MAX 7143 - DJ Equipment US Blaster - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	DJ Media Player with SD/USB Playback
Brand	US Blaster
Model	MAX 7143
Power Supply	AC 220-240V, 50Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H)	325 x 260 x 82 mm
Audio Output	Unbalanced RCA (stereo main)
Media Supported	SD card, USB flash drive (not compatible with HCSD or MP3 display stick)
MP3 Decoding	Sampling 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz, Bitrate 32-320 kbps
Display	LCD with track number, time, mode, pitch, loop, repeat, etc.
Pitch Control	±16% fader, pitch bend buttons (+/-)
Jog Wheel	Touch-sensitive top for scratch, rubberised outer rim for pitch bend
Effects	BPM EFX, Filter, Pan, Phase, Echo, Flanger
Loop Functions	In, Out, Reloop
Program Mode	Up to 20 tracks
Cue Function	Single cue point
Play Modes	Single, Continue, Relay (ROBO)
Time Modes	Elapsed, Remaining, Total Remaining
Safety	Laser class 1, do not expose to moisture, refer servicing to qualified personnel
Cleaning	Wipe with dry, soft cloth; do not use liquids
Repairs	No user-serviceable parts; contact qualified service personnel

Frequently Asked Questions - MAX 7143 US Blaster

How do I connect the US Blaster MAX 7143 to speakers?

Use the STEREO MAIN OUTPUT using unbalanced RCA connectors and connect them to your amplifier or speakers. The output is controlled by the master fader.

Can I use a USB stick with this device?

Yes, insert a USB flash drive into the USB PORT (6). The device supports MP3 files. Note: it is not compatible with HCSD cards or MP3 display sticks.

How do I create a seamless loop?

Press IN (11) to set the loop start, then press OUT (12) to set the end and begin the loop. Press OUT again to stop the loop. Use RELOOP (13) to restart the last saved loop.

How to use the scratch function?

Press the SCRATCH BUTTON (25) to activate scratch mode (LED lights). Then rotate the JOG WHEEL's touch-sensitive top section to scratch like a vinyl record.

How do I adjust playback speed?

Move the PITCH CONTROL fader (22) to adjust speed from -16% to +16%. Use PITCH BEND + (23) and PITCH BEND - (24) for temporary speed changes. The PITCH BUTTON (21) enables/disables pitch adjustment.

How to program a playlist of multiple tracks?

In STOP mode, press PAUSE then PGM (36) to enter program mode (max 20 tracks). Use SKIP buttons (15) to select a track and press PGM to add it. Repeat, then press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback.

What do the display indicators mean?

The LCD shows: OPERATING MODE (play/pause), TIME MODE (elapsed/remaining), REPEAT (1/All), PROGRAM mode, PITCH value, LOOP active, CUE point set, TRACK NUMBER, and FOLDER info.

How to switch between SD card and USB playback?

Press the SD/USB BUTTON (14) to toggle between SD card and USB control. The first press controls SD, the second controls USB. Long press shuts off the respective media power.

How to change the time display (elapsed vs remaining)?

Use the TIME BUTTON (19) to cycle through time modes: ELAPSED (time played), REMAINING (time left on track), and TOTAL REMAINING (time left on entire media).

What audio effects are available and how to use them?

Press FILTER (27) for band-pass filter, PAN (28) for left-right balance effect, PHASE (29) for phase effect, ECHO (30) for reverb/echo, and FLANGER (31) for flanger effect. Use the FX TAP button (9) to set BPM for effect timing.

USER MANUAL MAX 7143 US Blaster

USER'SMANUAL

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK) THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated "dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Electrical equipment should NEVER be kept or stored in damp environments. The products do not Compatible with HCSD card and Mp3 display stick.

DANGER:

Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. avoid direct exposure to beam.

CAUTION:

This product utilizes a laser use of controls or adjustments other than those Specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

IMPORTANT

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

USERMANUAL

1. STEREO MAIN OUTPUT

Unbalanced RCA connectors controlled by the master fader.

2. POWERSWITCH

Press the power switch to turn the unit on. To switch the POWER off press the POWER switch again.

3. FUSES

Under normal operation the fuses should not blow. A blown fuse usually indicates an overload or fault condition. To change the fuse, remove the power cord, pry off the fuse block with a small flathead screwdriver and change the blown fuses. Refer to the specification for fuse current ratings.

4.ACCORD

Used this cable to connect the AC mains power to the unit

5. SD PORT

Insert the SD card.

6.USBPORT

Insert the USB.

7.DISPLAY

A. OPERATING MODE

These indicate the operating mode of the SD CARD or USB player
▶: The SD CARD or USB player is playing the SD CARD or USB.
I : The playback is paused

B. TIME MODE INDICATORS

ELAPSED: Played time of the selected track.

TOTALREMAINING: Total remaining play time of the SD CARD or USB.

REMAINING: Remaining play time of the selected track.

C. "PROGRAM" INDICATOR

This indicates the player is in programme mode.

D.REPEATINDICATOR

REPEAT1: The SD CARD or USB player is playing the selected track repeatedly.

REPEATALL: The SD CARD or USB player is playing the entire SD CARD or USB repeatedly.

E.TIMEBAR INDICATOR

This is a graphical representation of the "Minute, second and frame displays" (C).

F."PITCH"INDICATOR

This indicates the pitch slider (12) is activated.

G."LOOP"INDICATOR

This indicates the SD CARD or USB player is currently playing inapresetloop.

H.PITCHDISPLAY

This indicates the playback speed (pitch), from 16% to +16%.

I. PLAY MODE INDICATORS

SINGLE: The SD CARD or USB player is in single mode.

CONTINUE: The SD CARD or USB player is in continue mode.

ROBO: The SD CARD or USB player is in relay mode.

J. MINUTE, SECOND AND FRAME DISPLAYS

These displays shows the current time, the value changes depends on the time mode selected.

K."CUE"INDICATOR

This indicates a new cue is set.

L.TRACKNUMBER

This displays the position, number of track of the SD CARD or USB, which is playing

M.FOLDERDISPLAY

N. ID3 COMMUNICATION DISPLAY

8.BPMEFX

9. FX TAP BUTTON

10. CUE TAP BUTTON

11. IN BUTTON (LOOP SYSTEM)

This button sets the beginning of the loop. The Loop indicator on the display flashes.

12.OUT BUTTON(LOOP BUTTON)

When you press this button, you set the end point of the seamless loop and you start the loop. To finish the loop, press again this button.

13. RELOOP BUTTON (LOOP SYSTEM)

This button is used to start the last saved loop.

14.SD/USBBUTTON

- Press the first : control the SD card function.

• Press the second: control the USB function.
• Press along time, after display "P-OFF" and will shut off the power for SD card/USB.
• If you take away the SD card/USB, then pressing the bottom, will start up the SD/USB.

15.SKIP>>IBUTTON

In the "TRACK" mode, is next track.

1. SKIP |<< BUTTON

In the "TRACK" node, is last track.

1. SKIP>>IBUTTON

In "FOLDER"NODE, IS NEXT FOLDER.

1. SKIPI<<BUTTON

In the *FOLDER*mode, is last folder.

1. TIMEBUTTON

Use this knob to choose the time mode: Elapsed time, remaining time or total remaining time.

1. CONTINUE / SINGLE BUTTON

Press these to switch between the SINGLE and CONTINUOUS play mode. The selected mode is indicated on the LCD. In SINGLE mode, after each track, the unit stops the reading. In continue mode, the unit read all track and stops.

21.PITCHBUTTON

If you push this button ,the adjustment of the pitch potentiometer is available.

1. PITCHCONTROL

Use this fader to increase or decrease the speed of the track.

1. PITCH BEND + BUTTON

The pitch will automatically rise when the + button is pressed and return to the original pitch when it is released.

24.PITCHBEND-BUTTON

The pitch will drop while the - button is pressed and return to the original pitch when it is released.

25.SCRATCHBUTTON

When the indicator LED is light, dial the jog for SCRATCH function.

1. SEARCH BUTTON

When the indicator LED is light, dial the jog for quick search forward and backward.

27.FILTERBUTTON

Use the Filter button -27- to deactivate a band pass filter which permits playing at a certain uency.

28.PANBUTTON

The Pan button-28- activates a Balance effect. This effect, depending on the beat frequency, alternates the signal from the left to the right loudspeaker side.

29.PHASEBUTTON

Use the Phase button -29- to activate the phase effect. Although similar to a flanger, it emphasise the upper pitch less and sounds slightly more harmonious.

30.ECHOBUTTON

Use the Echo button -30- to activate a Reverb/Echo effect.

31.FLANGERBUTTON

Use the Flanger button -31- to activate the flanger effect. This frequently applied effect is similar to the Phase effect, but slightly more harmonious, emphasises the upper pitch more and is reminiscent of a flying aircraft.

1. JOG & SHUTTLE WHEELS

The CD player features an extra large Jog Wheel for a real vinyl-like operation. This is generally divided into two sections for scratch applications. The top section is touch sensitive and responds to the body's own electricity

- similar to a vinyl record on the turntable. The outer rubberised ring has been designed for pitch bending - similar to the edge of a turntable's platter.

If the Scratch function -25- has been deactivated, the entire Jog Wheel also works as a Search and Pitch Bend wheel. By turning clockwise and counter-clockwise while in Cue and Pause mode, you can precision-frame-search a Cue Point. While in Play mode, use the Jog Wheel, similar to a turntable, for pitch bending (during deactivated Scratch -25-). This is a quick increase (push start) or decrease (stop) of the pitch. The faster the Jog Wheel is turned, the quicker the change of pitch. The same effect can be achieved with the Pitch Bend buttons -23- and Pitch Bend buttons -24-.

1. CUEBUTTON

- In pause mode use the search button to search the position you want.

- Now press play button.

- Press CUE button will go back to where you start.

1. PLAY/PAUSEBUTTON

Each time you press the PLAY/PAUSE button, the operation changes from play to pause or rompause to play.

1. PGMBUTTON

In STOP mode, you can program several tracks (20 tracks max.):

- Press the PAUSE button to enter in the stop mode

- Press the PGM button to enter in the program mode

-Use the skip track buttons to choose the track you want to listen then press the PGM button

to enter your choice.

- Use one more time the skip track buttons to choose the track you want to listen then press the PGM button to enter your choice.

- Repeat the operation to select all the track you want to listen

- Press the PLAY / PAUSE button to start the playback

SPECIFICATIONS:

Mp3 Decoding....Support 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48kHz sampling frequencies and bit

rate from 32kbps to 320kbps

Power Supply AC 220-240V\~50 Hz

Dimension....325x260x82mm

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