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Creating a BOP Effect:
The Bop Effect is a stutter effect that is similar to a CD skipping. You can use this effect to create tricks in your 
mixing. Creating a BOP effect is a simple process:2) Press the
 IN BUTTON (7) at the point  
  you want your BOP to take place (Figure  
  31).
1)  Press the 
PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON 
  (11)
  so music is playing (Figure 30). 
3) Now tap the
  BOP BUTTON (13). It will prod
  uce a stutter effect as quickly as you tap  
  the
  BOP BUTTON (13). See Figure 32.
Figure 32 Figure 31
 ADVANCED OPERATIONS
Figure 30 
						

							
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To FLIP-FLOP entire CDs: 
To  FLIP-FLOP  an  entire  disc,  be  sure  both  drives  are  in  continuous  play  mode.  The  SINGLE  ICON 
(32) should not be displayed in the  LCD (5). When both drives are in continuous play mode, follow the 
directions for single track FLIP-FLOP as detailed above. When one the disc in one unit ends the other 
unit will immediately begin playback.
Combining FLIP-FLOP modes:
Flip-Flop modes may combined. One unit may run in single mode and the other in continuous mode. 
When the units are arranged in this fashion, the unit in single mode will play a single track and flip to 
the next unit. The next unit will then play the entire disc and flip back to the other. The other will then 
play the next track and flip back to the other unit, and so on. 
Fader Q-Start™
This function works in conjunction with a compatible American Audio “Q-Start" DJ mixer. When used 
with a compatible CD player, you can use the crossfader to start and stop the CD Player with the slide 
of the fader. 
Connecting  your  Pro-DJ  to  a  Fader  “Q”  Start  mixer  for  “Flip  Flop”  control:  Be  sure  to  connect 
1/8”  mini  plugs  from  the  control  connection  on  the  rear  your  Pro-DJ  to  the  1/8”  control  jack  on  the 
rear of American DJ “Q” series mixer. That’s it, you’ll be set for FLIP FLOP! 
 ADVANCED OPERATIONS
FLIP-FLOP™
This  feature  is  kind  of  “auto  pilot." “Flip-Flop”  mode  can  only  function  with  the  use  of  two  Pro-DJ 
units. The 
“Flip-Flop”  function may be used with or without an American Audio “Q” deck mixer, you 
can have one unit begin playback when the other ends. You can  “Flip Flop”  single tracks, the entire 
disc, a combination of the two, or you can even
 “Flip-Flop”  your programmed tracks. 
To FLIP-FLOP single tracks or programmed tracks:
1) Connect your system as described in the set up section on page 6.
2) Set your mixer’s crossfader to the center position. 
3) Be sure your two units are single mode.  SINGLE (32) should be indicated in the LCD (5). 
4) Load your two Pro-DJ with audio disc.
5)  After they have both cued, press the  PLAY/   
  PAUSE BUTTON (11) on one of your drive to  
  begin playback.
6)  After the first unit’s single track has ended the  
  second unit’s track will immediately begin play- 
  back.
7) FLIP FLOP will continue until you stop it or    
  power is interrupted.
Figure 33 
						

							
1.  PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING COMPACT DISCS    
Compact disc are constructed of the same types of plastic record are. To avoid severe damage to you valuable 
disc please observe the following guide lines. Following the these guide lines will ensure long disc life.
•  Do not allow fingerprints, oil or dust to get on the surface of the disc.  If the disc is dirty, wipe it off with  
  a soft dry cloth. 
•  Do not use benzene, thinner, water, record spray, electrostatic-proof chemicals, or silicone-treated cloths  
  to clean discs.
•   Always handle discs carefully to prevent damaging the surface; in particular when removing a disc from  
  its jewel case.
•  Do not bend the disc.     
•  Do not apply heat.      
•  Do not enlarge the hole in the center of the disc.   
•   Do not write on the label (printed side) with a hard tipped implement such as a pencil or ball point pen.
•  Condensation will form if a disc is brought into a warm area from a colder one, such as outdoors in  
  winter.  Do not attempt to dry the disc with a hair dryer, etc.   
2.  PRECAUTION ON STORAGE  
•  After playing a disc, always unload it from the unit.  
•   Always store the compact disc in the jewel case, protecting from dirt or damage.  
•  Do not place discs in the following areas:        
    a)   Areas exposed to direct sunlight for a considerable time.  
    b)   Areas subject to accumulation of dust or high humidity.  
    c)   Areas affected by heat from indoor heaters, etc.
   
 COMPACT DISCS
•  When you have finished using the CD unit, and before switching off the power, be sure that the disc hold 
  er has been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE button (see figure 7).
•  TRAY PROTECTION:  If tray is not closed after 60 seconds, it will close automatically and pause.    
 CAUTION: DO NOT forcibly close the disc holder when the power is off.
DO  NOT  switch  off  the  power  when  the  disc  holder  is 
open.  Switch  off  the  power  after  the  disc  holder  has 
been closed with the 
OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (4).
 BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER
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     WARRANTY
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1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A.  American  Audio®  hereby  warrants,  to  the  original  purchaser,  American  Audio®  products  to 
be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year (365 days) 
from the date of purchase. This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the 
United States of America, including possessions and territories. It is the owner’s responsibility to 
establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence, at the time service is sought. 
B.  For  warranty  service,  send  the  product  only  to  the  American  Audio
®  factory.  All  shipping 
charges must be pre-paid. If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are 
within  the  terms  of  this  warranty,  American  Audio
®  will  pay  return  shipping  charges  only  to  a 
designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped 
in its original package. No accessories should be shipped with the product. If any accessories 
are shipped with the product,  American Audio
®  shall  have no liability whatsoever for loss of 
or damage to any such acces-sories, nor for the safe return thereof.  
C.  This  warranty  is  void  if  the  serial  number  has  been  altered  or  removed;  if  the  product  is 
modified  in  any  manner  which  American  Audio
®  concludes,  after  inspection,  affects  the  reli-
ability  of  the  product;  if  the  product  has  been  repaired  or  serviced  by  anyone  other  than  the 
American Audio
® factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Ameri-
can  Audio
®;  if  the  product  is  damaged  because  not  properly  maintained  as  set  forth  in  the 
instruction manual. 
D.  This  is  not  a  service  contract,  and  this  warranty  does  not  include  maintenance,  cleaning 
or periodic check-up. During the period specified above, American Audio
® will replace defec-
tive parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by 
reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio
®under 
this  warranty  shall  be  limited  to  the  repair  of  the  product,  or  replacement  thereof,  including 
parts,  at  the  sole  discretion  of  American  Audio
®.  All  products  covered  by  this  warranty  were 
manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect. 
E.  American Audio
® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon 
its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manu
-
factured. 
F.  No  warranty,  whether  expressed  or  implied,  is  given  or  made  with  respect  to  any  acces
-
sory  supplied  with  products  described  above.  Except  to  the  extent  prohibited  by  applicable 
law, all implied warranties made by American Audio
® in connection with this product, including 
warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth 
above.  And  no  warranties,  whether  expressed  or  implied,  including  warranties  of  merchant
-
ability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and 
or  Dealer’s  sole  remedy  shall  be  such  repair  or  replacement  as  is  expressly  provided  above; 
and under no circumstances shall American Audio
® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or 
consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this pr oduct. 
 
G.    This  warranty  is  the  only  written  warranty  applicable  to  American  Audio
®  Products  and 
supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions here
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tofore published.  
						

							
 SPECIFICATIONS
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GENERAL Model: American Audio® Pro-DJ™ - Professional Compact Disc Player
System:  Single, Tray Loading, Digital Compact Disc Audio Player.
Disc type:  Standard compact discs (5 in / 12cm and 3in/8cm discs)
Dimensions:   8.5" (W) x 4.7" (H) x 10" (D)
Installation:                          Place on flat surface or mount in flat case
Weight:  5.3 Lbs. / 2.4 kgs  
Power supply:  AC 115v/230v, 50/60Hz  
Power consumption:  14W 
Pitch control range:  +/-8%, +/-12%, +/-16% 
Pitch bend:  +/-16%
Pitch accuracy:  +/- 0.1%    
Environmental conditions:  Operational temperature:  5 to 35˚C  (41 to 95˚F)    
       Operational humidity:   25 to 85% RH (non-condensation)    
       Storage temperature:   -20 to 60˚C  (4 to 140˚F)
Accessories:  Dual RCA Cable (for left and right channels)    
       Control 1/8” miniplug type (3 feet)  
AUDIO SECTION 
 
Quantization:  16 bit linear per channel  
Sampling rate:  44.1 kHz at normal pitch  
Over sampling rate:  8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter  
D/A conversion  16 bit  
Frequency response:  +/- 1 dB 20 Hz  to 20,000 KHz  
Output level:  2.0V +/- 1dB  
Load impedance:  47k ohm or more
AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS (TEST DISC: TCD-782, LOAD=47Kohm)
     ITEM  NOMINAL    LIMIT    CONDITION
Output level  2.0Vrms+/-1dB  2.0V+/-1dB  1KHz,0dB
Channel balance  0.5dB      1.0dB    1KHz,0dB
Frequency response  +/-0.5dB    +/-1.0dB  20Hz-20KHz,0dB
De-emphasis response  +/-0.5dB    +/-1dB   16KHz, -20dB
Channel separation*  75dB      70dB    1KHz,0dB
T.H.D. + NOISE*  0.016%    0.03%   1KHz,0dB
S/N ratio (IHF-A)*  79dB      70dB    1KHz.0dB
NOTE: *With 20KHz low pass filter.
SEARCHING TIME (TEST DISC: TCD-792)
     ITEM  NOMINAL    LIMITS   CONDITION
Short access time  1.7 sec    4 sec    Play next track
Long access time  3 sec      6 sec    Track 1 ->Track 20 / Track 20 ->Track 1
CD recover time  1 sec      2 sec    CD play interrupted by mechanical shock
PLAYABILITY
     ITEM  NOMINAL    LIMIT    CONDITION
Interruption  1000um    800um   TCD-725
Black dot  1000um    600um   TCD-725
Finger prints  75um      65um    TCD-725
Eccentricity  140um     140um   TCD-712,713 NO TRACK JUMP
Vertical deviation  1mm      500um TCD-731R
PICK-UP
System Object lens drive system optical pick-up
Object lens drive system  2 dimensional parallel drive
Tracking detection  3 spot beam detection
Optical source  Semiconductor laser
Wave length  780nm
NOTES:
The specifications are subject to change to any improvement by negotiations in advance.
The parts are subject to change to any improvement within the range of the specifications. 
						

							
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