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HDTT-5000 Operation ManualForewordThank you for purchasing our Cortex HDTT-5000. We are confident that the Cortex platform of products will not only make your life easier throughthe use of the latest advancements in cross-platform connectivity and sound reproduction but will raise the bar for DJ and pro audio products. Withthe proper care & maintenance, your unit will likely provide years of reliable, uninterrupted service. All Cortex products are backed by a 1-yearlimited warranty (see page 29).Preparing for First UsePlease insure that you find these accessories included with the HDTT-5000:RCA audio cable.....................................................................................................1Power Cable............................................................................................................1Operating instructions............................................................................................1USB port protector cap.........................................................................................1We Want You Listening For A Lifetime!DearCustomer:Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit youhave just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment.Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize thefun and excitment your equipment offers. ThisManufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’sConsumer Electronics Group want you to get the most outof your equipment by playing it at a safe level.One that letsthe sound come through loud and clear without annoyingblaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affectingyour sensitive hearing.Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfortlevel” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So whatssounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to yourhearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at asafe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide alifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage fromloud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, ThisManufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’sConsumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolongedexposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levelsis included for your protection.DecibelLevel Example30 Quiet library, soft whispers40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clockat two feetTHE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUSUNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURETo establish a safe level:- Start your volume control at a low setting.- Slowly increase the sound until you can hear itcomfortably and clearly, and without distortion.Once you have established a comfortable sound level:- Set the dial and leave it there.90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap140 Gunshot blast, jet plane180 Rocket launching padInformation courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.Taking a minute to do this now will help to preventhearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want youlistening for a lifetime.4
HDTT-5000 Operation ManualFeaturesThe Cortex HDTT-5000 has been designed & engineered to provide digitalmusic playback and manipulation features demanded byprofessional users. The HDTT-5000 is designed to liberate DJs from theissues associated with PC-based solutions, by eliminating the need for acomputer during performance. The HDTT-5000 also offers superiorportability and flexibility over that of a typical PC.Jog WheelThe extra large jog wheel is unique to HDTT-5000 as it provideshighly precise control for a variety of functions. With the Jog Wheel,the user can search, pitch bend or even scratch just as if it were avinyl turntable! As well, this can provide an extremely powerful navigationtool for searching menus, changing parameters and selectingmusic on your hard drive.Pitch ControlHigh precision 100mm slide potentiometer for accurate adjustment ofspeed.• 0.05% pitch precisionIn order to provide more precise pitch adjustment, the unit is able toadvance in increments of 0.05%. This aids in beatmatching between twomusical programs, with much finer pitch resolution than can be found onmost conventional professional CD players.• Multiple pitch rangesWith pitch ranges of 4, 8, 12, and 24%, the pitch control’s minimum andmaximum values can be altered to augment or reduce the amount ofpitch adjustment to a musical program.• Pitch ON/OFFBy pressing the PITCH + and PITCH - buttons simultaneously, this toggleswhether or not the unit will respond to changes via the PITCH CONTROLslide. The Pitch ON/OFF feature also functions as a pitch reset, when itis used to turn the pitch OFF.Backlit LCD DisplayThe backlit 192x128 graphical LCD screen shows a variety of information,including track titles, times, pitch, setup options, waveforms, hotstarts, loops and search parameters. This display allows more extensivevisualization of parameters than a conventional CD player.DSP Effects ProcessorThe HDTT-5000 provides a wealth of effect choices for whatever style ofDJ you are. Under the hood, the HDTT-5000 provides two effects groups,each having a wide variety of creative uses. Group one consists of creativeremix effects such as filter, echo, flange, pan and a sampler.Group two consists of reverse, scratch, master tempo and key adjust. Anyeffect can from group one can be combined with goup two to provide awealth of remix options for the creative DJ.Cue Points/Hot Cue StorageThe HDTT-5000 allows you to set and store up to 4 different Hot Cue“CUE POINTS” using buttons 1-4, as well as setting a traditional cuepoint with the CUE button. As your music is playing, if you would like it tojump to one of your set CUE POINTS, simply press that individual CUEbutton and the music will jump instantly. This allows the DJ to either stuttercue or even re-sequence the program material in a creative fashion.All “CUE POINTS” are automaticly stored on your hard drive when youeject it.Seamless LoopingFor further creative options, the HDTT-5000 provides for seamless loopsfor the DJ to use at any time. Loop In and Out points can be edited onthe fly, with no limit in time, length or position. Up to four loops can bestored per song.Cross-Platform USB ConnectivityThe HDTT-5000 offers an unparalled level of connectivity with all driverlessUSB devices. The Cortex line of products are the first to offer theability to manipulate music stored on USB devices such as hard drives,flash memory, optical drives, and personal music players, regardless ofplatform. Through this innovation, DJs are able to consolidate theamount of equipment and music needed during a performance. Evenmore USB devices can be connected with the use of a compatible USBhub.CD Audio supportDespite the fact that a vast majority of people have access to USB storagedevices or portable music players, the Cortex HDTT-5000 supportsthe playback of CD Audio discs through a compatible USB external CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-RW drive. This is particularly usefulfor DJs making a gradual migration, or for playing CDs provided byclients. Note that both sides can share one optical drive, but only onetrack can be played at a time. For dual-deck CD functionality, simplyconnect two USB optical drives.Database-Driven Music ManagementThe entire line of Cortex Digital Music Players allows for the managementof music collections via a database-driven system. Using thismethod, the database can be queried based on a number of differentcriteria. This allows DJs to search by artist, title, genre, album, or searchstring. Using this method allows the DJ to find a specific music selectionwithin seconds. The database is saved to the storage device the music isbeing drawn from, so that it can be used with any Cortex unit, whetherit’s in your personal rig or at a club! Cue Points that have been memorizedusing the HDTT-5000 are also stored along with the databaseinformation on the active storage device. Once a Cue Point has beenstored, DJs have the ability to recall it each time that track is loaded.iPod® Playlist SupportThe HDTT-5000 supports iPod® Playlists, which can be created usingApple iTunes. When there are iPod® Playlists available to beloaded, a menu option will appear in the main Search Options menu.Storage Device SharingWith the HDTT-5000, you don’t need to worry about having a storagedevice for each unit. Through the Master/Slave device operation, youcan share one mass storage device across two units. As well, audio outputfor both units is located on the rear of your Master unit, keeping cableclutter to a minimum!5
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