American Audio CDI-500 User Manual

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CONTENTS

SAFETY REGULATIONS.........................................................................................................................3

ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................5

VOLTAGE SELECTOR............................................................................................................................5

UNPACKING.........................................................................................................................................6

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

FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................7

SET-UP INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................8

FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS

MAIN UNIT...................................................................................................................................9

LCD DISPLAY.............................................................................................................................14

BASIC OPERATIONS

LOADING EJECTING DISC......................................................................................................16

SELECTING TRACKING............................................................................................................16

STARTING PLAYBACK..............................................................................................................17

PAUSING PLAYBACK...............................................................................................................17

FRAME SEARCH.......................................................................................................................17

TRACK SCANNING (FAST FWD/FAST REV).........................................................................18

SETTING AND STORING CUE POINTS.................................................................................18

CREATING A SEAMLESS LOOP............................................................................................19

USING THE BUILT-IN SAMPLER............................................................................................21

USING THE BANK BUTTONS..................................................................................................23

BANK PROGRAMMING............................................................................................................23

CHANGING TIME DISPLAY......................................................................................................24

SYSTEM MEMORY....................................................................................................................24

JOG WHEEL SENSITIVITY ..................................................................................................................25

CREATING A BOP EFFECT...................................................................................................................25

PITCH ADJUSTMENTS

PITCH SLIDER...........................................................................................................................26

PITCH BENDING.......................................................................................................................27

BUILT-IN EFFECTS

SCRATCH/SKID....................................................................................................................29

FILTER/PHASE...................................................................................................................30

ECHO/FLANGER/ROBOT.......................................................................................................30

TRANS/PAN............................................................................................................................31

CHANGING PARAMETERS.......................................................................................................31

ACCESSING Mp3 FOLDERS...............................................................................................................32

FLIP-FLOP™.....................................................................................................................................34

WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................35

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................36

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY

NOTE:

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

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 Audio® dealer.

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

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 Audio DEALER.

The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated “dangerous volt age” 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.

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.

Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Take special care to follow all warning symbols and labels both on the unit and printed in this manual. Also, Please keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNLESS THE WIDE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED INTO A MATCHING WIDE SLOT.

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.

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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 UTI ON : T O R ED UC E TH E R ISK OF ELE CT RI C SHOCK, D O NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). T HE RE AR E N O U SE R S ER V ICE AB LE PA RT S INS IDE REF ER SERV ICE TO YOUR AUTHO RIZED 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 for future reference.

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 no t use attachmen ts not

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 c art, sta nd, t ripo d, b racket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold the product. Any mounting of the product shoul follow the manufacturerʼs instructions, and should use manufacturer

CART — A product and cart combination should be

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

VENTILATION

provided for vent ilation and to ensure reliabl operation of the product and overheating, and these open ings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on or other placed rack unless proper ventilation manufacturerʼs instructions have been adhered

POWER SOURCES

only from the type of power source indicated on marking label. 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

a mounting accessory recommended by the

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

N – The appliance should be installed in a

— Do not use this product

a wet basement;

— Do not place this product on an

fall, causing serious injury to a child or

with

to protect it from

a bed, sofa, rug,

is provided or the

— This product should be operated

If you are not sure of the type of

to your home, consult your product

S – The power cord of the appliance

outlet when left un-

the

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 outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

• If this product is equipped wi th a three-wire 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 outlet. Do not defeat the 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 ectio n to g ro undin g el ec tr ode s, a nd requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING

POWER LINES

OVERLO ADING — Do not overload wall 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

a plug having a third (grounding)

- 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 equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operatin g and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera ture accompanying the appliance.

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 REQUIRI NG 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, electri 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DATE LABEL

I. Read Instructions - All the safety and operat ing instructions should be read before the CD Player is operated. The safety and operating instructions should be saved for future reference.

2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the CD Player and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

3. Water and Moisture - The player should not be used near water - for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.

4. Ventilation - The CD Player should be situ

ated so that its location or position does not inter fere with its proper ventilation. For example, the CD player 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.

5. Heat - The CD player should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Line Voltage Selection

• The desired voltage may be set with the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel (using a flat head screw driver).

• Do not force the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch as this may cause damage

• If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does not move smoothly, please contact a quali fied service technician.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch

6. Power Sources - The CD player should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the CD Player.

7. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the CD Player beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to quali fied service personnel. The Player 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 CD Player.

C. The CD Player has been exposed to

rain or water.

D. The CD Player does not appear to

operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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._____________________________

Purchase Notes:

Date of Purchase_______________________

Dealer Name__________________________

Dealer Address_________________________

_________________________________________ _________________________________________

Dealer Phone__________________________

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UNPACKING

Every CDI-500 Mp3™ 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 CD player for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the CD player 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 CD player to your dealer without ﬁrst contacting customer support.

INTRODUCTION

Introduction:

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® CDI-500 Mp3™ CD player. This CD player is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new CD player. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new CD player.

Customer Support:

American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and answer any question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.AmericanAudio.us for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Paciﬁc Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2610 E-mail: support@americandaudio.us To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this CD player. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, without being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio service technician. Doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your CD player may require service, please contact American Audio® customer support.

Do not discard the packing carton in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible.

SET-UP PRECAUTIONS

Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the CD player in to an electrical outlet. All fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the CD player is switched on. If the CD player has been exposed to drastic temperature ﬂuctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch on the CD player immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.

Operating Determinations:

• When installing this CD player, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust!

• Do not operate the CD player in extremely hot (more than 30°/100°F) or extremely cold (less than 5°C/40°F) surroundings.

• Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.

• Operate the CD player only after becoming familiar with its' functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualiﬁed for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional opera- tion.

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MAIN FEATURES

• Plays Mp3, CD, and CD-R Discs • Mp3 Track Listings

• 8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter • Folder Search for Mp3's

• Fine Tune BPM (See page 28) • Advanced Track Search (See page 33)

• Auto cue • Real Time Scratch Play

• 1/75th second frame search • Reverse Play

• Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”) • Pan Effect

• 8 different speed scan (4 Forward/4 Reverse) • Skid Effect

• Pitch display • Filter Effect

• Digital RCA coaxial output • Phase Effect

• Large bright LCD display can be viewed from wide angles. • Echo Effect

• Fader “Q” Start Control (a) • Flanger Effect

• Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback) • Robot Effect

• Sampler (Forward & Reverse Sampling) • Trans Effect

• Digital Anti-Shock • Music Master tempo

• Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (b) • Visual Marker Display with 1:1 Ratio

• Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100% • Memory Backup, Defaults to last setting

• Jog Wheel Sensitivity Adjustment • Selectable Single or Continuous Play

• 1500 programmable Cue Points (500 x 3) (d) • Sleep Mode (

• 3 Programmable Cue (Bank) Buttons

• Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16% or +/-100%

• Instant Start within 10 ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)

(c)

(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: This feature is used in conjunction with most American Audio® and American

DJ® audio mixers that also feature “Fader Q Start” control. For best results use this feature with two (2) CDI-500 Mp3™ players. Connect your CDI-500 Mp3 as described in the set-up section of this manual. After set up is com pleted load your players. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause your CDI-500 Mp3™ playback functions. For Example, when using two (2) CDI-500 Mp3™ players and a Fader “Q” Start mixer, if your mixer’s crossfader is all the way to the left (player one is playing, player two is in cue or pause mode), and you move the fader at least 20% to the right, player two (2) will begin to play and player one (1) will return to cue mode. When the crossfader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left, player one (1) will begin to play and player two (2) will return to its’ cue point. 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 may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back and forth. New cue points can be easily selected on the CDI-500 Mp3™ player (see setting cue points page 17). “Q” Start control is easy to use and mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music. Note: For proper “Q” Start operation be sure your mixers “Hamster” setting are set to 1/2 (Normal Setting).

(b) FLIP-FLOP: This feature is used in conjunction with American Audio® mixers that also feature Fader “Q” Start. For FLIP-FLOP results you must use two (2) CDI-500 Mp3™ players. Connect your CDI-500 Mp3’s as described in the set- up section of this manual. This feature will start the next player once one (1) player has ended. For example, if player one (1) is playing a disc and it ends, player two (2) will instantly begin to play. You may set FLIP-FLOP to play track to track or disc to disc. For more information on this feature, see FLIP-FLOP™ on page 33.

(c) MEMORY BACKUP: The CDI-500 Mp3™ has a five (5) year memory back-up, that will save your setting in case the power supply is accidentally disconnected. CDI-500 Mp3™ will remember your last setting (repeat, SGL, CTN, and effect parameters) even if you disconnect your main power. The CDI-500 Mp3™ will store your cue points and samples in memory if you accidentally eject a disc or shut off the power. See memory on page 24.

(d) PROGRAMMABLE CUE POINTS: The CDI-500 Mp3™ has three BANK BUTTONS (12). 500 Cue points can be stored in each of the BANK BUTTONS (12), for a total of 1500. These cue points can be stored into the unit's inter nal memory and may be recalled at any time. See setting "Cue Points" on page 18.

(e) SLEEP MODE: The CDI-500 Mp3's laser and pick-up assembly will power down after 15 minutes of inactivity

(when in pause or cue mode). This will lengthen the life of your motor drive and laser. To initialize the player, just press the cue or play buttons.

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SET-UP

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)

1. Checking the Contents

Be sure your CDI-500 Mp3™ was shipped with the following:

1) CDI-500 Mp3™ Professional CD player.

2) Operating instructions (this booklet).

3) One (1) set of RCA cables.

4) One (1) 1/8” mini plug.

5) Warranty card.

2. Installing the Units

Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a flat surface case

3. Connections

1) Be sure the power is disconnected.

2) Connect the included RCA cable from your CDI-500 Mp3™ outputs to the inputs on your mixer.

3) Use the supplied 1/8” mini plug cable to connect your CDI-500 Mp3™ to a mini jack connection (A or B ) on a compatible American Audio® or American DJ® “Fader Q Start” mixer. (This will enable the Fader “Q” Start function)

CAUTION:

• Be sure to use the supplied mono 1/8" control cables. Using other types of cable may result in unit damage

• To avoid severe damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when making connections to the unit.

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)

15˚

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.

10˚

50˚

Figure 2

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS

30 29

28 27 26

25 24 23

22 21

20 19

18 17

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

Figure 3

A. TOP UNIT CONTROLS (FIGURE 3)

1. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR - Press

this button to choose any pitch range percent ages of 4%, 8%, 16%, and 100%. See page 26 for more details.

2. TEMPO LOCK FUNCTION - This button activates the TEMPO LOCK function. This function allows you to use the PITCH SLIDER to speed up or slow down playback speed without altering the tonal pitch of the track. When this function is not engaged the original tonal pitch of the track will be altered giving you the "chipmunk" effect when a track is played at a high rate of speed, or the "James Earl Jones" effect when a track is slowed to much.

3. PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON - This button is used to turn the PITCH SLIDER (7)

function on and off. The pitch percentage can be changed between 4%, 8%, 16% and 100%. 4% will allow

the least amount of pitch manipulation and 100% will allow the most amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust to the different values please see page

26.

4. BEAT SELECT BUTTONS - These buttons' are used to select the delay time of an effect to the beat of music. The beat delay ratios are 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1/1, 2/1, and 4/1.

NOTE: A effect must be selected to set a delay time.

5. TIME BUTTON - The TIME button will switch the time value described in the TIME METER between ELAPSED PLAYING TIME, TRACK REMAINING TIME, and TOTAL REMAINING TIME. Hold this button down for 1 second to activate the AUTO BPM M

ode.

6. TAP BUTTON - This button is used to override and manually set a tracks BPM. Occasionally the

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)

built-in BPM meter may not function as desired. This button allows you to override the internal beat clock and manually set a tracks BPMs. To manu

ally set the BPMs; tap this button a few times to a tracks heavy down beat, the unit will automatically calculate your tapping and translate it into a tracks BPM. The BPM readout is then displayed in the LCD (30). To return to the automatic BPM counter, press and hold down the BPM BUTTON for at least 2 seconds and then release.

7. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust the playback pitch percentage. The slider is a set adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slider is moved or the pitch function has been turned off. This adjustment can be made with or without a disc 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 play

er. That is to say, if you set a +2% pitch on one disc, remove that disc and load another, that disc too will have a +2% pitch. The amount of pitch being applied will be displayed in the LCD (30).

8. REVERSE - This button activates reverse play mode This function will play your track or sample in reverse. All pitch and effect functions will oper

ate normally in this mode

9. BOP BUTTON - During play mode, pressing the BOP button will instantly return play to the last set cue point without interruption of music. Use this function to create a stutter effect.

10. SGL/CTN - This function allows you to choose between single track play or continuous track play (all tracks in order). This function also operates in

FLIP-FLOP mode.

11. (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (-) pitch bend function creates a momentary “Slow Down” in the CD’s BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is playing. This will allow you to match the beats between two playing CD’s or other playing music source. Remember, this is a momentary function. When you remove your finger from the pitch but ton, the BPM’s will automatically return to

SLIDER'S (7)

pitch value Holding down this but-

PITCH

ton will give a maximum of -100% pitch. Use this function to slow to another playing music

source. Be sure to notice that this function is a momentary pitch adjustment, for a more precise adjustment use the

PITCH SLIDER (7) to match

the BPM’s with another playing music source.

(+) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The

(+) pitch bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in the CD’s BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is playing. This will allow you to match the beats between two playing CD’s or any other music source. Remember, this is a momentary function. When you remove your finger from this button, the BPM’s will automatically return to the PITCH SLIDER'S (7) selected pitch. Holding down this button will give a maximum of +100% pitch.

12. BANK PROGRAM BUTTON - This function will allow you to program a sequence of up to 12 saved samples. See page 23 for more informa tion.

BANK BUTTONS 1-3 - These buttons are used to store either three (3) cue points or three (3) samples. Each Bank Button can store either a sample or a cue point.

13. JOG WHEEL/EFFECTS PLATTER - This wheel has three functions; A. The jog wheel will act as a frame search con trol when the CD is in pause or cue mode, allowing you to set a cue point. B. The wheel also works as a pitch bend during playback. Turning the wheel clockwise will increase the pitch percentage up to 100%, and turning the wheel in the counter-clock- wise direction will decrease the pitch per- centage down to be

determined on how long you turn the jog

-100%. The pitch bend will

wheel continuously. C. The jog wheel will also control the bop func tion and a speed effect when the jog wheel effect function is activated, see page 24.

14. CD LED - This LED will light up when a CD is loaded and the player is ready for use.

15. EJECT FUNCTION - Pressing this will eject the CD. The eject function will only when the unit is in cue or pause mode, this is to prevent acci dentally ejecting the disc when in play mode.

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16. MEMORY BUTTON - This button allows you

to program up to three (3) cue points or three (3) samples in to the three

BANK BUTTONS

(12). The samples or cue points can then be

recalled at any time even when the disc has been removed and replaced at a later time. See System Memory on page 24.

17. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON - Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause to play. While in play mode the green play LED will glow, and while in pause mode the green play LED will flash.

18. SAMPLER BUTTON - This is used to activate the sampler function. When this function is activated a created sample will play in a continu

ous loop mode.

19. EFFECTS AND HOLD BUTTON SCRATCH/SKID BUTTON - This button is

used to activate and deactivate either the Scratch or Skid effect. See built-in effects on page 29.

FILTER/PHASE BUTTON - This button is used to activate and deactivate either the Filter or Phase effect. See built-in effects on page 30.

HOLD BUTTON - This button allows you to set and lock any new parameters you set to the effects. The button LED will glow red when the hold function is activated. If the hold function is not selected any changes to the effect parameters will be momentary.

ECHO/FLANGER EFFECT - This button is used to activate and deactivate either the Echo or Flanger effect. See built-in effects on page 30.

TRANS/PAN EFFECT - This button is used to activate and deactivate either the Trans or Pan effect. See built-in effects on page

31.

20. CUE - Pressing the CUE button during playback immediately pauses playback and returns the track to the last set cue point (see setting a CUE POINT, page 18). The blue CUE BUTTON

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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 be held down to momentarily play the 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

24).

21. FX SEL. (SELECT) BUTTON - The effects are located on two different layers. This but ton allows you to select an effect on a different layer.

22. RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP has been made (see setting a SEAMLESS LOOP on page 19), but the CD Player is not actively in SEAMLESS LOOP mode (a loop is not playing), pressing the RELOOP BUTTON will instantly reactivate the SEAMLESS LOOP mode. To exit the loop, press the OUT BUTTON (24)

. LOOP and RELOOP will appear in the LCD DISPLAY (30) when the RELOOP function is available.

23. PARAMETER/FOLDER BUTTON -

button to switch between the Parameter

Use this

function, or the Folders and Tracks on a Mp3 disc. (1). Parameters - When the Parameter LED is lit, you are able to adjust the time value and ratio value, by turning their designated knobs. (2). Folders - When the Folder LED is lit, you may search through the music folders and tracks on a Mp3 disc by turning their designated k

nobs.

24. OUT BUTTON - This button is used to set the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by pressing the IN BUTTON (26),

and pressing the OUT BUTTON to set the loop ending point. The loop will continue to play until the OUT BUTTON is pressed once again.

25. PARAMETER RATIO/T

RACK SEARCH

KNOB - This knob is used to either adjust the

parameter ratio value or search through the tracks on a cd or Mp3 disc.

26. SEAMLESS LOOP IN BUTTON - “CUE ON THE FLY” - This function allows you to set a CUE POINT (see CUE POINT page 18) without music interruption (“on the fly”). This button also sets the starting point of a seamless loop (see

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)

SEAMLESS LOOP).

27. TRACK BUTTON - This button is used to select a track. Tapping this button will for ward skip to the next track, holding down this button will rapidly forward skip through the tracks.

TRACK BUTTON - This button is used to select a track. Tapping this button will back skip on track, holding down this button will rapidly BACK SKIP through the tracks.

28. SEARCH KNOB - This knob has four forward and four reverse speed positions allowing you to quickly scan through tracks. The more you turn the knob in either direction, the faster your search.

29. PARAMETER TIME/FOLDER SEARCH KNOB - This knob is used to either adjust the

parameter time value or search through the fold ers on a Mp3 disc.

30. LCD DISPLAY - This high quality LCD display indicates all the functions, as they are occurring. This display is viewable at several comfortable angles (see page 8). The display ICONS will be explained in the section D.

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36 35 34 33 32

Figure 4

Figure 5

B. REAR PANEL (FIGURE 4)

31. VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Because power sup-

plies vary from location to location we have incorporated a selectable voltage switch. This switch can select a voltage input of 120v~60Hz or 230v~50Hz. Always disconnect the power plug before changing the voltage.

DUAL VOLTAGE MODELS ONLY

32. POWER CONNECTOR - This connection is used to connect your main power. Be sure that your local power matches the unit’s required power.

33. POWER BUTTON - This button is used to turn your unit’s power on and off.

34. CUE MINI JACK - Connect the supplied mini-plug from CUE JACK on the rear of your unit to a compatible American Audio® mixer’s CONTROL out. This feature is only available on American Audio’s “Q” series mixers.

35. DIGITAL OUT - Use this connection to create near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini disc, CD-R, or any other digital recording device.

36. AUDIO OUT R & L - Audio out signals. Connect stereo RCA cable from AUDIO OUT to a mixer's LINE input.

C. FRONT PANEL (FIGURE 5)

37. CD SLOT POWER INDICATOR - This is the

main power LED. This extremely bright Indigo LED will also aid in locating the CD slot in dark and club situations.

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58 57

56 55 54

53 52

50 49

D. LCD DISPLAY PANEL (FIGURE 6)

38. RELOOP INDICATOR - Appears when LOOP

is engaged or ready to be engaged.

39. EFFECT INDICATOR - Appears when any effect is engaged.

40. POWER TOUCH SENSITIVE INDICATOR -

Appears when anything touches the jog wheel.

41. CD DIRECTION INDICATOR -

direction the CD is rotating. Counter-Clockwise rotation means the CD is playing in reverse.

42. PLAY/PAUSE INDICATOR - Either the play or pause indicator will glow depending which mode you are in.

43. CUE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow when the unit is in CUE mode and will flash every time a new CUE POINT is set.

44. MP3 INDICATOR - This will indicate that a

Mp3 disc is loaded in the drive.

45. PARAMETER/BPM INDICATOR - Indicates

the BPM of a track, or the Parameter Time or Ratio percentage of a sample.

46. TIME BAR INDICATOR - This bar gives a visual approximation of a track's or disc's time This bar will begin to flash when a track is end ing. The flashing bar is great reminder, that time is running out to get that next track ready to go.

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Indicates the

38 39

41 42

43 44

Figure 6

45 46

47. TIME METERS - These indicators will detail the current Minutes, Seconds, and Frames. The meter will display either the elapse, total, or remaining time of a track or the entire disc. The display time will depend on the selected time function. The selected time function will be displayed above the TIME METER as either

REMAINING TRACK TIME (48) OR ELAPSED TRACK NAME.

48. CHARACTER DISPLAY - This will display the

name of the track and album when a Mp loaded.

3 disc is

49. TOTAL/REMAIN INDICATOR - When TOTAL is indicated in the

DESCRIBED (47)

the total disc remaining time. is indicated in the

DESCRIBED (47)

rent track's remaining time.

LCD DISPLAY (30) the TIME

in the LCD (30) will define

When REMAIN

LCD DISPLAY (30) the TIME

in the LCD will define the cur-

50. TRACK/FOLDER DISPLAY - This indicator describes which track or folder is currently cued or is playing.

51.FOLDER/TRACK INDICATOR - This indicator shows you if you are looking at the track number or the folder number.

52. CD INDICATOR - This will indicate a CD disc

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is loaded into the player.

53. PITCH INDICATOR - Indicator will light up when

the Pitch is activated.

54. TEMPO LOCK - This will indicate the Tempo Lock function is active.

55. SINGLE INDICATOR - This indicates that the CD drive is in single play mode, the track will play once and return to CUE mode. If the single indicator is not on the unit is in continuous mode In continu ous mode the drive will play all the remaining tracks on the disc. Once the remaining tracks have ended the unit will return to cue mode

56. AUTO BPM - This will indicate that the AUTO

BPM counter is active.

57. AUTO CUE - This will indicate if the Auto Cue is

on or off. Press and hold the SGL/CTN (10) for 1 sec. to turn the Auto Cue function on and off.

58. LOOP - This icon will flash when you are in loop mode. This icon will glow when a loop has been created but is not actively playing.

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1. LOADING/EJECTING DISCS

The CDI-500 Mp3™ can only play regular 5 inch CDs. 3 inch, odd shaped, and oval CDs are not compatible. When loading a CD into the player always hold the disc by it edge. Load the disc label side up and slide it in the disc slot. Never touch the signal surface (the glossy side). To remove a disc from the slot press the

BUTTON (15)

CAUTION:

NEVER attempt to insert any other objects beside 5" CD in the disc slot.

•

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

• DO NOT force a disc into the slot when the power is off, this may damage the drive system.

EJECT

Figure 7: Press the Eject button to load and remove a disc. Remeber: When loading a disc always hold the disc by it edges and load the disc label side up.

2. SELECTING TRACKS

Select a desired track by using either of the two TRACK BUTTONS (27) or by turning the TRACK KNOB (25). Tapping the TRACK BUTTONS ( lower track. You may hold down the tracks continuously at a faster speed. If you are using the TRACK BUTTONS (27) to select a new track during playback (a track is already in play mode) the new track you selected will immediately begin playback as soon as the search operation is completed.

27) or turning the TRACK KNOB (25) once will select either the next higher or TRACK BUTTONS (27) or turn and hold the TRACK KNOB (25) to change

Figure 8: Tapping the reverse track button or turning the track knob counter clockwise will jump back to the previous track.

Figure 9: Tapping the forward track button or turning the track knob clockwise will skip forward to the next track.

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3. STARTING PLAYBACK - Figure 11

Insert an audio CD as described on page 15 (LOADING/EJECTING DISCS). Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) with an audio CD loaded will imme diately start playback. The PLAY (42) begins. 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

4. AUTO CUE

This function will automatically set a cue point to the first audio source when a CD is inserted. The first set cue point will always be the beginning of track 1. If a new track is selected before the PLAY BUTTON (17) is pressed, a new POINT will be set to reflect the new starting point.

indicator will glow as soon as playback

CUE BUTTON (20) is pressed.

CUE

5. STOPPING PLAYBACK - Figures 10 & 11

Stopping playback will not stop the drive mechanism, but merely pause or cue the track, this functions allows the unit to begin play instantly. The drive mecha nism will only stop if a disc is ejected or the unit has gone in to sleep mode. There are two ways to stop (pause) playback:

1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) during playback. This will pause play- back at the exact same point the

2) Press the return the track to the last set cue point.

CUE BUTTON (20) during playback. This will pause playback and

PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) was pressed.

6. PAUSING - Figure 10

This function pauses playback at the exact same point the PLAY/PAUSE BUT- TON (17) was pressed. between play and pause modes. When the unit is in pause mode the PAUSE

INDICATOR (42) BUTTON (17) LED will also begin to flash repeatedly.

in the LCD DISPLAY (30) will glow. The green PLAY/PAUSE

Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) will switch

7. FRAME SEARCH

This feature allows you to scroll through a track frame by frame, allowing you to find and set a starting cue, sample, or loop point. To use the scroll function you must first be in Pause Mode (see section 6) or Cue Mode (see section 5). Once you are in Pause or Cue mode, turn the the track (Figure 12). 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 JOG WHEEL (13) 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 PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) as in Figure 10. Pressing the in Figure 11 will now return you to the point you just set.

JOG WHEEL (13) to scroll through

the monitor (headphone

CUE BUTTON (20) as

Figure 10

Figure 11

Figure 12

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8. SCANNING (FAST FORWARD / FAST REVERSE)

This function gives you a fast search through a disc or track. Turn the

SEARCH KNOB (28)

counterclockwise for fast reverse. You can scan in four different forward and four different reverse speeds depending on how much you rotate the knob.

9. SETTING and STORING a CUE POINT:

Setting A Cue Point:

A cue point is the exact point playback will begin when the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) is pressed. You may set your cue points anywhere on a disc or in

a track. You may set up to five independent cue points per disc. Four cue points are stored in the (26) and the CUE BUTTON (20). There are two (2) ways to set and create a CUE point as detailed in figures 14 and 15.

in clockwise direction for fast forward or turn the wheel

Figure 13

BANK BUTTONS 1-3 (12) and one is shared by the IN BUTTON

1) You may press the IN BUTTON (26) on the fly (while the disc is playing). This will set a CUE Point without music interruption. Pressing the

(20) (26) (12).

will now return you to the same point that you pressed the IN BUTTON . You may now store this CUE Point in any of the BANK BUTTONS 1-3

2) You may also use the

JOG WHEEL (13) to set a cue point. While a disc is

CUE BUTTON

Figure 14

in PAUSE or CUE mode, use the JOG WHEEL (13) to find your desired starting point. Once you have found your desired posi tion press the BUTTON (20) or the IN BUTTON (26)

Figure 15

PLAY BUTTON (17) to set your cue point. Pressing the CUE

will now return you to this exact point.

to scroll through a track

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Storing A Cue Point:

Once you have set your CUE Point by one of the two means listed on page 18, you may store your cue point in one of the BANK BUTTONS (12). Once you store this cue point in memory you may recall it at any time and you may even recall memory if the disc has been removed or power had been disconnected, see SYSTEM MEMORY on page 24. You may store a maximum of four cue points per a disc and maximum of 508 cue points can be saved in unit's memory. The MEMORY BUCKET in the LCD DISPLAY (30) will approximate the available memory. Either a CUE POINT or a SAMPLE (See creating a sample loop on page 19 and 20) can be stored into a BANK BUTTON (12) not both. To Store a cue point:

1) Create a Cue Point by one of the two means listed on page 18. Press the Figure 16. The yellow Memory Cue LED will glow indicating the store memory function has been activat ed. You may now press any one of the three (Figure 17). After pressing one of the briefly.

The LED on the the BANK BUTTON (12) will remain lit indicating either a sample or cue point is

BANK BUTTONS (12), the corresponding Bank Button LED will flash

BANK BUTTONS (12) to store your cue point into memory

stored in memory. The yellow Memory LED will turn off.

MEMORY BUTTON (16), as in

Figure 16

Figure 17

2) Repeat the above steps to store up to three more Cue Points. Once your three cue points have been stored you may access them at any time. During playback the cue points will instantly start playback from that point without any music interruption. Please note in order to access these cue point, the disc used to create the cue points must be loaded in the drive.

10. CREATING AND PLAYING A SEAMLESS LOOP

A seamless loop is a sound loop that plays continuously without sound interruption. You can use this loop to create dramatic effect in your mixing. This loop has no time limit and you could actually loop the entire length

of disc. You create a seamless loop between two continuous points of a d

1) Press

PLAY/PAUSE

BUTTON (17) to

activate playback mode.

isc.

2) Press the IN BUTTON

(26)

. This will set the

starting point of the SEAMLESS LOOP. The IN BUTTON (26) LED will flash then glow.

Figure 18

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Figure 19

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3) Press the OUT BUTTON (24) to set the ending point for your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 20). The immediately begin to flash rapidly, indicating the SEAMLESS LOOP mode has been activated.

LCD LOOP INDICATORS - During a seamless loop, the LOOP (58) and

RELOOP (38) INDICATORS

loop is active.

Figure 20

EXITING A LOOP - To exit a SEAMLESS LOOP, press the OUT

BUTTON (24)

remain on, but will stop flashing. Music playback will resume normal play. The IN BUTTON (26) on to remind you that a loop is stored in memory.

. The IN BUTTON (26) and OUT BUTTON (24) LEDs will

and OUT BUTTON (24) LEDs will remain

IN BUTTON (26) and OUT BUTTON (24) LEDs will

will turn on in the LCD DISPLAY (30) indicating a

Figure 21

REPLAY LOOP - The RELOOP (22) function allows you to return to your

stored loop at any time. The indicate a loop is stored in memory, and may be played at any time. To replay the loop, press the

RELOOP BUTTON (22). The IN BUTTON (26) and OUT BUT-

TON (24) LEDs will again begin to flash indicating SEAMLESS LOOP mode has

been activated and your stored loop will immediately begin to play.

Figure 22

Please note: Only the ending point of the loop may be edited. You may make your loop shorter or longer. Before you can edit your seamless loop you obviously must first create a seamless loop to edit. If you haven’t created a SEAMLESS LOOP, follow the instructions in step 10 to create a loop. If a SEAMLESS LOOP has already been created, press the RELOOP BUTTON (22) to activate your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 22) if it is not already activated. To edit your seamless loop’s ending point:

1) Press the

OUT BUTTON (24) to return to normal play from the loops cue point. (Figure 21). This will

disengage the SEAMLESS LOOP mode and allows you to edit the loops ending point.

2) Press the

- FOR A SHORTER LOOP: Press the

- FOR LONGER LOOP: Press the

OUT BUTTON (24) again when you reach your new ending point (Figure 21).

OUT BUTTON (24) at sooner point in the track (Figure 21).

OUT BUTTON (24) at later point in the track (Figure 21).

IN BUTTON (26) and OUT BUTTON (24) LEDs will

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11. Using the Built In Sampler:

Your CDI-500 Mp3™ comes with an advanced built in sampler. You may store up to three samples in the three

BANK BUTTONS (12). Once again please note you may only store either a CUE POINT or a SAMPLE into a BANK BUTTON (12), not both. Your sample can be a maximum of 5.5 seconds in length. A sample can be

recalled while a CD is playing, while the CD drive is in PAUSE MODE, you may even play a sample when the CD has been removed. You may play your sample at anytime without music interruption. If you play your sample when the unit is already in playback mode you sample will over lap the current music source. You can also play your sample once or in a continuous loop. As with cue points you may store approximately 1500 (500 x 3) samples in a drives memory (depending on available memory). The (30) will approximate the remaining memory.

To create a sample:

1) Initialize a loop (see creating a seamless loop on page 18 and 19). If your loop is longer than 5.5 sec- onds it can not be stored as a sample and will stored as a Cue Point.

MEMORY BUCKET on the LCD DISPLAY

Figure 23

2) Press the MEMORY BUTTON (16). The MEMORY BUTTON (16)

green LED will glow

indicating memory is ready to be stored.

4) The yellow MEMORY BUTTON (16) locked into memory.

5) At this point your sample has been stored into memory. The original loop you used to create the sample will remain playing until the OUT BUTTON (24) is pressed (Figure 25).

6) Your sample can now be recalled at any time even when the unit is in PAUSE MODE. To recall the

mple be sure the sample function is on, by press-

sa ing the button LED will

SAMPLE BUTTON (18). The yellow sample

turn on. To play your sample in a continuos loop leave the sample function on. To play your sample just once, turn the sample func tion off immediately after initiating your sample. With the sample function on the sample will con-

Figure 25

tinue to play until the sample function is

Figure 24

3) Select one of the three

BANK BUTTONS (12) you wish to store your loop in and press that button.

LED will turn off, when your sample is

turned off.

7) Important Notice: If you try to activate your sample without turning the sample function on, the

BANK BUTTON (12) will act as a cue point!

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Figure 26

BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)

Changing the Sample Parameters:

Changing the sample parameters allows you to change the sample's volume ( higher value will increase the pitch percentage or volume. It's important to understand that the pitch value is basically a speed adjustment and has nothing to do with tonal quality. The values can be either a momentary change or set adjustment. The sample values are changed in three easy steps, while in sample playback mode:

Changing the Sample Parameters - Speed

While a sample is playing push the PARAMETER TIME KNOB (29). One tap will display

clockwise direction will increase your pitch. Turning the knob in a counterclockwise direction will decrease the parameters value.

a percentage in the LCD DISPLAY (30). Turning the knob in a

SV) and pitch (SP). A

Figure 27

Changing the Sample Parameters - Volume

While a sample is playing push the PARAMETER/FOLDER BUTTON (so that the Parameter LED is lit. Now push the PARAMETER RATIO KNOB

(25). One tap will display a percentage in the LCD DISPLAY (30). Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the volume. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the parameters value.

Figure 28

Changing the Sample Parameters - Hold Function

Hold Function - This mode will allow you to save and lock your parameter adjustments, if the hold function is not activated before you set your parameters, your parameter adjustments will be momentary. If you select the HOLD BUTTON (19) all parameters will remain until changed again or power is shut off, unless they are stored in to the unit's memory.

Figure 29

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12. BANK BUTTONS (12):

These buttons are used to store your samples and cue points. Only a sample or a cue point can be stored into each of these four banks. When a sample is stored in of the banks you may use the sample starting point as a cue point. The BUTTONS instantly recall and play any of your stored samples or cue points without interrupting music playback. When in sample mode, (see "Using the Built-In Sampler" on page 20) and during playback, pressing any of the BUTTONS that stores a sample, will immediately begin to play that sample without interruption of music. If the unit is in sample mode and the drive is not in playback mode, pressing any of the

BANK BUTTONS that stores a sample, will

immediately begin to play that sample.

13. BANK PROGRAM BUTTON (12):

Once you store samples in the three (3) Bank Buttons, the CDI-500 Mp3 can be programmed to play the stored samples in a desired order. You can program the three (3) banks up to 12 times. The programmed s can be played in your desired order without interrupting music playback. The programmed samples can be played when the player is in Pause mode and even when the disc has been removed. If the unit is in sample mode and the drive is not in playback mode, pressing any of the immediately begin to play that sample.

BANK BUTTONS that stores a sample, will

BANK

Figure 30

amples

To program samples:

1) Once you have one or more samples stored. Press the BANK PROGRAM BUTTON (12). The CHARACTER DISPLAY (48) will

now display BANK P 1.

2) Program your Banks (Samples) in your desired order. EXAMPLE: Bank 3; Bank 1; Bank 2; Bank 3; Bank 3; Bank 1. To end programming, press the BANK PROGRAM BUTTON (12)

3) To play your programmed samples, press the SAMPLE BUTTON

Figure 32

(18) then press the BANK PROGRAM BUTTON (12).

Figure 31

BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)

14. CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (47)/TIME BAR (46):

DURING NORMAL PLAYBACK, pressing the TIME BUTTON (5), will change the time display information (47 & 46) in the LCD (30). The following is a break down of the time settings and their definitions:

1) ELAPSED - This describes the time in the LCD (47) as the current TRACKS Elapsed running time.

2) REMAIN (49) - This describes the time in the LCD (47) as the current TRACKS remaining running time.

3) TOTAL REMAIN (49) - This describes the time in the LCD (47) as the disc total remaining running time.

Figure 33

TIME BAR INDICATOR (46) - Details the time defined in the TIME METER (47) as a visual bar icon. As with

the TIME METER (47) this bar is also dependent on the selected time function [TOTAL REMAIN (49), REMAIN (49) OR ELAPSED]

are in. Use the flashing bar as a visual reminder that a track is ending.

. This bar will begin to flash when a track is ending regardless of which time function you

SYSTEM MEMORY

15. SYSTEM MEMORY:

The CDI-500 Mp3 comes with an incredible memory system. The CDI-500 Mp3™ can memorize virtually every customized setting for a particular CD. The unit can memorize all customized effect parameters, cue points, and samples used on a particular disc. To store all your setting for a CD, press and hold down the MEMORY

BUTTON (16) for at least three seconds. When the memory has been stored properly the yellow MEMORY LED (16) will flash then turn off. The memory is full the outline of the MEMORY BUCKET in the LCD (30) will disap-

pear.

16. RECALL FLASH MEMORY:

The CDI-500 Mp3 can store all your programmed cue points and effect parameters in to memory. These setting may be recalled at any time, even when a disc has been removed and loaded at a later time. To recall the memory on a specific disc; 1) Be sure a CD is not loaded in to the drive. 2) Press the MEMORY BUTTON (16) down until the yellow memory LED begins to flash. 3) Insert the CD. "RECALL" will appear in the LCD (30) while the memory is being installed and the yellow MEMORY BUTTON (16)

17. CLEAR ALL MEMORY:

You may clear the system memory at any time. This will erase all your programmed memory and restore the unit to it's default settings. To clear the memory: While main power is turned off, turn the SEARCH KNOB (28) in a counter-clockwise direction. While the search knob is turned in a counter-clockwise direction turn main power on. The LCD (30) will flash three times and default memory will be restored.

LED will turn off.

18. FIRMWARE VERSION DISPLAY:

You may display the units firmware version. Firmware is the units internal programming code. To view the firmware version: While main power is turned off, turn the SEARCH KNOB (28) in a clockwise direction. While the search knob is turned in a clockwise direction turn main power on. The firmware version will appear in the LCD (30) as long as the search wheel is held in the clockwise postion.

TOUCH SENSITIVE JOG WHEEL/BOP EFFECT

JOG WHEEL TOUCH SENSITIVITY: This function works with the SCRATCH effects. This function allows

the play and cue commands to be controled by tapping on the touch sensitive jog wheel.

ADJUSTING JOG WHEEL TOUCH SENSITVITY: The degree of sensitivity can be adjusted to make it

more or less sensit the TIME or RATIO KNOBS (29 & 25) clockwise. The LCD (30) will display the degree of sensitivity. The range of sensitivity is from -20 to +20.

RESET JOG WHEEL TOUCH SENSITIVITY: If the touch sensitivity does not seem to work, you can reset

the touch sensitivity. Make sure the the power

BUTTON (3), as your holding this button down turn the power "on". When you are doing this do not touch the jog wheel at all

Once it displays the s

ive. Press and hold the PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (3), as your holding this button down turn

is "off" on the unit, and press and hold the PITCH ON/OFF

! The LCD (30) will display the degree of sensitivity, it will reset the value automatically.

ensitivity value you may release the PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (3).

BOP EFFECT: The Bop Effect is a stutter effect that is similar to turntable

scratching. You can use this effect to create tricks in your mixing.

ACTIVATING TOUCH SENSITIVITY: Before you can use the JOG WHEEL (13) to control the play and cue commands you must first activate the jog

wheel touch sensitivity. To activate the touch sensitivity mode, be sure the FX SELECT LED is glowing green. Once the FX SELECT LED is glowing green, press and hold the SCRATCH BUTTON (19) until it begins to flash red repeatedly. This will activate touch sensitivity mode.

Figure 34

IN PLAYBACK MODE: While in play mode and when the touch sensitivity

function is active, the JOG WHEEL (13) can be used to return the unit to last cue point. Simply touch the JOG WHEEL (13) and unit will immediately return to the last set cue point and playback without music interruption. Essentially the JOG WHEEL (13) becomes a BOP EFFECT.

Figure 35

IN CUE MODE: While in cue mode and when the touch sensitivity function is

active, tapping on the JOG WHEEL (13) can be used to start playback. The unit will continue to playback until the JOG WHEEL (13) is released. Once the JOG WHEEL (13) is released the unit will return to the last cue point.

Figure

PITCH ADJUSTMENTS

PITCH ADJUSTMENTS:

The different pitch adjustments allow a track's or a loop's playback speed to be manipulated. This speed manipulation is commonly used to beat match between two or more music sources such as a turntable or another CD player. The playback speed may be increased or decreased by a factor of +/-100. The next section details the different pitch manipulation schemes.

1. PITCH SLIDER (7):

This function will increase or decrease the tracks playback speed or "PITCH." The maximum pitch percentage manipulation in this function is +/-100%. The

PITCH SLIDER

is moved 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. The SLIDER adjustment can be changed to range from +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%, or +/-100% (See changing "PITCH SLIDER PERCENTAGE RANGE" on the next page). The pitch adjustments will effect normal playback and loops only when the PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (3) is turned on. The pitch adjustments will not affect your samples.

is used to decrease or increase the playback pitch. If the slider

PITCH

Figure 37

Activating the Pitch Slider (7): To activate the PITCH SLIDER (7) you must

turn on the pitch adjustment function. Press the at the top right of the unit. The ON/OFF BUTTON (3) function is activated. If the pitch function is not activated the

(7) will not function.

ON/OFF BUTTON (3) located

LED will glow when the

PITCH SLIDER

Figure 38

Using the Pitch Slider (7): Be sure the pitch function has been activated as

described above. To use the Down will increase the pitch and up will decrease the pitch.

PITCH SLIDER (7) slide the slider up and down.

Figure 39

PITCH ADJUSTMENTS

2. PITCH BENDING:

Adjusting the PITCH SLIDER'S RANGE (7): You may change the

PITCH SLIDER'S (7) operating range at any time. To change the operat ing range be sure the pitch function is turned on, see figure 38. The pitch percentage range can be changed between +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%, and +/- 100%. 4% will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 100% will allow the most amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust the differ ent ranges, press the RANGE BUTTON (1) until your desired value is reached, see figure 40.

Figure 40

PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (3) and tap on the PITCH

Unlike the

during playback. There are two ways to operate this function, with the (-) & (+) PITCH BUTTONS (11) the JOG WHEEL (13). The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/- 100%. The pitch bend function will work in conjunction with the

2% pitch gain the pitch bending process will begin at 2% and wi

PITCH SLIDER (7) adjustment this function will momentarily increase or decrease a tracks speed

or with

PITCH SLIDER'S (7) pitch setting. For example, if the PITCH SLIDER (7) is set to a

ll continue to the maximum of +/- 100%.

NOTE: A -100% pitch manipulation will stop playback entirely.

Holding down or tapping on the

PITCH BEND BUTTON

a slow down in the playback pitch.

Holding down or tapping on the (+)

PITCH BEND BUTTON

vide a speed bump in the playback pitch.

(11) will pro-

(11) will provide

Figure 41

(-)

Figure 42

PITCH BEND BUTTONS (11):

The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (11) will increase track playback speed and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (11) will decrease track playback speed. 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 (11) as in figure 42, the disc speed will increase and will continue to increase until it reaches a maximum of 100%

speed gain. When you release the it’s previous set speed.

(+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (11) the disc speed will automatically return to

is held down continuously

PITCH ADJUSTMENTS

3. JOG WHEEL (13):

The JOG WHEEL will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in playback mode Rotating the wheel in a clockwise direction will increase your track pitch and rotating the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease your track pitch. The speed you rotate the percentage (%). For example, if the counter-clockwise direction the playback speed will steadily decrease and will continue to decrease until playback reaches a maximum of -100% and play back stops entirely. When you stop turning the

will automati

NOTE: To use the JOG WHEEL in a pitch bend function when the SCRATCH EFFECT (19) is activated you must use the outer ring of the jog wheel where the clear rubber insulator is attached.

cally return to it’s previous set speed.

JOG WHEEL will determine pitch bend

JOG WHEEL is continuously turned in a

JOG WHEEL the disc speed

FINE TUNE BPM

Figure 43

This feature lets you fine tune and lock the BPM's of the current playing track.

1. Press and hold the TAP PARAMETER

TIME KNOB (29) to Fine Tune the BPM

BUTTON (6) and then turn the

of the current track. Once you have fine tuned the BPM, it will be locked and can only be changed by pressing and holding the TAP BUTTON for 2 secs. NOTE: If you leave the adjusted BPM count as is, it will carry over to the next song.

Figure 44

BUILT-IN EFFECTS

The CDI-500 Mp3™ comes with nine built in effects. These effects can be used one at a time or you may choose to overlap the effects and use up to four at a time. The Built-in effects include Scratch, Skid, Filter, Phase, Flanger, Echo, Robot, Pan, and Trans. It is important to understand that only one effect per an effect bank can be turned on at one time, but all four effects banks can be used at a time. FOR EXAMPLE: the Flanger, Echo, and Robot are all stored in the same effects bank but only one can be used at a time. You can choose to use the effects with their default parameters or you may choose to customize each effect by changing the parameters. effects will range. Some effects will have more adjustable parameters than others. The parameters have two adjustable values, PR (Parameter Ratio) and PT (Parameter Time).

reset to there default values when power is shut off!

FX SELECT: The FX SELECT BUTTON (19) allows you to toggle back and

forth between the two effects banks. When the

FX SELECT BUTTON (19) LED is glowing green you have access to the top bank of effects which include; scratch, filter, echo, robot, and trans. When the

FX SELECT (19) LED is glowing blue you have access to the bottom bank of effects which include; skid, phase, flanger, and pan. To toggle to the next bank of effects press the is glowing green

FX SELECT BUTTON (19) again so that the FX SELECT (19) LED

The parameter values for all the

All parameters will be

BEAT SELECT BUTTONS (4): These buttons

access the preset banks for the parameters. All effects synchronized to the beat. Each effect has a set of six built-in presets and one user program mable preset. These presets are accessed by the BEAT SELECT BUTTONS (4). To toggle between the banks tap on the arrow buttons. The chart on the side defines the presets.

SCRATCH/SKID EFFECT: The Scratch Effect simulates real time turntable scratching. The Skid effect simulates the sudden platter stop of a turntable, like pressing the stop button on a turntable. When the Scratch Effect is activated the SCRATCH LED will flash green. Once the Scratch Effect has been activated the JOG WHEEL (13) may be used in the same fashion a turntable platter is used. Use the JOG WHEEL (13) to simulate the scratch motion on a turntable platter and to manipulate playback. When the skid effect is activated the SKID LED will flash blue. Both the Skid and Scratch time parameters can be adjusted from 0010 to 9990. 9990 will give you the longest Skid times. The Skid value ranges from a 10ms to ten seconds.

Figure 46

Figure 45

BEAT SELECTION BANKS

1 - Refreshes on the 1/4 Beat

2 - Refreshes on the 1/2 Beat

3 - Refreshes on 3/4 Beat

4 - Refreshes on 1/1 Beat (every full beat)

5 - Refreshes on 2/1 Beat (twice a beat)

6 - Refreshes on 4/1 Beat (four times a beat)

BUILT-IN EFFECTS

FILTER/PHASE EFFECT: The Filter and Phase effects tweak the original sound to add different tonal definition. When the Filter Effect is activated the FILTER LED will flash green, when the Phase Effect is selected the PHASE LED will flash blue.

Figure 47

FLANGER/ECHO/ROBOT EFFECT: The Flanger effect distorts the output

signal and creates an effect similar to the frequency phasing in and out of each other. The Echo effect adds an echo to your output signal. The Robot effect distorts the output to simulate a sci-fi robot voice. When the Flanger effect is selected the FLANGER LED will flash blue, when the Echo or Robot effect is selected the ECHO LED (19) will flash green.

Figure 48

ROBOT EFFECT: The Robot effect distorts the output to simulate a sci-

fi robot voice. The Robot effect is activated in the echo parameters

(see "Parameters" in the next section). To activate the Robot effect select the echo effect. After the Echo effect is activated turn the HOLD (19) function on. Use the PARAMETER TIME KNOB (29) and set the (PT) value to 0010. After "PT" value has been set, use the PARAMETER RATIO KNOB (25) to create the effect by turning it back and forth.

FLANGER EFFECT: The Flanger effect distorts the output signal and cre ates an effect similar to frequencies phasing in and out of each other.

The FLANGER Effect has two adjustable parameters, Parameter Time (PT) and Parameter Ratio (PR). The PT will adjust the Flanger Mode and The PR will adjust the Flanger Frequency Range (see "Parameters" in the next sec tion).

ECHO EFFECT: The Echo effect adds an echo to your output signal.

The Echo effect has two adjustable parameters, Parameter Time (PT) and Parameter Ratio (PR). The PR will adjust the length of the Echo (drop off time), and the PT will adjust the echo gap length (see "Parameters" in the next section).

off time), and the PT will adjust the Echo gap length.

BUILT-IN EFFECTS

Figure 49

PARAMETERS:

TRANS/PAN EFFECT: The Trans effect simulates a real-time mixer transformer effect. When the "Transformer" effect is activated the TRANS LED will flash green, when the "Pan" effect is selected the PAN LED will flash blue. The Pan effect allows you to pan the output from the left channel to the right channel.

TRANS EFFECT: The Trans effect has two adjustable parameters, Parameter Time and Parameter Ratio. The PT will adjust the Trans Speed and The PR will adjust the Trans Audio Length. The lower the PT value the faster the Trans effect (PT 0500 = 1/2 second, PT 1000 = 1 second).

PAN EFFECT: The Pan effect uses the PT value to pan left to Right. PT 0500 is the default setting which is center pan. The Pan Value ranges from 10ms to ten seconds.

All the effects have adjustable parameters. The parameters change the way the effects will react. To enter the parameter menus for any of the effects, press and turn either of the two PARAMETER KNOBS (25 OR 29) When the parameter mode is selected the time display in the LCD (30)

will change to indicate the parameter your are adjusting. All effects except the pan effect have two adjustable parameters. PARAMETER TIME (29) and PARAMETER RATIO (25). Use these knobs to customize the effects to your liking.

Figure 50

HOLD BUTTON: Use the HOLD BUTTON (19) to lock your custom-

ized parameters. If the hold button is not activated any changes to your parameters will be momentary. To activate the hold function press the HOLD BUTTON (19) as in figure 50. When the hold function becomes activated, the hold button will begin to glow red.

Figure 51

ACCESSING MP3 FOLDERS

ACCESS MP3 FOLDERS :

Use this function to access the different folders (files) located on your Mp3 disc.

1) Press the PARAMETER/FOLDER BUTTON (23) so that the FOLDER LED lights up. The Folder name should appear in the DISPLAY (48) and the Folder number will appear

FOLDER INDICATOR (51). See page 14.

in the

CHARACTER

Figure 52

2) Now, turn the FOLDER KNOB (29) clockwise to scroll forward through the folders or turn it counter clockwise to scroll backwards through the folders

Figure 53

ADVANCED TRACK SEARCH

Use this function to locate a specific track on a Mp3 disc, while another track is playing at the same time.

1. Press the PARAMETER/FOLDER BUTTON (23) for 1 sec. to enter advance track search mode.

2. When this mode is active, the PARAMETER/FOLDER LED will blink, and the LCD will display the track name.

Figure 54

3. You can now turn either the FOLDER KNOB (29) to choose a Mp3 Folder or turn the to search through the Mp3 tracks

4. When you found your desird track, press the FOLDER KNOB (29), and the

"SEARCHING....."

5. The LCD will then display "FOUND!!", when your selection is located.

TRACK KNOB (25)

LCD will now display

Figure

6. When "FOUND!!" is displayed in LCD, press the PARAMETER/FOLDER your s

elected track. If you want to cancel Advanced Track

KNOB (23) to begin playback of

Search without making any changes press the PARA-

METER/FOLDER BUTTON (23).

Figure

FLIP-FLOP™

This feature is a kind of “auto pilot”. When you are using two CDI-500 Mp3™ players and an American Audio® “Q” Deck™ mixer, you can have one player begin playback when the other ends. You can “Flip-Flop™” single tracks, the entire disc, or a combination of the two.

FLIP-FLOP™ single tracks:

1) Connect your system as described in the connection section on page 8.

2) Set your American Audio® “Q” Deck™

mixer’s crossfader to the center

position.

3) Set your two CDI-500 Mp3s™ to playback should be indicated in the LCD (30).

4) Load your two CDI-500 Mp3s™ with audio discs.

5) After they have both cued, press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON ( player to begin playback.

6) After the first player’s single track has ended the second player’s track will immediately begin playback.

7) FLIP-FLOP™ will continue until you stop it or power is interrupted.

To Flip-Flop entire CDs:

Be sure your players are both in continuous play mode, make sure SINGLE MODE (55) LCDS (30)

of both players. Follow all directions for single track FLIP-FLOP™ above. When one player’s disc

ends the other player will immediately begin playback.

Single black cross line

in single mode, SINGLE (55)

Single black cross line

17) on one

Mono Mini Plug

Figure 57

does not appear in the

Note: You may combine FLIP-FLOP™ single and continuous playback modes by selecting either single or

continuous playback on your units. Connecting your CDI-500 Mp3™ to an American Audio® or an American DJ

® “Q” Deck™ mixer for “FlipFlop™” control: Be sure to connect 1/8” mono mini plugs from the control connection on the rear of your CDI500 Mp3™ to the 1/8” control jack on the rear of American Audio® “Q” series mixer. That’s it, you’ll be set for FLIP-FLOP.™

Sample "Q" Start Set-Up. This set-up will allow "Q" start function and Flip-Flop™ function to operate. Be sure to use 1/8" mono mini plugs only.

Figure 58

Compatible Q-Deck Mixer

WARRANTY

WARRANTY INFORMATION: The CDI-500 MP3™ carries a ONE year (365 days) limited war-

ranty. 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 accompany 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 at (800)

322-6337 for a R.A. number. All package not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the

® customer support

package will be returned to the shipper.

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 accessories, 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 reliability 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 peri odic check-up. During the period speciﬁed above, American Audio® will replace defective 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 prod-

ucts 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 accessory sup plied 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® CDI-500 Mp3™ - Professional CD Player

Type: Tray loading, Disc type: Standard size compact discs only (5 in/12 cm and 3in/8cm) Applicable File Extenstions for Mp3s: mp3, MP3, mP3, and Mp3 Pitch Range: Within +/- 4%, +/- 8%, +/- 16%, +/- 100% Pitch Accuracy: 0.15% Dimensions: 348mm (W) x 246mm (D) x 106mm (H) Installation: Place on flat surface or mount in flat case Weight: 8.2 Lbs. / 3.7 Kgs Power supply: AC 115/230V, 50/60Hz 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: 17W Environmental conditions: Operational temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F) Operational humidity: 25 to 85% RH (no condensation) Storage temperature: -20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F) Accessories: Connecting RCA Cable (1 set for left and right channels) Control 1/8” miniplug type (3 feet)

digital compact disc audio player.

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 Hz Output level: 1.4V +/- 1dB Load impedance: 47k ohm or more

AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS (TEST DISC: TCD-782, LOAD=47Kohm)

ITEM NOMINAL LIMIT CONDITION Output level 1.4Vrms+/-0.5dB 1.4Vrms+/-1dB 1KHz,0dB

Channel balance within 0.2dB within 1dB 1KHz,0dB Frequency response 20Hz-20KHz, +/-0.4dB

20Hz-20KHz,+/-1dB 0dB Output De-emphasis response +/-0.2dB +/-1dB 16KHz,-20dB Channel separation* 90dB 85dB 1KHz,0dB T.H.D. + NOISE*1 0.006% 0.01% 1KHz,0dB S/N ratio (IHF-A)*2 120dB 90dB 1KHz.0dB

NOTE: 1* With 20KHz low pass filter. *2 With 20KHz low pass filter, "IHF-A" weighted

SEARCHING TIME (TEST DISC: TCD-792)

ITEM NOMINAL LIMITS CONDITION Short access time 2sec 4sec Play next track

Long access time 4sec 6sec Track 1 ->Track 20 Track 20 ->Track 1

PLAYABILITY

ITEM NOMINAL LIMIT CONDITION Interruption 1mm 0.7mm 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 Object lens drive system 2 dimensional parallel drive

SPECIFICATIONS

Tracking detection 3 spot beam detection Optical source Semiconductor laser Wave length 780nm

NOTES: Speciﬁcations and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to

change without any prior written notice.

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