American Audio CDMp3 PLAYER MP3 Flex 100 User Manual
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CONTENTS ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - Flex 100MP3 Instruction Manual Page 2 Safety regulationS.........................................................................................................................3 electrical precautionS................................................................................................................4 Safety inStructionS.......................................................................................................................5 unpacking.........................................................................................................................................6 cuStomer Support..........................................................................................................................6 featureS...........................................................................................................................................7 Set-up inStallation.........................................................................................................................8 functionS and controlS main unit...................................................................................................................................9 lcd diSplay.............................................................................................................................14 BaSic operationS loading ejecting diSc......................................................................................................16 Selecting trackS................................................................................................................16 Starting playBack..............................................................................................................17 p auSing playBack...............................................................................................................17 frame Search.......................................................................................................................17 track Scanning (f aSt fWd/f aSt rev).........................................................................18 Setting and Storing cue pointS.................................................................................18 creating a SeamleSS loop............................................................................................19 uSing the Bank ButtonS...................................................................................................21 changing time diSplay......................................................................................................21 SyStem memory....................................................................................................................22 pitch adjuStmentS pitch Slider...........................................................................................................................23 pitch Bending.......................................................................................................................24 acceSSing your mp3 fileS............................................................................................................26 flip-flop™.....................................................................................................................................27 Warranty...................................................................................................................................28 SpecificationS.............................................................................................................................29 FOR BEST CD-RW DISC PLAYBACK RESULTS IN THIS CD PLAYER PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES: 1. High quality CD-R Audio discs (should conform to the standards of the Orange Book 2). 2. Use a high quality bit rate when recording discs. (At least 160kbps) 3. Record discs in the slowest speed possible. (i.e. 2x or 4x speed)
NOTE: This unit may cause interference to radio and television reception. NOTE: This CD player uses a semiconductor laser. It is recommended for use in a room at the fol- lowing temperature: 41˚F - 95˚F / 5˚C - 35˚CCAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY LoadED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS CD PLAYER TO WATER OR MOISTURE CAUTION: 1. Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do not damage or deform; it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. Hold plug attach- ment when removing from wall outlet. Do not pull on the cord. 2. To avoid electric shock, do not open the top cover when the unit is plugged in. If problems occur with the unit, call your local American Audio® dealer. 3. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the CD player. Electric shock or malfunction may occur. IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER RACK. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED American Audio DEALER. The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated “dangerous volt- age” within the products enclosure, and may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the user manual accompanying the CD player. CAUTION Do not open - Risk of electric shock Please carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit. These instruc- tions contain important safety information regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. Take special care to follow all warning symbols and labels both on the unit and printed in this manual. Also, Please keep this manual with the unit, for future reference. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNLESS THE WIDE BLADES CAN BE CAREFULLY LOADED INTO A MATCHING WIDE SLOT. ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLON- GATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - Flex 100MP3 Instruction Manual Page 3 ImPORTANT INFORmATION
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - Flex 100MP3 Instruction Manual Page 4 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN CAUTIO N The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in t he literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to th e presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons . READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operatin g instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNING S — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet . A TTACHmENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. WATER AND mOISTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement ; or near a swimming pool; and the like. ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only w ith a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or tabl e recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and shoul d use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer . CART — A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn . VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. LOCATIO N – The appliance should be installed in a stable location. NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un- used for a long period of time. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION • If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. • If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product . OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product , be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides informatio n with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, c o n n e c t i o n t o g r o u n d i n g e l e c t r o d e s , and r equirements for the grounding electrode. See Figur e A. LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cabl e system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. O VERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets , extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - N ever push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product . SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel . DAmAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualifie d service personnel under the following conditions: •W hen the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. • If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. • If the product has been exposed to rain or water. • If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. • If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. •W hen the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service. REPLACEmENT PARTS -- W hen replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electri c shock, or other hazards. SAFETY CHECK - U pon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. WALL OR CEILING mOUNTING — The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat . IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAM P ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTOR S (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) ELECTRI C SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig. A NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE C A U T I O N : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F E L E C T R I C SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). T H E R E ARE N O U S E R S E R V I C E A B L E P A R T S I NSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDI O ® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
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I. Read Instructions - All the safety and operat-
ing instructions should be read before the CD
Player is operated. The safety and operating
instructions should be saved for future
reference.
2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the CD
Player and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
3. Water and Moisture - The player should not
be used near water - for example, near a
bath tub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
4. Ventilation - The CD Player should be situated
so that its location or position does not inter-
fere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the CD player should not be situated on
a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may
block the ventilation openings; or, placed in
a built-in installation, such as a bookcase
or cabinet that may impede the flow of
air through the ventilation openings.
5. Heat - The CD player should be situated
away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
6. Power Sources - The CD player should be
connected to a power supply only of the
type described in the operating instructions
or as marked on the CD Player.
7. Servicing - The user should not attempt
to service the CD Player beyond that
described in the operating instructions. All
other servicing should be referred to quali-
fied service personnel. The Player should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the CD Player.
C. The CD Player has been exposed to
rain or water.
D. The CD Player does not appear to
operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The serial and model number for this unit is
located on the rear panel. Please write down the
numbers here and retain for future reference.
Model No._____________________________
Serial No._____________________________
purchase notes:
Date of Purchase_______________________
Dealer Name__________________________
Dealer Address_________________________
__________________________________________
________________________________________
Dealer Phone__________________________
Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® Flex 100MP3 CD player. This CD player is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and high- est quality audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate your new CD player. This booklet contains important informa- tion concerning the proper and safe operation of your new CD player. Customer Support: American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and answer any question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.AmericanAudio.us for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax: (323) 582-2610 E-mail: [email protected] To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this CD player. Do not attempt any repairs your- self, without being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio service technician. Doing so will void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your CD player may require service, please contact American Audio® customer support. Do not discard the packing carton in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible. INTRODUCTION UNPACKING Every Flex 100MP3 has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condition. Carefully check the shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If the carton appears to be damaged, carefully inspect your CD player for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary to operate the CD player has arrived intact. In the event damage has been found or parts are missing, please contact our toll free customer support number for further instructions. Please do not return the CD player to your dealer without first contacting customer support. Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the CD player in to an electrical outlet. All fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the CD player is switched on. If the CD player has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch on the CD player immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. Operating Determinations: • When installing this CD player, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust! • Do not operate the CD player in extremely hot (more than 30°/100°F) or extremely cold (less than 5°C/40°F) surroundings. • Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters. • Operate the CD player only after becoming familiar with its' functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional opera- tion. SET -UP PRECAUTIONS ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - Flex 100MP3 Instruction Manual Page 6
(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: This feature is used in conjunction with most American Audio® and American DJ® audio mixers that also feature “Fader Q Start” control. For best results use this feature with two (2) Flex 100Mp3 players. Connect your Flex 100MP3’s as described in the set-up section of this manual. After set up is completed load your players. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause your Flex 100MP3 playback functions. For Example, when using two (2) Flex 100MP3 players and a Fader “Q” Start mixer, if your mixer’s crossfader is all the way to the left (player one is playing, player two is in cue or pause mode), and you move the fader at least 20% to the right, player two (2) will begin to play and player one (1) will return to cue mode. When the crossfader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left, player one (1) will begin to play and player two (2) will return to its’ cue point. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. After stor ing cue points on each side of the CD player, different songs or samples may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back and forth. New cue points can be easily selected on the Flex 100MP3 player (see setting cue points page 18). “Q” Start control is easy to use and mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music. Note: For proper “Q” Start operation be sure your mixers “Hamster” setting are set to 1/2 (Normal Setting). (b) FLIP-FLOP: This feature is used in conjunction with American Audio® mixers that also feature Fader “Q” Start. For FLIP-FLOP results you must use two (2) Flex 100MP3 players. Connect your Flex 100MP3’s as described in the set-up section of this manual. This feature will start the next player once one (1) player has ended. For example, if player one (1) is playing a disc and it ends, player two (2) will instantly begin to play. You may set FLIP-FLOP to play track to track or disc to disc. For more information on this feature, see FLIP-FLOP™ on page 27. (c) mEmORY BACKUP: The Flex 100MP3 has a five (5) year memory back-up, that will save your setting in case the power supply is accidentally disconnected. Flex 100MP3 will remember your last setting even if you discon- nect your main power. The Flex 100MP3 will store your cue points and samples in memory if you accidentally eject a disc or shut off the power. See memory on page 22. (d) PROGRAmmABLE CUE POINTS: The Flex 100MP3 has four Bank ButtonS (13). 500 Cue points can be stored in each of the Bank ButtonS (13), for a total of 2000. These cue points can be stored into the unit's inter- nal memory and may be recalled at any time. See setting "Cue Points" on page 18. (e) FLASH START FUNCTION: This feature is used in conjunction with most American Audio® and American DJ® audio mixers that also feature “Fader Q Start” control. This function work similar to the Fader "Q" Start Control described above. In this case the crossfader is used to start and stop any sample that is stored in the players memory. (f) SLEEP mODE: The Flex 100MP3's laser and pick-up assembly will power down after 15 minutes of inactivity (when in pause or cue mode). This will lengthen the life of your motor drive and laser. To initialize the player, just press the cue or play buttons. • Plays Mp3, CD, and CD-RW Discs • Mp3 Track Listings • Folder Search for Mp3's • Visual Marker Display with 1:1 Ratio • 8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter • Music Master tempo • Auto cue • Scratch Effect • 1/75th second frame search • Digital Anti-Shock • Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”) • Selectable Single or Continuous Play • 8 different speed scan (4 Forward/4 Reverse) • Bank Program for Cue Points • Fader “Q” Start Control (a) • Sleep Mode (f) • Digital RCA coaxial output • Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100% • Large bright Digital Screen can be viewed from wide angles. • Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (b) • 2000 programmable Cue Points (500 x 4) (d) • Pitch display • Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback) • Touch Sensitive Jog Wheel • Memory Backup, Defaults to last setting (c) • 4 Programmable Cue (Bank) Buttons • 5 On-Board FX: Scratch, Echo, Flanger, Filter, & Brake • Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16% or +/-100% (Audio CDs Only) • Instant Start within 10 ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed) mAIN FEATURES ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - Flex 100MP3 Instruction Manual Page 7
1. Checking the Contents
Be sure your Flex 100MP3 was shipped with the following:
1) Flex 100MP3 Professional CD player.
2) Operating instructions (this booklet).
3) One (1) set of RCA cables.
4) One (1) 1/8” mini plug.
5) Warranty card.
6) Power Cord
2. Installing the Units
Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a flat surface case
3. Connections
1) Be sure the power is disconnected.
2) Connect the included RCA cable from your Flex 100MP3 outputs to the inputs on your
mixer.
3) Use the supplied 1/8” mini plug cable to connect your Flex 100MP3 to a mini jack
connection (A or B ) on a compatible American Audio® or American DJ® “Fader Q Start”
mixer.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to use the supplied mono 1/8" control cables. Using other types of cable may result
in unit damage
• To avoid severe damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when making connections to
the unit.
SET -UP
CAUTION:
• The player will work normally when the main unit is mounted with the front panel within 15
degrees of the vertical plane If the unit is tilted excessively, discs may not be loaded or unloaded
properly. (Figure 1)
CAUTION:
• The LCD is designed to be clearly visible within the angles shown in Figure 2. Mount the control
unit so that the visual angle is within this range.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS A. TOP UNIT CONTROLS (FIGURE 3) 1. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR - Press this button to select pitch range percentages of 4%, 8%, 16%, and 100%. 100% pitch adjustment is only achievalbe on regular CD not an Mp3 disc. See adjusting the PITCH SLIDER'S RANGE on page 24. 2. TEmPO LOCK FUNCTION - This button activates the TEMPO LOCK function. This function allows you to use the PITCH SLIDER to speed up or slow down playback speed without altering the tonal pitch of the track. When this function is not engaged the original tonal pitch of the track will be altered giving you the "chipmunk" effect when a track is played at a high rate of speed, or the "James Earl Jones" effect when a track is slowed to much. 3. PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON - This button is used activate the pitch Slider (7). When the button LED is lit the pitch Slider (7) is active. When the button LED is not lit, the pitch Slider (7) is not active. 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. Note: 100% pitch manipulation can only be done with actual audio discs, not Mp3 discs. 4. BPm BUTTON - Press this button to switch between manual BPM and Auto BPM. 5. TAP BUTTON - This button is used for manual BPM. When in manual BPM mode, tap this button ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - Flex 100MP3 Instruction Manual Page 9 Figure 31 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 11 10 22 21 20 19 18 17 15 14 12 23 24 25 26 9 13 28 27 16
to the beat of the current track. 6. PARAmETER X & Y BUTTONS - PARAmETER Y (RATIO) BUTTON - This button is used to adjust the parameter ratio value. Push this button once to activate, when the LED is glowing, turn the jog Wheel (14) to adjust the parameter ratio value. PARAmETER X (TImE) BUTTON - This button is used to adjust the parameter time value. Push this button once to activate, when the LED is glowing, turn the jog Wheel (14) to adjust the parameter time value. 7. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust the playback pitch percentage. The slider is a set adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slider is moved or the pitch function has been turned off. This adjustment can be made with or without a disc in the drive. The pitch adjustment will remain even if a disc has been removed and will reflect on any other disc loaded into the player. That is to say, if you set a +2% pitch on one disc, remove that disc and load another, that disc too will have a +2% pitch. The amount of pitch being applied will be displayed in the lcd (28). 8. HOLD BUTTON - This button allows you to lock any new parameter settings you set to the ef- fects. The button LED will glow when the hold function is activated. When the hold selection is not active, any changes to the effect parameters will be momentay. 9. EFFECTS - ECHO EFFECT - This button is used to activate and deactivate the Echo effect. The Echo effect adds an echo to your output signal. FLANGER EFFECT - This button is used to activate and deactivate the Flanger effect. The Flanger effect distorts the output signal and creates an effect similar to the frequency phasing in and out of each other. FILTER BUTTON - This button is used to activate and deactivate the Filter effect. The Filter ef- fect tweaks the original sound to add different tonal definition. The effect is almost the same as the PHASE effect. BRAKE BUTTON - This button is used to adjust the START/STOP speed. When BRAKE is ac- tive, you can press the X Button (6) and then use the jog Wheel (14) to adjust the START speed of the playback; press the y Button (6) and use the jog Wheel (14) to adjust the STOP speed. 10. TImE mODE - The TIME button will switch the time value described in the time meter between ELAPSED TRACK TIME, TRACK REMAINING TIME, and TOTAL REMAIN TIME (for audio CD only). 11. (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (+) pitch bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in the CD’s BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is playing. This will allow you to match the beats between two playing CD’s or any other music source. Remember, this is a momentary function. When you remove your finger from this button, the BPM’s will automatically return to pitch SliderS (7) selected pitch. Holding down this button will give a maximum pitch of the current pitch range set to the unit. (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (-) pitch bend function creates a momentary “Slow Down” in the CD’s BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is playing. This will allow you to match the beats between two playing CD’s or other playing music source. Remember, this is a momentary function. When you remove your finger from the pitch button, the BPM’s will automatically return to pitch SliderS (7) pitch value. Holding down this button will give a maximum of -100% pitch. Use this function to slow to another playing music source. Be sure to notice that this function is a momentary pitch adjustment, GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) ©American Audio® - www.AmericanAudio.us - Flex 100MP3 Instruction Manual Page 10