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    DCD-PRO610
    Professional Dual CD Player
     Operating Instructions
    Featuring:
    FLIPFLOP
    4295 Charter Street
    Los Angeles Ca. 90058
    www.americandj.com
    Rev. 3/05 
    						
    							
    ©American Audio®   -   www.americanaudio.us   -   DCD-PRO610™ Instruction Manual Page 2
    CAUTIONS  REGARDING  HANDLING.................................................................................................3
    PRODUCT INFORMATION......................................................................................................................5
    CUSTOMER SUPPORT .........................................................................................................................6
    SET-UP..................................................................................... ...........................................................6
    FEATURES.................. ................................................. .......................................... ...............................7
    FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
      REMOTE  UNIT...................
    ..........................................................................................................8
      PLAYER UNIT...................
    ..........................................................................................................12
    LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY...............................
    ...................................................................................14
    BASIC OPERATION
      LOADING/EJECTING  DISC....................
    ...................................................................................16
      SELECTING TRACKS.............................
    ...................................................................................16
      STARTING/STOPPING PLAYBACK...........................................................................................16
      FRAME  SEARCH..............................................
    .........................................................................17
      ADJUSTING  TIME  DISPLAY
    ......................................................................................................17
      MAKING  PITCH  CHANGES 
    ....................................................................................................18
      SETTING  CUE  POINTS....................................
    .........................................................................20
      CREATING  SEAMLESS  LOOPS
    ..............................................................................................21
      EDITING  LOOPS
    .......................................................................................................................22
      PROGRAMMING  AND  PROGRAM  PLAY.................................................................................23
    ADVANCED OPERATION
      CREATING  A  BOP  EFFECT.................................................
    ......................................................24
      REVERSE  PLAY...........................................
    ..............................................................................24
      FLIP-FLOP.............................................................................................................................25
    USING THE BUILT-IN EFFECTS
      SCRATCH .............................................. ...............................................................................26
      COAST .............................................. ...............................................................................26
      FILTER ........................................................................ .............................................................27
      CHANGING  EFFECT  PARAMETERS
    .......................................................................................27
    OPTIONAL SCRATCH BOX SET-UP
    ......................................................................................................28
    SHUT  DOWN  PROCEDURES
    ..............................................................................................................29
    HANDLING  COMPACT  DISC
    ...............................................................................................................29
    WARRANTY................................... ....................................................................................................30
    SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ .................................................................31
     CONTENTS
    Please Note: All specifications and improvements to and in the design of this unit and this manuals 
    are subject to change at any time without any prior written or published noticed.
    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 recording discs. (At least 160kbps)
    3. Record discs in the slowest speed possible. (i.e. 2x or 4x speed) 
    						
    							
    NOTE:  This  product  satisfies  FCC  regulations 
    when  shielded  cables  and  connectors  are 
    used  to  connect  the  unit  to  other  equipment. 
    To  prevent  electromagnetic  interference  with 
    electrical  appliances  such  as  radios  and  tele
    -
    visions,  use  shielded  cables  and  connectors 
    for connections.
    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
    WARNING:  TO  PREVENT  FIRE  OR  SHOCK 
    HAZARD,  DO  NOT  EXPOSE  THIS  UNIT  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 
    attachment  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  CD  player.  Electric  shock  or  mal
    -
    function may occur.
    The  serial  and  model  number  for  this  unit  is 
    located  on  the  rear  panel.  Please  write  down 
    the  numbers  here  and  retain  for  future  refer
    -
    ence. 
    Model No._____________________________
    Serial No._____________________________
    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.
    This  equipment  has  been  tested  and  found 
    to  comply  with  the  limits  for  a  Class  B  digital 
    device,  pursuant  to  Part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules. 
    These  limits  are  designed  to  provide  reason
    -
    able  protection  against  harmful  interference 
    in  a  residential  installation.  This  equipment 
    generates,  uses,  and  can  radiate  radio  fre
    -
    quency  energy  and,  if  not  installed  and  used 
    in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
    harmful  interference  to  radio  communications. 
    However,  there  is  no  guarantee  that  interfer
    -
    ence  will  not  occur  in  a  particular  installation. 
    If  this  equipment  does  cause  harmful  interfer
    -
    ence to radio or television reception, which can 
    be  determined  by  turning  the  equipment  off 
    and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
    the interference by one or more of the following 
    measures:
    –  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
    –  Increase the separation between the equip- 
      ment and receiver.
    –  Connect the unit into an electrical outlet on
      a circuit different from that to which the  
      receiver is connected.
    –  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ 
      TV technician for help. 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
    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.
    ©American Audio®   -   www.americanaudio.us   -   DCD-PRO610™ Instruction Manual Page 3
     ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 
    						
    							
    ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
    RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
    CAUTION
    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
    intended to alert the  user  to the  presence  of important
    operating  and maintenance  (servicing) instructions  in
    the literature accompanying the appliance.
    The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anequilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
    product's  enclosure  that may  be of sufficient  magnitude
    to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
    READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the  safety  and operating
    instructions  should be read  before  the product is
    operated.
    RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS —  The safety and operatin
    g
    instructions  should be retained for future  reference.
    HEED  WARNINGS — All  warnings  on the  product  andin the  operating  instructions  should be adhered to.
    FOLLOW  INSTRUCTIONS — All  operating  and use
    instructions should be followed.
    CLEANING 
    — T he  product  should be cleaned  only witha polishing  cloth or a soft dry cloth.  Never  clean withfurniture  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 oradult,  and serious  damage to the  product.  Use onlywith a  cart,  stand,  tripod,  bracket,  or table
    recommended  by the  manufacturer,  or sold with
    the  product.  Any mounting  of the  product  shouldfollow the manufacturer’s  instructions, and should
    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  PERIOD
    S – 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.  Thisis a safety  feature. If you  are unable to insert  the plugfully 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
    nwith 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,
    c o n n e c t i o n  t o g r o u n d i n g  e l e c t r o d e s ,  a n d
    requirements  for the  grounding  electrode. See  Figure
    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 cable
    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.OVERLOADING — 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 
    - Never  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 qualified
    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 anyway.
    • W hen the product  exhibits a distinct  change in
    performance — this indicates a need for service.
    REPLACEMENT  PARTS 
    -- When  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 
    - Upon  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.
    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
    ANTENNA
    LEAD IN
    WIRE
    GROUND
    CLAMP
    ANTENNA
    DISCHARGE UNI
    T
    (NEC SECTION 810-20)
    GROUNDING CONDUCTOR
    S
    (NEC SECTION 810-21)
    GROUND CLAMPS
    POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
    ELECTRODE SYSTEM
    (NEC ART 250, PART H)
    ELECTRIC
    SERVICE
    EQUIPMENT
    Fig. 
    A NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
    C A U T I O N : T O R E D U C E  T H E R I S K  O F E L E C T R I C 
    SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). 
    T H E R E  A R E N O U S E R  S E R V I C E A B L E  P A R T S 
    INSIDE  REFER  SERVICE  TO YOUR  AUTHORIZED 
    AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
     ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
    ©American Audio®   -   www.americanaudio.us   -   DCD-PRO610™ Instruction Manual Page 4 
    						
    							
     PRODUCT INFORMATION
    I.  Heat - The CD player should be situated away 
    from  heat  sources  such  as  radiators,  heat  regis
    -
    ters, stoves, or other appliances (including ampli
    -
    fiers) that produce heat.
    2.    Do  not  let  insecticides,  benzene,  or  thinner 
    come in contact with the surface of the unit.
    3.  Never disassemble or modify your unit in any 
    way,  doing  so  will  void  your  manufactures  war
    -
    ranty.
    4.   Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack
    5.  Do
     not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes 
    damaged in any  way.
    6.  This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of 
    this product outdoors voids all warranties.
    7.    Always  mount  this  unit  in  safe  and  stable 
    matter.
    8.   Disconnect  from main power before making 
    any type of connection.
    9.  Cleaning - 
       •  The CD Player should be cleaned only as
       recommended by the manufacturer. Use a
       soft cloth to wipe down the outside of the
       unit. For stubborn stains moisten a soft cloth
       with class cleaner or other mild detergent to
       wipe away any stains. Use a soft cloth to    
      wipe any residual cleaner. Never use volatile  
      cleaners such as benzene, solvent, or thinner  
      to clean your unit, these cleaners will damage
       the units surface.
        • Cleaning the pick-up lens - The pick-up lens
       should not become dirty under normal us-
      age. If the lens does become dirty, contact
      American Audio Technical Support for further 
      instructions. Third party lens cleaners avail-
      able but not highly recommended. Use of  
      some of these cleaner may damage the pick- 
      up lens, be sure to follow extreme caution  
      when using these types of cleaners.
    ©American Audio®   -   www.americanaudio.us   -   DCD-PRO610™ Instruction Manual Page 5
    This  unit  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  unit  for  any  damage.  Be  sure  all 
    accessories  needed  to  operate  the  unit  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  unit  to 
    your  dealer  without  first  contacting  customer 
    support. 
    LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION 
    •  The desired voltage may be set with the  
      VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear  
      panel (using a flat head screw driver).
    •  Do not force the VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
      switch as this may cause damage
    •  If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does  
      not move smoothly, please contact a quali- 
      fied service technician.
    WARRANTY INFORMATION
    The DCD-PRO610™  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  accompany  a  return  authorization 
    (R.A.)  number.  If  the  unit  is  under  warranty, 
    you  must  provide  a  copy  of  your  proof  of  pur
    -
    chase invoice. Please contact American Audio
    ® 
    customer support  at (800) 
    322-6337 for a R.A. 
    number.
    Voltage Line Selector Switch
    CONNECT TOCONTROL 2 CONNECT TO
    CONTROL 1
    SCRATCH BOXINPUT
    115V        230V
    RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION
    DIGITALOUTSCRATCH BOXINPUTDIGITALOUT
    AUDIO OUT
    LR AUDIO OUTLR
    Voltage Selector
    AC INPUT 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz
    21 
    						
    							
     SET-UP
    ©American Audio®   -   www.americanaudio.us   -   DCD-PRO610™ Instruction Manual Page 6
     CUSTOMER SUPPORT
    Customer Support:  American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and  
    to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit 
    us  on  the  web  at  www.americanaudio.us  for  any  comments  or  suggestions.  For  service  related  issue  please 
    contact  American  Audio
    ®.  Service  Hours  are  Monday  through  Friday  9:00  a.m.  to  5:00  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
    Warning!
     To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. 
    Caution!  There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will 
    void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact customer 
    support. Please do not return to your dealer without first contacting customer support. 
    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 1)CAUTION:
    •  The LCD is designed to be clearly visible within the  
      angles shown in Figure 2. Mount the control unit  
      so that the visual angle is within this range.
    Figure 2Figure 1
    1. Checking the Contents:      
      Be sure your DCD-PRO610™ was shipped with the following:         
      1)  DCD-PRO610™ Dual CD player unit.    1)  DCD-PRO610™ Controller Head Unit 
        2)  Dual Male to Male RCA cable.      2)  Q-Start 1/8" Male to Male Mini Plug
      1)  Warranty card.          1)  Operating instructions (this booklet).
    2. Installing the Units 
      1)   Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a secure rack mount case.
      2)   Be sure the player is mounted in a well ventilated area where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight,  
            high temperatures, or high humidity.
      3)   Try to place the unit as far as possible from TVs and tuners, as the unit may cause undesirable  
            interference.
    3. Connections
      1)   Be sure main power is connected last to prevent any electrical damage.
      2)  AUDIO CONNECTIONS: Use the included RCA cable to connect the DCD-PRO610™ outputs to the
           line inputs of a mixer. Never connect a CD player's output to a mixers "phono" inputs. 
       3)  CONTROL JACK CONNECTIONS: Use the supplied 1/8” 
    mono mini plug cable to connect your DCD-
           PRO610™ to a mini jack connection (A or B) on a compatible American Audio
    ® or American DJ® 
           “Fader Q Start”  mixer. (This will enable the Fader “Q” Start function - See “Q” start control page 7)
    CAUTION: Be sure to use the supplied control cables. Using a different type of cable may result in unit damage. 
    To avoid server unit damage, be sure main power is off when connecting the control cables. 
    						
    							
    •  8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter    •  Filter Effect
    •  20 Seconds Digital Anti-Shock Protection    •  2 Coast Effect
    •  4 Programmable Cue Points or Samples      •  Auto cue Function (Sensitive to -48dB)
    •  Reverse Playback (Unlimited
    )        •  Real-time Cue (“Cue on the Fly”)
    •  Selectable Time Display          •  4 different speed scan
    •  S/PDIF Digital Audio RCA Coaxial Output     •  30 Programmable Tracks
    •  Fader “Q” Start Control (a)         •  Bop Effect (b)
    •  Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (c)        •  60 Second Transport Protection (d)
    •  Sleep Mode (e)            •  Memory Backup, Defaults to last setting (f)
    •  Selectable Pitch: +/-8%, +/-12% or +/-16%     •  Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-16% (g)
    •  Seamless Loop - Uninterrupted Loop Playback    •  Pitch Display
    •  Large bright LCD Screen can be viewed from     •  Single/Continuous/Repeat Play Modes
        wide angles.            •  1/75 Frame Search
    •  Scratch Box Compatible (h)        •  Tempo Lock
    •  Direct Track Access Buttons         •  Tap Sync Beat Counter
    •  Instant Start within 10 msec (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)
    ©American Audio®   -   www.americanaudio.us   -   DCD-PRO610™ Instruction Manual Page 7
     MAIN FEATURES
    (a)  FADER “Q” START CONTROL: This feature is used in conjunction with American Audio® mixers that also feature “Fader Q 
    Start” control. Connect your DCD-PRO610’s as described in the set-up section of this manual. After set-up is completed, insert 
    CD's in to both drives. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause your DCD-PRO610 playback 
    functions.  For  Example,  if  your  mixer’s  crossfader  is  all  the  way  to  the  left  (player  one  is  playing,  player  two  is  in  cue  or  pause 
    mode), and you move the fader at least 20% to the right, player two will begin to play and player one will return to cue mode. 
    When the crossfader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left, player one (will begin to play and player two will return to 
    its’ cue point. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. After storing cue points on each side of the CD 
    player, different songs or samples may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back and forth. New cue points can 
    be easily selected on the DCD-PRO610 player (see setting cue points page 13). “Q” Start control is easy to use and mastering 
    this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music. Note for mixers with a Hamster Feature: For proper “Q” Start 
    operation be sure your mixers “Hamster” setting are set to 1/2 (Normal Setting).
    (b)  BOP  EFFECT :  The  Bop  Effect  button  serves  two  features.  First,  it  is  a  stutter  effect,  creating  a  sound  similar  to  a  sampler. 
    Second,  it  will  return  to  the  last  Cue  point  in  memory  instantly.  This  will  allow  you  to  create  great  effects.  To  create  the  BOP 
    Effect, see BOP Effect on page 22.
    (c)  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 two DCD-PRO610 players. Connect your DCD-PRO610’s as described in the set-up section of this 
    manual. This feature will start the next player once one player has ended. For example, if player one is playing a disc and it ends, 
    player two will instantly begin to play. You may set FLIP-FLOP to play track to track or disc to disc. For more information on this 
    feature, see FLIP-FLOP™ on page 23.
    (d)  60  SECOND  TRANSPORT  PROTECTION:  The  CD  transport  tray  will  automatically  close  if  left  open  for  more  than  60  sec-
    onds. If a CD is left in the tray it will immediately cue. 
    (e)  SLEEP  MODE:  The  DCD-PRO610’s  laser  and  pick-up  assembly  will  power  down  after  15  minutes  of  inactivity  (when  in 
    pause  or  cue  mode).  This  will  lengthen  the  life  of  your  motor  drive  and  laser.  To  initialize  the  player,  just  press  the  cue  or  play 
    buttons.
    (f)  MEMORY BACKUP: The DCD-PRO610 has a five year memory back-up, that will save your setting in case the power sup-
    ply  is  accidentally  disconnected.  DCD-PRO610  will  automatically  remember  your  last  setting  (repeat,  SGL,  CTN)  even  if  you 
    disconnect your main power.. The DCD-PRO610 will store your cue points in memory if you accidentally open transport tray or 
    shut off the power. Note: Memory cues are erased automatically when a new CD is played, or by holding memory button down 
    for 5 seconds.
    (g) JOG WHEEL PITCH BEND: During normal playback, the inner jog wheel acts as a momentary pitch bend. Turing the wheel in 
    a clockwise direction will increase the speed and turning the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the speed. 
    (h) SCRATCH BOX COMPATIBLE:  This feature is used in conjunction with the optional American Audio® Scratch Box.™ mixers 
    that also feature “Fader Q Start” control. When the DCD-PRO610 is used in conjunction with the Scratch Box a turntable may 
    be used to control the CD functions. See Optional Scratch Box on page 25. 
    						
    							
     GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - REMOTE UNIT
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    A. REMOTE CONTROL - FACE (FIGURE 3)
    1.  FILTER/COAST/ADJUST  -  This  button  allow 
    you to change the FILTER and Coast values. With 
    the FILTER/COAST/ADJUST button selected (on) 
    the  FILTER  value  is  one  second  and  the  COAST 
    value  is  five  seconds.  With  the  FILTER/COAST/
    ADJUST deselected (off) the FILTER value is a 1/
    2 second and the COAST value is three seconds. 
    A yellow LED will indicated on and off functions.
    2.    CUE  MEMORY  -  This  button  allows  you  to 
    program up to 4 cue points on the CD. For more 
    information on setting a cue point see page 20.
    3.  FILTER  -
     This  button  activates  the  FILTER  effect.  This  effect  simulates  the  sudden  platter 
    stop of a turntable. Almost like pressing the stop 
    button on a turntable. When the FILTER effect is 
    selected a number 1 will appear in the LCD (14), 
    this  indicates  the  FILTER  effect  is  active.  See 
    "FILTER" effect on page 27.
    4.  REV/PLAY  -  This  button  activates  reverse 
    play mode. When this effect is selected the disc 
    will  begin  to  play  in  reverse  mode,  and  continue 
    to  play  in  reverse  until  reverse  play  function  is 
    turned  off.  If  reverse  play  is  not  turned  off  the 
    disc will continue to play in reverse until it returns 
    Figure 3
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    to the beginning of the disc. When the REV/PLAY 
    effect  is  selected  a  number  3  will  appear  in  the 
    LCD  (14),  indicating  REV/PLAY  is  active.  See 
    reverse play on page 24.
    5.  TIME  - The  TIME  button  is  used  to  changed 
    the displayed time values. Time can be displayed 
    as elapsed track time, remaining track time, and 
    total disc remaining time.
    6.  CUE  BUTTONS  -  These  button  are  used  to 
    store  four  user  programmable  “Cue  Points.”  A 
    “Cue  Point”  is  a  starting  point  anywhere  on  a 
    disc.  To  program  a  “Cue  Point”  see  Cue  Points 
    on page 18.
    7.  PITCH BUTTON -  This button is used to turn 
    the  pitch  function  on  and  off.  The  pitch  func
    -
    tions  of  the  PITCH  SLIDER  (21),  PITCH  BEND 
    BUTTONS  (25) 
    and  JOG  WHEEL  (19)  will  not 
    function  without  this  function  being  activated. 
    The  pitch  percentage  value  can  be  changed 
    from (+/- 8%), (+/- 12%) or (+/- 16%). The 
    PITCH 
    BUTTON’s  LED  will  indicate  the  maximum  pitch 
    value  by  flashing  red  for  8%,  glowing  green  for 
    12%, or glowing red for 16%.
    8.  P.  Select  (Pitch  Select  Button)  -  This  button 
    changes  the  pitch  value.  The  pitch  percentage 
    can  be  changed  between  8%,  12%,  and  16%.  
    8% will allow the least amount of pitch manipula
    -
    tion and 16% will allow the most amount of pitch 
    manipulation.  To  adjust  to  the  different  values 
    tap this button. The LED next to the Pitch Button 
    (27) will indicate which pitch percentage mode is 
    activated  by,  flashing  red  for  8%,  glowing  green 
    for 12%, or glowing red for 16%. Note, the Pitch 
    Button (27) must be activated to get a LED read
    -
    ing.  The  pitch  values  will  immediately  reflect  the 
    amount of pitch being applied to a music source 
    in  the  CD  drive.  The  pitch  value  is  adjusted  by 
    sliding the PITCH SLIDER (21) up and down.
    9.  SGL/CTN  -  This  button  allows  the  unit's  play 
    mode to change between Single and Continuous. 
    In  single  mode  the  unit  will  play  a  single  track 
    and return to cue mode. In  continuous mode the 
    unit continues to play track by track and returns 
    to  cue  mode  after  all  tracks  have  played.  This 
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    function  also  operates  in PROGRAM  and FLIP 
    FLOP  modes.  In  program  mode  the  continuous 
    function  will  play  all  tracks  in  a  program,  than 
    return  to  cue  mode  on  the  first  track  in  the  pro
    -
    gram.  When  using  two  units  in  Flip-Flop  mode, 
    each  unit  may  be  set  up  to  run  in  either  single 
    or  continuous.  In  single  mode  a  unit  will  play  a 
    single track and jump to the next unit. If the next 
    unit  is  in  continuous  mode,  that  unit  will  play  all 
    tracks and jump back to next unit, and so on.
    10.  OPEN/CLOSE  (Disc  Tray  Open/Close) 
    -  This  button  is  used  to  open  and  close  the 
    disc  transport  tray  door.  NOTE:  When  a  disc  is 
    loaded, the tray will not open unless the unit is in 
    pause or cue mode. 
    11.  COAST  - This  button  activates  the  COAST 
    effect.  This  effect  will  simulates  turning  the 
    power off on a turntable, a turntable platter spin
    -
    ning  until  it  slowly  loses  momentum  and  stops. 
    When  the  COAST  effect  is  selected  a  number  2 
    will appear in the LCD (14), this will indicates the 
    COAST  effect  is  selected.  See  Coast  effect  on 
    page 26.
     
    12. OPTION  BUTTON  -  This  button  is  used  to 
    activate and deactivate the 
    Optional  Scratch Box 
    function.  For  more  information  on  the  Scratch 
    Box function see page 24.
    13.  PRG/HOLD  FX  -  (PROGRAM/FILTER  HOLD 
    BUTTON )  This  button  serves  two  functions. 
    PROGRAM: When used in conjunction with DTA/
    FX  BUTTON  (22)  this  button  will  activate  pro
    -
    gram  mode.  When  program  mode  is  activated  a 
    “PROGRAM” icon will display in the LCD (14). For 
    programming information see “Programming” on 
    page 23. HOLD: This button will also allow you to 
    set and lock any new parameters you set for the 
    FILTER effects. If the hold function is not select
    -
    ed any changes to the FILTER effect parameters 
    will be momentary.
    14.  LIQUID  CRYSTAL  DISPLAY  (LCD) - This 
    high quality LCD Indicates all the functions (play, 
    pause,  cue,  etc..,),  as  they  occur.  This  display 
    is  viewable  at  several  comfortable  angles  as 
    described  on  page  6.  The  LCD  icons  will  be 
    described in the next section.
     GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - REMOTE UNIT (CONT) 
    						
    							
    15. (-) PITCH BEND - The (-) pitch bend function 
    creates  a  momentary  “Slow  Down”  in  the  CD’s 
    pitch  speed  (Beats  per  minute  -  BPM)  when 
    the PITCH  (7)  function  is  activated.  This  func-
    tions  allows  the  beats  between  two  CD’s  or  any 
    other  music  source  to  match.  This  is  a  momen
    -
    tary  function.  When  the  button  is  depressed  the 
    pitch  speed  will  automatically  return  to  PITCH 
    SLIDER'S (23)  selected pitch. Holding down this 
    button  will  give  a  maximum  of  -16%  pitch.  Be 
    sure to remember that this function is a momen
    -
    tary pitch adjust-ment, for a more precise adjust
    -
    ment use the PITCH SLIDER'S (23)  to match the 
    BPM’s with another playing music source.   
    16. (+) PITCH BEND - The (+) pitch bend function 
    creates  a  momentary  “BUMP”  in  the  CD’s  pitch 
    speed (Beats per minute - BPM) when the 
    PITCH 
    (7)  function  is  activated.  This  functions  allows 
    the  beats  between  two  CD’s  or  any  other  music 
    source  to  match.  This  is  a  momentary  function. 
    When  the  button  is  depressed    the  pitch  speed 
    will automatically return to PITCH SLIDER'S (23) 
    selected pitch. Holding down this button will give 
    a maximum of +16% pitch. Be sure to remember 
    that  this  function  is  a  momentary  pitch  adjust
    -
    ment,  for  a  more  precise  adjustment  use  the
     
    PITCH  SLIDER'S  (23)  to  match  the  BPM’s  with 
    another playing music source.  
    17. TEMPO LOCK -   This button will activate the 
    Tempo Lock function. This function will allow you 
    to  make  adjustment  to  a  track  speed  using  the 
    pitch controls (7, 15, 16, & 23) without altering a 
    tracks perceived tonal pitch.
    18.  SHUTTLE  WHEEL  (OUTER  RING)  -  This 
    wheel  has  two  forward  and  two  reverse  speed 
    positions  for  speed  searching  through  tracks. 
    The  more  you  turn  the  wheel  in  either  direction, 
    the faster you search.
    19.  JOG  WHEEL  (INNER  WHEEL)  -  The  jog 
    wheel  serves  two  functions  depending  on  the 
    operating mode:   
    A.  The jog wheel will act as a slow frame search
      control when the unit is in pause or cue mode
      allowing you to set a specific cue point or  
     GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - REMOTE UNIT CONT.
      find a particular starting point. 
    B. The inner wheel also works as a momentary  
      pitch bend during playback. Turning the 
      wheel clockwise will increase the pitch per-
      centage up to 16%, and turning the wheel in
      the counter-clockwise direction will decrease
      the pitch percentage up to -16%. The pitch
      bend will be determined on how fast you turn  
      the wheel.
    20.               TRACK  BUTTON  -
      This  buttons  is 
    used  to  select  a  track.  Tapping  this  button  will 
    back-skip  to  the  previous  track,  holding  down 
    this  button  will  rapidly  back-skip  through  the 
    tracks on a CD.
    21.                 TRACK  BUTTON  -  This  buttons  is 
    used  to  select  your  desired  track.  Tapping  this 
    button will forward skip to the next track, holding 
    down this button will rapidly forward skip through 
    the tracks on your CD.
    22.  DTA/FX  (DATA/EFFECTS)  -   This  button 
    serves  two  functions.  This  button  allows  you  to 
    change the functions of the effect and cue button 
    along  the  top  of  the  LCD  (14).  DATA:  The  DATA 
    function  will be indicated by small arrow icon in 
    the upper left hand corner of the LCD (14). When 
    unit  is  in  DATA  mode  the  effect  and  cue  buttons 
    along  the  top  of  the  LCD  (14)  may  be  used  as 
    direct track access buttons. EFFECTS: When the 
    effect  function  is  engaged  (no  arrow  icon  in  the 
    upper  left  hand  corner  of  the  LCD)  the  buttons 
    along the top of the LCD (14) will function as they 
    are indicated.
           
    23. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust 
    the  playback  pitch  percentage  when  the 
    PITCH 
    (7) function is activated. The slider is a set adjust
    -
    ment  and  will  remain  set  until  the  pitch  slider  is 
    moved or the 
    PITCH  (7) function has been turned 
    off.  This  adjustment  can  be  made  with  or  with
    -
    out  a  CD  in  the  drive.  The  pitch  adjustment  will 
    remain  even  if  a  disc  has  been  remove,  and  will 
    reflect  on  any  other  disc  loaded  into  the  unit. 
    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 
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