American Audio UCD200 User Instructions
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Professional Dual CD/USB Player
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FOR BEST CD-R DISC PLAYBACK RESULTS IN THIS CD PLAYER PLEASE FOLLOW THESE
GUIDE LINES:
1. High quality CD-R Audio discs (should conform to the standards of the Orange Book
2).
2. Use a high quality bit rate when recording discs. (At least 160kbps)
3. Record discs in the slowest speed possible. (i.e. 2x or 4x speed)
Please Note: All specifications and improvements to and in the design of this unit and this
manual are subject to change at any time without any prior written or published noticed.
For service parts visit http://parts.americandj.com
6122 S. Eastern Ave
Los Angeles Ca. 90040
www.americanaudio.eu
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 6
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................... 9
Product Information ................................................................................................................. 12
General Information ............................................................................................................. 12
Cleaning Information ............................................................................................................ 12
Customer Support ................................................................................................................ 13
Set-Up ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Checking the Contents.......................................................................................................... 14
Installing the Units................................................................................................................ 14
Connections .......................................................................................................................... 14
Main Features........................................................................................................................... 15
SD CARD Information............................................................................................................ 16
USB Information ................................................................................................................... 16
Functions and Controls............................................................................................................. 17
Remote Control – Front Controls ......................................................................................... 17
Remote Control – Rear Controls .......................................................................................... 20
Player Unit – Face ................................................................................................................. 21
Player Unit – Rear ................................................................................................................. 22
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) .................................................................................................. 22
Internal Menu ........................................................................................................................... 25
Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................ 27
Opening and Closing the Disc Tray ....................................................................................... 27
Loading Discs ........................................................................................................................ 27
Loading USB Device .............................................................................................................. 28
Selecting Your Audio Source ................................................................................................ 28
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Selecting Tracks .................................................................................................................... 28
Starting Playback .................................................................................................................. 28
Stopping Playback................................................................................................................. 29
Setting Cue Points................................................................................................................. 29
Changing the Time Display (37) / Timebar (36).................................................................... 29
Time Bar Indicator ............................................................................................................ 29
Pitch Adjustments................................................................................................................. 30
Using the Pitch Slider Percentage Selector (8) ................................................................. 30
Activating the Pitch Slider (5) ........................................................................................... 30
Using the Pitch Slider (5) .................................................................................................. 31
Pitch Bend............................................................................................................................. 31
(+) Pitch Bend button (13) ................................................................................................ 31
(-) Pitch Bend button (13) ................................................................................................. 31
Jog Wheel (19) .................................................................................................................. 32
Creating and Playing a Loop ................................................................................................. 32
Loop Editing .......................................................................................................................... 33
Flip-FLop (Relay) Connection and Setup .................................................................................. 34
RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™) .............................................................................................................. 34
Database Builder (PC Only) ...................................................................................................... 35
Minimum Hardware Requirements...................................................................................... 35
Installation ............................................................................................................................ 35
Open Database Builder......................................................................................................... 36
How to format your memory device .................................................................................... 37
How to create a database file............................................................................................... 38
Possible Errors ...................................................................................................................... 38
Set Up ....................................................................................................................................... 39
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Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 40
Disc Read Error ..................................................................................................................... 40
USB device not reading ........................................................................................................ 40
Music files not found in USB device or Database................................................................. 40
File Error when building DB file ............................................................................................ 40
Before Switching off the Power................................................................................................ 41
Compact Disc ............................................................................................................................ 42
Precautions on Handling Compact Discs .............................................................................. 42
Precaution on Storage .......................................................................................................... 42
ROHS – A Great Contribution to the Conservation of Environment ........................................ 43
WEEE – Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment ............................................................ 44
Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 45
General ................................................................................................................................. 45
Audio Section........................................................................................................................ 45
Audio Characteristics ............................................................................................................ 46
Searching Time ..................................................................................................................... 46
Playability ............................................................................................................................. 47
Pick-Up.................................................................................................................................. 47
MP3 Format .......................................................................................................................... 47
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s 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 unit.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN!
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.
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:
Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do not damage or deform; it may cause electric
shock or malfunction when used. Hold plug attachment when removing from wall outlet.
Do not pull on the cord.
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.
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Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. Electric shock or malfunction
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS
(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE!
NOTE:
This product satisfies FCC regulations when
shielded cables and connectors are used to
connect the unit to other equipment. To
prevent electromagnetic interference with
electrical appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors
for connections.
NOTE:
This device uses a semiconductor laser. It is
recommended for use in a room at the
following temperature: 41˚- 95˚F or 5˚C 35˚C.
may occur.
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.
o Model No.________________________________________________________
o Serial No. ________________________________________________________
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE
THE DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO WATER OR MOISTURE!
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the unit into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
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.
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Location – The appliance should be installed in a stable location.
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.
Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left un- used 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.
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 1.
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.
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.
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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.
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 a ll 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 – When 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.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
The device should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not let insecticides, benzene, or thinner come in contact with the surface of the unit.
Never disassemble or modify your unit in any way, doing so will void your manufactures
warranty.
Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack.
Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes damaged in any way.
This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of this product outdoors voids all
warranties.
Always mount this unit in safe and stable matter.
Disconnect from main power before making any type of connection.
This unit 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 unit for any damage. Be sure all
accessories needed to operate the unit 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 unit to your dealer without first contacting customer
support.
CLEANING INFORMATION
The CD player should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Use a soft
cloth to wipe down the outside of the unit. For stubborn stains moisten a soft cloth with
class cleaner or other mild detergent to wipe away any stains. Use a soft cloth to wipe any
residual cleaner. Never use volatile cleaners such as benzene, solvent, or thinner to clean
your unit, these cleaners will damage the units surface.
The pick-up lens should not become dirty under normal usage. If the lens does become dirty,
contact American Audio Technical Support for further instructions. Third party lens cleaners
available but not highly recommended. Use of some of these cleaner may damage the pickup lens, be sure to follow extreme caution when using these types of cleaners.
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and to
answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation.
You may also visit us on the web at www.americanaudio.eu for any comments or
suggestions.
For service related issue please contact American Audio®.
Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Voice: (800) 322-6337
Fax: (323) 582-2941
E-mail: support@americanaudio.eu
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to
rain or moisture.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs
yourself; doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may
require service please contact customer support. Please do not return to your dealer
without first contacting customer support.
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SET-UP
CAUTION
To avoid severe 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.
CHECKING THE CONTENTS
Be sure your UCD-200 package was shipped with the following:
UCD-200 Dual CD/USB player unit
User Manual (this booklet)
UCD-200 Controller Head Unit
Dual Male to Male RCA cable
INSTALLING THE UNITS
Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a secure rack mount case.
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.
Try to place the unit as far as possible from TVs and tuners, as the unit may cause
undesirable interference.
CONNECTIONS
Be sure main power is connected last to prevent any electrical damage.
AUDIO CONNECTIONS: Use the included RCA cable to connect the UCD-200 outputs to
the line inputs of a mixer. Never connect a CD player's output to a mixers "phono"
inputs.
CAUTION: Be sure to use the supplied control cables. Using a different type of cable may
result in unit damage. To avoid severe unit damage, be sure main power is off when
connecting the control cables.
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MAIN FEATURES
8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter
Auto Cue
60 Second Transport Protection (*)
Pitch Control and Bend (+/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%, or +/-100% [+/-100 CD Only])
Jog Wheel Pitch Bend (**)
Single or Continuous Play
Selectable Time Display
Flip Flop™ (Relay Playback) (***)
Dual USB Slots for MP3 Playback
Pitch Display
Reads CD and CD-R Media
Repeat in Single Mode
4 Speed Search
Database Builder
(*) 60 Second Transport Protection: The CD transport tray will automatically close if left
open for more than 60 seconds. If a CD is left in the tray it will immediately cue.
(**) Jog Wheel Pitch Bend: During normal playback, the jog wheel acts as a momentary pitch
bend. Turing the wheel in a clockwise direction will increase the speed and turning the wheel
in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the speed.
(***) Flip-Flop™: For FLIP-FLOP™ results you must use both drives. Connect your UCD-200 as
described in the set-up section of this manual. This feature will start the next player side
once one player side has ended. For example, if drive one is playing and it ends, drive two
will instantly begin to play. You may set FLIP-FLOP™ to play track to track or music source
device to music source device.
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