American Audio CDG-350 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

CDG-350

Professional Karaoke

Dual Disc Player

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles Ca. 90058

www.americanaudio.us

11/06

CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................3

PRODUCT INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT .........................................................................................................................6

SET-UP................................................................................................................................................6

FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS

REMOTE UNIT.............................................................................................................................7

PLAYER UNIT.............................................................................................................................10

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY..................................................................................................................12

BASIC OPERATION

LOADING/EJECTING DISC.......................................................................................................14

SELECTING TRACKS................................................................................................................14

STARTING/STOPPING PLAYBACK...........................................................................................14

ADJUSTING TIME DISPLAY......................................................................................................15

PITCH ADJUSTMENTS.............................................................................................................16

PITCH BENDING.......................................................................................................................17

PROGRAM PLAY.......................................................................................................................18

VIDEO CONNECTIONS........................................................................................................................19

SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES..............................................................................................................20

HANDLING COMPACT DISC...............................................................................................................20

WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................21

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................22

MAIN FEATURES

• Reads and Plays CD, CD-R, & CD+G Discs

• Jog Wheel Pitch Bend

• Single or Continuous Play

• Selectable Time Display

• Auto Cue

• Track Search by Frames

• Fader Start for A

udio & Video

• +10 Track Skipping

• Pitch Display

• Tempo Lo

• Pitch Control and Bend (+/-8%, +/-12%, or +/-16%)

• Composite Video Out

• Key Control

ck (Master Tempo)

CHECK THE AMERICAN AUDIO WEBSITE FOR DOWNLOADABLE USER SOFTWARE UPDATES.

FOR BEST CD-R DISC PLAYBACK RESULTS IN THIS CD PLAYER PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:

1. High quality CD-R Audio discs (should conform to the standards of the Orange Book 2).

2. Use a high quality bit rate when recording discs. (At least 160kbps)

3. Record discs in the slowest speed possible. (i.e. 2x or 4x speed)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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:

1. Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do not damage or deform; it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. Hold plug attachment 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 Audio® dealer.

3. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the CD player. Electric shock or mal function may occur.

The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel. Please write down the numbers here and retain for future refer ence.

Model No._____________________________

Serial No._____________________________

NOTE: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electrical appliances such as radios and tele

visions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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.

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

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO

WATER OR MOISTURE

This equipment has been tested and found

to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver. – Connect the unit into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CA UT IO N: T O RE DUC E TH E RI S K OF ELE CT RIC SHOCK, D O NOT REMOVE THE CO VER (OR BACK). T H E R E A RE NO US E R S E RV I CE A BL E PA RT S INS ID E R EF ER SERVI CE TO YO UR AUTHO RI ZED AMERICAN A UDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operatin

instructions should be retained

HEED WARNING

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

CLEANING

a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet

ATTACH MENTS — Do not use attachments n ot

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE

near bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Th product may adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only wit h a car t, stan d, tripod , b rac ket, or t abl e recommended by the manufacturer, or sold the product. Any mounting of the product shoul follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use manufacturer

CART

moved uneven surfaces may cause the product and car combination to overturn

VENTILATION

provided for ventil ation and to ensure re liabl operation of the product and overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on or other placed rack unless proper ventilation manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered

POWER SOURCES

only from the type of power source indicated on marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply dealer or local power company.

LOCATIO

stable location.

NONUSE PERIOD

should be unplugged from the used for a long period of time.

S — All warnings on the product and

— The product should be cleaned only with

water — for example, near a bathtub, wash

— Do not place this product on an

fall, causing serious injury to a child or

a mounting accessory recommended by the

— A product and cart combination should be

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and

— Slots and openings in the cabinet are

similar surface. This product should not be

in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or

— This product should be operated

to your home, consult your product

N – The appliance should be installed in a

S – The power cord of the appliance

for future reference.

— Do not use this product

a wet basement;

with

to protect it from

a bed, sofa, rug,

is provided or the

the

outlet when left un-

to.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug the other),

it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should

still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete safety purpose of the polarized plug.

• If this p roduct is e quipped wit h a three-w ire grounding type plug, pin,

it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.

This

is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the

into the outlet, contact your electrician to

plug replace your obsolete safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION

should be routed so that they are not likely walked on or pinched by against them, paying particular attention plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides informatio with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, co nn ecti on t o gro un ding el ec trod es, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING

POWER LINES

OVERLOADING — Do not over load w all outlets,

— For added protection for this product

a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended

during and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the

wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This due to lightning and power-line surges.

not be located or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can installing an outside antenna system, extreme car should be taken lines or circuits as contact with them might be

extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

will prevent damage to the product

— An outside antenna system should

in the vicinity of overhead power lines

fall into such power lines or circuits. When

(a plug having one blade wider than

outlet. Do not defeat the

a plug having a third (grounding)

outlet. Do not defeat the

- Power-supply cords

items placed upon or

to keep from touching such power

to be

to cords at

— If an outside

is grounded so

fatal.

ELECTRI SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Fig.

GROUND CLAM

The exclam ation point within an equilate ral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operatin g and maintenance (servicing) instru ctions in the litera ture accompanying the applia nce.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

any kind

into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

• When the product exhibits

REPLACEMENT PARTS

SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

HEAT

— Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you

to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all

servicing to qualified service personnel

from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualifie service personnel under the following conditions:

the product

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result damage and will often require extensive work by qualified technician normal operation.

way.

performance — this indicates a need for service.

are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

repairs perform safety checks is in proper operating condition.

not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including heat

to this product, ask the service technician to

— The product should be situated away from heat

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

- Never push objects of

in a fire or electric shock.

- Unplug this product

to restore the product to its

a distinct change in

-- W hen replacement parts

to determine that the product

— The product should

amplifiers) that produce

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNI (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTOR (NEC SECTION 810-21)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

I. Heat - The CD player should be situated away from heat sources such as radia- tors, heat registers, stoves, or other appli- ances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

2. Do not let insecticides, benzene, or thinner come in contact with the surface of the unit.

3. Never disassemble or modify your unit in any way, doing so will void your manufactures warranty.

4. Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack

5. Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged in any way.

6. This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product outdoors voids all warranties.

7. Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.

8. Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.

This unit has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your unit for any damage. Be sure all accessories needed to operate the unit has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please do not return the unit to your dealer without ﬁrst contacting customer support.

LINE VOLTAGE & VIDEO REGION

FORMAT SELECTION

• The desired voltage & video region format may be set with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR & VIDEO REGION FORMAT SELECTOR switch on the rear panel (using a flat head screw driver).

• Do not force either SELECTOR switch as this may cause damage

• If either SELECTOR switch does not move smoothly, please contact a qualified service technician.

9. Cleaning -

• The CD Player should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Use a soft cloth to wipe down the outside of the unit. For stubborn stains moisten a soft cloth with class cleaner or other mild detergent to wipe away any stains. Use a soft cloth to wipe any residual cleaner. Never use volatile cleaners such as benzene, solvent, or thinner to clean your unit, these cleaners will damage the units surface.

• Cleaning the pick-up lens - The pick-up lens should not become dirty under normal us age. If the lens does become dirty, contact American Audio Technical Support for further instructions. Third party lens cleaners avail able but not highly recommended. Use of some of these cleaner may damage the pick up lens, be sure to follow extreme caution when using these types of cleaners.

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Video Region Selector Switch

Voltage Line Selector Switch

Video Region Selector Switch

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The CDG-350 carries a ONE year (365 days) limited warranty. This warranty covers parts and labor. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase and warranty. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accom pany a return authorization (R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American Audio

® customer support at

(800) 322-6337 for a R.A. number.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Customer Support: American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and

to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.AmericanAudio.us for any comments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact American Audio®. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Paciﬁc Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2941 E-mail: support@americanaudio.us

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or ﬁre, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will

void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact customer support. Please do not return to your dealer without ﬁrst contacting customer support.

Please Note: All speciﬁcations and improvements to and in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change at any time without any prior written or published noticed.

For service parts visit http://parts.americandj.com

SET-UP

1. Checking the Contents: Be sure your CDG-350 was shipped with the following:

1) CDG-350 Dual CD player unit. 1) CDG-350 Controller Head Unit

2) Dual Male to Male RCA cable. 1) Warranty card.

1) Operating instructions (this booklet).

2. Installing the Units

1) Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a secure rack mount case.

2) Be sure the player is mounted in a well ventilated area where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures, or high humidity.

3) Try to place the unit as far as possible from TVs and tuners, as the unit may cause undesirable interference.

3. Connections

1) Be sure main power is connected last to prevent any electrical damage.

2) AUDIO CONNECTIONS: Use the included RCA cable to connect the CDG-350 outputs to the line inputs of a mixer. Never connect a CD player's output to a mixers "phono" inputs.

CAUTION: Be sure to use the supplied control cables. Using a different type of cable may result in unit damage. To avoid server unit damage, be sure main power is off when connecting the control cables.

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)

CAUTION:

• The LCD is 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.

5°

45°

Figure 1

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Figure 2

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - REMOTE UNIT

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Figure 4

REMOTE CONTROL - FACE (FIGURE 3)

1. PROGRAM BUTTON - When program mode is activated a “PROGRAM” icon will display in the LCD (8). For programming information see “Programming” on page 18.

2. TEMPO LOCK - This button will activate the Tempo Lock function. This function will allow you to make adjustment to a track speed using the pitch controls (10, 9, & 13) without altering a tracks perceived tonal pitch.

3. NUMBER BUTTONS (1-10) - These buttons are used to select a particular track.

4. SGL (Single) - This button allows the unit's play mode to change between Single and Continuous.

In single mode the unit will play a single track and return to cue mode. In continuous mode the unit continues to play track by track and returns to cue mode after all tracks have played.

5. TIME - The TIME button is used to changed the displayed time values. Time can be displayed as elapsed track time, remaining track time, and total disc remaining time.

6. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR- Choose from pitch percentages of 8%, 12%, and 16%. See page 16 for more details.

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - REMOTE UNIT (CONT)

7. OPEN/CLOSE (Disc Tray Open/Close) - This button is used to open and close the disc trans port tray door. NOTE: When a disc is loaded, the tray will not open unless the unit is in pause or cue mode.

8. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) - This high quality LCD Indicates all the functions (play, pause, cue, etc..,), as they occur. This display is viewable at several comfortable angles as described on page 6. The LCD icons will be described on page 12.

9. PITCH BEND BUTTONS (-) PITCH BEND -

speed (Beats per minute - BPM) when the beats between two CD’s or any other music source to match. This is a momentary function. When the button is depressed the pitch speed will automatically return to PITCH SLIDER'S (13) pitch. Holding down this button will give a maximum of -16% pitch. Be sure to remember that this function is a momentary pitch adjustment, for a more precise adjustment use the PITCH SLIDER'S (13) to match the BPM’s with another playing music source.

(+) PITCH BEND - The (+) pitch bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in the CD’s pitch speed (Beats per minute - BPM) when the beats between two CD’s or any other music source to match. This is a momentary function. When the button is depressed the pitch speed will automatically return to PITCH SLIDER'S (13) pitch. Holding down this button will give a maximum of +16% pitch. Be sure to remember that this function is a momentary pitch adjustment, for a more precise adjustment use the PITCH SLIDER'S (13) to match the BPM’s with another playing music source.

The (-) pitch bend function creates a momentary “Slow Down” in the CD’s pitch

PITCH (10) function is activated. This functions allows the

selected

PITCH (10) function is activated. This functions allows the

selected

10. PITCH BUTTON - This button is used to turn the pitch function on and off. The pitch functions of the PITCH SLIDER (13), PITCH BEND BUTTONS (9) and JOG WHEEL (17) will not function without this function being activated. The pitch slider has a maximum range of +/-16%. The "+" and "-"

pitch bend buttons have a maximum range of 16%.

11. +10 TRACK SKIP - This button allows you to skip ahead by 10 tracks. Example: if you are at

Track #1, pressing this button will skip you to Track #11, press the button again, it will skip to Track #21. If there are not that many tracks, it will go back to Track #1.

12. KEY CONTROL -

With these buttons you can adjust the source music in half-step increments: # - Push this button to raise the key. b - Use this button to lower the

key.

- Use this button to return to the original musical key.

13. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust the playback pitch percentage when the PITCH (10)

function is activated. The slider is a set adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slider is moved or the

PITCH (10) function has been turned off. The maximum pitch range of the slider is +/-16%. This adjustment can be made with or without a CD in the drive. The pitch adjustment will remain even if a disc has been removed, and will reflect on any other disc loaded into the unit. That is to say, if you set a +8% pitch on one disc, remove that disc and insert another, that disc will also have a +8% pitch. The amount of pitch being applied will be displayed in the LCD (8). Use this slider to match the BPM’s of this unit to that of another music source. By changing the pitch of one disc with respect to the other in this way, the beats can be matched.

14. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON - Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause to play.

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - REMOTE UNIT CONT.

15. CUE - Pressing the CUE button during playback immediately pauses playback and returns the

track to the last set cue point. The red CUE LED will glow when the unit is in cue mode The LED will also flash every time a new CUE POINT is set. The CUE button can also be held down to momentarily play the CD. When you release the CUE button it instantly returns to the last set CUE POINT.

16. TRACK BUTTON - This button is used to select your desired track. Tapping this button will forward skip to the next track, holding down this button will rapidly forward skip through the tracks on your CD.

TRACK BUTTON

- This button is used to select your desired track. Tapping this button will skip backward to the previous track, holding down this button will rapidly skip backward through the tracks on your CD.

17. JOG WHEEL - The jog wheel serves two functions depending on the current operating mode:

A. The jog wheel will act as a slow frame search control when the unit is in pause or cue mode allowing you to set a specific cue point or find a particular starting point.

B. The wheel also works as a momentary pitch bend during playback. Turning the wheel clockwise will increase the pitch percentage up to 16%, and turning the wheel in the coun terclockwise direction will decrease the pitch percentage up to -16%. The pitch bend will be determined on how fast you turn the wheel.

SHUTTLE WHEEL (OUTER RING) - This wheel has four forward and four reverse speed posi tions for speed searching through tracks. The more you turn the wheel in either direction, the faster you search.

REMOTE CONTROL - REAR (FIGURE 4)

18. REMOTE JACK - Connect the supplied 8 pin din cable from this jack to the player's remote con-

nector. This will allow you to control the player functions.

19. CHANNEL 1 CONTROLLER JACK - Connect the supplied mini-plug from the CUE jack on the rear of your CD unit to the CONTROL out jack of a compatible American Audio mixer. This will enable the CD "Q-Start" function. This feature is only available on American Audio or American DJ

® “Q” series mixers.

® or American DJ®

20. CHANNEL 2 CONTROLLER JACK - Connect the supplied mini-plug from the CUE jack on the rear of your CD unit to the CONTROL out jack of a compatible American Audio

® or American DJ®

mixer. This will enable the CD "Q-Start" function. This feature is only available on American Audio or American DJ

® “Q” series mixers.

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - PLAYER UNIT

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PLAYER UNIT - FACE (FIGURE 5)

21. DRIVE 1 TRANSPORT TRAY - This tray is used to load and unload a compact disc into the drive

1 mechanism. The tray is opened and closed by pressing the DRIVE 1 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (22). Never attempt to force the transport tray open or closed when the power is turned off.

22. DRIVE 1 OPEN/CLOSE (Transport Tray Open/Close) - This button is used to open and close the drive 1 transport tray. NOTE: When a disc is already loaded in the transport tray, the tray will not open unless the unit is in pause or cue mode.

23. POWER SWITCH - This switch is used to control the unit's main power. A blue LED directly above the power switch will glow to indicate main power is active.

24. DRIVE 2 OPEN/CLOSE (Transport Tray Open/Close) - This button is used to open and close the drive 2 transport tray. NOTE: When a disc is already loaded in the transport tray, the tray will not open unless the unit is in pause or cue mode.

25. DRIVE 2 TRANSPORT TRAY - This tray is used to load and unload a compact disc into the drive 2 mechanism. The tray is opened and closed by pressing the DRIVE 2 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (24). Never attempt to force the transport tray open or closed when the power is turned off.

TRANSPORT UNIT - REAR (FIGURE 6)

26. SWITCHED VIDEO OUT - Connect a video cable to this output and the video signal can be

switched between Deck 1 & Deck 2 using a "Q" Start Mixer.

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - PLAYER UNIT

27. SWITCHED AUDIO OUTPUT R & L - Connect the audio cables to this output and the audio signal

can be switched between Deck 1 & Deck 2 using a "Q" Start Mixer. The red colored jack represents the right channel output and white jack represents the left channels output.

28. DRIVE 1 AUDIO OUT R & L - These jacks send a left and right analog mono output signal. Use these jacks to send standard audio to a mixer or receiver. The red colored jack represents the right channel output and white jack represents the left channels output.

29. DRIVE 1 VIDEO OUT - This jack sends the CDG video graphics signal from Drive 1 to yout TV or monitor. Plug the Video cable to the input connection on your TV or monitor.

30. VIDEO REGION STANDARD SELECTOR - This switch can select the video region for the CDG-

350. NTSC for the U.S. and PAL for Europe. This selector switch works exactly like the voltage selec tor switch. Choose the region standard for the location you are in.

31. REMOTE JACK - Connect the supplied 8 pin cable from this jack to the remote control's remote connector. This will allow you to control the player functions with the remote unit.

32. VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Because power supplies vary from location to location a voltage selec- tor switch has been incorporated in the unit's design. This switch can select a voltage input of 120v or 220v to accommodate the two major power source. Always be sure to disconnect the power plug before changing the voltage.

*Only dual voltage units have this switch.

33. POWER CONNECTOR - This is the main power connection. Only use the supplied polarized power cord. Use of any other power may result in sever damage to the unit. Be sure the local power matches the unit’s required power.

34. DRIVE 2 AUDIO OUT R & L - These jacks send a left and right analog mono output signal. Use these jacks to send standard audio to a mixer or receiver. The red colored jack represents the right channel output and white jack represents the left channels output.

35. DRIVE 2 VIDEO OUT - This jack sends the CDG video graphics signal from Drive 2 to yout TV or monitor. Plug the Video cable to the input connection on your TV or monitor.

36. VIDEO REGION FORMAT SELECTOR - This switch can select the video region for the CDG-350. NTSC for the U.S. and PAL for Europe. This selector switch works exactly like the voltage selector switch. Choose the region format for the location you are in.

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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)

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LCD DISPLAY (FIGURE 7)

37. KEY INDICATOR - Indicates current tracks' half-step increments, up to 12 steps + (#) or - (b) from

the orignal key.

38. SINGLE INDICATOR - This indicates the unit is in single play mode will play a single and return to CUE mode.

39. TOTAL REMAIN INDICATOR -

). When the TOTAL REMAIN indicator is displayed in the LCD (8), the time defined will refer to the

This indicator is in direct reference to the TIME METER (44, 45, &

entire discs' remaining time. The time mode is changed by tapping on TIME BUTTON (

REMAIN INDICATOR - This indicator is in direct reference to the TIME METER (44, 45, & 46). When the REMAIN indicator is displayed in the LCD (8), the time defined will refer to a single track's remaining time. The time mode is changed by tapping on TIME BUTTON (

. In single play mode, the unit

5).

ELAPSED INDICATOR - This indicator is in direct reference to the TIME METER (44, 45, & 46). When the ELAPSED indicator is displayed in the LCD (8), the time defined will refer to a single track's elapsed running time. The time mode is changed by tapping on TIME BUTTON (

40. # INDICATOR -

. b INDICATOR - This indicates that you are lowering the key in half-step increments.

42. PITCH METER -

SLIDER (13

). If the meter read zero regardless of the PITCH SLIDER'S (13) position, the PITCH (10)

This indicates that you are raising the key in half-step increments.

This meter displays the pitch percentage being applied to playback by the PITCH

5).

function is not activated.

. TIME BAR INDICATOR - This bar visually details the time defined in the TIME METER (44, 45, &

46). As with the TIME METER

(44, 45, & 46), this bar is also dependent on the selected time function REMAIN, TOTAL REMAIN, OR ELAPSED (39). This bar will begin to flash when 15 seconds of a track remain and will begin to rapidly flash when three seconds of a track remain. The flashing bar is a great visual reminder a track is about to end. The flashing bar will function regardless of which time mode the unit is in.

44, 45, 46. TIME DISPLAY - These indicators detail the Minutes, Seconds, and Frames. The meter will display either the elapsed, total, or remaining time of a track or disc. The time displayed in the meter will directly reflect the time indicator above TOTAL REMAIN, REMAIN, OR ELAPSED (39).

47. PROGRAM INDICATOR -

This icon indicates "Program Mode" is activated. See Program Play on

page 18 for more information on programing.

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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)

48. TRACK INDICATOR - This double digit indicator details a current track. The number displayed in

the track indicator is a direct reference pause, or cue mode.

. PAUSE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow when the unit is in pause or cue mode.

50. PLAY INDICATOR - This indicator will glow when the unit is in play mode.

to a track being selected for programming or a track in play,

51. CUE INDICATOR -

This indicator will glow when the unit is in CUE mode and will flash every time

a new CUE POINT is recorded in memory

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BASIC OPERATIONS

1. LOADING/EJECTING DISCS The CDG-350 can only play 3 and 5 inch CDs. Odd shaped, and oval CDs are not compatible. When loading a CD into the transport tray, always hold the disc by it edge (see Figure 8). Load the disc label side up and place it in the disc tray. Never touch the signal surface (the glossy side). To remove a disc from the tray press the EJECT BUTTON (7), see Figure 9.

CAUTION:

NEVER attempt to load any other objects besides a 3" or 5" CD.

•

• NEVER attempt to load more than one disc at a time. Doing so may result in sever damage to your unit.

NEVER force the transport tray open or closed when the power is off, as this may result in mal-

• function and damage the transport system.

Figure 8

Figure 9

2. SELECTING TRACKS

Select a desired track by using either of the two TRACK BUTTONS (16). Tapping the TRACK BUTTONS (16) once will select either a higher or lower track. You may hold down the TRACK BUTTONS (16) to change tracks continuously at a higher speed. If you are using the TRACK BUTTONS (16) to select a new track during playback (a track already playing) the new track you selected will immediately begin playback as soon as the search operation is completed.

3. STARTING PLAYBACK

Insert an audio CD as described above (loading discs). Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) with an audio CD inserted will immediately start playback. The point at which playback starts (cue point) will automatically be stored in the memory as the cue point. The unit will return to this cue point (the point at which playback started) when the CUE BUTTON (15) is pressed.

4. STOPPING PLAYBACK

Stopping playback will not stop the drive mechanism, but merely pause or cue the track. There are two ways to stop playback:

1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) during playback to pause at that point.

2) Press the CUE BUTTON (15) during playback to return the track to it’s last cue point.

5. PAUSING

Pausing temporarily stops playback. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) changes the operating mode between play and pause.

6. AUTO CUE

This function will automatically set a cue point to the first audio source when a CD is loaded. The first set cue point will always be the beginning of track 1. If a new track is selected before the PLAY BUTTON (14) is pressed, a new CUE POINT will be set to reflect the new starting point.

BASIC OPERATIONS

Figure 10

7. FRAME SEARCH

This feature allows you to scroll through a track frame by frame, allowing you to find and set a starting cue or loop point. To use the scroll function you must first be in Pause Mode or Cue Mode. Once you are in Pause or Cue mode, turn the Turning the wheel in a clockwise direction will advance the frame search and turning the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction rewinds the frame search. When you use the monitor (headphone level) function allows you to here what you are scrolling through. Once you reach your desired starting point you can set a cue (starting) point by pressing the

(14). Pressing the CUE BUTTON (15) will now return you to the point you just set.

SHUTTLE WHEEL (17) to scroll through the track (Figure 10).

SHUTTLE WHEEL (17) the

PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

8. CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (44, 45, & 46)/TIME BAR (43):

The time may be displayed in three different modes; Elapsed, Remain, and Total Remain. During normal playback, pressing the TIME BUTTON (5), will change the time display information (44, 45, & 46) in the LCD (8). The following is a break down of the time settings and their definitions:

1) TOTAL REMAIN (39) - This details the time in the LCD (44, 45, & 46) as the current cds’ total remaining time.

REMAIN (39) - This details the time in the LCD (44, 45, & 46) as the current tracks’ remaining run-

2) ning time.

3) ELAPSED (39) - This details the time in the

LCD (44, 45, & 46) as the current tracks’ elapsed run-

ning time.

TIME BAR INDICATOR - The time bar in the LCD (8) visually details the time defined in the TIME METER (44, 45, & 46). This bar is also dependent on the selected time function ELAPSED (39), REMAIN (39) or TOTAL REMAIN (39)

. This bar will begin to flash when 15 seconds of a track remain and will begin to rapidly flash when three seconds of a track remain. The flashing bar is a great visual reminder a track is about to end. The flashing bar will function regardless of which time mode the unit is in

BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT)

9. PITCH ADJUSTMENTS:

This function will increase or decrease a tracks playback speed or "PITCH change as in "PITCH BENDING" (see page 17). The maximum pitch bend percentage of the PITCH SLIDER is +/-16%. The

PITCH SLIDER (13) is used to decrease or increase the playback pitch. If the slider is move up (towards the top of the unit) the pitch will decrease, if the slider is moved down (towards the bottom of the unit) the pitch will increase.

Activating the Pitch Slider (13): To activate the PITCH SLIDER (13), turn the pitch function on. Press the PITCH BUTTON (10) to turn on the pitch function, when the pitch function is activat ed a LED will begin to glow. If the pitch function is not activated neither the PITCH SLIDER (13) nor the PITCH BEND BUTTONS (9) will function.

Figure 10

Using the Pitch Slider Percentage Selector (6): You may choose a

pitch operating range at any time. To change the operating range be sure the pitch function is turned on, see figure 10. The pitch percentage can be changed between +/-8%, +/-12%, and +/-16%. 8% will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 16% will allow the most amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust the different values, press the PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (10) and Tap on the % BUTTON (6) until your desired value is reached.

," this is not a momentary

Figure 11

Using the Pitch Slider (13)

SLIDER (13) slide the slider up and down. Down will increase the pitch and up will decrease the pitch.

Figure 12

: To use the PITCH

BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT)

10. PITCH BENDING:

This function will momentarily increase or decrease a tracks playback speed. There are two ways to operate this function with the (-) & (+) PITCH BUTTONS (9) or with the JOG WHEEL (17). The maxi mum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/-16%. The pitch bend function will work in conjunction with the PITCH SLIDER (13) pitch setting.

PITCH BEND BUTTONS (9):

The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (9) will provide a speed bump and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (9) will provide a slow down. The maximum range of the PITCH BEND BUTTONS is 16%. The extent to which the speed changes is proportionate to the amount of time the button is pressed. For example, if the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (9) is held down continuously, the disc speed will increases and will continue to increase until reaches a maximum of 16% speed gain. When you release the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (9) the disc speed will automatically return to it’s previous speed.

Holding down or tapping on the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON

(9) will provide a speed

bump in the playback pitch.

Figure 13

Holding down or tapping on the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON

(9) will provide a slow down

in the playback pitch.

Figure 14

JOG WHEEL (1):

The JOG WHEEL (17) will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in play mode Rotating the wheel in a clockwise direction will increase your track pitch and rotating the wheel in a counterclockwise direction will slow your track pitch. The speed you rotate the JOG WHEEL (17) will determine pitch bend percentage (%).

Figure 15

BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT)

11. PROGRAM PLAY This operation allows you to customize your disc playback. You may select specific tracks to played and the order they will be played in. You may program a maximum of 20 tracks at once and program a single track to played more than once. To create a program:

Be sure a disc is inserted in the drive and press the PROGRAM BUTTON (1). Pressing the BUTTON (1) from any function will immediately pause the disc and enter the program mode.

PROGRAM

After activating the program mode the PROGRAM INDI CATOR (47) in the LCD (8) will begin to glow indicating Program Mode has been activated.

Select a track to be programmed by using the FORWARD TRACK SKIP (16) TRACK SKIP BUTTONS' (16)

Figure

Once you reach the track you wish to place in to the program memory pressing PROGRAM BUTTON (1) will lock the track into memory.

Figure 16

and BACKWARD

Figure 18

Repeat these steps three and four up to 19 times (up to 20 tracks may be programmed). As you program tracks into memory, the LCD (8) will indicate how many tracks have been pro grammed.

When you have finished your programming and are ready to begin playback simply press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) and your program will begin to play.

After you have complete your program you can always add more tracks to your program by repeating the steps. Remember that you can only a maximum of 20 tracks in a program and you can only add track not subtract.

To cancel and clear the program press and hold down the

Figure 19

PROGRAM (2) for more than two seconds.

3 Ways To Hook-Up Video To Your T.V.

VIDEO OUT

REAR OF TV

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

Option 1 is for TVs with Video input(s) (RCA jacks)

Option 2 is for Tvs without video input(s). Use WITH YOUR VCR

HOOK UP THROUGH A VCR

NOTE: WHEN CONNECTING TO A VCR BE SURE IT IS SET TO "VIDEO IN" MODE OTHERWISE NO GRAPHICS WILL BE DISPLAYED.

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

ANT IN

OUT

ANT. IN

HOOK UP THROUGH AN EXTERNAL

RF MODULATOR

ANT IN

OUT

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

R.F. MOD

ANT. IN

For TV systems without video input(s).

KJ/DJ MIXER WITH VIDEO SWITCHER

VIDEO IN

VIDEO CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER

• When you have finished using the CD unit, and before switching off the power, be sure that the disc holder has been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE button.

• 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.

DO NOT switch off the power when the disc holder is open. Switch off the power after the disc holder has been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE

To avoid damage, please don't switch off the power until "no disc" or "time code" is showed on the LCD after the disc holder has been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE button.

BUTTON (22 & 24).

COMPACT DISCS

1. PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING COMPACT DISCS

Compact disc are constructed of the same types of plastic record are. To avoid severe damage to you valuable disc please observe the following guide lines. Following the these guide lines will ensure long disc life.

• 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 damaging the surface; in particular when removing a disc from the jewel 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 the unit.

• 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.

WARRANTY

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

A. American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year (365 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.

B. For warranty service, send the product only to the American Audio

® factory. All shipping

charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, American Audio® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American Audio® shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such acces-sories, nor for the safe return thereof.

C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modiﬁed in any manner which American Audio

® concludes, after inspection, affects the reli-

ability of the product; if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audio® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American Audio®; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.

D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic check-up. During the period speciﬁed above, American Audio

® will replace defec-

tive parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio®under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of American Audio®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect.

E. American Audio® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.

F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any acces

sory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by American Audio® in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability or ﬁtness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or ﬁtness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall American Audio® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.

G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audio® Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL Model: American Audio® CDG-350 - Professional Karaoke Dual Disc Player System: Dual, CD Tray Loading, Digital Compact Disc/Mp3 Audio Player.

Disc type: Standard compact discs (5 in / 12cm and 3in/8cm discs) Dimensions: Player unit: 18.9” (W) x 3.5” (H) x 10.3” (D) 482mm (W) x 89mm (H) x 262mm (D) (without feet) Control unit: 18.9”(W) x 5.20” (H) x 2.9” (D) 482mm (W) x 132mm (H) x 74mm (D) (without feet) Installation: Place on flat surface or mount in flat case Weight: 16 Lbs. / 7.3 kgs Power supply: Dual Voltage AC 115/230V, 50/60Hz User Selectable Single Voltage: AC 100V, 50/60Hz (Japan) AC 110V, 60Hz (Colombia) AC 120V, 60Hz (U.S.A. and Canada) AC 127V, 60Hz (Mexico) AC 220V, 50Hz (Chile and Argentina) AC 220V, 60Hz (Philippines and Korea) AC 230V, 50Hz (Europe, New Zealand, South Africa, and Singapore) AC 240V, 50Hz (Australia and U.K.) Power consumption: 20W Pitch control range: +/-8%, +/-12%, and +/-16% Pitch bend: +/-16% Pitch accuracy: 0.15% Environmental conditions: Operational temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F) Operational humidity: 25 to 85% RH (non-condensation) Storage temperature: -20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F) Accessories: (2) Dual RCA Cable (for left and right channels) (1) Control 1/8” miniplug type (3 feet)

AUDIO SECTION Quantization: 16 bit linear per channel

Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz/ Sec Over sampling rate: 8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter D/A conversion 16 bit Frequency response: 20 - 20 KHz Output level: 2Vrms Load impedance: 10K ohm or more

AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS (TEST DISC: TCD-782, LOAD=47Kohm) ITEM NOMINAL LIMIT CONDITION Output level 2Vrms+/-0.5dB 2Vrms+/-1dB 1KHz,0dB

Channel balance Within 0.2dB Within 1.0dB 1KHz,0dB Frequency response +0/-0.5dB +/-1dB 20Hz-20KHz,0dB Output De-emphasis response -20dB +/-0.1dB -20dB +/-1dB 16KHz,-20dB Channel separation* 89dB 80dB 1KHz,0dB T.H.D. + NOISE* 0.01% 0.035% 1KHz,0dB S/N ratio (IHF-A)* 89dB 80dB 1KHz.0dB

NOTE: *With 20KHz low pass filter.

SEARCHING TIME (TEST DISC: TCD-792) ITEM NOMINAL LIMITS CONDITION

Short access time 2 sec 4 sec Play next track Long access time 4 sec 6 sec Track 1 ->Track 20 / Track 20 ->Track 1

PLAYABILITY ITEM NOMINAL LIMIT CONDITION Interruption 1mm 0.7m TCD-725

Black dot 1mm 0.6mm TCD-725 Finger prints 75um 65um TCD-725 Eccentricity 140um 140um TCD-712, W/O TRACK JUMP Vertical deviation 1mm 0.5mm TCD-731R

PICK-UP System Object lens drive system optical pick-up

SPECIFICATIONS

Object lens drive system 2 dimensional parallel drive Tracking detection 3 spot beam detection Optical source Semiconductor laser Wave length 780nm

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