American Audio Velocity MP3 User Manual

Sampling

FLIPFLOP

VELOCITY MP3

Featuring:

™

12/05

User Guide

and Reference Manual

4295 Charter Street

Los Angeles Ca. 90058

www.AmericanAudio.us

CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................................................................3

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

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

VOLTAGE SELECTOR...............

............................................................................................................................5

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

CUSTOMER SUPPORT..................

.......................................................................................................................6

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

SET-UP INSTALLATION

........................................................................................................................................8

FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS

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

TRANSPORT UNIT...................................................................................................................................13

VFD DISPLAY...........................................................................................................................................15

BASIC OPERATIONS

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

..............................................................................16

SELECTING TRACKING..........................................................................................................................16

STARTING PLAYBACK............................................................................................................................17

PAUSING PLAYBACK.............................................................................................................................17

FRAME SEARCH.....................................................................................................................................18

TRACK SCANNING (FAST FWD/FAST REV)

..........................................................................................18

SETTING AND STORING CUE POINTS.................................................................................................18

CREATING A SEAMLESS LOOP.............................................................................................................20

USING THE BUILT-IN SAMPLER...........................................................................................................22

CREATING A BOP EFFECT.....................................................................................................................24

USING FLASH START..........................................................

...................................................................24

CHANGING TIME DISPLAY.....................................................................................................................25

SYSTEM MEMORY..................................................................................................................................26

SYSTEM LOCK.......................................................................................................................................27

PITCH ADJUSTMENTS

PITCH SLIDER.......................................

..................................................................................................28

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

FINE TUNE BPM.................................................................................................................................................30

BUILT-IN EFFECTS

SCRATCH/SKID....................................................................................................................31

FILTER/PHASE...................................................................................................................32

ECHO/FLANGER/ROBOT.......................................................................................................32

TRANS/PAN............................................................................................................................33

CHANGING PARAMETERS...................

..................................................................................................33

FX MIX.....................................................................................................................................................34

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

.................................................................................................................36

ACCESSING MP3 FOLDERS..............................................................................................................................37

FLIP-FLOP™.....................................................................................................................................38

WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................39

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................40

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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 fol lowing 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

3. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the CD player. Electric shock or malfunction may occur.

® dealer.

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 volt age” 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.

CA UTI ON : T O R ED UC E TH E R ISK OF ELE CT RI C SHOCK, D O NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). T HE RE AR E N O U SE R S ER V ICE AB LE PA RT S INS IDE REF ER SERV ICE TO YOUR AUTHO RIZED AMERICAN A UDIO® 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 operatin

instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNING

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

CLEANING

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 no t use attachmen ts not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE

near bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Th product may adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only wit h a car t, sta nd, tr ipod , br acke t, o r table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold the product. Any mounting of the product shoul follow the manufacturerʼs instructions, and should use manufacturer

CART — A product and cart combination should be

moved uneven surfaces may cause the product and car combination to overturn

VENTILATION

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliabl operation of the product and overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on or other placed rack unless proper ventilation manufacturerʼs instructions have been adhered

POWER SOURCES

only from the type of power source indicated on marking label. power supply dealer or local power company.

LOCATIO

stable location.

NONUSE PERIOD

should be unplugged from the used for a long period of time.

S — All warnings on the product and

— The product should be cleaned only with

water — for example, near a bathtub, wash

a mounting accessory recommended by the

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and

— Slots and openings in the cabinet are

similar surface. This product should not be

in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or

N – The appliance should be installed in a

— Do not use this product

a wet basement;

— Do not place this product on an

fall, causing serious injury to a child or

with

to protect it from

a bed, sofa, rug,

is provided or the

— This product should be operated

If you are not sure of the type of

to your home, consult your product

S – The power cord of the appliance

outlet when left un-

the

to.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug 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 produ ct is eq uipped with a thr ee-wire grounding type plug, pin,

it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.

This

is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the

into the outlet, contact your electrician to

plug replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION

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

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides informatio 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, co nn ectio n t o gr ou nding e lectro des, an d requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING

POWER LINES

OVERLO ADING — Do not overload wall outlet s,

— For added protection for this product

a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended

during and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the

wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This due to lightning and power-line surges.

not be located or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can installing an outside antenna system, extreme car should be taken lines or circuits as contact with them might be

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

will prevent damage to the product

— An outside antenna system should

in the vicinity of overhead power lines

fall into such power lines or circuits. When

(a plug having one blade wider than

a plug having a third (grounding)

- Power-supply cords

items placed upon or

to keep from touching such power

to be

to cords at

— If an outside

is grounded so

fatal.

ELECTRI SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Fig.

GROUND CLAM

The exclam ation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operatin g and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera ture accompanying the appliance.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

any kind

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

SERVICING

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

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

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

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

• If the product does not operate normally by following

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

• When the product exhibits

REPLACEMENT PARTS

SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

HEAT

— 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

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

the product

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result damage and will often require extensive work by qualified technician normal operation.

way.

performance — this indicates a need for service.

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, electri shock, or other hazards.

repairs perform safety checks is in proper operating condition.

not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including heat

to this product, ask the service technician to

— The product should be situated away from heat

GROUND CLAMPS

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

- Never push objects of

in a fire or electric shock.

- Unplug this product

to restore the product to its

a distinct change in

-- W hen replacement parts

to determine that the product

— The product should

amplifiers) that produce

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNI (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTOR (NEC SECTION 810-21)

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 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 situ

ated 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.

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.

Line Voltage Selection

Because power supplies vary from location to location we have incorporated a selectable power supply.

• 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.

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 refer ence.

Model No.________________________________

Serial No.________________________________

Purchase Notes:

Date of Purchase__________________________

Dealer Name______________________________

Dealer Address____________________________

_________________________________________

________________________________________

Dealer Phone_____________________________

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UNPACKING

Every Velocity Mp3™ 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 ﬁrst contacting customer support.

INTRODUCTION

Introduction:

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Velocity Mp3™ 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® 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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Paciﬁc 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 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 ﬂuctuation (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 qualiﬁed for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation.

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MAIN FEATURES

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

• Advanced Track Search • Fine Tune BPM

• 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) • Beat Synchronized Effects

• 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

• 3000 programmable Cue Points (1000 x 3) (e) • Flash Function (f)

• 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

audio mixers that also feature “Fader Q-Start” control. Connect your Velocity Mp3 as described in the set-up section of this manual. After set up is completed load CDs into both players. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause the Velocity Mp3™ 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 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 Velocity Mp3™ 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. Note: For proper “Q” Start operation on mixers with a "Hamster" switch, be sure the “Hamster” setting is 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 24.

(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) Velocity Mp3™ players. Connect your Velocity Mp3’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 37.

(d) MEMORY BACKUP: The Velocity Mp3™ has a five (5) year memory back-up, that will save your setting in case the power supply is accidentally disconnected. Velocity Mp3™ will remember your last setting (SGL, CTN, and effect parameters) even if you disconnect your main power. The Velocity Mp3™ will store your cue points and samples in memory if you accidentally eject a disc or shut off the power. See memory on page 26.

® and American DJ®

(e) PROGRAMMABLE CUE POINTS: The Velocity Mp3™ has three Flash Start Buttons (8). 1000 Cue points can be stored in each of the internal memory and may be recalled at any time. See setting "Cue Points" on page 18.

(f) FLASH START FUNCTION: This feature is used in conjunction with most American Audio® and American DJ® audio mixers that also feature “Fader Q Start” control. This function work similar to the Fader "Q" Start Control described above. In this case the crossfader is used to start and stop any sample that is stored in the players memory.

FLASH START BUTTONS (6), for a total of 3000. These cue points can be stored into the unit's

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SET-UP

FOR BEST CD-R DISC PLAYBACK RESULTS IN THIS CD PLAYER PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:

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)

1. Checking the Contents

Be sure your Velocity Mp3™ was shipped with the following:

1) Velocity Mp3™ Transportation Unit 2) Velocity Mp3™ Controller Unit

3) Operating Instructions (This Booklet) 4) Two (2) Control Cables

5) Two (2) "Q-Start" 1/8” mini plug. 6) Two (2) Sets of Stereo RCA Cables

7) 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 Velocity Mp3™ outputs to the line inputs of a mixer. Never connect a CD player's output to a mixers "phono" inputs.

3) CONTROL JACK CONNECTIONS: Use the supplied 1/8” your Velocity Mp3™ to a mini jack connection (A or B) on a compatible American Audio “Fader Q Start” mixer. (This will enable the Fader “Q” Start function - See “Q” start control page 7).

4) Connect the suppled D-Plug control cables from the transport unit to the controlling unit. Be sure to transport drive one is connected to controlling unit one and transport drive two is connected to controlling drive two.

mono mini plug cable to connect

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.

Installation Note:

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)

Figure 1

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS

1 2

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A. CONTROLLER UNIT (FIGURE 2)

1. 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 (2)

. LOOP and

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3332

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RELOOP will appear in the VFD DISPLAY (17) when the RELOOP function is available.

2. OUT BUTTON - This button is used to set the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by pressing the IN BUTTON (33),

pressing the OUT BUTTON set the loop ending point. The loop will continue to play until the OUT BUTTON pressed once again.

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. SGL/CTN - This function allows you to choose between single track play or continuous track play (all tracks in order). This function also oper ates in

PROGRAM and FLIP FLOP modes.

6. FX MIX - This button activates the FX-MIX mode This mode will automatically stop a play

ing track or sample and restart from a selected cue point.

7. FILTER/PHASE BUTTON - This button is used to activate and deactivate either the Filter or Phase effect. See built-in effects on page 28.

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

32.

9. FX SELECT BUTTON - The effects are locat

ed on two different layers. This button allows you to select an effect on a different layer.

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

11. 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.

12. MEMORY BUTTON - This button allows you to program up to 3 cue points or three samples in to the three FLASH BUTTONS (31). The sam

ples or cue point can then be recalled at any time even when the disk has been removed and replaced at a later time.

13. PARAMETER TIME/FOLDER SEARCH KNOB - This knob is used to either adjust the

parameter time value or search through the folders on a Mp3 disc.

14. PARAMETER RATIO/T

RACK SEARCH

KNOB - This knob is used to either adjust the

parameter ratio value or search through the tracks on a cd or Mp3 disc.

15. PARAMETER/FOLDER BUTTON - Use this button to switch between the Parameter

functions, or the Folders and Tracks on a Mp3 disc. (1). Parameters - When the Parameter LED is lit, you are able to adjust the time value and ratio value, by turning their designated knobs. (2). Folders - When the Folder LED is lit, you may search through the music folders and tracks on a Mp3 disc by turning their designated k

nobs.

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

17. VFD DISPLAY - This high quality VFD 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.

18. SCRATCH/SKID BUTTON - This button is used to activate and deactivate either the Scratch or Skid effect. See built-in effects on page 31.

19. 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 param

eters will be momentary.

20. TRANS/PAN EFFECT - This button is used to activate and deactivate either the TRANS or PAN effect. See built-in effects on page 33.

21. 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

22. CUE - Pressing the CUE button during playback immediately pauses playback and returns the track to the last set cue point (see setting a

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)

CUE POINT, page 18). 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 24).

23. 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.

24. JOG WHEEL/EFFECTS PLATTER - This wheel has three functions; A. The jog wheel will act as a frame search con trol 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 continuously. C. The jog wheel will also control the bop func tion and a speed effect when the jog wheel effect function is activated, see page 32.

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 but ton, the BPM’s will automatically return to

SLIDERS (36)

pitch value Holding down this but-

PITCH

ton 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 momentary pitch adjustment, for a more precise adjustment use the

PITCH SLIDER (36) to match

the BPM’s with another playing music source.

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

28. BPM BUTTON - The BPM button is used to toggle between two readouts in the VFD (17). When the BPM function is activated, the VFD (17) will display a BPM meter. The BPM meter will automatically and accurately detail a tracks beats per a minute (BPM). When this function is not active the VFD will display the amount of pitch (if any) that is being applied to the track.

25. TEMPO LOCK FUNCTION - This button activates the TEMPO LOCK function. This func

tion 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 "chip

munk" 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. To turn this function off, press and hold down this button for at least 1 second and then release.

26. (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (-) pitch bend function creates a momentary “Slow Down” in the CD’s BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is

29. TAP 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 manual set the BPMs; tap this button a few times to a tracks heavy down beat, the unit will automatically calculate your tapping and trans

late it into a tracks BPMs. The BPM READOUT is then displayed in the VFD (17). To return to the automatic BPM counter, press and hold down the BPM BUTTON (28) for at least 1 second and then release.

30. P.S.P. (Pre Set Parameters) BUTTON - This button is used to activate the effect preset. Each

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effect comes with six presets, this button access the presets. See page 31 for more information on the presets.

31. 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.

32. SAMPLER BUTTON - This is used to activate the sampler function. When this function is activated a created sample will play in a con

tinuos loop mode.

33. LOOP IN BUTTON - “CUE ON THE FLY” This function allows you to set a CUE POINT (see CUE POINT page 18) without music interruption (“on the fly”). This button also sets the start

ing point of a seamless loop (see SEAMLESS LOOP).

34. 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 34), this button will activate the FX MIX function.

35. PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON - This button is used to turn the PITCH SLIDER (36)

function on and off. This button will also change the pitch percentage the

PITCH SLIDER (36) 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 ON/OFF BUTTON

will indicate which pitch percentage mode you are in, glowing red for 4%, glowing green for 8%, glow

ing orange for 16% or flashing green for 100%. Note when LED is not glowing in any color the Pitch Function is not activated.

ment 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

VFD (17).

CONTROLLER UNIT - REAR

37. CHANNEL 1 REMOTE JACK - Connect the

supplied 8 pin din cable from this jack to the play er's channel 1 remote connector. This will allow you to control the functions of player 1.

38. CHANNEL 1 CONTROLLER JACK - Connect the supplied mini-plug from the CUE jack on the rear of your CD unit to the CONTROL out jack of a compatible American Audio

® or American DJ®

mixer. This will enable the CD "Q-Start" function. This feature is only available on American Audio or American DJ

® “Q” series mixers.

39. CHANNEL 2 REMOTE JACK - Connect the supplied 8 pin din cable from this jack to the play er's channel 1 remote connector. This will allow you to control the functions of player 2.

40. CHANNEL 2 CONTROLLER JACK - Connect the supplied mini-plug from the CUE jack on the rear of your CD unit to the CONTROL out jack of a compatible American Audio

® or American DJ®

mixer. This will enable the CD "Q-Start" function. This feature is only available on American Audio or American DJ

® “Q” series mixers.

36. 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 adjust

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Figure 3

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B. REAR PANELS (FIGURE 3)

41. EJECT FUNCTION - This button functions in

the same fashion the main EJECT BUTTON (11) on the control unit functions. This button is used to eject a disc inserted in the transport drive. This button will only function when the unit is in pause or cue mode to prevent the disc from accidentally being removed during playback.

42. POWER SWITCH - This button control the unit main power. The button is surround by a protective cover to help prevent accidental power shut downs. Be sure not to turn the power off when the unit is in playback mode. Never leave disc inserted in the unit when the power is turned off.

43. TRANSPORT SLOT - Always insert a disc with the Label side up!

tem works similar to a car CD player. When a disc

The trayless transport sys-

is inserted into the drive slot the unit will auto matically grab the disc and load into the drive system properly. A CD will automatically cue to the first track when it is inserted into the transport system. Never attempt to force a disc into the slot

when the power is turned off, this could damage the drive system and void the manufactures war ranty.

44. CD SLOT INDICATOR - This extremely bright LED is used to light up the transport slot in dark situations and is designed to help load a CD in dark club situations. The bright LED is also used to illuminate the CD's label.

45. REMOTE 2 INPUT CONNECTOR - This connector is used to receive the control information from the controller unit. Connect the supplied D-Plug cables from these jacks to the similar

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