Page 2 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS © American Audio ® - www.americanaudio.us - MCD-810™ Instruction Manual Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................3ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS......................................................
Page 3 - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC; CAUTION; Risk of electric shock; IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle isintended to alert the user to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance (servicing) instructions inthe literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arr...
Page 5 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Line Voltage Selection
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. Wa...
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION; Operating Determinations:; SET-UP PRECAUTIONS
Introduction: Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio ® MCD-810™ 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 ma...
Page 7 - MAIN FEATURES; FADER “Q” START CONTROL:
(b) FLIP-FLOP: This feature is used in conjunction with American Audio ® mixers that also feature Fader “Q” Start. For FLIP-FLOP results you must use both sides of the MCD-810™. Connect your MCD-810 as described in the set-up section of this manual. This feature will start the next player once one (...
Page 8 - Figure 1
1. Checking the Contents Be sure your MCD-810™ was shipped with the following: 1) MCD-810™ Transportation Unit 2) MCD-810™ Controller Unit 3) Operating Instructions (This Booklet) 4) Two (2) Control Cables 5) Two (2) "Q-Start" 1/8” mini plug. 6) Two (2) Sets of Stereo RCA Cables 7) Warranty ...
Page 9 - GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS; Figure 3
T A P B O P S G LC T N T I M E M 2 3 4 1 T A P B O P S G LC T N T IM E M 2 3 4 1 FOL D E R TR A C K M TOTA LR EM AIN S F PI TC H A UTO BP M CD M P3 C U E R E L OO P SI N GL E A UTO CUE FO LD E R TR AC K M T OTALR EM AI N S F P ITC H A U TO B PM C D M P 3 CU E R EL O OP S IN GL E A UTO CUE GENERAL FU...
Page 12 - Figure 4
AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R L AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT CONNECT TO CONTROLLER R L 115V VOLTAGE SELECTOR 230V 1 CONNECT TO CONTROLLER 2 Figure 4 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) © American Audio ® - www.americanaudio.us - MCD-810™ Instruction Manual Page 12 B. TRANSPORT UNIT (FIGURE 4) 28. DRIVE 2 TRAN...
Page 13 - *Only dual voltage models have this switch.
sents the left channels output. 34. DRIVE 1 DIGITAL OUT - This jack sends a digital stereo out signal. Use this connection to create near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini disc, CD-R, or any other recording device with a digital input. 35. DRIVE 1 REMOTE JACK - Connect the sup- plied 8 pin din c...
Page 14 - TIME DESCRIBED; Figure 5
© American Audio ® - www.americanaudio.us - MCD-810™ Instruction Manual Page 14 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.) D. LCD DISPLAY PANEL (FIGURE 5) 41. PLAY INDICATOR - The "PLAY" indicator will glow when the unit is in play mode. 42. PAUSE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow when the dr...
Page 15 - BASIC OPERATIONS; LOADING/EJECTING DISCS; NEVER; SELECTING TRACKS; Select a desired track by using the
T A P B O P S G LC T N T I M E M 2 3 4 1 T A P B O P S G LC T N T IM E M 2 3 4 1 FOL D E R TR A C K M TOTA LR EM AIN S F PI TC H A UTO BP M CD M P3 C U E R E L OO P SI N GL E A UTO CUE FO LD E R TR AC K M T OTALR EM AI N S F P ITC H A U TO B PM C D M P 3 CU E R EL O OP S IN GL E A UTO CUE BASIC OPER...
Page 16 - LOADING/EJECTING DISCS
T A P B O P S G LC T N T I M E M 2 3 4 1 T A P B O P S G LC T N T IM E M 2 3 4 1 FOL D E R TR A C K M TOTA LR EM AIN S F PI TC H A UTO BP M CD M P3 C U E R E L OO P SI N GL E A UTO CUE FO LD E R TR AC K M T OTALR EM AI N S F P ITC H A U TO B PM C D M P 3 CU E R EL O OP S IN GL E A UTO CUE T A P B O ...
Page 17 - FRAME SEARCH; CUE
T A P B O P S G LC T N T I M E M 2 3 4 1 T A P B O P S G LC T N T IM E M 2 3 4 1 FOL D E R TR A C K M TOTA LR EM AIN S F PI TC H A UTO BP M CD M P3 C U E R E L OO P SI N GL E A UTO CUE FO LD E R TR AC K M T OTALR EM AI N S F P ITC H A U TO B PM C D M P 3 CU E R EL O OP S IN GL E A UTO CUE T A P B O ...
Page 18 - PLAY; To Store a cue point:
T A P B O P S G LC T N T I M E M 2 3 4 1 T A P B O P S G LC T N T IM E M 2 3 4 1 FOL D E R TR A C K M TOTA LR EM AIN S F PI TC H A UTO BP M CD M P3 C U E R E L OO P SI N GL E A UTO CUE FO LD E R TR AC K M T OTALR EM AI N S F P ITC H A U TO B PM C D M P 3 CU E R EL O OP S IN GL E A UTO CUE T A P B O ...
Page 19 - CREATING AND PLAYING A SEAMLESS LOOP
T A P B O P S G LC T N T I M E M 2 3 4 1 T A P B O P S G LC T N T IM E M 2 3 4 1 FOL D E R TR A C K M TOTA LR EM AIN S F PI TC H A UTO BP M CD M P3 C U E R E L OO P SI N GL E A UTO CUE FO LD E R TR AC K M T OTALR EM AI N S F P ITC H A U TO B PM C D M P 3 CU E R EL O OP S IN GL E A UTO CUE T A P B O ...
Page 20 - EXITING A LOOP; OUT; REPLAY LOOP; IN
T A P B O P S G LC T N T I M E M 2 3 4 1 T A P B O P S G LC T N T IM E M 2 3 4 1 FOL D E R TR A C K M TOTA LR EM AIN S F PI TC H A UTO BP M CD M P3 C U E R E L OO P SI N GL E A UTO CUE FO LD E R TR AC K M T OTALR EM AI N S F P ITC H A U TO B PM C D M P 3 CU E R EL O OP S IN GL E A UTO CUE T A P B O ...
Page 21 - BANK BUTTONS; TIME BAR INDICATOR; of which time func; cators will be displayed in the LCD.
T A P B O P S G LC T N T I M E M 2 3 4 1 T A P B O P S G LC T N T IM E M 2 3 4 1 FOL D E R TR A C K M TOTA LR EM AIN S F PI TC H A UTO BP M CD M P3 C U E R E L OO P SI N GL E A UTO CUE FO LD E R TR AC K M T OTALR EM AI N S F P ITC H A U TO B PM C D M P 3 CU E R EL O OP S IN GL E A UTO CUE T A P B O ...
Page 23 - PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
T A P B O P S G LC T N T I M E M 2 3 4 1 T A P B O P S G LC T N T IM E M 2 3 4 1 FOL D E R TR A C K M TOTA LR EM AIN S F PI TC H A UTO BP M CD M P3 C U E R E L OO P SI N GL E A UTO CUE FO LD E R TR AC K M T OTALR EM AI N S F P ITC H A U TO B PM C D M P 3 CU E R EL O OP S IN GL E A UTO CUE T A P B O ...
Page 24 - Unlike the
T A P B O P S G LC T N T I M E M 2 3 4 1 T A P B O P S G LC T N T IM E M 2 3 4 1 FOL D E R TR A C K M TOTA LR EM AIN S F PI TC H A UTO BP M CD M P3 C U E R E L OO P SI N GL E A UTO CUE FO LD E R TR AC K M T OTALR EM AI N S F P ITC H A U TO B PM C D M P 3 CU E R EL O OP S IN GL E A UTO CUE T A P B O ...
Page 25 - JOG WHEEL; ally return to
T A P B O P S G LC T N T I M E M 2 3 4 1 T A P B O P S G LC T N T IM E M 2 3 4 1 FOL D E R TR A C K M TOTA LR EM AIN S F PI TC H A UTO BP M CD M P3 C U E R E L OO P SI N GL E A UTO CUE FO LD E R TR AC K M T OTALR EM AI N S F P ITC H A U TO B PM C D M P 3 CU E R EL O OP S IN GL E A UTO CUE PITCH ADJU...
Page 26 - BOP EFFECT; the point you want your BOP to take place.; It
T A P B O P S G LC T N T I M E M 2 3 4 1 T A P B O P S G LC T N T IM E M 2 3 4 1 FOL D E R TR A C K M TOTA LR EM AIN S F PI TC H A UTO BP M CD M P3 C U E R E L OO P SI N GL E A UTO CUE FO LD E R TR AC K M T OTALR EM AI N S F P ITC H A U TO B PM C D M P 3 CU E R EL O OP S IN GL E A UTO CUE T A P B O ...
Page 27 - ACCESSING MP3 FOLDERS; to display the
T A P B O P S G LC T N T I M E M 2 3 4 1 T A P B O P S G LC T N T IM E M 2 3 4 1 FOL D E R TR A C K M TOTA LR EM AIN S F PI TC H A UTO BP M CD M P3 C U E R E L OO P SI N GL E A UTO CUE FO LD E R TR AC K M T OTALR EM AI N S F P ITC H A U TO B PM C D M P 3 CU E R EL O OP S IN GL E A UTO CUE ACCESSING ...
Page 30 - COMPACT DISCS; DO NOT forcibly close the disc holder when the power is off.; BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER
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 ...
Page 31 - WARRANTY INFORMATION:; WARRANTY
© American Audio ® - www.americanaudio.us - MCD-810™ Instruction Manual Page 31 WARRANTY INFORMATION: The MCD-810™ carries a ONE year (365 days) limited warranty. This warranty covers parts and labor. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your pur-chase and warranty. All returned se...
Page 32 - GENERAL; SPECIFICATIONS
© American Audio ® - www.americanaudio.us - MCD-810™ Instruction Manual Page 32 GENERAL Model: American Audio® MCD-810™ - Professional CD Player Type: Tray loading, digital compact disc audio player. Disc type: Standard size compact discs (5 in/12cm and 3in/8cm) Pitch Range: Within +/- 4%, +/- 8%, +...
Page 33 - Optical source; change without any prior written notice.
© American Audio ® - www.americanaudio.us - MCD-810™ Instruction Manual Page 32 SPECIFICATIONS Optical source Semiconductor laser Wave length 780nm NOTES: Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to change without any prior written notice. CHECK THE AMERI...
Page 34 - ©American Audio® World Headquarters:
©American Audio® World Headquarters: 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA Tel: 323-582-3322 Fax: 323-582-3311 Web: www.americanaudio.us E-mail: [email protected]
