American Audio CD Player DCDPRO600 User Manual

							applied will be displayed in the LCD (14). 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. 
24.  BPM  BUTTON  - This  changes  toggles 
between  the  PITCH  function  and  BPM  function 
indicators  in  the  LCD.  When  the  BPM  function 
is  engaged,  the  COUNTER  (25)  button  may  be 
used  to  manually  display  a  tracks  BPM's  in  the 
LCD  (14).  When  the  BPM  function  is  disengage, 
a tracks pitch value will be displayed in the LCD 
(14). 
25. COUNTER BUTTON - When the unit is BPM 
mode,  tapping  this  button  to  tracks  beat  will 
determine  a  tracks  BPM's.  The  BPM  value  will 
be displayed in the LCD.
26.  IN  REAL-TIME  CUE  (SEAMLESS  LOOP  IN 
BUTTON)  -   “CUE  ON  THE  FLY”  - This  button 
allows you to set a CUE POINT (see CUE POINT 
page 18) without music interruption (“on the fly”). 
This button also sets the starting point of a loop 
(see SEAMLESS LOOP on page 21).
27. 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 20). 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 the CD. When you release the CUE button it 
instantly  returns  to  the  last  set  CUE  POINT.  You 
can  also  tap  the  CUE  button  to  create  a  BOP 
EFFECT (for definition of BOP EFFECT, see page 
24).
28. OUT/EXIT - This button serves two functions; 
1)  This  button  is  used  to  set  the  ending  point  of 
a loop. 2) During normal loop playback, a loop is 
exited by pressing the OUT/EXIT BUTTON . 
29. 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 green play LED will glow, 
and while in pause mode the green play LED will 
flash.
30. RELOOP/BOP  BUTTON - This button con-
trols two functions; 
A. RELOOP; If a Loop has been made (see
    setting a Seamless Loop on page 21), but
    the unit is not actively in Loop mode (a loop
    is not playing), pressing the RELOOP/BOP
    BUTTON will instantly reactivate Loop mode.
    To exit the Loop , press the OUT/EXIT BUT-
     TON (28). LOOP (65) and RELOOP (64) will
    display in the LCD (14) when the Reloop    
     function is available. 
B. BOP; This button is used to activate the BOP 
     Effect.  A  Bop  Effect  is  a  stutter,  creating  a 
     sound  similar  to  a  CD  skipping.  This  func-
     tion  will  instantly  play  the  last  set  cue  point
    during  playback  without  music  interruption.
    The  Bop  Effect  can  be  created  in  2  ways.
     See creating a BOP on page 24.
B. REMOTE CONTROL - REAR (FIGURE 4)
31.CHANNEL 2 CONTROLLER JACK -  Connect 
the supplied mini-plug from the CUE jack on the 
rear of your CD unit to the CONTROL out jack of 
a  compatible  American  Audio®  or  American  DJ® 
mixer. This will enable the CD "Q-Start" function. 
This feature is only available on American Audio®  
or American DJ®  “Q” series mixers. 
32. CHANNEL 2 REMOTE JACK - Connect the 
supplied  8  pin  din  cable  from  this  jack  to  the 
player's  channel  2  remote  connector.  This  will 
allow you to control the player functions.
33.CHANNEL 1 CONTROLLER JACK - Connect 
the supplied mini-plug from the CUE jack on the 
rear of your CD unit to the CONTROL out jack of 
a  compatible  American  Audio®  or  American  DJ® 
mixer. This will enable the CD "Q-Start" function. 
This feature is only available on American Audio®  
or American DJ®  “Q” series mixers. 
34. CHANNEL 2 REMOTE JACK - Connect the 
supplied  8  pin  din  cable  from  this  jack  to  the 
player's  channel  1  remote  connector.  This  will 
allow you to control player 1's functions.
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							 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - PLAYER UNIT 
C. TRANSPORT UNIT - FACE (FIGURES 5)
35.  DRIVE  1  TRANSPORT  TRAY  -   This  tray  is 
used to load and load compact disc in to the drive 
1  mechanism.  The  tray  is  opened  and  closed  by 
pressing  the DRIVE  1  OPEN/CLOSE  BUTTON 
(36). Never  attempt  to  force  the  transport  tray 
open or closed when the power is turned off.
36.  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. 
37.  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.
38.  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. 
39.  DRIVE  2  TRANSPORT  TRAY  -  This  tray  is 
used to load and load compact disc in to the drive 
2  mechanism.  The  tray  is  opened  and  closed  by 
pressing  the DRIVE  2  OPEN/CLOSE  BUTTON 
(38). Never  attempt  to  force  the  transport  tray 
open or closed when the power is turned off.
D. TRANSPORT UNIT - REAR (FIGURES 6)
40. OPTIONAL SCRATCH  BOX  INPUT  (Drive 
2) - This jack is used to receive the digital Scratch 
Box signal. Use the included stereo mini plugs to 
connect  the  Scratch  Box  to  the  to  this  jack.  Be 
sure to use a dual stereo jack for proper function-
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							ality.  For  more  information  on  the  Scratch  Box 
refer to the Scratch Box manual.
41. DRIVE 2 REMOTE JACK - Connect the sup-
plied 8 pin din 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.
42.  DRIVE  2  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.   
43.  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.
44.  VOLTAGE  SELECTOR  - Because  power 
supplies  vary  from  location  to  location  a  voltage 
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  disconnect  the 
power plug before changing the voltage.
45.  POWER  CONNECTOR  -   This  is  the  main 
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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.
46. OPTIONAL SCRATCH  BOX  INPUT  (Drive 
1)- This jack is used to receive the digital Scratch 
Box signal. Use the included stereo mini plugs to 
connect  the  Scratch  Box  to  the  to  this  jack.  Be 
sure to use a dual stereo jack for proper function-
ality.  For  more  information  on  the  Scratch  Box 
refer to the Scratch Box manual.
47. DRIVE 1 REMOTE JACK - Connect the sup-
plied 8 pin din 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.
48.  DRIVE  1  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.   
49.  DRIVE  1  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 
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E. LCD DISPLAY (FIGURE 7)
50. FUNCTION INDICATORS - These indicators 
serve  two  functions;  Indicators  1-3  detail  which 
effect  is  active,  Indicators  6-9  detail  a  cue  point 
stored in memory.
51.  CUE  INDICATOR  - This  indicator  will  glow 
when the unit is in CUE mode and will flash every 
time  a  new  CUE  POINT  is  recorded  in  memory 
(see setting CUE POINTS on page 20).
52. PROGRAM INDICATOR - This icon indicates 
"Program  Mode"  is  activated.  See  Program  Play 
on page 23 for more information on programing.
53.  PLAY  INDICATOR  -  This  indicator  will  glow 
when the unit is in play mode.
54. PAUSE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow 
when the unit is in pause or cue mode.
55.TRACK  INDICATOR  - This  double  digit  indi-
cator  details  a  current  track.  The  number  dis-
played in the track indicator is a direct reference 
to  a  track  being  selected  for  programming  or  a 
track in play, pause, or cue mode. 
56.ELAPSE  INDICATOR  - This  indicator  is  in 
direct  reference  to  the TIME  METER  (57,  58,  & 
59)  When  the ELAPSE indicator  is  displayed  in 
the LCD (14), the time defined will refer to a single 
track's  elapsed  time.  The  time  mode  is  changed 
by the tapping on the TIME BUTTON (5). 
57.  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.
58.  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.
59. FRAME METER - This meter will display the 
elapse, total, or frames. The displayed frames will 
be indirect reference to the current time mode.
60.  PITCH  METER  - This  meter  displays  the 
pitch  percentage  being  applied  to  playback  by 
the  PITCH  SLIDER  (23).  If  the  meter  read  zero 
regardless  of  the PITCH  SLIDER'S  (23)  position, 
the PITCH (7) function is not activated. 
61.TIME  BAR  INDICATOR  - This  bar  visually 
details  the  time  defined  in  the TIME  METER  (57, 
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							& 59). When the TOTAL REMAIN indicator is dis-
played in the LCD (14), the time defined will refer 
to a disc's total remaining time. The time mode is 
changed by tapping on TIME BUTTON (5). 
67. SINGLE INDICATOR - This indicates the unit  
is  in  single  play  mode,  the  unit  will  play  a  single 
and return to CUE mode. If the single indicator is 
not  displayed  the  unit  is  in  continuous  mode.  In 
continuous  mode  the  drive  will  play  through  all 
the  tracks  on  the  disc.  Once  all  the  tracks  have 
ended the unit will return to cue mode.
68.    1    INDICATOR  - This  indicator  is  in  direct 
reference to the REPEAT (69) indicator and repeat 
program play function (see programming on page 
23).  When  the  repeat  function  is  first  activated, 
the  unit  enters  a  repeat  track  mode.  This  mode 
will  repeat  a  single  track  over  and  over  until  the 
repeat  function  is  disengaged.  The  single  track 
repeat  function  is  indicated  by  the REPEAT  (69) 
and  1   icons in the LCD (14).
69.  REPEAT  INDICATOR  - This  indicator  is  in 
direct reference to the repeat program play func-
tion  (see  programming  on  page  23).  When  the 
repeat  function  is  activated  the  "REPEAT"  (69) 
icon will display in the LCD (14). When the repeat 
function is first activated, the unit enters a repeat 
track  mode.  This  function  is  indicated  by  the 
REPEAT (69) and  1  (68) icons in the LCD (14). 
58, & 59). As with the TIME METER (57, 58, & 59), 
this  bar  is  also  dependent  on  the  selected  time 
function TOTAL  REMAIN  (66),  REMAIN  (62)  OR 
ELAPSE (56). This bar will begin to flash when 15 
seconds  of  a  track  remain  and  will  begin  to  rap-
idly  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. 
62.  REMAIN  INDICATOR  - This  indicator  is  in 
direct  reference  to  the TIME  METER  (57,  58,  & 
59).  When  the  REMAIN  indicator  is  displayed 
in  the  LCD  (14),  the  time  defined  will  refer  to  a 
single  track's  remaining  time.  The  time  mode  is 
changed by tapping on TIME BUTTON (5). 
63.  DATA/FX  INDICATOR  - This  icon  will  dis-
play  when  the  DATA  function  is  engaged.  When 
the  DATA  function  is  engaged  the  buttons  along 
the  top  of  the  LCD  (14)  will  function  as  they  are 
detailed.  When  this  icon  is  off  the  buttons  along 
the top of the LCD (14) will function as direct track 
access buttons.
64. RELOOP INDICATOR - This icon will display 
when  a  LOOP  is  engaged  or  is  set  and  ready  to 
be engaged.
65.  LOOP  - This  icon  flashes  when  a  loop  is 
engaged or displays when a loop is not engaged 
but is set and ready to be engaged. 
66. TOTAL REMAIN INDICATOR - This indicator 
is in direct reference to the TIME METER (57, 58, 
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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  (10)  to  open  or  close  the  disc  tray.  Pressing  the 
PLAY/PAUSE  BUTTON  (29),  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  (10)  is  pressed 
accidentally. Stop playback, then press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (10).
2. LOADING DISCS
The  DCD-PRO600  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 (20 & 21). Tapping the TRACK BUTTONS 
(20 & 21) once will select either a higher or lower track. You may hold down the TRACK BUTTONS (20 & 21) to 
change tracks continuously at a higher speed. If you are using the TRACK BUTTONS (20 & 21) 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 describe above (loading discs). Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (29) with an audio 
CD inserted will immediately start playback. The PLAY INDICATOR (53) will glow as soon as playback begins. 
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 (27) 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 (29) during playback to pause at that point. 
2) Press the CUE BUTTON (27) during playback to return the track to it’s last cue point.  
6. PAUSING
Pausing  temporarily  stops  playback.  Pressing  the PLAY/PAUSE  BUTTON  (29)  changes  the  operating  mode 
between play and pause. The PAUSE INDICATOR (54) in the LCD (14) will glow when pause mode is activated 
or when a track is in cue mode.
7. AUTO CUE
”Cueing”  is  the  action  of  preparing  for  playback.  When  the  unit  is  in  cue  mode  the  CUE  INDICATOR  (51)  in 
the LCD (14) will glow. The unit is designed to automatically cue at the first audible signal on the first of a disc 
when a disc is inserted. If a track is selected before a disc is inserted, the unit will automatically cue to the first 
audible signal for the selected track.  
						

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8.   FRAME SEARCH 
This feature allows you to scroll through a track to set a cue, starting sam-
ple, or loop point. To use the scroll function you must first be in Pause Mode 
or  Cue  Mode.  Once  you  are  in  Pause  or  Cue  mode,  use  your  finger  tip  to 
turn the JOG WHEEL (19) to scroll through the track (figure 9). Turning the 
wheel in a clockwise direction will advance the frame search and turning the 
wheel in a counter-clockwise direction rewinds the frame search. When you 
use the JOG WHEEL (19) the monitor (headphone level) function allows you 
to here what you are scrolling through. Once you reach your desired start-
ing  point  you  can  set  a  cue  (starting)  point  by  pressing  the  PLAY/PAUSE 
BUTTON (29) as in figure 9. Pressing the CUE BUTTON (27) will return the 
disc to the cue point just set.
9. SCANNING (FAST FORWARD / FAST REVERSE)
This function gives you a fast search through a disk or track. To do 
this  turn SHUTTLE  WHEEL  (18)  in  clockwise  direction  for  fast  for-
ward or counterclockwise for fast reverse. You can scan in 6 differ-
ent forward and 6 different reverse speeds depending on how much 
you rotate the wheel.
Figure 9
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10. CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (42, 43, & 44)/TIME BAR (46):
The time may be displayed in three different modes; Elapsed, Remain, and Total Remain. During normal play-
back, pressing the TIME BUTTON (5) as in figure 11, will change the time display information (57, 58, & 59) in 
the LCD (14). The following is a break down of the time settings and their definitions:    
1) ELAPSED (56) - This details the time in the LCD (14) as the current tracks’ elapsed running time.  T h e 
elapsed function only details a tracks elapsed time and not the entire disc.
2) REMAIN (62) - This details the time in the LCD (57, 58, & 59) as the  
    current tracks’ remaining running time.  
3) TOTAL REMAIN (66) - This details the time in the LCD (14) as the  
total disc remaining time.   
TIME BAR INDICATOR - The time bar in the LCD (14) visually details the 
time defined in the TIME METER (57, 58, & 59). This bar is also depen-
dent  on  the  selected  time  function TOTAL  REMAIN  (66),  REMAIN  (62) 
or ELAPSE  (56). 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. 
Figure 11
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Activating  the  Pitch  Slider  (23): To  activate  the PITCH  SLIDER 
(23),  turn  the  pitch  function  on.  Press  the  PITCH  BUTTON  (7)  to  turn 
on  the  pitch  function,  when  the  pitch  function  is  activated  a  LED  will 
begin  to  glow  (or  flash  depending  on  what  pitch  percentage  value  is 
selected, see changing pitch values on page 18). If the pitch function 
is  not  activated  neither  the PITCH  SLIDER  (23)  nor  the  PITCH  BEND 
BUTTONS (15 & 16) will not function.
11. 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 19). The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/-16%. The PITCH 
SLIDER (21) 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 (23) adjustment can be changed to range from +/-8%, +/-12%, or +/-16% (See changing 
"PITCH SLIDER PERCENTAGE RANGE" figure 19/page 20). The pitch adjustments will effect playback, reverse 
playback, and loops.
Using  the  Pitch  Slider  (21): To  use  the PITCH  SLIDER  (23)  slide 
the  slider  up  and  down.  Down  will  increase  the  pitch  and  up  will 
decrease the pitch. When the slider is in the center position, a green 
LED  just  left  of  the  slider  will  glow.  When  this  slider  LED  is  glowing 
there is zero pitch being applied to a track. 
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Adjusting the Pitch Slider's Range (21): You may change the PITCH 
SLIDER'S (23) operating range. To change the operating range be sure 
the  pitch  function  is  turned  on,  see  figure  17.  The  pitch  percentage 
can  be  changed  between  +/-8%,  +/-12%,  and  +/-16%.  +/-8%  will 
allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and +/-16% will allow the 
most  amount  of  pitch  manipulation.  To  adjust  to  the  different  values 
tap  the P.SELECT  BUTTON  (8).  The  LED  beside  the PITCH  BUTTON 
(7)  will  indicate  which  pitch  percentage  mode  the  unit  is  operating  in. 
Glowing  green  for  +/-8%,  glowing  orange  for  +/-12%,  or  glowing  red 
for +/-16%. Note, the pitch function must be activated to receive a LED 
reading.
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12. 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  (25)  or  with  the JOG  WHEEL  (19).  The  maximum  pitch  bend 
percentage allowed is +/- 16%. The pitch bend function will work in conjunction with the PITCH SLIDER (23) 
pitch  setting.  The PITCH  SLIDER  (23)  adjustment  can  be  changed  to  range  from  +/-8%,  +/-12%,  or  +/-16% 
(See  changing  "PITCH  SLIDER  PERCENTAGE  RANGE"  on  page  16).  For  example,  if  the PITCH  SLIDER  (23) 
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 (15 & 16):
The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (15 & 16) will provide a speed bump and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (15) will 
provide 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  (16)  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 (16) the disc speed will automatically return to it’s previous speed.
Holding  down  or  tapping  on  the (+)  PITCH 
BEND  BUTTON (16) will  provide  a  speed 
bump in the playback pitch.
Holding  down  or  tapping  on  the 
(-)  PITCH  BEND  BUTTON (15) will 
provide  a  slow  down  in  the  play-
back pitch.
Figure 15
Figure 16
JOG WHEEL (19):
The JOG WHEEL (19) 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  (19)  will 
determine pitch bend percentage (%).
Figure 17 
						

							13.  SETTING and STORING a CUE POINT:
Setting A Cue Point:
A cue point is the exact point playback will begin when the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (29) is pressed. A cue point 
may  be  anywhere  on  a  disc  or  in  a  track.  You  may  set  and  store  up  to  five  independent  cue  points  per  disk. 
Four  cue  points  are  stored  in  the CUE  MEMORY  BUTTONS  (6)  and  one  in  the IN  REAL-TIME  CUE  BUTTON 
(26). Once a cue point is set it may be recalled at any time during normal playback. Figures 18 and 19 will detail 
the procedures for setting your custom cue points. There are two ways to set a CUE point:
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1) Press the IN REAL-TIME CUE BUTTON (26) on the fly (while a disc
    is playing). This will set a CUE Point without music interruption.
   Once  this  point  is  set,  you  may  return  to  this  point  at  any  time
   by pressing either the CUE BUTTON (27) or the RELOOP/BOP
   BUTTON (30). Pressing the CUE BUTTON (27) will stop playback
   and return the disc in cue mode, pressing the RELOOP/BOP
   BUTTON (30) will return the disc to cue point without music    
    interruption and continue playback from that point. 
2) The JOG WHEEL (19) may be used to set a cue point by frame. While
    a disc is in pause or cue mode, use the JOG WHEEL (19) to scroll
    through a track to find your desired starting point. Once you have    
    found your desired cue point press the PLAY BUTTON (29) to enter 
    this point in to the unit's memory. At this point pressing either the CUE  
    BUTTON (27) or the RELOOP/BOP BUTTON (30) will return you to this  
    exact point. 
Storing A Cue Point: Once you have set a cue point by one of the two means as detailed above, you may 
store this point in any one of the CUE MEMORY BUTTONS (6). Once a cue point is stored in to memory it may 
be recalled at any time by pressing the cue button it was stored into. A cue point may even be recall if the disc 
has been remove or power had been disconnected. To Store a cue point:
1) Create a cue point, press the CUE MEMORY BUTTON (6), as in  
    Figure 20. The yellow Cue Memory LED will glow. This indicates a  
    cue point is ready to be stored in to memory. 
Figure 19
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Figure 20