Citronic MPCD-4 Ultima Owner's Manual

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Important Safety Information

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

1. Handle the power supply cord carefully
Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If
it is damaged or deformed, it may cause electric
shock or malfunction when used. When removing
from wall outlet, be sure to remove by holding the
plug attachment and not by pulling the cord.

2. In order to prevent electric shock, do not open
the top cover. If a problem occurs, contact your
dealer.

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

NOTE:

This CD player uses the semiconductor laser. To
allow
you to enjoy music at a stable operation, it is
recommended to use this in a room of 5℃ 41℉ -

35℃ 95℉.

CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
REFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES 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.
DOUBLE INSULATED - WHEN SERVICING, USE
ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before this product is
operated.

2. Retain Instructions － The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings － All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be adhered

to.

4. Follow Instructions － All operating and use
instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture － The appliance should
not be used near water - for example, near a

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the
like.

6. Carts and Stands － The appliance should be
used only with a cart or stand that is recommended

by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart
combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.

7. Heat － The appliance should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

8. Power Sources – This product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the making label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer the operating instructions.

9. 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 the cord
in correspondence of plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.

10. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned
only as recommended by the manufacturer. Clean
by wiping with a cloth slightly damp with water.
Avoid getting water inside the appliance.

11. Non-use Periods－The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet

when left unused for a long period of time.

12. Object and Liquid Entry －Care should be
taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not

spilled into the enclosure through openings.

13. Damage Requiring Service－The appliance
should be serviced by qualified service personnel

when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has

been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been

spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate

normally or exhibits a marked change in

performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the

enclosure damaged.

14. Servicing －The user should not attempt any
service to the appliance beyond that described in

the operating instructions. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.

15. 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 the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

16. Attachments – do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.

17. 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.

18. 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. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power­line surges.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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Setting up the MPCD-4 Ultima

1.Checking the Contents

Check that the carton contains the following items:

1. Main unit

2. Control unit

3. Operating instructions

4. Pair of 8-pin Din connector cables

4. Pair of RCA phono leads

5. A pair of 3.5mm mini jack leads

6. An AC power cord

2. Installing the Unit

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 undesirable
interference.

CAUTION:

The player will work normally when the main unit is
mounted with the front panel at within 15 degrees of
the vertical plane. If the unit is tilted excessively,
discs may not be loaded or unloaded properly.

Compact Discs

1. Precautions on handling compact discs

• Do not allow fingerprints, oil or dust to get
on the surface of the disc.

• If the disc is dirty, wipe it off with a soft dry
cloth.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, water, record
spray, Electrostatic-proof chemicals, or
silicone-treated cloths To clean discs.

• Always handle discs carefully to prevent
damaging the Surface; in particular when
removing a disc from its Case or returning
it.

• Do not bend the disc.

• Do not apply heat.

• Do not enlarge the hole in the center of the

disc.

• Do not write on the label (printed side) with
a hard tipped Implement such as a pencil or
ballpoint pen.

• Condensation will form if a disc is brought
into a warm area from a colder one, such

as outdoors in winter. Do not attempt to dry
the disc with a hair dryer, etc.

2. Precaution on storage

• After playing a disc, always unload it from
the player.

• Always store the disc in the jewel case to
protect from dirt or damage.

• Do not place discs in the following areas:
Areas exposed to directs sunlight for a
considerable time. Areas subject to
accumulation of dust or high humidity.
Areas are affected by heat from indoor
heaters, etc..

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Features and functions of Player

Front:

1. Eject Buttons

Pressing this button will eject the disc on its respective side. The disc will not eject unless the player is in cue
or pause mode, this prevents the user accidentally ejecting the disc while in play mode.

2. Power Button

This button is used to switch the main power to the unit; a bright blue LED indicates power on.

3. Disc Present LED

When no disc is present the LED will be lit giving a visual guide for inserting the disc into the slot. As the disc
is loading the LED will flash, once loaded the LED will turn off to indicate a disc is present.

4. Slot Loading Drive

The MPCD-4 is equipped with a high quality slot loading drive. Do not force the disc in to the slot; the
mechanism will take the disc automatically without force.

Rear:

1. Remote Control Connector 2

Connect the 8-pin mini din connecting lead supplied from this connection to the remote connector 2 (1) on the
remote control unit this allows the control of deck 2.

2. Remote Control Connector 1
Connect the 8-pin mini din connecting lead supplied from this connection to the remote connector 1 (2) on the
remote control unit this allows the control of deck 1.

3. Deck 2 Audio Output

These stereo RCA jacks provide the output signal for deck 2. Connect the left and right jacks to there
respective jacks on the mixer or receiver.

4. Deck 1 Audio Output

These stereo RCA jacks provide the output signal for deck 1. Connect the left and right jacks to there
respective jacks on the mixer or receiver.

5. Digital Output Deck 1

This output will give a Stereo digital music signal of deck 1. This can be used for connection to compatible
digital devices such as a digital amplifier, mixer, and recording device.

6. Digital Output Deck 2

This output will give a Stereo digital music signal of deck 2. This can be used for connection to compatible
digital devices such as a digital amplifier, mixer, and recording device.

7. AC Connection

This socket accepts a standard figure of eight connection power lead.

8. Voltage Selector Switch

This allows you to select the correct voltage for your country. (230V for UK)

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Features and functions of Controller

Front:

1. Eject Button

Pressing this button will eject the disc on its respective side. The disc will not eject unless the player is in cue
or pause mode, this prevents the user accidentally ejecting the disc while in play mode.

2. Jog Wheel

The jog wheel is multi functional. When in pause mode turning the jog wheel will search the CD frame by
frame in 1-second increments. When in play mode the jog wheel can be used to pitch bend, or when “Scratch
Mode” is activated the jog wheel can be used to scratch.

3. Search/Scan Control

This knob is used to skip through the track selected; it has a 4-speed search in forward or reverse allowing
the user to quickly find a desired point in the track. The more the knob is turned the faster it will search.

4. Track Select Control

This knob is used to skip through the tracks on the CD; each rotation will search 20 tracks. With an MP3 disc
inserted and the folder access (5) is activated pushing and holding this knob in will allow searching of folders,
pushing once will show the name of the selected folder on the screen, pushing once more will return is to the
track name.

5. Folder access

This button activates folder access on an MP3 disc. When active the button will be illuminated in red.

6. CUE Button

Pressing the CUE button will return the CD back to its most recently set CUE point. If you create a seamless
loop during play mode pressing the CUE button will return the CD to the point where the user pressed the IN
button. To set an normal CUE point in pause mode use the jog wheel or search control to find the point where
the CUE point is to be set, press PLAY (6) to set the CUE point, now press the CUE button to return to the
CUE point.

7. Play/Pause Button

Pressing this button will change the deck from Play mode to Pause mode. It is also used to set a CUE point,
see details in (6).

8. Pitch Bend – Button

Pressing these buttons will increase (+) or decrease (-) the pitch of the CD playing when the button is
released the pitch returns to normal as determined by the pitch slider. The percentage of pitch adjustment is
determined by the pitch range select button (11).

9. Pitch Activation Button

Pressing this button will activate the pitch slider adjustment. When deactivated the pitch will return to 0%
pitch. The button will illuminate red to indicate activation.

10. Pitch Lock Button

This button is used to turn the pitch lock ON or OFF. The button will be lit red when pitch lock is on. Pitch lock
mode allows the tempo of the track to be change while maintaining its original key.

11. Pitch Range Select Button

Pressing this button selects the pitch range for the pitch slider (16) the selection flashes briefly in the screen
display when selected. The pitch range selection is also indicated by the pitch select LEDs see (12)

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12. Pitch selection LEDs

These LEDs give a visual indication of the pitch range that is currently selected as follows:

• ±4% - The % (11) button will be illuminated red

• ±8% - The % (11) button will not be lit and the 8% LED will be illuminated in red

• ±16% - The % (11) button will not be lit and the 16% LED will be illuminated in blue

• ±100% - (CD-A ONLY) The %, 8% and 16% will be illuminated

13. Time Select Button

The time select function will switch the time value on the LCD display from Elapsed play time, track remaining
time and total remaining time. Note: Total remaining time is not available on MP3 discs.
The Time button is dual function, it will also activate relay play mode, see section on activation further in the
is manual.

14. SGL/CTN Button

This function allows the user to select single play (when the track reaches the end the CD will stop) or
continuous play (when the track ends the next track on the CD will play in order)

15. FL Tube Display

This highly visible display, gives information on selected feature and track/CD information See “Display
Section” for more detail.

16. Pitch Slider

This slider is used to set the pitch of the playing CD. To activate the slider press (9) the slider can then be
used to adjust the pitch/BPM of the track. The amount of pitch adjustment is determined by the pitch range
select button (11)

17. Seamless Loop IN Button

IN – This button has two functions. It can be used to set a CUE point on the fly, press once at the desired
position to set an instant CUE point, this also sets the beginning of the loop feature.

18. Seamless Loop OUT Button

OUT – This button when pressed selects the end point for the seamless loop. Press once to set the end point
the loop will then begin from the IN point and continuously loop until the OUT button is pressed once again to
exit the loop feature

19. Reloop Button

RE-LOOP – This button is used to re-enter the seamless loop and can be pressed at anytime as long as the
loop created is on the same disc. This button can also be used to create a stutter when pressed repeatedly.

20. Memory Button

This button allows the user to program up to 3 cue points or 3 loops to the 3 ‘Memory Bank Buttons’ (21) the
loops or cue points can be recalled at any time even when the disc has been removed and reloaded at a later
time. Pressing and holding this button for 4 seconds will save the cue/loop points into the IMS memory, so
when the disc is next inserted the cue/loop points will be recalled.

21. Memory Bank

These 3 buttons are used to store 3 cue points if the cue point is the beginning of an active loop the memory
bank will save the loop information. These buttons can also be used to stutter the music, pressing repeatedly
will return the track to its cue point but remain in play mode.

22. BPM Button

This button will switch between Auto and Manual BPM.

23. TAP button

Use this button to manually TAP the BPM of a track. This is particularly useful when a track has a weak or no
continuous beat.

24. Scratch Button

This button will activate the scratch mode; this is available for both CD and MP3. The button will illuminate
Blue when active. Using the jog wheel (2) move in the desired direction to produce the scratch, when the jog
wheel is not moving normal play will resume.

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Rear:

1. Remote Control Connector 2

Connect the 8-pin mini din connecting lead
supplied from this connection to the main player
unit remote control connector. This allows the
control of deck 2 via the controller.

2. Remote Control Connector 1

Connect the 8-pin mini din connecting lead
supplied from this connection to the main player
unit remote control connector. This allows the
control of deck 1 via the controller.

3. Control Start Deck 2

Connect the 3.5mm mini jack lead from here to a
compatible mixer with fader start. This will allow
the fader or Crossfader of the mixer to control
deck 2 of the MPCD-4 to activate play mode or
return to the set cue point.

4. Control Start Deck 1

Connect the 3.5mm mini jack lead from here to a
compatible mixer with fader start. This will allow
the fader or Crossfader of the mixer to control
deck 1 of the MPCD-4 to activate play mode or
return to the set cue point.

Display:

1. Data Display

This tells you whether the format is CD or MP3
data

2. Auto Cue

This indicates whether the player is in Auto Cue
mode, pressing the SGL/CTN button for a few

seconds will enable or disable the Auto Cue
function.

3. Single

If this text is lit the player is in single mode, when
the text is not shown the player is in continuous
mode.

4. Play Symbol

This symbol is illuminated when in play mode.

5. Pause Symbol

This symbol flashes when the player is in Pause
mode.

6. Cue Active

This text will be illuminated when in pause mode
and a Cue point is available. The text will flash
briefly when a new Cue point is made.

7. Track

When the folder access is disabled, this text will
be illuminated and (8) will show the track number
of the disc.

8. Track number

This gives the track number of the disc up to 999.
When folder access is enables it shows the track
number of the selected folder.

9. Folder Access

When folder access is enabled this text will
illuminate giving an indication of the folder
number selected up to a total of 99.

10. Total/Remain Time

This gives an indication of the track time selected
time remain, (remain will be lit) Total Time remain
(CD-A only, Total Remain will be lit) when neither
is lit this indicates Time Elapsed.

11. Time display

This indicates the minutes and seconds of the
disc, or track.

12. Frames

This displays the Frames per second for
accurate searching and cueing.

13. Pitch level.

This indicates the level of pitch that is set via the
pitch slider.

14. Pitch Lock

This symbol; indicates that pitch lock is active.

15. Auto/BPM

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This indicates whether the BPM is set to
Automatic or manual. Auto appears in red when
active.

16. BPM

This gives the BPM reading.

17. Reloop

This text will illuminate when a loop is available,
when in a loop it will flash until the OUT button is
pressed.

18. Anti-Shock

This gives an indication of what level the Anti­Shock buffer memory is at, 12 indicating the
memory is full.

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Operation

Setting A Cue Point

There are a few different ways to set a Cue point, a
Cue point can be made anywhere on the disc. Once
set, pressing the Cue button (6) will return the CD
to this point. A Cue point can also be assigned to
each of the three memory bank buttons (21)
allowing for three independent accessible Cue
points set from anywhere on the disc.
To set a Cue point, select one of the following:

1) Pinpoint Cue: First find the approximate Cue
point by using the play/pause button (7) or
search control (3) when located access
pause mode by pressing the play/pause
button (7). When in pause mode use the jog
wheel (2) to scan frame by frame until you
reach the desired point. Pressing play (7) will
now set the cue point. At any time pressing
the cue button (6) will return the CD to the set
point.

2) On-the-fly Cue: With the deck in play mode
press the ‘IN’ button of the seamless loop
section (17) your cue point is now set.
Pressing the cue button (6) will now return
the CD to that point in pause mode.

Note: Pressing the Re-loop button (19) will also
return to the cue point set but the music will
continue in play mode, this can be used to give a
stutter effect sometimes referred to as ”BOP”.

Creating a Seamless Loop

A ‘Seamless Loop’ is created by setting two points
on a CD; the music will then loop without music
interruption between these two points. To create a
seamless loop follow these instructions:

1) While in Play mode; press the ‘IN’ button
(17) of the seamless loop section at the
desired point you wish the loop to begin.
The ‘CUE’ button (6) will flash twice to
indicate the point has been set.

2) Next you will need to set an ‘OUT’ point for
the loop. At the desired point you wish the
loop to end press the ‘OUT’ button (18) of
the seamless loop section. The loop has
now been created and the music will
continuously loop from the ‘IN’ point to the
‘OUT’ point without music interruption. Both
the ‘IN’ button and ‘OUT’ button will flash
continuously to indicate that the player is
now in loop mode.

3) To exit the loop press the ‘OUT’ button
once more. Both the ‘IN’ and ‘OUT’ buttons
will stop flashing and just glow to indicate
the player is now in normal play mode, but
there is a loop available to enter in to.

Once the loop has been set a loop can be re­entered at any time during the same disc by
pressing the Reloop button (19) in the seamless

loop section. Pressing the Reloop button rapidly will
create a stuttering effect.

Adding the CUE/Loop Points to the
Memory Bank

To add a Cue/loop point to memory when a
Cue/loop point has been set (see the section
‘Setting a CUE point’ or ‘Creating a Seamless
Loop’) please follow these instructions:

1) Press the Memory Button (20) this will glow
blue on activation.

2) Press the desired Bank button 1, 2 or 3 (21)
this will flash blue to indicate the active Cue
point. If this is done while the player is in
‘Seamless Loop’ mode the memory will
save the loop points.

Now pressing the assigned Bank Button (21) will
return to the cue point set but the music will
continue in play mode or Loop mode, this can be
used to give a stutter effect.

Saving to the Intelligent Memory
System (IMS)

The MPCD-4 Ultima comes with an Intelligent
Memory System (IMS) where it has the capability to
memorise the Cue/Loop permanently and recall
them when the disc has been removed and
reloaded at a later time.
To save to the IMS follow this instruction:

1) Once your Cue/loop points have been
created, press and hold the Memory Button
(21) for 5 seconds, when the settings have
been stored the Memory Button will light
will turn off.

The MPCD-4 IMS memory has now saved your
cue/loop points in its central memory bank.

Restoring from the IMS Memory

Your saved Cue/Loop points can be restored from
either deck, irrespective of which deck they were
originally saved. Before inserting the disc, press
the Memory button (20) this will illuminate blue, next
insert the disc, the IMS will recognise the disc and
reload the cue points into the active memory.

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Clearing IMS Memory

The IMS memory will hold up to 500 Cue/Loop
points. When full the memory can be cleared, to do
this, with the unit power off, press the Memory
button (20) hold and switch the power on (2) the
screen (15) will indicate the settings are being clear
by showing the word “Erasing”.

Saving User Profile

The MPCD-4 allows the user to save a profile of
which settings are available on start-up. You can
select the pitch range (12) Single or continuous play
(14) Time Elapsed or remain (13) and whether the
pitch slider is on/off (9). Once selection has been
made press and hold the memory button on both
decks(20) the screen (15) will indicate the setting
are being store by showing “Now Saving”.

Note: Clearing the IMS memory will also clear these
settings.

Buffer Memory Updates

As technology improves and new features become
available for MP3, the MPCD-4 can be easily
updated. When an update is made it will become
available for download from the Citronic website.
Simply download the file and burn it to disc, place
the disc into each side the MPCD-4 and the
memory will automatically be updated.

Creating MP3 discs

No matter what software you use to create MP3
discs, for maximum performance we recommend
that a good quality disc is used and the CD is
created (burnt) at a low speed 8x is recommended.
This will ensure that there is no data loss during the
recording process which can cause the player to
take longer to read the disc and possibly error.

Notes:

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