American Audio CDMp3 PLAYER UCD200 User Manual

							UCD-200
Professional Dual CD/USB Player
 Operating Instructions
6122 S.  Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, Ca. 90040
www.americandj.com
Rev. 5/11 
						

							©American Audio®   -   www.americanaudio.us   -   UCD-200 Instruction Manual Page 2
CAUTIONS  REGARDING  HANDLING.................................................................................................3
PRODUCT          INFORMATION......................................................................................................................5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT .........................................................................................................................6
SET-UP................................................................................................................................................6
FEATURES............................................................................................................................................7
FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
 REMOTE  UNIT .............................................................................................................................8
 PLAyER UNIT .............................................................................................................................11
LIqUID  CR ySTAL  DISPLA y..................................................................................................................13
INTERNAL MENU.................................................................................................................................15
BASIC OPERATION
 LOADING/EJECTING  DISC.......................................................................................................16
 SELECTING  TRACKS................................................................................................................16
 STARTING/STOPPING  PLA yBACK...........................................................................................16
 ADJUSTING  TIME DISPLA y......................................................................................................18
  PITCH  ADJUSTMENTS.............................................................................................................18
  PITCH  BENDING.......................................................................................................................19
  LOOPING...................................................................................................................20
 RELAy          (FLIP-FLOP)..................................................................................................................................21
DATABASE  BUILDER...........................................................................................................................22
TyPICAL SET UP..................................................................................................................................25
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................26
SHUT  DOwN  PROCEDURES..............................................................................................................27
HANDLING  COMPACT  DISC...............................................................................................................27
wARRANTy.......................................................................................................................................28
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................29
 CONTENTS
Please Note: All specifications and improvements to and in the design of this unit and this manuals 
are subject to change at any time without any prior written or published noticed.
For service parts visit http://parts.americandj.com
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) 
						

							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
wARNING:  TO  PREVENT  FIRE  OR  SHOCK 
HAZARD,  DO  NOT  EXPOSE  THIS  UNIT  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 
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  PLA yER  SHOULD  NOT 
BE  ADJUSTED  OR  REPAIRED  By  ANyONE 
EXCEPT  PROPERLy  qUALIFIED  SERVICE 
PERSONNEL.
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 
ELECTRI qUES  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.
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 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 
						

							ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
CAUTIO N
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended  to alert  the  user  to the  presence  of important
operating  and maintenance  (servicing) instructions  in
t he literature accompanying the appliance.
The 
lightning  flash with arrowhead  symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to th e
presence  of uninsulated  dangerous voltage within the
products  enclosure  that may  be of sufficient  magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons .
READ INSTRUCTIONS  — All the  safety  and operatin g
instructions  should be read  before  the product  is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS —  The safety and operating
instructions  should be retained  for future  reference.
HEED  WARNING S —  All  warnings  on the  product  and
in  the  operating  instructions  should be adhered  to.
FOLLOW  INSTRUCTIONS  — All  operating  and use
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING  — The  product  should be cleaned  only with
a  polishing  cloth or a soft  dry cloth.  Never  clean with
furniture  wax, benzine,  insecticides  or other  volatile
liquids since they may corrode the cabinet .
A TTACHMENTS  — Do  not  use  attachments  not
recommended  by the  product  manufacturer  as they
may cause hazards.
WATER  AND MOISTURE  — Do  not  use  this product
near  water  — for  example,  near a bathtub,  wash
bowl,  kitchen  sink, or laundry  tub; in a wet  basement ;
or near a swimming pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES  — Do  not  place  this product  on an
unstable  cart, stand,  tripod,  bracket,  or table.  The
product  may fall, causing  serious injury to a child  or
adult,  and serious  damage  to the  product.  Use only
w ith  a cart,  stand,  tripod,  bracket,  or tabl e
recommended  by the  manufacturer,  or sold  with
the  product.  Any mounting  of the  product  should
follow  the manufacturer’s  instructions, and shoul d
use  a mounting  accessory  recommended  by the
manufacturer .
CART  — A  product  and cart combination  should be
moved  with care.  Quick  stops,  excessive  force, and
uneven  surfaces  may cause  the product  and cart
combination to overturn .
VENTILATION  — Slots  and openings  in the  cabinet  are
provided  for ventilation  and to ensure  reliable
operation  of the  product  and to protect  it from
overheating,  and these  openings  must not be
blocked  or covered.  The openings  should never be
blocked  by placing  the product  on a bed,  sofa,  rug,
or  other  similar  surface.  This product  should not be
placed  in a built-in  installation  such as a bookcase  or
rack  unless  proper ventilation  is provided  or the
manufacturer’s  instructions have been  adhered  to.
POWER  SOURCES  — This  product  should be operated
only  from  the type  of power  source  indicated  on the
marking  label. If you  are not sure  of the  type  of
power  supply  to your  home,  consult  your product
dealer or local power company.
LOCATIO N –  The  appliance  should be installed  in a
stable location.
NONUSE  PERIODS –  The  power  cord of the  appliance
should 
be  unplugged  from the outlet  when left un-
used for a long period of time. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
•
If this  product  is equipped  with a polarized  alternating
current  line plug  (a plug  having  one blade  wider than
the  other),  it will  fit into  the outlet  only one way.  This
is  a safety  feature.  If you  are unable  to insert  the plug
fully  into the outlet,  try reversing  the plug.  If the  plug
should  still fail to fit,  contact  your electrician  to
replace  your obsolete  outlet. Do not  defeat  the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
• If this  product  is equipped  with a three-wire
grounding  type plug,  a plug  having  a third  (grounding)
pin,  it will  only  fit into  a grounding  type power  outlet.
This  is a safety  feature.  If you  are unable  to insert  the
plug  into the outlet,  contact  your electrician  to
replace  your obsolete  outlet. Do not  defeat  the
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD  PROTECTION - Power-supply  cords
should  be routed  so that  they  are not likely  to be
walked  on or pinched  by items  placed  upon or
against  them, paying  particular  attention to cords  at
plugs,  convenience  receptacles, and the point  where
they exit from the product .
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING  — If an outside
antenna  or cable  system  is connected  to the  product ,
be  sure  the antenna  or cable  system  is grounded  so
as  to provide  some protection  against voltage surges
and  built-up  static charges.  Article 810 of the  National
Electrical  Code, ANSI/NFPA  70, provides  informatio n
with  regard  to proper  grounding  of the  mast  and
supporting  structure, grounding  of the  lead-in  wire
to  an  antenna  discharge  unit, size of grounding
conductors,  location of antenna-discharge  unit,
c o n n e c t i o n  t o g r o u n d i n g  e l e c t r o d e s ,  and
r equirements  for the  grounding  electrode. See  Figur e
A.
LIGHTNING  — For  added  protection  for this  product
during  a lightning  storm, or when  it is  left  unattended
and  unused  for long  periods  of time,  unplug  it from
the  wall  outlet  and disconnect  the antenna  or cabl e
system.  This will prevent  damage  to the  product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
POWER  LINES — An  outside  antenna  system should
not  be located  in the  vicinity  of overhead  power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can  fall into  such  power  lines or circuits.  When
installing  an outside  antenna  system, extreme  care
should  be taken  to keep  from touching  such power
lines  or circuits  as contact  with them  might  be fatal.
O VERLOADING  — Do  not  overload  wall outlets ,
extension  cords, or 
integral  convenience  receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. OBJECT 
AND LIqUID  ENTRY - N ever  push  objects  of
any  kind  into this product  through  openings  as they
may  touch  dangerous  voltage points or short-out
parts  that could  result  in a fire  or electric  shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product .
SERVICING  — Do  not  attempt  to service  this product
yourself  as opening  or removing  covers may expose
you  to dangerous  voltage or other  hazards.  Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel .
DAMAGE  REqUIRING  SERVICE  -  Unplug  this product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualifie d
service personnel under the following conditions:
•W hen the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid  has been  spilled,  or objects  have fallen  into
the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the  product  does not operate  normally  by following
the  operating  instructions.  Adjust only those  controls
that  are covered  by the  operating  instructions  as an
improper  adjustment  of other  controls  may result  in
damage and will often require extensive work by  a
qualified  technician  to restore  the product  to its
normal operation.
• If the  product  has been  dropped  or damaged  in any
way.
•W hen the product  exhibits  a distinct  change  in
performance — this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT  PARTS -- W hen  replacement  parts
are  required,  be sure  the service  technician  has used
replacement  parts specified  by the  manufacturer  or
have  the same  characteristics  as the  original  part.
Unauthorized  substitutions may result  in fire,  electri c
shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY  CHECK - U pon  completion  of any  service  or
repairs  to this  product,  ask the service  technician  to
perform  safety checks  to determine  that the product
is in proper operating condition.
WALL  OR CEILING  MOUNTING  — The  product  should
not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT  — The  product  should be situated  away from heat
sources  such as radiators,  heat registers,  stoves, or
other  products  (including  amplifiers)  that produce
heat .
IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAM P
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTOR S
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRI
C
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Fig.  A
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
C A U T I O N : T O R E D U C E  T H E R I S K  O F E L E C T R I C 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). 
T H E R E  ARE N O U S E R  S E R V I C E A B L E  P A R T S 
I NSIDE   REFER  SERVICE  TO YOUR  AUTHORIZED 
AMERICAN AUDI O
® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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							 PRODUCT INFORMATION
I.  Heat - The CD player should be situated     
    away from heat sources such as radia-   
    tors, heat registers, stoves, or other appli-   
    ances (including amplifiers) that produce 
    heat.
2.  Do not let insecticides, benzene, or thinner   
     come in contact with the surface of the unit.
3.  Never disassemble or modify your unit in any   
     way, doing so will void your manufactures      
     warranty.
4.  Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack
5.  Do not attempt to operate this unit if it     
     becomes  damaged in any way.
6.  This unit is intended for indoor use only, use  
     of this product outdoors voids all warranties.
7.  Always mount this unit in safe and stable    
     matter.
8.  Disconnect from main power before making    
     any type of connection.
9. Cleaning - 
   • The CD Player should be cleaned only as
   recommended by the manufacturer. Use a
   soft cloth to wipe down the outside of the
  unit. For stubborn stains moisten a soft cloth
   with class cleaner or other mild detergent to
   wipe away any stains. Use a soft cloth to     
 wipe any residual cleaner. Never use volatile   
 cleaners such as benzene, solvent, or thinner   
 to clean your unit, these cleaners will damage
   the units surface.
    •  Cleaning the pick-up lens - The pick-up lens
   should not become dirty under normal us-
  age. If the lens does become dirty, contact
 American Audio Technical Support for further 
 instructions. Third party lens cleaners avail-
 able but not highly recommended. Use of   
 some of these cleaner may damage the pick- 
 up lens, be sure to follow extreme caution   
 when using these types of cleaners.
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This  unit 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  unit  for  any  damage.  Be  sure  all 
accessories  needed  to  operate  the  unit  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  unit  to 
your  dealer  without  first  contacting  customer 
support. 
wARRANTy INFORMATION
The UCD-200  carries  a ONE  year  (365  days) 
limited  warranty.  This  warranty  covers  parts 
and  labor. Please fill  out  the  enclosed  war-
ranty  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.) number.  If  the  unit  is  under  warranty, 
you  must  provide  a  copy  of  your  proof  of  pur-
chase invoice. Please contact American Audio® 
customer support at (800) 322-6337 for a R.A. 
number. 
						

							 SET-UP
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 CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Customer Support:  American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and  
to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation.  you may also visit 
us  on  the  web  at  www.americanaudio.us  for  any  comments  or  suggestions. For  service  related  issue  please 
contact  American  Audio®.  Service  Hours  are  Monday  through  Friday  9:00  a.m.  to  5:00  p.m.  Pacific  Standard 
Time.
  Voice:    (800) 322-6337
 Fax:    (323) 582-2941
 E-mail:   [email protected]
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. 
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will 
void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact customer 
support. Please do not return to your dealer without first contacting customer support. 
CAUTION:
•  The player will work normally when the main unit is   
  mounted with the front panel within 15 degrees of  
  the vertical plane. If the unit is tilted excessively,  
  discs may not be loaded or unloaded properly.  
  (Figure 1)
CAUTION:
•  The LCD is designed to be clearly visible within the   
  angles shown in Figure 2. Mount the control unit  
  so that the visual angle is within this range.
Figure 2Figure 1
1. Checking the Contents:      
  Be sure your UCD-200 was shipped with the following:          
  1) UCD-200 Dual CD/USB player unit.      1)  UCD-200 Controller Head Unit 
    2) Dual Male to Male RCA cable.      1)  warranty card.           
  1)    Operating instructions (this booklet).
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 undesirable   
       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 UCD-200 outputs to       
     the line inputs of a mixer. Never connect a CD player's output to a mixers "phono" inputs. 
  
CAUTION: Be sure to use the supplied control cables. Using a different type of cable may result in unit damage. 
To avoid severe unit damage, be sure main power is off when connecting the control cables. 
						

							•  Jog Wheel Pitch Bend (b)
•  Single or Continuous Play
•  Selectable Time Display
•  Auto Cue
•  Flip Flop™ (Relay Playback) (c)
•  Pitch Control and Bend 
    (+/-4%, +/-8%, or +/-16%, & 100%*)
•  Dual USB Slots for MP3 Playback
*100% Pitch Bend/Pitch Slider is for CDs only
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 MAIN FEATURES
(a)   60 SECOND  TRANSPORT  PROTECTION:  The  CD  transport  tray  will  automatically  close  if  left  open  for  more  than  60  sec-
onds. If a CD is left in the tray it will immediately cue.  
(b)   JOG wHEEL  PITCH  BEND:  During  normal  playback,  the  jog  wheel  acts  as  a  momentary  pitch  bend.  Turing  the  wheel  in  a 
clockwise direction will increase the speed and turning the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the speed.  
(c) FLIP-FLOP™: For FLIP-FLOP™ results you must use both drives. Connect your UCD-200 as described in the set-up section 
of  this  manual.  This  feature  will  start  the  next  player  side  once  one  player  side  has  ended.  For  example,  if  drive  one  is  playing 
and  it  ends,  drive  two  will  instantly  begin  to  play.  you  may  set  FLIP-FLOP™  to  play  track  to  track  or  music  source  device  to 
music source device. For more information on this feature, see FLIP-FLOP™ on page 21.
•  8 Times Over Sampling 1 Bit D/A Converter
•  60 Second Transport Protection (a)
•  Pitch Display
•  Reads CD and CD-R Media
•  Repeat in Single Mode
•  4 Speed Search
•  Database Builder
IMPORTANT SD  CARD INFORMATION & SET -UP
SD CARD INFORMATION: 
•  Make sure your SD Card only has MP3 files on it
•  Do Not have any other file type on your SD Card; no photo files, etc...
•   American Audio SD Players can read SD HC (High Capacity) Cards up to 32GB
PlEASE NOTE:
For higher quality MP3 files (more than 128 kbps) American Audio recommends "High Speed" 
SD Cards. Using high speed cards will ensure the best performance with your American Audio 
SD Player.
USB INFORMATION:
•  Make sure your USB device has only MP3 files on it. There cannot   be any other type of files   
  on your USB device, NO photo files, etc...
•  If you are using a SD Card via USB SD Card reader, you must remove the USB SD Card     
    reader first to change SD Card's. Please do not remove the SD Card from the USB SD Card   
    reader while the USB card reader is still connected to the unit.
•  Only supports FAT/FAT32 formatted devices. 
						

							 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS -  REMOTE UNIT
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REMOTE  CONTROl -  FACE (FIGURE 3)
1. OPEN/CLOSE (Disc Tray Open/Close) - This button is used to open and close the disc trans-
port tray door. NOTE:  when a disc is loaded, the tray will not open unless the unit is in pause or cue mode. 
2. SOURCE SELECTOR - Press this button to select your desired playback source. Select either CD Player, 
USB 1, or USB 2. The source indicator LED will light when the selected source is activate.
3. TIME - The TIME button is used to change the displayed time values. Time can be displayed 
as elapsed track time, remaining track time, and total disc remaining time. Total disc remaining time can only 
be displayed for standard CDs.
4. LIqUID  CRYSTAL  DISPLAY  (LCD) - This  high  quality  LCD  indicates  all  the  functions  (play,  pause,  cue, 
etc..,), as they occur. This display is viewable at several comfortable angles as described on page 6. The LCD 
icons will be described in the next section.
5.  PITCH  SLIDER  -  This  slider  is  used  to  adjust  the  playback  pitch  percentage  when  the PITCH (8)  function 
is activated. The slider is a set adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slider is moved or the PITCH (8) 
function has been turned off. The maximum pitch range of the slider is +/-100%. This adjustment can be made 
with  or  without  a  music  source.  The  pitch  adjustment  will  remain  even  if  a  music  source  has  been  removed, 
and will reflect on any other music source that is loaded into the unit. That is to say, if you set a +2% pitch on 
one music source, remove it and insert another, that music source will also have a +2% pitch. The amount of 
pitch being applied will be displayed in the LCD (4). Use this slider to match the BPM’s of this unit to that of 
another  music  source.  By  changing  the  pitch  of  one  music  source  with  respect  to  the  other  in  this  way,  the 
beats can be matched. 
6.  SGL/CTN  - 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 
Figure 3
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							track by track.  
7.  TAP/BPM  BUTTON  - Press  this  button  to  switch  between  manual  BPM  and  Auto  BPM. when  in  manual 
BPM mode, tap this button to the beat of the current track. 
8. PITCH BUTTON/ PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR - This button is used to turn the pitch function on and 
off  and  choose  the  pitch  percentage.  The  pitch  percentages  to  choose  from  are  4%,  8%,  16%,  and  100%. 
To activate the pitch slider press the button for at least 3 seconds. The pitch functions of the PITCH SLIDER 
(5), will not function without this function being activated. See page 18 for more details. The pitch slider and 
"+" and "-" pitch bend buttons have a maximum range of +/-100%. (100% Pitch Bend/Pitch Slider works 
with CD only)
9.  TRACK/FOLDER  SEARCH  KNOB  -  This  knob  is  used  to  search/scroll  through  the  tracks  or  folders  on  a 
active audio source. The search feature depends on the setting of the FOLDER BUTTON. If you press the knob 
in and turn it while in track mode, you can skip ahead 10 tracks. Example:  if you are at Track #1, pressing the 
knob and turning it clockwise will skip you to Track #11. If you press the knob and turn it clockwise again, it will 
skip to Track #21. If there are not that many tracks, it will go back to Track #1.
10. FOLDER/TRACK BUTTON - This button is used to toggle between folders and tracks.  when the LED of 
the  FOLDER  BUTTON  is  lit,  the  player  is  in  FOLDER  search  mode.  Hold  the  FOLDER  BUTTON  down  for  at 
least 2 seconds to activate and deactivate the REPEAT function.
Hold the button down for at least 2 seconds to activate and deactivate the REPEAT function.
REPEAT ON: All the track in the current folder will play track by track until the repeat function is deactivated.
REPEAT OFF: All the tracks in the device will play in the normal mode.
SINGLE REPEAT: The current playing track will play continuously.
11. IN, OUT, & RELOOP -
IN BUTTON -  “CUE ON THE FLy” - This function allows you to set a CUE POINT (see CUE POINT page 17) 
without music interruption (“on the fly”). This button also sets the starting point of a loop (see LOOP).
OUT  BUTTON -  This  button  is  used  to  set  the  ending  point  of  a  loop.  A  loop  is  started  by  pressing  the IN 
BUTTON, pressing  the OUT  BUTTON  set  the  loop  ending  point.  The  loop  will  continue  to  play  until  the  OUT 
BUTTON is pressed once again.
RELOOP  BUTTON - If a LOOP has been made (see setting a LOOP on page 20), but the Player is not actively 
in LOOP mode (a loop is not playing), pressing the RELOOP BUTTON will instantly reactivate the LOOP mode. 
To exit the loop, press the LOOP OUT BUTTON. 
12. RELAY BUTTON - This button is acitvates Flip-Flop™ mode. See page 21 for more information.
13. PITCH BEND BUTTONS -
  (-) PITCH BEND - The (-) pitch bend function creates a momentary “Slow Down” in the pitch speed (Beats 
per minute - BPM) when the PITCH (8) function is activated. This function 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 SLIDER'S  (5) selected  pitch.  Holding  down  this  button  will  give  a 
maximum of -100% pitch. Be sure to remember that this function is a momentary pitch adjustment, for a more 
precise adjustment use the PITCH SLIDER'S (5) to match the BPM’s with another playing music source.   
  (+) PITCH BEND - The (+) pitch bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in the pitch speed (Beats per 
minute - BPM) when the PITCH (8) function is activated. This function 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 SLIDER'S (5) selected pitch. Holding down this button will give a maximum 
of +100% pitch. Be sure to remember that this function is a momentary pitch adjustment, for a more precise 
adjustment use the PITCH  SLIDER'S (5) to match the BPM’s with another playing music source.  
14. TEMPO LOCK FUNCTION - This button activates the TEMPO LOCK function. This function allows you to 
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							use the PITCH SLIDER to speed up or slow down playback speed without altering the tonal pitch of the track. 
when this function is not engaged the original tonal pitch of the track will be altered giving you the "chipmunk" 
effect when a track is played at a high rate of speed, or the "James Earl Jones" effect when a track is slowed 
too much.  
15. SEARCH BUTTONS - 
       This search button allows you to quickly scan backwards through a track. 
       This search button allows you to quickly scan forwards through a track. 
16. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON - Each press of the PLA y/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.
17. CUE - Pressing the CUE button during playback immediately pauses playback and returns the track to the 
last set cue point. The red CUE BUTTON LED will glow when the unit is in cue mode The LED will also flash 
every time a new CUE POINT is set. The CUE button can also be held down to momentarily play music.  when 
you release the CUE button it instantly returns to the last set CUE POINT. 
18. JOG WHEEL MODE BUTTON - 
VINYL MODE - In this mode the scratch effect is active. Use the jog wheel to simulate the scratch effect.
CDJ  MODE  -  In  this  mode  the  scratch  effect  is  deactivated  the  jog  wheel  can  be  used  to  pitch  bend  during 
playback and frame search in pause mode.
19. JOG WHEEL - The jog wheel serves three 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 jog wheel also works as a momentary pitch bend during playback. Turning the wheel clockwise  
  will increase the pitch percentage up to 100%, and turning the wheel in the counter-clockwise direction   
  will decrease the pitch percentage up to -100%. The pitch bend will be determined on how fast you turn   
  the wheel.
C.  The jog wheel is also used to simulate the scratch effect. See JOG wHEEL MODE BUTTON (18). 
REMOTE CONTROL  - REAR (FIGURE 4)
20.  REMOTE  JACK -  Connect  the  supplied  8  pin  din  cable  from  this  jack  to  the  player's  remote  connector. 
This will allow you to control the player functions.
21. UNIT 1 CONTROL START JACK - Connect the supplied mini-plug from the control start jack on the rear 
of the unit to th control out jack of a compatiable mixer. This will enable the "q-Start" function.
22. UNIT 2 CONTROL START JACK - Connect the supplied mini-plug from the control start jack on the rear 
of the unit to th control out jack of a compatiable mixer. This will enable the "q-Start" function.
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