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Cortex DMIX-600 User Manual

Cortex DMIX-600
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Cortex DMIX-600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCortex
ModelDMIX-600
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

DMIX600 Digital Music Control Station

Important Notice

IMPORTANT WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

Foreword

Explains the product's benefits, reliability, and warranty.

Preparing for First Use

Lists included accessories for initial setup and use.

Features

Jog Wheel (Touch Wheel)

Provides precise control for search, pitch bend, and scratching.

Pitch Control

High precision 60mm slide for speed adjustment with multiple ranges.

Built in Audio Mixer

Full-featured 2-channel mixer with EQ, effects, and professional outputs.

Backlit displays

LCD screen shows track info, waveforms, and parameters.

Digital Effects

Built-in effects like Filter, Flanger, and Reverb to enhance mixes.

CD Audio support

Supports playback of CD Audio discs via external USB CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.

Database-Driven Music Management

Manages music collections via a database for quick searching.

Playlist Support

Supports playlists created using iTunes or Cortex DB SE software.

Cross-Platform USB Connectivity

Supports iPod and user-created playlists via USB.

Compatibility & Recommended Peripherals

A Word About Compatability

Explains compatibility with driverless USB devices and potential issues.

USB Hubs must be Powered, not Passive

Recommends using powered USB hubs for stability.

Write-protection must be Disabled

Ensures write protection is off for database storage.

Device Requirements

USB Compliance

Specifies USB 1.0, 1.1, or 2.0 compliance; wireless USB not supported.

Devices should be dedicated for use with the Cortex

Recommends dedicating storage devices for audio use.

Drives must be unpartitioned

Emphasizes that drives must be unpartitioned for proper operation.

FAT32, NTFS, or HFS+ File System

Lists supported file systems for storage devices.

NTFS is read-only!

Explains limitations when using NTFS file system.

Additional Information

Maintaining Storage Devices

Guides on defragmenting storage devices for optimal performance.

Cleaning the Unit

Instructions on how to clean the DMIX-600 safely.

Operating Conditions

Specifies optimal temperature and placement for the unit.

Lawful Use of DMIX-600

Advises on legal music usage and avoiding piracy.

Setup Guide

Rear Panel

Details the connectors and controls on the rear of the unit.

Front Panel

Describes the controls and connectors on the front of the unit.

Top Panel & Functions

iPod Dock

Details the iPod dock for connection and file transfer.

Time and Single buttons

Controls track time display and playback modes.

Master Volume

Controls the main output volume of the unit.

Booth Volume

Controls the volume for the booth monitoring speakers.

Effects Controls

Adjusts built-in effects like Filter, Flanger, and Reverb.

Master/Cue VU meter switch

Selects whether the VU meter displays Master or Cue levels.

VU meter

Displays the current audio volume level.

Crossfader/Fader Curve

Controls channel fading and crossfader curve settings.

MSD/Line-Phono switch

Toggles between USB storage and Line/Phono inputs.

Gain and EQ knobs

Adjusts channel tone and audio level.

Line Fader

Controls the volume for each individual channel.

Info/Play/Search Buttons

Buttons for viewing track info, searching, and playing.

SHIFT button

Activates alternate functions for other buttons.

JOG MODE button/indicator

Controls Jog Wheel function (Pitch Bend or FF/REW).

Top Panel & Functions (Continued)

JOG WHEEL

Navigates menus, searches music, and manipulates pitch.

CUE button/indicator

Indicates if a Cue Point is memorized.

PLAY/PAUSE button/indicator

Shows if the unit is in Play or Pause mode.

LCD DISPLAY panel

Displays track info, waveforms, parameters, and search results.

Hot Cue Section

Allows setting Hot Cues on the fly.

NAVIGATOR keypad

Buttons for navigating menus and features.

Master Tempo and Key Adjust buttons

Controls key and tempo independently.

Pitch Fader, PITCH ON/OFF indicator and PITCH BEND buttons

Controls pitch, tempo, and temporary pitch bends.

Loop section

Allows setting and recalling loop points.

Connections

STEP ONE: Connect the AC/DC adaptor

Connects the power adapter to the DC inlet.

STEP TWO: Connect audio outputs

Connects XLR or RCA outputs to audio sources.

STEP THREE: Connect USB device

Connects USB storage or hubs to the rear port.

STEP FOUR: Power on the unit

Powers on the unit and detects connected devices.

Selecting Devices & Database Creation

STEP ONE - DEVICE SELECTION

Selects the desired storage device for access.

STEP TWO - INDEXING

Indexes music files to create a searchable database.

VERIFICATION

Verifies the database after adding new music files.

Search Options (PART I)

SEARCH OPTIONS

Overview of database searching by various criteria.

Search by Songs

Browse and select tracks by title.

Search by Artists

Browse and select tracks by artist.

Search by Genres

Browse and select tracks by genre.

Search by Album

Browse and select tracks by album.

Search by BPM

Search tracks based on their BPM (Beats Per Minute).

Search Options (PART II)

Search by String

Search for specific words or phrases within the database.

Keyboard Controls

Lists keyboard shortcuts for navigation and functions.

Search Options (PART III)

STRING SEARCH (CONTINUED)

Continues string search functionality and selection.

iPod™™ Playlist Support

Loads iPod playlists created in iTunes.

Creating a Simple Playlist

Plays files in a directory sequentially.

File Browser

Views directory structure and locates files not in the database.

Search Options (PART IV)

Waveform and Time Display

Displays waveform or time elapsed/remaining.

Recently Added

Lists recently added tracks for easy access.

Top 100

Displays the 100 most played songs.

Last 100

Lists the last 100 songs played.

Info Button & Track Attributes

INFO BUTTON

Displays detailed track attributes like artist, title, and genre.

The Info function displays

Lists the specific track attributes shown by the Info button.

Play Mode and Single Auto Cue

Section Five: Play Mode

Describes the primary playback functionality.

Entering Play Mode

How to enter and return to Play Mode.

Single Mode (Single Auto Cue)

Explains the auto-cue feature for single track playback.

Pitch Control, Master Tempo & Key Adjust

Pitch Control, Pitch Bend, and Pitch Ranges

Adjusts track tempo and pitch with various ranges.

Key Adjust and Master Tempo

Independently adjusts key and tempo without affecting each other.

Jog Mode and Playback Navigation

Jog Mode

Controls Jog Wheel for pitch bending or FF/REW search.

Playback Navigation Functions

Uses navigation keys for track skipping and searching.

Shuffle Mode

Randomly plays tracks based on search criteria.

Cue Points & Memorization

Setting and Memorizing Cue Points

Guides on setting, saving, and recalling cue points.

Hot Cues

Hot Cue Mode

Allows setting and editing cue points on the fly.

Loop Feature

Set loop

Sets the start and end points for looping audio segments.

Edit loop points

Adjusts existing loop in and out points.

Exit loop

Exits the loop mode and resumes normal playback.

Erase loop

Deletes the currently set loop.

Setup Preferences

Setup Menu

Accesses various system settings and configurations.

Pitch Bend - slow, norm, and fast

Sets the speed of pitch bend adjustments.

Enable Pitch - on/off

Enables or disables the pitch function on startup.

Pitch Range - 4, 8, 16, 24%

Sets the default pitch range for the unit.

Indexing - on/off

Controls whether the unit prompts for database indexing.

Time - elapsed/remain

Toggles between elapsed and remaining time display.

Auto Fade - 0-12 sec/ Off

Sets automatic fade between songs.

Shuffle - on/off

Enables or disables random playback.

Single - on/off

Sets default playback mode to Single Auto-Cue or Continuous.

Jog Mode On/Off

Switches Jog Wheel function between Pitch Bend and Search.

Restore DB

Reloads the database from the storage device.

Waveform Size 5 sec, 10 Sec, 20 Sec, 40 sec

Adjusts the duration of the waveform display.

Autoload Waveform Yes/No

Determines if the waveform displays automatically.

BPM from ID3 Tag On/Off

Controls display of BPM info from ID3 tags.

Language English, Spanish and French

Selects the display language for the unit's menus.

Device Menu

To connect your Dmix to your PC as an Ipod dock

Instructions for connecting an iPod to a PC via the unit.

Soft Power & Firmware Updates

Powering the Unit Off

Describes the soft-power-off procedure.

Firmware Updates

Details how to update the unit's internal software.

Mixer Section

DMIX-600 MIXER SECTION

Overview of the integrated mixer functionality.

OUTPUT SECTION

Explains the Master, Booth, Record, and XLR outputs.

INPUT SECTION

Details the analog RCA inputs for line or phono sources.

The Master and Booth controls

Controls the output levels for Master and Booth.

Line and Cross Faders

Manages channel volume and fading between channels.

Mixer Section (CONTINUED)

Gain/EQ section

Adjusts channel gain and 3-band EQ for tone shaping.

Line and Cross Faders

Details line faders for volume and crossfader for mixing.

VU Meter

Monitors output levels for master and channels.

Cue Section

Allows previewing channels via headphones before fading in.

Microphone Section

Connects and controls up to two microphones.

Effects Section

Filter

A band-pass filter to remove high or low frequencies.

Flanger

Creates a sweeping comb filter effect by time-delaying signals.

Reverb

Simulates the persistence of sound in a space.

Using iTunes™™ to optimize your sound files

(A) Enable your iPod™™ for disk use

Configures iPod for disk access by the unit.

(B) Prepare your computer

Sets up computer for supported music file formats.

(C) Convert any files that you have pre-ripped

Converts existing files to compatible formats.

Using iTunes TM to optimize your sound files (continued)

COMPRESSION(Mp3)

Configures MP3 encoder settings for optimal quality.

AAC and DRM FILES

Identifies and handles AAC and DRM files.

Error Messages

"Can't access device"

Explains common device access errors and solutions.

"Error creating DB"

Troubleshoots database creation issues.

Specifications

1. General

General unit information, format compatibility, power, and environment.

2. Audio Mixer section

Details audio inputs, outputs, and frequency response.

3. USB interface section

USB connector type, protocol, and ports.

4. Included Accessories

Lists accessories provided with the unit.

5. Replaceable Parts

Information on ordering replacement parts.

USA Warranty Info

Limited Warranty

Details the 1-year limited warranty terms and exclusions.

Returning Your Product for Service

Procedures for returning the product for warranty service.