Panasonic SLDZ1200 Operating Guide

RQT7115

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.

Table of contents

Parts and supplied accessories ................................................. 2
Caution for AC Mains Lead ......................................................... 4
Safety precautions ....................................................................... 4
Main features ................................................................................ 5
Component part names ............................................................... 6
Platter setup .................................................................................. 7
Setup .............................................................................................. 7
Connections .................................................................................. 8

Connecting with the DJ mixer .................................................... 8
Connecting the control terminals for relay play ......................... 9
Connecting with the stereo amplifier (Not using the DJ mixer) ........... 9
Connecting to equipment with digital input terminals ................ 9

Inserting-removing a disc or SD Memory Card ...................... 10
Display indicator ......................................................................... 11
Playing a CD or SD Memory Card (basic play) ....................... 12
Basic function settings .............................................................. 14

Selecting TURNTABLE mode or CD PLAYER mode .............. 14
Instant play (INSTANT CHANGE) ........................................... 14
Using the FREE WHEEL mode ............................................... 14
Adjusting the platter brake ....................................................... 14
Adjusting the auto cue level ..................................................... 14

Platter operations ....................................................................... 15

Changing play with your hand ................................................. 15
Basic play for DJ’s ................................................................... 15

Changing tempo and direction of play .................................... 16

Changing tempo ....................................................................... 16
Locking the pitch ...................................................................... 16
Reverse play (Reversing the platter) ....................................... 16

Playing from memory ................................................................. 17

Setting the auto cue point ........................................................ 17
Setting the cue point at any point ............................................ 17
Play from the stored point ........................................................ 17
Storing to the CUE PADS and playing .................................... 18
Store desired points to memory and play (loop play) ............. 18
Recording to the SAMPLE PADS and playing ........................ 19
Erasing cue pad, sample pad, loop play data ......................... 19

Changing the sound ................................................................... 20

Changing sound to simulate analogue .................................... 20
Change sound with combined performance ............................ 20
Editing the SAMPLE PADS ...................................................... 20

Saving to a SD Memory Card, Recalling .................................. 21

Saving to a SD Memory Card .................................................. 21
Formatting the SD Memory Card ............................................. 22
Recalling (loading) data saved on a SD Memory Card ........... 22
Regarding MP3 albums and SD audio .................................... 22

Using with other equipment ...................................................... 23

Start play using the mixer’s fader ............................................ 23
Using two units for relay play ................................................... 23
Using the amplifier and other equipment ................................ 23
Linking different tracks ............................................................. 24

Unit’s initialize memory function .............................................. 24

Initializing this unit’s memory ................................................... 24

Concerning CDs ......................................................................... 25
Handling SD Memory Cards ...................................................... 25
Maintenance ................................................................................ 25
Q&A (Frequently asked questions) .......................................... 26
Troubleshooting guide ............................................................... 26
Error messages .......................................................................... 27
Specifications ............................................................................. 27

AC mains lead ................................................................. 1
For the United Kingdom (REZ1496)

For Australia and New Zealand
(REZ1620)

For others (REZ1495)

Note

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.

Stereo phono cable (SFDHBD2N01) .............................. 1

Slip surface (RGK1704-S1) ............................................. 1

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For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Technical Support
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for all enquiries.
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For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

Parts and supplied accessories

Please check and identify the parts and sup-
plied accessories.
For the United Kingdom only:
Use the numbers indicated in parentheses
when asking for replacements parts.