Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the latest addition to the growing Stanton family of professional DJ gear. Sporting a new attitude and a fresh, modern look, the Stanton C.503 is a dual rackmount CD player with designed togive club and mobile DJs a powerful, yet simple tool to mix, creat...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 . Functions and Controls (Layout) 1-1. Main Unit (Front Panel)1-2. Main Unit (Rear Panel)1-3. Remote Controller (Front Panel)1-4. Remote Controller (Bottom Panel)1-5. LCD 2. Standard Operation 2-1. CUE2-2. MEMORY/CUE2-3. Flash Start2-4. Looping2-5. Adjusting the tempo2-6. Pitch Bending2-7. KEY LOC...
Page 6 - WARNNING
5. OUTPUT jacks (RCA, unbalanced) RCA connectors providing line level output signals, one set each for discs 1 and 2.Maximum output level is +6dBV (2Vrms) 6. DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks (COAXIAL, S/PDIF) Coaxial connectors provide S/DIF digital output signals. These connectors can output the 44.1KHz digita...
Page 10 - WARRNING; Shows the current track selected / playing.
1-4. Remote Controller (Bottom Panel) 34. REMOTE connector Connect this to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel of the main unit. WARRNING * DO NOT use any cable except the cable supplied with the C.503.* Connect the cable to the C.503 as shown on the illustration on the rear panel. If you connect...
Page 14 - Set the brake time; VINYL mode overrides most other play modes and effects*; MORE ADVANCED OPTIONS
2-9. BPM / TAP Button The C.503 features a manual BPM calculation. Set the parameter display mode to BPM by Pressing [RECALL DISPLAY]until BPM shows in LCD or just begin tapping the BPM/TAP button. Pressing the BPM/TAP button repeatedly (suggest-ed 8 times or more) enters the song tempo (BPM) in man...
Page 15 - When VINYL function is on, the Jog wheel works as the search dial.; To store the Track Memory Data; LCD shows the lowest empty memory number.; Memorized data
When VINYL function is on, the Jog wheel works as the search dial. 3-4. Track Memory The C.503 can memorize the various playback settings of current selected tracks. Up to 100 tracks of memory in eachof 5 banks (A to E) can be stored.You could use each bank for a different user style / preference or...
Page 16 - Create the program
the track memory number. NOTE: CUE 1-3 and loop points can be memorized and/or recalled. However, just after the recall operation, start from the CUE1-3 or loop points will not be seamless when performed on the first try (because there are no data in the RAM buffer justafter the recall operation). O...
Page 17 - Edit program; Select desired track with track skip buttons.; Insert program; gram with the Jog wheel.; Delete program; Set the desired parameter with the Jog wheel.
5. Exit the program edit mode [PROGRAM] by pressing and holding the SHIFT button then pressing the CNT/SGL but- ton. Edit program 1. Enter the program edit mode [PROGRAM] by pressing and holding the SHIFT button then pressing the CNT/SGL but- ton. 2. Program number is shown in the parameter display....
Page 19 - SPECIFICATIONS
Disc type: 8cm / 12cm CD Number of channels: 2-channel Resolution: 16-bit Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz Analog output: RCA pin jack Output impedance: <1kohm Maximum output level: +6dBV Digital output: Coaxial Format: S/PDIF Voltage requirements USA/Canada: 120V AC, 60Hz UK/Europe: 230V AC, 50Hz Aus...
Page 20 - SLEEP; ERROR MESSAGES & TROUBLESHOOTING
Error Messages occur when there is known issue / problem with the playback device.Below are the Error numbers, and explanation of the problem and how to correct it. Err 01 TOC Read error - the disc’s Table of Contents cannot be read within 20 seconds - try with another disc or remove and clean the e...
Page 21 - WARRANTY & RETURN POLICY
WarrantyThrough Stanton’s authorized dealers around the World, Stanton, or one of Stanton’s authorized distributors outside theU.S., will, without charge, repair or replace, at the sole discretion of the entity responsible for making the repair or provid-ing the replacement, any Stanton merchandise ...
Page 22 - ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFO; TO THE USER
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFO TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference whenthe equipment is operated in a commercial...