Vestax CD Player CDX 15 User Manual

Pro fe ssio na l Dua l CD Pla ye r  
OW N ER' S M A N UA L  
VESTAX CORPORATION  
VESTAX America  
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VESTAX Europe Ltd.  
 
N O T E  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequeney energy  
and, If not installed and used in accordance with the lnstructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment dose cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures.  
Reorient or relocate the recelving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experiencced radio/TV technician for help.  
N O T E  
Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply wiht Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment  
Regulations.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutesles exigences du Réglement sur le matérier brouilleur du  
Canada.  
HOW TO CONNECT A PLUG  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
BLUE-"NEUTRAL"("N")  
IMPORTANT  
This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13  
Amp plug.To change a fuse in this type of plug  
proceed as follows:  
BROWN-"LIVE"(L")  
1.Remove fuse cover and fuse.  
1.The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal  
which is marked with the letter "N" or coloured  
BLACK.  
2.Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A.  
A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.  
3.Refit the fuse cover.  
2.The BROWN wire must be connected to the  
terminal which is marked with the letter "L" or  
coloured RED.  
3.Do not connect either wires to the earth terminal in  
the plug which is marked by the letter "E" or by the  
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your sockel  
outlets, It should be cut off and an appropriate plug  
fitted in its place. It the mains plug conlains a fuse.  
this should have a value of 5A. If a plug without a  
fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board  
should not be greater than 5A.  
safely earth symbol  
and-yellow.  
or coloured green or green-  
N O T E  
Betore replacing the plug cover, make cenain that the  
cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead-not  
simply over the two wires.  
The severed plug must be destroyed to  
avoid a possible shock hazard it be  
inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere.  
CLASS  
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LASEN PNOOCUT  
LUOKAN 1 LASENLAITE KLASS 1  
LASENAPPANAT  
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IM P O R T A N T S A FE G U A R D S  
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT  
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and  
safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation  
precautions which you should be particularly aware of.  
1. Read instructions-All the safety and operating 10. Power sources-This product should be operated  
instructions should be read before the appliance  
is operated.  
only from the type of power source indicated on  
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type  
of power supply to your home, consult your  
appliance dealer or local power company.  
2. Retain instructions-The safety and operating  
instructions should be retained for future  
reference.  
11. Grounding or Polarization-This product is  
equipped with a polarized alternating-current  
3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance  
and in the operating instructions should be  
adhered to.  
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line plug a plug having one blade wider than the  
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other . This piug will fit into the power outlet  
only one way. This is safety feature. If you are  
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try  
reversing the plug. If this should still fail to fit,  
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized plug.  
4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use  
instructions should be followed.  
5. Cleaning-Unplug this product from the wall  
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners  
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for  
cleaning.  
12. Power-Cord Protection-Power supply cords  
should be routed so that they are not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by intems placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to cords  
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the appliance.  
6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not  
recommended by the product manufacturer as  
they may cause hazards.  
7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this product near  
water-for example, near a dath tub, wash bowl,  
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement,  
or near a swimming pool, and the like.  
13. Protective Attachment Plug-The appliance is  
equipped with an attachment plug having  
overload protection. This is a safety feature. See  
Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting  
of protective device. If replacement of the plug  
is required, be sure the service technician has  
used a replacement plug specified by the  
manufacturer that has the same overload  
protection as the original plug.  
8. Accessories-Do not place this product on an  
unstable cart, stand, tripod, or table. The product  
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or  
adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use  
only with a cart,. stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with  
product. Any mounting of the appliance should  
follow the manufacturer's instructions, and  
sholud use a mounting accessory recommended  
by the manufacturer.  
14. Lightning-For added protection for this product  
during lightning storm, or when it is left  
unattended and unused for long periods of time,  
unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent  
damage to the product due to lightning and  
power-line surges.  
9. 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 openings should never  
be blocked by placting the product on a bed, sofa,  
rug, or other similar surface. This product should  
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat  
register. This product should not be placed in a  
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack  
unless proper ventilation is provided or the  
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.  
15. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and  
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire  
or electric shock.  
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19. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are  
required, be sure the service technician has used  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or  
have the same characterristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock or other hazards.  
16. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of  
any kind into this product through openings as  
they may touch dangerous voltage points or  
short-out parts that could result in a fire or  
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on  
the product.  
20. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or  
repairs to product, ask the service technician to  
perfrom sefety checks to determine that the  
product is in proper operating condition.  
21. Carts and Stands-The appliance should be used  
only with a cart stand that is recommended by  
manufacturer.  
17. Servicing-Do not attempt to service product  
yourself as opening or removing covers may  
expose you to dangerrous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified  
sersonnel.  
18. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product  
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel under the following  
conditions:  
22. 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.  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is  
damage.  
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  
into the product.  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or  
water.  
d. If the product dose not operate normally by  
following the operating instructions. Adjust  
only those controls that are coverd by the  
operating instructions as an improper  
adjustment of other, controls may result in  
damage and will often require extensive work  
by a qualified technician to restore the product  
to its normal operation.  
e. If the product has been dropped or cabinet has  
been damaged.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
perfromance-this indicates need for service.  
F E ATU R E S  
The combination of a 10 second buffer memory  
Last stop position can be recalled instantly for re-  
and the shockproof mechanism support system  
prevents the CDX-15 from skipping caused by  
physical and acoustic vibration. This feature  
enables the CDX-15 to be used in any situation,  
such as professional, club or mobile application.  
play with the Cue button.  
+/-10% pitch control fader is provided for quick  
and accurate beat matching.  
Dual function joystick is provided for easy cueing  
and pitch bending.  
CD mixing can be done without an external mixer by  
Single / All repeat switch enables repeat play of  
using the built-in crossfader. The CD signal can be  
monitored through headphones without reproduction  
from the Master output, by using the monitor select  
switch.20  
either one song or the whole CD. Top loading  
type dual CD Player system features combined  
high performance CD Players and controllers.  
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BEFO RE U SE  
Notes on the Compact Disc (CD)  
The surface which is glossy like a ralnbow is the front side of the CD, and the surface where the label  
information is printed is the back side.  
Unlike conventional analog disk turntables, the CD player reads information from the disc by applying laser  
beam, in place of a stylus, on the front surface. Consequently, the performance of CD discs will not degrade  
after repeated use like conventional analog disks.  
Handle the CD disc carefully so as not to damage the front surface.  
To maintain the CD disc flawless, do not place it in the following locations.  
In a place subject to direct sunlight or near a heat source such as a room heater.  
In a place subject to excessive moisture or dirt.  
In a place which may be subject to rain, for example near a window.  
Keep the disc surface always clean.  
UP to about 6 billion items of data are recorded on the Cd disc surface. When cleaning the disc surface,  
always use a specialized CD cleaner product and wipe in the direction as shown below.  
Wipe in the radial direction.  
Do not wipe in the circumference direction.  
Never use record cleaner designed for conventional analog disks, for this may degrade the CD disc surface.  
Always store disc properly in the case.  
FU N CTIO N S  
C D  
S E C T IO N  
M IX E R S E C T IO N  
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C D SEC TIO N  
CUE BUTTON  
The last pause position is always memorised and can  
be called up by pressing cue button. This function is  
useful for instant cueing, the same position can be  
recalled and played back with a single quick action.  
Memory of the cue point will be lost or  
reset when any of the following operations  
are done.  
[1] Power is turned off.  
[2]The CD is paused and played another  
position. This position will then be  
memorised as the new cue point.  
[3]The STOP button is pressed.  
[4]The CD cover is opened.  
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PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON  
This button is used to start and pause the CD. When  
the CD is left in pause mode for more than ten  
minutes, the CD mechanism is automatically set to  
STANDBY MODE and the CD stops spinning.  
When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed in  
STANDBY MODE, the CD mechanism is reset to  
PAUSE mode at the last CUE point if the cue point  
has been set previously, or at the starting position of  
the first song if the cue point has not been set.  
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N O T E  
When the CDX-15 is set to PAUSE with  
monitor mode on, it generates the loop sound  
between the paused position and four frames  
before the paused position.  
PITCH ADJUSTMENT FADER  
Used to adjust the play back pitch (speed) by +/-10%  
to match the tempo of the music.  
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STICK CONTROLLER  
The following three functions can be controlled with STICK CONTROLLER,  
[1] Pitch bend function  
The play back speed can be increased or decreased momentary by moving the STICK CONTROLLER up or  
down. When the stick is set to centre position, the CDX-15 plays back at the pitch set by (4) PITCH  
ADJUSTMENT FADER. This unique function allows DJs to synchronise the music or adjust the tempo  
smoothly.  
stick up  
The pitch (speed) decreases down to -20%  
stick down  
The pitch (speed) increases up to +20%  
N O T E  
The adjustable range of the STICK CONTROLLER is +/-20% regardless the position of PITCH  
ADJUSTMENT FADER.  
[2] Scan function  
When the STICK CONTROLLER is moved to the left or right on PLAY BACK mode, the CDX-15 scans back  
or forward at 4 to 10 times (dependant on the angle) of the normal speed. It is used for searching for an  
approximate position to play back from.  
stick left Scans backwards.  
stick right Scans forward.  
[3] Search function  
The stick is moved left or right to search in 1-75 farme units is in PAUSE mode or MONITOR mode.  
stick left Scans backward.  
stick right Scans forward.  
The data on a CD is written at 75 frames per second.  
NEXT BUTTON  
PREVIOUS BUTTON  
Used for skipping forward to the starting point of the  
next track. The number of times pressed determines  
the number of tracks skipped ahead.  
Used for skipping backwards to the starting point of  
the current track (one press). Pressing twice returns  
to the starting point of the previous track. Pressing  
additional times will return to the corresponding  
previous tracks.  
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DISPLAY BUTTON  
Pressing this button each time, the display changes the mode to the following figures.  
[1] Time Indication Mode  
CD WITH TEXT DATA  
When the DISPLAY BUTTON is pressed, the display mode changes from Total Remain Time to Track Time,  
then to Total Remain Time. When the button is pressed one more time from Total Remain Time, the mode is  
changed back to text Indication Mode.  
Track Remain Time  
Track Time  
Total Remain Time Text Indication Mode》  
CD WITHOUT TEXT DATA  
When the CD has no text data, the display mode changes through only three modes, Track Remain Time, Track  
Time and Total Remain Time.  
Track Remain Time  
Track Time  
Total Remain Time  
[2] Text Indication Mode  
In Text Indication Mode, the LCD display shows the album information when the CD is in STOP or track  
information in PLAY or PAUSE. The information changes to the next (Track Title > Track Artist > Track  
Songwriter, etc.) every time the DISPLAY BUTTON is pressed. After the last information, the display mode  
returns to Track Remain Time.  
TRACK information ( in PLAY / PAUSE Mode )  
Album information ( in STOP Mode )  
Information  
Indication on display  
Inform ation  
Album Tittle  
Album Artist  
Indication on display  
“album Title”  
TrackTittle  
TrackArtist  
TrackTitle”  
Perform er”  
Songwriter”  
Com poser”  
Arranger”  
“M essage”  
Perform er”  
Songwriter”  
Com poser”  
Arranger”  
“M essage”  
Album Songwriter  
Album Com poser  
Album Arranger  
TrackSongwriter  
TrackCom poser  
TrackArranger  
Album M essage  
TrackRem ain Tim e 》  
TrackM essage  
TrackRem ain Tim e》  
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DISPLAY  
Indicates motion status, track numbers, times, frames, texts, shock-proof memory status.  
[1] Indications of motion status  
Indication on the display Status Vestax CDX-15 on initialsetting  
Door Open  
TOC Reading  
No Disc  
The door of CDX-15 is open  
TOC data is being read  
No CD is placed on the CD tray  
TOC data cannot be read (bad quality CD)  
AUDIO data cannot be read (bad quality CD)  
CD has no AUDIO data  
TOC Error  
Read Error  
NO Audio Disk  
[2] TRACK NUMBER,TIME,FRAME  
[4]Indication of shock proof memory status  
The amount of the data in the shock-proof memory is  
shown as the fig.  
TRACK NUM BER  
TIM E  
FRA M E  
[3]TEXT  
The shock-proof memory data will be  
cleared when any of the following  
operations are done.  
STOP BUTTON is pressed  
The DOOR is opened  
FF/REW function is activated  
Search function is activated  
Setting MONITOR ON in PAUSE mode  
The CDX-15 only stores the data into  
shock-proof memory in PLAY mode or  
PAUSE mode with MONITOR SWITCH off.  
STOP BUTTON  
Used to stop the CD spinning.  
REPEAT BUTTON  
Used to activate REPEAT mode. All Repeat (play the next song and then repeat the whole CD) is selected by  
pressing this button once. Single Repeat (repeat current song only) is selected by pressing one more time.  
Repeat Off is selected by one more push, followed by All Repeat with another push.  
AllRepeat  
Single Repeat  
RepeatOff  
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M IXER SECTION  
LEVEL VOLUME (PGM A, PGM B)  
Used to adjust the input level of each program.  
INPUT LEVEL METER  
The LED level meters indicate the input signal level  
of each PGM channel.  
Please adjust the input level so that 0dB LED lights  
on peak.  
CROSSFADER  
The signal of PGM1 can be monitored when the  
cross fader is set to the left side. The signal of PGM2  
can be monitored when the cross fader is set to the  
right side . When the cross fader is set in the middle,  
both programs can be monitored.  
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1 3  
The cross fader of the CDX-15 is a user-replaceable  
fader for ease of replacement. When the cross fader  
is worn out, please replace it with the optional  
replacement fader, CF-R.  
How to replace the fader  
Remove the fader knob and four  
screws securing the fader panel.  
Remove the fader unit.  
Remove the multi-cable connector  
from the fader unit carefully.  
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1 4  
Insert the multi-cable connector to the  
new fader unit.  
Place the fader unit and secure it with  
four screws.  
MONITOR SELECT SWITCH  
Used to select the program channel for headphone  
monitoring. The signal of the selected PGM channel  
can be monitored from the left side of the  
headphones. The signal being output can be  
monitored from the right side. In the centre position,  
MIX is selected, the master signal can be monitored  
in stereo.  
Rem ore the m ulti cable  
connectorfrom faderunit.  
Rem ore  
fourscrews  
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HEADPHONE JACK  
HEADPHONE LEVEL  
Connect the headphones to this jack. Headphones  
with its impedance from 8 ohm to 600 ohm can be  
used.  
Adjusts the headphone output level.  
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CD OUT JACK  
POWER SWITCH  
The output jack for the play back signal of each CD.  
Any of the mixer functions do not effect the signal  
from this jack.  
Please ensure that the volume level of the power  
amplifier is at minimum position when the POWER  
SWITCH is turned on or off.  
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MIX OUT JACK  
Connect to the input of a power amplifier.  
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OPERATION (Same for Player A and B)  
NORM AL PLAYBACK  
[1] Turn the power on by pressing the POWER switch.  
[2] Open the CD door and place the disc into the centre shaft until the ball chucking holds the  
CD with a click. Close the CD door.  
CD disc starts spinning and the laser pick-up reads the table of contents. Then pauses at the  
beginning of the first track.  
[3] Press PLAY/PAUSE button.  
Starts playback from the first track immediately. Remaining time of the playing track will be shown  
on the digital display in minutes, seconds and frames.  
[4] Press NEXT button to skip to the next track.  
Stop playing current track and starts playing back from the beginning of next track.  
[5] Press PLAY/PAUSE button to stop playback. Press PLAY/PAUSE button again to re-start  
playback.  
[6] Press STOP button when the CD is not played for a while. This prevents the laser pick up  
from wearing out. The CDX-15 starts playing back from the beginning of the track when  
PLAY BUTTON is pressed once again.  
STANDBY MODE  
In case the player is kept in PAUSE mode for over ten minutes, the CDX-15 stops spinning automatically and is set  
to STANDBY MODE in order to protect the CD mechanism from wearing out. STANDBY MODE is cancelled if  
any of the following is done.  
Pressing PLAY/PAUSE button.  
Pressing CUE button.  
Pressing STOP button.  
Pressing NEXT button.  
Pressing PREVIOUS button.  
Opening the top door.  
[7] Open the top door and pull out the disc.  
BASIC OPERATION FOR DJ PLAY  
[1] Start to play back by pressing PLAY/PAUSE button.  
[2] Set MONITOR mode by pressing MONITOR button.  
[3] Search for the approximate position to start by moving the STICK CONTROLLER left or right.  
[4] Set PAUSE mode by pressing PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON and press MONITOR button.  
Repeat sound of pause point can be monitored in 4 frame cycles.  
[5] Now the STICK CONTROLLER is set to the SEARCH mode.The exact start position can be  
searched by moving the STICK CONTROLLER.  
[6] Press MONITOR button after the start position is accurately set.  
Repeat sounds stops.  
[7] Play back by pressing PLAY/PAUSE button again.  
[8] Adjust the pitch by using PITCH CONTROL FADER and STICK CONTROLLER to match  
the tempo with the other music.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
TotalPowerrequirem ent 115V/230V AC, 20W  
W eight  
7.5kg  
Dim ensions(W +H+D)  
Accessory  
442(W )+289(W )+890(H)  
ownersm anual  
CD SECTION  
Quantization:  
16bitlinear  
Sam pling Frequency  
DigitalFilter  
44.1kHz  
8 tim esoversam pling  
16M bit, 10sec  
ShockProofM em ory  
ErrorCorrecting System  
Harm onicDistortion  
Frequencyresponse  
SignalTo Noise Ratio  
ChannelSeparation  
CD OUT  
CIRC  
Lessthan 0.008%  
20Hz20KHz=81}1.5dB  
M ore than 96dB  
M ore than 85dB  
2Vrm s  
M echanism M ount:  
Ballchucking top m ountCD m echanism  
M IXER SECTION  
FrequencyResponse  
CrossTalk  
20Hz̃20kHz =81}2dB (M IX OUT)  
60dB  
SignalTo Noise Ratio  
Headphone Level  
90dB  
1.2Vrm s(33(c)Load)  
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