American Audio CD Player CDS1 User Manual
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Featuring: FLIPFLOP CDS-1 American Audio® 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca. 90058 Revised 11/05 American Audio®Operating Instructions
©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CDS-1™ Instruction Manual Page 2 WARRANTY REGISTRATION.................................................................................................................2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................3 ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................4 PRODUCT INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................5 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ..........................................................................................................................6 SET-UP ........................................................................................ ...........................................................6 FEATURES.................. ................................................. ...................................... ...............................7 HANDLING COMPACT DISC .................................................................................................................7 FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS.................................. ...........................................................................8 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY.................................. .................................................................................11 BASIC OPERATION LOADING DISC................... ......................................................................................................12 SELECTING TRACKS........................... .....................................................................................12 STARTING PLAYBACK..............................................................................................................12 STOPPING PLAYBACK.............................................................................................................13 FRAME SEARCH............................................... ........................................................................13 SCANNING TROUGH TRACKS....................... .........................................................................14 ADJUSTING TIME DISPLAY ......................................................................................................14 MAKING PITCH CHANGES ......................................................................................................15 CREATING LOOPS ...................................................................................................................17 SINGLE/CONTINOUS PLAYBACK.......... .................................................................................19 CUE PLAY..................................................................................................................................20 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Q-START ........................................................ .............................................................21 FLIP-FLOP .............................................. ...............................................................................21 WARRANTY.................................... ..................................................................................................22 SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................23 CONTENTS WARRANTY REGISTRATION The CDS-1™ carries a one year (365 days) limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly writ - ten on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support at (800) 322-6337.
NOTE: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electrical appliances such as radios and televi - sions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. NOTE: This CD player uses a semiconductor laser. It is recommended for use in a room at the following temperature: 41˚F - 95˚F / 5˚C - 35˚C WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT 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 attachment 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 CD player. Electric shock or mal - function may occur. The serial and model number for this unit is located on the rear panel. Please write down the numbers here and retain for future refer - ence. Model No._____________________________ Serial No._____________________________ 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason - able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gen - erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor - dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How - ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equip- ment and receiver. – Connect the unit into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. 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 ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLON- GATEUR, 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. ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CDS-1™ Instruction Manual Page 3 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN CAUTION 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operatin g instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product andin the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING — T he product should be cleaned only witha polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean withfurniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.A TTACHMENTS — 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 oradult, and serious damage to the product. Use onlywith a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product shouldfollow the manufacturerʼs 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 manufacturerʼs 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. LOCATIO N – The appliance should be installed in a stable location. NONUSE PERIOD S – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un- used for a long period of time. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION • If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. Thisis a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plugfully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. • If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. 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 informatio nwith 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, c o n n e c t i o n t o g r o u n d i n g e l e c t r o d e s , a n d 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 integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer 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: • W hen 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 anyway. • W hen 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, electri c 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNI T (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTOR S (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig. A NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE C A U T I O N : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F E L E C T R I C SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). T H E R E A R E N O U S E R S E R V I C E A B L E P A R T S INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN. ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CDS-1™ Instruction Manual Page 4
PRODUCT INFORMATION
I. 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.
2. Do not let insecticides, benzene, or thinner
come in contact with the surface of the unit.
3. Never disassemble or modify your unit in
any way, doing so will void your manufac-
tures warranty.
4. Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack
5. Do
not attempt to operate this unit if it
becomes damaged in any way.
6. This unit is intended for indoor use only, use
of this product outdoors voids all warranties.
7. Always mount this unit in safe and stable
matter.
8. Disconnect from main power before making
any
type of connection.
9. Cleaning -
• The CD Player should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer. Use a
soft cloth to wipe down the outside of the
unit. For stubborn stains moisten a soft
cloth with class cleaner or other mild deter-
gent to wipe away any stains. Use a soft
cloth to wipe any residual cleaner. Never
use volatile cleaners such as benzene,
solvent, or thinner to clean your unit, these
cleaners will damage the units surface.
• Cleaning the pick-up lens - The pick-up lens
should not become dirty under normal us-
age. If the lens does become dirty, contact
American Audio Technical Support for fur
ther instructions. Third party lens cleaners
available but not highly recommended. Use
of some of these cleaner may damage the
pick-up lens, be sure to follow extreme
caution when using these types of cleaners.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the CDS-1 by Ameri
-
can Audio
®. This unit has been thoroughly
tested and has been shipped in perfect oper
-
ating condition. Carefully check the shipping
carton for damage that may have occurred
during shipping. If the carton appears to be
damaged, carefully inspect your unit for any
damage. Be sure all accessories needed to
operate the unit has arrived intact. In the event
damage has been found or parts are missing,
please contact our toll free customer support
number for further instructions. Please do not
return the unit to your dealer without first con
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tacting customer support at the number listed
on the next page.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION
• 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.
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SET-UP ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CDS-1™ Instruction Manual Page 6 CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer Support: American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.AmericanAudio.us for any comments or suggestions. For service related issue please contact American Audio ®. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2610 E-mail: [email protected] To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact customer support. Please do not return to your dealer without first contacting customer support. CAUTION: • The player will work normally when the main unit is mounted with the front panel within 15 degrees of the vertical plane. If the unit is tilted excessively, discs may not be loaded or unloaded properly. (Figure 1)CAUTION: • The LCD is designed to be clearly visible within the angles shown in Figure 2. Mount the control unit so that the visual angle is within this range. Figure 2 50˚10˚ Figure 1 15˚ 1. Checking the Contents: Be sure your CDS-1™ was shipped with the following: 1) CDS-1™ Professional CD player. 1) Operating instructions (this booklet). 1) One dual stereo RCA cable. 1) One male to male 1/8” mini plug. 1) Warranty card. 2. Installing the Units 1) Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a secure 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. 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 CDS-1™ 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” mini plug cable to connect your CDS-1™ 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) CAUTION: Be sure to use the supplied control cables. Using different types of cables may result in unit damage. To avoid server unit damage, be sure main power is off when connecting the control cables.
• 8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter • Auto cue Function (Sensitive to -48dB)
• Selectable Time Display • S/PDIF Digital Audio RCA Coaxial Output
• Fader “Q” Start Control (a) • Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (c)
• Sleep Mode (e) • Memory Backup, Defaults to last setting (f)
• Selectable Pitch: +/-8%, +/-12% or +/-16% • Loop
• Pitch Display • Top Loading Transport System
• Real-Time Cue • 4 Different Speed Scans
• Durable Polyurethane Case • Selectable Voltage
• Large bright LCD Screen can be viewed from • Single/Continuous/Repeat Play Modes
wide angles. • 1/75 Frame Search
• Instant Start within 10 msec (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)
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MAIN FEATURES
(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: This feature is used in conjunction with American Audio® mixers that
also feature “Fader Q Start” control. For best results use this feature with two CDS-1 players. By moving the
mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause your CDS-1's playback functions. For Example,
when using two CDS-1 units and a Fader “Q” Start mixer, 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 will begin to play and player one will return to cue mode. When the crossfader is to the right, and
you move it 20% to the left, player one will begin to play and player two will return to its’ cue point. You can
create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. “Q” Start control is easy to use and mastering this
feature will help you create amazing effects with your music.
(b) 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 CDS-1 players. Connect your CDS-1’s as described in the set-
up section of this manual. This feature will start the next player once one player has ended. For example, if
player one is playing a disc and it ends, player two 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 23.
1. PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
Compact disc are constructed of the same types of plastic record are. To avoid severe damage to you valuable
disc please observe the following guide lines. Following the these guide lines will ensure long disc life.
• 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.
• 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 ball point 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 unit.
• Always store the compact disc in the jewel case, protecting from dirt or damage.
• Do not place discs in the following areas:
a) Areas exposed to direct sunlight for a considerable time.
b) Areas subject to accumulation of dust or high humidity.
c) Areas affected by heat from indoor heaters, etc.
COMPACT DISCS
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CDS-1™ Instruction Manual Page 8 A. TOP UNIT CONTROLS (FIGURE 3) 1. STOP - The stop button is used to stop CD playback. Never open the transport door without stopping playback first. 2. OPEN (Transport Tray Open) - This button is used to open the disc transport tray door. NOTE: When a disc is loaded, the tray will not open unless the unit is in pause or cue mode. 3. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) - This high quality LCD Indicates all the functions (play, pause, etc...,), as they occur. This display is view - able at several comfortable angles as described on page 11. The LCD will be described in the next section. 4. SGL/CTN - This button changes the play mode between Single and Continuous. In single mode the unit will play a single track and return to cue mode. In continuous mode the unit con - tinues to play track by track and returns to cue mode after all tracks have played. This function Figure 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 1 1 1 2 1 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 1415 22 23 AC IN ~115V230V AUDIO OUT R LDIGIT AL OUTPUT FAD ERST ARTPOWERONOFF 24 2526272829
also operates in FLIP FLOP modes. When using two units in Flip-Flop mode, each unit may be set up to run in either single or continuous. In single mode a unit will play a single track and jump to the next unit. If the next unit is in continuous mode, that unit will play all tracks and jump back to next unit, and so on. 5. CUE LED - 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. 6. CUE - Pressing the CUE button during play- back immediately pauses playback and returns the track to the last set cue point (see setting a CUE POINT, page 14). The CUE button can be held down to momentarily play the CD. When you release the CUE button it instantly returns to the last set CUE POINT. 7. PLAY/PAUSE LED - While in play mode the green play LED will glow, and while in pause mode the green play LED will flash. 8. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON - Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause to play. 9. LOOP IN LED - This LED will flash each time the loop "IN" button is pressed indicated the cue point or loop starting point has been set. 10. LOOP IN BUTTON - “CUE ON THE FLY” - This button allows you to set a CUE POINT (see CUE POINT page 14) without music interruption (“on the fly”). This button also sets the starting point of a loop (see LOOP on page 17). 11. OUT - This button serves three functions. This button is used to set the a loops ending point, to exit a loop once engaged, or restart a loop once it has been exited. For more informa - tion, see looping on page 17. 12. SEARCH/SCAN BUTTON - This button is user to reverse scan or fast-reverse a track. Holding down the button for a prolonged amount of time will increase the scanning speed. Tapping the button is the preferred method for locating a specific cue point. ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CDS-1™ Instruction Manual Page 9 13. SEARCH/SCAN BUTTON - This button is user to forward scan or fast-forward a track. Holding down the button for a prolonged amount of time will increase the scanning speed. Tapping the button is the preferred method for locating a specific cue point. 14. TRACK BUTTON - This buttons is used to select a track. Tapping this button will back-skip to the previous track, holding down this button will rapidly back-skip through the tracks on a CD. 15. TRACK BUTTON - This buttons is used to select your desired track. Tapping this button will forward skip to the next track, holding down this button will rapidly forward skip through the tracks on your CD. 16. LOOP OUT LED - This LED will flash each time the loop "OUT" button is pressed indicated the cue point or loop starting point has been set. 17. TIME - The TIME button is used to changed the displayed time values. Time can be displayed as elapsed track time, remaining track time, and total disc remaining time. See page 14 for more information. 18. (+) & (-) PITCH BEND - A. (+) PITCH BEND - The (+) pitch bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in the CD’s pitch speed (Beats per minute - BPM) when the PITCH (21) function is activated. This functions allows the beats between two CD’s or any other music source to match. This is a momentary function. When the button is depressed the pitch speed will automatically return to PITCH SLIDER'S (19) selected pitch. Holding down this button down yields a maximum of +16% pitch. Be sure to remember that this function is a momentary pitch adjustment, for a more precise adjustment use the PITCH SLIDER'S (19) to match the BPM’s with another playing music source. B. (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (-) pitch bend function creates a momentary “Slow Down” in the CD’s pitch speed (Beats per min- ute - BPM) when the PITCH (21) function is acti- GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)
vated. This functions allows the beats between two CD’s or any other music source to match. This is a momentary function. When the button is depressed the pitch speed will automatically return to PITCH SLIDER'S (19) selected pitch. Holding down this button down yields a maxi - mum of -16% pitch. Be sure to remember that this function is a momentary pitch adjust-ment, for a more precise adjustment use the PITCH SLIDER'S (19) to match the BPM’s with another playing music source. 19. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust the playback pitch percentage when the PITCH (21) function is activated. The slider is a set adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slid - er is moved or the PITCH (21) function has been turned off. This adjustment can be made with or without a CD in the drive. The pitch adjustment will remain even if a disc has been remove, and will reflect on any other disc loaded into the unit. 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 LCD (3). Use this slider to match the BPM’s of this unit to that of another music source. By changing the pitch of one disc with respect to the other in this way, the beats can be matched. 20. PITCH SELECT - This button changes the pitch value. The pitch percentage can be changed between 8%, 12%, and 16%. 8% yields the least amount of pitch manipulation and 16% will yield the most amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust to the different values tap this button. The LED above this button will indicate which pitch percentage mode is activated. See PITCH LED (23). The pitch values will immediately reflect the amount of pitch being applied to a music source in the CD drive. The pitch value is adjusted by sliding the PITCH SLIDER (19) up and down. 21. PITCH BUTTON - This button is used to turn the pitch function on and off. The pitch functions of the PITCH SLIDER (19), and PITCH BEND BUTTONS (18) will not function without this func - tion being activated. The pitch percentage value GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) can be changed from (+/- 8%), (+/- 12%) or (+/- 16%). The PITCH SELECT LED (23) will indicate the maximum pitch value. 22. PITCH LED - This red LED will glow when the pitch function is active 23. PITCH SELECT LED - This LED serves as a visual reminder of the selected pitch percentage mode. A flashing red LED will indicate 8% pitch manipulation, a solid glowing red LED will indi - cate 16% pitch manipulation, and when the LED is off 12% pitch manipulation will be applied to the PITCH SLIDER (19). 24. AUDIO OUT R & L - These jacks send a left and right analog mono output signal. Use these jacks to send standard audio to a mixer or receiver. 25. DIGITAL OUT - This jack sends a digital stereo out signal. Use this connection to create near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini disc, CD-R, or any other recording device with a digital input. 26. CONTROL - These control jacks are only used for the "Q" function. Only use these jacks in conjunction with a compatible "Q" series American Audio ® mixer or CD unit. Connect the supplied mini-plug from the CONTROL jack on the rear of your unit to the control jack on a com - patible mixer or CD unit. 27. VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Because power supplies vary from location to location a volt - age selector switch has been incorporated in the unit's design. This switch can select a voltage input of 120v or 220v to accommodate the two major power source. Always be sure to discon - nect the power plug before changing the volt - age. 28. POWER CONNECTOR - This is the main power connection. Only use the supplied polar - ized power cord. Use of any other power may result in sever damage to the unit. Be sure the local power matches the unit’s required power. 29. POWER SWITCH - This switch controls the unit's main power. ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CDS-1™ Instruction Manual Page 10