American Audio CDMp3 PLAYER PSX User Manual
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.) Figure 35 ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - PSX™ Instruction Manual Page 21 14. FLASH START BUTTONS (6): These button are used to store your samples and cue points. Only a sample or a cue point can be stored into each of these three banks. When a sample is stored in to these banks you may use the sample starting point as a cue point. The FLASH BUTTONS instantly recall and play any of your stored samples or cue points without interrupting music playback. When in sample mode, (see "Using the Built-In Sampler" on page 17) and during playback, pressing any of the FLASH BUTTONS (6) that stores a sample, will immediately begin to play that sample without interruption of music. If the unit is in sample mode and the drive is not in playback mode, pressing any of the FLASH BUTTONS (6) that stores a sample, will immediately begin to play that sample. 15. CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (49, 50, & 51)/TIME BAR (54): DURING NORMAL PLAYBACK, pressing the TIME BUTTON (25), will change the time display information (49, 50, 51, 55, & 57) in the LCD (1) see figure 35. The following is a break down of the time settings and their definitions: 1) ELAPSED (56) - This describes the time in the LCD (49, 50, & 51) as the current TRACKS Elapse running time. 2) REMAIN (55) - This describes the time in the LCD (49, 50, & 51) as the current TRACKS remaining running time. 3) TOTAL REMAIN (55) - This describes the time in the LCD (49, 50, & 51) as the disc total remaining running time. TIME BAR INDICATOR - Details the time defined in the TIME METER (49, 50, & 51) as a visual bar icon. As with the TIME METER (49, 50, & 51) this bar is also dependent on the selected time function [TOTAL REMAIN (55), REMAIN (55) OR ELAPSE (56)] . 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. T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F Figure 36 8800 : 00 00160 EFFECTELAPSED SINGLE TOTALREMAINCUE T M SF LOOP RELOOP. -- 495051 55 56 54 Figure 37
PITCH ADJUSTMENTS ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - PSX™ Instruction Manual Page 22 1. PITCH SLIDER: This function will increase or decrease the tracks playback speed or "PITCH." The maximum pitch percentage manipulation in this function is +/-16%. The PITCH SLIDER (17) 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 (17) adjustment can be changed to range from +/-8%, +/-12%, or +/-16% (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 (24) is turned on. The pitch adjustments will not effect your samples. T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F Figure 38 Figure 40 Figure 39 Using the Pitch Slider (17): Be sure the pitch function has been engaged as described above. To use the pitch slider (17) slide the slider up and down. Down will increase the pitch and up will decrease the pitch. When the slider is in the center position, a green LED just left of the slider will glow. When this slider is glowing there is zero pitch being applied to the track, regardless if the pitch function is on or off. Activating the Pitch Slider (17): To activate the PITCH SLIDER (17) you must turn on the pitch adjustment function. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON (24) located in the pitch control section of the unit. The ON/OFF BUTTON (24) LED will glow when the function is activated. If the pitch function is not activated the PITCH SLIDER (17) will not function. PITCH ADJUSTMENTS: The different pitch adjustments allow a track's or a loop's playback speed to be manipulated. This speed manipu- lations 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. T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F
PITCH ADJUSTMENTS ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - PSX™ Instruction Manual Page 23 2. PITCH BENDING: Unlike the PITCH SLIDER (17) 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 (21 & 22) or with the JOG WHEEL (14). The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/- 100%. The pitch bend function will work in conjunction with the PITCH SLIDER (17) pitch setting. For example, if the PITCH SLIDER (17) 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. T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F Holding down or tapping on the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (22) will provide a speed bump in the playback pitch. Holding down or tapping on the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (21) will provide a slow down in the playback pitch . PITCH BEND BUTTONS (21 & 22): The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (22) will increase track playback speed and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (21) 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 (22) is held down continuously as in figure 43, the disc speed will increases and will continue to increase until reaches a maximum of 100% speed gain. When you release the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (22) the disc speed will automatically return to it’s previ- ous set speed. Figure 41 Adjusting the Pitch Slider's Range (17): You may change the pitch slider's (17) operating range. To change the operating range be sure the pitch function is turned on, see figure 39. The pitch percentage can be changed between +/- 8%, +/-12%, and +/-16%. 8% will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 16% will allow the most amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust to the dif - ferent values tap the 8% 12% 16% BUTTON (23). The LED above the PITCH PERCENTAGE BUTTON (23) will indicate which pitch percentage mode you are in by, glowing green for 8%, glowing orange for 12%, or glowing red for 16%. Note, the pitch percentage must be activated to get a LED reading. Figure 42 Figure 42 T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F
PITCH ADJUSTMENTS ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - PSX™ Instruction Manual Page 24 T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F Figure 44 JOG WHEEL (14): The JOG WHEEL will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in playback mode Rotating the wheel in a clockwise direction will increase your track pitch and rotating the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will 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-clock- wise 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. RECALL FLASH MEMORY: The PSX™ can store all your user programmed cue points and effect parameters in to memory. These setting may be recalled at any time, even when a disc has been removed and reinserted at a later time. To recall the memory on a specific disc; 1) Be sure a CD is not inserted in to the drive. 2) Press the MEMORY BUT - TON (16) down until the red memory LED turns on. 3) Insert the CD. "RECALL" will appear in the LCD (30) while the memory is being installed and the red MEMORY BUTTON (16) led will turn off. SYSTEM MEMORY: The PSX™ comes with an incredible memory system. The PSX™ can memorize virtually every customized setting for a particular CD. The unit can memorize all customized effect parameters, cue points, and samples used on a particular disk. To store all your setting for a CD, press and hold down the MEMORY BUT - TON (16) for at least three seconds. When the memory has been stored properly the MEMORY LED (16) will turn off. The memory is full the RED outline of the MEMORY BUCKET (39) in the LCD (30) will disappear. SYSTEM MEMORY T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F Figure 45 Figure 46
BUILT-IN EFFECTS The PSX™ comes with five built in effects. These effects can be used one at a time or you may choose to overlap the effects and use up to four at a time. The Built-in effects include Scratch, Flanger, Echo, Robot, and Transform. Up to four effects may run at the same time. When any of the effects are activated, the EFFECT (42) icon will display in the LCD (1). You can choose to use the effects with their default setting or you may choose to customized each effect by changing the parameters. The parameters values for all the effects will range. Some effects will have more adjustable parameters than others. The parameters have two adjustable values, PR (Parameter Ratio) and PV (Parameter volume). All parameters will be reset to there default values when power is shut off! ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - PSX™ Instruction Manual Page 25 SCRATCH EFFECT: The Scratch effect simulates real time turntable scratch- ing. Pressing SCRATCH BUTTON (4) will activate the scratch effect (figure 45). When the Scratch Effect is activated the SCRATCH BUTTON (4) will glow. Once the Scratch Effect has been activated the JOG WHEEL (14) may be used in the same fashion a turntable platter is used. Use the JOG WHEEL (14) to simulate the scratch motion on a turntable platter and to manipulate playback. Figure 47 T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F FLANGER EFFECT: The flanger effect distorts the output signal and cre- ates an effect similar to frequencies phasing in and out of each other. The FLANGER Effect has two adjustable parameters, Parameter Time (PT) and Parameter Ratio (PR). The PT will adjust the Flanger Mode and The PR will adjust the Flanger Frequency Range (see "Parameters" in the next section). T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F ECHO EFFECT: The ECHO effect adds an echo to your output signal. The ECHO Effect has two adjustable parameters, Parameter Time (PT) and Parameter Ratio (PR). The PR will adjust the length of the echo (drop off time), and the PT will adjust the echo gap length (see "Parameters" in the next section). ROBOT EFFECT: The ROBOT effect distorts the output to simulates a sci- fi robot voice. The ROBOT effect is activated in the ECHO parameters (see "Parameters" in the next section). To activate the ROBOT effect select the ECHO effect. After the Echo effect is activated enter the Parameters menu and turn the HOLD (2) function on. Set the (PT) value to 0010. After "PT" value has been set, tap the PARAMETER BUTTON (28) again to enter into "PR" values menu. Now use turn the JOG WHEEL (14) back and forth to create the effect. Figure 48 T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F Figure 49
BUILT-IN EFFECTS TRANS EFFECT: The TRANS effect simulates a real-time mixer transformer effect. Pressing TRANS BUTTON (29) will activate the "Transformer" effect (fig- ure 48). When the "Transformer" effect is activated the TRANS BUTTON (29) will glow. TRANS EFFECT: The TRANS Effect has two adjustable parameters, Parameter Time and Parameter Ratio. The PT will adjust the Trans Speed and The PR will adjust the Trans Audio Length. The lower the PT value the faster the TRANS effect (PT 0500 = 1/2 second, PT 1000 = 1 second). Figure 50 ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - PSX™ Instruction Manual Page 26 Figure 52 HOLD BUTTON: Use the HOLD BUTTON (2) to lock your customized param- eters. If the hold button is not activated any changes to your parameters will be momentary. To activate the hold function press the HOLD BUTTON (2) as in figure 52. When the hold function becomes activated, the hold button will begin to glow blue. T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F T R A NS E C H O S C R A T C H F L AN G E RP ARA M E T ER S G L / C TN T I M E A UT O C UE S A M P L E P I T CH C U E1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R E L O O PS I N G L EL O O PR E M A I NT O T ALE L A PS EDMTS.FP I T CHC UEA U T O H OL DE J E C T / S T O P 8 % /12 % / 1 6% O N / O F F PARAMETERS: Most the effects have adjustable parameters. The parameters change the way the effect will react. To enter the parameters menu for any of the effects, press the PARAMETER BUTTON (28) as in figure 49. When the parameter mode is selected the time display in the LCD (1) will change to indicate the parameters. Some effects have more adjustable parameter than others. Pressing the PARAMETER BUTTON (28) more than once will advance you to the next parameter adjustment, if there are no other adjustable parameters pressing the PARAMETER BUTTON (28) will exit the parameters menu and return the LCD (1) to the time display. Figure 51
©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - PSX™ Instruction Manual Page 27 FLIP-FLOP™ This feature is kind of “auto pilot”. When you are using two PSX™ players and an American Audio® “Q” Deck™ mixer, you can have one player begin playback when the other ends. You can “Flip -Flop™” single tracks, the entire disc, or a combination of the two. To FLIP-FLOP™ single tracks: 1) Connect your system as described in the set up section on page 7. 2) Set your American Audio® “Q” Deck™ mixer’s crossfader to the center position. 3) Set your two PSX™ to playback in single mode, SINGLE (43) should be indicated in the LCD (1). 4) Load your two PSX™ with audio disc. 5) After they have both cued, press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (15 ) on one of your drive to begin playback. 6) After the first player’s single track has ended the second player’s track will immediately begin playback. 7) FLIP-FLOP™ will continue until you stop it or power is interrupted. To Flip-Flop entire CDs: Be sure your drives are both in continuous play mode, make sure SINGLE MODE (43) does not appear in the LCD'S (1) of both players. Follow all directions for single track FLIP -FLOP™ above. When one player’s disc ends the other player will immediately begin playback. Note: You may combine FLIP -FLOP™ single and continuously playback modes by selecting either single or continuous playback on your units. Connecting your PSX™ to an American Audio® or an American DJ® “Q” Deck™ mixer for “Flip Flop™” control: Be sure to connect 1/8” mono mini plugs from the control connection on the rear your PSX™ to the 1/8” control jack on the rear of American Audio® “Q” series mixer. That’s it, you’ll be set for FLIP-FLOP.™ FLIP -FLOP™ Sample "Q" Start Set-Up. This set-up will allow "Q" start functions and Flip-Flop™ function to operate. Be sure to use 1/8" mono mini plugs only. P O W ERONOFF1 1 5 V2 3 0 VD I G I T AL O UT S E R I A L N O:C UE H E A D P H O NE LR HE A D P H O NE V O L U M EA U D I O O UT Complies with DHHs radiation Perfomancestandards . 21 CFR Subchapter J"Manufactured :MODEL NO : PS XCOMPACT DISC PLAYERPOWER SOURCE :115/230V~ 50/60Hz 14WMADE IN TAIWAN A C IN ~P O W ERONOFF1 1 5 V2 3 0 VD I G I T AL O UT S E R I A L N O:C UE H E A D P H O NE LR HE A D P H O NE V O L U M EA U D I O O UT Complies with DHHs radiation Perfomancestandards . 21 CFR Subchapter J"Manufactured :MODEL NO : PS XCOMPACT DISC PLAYERPOWER SOURCE :115/230V~ 50/60Hz 14WMADE IN TAIWAN A C IN ~ PSX 1 PSX 1 Compatible Q-Deck Mixer Single black cross line Single black cross line Mono Mini Plug
WARRANTY INFORMATION: The PSX™ carries a TWO year (730 days) limited warranty. This warranty covers parts and labor. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase and warranty . All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) n umber. 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. 2-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 2 Year (730 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 - odic check-up. During the period specified above, American Audio ® will replace defective parts at its 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- ited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Ameri - can Audio ®. All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect. E. American Audio ® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon its prod- ucts without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured. F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warran - ties made by American Audio ® 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 - ment as is expressly provided above; and under no circumstances shall American Audio ® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product. G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audio ® Products and supersedes WARRANTY ©American Audio® - www.americanaudio.us - PSX™ Instruction Manual Page 28
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