Citronic MPCD-X1 Owner's Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

Version 1.2

Safety information

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this item near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacture’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other

items (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. The wide blade is provided for

your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into the item or the mains socket, consult
an electrician for replacement.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, convenience

receptacles, and point where they exit from the item.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or

sold with the item. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/item
combination to avoid injury.

13. Unplug this item during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Serving is required when the item has

been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the item, the item has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped (note: accidental or cosmetic
damage is not covered by the items 12 month warranty)

15. Please keep the unit in a safe environment.

16. Do not store anything on top of the item

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove any cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel only.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the use to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

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

DO NOT OPEN

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Main Features:

 Auto CUE
 Instant Start
 Switching power supply
 Digital Anti-Shock (10 seconds)
 Real time scratch play
 Pitch bend +/- 100% for CD
 2048 programmable CUE points (512 discs x 4 cue points on each)
 8 different speed scan (4 forward / 4 reverse)
 Adjustable pitch percentages (+/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16% or +/-100%)
 5 digital effects: SCRATCH, ECHO, FLANGER, FILTER, BRAKE
 Pitch control
 Seamless loop
 Fader start playback
 Full function MP3 Playback
 RELAY playback
 Music master tempo
 AUTO/MANUAL BPM
 Digital RCA coaxial output

Accessories

 1 x Fig. 8 power cable
 1 x RCA cable
 1 x Fader start cable

General Checks and Advice

1) Before switching off the power ensure there is no CD in the draw, the disc tray is fully

closed and the LCD display reads “NO DISC”.

2) Installation

• Place the unit on a flat surface or mount in a secure case.

• Be sure the player is mounted in a well ventilated area and is not exposed to direct

sunlight, high temperatures or high humidity.

• Keep the unit as far away as possible from TVs and tuners as the unit may cause

undesirable interference to these devices.

3) Compact Discs

• DO NOT allow fingerprints, oil or dust to get on to the surface of the disc.

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

• DO NOT use benzene, white spirit, electrostatic-proof chemical 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 enlarge the hole in the centre of the disc.

• DO NOT write on the printed side of the disc with hard tipped implements such as a

pencil or ball point pen as it could effect playback.

• Condensation will form if a disc is brought in to a warm area from a colder one.

• DO NOT attempt to dry the disc with a hair dryer etc.

General Functions and Controls

1. TRACK KNOB - This knob has three functions:

a. You can use it to select the next or previous track by turning the knob forwards or

backwards.

b. Holding down and turning the knob forwards or backwards will rapidly skip through

the tracks on your CD by 10 tracks per click.

c. Press track knob to read the ID3 tags on the file name. Switch between: File name

/ Title name / Artist / Bit rate on the LCD display.

2. SEARCH BUTTONS – Allows you to quickly scan through the track to find the point you

want.

3. IN BUTTON – Pressing the IN button sets a CUE POINT without music interruption. This

button is also used to set the starting point of a SEAMLESS LOOP.