American Audio DIGI-PRO User Manual
Operating Instructions
DIGI-PRO
Professional Dual CD Player
Featuring:
FLIPFLOP
American Audio®
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
Revised 9/01
CONTENTS
CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING.......................................................................................................3
PRODUCT INFORMA TION........................................................................................................................5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................6
SET-UP....................................................................................................................................................................6
FEA TURES...........................................................................................................................................................7
FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
REMOTE UNIT............................................................................................................................8
PLAYER UNIT............................................................................................................................12
LIQUID CRYST AL DISPLA Y .....................................................................................................................14
BASIC OPERATION
LOADING/EJECTING DISC.........................................................................................................16
SELECTING TRACKS..................................................................................................................16
STARTING/STOPPING PLAYBACK..........................................................................................16
FRAME SEARCH.........................................................................................................................17
ADJUSTING TIME DISPLA Y........................................................................................................17
MAKING PITCH CHANGES ........................................................................................................18
SETTING CUE POINTS................................................................................................................20
CREA TING SEAMLESS LOOPS...................................................................................................21
EDITING LOOPS.........................................................................................................................22
PROGRAMMING AND PROGRAM PLA Y .....................................................................................23
ADVANCED OPERATION
CREATING A BOP EFFECT...........................................................................................................24
REVERSE PLA Y ...........................................................................................................................24
FLIP-FLOP.............................................................................................................................25
USING THE BUILT-IN EFFECTS
SCRATCH.............................................................................................................................26
COAST.............................................................................................................................26
FILTER.....................................................................................................................27
SCRA TCH BOX SET -UP........................................................................................................................28
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES.................................................................................................................29
HANDLING COMP ACT DISC.................................................................................................................29
WARRANTY.............................................................................................................................................................30
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................31
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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 mal function may occur.
The serial and model number for this unit
is located on the rear panel. Please write
down the numbers here and retain for future
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.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED
AMERICAN AUDIO
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.
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments 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
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
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 product 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, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
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.
®
SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Fig. A
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
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 radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
2. Do not let insecticides, benzene, or thinner
come in contact with the surface of the unit.
3. Never disassemble or modify your unit in
any way, doing so will void your manufactures
warranty.
4. Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack
5. Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes
damaged in any way.
6. This unit is intended for indoor use only, use
of this product outdoors voids all warranties.
7. Always mount this unit in safe and stable
matter.
8.
Disconnect from main power before making
any type of connection.
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 usage.
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.
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 fi 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.
SCRATCH BOX
INPUT
CONNECT TO
CONTROL 2
Voltage Line Selector Switch
DIGITAL
OUT
AC INPUT 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz
AUDIO OUT
LR
2 1
Voltage Selector
115V 230V
SCRATCH BOX
INPUT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CONNECT TO
CONTROL 1
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
LR
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The DIGI-PRO™ carries a TWO year (730
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® cus-
tomer support at (800) 322-6337 for a R.A.
number.
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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.americandj.com 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. Pacifi c Standard Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2610
E-mail: support@americandj.com
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fi 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 fi rst contacting customer support.
SET-UP
1. Checking the Contents:
Be sure your DIGI-PRO™ was shipped with the following:
1) DIGI-PRO™ Dual CD player unit. 1) DIGI-PRO™ Controller Head Unit
1) Scratch Box 1) SB-12 - 12" Vinyl For Scratch Effect
1) Scratch Box External 12V Power Supply 1) Scratch Box 1/8" Male to Male, Stereo Mini Plug
2) Dual Male to Male RCA cable. 2) Q-Start 1/8" Male to Male Mini Plug
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 case such as optional PRO-DJ/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 DIGI-PRO™ outputs to the line
inputs of a mixer. Never connect a CD player's output to a mixers "phono" inputs.
3) CONTROL JACK CONNECTIONS: Use the supplied 1/8” mini plug cable to connect your DIGI-PRO™
to a mini jack connection (A or B) on a compatible American Audio “Fader Q Start” mixer. (This will
enable the Fader “Q” Start function - See “Q” start control page 7)
CAUTION: Be sure to use the supplied control cables. Using different types of cables 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)
Figure 1
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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 2
MAIN FEATURES
• 8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter • Filter Effect
• 20 Seconds Digital Anti-Shock Protection • 2 Coast Effect
• 4 Programmable Cue Points or Samples • Auto cue Function (Sensitive to -48dB)
• Reverse Playback (Unlimited) • Real-time Cue (“Cue on the Fly”)
• Selectable Time Display • 4 different speed scan
• S/PDIF Digital Audio RCA Coaxial Output • 30 Programmable Tracks
• Fader “Q” Start Control (a) • Bop Effect (b)
• Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (c) • 60 Second Transport Protection (d)
• Sleep Mode (e) • Memory Backup, Defaults to last setting (f)
• Selectable Pitch: +/-8%, +/-12% or +/-16% • Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-16% (g)
• Seamless Loop - Uninterrupted Loop Playback • Pitch Display
• Large bright LCD Screen can be viewed from • Single/Continuous/Repeat Play Modes
wide angles. • 1/75 Frame Search
• Scratch Box Compatible • Tempo Lock
• Direct Track Access Buttons (h) • Tap Sync Beat Counter
• Instant Start within 10 msec (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)
(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: This feature is used in conjunction with American Audio® mixers that also feature “Fader
Q Start” control. Connect your DIGI-PRO’s as described in the set-up section of this manual. After set-up is completed, insert
CD's in to both drives. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause your DIGI-PRO playback
functions. For Example, 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 will begin to play and player one will return to cue mode.
When the crossfader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left, player one (will begin to play and player two 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 DIGI-PRO player (see setting cue points page 13). “Q” Start control is easy to use and mastering
this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music. Note for mixers with a Hamster Feature: For proper “Q” Start
operation be sure your mixers “Hamster” setting are set to 1/2 (Normal Setting).
(b) BOP EFFECT: The Bop Effect button serves 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. To create the
BOP Effect, see BOP Effect on page 22.
(c) 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 DIGI-PRO players. Connect your DIGI-PRO’s as described in the set-up section of this
manual. This feature will start the next player once one player has ended. For example, if player one is playing a disc and it
ends, player 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 23.
(d) 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.
(e) SLEEP MODE: The DIGI-PRO’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.
(f) MEMORY BACKUP: The DIGI-PRO has a five year memory back-up, that will save your setting in case the power
supply is accidentally disconnected. DIGI-PRO will automatically remember your last setting (repeat, SGL, CTN) even if
you disconnect your main power.. The DIGI-PRO will store your cue points in memory if you accidentally open transport
tray or shut off the power. Note: Memory cues are erased automatically when a new CD is played, or by holding memory
button down for 5 seconds.
(g) JOG WHEEL PITCH BEND: During normal playback, the inner 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.
(h) SCRATCH BOX COMPATIBLE: This feature is used in conjunction with the American Audio® Scratch Box.™ mixers that
also feature “Fader Q Start” control. When the DIGI-PRO is used in conjunction with the Scratch Box a turntable may be used
to control the CD functions. See Scratch Box on page 25.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - REMOTE UNIT
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A. TOP UNIT CONTROLS (FIGURE 3)
1. FILTER/COAST/ADJUST - This button allow
you to change the FILTER and Coast values.
With the FILTER/COAST/ADJUST button select-
ed (on) the FILTER value is one second and the
COAST value is five seconds. With the FILTER/
COAST/ADJUST deselected (off) the FILTER
value is a 1/2 second and the COAST value is
three seconds. A yellow LED will indicated on
and off functions.
2. CUE MEMORY - This button allows you to
program up to 4 cue points on the CD. For more
information on setting a cue point see page 20.
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3. FILTER - This button activates the FILTER
effect. This effect simulates the sudden platter
stop of a turntable. Almost like pressing the stop
button on a turntable. When the FILTER effect
is selected a number 1 will appear in the LCD
(14), this indicates the FILTER effect is active.
See "FILTER" effect on page 26.
4. REV/PLAY - This button activates reverse
play mode. When this effect is selected the disc
will begin to play in reverse mode, and continue
to play in reverse until reverse play function is
turned off. If reverse play is not turned off the disc
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - REMOTE UNIT CONT.
will continue to play in reverse until it returns to
the beginning of the disc. When the REV/PLAY
effect is selected a number 3 will appear in the
LCD (14), indicating REV/PLAY is active. See
reverse play on page 24.
5. TIME - The TIME button is used to changed
the displayed time values. Time can be displayed
as elapsed track time, remaining track time, and
total disc remaining time.
6. CUE BUTTONS - These button are used to
store four user programmable “Cue Points.” A
“Cue Point” is a starting point anywhere on a
disc. To program a “Cue Point” see Cue Points
on page 18.
7. PITCH BUTTON - This button is used to
turn the pitch function on and off. The pitch
functions of the PITCH SLIDER (21), PITCH
BEND BUTTONS (25) and JOG WHEEL (19) will
not function without this function being activated.
The pitch percentage value can be changed from
(+/- 8%), (+/- 12%) or (+/- 16%). The PITCH
BUTTON’s LED will indicate the maximum pitch
value by flashing red for 8%, glowing green for
12%, or glowing red for 16%.
8. P. Select - (Pitch Select Button) This button
changes the pitch value. The pitch percentage
can be changed between 8%, 12%, and 16%.
8% will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 16% will allow the most amount of pitch
manipulation. To adjust to the different values tap
this button. The LED next to the Pitch Button
(27) will indicate which pitch percentage mode is
activated by, flashing red for 8%, glowing green
for 12%, or glowing red for 16%. Note, the Pitch
Button (27) must be activated to get a LED read-
ing. The pitch values will immediately reflect the
amount of pitch being applied to a music source
in the CD drive. The pitch value is adjusted by
sliding the PITCH SLIDER (21) up and down.
9. SGL/CTN - This button allows the unit's play
mode to change between Single and Continuous.
In single mode the unit will play a single track
and return to cue mode. In continuous mode the
unit continues to play track by track and returns
to cue mode after all tracks have played. This
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function also operates in PROGRAM and FLIP
FLOP modes. In program mode the continuous
function will play all tracks in a program, than
return to cue mode on the first track in the
program. When using two units in Flip-Flop
mode, each unit may be set up to run in either
single or continuous. In single mode a unit will
play a single track and jump to the next unit.
If the next unit is in continuous mode, that unit
will play all tracks and jump back to next unit,
and so on.
10. OPEN/CLOSE (Disc Tray Open/Close) -
This button is used to open and close the
disc transport tray door. NOTE: When a disc is
loaded, the tray will not open unless the unit is in
pause or cue mode.
11. COAST - This button activates the COAST
effect. This effect will simulates turning the power
off on a turntable, a turntable platter spinning
until it slowly loses momentum and stops. When
the COAST effect is selected a number 2 will
appear in the LCD (14), this will indicates the
COAST effect is selected. See Coast effect on
page 26.
12.SCRATCH BUTTON - This button is used to
activate and deactivate the Scratch Box function.
For more information on the Scratch Box function
see page 24.
13. PRG/HOLD FX - (PROGRAM/FILTER HOLD
BUTTON) This button serves two functions.
PROGRAM: When used in conjunction with DTA/
FX BUTTON (22) this button will activate program mode. When program mode is activated a
“PROGRAM” icon will display in the LCD (14).
For programming information see “Programming”
on page 23. HOLD: This button will also allow
you to set and lock any new parameters you
set for the FILTER effects. If the hold function is
not selected any changes to the FILTER effect
parameters will be momentary.
14. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) - This
high quality LCD Indicates all the functions (play,
pause, cue, etc..,), as they occur. This display
is viewable at several comfortable angles as
described on page 6. The LCD icons will be
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - REMOTE UNIT CONT.
described in the next section.
15. (-) PITCH BEND - The (-) pitch bend function
creates a momentary “Slow Down” in the CD’s
pitch speed (Beats per minute - BPM) when the
PITCH (7) function is activated. This functions
allows the beats between two CD’s or any
other music source to match. This is a momentary function. When the button is depressed
the pitch speed will automatically return to PITCH
SLIDER'S (23) selected pitch. Holding down
this button will give a maximum of -16% pitch.
Be sure to remember that this function is a
momentary pitch adjust-ment, for a more precise
adjustment use the PITCH SLIDER'S (23) to
match the BPM’s with another playing music
source.
16. (+) PITCH BEND - The (+) pitch bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in the CD’s
pitch speed (Beats per minute - BPM) when the
PITCH (7) function is activated. This functions
allows the beats between two CD’s or any other
music source to match. This is a momentary
function. When the button is depressed the pitch
speed will automatically return to PITCH SLID-
ER'S (23) selected pitch. Holding down this but-
ton will give a maximum of +16% pitch. Be sure
to remember that this function is a momentary
pitch adjustment, for a more precise adjustment
use the PITCH SLIDER'S (23) to match the
BPM’s with another playing music source.
17. TEMPO LOCK - This button will activate the
Tempo Lock function. This function will allow you
to make adjustment to a track speed using the
pitch controls (7, 15, 16, & 23) without altering a
tracks perceived tonal pitch.
18. SHUTTLE WHEEL - (OUTER RING) This
wheel has two forward and two reverse speed
positions for speed searching through tracks.
The more you turn the wheel in either direction,
the faster you search.
19. JOG WHEEL - (INNER WHEEL) This jog
wheel serves two functions depending on the
current operating mode:
A. The jog wheel will act as a slow frame
search control when the unit is in pause or
cue mode allowing you to set a specific cue
point or find a particular starting point.
B. The inner wheel also works as a momentary
pitch bend during playback. Turning the wheel
clockwise will increase the pitch percentage
up to 16%, and turning the wheel in the
counterclockwise direction will decrease the
pitch percentage up to -16%. The pitch bend
will be determined on how fast you turn the
wheel.
20. TRACK BUTTON - This buttons is
used to select a track. Tapping this button will
back-skip to the previous track, holding down this
button will rapidly back-skip through the tracks
on a CD.
21. TRACK BUTTON - This buttons is
used to select your desired track. Tapping this
button will forward skip to the next track, holding
down this button will rapidly forward skip through
the tracks on your CD.
22. DTA/FX (DATA/EFFECTS) - This button
serves two functions. This button allows you to
change the functions of the effect and cue button
along the top of the LCD (14). DATA: The DATA
function will be indicated by small arrow icon in
the upper left hand corner of the LCD (14). When
unit is in DATA mode the effect and cue buttons
along the top of the LCD (14) may be used as
direct track access buttons. EFFECTS: When the
effect function is engaged (no arrow icon in the
upper left hand corner of the LCD) the buttons
along the top of the LCD (14) will function as
they are indicated.
23. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust
the playback pitch percentage when the PITCH
(7) function is activated. The slider is a set
adjustment and will remain set until the pitch
slider is moved or the PITCH (7) function has
been turned off. This adjustment can be made
with or without a CD in the drive. The pitch
adjustment will remain even if a disc has been
remove, and will reflect on any other disc loaded
into the unit. That is to say, if you set a +2%
pitch on one disc, remove that disc and insert
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