American Audio CDMp3 PLAYER MCD810 User Manual
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11. BANK START BUTTONS (7):
These buttons are used to store your loops and cue
points. Only a loop or a cue point can be stored into
each of these four banks. When a loop is stored in to
these banks you may use the loop starting point as a
cue point. The BANK BUTTONS
instantly recall and
play any of your stored loops or cue points without
interrupting music playback.
BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)
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Figure 23
TIME BAR INDICATOR - Details the time defined in the TIME METER (53, 54, & 55) as a visual bar icon. As
with the TIME METER (
53, 54, & 55) this bar is also dependent on the selected time function TOTAL REMAIN
(56), OR REMAIN (52)
. This bar will begin to flash when a track is ending regardless of which time function
you are in. Use the flashing bar as a visual reminder that a track is ending.
12. CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (53, 54, & 55)\TIME BAR (51):
DURING NORMAL PLAYBACK, pressing the TIME BUTTON (14), will change the time display information (53,
54, 55, & 51) in the LCD (2) see figure 27. The following is a break down of the time settings and their defini
-
tions:
1) ELAPSED - This describes the time in the LCD (
53, 54, & 55) as the current TRACKS Elapsed running
time.
Note: The LCD will not display "ELAPSED", and neither the REMAIN or TOTAL REMAIN indi-
cators will be
displayed in the LCD.
2) REMAIN (52) - This describes the time in the LCD (
53, 54, & 55) as the current TRACKS remaining run-
ning time.
3) TOTAL REMAIN (56) - This describes the time in the LCD (53, 54, & 55) as the disc total remaining run-
ning time.
Figure 24
TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - MCD-810™ Instruction Manual Page 22 BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.) 14. RECALL FLASH MEMORY: The MCD-810 can store all your user programmed cue points in to memory. These cue points may be recalled at any time, even when a disc has been removed and reloaded at a later time. To recall the memory on a specific disc; 1) Be sure a CD is not loaded in to the drive. 2) Press the MEMORY BUTTON (12) so the blue memory L.E.D. turns on. 3) Insert the CD. "RESTORING" will appear in the LCD (2) while the memory is being installed and the blue MEMORY BUTTON (12) L.E.D. will flash then turn off, when the memory is loaded. 15. CLEAR ALL MEMORY: You may clear the system memory at any time. This will erase all your programmed memory and restore the unit to it's default settings. There are two ways to clear the memory; While main power is turned off, turn the SEARCH KNOB (6) in a counter-clockwise direction. While the search knob is turned in a coun - ter-clockwise direction turn main power on. Or, you can press the TIME BUTTON until "PRESET MODE" is displayed. Now turn the TRACK KNOB until "MEM CLEAR" is displayed and then press the TRACK KNOB and "ERASING" should be displayed. 13. SYSTEM MEMORY: The MCD-810 comes with an incredible memory sys- tem. The MCD-810™ can memorize virtually every customized setting for a particular CD. The unit can memorize all customized effect parameters, cue points, and loops used on a particular disc. To store all your setting for a CD, press and hold down the MEMORY BUTTON (12) for at least one second. When the memory has been stored properly the MEMORY BUTTON L.E.D. will turn off. Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 25 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 displayed. Now turn the TRACK KNOB until "VERSION" and the version number is displayed in the LCD (2). Turning and pressing the TRACK KNOB can also select and set Close Time Mode and Sleep Mode. Press the TIME BUTTON to exit Preset Mode.Figure 28
TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE Figure 31 Using the Pitch slider (10): Be sure the pitch function 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 ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - MCD-810™ Instruction Manual Page 23 1. PITCH SLIDER (10): 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 (16) is turned on. The pitch adjustments will not affect your loops. Figure 29 Figure 30 Activating the Pitch slider (10): To activate the PITCH SLIDER you must turn on the pitch adjust- ment function. Press the PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (16). 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.
TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE PITCH ADJUSTMENTS ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - MCD-810™ Instruction Manual Page 24 2. PITCH BENDING: Unlike the PITCH SLIDER ( 10) adjustment this function will momentarily increase or decrease a tracks speed during playback. There are two ways to operate this function with the (-) & (+) PITCH BUTTONS (15) or with the JOG WHEEL (1) . The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/- 100%. The pitch bend func- tion will work in conjunction with the PITCH SLIDER (10) pitch setting. For example, if the PITCH SLIDER (10) is set to a 2% pitch gain the pitch bending process will begin at 2% and wi ll continue to the maximum of +/- 100%. NOTE: A -100% pitch manipulation will stop playback entirely. Holding down on the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (15) will provide a slow down in the playback pitch. Figure 32 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 40. The pitch percentage can be changed between +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%, and +/- 100%. 4% will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 100% will allow the most amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust the different values, tap on the % BUTTON (3) until your desired value is reached. The L.E.D. of the % BUTTON (3); glowing red for 4%, flash - ing red for 8%, glowing blue for 16% or flashing blue for 100%. Figure 33 Holding down on the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (15) will provide a speed bump in the playback pitch. Figure 34
TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE PITCH ADJUSTMENTS ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - MCD-810™ Instruction Manual Page 25 Figure 35 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. NOTE: You cannot use the JOG WHEEL as a pitch bend function when the SCRATCH EFFECT (5) is activated. 3. PITCH BEND BUTTONS (15): The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (15) will increase track playback speed and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (15) 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 (15) is held down continuously as in figure 43, the disc speed will increases and will continue to increase until it reaches a maximum of 100% speed gain. When you release the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (15) the disc speed will automatically return to it’s previous set speed.
TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE BOP EFFECT 2) Press the IN BUTTON (21) (Figure 37) at the point you want your BOP to take place. Figure 37 14. 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 36 1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (22) so music is playing (Figure 36). TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE 4) When you discontinue the BOP effect normal playback will resume from the point you initial started your BOP. Figure 38 3) Now tap the BOP BUTTON (18) (Figure 38). It will produce a stutter effect as quickly as you tap on the BOP BUTTON (18). ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - MCD-810™ Instruction Manual Page 26
TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE ACCESSING MP3 FOLDERS ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - MCD-810™ Instruction Manual Page 27 ACCESS MP3 FOLDERS : Use this function to access the different folders (files) located on your Mp3 disc. TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIME M2341 FOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACK MTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE 1) Press the FOLDER BUTTON (9) to display the folder selection. See FOLDER INDICATOR (58) on page 14. FOLDERTRACK M TOTALREMAIN SF PITCH AUTOBPM CDMP3CUE RELOOP SINGLE AUTOCUE 2) Now, press the TRACK KNOB (8) and turn it clockwise to scroll forward through the folders or turn it counter clockwise to scroll backwards through the folders . Figure 39 Figure 40
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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-810. 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 SGL/CTN BUTTON (13) to choose between SINGLE mode or CONTINUOUS mode.
5) After they have both cued, press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (22) 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) Press the SGL/CTN BUTTON (13) 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 (22) 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 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIMEM2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIMEM2341 FOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE TAPBOP SGLCTNTIMEM2341 TAPBOP SGLCTNTIMEM2341 FOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUEFOLDERTRACKMTOTALREMAINSFPITCHAUTOBPMCDMP3CUE RELOOPSINGLEAUTOCUE ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - MCD-810™ Instruction Manual Page 29
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 (23 & 25).
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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