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  • Page 1

    Professional Disc Jockey Products DM1685 STEREO MIXER with Digital Sampler OWNER’S MANUAL NUMARK INDUSTRIES 11 Helmsman Road, North Kingstown RI 02852 http://www.numark.com[...]

  • Page 2

    DM1685 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “da[...]

  • Page 3

    DM1685 NUMARK DM1685 STEREO MIXER INDEX Safety Information Page 2 Product Registration Introduction Page 4 Features Precautions Page 5 Front Panel Diagram Page 6 Guided Tour of Features Page 7 Operating Instructions Sampler Operating Instructions Page 10 Rear Panel Diagram Page 12 Connection Diagram Page 13 Specifications Page 14 Block Diagram Page[...]

  • Page 4

    DM 1685 CONGRATULATIONS! You have purchased the DM 1685 Stereo Mixer by Numark. This equipment features all new multi-source Beatkeeper technology. With the latest in manufacturing and design technology you get greater quality and better reliability than ever before. The DM 1685 brings to you the finest quality of DJ mixing equipment available toda[...]

  • Page 5

    DM1685 IMPORTANT INFORMATION... Please read this entire manual before connecting the DM1685 to your system. For optimum performance: • Always make sure that AC power is OFF while making any connections. • Do not use excessively long cables (i.e. over 50ft/14m) Be sure plugs and jacks are tightly mated. Loose connections can cause hum, noise or [...]

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    DM 1685 DM 1685 FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM... 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 4 29 30 31 32 28 27 26 25 Numark - The Proven Leader in DJ Technology ©1997 Numark Industries 6 http://www.numark.com[...]

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    DM1685 GUIDED TOUR OF FEATURES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS... If the DM1685 is your first mixer, please read this entire manual before you begin operation. If you are an experienced DJ simply replace your old mixer. The DM1685 can be rack-mounted or used as a free-standing unit (five 19" rack unit spaces). INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Study the C[...]

  • Page 8

    DM 1685 DJ MIC SECTION The DM1685 has an extremely flexible DJ Mic channel. The Talkover function reduces the level of the music while leaving the DJ Mic at normal volume. 8. Neutrik™ “Combo” connector allows connection of either a 1/4” jack or an XLR jack. This is ideal for connecting an XLR gooseneck directly into the mixer. 9. Treble and[...]

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    DM1685 EQUALIZER SECTION 17. 6-Band Stereo Graphic Equalizer (EQ). EQ compensates for differences in source material sound quality. In ultra-compact mobile systems this EQ can be used to tailor the sound to the acoustical requirements of the room. Center frequencies are 42Hz, 152Hz, 480Hz, 1.5kHz, 4.8kHz and 15.4kHz. Faders have a center detent for[...]

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    DM 1685 DIGITAL SAMPLER SECTION The Sampler uses dynamic RAM with a 16-bit microprocessor controller. The same digital signal processing components used in professional audio equipment deliver CD-quality samples. 25. The Mode Pushbuttons switch from effect to effect. The accompanying LEDs illuminate to show you which specific mode you are in at any[...]

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    DM1685 27. The Speed Control plays samples faster or slower resulting in a pitch shift of the sample. In the center position, the sample is played at recorded speed. Moving the knob to the left will slow down playback by up to 50%; moving the knob to the right will speed up the playback by up to 200%. Positions near the center provide fine changes [...]

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    DM 1685 DM1685 REAR PANEL DIAGRAM 1 453 2 10 7 8 9 9 9 7 7 7 7 8 8 6 REAR PANEL: INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 1. AC Cord. See safety precautions on page 2 for proper treatment of the power cord. 2. GND is the grounding lug for turntables 1, 2 and 3 (phono inputs on Channels 1, 2 and 3). Always use this connection (your turntable cable should have a grounding[...]

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    DM1685 DM1685 CONNECTION DIAGRAM... CD Player Turntable 2 Sound System w/ Amplifier Tape Deck Sound System w/ Amplifier AC Outlet Zone Main Keyboard Turntable 1 Tape Deck Microphone 2 Turntable 3 Digital Sampler Numark - The Proven Leader in DJ Technology ©1997 Numark Industries 13 http://www.numark.com[...]

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    DM 1685 SPECIFICATIONS... INPUTS: Line: 10k Ω input impedance 80 mV rms sensitivity (for 1.22 V output) Mic: 10k Ω input impedance balanced/unbalanced 2.5 mV rms sensitivity (for 1.22 V output) 500 mV rms max input Phono: 47k Ω input impedance 1.5 mV rms sensitivity @ 1 KHz (for 1.22 V output) OUTPUTS: Line: 9V rms max (+20 dBm) Headphone Amp[...]

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    DM1685 BLOCK DIAGRAM... Numark - The Proven Leader in DJ Technology ©1997 Numark Industries 15 http://www.numark.com[...]

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    Professional Disc Jockey Products Warranty and Service Information Numark Industries, LLC and Numark International, Inc. (hereafter “Numark”) warrants each new product manufactured and/or supplied by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship under conditions of normal use and service for 360 days, beginning on the date of purchase f[...]