American Audio 2channel Midi Controller Versadeck User Manual

							Featuring:
VERSADECK
User Guide 
and Reference Manual
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							 CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION....................................................................\
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ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS.............................................................\
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................\
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UNPACKING.........................................................................................................................................6
CUSTOMER SUPPORT..........................................................................................................................6
FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................7
SET-UP INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................8
FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
 PLAYER  .....................................................................................................................\
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 MIXER ........................................................................\
................................................................13
 FRONT & REAR PANEL....................................................................\
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 VFD  DISPLAY.............................................................................................................................17
INTERNAL MENU...........................................................\
......................................................................19\
BASIC OPERATIONS
 LOADING EJECTING USB DEVICE...........................................................................................20
 TRACK SELECTION..................................................................................................................20
 STARTING PLAYBACK..............................................................................................................21\
 PAUSING PLAYBACK...............................................................................................................21
 FRAME SEARCH.................................................................................................................\
......21
 SETTING A CUE POINT............................................................................................................22
 CREATING A SEAMLESS LOOP.............................................................................................23
 CHANGING TIME DISPLAY......................................................................................................24
 BANK BUTTONS.................................................................\
.......................................................25
PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
 PITCH SLIDER...............................................................................................................\
............26
 PITCH BENDING.......................................................................................................................27
JOG WHEEL FUNCTIONS...............................................................\
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BUILT-IN EFFECTS.................................................................\
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PLAYLIST OPERATION....................................................................\
.....................................................33
RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™)..........................................................................................................................33
DATABASE BUILDER.................................................................\
..........................................................34
MIDI MAP........................................................................\
......................................................................37\
MIXER  SET-UP........................................................................\
..............................................................40   
CROSSFADER REPLACEMENT........................................................................\
...................................42
TROUBLSHOOTING .........................................................\
.....................................................................43
WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................44
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................45 
						

							 NOTE:
This unit may cause interference to radio and  
television reception.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS  OTHER 
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT 
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE
THE MEDIA PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED 
OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY 
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 WARNING:
 TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, 
 DO NOT EXPOSE THIS MEDIA PLAYER 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 attach- 
  ment 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 media player. Electric shock or malfunction  
  may occur.
IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR 
U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER RACK.  
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS 
INSIDE  REFER SERVICE TO YOUR 
AUTHORIZED American Audio DEALER.
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular 
symbol is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of non insulated “dangerous volt-
age” within the products enclosure, and 
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute 
a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point triangular symbol is 
intended to alert the user to the presence 
of important operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the user manual 
accompanying the media player.
CAUTION
Do not open -
Risk of electric shock
Please carefully read and understand the 
instructions in this manual thoroughly before 
attempting to operate this unit. These instruc-
tions contain important safety information 
regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. 
Take special care to follow all warning symbols 
and labels both on the unit and printed in this 
manual. Also,  Please keep this manual with the 
unit, for future reference.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK 
DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH 
AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR 
OTHER TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET 
UNLESS THE WIDE BLADES CAN BE 
CAREFULLY INSERTED INTO A MATCHING 
WIDE SLOT.
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.
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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
						

							ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
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 ELECTRICAL SAFETY 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,
connection  t o grounding  electrodes,  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
CAUTION: T O REDUCE  THE RISK  O F ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). 
THERE  ARE N O USER  SERVICEABLE  PARTS 
I NSIDE   REFER  SERVICE  TO YOUR  AUTHORIZED 
AMERICAN AUDI O
® SERVICE TECHNICIAN. 
						

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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 on the system 
  and in the operating instructions should be   
   adhered  to.
3.  Water and Moisture - The system 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 system should be situated   
 so that its location or position does not    
  interfere with its proper ventilation. For exam 
  ple, the system 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 system should be situated away
  from heat sources such as radiators, heat
  registers, stoves, or other appliances (includ-
  ing amplifiers) that produce heat.
6.  Power Sources - The system should be con-
   nected to a power supply only of the type
  described in the operating instructions or as
   marked on the system.
7.  Servicing - The user should not attempt to
 service the system beyond that described
 in the operating instructions. All other ser-
  vicing should be referred to qualified service
  personnel. The system 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 system.
       C.  The system has been exposed to rain   
  or water.
       D. The system does not appear to operate  
  normally or exhibits a marked change   
  in performance.
 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The serial and model number for this unit is 
located on the rear panel. Please write down the 
numbers here and retain for future reference. 
Model No._____________________________
Serial No._____________________________
Purchase Notes:
Date of Purchase_______________________
Dealer Name__________________________
Dealer Address_________________________
__________________________________________
________________________________________
Dealer Phone__________________________ 
						

							Introduction: 
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® VERSADECK. This VERSADECK 
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 completely 
before attempting to operate your new media player. This booklet contains important information con-
cerning the proper and safe operation of your new media 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.AmericanAudio.us for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday 
through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
 Voice:    (800) 322-6337
 Fax:    (323) 582-2941
 E-mail:   [email protected]
To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this media system. Do not attempt any\
 repairs 
yourself, 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 media 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 VERSADECK 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 system for any damage and be sure all equipment 
necessary to operate the system 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 system to your dealer without first contacting customer support.
Please be sure to make any connections before plugging the player in to an electrical outlet. All fader 
and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the system is switched on. 
If  the  system  has  been  exposed  to  drastic  temperature  fluctuation  (e.g.  after  transportation),  do  not 
switch on the system 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 system, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be     
 exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust!
• Do not operate the system in extremely hot (more than 30°/86°F) or extremely cold (less than    
 5°C/40°F) surroundings. 
• Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.
• Operate the system only after becoming familiar with its' functions. Do not permit operation by    
 persons not qualified for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional opera-  
 tion.
 SET-UP PRECAUTIONS
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							MAIN FEATURES
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(a)  FADER “Q” START CONTROL: Set up your VERSADECK as described in the set-up section of this manual\
. After  
  set up is completed load your players. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause 
  each players playback functions. For Example, when using the VERSADECK p\
layer, if your mixer’s crossfader is all  
  the  way to the left (player one is playing, player two is in cue or pause m\
ode), and you move the fader at least 20%  
  to the right, player two (2) will begin to play. When the crossfader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left,  
  player one (1) will begin to play. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. After storing cue  
  points on each side of the player, different songs may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back  
  and forth. New cue points can be easily selected on the VERSADECK player\
 (see setting cue points page 22). “Q”  
  Start control is easy to use and mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music. 
(b)  RELAY (FLIP-FLOP): Connect your VERSADECK player as described in the set-up section of thi\
s manual. This 
  feature will start the next player once one (1) player has ended. For exampl\
e, if player one (1) is playing a track and  
  it ends, player two (2) will instantly begin to play. You may set RELAY to play track to track or folder to folder. For 
  more information on this feature, see RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™) on page 33.
• Plays Mp3/WAV* filles from either USB Stick or SD/SDHC Card via USB Card Reader 
• ID3 Track Recognition           • Real Time Scratch Play     
• Auto cue                 • Skid Effect
• 1/75th second frame search           • Filter Effect
• Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”)         • Echo Effect
• 8 different speed scan (4 Forward/4 Reverse)     • Flanger Effect
• Pitch display              • System Lock
• RCA Stereo outputs              • Music Master tempo
• Large bright VFD display can be viewed from wide angles.   • Fader “Q” Start Control (a)  
• Folder Search for Mp3's           • Cue Mixing
• Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback)     • 3 Band EQ per channel
• Sampler (Forward & Reverse Sampling)       • Front & Rear Access Mic Jack
• 10 Second Digital Anti-Shock         • Master & Booth Outputs
• Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (b)     • 2 Phono & 2 Line Level Inputs
• Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100%         • Balanced XLR Outputs
• Jog Wheel Sensitivity Adjustment     • Headphone Jack w/ Volume Control
• Selectable Single or Continuous Play     
• 4 Programmable Cue (Bank) Buttons       
• Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-6%, +/-10%, or +/-16%
• Instant Start within 10ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)
* WAV Files: 1411Kbps PCM  
						

							1. Checking the Contents      
  Be sure your VERSADECK was shipped with the following:         
  1) VERSADECK Professional media player/mixer
  2) Software CD
    3) Warranty card
  4) Power Cord
CAUTION:
• To avoid severe damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when making connections to 
  the unit.
 SET-UP
CAUTION:
•  The VFD is designed to be clearly visible within the angles shown in Figure 1. Mount the unit so  
  that the visual angle is within this range.
Figure 1
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USB INFORMATION:
•  The VERSADECK will only read MP3 files or WAV files.
•  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.
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 Player.
•  Only supports FAT/FAT32 formatted devices.
NOTE: If the VERSADECK cannot read your USB device, please make sure that it FAT format-
ted.
System Power Up Sequence:
1. Turn ON the VERSADECK.
2. Next turn ON your speakers.
System Power Up Sequence with connected mixer, amp, active speakers, or external device:
1. Turn ON the amp, mixer, speakers, or any external device first.
2. Next turn ON the VERSADECK. 
						

							 GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS                                               PLAYER
A. TOP UNIT PLAYER CONTROLS (FIGURE 2)
1. FOLDER SEARCH KNOB - Turning this knob will let you search for your desired folder. Turn the 
knob to scroll backward and forward through folders. The folder number your are currently in will be 
shown in the VFD.
2. SOURCE SELECT BUTTON - This  button  lets  you  toggle  between  USB  Port  1  &  USB  Port  2. 
This selector lets you choose which source will play on either side. The corresponding LED's located 
above the button will verify which source is active. The source selection can only be done in PAUSE 
mode.
3. CLEAR BUTTON - Use this button to clear the BANK BUTTONS (19). Press this button and then 
press the BANK BUTTON (19) you would like to clear.
4. PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON - This button is used to switch the pitch function on and off. When the 
button LED is lit the PITCH SLIDER (10) is active. When the button LED is not lit, the PITCH SLIDER 
(10) is not active. The pitch percentage can be changed between 6%, 10%, and 16%; 6% will allow 
the least amount of pitch manipulation and 16% will allow the most amoun\
t of pitch manipulation. 
5. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR - Press this button to select pitch range percentages of 6%, 
10%, and 16%. See adjusting the PITCH SLIDER'S RANGE on page 26.
6. TEMPO LOCK FUNCTION - This button activates the TEMPO LOCK function. This function allows 
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Figure 2 
						

							you to use the PITCH SLIDER to speed up or slow down playback speed with\
out 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 to much.  
7. SGL/CTN - This function allows you to choose between single track play or continuo\
us track play 
(all tracks in order). This function also operates in RELAY (FLIP-FLOP) mode, when RELAY is acti-
vated.
8. TIME BUTTON - The TIME button will switch the time value described in the TIME METER between 
ELAPSED PLAYING TIME & TRACK REMAINING TIME.
9. JOG WHEEL MODE BUTTONS - The JOG WHEEL has 3 effect functions;
  •  A. Cue Scratch Mode: 
  In Playback Mode - While in playback mode the JOG WHEEL can be used to return the unit to  
  the last set CUE point. Simply touch the JOG WHEEL surface and the unit \
will immediately re 
  turn you to the last set CUE point and start playback.
  In Pause Mode - When the player is paused, touching the JOG WHEEL surface will start pla\
y- 
  back and will continue to playback until the JOG WHEEL is released. Once the JOG WHEEL is  
  released the unit will return to the last CUE point.
  • Vinyl Mode: When this mode is active, use the JOG WHEEL to simulate turntable scratching. 
  •  CDJ Mode: 
  In Playback Mode - When this mode is active the JOG WHEEL can work as a pitch bend dur- 
  ing playback. Turning the wheel clockwise will increase the pitch percentage up to 100%, and  
  turning the wheel in the counter-clock wise direction will decrease the pitch percentage down to  
  -100%. The pitch bend will be determined on how long you turn the jog wheel continuously. 
 In Pause Mode - When the player is paused, you can use the JOG WHEEL to frame search.
10. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust the playback pitch percentage. The slider is a set 
adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slider is moved or the pitch function has been turned 
off. This adjustment can be made with or without a disc in the drive. The \
pitch adjustment will remain 
even if a disc has been removed and will reflect on any other disc loaded into the player. That is to 
say, if you set a +2% pitch on one disc, remove that disc and insert another, that disc too will have a 
+2% pitch. The amount of pitch being applied will be displayed in the VFD (23). 
11. (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (+) pitch bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in the 
audio's BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is playing.  This will allow you to match the beats between 
the two playing deck’s or any other music source. Remember, this is a momentary function. When 
you remove your finger from this button, the BPM’s will automatically return to PITCH SLIDERS (10) 
selected pitch. Holding down this button will give a maximum of +16% pitch. 
 (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (-) pitch bend function creates a momentary “Slow Down” in the 
audio’s BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is playing. This will allow you to match\
 the beats between 
the two playing deck’s or other playing music source. Remember, this is a momentary function. When 
you remove your finger from the pitch button, the BPM’s will automatically return to PITCH SLID-
ERS (10) pitch value. Holding down this button will give a maximum of -16% pitch. Use this function 
to slow to another playing music source. Be sure to notice that this function is a momentary pitch 
adjustment, for a more precise adjustment use the PITCH SLIDER (10) to match the BPM’s with 
another playing music source.   
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