American Audio PRO DJ 3 User Manual
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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.
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.
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 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 qualified service technician.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS CD PLAYER TO
WATER OR MOISTURE.
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. for future
reference
Model No._________________________
Serial No._________________________
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
I. Read Instructions - All the safety and oper-
ating 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
Be sure your PRO DJ3 was shipped with the following:
1) Pro DJ3 Professional CD player.
2) Operating instructions (this booklet).
3) One (1) set of RCA cables.
4) One (1) 1/8” mini plug.
5) Warranty card.
2. Installing the Units
Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a flat surface case.
3. Connections
1) Be sure the power is disconnected.
2) Connect the included RCA cable from your PRO DJ3 outputs to the inputs on your mixer.
3) Use the supplied 1/8” mini plug cable to connect your PRO DJ3 to a mini jack connection (A or B ) on a
compatible American DJ “Fader Q Start” mixer. (This will enable the Fader “Q” Start function - See “Q” start
control pg.5)
SET-UP
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• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a case.
• Handle the power cord carefully.
• Hold the power cord from the plug when unplugging the cord. Never pull from the cable!
• Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust.
• Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for a long periods of time.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. (For units with ventilation holes.)
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the unit.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, or thinner come in contact with the surface of the unit.
• Never disassemble or modify your unit in any way, doing so will void your manufactures warranty.
GENERAL NOTES ON USE
CAUTION:
• Be sure to use the supplied control cables. Using other
types of cable may result in unit damage.
• Be sure the power is off when connecting the control
cables, otherwise the units may not work properly.
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)
Fig. 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.
Fig. 2
50˚10˚
15˚
MAIN FEATURES
• 8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter
• Auto cue
• 1/75th second frame search
• Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”)
• 4 different speed scan
• Pitch display
• 20 programmable tracks
(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: This feature is used in conjunction with American DJ mixers that also
feature “Fader Q Start” control. For best results use this feature with two (2) PRO DJ3 players. Connect
your PRO DJ3’s 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 your PRO DJ3 playback functions. For Example, when using two (2) PRO DJ3 players and a Fader “Q” Start mixer, if your
mixer’s crossfader is all the way to the left (player one is playing, player two is in cue or pause mode),
and you move the fader at least 20% to the right, player two (2) will begin to play and player one (1) will
return to cue mode. When the crossfader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left, player one (1)
will begin to play and player two (2) will return to its’ cue point. You can create great effects similar to
scratching with this feature. After storing cue points on each side of the CD player, different songs or
samples may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back and forth. New cue points can be
easily selected on the PRO DJ3 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 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 15.
(c) FLIP-FLOP: This feature is used in conjunction with American DJ
® mixers that also feature Fader “Q”
Start. For FLIP-FLOP results you must use two (2) PRO DJ3 players. Connect your PRO DJ3’s as
described in the set-up section of this manual. This feature will start the next player once one (1) player
has ended. For example, if player one (1) is playing a disc and it ends, player two (2) will instantly begin
to play. You may set FLIP-FLOP to play track to track or disc to disc. For more information on this feature,
see FLIP-FLOP™ on page 15.
(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 PRO DJ3’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 PRO DJ3 has a five (5) year memory back-up, that will save your setting in
case the power supply is accidentally disconnected. PRO DJ3 will automatically remember your last
setting (repeat, SGL, CTN) even if you disconnect your main power.. The PRO DJ3 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.
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• 40 cue points can be stored into memory
• Digital RCA coaxial output
• Large bright LCD Screen can be viewed from wide angles.
• Fader “Q” Start Control (a)
• Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback)
• Sampler (Forward & Reverse Sampling)
• Bop Effect (b)
• Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (c)
• 60 Second Transport Protection (d)
• Sleep Mode (e)
• Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-8%, +/-12% or +/-16%
• Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-16%
• Memory Backup, Defaults to last setting (f)
• Instant Start within 10 mil/sec (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)
• 6 Programmable Cue (Flash Start ) Buttons
MAIN FEATURES CONT.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
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A. TOP UNIT CONTROLS (FIGURE 3)
1. MEMORY CUE - Pressing the MEMORY CUE
button after loading a new disc and before closing
the tray, will restore any Cue memory that may be
stored on that disc. A maximum of six (6) Cue
points can be stored on a disc and a maximum of
40 Cue points can be stored in the players memory. When closing the tray door the “STORE” will
be displayed in the LCD indicating that the MEMORY CUE button has been pressed and any sampled loops or Cue points stored in memory will be
recalled.
2. CUE BUTTONS 1-6 - These button are used
to store six (6) cue points or six (6) samples.
There are seven (7) independent cue points that
can be stored into memory, six (6) on Cue buttons
1-6 and one (1) on the main CUE BUTTON (10).
3. PROGRAM - This button allows you to enter
program mode. If a CD is playing, pressing this
button will stop the CD and enter into the program
mode. Note the word “PROGRAM” is indicated in
the LCD DISPLAY (21). After programming your
tracks pressing the PLAY BUTTON (9) will play
your tracks in the order they were programmed.
To exit and erase a program, hold the program
button down for more than 2 seconds while the
unit is in pause or cue mode.
4. OPEN/CLOSE - (Transport Tray Open/Close)
Pressing this button will open and close the transport tray allowing you to load or eject a CD.
NOTE: The tray will not open unless the player is
in cue or pause modes to prevent accidentally
opening the tray door when a disc is playing.
5. 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
PROGRAM and FLIP FLOP modes.
6. TIME BUTTON - The TIME button will switch
the time value described in the TIME METER (44)
between ELAPSED PLAYING TIME, TRACK
REMAINING TIME, and TOTAL REMAINING
TIME.
7. JOG WHEEL - (INNER WHEEL) This jog
wheel serves two functions depending on the
operating mode you are working in.
A. The jog wheel will act as a slow frame search
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