American Audio SDJ-2 User Manual

SDJ2

Professional Dual SD Card Player

"EASY, FAST, & RELIABLE"

Featuring:

9/08

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

SD CARD & USB INFORMATION...........................................................................................................8

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

FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS

CONTROLLER UNIT....................................................................................................................9

LCD DISPLAY.............................................................................................................................14

BASIC OPERATIONS

LOADING.............................................................................................................................15

SELECTING AUDIO SOURCE...................................................................................................15

SELECTING TRACKS................................................................................................................16

PLAYBACK..............................................................................................................16

AUTO CUE................................................................................................................................17

FRAME SEARCH.......................................................................................................................17

SETTING A CUE POINT............................................................................................................18

CREATING A SEAMLESS LOOP..............................................................................................18

CHANGING TIME DISPLAY......................................................................................................20

CUE BANK BUTTONS.............................................................................................................21

ADVANCE TRACK SEARCH.....................................................................................................22

PRESET MENU.....................................................................................................................................23

VIEW THE TITLE CONTENT.................................................................................................................26

RECORD A DEMO...............................................................................................................................27

PITCH ADJUSTMENTS

PITCH SLIDER...........................................................................................................................28

PITCH BENDING.......................................................................................................................29

ADDING MUSIC TO YOUR SD CARD OR USB DEVICE..................................................................30

FLIP FLOP (RELAY) SET UP.................................................................................................................31

WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................32

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................33

Please Note: All specications 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 not use attachments n ot

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product

near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only wit h a car t, stan d, tripod , b rac ket, or t abl e recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided 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 equi pped with a t hree-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside

antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, lo cation of antenna-discharge unit, co nn ecti on t o gr ou ndi ng ele ct rode s, a nd requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product

during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should

not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not over load w all ou tlets,

extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

The exclam ation point within an equilate ral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operatin g and maintenance (servicing) instru ctions in the litera ture accompanying the applia nce.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of

any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product

from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS -- W hen replacement parts

are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should

not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

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NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the 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 Player should be situated so that its location or position does not inter fere with its proper ventilation. For example, the 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 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 player should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the Player.

7. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the Player beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to quali fied service personnel. The Player should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged. B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the Player.

C. The Player has been exposed to rain

or water.

D. The Player does not appear to

operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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UNPACKING

Every SDJ2™ 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 player for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the 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 player to your dealer without rst contacting customer support.

INTRODUCTION

Introduction:

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® SDJ2™ SD/USB player. This SD/USB 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 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. Pacic 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 player in to an electrical outlet. All fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the player is switched on. If the

player has been exposed to drastic temperature uctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch

on the 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 player, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be ex- posed to extreme heat, moisture or dust!

• Do not operate the 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 player only after becoming familiar with its' functions. Do not permit operation by

persons not qualied for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation.

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MAIN FEATURES

• Tempo Lock • Folder Search

• Auto cue • Advance Track Search

• 1/75th second frame search • Mp3 Track Listings

• Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”) • Bright Large Digital Screen

• Dual SD Card Slots and USB Port • Auto BPM

• 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 • Master/Mic Volume Control

• Dual Mode Crossfader

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

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

• Independent RCA Outputs for Each Player (Send signal to Preamp Mixer)

• Balanced TRS and RCA Mixed Output (Send signal directly to amplifier or powered speakers)

FADER “Q” START CONTROL: This feature is used in conjunction with American Audio® mixers that feature “Fader

(a)

Q-Start” control. Connect your SDJ2 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 SDJ2™ 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 SDJ2™ player (see setting cue points page 18). “Q” Start control is easy to use and mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music.

IMPORTANT SD CARD INFORMATION

SD CARD INFORMATION:

• 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 can read SD HC (High Capacity) Cards up to 16GB

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.

USB INFORMATION:

• Make sure your USB device has only MP3 files on it. There cannot be any other type of files on your USB device, NO WAV files, photo files, etc...

• If you are using a SD Card via USB SD Card reader, you must remove the USB SD Card reader first to change SD Card's. Please do not remove the SD Card from the USB SD Card reader while the USB card reader is still connected to the unit.

SET-UP

1. Checking the Contents Be sure your SDJ2™ was shipped with the following:

1) SDJ2™ Player/Controller 2) Operating Instructions (This Booklet)

3) Two (2) "Q-Start" 1/8” mini plug. 4) Set 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: You can use the included RCA cable to connect the SDJ2™ output 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 SDJ2™ 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.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS

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1. SOURCE SELECT BUTTON - This button lets you toggle between SD Card slot A, SD Card slot B and the USB port. This selector lets you choose which source will play on either side. The LED's will verify which source is active. Red LED signifies SD slot A, green LED signifies SD slot B, and both RED and Green LEDs glowing signifies the USB port. The different sources can only be selected while in PAUSE mode.

2. LCD DISPLAY - This high quality LCD display indicates all the functions, as they are occurring. The display ICONS will be explained on page 14.

3. CHANNEL FADER - These faders are used to control the output signal of any source assigned to its particular player. This function will only work when MIXER OUTPUT (23) is ON.

4. SD CARD SLOTS - These are the SD slots where you load your SD cards. One card per slot. It can read SDHC Cards up to 16GB. The file format is Mp3 only. Please see page 8 for more SD Card info.

5. MICROPHONE VOLUME CONTROL - This knob controls the output volume of the MICROPHONE

(30).

6. USB PORT - This is the USB port where you can insert a USB stick, USB SD Card reader, or compatiable external hard drive for playback. VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE SEE PAGE 8 FOR DETAILS

REGARDING/USING USB DEVICES.

7. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL - This knob is used to control the master output level. To avoid

distorted output try to maintain an average output signal level no greater than +4dB. To avoid speaker

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)

damage that may be caused by excessive volume, be sure this knob is always set to zero (completely down) before turning the unit on.

8. FOLDER SEARCH KNOB - Turning this knob will let you search for your desired folder. Turn the knob to scroll backward and forward through folders. The folder number your are currently in will be shown in the LCD.

Press this knob to display the folder name the current song is playing from.

Press this knob for more then 2 seconds to enter the PRESET MENU. See page 23 for PRESET MENU.

9. TRACK SEARCH KNOB - Turning this knob will let you search through tracks in your selected folder. Turn the knob to scroll backward and forward through tracks. You can also push the knob in and turn to scroll 10 tracks forward or backward. The current track number will be shown in the LCD. Every push of the knob will display the Artist, Track Title, Genre, and Track Bit Rate.

10. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR- When the PITCH SLIDER (25) is activated use this button to choose a pitch percentage of 4%, 8%, and 16%. See page 29 for more details.

11. PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON- This button activates the PITCH SLIDER (25). Press this button to activate the PITCH SLIDER (25). When the PITCH SLIDER (25) is activate, the pitch percentage can be changed between 4%, 8%, and 16%. See page 28 for more details. Press this button for at least 2 seconds to switch the TEMPO LOCK function off/on.

12. CUE LEVEL VOLUME CONTROL - This knob is used to adjusts the headphone volume output level. Turn the knob in a clockwise direction to increase the headphone volume.

13. CUE PAN CONTROL - This function allows you to monitor the Cue level as well as the Program (main output) level in your headphones. When you turn the CUE PAN knob to the full left position, you will only hear the headphone signal that is playing. When the CUE PAN knob is turned to the center position you will hear both the headphone signal and the main output.

14. Headphone Jack - Connect your headphones to this 1/4" jack.

15. TAP/BPM BUTTON - This button is used to override and manually set a tracks BPM. Occasionally

the built-in BPM meter may not function as desired. This button allows you to override the internal beat clock and manually set a tracks BPMs. To manually set the BPMs; tap this button a few times to a tracks heavy down beat, the unit will automatically calculate your tapping and translate it into a tracks BPMs. The BPM READOUT is then displayed in the LCD (2). To return to the automatic BPM counter, press and hold down the TAP/BPM BUTTON for at least 2 seconds and then release.

16. JOG WHEEL - This wheel has two functions; A. The wheel works as a pitch bend during Playback. Turning the wheel clockwise can increase the

pitch percentage up to 100%, and turning the wheel in the counter-clockwise direction can de crease the pitch percentage down to -100%. The pitch bend will be determined on how long you turn the jog wheel continuously.

B. The jog wheel can also serve as frame search, when the SEARCH BUTTON (17) is activated.

17. SEARCH MODE BUTTON -

SEARCH LOCK: OFF - 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 (16) is not used for more then 10 seconds.

- When in PLAY mode, you can use the JOG WHEEL (16) to search fast, backward or forward

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)

through the current track. If in PLAY mode and the SEARCH mode is not activated the JOG WHEEL (16) will act as a PITCH BEND.

- When in PAUSE mode, you can use the JOG WHEEL (16) 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.

SEARCH LOCK: ON - A fast search can only be done when the player is in PAUSE mode, not in PLAY mode.

18. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON - Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (18) causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause to play. While in play mode the green LED will glow, and while in pause mode the green LED will flash.

19. CUE - Pressing the CUE button during playback immediately pauses playback and returns the track to the last set cue point (see setting a CUE POINT, page 18). The red CUE BUTTON 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 track. 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.

20. FADER START SWITCH - With this function you can use the crossfader to start and stop the player. The FADER START switch activates the fader start feature. When the fader start feature is activated sliding the crossfader from left to right will play or cue the player connected.

Example: Be sure the Fader Start feature is activated on both players. Slide the crossfader to the player 1 position (full left) and begin playback on player 1. Slide the crossfader to the play er 2 position (far right), this will immediately trigger the play function on player 2 and return player 1 to cue mode. To return to normal fader operation turn the FADER START SWITCHES to the OFF position.

21. CROSSFADER - This fader is used to blend the output signals of channels A and B together. When the fader is in the full left position (channel A), the output signal of channel A will be controlled by the master volume level. The same fundamentals will apply for channel B. Sliding the fader from one position to another will vary the output signals of channels A and B respectively. When the crossfader is set in the center position, the output signals of both the channels A and channels B will be even.

22. CHANNEL EQ SECTION -

CHANNEL TREBLE (HIGH) CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble (high) levels of a channel allowing for a maximum treble gain of +10dB or maximum decrease of -26dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of treble applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of treble applied to a channel signal.

CHANNEL BASS (LOW) CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the bass (low) levels of a channel allowing for a maximum bass gain of +10dB or maximum signal decrease of -26dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of bass applied to a channel signal.

23. MIXED OUTPUT BUTTON - This button is used to switch the output signal between MIXED OUTPUT and PLAYER 1. When the MIXED OUTPUT is activated, the output will send a mixed output signal. You can connect the mixed output of the player directly to an amplifier or a set of powered

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