j Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked upon or pinched by items placed on or against them When removing the cord from a power outlet be sure to remove it by holding the plug attachment and not by pulling on the cord k Object and Liquid Entry Take care that objects do not fall into and that liquids are not spilled into the inside of the mixer l Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Do not use chemical solvents to clean the unit m Non use Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time n Damage Requiring Service Only qualified personnel should service this product If you have any questions about service please contact Numark at the number s shown on the back cover of this manual o Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means built into the CD player is not defeated p Internal External Voltage Selectors Internal or external voltage selector Switches if any should only be reset and re equipped with a proper plug for alternative voltage
21. d This function lets you set 3 Hot Start points The first is based on the PLAY cue point and the second two are based upon LOOP IN Since the default LOOP IN points are also the initial start point your unit can be stutter started from up to 3 buttons Press STUTTER Press STUTTER Start Play Start Play again E STUTTER interval Return to start point Position on CD 2nd Press Press LOOP IN LOOP OUT New LOOP IN point 1st press starts looping and HOT point set 2nd press releases loop and continues play a A Second LOOP interval 1st Press LOOP IN LOOP IN point and HOT point set First LOOP interval Ne 4 or M urn gt 0 second LOOP tN 3rd Press LOOP OUT Starts new loop 1st Press LOOP OUT Starts looping Loop Loop QUT OUT a Press 2nd Press LOOP IN LOOP OUT LOOP IN point Releases looping and HOT point set and continues play LOOP our First LOOP interval Return of second Loop This button performs 2 different functions depending on loop setting Press RELOOP Start Loop again Press LOOP IN Set LOOP IN point and HOT point Press LOOP OUT Start Loop until pressed again D Di RO gS Press LOOP IN Set HOT point W STUTTER interval q amp Return to LOOP IN Press STUTTER Start Play from HOT point Start from HOT point again STUTTER STUTTER g 3IUTTERint
22. e at NUMARK S sole discretion without charge to the purchaser any defective component part of the mixer To obtain service under this Limited Warranty purchaser must first contact NUMARK and obtain a return authorization number RA Purchaser must then return the mixer to NUMARK in an adequate container for shipping accompanied by purchaser s sales receipt or comparable proof of sale showing the date of purchase the serial number of the product and the seller s name and address To obtain an RA and assistance on where to return the mixer contact NUMARK customer service at 401 295 9000 Upon receipt NUMARK will repair or replace the defective products NUMARK may at NUMARK S sole discretion use rebuilt reconditioned or new parts or components when repairing any product or replace a product with a rebuilt reconditioned or new product Repaired mixers will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original mixer or for 90 days whichever is longer All replaced parts components boards and equipment become the property of NUMARK If NUMARK determines that any mixer is not covered by this Limited Warranty purchaser must pay all parts shipping and labor charges for the repair or return of such mixer What are the limits on NUMARK S liabilities THE WARRANTIES GIVEN IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TOGETHER WITH ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING NUMARK MIXERS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF
23. eat of the music Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries 12 http www numark com AXIS 8 MOVING LOOP POINTS The LOOP IN point can be moved while the music is playing just by pressing at the new desired point ey The next time LOOP OUT is reached the CD will return to this new LOOP IN point If LOOP IN is press after the LOOP OUT point it will clear the LOOP OUT point The LOOP IN point can also be edited while paused First hold down e then press to move to the loop in point Next rotate the wheel to search for a new cue point and then press Cs again to set the new point Check your point by pressing em The LOOP OUT point can also be moved while a loop is playing Press to release the old LOOP OUT point and pressing it again at the new desired point STUTTER Reloop is only possible if LOOP points have been previously set The RELOOP function automatically returns the music to the LOOP IN point and will play the loop until it is released with the LOOP OUT button RELOOP STUTTER Stutter starts instant play from previously set Hot points Simply set your stutter Hot Start point by follow the directions for setting loop in because the points are the same Remember the button serves also for the reloop function so if a loop out has been set the unit will also loop until release
24. end point for a loop The first time you press L white a CD is in play mode the LOOP OUT LED will turn on and flash while the song automatically returns to the LOOP IN point with no breaks and continues to play When the song reaches the LOOP OUT point again it returns to the LOOP IN point and continues to repeat this action You will notice the LOOP IN LED will also be flashing during loop action To release or end the LOOP press a second time and play will continue forward when the song passes the previously set LOOP OUT point The LOOP OUT LED will be lit solid indicating that the LOOP is now in memory for RELOOP purposes Press LOOP IN Press LOOP OUT New LOOP IN point New LOOP OUT point is set and HOT point set Looping will occur until LOOP OUT is pressed again Position on CD LOOP interval Return to LOOP IN point Note The LOOP OUT point will be erased if LOOP IN is pressed or a new CUE point is set after the LOOP OUT point This is important because without this point RELOOP will not be possible SMART LOOPING The Beatkeeper and Looping can work together to set perfect loops every time In order to work correctly first properly align the Beatkeeper on the beat To active smart looping hold down e followed by ER at the same time After this has been done all loop points and stuttering will play perfectly to the b
25. erval g Return to start point Ww RELOOP returns to LOOP Press STUTTER Start from HOT point again Press STUTTER NOTE The CD Player will always remember a new set Hot points until you actually set a new LOOP IN point or put in a new CD The new point will be accessible until you remove the CD from the unit If you change tracks and you previously set a Loop In on another track pressing ps will jump to that point Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries 13 http www numark com AXIS 8 SPECIAL EFFECTS SCRATGH PHAZE SONAR SLIDE ECHO CHOP ISOLATE REVERSE Your AXIS 8 is equipped with some of most advanced effects O O OO O O O O O on the market today To fully take advantage of these effects it s helpful to practice and understand their use A CARES sa eei a PRU Ei EFFECT SELECTION To select and activate an effect tap on it s button it will light to indicate activation and effect will indicate in the display To put the effect into hold mode or active alternate effects press the center button The button will light indicating the hold has been activated and hold will show in the display To release any button tap it once again EFFECT PARAMETER SELECTION p000 Gor N Once an effect is active rotate the wheel to the desired parameter The Parameter for most effects Vul uu d will show in the display above the effect indication Note For all effects except reverse
26. have the correct BPM To reset the downbeat simply tap the once on the downbeat MATCHING THE BEATS PER MINUTE BPM Match the tempo by monitoring the music of 2 CD players by ear or look at the BPM readout and adjusting the pitch When the tempo of the music of the selected CD player is slow compared to the tempo of the other player move the slider to the side and match the BPM When faster move the pitch slider to the side The following description is for the case of matching the pitch of player 2 to the pitch of the music being played on player 1 la la an A zm ENS e gt gt LL LL Press PLAY on Player 1 l Press PLAY on Player 2 Speed Up Player 2 Slow Down Player 2 Listen to Player 2 or look at the BPM if Player 2 is slow if Player 2 is fast display compared to Player 1 compared to Player 1 USING PITCH BEND If you find the BPM s Beats Per Minute or Tempos are the same however the drum beats are not matched you will need to temporarily change the pitch This description is for the case of matching the beat of Player 2 to the beat of the music being played on Player 1 After matching the BPM s as described above adjust the pitch temporarily as follows or When Player 2 is behind rotate the jog wheel clockwise When Player 2 is ahead rotate the jog wheel counter clockwise or press XZ7 to bend pitch faster or press XZ to bend pitch slower The pitch changes automatically while
27. he frequency not played through the audio spectrum If you turn off the effect then on again it remembers the last set parameter SOUND NO SOUND SOUND Frequency 20Hz KILL 20kHz Reverse Plays the music backwards When the effect is activated the music will play backwards until it is released There is no limit to the amount of time you can reverse Bleep The effect activates as soon as the button is 0 5 10 15 20 25 pressed It is a temporary forward reverse function for bleeping dirty lyrics or creating Play Start interesting effects By pressing the button the 0 EM aa music plays backwards from buffer until released or Play Continues until the buffer runs out When the button is e S vu c E release or the buffer runs out the audio plays Lee Uem uM II forward form the point where the music would have 5 sec been if the button was never pressed For example is the effect is activated for 5 seconds at 10 seconds into a song forward play will resume at 15 seconds The buffer time for this operation is variable depending upon the number of loops set and anti shock buffer available Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 15 http Awww numark com AXIS 8 PROGRAM FUNCTIONS This button provides several programmable functions depending upon the combination of buttons used Track Sequence Programming Depress e while the unit is stopped and PROGRAM will light Select each track to be programmed then press e between selection
28. is achievable by attaching your CD player to a switch like a foot switch found in most music shops Foot switch connector plugs are often 74 and an adapter to 1 8 will be needed for connection 1 Connect the remote switch to your CD player 2 Select the type of foot switch you will use There are two types of footswitches that will work with this connector The first is a typical ON OFF pushbutton switch and are generally used for ale channels on guitar amps Set the CD player to a ON OFF switch by hold down followed by tapping E until the display says D UTI DFF The second switch is a momentary footswitch and is osai rd for oeoa sustain pedals Set the CD player to a ON ON switch by hold down amp followed by tapping e until the display says Lr TEE EE t If you are unsure of the style of switch you have try each position until it works as desired 3 Typically if you press the switch once the attached CD player will activate When it is pressed again the unit will cue or pause depending upon CD player setting Note You can also use a momentary switch in the ON OFF switch position In this case the unit will only play while the switch is depressed When the button is release it will either cue or pause depending upon mode Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries 17 http Awww numark com AXIS 8 BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER When you have finished using the CD player be sure that the disc tray is clo
29. lusive patents The developers and engineers behind the AXIS 8 all have a significant amount of DJ experience and understand your needs As we like to say this unit was designed by DJs for DJs like the rest of the NUMARK s product line That s why some of the features in this unit may work slightly differently than others on the market To get the most out of your AXIS 8 we highly recommend reading this short manual thoroughly We have taken great pride in developing features that will enhance your creativity when using CDs e Scratching it really sounds like a vinyl record Though we fully believe that nothing can replace the skills or excitement of the turntablist we also know this feature is tremendous fun to use on CD and will change the way approach those little Shiny discs e Triple Anti Shock memory Improves our patented Anti Shock technology not only in programming but also with the use of 2X speed CD mechanisms for faster loads and mechanical vibration protection Add to that 48 seconds of buffer memory and the unit really is shock proof e The Beatkeeper III Improves our patented Beatkeeper technology for even faster and more accurate readouts through the buffer memory The primary use of this technology is an essential tool of many effects in the unit itself Our goal is to enhance the DJ s skills Remember you are not just a DJ but a musician as well e 200 pitch control Why not This gives you or 100 control
30. oint within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance CAUTION FOR USA amp CANADIAN MODELS ONLY 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Electrical equipment should NEVER be kept or stored in damp environments NOTICE CONCERNING FCC REGULATIONS This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and may cause interference to radio and television reception if you do not operate it in strict accordance with the procedures detailed in this OPERATING MANUAL This unit complies with Class B computing device rules in accordance with the specifications in Sub part J or Part 15 of the FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation There is no guarantee however that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the unit does cause interference to any radio or television reception try to reduce it by one or more of the following means a Reposition the other unit and or its antennae b Move this unit c Move this unit and the other unit s further apart d Plug
31. over your music Exploit your creativity e Key Lock Similar yet different from master tempo With master tempo the pitch only locks at the O point So often a DJ is in the middle of a pitched mix and determines they need to make rapid and drastic changes in speed to bring in a record or change the mood With KEY LOCK you can lock on right in at your current position no returning to 0 On top of that we took it one step further Because we developed our own technology for this feature our KEY LOCK can go or 100 Why not e End of Track Dead Space Elimination So often a DJ will play a CD continuously for the cocktail or dinner hour This feature eliminates the inconsistent space often found between tracks and keeps the music going e Flash Updateable As new features are added to your unit you will be able to easily upgrade your unit via CD Rom e Effects We took the liberty of adding some effects never before seen in a CD Player Because we do the effects from a real time buffer the effects are far more impressive then if provided from an external effects processor Beat synchronized echo pan and chop are perfectly aligned The echo can actually be set to play before the music Standard filter effects such as PHAZE SONAR ARTIFICIAL DISEMINATION SLIDE ISO and KILL are also included We also added BLEEP to get rid of those dirty lyrics on the fly and true REVERSE with no time limits We hope you have as much fun performing with the AXIS
32. rs For example if 05 26 07 appears in the display you have revision 26 of the unit code 2000 Numark Industries Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 19 http www numark com Numark Professional Disc Jockey Products LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY What is covered and for how long NUMARK INDUSTRIES LCC NUMARK warrants to the original purchaser that NUMARK S DJ Mixers Amplifiers CD players turntables preamplifiers beatkeepers equalizers microphones headphones and all other accessories are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase from an authorized NUMARK dealer and continuing for the following period of time after that date for 1 Year What is not covered This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of the product by the purchaser This Limited Warranty does not cover a defects or damage resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect unusual physical or electrical stress modification of any part of the product or cosmetic damage b equipment that has the serial number removed or made illegible c all plastic surfaces and other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use d defects or damage from improper testing operation maintenance installation adjustment or service of the mixers e crossfaders What are NUMARK S obligations During the applicable warranty period NUMARK will repair or replac
33. s Press PLAY STUTTER to start the track sequence program playing To exit and 44 TRACK p gt Erase program hold e3 for more than 2 seconds while the unit is stopped open the disc tray or turn off the power The following functions will work by pressing followed by appropriate function while still holding the program button Effect Options pressing program with an effect button will offer alternative options to that effect In the case of the SCRATCH effect the display will toggle between Ser Vand Ser 2 Notalleffects offer options More information on these options is available in the effects section of this manual End of track dead space elimination this will give and option for eliminating the dead space at the end of tracks The unit already automatically removes dead space at the beginning of tracks End of track dead space elimination is useful if you are playing a CD continuously and want to eliminate all the gaps between songs The display will indicate e SP RE E when the function is set to eliminate space and indicates SP RE E when the unit is left to leave the natural space between tracks This setting will be remembered at power down Cueing Style Selection this will alternate the jog wheel cue function from a smooth scratch sound to the tradition stutter sound modes during cue operations The display will indicate SCRATCH when the scratch style is active This indication will go a
34. sed with the OPEN CLOSE button before switching off the power DO NOT switch off the power when the disc holder is open TROUBLESHOOTING Switch off the power after the disc holder has been closed with the OPEN CLOSE button Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action The power fails to switch on when the POWER Switch is set to on Poor power plug connection at the AC outlet or IEC Power cord loose from rear of unit Insert the power plug firmly into the AC outlet and make sure connection is good in unit rear Disc play does not start The disc is loaded upside down The disc is too dirty Reload the disc with the label side up Clean the disc No sound Improper output cable connections Connect the output cables correctly Improper amplifier operation Check amplifier setup Sound skips The CD player is subject to vibrations or Change the installation location physical shock even with Anti Shock The disc is too dirty Clean the disc Hum Loose cable connections Firmly connect all audio plugs Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries 18 http www numark com AXIS 8 SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL Disc Type Standard Compact discs 12 cm amp 8 cm Time Display Track Elapsed Track Remain or Total Remain Quantization 1
35. sic If you turn off the effect then back Measure en T on again it remembers the last set parameter Effect Length 1 2 Note a preceding echo requires the unit to play fom strect Length 1 4 SS buffer memory If the buffer becomes unavailable the ECHO 1 2 ECHO 23 ECHO 34 effect will stop until buffer is regained Sree cece Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries 14 http www numark com AXIS 8 2001 Numark Industries A D Artificial Dissemination Reduces the bit rate of the music creating increasing distortion with intensity CHOP This effect works best when the Beatkeeper CHOP is properly aligned Chop breaks up the music by BEAT 1 2 3 4 1 turning the volume on and off based upon the BPM of OTO TEC S the Beatkeeper First activation of the effect plays 1 8 note or half of every beat In the BPM display will Effect Length 1 8 otf e P Ls indicate an 1 8 which means one measure 4 beats of or ot on oft music has been broken into 8 parts Rotation of the wheel to the left decreases the parts to 1 4 1 2 and 1 1 At 1 1 the music plays for 4 beats then is silent Rotating to the right breaks up the music into 1 16 1 32 1 64 then smaller increments making for another interesting effect When the effect is first activated the music will play the section then turn off for a section This is important because you can reverse the sections that are off and on by ac
36. t then to your power source RELAY CABLE CD PLAYER CD PLAYER LINE LINE AUDIO CABLE POWER SUPPLY DIGITAL OUTPUTS This CD player is specially equipped with digital outputs The format is type 2 form 1 also known as S PDIF Sony Phillips Digital Interface Format Check the program functions section of this manual for proper activation LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION 1 The desired voltage may be set with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel of the unit 2 Do not move the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch with excessive force Cx peu as this may cause damage 3 If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does not move smoothly contact a qualified serviceman Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 5 http Awww numark com AXIS 8 FEATURES 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 PLAY STUTTER To start the music from the initial cue point PAUSE To pause the music CUE To move the music to the cue point and preview the selection WHEEL Used for various functions such as cueing scratching pitch bend searching and effect control LCD DISPLAY Indicates all the functions as they are occurring with the CD OPEN CLOSE Pressing will open or close the disc tray on the transport SING To set play mode in single or continuous play TIME Controls display indication of time mode PROGRAM Used for setting track order and various
37. the jog wheel is rotated The faster you rotate the wheel the more you change Releasing the wheel results in a return to the original pitch Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries 11 http Awww numark com AXIS 8 LOOPING OPERATIONS LOOPING A loop is any area of a CD that you choose to repeat with no breaks On the AXIS 8 two seamless loops are possible LOOP IN The LOOP IN point is where you wish for the loop to start The initial CUE point START TRACK Press LOOP IN of the CD is also the default LOOP IN point for both loops or Hot Start point If eat ae point ana Naw LOOP IN point you wish to set a new LOOP IN point just press Cs while the CD is playing gd TA OR when it reaches the desired point The Ea button will light indicating a new loop is set The ps button and GLN n the display will also illuminate indicating a point has been set and is accessible for STUTTER By default the LOOP IN also becomes the STUTTER or HOT START point NOTE The CD Player will always remember a new set point as the LOOP IN or HOT START point until you actually set a new LOOP IN point or put in a new CD The new point will be accessible until you remove the CD from the unit If you change tracks and you previously set a Loop In on another track pressing iem will jump to that point LOOP OUT ca The LOOP OUT determines the
38. this unit into a different AC outlet so that it is on a different circuit from the other equipment This note is in accordance with Section 15 838 of the FCC Rules This unit does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications DOUBLE INSULATED When servicing use only identical replacement parts For 220 volt use in USA use NEMA style 220 volt plug For other countries use proper plug for local outlet Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries 2 http www numark com AXIS 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety and Warnings PLEASE READ 2 Table of Contents 3 Introduction Letter from the Engineers and Registration 4 Setup and Connections 5 Description of the Features 6 Basic Operation Play Pause Cue Pitch General CD control 8 Advanced Operations Pitch Change Key Change 10 Beatkeeper 10 Matching Beats 11 Looping 12 Stuttering Hot Starts 13 Special Effects 14 Program Functions 16 Fader Start Relay 17 Specifications 19 Warranty 20 Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries 3 http Awww numark com AXIS 8 Numark AXIS 8 PREMIUM TABLETOP CD PLAYER Congratulations you are now the owner of one of the most technically advanced pieces of DJ equipment ever developed The AXIS 8 is the result of many years of development and several NUMARK exc
39. tivating the effect in the other section If you deactivate the effect then turn it on again it remembers the last set parameter Effect Activated Effect Length 1 4 off off off PAN PAN This effect also works best when the FORE r X 2 3 4 1 Beatkeeper is properly aligned Auto pan OG O qo O O alternates playing right and left audio based upon the BPM of the Beatkeeper First activation of the effect plays alternates on 1 8 notes or half of every beat In the BPM display will indicate an 1 8 which means one measure 4 beats of music has been broken into 8 parts Rotation of the wheel to the left decreases the parts to 1 4 1 2 and 1 1 Rotating to the right makes faster changes of 1 16 1 32 1 64 then smaller increments making for another interesting effect If you deactivate the effect then turn it on again it remembers the last set parameter NO SOUND NO SOUND Frequency 20Hz ISOLATE 20kHz Left off Effect Length 1 8 Right off off off off off off off Left Effect Length 1 4 Right off off off Isolate This isolation filter lets you play only a specific frequency of the music Rotation of the wheel moves the frequency played through the audio spectrum If you turn off the effect then on again it remembers the last set parameter KILL This elimination filter lets you play all but a specified frequency Rotation of the wheel moves t
40. ue to new cue p Pressing Play to start then pressing Pause and then Play again a new cue point will be set Pressing Cue will return to the last pause position and will be the new cue point EDITING CUE POINT ew xe xon Cue Oo P go NL Press PLAY Press CUE ie Play interval Pack to new cue point When the jog wheel is turned while paused a new cue point can be located By pressing PLAY while paused that point will be set By pressing PLAY again STUTTER the point can be checked as desirable Numark The Leader in DJ Technology 2001 Numark Industries 9 http Awww numark com AXIS 8 ADJUSTING PITCH IP j Pitch Range actives the pitch slider and adjusts the amount of control the pitch slider has on the overall speed of music On O depression of e will toggle the slider on and off Range adjustments of 6 12 25 and 10096 can be achieved by OO holding down e and then pressing O to cycle through the range options This setting will be remembered at power down Pitch Slider By moving the slider toward the front the speed of the music speeds up By moving away the speed slows down With 100 control the music can be stopped or play at 2 times original speed To match the speeds of two units you can either monitor the music of both units by ear or use the automatic BPM readout and adjust the pitch to match When the tempo of the music of the CD you wish to match is slow compared to
41. urrent key will continue to play By putting the pitch at 100 you can actually slow the music to a complete stop while playing the last heard tones of the music This works very well on vocals and can be a very cool effect If the unit has Key Lock active after the track has been changed and before play is hit the unit will lock to 0 If Key is deactivated during pause the unit will reset to match the current pitch position Key Change Pressing and then or wil change the key The display will indicate the ev 4B and the new key The key can increase to 1 octave above normal key or up to 2 octaves above normal key when the Slide effect is used The key can decrease up to 5 octaves below normal key The display will limit to 19 half steps above or below normal key If the key is higher the display will show H If it is lower the display will show L THE BEATKEEPER Ill The AXIS 8 includes the latest Numark patented Beatkeeper technology The Beatkeeper automatically tracks beats based upon a combination of frequencies and rhythm patterns in the music It shows BPM in the display and outputs 4 count a k a measure information about the music in a marching bar graph The Bar Graph Most dance music and rock is set up in 4 beat increments called measures Many of the features within the AXIS 8 use this information for incredible results It s important to understand the basics of how the Beatkeeper works to effectively take
42. way when the style of cue is stutter This setting will be remembered at power down Un Brake Speed this allows you to adjust the speed of PPAUSE or braking Press PAUSE then rotate the wheel until the desired dl seconds of startup are shown Pressing PAUSE twice will toggle startup from DF F to the desired seconds IND Startup Speed this allows you to adjust the startup speed of initial play Press PLAY STUTTER then rotate the wheel until the m desired seconds of startup are shown The STUTTER function will not be affected Pressing PLAY STUTTER twice will toggle startup between DF F and the desired seconds Relay time this gives options for the amount of time used for relaying between tracks on two connected units Options will appear to relay immediately after the track 0 with time added of 1 2 or 3 seconds 1 2 3 or a reduction of 1 2 or 3 seconds 1 2 3 By reducing time the attached CD player will start playing before the end of a track creating an automatic segue This feature will also work in track sequence program mode however if the units are also in SINGLE mode the same number of tracks programmed should be the same Play will stop at the end of the last track This setting will be remembered at power down Remote Start The sets the mode for the remote jack on the rear of the unit Details can be found in the relay and remote start sections of this manual seconds 60 seconds
43. with this button The unit should always be shut down with this button first before any external power is removed Typically it is recommended that the CD player is powered on before amplifiers and off after amplifiers to avoid an audio spike to be sent through your equipment IEC Power Plug Connector Plug your supplied power cord in here Voltage Selector Set this switch to the voltage for your location RCA Audio Connectors Connect your CD player to your mixer from this line level output Digital Output Please see Specifications Page 19 for important manufacturer information The format is type 2 form 1 also known as S PDIF Sony Phillips Digital Interface Format To active digital output hold down PROG followed by PITCH This allows digital audio information to be sent Some CDs also have information encoded in the original audio output such as CDG graphic CDs for Karaoke DISPLAY FEATURES 5 678 11 aw 888 gn an an 10 tae TRACK ROGRAM 888 i TOTAL ELAPSED lt lt 4SEARCHPP REMAIN wc Bi Ere EJ 222324 20 19 21 17 16 PLAY Active while the unit is actually playing a CD PAUSE Active when the unit is paused CUE Flashing when the unit is setting a cue point Active when the unit is paused at a cue point SCRATCH indicates when the wheel will cue as a smooth transition over the music creating a scratch effect When not lit the wheel will cue in the customary stutter style SING
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