American Audio Professional USB-SD Card Player User Manual
Media Operator
Professional USB & SD Card Player
"EASY, FAST, & RELIABLE"
Featuring:
5/08
User Guide
and Reference Manual
6122 S. Eastern Ave
Los Angeles Ca. 90040
www.americanaudio.us
CONTENTS
FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................3
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................5
UNPACKING.........................................................................................................................................6
CUSTOMER SUPPORT..........................................................................................................................6
SET-UP PRECAUTIONS.........................................................................................................................6
IMPORTANT SD CARD & USB INFORMATION.....................................................................................7
SET-UP INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................7
FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
CONTROLLER UNIT....................................................................................................................8
LCD DISPLAY.............................................................................................................................12
BASIC OPERATIONS
SD & USB LOADING.................................................................................................................13
SELECTING FOLDERS & TRACKS...........................................................................................13
PLAYBACK..............................................................................................................14
AUTO CUE................................................................................................................................14
FRAME SEARCH.......................................................................................................................15
SETTING A CUE POINT............................................................................................................15
CREATING A SEAMLESS LOOP..............................................................................................16
CHANGING TIME DISPLAY......................................................................................................17
ADVANCE TRACK SEARCH.....................................................................................................18
PRESET MENU.....................................................................................................................................19
PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
PITCH KNOB.............................................................................................................................21
PITCH BENDING.......................................................................................................................22
ADDING MUSIC TO YOUR MEDIA DEVICE.......................................................................................23
WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................24
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................25
MAIN FEATURES
• One USB 2.0 Port and One SD Card Slot • Track & Folder Search Knobs
• Auto cue • Advance Track Search
• Tempo Lock • Mp3 Track Listings
• Pitch Adjust Knob • Repeat Mode
• Pitch Ben • Bright Large Digital Screen
• Pitch Display • Master Volume Control
• Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback) • Auto BPM
• Microphone Input with Volume Control • Selectable Single or Continuous Play
• Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, or +/-16%
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR
U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS SD 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 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 SD 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 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.
CA UT IO N: T O RE DUC E TH E RI S K OF ELE CT RIC
SHOCK, D O NOT REMOVE THE CO VER (OR BACK).
T H E R E A RE NO US E R S E RV I CE A BL E PA RT S
INS ID E R EF ER SERVI CE TO YO UR AUTHO RI ZED
AMERICAN A UDIO® SERVICE TE CHNICIAN.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with
a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with
furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile
liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
ATTACH MENTS — Do not use attachments n ot
recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product
near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement;
or near a swimming pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
wit h a car t, stan d, tripod , b rac ket, or t abl e
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 f or 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.
• I f this prod uct is equipped with a t hree-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, lo cation of antenna-discharge unit,
co nn ecti on t o gr ou ndi ng ele ct rode s, a nd
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure
A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not over load w all ou tlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Fig. A
The exclam ation point within an equilate ral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operatin g and maintenance (servicing) instru ctions in
the litera ture accompanying the applia nce.
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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
I. Read Instructions - All the safety and oper
ating instructions should be read before the
before the Media Player is operated. The
safety and operating instructions should be
saved for future reference.
2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the Media
Player 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 Media Player shoul be
situated so that its location or position does
not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, the player should not be situ ated 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 Media player should be situated
away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including 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 Media player should be
connected to a power supply only of the
type described in the operating instructions
or as marked on the player.
7. Servicing - The user should not attempt
to service the Media Player beyond that
described in the operating instructions. All
other servicing should be referred to quali fied service personnel. 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 player.
C. The player has been exposed to rain or
water.
D. The player does not appear to oper-
ate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance.
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UNPACKING
Every Media Operator™ 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 media player for any damage and be sure all
equipment necessary to operate the media player has arrived intact. In the event damage has been
found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instruc-
tions. Please do not return the media player to your dealer without rst contacting customer support.
INTRODUCTION
Introduction:
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Media Operator™. This media
player is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest quality audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual
completely before attempting to operate your new media player. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new media player.
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 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2610
E-mail: support@americanaudio.us
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this media player. 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 media player 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 media player in to an electrical outlet. All
fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the SD player is switched
on. If the media player has been exposed to drastic temperature uctuation (e.g. after transportation),
do not switch on the media player immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your
device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.
Operating Determinations:
• When installing this media player, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be
exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust!
• Do not operate the media player in extremely hot (more than 40°C/104°F) or extremely cold (less
than 5°C/40°F) surroundings.
• Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.
• Operate the media player only after becoming familiar with its' functions. Do not permit operation
by persons not qualied for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional opera-
tion.
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IMPORTANT SD CARD AND USB INFORMATION
VERY IMPORTANT SD CARD AND USB INFORMATION: When using an SD Card, USB stick, USB
Card Reader, or compatible External Hard Drive*:
• Make sure your SD Card, USB Stick, or Hard Drive* has only MP3 files on it. There cannot
be any other type of files on your media device, NO WAV files, photo files, etc...
• The Media Operator™ is compatible with all SD and SDHC Cards (SDHC up to 32GB only)
• The Media Operator™ can read Mp3 format files only.
• Only external hard drives* with external power supplies are supported. When using an ex-
ternal hard drive, if you switch the Media Operator "Off" and then back "On" again you
will need to disconnect and then reconnect your external hard drive USB plug. If you do
not do this the Media Operator will not detect your connected hard drive.
• If you are using a SD Card via USB card reader, you must remove the USB card reader
first to change SD Card's. Please do not remove the SD Card from the USB card reader
while the USB card reader is still connected to the Media Operator.
PLEASE NOTE:
For higher quality MP3 files (more than 128 kbps) American Audio recommends "High Speed" SD
Cards. Using high speed cards will ensure the best performance with your Media Operator™.
*Not all external hard drives with external power supplies are compatible with the Media
Operator™.
SET-UP
1. Checking the Contents
Be sure your Media Operator™ was shipped with the following:
1) Media Operator™ 2) Operating Instructions (This Booklet)
3) A Set of Stereo RCA Cables 4) Warranty card
5) SD Card and SD Card Reader
2. Installing the Units
1) Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a secure rack mount case.
2) Be sure the player is mounted in a well ventilated area where it will not be exposed to direct
sunlight, high temperatures, or high humidity.
3) Try to place the unit as far as possible from TVs and tuners, as the unit may cause undesir able 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 Media Operator™ out puts to the line inputs of a mixer. Never connect this player's output to a mixers "phono"
inputs.
3) Use the XLR balanced outputs to connect the Media Operator™ to the XLR inputs of a
speaker.
CAUTION:
• To avoid sever damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when making connections to
the unit.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
Figure 1
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A. MEDIA PLAYER (FIGURE 1)
1. SOURCE SELECT BUTTON - Press this button to toggle between the USB port or SD Card slot.
The related LED will be lit when the playback source is selected. The USB port LED glows red, and
the SD Card slot will glow green. The button can only be used when the fixture is pause mode.
2. USB PORT - This is the USB port where you can insert a USB stick, USB card reader, or compatiable external hard drive for playback. VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS
REGARDING/USING USB DEVICES.
3. MICROPHONE - This combo jack will accept a standard 1/4 plug or XLR 3-pin balanced male
plug. The volume output level for this microphone will be controlled by its own respective VOLUME
KNOB (21). Note: We recommend that you use a 500-600ohm microphone for the best sound
quality.
4. LCD DISPLAY - This high quality LCD display indicates all the functions, as they are occurring.
The display ICONS will be explained on page 12.
5. FOLDER KNOB - This knob serves three functions depending on which mode you are in;
• Turning this knob will let you scroll through the music folders on your SD Card or USB Stick.
The folder number will be shown in the FOLDER INDICATOR (28) in the LCD. Turn the knob to
scroll backwards or forwards through the folders.
• Push the knob to display the folder name of the current song playing.
• Push this knob for 2 seconds to enter the PRESET MENU. See page 19 for PRESET MENU.
6. TRACK KNOB -
Turning this knob will let you search either folders and tracks. The track and folder will be shown in the
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