American Audio ENCORE 2000 User manual

Encore 2000

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User Guide

and Reference Manual

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION..................................................................................................................3

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

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

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

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

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

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

FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS

CD PLAYER ...................................................................................................................................9

MIXER ........................................................................................................................................12

FRONT & REAR PANEL............................................................................................................14

LCD DISPLAY.............................................................................................................................16

INTERNAL MENU.................................................................................................................................17

BASIC OPERATIONS

LOADING/REMOVING DISC.....................................................................................................18

TRACK SELECTION..................................................................................................................19

STARTING PLAYBACK..............................................................................................................19

PAUSING PLAYBACK...............................................................................................................19

FRAME SEARCH.......................................................................................................................20

SETTING A CUE POINT............................................................................................................20

CREATING A SEAMLESS LOOP.............................................................................................21

CHANGING TIME DISPLAY......................................................................................................22

PITCH ADJUSTMENTS

PITCH SLIDER...........................................................................................................................23

PITCH BENDING.......................................................................................................................24

LOCK MODE........................................................................................................................................25

RELAY PLAYBACK...............................................................................................................................25

MIDI MODE & TABLE............................................................................................................................26

DVS SET UP..........................................................................................................................................28

ACCESSING MP3 FOLDERS..............................................................................................................29

TYPICAL MIXER SET-UP......................................................................................................................30

WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................33

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................34

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

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

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

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

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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 voltage” 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.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK O F ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE N O 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 — D o 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 t able 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

be unplugged from the outlet when left un-

should used 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 i s 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 as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

integral convenience receptacles

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 -- When 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

I. Read Instructions - All the safety and oper- ating instructions should be read before you operate the system. The safety and operating instructions should be saved for future reference.

2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the system 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 system should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For exam ple, the system 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 system should be situated away

from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (includ ing amplifiers) that produce heat.

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._____________________________

Purchase Notes:

Date of Purchase_______________________

Dealer Name__________________________

Dealer Address_________________________

__________________________________________ ________________________________________

Dealer Phone__________________________

6. Power Sources - The system should be con nected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the system.

7. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the system beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other ser-

vicing should be referred to qualified service

personnel. The system 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 system.

C. The system has been exposed to rain

or water.

D. The system does not appear to operate

normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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UNPACKING

Every Encore 2000 System 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 system for any damage and be sure all

equipment necessary to operate the system 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 system to your dealer without rst contacting customer support.

INTRODUCTION

Introduction:

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Encore 2000 System. This system

is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an aordable price. Please read and understand this manual completely

before attempting to operate your new system. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new system.

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. Pacic Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2941

E-mail: support@americanaudio.us

To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this audio system. 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 audio system 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 system in to an electrical outlet. All fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the system is switched

on. If the system has been exposed to drastic temperature uctuation (e.g. after transportation), do

not switch on the system immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device.

Leave the device switched o until it has reached room temperature.

Operating Determinations:

• When installing this system, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be

exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust!

• Do not operate the system in extremely hot (more than 30°/86°F) or extremely cold (less than 5°C/40°F) surroundings.

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

• Operate the system only after becoming familiar with its' functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualied for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional opera-

tion.

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MAIN FEATURES

• Plays Mp3's, CD's, and CD-R Discs • Auto cue

• Sleep Mode (c) • Selectable Single or Continuous Play

• 1/75th second frame search • Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”)

• Pitch display • RCA coaxial output

• Fader “Q” Start Control (a) • 20 Sec. Digital Anti-Shock

• Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100% • RELAY (Flip-Flop Playback) (b)

• Aux Input • Cue Mixing

• High output to headphones • Repeat Mode

• Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback) • 2 Line Level Inputs

• 3 Band EQ per channel • Independent Gains Per Channel

• Combo Mic Input Jack • Record Out

• Extremely clean signal to noise ratio • Direct CD Line Outs

• Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%, and 100% (100% is applicable to CDs Only)

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

(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: Set up your Encore 2000 as described in the set-up section of this manual. After set up is completed load your players. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause each players playback functions. For Example, when using the Encore 2000 player, 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. When the crossfader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left,

player one (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 may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back

and forth. New cue points can be easily selected on the Encore 2000 player (see setting cue points page 20). “Q” Start control is easy to use and mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music.

(b) RELAY (FLIP-FLOP): Connect your Encore 2000 player 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 RELAY to play track to track or disc to disc. For

more information on this feature, see RELAY on page 25.

ity (when in pause or cue mode) is reached. This will lengthen the life of your motor drive and laser. To initialize the

player, just press the cue or play buttons. Please see SLEEP TIME on page 17 to set your desired time.

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SET-UP

Checking the Contents

Be sure your Encore 2000 was shipped with the following:

1) Encore 2000 Professional CD player/mixer

2) Operating instructions (this booklet)

3) Warranty card

4) Power Cord

5) PC & Mac Asio Software

CAUTION:

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

the unit.

System Power Up Sequence:

1. Turn ON the Encore 2000.

2. Next turn ON your speakers.

System Power Up Sequence with connected mixer, amp, active speakers, or external device:

1. Turn ON the amp, mixer, speakers, or any external device first.

2. Next turn ON the Encore 2000.

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)

CAUTION:

• The Encore 2000 will work normally when the 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 unit so that the visual angle is within this range.

50˚10˚

Figure 2

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS CD PLAYER

Figure 3

A. PLAYER CONTROLS (FIGURE 3)

1. EJECT BUTTON - Pressing this will open/close the CD tray. The eject function can only happen when the

unit is in pause or cue mode, this is to prevent accidentally ejecting the disc when in play mode.

2. FOLDER BUTTON - This button is used to toggle between folders and tracks. Press this button to show the folder that is playing in the LCD. Pressing and holding this button for at least 3 secs. will activate

REPEAT mode.

3. TIME BUTTON - The TIME button will switch the time value described in the TIME METER (50) between ELAPSED PLAYING TIME, TRACK REMAINING TIME, and TOTAL REMAINING TIME (this is for CDs only).

4. 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 RELAY mode, when RELAY is activated. Pressing and holding this

button for at least 3 secs. will activate AUTO CUE.

5. 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 player. That is to say, if you set a +2% pitch on one disc, remove that disc and insert another, that disc too will have a +2% pitch. The amount of pitch being applied

will be displayed in the LCD (20).

6. PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON - This button is used to switch the pitch function on and off. When the button LED is lit the PITCH SLIDER (5) is active. When the button LED is not lit, the PITCH SLIDER (5) is not active.

The pitch percentage can be changed between 4%, 8%, 16%, 100%. 4% pitch percentage can be changed

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) CD PLAYER

between 4%, will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 100% will allow the most amount of pitch

manipulation. Note: 100% Pitch Adjustment works with regular CDs only, not Mp3 CDs.

NOTE: Pressing this button and turning the JOG WHEEL (11) allows you to view the File Name, Title, Artist,

& Genre.

7. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR - Press this button to select pitch range percentages of 4%, 8%, 16%, & 100%. See adjusting the PITCH SLIDER'S RANGE on page 24. Note: 100% Pitch Adjustment works with

regular CDs only, not Mp3 CDs.

8. 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. When this function is activated the LED above the button will glow.

9. TAP BUTTON -

A. Press this button to switch between manual BPM and Auto BPM. When in manual BPM mode, tap this

button to the beat of the current track. Press and hold this button for at least 3 secs. to switch to Auto

BPM. The BPM mode your are currently in is displayed in the LCD. B. In MIDI mode, pressing the TAP button and PITCH BEND +/- buttons (10) will change channels

10. (+) 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 PITCH SLIDERS (5) selected pitch. Holding down this button will give a

maximum of +100% pitch. Note: 100% Pitch Adjustment works with regular CDs only, not Mp3 CDs.

(-) 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 button, the BPM’s will automatically return to PITCH SLIDERS (5) pitch value. Holding down this but-

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 (5) to match the BPM’s with another playing music source. Note: 100% Pitch Adjustment works with

regular CDs only, not Mp3 CDs.

11. JOG WHEEL (TOUCH SENSITIVE) - This wheel has three functions; A. The jog wheel will act as a frame search control 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-clockwise direction will decrease the

pitch percentage down to -100%. The pitch bend will be determined on how long you turn the jog wheel continuously.

C. The jog wheel is used to apply the scratch effect when Scratch Mode is active.

12. IN, OUT, & RELOOP BUTTONS OUT BUTTON - This button is used to set the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by pressing the IN

BUTTON, 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.

IN BUTTON - “CUE ON THE FLY” - This function allows you to set a CUE POINT (see CUE POINT page

20) without music interruption (“on the fly”). This button also sets the starting point of a seamless loop (see SEAMLESS LOOP).

RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP has been made (see setting a SEAMLESS LOOP on page

21), but the CD Player is not actively in SEAMLESS LOOP mode (a loop is not playing), pressing the RELOOP

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) CD PLAYER

BUTTON will instantly reactivate the SEAMLESS LOOP mode. To exit the loop, press the OUT BUTTON (12). LOOP will appear in the LCD DISPLAY (20) when the RELOOP function is available.

13. 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 blue play LED will glow, and while in pause mode the blue play LED will flash.

14. SOURCE SELECT BUTTON - This button lets you toggle between USB Port 1, USB Port 2, & CD player. This selector lets you choose which source will play on either side. The corresponding LED's located above

the button will verify which source is active. The source selection can only be done in PAUSE mode. Press this

button down for at least 3 seconds to enable MIDI on the corresponding deck. Press this button again for at least 3 seconds to disable MIDI.

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

16. SCRATCH BUTTON - This button is used to activate and deactivate the Scratch effect.

17. SEARCH BUTTONS -

This search button allows you to quickly scan backwards through a track.

This search button allows you to quickly scan forwards through a track.

NOTE: Hold down either button and use the JOG WHEEL (11) to rewind or forward scan at faster speeds.

18. ADVANCE TRACK/FOLDER BUTTONS & +10 TRACK SKIP BUTTON - This button is used to select a track. Tapping this button will forward skip to the next track, holding down this button will rapidly forward skip through the tracks. When the FOLDER BUTTON (2) is active, pushing this button will advance to the next folder.

+10 TRACK SKIP - This button allows you to skip ahead by 10 tracks. Example: if you are at Track #1, pressing this button will skip you to Track #11, press the button again, it will skip to Track #21. If there are not that many tracks, it will go back to Track #1. Pressing this button and turning the JOG WHEEL (11) will allow you to rewind or forward skip through tracks at a faster speed. When the FOLDER BUTTON (2) is active, pushing this button will skip ahead 10 folders.

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. When the FOLDER BUTTON (2) is active, pushing this button will return to the prior folder.

19. USB PORT - This is the USB port where you can insert a USB stick, USB SD Card reader, or compatiable external hard drive for playback.

20. LCD DISPLAY - This high quality LCD display indicates all the various functions, as they are occurring.

This display is viewable at several comfortable angles (see page 8). The display ICONS will be explained on page 16.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) MIXER

Figure 4

21 22

27 28

B. MIXER CONTROLS (FIGURE 4)

21. SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH - These switches are used to select the input source assigned to

each channel. Each channel may only be assigned one input source at a time. NOTE: When using deck output mode, switching to deck will route the deck source to the mix.

22. AUX INPUT - This Aux input is for the use of a Mp3 player. Input volume will be controlled by the channel two fader.

23. CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL - This adjustment is used to adjust an audio source signal input gain for a channel. Never use the gain control to adjust output volume. Setting the gain level properly will

ensure a clean output signal. To properly set the gain level controls:

1. Be sure the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL (32) is set to level 4.

2. Set the CHANNEL FADER (26) to level 8.

3. Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting.

4. Use the Gain Control (23) to adjust an average output volume of +4 dB.

5. Repeat this step for all channels.

24. EQUALIZER - All of the channels include a three-band signal EQ. These controls are used to increase or decrease the LOW’s, MID’s, and HI’s of the output signal.

TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel allowing for a

maximum treble gain of +12dB or maximum decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob in a counter-

clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to a channel signal.

MIDRANGE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a channel allowing

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