Cortex HDC-1000 Setup Guide

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Setup GuideParts Diagram and FunctionsFront Panel1. USB connector (type A)This connector is used to attach the USB mass storage device that con-tains

Setup GuideParts Diagram and FunctionsFront Panel (continued)11. NAVIGATOR keypadThese buttons allow the user to navigate through menus and features o

STEP ONEConnect the AC/DC adaptor to the DC Inlet, found on the rear of theunit. Fasten the Security Clamp (found directly below the DC Inlet jack)on

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 OptionsUSING THE FILE BROWSERThe File Browser is designed to allow you to view the directory structurefound on a connected sto

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

You will find that the Info Button, located to the top right of each jogwheel, will become an indispensable part of using the HDC-1000.Despite the HDC

Section Five: Play ModeThe Play Mode is the heart of the Cortex HDC-1000. Just like conven-tional CD players, the HDC-1000 allows you to select multip

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

Time Display ModesChanging the Time Display Mode is as simple as pressing the Time but-ton to toggle between elapsed and remaining time. Elapsed Time

Jog Mode When the Jog Mode LED is unlit, the Jog Wheel (when in Play Mode) willperform a Pitch Bend.When the Jog Mode button is pressed, the LED indic

Setting and Memorizing Cue PointsWith the HDC-1000, creating and memorizing cue points is quick andeasy.By default, when there is no Cue Point set (or

Changing, Adding, and Ejecting USB Storage DevicesTo access the Device Menu from any screen, press Shift+Power. From thismenu, you can choose to Chang

Shuffle ModeA useful feature for unattended playback is Shuffle Mode. This featurerandomly selects tracks based on what is narrowed down using the Sea

Setup MenuBecause everybody has their own preferences, we have included a verysimple Setup Menu, so that each time the unit is turned on, it defaults

Firmware UpdatesOne of the most powerful features of the HDC-1000 is the capability toupgrade the internal software. This lends itself to the addition

Error MessagesIf you experience an error message while navigating the unit, here are afew explanations of those errors and how they can be corrected.

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

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

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

IntroductionForewardPreparing for First UseThank you for purchasing our Cortex HDC-1000.. We are confident that the Cortex platform of products will n

The Cortex HDC-1000 has been designed & engineered to provide dig-ital music playback and manipulation features demanded by profession-al users. T

The HDC-1000 (and all Cortex products) are designed to interface withall driverless USB devices. This means that if the product does notrequire propri

Operational NotesAdditional InformationWhen using writeable storage devices, such as hard drives, and hard-drive-based music players (iPod, Zen), cert

Setup GuideParts Diagram and FunctionsRear Panel1. AUDIO OUT L/R RCA connectors, side 1RCA type unbalanced stereo audio output. These connectors outpu