American Audio DCD-PRO310 MKII User Manual

Operating Instructions

DCD-PRO310 MKII

Professional Dual CD Player

6122 S. Eastern Ave.

Los Angeles, Ca. 90040

www.americandj.com

6/09

CONTENTS

CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING.................................................................................................3

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

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

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

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

FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS

REMOTE UNIT.............................................................................................................................8

PLAYER UNIT.............................................................................................................................11

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY..................................................................................................................13

BASIC OPERATION

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

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

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

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

PITCH ADJUSTMENTS.............................................................................................................15

PITCH BENDING.......................................................................................................................16

LOOPING...................................................................................................................17

RELAY (FLIP-FLOP)..................................................................................................................................18

SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES..............................................................................................................19

HANDLING COMPACT DISC...............................................................................................................19

WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................20

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................21

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)

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

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

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ELECTRICAL 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 mal­function 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 refer­ence.

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 tele­visions, 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 UTI ON: T O RE DU CE TH E RISK OF EL ECT RI C
SHOCK, D O NOT REMOVE THE COVER (O R BACK).
T HER E A RE NO US ER SE R V IC EA BL E P AR T S
INS IDE REFER SERVICE TO YOU R AU THO RIZ ED
AMERICAN A UDIO® SERVICE TE CHNICIAN.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is
operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with

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 a ttachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product

near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement;
or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
wit h a cart , st and, tri pod, br acke t, o r ta ble
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated

only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left un­used for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
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 p roduct is equipped with a three -wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords

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

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside

antenna or cable system is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
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, lo cation of antenna-discharge unit,
co nn ec tion to grou ndin g el ec tr od es, a nd
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure
A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product

during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should

not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,

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

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

The exclam ation point wi thin an equila teral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operatin g and maintenanc e (servi cing) instructions in
the litera ture accompa nying the appl iance.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of

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

SERVICING — 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.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product

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

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

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

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

• If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way.

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS -- W hen replacement parts

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.

SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product
is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should

not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

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.

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 rst contacting customer

support.

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.

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

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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Voltage Line Selector Switch

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The DCD-PRO310 MKII™ 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 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® customer support at [phone] 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. Pacic Standard
Time.
Voice: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or re, 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 rst contacting customer support.

SET-UP

1. Checking the Contents:
Be sure your DCD-PRO310 MKII™ was shipped with the following:

1) DCD-PRO310 MKII™ Dual CD player unit. 1) DCD-PRO310 MKII™ 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 DCD-PRO310 MKII™ 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.

Figure 2Figure 1

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MAIN FEATURES

• Jog Wheel Pitch Bend (b)

• Single or Continuous Play

• Selectable Time Display

• Auto Cue

• Flip Flop™ (Relay Playback) (c)

• Pitch Control and Bend
(+/-4%, +/-8%, or +/-16%)

(a) 60 SECOND TRANSPORT PROTECTION: The CD transport tray will automatically close if left open for more than 60 sec­onds. If a CD is left in the tray it will immediately cue.

(b) JOG WHEEL PITCH BEND: During normal playback, the jog wheel acts as a momentary pitch bend. Turing the wheel in a
clockwise direction will increase the speed and turning the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the speed.

(c) FLIP-FLOP™: For FLIP-FLOP™ results you must use both disc drives. Connect your DCD-PRO310 MKII as described in
the set-up section of this manual. This feature will start the next player side once one player side has ended. For example, if
disc drive one is playing a disc and it ends, disc drive two 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 18.

• 8 Times Over Sampling 1 Bit D/A Converter

• 60 Second Transport Protection (a)

• 10+ Track Skipping

• Pitch Display

• Reads CD and CD-R Media

• Repeat in Single Mode

• 4 Speed Search

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