American Audio CDMp3 PLAYER SCD100 User Manual
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SCD-100 ™ Operating Instructions American Audio® 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles Ca. 90058Revised 02/02
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CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING....................................................................................................4 PRODUCT INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................6 CUSTOMER SUPPORT..........................................................................................................................7 SET-UP................................................................................................................................................8 FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................3 FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS..............................................................................................................9 BASIC OPERATION LOADING/EJECTING DISC.......................................................................................................13 SELECTING TRACKS................................................................................................................13 STARTING/STOPPING PLAYBACK..........................................................................................14 FRAME SEARCH.......................................................................................................................15 TRACK SCANNING...................................................................................................................15 ADJUSTING TIME DISPLAY.........................................................ADJUSTING TIME DISPLAY.........................................................ADJUSTING TIME DISPLAY.............................................16 MAKING PITCH CHANGES .....................................................................................................16 SETTING CUE POINTS............................................................................................................18 CREATING LOOPS....................................................................................................................18 PROGRAMMING AND PROGRAM PLAY...................................................................................19 SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES..............................................................................................................20 HANDLING COMPACT DISC...............................................................................................................20 WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................23 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................24 CONTENTS • 8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter • Auto cue • Front Loading CD System • 10 Digit Liquid Crystal Display • 5 LED Indicator System • +/- 12% Pitch Range • +/- 16% Pitch Bend • + 10 Track Skip Search • Single Rackmount unit • 1/75th second frame search • Jog Wheel for frame search • Jog Shuttle for fast search • 8 different speed scan (4 Forward/4 Reverse) • Pitch display • Digital RCA coaxial output • Large bright Digital Screen can be viewed from wide angles. • Loop • Pitch Percentage Display • 30 Track Programmable • Instant Start within 10 ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)Instant Start within 10 ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed) MAIN FEATURES ©American Audio® - www.americandj.com - SCD-100™ Instruction Manual Page 3
©American Audio® - www.americandj.com - SCD-100™ Instruction Manual Page 4 NOTE: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electrical appliances such as radios and tele- visions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. NOTE: This CD player uses a semiconductor laser. It is recommended for use in a room at the following temperature: 41˚F - 95˚F / 5˚C - 35˚C CAUTION: 1.Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do not damage or deform; it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. Hold plug attachment 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 mal- function may occur. 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._____________________________ 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. ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO WATER OR MOISTURE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre- quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer- ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: –Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equip- ment and receiver. – Connect the unit into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. 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 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.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS ELECTRICAL SAFETY 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 manufacturer’s 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 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 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.americandj.com - SCD-100™ Instruction Manual Page 5
©American Audio® - www.americandj.com - SCD-100™ Instruction Manual Page 6 PRODUCT INFORMATION LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION •The SCD-100 is designed to operate in either a 120 volts or 220 volts environment. •Before changing the operating voltage voltage be sure main power is disconnect- ed. •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. WARRANTY INFORMATION The SCD-100™ 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. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A. number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package. A brief description of the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting customer support at (800) 322-6337. VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH 1998.01.12CLASS 1LASER KLASSE 1LASER PRODUCT 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.
Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® SCD-100™ 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.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacifi c Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 Fax:(323) 582-2610 E-mail: [email protected] 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 SCD-100™ 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 fi rst 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 fl uctuation (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 qualifi ed for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation. SET-UP PRECAUTIONS ©American Audio® - www.americandj.com - SCD-100™ Instruction Manual Page 7
1.Checking the Contents Be sure your SCD-100™ package was shipped with the following: 1) SCD-100™ Professional Rackmount Single CD Player 2) User Manual (this booklet) 3) Stereo Pair of RCA Cables 4) Warranty Card 2.Installing the Units 1) The SCD-100 is designed to placed on a flat level surface or installed into a standard 19” rack mount case or enclosure. When mounting the SCD-100 in a 19” rack be sure to support the unit by all four screw slots on the face of the unit. 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 TV’s and tuners, as the unit may cause undesir- able interference with such devices. 3.Connections 1) Be sure the power is disconnected. 2) Connect the included RCA cable from your SCD-100™ outputs to the inputs on your mixer. 3) Use the Digital Output to connect to MiniDisc, DAT machines, or other device that accepts digital inputs. CAUTION: To avoid sever 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, disks 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 ©American Audio® - www.americandj.com - SCD-100™ Instruction Manual Page 8
FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS 25 1998.01.12 2827 CLASS 1LASER KLASSE 1LASER PRODUCT ELAP SED R E M A I N S I N G L E CO NTIN U TRACKMSF 2930313233 3435363738 TRACK M S FCOMPACTDIGITAL AUDIO1 BIT 8 TIMES OVERSAMPLING D/A CONVERTER COMPACT DISC PLAYER ONOFF 26 A. FRONT CONTROLS (FIGURE 3) 1. TRANSPORT TRAY - This tray is used to load and unload compact disc’s into the drive mecha- nism. The tray is opened and closed by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (2). Never attempt to force the transport tray open or closed when the power is turned off. 2. OPEN/CLOSE (TRANSPORT TRAY OPEN/ CLOSE) - This button is used to open and close the transport tray. NOTE: The TRANSPORT TRAY (1) will not open when a CD is insert, unless the drive mechanism is in “Pause” or “Cue” mode to prevent accidentally stopping the music during playback. 3. TIME - The time button is used to changed the way the time values are displayed in the LCD (4). The time value can be displayed as elapsed track time or remaining track time. 4. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) - This high quality LCD Indicates all the unit functions (play, pause, cue, etc..,), as they occur as well as dis- ©American Audio® - www.americandj.com - SCD-100™ Instruction Manual Page 9
playing the time and track values. This display is viewable at several comfortable angles as described on pages 11 and 12. The LCD symbols will be described in the next section. 5. SGL - This button allows the unit's play mode to change between Single and Continuous. In single mode the unit will play a single track and return to cue mode. In continuous mode the unit continues to play track by track and returns to cue mode after all tracks have played. This func- tion also operates in program modes. In program mode the continuous function will play all tracks in a program, than return to cue mode on the first track in the program. 6. PROG. - (Program Button) This button is used to enter Program Mode. The word “PROGRAM” will be indicated in the LCD DISPLAY (4) when Program Mode is activated. For programming information see “Programming” on page 19. 7. PROGRAM LED - This LED will glow while programming or when the unit is playing in pro- gram mode. See Programming on page 19. 8. LOOP LED - This LED will glow when the unit is in loop mode. See Looping on page 18. 9. LOOP BUTTON - This button is used to acti- vate a loop. See Looping on page 18. 10. PITCH LED - This LED will glow when the pitch function is activated. See PITCH on page 16. 11. POWER SWITCH - This switch is used to control the unit's main power. 12. SHUTTLE WHEEL - (OUTER RING) The outer wheel of the jog shuttle is used as a fast track search. The wheel has four forward and four reverse speed positions for speed searching through tracks. The more you turn the wheel in either direction, the faster you search. 13. JOG WHEEL - (INNER WHEEL) The inner wheel of the jog shuttle is serves two functions depending on the current operating mode: A.The jog wheel will act as a slow frame search control when the unit is in pause or cue mode allowing you to set a specific cue point or find a particular starting point. B. The inner wheel also works as a momen- tary pitch bend during playback. Turning the wheel clockwise will increase the pitch per- centage up to 16%, and turning the wheel in the counterclockwise direction will decrease the pitch percentage up to -16%. The pitch bend will be determined on how fast you turn the wheel. 14. TRACK BUTTON - This buttons is used to select a track. Tapping this button will back-skip to the previous track, holding down this button will rapidly back-skip through the tracks on a CD. 15. CUE LED - This LED will glow when the unit is in CUE mode. The LED will also flash every time a new CUE POINT is set. See CUE on page 18. 16. CUE - Pressing the CUE button during play- back immediately pauses playback and returns the track to the last set cue point (see setting a CUE POINT, page 18). The red CUE LED (15) will glow when the unit is in cue mode. The LED will also flash every time a new CUE POINT is set. 17. + 10 - This button instantly advances the track selection by 10. For example if the unit is cued on track one, pressing this button will instantly advance to and cue track 11. If the but- ton is pressed once more the unit will advance to and cue track 21. 18. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON - Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE Button causes the operation to change from play to pause or from pause to play. While in play mode the green play LED will glow, and while in pause mode the green play LED will flash. 19. PLAY LED - While in play mode the green play LED will glow, and while in pause mode the green play LED will flash. 20. TRACK BUTTON - This buttons is used to select your desired track. Tapping this button will forward skip to the next track, holding down this button will rapidly forward skip through the tracks on your CD. FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS ©American Audio® - www.americandj.com - SCD-100™ Instruction Manual Page 10