™
CDI-300
Featuring:
a pling
Sampling
User Guide
and Reference Manual
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
Rev. 4/05
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CAUTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEMS FOR
U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY
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
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
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS CD PLAYER TO
WATER OR MOISTURE
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE
ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT
PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
NOTE:
This unit may cause interference to radio and
television reception.
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.
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.
3. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside
the CD player. Electric shock or malfunction
may occur.
CAUTION
Do not open -
Risk of electric shock
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.
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.
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.
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.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product'senclosurethatmaybeofsufficientmagnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED
AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
•
Ifthisproductisequippedwithapolarizedalternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
theother), itwillfitintotheoutlet onlyoneway. This
isasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinserttheplug
fullyintotheoutlet, tryreversingtheplug. Iftheplug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
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.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating
instructionsshouldberetainedforfuturereference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
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.
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with
a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with
furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile
liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
•
If this product is equipped with
a
three-wire
DAMAGEREQUIRINGSERVICE - Unplugthisproduct
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
groundingtypeplug,aplughavingathird(grounding)
pin, itwillonlyfitintoagroundingtypepoweroutlet.
Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinsertthe
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.
•
•
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product.
ATTACHMENTS
—
Do not use attachments not
recommendedbytheproductmanufacturerasthey
may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product
near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash
bowl,kitchensink,orlaundrytub;inawetbasement;
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 or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
•
•
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
Iftheproductdoesnotoperatenormallybyfollowing
theoperatinginstructions.Adjustonlythosecontrols
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.
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,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwhere
they exit from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside
antennaorcablesystemisconnectedtotheproduct,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so
astoprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurges
andbuilt-upstaticcharges.Article810oftheNational
ElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPA70,providesinformation
with 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,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFigure
A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product
duringalightningstorm,orwhenitisleftunattended
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
notbelocatedinthevicinityofoverheadpowerlines
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,
extensioncords,orintegralconveniencereceptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
•
•
If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for service.
with
a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
REPLACEMENT PARTS -- When replacement parts
arerequired,besuretheservicetechnicianhasused
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmayresultinfire,electric
shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
performsafetycheckstodeterminethattheproduct
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.
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.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-
used for a long period of time.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
Fig. A
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Line Voltage Selection
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.
• 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.
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.
230V
115V
4. Ventilation - The CD Player should be situated
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.
AC IN~
POWER
OFF
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
RELAY
ON
VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch
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.
DATE LABEL
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.
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.
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
servicedbyqualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged.
Model No._____________________________
Serial No._____________________________
Purchase Notes:
Date of Purchase_______________________
Dealer Name__________________________
Dealer Address_________________________
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.
__________________________________________
________________________________________
Dealer Phone__________________________
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UNPACKING
Every CDI-300™ 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.
INTRODUCTION
Introduction:
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the American Audio® CDI-300™ CD player. This CD
player is a representation of American Audio’s continuing commitment to produce the best and high-
est 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
through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Voice:
Fax:
(800) 322-6337
(323) 582-2610
E-mail:
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.
SET-UP PRECAUTIONS
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.
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MAIN FEATURES
• 8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter
• Auto cue
• Music Master tempo
• 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)
• Flash Function (e)
• Fader “Q” Start Control (a)
• Sleep Mode (f)
• Digital RCA coaxial output
• Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100%
• Flip-Flop (Relay Playback) (b)
• Pitch display
• Sampler (Forward & Reverse Sampling)
• Visual Marker Display with 1:1 Ratio
• Large bright Digital Screen can be viewed from wide angles.
• 381 programmable Cue Points (127 x 3) (d)
• Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback)
• Memory Backup, Defaults to last setting (c)
• 4 Programmable Cue and Sample (Bank) Buttons, 7 sec. Samples for each Bank Button
• Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16% or +/-100%
• Instant Start within 10 ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)
(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™
players. Connect your CDI-300’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™ playback
functions. For Example, when using two (2) CDI-300™ players and a Fader “Q” Start mixer, if your mixer’s cross
fader 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 cross
fader 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™ 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™ players. Connect your CDI-300’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™ has a five (5) year memory back-up, that will save your setting in case the
power supply is accidentally disconnected. CDI-300™ will remember your last setting even if you disconnect your
main power. The CDI-300™ 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™ has four BANK BUTTONS (4). 127 Cue points can be stored in
each of the BANK BUTTONS (4), for a total of 381. 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
(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'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.
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SET-UP
1. Checking the Contents
Be sure your CDI-300™ was shipped with the following:
1) CDI-300™ 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™ outputs to the inputs on your
mixer.
3) Use the supplied 1/8” mini plug cable to connect your CDI-300™ 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.
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)
15˚
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.
10˚ 50˚
Figure 2
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
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A. TOP UNIT CONTROLS (FIGURE 3)
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.
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 28.
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.
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
3. BPM/PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON - This button
is used to toggle between the PITCH SLIDER (5)
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)
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 (22).
effect.
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.
6. TIME MODE - The TIME button will switch the
time value described in the TIME METER between
ELAPSED PLAYING TIME, TRACK REMAINING
TIME, and TOTAL 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.
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.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.
(-) 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.
14.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.
15.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.
16. 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 16). 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
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. SCRATCH EFFECT BUTTON - This button
is used to activate and deactivate the Scratch
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instantly returns to the CUE POINT.
17. RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP
has been made (see setting a SEAMLESS LOOP
on page 17), 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
the loop, press the OUT BUTTON (18). LOOP
and RELOOP will appear in the LCD DISPLAY
(22) when the RELOOP function is available.
18.OUT BUTTON - This button is used to set
the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by
pressing the IN BUTTON (19), and pressing the
OUT BUTTON to set the loop ending point. The
loop will continue to play until the OUT BUTTON
is pressed once again.
19. SEAMLESS LOOP IN BUTTON - “CUE
ON THE FLY” - This function allows you to set a
CUE POINT (see CUE POINT page 16) without
music interruption (“on the fly”). This button also
sets the starting point of a seamless loop (see
SEAMLESS LOOP).
20.
TRACK BUTTON - This button 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.
TRACK BUTTON - This button 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.
21.SEARCH KNOB - This knob 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.
22. 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 13). The display ICONS will be
explained in section D.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)
Figure 4
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115V
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Figure 5
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B. REAR PANEL (FIGURE 4)
23.VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Because power
supplies vary from location to location we have
incorporated a selectable voltage switch. This
switch can select a voltage input of 120v~60Hz
or 220v~50/60Hz. Always disconnect the power
plug before changing the voltage.
27.DIGITAL OUT - Use this connection to create
near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini disc,
CD-R, or any other digital recording device.
28.AUDIO OUT R & L - Audio out signals.
Connect stereo RCA cables from AUDIO OUT to
a mixer's line input.
24.POWER CONNECTOR - This connection is
used to connect your main power. Be sure that
your local power matches the unit’s required
power.NEVERREMOVETHEGROUNDPRONG
FROM THE POWER CABLE, DOING SO MAY
RESULT IN IMPROPER OPERATION.
C. FRONT PANEL (FIGURE 5)
29. TRANSPORT TRAY - This tray is used to load
and unload a compact disc. The tray is opened
and closed by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE BUT-
TON (12). Never attempt to force the transport tray
open or closed when the power is turned off.
25. POWER BUTTON - This button is used to
turn your unit’s power on and off.
26. CUE MINI JACK - Connect the supplied
mini-plug from the CUE jack on the rear of your
unit to a compatible American Audio® mixer’s
CONTROL out. This feature is only available on
American Audio’s “Q” series mixers.
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35
39
38
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37
is indicated in the LCD DISPLAY (22) the TIME
DESCRIBED (35, 36, & 37) in the LCD will define
the current track's remaining time.
D. LCD DISPLAY PANEL (FIGURE 5)
30. PAUSE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow
when the drive is in pause mode.
39. TOTAL/REMAIN INDICATOR - When
"TOTAL" and "REMAIN" are indicated in the
LCD DISPLAY (22) the TIME DESCRIBED (35,
36, & 37) in the LCD (22) will define the total disc
remaining time.
31. MEMORY BUCKET INDICATOR - This indi-
cator serves two functions. The bucket outline
details the cue memory status, a full bucket
outline indicates the cue memory is full. The four
bars in the memory bucket detail the anti-shock
memory state. Each bar indicates 2 seconds of
digital anti-shock. The search functions will not
operate until all the bars are full.
40. RELOOP INDICATOR - Appears when LOOP
is engaged or ready to be engaged.
41. LOOP - This icon will flash when you are in
loop mode. This icon will glow when a loop has
been created but is not actively playing.
32.CUE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow
when the unit is in CUE or mode and will flash
every time a new CUE POINT is set.
42.SINGLE INDICATOR - This indicates that the
CD drive is in single play mode, the track will play
once and return to CUE mode. If the single indi-
cator is not on the unit is in continuous mode In
continuous mode the drive will play all the remain-
ing tracks on the disc. Once the remaining tracks
have ended the unit will return to cue mode
33. PITCH METER - This meter will display the
pitch percentage applied by the PITCH SLIDER
(5).
34.TIME BAR INDICATOR - This bar gives a
visual approximation of a track's or disc's remain-
ing time. This bar will begin to flash when a CD
is ending, or a track if the unit is in "SINGLE"
mode.
43. CD DIRECTION INDICATOR - Indicates the
direction the CD is rotating. Counter-Clockwise
rotation means the CD is playing in reverse.
35, 36, 37. TIME DISPLAY - These indica-
tors detail the Minutes, Seconds, and Frames.
The meter will display either the elapsed, total,
or remaining time of a track or disc. The time
displayed in the meter will directly reflect the
time indicator above TOTAL REMAIN (39), OR
REMAIN (38).
44.TRACK INDICATOR - This 2-digit indicator
visually details the current track cued or playing.
45. PLAY INDICATOR - The "PLAY" indicator will
glow when the unit is in play mode.
38. REMAIN INDICATOR - When "REMAIN"
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BASIC OPERATIONS
1. LOADING/EJECTING DISCS
The CDI-500™ can only play 3 inch and regular 5 inch CDs. When loading a CD into the player always hold the
disc by it edge). Load the disc label side up and never touch the signal surface (the glossy side). To remove a
disc from the player press the EJECT BUTTON (12), see Figure 7.
CAUTION:
• NEVER attempt to load any other objects besides 3" and 5" CDs.
• NEVER attempt to load more than one disc at a time. Doing so may result in sever damage to your unit.
• DO NOT force the transport tray open or close when the power is off, this may damage the drive system.
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Figure 7: Press the Eject button to load and remove a disc. Remeber: When loading a disc always hold the disc by it
edges and load the disc label side up.
2. SELECTING TRACKS
Select a desired track by using either of the two TRACK BUTTONS (20). Tapping the TRACK BUTTONS (20)
once will select either the next higher or lower track. You may hold down the TRACK BUTTONS (20) to change
tracks continuously at a faster speed. If you are using the TRACK BUTTONS (20) to select a new track during
playback (a track is already in play mode) the new track you selected will immediately begin playback as soon
as the search operation is completed.
Figure8:Tappingthereverse
track button will jump back
to the previous track.
Figure 9: Tapping the forward
track button will skip forward
to the next track.
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)
3. STARTING PLAYBACK - Figure 10
Insert an audio CD as describe on page 14 (LOADING/EJECTING DISCS).
Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) with an audio CD inserted will imme-
diately start playback. The PLAY (46) indicator will glow as soon as playback
begins. The point at which playback starts (cue point) will automatically be stored
in the memory as the cue point. The unit will return to this cue point (the point at
which playback started) when the CUE BUTTON (16) is pressed.
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4. AUTO CUE
This function will automatically set a cue point to the first audio source when a CD
is inserted. The first set cue point will always be the beginning of track 1. If a new
track is selected before the PLAY BUTTON (14) is pressed, a new CUE POINT will
be set to reflect the new starting point.
5. STOPPING PLAYBACK - Figures 10 & 11
Figure 10
Stopping playback will not stop the drive mechanism, but merely pause or cue
the track, this functions allows the unit to begin play instantly. The drive mecha-
nism will only stop if a disc is ejected or the unit has gone in to sleep mode. There
are two ways to stop (pause) playback:
1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) during playback. This will pause play-
back at the exact same point the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) was pressed.
2) Press the CUE BUTTON (16) during playback. This will pause playback and
return the track to the last set cue point.
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6. PAUSING - Figure 10
This function pauses playback at the exact same point the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
(14) was pressed. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) will switch between
play and pause modes. When the unit is in pause mode the PAUSE INDICATOR
(30) will show in the LCD DISPLAY (22). The green PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14)
LED will also begin to flash repeatedly.
7. FRAME SEARCH
Figure 11
This feature allows you to scroll through a track frame by frame, allowing you to
find and set a starting cue, sample, or loop point. To use the scroll function you
must first be in Pause Mode (see section 6) or Cue Mode (see section 9). Once
you are in Pause or Cue mode, turn the JOG WHEEL (10) to scroll through the
track (Figure 13). Turning the wheel in a clockwise direction will advance the
frame search and turning the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction rewinds the
frame search. When you use the JOG WHEEL (10) the monitor (headphone level)
function allows you to here what you are scrolling through. Once you reach your
desired starting point you can set a cue (starting) point by pressing the PLAY/
PAUSE BUTTON (14) as in Figure 10. Pressing the CUE BUTTON (16) as in Figure
11 will now return you to the point you just set.
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)
8. SCANNING (FAST FORWARD / FAST REVERSE)
This function gives you a fast search through a disc or track. Turn the SEARCH
KNOB (21) in clockwise direction for fast forward or turn the knob counterclockwise
for fast reverse. You can scan in four different forward and four different reverse
speeds depending on how much you rotate the knob.
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9. SETTING and STORING a CUE POINT:
Setting A Cue Point:
A cue point is the exact point playback will begin when the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) is pressed. You may
set your cue points anywhere on a disc or in a track. You may set up to four independent cue points per disc.
Four cue points are stored in the BANK BUTTONS 1-3 (4) and one is shared by the IN BUTTON (19) and the
CUE BUTTON (16). There are two (2) ways to set and create a CUE point as detailed in figures 14 and 15
1) You may press the IN BUTTON (19) on the fly (while the disc is playing). This
will set a CUE Point without music interruption. Pressing the CUE BUTTON
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(16) will now return you to the same point that you pressed the IN BUTTON
(19). You may now store this CUE Point in any of the BANK BUTTONS 1-3
(4). Pressing the CUE BUTTON (16) or the IN BUTTON (19) will now return
you to this exact point.
Figure 14
2) You may also use the JOG WHEEL (10) to set a cue point. While a disc is
in PAUSE or CUE mode, use the JOG WHEEL (10) to scroll through a track
and find your desired starting point. Once you have found your desired CUE point
press the PLAY BUTTON (14) to set your cue point. Pressing the CUE
BUTTON (16) or the IN BUTTON (19) will now return you to this exact point.
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)
Storing A Cue Point:
Once you have set your CUE Point by one of the two means listed on page 16, you may store your cue point
in one of the BANK BUTTONS (4). Once you store this cue point in memory you may recall it at any time and
you may even recall memory if the disc has been removed or power had been disconnected, see SYSTEM
MEMORY on page 21. You may store a maximum of three cue points per disc and maximum of 381 cue points
can be saved in the unit's memory. The MEMORY BUCKET (31) in the LCD DISPLAY (22) will approximate the
available memory. Either a CUE POINT or a SAMPLE (See creating a SAMPLE LOOP at the bottom of this
page) can be stored into a BANK BUTTON (4) not both. To Store a cue point:
1) Create a Cue Point by one of the two means listed on page 16. Press the MEMORY BUTTON (13), as in
Figure 16. The red Memory Cue LED will glow indicating the store memory function has been activated.
You may now press any one of the three BANK BUTTONS (4) to store your cue point into memory (Figure
17). After pressing one of the BANK BUTTONS (4), the corresponding Bank Button LED will flash briefly.
The LED of the BANK BUTTON (4) will remain lit indicating either a sample or cue point is stored in
memory. The red Memory LED will turn off.
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2) Repeat the above steps to store up to two more Cue Points. Once your three cue points have been
stored you may access them at any time. During playback the cue points will instantly start playback from
that point without any music interruption. Please note in order to access these cue point, the disc used to
create the cue points must be loaded.
10.CREATING AND PLAYING A SEAMLESS LOOP
A seamless loop is a sound loop that plays continuously without sound interruption. You can use this loop to
create dramatic effect in your mixing. This loop has no time limit and you could actually loop the entire length
of disc. You create a seamless loop between two continuous points of a disc.
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE
BUTTON (14) to
activate playback
mode
2) Press the IN BUTTON
(19). This will set the
starting point of the
SEAMLESS LOOP. The
IN BUTTON (19) LED
will light.
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)
3) Press the OUT BUTTON (18) to set the ending point for your SEAMLESS
LOOP (Figure 20). The IN BUTTON (19) and OUT BUTTON (18) LEDs will
immediately begin to flash rapidly, indicating the SEAMLESS LOOP mode
has been activated.
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LCD LOOP INDICATORS - During a seamless loop, the LOOP (41) and
RELOOP (40) INDICATORS will turn on in the LCD DISPLAY (22) indicating a
loop is active.
Figure 20
EXITING A LOOP - To exit a SEAMLESS LOOP, press the OUT
BUTTON (18). The IN BUTTON (19) and OUT BUTTON (18) LEDs will
remain on, but will stop flashing. Music playback will resume normal
play. The IN BUTTON (19) and OUT BUTTON (18) LEDs will remain
on to remind you that a loop is stored in memory.
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REPLAY LOOP - The RELOOP (17) function allows you to return to your
stored loop at any time. The IN BUTTON (19) and OUT BUTTON (18) LEDs will
indicate a loop is stored in memory, and may be played at any time. To replay
the loop, press the RELOOP BUTTON (17). The IN BUTTON (19) and OUT BUT-
TON (18) LEDs will again begin to flash indicating SEAMLESS LOOP mode has
been activated and your stored loop will immediately begin to play.
Figure 22
11. EDITING A LOOP:
Please note: Only the ending 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 create 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 (17) to activate your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 22) if it is
not already activated. To edit your seamless loop’s ending point:
1) Press the OUT BUTTON (18) to return to normal play from the loops cue point. (Figure 21). This will
disengage the SEAMLESS LOOP mode and allow you to edit the loops ending point.
2) Press the OUT BUTTON (18) again when you reach your new ending point (Figure 21).
- FOR A SHORTER LOOP: Press the OUT BUTTON (18) at sooner point in the track (Figure 21).
- FOR LONGER LOOP: Press the OUT BUTTON (18) at later point in the track (Figure 21).
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)
12. Using the Built In Sampler:
Your CDI-300™ comes with an advanced built in sampler. You may store up to four samples. One sample in
each of the four BANK BUTTONS (4) (Once again please note you may only store either a CUE POINT or a
SAMPLE into a BANK BUTTON (4), not both). Your sample can be a maximum of 6.5 seconds in length. A
sample can be recalled while a CD is playing, while the CD drive is in PAUSE MODE, you may even play a
sample when the CD has been removed. You may play your sample at anytime without music interruption. If
you play your sample when the unit is already in playback mode you 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 approxi-
mately 381 (127 x 3) samples in a drives memory (depending on available memory). The MEMORY BUCKET
(31) on the LCD DISPLAY (22) will approximate the remaining memory.
To create a sample:
1) Initialize a loop (see creating a seamless loop on page 17). If your loop is longer than 6.5 seconds it
cannot be stored as a sample and will stored as a Cue Point.
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2) Press the MEMORY BUTTON (13). The
MEMORY BUTTON (13) red LED will glow
indicating memory is ready to be stored.
3) Select one of the four BANK BUTTONS (4)
you wish to store your loop in and press that
button.
4) The red MEMORY BUTTON (13) 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 (18) is
pressed (Figure 25).
6) Your sample can now be recalled at any time even
when the unit is in PAUSE MODE. To recall the
sample be sure the sample function is on, by
pressing the SAMPLE BUTTON (15) until the red
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sample button LED turns on. To play your sample
in a continuous loop leave the sample function on.
To play your sample just once, turn the sample
function off immediately after initiating your sam-
ple. With the sample function on, the sample will
continue to play until the sample function is turned
off.
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7) Important Notice: If you try to activate your sample without turn-
ing the sample function on, the BANK BUTTON (4) will act as cue
point!
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)
13. BANK BUTTONS (4):
These buttons 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 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 19) and during playback, pressing any of
the BANK BUTTONS that stores 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 BANK BUTTONS that stores a
sample, will immediately begin to play that sample.
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14. CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (35, 36, & 37)/TIME BAR (34):
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DURING NORMAL PLAYBACK, pressing the TIME BUTTON (6), will change the
time display information (35, 36, 37, & 34) in the LCD (22). The following is a break
down of the time settings and their definitions:
1) ELAPSED - This describes the time in the LCD (35, 36, & 37) as the current
TRACKS Elapse running time.
2) REMAIN (38) - This describes the time in the LCD (35, 36, & 37) as the
current TRACKS remaining running time.
3) TOTAL REMAIN (39) - This describes the time in the LCD (35, 36, & 37) as
the disc total remaining running time.
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TIME BAR INDICATOR - Details the time defined in the TIME METER (35, 36, & 37) as a visual bar icon. As
with the TIME METER (35, 36, & 37) this bar is also dependent on the selected time function [TOTAL REMAIN
(39), REMAIN (38) OR ELAPSED]. This bar will begin to flash when a track is ending regardless of which time
functon you are in. Use the flashing bar as a visual reminder that a track is ending.
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)
15. SYSTEM MEMORY:
The CDI-300 comes with an incredible memory system. The unit can memorize
all cue points, and samples used on a particular disc. To store all your setting
for a CD, press and hold down the MEMORY BUTTON (13) for at least three
seconds. When the memory has been stored properly the MEMORY LED (13)
will turn off. The memory is full the outline of the MEMORY BUCKET (31) in the
LCD (22) will disappear.
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16. RECALL FLASH MEMORY:
The CDI-300 can store all your user programmed cue points in to memory. These
cue points 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 disc; 1) Be sure a
CD is not loaded in to the drive. 2) Press the MEMORY BUTTON (13) down until
the red memory LED turns on. 3) Insert the CD. "RECALL" will appear in the LCD
(21) while the memory is being installed and the red MEMORY BUTTON (13) LED
will turn off.
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17. 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 (20)
in a counter-clockwise direction. While the search knob is turned in a counter-clockwise direction turn main
power on. The LCD (22) will flash three times and default memory will be restored.
18. FIRMWARE VERSION DISPLAY:
You may display the units firmware version. Firmware is the units internal programming code. To view the firm-
ware version; While main power is turned off, turn the SEARCH KNOB (21) in a clockwise direction. While the
search knob is turned in a clockwise direction turn main power on. The firmware version will appear in the LCD
(22), as long as the search knob is held in the clockwise position.
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PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
AUTO BPM COUNTER/PITCH ADJUSTMENTS:
You can activate the AUTO BPM counter by pressing the BPM/PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (3) for at least 3
seconds. When the button LED is lit, the PITCH SLIDER is active and the pitch can be adjusted. When the
button LED is not lit. the AUTO BPM counter is active and the PITCH SLIDER is not active. The different pitch
adjustments allow a track's or a loop's playback speed to be manipulated. This speed manipulation is com-
monly used to beat match between two or more music sources such as a turntable or another CD player. The
playback speed may be increased or decreased by a factor of +/-100. The next section details the different
pitch manipulation schemes.
1. PITCH SLIDER (33):
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 (5) is used to decrease or increase the playback pitch. If the
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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 (3) is turned on. The pitch adjustments will
not affect your samples.
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Activating the Pitch Slider (5): To activate the PITCH SLIDER you must
turn on the pitch adjustment function. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON (3) located
at the top right of the unit. The ON/OFF BUTTON (3) LED will glow when the
function is activated. If the pitch function is not activated the PITCH SLIDER
will not function.
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Using the Pitch Slider (5): Be sure the pitch function has been activated
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.
Figure 33
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PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting the PITCH SLIDER'S RANGE (5): You may change the
PITCH SLIDER'S (5) operating range at any time. To change the operating
range be sure the pitch function is turned on, see figure 33. The pitch per-
centage 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 ranges,
press the PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (3) and tap on the PITCH RANGE BUT-
TON (1) until your desired value is reached, see figure 34.
Figure 34
2. PITCH BENDING:
Unlike the PITCH SLIDER (5) 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 (7) or with the
JOG WHEEL (9). The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/- 100%. The pitch bend function will work
in conjunction with the PITCH SLIDER (5) pitch setting. For example, if the PITCH SLIDER (5) 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 BUTTON (7) will provide
a slow down in the playback pitch.
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Holding down or tapping on the (+)
PITCH BEND BUTTON (7) will provide
a speed bump in the playback pitch.
Figure 36
PITCH BEND BUTTONS (7):
The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (7) will increase track playback speed and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (7)
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 (7) is held down continuously as
in figure 36, 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 (7) the disc speed will automatially return to it’s
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PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
3. JOG WHEEL (10):
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 decrease and will con-
tinue to decrease until playback reaches a maximum of -100% and playback
stops entirely. When you stop turning the JOG WHEEL the disc speed will
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automatially return to it’s previous set speed.
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FLIP-FLOP™
FLIP-FLOP™
This feature is a kind of “auto pilot”. When you are using two CDI-300™ players and an American Audio®
“Q” Deck™ mixer, you can have one player begin playback when the other ends. You can “Flip-Flop™” single
tracks, the entire disc, or a combination of the two.
To FLIP-FLOP™ single tracks:
1) Connect your system as described in the set up section on page 8.
2) Set your American Audio® “Q” Deck™ mixer's crossfader to the center
position.
Single black cross line
3) Set your two CDI-300s™ to playback in single mode, SINGLE (42) should be
indicated in the LCD (22).
Single black cross line
4) Load your two CDI-300s™ with audio discs.
5) After they have both cued, press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) on one play-
er to begin playback.
6) After the first player’s single track has ended the second player’s track will
immediately begin playback.
7) FLIP-FLOP™ will continue until you stop it or power is interrupted.
Mono Mini Plug
Figure 39
To Flip-Flop entire CDs:
Be sure your players are both in continuous play mode, make sure SINGLE MODE (42) does not appear in the
LCDS (22) of both players. Follow all directions for single track FLIP-FLOP™ above. When one player’s disc
ends the other player will immediately begin playback.
Note: You may combine FLIP-FLOP™ single and continuously playback modes by selecting either single or
continuous playback on your units.
Connecting your CDI-300™ to an American Audio® or an American DJ® “Q” Deck™ mixer for “Flip-Flop™”
control: Be sure to connect 1/8” mono mini plugs from the control connection on the rear of your CDI-300™
to the 1/8” control jack on the rear of American Audio® “Q” series mixer. That’s it, you’ll be set for FLIP-
FLOP.™
Sample "Q" Start Set-Up. This set-up will allow "Q" start function and Flip-Flop™ function to operate.
Be sure to use 1/8" mono mini plugs only.
230V
115V
230V
115V
AC IN~
POWER
OFF
AC IN~
POWER
OFF
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
RELAY
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
RELAY
ON
ON
Figure 40
Compatible Q-Deck Mixer
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WARRANTY
WARRANTY INFORMATION: The CDI-300™ carries a ONE year (365 days) limited warranty.
This warranty covers parts and labor. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your
purchase and warranty. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight
pre-paid and accompany a return authorization (R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty, you must
provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice. Please contact American Audio® customer support
at (800) 322-6337 for a R.A. number. All package not displaying a R.A. number on the outside of the
package will be returned to the shipper.
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 acces-
sories 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 accessories, 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 reliability 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 American 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 peri-
odic check-up. During the period specified above, American Audio® will replace defective 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 prod-
ucts without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured.
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any accessory sup-
plied 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 mer-
chantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above. And no warran-
ties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability 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 product.
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 heretofore published.
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Model: American Audio® CDI-300™ - Professional CD Player
Type:
Tray loading, digital compact disc audio player.
Standard size compact discs (5in/12cm and 3in/8cm)
Within +/- 4%, +/- 8%, +/- 16%, +/- 100%
0.1%
Disc type:
Pitch Range:
Pitch Accuracy:
Dimensions:
Installation:
Weight:
Power supply:
Power consumption:
Environmental conditions:
348mm (W) x 246mm (D) x 106mm (H)
Place on flat surface or mount in flat case
6 Lbs. / 3 Kgs
AC 115/230V, 50/60Hz
14W
Operational temperature:
Operational humidity:
Storage temperature:
5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)
25 to 85% RH (no condensation)
-20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F)
Accessories:
Connecting RCA Cable (2 sets for left and right channels)
Control 1/8” miniplug type (3 feet)
AUDIO SECTION
Quantization:
16 bit linear per channel
44.1 kHz at normal pitch
8 times
Sampling rate:
Over sampling rate:
D/A conversion
Frequency response:
Output level:
16 bit
+/- 1 dB 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
1.0V +/- 1dB
47k ohm or more
Load impedance:
AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS (TEST DISC: TCD-782, LOAD=47Kohm)
ITEM
NOMINAL
LIMIT
CONDITION
Output level
1Vrms+/-0.5dB
within 0.5dB
+/-0.5dB
+/-2.5dB
83dB
1Vrms+/-1dB 1KHz,0dB
Channel balance
Frequency response
De-emphasis response
Channel separation*
T.H.D. + NOISE*1
S/N ratio (IHF-A)*2
within 1dB
+/-1dB
+/-3dB
75dB
1KHz,0dB
20Hz-20KHz,0dB output
16KHz,-20dB
1KHz,0dB
0.01%
0.03%
80dB
1KHz,0dB
86dB
1KHz.0dB
NOTE: *1 With 20KHz low pass filter.
*2 With 20KHz low pass filter, "IHF-A" weighted.
SEARCHING TIME (TEST DISC: TCD-792)
ITEM
NOMINAL
LIMITSCONDITION
Short access time
Long access time
2sec
4sec
4sec
6sec
Play next track
Track 1 ->Track 20
Track 20 ->Track 1
PLAYABILITY
ITEM
NOMINAL
LIMIT
CONDITION
Interruption
1mm
1mm
75um
140um
1mm
0.7mm
0.6mm
65um
140um
0.5mm
TCD-725
Black dot
TCD-725
Finger prints
Eccentricity
Vertical deviation
TCD-725
TCD-712 NO TRACK JUMP
TCD-731R
PICK-UP
System
Object lens drive system optical pick-up
2 dimensional parallel drive
3 spot beam detection
Semiconductor laser
Object lens drive system
Tracking detection
Optical source
Wave length
780nm
NOTES: Specifications and improvements in the design of this unit and this manual are subject to
change without any prior written notice.
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