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    CDI-300 Mp3
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    User Guide 
    and Reference Manual
    4295 Charter Street
    Los Angeles Ca. 90058
    www.AmericanAudio.us
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     CONTENTS
    ©American Audio®   -   www.AmericanAudio.us   -   CDI-300 Mp3™ Instruction Manual Page 2
    SAFETY REGULATIONS.........................................................................................................................3
    ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................4
    SAFETY  INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................5
    VOLTAGE  SELECTOR...............
    .............................................................................................................5
    UNPACKING.................. ................................................. ...................................... ................................6
    CUSTOMER  SUPPORT..................
    ........................................................................................................6
    FEATURES.................. ................................................. ......................................................... ...............7
    SET-UP  INSTALLATION
    .........................................................................................................................8
    FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
      MAIN  UNIT........................................
    ...........................................................................................9
      LCD  DISPLAY.....................
    ........................................................................................................13
    BASIC OPERATIONS
      LOADING  EJECTING  DISC.......................................
    ...............................................................15
      SELECTING TRACKS...............................
    .................................................................................15
      STARTING  PLAYBACK........................................
    ......................................................................16
      PAUSING  PLAYBACK.........................
    ......................................................................................16
      FRAME  SEARCH.........................................
    ..............................................................................16
      TRACK  SCANNING  (FAST  FWD/FAST  REV)
    .........................................................................17
      SETTING  AND  STORING  CUE  POINTS
    .................................................................................17
      CREATING  A  SEAMLESS  LOOP.....................
    .......................................................................18
      USING  THE  BUILT-IN  SAMPLER.........................
    ...................................................................20
      USING THE BANK BUTTONS...............................................
    ....................................................21
      CHANGING  TIME  DISPLAY.........................
    .............................................................................21
      SYSTEM  MEMORY.........................
    ...........................................................................................22
    PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
      PITCH SLIDER.......................................
    ....................................................................................23
      PITCH  BENDING..............................
    .........................................................................................24
    ACCESSING YOUR M
    p3 FILES............................................................................................................26
    FLIP-FLOP™.................................... ............................................................ .....................................27
    WARRANTY.................................... ............................................................ ...................................28
    SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ .................................................................29
    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 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  fol
    -
    lowing 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 volt
    -
    age”  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 
    instructions  in  this  manual  thoroughly  before 
    attempting  to  operate  this  unit.  These  instruc
    -
    tions  contain  important  safety  information 
    regarding the use and maintenance of this unit. 
    Take special 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   -   CDI-300 Mp3™ Instruction Manual Page 3
     IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
    						
    							
    ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
    ©American Audio®   -   www.AmericanAudio.us   -   CDI-300 Mp3™ Instruction Manual Page 4
     ELECTRICAL SAFETY 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 manufacturerʼs  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
    manufacturerʼs  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. 
    						
    							
    ©American Audio®   -   www.AmericanAudio.us   -   CDI-300 Mp3™ Instruction Manual Page 5
    I.  Read Instructions - All the safety and operat-
      ing instructions should be read before the CD
      Player is operated. The safety and operating 
      instructions  should  be  saved  for  future
      reference.
    2.  Heed  Warnings  -  All  warnings  on  the  CD
        Player  and  in  the  operating  instructions
       should be adhered to.
    3.  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.
    4.  Ventilation - The CD Player should be situ
    ated 
      so that its location or position does not inter-
      fere with its proper ventilation. For example,
      the  CD  player  should  not  be  situated  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.
     
    5.  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.
    6.  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.
    7.  Servicing  -  The  user  should  not  attempt
      to  service  the  CD  Player  beyond  that 
      described   in  the  operating  instructions.  All 
      other  servicing  should  be  referred  to  quali-
      fied 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.
     SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
    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
    DATELABEL
    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_________________________
    __________________________________________
    ________________________________________
    Dealer Phone__________________________ 
    						
    							
    Introduction: 
    Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio
    ® CDI-300 Mp3™ CD player. This 
    CD  player  is  a  representation  of  American  Audio’s  continuing  commitment  to  produce  the  best  and 
    highest quality 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 informa
    -
    tion concerning 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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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 your-
    self, 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 CDI-300 Mp3™ has been thoroughly tested and has been shipped in perfect operating condi-
    tion.  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 equip
    -
    ment 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   -   CDI-300 Mp3™ 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)  CDI-300 Mp3™  
      players. Connect your CDI-300 Mp3’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 CDI-300 Mp3™  
      playback functions. For Example, when using two (2) CDI-300 Mp3™ 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 CDI-300 Mp3™ player  (see setting
     cue  
      points page 16). “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) 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) CDI-300 Mp3™ players. Connect your CDI-300 Mp3’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 25.
    (c) MEMORY BACKUP: The CDI-300 Mp3™ has a five (5) year memory back-up, that will save your setting in case  
      the power supply is accidentally disconnected. CDI-300 Mp3™ will remember your last setting even if you discon- 
      nect your main power. The CDI-300 Mp3™ will store your cue points and samples in memory if you accidentally  
      eject a disc or shut off the power. See memory on page 21.
    (d)  PROGRAMMABLE CUE POINTS: The CDI-300 Mp3™ has three  BANK BUTTONS (4). 500 Cue points can be  
     stored  in  each  of  the BANK  BUTTONS  (4),  for  a  total  of  1500.  These  cue  points  can  be  stored  into  the  unit's inter-
    nal    memory and may be recalled at any time. See setting "Cue Points" on page 18
    (e)  FLASH START FUNCTION: This feature is used in conjunction with most American Audio® and American DJ® 
      audio mixers that also feature “Fader Q Start” control. This function work similar to the Fader "Q" Start Control 
      described above. In this case the crossfader is used to start and stop any sample that is stored in the players 
      memory.
    (f) SLEEP MODE:  The CDI-300 Mp3'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.
    • Plays Mp3, CD, and CD-R Discs          • Mp3 Track Listings
    • Folder Search for Mp3's           
    •  Visual Marker Display with 1:1 Ratio
    • 8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter        • Music Master tempo
    • Auto cue                • Scratch Effect
    • 1/75th second frame search           • Digital Anti-Shock
    • Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”)          • Selectable Single or Continuous Play
    • 8 different speed scan (4 Forward/4 Reverse)     
    •  Bank Program for Cue Points and Samples
    • Fader “Q” Start Control (a)            • Sleep Mode 
    (f)
    • Digital RCA coaxial output             • Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100%
    • Large bright Digital Screen can be viewed from wide angles.  • Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (b)
    • 1500 programmable Cue Points (500 x 3) (d)      • Pitch display
    • Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback)      • Sampler (Forward & Reverse Sampling)
    • Memory Backup, Defaults to last setting (c)      
    • 4 Programmable Cue and Sampler (Bank
    ) Buttons, 6 sec. Samples for each Bank Button
    • Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16% or +/-100%
       (Audio CDs Only)     
    • Instant Start within 10 ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)
     
    MAIN FEATURES
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    1. Checking the Contents      
      Be sure your CDI-300 Mp3™ was shipped with the following:         
      1)  CDI-300 Mp3™ 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 CDI-300 Mp3™ outputs to the inputs on your  
             mixer.
       3)  Use the supplied 1/8” mini plug cable to connect your CDI-300 Mp3™ to a mini jack 
           connection (A or B ) on a compatible American Audio® or American DJ®  “Fader Q Start”
           mixer. 
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to use the supplied mono 1/8" control cables. Using other types of cable may result 
      in unit damage
    • To avoid severe 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, 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 1
    15˚
    Figure 2
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     GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS 
    A. TOP UNIT CONTROLS 
    (FIGURE 3)
    1.  PITCH  PERCENTAGE  SELECTOR  -  Press 
    this  button  to  select  pitch  range  percentages 
    of  4%,  8%,  16%,  and  100%.  See  adjusting  the 
    PITCH SLIDER'S RANGE on page 23.
    2.  TEMPO LOCK FUNCTION - This button acti-
    vates  the  TEMPO  LOCK  function.  This  function 
    allows  you  to  use  the  PITCH  SLIDER  to  speed 
    up or slow down playback speed without altering 
    the tonal pitch of the track. When this function is 
    not  engaged  the  original  tonal  pitch  of  the  track 
    will  be  altered  giving  you  the  "chipmunk"  effect 
    when  a  track  is  played  at  a  high  rate  of  speed, 
    or the "James Earl Jones" effect when a track is 
    slowed to much.  
    3. BPM/PITCH  ON/OFF  BUTTON -  This  button 
    is used to toggle between the  PITCH SLIDER (5)
     function and 
    AUTO BPM counter.  To activate the 
    BPM counter, you must hold the button down for 
    at  least  3  seconds.  When  the  button  LED  is  lit 
    the PITCH SLIDER (5) is active. When the button 
    LED is not lit, the 
    PITCH SLIDER (5)  is not active. 
    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. 
    4. BANK  BUTTONS  1-3  -  These  buttons  are 
    used  to  store  either  three  (3)  cue  points  or  three 
    (3) samples. Each Bank Button can store either a 
    sample or a cue point.
    5.  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 
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    slider  is  moved  or  the  pitch  function  has  been 
    turned  off.  This  adjustment  can  be  made  with 
    or  without  a  disc  in  the  drive.  The  pitch  adjust
    -
    ment will remain even if a disc has been removed 
    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 (26). 
    6.  TIME  MODE  -  The  TIME  button  will  switch 
    the  time  value  described  in  the  TIME  METER 
    between  ELAPSED  PLAYING  TIME,  and  TRACK 
    REMAINING TIME
    .
    7.  (+)  PITCH  BEND  BUTTON  -  The (+)  pitch 
    bend  function  creates  a  momentary  “BUMP”  in 
    the  CD’s  BPM’s  (Beats  per  minute)  while  it  is 
    playing.    This  will  allow  you  to  match  the  beats 
    between  two  playing  CD’s  or  any  other  music 
    source. Remember, this is a momentary function. 
    When  you  remove  your  finger  from  this  button, 
    the  BPM’s  will  automatically  return  to  PITCH 
    SLIDERS  (5)  selected  pitch.  Holding  down  this 
    button will give a maximum of +100% pitch. 
      (-)  PITCH  BEND 
    BUTTON -  The (-)  pitch 
    bend function creates a momentary “Slow Down” 
    in  the  CD’s  BPM’s  (Beats  per  minute)  while  it  is 
    playing.  This  will  allow  you  to  match  the  beats 
    between two playing CD’s or other playing music 
    source. Remember, this is a momentary function. 
    When you remove your finger from the pitch but
    -
    ton, the BPM’s will automatically return to
     PITCH 
    SLIDERS  (5)
      pitch  value.  Holding  down  this  but-
    ton  will  give  a  maximum  of  -100%  pitch.  Use 
    this  function  to  slow  to  another  playing  music 
    source.  Be  sure  to  notice  that  this  function  is  a 
    momentary pitch adjustment, for a more precise 
    adjustment  use  the
      PITCH  SLIDER  (5)  to  match 
    the BPM’s with another playing music source.   
    8.  SGL/CTN -  This function allows you to choose 
    between  single  track  play  or  continuous  track 
    play (all tracks in order). This function also oper
    -
    ates in 
    FLIP-FLOP mode.
    9.  BANK  BUTTONS  1-3  -  These  buttons  are 
    used  to  store  either  three  (3)  cue  points  or  three 
    (3) samples. Each Bank Button can store either a 
    sample or a cue point.
    10.  JOG  WHEEL/EFFECTS  PLATTER  - This 
    wheel has two functions;
    A.  The jog wheel will act as a frame search con-
      trol 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-  
      wise direction will decrease the pitch per-
      centage  down to
     -100%. The pitch bend will  
      be
      determined on how long you turn the jog  
      wheel  continuously.
    11. CD LED -  This LED will light up when a CD is 
    loaded and the player is ready for use.
    12.  EJECT  FUNCTION  -  Pressing  this  will  eject 
    the CD. The eject function will only when the unit 
    is  in  cue  mode,  this  is  to  prevent  accidentally 
    ejecting the disc when in play mode.
    13.   BANK  PROGRAM  BUTTON  -  This  func-
    tion  will  allow  you  to  program  up  to  12  saved 
    samples. See page 23 for more information.
    14. MEMORY BUTTON - This button allows you 
    to program up to three (3) cue points or three (3) 
    samples in to the three 
    BANK BUTTONS (3). The 
    samples or cue point can then be recalled at any 
    time even when the disc has been removed and 
    replaced at a later time.
    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. SAMPLER  BUTTON  -  This  is  used  to  acti-
    vate  the  sampler  function.  When  this  function  is 
    activated a created sample will play in a continu
    -
    ous loop mode.
    17. CUE - Pressing the CUE button during play-
    back  immediately  pauses  playback  and  returns 
    the  track  to  the  last  set  cue  point  (see  setting  a 
     GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)
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