American Audio CD Player DCDPRO600 User Manual

							 BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT)
American Audio®  • DCD-PRO600™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL • PAGE 21
14.CREATING AND PLAYING A SEAMLESS LOOP 
A seamless loop is a sound loop that plays continuously without sound interruption. You can use this loop to 
create dramatic effect in your mixing. This loop has no time limit and you could actually loop the entire length 
of disc. You create a seamless loop between two continuous points of a disc. The following steps illustrate the 
procedures for creating a seamless loop:
2) Press the IN REAL-TIME CUE BUTTON (26). This will set a    
    loops starting point. The IN REAL-TIME CUE BUTTON (26) LED  
    will briefly indicating a starting point has been set.
1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (29) to activate  
    playback mode.
Figure 22
Figure 23
2) At this point pressing any one of the four CUE BUTTONS  
    (6) will store your cue point into memory (Figure 21), and the  
    yellow Cue Memory LED will shut off.
3) Repeat steps one and two to store up to four Cue Points.  
    Once all your four cue points have been stored you may  
    access them at any time. 
4) During playback the cue points will instantly start without any  
    music interruption. During play or pause mode accessing a  
    stored cue point will cue to that point in pause mode.
Figure 21 
						

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EXITING A LOOP - To exit a SEAMLESS LOOP, press the OUT/EXIT 
BUTTON  (28).  The IN  REAL-TIME  CUE  BUTTON  (26) and OUT/EXIT 
BUTTON  (28) LEDs  will  remain  on,  but  will  stop  flashing.  Music  play-
back  will  resume  normal  play  (Figure  25).  The IN  REAL-TIME  CUE 
BUTTON  (26) and OUT/EXIT  BUTTON  (28)  LEDs  will  remain  on  to 
remind you that a loop is stored in memory.
Figure 25
REPLAY  LOOP  -  The RELOOP  (30)  function  allows  you  to  return  to 
your  stored  loop  at  any  time.  The IN  REAL-TIME  CUE  BUTTON  (26) 
and OUT/EXIT  BUTTON  (28)  LEDs  will  indicate  a  loop  is  stored  in 
memory, and may be played at any time. To replay the loop, press the 
RELOOP/BOP  BUTTON  (30).  The IN  REAL-TIME  CUE  BUTTON  (26) 
and OUT/EXIT  BUTTON  (28) LEDs  will  again  begin  to  flash  indicat-
ing  SEAMLESS  LOOP  mode  has  been  activated  (Figure  26)  and  your 
stored loop will immediately begin to play.
Figure 26
15. EDITING A LOOP:
Please note only the ending point of a loop may be edited, a loop may be made shorter or longer. Before you 
can edit your seamless loop you obviously must first have created a seamless loop to edit. If you haven’t cre-
ated a SEAMLESS LOOP, follow the instructions in step 10. If a SEAMLESS LOOP has already been created, 
press the RELOOP/BOP BUTTON (30) to activate your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 26), if it is not already playing. 
To edit a loop’s ending point:
1) Press the OUT/EXIT BUTTON (28) to return to normal play from the loops cue point (Figure 25). This will  
    disengage the SEAMLESS LOOP and allows you to edit the loops ending point.
2) Press the OUT/EXIT BUTTON (28) again when you reach your new ending point (Figure 25).
    - FOR A SHORTER LOOP: Press the OUT/EXIT BUTTON (28) at sooner point in the track (Figure 25).
    - FOR LONGER LOOP: Press the OUT/EXIT BUTTON (28) at later point in the track (Figure 25).
3) Press the OUT/EXIT BUTTON (28) to set the ending point for your  
    SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 13). The IN REAL-TIME CUE BUTTON  
    (26) and OUT/EXIT BUTTON (28) LEDs will begin to flash indicating  
    SEAMLESS LOOP mode has been activated.
LOOP  INDICATORS  -  During  a  seamless  loop,  the  LOOP  (65) and 
RELOOP (64) INDICATORS will light in the LCD (14) indication a loop is 
active.
Figure 24 
						

							 BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT)
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1)  Be sure a disc is inserted in the drive and press the DTA/FX(22)  
     and PRG/HOLD FX (13) at the same time. Pressing the DTA/FX(22)  
     and PRG/HOLD FX (13) from any function will immediately pause  
     the disc and enter the program mode.
2)  After activating the program mode the PROGRAM INDICATOR  
     LED(52) in the LCD (14) will begin to glow indicating Program  
     Mode has been activated. 
16.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 30 tracks at once and program a single track to 
played more than once. To create a program:
Figure 27
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 in to the program  
     memory pressing PRG/HOLD FX (13) will lock the track into    
     memory. 
Figure 29
Figure 28
5)  Repeat these steps three and four up to 29 times (up to 30 tracks may be programmed).
6)  As you program tracks into memory, the LCD (14) 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 (29) 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 30 track in a program  
      and you can only add track not subtract.
9)  To cancel and clear the program press and hold down the DTA/ 
     FX(22) and PRG/HOLD FX (13) for more than two seconds (see fig 
     ure 27).
Figure 30 
						

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Reverse Play:
Reverse play allows you to play a track, loop, or sample backwards. This function is activated by pressing the 
REV/PLAY BUTTON (4) as in figure 34. This function will react differently to different playback modes:
-  Reverse track/disc play. In this mode the unit will playback in  
reverse until the reverse function is turned off. If the reverse function  
is not turned off the unit will continue to play the remainder of the  
disc in reverse mode until it reach the begging of the disc. When the  
unit comes to the beginning it will automatically cue to the first track.  
If the unit is paused in this mode it will continue to play in reverse  
when playback begins again.
-  Reverse loop play. In this mode the loop will play in reverse once  
andturn off. If the reverse function is turned off at this point, the  
loop will continue in regular play. If the OUT/EXIT BUTTON (28) is  
pressed during reverse loop playback mode, playback will continue  
in reverse until the reverse function.
Figure 34
Creating a BOP Effect:
The Bop Effect is a stutter effect that is similar to a CD skipping. You can use this effect to create tricks in your 
mixing. Creating a BOP effect is a simple process:
2) Press the IN REAL-TIME CUE BUTTON  
(26)  at the point you want your BOP to  
take place (Figure 32).
1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON 
    (29) so music is playing (Figure 31). 
3) Now tap the RELOOP/BOP BUTTON (30). It will    
produce a stutter effect as quickly as you tap on the    
RELOOP/BOP BUTTON (30). See Figure 33.
Figure 33
Figure 32
Figure 31
 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 
						

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To FLIP-FLOP entire CDs: 
To  FLIP-FLOP  an  entire  disc,  be  sure  both  drives  are  in  continuous  play  mode.  The SINGLE  ICON 
(67) should  not  be  displayed  in  the  LCD  (14).  When  both  drives  are  in  continuous  play  mode,  follow 
the directions for single track FLIP-FLOP as detailed above. When one the disc in one unit ends the 
other unit will immediately begin playback.
Combining FLIP-FLOP modes:
Flip-Flop modes may combined. One unit may run in single mode and the other in continuous mode. 
When the units are arranged in this fashion, the unit in single mode will play a single track and flip to 
the next unit. The next unit will then play the entire disc and flip back to the other. The other will then 
play the next track and flip back to the other unit, and so on. 
Fader Q-Start™
This  function  works  in  conjunction  with  a  compatible  American  Audio®  or  American  DJ®  “Q-Start" 
mixer. When used with a compatible mixer, you can use the crossfader to start and stop the CD Player 
with the slide of the mixer's crossfader. 
Connecting  your  DCD-PRO600  to  a  “Q”  Start  mixer  for  “Q"  Start  control:  Be  sure  to  connect  1/8” 
mono mini plugs from the control connection on the rear your DCD-PRO600 to the 1/8” control jack on 
the rear of a American Audio® or American DJ® “Q” series mixer. That’s it, you’ll be set for "Q" Start! 
Scratch Box™ Compatible
The  optional  American  Audio®  Scratch  Box  is  a  devices  that  simulates  real  time  scratching  of  a  CD. 
The Scratch Box™ device is used in conjunction with any turntable and any Scratch Box™ compatible 
American Audio® CD player. For details of the optional Scratch Box refer to page 28.
 ADVANCED OPERATIONS
FLIP-FLOP™
This  feature  is  a  kind  of  “auto  pilot."  “Flip-Flop”  mode  can  only  function  with  the  both  sides  of  the 
DCD-PRO600. 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 unit 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) Be sure your two units are single mode. SINGLE (67) should be indicated in the LCD (14). 
4) Load your two DCD-PRO600 with audio disc.
Figure 35
5)After they have both cued, press the PLAY/   
   PAUSE BUTTON (29) on one of your drive to  
   begin playback.
6)After the first unit’s single track has ended the  
   second unit’s track will immediately begin play- 
   back.
7) FLIP FLOP will continue until you stop it or    
   power is interrupted. 
						

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BUILT-IN EFFECTS: The DCD-PRO600™ comes with two built in effects. Only one effect may be 
used at any given time. The Built-in effects include FILTER and Coast. When either effect is activated 
a corresponding icon will display in the LCD. For example when the FILTER EFFECT (3) is activated a 
"1" (50) icon will display in the LCD (14). You can choose to use the effects with their default setting 
or  you  may  choose    activate  the  FILTER/COAST/ADJUST  (1)  function  to  increase  the  effect  param-
eters (see below). Each effect has two sets of parameters. All parameters will be reset to there default 
values when power is shut off.
 ADVANCED OPERATIONS
Figure 36
2.  COAST  EFFECT:  This  effect  simulates  turning  the  power  off 
on  a  turntable,  which  cause  a  turntable  platter  to  slowly  spin 
down  until  it  loses  momentum  and  stops. The  COAST  effect  may 
also  be  used  to  simulates  a  turntable  slowly  revving  up  to  it's  proper 
speed. 
To  activate  the  COAST  effect  be  sure  the  DTA/FX  BUTTON  (22) 
(22)  is  off  and  press  the  COAST  BUTTON  (11). When  the  COAST 
effect is selected the "2" icon displays in the LCD (14). 
Figure 37
1.  SCRATCH  EFFECT  -  This  button  activates  the  SCRATCH 
effect. This effect can only be used in conjunction with the option-
al American Audio® Scratch Box.™ When the SCRATCH effect is 
engaged you may use any turntable to simulate real time scratch 
of  any  CD  loaded  in  the  CD  transport.  In  actuality  the  turntable 
will  simulate  many  functions  such  as  scratching,  start-up,  stop, 
and power-off.
3.  COAST  EFFECT  Parameters:  The  coast  effect  parameters  can  be 
adjust to 10msec of second to 9.9 seconds. In effect this is the total time 
the effect will last. To adjust the effect parameters; Turn on the FILTER/
COAST/ADJUST BUTTON (1). Once the FILTER/COAST/ADJUST func-
tion has been activated use the Jog Wheel to adjust the parameters. All 
parameters  will  return  to  their  default  settings  once  the  unit  has  been 
powered down.
Figure 38
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 ADVANCED OPERATIONS (CONT)
FILTER  EFFECT:  The  filter  is  a  type  of  dampening  effect  that 
tweaks with the harmonics of a track. This effect uses a low and 
high filter to distort the an audio track. The effect works with both 
the low and high filters simultaneously.
To  activate  the  FILTER  effect  be  sure  the  DTA/FX  BUTTON  (22) 
is off and press the FILTER BUTTON (3). When the FILTER effect is 
selected the "1" icon displays in the LCD (14). 
5.  FILTER  PARAMETER  HOLD  - To  lock  the  filter  at  a  spe-
cific  parameter  press  the  PRG/HOLD  FX  BUTTON  (13).  This  will 
engage the hold function which will lock your desired filter param-
eter and set a new default value. Your default value will be erased 
once the unit is powered off.
Figure 39
Figure 43
Figure 42
Figure 40
7. FILTER TIME PARAMETER - The filter effect has an adjustable 
time  parameter  of  10msec  to  9.9  seconds.  This  is  the  amount  of 
time it takes the filter to cycle through the low and high pass filters. 
This  parameter  can  be  adjusted  at  any  time  once  the  filter  effect 
has been activated, by turning the jog wheel in either direction. 
4. FILTER OPERATION - Once the filter has been engaged, use 
the PITCH SLIDER (23) to change the type of filer being applied. 
The  filter  parameters  range  from  -12.7  to  +12.7.  The  filter  will 
automatically return to the default setting when you stop moving 
the PITCH SLIDER (23).
6.  FILTER  LOOP  FUNCTION  - To  lock  the  filter  in  a  loop,  press 
the  FILTER/COAST/ADJUST  BUTTON  (1)  while  in  the  filter  effect 
mode.  This  function  will  lock  the  filter  effect  in  a  continuos  effect 
until the FILTER/COAST/ADJUST BUTTON (1) is disengaged. 
Figure 41 
						

							 OPTIONAL SCRATCH BOX  SET UP 
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R L
GND
DC 12VCLK OUT1CLK OUT2
70
71
R L
GND
DC 12VCLK OUT1CLK OUT2
72
7374
76
75
75
70.  PHONO  INPUTS  - These  are  stereo  phono 
inputs.  Connect  a  turntable's  output  RCAs  to 
these  jacks.  The  right  stereo  channel  is  repre-
sented  by  the  red  female  RCA  and  labeled  with 
"R."  
71. PHONO GROUND - This ground connector is 
used to extend the reach of the turntables ground 
connector. Connect the turntable ground cable to 
this connector to avoid hum and pops associated 
with phono cartridges.
72.  CHANNEL  2  CONTROL  OUTPUT  - This  
control  jack  is  used  to  send  the  signal  coming 
from the turntable to the CD player. Connect this 
output  to  the  channel  two  scratch  box  insert  on 
the rear of the CD transport unit. Be sure to only 
use  the  supplied  stereo  mini  plugs.  Using  mono 
mini plugs may cause your CD to play in reverse.
73.  CHANNEL  1  CONTROL  OUTPUT  - This  
control  jack  is  used  to  send  the  signal  coming 
from the turntable to the CD player. Connect this 
output  to  the  channel  one  scratch  box  insert  on 
the rear of the CD transport unit. Be sure to only 
use  the  supplied  stereo  mini  plugs.  Using  mono 
mini plugs may cause your CD to play in reverse.
74.  POWER  SUPPLY  INPUT  - Connect  the 
power supply included with the unit to power the 
Scratch Box.™
75. PHONO OUTPUTS - These outputs are used 
to send the turntable analog signal to your mixer. 
The left channel is represented by the white RCA 
connector, the red represents the right channel.  
76.  GROUND  OUTPUT  - Connect  the  turntable 
ground cable to this connector to avoid hum and 
pops associated with phono cartridges.
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R L
GND
DC 12VCLK OUT1CLK OUT2
R L
GND
DC 12VCLK OUT1CLK OUT2
CONNECT TOCONTROL 2CONNECT TO
CONTROL 1
SCRATCH BOXINPUT
115V        230V
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION
DIGITALOUTSCRATCH BOXINPUTDIGITALOUT
AUDIO OUT
LR AUDIO OUTLR
Voltage SelectorAC INPUT 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz
21
Scratch  Box™  -  The  Scratch  Box™  is  compat-
ible with any turntable. The above diagram briefly 
details set-up procedures. See page 26 for scratch 
effect.
Note:  The  Scratch  Box™  will  only  function  with 
the  included  SB-12  Blue  Vinyl  Record.  Replace-
ment Vinyl is available from American Audio.
Warning! Be sure to make all connections before powering the unit!
Scratch Box
DCD-PRO600 ONLY
Scratch Box
SB-12 Vinyl Record Only
Stereo Mini Plug Only 
						

							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
•  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 (see figures 7 & 8).
•  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 (10).
 BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER
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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. 
						

							2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A. American  Audio®  hereby  warrants,  to  the  original  purchaser,  American  Audio®  products  to 
be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 Year (730 days) 
from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the 
United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to 
establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought. 
B. For  warranty  service,  send  the  product  only  to  the  American  Audio®  factory.  All  shipping 
charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are 
within  the  terms  of  this  warranty,  American  Audio®  will  pay  return  shipping  charges  only  to  a 
designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped 
in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories 
are shipped with the product,  American Audio®  shall  have no liability whatsoever for loss of 
or damage to any such acces-sories, nor for the safe return thereof.  
C. This  warranty  is  void  if  the  serial  number  has  been  altered  or  removed;  if  the  product  is 
modified  in  any  manner  which  American  Audio®  concludes,  after  inspection,  affects  the  reli-
ability  of  the  product;  if  the  product  has  been  repaired  or  serviced  by  anyone  other  than  the 
American Audio® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Ameri-
can  Audio®;  if  the  product  is  damaged  because  not  properly  maintained  as  set  forth  in  the 
instruction manual. 
D. This  is  not  a  service  contract,  and  this  warranty  does  not  include  maintenance,  cleaning 
or periodic check-up. During the period specified above, American Audio® will replace defec-
tive parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by 
reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio®under 
this  warranty  shall  be  limited  to  the  repair  of  the  product,  or  replacement  thereof,  including 
parts,  at  the  sole  discretion  of  American  Audio®.  All  products  covered  by  this  warranty  were 
manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect. 
E. American Audio® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon 
its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manu-
factured. 
F. No  warranty,  whether  expressed  or  implied,  is  given  or  made  with  respect  to  any  acces-
sory  supplied  with  products  described  above.  Except  to  the  extent  prohibited  by  applicable 
law, all implied warranties made by American Audio® in connection with this product, including 
warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth 
above.  And  no  warranties,  whether  expressed  or  implied,  including  warranties  of  merchant-
ability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and 
or  Dealer’s  sole  remedy  shall  be  such  repair  or  replacement  as  is  expressly  provided  above; 
and under no circumstances shall American Audio® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or 
consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.  
G.    This  warranty  is  the  only  written  warranty  applicable  to  American  Audio®  Products  and 
supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions here-
tofore published. 
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