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    VELOCITY MP3
    ™
    User Guide 
    and Reference Manual
    4295 Charter Street
    Los Angeles Ca. 90058
    www.AmericanAudio.us
       12/05 
    						
    							
     CONTENTS
    ©American Audio®   -   www.AmericanAudio.us   -   Velocity Mp3™ Instruction Manual Page 2
    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................................................................3
    ELECTRICAL  PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................................................................4
    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................................................5
    VOLTAGE  SELECTOR...............
    ............................................................................................................................5
    UNPACKING.................. ................................................. ...................................... ................................6
    CUSTOMER SUPPORT..................
    .......................................................................................................................6
    FEATURES.................. ................................................. ......................................................... ...............7
    SET-UP  INSTALLATION
    ........................................................................................................................................8
    FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
      CONTROLLER UNIT.........................
    .........................................................................................................9
      TRANSPORT UNIT.........................
    ..........................................................................................................13
      VFD      DISPLAY...........................................................................................................................................15
    BASIC OPERATIONS
      LOADING EJECTING DISC.......................................
    ..............................................................................16
      SELECTING TRACKING...........................
    ...............................................................................................16
      STARTING PLAYBACK........................................
    ....................................................................................17
      PAUSING  PLAYBACK.........................
    ....................................................................................................17
      FRAME SEARCH.........................................
    ............................................................................................18
      TRACK  SCANNING  (FAST  FWD/FAST  REV)
    ..........................................................................................18
      SETTING  AND  STORING  CUE  POINTS
    .................................................................................................18
      CREATING  A  SEAMLESS  LOOP.....................
    ........................................................................................20
      USING  THE  BUILT-IN  SAMPLER.........................
    ..................................................................................22
      CREATING A BOP EFFECT..........................
    ...........................................................................................24
      USING  FLASH  START..........................................................
    ...................................................................24
      CHANGING TIME DISPLAY.........................
    ............................................................................................25
      SYSTEM  MEMORY.........................
    .........................................................................................................26
      SYSTEM  LOCK.........................
    ..............................................................................................................27
    PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
      PITCH SLIDER.......................................
    ..................................................................................................28
      PITCH  BENDING..............................
    .......................................................................................................29
    FINE TUNE BPM.................................................................................................................................................30
    BUILT-IN EFFECTS
      SCRATCH/SKID.................................. ..................................................................................31
      FILTER/PHASE.................... ................................................................ ...............................32
      ECHO/FLANGER/ROBOT............... ........................................................................................32
      TRANS/PAN.................................. ..........................................................................................33
      CHANGING PARAMETERS...................
    ..................................................................................................33
      FX  MIX..........................................
    ...........................................................................................................34
    JOG WHEEL SENSITIVITY..................
    .................................................................................................................36
    ACCESSING MP3 FOLDERS..............................................................................................................................37
    FLIP-FLOP™.................................... ............................................................ .....................................38
    WARRANTY.................................... ............................................................ ...................................39
    SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ .................................................................40 
    						
    							
     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˚C
    CAUTION:
    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  INSERTED  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  INSERTED  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   -   Velocity Mp3™ Instruction Manual Page 3
     IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
    						
    							
    ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
    RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
    CAUTION
    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
    intended to alert the  user  to the  presence  of important
    operating  and maintenance  (servicing) instructions  in
    the literature accompanying the appliance.
    The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
    product's  enclosure  that may  be of sufficient  magnitude
    to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
    READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the  safety  and operating
    instructions  should be read  before  the product is
    operated.
    RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS —  The safety and operatin
    g
    instructions  should be retained for future  reference.
    HEED  WARNINGS — All  warnings  on the  product  andin the  operating  instructions  should be adhered to.
    FOLLOW  INSTRUCTIONS — All  operating  and use
    instructions should be followed.
    CLEANING 
    — T he  product  should be cleaned  only witha polishing  cloth or a soft dry cloth.  Never  clean withfurniture  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 oradult,  and serious  damage to the  product.  Use onlywith a  cart,  stand,  tripod,  bracket,  or table
    recommended  by the  manufacturer,  or sold with
    the  product.  Any mounting  of the  product  shouldfollow the manufacturerʼs  instructions, and should
    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
    manufacturerʼs  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  PERIOD
    S – 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.  Thisis a safety  feature. If you  are unable to insert  the plugfully 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
    nwith 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 ,  a n d
    requirements  for the  grounding  electrode. See  Figure
    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 cable
    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.OVERLOADING — 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 
    - Never  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 qualified
    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 anyway.
    • W hen the product  exhibits a distinct  change in
    performance — this indicates a need for service.
    REPLACEMENT  PARTS 
    -- When  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 
    - Upon  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.
    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
    ANTENNA
    LEAD IN
    WIRE
    GROUND
    CLAMP
    ANTENNA
    DISCHARGE UNI
    T
    (NEC SECTION 810-20)
    GROUNDING CONDUCTOR
    S
    (NEC SECTION 810-21)
    GROUND CLAMPS
    POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
    ELECTRODE SYSTEM
    (NEC ART 250, PART H)
    ELECTRIC
    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  A R E N O U S E R  S E R V I C E A B L E  P A R T S 
    INSIDE  REFER  SERVICE  TO YOUR  AUTHORIZED 
    AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
    ©American Audio®   -   www.AmericanAudio.us   -   Velocity Mp3™ Instruction Manual Page 4
     ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 
    						
    							
    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 situ
    ated 
      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
    Line Voltage Selection 
    Because  power  supplies  vary  from  location 
    to  location  we  have  incorporated  a  selectable 
    power supply.
    •  The desired voltage may be set with the  
      VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear  
      panel (using a flat head screw driver).
    •  Do not force the VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
      switch as this may cause damage
    •  If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does  
      not move smoothly, please contact a quali- 
      fied service technician.
    VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
    The  serial  and  model  number  for  this  unit  is 
    located  on  the  rear  panel.  Please  write  down 
    the  numbers  here  and  retain  for  future  refer
    -
    ence. 
    Model No.________________________________
    Serial No.________________________________
    Purchase Notes:
    Date of Purchase__________________________
    Dealer Name______________________________
    Dealer Address____________________________
    _________________________________________
    ________________________________________
    Dealer Phone_____________________________
    ©American Audio®   -   www.AmericanAudio.us   -   Velocity Mp3™ Instruction Manual Page 5 
    						
    							
    Introduction: 
    Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio
    ® Velocity Mp3™ 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 Velocity Mp3™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condi-
    tion.  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 equip
    -
    ment 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 operation.
      SET-UP  PRECAUTIONS
    ©American Audio®   -   www.AmericanAudio.us   -   Velocity Mp3™ Instruction Manual Page 6 
    						
    							
    •  8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter      • Music Master tempo
    •  Advanced Track Search            • Fine Tune BPM
    •   Auto cue                • Real Time Scratch Play
    •   1/75th second frame search          • Reverse Play
    •   Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”)          • Pan Effect
    •   8 different speed scan (4 Forward/4 Reverse)      • Skid Effect
    •   Pitch display              • Filter Effect
    •  Digital RCA coaxial output           • Phase Effect
    •  Large bright Digital Screen can be viewed from wide angles.  • Echo Effect
    •   Fader “Q” Start Control (a)          • Flanger Effect
    •  Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback)      • Robot Effect
    •  Sampler (Forward & Reverse Sampling)        • Trans Effect
    •   Bop Effect (b)             • Digital Anti-Shock
    •  Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (c)          • Beat Synchronized Effects
    •  Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100%          • Slot Indicator Light
    •   Memory Backup, Defaults to last setting (d)      • System Lock Function 
     
    •    3 Programmable Cue (Flash Start ) Buttons      • Selectable Single or Continuous Play
    •  Slot Loading Drive - No more Transport Tray      • Unique FX Mix Function
    •  3000 programmable Cue Points (1000 x 3) (e)      • Flash Function (f)
    •   Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16% or +/-100%
    •  Instant Start within 10 ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)
    MAIN FEATURES
    ©American Audio®   -   www.AmericanAudio.us   -   Velocity Mp3™ Instruction Manual Page 7
    (b)  BOP  EFFECT:  The  Bop  Effect  button  serves  two  features.  First,  it  is  a  stutter  effect,  creating  a  sound  similar  to  a
       sampler.  Second,  it  will  return  to  the  last  Cue  point  in  memory  instantly.  This  will  allow  you  to  create  great  effects.
       To create the BOP Effect, see BOP Effect on page 24.
    (c)  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)  Velocity  Mp3™  players.  Connect  your  Velocity  Mp3’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 37.
    (d)  MEMORY BACKUP: The Velocity Mp3™ has a five (5) year memory back-up, that will save your setting in case the
      power  supply  is  accidentally  disconnected.  Velocity  Mp3™  will  remember  your  last  setting  (SGL,  CTN,  and
      effect  parameters)  even  if  you  disconnect  your  main  power.  The  Velocity  Mp3™  will  store  your  cue  points  and
      samples  in  memory  if  you  accidentally  eject  a  disc  or  shut  off  the  power.  See  memory  on  page  26.
    (e)  PROGRAMMABLE  CUE  POINTS:  The  Velocity  Mp3™  has  three  Flash  Start  Buttons  (8).  1000  Cue  points  can  be
         stored in each of the
      FLASH START BUTTONS (6), for a total of 3000. These cue points can be stored into the unit's
         internal memory and may be recalled at any time. See setting "Cue Points" on page 18.
    (f)  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. 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. Connect your Velocity Mp3 as described in the set-up section 
    of this manual. After set up is completed load CDs into both players. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right 
    you can start and pause the Velocity Mp3™ playback functions. For Example, if the mixer’s crossfader is all the way 
    to the left (player one is playing and 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 storing 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 Velocity Mp3™ 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 
    on mixers with a "Hamster" switch, be sure the “Hamster” setting is set to 1/2 (Normal Setting).
    (a) 
    						
    							
    1. Checking the Contents      
      Be sure your Velocity Mp3™ was shipped with the following:         
      1)  Velocity Mp3™ Transportation Unit      2)  Velocity Mp3™ Controller Unit
        3)  Operating Instructions (This Booklet)      4)  Two (2) Control Cables        
      5)  Two (2) "Q-Start" 1/8” mini plug.        6)  Two (2) Sets of Stereo RCA Cables
      7)  Warranty card.
    2. Installing the Units 
      1)   Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a secure rack mount case.
      2)   Be sure the player is mounted in a well ventilated area where it will not be exposed to direct  
           sunlight, high temperatures, or high humidity.
      3)   Try to place the unit as far as possible from TVs and tuners, as the unit may cause undesir- 
           able interference.
    3. Connections
      1)   Be sure main power is  connected last to prevent any electrical damage.
      2)  AUDIO CONNECTIONS:  Use the included RCA cable to connect the Velocity Mp3™ outputs  
           to the line inputs of a mixer. Never connect a CD player's output to a mixers "phono" 
           inputs. 
       3)  CONTROL JACK CONNECTIONS: Use the supplied 1/8” 
    mono mini plug cable to connect  
           your Velocity Mp3™ to a mini jack connection (A or B) on a compatible American Audio
    ®  
           “Fader Q Start”  mixer. (This will enable the Fader “Q” Start function - See “Q” start control  
           page 7).
      4)  Connect the suppled D-Plug control cables from the transport unit to the controlling unit. Be  
           sure to transport drive one is connected to controlling unit one and transport drive two is  
           connected to controlling drive two. 
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to use the supplied mono 1/8" control cables. Using other types of cable may result 
      in unit damage
    • To avoid sever damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when making connections to 
      the unit.
     SET-UP
    Installation Note:
    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,  disks  may 
    not be loaded or unloaded properly.  (Figure 1)
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    Figure 1
    FOR BEST CD-R 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) 
    						
    							
     GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS 
    A. CONTROLLER UNIT  
    (FIGURE 2)
    1.  RELOOP    BUTTON  -  If  a  SEAMLESS  LOOP 
    has been made (see setting a SEAMLESS LOOP  
    on  page  17),  but  the  CD  Player  is  not  actively  in 
    SEAMLESS  LOOP  mode  (a  loop  is  not  playing), 
    pressing  the  RELOOP  BUTTON  will  instantly 
    reactivate  the  SEAMLESS  LOOP  mode.  To  exit 
    loop,  press  the  OUT  BUTTON  (2)
    .  LOOP  and RELOOP  will  appear  in  the 
    VFD  DISPLAY  (17) 
    when the RELOOP  function is available.
    2. OUT  BUTTON -  This  button  is  used  to  set 
    the  ending  point  of  a  loop.  A  loop  is  started  by 
    pressing  the  IN  BUTTON  (33),
      pressing  the OUT 
    BUTTON  set  the  loop  ending  point.  The  loop 
    will  continue  to  play  until  the  OUT  BUTTON 
    is 
    pressed once again.
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     3.                TRACK  BUTTON  -  This  buttons  is 
    used  to  select  a  track.  Tapping  this  button  will 
    back skip on track, holding down this button will 
    rapidly  BACK SKIP through the tracks.
    4.                TRACK  BUTTON  -  This  buttons  is 
    used  to  select  a  track.  Tapping  this  button  will 
    forward  skip  to  the  next  track,  holding  down 
    this  button  will  rapidly  forward  skip  through  the 
    tracks.
    5.  SGL/CTN -  This function allows you to choose 
    between  single  track  play  or  continuous  track 
    play (all tracks in order). This function also oper
    -
    ates in 
    PROGRAM and  FLIP FLOP modes.
    6.  FX  MIX  -  This  button  activates  the  FX-MIX 
    mode  This  mode  will  automatically  stop  a  play
    -
    ing  track  or  sample  and  restart  from  a  selected 
    cue point.
    7.    FILTER/PHASE  BUTTON  -  This  button  is 
    used  to  activate  and  deactivate  either  the  Filter 
    or Phase effect. See built-in effects on page 28.
    8.  ECHO/FLANGER  EFFECT  -  This  button  is 
    used to activate and deactivate either the ECHO 
    or  FLANGER  effect.  See  built-in  effects  on  page 
    32.
    9. FX SELECT BUTTON - The effects are locat
    -
    ed on two different layers. This button allows you 
    to select an effect on a different layer.
    10. TIME  MODE  -  The  TIME  button  will  switch 
    the  time  value  described  in  the  TIME  METER 
    between TRACK  ELAPSED  PLAYING  TIME,  and 
    TRACK  REMAINING TIME.
    11.  EJECT  FUNCTION  -  Pressing  this  will  eject 
    the CD. The eject function will only when the unit 
    is  in  cue  mode,  this  is  to  prevent  accidentally 
    ejecting the disc when in play mode.
    12. MEMORY BUTTON - This button allows you 
    to  program  up  to  3  cue  points  or  three  samples 
    in  to  the  three  FLASH  BUTTONS  (31).  The  sam
    -
    ples  or  cue  point  can  then  be  recalled  at  any 
    time even when the disk has been removed and 
    replaced at a later time.
    13 .  PARAMETER  TIME/F OLDER  SEARCH 
    KNOB  -  This  knob  is  used  to  either  adjust  the 
    parameter time value or search through the fold-
    ers on a Mp3 disc.
    14 .  PARAMETER  RATIO/T
    RACK  SEARCH 
    KNOB  -  This  knob  is  used  to  either  adjust  the 
    parameter  ratio  value  or  search  through  the 
    tracks on a cd or Mp3 disc.
    15.  PARAMETER/FOLDER  BUTTON  - Use  this 
    button  to  switch  between  the  Parameter 
    func-
    tions,  or the Folders and Tracks on a Mp3 disc.
    (1). Parameters - When the Parameter LED is lit, 
    you  are  able  to adjust  the  time  value  and  ratio 
    value, by turning their designated knobs.
    (2). Folders - When the Folder LED is lit, you may 
    sear ch through the music folders and tracks on a 
    Mp3 disc by turning their designated k
    nobs.
    16. SEARCH  -  The  search  function  has  four  for-
    ward  and  four  reverse  speed  positions  allowing 
    you  to  quickly  scan  through  tracks.  The  more 
    you  turn  the  knob  in  either  direction,  the  faster 
    your search.
    17.  VFD DISPLAY -  This high quality VFD display 
    indicates all the functions, as they are occurring. 
    This  display  is  viewable  at  several  comfortable 
    angles  (see  page  8).  The  display  ICONS  will  be 
    explained in the section D.
    18.  SCRATCH/SKID  BUTTON  -  This  button  is 
    used to activate and deactivate either the Scratch 
    or Skid effect. See built-in effects on page 31.
    19. HOLD  BUTTON  -  This  button  allows  you  to 
    set  and  lock  any  new  parameters  you  set  to  the 
    effects.  This  button  will  glow  bright  blue  when 
    the hold function is activated. If the hold function 
    is not selected any changes to the effect param
    -
    eters will be momentary.
    20.  TRANS/PAN  EFFECT  -  This  button  is  used 
    to  activate  and  deactivate  either  the  TRANS  or 
    PAN effect. See built-in effects on page 33.
    21.  REV/PLAY  -  This  button  activates  reverse 
    play  mode  This  function  will  play  your  track  or 
    sample  in  reverse.  All  pitch  and  effect  functions 
    will operate normally in this mode
    22. CUE - Pressing the CUE button during play-
    back  immediately  pauses  playback  and  returns 
    the  track  to  the  last  set  cue  point  (see  setting  a 
     GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)
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