American Audio DCD-PRO500 - Manuals

Page 2 - To avoid electric shock, do not open the top; Line Voltage Selection; • The desired voltage may be set with; CAUTION

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS CD PLAYER TO WATER OR MOISTURE. NOTE: This unit may cause interference to radio and television reception. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THEBLADES ...

Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

I. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the CD Player is operated. 2. Save Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be saved for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the CD Player and in the operating instructions shou...

Page 4 - PREPARATIONS; GENERAL NOTES ON USE

1. Checking the Contents Check that the carton contains the following items: 1) Main unit 2) Control unit 3) Operating instructions ( this booklet) 4) Two sets of RCA cables. 5) Two Control cords (6 feet / 1.8 meters) 2. Installing the Units Mount the units onto your console or rack with 19" EIA...

Page 5 - MAIN FEATURES; BOP

(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: This feature is used with American DJ mixers also featuring Fader “Q” Start.Connect the supplied mini plugs from Disc 1 output on CD player to the “A” player control input on therear of mixer. Then connect the other supplied mini plug from Disc 2 output on CD player to t...

Page 6 - GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS; MEMORY CUE - Press the MEMORY CUE button after; Turning this function on will allow instant start; COUNTER BUTTON - When in BPM mode, tap this button; the music being played through the corresponding CD unit.; BPM BUTTON - This button will switch the display mode

REV FWD JOG SHUTTLE REV FWD JOG SHUTTLE CUE CUE 1 CUE 3 CUE 2 CUE 4 CUE 5 CUE 6 + _ PITCH BOP MEMORY CUE RE LOOP TIME PROG. SGL/CTN. 5 6 7 4 9 8 0 3 2 1 BPM BPM COUNTER COUNTER DISK 1 DISK 2 IN/R. CUE OUT/EXIT OP/CL TRACK PITCH BEND flip-flop BEAT Q-Start 0 0 + _ + _ PITCH 8%.12%.16% SEAMLESS LOOP C...

Page 8 - Figure 7; to REMOTE 1 on CONTROL; UNIT REAR PANELS

43 30 31 32 33 34 39 40 38 37 44 46 35 42 41 Figure 7 tinuous mode, the drive will play all the tracks on the cd andreturn to cue mode after the last track has finished playing. 35. TOTAL INDICATOR - When total is indicated in the LCDdisplay the TIME DESCRIBED (47) in the LCD will define thetotal co...

Page 9 - OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISC TRAY AND LOADING DISCS; the; AUTO CUE; BASIC OPERATIONS

1. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISC TRAY AND LOADING DISCS • This operation only works when the power is on.• Press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (2) to open or close the disc tray. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTONS (2) are provided on both the main unit and control unit or, Press PLAY BUTTON (25), tray automatically closes. ...

Page 10 - FRAME SEARCH; • LOOP INDICATOR; CUE and OUT/EXIT LEDs will will remain on, but will stop flashing.; • Replay Loop; Press the OUT/EXIT BUTTON (18) to return to normal play from the the

American DJ ® AUDIO • DCD-PRO500™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL • PAGE 10 9. FRAME SEARCH • This feature allows you to scroll through a track to set a starting cue, sample, or loop point. To use the scroll function you must first be in Pause Mode. Use the JOG WHEEL (13) (FIG. 12) to find your desired staring p...

Page 11 - of the following settings:; TRACK PROGRAM PLAY

loops cue point. (Fig. 16). This disengages the SEAMLESS LOOP mode and allows you to edit the loops ending point. (2) Press OUT/EXIT BUTTON (18) again for a new loop ending point (Fig. 16). (3) FOR A SHORTER LOOP: Press the OUT/EXIT BUTTON (16) at sooner point in the track. (4) FOR LONGER LOOP: Pres...

Page 12 - Using the Built In Sampler

and stay lit, the red Memory Cue LED will shut off. • Repeat the above steps to store up to 6 Cue Points on each CD.• Once all your six (6) cue points have been stored you must have the same CD in the tray to Play them.• You may now instantly start from one of six (6) cue point without any interrupt...

Page 13 - to play that track without interruption of music.

American DJ ® AUDIO • DCD-PRO500™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL • PAGE 13 5. This sample can now be recalled while a CD is playing, while the CD drive is in PAUSE MODE, or even without the CD in the player. 6. If your loop is to long when storing samples, the Cue button will light only storing a Cue Point. • N...

Page 14 - PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING COMPACT DISCS; Do not bend the disc.; PRECAUTION ON STORAGE; After playing a disc, always unload it from player.; CDS LEFT IN PLAYER; COMPACT DISCS; DO NOT switch off the power when; the disc holder is open.; BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER

1. PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING COMPACT DISCS • 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 benzene, thinner, water, record spray, electrostatic-proof chemicals, or silicone-treated cloths to clean discs. ...

Page 15 - SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL Type: Twin mechanism compact disc player with wired controller. Disc type: Standard compact discs (5 in / 12cm and 3in/8cm discs) Dimensions: Player unit: 19"(W) x 3 15/32” (H) x 9 55/64” (D)482mm (W) x 88mm (H) x 264mm (D) (without feet) Control unit: 19"(W) x 5 3/4” (H) x 1 37/64” ...