American Audio DCD-PRO500 User Manual

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designed for the working dj.

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WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS CD PLAYER TO WATER OR MOISTURE.

NOTE:

This unit may cause interference to radio

and television reception.

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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER RACK.

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICE TO YOUR

AUTHORIZED AMERICAN DJ AUDIO DEALER.

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

CAUTION:

1. Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do not damage or deform; it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. Hold plug attach ment when removing from wall outlet. Do not pull on the cord.

2. To avoid electric shock, do not open the top cover when the unit is plugged in. If problems occur with the unit, call your local American DJ AUDIO dealer.

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

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

Model No.______________________________ Serial No.______________________________

Line Voltage Selection

(for multiple voltage model only)

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

• Do not twist the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch with excessive force as this may cause damage.

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

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: 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.

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

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

Do not open -

risk of electric shock

VOLTAGE SELECTORswitch

115V

230V

FUSE

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I. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the CD

Player is operated.

2. Save Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be saved for future reference.

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

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and user instructions should be followed.

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

6. Ventilation - The CD Player should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

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

11. Cleaning - The CD Player should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

12. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the CD Player should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

13. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

14. Damage Requiring Service - The 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.

E. The CD Player has been dropped, or the

enclosure damaged.

15. 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 qualified service personnel.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Checking the Contents

Check that the carton contains the following items:

1) Main unit

2) Control unit

3) Operating instructions ( this booklet)

4) Two sets of RCAcables.

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

2. Installing the Units

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

CAUTION:

• The player will work normally when the main unit is mounted with the front panel within

15 degrees of the vertical plane. If the unit is tilted excessively, discs may not be loaded or unloaded properly. (Figure 1)

3. Connections

1) Turn off the POWER switch.

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

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

CAUTION:

Be sure to use the supplied control cables. Using another type of cable may result in damage. Be sure the power is off when connecting the control cables. Otherwise the units may not work properly.

• The control panel's LCDs are designed to be

clearly visible within the angles shown in Figure 2. Mount the control unit so that the visual angle is within this range.

PREPARATIONS

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Fig. 2

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• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.

• Handle the power cord carefully.

• Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

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

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

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

• Do not let foreign objects in the set.

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

• Never disassemble or modify the set in any way.

GENERAL NOTES ON USE

(a) FADER“Q” START CONTROL: This feature is used with American DJ mixers also featuring Fader “Q” Start.

Connect the supplied mini plugs from Disc 1 output on CD player to the “A” player control input on the rear of mixer. Then connect the other supplied mini plug from Disc 2 output on CD player to the “B” player control input on the rear of mixer. By moving the mixer fader from left to right you can start and pause Disc 1 and Disc 2 respectively . In other words, when the cross-fader of the mixer is to the left, and you move it 20% to the right, Disc 2 will begin to play. When the crossfader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left, Disc 1 will begin to play. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. After storing cue points on each side of the CD player, different songs or samples may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back and forth. New cue points can be easily selected on the CD player (4). “Q” Start control is easy to use and mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music.

(b) BOP EFFECT: The Bop Effect button serves as two features, First, it is a stutter

effect, creating a sound similar to a Sampler. Second, it will return to the last Cue point in memory instantly. This will allow you to create great effects. The Bop Effect is created in an easy way. (Step 1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (25) so music is playing. The PLAY/PAUSE LED will light (figure 3). (Step 2) Press the IN/R. CUE Button (In real time cue/figure 4) at the point you want your BOP to take place. (Step 3) Now press the BOP Button. It will produce a stutter effect as quickly as you hit the BOP button continuously return to the Cue point.

instantly cue and play its own track or entire CD. “Flip Flop” single tracks: First, set the mixer’s crossfader in the center position. Second, set both CD player A and CD Player B to SINGLE MODE (1) on the LCD DISPLAY (27). Next, press PLAY (25) on CD player A and CUE (15) on CD player B. After Player A’s single track is finished Player B will automatically cue and play . After Player B’s track is finished, the DCD-PRO500 will “Flip Flop” back to Player Aetc. etc. “Flip Flop” entire CDs: Follow all directions for single track flip flopping, but make sure SINGLE MODE (1) is NOT LIT on both players LCD DISPLAYS (27).

Hooking up your DCD-PRO500 to “Flip Flop”with a Fader “Q” Start mixer:

Follow connecting steps in (a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL.

Hooking up your DCD-PRO500 to “Flip Flop”without a Fader “Q” Start mixer:

On the back of the control unit there are 2 inputs that say “control”; Plug supplied mini plug (stereo) in from Side 1 to Side 2.

(d) 60 SECOND TRANSPORT PROTECTION: CD tray will automatically close if left open for more than 60 seconds. (e) SLEEP MODE: The CD player ’s laser will shut down after 15 minutes of inactivity (when in pause or cue mode).

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

(f) MEMORY BACKUP: This will automatically keep your last setting (repeat, SGL, CTN) even if you unplug AC

current. It will also hold your cue points in memory if you accidentally open transport or shut off power. Memory cues are erased automatically when a new CD is played, or by holding memory button down for 3 to 4 seconds.

• 8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter

• Beat counter

• Auto cue

• 1/75th second frame search

• Realtime cue (“Cue on the Fly”)

• 4 different speed scan

• Pitch display

• number buttons for direct track access

• 20 programmable tracks

• 40 cue points per side can be memorized

• Digital output RCA coaxial

• Fader “Q” Start , Fader Stop , (back cue)

Relay playback (using the control jack) (a)

• Large bright LCD Screen can be viewed

from wide angles.

• Fader “Q” Start Control (a)

• Seamless Loop(uninterrupted loop play back)

• Sampler (Forward & Reverse Sampling)

• Bop Effect (b)

• Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (c)

• 60 second Transport Protection (d)

• Sleep Mode (e)

• Adjustable Pitch Percentage +/- 8%, +/-12% or +/-16%

• Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/- 16%

• Memory Backup, Default to last setting

(f)

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

• 6 Cue (Flash Start Buttons) on each side.

MAIN FEATURES

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