MX25
®
MX25
PROFESSIONAL DUAL CD PLAYER
CONGRATULATIONS...
You have just purchased a CD player designed specifically for the professional
DJ. This unit has been designed to provide CD mixing with the same ease and
creativity that you have enjoyed with records. Please take a few moments to
familiarize yourself with the MX25 by reading the following information before
attempting to operate the unit.
Once again, congratulations and thank you for making the MX25 your choice in
professional CD players.
FEATURES:
• Interactive pitch wheel adjustment
• Rubber buttons
• Rapid wheel search
• Auto cue
• Digital Output
• Pitch display
• Frame search
• Sleep mode
• CDR compatible
CHECK TO BE SURE
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE IN THIS BOX:
CD PLAYER TRANSPORT UNIT
CD PLAYER CONTROL UNIT
IEC POWER CORD
OWNERS MANUAL (THIS BOOKLET)
RCA CONNECTING CABLES (2 pair)
CONTROL CABLE
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: __________________________
SERIAL NUMBER:___________________
PURCHASED FROM:_________________________
DATE OF PURCHASE:________________________
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©2001 Numark Industries
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions
2
3
5
Introduction and Registration
Set-up & Connections
Description of the Features
Face Panel
6
8
9
Rear Panel
Display
Basic Operation
Play, Pause and Cue Operations
Matching the Tempo
Beat Matching Using Pitch Bend
11
12
12
Example of Mixing
13
14
14
15
16
Before Switching off the Power
Troubleshooting Guide
Information and Specifications
Warranty
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SETUP and CONNECTIONS
Typical connection with a mixer is illustrated below.
1. Mount the units in your console or rack with 19” EIA rails.
2. The transport should be mounted not to exceed an angle of 15 degrees.
3. Your CD player can be affected by excess vibration so mount the units in a secure
environment if possible.
4. Connect the supplied Control Cable between the CD Control and CD Transport unit.
5. Connect the line output connections using the supplied audio cables from the CD
Player to the line inputs of your mixer.
6. Connect IEC power cord to appropriate power source.
115V
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 as this may cause damage.
3) If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does not move smoothly contact a qualified serviceman.
230V
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). When the digital output is used the variable
pitch slider and pitch bend buttons or pitch wheel should not be used.
Note: If digital information is allowed to change in pitch, other devices may not read the digital output properly.
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FRONT PANEL FEATURES
1. Open/Close: Press to load or eject the disc. The tray will not open if a disc is in play. The tray
door will automatic close in 30 seconds if left open. This is to protect the tray from accidental
damage while open
2. 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).
3. Time: switches the time modes on the display between elapsed playing time, remaining time on
the track, and remaining time on the total CD. When toggled to remaining time total the total
number of remaining tracks will also show.
4. LCD DISPLAY - Indicates all the functions, as they are occurring, with the CD.
5. Track Buttons: These buttons are used to select the track to be played.
6. Search Button: Pressing this button allows you to use the wheel and rapidly scan the music to
find a cue point. The search function automatically shuts off after 8 seconds of non-use or you
may toggle it off.
7. Cue: Returns and pauses the music at the last set cue point. The cue point is where the music
will begin when play is pressed. The cue point is set as the initial start point on a track or can be
moved when play is started at a different point. For instance if the music is paused then play is
pressed a new cue point is set. You can easily edit the cue point by turning the wheel during
pause. As you rotate the wheel the music will sound. By stopping the wheel and pressing play a
new point is set. Alternately pressing the PLAY button and the CUE button allows the CD to be
played from the same position any number of times.
Note: Pressing cue 2 times plays music temporarily from this point until the button is released.
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8. Play/Pause: Starts the music from the cue point or pauses it while in play. By pressing play after
pause a new cue point will be set
9. Jog Wheel:
Cue Function: As explained under “CUE”, when the music is paused and you rotate the wheel,
music will sound. By pressing play a new cue point is set.
Search Function: As explained under “SEARCH BUTTON”, when search is press and you rotate
the wheel, the music will rapidly scan the music to find a cue point.
Pitch Bend Function: allows the user to temporarily change the speed of the music to align
beats. When the beats of the music of the CD you wish to match is fast compared to the tempo of
the other music rotate the jog wheel counter clockwise (to the left). When the CD is behind rotate
the jog wheel clockwise (to the right). The pitch changes temporarily while the jog wheel is rotated.
The faster you rotate the wheel the more pitch is changed. Releasing the wheel results in a
return to the original pitch.
10.Pitch Range: actives the pitch slider and adjusts the amount of control the pitch slider has on the
overall speed of music. Tapping the pitch will toggle slider between 8% and 16% pitch ranges.
Holding the pitch for 3 seconds will deactivate the pitch control.
11.Pitch Range LEDs: indicate current pitch range. When both LEDs are off the pitch slider is not
active
12.Pitch Slider: By moving the slider in the (+) direction the speed of the music permanently speeds
up. By moving the slider in the (-) direction the speed of the music permanently slows down. To
match the speeds of two CDs you can adjust the pitch. When the tempo of the music of the CD
you wish to match is slow compared to the tempo of the other music, move the slider to the (+)
side and match the speed. When faster, move the pitch slider to the (-) side. By making this
adjustment the speeds will be matched though the beats may not yet be aligned.
13.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.
14.Power Switch- Turn on and turn off the machine with this button. The unit should always be shut
down with this button first before any external power is removed.
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REAR PANEL FEATURES
15.Control Cable Connector- Plug in the 8-pin cable included in here to connect the remote control
and main CD unit together
16.IEC Power Plug Connector - Plug your supplied power cord in here.
17.Voltage Selector - Set this switch to the voltage for your location.
18.RCA Audio Connectors - Connect your CD player to your mixer from this line level output.
19.Digital Output - 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 should not use variable pitch slider and
the pitch bend buttons. If you adjust the pitch, other devices may not read the digital output
properly because the sampling rate changes
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©2001 Numark Industries
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MX25
DISPLAY FEATURES
1. CUE - Flashing when the unit is setting a cue point. Lit continuously when the unit is
paused at a cue point.
2. PAUSE (II)- Active when the unit is paused.
3. PLAY (>)- Active while the unit is actually playing a CD.
4. TRACK - Shows the track that the unit is playing.
5. TOTAL – indicates when total CD remaining tracks are displayed.
6. MINUTES - Shows the minutes elapsed or remaining depending on mode setting.
7. SECONDS - Shows the seconds elapsed or remaining depending on mode setting.
8. 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.
9. SEARCH – indicates when the unit is searching through the music
10.CONTINUOUS PLAY – Shows when the unit is set to play back the entire CD without
stopping between tracks.
11.SINGLE PLAY- Shows when the unit is set to play just one track at a time.
12.CD IN – indicates a standard CD is in the unit.
13.TIME BAR - Shows either track elapsed time, remaining track time, or remaining total time
depending on the setting of the “time” button.
TIME MODE -
14.(Remain) indicates when track remain time is displayed.
15.(Total) indicates when total CD remain time is displayed
note: if both indications will not be lit when the unit is showing “elapsed” time
16.PITCH DISPLAY – indicating current pitch
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©2001 Numark Industries
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAY/PAUSE AND CUE OPERATIONS
PLAY and CUE
Pressing the “PLAY/PAUSE” 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/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.
PLAY, PAUSE and CUE
When Play is paused and then started again, the return position for the back cue will be updated as the new cue
point
EDITING CUE POINT
When the jog wheel is turned while a cue point is set, 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 that this new cue point is desirable.
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©2001 Numark Industries
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MX25
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.
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
PLAYER 1 is playing
Press PLAY/PAUSE to start PLAYER 2
Both CD players are playing discs.
Listen to PLAYER 2 in your headphones
When PLAYER 2 is fast
compared to PLAYER 1
slow down PLAYER 2
When PLAYER 2 is slow
compared to PLAYER 1
speed up PLAYER 2
MATCHING BEATS USING PITCH BEND
If you find the BPM’s (Beats Per Minute or Tempos) are the same, however, the drumbeats 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. (This procedure can be done on either PLAYER).
After matching the BPM’s adjust the pitch temporarily as follows:
When PLAYER 2 is behind rotate the jog wheel
clockwise to bend pitch faster
When PLAYER 2 is ahead rotate the jog wheel counter
clockwise to bend pitch slower.
The pitch changes automatically while 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. (So the BPM’s are once again the same)
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©2001 Numark Industries
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MX25
EXAMPLE OF MIXING USING TWO CD PLAYERS
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 PLAYER1 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
OPEN/CLOSE button.
Select the track to be
played.
Press the PLAY 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
OPEN/CLOSE button.
Select the track to be
played.
Press the PLAY button
PLAYER 2
PLAYER 2
PLAYER 2
Set and edit a start cue
point on PLAYER 2
Press the Pause button of
PLAYER 2.
Press search and rotate
wheel to rapidly look for a
cue point.
Press search to release.
Slowly set the right cue
point using the jog wheel.
Check you new cue point
PLAYER 2
PLAYER 2
PLAYER 2
Listen with the monitor and
press the play button.
Press the cue button then
play to be sure of the set
cue point.
Set the player to the Cue
point by pressing Cue
Do a MIX!
PLAYER 2
PLAYER 2
MIXER
With a matching downbeat
from Player 1 press the
play button.
When you are happy with
you mix adjust you mixer
accordingly.
If you are beat mixing turn
on your Pitch adjust and
follow the directions for
beat matching.
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©2001 Numark Industries
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MX25
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.
DO NOT switch off the power when
Switch off the power after the
disc holder has been closed
with the “OPEN/CLOSE” button
the disc holder is open.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
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
Improper amplifier operation
Connect the output cables correctly
Check amplifier setup
Sound skips
The CD player is subject to vibrations
or physical shock
Change the installation location
The disc is too dirty
Clean the disc
Hum
Loose cable connections
Firmly connect all audio plugs
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©2001 Numark Industries
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MX25
SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL
Disc Type
Standard Compact discs (12 cm & 8 cm)
Time Display
Track Elapsed, Track Remain, or Total remain
Quantization
1 bit linear/Channel, 3 Beam Laser
Oversampling rate
Sampling Frequency
Frequency response
T.H.D. + NOISE
S/N ratio (IHF-A)
Channel separation
Output level
Short Access Time
Long Access Time
Start Time
8 Times
44.1 kHz
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Less Than 0.01%
> 90 dB
> 90 dB
2 Volts R.M.S.
< 1.5 seconds
< 3 seconds
within 0.03 seconds
Pitch control range
Pitch bend
Digital Output
+/- 8 and 16%
+/-16%
type 2, form 1, S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Format)
GENERAL
Dimensions:
Controller (mm): 482 X 88.5X 46
Main Unit: 482 X 88.5 X 257
Weight:
Controller: 1.7 Kg
Main Unit 4.9 Kg
Power Supply:
115/230V AC, 50/60Hz
24W
Power Consumption:
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©2000 Numark Industries
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®
Professional Disc Jockey Products
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, 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.
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.
6. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from one jurisdiction to another.
RETURN INFORMATION
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A Return Authorization number must be obtained from Numark through the address or phone numbers below.
A copy of the original sales receipt must also be included for the equipment to be repaired under warranty.
The faulty equipment must be packed in its original packaging.
One additional outer layer of packaging must be included to ensure product safety. Failures to do so may inadequately protect the equipment in transit
and, therefore, jeopardize the customer’s warranty.
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Numark will not accept COD shipments and no call tags will be issued for merchandise return.
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.
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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
11 Helmsman Avenue
Phone: +1 (401) 295-9000
Fax:
+1 (401) 295-5200
Web:
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