AXIS 8/9 Tabletop CD Players Reference Guide ©2002 Industries http://www.numark.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents 2 Basic Operation Play, Pause, Cue, Pitch, General CD control 3 Advanced Operations Setting Cue Points 5 Saving Cue Points 6 Beatkeeper Operation 7 Adjusting Pitch/ Aligning Beats 8 Looping 9 Stuttering (Hot Starts) 11 Key Lock / Key Change 12 Effects 13 Program Functions (A MUST READ!!!) 17 Relay 18 Fader Start 19 Remote Start 19 Updating your Software 20 -2-
BASIC OPERATIONS 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 “PROG” followed by “OPEN/CLOSE”. 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.
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 down. 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. You have an option for eliminating the dead space at the end of tracks during continuous mode.
SETTING CUE POINTS PLAY and CUE 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 When pressing “PLAY” to start then pressing “PAUSE” and then “PLAY” again, a new cue point will be set.
CUE/LOOP POINT STORAGE AND RECALL To SAVE Cue and Loop points on the current CD: • CD should still be in the drawer with cue and loop points set. • • . Press “PROG” + Cue points are stored and LCD shows "CUE STORE" for 1 second. To RECALL Cue points on the current CD: • • • • • Press “PROG” + . If CD player is open, it will automatically close and LCD will show "CUE FETCH" to indicate cue point loading.
THE BEATKEEPER™ III The AXIS 9 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.
ADJUSTING PITCH/ALIGNING BEATS Pitch Button: Activates the pitch slider and adjusts the amount of control the pitch slider has on the overall speed of music. Pressing “PITCH” will toggle the slider on and off. Range adjustments of 6, 12, 25, and 100% can be achieved by holding down “PITCH” and then pressing to cycle through the range options. This setting will be remembered at power down. Pitch Slider: By moving the slider toward “+” the speed of the music speeds up.
LOOPING OPERATIONS A loop is any area of a CD that you choose to repeat seamlessly. On the AXIS 8/9 two seamless loops are possible. LOOP IN: is the point where you wish for the loop to start. The initial “CUE” or “PLAY” point of the CD is also the default “LOOP IN” point for both loops or “Hot Start” point. If you wish to set a new “LOOP IN” point, just press “LOOP IN” while the CD is playing when it reaches the desired point. The “LOOP IN” button will light indicating a new loop is set.
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. MOVING LOOP POINTS The “LOOP IN” point can be moved while the music is playing just by pressing “LOOP IN” at the new desired point. 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.
RELOOP/STUTTER: 2 functions depending on loop setting. “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. “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.
KEY LOCK / KEY CHANGE The AXIS 9 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. Key Lock: Pressing “KEY” holds the key in place.
SPECIAL EFFECTS EFFECT SELECTION (Single Mode): 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.
EFFECTS: SCRATCH – This effect makes it possible for the wheel to scratch the music while it is playing. If you move the wheel back and forth the music will stop and play slowly as the wheel is moved similar to scratching a record. There are several modes of operation for this effect. By pressing “PROG” followed by the scratch button you can toggle between Scratch 1,2,3, and 4. In “Scratch 1” the unit automatically returns to play when the wheel is released.
ECHO – this effect adds echo to the music also based upon the Beatkeeper™. The start parameter is no 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 indicating the amount of echo added to the unit. If you move the wheel to the left you will create negative or preceding echo. This essentially plays the music before you get to it. At 1-1 the music will echo 1 full measure or 4 beats of music.
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 the frequency not played through the audio spectrum. If you turn off the effect then on again it remembers the last set parameter. Reverse- Plays the music backwards.
PLEASE READ!!!! PROGRAM FUNCTIONS This button provides several programmable functions depending upon the combination of buttons used. Track Sequence Programming - Depress “PROG” while the unit is stopped and “ ” will light. Select each track to be programmed then press “PROG” between selections. Press “PLAY/STUTTER” to start the track sequence program playing. To exit and erase program hold “PROG” for more than 2 seconds while the unit is stopped, open the disc tray, or turn off the power.
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.
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. 2. 3. 4. Connect cables between the CD player and your DJ mixer. Press the button or switch on your mixer into fader start mode to activate the fader start capability. Set the CD player to fader start by hold down “PROG” followed by tapping “TIME” until the display says .
UPGRADING YOUR UNIT This unit contains the latest software available at the time of manufacturing. Our engineering staff will be 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. To obtain the latest software version contact your local Numark Dealer or visit us on the web at http://www.numark.com.
