Page 2 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CK 800Mp3 Instruction Manual Page 2 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 r...
Page 3 - CAUTION; TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK; ImPORTANT INFORmATION
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...
Page 4 - ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS; ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CK 800Mp3 Instruction Manual Page 4 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating an...
Page 5 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
© American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CK 800Mp3 Instruction Manual Page 5 I. Read Instructions - All the safety and oper- ating instructions should be read before you operate the system. The safety and operating instructions should be saved for future reference.2. Heed Warnings - All warnings ...
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION; Operating Determinations:; SET-UP PRECAUTIONS
Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio ® CK 800Mp3 System. This system is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest qual-ity audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual ...
Page 7 - mAIN FEATURES; • 1/75th second frame search
mAIN FEATURES © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CK 800Mp3 Instruction Manual Page 7 • Plays Mp3, CD, and CD-R Discs • Auto cue • Sleep Mode ( c ) • Selectable Single or Continuous Play • 1/75th second frame search • Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”) • Pitch display • Digital RCA coaxial out...
Page 8 - Checking the Contents; Be sure your CK 800Mp3 was shipped with the following:; Figure 2; . Mount the unit so
1. Checking the Contents Be sure your CK 800Mp3 was shipped with the following: 1) CK 800Mp3 Professional CD player/mixer. 2) Operating instructions (this booklet). 3) Warranty card. CAUTION: • To avoid severe damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when making connections to the unit. SET-UP C...
Page 9 - GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS CD PLAYER; tIme meter
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS CD PLAYER A. TOP UNIT CONTROLS (FIGURE 3) 1. EJECT FUNCTION - Pressing this will eject the CD. The eject function will only when the unit is in pause or cue mode, this is to prevent acci-dentally ejecting the disc when in play mode. 2. TImE BUTTON - The TIME button wil...
Page 10 - SEAmLESS LOOP IN BUTTON -; GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) CD PLAYER
can be changed between 4%, 8%, and 16%. 4% pitch percentage can be changed between 4%, will allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 16% will allow the most amount of pitch manipulation. 6. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR - Press this button to select pitch range percentages of 4%, 8%, and 16%. Se...
Page 11 - GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) CD PLAYER
14. SEARCH BUTTONS - This search button allows you to quick- ly scan backwards through a track. This search button allows you to quick- ly scan forwards through a track. 15. TRACK BUTTONS - This button is used to select a track. Tapping this button will forward skip to the next track, holding down t...
Page 12 - GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) mIxER; CHANNEL TREBLE CONTROL -
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) mIxER 17. SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH - These switches are used to select the input source assigned to each channel. Each channel may only be assigned one input source at a time. 18. AUx INPUT - This Aux input is for the use of a Mp3 player. Input volume will be con...
Page 13 - the CD play. The on/oFF “Q” START switch acti
applied to a channel signal. CHANNEL BASS CONTROL - This knob is used to adjust the low frequency levels of a chan-nel allowing for a maximum bass gain of +12dB or maximum signal decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the amount of bass applied to a chan-n...
Page 14 - Figure 5; BALANCED xLR mASTER OUTPUTS; rca
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) FRONT & REAR PANEL © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CK 800Mp3 Instruction Manual Page 14 Figure 5 Figure 4 32 30 31 B. FRONT PANEL (FIGURE 4) 30. TRANSPORT TRAY 1 - This tray is used to load and unload a compact disc. The tray is opened and close...
Page 15 - do not connect
GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) FRONT & REAR PANEL © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CK 800Mp3 Instruction Manual Page 15 36. RCA mASTER OUTPUTS - The RCA jacks send a low current unbalanced output signal. These jacks should only be used for shorter cable runs to signal processo...
Page 16 - GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) CD PLAYER LCD; lcd
© American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CK 800Mp3 Instruction Manual Page 16 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) CD PLAYER LCD D. LCD DISPLAY PANEL (FIGURE 6)43. PLAY/PAUSE INDICATOR - Either the play or pause indicator will glow depending which mode you are in. 44. CUE INDICATOR - This indic...
Page 17 - BASIC OPERATIONS; NEVER
BASIC OPERATIONS Figure 8: tapping the reverse track button will jump back to the previous track. Figure 9: tapping the for-ward track button will skip forward to the next track. 2. SELECTING TRACKS Select a desired track by using the track ButtonS (15). Tapping the track ButtonS (15) once will sele...
Page 19 - SETTING A CUE POINT
BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.) 1) You may press the In Button (10) on the fly (while the disc is playing). This will set a CUE Point without music interruption. Pressing the cue Button (12) will now return you to the same point that you pressed the In Button (10). 2) You may also use the jog Wheel (9) to ...
Page 20 - LCD LOOP INDICATORS; loop; ExITING A LOOP; out; CREATING AND PLAYING A SEAmLESS LOOP
BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.) 2) Press the In Button (10). This will set the starting point of the SEAMLESS LOOP. The In Button (10) LED will light. 1) Press play/pauSe Button (11) to activate playback mode. Figure 16 Figure 15 © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CK 800Mp3 Instruction Manual Page...
Page 21 - REPLAY LOOP; TIME BAR INDICATOR; of which time func
BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.) REPLAY LOOP - The reloop (8) function allows you to return to your stored loop at any time. The In Button (10) and out Button (10) LEDs will indicate a loop is stored in memory, and may be played at any time. To replay the loop, press the reloop Button (8). The In Button (10...
Page 22 - PITCH ADJUSTmENTS
PITCH ADJUSTmENTS © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CK 800Mp3 Instruction Manual Page 22 1. PITCH SLIDER (4): This function will increase or decrease the tracks playback speed or "PITCH." The maximum pitch percentage manipulation in this function is +/-100%. The pItch SlIder (4) is...
Page 23 - Unlike the; a 2% pitch gain the pitch bending process will begin at 2% and wi; ll continue to the maximum of +
PITCH ADJUSTmENTS © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CK 800Mp3 Instruction Manual Page 23 2. PITCH BENDING: Unlike the pItch SlIder (4) adjustment t his function will momentarily increase or decrease a tracks speed during playback. There are two ways to operate this function with the (-) &a...
Page 24 - jog Wheel
PITCH ADJUSTmENTS © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CK 800Mp3 Instruction Manual Page 24 Figure 27 3. JOG WHEEL (9): 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 whee...
Page 26 - C A S S E T T E D E C K; Turntables cannot be connected to the CK 800Mp3.
mIxER SET-UP C A S S E T T E D E C K © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CK 800Mp3 Instruction Manual Page 26 This image details a typical DJ Set Up consisting of a microphone, Mp3 player, CD players, and a tape deck. Note: Turntables cannot be connected to the CK 800Mp3.
Page 28 - Replacing the Crossfader:; CROSSFADER REPLACEmENT
The crossfader is “Hot Swapable” which means it may be replaced at any time, even when power is applied. Only replace with American Audio Part Feather Fader Plus. Replacing with any other model fader may seriously damage your mixer. Replacing the Crossfader: 1. Disconnect the systems main power supp...
Page 29 - odic check-up. During the period specified above, American Audio; WARRANTY
WARRANTY INFORMATION: The CK 800MP3 carries a ONE year (365 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 accompan...
Page 30 - SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL; Tray loading, digital compact disc audio player.; mIxER SECTION; dB
SPECIFICATIONS © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CK 800Mp3 Instruction Manual Page 30 GENERAL model: American Audio CK 800mp3 - Professional DUAL CD Player/mixer Type: Tray loading, digital compact disc audio player. Disc type: Standard size compact discs only (5 in/12 cm and 3in/8cm) Appl...
Page 31 - Fader maximum Attenuation:; CD PLAYER SECTION; output level; PLAYABILITY; change without any prior written notice.
SPECIFICATIONS © American Audio ® - www.AmericanAudio.us - CK 800Mp3 Instruction Manual Page 31 LINE, AUx: More than 65dB @1Khz between L and R Channel Equalizer: BASS: +12 +/-2dB at 70Hz, BELOW -29dB at 70Hz MID: +12 +/-2dB at 1KHz, BELOW -26dB at 1KHz TREBLE: +12 +/-2dB at 13KHz, -14 +/-3dB at 13K...
Page 32 - ©American Audio® World Headquarters:
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