American Audio PRO-SCRATCH 2 User Manual

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Pro-Scratch 2

Featuring:

™

Sampling

FLIPFLOP

Rev 02/02

User Guide

and Reference Manual

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles Ca. 90058

www.americandj.com

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CONTENTS

SAFETY REGULATIONS......................................................................................................................3

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

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

VOLTAGE SELECTOR...........................................................................................................................5

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

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

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

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

FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS

MAIN UNIT...................................................................................................................................9

LC DISPLAY..............................................................................................................................13

BASIC OPERATIONS

LOADING EJECTING DISC.....................................................................................................14

SELECTING TRACKING..........................................................................................................14

STARTING PLAYBACK............................................................................................................15

PAUSING PLAYBACK..............................................................................................................15

FRAME SEARCH......................................................................................................................15

TRACK SCANNING (FAST FWD/FAST REV)........................................................................16

SETTING AND STORING CUE POINTS................................................................................16

CREATING A SEAMLESS LOOP...........................................................................................17

USING THE BUILT-IN SAMPLER...........................................................................................19

CREATING A BOP EFFECT.................................................................................................21

USING FLASH START BUTTONS........................................................................................22

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

SYSTEM MEMORY..................................................................................................................23

SYSTEM LOCK.........................................................................................................................23

PITCH ADJUSTMENTS

PITCH SLIDER.........................................................................................................................24

PITCH BENDING......................................................................................................................25

BUILT-IN EFFECTS

SCRATCH/SKID....................................................................................................................27

FILTER/PHASE...................................................................................................................28

ECHO/FLANGER/ROBOT.......................................................................................................28

TRANS/PAN............................................................................................................................29

CHANGING PARAMETERS......................................................................................................29

FX MIX......................................................................................................................................30

JOG WHEEL SENSITIVITY.................................................................................................................32

FLIP-FLOP™.....................................................................................................................................33

WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................34

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................35

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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 following 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 OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDIO

SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

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.

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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OFF

DIGITAL

OUT

HEADPHONE

VOLUME

Complies with DHHs radiation Perfomance standards. 21 CFR Subchapter J" Manufactured :

MODEL

NO : :

COMPACT

DISC

PLAYER

POWER

SOURCE

115/230V~

50/60Hz

14W

MADE IN TAIWAN

I. Read Instructions - All the safety and operat ing instructions should be read before the CD Player is operated. The safety and operating instructions should be saved for future reference.

2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the CD 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 CD Player should be situated so that its location or position does not inter fere 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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.

Complies with DHHs radiation Perfomance standards. 21 CFR Subchapter J" Manufactured :

HEADPHONE

VOLUME

HEADPHONE

AUDIO OUT

SERIAL NO:

DIGITAL

CUE

OUT

VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch

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._____________________________

MODEL

DISC

PLAYER

COMPACT POWER

SOURCE

115/230V~

50/60Hz

14W

MADE IN TAIWAN

115V230V

AC IN ~

POWER

ONONOFF

7. 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 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 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.

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Serial No._____________________________

Purchase Notes:

Date of Purchase_______________________

Dealer Name__________________________

Dealer Address_________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Dealer Phone__________________________

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UNPACKING

Every Pro-Scratch 2™ 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 CD player for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the CD 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 instructions. Please do not return the CD player to your dealer without ﬁ rst contacting customer support.

INTRODUCTION

Introduction:

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Pro-Scratch 2™ CD player. This CD 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 CD player. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new CD player.

Customer Support:

American Audio question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Paciﬁ c Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2610 E-mail: [email protected]

® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and answer any

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this CD 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 CD 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 CD player in to an electrical outlet. All fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the CD player is switched on. If the CD player has been exposed to drastic temperature ﬂ uctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch on the CD 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 CD 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 CD player in extremely hot (more than 30°/100°F) or extremely cold (less than 5°C/40°F) surroundings.

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

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

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MAIN FEATURES

• 8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter • Music Master tempo

• Auto cue • Real Time Scratch Play

• 1/75th second frame search • Reverse Play

• Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”) • Pan Effect

• 8 different speed scan (4 Forward/4 Reverse) • Skid Effect

• Pitch display • Filter Effect

• Digital RCA coaxial output • Phase Effect

• Large bright Digital Screen can be viewed from wide angles. • Echo Effect

• Fader “Q” Start Control (a) • Flanger Effect

• Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback) • Robot Effect

• Sampler (Forward & Reverse Sampling) • Trans Effect

• Bop Effect (b) • Digital Anti-Shock

• Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (c) • Headphone Output w/ Volume Control

• Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100% • Slot Indicator Light

• Memory Backup, Defaults to last setting (d) • System Lock Function

• 3 Programmable Cue (Flash Start ) Buttons • Selectable Single or Continuous Play

• Slot Loading Drive - No more Transport Tray • Unique FX Mix Function

• 384 programmable Cue Points (128 x 3) (e)

• Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16% or +/-100%

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

(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: This feature is used in conjunction with most American Audio® and American DJ® audio mixers that also feature “Fader Q Start” control. For best results use this feature with two (2) Pro Scratch 2™ players. Connect your Pro-Scratch 2’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-Scratch 2™ playback functions. For Example, when using two (2) Pro-Scratch 2™ 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-Scratch 2™ player (see setting cue points page 16). “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 21.

(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 (2) Pro-Scratch 2™ players. Connect your Pro-Scratch 2’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 33.

(d) MEMORY BACKUP: The Pro-Scratch 2™ has a five (5) year memory back-up, that will save your setting in case the power supply is accidentally disconnected. Pro-Scratch 2™ will remember your last setting (repeat, SGL, CTN, and effect parameters) even if you disconnect your main power. The Pro-Scratch 2™ will store your cue points and samples in memory if you accidentally eject a disc or shut off the power. See memory on page 23.

(e) PROGRAMMABLE CUE POINTS: The Pro-Scratch 2™ has three Flash Start Buttons (8). 128 Cue points can be stored in each of the FLASH START BUTTONS (6), for a total of 384. These cue points can be stored into the unit's internal memory and may be recalled at any time. See setting "Cue Points" on page 16

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SET-UP

1. Checking the Contents Be sure your Pro-Scratch 2™ was shipped with the following:

1) Pro-Scratch 2™ 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-Scratch 2™ outputs to the inputs on your mixer.

3) Use the supplied 1/8” mini plug cable to connect your Pro-Scratch 2™ to a mini jack connection (A or B ) on a compatible American Audio® or American DJ® “Fader Q Start” mixer. (This will enable the Fader “Q” Start function - See Fader “Q” start control page 8)

CAUTION:

• Be sure to use the supplied mono 1/8" control cables. Using other types of cable may result in unit damage

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

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, disks 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 control unit so that the visual angle is within this range.

50˚10˚

Figure 2

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS

OFF

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

PROGRAM

CUE

MT S

AUTO

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

SYNC.BEAT

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

Figure 3

KEY LOCK

BPM

PITCH

EJECT

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

TEMPO LOCK

SGL/CTN

ON/OFF

4%/8%/16%

BOP

ENTER

SAMPLE PITCH

A. TOP UNIT CONTROLS (FIGURE 3)

1. PARAMETER TIME - This knob is used to

adjust the parameter time value.

2. HOLD BUTTON - This button allows you to set and lock any new parameters you set to the effects. This button will glow bright blue when the hold function is activated. If the hold function is not selected any changes to the effect parameters will be momentary.

3. PARAMETER RATIO - This knob is used to adjust the parameter ratio value.

4. FILTER/PHASE BUTTON - This button is used to activate and deactivate either the Filter or Phase effect. See built-in effects on page 22.

5. SEARCH WHEEL - This wheel has four forward and four reverse speed positions allowing you to quickly scan through tracks. The more you turn the wheel in either direction, the faster your search.

6. SCRATCH/SKID BUTTON - This button is used to activate and deactivate either the Scratch or Skid effect. See built-in effects on page 21.

7. P.S.P. (Pre Set Parameters) BUTTON - This button is used to activate the effect preset. Each effect comes with four preset, this button access the presets.

8. FLASH BUTTONS 1-3 - These button are used to store either three (3) cue points or three (3) samples. Each Flash Button can store either a sample or a cue point.

9. MEMORY BUTTON - This button allows you to program up to 3 cue points or three samples in to the three FLASH BUTTONS (8). The samples or cue point can then be recalled at any time even when the disk has been removed and replaced at a later time.

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)

10.SAMPLER BUTTON - This is used to activate the sampler function. When this function is activated a created sample will play in a continuos loop mode.

11. TRACK BUTTON - This buttons 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.

12. TRACK BUTTON - This buttons 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.

13. FX MIX - This button activates the FX-MIX mode This mode will automatically stop a playing track or sample and restart from a selected cue point.

14. SEAMLESS LOOP IN BUTTON - “CUE ON THE FLY” - This function allows you to set a CUE POINT (see CUE POINT page 16) without music interruption (“on the fly”). This button also sets the starting point of a seamless loop (see SEAMLESS LOOP).

15. CUE - Pressing the CUE button during play- back immediately pauses playback and returns the track to the last set cue point (see setting a CUE POINT, page 16). 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. You can also tap the CUE button to create a BOP EFFECT (for definition of BOP EFFECT, see page 21).

16. JOG WHEEL/EFFECTS PLATTER - This wheel has two 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 deter mined on how long you turn the jog wheel

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continuously. C. 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.

17.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 green play LED will glow, and while in pause mode the green play LED will flash.

18. EJECT FUNCTION - Pressing this will eject the CD. The eject function will only when the unit is in cue mode, this is to prevent accidentally ejecting the disc when in play mode.

19. LCD DISPLAY - This high quality LCD display indicates all the functions, as they are occurring. This display is viewable at several comfortable angles (see page 8). The display ICONS will be explained in the section D.

20. ECHO/FLANGER EFFECT - This button is used to activate and deactivate either the ECHO or FLANGER effect. See built-in effects on page

28.

21. TRANS/PAN EFFECT - This button is used to activate and deactivate either the TRANS or PAN effect. See built-in effects on page 29.

22. FX SELECT BUTTON - The effects are located on two different layers. This button allows you to select an effect on a different layer.

23. 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.

24. REV/PLAY - This button activates reverse play mode This function will play your track or sample in reverse. All pitch and effect functions will operate normally in this mode

25.TIME MODE - The TIME button will switch the time value described in the TIME METER between ELAPSED PLAYING TIME, TRACK REMAINING TIME, and TOTAL REMAINING TIME.

26. PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON - This button is

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)

used to turn the PITCH SLIDER (33) function on and off. This button will also change the pitch percentage the PITCH SLIDER (33) will react to. The pitch percentage can be changed between 4%, 8%, 16% and 100%. 4% will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 100% will allow the most amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust to the different values please see page 25. The LED above the PITCH PERCENTAGE BUTTON (26) will indicate which pitch percentage mode you are in, glowing red for 4%, glowing green for 8%, glowing orange for 16% or flashing green for 100%. Note when LED is not glowing in any color the Pitch Function is not activated.

27. 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.

28.(+) 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 (33) selected pitch. Holding down this button will give a maximum of +100% pitch.

29.(-) 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 (33) pitch value Holding down this button 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 momen-

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tary pitch adjustment, for a more precise adjustment use the PITCH SLIDER (33) to match the BPM’s with another playing music source.

30. BOP/ENTER BUTTON - During play mode, pressing the BOP button will instantly return play to the last set cue point without interruption of music. Use this function to create a stutter effect. When using the FX MIX (see page 30), this button will activate the FX MIX function.

31. RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP has been made (see setting a SEAMLESS LOOP on page 17), but the CD Player is not actively in SEAMLESS LOOP mode (a loop is not playing), pressing the RELOOP BUTTON will instantly reactivate the SEAMLESS LOOP mode. To exit loop, press the OUT BUTTON (32). LOOP and RELOOP will appear in the LCD DISPLAY (19) when the RELOOP function is available.

32.OUT BUTTON - This button is used to set the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by pressing the IN BUTTON (14), pressing the OUT BUTTON set the loop ending point. The loop will continue to play until the OUT BUTTON is pressed once again.

33. 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 disk 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 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 (19).

34. TRANSPORT SLOT - Trayless Design! A disc is loaded the same as a car CD player, simply insert the disc in to the slot and the unit will automatically load the disc in to the drive mechanism. Never attempt to force a disc into the slot

when the power is turned off.

B. REAR PANEL (FIGURE 4)

35.AUDIO OUT R & L - Audio out signals.

Connect stereo RCA cable from AUDIO OUT to a

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Figure 5

mixer's line input.

36.CUE MINI JACK - Connect the supplied miniplug from CUE jack on the rear of your unit to a compatible American Audio® mixer’s CONTROL out. This feature is only available on American Audio’s “Q” series mixers.

37.DIGITAL OUT - Use this connection to create near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini disc, CD-R, or any other digital recording device.

38. HEADPHONE MONITOR - Use this stereo jack to connect a pair of headphones.

39. HEADPHONE VOLUME CONTROL - This knob will control the volume output level of the

HEADPHONE JACK (35).

40.VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Because power supplies vary from location to location we have incorporated a selectable power supply. This switch can select a voltage input of 120v~60Hz or 220v~50/60Hz. Always disconnect the power

plug before changing the voltage.

41.POWER CONNECTOR - This connection is used to connect your main power. Be sure that your local power matches the unit’s required power. NEVER REMOVE THE GROUND PRONG

FROM THE POWER CABLE, DOING SO MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER OPERATION.

42. POWER SWITCH - This switch is used to turn your unit’s power on and off.

C. FRONT PANEL (FIGURE 5)

43. CD SLOT POWER INDICATOR - This is the

main power LED. This extremely bright Indigo LED will also aid in locating the CD slot in dark and club situations.

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LOOP

RELOOP

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D. LCD DISPLAY PANEL (FIGURE 6)

44. PLAY INDICATOR - This indicator will glow

when the unit is in play mode.

45. EFFECT INDICATOR - This indicator glows when any of the nine built-in effects are selected.

46.SINGLE INDICATOR - This indicates that the CD drive is in single play mode, the track will play once and return to CUE mode. If the single indicator is not on the unit is in continuous mode In continuous mode the drive will play all the remaining tracks on the disc. Once the remaining tracks have ended the unit will return to cue mode

47. LOOP - This icon will flash when you are in loop mode. This icon will glow when a loop has been created but is not actively playing.

48. RELOOP INDICATOR - Appears when LOOP is engaged or ready to be engaged.

49. PAUSE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow when the drive is in pause mode.

50.TRACK INDICATOR - This indicator describes which track is currently cued or is playing.

51.CUE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow when the unit is in CUE or mode and will flash every time a new CUE POINT is set.

52, 53, 54. TIME METERS - These indicators will detail the current Minutes, Seconds, and Frames. The meter will display either the elapse, total, or remaining time of a track or the entire disc. The display time will depend on the selected time function. The selected time function will be displayed above the TIME METER as TOTAL REMAIN (58),

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54 55 56

REMAIN (58) OR ELAPSE (59).

55. MEMORY BUCKET INDICATOR - This indicator serves two functions. The red bucket outline details the cue memory status, a full bucket outline indicates the cue memory is full. The five bars in the memory bucket detail the anti-shock memory state. Each bar indicates 2 second of digital anti-shock

56. PITCH METER - This meter will display either the pitch percentage applied by the PITCH SLID- ER (33).

57.TIME BAR INDICATOR - This bar gives a visual approximation of a track's or disc's time This bar will begin to flash when a track is ending. The flashing bar is great reminder, that time is running out to get that next track ready to go.

58. LOCK INDICATOR - This indicates the unit control are in lock mode, see page 23.

59. P.S.P. INDICATOR - This indicates which, if any, of the effect presets is in use.

60.TOTAL/REMAIN INDICATOR - When TOTAL is indicated in the LCD DISPLAY (19) the TIME DESCRIBED (52, 53, & 54) in the LCD (19) will define the total disc remaining time. When REMAIN is indicated in the LCD DISPLAY (19) the TIME DESCRIBED (52, 53, & 54) in the LCD will define the current track's remaining time.

61.ELAPSE INDICATOR - When this indicator is on it will define the time displayed in the TIME METER (52, 53, & 54) as the current track’s elapse time.

Figure 6

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BASIC OPERATIONS

1. LOADING/EJECTING DISCS

The Pro-Scratch 2™ can only play regular 5 inch CDs. 3 inch, odd shaped, and oval CDs are not compatible. When loading a CD into the player always hold the disc by it edge (see Figure 7). Load the disc label side up and slide it in the disc slot. Never touch the signal surface (the glossy side). To remove a disc from the slot press the EJECT BUTTON (18), see Figure 8.

CAUTION:

• NEVER attempt to insert any other objects beside 5" CD in the disc slot.

• NEVER attempt to insert more than one disc at a time. Doing so may result in sever damage to your unit.

• DO NOT force a disc into the slot when the power is off, this may damage the drive system.

OFF

PARAMETER RATIO

PARAMETER TIME

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

RELOOP

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SAMPLE PITCH

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SINGLE

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SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

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CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

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Figure 7: When inserting a disc always hold the disc by it edges and load the disc label side up.

Figure 8: Hold down the Eject Button to remove a disc.

2. SELECTING TRACKS

Select a desired track by using either of the two TRACK BUTTONS (11 & 12). Tapping the TRACK BUTTONS (11 & 12) once will select either the next higher or lower track. You may hold down the TRACK BUTTONS (11 &

12) to change tracks continuously at a faster speed. If you are using the TRACK BUTTONS (11 & 12) to select

a new track during playback (a track is already in play mode) the new track you selected will immediately begin playback as soon as the search operation is completed.

PARAMETER TIME

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TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

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FX SELECT

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BOP

ENTER

Figure 9: Tapping the reverse

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

track button will jump back to the previous track.

SAMPLE PITCH

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

PARAMETER TIME

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TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

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Figure 10: Tapping the forward

ON/OFF

4%/8%/16%

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PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

track button will skip forward to

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

the next track.

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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)

3. STARTING PLAYBACK - Figure 11

Insert an audio CD as describe on page 14 Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) with an audio CD inserted will imme- diately start playback. The PLAY (44) indicator will glow as soon as playback begins. The point at which playback starts (cue point) will automatically be stored in the memory as the cue point. The unit will return to this cue point (the point at which playback started) when the CUE BUTTON (15) or the BOP BUTTON (30) is pressed.

4. AUTO CUE

This function will automatically set a cue point to the first audio source when a CD is inserted. The first set cue point will always be the beginning of track 1. If a new track is selected before the PLAY BUTTON (17) is pressed, a new CUE POINT will be set to reflect the new starting point.

(LOADING/EJECTING DISCS).

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

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KEY

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CUE

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SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

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ON/OFF

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LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

5. STOPPING PLAYBACK - Figures 11 & 12

Stopping playback will not stop the drive mechanism, but merely pause or cue the track, this functions allows the unit to begin play instantly. The drive mechanism will only stop if a disc is ejected or the unit has gone in to sleep mode. There are two ways to stop (pause) playback:

1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) during playback. This will pause play- back at the exact same point the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) was pressed.

2) Press the CUE BUTTON (15) during playback. This will pause playback and return the track to the last set cue point.

6. PAUSING - Figure 11

This function pauses playback at the exact same point the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) was pressed. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) will switch between play and pause modes. When the unit is in pause mode the PAUSE INDICATOR (49) in the LCD DISPLAY (19) will glow. The green PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) LED will also begin to flash repeatedly.

7. FRAME SEARCH

This feature allows you to scroll through a track frame by frame, allowing you to find and set a starting cue, sample, or loop point. To use the scroll function you must first be in Pause Mode (see section 5) or Cue Mode (see section 7). Once you are in Pause or Cue mode, turn the JOG WHEEL (16) to scroll through the track (Figure 13). Turning the wheel in a clockwise direction will advance the frame search and turning the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction rewinds the frame search. When you use the JOG WHEEL (16) the monitor (headphone level) function allows you to here what you are scrolling through. Once you reach your desired starting point you can set a cue (starting) point by pressing the PLAY/ PAUSE BUTTON (17) as in Figure 11. Pressing the CUE BUTTON (15) as in Figure 12 will now return you to the point you just set.

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

Figure 11

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Figure 12

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KEY

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SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

Figure 13

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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)

8. SCANNING (FAST FORWARD / FAST REVERSE)

This function gives you a fast search through a disk or track. Turn the SEARCH WHEEL (5) in clockwise direction for fast forward or turn the wheel counterclockwise for fast reverse. You can scan in four different forward and four different reverse speeds depending on how much you rotate the wheel.

PARAMETER TIME

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SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

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CUE

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REMAIN

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9. SETTING and STORING a CUE POINT:

Figure 14

Setting A Cue Point:

A cue point is the exact point playback will begin when the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) is pressed. You may set your cue points anywhere on a disc or in a track. You may set up to four independent cue points per disk. Three cue points are stored in the FLASH BUTTONS 1-3 (8) and one is shared by the IN BUTTON (14), BOP BUTTON (30) and the CUE BUTTON (15). There are two (2) ways to set and create a CUE point as detailed in figures 15 and 16

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1) You may press the IN BUTTON (14) on the fly (while the disc is playing). This will set a CUE Point without music interruption. Pressing the CUE BUTTON

(15) will now return you to the same point that you pressed the IN BUTTON (14). You may now store this CUE Point in any of the FLASH BUTTONS 1-3 (8). Pressing the CUE BUTTON (15), BOP BUTTON (30) or

the IN BUTTON (14) will now return you to this exact point.

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SINGLE

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Figure 15

2) You may also use the JOG WHEEL (16) to set a cue point. While a disc is

BOP

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ENTER

in PAUSE or CUE mode, use the JOG WHEEL (16) to scroll through a track to find your desired starting point. Once you have found your desired posi tion press the PLAY BUTTON (17) to set your cue point. Pressing the CUE BUTTON (13) or the IN BUTTON (14) will now return you to this exact point.

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SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

Figure 16

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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)

Storing A Cue Point:

Once you have set your CUE Point by one of the two means listed on page 16, you may store your cue point in one of the FLASH BUTTONS (8). Once you store this cue point in memory you may recall it at any time and you may even recall if the disc has been remove or power had been disconnected. You may store a maximum of three cue points per a disc and maximum of 384 cue points can be saved in unit's memory. The MEMORY BUCKET (55) in the LCD DISPLAY (19) will approximate the available memory. Either a CUE POINT or a SAMPLE (See creating a sample loop on page 17) can be stored into a FLASH BUTTON (8), not both. To

Store a cue point:

1) Create a Cue Point by one of the two means listed on page 14. Press the MEMORY BUTTON (9), as in Figure 17. The red Memory Cue LED will glow indicating the store memory function has been activated. You may now press any one of the three FLASH BUTTONS (8) to store your cue point into memory (Figure

18). After pressing one of the FLASH BUTTONS (8), the corresponding Flash Button LED will flash briefly. The LED on the above the FLASH BUTTON (8) will remain lit indicating either a sample or cue point is stored in memory. The red Memory LED will turn off.

PARAMETER TIME

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KEY

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FX SELECT

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4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

FX MIX

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

MIX

Figure 17

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

Figure 18

2) Repeat the above steps to store up to three Cue Points. Once your three cue points have been stored you may access them at any time. During playback the cue points will instantly start playback from that point without any music interruption. Please note in order to access these cue point, the disc used to create the cue points must be in the drive.

10.CREATING AND PLAYING A SEAMLESS LOOP

A seamless loop is a sound loop that plays continuously without sound interruption. You can use this loop to create dramatic effect in your mixing. This loop has no time limit and you could actually loop the entire length

of disc. You create a seamless loop between two continuous points of a disc.

PARAMETER TIME

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1) Press PLAY/PAUSE

ON/OFF

4%/8%/16%

BUTTON (17) to activate playback mode

AUTO

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CUE

BPM

KEY

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TOTALELAPSED

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2) Press the IN BUTTON

ON/OFF

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PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

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(14). This will set the

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

starting point of the SEAMLESS LOOP. The IN BUTTON (14) LED will light.

Figure 19

Figure 20

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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)

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LOCK

3) Press the OUT BUTTON (32) to set the ending point for your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 13). The IN BUTTON (14) and OUT BUTTON (32) LEDs will immediately begin to flash rapidly, indicating the SEAMLESS LOOP mode has been activated.

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

LCD LOOP INDICATORS - During a seamless loop, the LOOP (47) and

RELOOP (48) INDICATORS will turn on in the LCD DISPLAY (19) indication a

loop is active.

Figure 21

EXITING A LOOP - To exit a SEAMLESS LOOP, press the OUT

BUTTON (32). The IN BUTTON (14) and OUT BUTTON (32) LEDs will remain on, but will stop flashing. Music playback will resume normal play (Figure 13). The IN BUTTON (14) and OUT BUTTON (32) LEDs will remain on to remind you that a loop is stored in memory.

Figure 22

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TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

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FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

TEMPO LOCK

REPLAY LOOP - The RELOOP (31) function allows you to return to your

ON/OFF

stored loop at any time. The IN BUTTON (14) and OUT BUTTON (32) LEDs

4%/8%/16%

will indicate a loop is stored in memory, and may be played at any time. To

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

replay the loop, press the RELOOP BUTTON (31). The IN BUTTON (14) and OUT BUTTON (32) LEDs will again begin to flash indicating SEAMLESS LOOP mode has been activated (Figure 14) and your stored loop will immediately begin to play.

PARAMETER TIME

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RELOOP

FX MIX

CUE

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

Figure 23

11. EDITING A LOOP:

Please note: Only the ending point of the loop may be edited. You may make your loop shorter or longer. Before you can edit your seamless loop you obviously must first have created a seamless loop to edit. If you haven’t created a SEAMLESS LOOP, follow the instructions in step 10 to create a loop. If a SEAMLESS LOOP has already been created, press the RELOOP BUTTON (31) to activate your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 23) if it is not already activated. To edit your seamless loop’s ending point:

1) Press the OUT BUTTON (32) to return to normal play from the loops cue point. (Figure 20). This will disengage the SEAMLESS LOOP mode and allows you to edit the loops ending point.

2) Press the OUT BUTTON (32) again when you reach your new ending point (Figure 21).

- FOR A SHORTER LOOP: Press the OUT BUTTON (32) at sooner point in the track (Figure 21).

- FOR LONGER LOOP: Press the OUT BUTTON (32) at later point in the track (Figure 21).

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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)

12. Using the Built In Sampler:

Your Pro-Scratch 2™ comes with an advanced built in sampler. You may store up to three samples on the three FLASH BUTTON (8) (Once again please note you may only store either a CUE POINT or a SAMPLE into a FLASH BUTTON (8), not both). Your sample can be a maximum of 6.5 seconds in length. A sample can be recalled while a CD is playing, while the CD drive is in PAUSE MODE, you may even play a sample when the CD has been removed. You may play your sample at anytime without music interruption. If you play your sample when the unit is already in playback mode you sample will over lap the current music source. You can also play your sample once or in a continuous loop. As with cue points you may store approximately 384 (128 x 3) samples in a drives memory (depending on available memory). The MEMORY BUCKET (55) on the LCD DISPLAY (19) will approximate the remaining memory.

To create a sample:

1) Initialize a loop (see creating a seamless loop on page 17). If your loop is longer than 6.5 seconds it can not be stored as a sample and will stored as a Cue Point.

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

CUE

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

CUE

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

BOP

FX MIX

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

2) Press the MEMORY BUTTON (9). The MEMORY BUTTON (9) Red LED will glow indicating memory is ready to be stored.

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

CUE

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

4) The red MEMORY BUTTON (9) LED will turn off, when your sample is locked into memory.

EJECT

5) At this point your sample has been stored into memory. The original loop you

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

used to create the sample will remain playing until the OUT BUTTON (32) is

TIME REV.PLAY

ON/OFF

TEMPO

pressed (Figure 26).

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

6) Your sample can now be recalled at any time even

MIX

BOP

ENTER

when the unit is in PAUSE MODE. To recall the sam-

SAMPLE PITCH

ple be sure the sample function is on, by pressing the SAMPLE BUTTON (8) until the red sample button LED turns on. To play your sample in a continuos loop leave the sample function on. To play your sample just once, turn the sample function off immediately after initiating your sample. With the sample function on the sample will continue to play until the sample function is

Figure 26

turned off.

BOP

FX MIX

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

Figure 25Figure 24

3) Select one of the three FLASH BUTTON (8) you wish to store your loop in and press that button.

OFF

POWER

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

BOP

ENTER

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

TEMPO LOCK

SAMPLE PITCH

EJECT

SGL/CTN

ON/OFF

4%/8%/16%

Important Notice: If you try to activate your sample without turning

the sample function on, the FLASH BUTTON (8) will act as cue points!

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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)

Changing the Sample Parameters:

Changing the sample parameters allows you to change the sample's volume and pitch. The parameters values for both the pitch and volume settings range from 00:00 to 20:00, 00:00 being the lowest value. A higher value will increase the pitch percentage or volume. It's important to understand that the pitch value is basically a speed adjustment and has nothing to do with tonal quality. The values can be either a momentary change or set adjustment. The sample values are changed in three easy steps, while in sample playback mode:

OFF

POWER

Changing the Sample Parameters - Speed

While a sample is playing push the PARAMETERS TIME BUTTON (1). One tap will display

percentage (speed) of the sample. +0 00 is your default setting - Normal playback. Any adjustments will be based on this default setting. Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase your pitch. Turning the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the parameters value.

OFF

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

PARAMETER TIME

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

PARAMETER RATIO

MIX

SP +0 00 in the LCD DISPLAY (19). SP will signify the pitch

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

Changing the Sample Parameters - Volume

While a sample is playing push the PARAMETERS RATIO BUTTON (3).

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

One tap will display volume of the sample. 10 00 is your default setting - Normal playback. Any

SV 10 00 in the LCD DISPLAY (19). SV will signify the

adjustments will be based on this default setting. Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the volume. Turning the wheel in a counterclockwise direction will decrease the parameters value.

Figure 28

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

Figure 29

Changing the Sample Parameters - Hold Function

Hold Function - This mode will allow you to save and lock your parameter adjustments, if the hold function is not activated all your parameter adjustments will be momentary. If you select the HOLD BUTTON (2) all param-

eters will remain until changed again or power is shut off, unless they are stored in to the unit's memory.

Figure 30

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PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

OFF

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)

13. Creating a BOP Effect:

The Bop Effect is a stutter effect that is similar to turntable scratching. You can use this effect to create tricks in your mixing. Creating a BOP effect is a simple process:

OFF

POWER

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

CUE

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (15) so music is playing (Figure 31).

Figure 31

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

OFF

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

2) Press the IN BUTTON (12) (Figure 32) at the point you want your BOP to take place.

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

3) Now tap the BOP BUTTON (20). It will produce a stutter effect as quickly as you tap on the BOP

Figure 32

MIX

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

BUTTON (20). See Figure 34.

OFF

POWER

Figure 33

4) When you discontinue the BOP effect normal playback

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

will resume from the point you initial started your BOP.

Figure 34

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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)

14. FLASH START BUTTONS (8):

These button are used to store your samples and cue points. Only a sample or a cue point can be stored into each of these three banks. When a sample is stored in to these banks you may use the sample starting point as a cue point. The FLASH BUTTONS instantly recall and play any of your stored samples or cue points without interrupting music playback. When in sample mode, (see "Using the Built-In Sampler" on page 19) and during playback, pressing any of the FLASH BUTTONS that stores a sample, will immediately begin to play that sample without interruption of music. If the unit is in sample mode and the drive is not in playback mode, pressing any of the FLASH BUTTONS that stores a sample, will immediately begin to play that sample.

Figure 35

OFF

POWER

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

CUE

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

15. CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (52, 53, & 54)/TIME BAR (57):

DURING NORMAL PLAYBACK, pressing the TIME BUTTON (25), will change the time display information (52, 53, 54, & 57) in the LCD (19) see figure 35. The following is a break down of the time settings and their definitions:

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

1) ELAPSED (60) - This describes the time in the LCD (52, 53, & 54) as the current TRACKS Elapse running time.

2) REMAIN (59) - This describes the time in the LCD (52, 53, & 54) as the current TRACKS remaining running time.

3) TOTAL REMAIN (59) - This describes the time in the LCD (52, 53, & 54) as the disc total remaining running time.

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

OFF

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

Figure 36

TIME BAR INDICATOR - Details the time defined in the TIME METER (52, 53, & 54) as a visual bar icon. As

with the TIME METER (52, 53, & 54) this bar is also dependent on the selected time function [TOTAL REMAIN (59), REMAIN (59) OR ELAPSE (60)]. This bar will begin to flash when a track is ending regardless

time func

tion you are in. Use the flashing bar as a visual reminder that a track is ending.

EFFECT ELAPSED

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

CUE

TOTAL REMAIN

TM SF

00 00

54 55 56

160

LOCK

of which

Figure 37

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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)

16. SYSTEM MEMORY:

The Pro-Scratch 2 comes with an incredible memory system. The Pro-Scratch 2™ can memorize virtually every customized setting for a particular CD. The unit can memorize all customized effect parameters, cue points, and samples used on a particular disk. To store all your setting for a CD, press and hold down the MEMORY BUTTON (9) for at least one second. When the memory has been stored properly the MEMORY LED (9) will turn off. The memory is full the RED outline of the MEMORY BUCKET (56) in the LCD (19) will disappear.

OFF

POWER

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

CUE

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

17. RECALL FLASH MEMORY:

The Pro-Scratch 2 can store all your user programmed cue points and effect

Figure 38

parameters in to memory. These setting may be recalled at any time, even when

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

a disc has been removed and reinserted at a later time. To recall the memory on a specific disk; 1) Be sure a CD is not inserted in to the drive. 2) Press the MEMORY BUTTON (9) down until the red memory LED turns on. 3) Insert the CD. "RECALL" will appear in the LCD (19) while the memory is being installed and the red MEMORY BUTTON (9) led will turn off.

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

OFF

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

Figure 39

18. CLEAR ALL MEMORY:

You may clear the system memory at any time. This will erase all your programmed memory and restore the unit to it's default settings. To clear the memory; While main power is turned off, turn the SEARCH WHEEL (5) in a clockwise direction. While the search wheel is turned in a clockwise direction turn main power on. The LCD (19) will flash three times and default memory will be restored.

19. FIRMWARE VERSION DISPLAY:

You may display the units firmware version. Firmware is the units internal programming code. To view the firmware version; While main power is turned off, turn the SEARCH WHEEL (5) in a clockwise direction. While the search wheel is turned in a clockwise direction turn main power on. "VR XX XX" will briefly appear in the LCD (19), where XX XX will be replaced with firmware version.

19. SYSTEM LOCK:

This unit comes with a built-in lock feature. The lock features allow the system controls to be completely locked out in any mode. For example locking the unit while in play mode will turn off all other functions and the unit will remain in play mode until the lock is turned off, locking the unit when it is cue mode will turn all control off so nothing will function on the unit. The lock features prevents unwanted hands from changing any setting to the unit if the DJ has to walk away from the unit (aka bathroom or beer break). To lock the system Press and hold down the parameter time button for at least one second, release the parameter time button and tap the MEMORY BUTTON (9) once. If the unit was lock suc- cessfully "LOCK" will display in the LCD (19). To unlock the unit repeat the same process or turn the unit off.

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Figure 40

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

OFF

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

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PITCH ADJUSTMENTS

PITCH ADJUSTMENTS:

The different pitch adjustments allow a track's or a loop's playback speed to be manipulated. This speed manipulations is commonly used to beat match between two or more music sources such as a turntable or another CD played. The playback speed may be increased or decreased by a factor of +/-100. The next section details the different pitch manipulation schemes.

OFF

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

CUE

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

1. PITCH SLIDER (33):

This function will increase or decrease the tracks playback speed or "PITCH." The maximum pitch percentage manipulation in this function is +/-100%. The PITCH SLIDER is used to decrease or increase the playback pitch. If the slider is move up (towards the top of the unit) the pitch will decrease, if the slider is moved down (towards the bottom of the unit) the pitch will increase. The PITCH SLIDER adjustment can be changed to range from +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%, or +/-100% (See changing "PITCH SLIDER PERCENTAGE RANGE" on the next page). This pitch adjustments will effect normal playback and loops only when the PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (26) is turned on. The pitch adjustments will not affect your samples.

Figure 41

Activating the Pitch Slider (33): To activate the PITCH SLIDER you must

turn on the pitch adjustment function. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON (26) located in the pitch control section of the unit. The ON/OFF BUTTON (26) LED will glow when the function is activated. If the pitch function is not activated the PITCH SLIDER will not function.

OFF

POWER

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

CUE

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

Figure 42

Using the Pitch Slider (33): Be sure the pitch function has been engaged

BOP

MIX

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

as described above. To use the PITCH SLIDER slide the slider up and down. Down will increase the pitch and up will decrease the pitch. When the slider is in the center position, a green LED just left of the slider will glow. When this slider is glowing there is zero pitch being applied to the track, regardless if the pitch function is on or off.

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

FX MIX

CUE

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

Figure 43

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PITCH ADJUSTMENTS

OFF

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

2. PITCH BENDING:

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

Figure 44

Adjusting the PITCH SLIDER'S RANGE (33): You may change the

PITCH SLIDER'S (33) operating range at any time. To change the operating range be sure the pitch function is turned on, see figure 39. The pitch percentage can be changed between +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%, and +/- 100%. 4% will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 100% will allow the most amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust the different values, press and hold down the PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (26) and Tap on the + PITCH BEND BUTTON (28) until your desired value is reached. The LED above the PITCH BUTTON (26); glowing red for 4%, glowing green for 8%, glow- ing orange for 16% or flashing green for 100%. Note, the pitch percentage must be activated to get a LED reading.

Unlike the PITCH SLIDER (33) adjustment t

his function will momentarily increase or decrease a tracks

speed during playback. There are two ways to operate this function with the (-) & (+) PITCH BUTTONS (28 &

29) or with the JOG WHEEL (16). The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/- 100%. The pitch bend function will work in conjunction with the PITCH SLIDER (33) pitch setting. For example, if the PITCH SLIDER

(33) is set to a 2% pitch gain the pitch bending process will begin at 2% and wi

ll continue to the maximum

of +/- 100%.

NOTE: A -100% pitch manipulation will stop playback entirely.

OFF

POWER

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

PARAMETER TIME

SINGLE

LOOP

Holding down or tapping on the (-)

CUE

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

PITCH BEND BUTTON (29) will provide a slow down in the playback pitch.

Figure 45

PARAMETER RATIO

RELOOP

MIX

Holding down or tapping on the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (28) will provide a speed bump in the playback pitch.

Figure 46

PITCH BEND BUTTONS (28 & 29):

The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (28) will increase track playback speed and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (29) will decrease track playback speed. The extent to which the speed changes is proportionate to the amount of time the button is pressed. For example, if the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (28) is held down continuously as in figure 43, the disc speed will increases and will continue to increase until it reaches a maximum of 100%

speed gain. When you release the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (28) the disc speed will automati it’s previous set speed.

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PITCH ADJUSTMENTS

3. JOG WHEEL (16):

The JOG WHEEL will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in playback mode Rotating the wheel in a clockwise direction will increase your track pitch and rotating the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will slow your track pitch. The speed you rotate the JOG WHEEL will determine pitch bend percentage (%). For example, if the JOG WHEEL is continuously turned in a counter-clockwise direction the playback speed will steadily decreases and will continue to decrease until playback reaches a maximum of -100% and playback stops entirely. When you stop turning the JOG WHEEL the disc speed will automati-

cally return to it’s previous set speed.

NOTE: To use the JOG WHEEL in a pitch bend function when the SCRATCH EFFECT (6) is activated you must use the outer ring of the jog wheel where the clear rubber insulator is attached.

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

OFF

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

PROGRAM

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

Figure 48

MTS

AUTO

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

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BUILT-IN EFFECTS

The Pro-Scratch 2™ comes with nine built in effects. These effects can be used one at a time or you may choose to overlap the effects and use up to four at a time. The Built-in effects include Scratch, Skid, Filter, Phase, Flanger, Echo, Robot, Pan, and Trans. Up to four effects may run at the same time. It is important to understand that only one effect per an effect bank can be turned on at one time, but all four effects banks can be used at a time. For example the Flanger, Echo, and Robot are all stored in the same effects bank but only one can be used at a time. When any of the effects are activated, the EFFECT (45) icon will display in the LCD (19). You can choose to use the effects with their default setting or you may choose to customized each effect by changing the parameters. The parameters values for all the effects will range. Some effects will have more adjustable parameters than others. The parameters have two adjustable values, PR (Parameter Ratio) and PV (Parameter volume). All parameters will be reset to there default values when power is shut off!

OFF

POWER

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

FX SELECT: The FX SELECT BUTTON (22) allows you to toggle back and forth

between the two effects banks. When the FX SELECT BUTTON (22) LED is glowing green you have access to the top bank of effects which include; scratch, filter, echo, robot, and trans. When the FX SELECT BUTTON (22) LED is glowing red you have access to the bottom bank of effects which include; skid, phase, flanger, and pan. To toggle to the next bank of effects press the FX SELECT BUTTON (22) more than once.

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

OFF

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

CUE

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

Figure 49

P.S.P. SELECT (7): This button access the preset banks for the parameters.

BOP

MIX

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

Each effects has a set of four presets. These preset are accessed by the P.S.P. BUTTON (7). To toggle between the banks tap on this button more than once.

Figure 50

SCRATCH/SKID EFFECT: The Scratch Effect simulates real time turntable

scratching. The Skid effect simulates the sudden platter stop of a turntable, like pressing the stop button on a turntable. When the Scratch Effect is activated the SCRATCH/SKID BUTTON (6) will glow red. Once the Scratch Effect has been activated the JOG WHEEL (16) may be used in the same fashion a turntable platter is used. Use the JOG WHEEL (16) to simulate the scratch motion on a turntable platter and to manipulate playback. Both the Skid and Scratch time parameters can be adjusted from 0010 to 9990. 9990 will give you the longest Skid times. The SKID value ranges from a 10ms to ten seconds.

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

OFF

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

Figure 51

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BUILT-IN EFFECTS

FILTER/PHASE EFFECT: The Filter and Phase effects tweak the original

sound to add different tonal definition. When the Filter Effect is activated the FILTER/PHASE BUTTON (4) will glow green, when the Phase Effect is selected the button will glow red.

Figure 52

FLANGER/ECHO/ROBOT EFFECT: The flanger effect distorts the output signal

and create an effect similar to the frequency phasing in and out of each other. The echo effect adds an echo to your output signal. The robot effect distorts the output to simulates a sci-fi robot voice. When the flanger effect is selected the FLANGER/ ECHO BUTTON (20) will glow green, when the echo or robot effect is selected the

OFF

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

CUE

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

TEMPO LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

FLANGER/ECHO BUTTON (20) will glow red.

EJECT

ROBOT EFFECT: The ROBOT effect distorts the output to simulates a sci-fi robot

voice. The ROBOT effect is activated in the echo parameters (see "Parameters"

SGL/CTN

in the next section). To activate the robot effect select the echo effect. After the

ON/OFF

4%/8%/16%

Echo effect is activated turn the HOLD (2) function on. Use the PARAMETER TIME

KNOB (1) and set the (PT) value to 0010. After "PT" value has been set, use the PARAMETER RATIO KNOB (3) to create the effect by turning it back and forth.

FLANGER EFFECT: The flanger effect distorts the output signal and creates an

effect similar to frequencies phasing in and out of each other. The FLANGER Effect has two adjustable parameters, Parameter Time (PT) and Parameter Ratio (PR). The PT will adjust the Flanger Mode and The PR will adjust the Flanger Frequency Range (see "Parameters" in the next section).

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

OFF

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

Figure 53

ECHO EFFECT: The ECHO effect adds an echo to your output signal. The ECHO

Effect has two adjustable parameters, Parameter Time (PT) and Parameter Ratio (PR). The PR will adjust the length of the echo (drop off time), and the PT will adjust the echo gap length (see "Parameters" in the next section). off time), and the PT will adjust the echo gap length.

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BUILT-IN EFFECTS

OFF

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

PROGRAM

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

Figure 54

AUTO

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

FX SELECT

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

BOP

ENTER

TRANS/PAN EFFECT: The TRANS effect simulates a real-time mixer transformer

EJECT

effect. When the "Transformer" effect is activated the TRANS/PAN BUTTON (21) will glow green, when the "Pan" effect is selected the button will glow red. The PAN effect

SGL/CTN

TIME REV.PLAY

allows you to pan the output from the left channel to the right channel.

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

TRANS EFFECT: The TRANS Effect has two adjustable parameters, Parameter

Time and Parameter Ratio. The PT will adjust the Trans Speed and The PR will

SAMPLE PITCH

adjust the Trans Audio Length. The lower the PT value the faster the TRANS effect (PT 0500 = 1/2 second, PT 1000 = 1 second).

PAN EFFECT: The PAN effect uses the PT value to pan left to Right. PT 0500

is the default setting which is center pan. The Pan Value ranges from 10ms to ten seconds.

PARAMETERS:

All the effects have adjustable parameters. The parameters change the way the effect will react. To enter the parameters menus for any of the effects, press or turn either of the two PARAMETER KNOBS (1 OR 3) as in figure 55. When the parameter mode is selected the time display in the LCD (19) will change to indicate the parameter your are adjusting. All effects except the pan effect have two adjustable parameters. Parameter Time (1) and parameter ratio (3). Use these knobs to customize the effects to your liking.

Figure 55

OFF

POWER

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

CUE

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

HOLD BUTTON: Use the HOLD BUTTON (2) to lock your customized param-

eters. If the hold button is not activated any changes to your parameters will be momentary. To activate the hold function press the HOLD BUTTON (2) as in figure 56. When the hold function becomes activated, the hold button will begin to glow blue.

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

OFF

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

Figure 56

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EFFECTS - FX MIX

FX MIX MODE: This function allows you to use the effects to transfer from one track to another, one track to

a sample, or one sample to another. FX Mix uses the effects and the FLASH BUTTONS (8). The FX Mix function will only work with samples and cue points programmed in the any of the three FLASH BUTTONS (8). The procedure below list the steps to activate the FX Mix Mode. In the following example we will you the SKID Effect to transfer from one track to a programmed sample.

OFF

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

STEP TWO: After you have activated FX Mix Mode, select an effect. In this

example we will choose the SKID Effect. Choosing the SKID Effect we create a braking effect.

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

STEP ONE: Be sure you have created a sample and stored it in to the FLASH 3 BUTTON (8) (see creating a sample on page). After a sample has been created and stored, begin playback on a track. Select the FX MIX

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

BUTTON (13) to activate the FX Mix Mode.

Figure 57

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

OFF

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

OFF

POWER

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

CUE

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

STEP THREE: When you are at the point in the track you wish to begin the

sample, press the FLASH BUTTON 3 (8).

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

will now end the current track and beginning to play the sample stored in the Flash 3 bank. The track will end in a brake effect and then immediately being to play you

Figure 58

Pressing the FLASH BUTTON 3 (8)

stored sample in Flash Bank 3.

Figure 59

STEP FOUR: To initiate the FX Mix , tap the BOP/ENTER BUTTON (30). At this

point you may continue the FX with the current track. If you follow steps one and four, you will initiate the FX mix on the current track. For example; If you used the brake effect for your effects mix, following steps one and four will initiate a brake effect in current track and then continue with the track once the brake effect has ended. You must be in continuos play mode for this effect to operate properly.

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

OFF

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

Figure 60

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EFFECTS - FX MIX

FX MIX - BOP CONTROL: This function allows you to engage either the SKID effect at any point of a track

during normal playback. The effect will play out according to its parameters and then resume normal playback. The procedure below list the steps to activate the FX Mix - BOP Control. In the following example we will you the SKID effect.

OFF

POWER

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

CUE

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

STEP ONE: Be sure you are in continuous play mode, and a track is play-

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

ing. Turn the SKID effect on.

Figure 61

STEP TWO: Select the FX MIX BUTTON (13) to activate the FX Mix

Mode as in figure 62.

OFF

POWER

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

CUE

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

STEP THREE: To initiate the FX BOP Function, tap the BOP/ENTER BUTTON

(30). At this point the effects will play out for the length of the SKID value. When

the effect has played out normal playback will resume from the point the effect ended. You can continue this effect at any time by repeating steps two and three. You must be in continuos play mode for this effect to operate properly, if the unit is in single play mode the track will cue when the effect has played out.

Figure 62

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

OFF

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

Figure 63

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TOUCH SENSITIVE JOG WHEEL

JOG WHEEL TOUCH SENSITIVITY: This function works with the SCRATCH effects. This function allows

the play and cue commands to be controled by tapping on the touch sensitive jog wheel.

OFF

POWER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

CUE

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

IN PLAYBACK MODE: While in play mode and when the touch sensitivity function is active, the JOG WHEEL (16) can be used to return the unit to last cue point. Simply touch the JOG WHEEL (16) and unit will immediately return to the last set cue point and playback without music interruption. Essentially the JOG WHEEL (16) becomes another BOP BUTTON (30), see "BOP" on page 21.

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

TEMPO LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

ACTIVATING TOUCH SENSITIVITY: Before you can use the JOG WHEEL

ON/OFF

4%/8%/16%

(16) to control the play and cue commands you must first activate the jog wheel touch sensitivity. To activate the touch sensitivity mode, be sure the FX SELECT LED (22) is glowing green. Once the FX SELECT LED (22) is glowing green, press and hold down the SCRATCH BUTTON (6) until it begins to flash green repeatedly. This will activate touch sensitivity mode.

Figure 64

OFF

POWER

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

CUE

MTS

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

PARAMETER TIME

PARAMETER RATIO

POWER

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

SINGLE

LOOP

RELOOP

MIX

Figure 65

CUE

SYNC.BEAT

LOCK

EJECT

MTS

BPM

PITCH

TRANSECHOSCRATCH FILTER HOLD

SGL/CTN

FX SELECT

TIME REV.PLAY

PANFLANGERSKID PHASE

ON/OFF

TEMPO

4%/8%/16%

LOCK

BOP

SAMPLE PITCH

ENTER

IN CUE MODE: While in cue mode and when the touch sensitivity function is active, tapping on the JOG WHEEL (16) can be used to start playback. The

AUTO

PROGRAM

NONSTOP

CUE

BPM

KEY

REMAIN

TOTALELAPSED

unit will continue to playback until the JOG WHEEL (16) is released. One the JOG WHEEL (16) is realesd the unit will return to the last cue point.

Figure 66

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FLIP -FLOP™

OFF

DIGITAL

OUT

HEADPHONE

VOLUME

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DIGITAL

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VOLUME

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MADE IN TAIWAN

FLIP-FLOP™

This feature is kind of “auto pilot”. When you are using two Pro-Scratch 2™ players and an American Audio® “Q” Deck™ mixer, you can have one player begin playback when the other ends. You can “Flip -Flop™” single tracks, the entire disc, or a combination of the two.

To FLIP-FLOP™ single tracks:

1) Connect your system as described in the set up section on page 7.

2) Set your American Audio® “Q” Deck™ mixer’s crossfader to the center position.

3) Set your two Pro-Scratch 2™ to playback in single mode, SINGLE (46) should be indicated in the LCD (19).

Single black cross line

4) Load your two Pro-Scratch 2™ with audio disc.

5) After they have both cued, press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (17) on one of your drive to begin playback.

6) After the first player’s single track has ended the second player’s track will immediately begin playback.

7) FLIP-FLOP™ will continue until you stop it or power is interrupted.

To Flip-Flop entire CDs:

Mono Mini Plug

Figure 67

Be sure your drives are both in continuous play mode, make sure SINGLE MODE (46) does not appear in the LCD'S (19) of both players. Follow all directions for single track FLIP -FLOP™ above. When one player’s disc

ends the other player will immediately begin playback.

Single black cross line

Note: You may combine FLIP -FLOP™ single and continuously playback modes by selecting either single or

continuous playback on your units.

Connecting your Pro-Scratch 2™ to an American Audio® or an American DJ® “Q” Deck™ mixer for “Flip Flop™” control: Be sure to connect 1/8” mono mini plugs from the control connection on the rear your Pro-Scratch 2™ to the 1/8” control jack on the rear of American Audio® “Q” series mixer. That’s it, you’ll be set for FLIP-FLOP.™

Sample "Q" Start Set-Up. This set-up will allow "Q" start functions and Flip-Flop™ function to operate. Be sure to use 1/8" mono mini plugs only.

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115V230V

AC IN ~

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Pro-Scratch2 1 Pro-Scratch2 2

Compatible Q-Deck Mixer

Figure 68

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WARRANTY

WARRANTY INFORMATION: The PRO-SCRATCH 2™ 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® customer support at (800) 322-6337 for a R.A. number. All package not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the package will be returned to the shipper.

2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

A. American Audio® hereby warrants, to the original purchaser, American Audio® products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 Year (730 days) from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought.

B. For warranty service, send the product only to the American Audio

® factory. All shipping charges

must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, American Audio® will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories are shipped with the product, American Audio® shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories, nor for the safe return thereof.

C. This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered or removed; if the product is modiﬁ ed in any manner which American Audio

® concludes, after inspection, affects the reliability of the product;

if the product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the American Audio® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by American Audio®; if the product is damaged because not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual.

D. This is not a service contract, and this warranty does not include maintenance, cleaning or periodic check-up. During the period speciﬁ ed above, American Audio

® will replace defective parts at its

expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio® under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of American Audio®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect.

E. American Audio

® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its prod-

ucts without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.

F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warranties made by American Audio

® in connection with this product, including warranties of merchantability

or ﬁ tness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or ﬁ tness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall American Audio® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.

G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audio

® Products and supersedes

all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published.

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL Model: American Audio® Pro-Scratch 2™ - Professional CD Player

Type: Slot loading, digital compact disc audio player. Disc type: Standard size compact discs only (5 in / 12 cm discs) Pitch Range: Within +/- 4%, +/- 8%, +/- 16%, +/- 100% Pitch Accuracy: 0.1% Dimensions: 3 1/4” ~ 4 1/2” H x 8 1/2” W x 10 3/8” L (217.5 mm x 81.8 mm x 306 mm) Installation: Place on flat surface or mount in flat case Weight: 4 1/2 Lbs. / 2.9 Kgs Power supply: AC 115/230V, 50/60Hz Power consumption: 14W Environmental conditions: Operational temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F) Operational humidity: 25 to 85% RH (no condensation) Storage temperature: -20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F) Accessories: Connecting RCA Cable (2 sets for left and right channels) Control 1/8” miniplug type (3 feet)

AUDIO SECTION Quantization: 16 bit linear per channel

Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz at normal pitch Over sampling rate: 8 times D/A conversion 16 bit Frequency response: +/- 1 dB 20 Hz to 20,000 KHz Output level: 2.0V +/- 1dB Load impedance: 47k ohm or more

AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS (TEST DISC: TCD-782, LOAD=47Kohm)

ITEM NOMINAL LIMIT CONDITION Output level 1.0Vrms+/-1dB 1.0V+/-1dB 1KHz,0dB

Channel balance 0.5dB 1.0dB 1KHz,0dB Frequency response +/-0.5dB +/-1.0dB 20Hz-20KHz,0dB De-emphasis response +/-2.5dB +/-3dB 16KHz,-20dB Channel separation* 83dB 75dB 1KHz,0dB T.H.D. + NOISE* 0.02% 0.03% 1KHz,0dB S/N ratio (IHF-A)* 90dB 75dB 1KHz.0dB Phones max. output 45mW 30mW 1KHz,THD=5% / Load=32 Ohms

NOTE: * With 20KHz low pass filter.

SEARCHING TIME (TEST DISC: TCD-792)

ITEM NOMINAL LIMITS CONDITION Short access time 1.7sec 4sec Play next track

Long access time 3sec 6sec Track 1 ->Track 20 Track 20 ->Track 1

PLAYABILITY

ITEM NOMINAL LIMIT CONDITION Interruption 1000um 700um TCD-725

Black dot 1000um 600um TCD-725 Finger prints 75um 65um TCD-725 Eccentricity 210um 140um TCD-712,713 NO TRACK JUMP Vertical deviation 1mm 0.54mm TCD-731R

PICK-UP

System Object lens drive system optical pick-up Object lens drive system 2 dimensional parallel drive Tracking detection 3 spot beam detection Optical source Semiconductor laser Wave length 780nm

NOTES:

Speciﬁ cations and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to

change without any prior written notice.

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