American Audio CDMp3 PLAYER MCD710 User Manual

							
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 BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)
15.  RESET MEMORY: 
You may reset the system memory at any time. This 
will  reset  all  your  programmed  menus  and  restore 
the  unit  to  it's  default  settings. 
Press  the TIME 
BUTTON    until "PRESET  MODE" is  displayed. 
Now  turn  the 
TRACK  KNOB until "RESET  ALL?" 
is displayed and then  press the TRACK KNOB
 and 
"ERASING" should be displ
ayed.
13. SYSTEM MEMORY AND MENU: 
The  MCD-710  comes  with  an  incredible  memory  sys-
tem.  The  MCD-710™  can  automatically  memorize 
customized  settings  for  the  internal  menu. 
  Press  the 
TIME BUTTON
  for 2 sec. until "PRESET MODE" is dis-
played.   Turn  the  TRACK  KNOB  to  scroll  through  the 
different  subm
enus  including: A.  CLOSE  (Automatic 
Close),  SLEEP  TIME,  DJ  MODE,  RESET  ALL, and, 
FIRM WARE  VERSION.  AUTOMATIC  CLOSE  TIM
E 
and SLEEP  TIME can  be  adjusted  by  stopping  on  the 
desired subemenu and pushing the 
TRACK KNOB. To 
exit the menu settings press the  TIME BUTTON. 
Figure 24
Figure 22
16. FIRMWARE VERSION DISPLAY: 
You  may  display  the  units  firmware  version. 
Firmware  is  the  units  internal  programming  code. 
To  view  the  firmware  version; 
Press  the 
TIME 
BUTTON for  2  sec.  until "PRESET  MODE" is  dis-
played.  Now  turn  the TRACK  KNOB until "VER. 
XXXXXX" (X being the version number) is displayed 
in the  VFD (2)
. 
Figure 25
14.  DJ MODE: 
When  DJ  MODE  is  "ON",  you  must  press  the TIME 
BUTTON  before you can open the CD tray. When DJ 
MODE  is  "OFF",  you  can  press  the OPEN/CLOSE 
BUTTON  at anytime to  open the CD tray.
Figure 23 
						

							
Figure 28
Using the Pitch slider (3): Be sure the pitch func-
tion  has  been  engaged  as  described  above.  To  use 
the  PITCH  SLIDER  slide  the  slider  up  and  down. 
Down  will  increase  the  pitch  and  up  will  decrease 
the pitch. 
 PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
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1. PITCH SLIDER (3):
This  function  will  increase  or  decrease  the  tracks 
playback speed or "PITCH." The maximum pitch per
-
centage manipulation in this function is +/-100%. The 
PITCH  SLIDER  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
 adjustment  can  be 
changed to range from +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%, or +/-
100%  (See  changing  "PITCH  SLIDER  PERCENTAGE 
RANGE"  on  the  next  page).  This  pitch  adjustments 
will  effect  normal  playback  and  loops  only  when  the 
PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (10) is turned on. The pitch 
adjustments will not affect your loops.
Figure 26
Figure 27
Activating  the  Pitch  slider  (3): To  activate  the 
PITCH SLIDER 
  you must turn on the pitch adjust-
ment  function.  Press  the  PITCH  ON/OFF  BUTTON 
(10).  The PITCH  ON/OFF  BUTTON L.E.D. will  glow 
when the function is activated. If the pitch function 
is  not  activated  the
  PITCH  SLIDER will  not  func-
tion.
PITCH ADJUSTMENTS:
The  different  pitch  adjustments  allow  a  track's  or  a  loop's  playback  speed  to  be  manipulated.  This  speed 
manipulations  is  commonly  used  to  beat  match  between  two  or  more  music  sources  such  as  a  turntable  or 
another CD played. The playback speed may be increased or decreased by a factor of +/-100. The next section 
details the different pitch manipulation schemes. 
NOTE:  WHEN A MP3 DISC IS LOADED THE  PITCH PER-
CENTAGE
   PLAYBACK SPEED MAY ONLY BE INCREASED OR DECREASED BY A FACTOR OF +/-16.  
						

							
 PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
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2. PITCH BENDING: 
Unlike the PITCH SLIDER (
3) 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  (14)
 
or  with  the  JOG  WHEEL  (1)
.  The  maximum  pitch  bend  percentage  allowed  is  +/-  16%  or  (+/-  100%  for  CD). 
The  pitch  bend  function  will  work  in  conjunction  with  the  PITCH  SLIDER  (3)
 pitch  setting.  For  example,  if  the 
PITCH  SLIDER  (3)
  is  set  to  a  2%  pitch  gain  the  pitch  bending  process  will  begin  at  2%  and  will  continue  to 
the maximum of +/-16% or (+
/- 100% for CD).
NOTE: A -100% pitch manipulation will stop playback entirely. 
Holding  down  on  the  (-)  PITCH  BEND  BUTTON 
(14)  will  provide  a  slow  down  in  the  playback 
pitch.
Figure 29
Using  the  Pitch  Slider  Percentage 
Selector  (3):  You  may  choose  a pitch operat-
ing  range  at  any  time.  To  change  the  operat
-
ing  range  be  sure  the  pitch  function  is  turned 
on,  see  figure  29.  The  pitch  percentage  can 
be  changed  between  +/-4%,  +/-8%,  +/-16%, 
or  (+/-  100%  for  CD).  4%  will  allow  the  least 
amount  of  pitch  manipulation  and  16%  or 
(100%  for  CD)  will  allow  the  most  amount 
of  pitch  manipulation.  To  adjust  the  different 
values, tap  on  the  %  BUTTON  (11)  until  your 
desired value is reached. 
Figure 30
Holding down on the  (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON 
(14)  will provide a speed bump in the playback 
pitch.
Figure 31 
						

							
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Figure 32
4. JOG WHEEL (1):
The JOG WHEEL  will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in playback mode Rotating the wheel in a clock-
wise  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 will determine pitch bend percentage (%). For example, 
if  the  JOG  WHEEL  is  continuously  turned  in  a  counter-clockwise  direction  the  playback  speed  will  steadily 
decreases  and  will  continue  to  decrease  until  playback  reaches  a  maximum  of  -100%  and  playback  stops 
entirely.  When  you  stop  turning  the  JOG  WHEEL  the  disc  speed  will  automati
cally  return  to it’s  previous  set 
speed.
3. PITCH BEND BUTTONS (14):
The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (14)  will increase track playback speed and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (14) 
will  decrease  track  playback  speed.  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 (14)
  is held down continuously as 
in figure 31, the disc speed will increases and will continue to increase until it reaches a maximum of 16% or 
(100% for CD) speed gain. When you release the  (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (14)
 the disc speed will automati-
cally return to it’s previous set speed. 
						

							
 BOP EFFECT
2) Press the  IN BUTTON (17)  (Figure 34) at 
   the point you want your BOP to take place.
Figure 34
CREATING A BOP EFFECT:
The Bop Effect is a stutter effect that is similar to turntable scratching. You can use this effect to create tricks 
in your mixing. Creating a BOP effect is a simple process:
Figure 33
1)  Press the  PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON 
  (18)
  so music is playing (Figure 33). 
4) When you discontinue the BOP effect  
  normal playback will resume from the 
  point you initial started your BOP.
Figure 35
3) 
Now tap the BOP BUTTON (9) (Figure 35). It 
will produce a stutter effect as quickly as you 
tap on the
  BOP BUTTON (9). 
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ACCESSING MP3 FOLDERS
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ACCESS MP3 FOLDERS :
Use this function to access the different folders (files) located on your Mp3 disc.    
1)  Press  the FOLDER  BUTTON  (13) to 
display  the  folder  selection. 
See FOLDER 
INDICATOR (54) on page 14.
2)  Now,  press  the  TRACK  KNOB  (5) 
and  turn  it  clockwise  to  scroll  forward 
through  the  folders  or  turn  it  counter 
clockwise  to  scroll  backwards  through 
the folders
.
Figure 36
Figure 
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 FLIP-FLOP™
12. FLIP-FLOP™
This feature is a kind of “auto pilot
." “Flip-Flop™” mode can only function with the both drives of the 
MCD-710.  The  "Flip-Flop"  function  can  work  with  the  player  connected  to  a  mixer,  but  it  will  only 
work with an American Audio
® or American DJ®  “Q” Start mixer. Also, the "Flip-Flop" function can 
work  with  the  cd  player  connected  directly  to  speakers,  without  the  mixer.  With  “Flip-Flop
™”  you 
can have one disc drive begin playback when the other ends. You can “Flip Flop
™” single tracks, or 
entire discs
. NOTE: When the cd player is connected directly to the speakers, without a mixer, 
the player can only "Flip-Flop" in single mode. It cannot "Flip-Flop" entire discs. To 
"Flip-Flop" 
entire discs, the player must be connected to a mixer. 
FLIP-FLOP™ connection  and set-up using a mixer:
1) Connect your system as described under ""FLIP-FLOP" CONNECTED TO A "Q" START MIXER    
  on the next page.
2)  Turn the "Q" Start functions on your mixer to "on", and set your  American Audio® “Q” Deck™    
    mixers' crossfader to the center position.
 
3) Load disc drives with audio discs.
4)  Press the  FLIP FLOP/RELAY BUTTON (20) to activate “Flip-Flop™” mode. Then press the  SGL/   
  CTN BUTTON (7) to choose between
 SINGLE  mode or CONTINUOUS  mode.  
5)  After they have both cued, press the  PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (18) on one of your drives to begin    
   playback.
6)  If you have the cd player set to SINGLE mode, the first cds' single track will play and after it has    
  ended the second cds' track will immediately begin playback. If the player is set to CONTIN-
   UOUS mode, the first cd will play all the way through, and then after it has ended the second cd   
   will start.
7) FLIP FLOP
™ will continue until you stop it or power is interrupted.
FLIP-FLOP™ connection  and set-up direct to speakers:
1) Connect your system as described under ""FLIP-FLOP" CONNECTED DIRECT TO SPEAKERS"    
  on the next page.
2)  Connect CONTROL START UNIT 1 to CONTROL START UNIT 2 on the back of the remote con-   
   troller
. 
3) Load disc drives with audio discs.
4) 4)  Press the  FLIP FLOP/RELAY BUTTON (20) to activate “Flip-Flop™” mode. Then press  the    
 SGL/CTN BUTTON (7) to choose SINGLE mode. The "Flip-Flop" function, when connected in   
  this way cannot "Flip-Flop" entire cds.
5)  After they have both cued, press the  PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (18) on one of your drives to begin    
   playback.
6)  Once the first cds' single track has ended the second cds' track will immediately begin playback. 
7) FLIP FLOP
™ will continue until you stop it or power is interrupted. 
						

							
SERIALNO:MODELNO:Q-2422POWERSOURCE:115/230V~50/60Hz13WMKII
MADEINCHINA
MINMAXTRIMOUTPUT
AB
BOOTH

AUX/IN

 "FLIP-FLOP" (RELAY) CONNECTED DIRECT TO SPEAKERS
"FLIP-FLOP" (RELAY) CONNECTED TO A "Q" START MIXER
"FLIP-FLOP" SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
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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
•  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 (25 & 27).
 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 with 
the OPEN/CLOSE button.
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WARRANTY  INFORMATION: The MCD-710 ™  carries  a  ONE  year  (365  days)  l imited  warranty. 
This  warranty  covers  parts  and  labor.  Please  fill  out  the  enclosed  warranty  card  to  validate  your  pur
-
chase  and warranty . All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid 
and  accompany  a  return  authorization  (R.A.)   number.  If  the  unit  is  under  warranty,  you  must  provide 
a copy of your  proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American  Audio® customer support  at (800) 
322-6337
  for a R.A. number.  All package not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the package 
will be returned to the shipper.
1 -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 1 Year (365 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 accessories, 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  reliability  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  American  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  peri
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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 lim-
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®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear 
identifying marks to that effect. 
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® 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 merchantability 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 replace
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