American Audio Versadeck User Manual

VERSADECK

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User Guide

and Reference Manual

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION..................................................................................................................3

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

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

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

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

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

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

FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS

PLAYER ........................................................................................................................................9

MIXER ........................................................................................................................................13

FRONT & REAR PANEL............................................................................................................15

VFD DISPLAY.............................................................................................................................17

INTERNAL MENU.................................................................................................................................19

BASIC OPERATIONS

LOADING EJECTING USB DEVICE...........................................................................................20

TRACK SELECTION..................................................................................................................20

STARTING PLAYBACK..............................................................................................................21

PAUSING PLAYBACK...............................................................................................................21

FRAME SEARCH.......................................................................................................................21

SETTING A CUE POINT............................................................................................................22

CREATING A SEAMLESS LOOP.............................................................................................23

CHANGING TIME DISPLAY......................................................................................................24

BANK BUTTONS........................................................................................................................25

PITCH ADJUSTMENTS

PITCH SLIDER...........................................................................................................................26

PITCH BENDING.......................................................................................................................27

JOG WHEEL FUNCTIONS...................................................................................................................29

BUILT-IN EFFECTS...............................................................................................................................31

PLAYLIST OPERATION.........................................................................................................................33

RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™)..........................................................................................................................33

DATABASE BUILDER...........................................................................................................................34

MIDI MAP..............................................................................................................................................37

MIXER SET-UP......................................................................................................................................40

CROSSFADER REPLACEMENT...........................................................................................................42

TROUBLSHOOTING ..............................................................................................................................43

WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................44

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................45

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS MEDIA 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 media 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 media 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 MEDIA PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

NOTE:

This unit may cause interference to radio and

television reception.

Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instructions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Take special care to follow all warning symbols and labels both on the unit and printed in this manual. Also, Please keep this manual with the unit, for future reference.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNLESS THE WIDE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY INSERTED INTO A MATCHING WIDE SLOT.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK O F ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDIO

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with

a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product

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

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, o r table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be

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

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated

only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance

be unplugged from the outlet when left un-

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

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords

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

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside

antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection t o grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product

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

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should

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

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,

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

SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

integral convenience receptacles

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of

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

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product

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

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product

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

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

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

the product.

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

• If the product does not operate normally by following

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

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

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

REPLACEMENT PARTS -- 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.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

I. Read Instructions - All the safety and oper- ating instructions should be read before you operate the system. The safety and operating instructions should be saved for future reference.

2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the system and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

3. Water and Moisture - The system 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 system should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For exam ple, the system 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 system should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (includ ing 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 system should be con nected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the system.

7. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the system beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other ser vicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. The system 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 system.

C. The system has been exposed to rain

or water.

D. The system does not appear to operate

normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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UNPACKING

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

INTRODUCTION

Introduction:

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® VERSADECK. This VERSADECK is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest qual-

ity audio products possible at an aordable price. Please read and understand this manual completely

before attempting to operate your new media player. This booklet contains important information concerning the proper and safe operation of your new media 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. Pacic Standard Time.

Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2941 E-mail: support@americanaudio.us To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this media system. 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 media 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 system is switched on.

If the system has been exposed to drastic temperature uctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not

switch on the system immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device.

Leave the device switched o until it has reached room temperature.

Operating Determinations:

• When installing this system, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be

exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust!

• Do not operate the system in extremely hot (more than 30°/86°F) or extremely cold (less than 5°C/40°F) surroundings.

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

• Operate the system 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 opera-

tion.

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MAIN FEATURES

• Plays Mp3/WAV* filles from either USB Stick or SD/SDHC Card via USB Card Reader

• ID3 Track Recognition • Real Time Scratch Play

• Auto cue • Skid Effect

• 1/75th second frame search • Filter Effect

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

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

• Pitch display • System Lock

• RCA Stereo outputs • Music Master tempo

• Large bright VFD display can be viewed from wide angles. • Fader “Q” Start Control (a)

• Folder Search for Mp3's • Cue Mixing

• Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback) • 3 Band EQ per channel

• Sampler (Forward & Reverse Sampling) • Front & Rear Access Mic Jack

• 10 Second Digital Anti-Shock • Master & Booth Outputs

• Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (b) • 2 Phono & 2 Line Level Inputs

• Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100% • Balanced XLR Outputs

• Jog Wheel Sensitivity Adjustment • Headphone Jack w/ Volume Control

• Selectable Single or Continuous Play

• 4 Programmable Cue (Bank) Buttons

• Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-6%, +/-10%, or +/-16%

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

* WAV Files: 1411Kbps PCM

(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: Set up your VERSADECK as described in the set-up section of this manual. After set up is completed load your players. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause each players playback functions. For Example, when using the VERSADECK player, if your mixer’s crossfader is all the way to the left (player one is playing, player two is in cue or pause mode), and you move the fader at least 20% to the right, player two (2) will begin to play. When the crossfader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left, player one (1) will begin to play. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. After storing cue points on each side of the player, different songs may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back and forth. New cue points can be easily selected on the VERSADECK player (see setting cue points page 22). “Q” Start control is easy to use and mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music.

(b) RELAY (FLIP-FLOP): Connect your VERSADECK player 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 track and it ends, player two (2) will instantly begin to play. You may set RELAY to play track to track or folder to folder. For more information on this feature, see RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™) on page 33.

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SET-UP

USB INFORMATION:

• The VERSADECK will only read MP3 files or WAV files.

• 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. 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 Player.

• Only supports FAT/FAT32 formatted devices. NOTE: If the VERSADECK cannot read your USB device, please make sure that it FAT format-

ted.

1. Checking the Contents

Be sure your VERSADECK was shipped with the following:

1) VERSADECK Professional media player/mixer

2) Software CD

3) Warranty card

4) Power Cord

CAUTION:

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

the unit.

System Power Up Sequence:

1. Turn ON the VERSADECK.

2. Next turn ON your speakers.

System Power Up Sequence with connected mixer, amp, active speakers, or external device:

1. Turn ON the amp, mixer, speakers, or any external device first.

2. Next turn ON the VERSADECK.

CAUTION:

• The VFD is designed to be clearly visible within the angles shown in Figure 1. Mount the unit so that the visual angle is within this range.

10˚

50˚

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Figure 1

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS PLAYER

Figure 2

22 21

20 19

2 3 4

7 8

14 13

A. TOP UNIT PLAYER CONTROLS (FIGURE 2)

1. 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 VFD.

2. SOURCE SELECT BUTTON - This button lets you toggle between USB Port 1 & USB Port 2. This selector lets you choose which source will play on either side. The corresponding LED's located

above the button will verify which source is active. The source selection can only be done in PAUSE mode.

3. CLEAR BUTTON - Use this button to clear the BANK BUTTONS (19). Press this button and then press the BANK BUTTON (19) you would like to clear.

4. PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON - This button is used to switch the pitch function on and off. When the button LED is lit the PITCH SLIDER (10) is active. When the button LED is not lit, the PITCH SLIDER (10) is not active. The pitch percentage can be changed between 6%, 10%, and 16%; 6% will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 16% will allow the most amount of pitch manipulation.

5. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR - Press this button to select pitch range percentages of 6%,

10%, and 16%. See adjusting the PITCH SLIDER'S RANGE on page 26.

6. TEMPO LOCK FUNCTION - This button activates the TEMPO LOCK function. This function allows

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) PLAYER

you to use the PITCH SLIDER to speed up or slow down playback speed without altering the tonal pitch of the track. When this function is not engaged the original tonal pitch of the track will be altered giving you the "chipmunk" effect when a track is played at a high rate of speed, or the "James Earl Jones" effect when a track is slowed to much.

7. SGL/CTN - This function allows you to choose between single track play or continuous track play (all tracks in order). This function also operates in RELAY (FLIP-FLOP) mode, when RELAY is activated.

8. TIME BUTTON - The TIME button will switch the time value described in the TIME METER between ELAPSED PLAYING TIME & TRACK REMAINING TIME.

9. JOG WHEEL MODE BUTTONS - The JOG WHEEL has 3 effect functions;

• A. Cue Scratch Mode: In Playback Mode - While in playback mode the JOG WHEEL can be used to return the unit to

the last set CUE point. Simply touch the JOG WHEEL surface and the unit will immediately re turn you to the last set CUE point and start playback.

In Pause Mode - When the player is paused, touching the JOG WHEEL surface will start play back and will continue to playback until the JOG WHEEL is released. Once the JOG WHEEL is released the unit will return to the last CUE point.

• Vinyl Mode: When this mode is active, use the JOG WHEEL to simulate turntable scratching.

• CDJ Mode: In Playback Mode - When this mode is active the JOG WHEEL can work as a pitch bend dur-

ing playback. Turning the wheel clockwise will increase the pitch percentage up to 100%, and turning the wheel in the counter-clock wise direction will decrease the pitch percentage down to

-100%. The pitch bend will be determined on how long you turn the jog wheel continuously.

In Pause Mode - When the player is paused, you can use the JOG WHEEL to frame search.

10. 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 disc in the drive. The pitch adjustment will remain even if a disc has been removed 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 (23).

11. (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (+) pitch bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in the

audio's BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is playing. This will allow you to match the beats between

the two playing deck’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 (10)

selected pitch. Holding down this button will give a maximum of +16% pitch.

(-) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (-) pitch bend function creates a momentary “Slow Down” in the audio’s BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is playing. This will allow you to match the beats between the two playing deck’s or other playing music source. Remember, this is a momentary function. When you remove your finger from the pitch button, the BPM’s will automatically return to PITCH SLID- ERS (10) pitch value. Holding down this button will give a maximum of -16% 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 (10) to match the BPM’s with another playing music source.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) PLAYER

12. TAP BUTTON - Press this button to switch between manual BPM and Auto BPM. When in manual

BPM mode, tap this button to the beat of the current track. Press and hold this button for at least 3 secs. to switch to Auto BPM. The BPM mode your are currently in is displayed in the VFD.

13. 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 blue play LED will glow, and while in pause mode the blue play LED will flash.

14. CUE BUTTON - 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 22). 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 music. When you release the CUE button it instantly returns to the CUE POINT.

15. CUE PLAY BUTTON - Press this button to instantly start playback from the last CUE point.

16. JOG WHEEL - This wheel has four functions;

• The jog wheel will act as a frame search control when the audio is in pause or cue mode and CDJ Mode is activated. Frame search allows to find your desird place to set a cue point.

• The wheel also works as a pitch bend during Playback with the CDJ mode active. 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 determined on how long you turn the jog wheel continuously.

• The jog wheel is used to apply the scratch effect when Vinyl Mode is active.

• The jog wheel is used in conjunction with the TIME (18) and RATIO (18) BUTTONS to adjust and

set effect and sample parameters, see page 32.

17. SEARCH BUTTONS -

This search button allows you to quickly scan backwards through a track.

This search button allows you to quickly scan forwards through a track.

18. EFFECTS AND HOLD BUTTON -

PARAMETER TIME BUTTON - When this button is activated you can turn the JOG WHEEL (16)

to adjust the parameter time value.

ECHO EFFECT - This button is used to activate and deactivate the Echo effect. The Echo effect adds an echo to your output signal. See BUILT-IN EFFECTS on page 31.

FLANGER EFFECT - This button is used to activate and deactivate the Flanger effect. The Flanger effect distorts the output signal and creates an effect similar to the frequency phasing in and out of each other.

HOLD BUTTON - This button has two functions: Parameter Lock: This button allows you to lock any new parameter settings you set to the ef- fects. The button LED will glow when the hold function is activated. When the hold selection is not active, any changes to the effect parameters will be momentay.

System Lock: If you press and hold the button for 3 seconds you will activate the System Lock. The button LED will flash when the HOLD function is active. To unlock the HOLD func tion press and hold the button for 3 seconds.

FILTER BUTTON - This button is used to activate and deactivate the Filter effect. The Filter ef fect tweaks the original sound to add different tonal definition. The effect is almost the same as

GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) PLAYER

the PHASE effect.

SKID BUTTON - This button is used to activate and deactivate the Skid effect. The Skid effect simulates the sudden platter stop of a turntable, like pressing the stop button on a turntable.

PARAMETER RATIO BUTTON - When this button is activated you can turn the JOG WHEEL (16) to adjust the parameter ratio value.

19. MEMORY BANK BUTTONS 1-4 - These buttons are used to store either four (4) cue points or four (4) loops. Each BANK BUTTON can store either a loop or a cue point. When a loop is stored in a BANK BUTTON the button LED will glow green. When a Cue Point is stored, the button LED will glow red.

20. SAVE BUTTON - This button can be used in a couple of ways.

• Press this button to activate the Save mode, the SAVE BUTTON LED will glow when activated.

After the Save mode is activated, press your desired BANK BUTTON (19) to store your cue point or playing loop.

• This button is also used to store your loops and cue points that are saved in the BANK BUTTON (19) to the system memory for next time. Press the SAVE BUTTON for 2 secs. and the button

LED will flash. Your loops and cue points are now saved to the system memory.

• RECALL MEMORY: The player can store 4 programmed cue points or loops per track in the USB device. The memory points being stored in the USB device depend on the available memory space of the USB. These settings can be recalled at any time, even when an audio source has been removed and loaded at a later time. To recall the bank memory with the USB device loaded: Press the SAVE BUTTON, the button LED will glow. Turn the TRACK KNOB (21) to select the track with the MEMORY BANKS that you would like to recall for the cue points or loops; when in the loop mode press the RELOOP BUTTON (22) to activate loop mode.

21. 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 jump 10 tracks forward or 10 tracks backward. The current track number will be shown in the VFD. Every push of the knob will display the Artist, Track Title, Genre, and Track Bit Rate.

22. IN, OUT, & RELOOP BUTTONS OUT BUTTON - This button is used to set the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by pressing

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

IN BUTTON - “CUE ON THE FLY” - This function allows you to set a CUE POINT (see CUE POINT page 22) without music interruption (“on the fly”). This button also sets the starting point of a seamless loop (see SEAMLESS LOOP).

RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP has been made (see setting a SEAMLESS LOOP on page 23), but the 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 the loop, press the OUT BUTTON (22). LOOP will appear in the VFD DISPLAY (23) when the RELOOP function is avail-

able.

23. VFD DISPLAY - This high quality VFD display indicates all the various functions, as they are occurring. This display is viewable at several comfortable angles (see page 8). The display ICONS will be explained on page 17.

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B. TOP UNIT MIXER CONTROLS (FIGURE 3)

24. SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH - These switches are used to select the input source assigned to each

channel. Each channel may only be assigned one input source at a time.

• CH1 selected to PC + CH2 selected to PC – the entire unite works as a MIDI controller.

• CH1 selected to PC + CH2 selected to DECK B – the Deck A works as a MIDI controller, the mixer works

internally with Deck B.

• CH1 selected to PC + CH2 selected to LN2/ PH2 – the Deck A works as a MIDI controller, the mixer works

internally with LN2/PH2 input.

25. USB PORT 1 - This is the first 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 REGARD-

ING/USING USB DEVICES.

26. CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL - This adjustment is used to adjust an audio source signal input gain for a channel. Never use the gain control to adjust output volume. Setting the gain level properly will ensure a clean output signal. To properly set the gain level controls:

1. Be sure the MASTER VOLUME CONTROL (36) is set to level 4.

2. Set the CHANNEL FADER (29) to level 8.

3. Begin playback on an audio source connected to the channel you are adjusting.

4. Use the GAIN CONTROL (26) to adjust an average output volume of +4 dB.

5. Repeat this step for all channels

27. EQUALIZER - All of the channels include a three-band signal EQ. These controls are used to increase or decrease the LOW’s, MID’s, and HI’s of the output signal.

TREBLE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel allowing for a maximum

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treble gain of +10dB or maximum decrease of -35dB. 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.

MIDRANGE CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a channel allowing

for a maximum midrange gain of +10dB or maximum decrease of -35dB. Turning the knob in a

counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the amount of midrange applied to a channel signal.

BASS CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of a channel allowing

for a maximum bass gain of +10dB or maximum signal decrease of -35dB. 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.

28. MASTER VOLUME LEVEL INDICATORS - The dual MASTER LEVEL LED indicators are used to detail the master output level. The meters will detail the output level of both the left and right channels.

29. CHANNEL FADER - These faders are used to control the output signal of any source assigned to its particular channel.

30. CROSSFADER CURVE ADJUSTMENT - The 3 position switch changes the behaviour of the crossfader action by changing the crossover curve slope. The 3 settings from left to right are: Quick Fade, Short Fade, and Normal Fade. (Quick Fade is usually used for scratching).

31. FADERSTART ON/OFF SWITCH - With this function you can use the crossfader to start and stop playback. The ON/OFF FADERSTART switch activates the fader start feature. When the fader start feature is activated sliding the CROSSFADER (32) from left to right will play or cue the player. Example: Be sure the FADERSTART feature is activated on both channels. Slide the crossfader to the channel one position (full left) and begin playback on player one. Slide the crossfader to the channel position (far right). This will immediately trigger the play function on player two and return player one to cue mode. To return to normal fader operation turn the FADERSTART ON/OFF SWITCH to the OFF position.

32. REPLACEABLE CROSSFADER - This fader is used to blend the output signals of channels one and two together. When the fader is in the full left position (channel 1), the output signal of channel one will be controlled by the master volume level. The same fundamentals will apply for channel two. Sliding the fader from one position to another will vary the output signals of channels one and two respectively. When the crossfader is set in the center position, the output signals of both the channels one and channels two will be even.

33. MASTER INDICATOR BUTTON - This button is used to choose between master level indicators and channel level indicators.

34. RELAY BUTTON - This button activates the RELAY function.

35. BOOTH LEVEL - This knob is used to adjusts the monitor volume output level. Turn the knob in a clockwise

direction to increase the monitor volume.

36. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL - This rotary knob is used to control the master output level (volume). To

avoid distorted output try to maintain an average output signal level +4 dB. Be sure this volume control is

always set to zero before turning the unit on.

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C. FRONT PANEL (FIGURE 4)

37. MICROPHONE 1 JACK - This jack accepts a standard 1/4 plug. The volume output level for this micro-

phone will be controlled by its own respective MIC KNOB (38). Note: We recommend that you use a 500- 600ohm microphone for the best sound quality.

38. MICROPHONE 1 VOLUME - This knob is used to regulate the microphone 1 output volume. Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the volume level.

39. MICROPHONE 2 VOLUME - This knob is used to regulate the microphone 2 output volume. Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will increase the volume level.

40. MIC TONE CONTROL - This knob controls the frequency response of the microphone.

41. TALKOVER CONTROL - This function decreases all signal output except for the microphone signal.

42. CUE MIX - This slider is used to send a channels incoming signal to the headphones. Slide the slider to the

left to monitor Channel 1, and to the right to monitor Channel 2. The cue level is adjusted by the CUE LEVEL VOLUME KNOB (43). Be sure the cue level is set to minimum before putting a pair of headphones on.

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

44. HEADPHONE JACK - This jack is used to connect your headphones to the mixer allowing you to monitor the cue source. Use headphones only rated at 8 ohms to 32 ohms. Most DJ headphones are rated at 16 ohm, these are highly recommended. Always be sure the CUE LEVEL VOLUME (43) is set to minimum before you put the headphones on.

D. REAR PANEL (FIGURE 5)

45. MICROPHONE 2 JACK - This combo jack will accept a standard 1/4 plug or XLR 3-pin balanced male plug.

The volume output level for this microphone will be controlled by the MIC 2 VOLUME CONTROL KNOB (39).

Note: We recommend that you use a 500-600ohm microphone for the best sound quality.

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