American Audio SDJ-1 User Manual
SDJ-1
Professional Dual SD Card Player
"EASY, FAST, & RELIABLE"
Featuring:
1/08
User Guide
and Reference Manual
6122 S. Eastern Ave
Los Angeles Ca. 90040
www.americanaudio.us
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................3
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................5
UNPACKING.........................................................................................................................................6
CUSTOMER SUPPORT..........................................................................................................................6
SET-UP PRECAUTIONS.........................................................................................................................6
FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................7
IMPORTANT SD CARD INFORMATION................................................................................................8
SET-UP INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................8
FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
CONTROLLER UNIT....................................................................................................................9
LCD DISPLAY.............................................................................................................................13
BASIC OPERATIONS
SD LOADING.............................................................................................................................14
SELECTING TRACKS................................................................................................................14
PLAYBACK..............................................................................................................15
AUTO CUE................................................................................................................................15
FRAME SEARCH.......................................................................................................................16
SETTING A CUE POINT............................................................................................................16
CREATING A SEAMLESS LOOP..............................................................................................17
CHANGING TIME DISPLAY......................................................................................................18
ADVANCE TRACK SEARCH.....................................................................................................19
PRESET MENU.....................................................................................................................................20
VIEW THE TITLE CONTENT.................................................................................................................21
RECORD A DEMO...............................................................................................................................22
PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
PITCH SLIDER...........................................................................................................................23
PITCH BENDING.......................................................................................................................24
ADDING MUSIC TO YOUR SD CARD................................................................................................26
ACCESSING MP3 FOLDERS...............................................................................................................26
FLIP FLOP (RELAY) SET UP.................................................................................................................27
WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................28
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................29
Please Note: All specications and improvements to and in the design of this unit and this manuals
are subject to change at any time without any prior written or published noticed.
For service parts visit http://parts.americandj.com
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR
U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS SD PLAYER TO
WATER OR MOISTURE
CAUTION:
1. Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do not
damage or deform; it may cause electric shock
or malfunction when used. Hold plug attach ment when removing from wall outlet. Do not
pull on the cord.
2. To avoid electric shock, do not open the top
cover when the unit is plugged in. If problems
occur with the unit, call your local American
Audio® dealer.
3. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside
the SD player. Electric shock or malfunction
may occur.
CAUTION
Do not open -
Risk of electric shock
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER RACK.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR
AUTHORIZED American Audio DEALER.
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular
symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of non insulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure, and
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point triangular symbol is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the user manual
accompanying the SD player.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS
(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE
THE SD PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED
OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
NOTE:
This unit may cause interference to radio and
television reception.
Please carefully read and understand the
instructions in this manual thoroughly before
attempting to operate this unit. These instructions contain important safety information
regarding the use and maintenance of this unit.
Take special care to follow all warning symbols
and labels both on the unit and printed in this
manual. Also, Please keep this manual with the
unit, for future reference.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH
AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR
OTHER TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET
UNLESS THE WIDE BLADES CAN BE
CAREFULLY INSERTED INTO A MATCHING
WIDE SLOT.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE
FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU
UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF
SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A
FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A
DECOUVERT.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CA UT IO N: T O RE DUC E TH E RI S K OF ELE CT RIC
SHOCK, D O NOT REMOVE THE CO VER (OR BACK).
T H E R E A RE NO US E R S E RV I CE A BL E PA RT S
INS ID E R EF ER SERVI CE TO YO UR AUTHO RI ZED
AMERICAN A UDIO® SERVICE TE CHNICIAN.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with
a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with
furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile
liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
ATTACH MENTS — Do n ot use atta chmen ts 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
wit h a car t, stan d, tripod , b rac ket, o r t ab le
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 ventila tion and to ensure re liable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must n ot 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 equi pped w ith 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, lo cation of antenna-discharge unit,
co nn ecti on t o gr ou ndi ng ele ct rode s, a nd
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure
A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do n ot ove rload w all 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 exclam ation point within an equilate ral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operatin g and maintenance (servicing) instru ctions in
the litera ture accompanying the applia nce.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of
any kind into this product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS -- W hen replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product
is in proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should
not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
I. Read Instructions - All the safety and operat ing instructions should be read before the SD
Player is operated. The safety and operating
instructions should be saved for future
reference.
2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the SD
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 SD Player should be situated
so that its location or position does not inter fere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the SD 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 SD player should be situated
away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
The serial and model number for this unit is
located on the rear panel. Please write down
the numbers here and retain for future reference.
Model No.________________________________
Serial No.________________________________
Purchase Notes:
Date of Purchase__________________________
Dealer Name______________________________
Dealer Address____________________________
_________________________________________
________________________________________
Dealer Phone_____________________________
6. Power Sources - The SD player should be
connected to a power supply only of the
type described in the operating instructions
or as marked on the SD Player.
7. Servicing - The user should not attempt
to service the SD 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 SD Player.
C. The SD Player has been exposed to
rain or water.
D. The SD Player does not appear to
operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance.
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UNPACKING
Every SDJ-1™ 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 SD player for any damage and be sure all equipment
necessary to operate the SD 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 SD player to your dealer without rst contacting customer support.
INTRODUCTION
Introduction:
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® SDJ-1™ SD player. This SD 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 SD player. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new SD player.
Customer Support:
American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and answer any
question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us
on the web at www.americanaudio.us for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday
through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacic Standard Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2610
E-mail: support@americanaudio.us
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this SD 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 SD 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 SD player in to an electrical outlet. All
fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the SD player is switched
on. If the SD player has been exposed to drastic temperature uctuation (e.g. after transportation),
do not switch on the SD 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 SD 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 SD player in extremely hot (more than 40°/104°F) or extremely cold (less than
5°C/40°F) surroundings.
• Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.
• Operate the SD player only after becoming familiar with its' functions. Do not permit operation by
persons not qualied for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation.
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MAIN FEATURES
• Music Master tempo • Folder Search
• Auto cue • Advance Track Search
• 1/75th second frame search • Mp3 Track Listings
• Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”) • ID3 Tags
• Unlimited Skip Protection • Bright Large Digital Screen
• Pitch display • Fader “Q” Start Control (a)
• Search Lock • Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100%
• Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback) • Demo Play
• Selectable Single or Continuous Play • Auto BPM
• Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, or +/-16%
• Instant Start within 10 ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)
FADER “Q” START CONTROL: This feature is used in conjunction with American Audio® mixers that feature “Fader
(a)
Q-Start” control. Connect your SDJ-1 as described in the set-up section of this manual. After set up is completed
load SDs into both players. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause the SDJ-1™
playback functions. For Example, if the mixer’s crossfader is all the way to the left (player one is playing and 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 SD player, different songs or loops may quickly be recalled
by moving the mixer crossfader back and forth. New cue points can be easily selected on the SDJ-1™ 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.
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IMPORTANT SD CARD INFORMATION
VERY IMPORTANT SD CARD INFORMATION: When using your SD Card sas an audio source
withe American Audio SD Players:
• Make sure your SD Card only has MP3 files on it
• Do Not have any other file type on your SD Card; no WAV files, photo files, etc...
• American Audio SD Players are compatiable with SD Cards up to 4GB only
• American Audio SD Players are not compatiable with SD HC (High Capacity) Cards
PLEASE NOTE:
For higher quality MP3 files (more than 128 kbps) American Audio recommends "High Speed"
SD Cards. Using high speed cards will ensure the best performance with your American Audio
SD Player.
SET-UP
1. Checking the Contents
Be sure your SDJ-1™ was shipped with the following:
1) SDJ-1™ Controller 2) Operating Instructions (This Booklet)
3) Two (2) "Q-Start" 1/8” mini plug. 4) Two (2) Sets of Stereo RCA Cables
5) Warranty card.
2. Installing the Units
1) Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a secure rack mount case.
2) Be sure the player is mounted in a well ventilated area where it will not be exposed to direct
sunlight, high temperatures, or high humidity.
3) Try to place the unit as far as possible from TVs and tuners, as the unit may cause undesir able interference.
3. Connections
1) Be sure main power is connected last to prevent any electrical damage.
2) AUDIO CONNECTIONS: Use the included RCA cable to connect the SDJ-1™ outputs to the
line inputs of a mixer. Never connect this player's output to a mixers "phono" inputs.
3) CONTROL JACK CONNECTIONS: Use the supplied 1/8” mono mini plug cable to connect
your SDJ-1™ to a mini jack connection (A or B) on a compatible American Audio® or Amer ican DJ® “Fader Q Start” mixer. (This will enable the Fader “Q” Start function - See “Q” start
control page 7).
CAUTION:
• Be sure to use the supplied 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.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
Figure 1
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Figure 2
A. SD PLAYER (FIGURE 1)
1. SEARCH MODE BUTTON - Press this button to toggle between fast search (LED lit) and slow
search (LED off). The fast search will automatically turn off if the JOG WHEEL (20) is not used for more
then 15 seconds.
- When in PLAY mode, you can use the JOG WHEEL (20) to search fast, backward or forward
through the current track. If in PLAY mode and the SEARCH mode is not activated the JOG WHEEL
will act as a PITCH BEND.
- When in PAUSE mode, you can use the JOG WHEEL (20) to search, backward or forward through
the current track. If the SEARCH button is activated you can search fast through the track, if the button is not activated you can search frame by frame or a slow search.
2. 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 FLIP FLOP mode. See page 20 for FLIP FLOP. Hold
this button down for 1 second to toggle the Auto Cue function on and off. See page 15 for AUTO
CUE.
3. LCD DISPLAY - This high quality LCD display indicates all the functions, as they are occurring.
The display ICONS will be explained on page 13.
4. TEMPO LOCK FUNCTION - This button activates and deactivates the TEMPO LOCK function.
This function allows you to use the PITCH SLIDER (5) 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.
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