American Audio CDMP3 Player CK1000 User Manual

 BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)
REPLAY   LOOP  -  The rEloop   (10)  function  allows  you  to  return  to  your 
stored loop at any time. The In  B utton (14) and out  B utton (13) LEDs will 
indicate a loop is stored in memory, and may be played at any time. To replay 
the loop, press the rEloop  B utton (10). The In  B utton (14) and out  B ut-
ton (13) LEDs will again begin to flash indicating SEAMLESS LOOP mode has 
been activated and your stored loop will immediately begin to play.
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1. PITCH SLIDER (5):
This  function  will  increase  or  decrease  the  tracks  playback  speed  or  "PITCH." 
The  maximum  pitch  percentage  manipulation  in  this  function  is  +/-16%.  The 
pItcH  SlIdEr  (5) is  used  to  decrease  or  increase  the  playback  pitch.  If  the 
slider  is  moved  up  (towards  the  top  of  the  unit)  the  pitch  will  decrease,  if  the...

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 PITCH ADJUSTmENTS
2. PITCH BENDING: 
Unlike the pItcH SlIdEr (5) adjustment this function will momentarily increase or decrease a tracks speed 
during playback. There are two ways to operate this function, with the (-) & (+) pItcH BEnd  ButtonS (9) or 
with  the jog WHEEl  (12).  The  maximum  pitch  bend  percentage  allowed  is  +/-  16%.  The  pitch  bend  func-
tion will work in conjunction with the pItcH...

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3. JOG WHEEL  (12):
The jog WHEEl will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in playback mode. 
Rotating  the  wheel  in  a  clockwise  direction  will  increase  your  track  pitch 
and  rotating  the  wheel  in  a  counter-clockwise  direction  will  decrease  your 
track  pitch.  The  speed  you  rotate  the jog  WHEEl  will  determine  pitch  bend 
percentage  (%).  For  example,  if  the jog  WHEEl...

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SCRATCH  EFFECT  (16):  The  Scratch Effect  simulates  real  time  turn-
table  scratching.  When  the  Scratch  Effect  is  activated  the  SCRATCH 
LED will light up. Once the Scratch Effect has been activated the jog 
WHEEl  (12)  may  be  used  in  the  same  fashion  a  turntable  platter  is 
used.  Use  the jog WHEEl  (12) to  simulate  the  scratch  motion  on  a 
turntable platter and to manipulate...

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ACCESSING mP3 FOLDERS
ACCESS MP3  FOLDERS :
Use this function to access the different folders (files) located on your Mp3 disc.   
1) Press the foldEr Button (2) so that the fol-
  dEr lEd lights up. The artist and song title     
 should appear in the cHaractEr  dISplay (56) 
 and the Folder number will appear in the foldEr   
 IndIcator (61). 
2) Now, press the track ButtonS (20) to  
 scroll forward or backwards...

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 RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™)
RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™)
This feature is a kind of “auto pilot”. When you are using the CK 1000Mp3, you can have one player begin play-
back when the other ends. You can “Flip-Flop™” single tracks, the entire disc, or a combination of the two. 
To RELAY single tracks:
2) Set the mixer’s crossfader to the center position, and press the rElay Button (28). 
3) Set CD players to playback in single mode,...

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  TYPICAL  mI xER   SET -UP
C A S S E T T E   D E C K
This image details a typical DJ Set Up consisting of a microphone, Mp3 
player, CD players, and a tape deck.
Note: Turntables cannot be connected to the CK 1000Mp3.  

Typical Balanced Output Set-up
This  image  details  a  typical  stereo  output  layout.  Note  the  use  of  the  Balanced  XLR  Jacks  on  both 
the mixer and the amplifier.  Always use the balanced output jacks whenever possible. The balanced 
output jacks should always be used for cable runs in excess of 15 feet. \
Using the balanced jacks will ensure a clean signal through out the entire audio system.
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Speaker...

The crossfader is “Hot Swapable” which means it may be replaced at any time, even when power is 
applied. Only replace with American Audio Part Feather Fader Plus. Replacing with any o\
ther model 
fader may seriously damage your mixer.
Replacing the Crossfader:
1.  Disconnect the mixers main power supply
2.  Using a Phillips screw driver, unscrew the six stainless steel retainer screws that hold the mixer    
 face plate in place.
3.  Gently remove the channel fader knobs and crossfader knob. Lift the...