American Audio CDMp3 PLAYER SCD100 User Manual

21. (-) PITCH BEND - The (-) pitch bend function 
creates  a  momentary  “Slow  Down”  in  the  CD’s 
pitch  speed  (Beats  per  minute  -  BPM)  when  the 
PITCH  (23)  function  is  activated.  This  functions 
allows  the  beats  between  two  CD’s  or  any  other 
music  source  to  match.  This  is  a  momentary 
function. When the button is depressed the pitch 
speed  will  automatically  return  to PITCH  SLID-
ER'S  (24)  selected  pitch.  Holding  down  this  but-
ton  will  give  a  maximum...

elapse,  or  frames.  The  displayed  frames  will  be 
indirect reference to the current time mode.
33.TIME  BAR  INDICATOR  -This  bar  visually 
details  the  time  defined  in  the TIME  METER (30, 
31,  &  32).  As  with  the  TIME  METER    (30,  31,  & 
32),  this  bar  is  also  dependent  on  the  selected 
time function (REMAIN (37) OR ELAPSE (34time function (REMAIN (37) OR ELAPSE (34time function (). This 
bar will begin to flash when 15 seconds of a track 
remain and will begin to rapidly...

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Figure 8 - 3 in. / 8cm discFigure 7 - 5 in. / 12cm discFigure 7 - 5 in. / 12cm disc
2. LOADING DISCS
The  SCD-100  can  play  both  3  inch  (8  cm)  and  5  inch  (12  cm)  compact  discs  (CD’s).  Odd  shaped  and  oval 
CD’s  are  not  compatible.  When  loading  a  CD  into  the  unit  always  hold  the  disc  by  its'  edges  and  place  it  in 
the disc tray. Never touch the signal surface (the glossy side). When using 5 inch/12 cm discs, place the disc 
in the outer tray...

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4. STARTING PLAYBACK
Insert an audio CD as describe on the previous page (LOADING DISCSInsert an audio CD as describe on the previous page (LOADING DISCSInsert an audio CD as describe on the previous page (). Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON 
(18) with an audio CD inserted will immediately start playback. The point at which playback starts (cue point) 
will automatically be stored in the memory as the cue point. The unit will return to this cue point (the point at 
which playback started)...

8. FRAME SEARCH 
This feature allows you to scroll through a track to set a cue, or 
loop point. To use the scroll function you must first be in Pause 
Mode or Cue Mode. Once you are in Pause or Cue mode, use 
your  finger  tip  to  turn  the JOG  WHEEL  (13)to  scroll  through 
the  track  (figure  9).  Turning  the  wheel  in  a  clockwise  direc-
tion will advance the frame search and turning the wheel in a 
counter-clockwise  direction  rewinds  the  frame  search.  When 
you  use  the JOG  WHEEL...

Activating the Pitch Slider (24):
To  activate  the PITCH  SLIDER  (24),  you  must  turn  the 
pitch function on. Press the PITCH BUTTON (23) to turn 
on the pitch function, when the pitch function is activated 
the PITCH LED (10) will begin to glow. If the pitch function 
is not activated the PITCH SLIDER (21) will not function.
11. PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
This  function  will  increase  or  decrease  the  playback  speed  or  "PITCH,"  of  a  track.  The  maximum  pitch  bend 
percentage allowed is...

12. PITCH BEND
This  function  will momentarily increase  or  decrease  a  tracks  playback  speed  using  the(-)  &  (+)  PITCH  BUT-
TONS  (21  &  22).  The  maximum  pitch  bend  percentage  allowed  is  +/-16%.  The  pitch  bend  function  will  work 
in conjunction with thePITCH SLIDER (24) pitch setting. For example, if the PITCH SLIDER (24) is set to a 2% 
pitch gain the pitch bending process will begin at 2% and will continue to the maximum of -/+16%.
PITCH BEND BUTTONS (21 & 22)
The(+) PITCH...

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13. SETTING CUE POINTS 
A cue point is the exact point playback will begin when the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (18) is pressed. A cue point 
may be created anywhere on a disc or in a track.
Use the JOG WHEEL (13) to set a cue point by frame. While JOG WHEEL (13) to set a cue point by frame. While JOG WHEEL (13)
the disc is in pause or cue mode, use the JOG WHEEL (13) 
to scroll  through  a  track  to  find  your...

1)Be sure a disc is inserted in the drive and press the
    PROGRAM BUTTON (6). Pressing thePROGRAM BUT-
    TON (6) from any function will immediately pause the 
    disc and enter the program mode.
2)After activating the program mode the PROGRAM INDI-
    CATOR LED (7) will begin to glow indicating Program 
    Mode has been activated. 
15. PROGRAM PLAY 
This operation allows you to customize the order tracks are played back. You may select specific tracks to play 
and the order they will be played in....

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1. PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING COMPACT DISCS     
Compact disc are constructed of the same types of plastic record are. To avoid severe damage to you valuable 
disc please observe the following guide lines. Following the these guide lines will ensure long disc life.
•   Do not allow fingerprints, oil or dust to get on the surface of the disc.  If the disc is dirty, wipe it off with 
     a soft dry cloth.
•   Do not use...