American Audio CD Player DCDPRO240 User Manual

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 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - PLAYER UNIT 
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PLAYER UNIT - FACE (FIGURE 5)
21. DRIVE 1 TRANSPORT TRAY -  This tray is used to load and unload a compact disc into the drive 
1 mechanism. The tray is opened and closed by pressing the DRIVE 1 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (22). 
Never attempt to force the transport tray open or closed when the power is turned off.
22.  DRIVE  1  OPEN/CLOSE  (Transport  Tray  Open/Close)  -  This  button  is  used  to  open  and  close 
the drive 1 transport tray. NOTE: When a disc is already loaded in the transport tray, the tray will not 
open unless the unit is in pause or cue mode. 
23. POWER SWITCH - This switch is used to control the unit's main power. A blue LED directly above 
the power switch will glow to indicate main power is active.
24.  DRIVE  2  OPEN/CLOSE  (Transport  Tray  Open/Close)  -  This  button  is  used  to  open  and  close 
the drive 2 transport tray. NOTE: When a disc is already loaded in the transport tray, the tray will not 
open unless the unit is in pause or cue mode. 
25. DRIVE 2 TRANSPORT TRAY -  This tray is used to load and unload a compact disc into the drive 
2 mechanism. The tray is opened and closed by pressing the DRIVE 2 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (24). 
Never attempt to force the transport tray open or closed when the power is turned off.
TRANSPORT UNIT - REAR (FIGURE 6)
26. DRIVE 1 AUDIO OUT R & L - These jacks send a left and right analog mono output signal. Use 
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channel output and white jack represents the left channels output.
27.  DRIVE  1  DIGITAL  OUT  -  This  jack  sends  a  digital  stereo  out  signal.  Use  this  connection  to  cre-
ate near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini disc, CD-R, or any other recording device with a digital 
input.   
28. DRIVE 1 REMOTE JACK - Connect the supplied 8 pin cable from this jack to the remote control's 
channel 1 remote connector. This will allow you to control the player functions with the remote unit.
29.  POWER  CONNECTOR  -   This  is  the  main  power  connection.  Only  use  the  supplied  polarized 
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.
30. VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Because power supplies vary from location to location a voltage selec-
tor 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 disconnect the power plug 
before changing the voltage.
31. DRIVE 2 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.  The  red  colored  jack  represents  the  right 
channel output and white jack represents the left channels output.
32.  DRIVE  2  DIGITAL  OUT  -  This  jack  sends  a  digital  stereo  out  signal.  Use  this  connection  to  cre-
ate near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini disc, CD-R, or any other recording device with a digital 
input.
33. DRIVE 2 REMOTE JACK - Connect the supplied 8 pin cable from this jack to the remote control's 
channel 2 remote connector. This will allow you to control the player functions with the remote unit.
    
						

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 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)
LCD DISPLAY (FIGURE 7)
34. TIME BAR INDICATOR - This bar visually details the time defined in the TIME METER (39, 40, & 
41). As with the TIME METER (39, 40, & 41), this bar is also dependent on the selected time function 
REMAIN (35) OR ELAPSE (34). This bar will begin to flash when 15 seconds of a track remain and will 
begin to rapidly flash when three seconds of a track remain. The flashing bar is a great visual reminder 
a track is about to end. The flashing bar will function regardless of which time mode the unit is in. 
35.  ELAPSE  INDICATOR  - This  indicator  is  in  direct  reference  to  the TIME  METER  (39,  40,  &  41) 
When the ELAPSE indicator is displayed in the LCD (2), the time defined will refer to a single track's 
elapsed time. The time mode is changed by the tapping on the TIME BUTTON (3). 
36.  REMAIN  INDICATOR  - This  indicator  is  in  direct  reference  to  the TIME  METER  (39,  40,  &  41). 
When the REMAIN indicator is displayed in the LCD (2), the time defined will refer to a single track's 
remaining time. The time mode is changed by tapping on TIME BUTTON (3). 
37.  PITCH  METER  - This  meter  displays  the  pitch  percentage  being  applied  to  playback  by  the 
PITCH SLIDER (11). If the meter read zero regardless of the PITCH SLIDER'S (11) position, the PITCH 
(6) function is not activated. 
38. SINGLE INDICATOR - This indicates the unit is in single play mode. In single play mode, the unit 
will play a single and return to CUE mode.  
39.  CONTINU  INDICATOR  - This  indicates  the  unit  is  in  continuous  play  mode.  In  continuous  play 
mode the unit will play through all the tracks on the disc. Once all the tracks have ended the unit will 
return to cue mode.
40.  FRAME  METER  - This  meter  will  display  the  elapse,  total,  or  frames.  The  displayed  frames  will 
be indirect reference to the current time mode.
41. SECONDS METER - This meter will display the elapse, total, or remaining time in seconds.  The 
display time will be indirect reference to the current time mode.
42.  MINUTES  METER  - This  meter  will  display  the  elapse,  total,  or  remaining  time  in  minutes.    The 
display time will be indirect reference to the current time mode.
43. TRACK INDICATOR - This double digit indicator details a current track. The number displayed in 
the track indicator is a direct reference to a track being selected for programming or a track in play, 
pause, or cue mode. 
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 BASIC OPERATIONS
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3 in. / 8cm disc
5 in. / 12cm disc1. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISC TRAY/LOADING DISCS
This is an electronic operation and can only work when the power is on. Press 
the OPEN/CLOSE  BUTTON  (1)  to  open  or  close  the  disc  tray.  Pressing  the 
PLAY/PAUSE  BUTTON  (14),  will  also  automatically  close  the  tray  if  it  is  open 
and  immediately  cue  any  CD  that  is  in  it.  If  the  transport  tray  is  left  open  for 
more than 60 seconds it will close automatically to prevent accidental damage 
to the transport. Again if a CD is left in the transport tray it will immediately cue 
to  the  first  song.  The  disc  trays  cannot  be  opened  during  playback  to  prevent 
playback  from  being  interrupted  if  the OPEN/CLOSE  BUTTON  (1)  is  pressed 
accidentally. Stop playback, then press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (1).
2. LOADING DISCS
The  DCD-PRO240  can  play  both  3  inch  (8  cm)  and  5  inch  (12  cm)  compact 
discs  (CD’s).  Odd  shaped  and  oval  CD’s  are  not  compatible.  When  loading  a 
CD into the unit always hold the disc by its' edges and place it in the disc tray. 
Never  touch  the  signal  surface  (the  glossy  side).  When  using  5  inch/12  cm 
discs, place the disc in the outer tray guides (figure 7), and when using 3 inch/8 
cm discs, place them securely in the inner guides (figure 8).
CAUTION:
•  NEVER insert any foreign objects in the disc tray.
•  NEVER attempt to insert more than one disc in the disc tray at a time.  
    Doing so may result in severe damage to the unit.
•  NEVER force the transport tray open or closed when the power is off, as this may result in malfunction  
    and damage the transport system.
3. SELECTING TRACKS
Select  a  desired  track  by  using  either  of  the  two TRACK  BUTTONS  (8  &  10). Tapping  the TRACK  BUTTONS 
(8  &  10) once  will  select  either  a  higher  or  lower  track.  You  may  hold  down  the TRACK  BUTTONS  (8  &  10)  to 
change tracks continuously at a higher speed. If you are using the TRACK BUTTONS (8 & 10) to select a new 
track during playback (a track already playing) the new track you selected will immediately begin playback as 
soon as the search operation is completed.
4. STARTING PLAYBACK
Insert an audio CD as described above (loading discs). Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) with an audio 
CD  inserted  will  immediately  start  playback.  The  point  at  which  playback  starts  (cue  point)  will  automatically 
be  stored  in  the  memory  as  the  cue  point.  The  unit  will  return  to  this  cue  point  (the  point  at  which  playback 
started) when the CUE BUTTON (15) is pressed. 
5. STOPPING PLAYBACK
Stopping playback will not stop the drive mechanism, but merely pause or cue the track. There are two ways 
to stop playback:
1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) during playback to pause at that point. 
2) Press the CUE BUTTON (15) during playback to return the track to it’s last cue point.  
6. PAUSING
Pausing  temporarily  stops  playback.  Pressing  the PLAY/PAUSE  BUTTON  (14)  changes  the  operating  mode 
between play and pause.  
7. AUTO CUE
”Cueing” is the action of preparing for playback. The unit is designed to automatically cue at the first audible 
signal on the first track of a disc when a disc is inserted. If a track is selected before a disc is inserted, the unit 
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8. CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (39, 40, & 41)/TIME BAR (33):
The time may be displayed in three different modes; Elapsed, Remain, and Total Remain. During normal play-
back, pressing the TIME BUTTON (3), will change the time display information (39, 40, & 41) in the LCD (2). The 
following is a break down of the time settings and their definitions:    
1) ELAPSED (34) - This details the time in the LCD (2) as the current tracks’ elapsed running time. The  
    elapsed function only details a tracks elapsed time and not the entire disc.
2) REMAIN (35) - This details the time in the LCD (2) as the current tracks’ remaining running time.    
    By pressing the button again, it will read the total disc remaining time.   
TIME BAR INDICATOR - The time bar in the LCD (2) visually details the time defined in the TIME METER (39, 
40, & 41). This bar is also dependent on the selected time function REMAIN (35) or ELAPSE (34). This bar will 
begin to flash when 15 seconds of a track remain and will begin to rapidly flash when three seconds 
of a track remain. The flashing bar is a great visual reminder a track is about to end. The flashing bar 
will function regardless of which time mode the unit is in. 
 BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT)
Activating  the  Pitch  Slider  (11): To  activate  the 
PITCH SLIDER (11), turn the pitch function on. Press the 
PITCH  BUTTON  (6)  to  turn  on  the  pitch  function,  when 
the  pitch  function  is  activated  a  LED  will  begin  to  glow. 
If  the  pitch  function  is  not  activated  neither  the PITCH 
SLIDER  (11)  nor  the  PITCH  BEND  BUTTONS  (12  &  13) 
will not function.
9. PITCH ADJUSTMENTS:
This  function  will  increase  or  decrease  a  tracks  playback  speed  or  "PITCH,"  this  is  not  a  momentary  change 
as in "PITCH BENDING" (see page 16). The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/-16%. The PITCH 
SLIDER (11) is used to decrease or increase the playback pitch. If the slider is move up (towards the top of the 
unit) the pitch will decrease, if the slider is moved down (towards the bottom of the unit) the pitch will increase. 
The PITCH SLIDER (11) adjustment can be changed to range from +/-8%, +/- 12, or  +/-16%. The pitch adjust-
ments will affect playback.
Using the Pitch Slider (11): To use the PITCH SLIDER 
(11) slide the slider up and down. Down will increase the 
pitch and up will decrease the pitch. 
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10. PITCH BEND:
This  function  will  momentarily  increase  or  decrease  a  tracks  playback  speed.  There  are  two  ways  to  operate 
this  function  with  the  (-)  &  (+)  PITCH  BUTTONS  (12  &  13)  or  with  the JOG  WHEEL  (16).  The  maximum  pitch 
bend percentage allowed is +/- 16%. The pitch bend function will work in conjunction with the PITCH SLIDER 
(11)  pitch  setting.  The PITCH  SLIDER  (11)  adjustment  can  be  changed  to  range  from  +/-8%,  +/-12%,  or  +/-
16%. For example, if the PITCH SLIDER (11) is set to a 2% pitch gain the pitch bending process will begin at 
2% and will continue to the maximum of -/+16%.
PITCH BEND BUTTONS (12 & 13):
The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (12) will provide a speed bump and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (13) will pro-
vide  a  slow  down.  The  extent  to  which  the  speed  changes  is  proportionate  to  the  amount  of  time  the  button 
is  pressed.  For  example,  if  the  (+)  PITCH  BEND  BUTTON  (12)  is  held  down  continuously,  the  disc  speed  will 
increases  and  will  continue  to  increase  until  reaches  a  maximum  of  100%  speed  gain.  When  you  release  the 
(+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (12) the disc speed will automatically return to it’s previous speed.
Holding  down  or  tapping  on  the (+)  PITCH 
BEND  BUTTON (12) will  provide  a  speed 
bump in the playback pitch.
Holding  down  or  tapping  on  the 
(-)  PITCH  BEND  BUTTON (13) will 
provide  a  slow  down  in  the  play-
back pitch.
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JOG WHEEL (16):
The JOG WHEEL (16) will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in play 
mode  Rotating  the  wheel  in  a  clockwise  direction  will  increase  your 
track  pitch  and  rotating  the  wheel  in  a  counter-clockwise  direction  will 
slow  your  track  pitch.  The  speed  you  rotate  the JOG  WHEEL  (16)  will 
determine pitch bend percentage (%).
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1)  Be sure a disc is inserted in the drive and press the PROG    
     Button (5).  Pressing the PROG Button (5) from any function 
     will immediately pause the disc and enter the program  
     mode.
2)  After activating the program mode the PROGRAM INDICA- 
     TOR LED will begin to glow indicating Program Mode has  
     been activated. 
11.PROGRAM PLAY 
This  operation  allows  you  to  customize  your  disc  playback.  You  may  select  specific  tracks  to  played  and  the 
order they will be played in. You may program a maximum of 20 tracks at once and program a single track to 
played more than once. To create a program:
3) Select a track to be programmed by using  
    the FORWARD TRACK SKIP (21) and    
    BACK SKIP TRACK BUTTON (20). 
4)  Once you reach the track you wish to place into the 
     program memory press PROG Button (13). Doing this will lock 
     the track into memory. 
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5)  Repeat steps three and four up to 19 times (up to 20 tracks may be programmed).
6)  As you program tracks into memory, the LCD (2) will indicate how many tracks have been programmed.  
      
7)  When you have finished your programming and are ready to begin  
     playback simply press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) and your  
     program will begin to play.
8)  After you have complete your program you can always add more  
     tracks to your program by repeating the steps one through four.  
     Remember that you can only a maximum of 20 track in a program  
      and you can only add track not subtract.
9)  To cancel and clear the program press and hold down the PROG  
     Button(5) for more than two seconds, until the LED light turns off. 
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12. FLIP-FLOP™
This  feature  is  a  kind  of  “auto  pilot."  “Flip-Flop™”  mode  can  only  function  with  the  both  drives  of 
the  DCD-PRO240.  The  “Flip-Flop™”  function  may  be  used  with  or  without  an  American  Audio®  or 
American DJ®  “Q” deck mixer. With “Flip-Flop™” you can have one disc drive begin playback when 
the other ends. You can “Flip Flop™” single tracks, the entire disc, a combination of the two, or you 
can even “Flip-Flop™” your programmed tracks. 
To FLIP-FLOP™ single tracks or programmed tracks:
1) Connect your system as described in the set up section on page 6.
2) Set your mixer’s crossfader to the center position. 
3) Load disc drives with audio discs.
4) Press and hold the Program button (5), simultanously press the Single button (4). Doing this will   
    activate Flip-Flop™ mode. The track numbers on the LCD should be blinking, letting you know  
   that Flip-Flop™ mode has been activated.
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5)After they have both cued, press the PLAY/   
   PAUSE BUTTON (14) on one of your drives to  
   begin playback.
6)After the first cds' single track has ended the  
   second cds' track will immediately begin play- 
   back.
7) FLIP FLOP™ will continue until you stop it or  
   power is interrupted.
8) To deactivate Flip-Flop™ mode, repeat step 4.
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•  When you have finished using the CD unit, and before switching off the power, be sure that the disc  
    holder has been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE button.
•  TRAY PROTECTION: If tray is not closed after 60 seconds, it will close automatically and pause.  
CAUTION: DO NOT forcibly close the disc holder when the power is off.
DO  NOT  switch  off  the  power  when  the  disc  holder  is 
open.  Switch  off  the  power  after  the  disc  holder  has 
been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (1).
 BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER
Do  not  switch  off  the  power 
when the disc holder is open.
Switch  off  the  power  after  the 
disc  holder  has  been  closed 
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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  
     the jewel 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 
						

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