Panasonic RQT7114-2Y User Manual

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RQT7114
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Basic operations
On the rear panel, switch [MODE] to either TURNTABLE
or CD PLAYER
TURNTABLE : A mode for DJ play, all functions are useable.
Panel data (
 page 19) set on this unit is memorized on this
unit.
When using CD-R, CD-RW MP3 files, the total number of tracks
and total album number are not displayed. Confirm by switch-
ing to the CD PLAYER mode.
CD PLAYER:
The mode best suited for play as an audio player.
You can use DJ play functions excluding the following limited func-
tions.
Limited functions
Panel data cannot be automatically stored or read.
The platter does not rotate. The platter slip surface cannot be
operated.
The auto cue and cue bank functions do not work.
The instant change function does not work.
Automatic settings immediately after switching modes
The RESET lamp comes on and returns to normal play speed.
DJ play functions like dynamic effect and so on are automati-
cally switched off.
Basic play operation (
 page 12-13) changes
In step 2, switch to the CD PLAYER side.
In step 5, press [PLAY/PAUSE]
and play of the first track begins,
and once the end of track is
reached the PLAY/PAUSE lamp
goes out and play stops.
Display indicator when stopped
When using CD, SD Audio:
Total play time is displayed.
When using CD-R, CD-RW MP3 files:
The total number of tracks and
total number of albums are dis-
played.
To start play
Press [PLAY/PAUSE].
To stop play
Press [CUE STOP].
To eject the CD
During play, you can also press the CD eject button to eject the
disc.
Basic function settings
You can select to use the unit as a turntable, or as a CD player.
Selecting TURNTABLE mode or
CD PLAYER mode
Total play time
(Hours, Minutes, Seconds)
Total number
of tracks
Total number
of albums
When in the TURNTABLE mode and Instant Change is off, the sound
when starting and pausing is synchronized with the starting and stop-
ping of the platter. When Instant Change is on, just like pressing [PLAY/
PAUSE] on a normal CD player, play is paused or starts instantly.
This is a feature specific to digital turntables.
Press [INSTANT CHANGE]
The INSTANT CHANGE lamp lights.
Pressing [INSTANT CHANGE] again will cancel the setting.
The Instant Change on or off setting for each CD or SD Memory
Card is stored to memory, and the setting is restored once the set
media is re-inserted.
Instant play (INSTANT CHANGE)
While in TURNTABLE mode
Press [PUSH]
The platter drive motor stops. When play-
ing, the platter comes to a gradual stop,
and the sound playing is synchronized to
the platters movement.
The strobo illuminator light goes out, and
the FREE WHEEL indicator flashes in the
display.
You can press [PUSH] again to release.
Turning the power off will erase the settings.
Using the FREE WHEEL mode
FREE WHEEL indicator
While in TURNTABLE mode, you can adjust the brake speed for the
platter to come to a stop by pressing [PLAY/PAUSE] during play.
Adjusting the platter brake
On the rear panel, turn [BRAKE]
S (Slow) direction : Slow stop
F (Fast) direction : Fast stop
When the Auto Cue function is on (
 page 12), depending on the
track, the auto cue point may not be set at the point just before where
the audio begins. In this situation you can adjust the auto cue level.
1. Press and hold [•DISPLAY ANGLE –FUNCTION] for
more than 2 seconds until the display changes
2. Press [
] and from the display select “AUTO CUE
LEVEL”
“LEVEL –60 dB” appears in the display (initial settings example).
3. Press [– 
], [+ 
] and select the level:
Select from –36 dB, –42dB, –48 dB, –54 dB, –60 dB, –66 dB,
–72 dB, –78 dB
Sound that is lower than the set level is skipped as null sound.
4. Press [•DISPLAY ANGLE –FUNCTION]
The selection is automatically set if you do not press [•DISPLAY
ANGLE –FUNCTION] within 5 seconds.
The set auto cue level for each CD or SD Memory Card is stored
to memory, and the setting is restored once the set media is re-
inserted.
Adjusting the auto cue level