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    User Guide 
    and Reference Manual
    4295 Charter Street
    Los Angeles Ca. 90058 www.americanaudio.
    usRev 02/04 
    						
    							
     CONTENTS
    ©American Audio®   -   www.americanaudio.us   -   PSX™ Instruction Manual Page 2
    SAFETY REGULATIONS.........................................................................................................................3
    ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................4
    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................5
    VOLTAGE SELECTOR..................
    ...........................................................................................................5
    UNPACKING......... ...................................... ......................................................... ................................6
    INTRODUCTION.................. .................................................................................. ................................6
    CUSTOMER  SUPPORT..................
    ........................................................................................................6
    FEATURES.................. .................................. ......................................................... ...............................7
    SET-UP INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................8
    FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
      MAIN  UNIT...........................................
    ........................................................................................9
      LCD     DISPLAY......................... .................................................................. .....................................12
    BASIC OPERATIONS
      LOADING  EJECTING  DISC...........................................
    ............................................................13
      SELECTING  TRACKING.........................
    ...................................................................................13
      STARTING  PLAYBACK..........................................
    ....................................................................14
      PAUSING  PLAYBACK........................
    .......................................................................................14
      FRAME  SEARCH...........................................
    ............................................................................14
      TRACK SCANNING (FAST FWD/FAST REV)
    .............................................................................15
      SETTING  AND  STORING  CUE  POINTS
    ...................................................................................15
      CREATING  A  SEAMLESS  LOOP........................
    .......................................................................16
      USING  THE  BUILT-IN  SAMPLER..............................
    ................................................................18
      CREATING  A  BOP  EFFECT.........................
    .............................................................................20
      USING  FLASH  START  BUTTONS...........................................
    ..................................................21
      CHANGING  TIME  DISPLAY.........................
    ..............................................................................21
    PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
      PITCH SLIDER.......................................
    ....................................................................................22
      PITCH  BENDING..............................
    .........................................................................................23 
    SYSTEM  MEMORY...............................................................................................................................24
    BUILT-IN EFFECTS
      SCRATCH........................................... .....................................................................................25
      FLANGER........................ .................................................................... ...............................25
      ECHO........................................... ...........................................................................................25
      ROBOT........................................... ..........................................................................................25
      TRANS........................................... ...........................................................................................26
      CHANGING  PARAMETERS........................
    ...............................................................................26
    FLIP-FLOP™.................................... ...............................................................................................27
    WARRANTY........... ............................................................ ..............................................................28
    SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................31
    Specifications and changes to this manual and the PSX™ are subject to change at any time without and prior notice written  
    						
    							
     NOTE:
    This unit may cause interference to radio and  
    television reception.
    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
    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.
    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
     WARNING:
      TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, 
      DO NOT EXPOSE THIS CD PLAYER 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  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 
      Audio® dealer.
    3.  Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside  
      the CD player. Electric shock or malfunction  
      may occur.
    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 Audio DEALER.
    The  lightning  flash  with  an  arrow  triangular 
    symbol  is  intended  to  alert  the  user  to 
    the  presence  of  non  insulated  “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
    Please carefully read and understand the instruc-
    tions  in  this  manual  thoroughly  before  attempt
    -
    ing  to  operate  this  unit.  These  instructions 
    contain  important  safety  information  regarding 
    the use and maintenance of this unit. Take spe
    -
    cial care to follow all warning symbols and labels 
    both on the unit and printed in this manual. Also,  
    Please keep this manual with the unit, for future 
    reference.
    CAUTION: TO  PREVENT  ELECTRIC  SHOCK 
    DO  NOT  USE  THIS  (POLARIZED)  PLUG 
    WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, 
    OR  OTHER TYPE  OF  ELECTRICAL  OUTLET 
    UNLESS  THE  WIDE  BLADES  CAN  BE 
    CAREFULLY  INSERTED  INTO  A  MATCHING 
    WIDE SLOT.
    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   -   PSX™ Instruction Manual Page 3 
    						
    							
    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   -   PSX™ Instruction Manual Page 4 
    						
    							
    I.  Read  Instructions  -  All  the  safety  and  oper-
      ating  instructions  should  be  read  before 
      the  CD  Player  is  operated.  The  safety  and 
      operating  instructions  should  be  saved  for 
      future reference.
    3.  Heed  Warnings  -  All  warnings  on  the  CD 
      Player  and  in  the  operating  instructions 
      should be adhered to.
    5.  Water  and  Moisture  - The  player  should  not 
      be  used  near  water  -  for  example,  near  a 
      bath tub, kitchen sink, laundry  tub,  in  a  wet 
      basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
    6.  Ventilation  -  The  CD  Player  should  be  situ- 
     ated  so  that  its  location  or  position  does 
      not  interfere  with  its  proper  ventilation.  For 
      example,  the  CD  player  should  not  be  situ- 
      ated  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  CD  player  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  CD  player  should  be 
      connected to a power supply only of the type 
      described  in  the  operating  instructions  or  as 
      marked on the CD Player.
    14. Servicing  -  The  user  should  not  attempt  to 
      service the CD Player beyond that described 
      in  the  operating  instructions.  All  other  ser-
      vicing should be referred to qualified service 
      personnel.  The  Player  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 CD Player.
           C.  The  CD  Player  has  been  exposed  to 
        rain or water.
           D.  The  CD  Player  does  not  appear  to 
        operate  normally  or  exhibits  a  marked 
        change in performance.
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    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.
    VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch
    The  serial  and  model  number  for  this  unit 
    is  located  on  the  rear  panel.  Please  write 
    down  the  numbers  here  and  retain  for  future 
    reference. 
    Model No._____________________________
    Serial No._____________________________
    Purchase Notes:
    Date of Purchase_______________________
    Dealer Name__________________________
    Dealer Address_________________________
    _____________________________________
    _____________________________________
    ________
    ©American Audio®   -   www.americanaudio.us   -   PSX™ Instruction Manual Page 5 
    						
    							
    Introduction: 
    Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio
    ® PSX™ CD player. This CD player 
    is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and highest qual
    -
    ity audio products possible at an affordable price. Please read and understand this manual completely 
    before attempting to operate your new CD player. This booklet contains important information concern
    -
    ing the proper and safe operation of your new CD player.
    Customer Support: 
    American  Audio
    ®  provides  a  toll  free  customer  support  line,  to  provide  set  up  help  and  answer  any 
    question  should  you  encounter  problems  during  your  initial  set  up  or  operation. You  may  also  visit  us 
    on  the  web  at  www.americanaudio.us  for  any  comments  or  suggestions.  Service  Hours  are  Monday 
    through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
      Voice:    (800) 322-6337
      Fax:     (323) 582-2610
      E-mail:   [email protected]
    To purchase parts online visit http://parts.americandj.com
    Caution!  There are no user serviceable parts inside this CD player. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, 
    without being instructed to do so by an authorized American Audio service technician. Doing so will void 
    your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your CD player may require service, please contact 
    American Audio
    ® customer support.
    Do not discard the packing carton in the trash. Please recycle when ever possible.
      INTRODUCTION
      UNPACKING
    Every PSX™ 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 CD player for any damage and be sure all equipment necessary 
    to operate the CD player 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 
    CD player to your dealer without first contacting customer support.
    Please  be  sure  to  make  any  connections  before  plugging  the  CD  player  in  to  an  electrical  outlet.  All 
    fader and volume controls should be set to zero or minimum position, before the CD player is switched 
    on. If the CD player has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do 
    not switch on the CD player immediately. The arising condensation of water might damage your device. 
    Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.
    Operating Determinations:
    •  When installing this CD player, please make sure that the device is not exposed or will not be  
      exposed to extreme heat, moisture or dust!
    •  Do not operate the CD player in extremely hot (more than 30°/100°F) or extremely cold (less than    
      5°C/40°F) surroundings.
     
    •  Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.
    •  Operate the CD player only after becoming familiar with its' functions. Do not permit operation by    
      persons not qualified for operating the unit. Most damages are the result of unprofessional opera-   
      tion.
      SET-UP  PRECAUTIONS
    ©American Audio®   -   www.americanaudio.us   -   PSX™ Instruction Manual Page 6 
    						
    							
    (a)  FADER “Q”  START  CONTROL: This  feature  is  used  in  conjunction  with  most  American  Audio®  and  American  DJ® 
      audio  mixers  that  also  feature  “Fader  Q  Start”  control.  For  best  results  use  this  feature  with  two  (2)  PSX™  players. 
      Connect  your  PSX’s  as  described  in  the  set-up  section  of  this  manual.  After  set-up  is  completed  load  your  players. 
      By  moving  the  mixer’s  crossfader  from  left  to  right  you  can  start  and  pause  your  PSX™  playback  functions.  For 
      Example,  when  using  two  (2)  PSX™  players  and  a  Fader “Q”  Start  mixer,  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  (2)  will  begin  to  play  and  player  one  (1)  will  return  to  cue  mode. When  the  crossfader  is  to  the  right,  and 
      you  move  it  20%  to  the  left,  player  one  (1)  will  begin  to  play  and  player  two  (2)  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  PSX™  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  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 15.
    (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  (2)  PSX™  players.  Connect  your  PSX’s  as  described  in  the  set-up 
      section  of  this  manual.  This  feature  will  start  the  next  player  once  one  (1)  player  has  ended.  For  example,  if  player 
      one  (1)  is  playing  a  disc  and  it  ends,  player  two  (2)  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 18.
    (d)  MEMORY BACKUP: The PSX™ has a five (5) year memory back-up, that will save your setting in case the    
      power supply is accidentally disconnected. PSX™ will remember your last setting (repeat, SGL, CTN, and effect  
      parameters) even if you disconnect your main power. The PSX™ will store your cue points in memory    
      if you accidentally eject a disc or shut off the power. To store your settings into memory hold down the
      MEMORY  
      BUTTON (7
    )  for 3 seconds. For more information see SYSTEM MEMORY on page 24.
    (e)  PROGRAMMABLE CUE POINTS: The PSX™ has three Flash Start Buttons (8). 128 Cue points can be stored in  
      each of the
      FLASH START BUTTONS (6), for a total of 384. These cue points can be stored into the unit's internal  
      memory and may be recalled at any time. See setting "Cue Points" on page 16
    •  8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter
    •   Auto cue
    •   1/75th second frame search
    •   Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”)
    •   4 different speed scan (2 Forward/2 Reverse)
    •   Pitch display
    •  Digital RCA coaxial output 
    •  Large bright Digital Screen can be viewed from wide angles.
    •   Fader “Q” Start Control (a)
     
    •  Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback)
    •  Sampler (Forward & Reverse Sampling)
    •   Bop Effect (b)
    •  Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (c)
    •   Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-8%, +/-12% or +/-16% 
    •  Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100%
    •   Memory Backup, Defaults to last setting (d)
    •  Instant Start within 10 ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)
    •     3 Programmable Cue (Flash Start ) Buttons
    •  Slot Loading Drive - No more Transport Tray
    •  384 programmable Cue Points (128 x 3) (e)
    MAIN FEATURES
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    1.  Checking the Contents      
      Be sure your PSX™ was shipped with the following:      
       
     1)  PSX™ Professional CD player.
         2)  Operating instructions (this booklet).
         3)  One (1) set of RCA cables.
        4)  One (1) 1/8” mini plug.
      5)  Warranty card.
    2.  Installing the Units 
      Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a flat surface case
    3.  Connections
      1)   Be sure the power is disconnected.
      2)  Connect the included RCA cable from your PSX™ outputs to the inputs on your mixer.
       3)  Use the supplied 1/8” mini plug cable to connect your PSX™  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 
           Fader “Q” start control page 8)
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to use the supplied mono 1/8" control cables. Using other types of cable may result in unit damage
    • To avoid sever damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when making connections to the unit.
     SET-UP
    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, disks 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 2
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     GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS 
    A. TOP UNIT CONTROLS 
    (FIGURE 3)
    1.  LCD DISPLAY - This high quality LCD display 
    indicates  all  the  functions,  as  they  are  occurring. 
    This  display  is  viewable  at  several  comfortable 
    angles  (see  page  4).  The  display  ICONS  will  be 
    explained in the section D.
    2.  HOLD  BUTTON  -  This  button  allows  you  to 
    set  and  lock  any  new  parameters  you  set  to 
    the  effects.  This  button  will  glow  bright  blue 
    when  the  hold  function  is  activated.  If  the  hold 
    function is not selected any changes to the effect 
    parameters will be momentary.
    3.   FLANGER  EFFECT  -  This  button  is  used 
    to  activate  and  deactivate  the  FLANGER  effect. 
    See built-in effects on page 22. 4.  SCRATCH  BUTTON 
    -  This  button  is  used  to 
    activate  and  deactivate  the  Scratch  effect.  See 
    built-in effects on page 21.
    5.  SEARCH  WHEEL  -  This  wheel  has  four 
    forward and four reverse speed positions allowing 
    you  to  quickly  scan  through  tracks.  The  more 
    you  turn  the  wheel  in  either  direction,  the  faster 
    your search.
    6.  FLASH  BUTTONS  1-3  -  These  button  are 
    used  to  store  either  three  (3)  cue  points  or  three 
    (3)  samples.  Each  Flash  Button  can  store  either 
    a sample or a cue point.
    7.  MEMORY  BUTTON  -  This  button  allows  you 
    to program up to 3 cue points or three samples in 
    to  the  three  FLASH  BUTTONS  (6)
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    or cue point can then be recalled at any time even 
    when the disk has been removed and replaced at 
    a later time.
    8.  SAMPLER BUTTON - This is used to activate 
    the  sampler  function.  When  this  function  is  acti
    -
    vated  a  created  sample  will  play  in  a  continuos 
    loop mode.
    9.              TRACK  BUTTON  -  This  buttons  is 
    used  to  select  a  track.  Tapping  this  button  will 
    forward  skip  to  the  next  track,  holding  down 
    this  button  will  rapidly  forward  skip  through  the 
    tracks.
     
    10.           TRACK  BUTTON  -  This  buttons  is 
    used  to  select  a  track.  Tapping  this  button  will 
    back  skip  on  track,  holding  down  this  button  will 
    rapidly  BACK SKIP through the tracks.
    11.   +  10  -  This  button  instantly  advances  the 
    track  selection  by  10.  For  example  if  the  unit 
    is  cued  on  track  one,  pressing  this  button  will 
    instantly  advance  to  and  cue  track  11.  If  the 
    button is pressed once more the unit will advance 
    to and cue track 21.
    12.  SEAMLESS LOOP IN BUTTON -  
    “CUE ON 
    THE  FLY”  -  This  function  allows  you  to  set  a 
    CUE  POINT  (see  CUE  POINT  page  11)  without 
    music  interruption  (“on  the  fly”). This  button  also 
    sets  the  starting  point  of  a  seamless  loop  (see 
    SEAMLESS LOOP).
    13.  CUE  -  Pressing  the 
    CUE  button  during  play-
    back  immediately  pauses  playback  and  returns 
    the  track  to  the  last  set  cue  point  (see  setting  a 
    CUE  POINT,  page  13).  The  red  CUE  LED  will 
    glow  when  the  unit  is  in  cue  mode  The  LED 
    will  also  flash  every  time  a  new  CUE  POINT 
    is  set.  The  CUE  button  can  be  held  down  to 
    momentarily  play  the  CD.  When  you  release 
    the  CUE  button  it  instantly  returns  to  the  CUE 
    POINT.  You  can  also  tap  the  CUE  button  to 
    create  a  BOP  EFFECT  (for  definition  of  BOP 
    EFFECT, see page 5).
    14. JOG WHEEL -  This wheel has two functions.
    A.  The  jog  wheel  will  act  as  a  frame  search
      control  when  the  CD  is  in  pause  or  cue
      mode, allowing you to set a cue point. 
    B.   The wheel also works as a pitch bend during 
    playback. Turning the wheel clockwise will 
    increase  the  pitch  percentage  up  to  100%,  and 
    turning the wheel in the counter-clock-  w i s e 
    direction will decrease the pitch percentage down 
    to -100%. The pitch bend will be   determined  on 
    how long you turn the jog   wheel continuously.
    15.  PLAY/PAUSE  BUTTON  -  Each  press  of  the 
    PLAY/PAUSE  BUTTON  causes  the  operation  to 
    change  from  play  to  pause  or  from  pause  to 
    play. While  in  play  mode  the  green  play  LED  will 
    glow,  and  while  in  pause  mode  the  green  play 
    LED will flash.
    16. TRANSPORT SLOT -  Trayless Design! A disc 
    is  loaded  the  same  as  a  car  CD  player,  simply 
    insert the disc in to the slot and the unit will auto
    -
    matically load the disc in to the drive mechanism.
     
    Never  attempt  to  force  a  disc  into  the  slot 
    when the power is turned off.
    17. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust 
    the playback pitch percentage. The slider is a set 
    adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slid
    -
    er is moved or the pitch function has been turned 
    off.  This  adjustment  can  be  made  with  or  with
    -
    out  a  disk  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  player. 
    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 
    applied will be displayed in the  LCD (1). 
    18.  OUT  BUTTON 
    -  This  button  is  used  to  set 
    the  ending  point  of  a  loop.  A  loop  is  started  by 
    pressing  the
      IN  BUTTON  (12), pressing  the OUT 
    BUTTON  set  the  loop  ending  point.  The  loop 
    will  continue  to  play  until  the  OUT  BUTTON 
    is 
    pressed once again.
    19. RELOOP  BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP 
    has been made (see setting a SEAMLESS LOOP  
    on  page  11),  but  the  CD  Player  is  not  actively  in 
    SEAMLESS  LOOP  mode  (a  loop  is  not  playing), 
    pressing  the  RELOOP  BUTTON  will  instantly 
    reactivate  the  SEAMLESS  LOOP  mode.  To  exit 
    loop,  press  the  OUT  BUTTON  (18)
    .  LOOP  and 
    RELOOP  will  appear  in  the  LCD  DISPLAY  (1) 
    when the RELOOP  function is available.
     GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)
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