American Audio CDMp3 PLAYER Pro Scratch 1 User Manual

 BASIC OPERATIONS - BUILT-IN EFFECTS
The  Pro  Scratch  1™  comes  with  nine  built  in  effects. These  effects  can  be  used  one  at  a  time  or  you  may 
choose  to  overlap  the  effects  and  use  up  to  four  at  a  time. The  Built-in  effects  include  Scratch,  Fade,  Skid, 
Coast,Flanger, Echo, Robot, Transform, and Pan. It is important to understand that only one effect per an effect 
bank  can  be  turned  on  at  one  time,  but  all  four  effects  banks  can  be  used  at  a  time....

 BASIC OPERATIONS - BUILT-IN EFFECTS
FLANGER/ECHO/ROBOT  EFFECT: The  flanger  effect  distorts  the  output  signal 
and  create  an  effect  similar  to  the  frequency  phasing  in  and  out  of  each  other. 
The  ECHO  effect  adds  an  echo  to  your  output  signal. The  ROBOT  effect  distorts 
the  output  to  simulates  a  sci-fi  robot  voice. When  the  FLANGER  effect  is  selected 
the FLANGER/ECHO  BUTTON  (30) will  glow. When  the  ECHO  or  ROBOT  effect  is 
selected the FLANGER/ECHO...

 BASIC OPERATIONS - FX MIX
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FX  MIX  MODE: This  function  allows  you  to  use  the  effects  to  transfer  from  one  track  to  another,  one  track 
to  a  sample,  or  one  sample  to  another. FX  Mix  uses  the  effects  and  the FLASH  BUTTONS  (6). The  FX  Mix 
function will only work with samples and cue points programmed in the any of the three FLASH BUTTONS (6). 
The procedure below list the steps...

 BASIC OPERATIONS - FX MIX
FX MIX - FADE CONTROL: This function works with the FLANGER/ECHO and the TRANS/PAN effects. This 
function  uses  the  time  duration  of  the  FADE  effect. This  functions  plays  the  selected  effect  (FLANGER/ECHO 
and/or the TRANS/PAN) for the duration of the fade setting and then returns to normal play. During this function 
the  FADE  effect  will  have  no  function  other  than  the  use  of  its  time  parameter  - the  track  will  not  fade  out. 
The  procedure...

 BASIC OPERATIONS - FX MIX
FX  MIX  -  BOP  CONTROL: This  function  allows  you  to  engage  either  the  COAST  or  SKID  effects  at  any 
point  of  a  track  during  normal  playback. The  effect  will  play  out  according  to  its  parameters  and  then  resume 
normal  playback. The  procedure  below  list  the  steps  to  activate  the  FX  Mix  -  BOP  Control.  In  the  following 
example we will you the SKID effect.
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STEP ONE: Be...

1.  PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING COMPACT DISCS     
•     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
•     Do not bend the disc.     
•     Do not apply heat....

GENERAL                             Model: American DJ® Pro Scratch 1 - Professional Compact Disc Player
Type:                                        Slot loading, digital compact disc audio player.
Disc type:                                 Standard size compact discs only (5 in / 12 cm discs)
Dimensions:                             3 1/4” ~ 4 1/2” H x 8 1/2” W x 10 3/8” L (217.5 mm x 81.8 mm x 306 mm)
Installation:                           Place on flat surface or mount in flat case
Weight:...

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