American Audio CD Player DCD PRO 250 User Manual
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© American DJ® AUDIO Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA PROformer Series 5
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS...............................................................................................................3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................................................4
GENERAL NOTES ON USE..................................................................................................................5
MAIN FEATURES...............................................................................................................................5-6
PREPARATIONS...................................................................................................................................7
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................8-9
BASIC OPERATIONS.......................................................................................................................9-13
BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER..........................................................................................13
COMPACT DISCS...............................................................................................................................13
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Type: Twin mechanism compact disc player with wired controller.
Disc Type: Standard compact discs (5 in / 12 cm and 3 in / 8 cm discs)
Dimensions: Player Unit: 18 29/32” (W) x 3 27/64” (H) x 9 28/32” (D)
480mm (W) x 88.8mm (H) x 251mm (D) (without feet)
Control Unit: 18 29/32” (W) x 3 27/64” (H) x 2 12/32 (D)
480mm (W) x 88.8mm (H) x 40mm (D) (without feet)
Installation: 19-inch rack mountable -
Player Unit: 2U / 2 rack spaces
Control Unit: 2U / 2 rack spaces
Weight: Player Unit: 11 lbs. / 5 kg. - Control Unit: 4.5 lbs. / 2kg.
Power Supply: 115/230V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 25W
Environmental Conditions: Operational temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)
Operational humidity: 25 to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature: -20 to 60°C (4 to 14°F)
Accessories: Connecting cord (1 set for left each channel) - Control cord (1.8m/6 ft.)
AUDIO SECTION
Quantization: 16 bit linear per channel
Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz at normal pitch
Over sampling rate: 8 times
D/A conversion: 16 bit
Frequency response: 10 to .20000 Hz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.02%
Signal to noise ratio: 88dB
Channel separation: 80dB
Output level: 2.0V +/- 1dB
Load impedance: 47 kohm or more
FUNCTIONS
Variable pitch: +/- 10% or more
Search accuracy: 1/75 sec. (1 subcode frame)
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for purpose of improvement.
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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:
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 DJ
AUDIO dealer.
3. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside
the CD player. Electric shock or malfunction
may occur.
Please record and retain the model name and
serial number from your rating label.
Model No.______________________________
Serial No.______________________________
Line Voltage Selection
(for multiple voltage model only)
• The desired voltage may be set with
the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch
on the rear panel (using a screwdriver).
• Do not twist the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
switch with excessive force as this may
cause damage.
• If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does
not move smoothly, please contact a
qualified service technician.
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
LABELS
(for U.S.A. model only)
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE
ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT
PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 DJ AUDIO DEALER.
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular
symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” 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 CD player.
CAUTION
Do not open -
risk of electric shock
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.VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
115V
230V American DJ®
POWER
DISC 1
1OP/CL
DISC 2
2OP/CL
CONNECT TO
REMO TE CONT ROL 2CONNECT TO
REMO TE CONT ROL 1
DIGI TAL OU T
SPDIF
AUDIO OU T AUDIO OU T
DIGI
TAL OU T
SPDIF115V 230VRISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION American DJ®
POWER
DISC 1
1OP/CL
DISC 2
2OP/CL
CONNECT TO
REMO TE CONT ROL 2CONNECT TO
REMO TE CONT ROL 1
DIGI TAL OU T
SPDIF
AUDIO OU T AUDIO OU T
DIGI
TAL OU T
SPDIF115V 230VRISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION
I. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance
is operated.
2. Save Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be saved for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and user
instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not
be used near water - for example, near a bath
tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated
so that its location or position does not interfere
with its proper ventilation. For example, the
appliance 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.
7. Heat - The appliance should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Power Sources - The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
9. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should
be taken so that the grounding or polarization
means of an appliance is not defeated.10.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 appliance.
11. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
12. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
13. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings.
14. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance
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 appliance.
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain
or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the
enclosure damaged.
15. Servicing - The user should not attempt to
service the appliance beyond that described in
the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.
• Handle the power cord carefully.
• Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
• Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust.
• Unplug the power cord when not using the unit for long periods of time.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. (For units with ventilation holes.)
• Do not let foreign objects in the unit.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the unit.
• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.
GENERAL NOTES ON USE
American DJ® AUDIO • DCD-PRO250™ INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL • PAGE 5
PREPARATIONS
1. 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 rack rails.
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 6)
• The control panel's LCDs are designed to be
clearly visible within the angles shown in
Figure 7 . Mount the control unit so that the
visual angle is within this range.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
3.Connections
1) Turn off the POWER switch.
2) Connect the RCA pin cables to the inputs on your mixer.
3) Connect the control cables to the REMOTE connector on the main unit.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use the supplied control cables. Using another type of cable may result in damage.
Be sure the power is off when connecting the control cables. Otherwise the units may not work properly.
• 8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter. • Digital Output (S/PDIF, RCA coaxial) • 3 in. / 8 cm CD singles compatible. • Plays CD Recordables • Dual Voltage Settings • Real-time cue (“Cue on the Fly”) • 1/75th second frame search • Loop Playback Mode • Auto cue function (-48dB) • 4 different speed scan • 20 tracks program play. • Pitch display. • 20 seconds of anti-shock memory per deck • Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (b) • Seamless loop (uninterrupted loop playback) • Fader “Q” Start Control (a) • Fader “Q” Start , Fader Stop , (back cue) Relay • 60 second Transport Protection (c) playback (using the control jack) (a) • Sleep Mode (d) • Adjustable Pitch Percentage +/- 8%, • Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/- 16% +/-12% or +/-16% • Memory Backup, Default to last setting (e) • Instant Start within 10 m.sec. (sound is produced • Large bright LCD Screen can be viewed from immediately when the PLAY button is pressed) wide angles MAIN FEATURES (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 the rear of mixer. Then connect the other supplied mini plug from Disc 2 output on CD player to the “B” player control input on the rear of mixer. By moving the mixer fader from left to right you can start and pause Disc 1 and Disc 2 respectively. In other words, when the cross-fader of the mixer is to the left, and you move it 20% to the right, Disc 2 will begin to play. When the crossfader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left, Disc 1 will begin to play. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. (b) FLIP-FLOP: Once CD Player A’s track or entire CD is finished, CD Player B will instantly cue and play its own track or entire CD. “Flip Flop” single tracks: First, set the mixer’s crossfader in the center position. Second, set both CD player A and CD Player B to SINGLE MODE on the LCD DISPLAY. Next, press PLAY on CD player A and CUE on CD player B. After Player A’s single track is finished Player B will automatically cue and play After Player B’s track is finished, the DCD-PRO250 will “Flip Flop” back to Player A etc. “Flip Flop” entire CDs: Follow all directions for single track flip flopping except, but make sure SINGLE MODE (1) is NOT LIT on both players LCD DISPLAY (27). Hooking up your DCD-PRO250 to “Flip Flop” with a Fader “Q” Start mixer: Follow connecting steps in (a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL. Hooking up your DCD-PRO250 to “Flip Flop” without a Fader “Q” Start mixer: On the back of the control unit there are 2 inputs that say “control”; Plug supplied mini plug (stereo) in from Side 1 to Side 2. (c) 60 SECOND TRANSPORT PROTECTION: CD tray will automatically close if left open for more than 60 seconds. (d) SLEEP MODE: The CD player’s laser will shut down after 15 minutes of inactivity (when in pause or cue mode). (e) MEMORY BACKUP: This will automatically keep your last setting (repeat, SGL, CTN) even if you unplug AC current. American DJ® AUDIO • DCD-PRO250™ INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL • PAGE 6
1.POWER (Power ON/OFF Button) 4. Player 2 Open/Close Button 2. Player 1 Transport Tray. 5. Player 2 Transport Tray 3. Player 1 Open/Close Button 6. Player 2 Remote Connector 10. AC Power Connection 7. Player 2 Digital Output 11. Player 1 Remote Connector 8. Player 2 RCA Audio Output 12. Player 1 Digital Output 9. Voltage Selector Switch 13. Player 1 RCA Audio Output FUNCTIONS & CONTROLS 25431 DRIVE TRANSPORT UNIT REAR PANEL FIGURE 2 131211109768 DRIVE TRANSPORT UNIT FRONT PANEL FIGURE 1 1. TRAY OPEN/CLOSE (OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON) 10. JOG SHUTTLE (INNER WHEEL) 2. PROGRAM (PROGRAM BUTTON) 11. JOG SHUTTLE (OUTER WHEEL) 3. LCD (LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY) 12. CUE (CUE BUTTON) 4. PITCH SLIDER 13. IN/LOOP. CUE BUTTON 5. FLIP FLOP BUTTON 14. OUT/LOOP BUTTON 6. PLAY (PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON) 15. RELOOP BUTTON 7. (-) PITCH BEND 16. BACK SKIP BUTTON 8. (+) PITCH BEND 17. FORWARD SKIP BUTTON 9. PITCH (PITCH BUTTON) 18. TIME BUTTON REMOTE UNIT FRONT PANEL FIGURE 3 12345 1314 6789 16171110121518 American DJ® AUDIO • DCD-PRO250™ INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL • PAGE 7American DJ® POWER DISC 1 1OP/CL DISC 2 2OP/CL CONNECT TO REMO TE CONT ROL 2CONNECT TO REMO TE CONT ROL 1 DIGI TAL OU T SPDIF AUDIO OU T AUDIO OU T DIGI TAL OU T SPDIF115V 230VRISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION American DJ® POWER DISC 1 1OP/CL DISC 2 2OP/CL CONNECT TO REMO TE CONT ROL 2CONNECT TO REMO TE CONT ROL 1 DIGI TAL OU T SPDIF AUDIO OU T AUDIO OU T DIGI TAL OU T SPDIF115V 230VRISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION 5 REMOTE COTROL UNIT DISC 1DISC 2 TIME TIME PLA Y PLAY
1. TRACK (Current track indicator)
2. MINUTES INDICATORS (Displays current minutes)
3. SECONDS INDICATORS (Displays current seconds)
4. FRAME INDICATORS (Displays current frame)
5. BAR (Bar Indicator)
6. ELAPSED (Elapsed time Indicator)
7. CONTINUE INDICATOR
8. SINGLE INDICATOR
9. REMAIN INDICATOR
10. PITCH PERCENTAGE
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FUNCTIONS & CONTROLS CONT.
REMOTE UNIT REAR PANEL FIGURE 4
1. PLAYER 2 REMOTE CONNECTION 3. PLAYER 1 REMOTE CONNECTION
2. PLAYER 2 CONTROL 4. PLAYER 1 CONTROL
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LCD DISPLAY FIGURE 5
A. DRIVE TRANSPORT (Figures 1 & 2)
1) POWER (Power On/Off Button) - When the
POWER Button is pressed, the power turns
on, press again to turn power off.
2) PLAYER 1 TRANSPORT TRAY - Place the
a compact discs in this tray.
3) PLAYER 1 OPEN/CLOSE B UTTON - Press it
to open and close the player one’s transport
tray. The disc holders cannot be opened
during playback, so stop playback before
pressing these buttons.
4) PLAYER 2 OPEN/CLOSE B UTTON - Press it
to open and close the player one’s transport
tray. The disc holders cannot be opened
during playback, so stop playback before
pressing these buttons.
5) PLAYER 2 TRANSPORT TRAY - Place the
a compact discs in this tray.
6) PLAYER 2 REMOTE CONTROL
CONNECTOR - Connect this connector to the remote unit using the included control cord.
7) PLAYER 2 DIGITAL OUTPUT (RCA TYPE) -
Connect to a DAT or CDR to make almost perfect
copies of your CDs.
8) PLAYER 2 RCA LINE OUT - Player 2 audio
signal output.
9) VOLTAGE INPUT SELECTOR - This select
between an incoming voltage 115v or 220v. Be
sure the switch is in the proper position for your
area.
10) POWER CONNECTION - Plug in to a standard
wall outlet, to feed power to your unit.
11) PLAYER 1 REMOTE CONTROL
CONNECTOR - Connect this connector to the
remote unit using the included control cord.
12) PLAYER 1 DIGITAL OUTPUT (RCA TYPE) -
Connect to a DAT or CDR to make almost perfect
copies of your CDs.
13) PLAYER 1 RCA LINE OUT - Player 2 audio
signal output.
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B. Control Unit - Front (Figure 3)
1) TRAY OPEN/CL OSE BUTTON - Press it to open
and close the disc trays. The control unit also
includes OPEN/CLOSE buttons. The disc holders
cannot be opened during playback, so stop play-
back before pressing these buttons.
2) PROGRAM BUTTON - Press the PROGRAM
button, the player will enter the program mode and
stop the CD playback.
3) LCD DISPLAY - This high quality LCD display
Indicates all the functions, as they are occurring.
This display is viewable at several comfortable
angles. The display ICONS will be explained in the
next section.
4) PITCH SLIDER - Use the slider to adjust the
BPM. Slide up to decrease the BPM, down to
increase the BPM
5) FLIP-FLOP BUTTON - This button activates Flip-
Flop mode. This mode allows you to activate drive
two when drive one has completed it's play cycle
and vice versa. For example if disc one is playing
and ends, disc two will immediately being to play
when disc one has ended.
6) PLAY BUTTON - Use this button to start playback.
Press once to start playback, once again to set the
pause mode, and once more to resume playback.
7) (-) PITCH BEND - The (-) pitch bend function
allows a momentary “Slow Down” in the CD’s
BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is playing. This
will allow you to match the beats between two
playing CD’s or other playing music source.
Remember, that this is a momentary function
when you remove your finger from the pitch button
the BPM’s will automatically return to SLIDERS
(5) selected pitch.
8) (+) PITCH BEND Button - The (+) pitch bend
function allows a momentary “BUMP” in the CD’s
BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is playing. This
will allow you to match the beats between two
playing CD’s or any other playing music source.
Remember, that this is a momentary function
when you remove your finger from the pitch button
the BPM’s will automatically return to SLIDERS
(5) selected pitch. Use this function to catch up
to the your other playing music source.
9) PITCH BUTTON - Use these buttons to enable or
disable BPM adjustment with the pitch sliders.
BPM adjustment with the pitch sliders is enabled
when the PITCH LED lights.
10) JOG SHUTTLE (INNER WHEEL) - This jog wheel
serves two functions depending on the operating
mode you are working in.
A. The jog wheel will act as a slow frame search
control when the CD is not playing but either
paused or set to a cue point. To set a new
frame cue point, spin the jog wheel then press
PLAY when you have determined the proper
position. Press CUE to return to the “CUE
POINT”.
B. It also works as a pitch bend, when you turn
clockwise the pitch will rise to 16%, and when
you turn counterclockwise it will fall to -16%.
The pitch bend is determined on how fast
you turn the wheel.
11) SHUTTLE WHEEL - (OUTER RING ) This wheel
has 3 forward and 3 reverse speed positions
for speed searching through tracks. The more
you turn the wheel in either direction the faster you
search
12) CUE B UTTON - Press the CUE button during
playback to return to the position at which
playback started.
13) IN/LOOP (In Real-time Cue) - CUE “ON
THE FLY”) This allows you to set a CUE POINT
without interruption of music (“on the fly”). This
button also sets the beginning of a seamless loop
(see SEAMLESS LOOP)
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14) OUT/LOOP - Used to set the ending point
when looping. When the OUT/LOOP button is
pressed, the player will play the loop continu-
ously. To exit the loop, press the OUT/LOOP
button agai
n.
15) RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP
has been made, but the CD Player is not actively
in SEAMLESS LOOP mode, press the RELOOP
BUTTON to reactivate the SEAMLESS LOOP
mode. RELOOP will appear in the LCD DISPLAY
(3). To exit loop, press the OUT/LOOP button (14).
16) BACK SKIP BUTTON - Use this button to go
back to the beginning of the current track or select
a previous track for playing. This is fast BACK
SKIP through the tracks on your CD
17) FORWARD SKIP BUTTON - Use this button to
skip to the next track on the CD.
18) TIME BUTTON - Press this button to switch
the time display between the elapsed time and re-
maining time, and total remain time. The selected
mode is indicated by the ELAPSED, REMAIN and
TOTAL REMAIN indicator on the LCD.
D. Control Unit - Rear (Figure 4)
1) PLAYER 2 REMOTE CONNECTOR - Connect
to player 2 connector on transport assembly.
2) PLAYER 2 CONTROL - Connect mini-plug from
CONTROL out on rear of CONTROL UNIT to a
mixer’s CONTROL out. This feature is available on
all mixers with Fader “Q” Start (see Q” Start
Control p.5).
3) PLAYER 1 REMOTE CONNECTOR - Connect to
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player 1 connector on transport assembly.
4) PLAYER 1 CONTROL - Connect mini-plug from
CONTROL out on rear of CONTROL UNIT to a
mixer’s CONTROL out. This feature is available on
all mixers with Fader “Q” Start (see Q” Start
Control p.5).
D. LCD (Figure 5)
1) TRACK INDICATOR - Indicates the current track
that is playing, cued, or in pause mode.
2) MINUTES INDICATOR - Display current minutes of
the track.
3) SECONDS INDICATOR - Displays the tracks
current seconds.
4) FRAME INDICATOR - Displays current track
frame.
5) BAR INDICATOR - These ten indicator provide a
FUNCTIONS & CONTROLS CONT.
visual display of the approximate position of the
pickup within the current track.
6) ELAPSED INDICATOR - It indicates that the time
shown on the display is the elapsed time.
7) CONTINUE INDICATOR - When this indicator is
glowing, disc playback will continue through the
remain tracks until the disc ends.
8) SINGLE INDICATOR - When this indicator is
glowing, playback on the current track will stop at
the beginning of the next track.
9) REMAIN INDICATOR - It indicates that the time
shown on the display is the remaining time of the
playing track.
10) PITCH PERCENTAGE DISPLAY - This displays
the amount of pitch being applied to the current
track. The pitch percentage is adjusted by the
PITCH SLIDER.
1. Opening and Closing the Disc Holder
• Turn the unit power on. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open or close the disc tray. OPEN/
CLOSE buttons are provided on both the main unit and control unit.
• The disc holder cannot be opened during playback. This feature is to prevent playback from being
interrupted if the OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed accidentally. Stop playback first, then press the
OPEN/CLOSE button.
2. Loading discs
• Hold the disc by the edges and place it in the disc holder, then press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to
close the disc holder. The unit will show the track number and the total playing time for about 2 seconds
then enter the cue condition, the cue point will be set to the music starting point of the first track
automatically.
BASIC OPERATIONS
5 in. / 12cm disk3 in. / 8cm disk
Fig. 8Fig. 9