American Audio CDMp3 PLAYER MP3 Velocity User Manual

							
 BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)
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EXITING A LOOP - To exit a SEAMLESS LOOP, press the OUT 
BUTTON  (2)
.  The  IN  BUTTON  (33) and  OUT  BUTTON  (2) LEDs 
will remain on, but will stop flashing. Music playback will resume 
normal play (Figure 18). The  IN BUTTON (33) 
and OUT BUTTON 
(2) LEDs  will  remain  on  to  remind  you  that  a  loop  is  stored  in 
memory.
Figure 20
REPLAY  LOOP  -  The  RELOOP  (1)   function  allows  you  to 
return to your stored loop at any time. The
  IN BUTTON (33)  and 
OUT BUTTON (2)  LEDs will indicate a loop is stored in memory, 
and  may  be  played  at  any  time.  To  replay  the  loop,  press  the
 
RELOOP BUTTON (1) 
.  The IN BUTTON (33) and  OUT BUTTON 
(2)  LEDs  will  again  begin  to  flash  indicating  SEAMLESS  LOOP 
mode  has  been  activated  (Figure  19)  and  your  stored  loop  will 
immediately begin to play. 
Stutter Effect:  You can use your loop to create a stutter effect. 
When a loop is playing press the  IN BUTTON (33)
 repeatedly to 
create this effect.
Figure 21
11.  EDITING A LOOP:
Please Note:  Only the end point of the loop may be edited. You may make your loop shorter or longer. Before 
you can edit your seamless loop you obviously must first have created a seamless loop to edit. If you haven’t 
created  a  SEAMLESS  LOOP,  follow  the  instructions  in  step  10  to  create  a  loop.  If  a  SEAMLESS  LOOP  has 
already been created, press the  RELOOP BUTTON (1) to activate your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 23) if it is not 
already activated. To edit your seamless loop’s ending point:
Press  the  OUT  BUTTON  (2) to  return  to  normal  play  from  the 
loops cue point. (Figure 18). This will disengage the SEAMLESS 
LOOP mode and allows you to edit the loops ending point.1)
Press  the  OUT  BUTTON  (2) again  when  you  reach  your  new 
ending point (Figure 19).
-   FOR A SHORTER LOOP: Press the
 OUT BUTTON (2) at  
  sooner point in the track (Figure 19).
-    FOR LONGER LOOP: Press the
 OUT BUTTON (2)  at later  
  point in the track (Figure 19).
2)
Figure 22 
						

							
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Figure 24
Figure 23
Figure 25
Your  sample  can  now  be  recalled  at  any  time  even  when 
the  unit  is  in  PAUSE  MODE.  To  recall  a  sample
 be  sure the 
sample function is on, by  pressing  the  SAMPLE  BUTTON 
(32)  until  the  red  sample  button  LED  turns  on.  To  play  your 
sample  in  a  continuos  loop  leave  the  sample  function  on. 
To  play  your  sample  just  once,  turn  the  sample  function  off 
immediately  after  initiating  your  sample.  With  the  sample 
function on, the sample will continue to play until the sample 
function is turned off. 
Sample  Preview:  A  preview  of  the  sample  may  also  be 
played  at  any  time  by  pressing  and  holding  down  a 
BANK/
FLASH BUTTON (31)
  that stores a sample. Please note; the 
preview function will only work if the original CD used to cre
-
ate the sample is inserted in to the drive.
 Important  Notice:  If  you  try  to  activate  your  samples 
without  turning  the  sample  function  on,  the
 BANK/FLASH 
BUTTONS (31)
  will act as cue points!
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2)  Press the MEMORY BUTTON (12). The    
  MEMORY BUTTON (12) will glow red   
  indicating memory is ready to be stored.  3)  Select  one  of  the  three
  BANK/FLASH 
BUTTONS  (31)  you  wish  to  store  your  loop  in 
and press that button. 
12. Using the Built In Sampler:
Your Velocity Mp3™ comes with an advanced built in sampler. You may store up to three samples on the three 
BANK/FLASH BUTTONS (31)  (Once again please note you may only store either a CUE POINT or a SAMPLE 
into  a  BAN
K/FLASH  BUTTON  (31),  not  both).  Your  sample  can  be  a  maximum  of  6.0  seconds  in  length.  A 
sample  can  be  recalled  while  a  CD  is  playing,  while  the  CD  drive  is  in  PAUSE  MODE,  with  the  Flash  Start™ 
function (see Flash Start™ in the next section), or even when the CD has been removed. Your sample can also 
plays at anytime without music interruption. If you play your sample when the unit is already in playback mode 
your  sample  will  over  lap  the  current  music  source.  You  can  also  play  your  sample  once  or  in  a  continuous 
loop. As with cue points you may store approximately 1500 (500 x 3) samples in a drives memory (depending 
on available memory). 
To create a sample:
1)   Initialize a loop (see creating a seamless loop on page 20).  If your loop is longer than 6.0 seconds it 
  cannot be stored as a sample and will automatically store as a Cue Point.  
4)  The  MEMORY BUTTON (12)
 LED will turn off, when your sample is locked into memory.
5)  At this point your sample has been stored into memory. The original loop you used to create the sample    
will remain playing until the  OUT BUTTON (2) is pressed (Figure 24).
6)
7) 
						

							
Changing the Sample Parameters: 
Changing the sample parameters allows you to change the sample's volume (SV) and pitch (SP). The 
parameter values for the pitch range from -9:99 to +10:00 (-9:99 being the lowest) and volume values 
range from 00:00 to 10:00 (00:00 being the lowest). A higher value will increase the pitch percentage 
or volume. It's important to understand that the pitch value is basically a speed adjustment and has 
nothing  to  do  with  tonal  quality.  The  values  can  be  either  a  momentary  change  or  set  adjustment. 
While in sample playback mode, make sure the FOLDER/TRACK BUTTON (15) is turned "off", mean
-
ing the button LED is not lit, then:  
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Figure 26
Figure 27
Changing the Sample Parameters - Speed
While  a  sample  is  playing  push  the  PARAMETERS  TIME  KNOB 
(13).  One  tap  will  display SP +0 00 in  the  VFD  DISPLAY  (17). SP 
will  signify  the  pitch  percentage  (speed)  of  the  sample.  +0  00  is 
your  default  setting  -  Normal  playback.  Any  adjustments  will  be 
based  on  this  default  setting.  Turning  the  knob  in  a  clockwise 
direction will increase your pitch. Turning the wheel in a counter-
clockwise direction will decrease the parameters value.
Changing the Sample Parameters - Volume
While a sample is playing push the  PARAMETERS RATIO KNOB 
(14). One tap will display SV 10 00 in the   VFD DISPLAY (17). SV 
will signify the volume of the sample. 10 00 is your default setting 
- Normal playback. Any adjustments will be based on this default 
setting.  Turning  the  knob  in  a  clockwise  direction  will  increase 
the  volume.  Turning  the  wheel  in  a  counter-clockwise  direction 
will decrease the parameters value.
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Changing the Sample Parameters - Hold Function
Hold Function - This function will allow you to save and lock your 
parameter adjustments, if the hold function is not activated all your 
parameter  adjustments  will  be  momentary.  If  you  use  the  HOLD 
BUTTON (19) all parameters will remain in the unit's memory until  
they are changed again or main power is shut off, unless they are 
stored in to the unit's memory (see page 26 System Memory). 
						

							
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2) Press the IN BUTTON (33)  (Figure 31) at 
   the point you want your BOP to take place.
Figure 31
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14.  CREATING A BOP EFFECT:
The Bop Effect is a stutter effect that is similar to turntable scratching. You can use this effect to create tricks 
in your mixing. Creating a BOP effect is a simple process:
Figure 30
1)  Press the  PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON 
  (23)
  so music is playing (Figure 30). 
13.  BANK/FLASH START BUTTONS (31): 
These button are used to store your samples and cue points. Only 
a  sample  or  a  cue  point  can  be  stored  into  each  of  these  three 
banks. When a sample is stored in to these banks you may use the 
sample starting point as a cue point. The 
BANK/FLASH BUTTONS 
instantly  recall  and  play  any  of  your  stored  samples  or  cue  points 
without  interrupting  music  playback.  When  in  sample  mode,  (see 
"Using  the  Built-In  Sampler"  on  page  22)  and  during  playback, 
pressing  any  of  the
  FLASH  BUTTONS that  holds  a  sample,  will 
immediately  begin  to  play  that  sample  without  interruption  of 
music. If the unit is in sample mode and the drive is not in playback 
mode, pressing any of the
  FLASH BUTTONS  that stores a sample, 
will immediately begin to play that sample. 
NOTE! If  you  create  a  new loop  while a BANK/FLASH  BUTTON  LED  is  flashing,  the  new  loop  you  have  just 
created  will erase any loop or sample that was stored in the flashing BANK/
FLASH BUTTON. The only way to 
prevent this 
is to  make sure the SAMPLE BUTTON LED is lit and not flashing.
Figure 29
FLASH START™: The Flash Start™ function allows any sample stored in the  FLASH START BUTTONS (31) 
to be trigger by the crossfader in the same way the Q-Start™ function operates (see Fader Q-Start™ on page 
7).  Please  note  however  that  in  order  for  the  Flash  Start  function  to  operate  the  Q-Start™  function  has  to  be 
disable. See page 37 for set up instructions. 
						

							
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TIME  BAR  INDICATOR - Details  the  time  defined in  the  TIME  METER  (65) as  a  visual  bar  icon.  As  with  the 
TIME METER (
65)  this bar is also dependent on  the selected time function [REMAIN (64) OR ELAPSED]. This 
bar  will  begin  to  flash  when  a  track  is  ending  regardless 
of  which  time  function  you  are  in.  Use  the  flashing 
bar as a visual reminder that a track is ending.   4)  When  you  discontinue  the  BOP  effect  normal  playback  will 
resume from the point you initial started your BOP.
15. CHANGING  THE  TIME  DISPLAY  (65)\TIME  BAR 
(63):
DURING NORMAL PLAYBACK, pressing the TIME BUTTON (10), 
will change the time display information (65 & 63) in the VFD (17) 
see figure 33. The following is a break down of the time settings 
and their definitions: 
Figure 34
ELAPSED - This describes the time in the VFD (65) as the 
current TRACKS Elapsed running time.
REMAIN  (64)  -  This  describes  the  time  in  the  VFD  (65)  as 
the current TRACKS  remaining running time.  
1)
2)
Figure 33
3) 
Figure 32
Now tap the BOP BUTTON (34). It will produce a stutter 
effect  as  quickly  as  you  tap  on  the
  BOP  BUTTON  (34). 
See Figure 31. 
						

							
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17.  RECALL FLASH MEMORY: 
The  Velocity  Mp3  can  store  all  your  user  programmed  cue 
points and effect parameters in to memory. These settings may 
be  recalled  at  any  time,  even  when  a  disc  has  been  removed 
and reinserted at a later time. To recall the memory on a specific 
disk; 1) Be sure a CD is not inserted in to the drive. 2) Press the 
MEMORY  BUTTON  (12) down  until  the  red  memory  LED  turns 
on. 3) Insert the CD. "RECALL" will appear in the  VFD (17) while 
the  memory  is  being  installed  and  the  red  MEMORY  BUTTON 
(12) led will turn off.
18.  CLEAR ALL MEMORY: 
You  may  clear  the  system  memory  at  any  time.  This  will  erase 
all  your  programmed  memory  and  restore  the  unit  to  it's  default 
settings.  To  clear  the  memory;  While  main  power  is  turned  off, 
turn  the  SEARCH  KNOB  (16)  in  a  counter-clockwise  direction. 
While  the  search  wheel  is  turned  in  a  counter-clockwise  direc
-
tion  turn  main  power  on.  The  VFD  (17) will  flash  three  times  and 
default  memory  will  be  restored.  Or,  you  can
 press  the TIME 
BUTTON (10)  until 
"PRESET MODE" is displayed. Now turn the 
P AREMETER  TIME  KNOB until "MEM  CLEAR"  is  displayed  and 
then  press the PARAMETER TIME KNOB  and "ERASING" should 
be displ
ayed.
16. SYSTEM MEMORY: 
The Velocity Mp3 comes with an incredible memory system. The 
Velocity  Mp3™  can  memorize  virtually  every  customized  setting 
for  a  particular  CD.  The  unit  can  memorize  all  customized  effect 
parameters, cue points, and samples used on a particular disk. To 
store all your settings for a CD, press and hold down the  MEMORY 
BUTTON (12) for at least one second. When the memory has been 
stored properly the  MEMORY BUTTON LED (12)  will turn off. 
Figure 37 Figure 36
Figure 38 
						

							
20. FIRMWARE VERSION DISPLAY: 
You may display the units firmware version. Firmware is the units 
internal  programming  code.  To  view  the  firmware  version;  Press 
and  hold  the TIME  BUTTON  (10)  for  2  seconds 
until "PRESET 
MODE" is displayed. Now turn the PARAMETER TIME KNOB (13) 
until "V" and the version number is displayed in the  VFD (17). 
Turning  and  pressing  the  PARAMETER  TIME  KNOB  (13)  can 
also  select  and  adjust  the  Close  Time  Mode,  Sleep  Mode, 
Text  Scrolling  Speed,  and  Touch  Sensitivity.  Press  the 
TIME 
BUTTON (10) to exit Preset Mode.  
19. SYSTEM LOCK: 
This unit comes with a built-in lock feature. The lock features allow the system controls to be completely locked 
out  in  any  mode.  For  example  locking  the  unit  while  in  play  mode  will  turn  off  all  other  functions  and  the  unit 
will remain in play mode until the lock is turned off, locking the unit when it is cue mode will turn all control off 
so nothing will function on the unit. The lock features prevents unwanted hands from changing any setting to 
the unit if the DJ has to walk away from the unit (aka bathroom or beer break). To lock the system press and 
hold down the  PARAMETER TIME KNOB (13) for at least one second, then with the  PARAMETER TIME KNOB 
(13) held down, tap the  MEMORY BUTTON (12) once. If the unit was lock successfully "LOCK" will display in 
the VFD (17). To unlock the unit repeat the same process or turn the unit off.
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Figure 40
Figure 39 
						

							
Figure 43
Using  the  Pitch  slider  (36): Be  sure  the  pitch  function  has 
been  engaged  as  described  above.  To  use  the  PITCH  SLIDER
 
slide the slider up and down. Down will increase the pitch and 
up  will  decrease  the  pitch.  When  the  slider  is  in  the  center 
position, a green LED just left of the slider will glow. When this 
slider  is  glowing  there  is  zero  pitch  being  applied  to  the  track, 
regardless if the pitch function is on or off. 
 PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
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1. PITCH SLIDER (36):
This function will increase or decrease the tracks playback speed 
or  "PITCH."  The  maximum  pitch  percentage  manipulation  in  this 
function  is  +/-100%.  The  PITCH  SLIDER  is  used  to  decrease  or 
increase  the  playback  pitch.  If  the  slider  is  moved  up  (towards 
the  top  of  the  unit)  the  pitch  will  decrease,  if  the  slider  is  moved 
down (towards the bottom of the unit) the pitch will increase. The 
PITCH  SLIDER
  adjustment  can  be  changed  to  range  from  +/-
4%, +/-8%, +/-16%, or +/-100% (See changing "PITCH SLIDER 
PERCENTAGE RANGE" on the next page). This pitch adjustments 
will  effect  normal  playback  and  loops  only  when  the  PITCH  ON/
OFF  BUTTON  (35)  is  turned  on.  The  pitch  adjustments  will  not 
affect your samples.
Figure 41
Figure 42
Activating the Pitch slider (36): To activate the PITCH SLIDER  
you  must  turn  on  the  pitch  adjustment  function.  Press  the  PITCH 
ON/OFF  BUTTON  (35)
  located  in  the  pitch  control  section  of  the 
unit.  The
 PITCH  ON/OFF  BUTTON  (35) LED will  glow  when  the 
function  is  activated.  If  the  pitch  function  is  not  activated  the
 
PITCH SLIDER
  will not function.
PITCH ADJUSTMENTS:
The  different  pitch  adjustments  allow  a  track's  or  a  loop's  playback  speed  to  be  manipulated.  This  speed 
manipulation  is  commonly  used  to  beat  match  between  two  or  more  music  sources  such  as  a  turntable  or 
another CD played. The playback speed may be increased or decreased by a factor of +/-100. The next section 
details the different pitch manipulation schemes.  
						

							
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2. PITCH BENDING: 
Unlike  the PITCH  SLIDER  (
36)  adjustment  this  function  will momentarily  increase  or  decrease  a  tracks 
speed  during  playback.  There  are  two  ways  to  operate  this  function  with  the  (-)  &  (+)  PITCH  BUTTONS  (26  & 
27)  or  with  the  JOG  WHEEL  (24).  The  maximum  pitch  bend  percentage  allowed  is  +/-  100%.  The  pitch  bend 
function will work in conjunction with the  PITCH SLIDER (36)
 pitch setting. For example, if the PITCH SLIDER 
(36) is set to a 2% pitch gain the pitch bending process will begin at 2% and will continue to the maximum 
of +
/- 100%.
NOTE: A -100% pitch manipulation will stop playback entirely. 
Holding  down  or  tapping  on  the  (-)  PITCH  BEND  BUT-
TON
  (26)  will  provide  a  slow  down  in  the  playback 
pitch.
Figure 44
Adjusting  the  PITCH  SLIDER'S  RANGE: You  may  change 
the PITCH SLIDER'S (36)  operating range at any time. To change 
the  operating  range  be  sure  the  pitch  function  is  turned  on,  see 
figure 42.  The pitch percentage can be changed between +/-4%, 
+/-8%, +/-16%, and +/- 100%. 4% will allow the least amount of 
pitch manipulation and 100% will allow the most amount of pitch 
manipulation. To adjust the different values, press and hold down 
the  PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (35)  and Tap on the + PITCH BEND 
BUTTON (27)  until your desired value is reached.  Note, the pitch 
percentage must be activated to get a LED reading.
Figure 45
Holding down or tapping on the  (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON 
(27)  will provide a speed bump in the playback pitch.
Figure 46 
						

							
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4. JOG WHEEL (24):
The JOG WHEEL  will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in 
playback mode. Rotating the wheel in a clockwise direction will 
increase  your  track  pitch  and  rotating  the  wheel  in  a  counter-
clockwise  direction  will  slow  your  track  pitch.  The  speed  you 
rotate  the  JOG  WHEEL  will  determine  pitch  bend  percentage 
(%). For example, if the  JOG WHEEL is continuously turned in 
a counter-clockwise direction the playback speed will steadily 
decreases and will continue to decrease until playback reaches 
a  maximum  of  -100%  and  playback  stops  entirely.  When  you 
stop turning the  JOG WHEEL the disc speed will automati
cally 
return to 
it’s previous set speed.
NOTE:  To  use  the  JOG  WHEEL in  a  pitch  bend  function 
when  the  SCRATCH  EFFECT  (18)  is  activated  you  must 
use the outer ring of the jog wheel where the clear rubber 
insulator is attached. 
3. PITCH BEND BUTTONS (26 & 27):
The  (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (27)  will increase track playback speed and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (26) 
will  decrease  track  playback  speed.  The  extent  to  which  the  speed  changes  is  proportionate  to  the  amount 
of time the button is pressed. For example, if the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (27)
  is held down continuously as 
in  figure  43,  the  disc  speed  will  increases  and  will  continue  to  increase  until  it  reaches  a  maximum  of  100% 
speed gain. When you release the  (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (27)
 the disc speed will automatically return to 
it’s previous set speed.
FINE TUNE BPM
This feature lets you fine tune and lock the BPM's of the current playing track. 
1. Press and hold the  TAP
 BUTTON (29) and then        
    turn the
  PARAMETER TIME KNOB (13) to Fine 
    Tune the BPM of the current track. Once you have  
    fine tuned the BPM, it will be locked and can only      
    be changed by pressing and holding the TAP BUT-
    TON for 2 secs.
NOTE: If you leave the adjusted BPM count as is, it 
will carry over to the next song.
Figure 49