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AUDIO Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA • www.americandj.com

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR U.S.A. &

CANADA MODEL ONLY

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS CD PLAYER TO

WATER OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

1. Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do not

damage or deform; it may cause electric shock

or malfunction when used. Hold plug attach-

ment when removing from wall outlet. Do not

pull on the cord.

2. To avoid electric shock, do not open the top

cover when the unit is plugged in. If problems

occur with the unit, call your local American DJ

AUDIO dealer.

3. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside

the CD player. Electric shock or malfunction

may occur.

Please record and retain the model name and serial number from your rating label.

Model No.______________________________

Serial No.______________________________

CAUTION

Do not open -

Risk of electric shock

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER RACK.

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICE TO YOUR

AUTHORIZED AMERICAN DJ AUDIO DEALER.

The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure, and may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the user manual accompanying the CD player.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch

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NOTE:

This CD player uses a semiconductor laser. It is recommended for use in a room at the following temperature: 41˚F - 95˚F / 5˚C - 35˚C

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS

(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES

CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE

EXPOSURE.

CAUTION:

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER

THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT

IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE

ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT

PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

NOTE:

This unit may cause interference to radio and television reception.

Line Voltage Selection

(for multiple voltage model only)

115V

• The desired voltage may be set with

the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch

on the rear panel (using a screwdriver).

230V

• Do not twist the VOLTAGE SELECTOR

switch with excessive force as this may

cause damage.

• If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does

not move smoothly, please contact a

qualified service technician.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

I. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the appliance

is operated.

2. Save Instructions - The safety and operating

instructions should be saved for future

reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance

and in the operating instructions should be

adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and user

instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not

be used near water - for example, near a bath

tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a

wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.

6. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated

so that its location or position does not interfere

with its proper ventilation. For example, the

appliance should not be situated on a bed,

sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the

ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in

installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that

may impede the flow of air through the

ventilation openings.

7. Heat - The appliance should be situated away

from heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other appliances (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Power Sources - The appliance should be

connected to a power supply only of the type

described in the operating instructions or as

marked on the appliance.

9. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should

be taken so that the grounding or polarization

means of an appliance is not defeated.

10. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely

to be walked on or pinched by items placed

upon or against them, paying particular

attention to cords at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit

from the appliance.

11. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned

only as recommended by the manufacturer.

12. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the

appliance should be unplugged from the outlet

when left unused for a long period of time.

13. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken

so that objects do not fall and liquids are not

spilled into the enclosure through openings.

14. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance

should be serviced by qualified service

personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has

been damaged.

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

15. Servicing - The user should not attempt to

service the appliance beyond that described in

the operating instructions. All other servicing

should be referred to qualified service

personnel.

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GENERAL NOTES ON USE

• Avoid high temperatures.

Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.

• Handle the power cord carefully.

• Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

• Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust.

• Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. (For sets with ventilation holes.)

• Do not let foreign objects in the set.

• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set.

• Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.

MAIN FEATURES

(1) 8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter

(2) Beat counter

(3) Auto cue

(4) 1/75th second frame search

(5) Realtime cue (“Cue on the Fly”)

(6) 6 different speed scan

(7) Pitch display

(8) REV/PLAY - Reverse play

(9) 30 + 30 programmable tracks

(10) Digital output RCA coaxial

(11) Fader Start , Fader Stop , (back cue) Relay playback

(using the control jack) and must use ADJ mixers (a)

(12) Large bright LCD Screen can be viewed from wide angles.

(13) 60 seconds transport protection (b)

(14) Seamless Loop

(15) CD-R and CD-RW compatible

(16) Flip-Flop, Relay Playback (c)

(17) +/- 8%, 12%, 16% on Pitch Slider

(18) Sleep Mode after 15 min. (d)

(19) Bop Effect (e)

(20) Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/- 16%

(21) Memory Backup, Default to last setting (f)

(22) Instant Start

(23) “Q” Start Control (g)

(24) SKID effect (h)

(25) COAST effect (i)

(a) FADER “Q” START: This function only operate in conjunctions with a compatible American DJ "Q" series mixer.

(b) 60 SECOND TRANSPORT PROTECTION: Will automatically close transport if left open for more than 60 seconds to

prevent someone from walking by and breaking the transport.

(c) FLIP-FLOP: On the back of the control unit there are 2 inputs that say control use a standard mini plug (stereo),

plug in from Side 1 to Side 2. Set both sides of the CD player to single mode on the control. Now when you play Disc

1 at the end of the last song the CD player will automatically change to Disc 2. Then when Disc 2 ends it will return

to Disc 1, etc.

(d) SLEEP MODE: The CD player automatically shuts off the transport and laser after 15 minutes (when in pause or cue

mode). This will lengthen the life of your motor drive and laser. To restart player, just press cue or play buttons.

(e) BOP EFFECT: A Bop Effect is a stutter, creating a sound similar to a CD skipping.

(f) Memory Backup: This will automatically keep your last setting (repeat, SGL, CTN) even if you unplug AC current. It

will also hold your cue points in memory if you accidentally open transport or shut off power. Memory cues are erased

automatically when a new CD is played, or by holding memory button down for 3 -4 seconds.

(g) “Q” Start Control: This feature is used with American DJ mixers featuring Fader “Q” Start. Connect the standard mini

plugs, supplied, from Disc 1 output on CD player to the “A” player control input on the rear of mixer. Then connect

the other supplied mini plug from Disc 2 output on CD player to the “B” player control input on the rear of mixer. By

moving the mixer fader from left to right you can start and pause Disc 1 and Disc 2 respectively. In other words,

when the cross-fader of the mixer is to the left, and you move it 20% to the right, Disc 2 will begin to play. When the

cross-fader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left, Disc 1 will begin to play. You can create great effects similar

to scratching with this feature. After storing cue points on each side of the CD player, different songs or samples can

quickly be recalled by moving the mixer cross-fader back and forth. New cue points can be easily selected on the CD

player (1,19,20). “Q” Start control is easy to use and mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with

your music.

(h) SKID Effects: This effect simulates the sudden platter stop of a turntable. Almost like pressing the stop button on a

turntable.

(i) Coast Effects: This effect will simulates turning the power off on a turntable - The platter spins until it slow loses

momentum.

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PREPARATIONS

1. Checking the Contents

Check that the carton contains the following items:

1) Main unit

2) Control unit

3) Operating instructions ( this booklet)

4) Two sets of RCA cables.

5) Two Control cords (6 feet / 1.8 meters)

2. Installing the Units

Mount the units onto your console or rack with 19" EIA rack rails.

CAUTION:

• The player will work normally when the main

unit is mounted with the front panel within

15 degrees of the vertical plane. If the unit is

tilted excessively, discs may not be loaded or

unloaded properly. (Figure 1)

• The control panel's LCDs are designed to be

clearly visible within the angles shown in

Figure 2. Mount the control unit so that the

visual angle is within this range.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

3. Connections

1) Turn off the POWER switch.

2) Connect the RCA pin cables to the inputs on your mixer.

3) Connect the control cables to the REMOTE connector on the main unit.

CAUTION:

Be sure to use the supplied control cables. Using another type of cable may result in damage.

Be sure the power is off when connecting the control cables. Otherwise the units may not work properly.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Fig. 3

A. Remote unit front (figure 11)

1. SKID/COAST/ADJUST - This button allow you to change the SKID and COAST values. With the SKID/

COAST/ADJUST selected the SKID value is one second and the COAST value is five seconds. With the SKID/

COAST/ADJUST deselected (off) the SKID value is a 1/2 second and the COAST value is three seconds.

2. CUE MEMORY - This button allows you to program up to 4 cue points on the CD, first set a cue point (See Cue

Section). Press the MEMORY Button (2) during play or pause, the memory LED lights up. Use frame search to reach desired point, then press a number button to memorize that starting point. Repeat above steps to memorize all

4 starting points if desired.

3. SKID BUTTON - This button activates the SKID effect.

This effect simulates the sudden platter stop of a turntable.

Almost like pressing the stop button on a turntable. When the SKID effect is selected a number 1 will appear in the

LCD Display (13), this indicates SKID effect is selected.

4. REV/PLAY BUTTON - This button activates reverse play mode. When this effect is selected the disc will begin to play in reverse mode, and continue to play in reverse until reverse play is turned off. If reverse play is not turned off the disc will continue to play in reverse until it returns to the beginning of the disc. When the REV/PLAY effect is selected a number 3 will appear in the LCD Display (13), this will indicate REV/PLAY is selected.

5. TIME BUTTON - The TIME button is used to changed the displayed time values. Time can be displayed as

ELAPSED PLAYING TIME, track REMAINING TIME and

TOTAL disc REMAINING TIME.

6. CUE BUTTONS - These button are used to store 4 user programmable "Cue Points." A "Cue Point" is a starting point anywhere on a disc. To program a "Cue Point" see

Cue Points on page 10.

7. PROGRAM - This button is used to enter Program

Mode. The word “PROGRAM” will be indicated in the display when Program Mode is activated. To program see

"Programming" on page 11.

8. REPEAT - This button allows you to select between

REPEAT 1 or REPEAT ALL. Repeat 1 will continuous repeat the selected track. Repeat All will continuously repeat the disc. The repeat function will work in program mode, repeating a single track or repeating the entire program.

9. SGL/CTN - This function allows you to select single or continuous play. Single play will return a track to it's cue point when it has completed play. Continuous play will play the entire disc until the last track has completed play.

10. OPEN/CLOSE (Disc Tray Open/Close) - This button is used to load or eject the disc tray. Each press will open or close the disc transport tray. NOTE: The tray will not open unless the disc is in pause or cue mode.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS - REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (CONT.)

11. COAST BUTTON - This button activates the COAST effect. This effect will simulates turning the power off on a turntable - The platter spins until it slow loses momentum.

When the COAST effect is selected a number 2 will appear in the LCD Display (13), this will indicates the COAST effect is selected.

12. P.S. BUTTON - This button changes the pitch value.

The selectable pitch values are +/- 8%, +/-12%, +/-16%.

These values immediately reflect the amount of pitch being applied to a music source in the CD drive. The pitch value is adjusted by sliding the PITCH SLIDER (23) up and down.

13. LCD DISPLAY - This high quality LCD indicates all the functions, as they are occurring, with the CD. The icons are explained in the next section.

14. BOP BUTTON - This button is used to activate the BOP

Effect. A Bop Effect is a stutter, creating a sound similar to a CD skipping. The Bop Effect can be created in 2 ways.

See creating a BOP on page 10.

15. (-) PITCH BEND Button - The pitch bend function allows the positioning of the bass beats to be matched.

This button is used “fall back” to match the beats of another player. The pitch will drop while the (-) BUTTON is pressed

(allowing “fall back”) and return to the original pitch when the button is released. By changing the pitch of one disc with respect to the other in this way the beats can be matched.

16. (+) PITCH BEND Button - The pitch bend function allows the positioning of the bass beats to be matched. This button is used to “catch up” to match the beats of another player. The pitch will rise while the (+) BUTTON is pressed

(allowing “catch up”) and return to the original pitch when the button is released. By changing the pitch of one disc with respect to the other in this way the beats can be matched.

17. PITCH - This button activates the PITCH SLIDER

(23). The Pitch LED will glow indicating pitch control is activated.

18. SHUTTLE WHEEL - (OUTER RING) This wheel has 6 forward and 6 reverse speed positions for searching through songs. The more you turn the wheel in either direction the faster you search through the music.

19. JOG WHEEL - (INNER RING) This jog wheel serves two functions depending on the mode you are working in.

a. The jog wheel will act as a slow frame search control

when the CD is not playing but either paused or set to a

cue point. To set a new frame cue point, spin the wheel

then press PLAY when you have determined the proper

position. Press CUE to return to the “CUE POINT”.

b. It also works as a pitch bend, when you turn

clockwise the pitch will rise to 16%, and when you turn

counterclockwise it will fall to -16%.

20. TRACK BUTTON - This button is used to back skip a track. Used to this function to go back to a desired track.

21. TRACK BUTTON - This button is used to forward skip to the next track.

22. +10 BUTTON - This button is used to quickly advance ten tracks. For example if you are on track two, pressing the +10 BUTTON will advance you to track 12.

23. PITCH SLIDER - The pitch slider changes the pitch percentage of the music source. The pitch values range from

+/- 8%, +/- 12% or +/- 16%. Use the P.S. BUTTON (12) to change the selected pitch value.

24. BPM BUTTON - This button is used to switch between the BPM and PITCH values displayed in the LCD DISPLAY

(40).

25. COUNTER BUTTON - When in BPM mode, tap this button to the beat of the music to determine the current

Beats Per Minute (BPM). BPM will appear in the LCD

DISPLAY (8, 33).

26. IN REALTIME BUTTON - (CUE “ON THE FLY”) This allows you to set a CUE POINT without stopping the play back. This button also sets the beginning of a seamless loop. To create a SEAMLESS LOOP see page 9.

27. CUE - Pressing the CUE BUTTON during play provides a return to the position at which play was started. If

PAUSE is used before CUE or a new CUE POINT was set, that will now become the cue point. Alternately pressing the PLAY BUTTON (29) and the CUE BUTTON allows the CD to be played from the same position any number of times. The CUE LED will light up from the time the Cue button is pressed until the CD has reset to the position at which play was started. Steady lighting of this LED indicates the ready condition. The CUE BUTTON can be held down to play a CD. When you release the CUE

BUTTON it instantly returns to the CUE POINT. You can also tap the CUE BUTTON to create a BOP EFFECT (for definition of BOP EFFECT, see page 5).

28. OUT/EXIT - Used to set the ending point when looping. When the OUT/EXIT BUTTON is pressed, the player will play the loop continuously. To exit the loop, press the

OUT/EXIT BUTTON again.

29. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON - Each press of the PLAY/

PAUSE BUTTON causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause to play.

30. RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP has been made, but the CD Player is not in SEAMLESS LOOP mode, press the RELOOP BUTTON (30) to reactivate the

SEAMLESS LOOP mode. RELOOP (46) will appear in the LCD DISPLAY (13). To exit loop, press the OUT/EXIT

BUTTON (28).

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS - LCD DISPLAY

31

32

33

34

35

36

37 38 39 40 41 42 Fig. 4

46

45

44

43

B. LCD Display (figure 12)

31. SINGLE INDICATOR - This will indicate the player is in "SINGLE" play mode.

32. Function indicators - These indicators detail which effects or cue points are selected.

33. CUE INDICATOR - This indicator details cue mode has been activated

34. PLAY INDICATOR ( ) - The PLAY indicators will glow during normal playback.

35. PAUSE INDICATOR ( ) - The PAUSE indicators will glow during pause or cue mode.

36. TRACK INDICATOR - This will display the current track in play, pause, and cue mode or the current track being programmed in program mode.

37.PROGRAM INDICATOR - This indicator will glow when program mode is activate or program play has been activated.

38. REPEAT Indicator - (REPEAT 1, REPEAT ALL) The

REPEAT indicator will detail complete disc repeat play.

REPEAT 1 will indicate single track repeat play.

39. MINUTES INDICATOR - Detail the minutes elapse or remaining.

40. SECOND INDICATOR - Detail the seconds elapse or remaining.

41. Frame INDICATOR - Detail the frames elapse or remaining.

42. PITCH OR BPM DISPLAY - Details either beat per minute or applied pitch percentage (see also 24 & 25).

43. BPM INDICATOR - Will glow when the BPM BUT-

TON (24) is engaged. This will also detail the value detailed in section 42 is in BPM's

44. PITCH INDICATOR - Will glow when the PITCH

BUTTON (25) is engaged. This will also detail the value detailed in section 42 is in pitch percentage.

45.ELAPSED, TOTAL, & REMAIN INDICATORS - These indicate that the time shown on the display is either in ELAPSED, TOTAL disc remaining, or SINGLE song remaining time.

46. LOOP, RELOOP - Appears when LOOP is engaged.

LOOP will flashes when a loop is engaged.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS (REAR)

47

48

49

50

51

Fig. 5

C. MAIN UNIT REAR PANEL (Figure 5)

47. DIGITAL OUT - connect to Minidisc or CD-R device.

48. POWER CONNECTOR/FUSE - IEC Power Connector with built-in fuse holder. Always replace with same type fuse.

49. VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Select which voltage desired: 115V or 230V. Always disconnect the power plug before changing the voltage.

50. REMOTE 1 & 2 - Connect supplied 8-pin cable from

REMOTE 1 on MAIN UNIT to REMOTE 1 on CONTROL

UNIT (52).

51. AUDIO OUT 1 & 2 - Audio Out signals. Connect

RCA cable from AUDIO OUT to a mixer input.

52 52

53 53

Fig. 6

D. CONTROL UNIT REAR PANEL (Figure 6)

52. CONNECT TO MAIN UNIT - Connect supplied 8-pin cable from REMOTE 1 on MAIN UNIT (50) to REMOTE

1 on CONTROL UNIT.

53. CONTROL - Connect mini-plug from CONTROL out on rear of CONTROL UNIT to a mixer’s CONTROL out.

This feature is available on all mixers with Fader “Q” Start

(see also “Q” Start Control p.5).

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BASIC OPERATIONS

1. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISC TRAY AND LOADING DISCS

• Press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (10) to open or close the disc tray. OPEN/

CLOSE BUTTON (10) are provided on both the main unit and control unit or,

press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (29), to automatically close the transport tray

and begin play.

• If the transport tray is not closed after 60 seconds it will automatically close

and enter pause mode..

• The disc trays cannot be opened during playback this is to prevent playback

from accidently being interrupted. The tray can only be opened during pause

or cue modes.

5 in. / 12cm disk

2. LOADING DISCS

• Hold the disc by the edges and place it in the disc tray. Never touch the signal

surface (the glossy side) of a disc.

• When using 5 inch/12 cm discs, place the disc in the outer tray guides (Fig.7),

and when using 3 inch/8 cm discs, place them securely in the inner guides (Fig.8).

CAUTION:

DO NOT place any foreign objects in the disc tray, and do not place more than

one disc in the disc tray at a time. Doing so may result in malfunction.

DO NOT push the disc tray in manually when the power is off, as this may result in

malfunction and damage the player.

3 in. / 8cm disk

Fig. 7

3. SELECTING TRACKS

• Tap the TRACK BUTTONS (20 & 21) once to move to one higher or lower

track or hold the TRACK BUTTONS (20 & 21) down to change tracks

continuously at a higher speed.

Fig. 8

• When a new track is selected during playback. Playback begins as soon as the search operation is completed.

4. STARTING PLAYBACK

• Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (29) during the pause or cue to start playback.

• The PLAY INDICATOR (34) will begin to when playback starts.

• The point at which playback starts is automatically stored as a cue point. Pressing the CUE BUTTON (27) will

return to this exact same point, until a new cue point is set.

5. STOPPING PLAYBACK

• There are two ways to stop playback:

1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (29) during playback to pause at that point.

2) Press the CUE BUTTON (27) during playback to return to the position at which playback started.

6. PAUSING - The PAUSE indicator will glow when the unit is in pause mode. Pause mode is stopping the playback function at any point in a track, and resuming play at that exact same point.

• Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (29) to switch between play and pause.

7. CUEING - When the unit is in cue mode the CUE INDICATOR (33) in the LCD (13) will glow. The CUE INDICATOR

(33) will flash momentarily when a new cue point has been set. ”Cueing” is the action of preparing for playback. When the Cue button is pressed, playback returns to the cue point and enters pause mode. When the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

(29) is pressed during the cue mode, playback starts.

8. CUE POINT SETTING - A beginning play point. Cue points are set in any of the four user programmable CUE POINT

BUTTONS (6) or in the IN REALTIME CUE BUTTON (26). Be advised that the CUE BUTTON (27) and the in realtime

CUE BUTTON (27) are linked together. Any cue point set in the IN REAL TIME CUE BUTTON (26) will automatically become the new cue point for the CUE BUTTON (27) and vice versa. To set a cue point:

1) Press the IN REALTIME CUE BUTTON (26) during playback to set the new cue point.

2) You may save 4 CUE points by pressing MEMORY, then set desired Cue, then press any of 4 CUE POINT

BUTTONS (6). You can also set any of the 4 Cue points in realtime by pressing MEMORY during playback

and then pressing any of the CUE POINT BUTTONS (6).

• To return to a CUE POINT press the CUE BUTTON (27). This will return you to point as set in number 1 above.

To return to the cue point set in CUE BUTTONS 6-9 (6), press the CUE BUTTONS 6-9 (6) that stores the cue

point you wish to return to. If the unit is in playback mode the unit will immediately begin playback from that

cue point. If the player is in pause or cue mode the unit will cue to that point. The LCD DISPLAY (13) will display

the cue point selected, CUE POINTS 6-9 (32).

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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)

NOTE: When play starts via pause or track skipping or scanning, the CUE POINT will change to the start point automatically.

9. AUTO CUE - When a disc is loaded in to the unit, the cue point is set to the first source of music (The beginning of the first track). If a track is changed before pressing play, the CUE POINT is reset to your new starting point.

10. FRAME SEARCH - Frame search allows you to set a precise cue point. This accomplished in either cue or pause modes. While in pause or cue mode, use the inner jog wheel (19) to frame search. When you use the jog wheel the monitor function will allows you to here your frame search. Once you have set a new starting point press the PAUSE/PLAY

BUTTON (29). Pressing play will set the new CUE point in memory. This new cue point can now be accessed at any time by pressing the CUE BUTTON (27). This cue point will stay set until you create a new cue point.

11. SCANNING (FAST FORWARD/FAST REVERSE) - Scanning works with the OUTER JOG WHEEL (18). This allows you to quickly scan through a disc or track. To do this rotate the outer Shuttle wheel in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. You can scan forward or reverse in 6 different speeds. The speed of your scan will depending on how much you rotate the wheel.

12. SEAMLESS LOOP PLAY - A loop is a section music that continuously play over and over. This unit allows you to create a seamless loop between two continuous points and replay loop seamless (without gaps or music interruption).

When creating a seamless loop you must be in playback mode. To create a seamless loop:

1) Be sure you are in playback mode. The PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON’S (29) LED will

be glowing (Fig.9).

2) When you reach a point in playback that you to create as your starting point.

Press the IN REAL TIME CUE BUTTON (26). This will set the starting point

of your SEAMLESS LOOP. The IN REAL TIME CUE’S BUTTON LED (26)

Fig. 9

will begin to glow (Fig 10).

3) When you reach the point in playback that will be the ending point for your loop,

press OUT/EXIT BUTTON (28). Pressing the OUT/EXIT BUTTON (28) will set

the ending point of your SEAMLESS LOOP. SEAMLESS LOOP mode will be

indicated by the IN REALTIME CUE (26) and OUT/EXIT (28) LEDs flash

repeatedly. The LOOP INDICATOR (44) in LCD DISPLAY (13) will also flash.

4) Sound will continue in seamless loop mode until you exit the loop or set a

new cue point.

5) To exit the SEAMLESS LOOP, press OUT/EXIT BUTTON (28). LEDs will remains

on but will stop flash. Music will resume normal play (Fig.12). The LED's remain

on to indicate a loop is in memory and is ready to be recalled.

6) To replay loop, press the RELOOP BUTTON (30). The IN REALTIME CUE (26)

and OUT/EXIT (28) LEDs will immediately begin flashing (Fig.13). The LOOP

INDICATOR (44) in LCD DISPLAY (13) will also begin to flash.

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

13. EDITING A LOOP - This function allows you to set a new ending point for a loop you already created. Only the ending point of a loop can be edited. You must actively be in loop playback mode to edited to set a new loop ending point.

1) If a SEAMLESS LOOP has already been created, be sure your are in loop

playback mode - Loop is running.

2) Next, press OUT/EXIT BUTTON (21) to return to normal play (figure 23). This

will disengage the SEAMLESS LOOP mode.

3) When your reach the point of your desired new loop ending point (Fig.11). This

set your new loop ending point into memory.

FOR SHORTER LOOP: press OUT/EXIT BUTTON (28) quickly.

FOR LONGER LOOP: Wait until the song plays several frames, them press OUT/EXIT BUTTON (28).

Fig. 13

14. TIME DISPLAY - The time display may be changed to read in three different options. Elapse track play, Track remaining play, total disc remaining. During normal play, each time you press the TIME BUTTON (5), the time value in the LCD DISPLAY (13) changes to give you the following information:

1) ELAPSED playing time (43).

2) REMAINing time of a track (43). If the current track number is over 34, “...................” is displayed.

3) TOTAL remaining time of the disc (43).

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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)

15. REPEAT PLAYBACK - This function allows you to repeat one track or the entire disc.

• Press the REPEAT BUTTON (8), the REPEAT 1 INDICATOR (37) will begin to glow, The player will continuously

repeat the current track.

• Press the REPEAT BUTTON (8) again, the REPEAT 1 indicator will turn off and just repeat will remaining on.

The player will now repeat the entire disc.

• Press the REPEAT BUTTON (8) again, to turn off the repeat function.

16. PITCH BENDING - This function will momentarily speed-up or slow-down the pitch percentage.

• The pitch percentage will increases or decreases respectively when the PITCH BEND +(16) or PITCH BEND

- (15) buttons are pressed. The extent to which the speed changes is proportionate to the amount of time the

buttons are held down. For example, if the PITCH BEND + BUTTON (16) is held in continuously, the pitch will

increases continuously until the button is released or until a maximum of 16% pitch is obtained..

• The INNER JOG WHEEL (19) will also temporarily act as a pitch bend, but only while in playback mode.

Rotating the INNER JOG WHEEL (19) in a clockwise direction will bend the pitch in a positive manner while

rotating the INNER JOG WHEEL (19) while in a counter-clockwise direction will bend the pitch in a negative

manner. The speed that you rotate the INNER JOG WHEEL (19) will determines the amount of pitch percentage.

17. PROGRAM MODE/PLAY - This function allows you to program up to 30 tracks to be programmed and replayed in your desired order. To begin programming:

1) Press the PROGRAM BUTTON (7) to activate program mode. The PROGRAM INDICATOR (36) LED above

the PROGRAM BUTTON (7) will begin to glow. The PROGRAM INDICATOR (36) in the LCD DISPLAY (13) will

also turn to indicate program mode is active.

2) Select a track to program by using the F. SKIP AND B.SKIP BUTTONS (20 & 21). Once you have selected a

track, press PROGRAM BUTTON (7) to lock this track into the programs memory.

3) Repeat step to up to 30 time. (ie. up to 30 tracks can be programmed).

4) After you have completed your programming you can review the tracks you entered into the program memory by

tapping on the PROGRAM BUTTON (7). The LCD DISPLAY (13) will detail which tracks have been programmed.

5) Pressing the PAUSE/PLAY BUTTON (29) will begin your program playback.

6) To cancel your program press and hold down the PROGRAM BUTTON (7) for more than 2 seconds.

18. BOP FUNCTION - A Bop Effect is a stutter, creating a sound similar to a CD skipping. You can create a BOP effect in three ways by:

1) By Rapidly Pressing the CUE BUTTON (20)

a. Be sure you are in playback mode.

b. Rapidly press the CUE BUTTON (27) in sync with the music (Fig. 14).

2) By Rapidly Tapping on the BOP Button (14)

a. Be sure you are in playback mode.

b.

Press the IN REALTIME CUE BUTTON (26) this will set a new cue point. (Fig. 15).

Fig. 14

c. Press MEMORY BUTTON (2) to set your CUE POINT in memory. The CUE

BUTTON (27) LED will begin to glow (Fig 16).

d. Press the BOP BUTTON (14) this lock a new cue point in to the BOP Button

(14) memory (Fig. 17).

e. To access this BOP rapidly tap on the BOP Button (14) (Fig. 17).

3) By Rapidly Tapping on the CUE BUTTONS 6-9 (6)

a. Be sure you are in playback mode.

b.

Press the IN REALTIME CUE BUTTON (26) this will set a new cue point. (Fig. 15).

c. Press MEMORY BUTTON (2) to set your CUE POINT in memory. The CUE

BUTTON (27) LED will begin to glow (Fig 16).

d. Press a CUE BUTTON 6-9 (6) this will lock a new cue point in to the memory of

the CUE BUTTON 6-9 (6) you selected (Fig. 18).

e. To access this BOP rapidly tap on the CUE BUTTON 6-9 (6) you selected (Fig. 18).

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

Fig. 18

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MATCHING THE BEATS PER MINUTE (BPM)

Beat matching is the act of line up the beats of two separate music source to blend them in to each senseless. This is functions that may take some practice. To properly beat match:

1) Find the BPM of the song playing by pressing the BPM BUTTON (24). Next, tap the COUNTER BUTTON (25)

firmly to the beat of the music until a BPM COUNT (40) is displayed on the LCD DISPLAY (13).

2) Repeat step 1 for the song you want to mix in. You can listen in by cueing it in your headphones using your mixer

or by following the BEAT LED located above BPM BUTTON (24) on the CD Player.

3) Engage Pitch by pressing PITCH (17) on the side you want to use, make sure Readout is in BPM by pressing

BPM BUTTON (24) until BPM is lit on LCD DISPLAY (13). Adjust pitch until same BPM as original song

is reached.

4) The by using your American DJ "Q" series mixer fade one music source in to the other.

BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER

• When you have finished using the CD player, and before switching off the power, be sure that the disc holder has been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE button (see figures 25 & 26).

TRAY PROTECTION: If tray is not closed after 60 seconds, it will close automatically and pause.

CAUTION: DO NOT forcibly close the disc holder when the power is off.

DO NOT switch off the power when the disc holder is open.

Fig. 25

Fig. 26

Switch off the power after the disc holder has been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE button.

CDS LEFT IN PLAYER - If a CD is left in the player and the remote has been disconnected, plug power cable in, turn on power and take out CD.

COMPACT DISCS

1. PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING COMPACT DISCS

• Do not allow fingerprints, oil or dust to get on

the surface of the disc. If the disc is dirty, wipe it

off with a soft dry cloth.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, water, record

spray, electrostatic-proof chemicals, or silicone-

treated cloths to clean discs.

• Always handle discs carefully to prevent damage-

ing the surface; in particular when removing a

disc from its case

• Do not bend the disc.

• Do not apply heat.

• Do not enlarge the hole in the center of the disc.

• Do not write on the label (printed side) with a hard-

tipped implement such as a pencil or ball point

pen.

• Condensation will form if a disc is brought into

a warm area from a colder one, such as

outdoors in winter. Do not attempt to dry the

disc with a hair dryer, etc.

2. PRECAUTION ON STORAGE

• After playing a disc, always unload it from player.

• Always store the compact disc in the jewel case,

protecting from dirt or damage.

• Do not place discs in the following areas:

a) Areas exposed to direct sunlight for a

considerable time.

b) Areas subject to accumulation of dust or high

humidity.

c) Areas affected by heat from indoor heaters,

etc.

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Type: Twin mechanism compact disc player with wired controller.

Disc type: Standard compact discs (5 in / 12cm and 3in/8cm discs)

Dimensions: Player unit: 19" (W) x 3 15/32” (H) x 9 55/64” (D)

482mm (W) x 88mm (H) x 264mm (D) (without feet)

Control unit: 19"(W) x 5 3/4” (H) x 1 37/64” (D)

482mm (W) x 132mm (H) x 74mm (D) (without feet)

Installation: 19-inch rack mountable

Player unit: 2U / 2 rack spaces

Control unit: 3U / 3 rack spaces

Weight: Player unit: 11 lbs. / 5 kgs

Control unit: 4.5 lbs. / 2 kg

Power supply: 115/230V AC, 50/60Hz

Power consumption: 25W

Environmental conditions: Operational temperature: 5 to 35˚C

Operational humidity:

Storage temperature: -20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F)

Accessories: Connecting cord (2 sets for left and right channels)

Control cord (1.8m / 6 feet)

(41 to 95˚F)

25 to 85% (no condensation)

AUDIO SECTION

Quantization: 16 bit linear per channel

Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz at normal pitch

Over sampling rate: 8 times

D/A conversion 16 bit

Frequency response: +/- 1 dB 20 Hz to 20,000 KHz

Total harmonic distortion:* 0.02%

Signal to noise ratio:* 88 dB

Channel separation:* 80 dB

Output level: 2.0V +/- 1dB

Load impedance: 47 kohm or more

* with 20KHz low pass filter

FUNCTIONS

Variable pitch: +/-8%, +/-12% or +/-16%

Search accuracy: 1/75 sec. (1 subcode frame)

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for purpose of improvement.

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Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA

Tel: 323-582-2650

Fax: 323-582-2610

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E-mail: [email protected]

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