Cortex DMIX-300 Manual

Now that you Own it...dMIX300 Digital Music Control StationRead it!product manual.

Parts Diagram and FunctionsTop Panel-Mixer Section12.Line FaderThe Line Faders on each channel are used to control volume. Use thesein conjunction wit

STEP ONEConnect the DC adapter to the DC Inlet, found on the rear of the unit.Fasten the Security Clamp (found directly below the DC Inlet jack) on to

STEP ONE - DEVICE SELECTIONWhen prompted, select the desired storage device, on each side, thatyou wish to access. Use the Navigator Keypad to advance

STEP TWO - VERIFICATION (CONTINUED)If you select ‘YES’ at the prompt to verify, you will have the option toeither verify the entire database, or to ve

File Browser and Search OptionsSection Three: File Browser and Search OptionsUSING THE FILE BROWSERThe File Browser is designed to allow you to view t

SEARCH OPTIONS (CONTINUED)Search by GenresWhen Search by Genres is chosen, you will be presented with a list ofall of the genres found in the database

SEARCH OPTIONS (CONTINUED)Once you press Enter twice, the unit will begin processing your search.Depending on the size of your library, this may take

Section Four: Info Button and Track AttributesYou will find that the Info Button, located to the top right of each jogwheel, will become an indispensa

Section Five: Play ModeThe Play Mode is the heart of the Cortex Dmix-300. Just like conven-tional CD players, the Dmix-300 allows you to select multip

Section Six: Edit ModeThe Edit Mode on the Dmix-300 is the command center for the unit. InEdit Mode, the user can edit options for how the unit functi

Warnings and WEEE...2Introduction...

Section Eight: Time Display ModesChanging the Time Display Mode is as simple as pressing the Time but-ton to toggle between elapsed and remaining time

Section Nine: Jog ModeWhen the Jog Mode LED is unlit, the Jog Wheel (when in Play Mode) willperform as a Pitch Bend.When the Jog Mode button is presse

Section 10: Setting and Memorizing Cue PointsWith the Dmix-300, creating and memorizing cue points is quick and easy.By default, when there is no Cue

Section 11: Changing, Adding, and Ejecting USB Storage DevicesTo access the Device Menu from any screen, press Shift+Power. From thismenu, you can cho

DMIX 300 MIXER SECTIONThe integrated mixer section in the Dmix 300 is split into 5 sections-theInput/Output section, Gain/EQ, Faders Microphone and Cu

Line and Cross FadersThe next piece of your Dmix 300’s mixer section are the Line and CrossFaders. The Line fader is the Volume Control of your channe

Section Five: Firmware UpdatesOne of the most powerful features of the Dmix-300 is the capability toupgrade the internal software. This lends itself t

Section Six: TroubleshootingError MessagesIf you experience an error message while navigating the unit, here are afew explanations of those errors and

Other (Specifications)27Specifications1. GeneralType of unit...Streaming Digital Audio ControllerFormat

USA Warranty InfoCortex products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards in professional audio. With proper care and maintenance, your

CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulationswhen shielded cables and connectors are used toconnect the unit to other equipment. To prevent elec-tro

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IntroductionForewordPreparing for First UseThank you for purchasing our Cortex Dmix-300. We are confident that the Cortex platform of products will no

The Cortex Dmix-300 has been designed & engineered to provide digi-tal music playback and manipulation features demanded by professionalusers. The

Additional InformationWhen using writable storage devices, such as hard drives, and hard-drive-based music players (iPod, Zen), certain maintenance mi

Important NoticeBefore operating this unit, please verify that you have the latest firmware version available from ourwebsite - http://www.cortex-pro.

Parts Diagram and FunctionsRear Panel1. Power ButtonPress and hold the Power Button for 1 second to boot up the unit. To turnthe unit off the power bu

Parts Diagram and FunctionsTop Panel-Player Section1. LCD DISPLAY panelThis blue-backlit display is a 20 Character LCD that displays informa-tion such