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Professional Disc Jockey Products

CDN34 - PROFESSIONAL DUAL CD PLAYER

with

Buffer Memory

USER’S MANUAL

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6. Heat - Avoid placing this product to close

CAUTION to any high heat sources such as radiators.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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.
7. Power Sources - This product should be
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the
connected to a power supply only of the type
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
described in these operating instructions, or as
of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
marked on the unit.
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
8. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended should be routed so that they are not likely to be
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and walked upon or pinched by items placed on or
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature against them. When removing the cord from a
accompanying this appliance. power outlet be sure to remove it by holding the
plug attachment and not by pulling on the cord.
CAUTION
FOR USA & 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. 9. Object and Liquid Entry - Take care that
objects do not fall into and that liquids are not
spilled into the inside of the unit.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before this product is
connected and used.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating

instructions should be kept for future reference.
10. Damage Requiring Service - This product
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on this product and should be serviced only by qualified personnel.
in these operating instructions should be followed. If you have any questions about service please
contact Numark at the number(s) shown on the
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and other back cover of this manual.
instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - This product should be kept

away from direct contact with liquids.

11. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should

be taken so that the grounding or polarization
means built into the Unit is not defeated.

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12. Internal/External Voltage Selectors - Internal or NOTICE CONCERNING FCC REGULATIONS

external voltage selector switches, if any, should only This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
be reset and re-equipped with a proper plug for energy and may cause interference to radio and
alternative voltage by a qualified service technician. television reception if you do not operate it in strict
Do not attempt to alter this yourself.
accordance with the procedures detailed in this
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric OPERATING MANUAL.
shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or This unit complies with Class B computing device
moisture. Electrical equipment should NEVER be kept rules in accordance with the specifications in Sub-part
or stored in damp environments. J or Part 15 of the FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such
DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND interference in a residential installation. There is no
INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT guarantee, however, that interference will not occur in
EXPOSURE TO BEAM. a particular installation. If the unit does cause
interference to any radio or television reception, try to
CAUTION: This product utilizes a laser. Use of reduce it by one or more of the following means:
controls or adjustments other than those a) Turn the other unit and/or its antennae
specified herein may result in hazardous b) Move this unit
radiation exposure. c) Move this unit and the other unit(s) further
apart
d) Plug this unit into a different AC outlet so
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
that it is on a different circuit from the other
equipment.
1. Disconnect power cord before servicing This note is in accordance with Section 15.838 of the FCC Rules.

2. Replace critical components only with factory This unit does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
parts or recommended equivalents noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the
radio interference regulations of the Canadian
3. For AC line powered units - Before returning repaired Department of Communications.
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.

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.

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION 115V

1. The desired voltage may be set with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch
on the rear panel of the main unit, using a screw driver.
2. Do not twist the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch with excessive force as this may cause damage.
3. If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does not move smoothly contact a qualified serviceman. 230V

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 for your records. Please return the
warranty card enclosed to register your CD player with us.

MODEL: CDN-34 PURCHASED FROM:_________________________

SERIAL NUMBER:__________________ DATE OF PURCHASE:________________________

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CONGRATULATIONS...

You have just purchased the worlds first dual-transport CD player with 12 seconds of anti-
shock memory designed specifically for the professional DJ. This unit has been designed to
provide total ease in CD mixing with ultimate creativity. Please take a few moments to
familiarize yourself with the unique features of the CDN-34 by reading the following
information before attempting to operate the unit.

Once again, congratulations and thank you for making the CDN-34 your choice in
professional CD players.

FEATURES:
• 12 Seconds Anti-Shock Memory (6 sec. per side)
• True Buffer Instant Start
• Seamless Looping (Entire CD) with Edit Function
• Enormous Backlit Display with total CD Remain Time
• Instant Stutter Start with Settable Stutter Points
• Interactive Pitch Wheel adjustment
• Infinite Full CD Continuous Play
• 3 speed scanning forward and reverse
• Cue wheel 75 frame part search
• Auto-Dead Space Elimination with Auto Cue
• +10 Tracks Skip Search
• 30 tracks Programmable Play
• Pitch display
• Beat Counter
• Digital Output

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety and Registration 2

Introduction 4

Set-up Instructions & Connections 7

Description of the Features
Features of the Unit 8
Features of the Display 10

Operation
Play, Pause and Cue Operations 11
Setting Loops 12
Editing Loops 14
Stuttering 16
Description of Anti-Shock 17
Matching the Beats Per Minute 18
Beat Matching Using Pitch Bend 19

Example of Mixing with the CDN-34 21

Before Switching off the Power 22
Troubleshooting Guide 22
Information and Specifications 23
Warranty 24

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CHECK TO BE SURE

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE IN THIS BOX:

1) DUAL-TRANSPORT PLAYER UNIT

1) REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

1) OWNERS MANUAL (THIS BOOKLET)

2) RCA CONNECTING CABLES

2) CONTROL CABLES

1) IEC POWER CORD

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CONNECTIONS
Typical connection with a mixer is illustrated right.
Please use it for reference.

•Connect the output connection cords from the CD Player to the line
inputs of your mixer.

•Connect the remote control connection cable from the Unit 1

connector on the main unit to the Unit 1 connector on the remote
control unit. Repeat for Unit 2.

•The output connection cords and the remote control connection

cables are supplied with the main unit. Be sure to use the remote
control connection cables which have been supplied. Use of another
cable type might cause damage.

IEC CONNECTOR

DIGITAL OUTPUT

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

POWER ATTACHMENT: Your CD player is equipped an IEC style power connector. Please first
select the proper voltage for your location. Next, plug in you supplied power cable into the rear of the
unit then plug into the appropriate power outlet

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). In order to use the digital
output you must be sure not to vary the pitch in any way. To ensure this, press the pitch
button to deactivate the variable pitch slider and don’t use the pitch bend buttons or pitch wheel. If
you adjust the pitch, other devices will not read the digital output properly.

MOUNTING YOUR CD PLAYER

•Mount the units in your console or rack with 19” EIA rails
•The transport should be mounted not to exceed an angle of 15 degrees.
•Your CD player is equipped with ANTI-SHOCK memory. Even though though the buffer can recover
from most situations it can still be affected by excess vibration so mount the units in a secure
environment if possible.

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DESCRIPTION CDN-34 FEATURES

1 . PROGRAM - Depress this button and the unit will stop and 9 . PITCH BEND (Pitch Bend Button) - When each of the
program will be indicated on the display. Select each track two CD players are playing a CD, the pitch bend function
to be programmed and press the PROGRAM button between allows the positioning of the bass beats to be matched after
selections. You can program up to 30 tracks. Press PLAY the pitch of each disc is matched. Either player can “catch
to start the program. To exit and erase program hold the up” or “fall back” to match the other player. The pitch will
program button down for more than 2 seconds while the unit automatically rise while the (+) button is pressed (allowing
is stopped, open the disc tray, or turn off the power. “catch up”) and return to the original pitch when the button is
released. The pitch will automatically drop while the (-) button
2 . C O N T / S I N G - Will cause just a single track to play or all is pressed (allowing “fall back”) and return to the original pitch
tracks in order. Continuous play mode will cause the entire when the button is released. By changing the pitch of one
CD to repeat once the final track is ended. disc relative to the other, beats can be matched for mixing.
These buttons can effect the pitch of the CD by up to +/-16%.
3 . LCD DISPLAY - Indicates all the functions, as they are
occurring, with the CD. 10. SEARCH WHEEL (OUTER RING) - This wheel has 3
forward and 3 reverse speed positions for searching through
4 . TIME (Time Button) - The TIME button switches the time songs. The more you turn the wheel in either direction the
display between elapsed playing time, remaining time on the faster you search through the music.
track, and total CD time remaining.
11. PITCH/CUE JOG WHEEL (INNER RING) - This jog
5 . OPEN/CLOSE (Disc Tray Open/Close) - Press to wheel serves 2 functions depending on the mode you are
load or eject the disc. Each press will open or close the disc working in.
tray on the transport. NOTE: The tray will not open unless a . The jog wheel will act as a slow frame search control when
the disc has been paused. the CD is not playing but either paused or set to a cue point.
To set a new frame cue point, spin the wheel then press play
6 . TRACK (Track Buttons) - These buttons are used to when you have determined the proper position. Press CUE to
select the track to be played. return to the “CUE POINT”.
b . The jog wheel will temporarily bend the pitch of the music
7 . Track 10 Button - This button is for quickly advancing to up to +/-16% if the song is already playing by rotating the
higher tracks on a CD. wheel clockwise to speed up or counterclockwise to slow
down. The amount of pitch change is determined by the
8 . PITCH (Pitch Button) - This button activates the Pitch speed of rotation.
Slider (14).

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1 2 . C U E - Pressing the “CUE” button returns the CD to the last TRANSPORT FEATURES
set “CUE” point and pauses it. The “CUE” point is either the
position at which “PLAY” was last actually started or the 19. DISC TRAY - Place your CD in here.
“LOOP IN” point if one was previously set. Pressing the
“CUE” button a second time allows the music to be played 20. OPEN/CLOSE (Disc Tray Open/Close) - Press to
from the “CUE” position until it is released. Repeatedly load or eject the disc. Each press will open or close the disc
pressing the “CUE” button allows the CD to be played from tray on the transport. NOTE: Tray will not open unless the
the same position any number of times. The CUE LED will disc has been paused.
light up from the time the CUE button is pressed until the CD
has reset to the position at which play was started. Steady 21. POWER BUTTON - Turn on and turn off the machine from
lighting of this LED indicates the ready condition. this button. The unit should always be shut down with this
button first before any external power is removed.
1 3 . S T A R T / P A U S E ( P l a y / P a u s e B u t t o n ) - Each press of
the Play/Pause Button causes the operation to change from 22. RCA AUDIO JACKS - Connect your CD player to your
play to pause or from pause to play. mixer from this line level output.

1 4 . P I T C H S L I D E R - The pitch can be changed up to +/-12% 23. VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Set this switch to the voltage for
by pressing the “PITCH” button so the PITCH LED is lit, then your location.
moving the sliding fader. The pitch will not be changed if the
PITCH LED is off. 24. IEC POWER CONNECTOR - Plug your supplied power
cord into here then plug unit into a power outlet.
15. COUNTER BUTTON - Tap this button with the beat of the
music to determine the current Beats Per Minute (BPM). 25. CONTROL CONNECTOR - Plug your control cables for
each unit into here and the back of the remote unit.
16. BPM BUTTON - Switches the mode of the display
between showing the BPM and the percentage change in 26. DIGITAL OUTPUTS - The format is type 2, form 1, also
pitch. known as S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Format).
In order to use the digital output you must be
17. LOOP IN BUTTON - Used for setting a start loop point sure not to vary the pitch in any way. To ensure
and new cue points during play this, press the pitch button to deactivate the variable pitch
slider and don’t use the pitch bend buttons or pitch wheel. If
17. LOOP OUT BUTTON - Used for setting the end loop you adjust the pitch, other devices will not read the digital
point and releasing the loop action output properly. Also do not use the stuttering or
loop buttons during digital output otherwise external units
18. RELOOP/STUTTER BUTTON- Depending on mode this may not receive the signal properly.
button is used for either repeating a previously set loop or
seamlessly stuttering on a the last set cue point.

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LCD DISPLAY FEATURES

1. PLAY - active while the unit is actually playing a CD. 9 . P I T C H / B P M - shows either the percentage change in pitch
or the BPM of the song depending on the mode selected with
2 . P A U S E - active when the unit is paused. the BPM BUTTON (16).

3 . C U E - flashing when the unit is setting a cue point. Lit 10. TRACK - shows the track that the unit is playing.
continuously when the unit is paused at a cue point.
1 1 . M I N U T E S - shows the minutes elapsed or remaining
4. PROGRAM - used for pre-programming the track order depending on mode setting.
to automatically be played by the unit. This is a great
function if you need to leave the CD player alone. 1 2 . S E C O N D S - shows the seconds elapsed or remaining
depending on mode setting.
5. TIME MODE - This function is controlled by
the TIME BUTTON (4) 13. FRAMES - the CD player breaks down a second into 75
(Elapsed) is for showing time as it is taking place. frames for accurate cueing. This shows the frames elapsed
(Remain) first time shows how much time is left on a or remaining depending on mode setting.
particular track.
(Remain) second time shows full time remaining on CD. 1 4 . L O O P - shows when the CD is repeating a particular area
with the music on the CD.
6 . S I N G L E - shows when the unit is set to play just one
track at a time. When this is not lit, the CD will play 1 5 . R E L O O P - shows when the CD has had a loop set
continuously through all tracks.This function is previously and can go back to it to loop again.
controlled by the SING/CONT BUTTON (2).

7 . P I T C H - is lit when the display is showing.

8. TIME BAR - shows either time remaining or elapsed

depending on the setting of the TIME BUTTON (4).

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STARTING PLAY OPTIONS

Play can be started any 1 of 3 ways
1. Pressing the “PLAY/PAUSE” button
2. Pressing the “STUTTER” button as explained in the STUTTER SECTION
3. When the cue button is pressed a second time, it will temporarily play a section and will
stop it when the button is released. (to check a cue point)

SETTING OR EDITING A CUE/START POINT

The purpose of a cue point is to set a defined position in the music at which you would like to start playing the song. There
are 4 methods by which a cue point can be set.

1 . When a track is initially selected, a cue point

is automatically set after the elimination of
dead space. By alternately pressing the
“PLAY/PAUSE” 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”.

Note: You can also preview a “CUE POINT” by holding down the “CUE” button a
second time. This will play the track from the cue point until you release it.

2 . The search and/or jog wheel is used

to set a different start point, also
referred to as editing. When the inner
search dial is turned while the unit is
paused, a new cue point can be
located. The CD player will repeatedly
play small parts of the CD as you move
it to the desired position. By pressing
“PLAY/PAUSE” then “CUE” you can
confirm this new cue point is desirable.

3 . Pressing the “PLAY/PAUSE” button starts the disc. Pressing the “PLAY/PAUSE” button when the disc is playing
then pressing it again sets a new cue point. You can edit this point with the jog wheel after you have paused as
described in the previous method. Pressing the “CUE” button the first time instead of the “PLAY/PAUSE” button
again will reset the disc to the previous cued position.

4 . The “LOOP IN” button is depressed during play for any reason as explained in LOOPING and STUTTERING.

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USING THE LOOPING FEATURES

These feature are for seamlessly looping certain areas of the CD. A loop is any area of a CD that you choose to repeat with
no breaks.

There are 3 buttons associated with the loop feature. LOOP LOOP RELOOP

IN OUT STUTTER

LOOP IN
The “LOOP IN” is where you wish for the loop to actually start. You will notice the “LOOP IN” LED will be lit every time you
put in a new cd and select a new track. This means that the initial “CUE” point of the CD is also the default “LOOP IN”
point. If you wish to set a new “LOOP IN” point, just press the “LOOP IN” button while the CD is playing when it reaches
the desired point. By default this also becomes the new “CUE” point.

NOTE: The CD Player will always remember a new set point as the “LOOP IN” point until you
actually set a new “LOOP IN” point , erase the loop, or put in a new CD. If you set a “LOOP IN”
point and then do a track search prior to the point position, setting a new auto-cue point, the
LOOP IN LED will turn off. This indicates that the CD player has stored a “LOOP IN” point but
the point is not accessible until the CD players plays through the “LOOP IN” point.
The ”CUE” button will return you to the start position until you play through the “LOOP IN”
point. Then it will return to “LOOP IN”

LOOP OUT
The “LOOP OUT” determines the end point for a loop. The first time you press this button while 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 the “LOOP OUT” button a second time and play will continue forward when the song passes the previously
set “LOOP OUT” point. The “LOOP OUT” and “LOOP IN” LEDs will also be lit solid indicating that these “LOOP” points
are now in memory for “RELOOP” purposes.

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.

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MOVING LOOP POINTS

The “LOOP IN” point can be moved while a loop is playing just by pressing the “LOOP IN” button at the new desired point.
The next time “LOOP OUT” is reached the CD will return to this new “LOOP IN” point. If you should accidentally set a new
“LOOP IN” point at the same place as your “LOOP OUT” point the “LOOP OUT” point will be erased and play will continue.
Note: If for any reason you should press pause then play to restart a track in between these loop
points, setting a new cue point, this will also set a new “LOOP IN” point.

The “LOOP OUT” point can also be moved while a loop is playing just by first pressing this button to release the old
“LOOP OUT” point and pressing it again at the new desired point.

RELOOP
The “RELOOP/STUTTER” button performs 2 different functions depending on your state of play. The Reloop function is
possible only if “LOOP” points have been previously set and the CD is playing beyond the “LOOP OUT” point.

The “RELOOP” button automatically causes a loop to be played again until it is released with the “LOOP OUT” button.
The LEDs will flash during the loop and then become solid following the loop.

The second function of this button is described in the section called “STUTTERING FUN”

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PRE-PROGRAMMING AND EDITING A LOOP

You can pre-program your loop and also edit it.

LOOP IN PRE-PROGRAM
To pre-program your “LOOP IN” point either play your song or search for the desired “LOOP IN” point using
the search and jog wheels. When you get to the desired point press “LOOP IN”. If you wish to edit this point
turn the jog wheel until you find the desired point. When you press play the CD will begin play from the new
“LOOP IN” point. This also is the temporary new “CUE” point. If you then hit play to listen to the point and
cue to go back you can continue to edit with the jog wheel.

LOOP OUT PRE-PROGRAM

To pre-program your “LOOP OUT” point play your song until you get to the desired “LOOP OUT” point and
press “LOOP OUT”. To rapidly advance over a long distance you can use the search wheel with no center
cue- jog. DO NOT USE THE TRACK BUTTONS**. If the CD player is presently in play mode, the
song will return to the “LOOP IN” point and continue playing the LOOP.

If you wish to precisely set the “LOOP OUT” point while searching;
a. press “PAUSE” once only before you reach the desired point, if you are currently in play
b. turn the jog wheel until you find the desired point
c. hit “LOOP OUT”

REVIEW YOUR LOOP

To review, press “RELOOP” only and the CD will begin playing the LOOP from the “LOOP IN” point so you
may listen to the entire LOOP. DO NOT PRESS PLAY OR YOU WILL SET A NEW “CUE” AND
“LOOP IN” POINT AND ERASE THE “LOOP OUT” POINT! If you wish to advance quickly through
a long loop use the search wheel only.

If you wish to edit this point again;

a. press “LOOP OUT” to release the loop
b. repeat the above steps

To review your loop while the CD is already playing press “CUE”. This returns the CD to the
“LOOP IN” point, then press play.

** Pressing the track buttons puts the CD player into an auto-cue mode.
Multiple tracks are often found for single songs on remix service CDs.
The track select mode automatically sets new cue points and would set a
new “LOOP IN” point if set after the original “LOOP IN” point.

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PLAYING YOUR LOOP

To return to the beginning of the song and play after you are happy with the loop:

a. Press “PAUSE” to stop the play action of the CD or “CUE” to return to the “LOOP IN” point
b. Track backwards until you reach the beginning of the song. (Remix CD’s often contain multiple track
numbers for the same song.)
c. Auto-cue to the beginning of the track will then occur. Once this occurs your cue button will return you
to this point until you pass over the “LOOP IN” point. Then “LOOP IN” will be the new “CUE” point.
d. The “LOOP OUT” LED will be flashing indicating a preset loop is ahead and will be played when reached
e. When the “LOOP IN” point is reached both “LOOP IN” and “LOOP OUT” LEDs should flash
f. The LOOP should occur as preset by you until you release it with the “LOOP OUT” button
g. Both “LOOP IN” and “LOOP OUT” LEDs should then go solid again indicating the possibility of
RELOOP

N O T E : If you should decide that you do not want to automatically play a preset loop after you start
a song, just press “LOOP OUT” anytime before you actually reach the “LOOP OUT” point and the
“LOOP OUT” LED will remain solid. (You can press it again before the “LOOP IN” point if you
change you mind.) The “LOOP IN” LED will come on solid when this point is reached indicating the
possibility of RELOOP. This will allow you to use the selection for reloop purposes. However, until
you pass the “LOOP OUT” point the “RELOOP/STUTTER” button only acts as a STUTTER
function as explained in STUTTERING FFFUN.

If you turned off your “LOOP OUT” while practicing your loop remember to turn it on again before reaching the
“LOOP IN” point.

ERASING YOUR LOOP

To erase a preset loop either;

a. Open and close the door
b. Press the program button twice
c. Select a track, a new “CUE” point, or new “LOOP IN” point beyond the “LOOP OUT” point
d. Press “LOOP IN” prior to the old point to set a new loop

DESCRIPTION OF LED DISPLAYS

1) LOOP IN on /LOOP OUT off : This 4) LOOP IN off /LOOP OUT off : This indicates that
means that there is a LOOP IN point available a) there is a LOOP IN point stored into memory, but this
for looping and stuttering, but no LOOP OUT looping function and this STUTTER point are
point is set yet. disabled until the music plays through the point.
b) there is no LOOP OUT point set yet.
2) LOOP IN flashing /LOOP OUT
flashing: This indicates that the CD player is 5) LOOP IN off /LOOP OUT on : A future loop has been
actively looping from LOOP IN to LOOP OUT. stored into memory. This loop will be inactive until either LOOP
OUT is presses prior to the CD playing through the LOOP IN
3) LOOP IN on /LOOP OUT on : This point or RELOOP is pressed after the LOOP IN point.
indicates that the LOOP IN and LOOP OUT
points are set and a RELOOP will return to the 6) LOOP IN off /LOOP OUT flashing : An active loop is
LOOP IN to play the loop. stored into memory and will automatically play after the music
plays through the LOOP IN point.

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DESCRIPTION OF STUTTERING FFFFUN........

This function allows music to be replayed from the last set cue point seamlessly.

Carefully read all of the following conditions to fully understand this button’s operation. Don’t forget
this button serves two functions depending upon the CD player’s state of play.

1. If the CD is paused either at the beginning of a track or

at some other “CUE” point the “STUTTER/RELOOP”
can start play of the song and actually seamlessly
restart every time the button is pressed.

2. If the song is already playing and no additional cue or

loop in points have been set then the CD will return to
the place where you originally started playing and
seamlessly start playing again. If this was on a beat
this would be a quick way to seamlessly extend a mix.

3. If another “CUE” or “LOOP IN” point has been set, but

you have not reached this point yet, the song will
return to the start position and seamlessly restart
playing.

4. If a “LOOP IN” point but no “LOOP OUT” point has

been set and you have passed this point, then the
song will return to the “LOOP IN” point and start
playing. The reason for this is that every time you set
a “LOOP IN” point you are also resetting the “CUE”
point.

5. If a “LOOP IN” point and “LOOP OUT” point have been

set and the CD is in the middle of playing a loop then
the “STUTTER/RELOOP” button will create a stutter
back to the “LOOP IN” point and continue the set
loop until the “LOOP OUT” button is pressed to
release the loop.

Again it is important to remember that

“STUTTER” and “RELOOP” are the same button.

6. If a “LOOP IN” point and “LOOP OUT” point have been set and the CD is
finished playing a loop then the “STUTTER/RELOOP” will return to the
“LOOP IN” and continue to RELOOP until the “LOOP OUT” is pressed.

7. If a new ”LOOP IN” point is set after the last “LOOP OUT” point then this
can be a new “STUTTER” point.

Simply put, you can Stutter on either your initial cue point or a set “LOOP IN” point, whichever is
immediately prior to your current play position.

(PRACTICE ALL OF THIS BEFORE SHOWING YOUR SKILLS TO THE AUDIENCE !)

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DESCRIPTION OF ANTI-SHOCK BUFFER MEMORY

This CD Player is equipped with a total of 24 Seconds of RAM Buffer memory.

12 Seconds of this is used for the Anti-Shock Buffer and the other 12 are used for various
other seamless loop, stutter, and instant start functions. Anti-shock is to allows the unit to be
bumped around hard for 6 seconds per side and not stop. When the CD is first placed in
the tray and a track is selected, the CD player quickly reads the beginning of the track and
stores it into a buffer memory, the same way a computer stores information in RAM. This
initial operation takes about 5 seconds. As you play the track, the CD Player continues to
read ahead of the music and stores this information in the buffer. If the unit is bumped the
CD Player will continue to play from this buffer until the unit recovers and can start filling the
buffer again. The buffer should be long enough to allow recovery from most situations,
however, continual shocks can erase the buffer memory. If the unit should ever run out of
buffer and still be receiving shocks, then the last 2 seconds will repeat until continuation can
occur. The music never stops.

N O T E : The CD player can not store buffer information during the setting of a cue point with the jog
wheel. If you start a CD without giving it an opportunity to load buffer it will still start instantly and load buffer
slowly. It will recover 1 second of buffer for every 6 seconds of music played at 0% pitch.

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MATCHING THE BEATS PER MINUTE (BPM)

Match the tempo by monitoring the music of both PLAYER 1 and PLAYER 2 by ear and adjusting the pitch. With the
CDN-34 you also have the option of using the BPM display as explained below. 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
tempo. 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.

Press PLAY/PAUSE to start PLAYER 1 Press PLAY/PAUSE to start PLAYER 2

PLAYER 1 is playing Both CD players are playing discs.

Listen to PLAYER 2 in your headphones and

look at the BPM display information

When PLAYER 2 is slow compared to When PLAYER 2 is fast

PLAYER 1 compared to PLAYER 1
speed up PLAYER 2 slow down PLAYER 2

USING THE BPM DISPLAY FEATURE

Press the BPM button to select the BPM feature You will see the BPM number appear in the display.
on the display on the side of the The more times you tap the more accurate your number
CD player that you wish to set. will be. When you adjust the pitch slider the display
Tap the Counter button to the beat of the music. number will change by an equal percentage .

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BEAT MATCHING USING PITCH BEND

Beat matching is necessary when the BPM’s are the same of both songs, however, the drum beats are not hitting at the
same time.

This is a description of the procedure for matching the beat of PLAYER 1 and PLAYER 2 using the PITCH BEND button.
(This procedure can be done on either PLAYER).

After matching the BPM’s adjust the pitch

temporarily as follows:

When PLAYER 2 is ahead press the -- When PLAYER 2 is behind press the +
or rotate the jog wheel counter clockwise or rotate the jog wheel clockwise

or or

The pitch changes automatically while the + or -- button is being pressed or the jog wheel is rotated. The faster
you rotate the wheel the more you change. Releasing the button or wheel results in a return to the original pitch. (So the
BPM’s are once again the same.)

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EXAMPLE OF MIXING USING BOTH PLAYERS OF THE CDN34

While playing a disc on PLAYER 1 load a disc into PLAYER 2 and select your next track, match its pitch to the track playing
on PLAYER 1 and when you are ready use the crossfader on your mixer to fade from PLAYER 1 to PLAYER 2.

PLAYER 1 PLAYER 1 PLAYER 1

Load a disc in PLAYER 1

and select the track and
press PLAY.

Load a disc and press the Select the track to be played. Press the PLAY button
OPEN/CLOSE button.

PLAYER 2 PLAYER 2 PLAYER 2

Load a disc in PLAYER 2
and select the track then
play.

Load a disc and press the Select the track to be played. Press the PLAY button
OPEN/CLOSE button.

PLAYER 2 PLAYER 2 PLAYER 2

Set and edit a start cue

point on PLAYER 2

Press the Pause button of Rapidly search for a cue point Slowly set the right point using
PLAYER 2. using the outer wheel the inner wheel

PLAYER 2 PLAYER 2 PLAYER 2

Check you new cue point

Listen with the monitor and Press the cue button then Set the player to the Cue point
press the play button. play to be sure of the set cue by pressing Cue
point.

PLAYER 2 PLAYER 2 MIXER

Do a MIX!

With a matching downbeat from If you are beat mixing turn on When you are happy with you
Player 1 press the play button. your Pitch adjust and follow mix adjust you mixer
the directions for beat accordingly.
matching.

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BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER:

When you have finished using the CD player, be sure that the disc tray is closed with the “OPEN/CLOSE” button before
switching off the power .

D O N O T switch off the power when Switch off the power after the
the disc holder is open. disc holder has been closed
with the “OPEN/CLOSE” button

THIS CD PLAYER IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO LOCKING LASER HEADS TO PROTECT ALIGNMENT DURING
TRANSPORTATION. IN ORDER FOR THIS FEATURE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY, POWER MUST BE TURNED
OFF ON THE CD PLAYER ITSELF BEFORE CURRENT IS REMOVED FROM THE UNIT.
(Example: AN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY SHOULD NOT BE TURNED BEFORE THE CD PLAYER)

Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action

The power fails to switch on when the Poor power plug connection at unit or Insert the power plug firmly into unit and
POWER switch is set to on the AC outlet the AC outlet

Disc play does not start The disc is loaded upside down Reload the disc with the label side up
The disc is too dirty Clean the disc

No sound Improper output cable connections Connect the output cables correctly
Improper amplifier operation Check amplifier setup

Sound skips The disc is dirty Clean the disc

Programmed disc play will not function The CD player is in normal disk play Hold down the Program button for 3
mode seconds then program the tracks

Hum Loose cable connections Firmly connect all audio plugs

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SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL

Quantization 16-bit linear/channel, Dimensions:

3 beam laser Main Unit 482 (W) x 88.8 (H) x 264 (D) mm
Oversampling rate 8 times (without feet) 19 (W) x 3.5 (H) x 10 3/8 (D) inches
Frequency response 20Hz-20KHz
Channel separation 86dB Control Unit: 482 (W) x 132 (H) x 74 (D) mm
T.H.D. + NOISE 0.006% (without feet) 19 (W) x 5 1/4 (H) x 2 7/8 (D) inches
S/N ratio (IHF-A) 94dB
Output level 2.0Vrms Weight: Player Unit: 5 Kgs, 11 lbs
Instant start .015 sec Control Unit: 2 Kgs, 4.4 lbs
Short access time
(Play next track) less than 1.7sec Power Supply: 115/230V AC, 50/60Hz
Long access time
(Track 1 ->Track 20) less than 3sec Power Consumption: 25W
Pitch control range +/-12%
Pitch bend +/-16%
Digital Output type 2, form 1, S/PDIF
(Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Format)

UNIT DIMENSIONS

Control Unit Transport Unit

132mm

264mm
482mm

74mm
60mm

88.8mm

482mm

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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

1. What is covered and for how long? NUMARK INDUSTRIES LCC ("NUMARK") warrants to the original purchaser that NUMARK'S DJ mixers
and amplifiers 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 (2) Years. The warranty is
extended to (3) Years with the completion of the warranty card provided that the warranty card is completed and returned within (30) days from
the date of purchase.
All other NUMARK products are warranteed for (1) Year including but not limited to CD players, turntables, preamplifiers, beatkeepers, equalizers,
microphones, headphones, and all other accesories.
2. 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.
3. What are NUMARK'S obligations? During the applicable warranty period, NUMARK will repair or replace, 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.
4. 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 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 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.
5. 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
1. A Return Authorization number must be obtained from Numark through the address or phone numbers below.
2. A copy of the original sales receipt must also be included for the equipment to be repaired under warranty.
3. The faulty equipment must be packed in its original packaging.
4. 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.
5. Numark will not accept COD shipments and no call tags will be issued for merchandise return.
6. Numark will not return repaired merchandise to customers by priority service, unless by written request at the customer’s cost.
Requests must be submited in writing with merchandise returned.
7. The defective Numark equipment should be sent, FREIGHT PREPAID with Return Authorization number clearly printed on the outer
packaging and original sales receipt enclosed to:

INDUSTRIES
Attention: Service Department Phone: +1 (401) 295-9000
11 Helmsman Avenue Fax: +1 (401) 295-5200
North Kingstown, RI 02852 USA E-mail: [email protected]