American Audio CK 1000Mp3 User Manual

CK 1000Mp3  
Featuring:  
User Guide  
and Reference Manual  
4295 Charter Street  
Los Angeles Ca. 90058  
4/07  
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.  
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.  
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.  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch  
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 refer-  
ence.  
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 CK 1000Mp3 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® CK 1000Mp3 CD player. This  
CD player/mixer 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  
information 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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.  
Voice:  
Fax:  
(800) 322-6337  
(323) 582-2941  
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°C/86°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  
• Plays Mp3, CD, and CD-R Discs  
• Folder Search for Mp3'  
• Mp3 Track Listings  
• Auto cue  
• Scratch Effect  
• Sleep Mode (c)  
• 1/75th second frame search  
• Pitch display  
• Large bright LCD display  
• Digital Anti-Shock  
• Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”)  
• Digital RCA coaxial output  
• Fader “Q” Start Control (a)  
• Music Master tempo  
• Jog Wheel Pitch Bend +/-100%  
• Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback)  
• Aux Input  
• Selectable Single or Continuous Play  
• RELAY (Flip-Flop Playback) (b)  
• High output to headphones  
• 2 Line Level Inputs  
• Cue Mixing  
• 3 Band EQ per channel  
• Independent Gains Per Channel  
• Record Out  
• Front Access Combo Mic Jack  
• Extremely clean signal to noise ratio  
• Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, or +/-16%  
• Instant Start within 10ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)  
(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: Set up your CK 1000Mp3 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  
each players playback functions. For Example, when using the CK 1000Mp3 player, 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. When the crossfader is to the right, and you move it 20% to the left,  
player one (1) will begin to play. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. After storing cue  
points on each side of the CD player, different songs may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back  
and forth. New cue points can be easily selected on the CK 1000Mp3 player (see setting cue points page 19). “Q”  
Start control is easy to use and mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music.  
(b) RELAY (FLIP-FLOP): Connect your CK 1000Mp3 player 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 RELAY to play track to track or disc to disc. For  
more information on this feature, see RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™) on page 27.  
(c) SLEEP mODE: The CK 1000Mp3'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  
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)  
1. Checking the Contents  
Be sure your CK 1000Mp3 was shipped with the following:  
1) CK 1000Mp3 Professional CD player/mixer  
2) Operating instructions (this booklet).  
3) Warranty card.  
CAUTION:  
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  
CD PLAYER  
Figure 3  
1
21  
2
20  
19  
3
4
5
6
18  
17  
16  
15  
7
8
9
14  
13  
10  
11  
12  
A. TOP UNIT CONTROLS (FIGURE 3)  
1. EJECT FUNCTION - Pressing this will eject  
the CD. The eject function will only when the unit  
is in cue or pause mode, this is to prevent acci-  
dentally ejecting the disc when in play mode.  
the playback pitch percentage. The slider is a  
set adjustment and will remain set until the pitch  
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 adjustment  
will remain even if a disc has been removed and  
will reflect on any other disc loaded into the play-  
er. That is to say, if you set a +2% pitch on one  
disc, remove that disc and load another, that disc  
too will have a +2% pitch. The amount of pitch  
being applied will be displayed in the lcd (21).  
2. FOLDER BUTTON - This button is used to  
toggle between folders and tracks. Press this  
button to show the folder that is playing in the  
LCD. This button is really only for Mp3 discs.  
3. 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.  
6. PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON - This button is used  
to turn the pItcH SlIdEr (5) function on and off.  
The pitch percentage can be changed between  
4%, 8%, and 16%. 4% will allow the least  
amount of pitch manipulation and 16% will allow  
the most amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust  
to the different values please see page 22.  
4. TImE BUTTON - The TIME button will switch  
the time value described in the tImE mEtEr  
between ELAPSED PLAYING TIME, TRACK  
REMAINING TIME, and TOTAL REMAINING  
TIME.  
5. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)  
CD PLAYER  
7. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR - Press speed up or slow down playback speed without  
this button to choose any pitch range percent- altering the tonal pitch of the track. When this  
ages of 4%, 8%, and 16%. See page 22 for more function is not engaged the original tonal pitch  
details.  
of the track will be altered giving you the "chip-  
munk" 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.  
8. BOP BUTTON - During play mode, pressing  
the BOP button will instantly return play to the  
last set cue point without interruption of music.  
Use this function to create a stutter effect.  
12. JOG WHEEL/EFFECTS PLATTER - This  
wheel has two functions;  
9. (-) 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  
SlIdEr'S (5) pitch value. Holding down this  
button will give a maximum of -16% 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.  
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.  
13. OUT BUTTON - This button is used to set  
the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by  
pressing the In button (14), 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.  
(+) 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 the pItcH  
SlIdEr'S (5) selected pitch. Holding down this  
button will give a maximum of +16% pitch.  
14. SEAmLESS LOOP IN BUTTON - “CUE ON  
THE FLY” - This function allows you to set a  
CUE POINT (see CUE POINT page 19) without  
music interruption (“on the fly”). This button also  
sets the starting point of a seamless loop (see  
SEAMLESS LOOP).  
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 play LED will glow, and  
while in pause mode the play LED will flash.  
10. RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP  
has been made (see setting a SEAMLESS LOOP  
on page 20), 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 (13). LOOP  
and RELOOP will appear in the lcd dISplay  
(21) when the RELOOP function is available.  
16. SCRATCH BUTTON - This button is used to  
activate and deactivate the Scratch effect. .  
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  
CUE POINT, page 19). The CUE BUTTON LED  
will glow when the unit is in cue mode The LED  
will also flash every time a new CUE POINT  
11. TEmPO LOCK FUNCTION - This button  
activates the TEMPO LOCK function. This func-  
tion allows you to use the PITCH SLIDER to  
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CD PLAYER  
is set. The CUE button can be held down to  
momentarily play the CD. When you release the  
CUE button it instantly returns to the CUE POINT.  
You can also tap the CUE button to create a BOP  
EFFECT (for definition of BOP EFFECT, see page  
25).  
18. TAP/BPm BUTTON - This button is used to  
override and manually set a tracks BPM. Occa-  
sionally the built-in BPM meter may not function  
as desired. This button allows you to override  
the internal beat clock and manually set a tracks  
BPMs. To manually set the BPMs; tap this button  
a few times to a tracks heavy down beat, the  
unit will automatically calculate your tapping and  
translate it into a tracks BPM. The BPM readout  
is then displayed in the LCD (21). To return to the  
automatic BPM counter, press and hold down the  
button for at least 2 seconds and then release.  
19. SEARCH BUTTONS -  
This search button allows you to quick-  
ly scan backwards through a track.  
This search button allows you to quick-  
ly scan forwards through a track.  
20. TRACK SELECT BUTTONS -  
This button is used to select a track.  
Tapping this button will forward skip to the next  
track, holding down this button will rapidly for-  
ward skip through the tracks.  
+10 TRACK SKIP - This button allows you to  
skip ahead by 10 tracks. Example: if you are  
at Track #1, pressing this button will skip you to  
Track #11, press the button again, it will skip to  
Track #21. If there are not that many tracks, it will  
go back to Track #1.  
This button is used to select a track.  
Tapping this button will back skip on track, hold-  
ing down this button will rapidly BACK SKIP  
through the tracks.  
21. 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 8). The display ICONS will be  
explained in the section D.  
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mIxER  
22  
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32  
31  
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5. Repeat this step for all channels.  
22.SOURCE SELECTOR SWITCH - These  
switches are used to select the input source  
assigned to each channel. Each channel may only  
be assigned one input source at a time.  
25. CHANNEL EQUALIzER - All of the channels  
include a three-band signal EQ. These controls  
are used to increase or decrease the LoW’s,  
MID’s, and HI’s of the output signal.  
23. AUx INPUT - This Aux input is for the use of  
a Mp3 player. Input volume will be controlled by  
the channel two fader.  
CHANNEL TREBLE CONTROL - This knob  
is used to adjust the treble levels of a channel  
allowing for a maximum treble gain of +12dB or  
maximum decrease of -30dB. Turning the knob  
in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the  
amount of treble applied to a channel signal,  
turning the knob in a clockwise direction will  
increase the amount of treble applied to a chan-  
nel signal.  
24. CHANNEL GAIN CONTROL - This adjustment  
is used to adjust an audio source signal input gain  
for a channel. Never use the gain control to adjust  
output volume. Setting the gain level properly will  
ensure a clean output signal. To properly set the  
gain level controls:  
1. Be sure the maStEr VolumE con-  
trol (33) is set to level 4.  
2. Set the cHannEl fadEr (27) to level  
8.  
3. Begin playback on an audio source  
connected to the channel you are  
adjusting.  
4. Use the Gain Control (24) to adjust an  
average output volume of +4 dB.  
CHANNEL mIDRANGE CONTROL - This  
knob is used to adjust the midrange levels of a  
channel allowing for a maximum midrange gain  
of +12dB or maximum decrease of -30dB. Turn-  
ing the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will  
decrease the amount of midrange applied to a  
channel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise  
direction will increase the amount of midrange  
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mIxER  
another will vary the output signals of channels  
one and two respectively. When the crossfader  
is set in the center position, the output signals of  
both the channels one and channels two will be  
even.  
applied to a channel signal.  
CHANNEL BASS CONTROL - This knob is  
used to adjust the low frequency levels of a chan-  
nel allowing for a maximum bass gain of +12dB  
or maximum signal decrease of -30dB. Turning  
the knob in a counter-clockwise direction will  
decrease the amount of bass applied to a chan-  
nel signal, turning the knob in a clockwise direc-  
tion will increase the amount of bass applied to a  
channel signal.  
31. CUE mIx - This knob is used send a chan-  
nels incoming signal to the headphones. Turn  
the knob counter-clockwise to monitor Channel  
1, and clockwise to monitor Channel 2. The cue  
level is adjusted by the cuE lEVEl VolumE  
knoB (32). Be sure the cue level is set to mini-  
mum before putting a pair of headphones on.  
26. mASTER VOLUmE LEVEL INDICATORS -  
The dual MASTER LEVEL LED indicators are used  
to detail the master output level. The meters will  
detail the output level of both the left and right  
channels.  
32. CUE LEVEL VOLUmE KNOB - This knob is  
used to adjusts the headphone volume output  
level. Turn the knob in a clockwise direction to  
increase the headphone volume.  
27. CHANNEL FADER - These faders are used to  
control the output signal of any source assigned  
to its particular channel.  
33. mASTER VOLUmE CONTROL - This rotary  
knob is used to control the master output level  
(volume). To avoid distorted output try to main-  
tain an average output signal level +4 dB. Be sure  
this volume control is always set to zero before  
turning the unit on.  
28. RELAY BUTTON - This button activates the  
FLIP-FLOP™ function.  
29. Q-START ON/OFF SWITCH - With this func-  
tion you can use the crossfader to start and stop  
the CD play. The on/oFF “Q” START switch acti-  
vates the fader “Q” start feature. When the fader  
“Q” start feature is activated sliding the croSS-  
fadEr (30) from left to right will play or cue the  
CD player connected.  
34. mICROPHONE VOLUmE - This knob is used  
to regulate the microphone output volume. Turn-  
ing the knob in a clockwise direction will increase  
the volume level.  
Example: Be sure the Fader “Q” Start  
feature is activated on both channels.  
Slide the crossfader to the channel one  
position (full left) and begin playback on  
CD drive one. Slide the crossfader to the  
channel position (far right). This will im-  
mediately trigger the play function on CD  
drive two and return CD drive one to cue  
mode. To return to normal fader operation  
turn the Fader “Q” Start on/oFF SWITCH  
to the OFF position.  
30. REPLACEABLE CROSSFADER - This fader  
is used to blend the output signals of channels  
one and two together. When the fader is in the full  
left position (channel 1), the output signal of chan-  
nel one will be controlled by the master volume  
level. The same fundamentals will apply for chan-  
nel two. Sliding the fader from one position to  
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FRONT & BACK PANEL  
Figure 4  
34  
35  
36  
Figure 5  
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43  
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B. FRONT PANEL (FIGURE 4)  
C. REAR PANEL (FIGURE 5)  
34. TRANSPORT TRAY 1 - This tray is used  
to load and unload a compact disc. The tray  
is opened and closed by pressing the oPEn/  
CLOSE BUTTON (1). Never attempt to force the  
transport tray open or closed when the power is  
turned off.  
37. BALANCED xLR mASTER OUTPUTS  
JACKS - The Master Output includes a pair of  
XLR Balanced jacks as well as a pair of rca  
unBalancEd jackS (40). The 3-pin XLR jacks  
send a high current balanced output signal.  
These jacks should be used when you will be  
driving an amp or other audio equipment with a  
balanced input, or whenever you will be running  
a signal line greater than 15 feet. Always, use  
these jacks whenever possible.  
35. HEADPHONE JACK - This jack is used to  
connect your headphones to the mixer allowing  
you to monitor the cue source. Use headphones  
only rated at 8 ohms to 32 ohms. Most DJ head-  
phones are rated at 16 ohm, these are highly  
recommended. Always be sure the cuE lEVEl  
VolumE (32) is set to minimum before you put  
the headphones on.  
38.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.  
36. TRANSPORT TRAY 2 - This tray is used  
to load and unload a compact disc. The tray  
is opened and closed by pressing the oPEn/  
CLOSE BUTTON (1). Never attempt to force the  
transport tray open or closed when the power is  
turned off.  
39. REC OUT - This is a low current unbalanced  
output source designed for various tape and CD  
recorders. The Record Out (REC OUT) level is  
dictated by the cHannEl fadEr lEVEl (27), it  
is not influenced by the maStEr VolumE con-  
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FRONT & BACK PANEL  
plug before changing the voltage.  
Dual Voltage models only  
trol (33).  
40. RCA mASTER OUTPUTS - The Master  
Output includes a pair Xlr BalancEd jackS  
(37) as well as a pair of RCA Unbalanced Jacks.  
The RCA jacks send a low current unbalanced  
output signal. These jacks should only be used  
for shorter cable runs to signal processors or  
looping to another mixer. For cable runs greater  
than 15 feet use the Xlr BalancEd jackS  
(37).  
46.POWER CONNECTOR - This connection is  
used to connect your main power. Be sure that  
your local power matches the unit’s required  
power. NEVER REMOVE THE GROUND PRONG  
FROM THE POWER CABLE, DOING SO MAY  
RESULT IN IMPROPER OPERATION.  
41. LINE 1 INPUT JACKS - do not connEct  
turntaBlES to tHESE jackS! CD players,  
Tape Decks and other line level instruments may  
be connected to these jacks. The red colored  
RCA jack represents the right channel input and  
the white represents the left channel input. Input  
volume will be controlled by channel one fader.  
The channel SourcE SElEctor SWItcH (22)  
must be in the "Line 1" position, to monitor any  
source connected to these jacks.  
42. LINE 2 INPUT JACKS - do not connEct  
turntaBlES to tHESE jackS! CD players,  
Tape Decks and other line level instruments may  
be connected to these jacks. The red colored  
RCA jack represents the right channel input and  
the white represents the left channel input. Input  
volume will be controlled by channel two fader.  
The channel SourcE SElEctor SWItcH (22)  
must be in the "Line 2" position, to monitor any  
source connected to these jacks.  
43. mICROPHONE - This combo jack will accept  
a standard 1/4 plug or XLR 3-pin balanced male  
plug. The volume output level for this micro-  
phone will be controlled by the mIc VolumE  
control knoB (34). Note: We recommend  
that you use a 500-600ohm microphone for  
the best sound quality.  
44. POWER BUTTON - This button is used to  
turn your unit’s power on and off.  
45. 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 115v~60Hz  
or 230v~50/60Hz. Always disconnect the power  
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CD PLAYER LCD  
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Figure 6  
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D. LCD DISPLAY PANEL (FIGURE 6)  
name of the track and album when a Mp3 disc is  
loaded.  
47. PLAY/PAUSE INDICATOR - Either the play or  
pause indicator will glow depending which mode  
you are in.  
57. TImE mETERS - These indicators will detail  
the current Minutes, Seconds, and Frames. The  
meter will display either the elapse, total, or  
remaining time of a track or the entire disc.  
The display time will depend on the selected  
time function. The selected time function will  
be displayed above the TIME METER as either  
rEmaInIng track tImE or ElapSEd track  
namE.  
48.CUE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow  
when the unit is in CUE mode and will flash every  
time a new CUE POINT is set.  
49.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  
indicator is not on the unit is in continuous mode.  
In continuous mode the drive will play all the  
remaining tracks on the disc until you stop play  
or power is interrupted.  
58.TOTAL/REmAIN INDICATOR - When TOTAL  
is indicated in the lcd dISplay (21) the time  
described in the lcd (21) will define the total disc  
remaining time. When REMAIN is indicated in the  
lcd dISplay (21) the time described in the lcd  
will define the current track's remaining time.  
50.mP3 INDICATOR - This will indicate that a Mp3  
disc is loaded in the drive.  
51.TImE BAR INDICATOR - This bar gives a  
visual approximation of a track's or disc's time  
This bar will begin to flash when a track is end-  
ing. The flashing bar is great reminder, that time  
is running out to get that next track ready to go.  
59. AUTO BPm - This will indicate that the AUTO  
BPM counter is active. Press and hold the tap/  
Bpm Button (18) for 1 sec. to turn the Auto BPM  
function on and off.  
60. AUTO CUE - This will indicate if the Auto Cue  
is on or off. Press and hold the Sgl/ctn (3) for 1  
sec. to turn the Auto Cue function on and off.  
52. 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.  
61.FOLDER/TRACK INDICATOR - This indicator  
shows you if you are looking at the track number  
or the folder number..  
53. RELOOP INDICATOR - Appears when LOOP  
is engaged or ready to be engaged.  
54. PITCH INDICATOR - Indicator will light up  
when the Pitch is activated.  
62.TRACK/FOLDER DISPLAY - This indicator  
describes which track or folder is currently cued  
or is playing.  
55. PITCH/BPm mETER - This meter will dis-  
play the pitch percentage applied by the pItcH  
SlIdEr (5).  
56. CHARACTER DISPLAY - This will display the  
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BASIC OPERATIONS  
1. LOADING/EJECTING DISCS  
The CK 1000Mp3 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 (1), 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.  
Figure 7  
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 the 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 con-  
tinuously 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.  
Figure 9: tapping the forward  
track button will skip forward  
to the next track.  
Figure 8: tapping the reverse  
track button will jump back to  
the previous track.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)  
3. STARTING PLAYBACK - Figure 10  
Load an audio CD as described on page 17 (loadIng/EjEctIng dIScS).  
Pressing the play/pauSE Button (15) with an audio CD loaded will imme-  
diately start playback. The play (47) 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 (17) is pressed.  
4. AUTO CUE  
This function will automatically set a cue point to the first audio source when a  
CD is loaded. The first set cue point will always be the beginning of track 1. If  
a new track is selected before the play Button (15) is pressed, a new CUE  
POINT will be set to reflect the new starting point.  
Figure 10  
5. STOPPING PLAYBACK - Figures 10 & 11  
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 (15) during playback. This will pause play-  
back at the exact same point the play/pauSE Button (15) was pressed.  
2) Press the cuE Button (17) during playback. This will pause playback and  
return the track to the last set cue point.  
6. PAUSING - Figure 10  
This function pauses playback at the exact same point the play/pauSE  
Button (15) was pressed. Pressing the play/pauSE Button (15) will switch  
between play and pause modes. When the unit is in pause mode the pauSE  
IndIcator (47) in the lcd dISplay (21) will glow. The play/pauSE Button  
(15) LED will also begin to flash repeatedly.  
Figure 11  
7. FRAmE SEARCH  
This feature allows you to scroll through a track frame by frame, allowing you  
to find and set a starting cue or loop point. To use the scroll function you must  
first be in Pause Mode or Cue Mode. Once you are in Pause or Cue mode, turn  
the jog WHEEl (12) to scroll through the track (Figure 12). 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 (12) 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 (15) as in Figure 10.  
Pressing the cuE Button (17) as in Figure 11 will now return you to the point  
you just set.  
Figure 12  
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8. SETTING A CUE POINT  
A cue point is the exact point playback will begin when the play/pauSE button (15) is pressed. You may set  
your cue points anywhere on a disc or in a track. There are two (2) ways to set and create a CUE point as  
detailed in figures 13 and 14.  
1) You may press the In Button (14) on the fly (while the disc is playing). This  
will set a CUE Point without music interruption. Pressing the cuE Button  
(17) will now return you to the same point that you pressed the In Button  
(14).  
Figure 13  
2) You may also use the jog WHEEl (12) to set a cue point. While a disc is  
in PAUSE or CUE mode, use the jog WHEEl (12) to scroll through a track  
and find your desired starting point. Once you have found your desired CUE  
point press the play Button (15) to set your cue point. Pressing the cuE  
Button (17) will now return you to this exact point.  
Figure 14  
3) You may also use the SEARCH BUTTONS to set a cue point. While  
a disc is in PAUSE or CUE mode, use the SEARCH BUTTONS to scan  
through a track to find your desired starting point. Once you have  
found your desired position press the PLAY BUTTON to set your cue  
point. Pressing the CUE BUTTON will now return you to this exact  
point.  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT.)  
9. 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 (15) to activate playback  
mode  
Figure 15  
2) Press the In Button (14). This will set the starting point of the  
SEAMLESS LOOP. The In Button (14) LED will light.  
Figure 16  
3) Press the out Button (13) to set the ending point for your LOOP  
(Figure 17). The In Button (14) and out Button (13) LEDs will  
immediately begin to flash, indicating the SEAMLES LOOP mode  
has been activated.  
LCD LOOP INDICATORS - During a aeamless loop, the loop IndIca-  
tor (52) and rEloop IndIcator (53) will turn on in the lcd dISplay  
(21) indicating a loop is active.  
Figure 17  
ExITING A LOOP - To exit a SEAMLESS LOOP, press the out  
Button (13). The In Button (14) and out Button (13) LEDs will  
remain lit,. Music playback will resume normal play. The In Button  
(14) and out Button (13) LEDs will remain lit to remind you that a  
loop is in memory.  
Figure 18  
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REPLAY LOOP - The rEloop (10) function allows you to return to your  
stored loop at any time. The In Button (14) and out Button (13) LEDs will  
indicate a loop is stored in memory, and may be played at any time. To replay  
the loop, press the rEloop Button (10). The In Button (14) and out But-  
ton (13) LEDs will again begin to flash indicating SEAMLESS LOOP mode has  
been activated and your stored loop will immediately begin to play.  
Figure 19  
10. CHANGING THE TImE DISPLAY (57)/TImE BAR (51):  
DURING NORMAL PLAYBACK, pressing the tImE Button (4), will change the  
time display information in the lcd (21). The following is a break down of the  
time settings and their definitions:  
1) REMAIN (58) - This details the time in the lcd (21) as the current tracks’  
remaining running time.  
2) ELAPSED (58) - This details the time in the lcd (21) as the current tracks’  
elapsed running time.  
3) TOTAL REMAIN (58) - This details the time in the lcd (21) as the current CD  
total remaining running time.  
Figure 20  
TIME BAR INDICATOR - Details the time defined in the tImE mEtEr (57) as a visual bar icon. As with the  
tImE mEtEr (57) this bar is also dependent on the selected time function [rEmaIn, total rEmaIn, or  
ElapSEd (58)]. This bar will begin to flash when a track is ending regardless of which time function you are in.  
Use the flashing bar as a visual reminder that a track is ending.  
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PITCH ADJUSTmENTS  
PITCH ADJUSTmENTS:  
You can activate the pItcH SlIdEr (5) by pressing the pItcH on/off Button (6). When the button LED is  
lit, the pItcH SlIdEr is active and the pitch can be adjusted. When the button LED is not lit 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 commonly 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 +/-16. The next sec-  
tion details the different pitch manipulation schemes.  
1. PITCH SLIDER (5):  
This function will increase or decrease the tracks playback speed or "PITCH."  
The maximum pitch percentage manipulation in this function is +/-16%. The  
pItcH SlIdEr (5) is used to decrease or increase the playback pitch. If the  
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%,  
or +/-16% (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 (6) is turned on.  
Figure 21  
Activating the PITCH SLIDER (5): To activate the pItcH SlIdEr you  
must turn on the pitch adjustment function. Press the on/off Button (6)  
located at the top right of the unit. The on/off Button (6) LED will glow  
when the function is activated. If the pitch function is not activated the pItcH  
SlIdEr will not function.  
Figure 22  
Using the PITCH SLIDER (5): Be sure the pitch function has been acti-  
vated 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 23  
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PITCH ADJUSTmENTS  
Adjusting the PITCH SLIDER'S RANGE: 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 22. The pitch percent-  
age range can be changed between +/-4%, +/-8%, and +/-16%. 4% will  
allow the least amount of pitch manipulation and 16% will allow the most  
amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust the different ranges, press the  
pItcH on/off Button (6) and tap on the pItcH rangE Button (7)  
until your desired value is reached, see figure 40.  
Figure 24  
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 BEnd ButtonS (9) or  
with the jog WHEEl (12). The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/- 16%. The pitch bend func-  
tion will work in conjunction with the pItcH SlIdEr'S (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  
+/- 16%.  
Holding down or tapping on the (-)  
pItcH BEnd Button (9) will provide  
a slow down in the playback pitch.  
Figure 25  
Holding down or tapping on the (+)  
pItcH BEnd Button (9) will provide  
a speed bump in the playback pitch.  
Figure 26  
PITCH BEND BUTTONS (9):  
The (+) pItcH BEnd Button (9) will increase track playback speed and the (-) pItcH BEnd Button (9) 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 (9) is held down continuously as in figure  
26, the disc speed will increase and will continue to increase until it reaches a maximum of 16% speed gain.  
When you release the (+) pItcH BEnd Button (9) the disc speed will automatially return to it’s previous set  
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speed.  
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PITCH ADJUSTmENTS  
3. JOG WHEEL (12):  
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 decrease 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  
continue to decrease until playback reaches a maximum of -100% and play-  
back stops entirely. When you stop turning the jog WHEEl the disc speed  
will automatially return to it’s previous set speed.  
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Figure 27  
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EFFECTS  
BOP EFFECT: The Bop Effect is a stutter effect that is similar to turntable  
scratching. You can use this effect to create tricks in your mixing.  
Figure 28  
SCRATCH EFFECT (16): The Scratch Effect simulates real time turn-  
table scratching. When the Scratch Effect is activated the SCRATCH  
LED will light up. Once the Scratch Effect has been activated the jog  
WHEEl (12) may be used in the same fashion a turntable platter is  
used. Use the jog WHEEl (12) to simulate the scratch motion on a  
turntable platter and to manipulate playback.  
Figure 29  
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ACCESSING mP3 FOLDERS  
ACCESS MP3 FOLDERS :  
Use this function to access the different folders (files) located on your Mp3 disc.  
1) Press the foldEr Button (2) so that the fol-  
dEr lEd lights up. The artist and song title  
should appear in the cHaractEr dISplay (56)  
and the Folder number will appear in the foldEr  
IndIcator (61).  
Figure 30  
2) Now, press the track ButtonS (20) to  
scroll forward or backwards through the  
folders.  
Figure 31  
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RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™)  
RELAY (FLIP-FLOP™)  
This feature is a kind of “auto pilot”. When you are using the CK 1000Mp3, you can have one player begin play-  
back when the other ends. You can “Flip-Flop™” single tracks, the entire disc, or a combination of the two.  
To RELAY single tracks:  
2) Set the mixer’s crossfader to the center position, and press the rElay Button (28).  
3) Set CD players to playback in single mode, SInglE (49) should be indicated in the lcd (21).  
4) Load your two players with audio discs.  
5) After they have both cued, press the play/pauSE Button (15) on one player to begin playback.  
6) After the first player’s single track has ended the second player’s track will immediately begin playback.  
7) RELAY will continue until you stop it or power is interrupted.  
To Relay (Flip-Flop) entire CDs:  
Be sure your players are both in continuous play mode, make sure SInglE modE (49) does not appear in the  
lcdS (21) of both players. Follow all directions for single track RELAY above. When one player’s disc ends the  
other player will immediately begin playback.  
Note: You may combine RELAY single and continuous playback modes by selecting either single or continu-  
ous playback on your units.  
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TYPICAL mIxER SET-UP  
CASSETTE DECK  
This image details a typical DJ Set Up consisting of a microphone, Mp3  
player, CD players, and a tape deck.  
Note: Turntables cannot be connected to the CK 1000Mp3.  
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TYPICAL mIxER SET-UP  
Balanced XLR male to XLR female Cables  
American Audio V4001™  
Speaker Cables  
Typical Balanced Output Set-up  
This image details a typical stereo output layout. Note the use of the Balanced XLR Jacks on both  
the mixer and the amplifier. Always use the balanced output jacks whenever possible. The balanced  
output jacks should always be used for cable runs in excess of 15 feet.  
Using the balanced jacks will ensure a clean signal through out the entire audio system.  
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CROSSFADER REPLACEmENT  
The crossfader is “Hot Swapable” which means it may be replaced at any time, even when power is  
applied. Only replace with American Audio Part Feather Fader Plus. Replacing with any other model  
fader may seriously damage your mixer.  
Replacing the Crossfader:  
1. Disconnect the mixers main power supply  
2. Using a Phillips screw driver, unscrew the six stainless steel retainer screws that hold the mixer  
face plate in place.  
3. Gently remove the channel fader knobs and crossfader knob. Lift the mixer face plate from its to  
access the crossfader. Carefully pull the crossfader up from its seated position.  
4. After removing the crossfader, disconnect the ribbon cable that attaches the crossfader to the  
PC board. Grasp the crossfader by its base and pull the ribbon cable by its connector not the  
actual cables. The connector is designed to only fit one way, so don’t worry about the connec-  
tors orientation.  
5. Connect the new crossfader to the ribbon cable and replace in reverse order.  
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WARRANTY  
WARRANTY INFORMATION: The CK 1000MP3 carries a ONE year (365 days) limited war-  
ranty. 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 CK 1000mp3 - Professional DUAL CD Player/  
mixer  
Type:  
Tray loading, digital compact disc audio player.  
Standard size compact discs only (5 in/12 cm and 3in/8cm)  
Applicable File Extenstions for Mp3s: mp3, MP3, mP3, and Mp3  
Within +/- 4%, +/- 8%, and +/- 16%  
+/-0.15%  
Disc type:  
Pitch Range:  
Pitch Accuracy:  
Dimensions:  
Installation:  
Weight:  
450mm (W) x 285mm (D) x 110mm (H)  
Place on flat surface or mount in flat case  
13.4 Lbs. / 6.1 Kgs  
Power supply:  
AC 115/230V, 50/60Hz  
AC 100V, 50/60Hz (Japan)  
AC 110V, 60Hz (Colombia)  
AC 120V, 60Hz (U.S.A. and Canada)  
AC 127V, 60Hz (Mexico)  
AC 220V, 50Hz (Chile and Argentina)  
AC 220V, 60Hz (Philippines and Korea)  
AC 230V, 50Hz (Europe, New Zealand, South Africa, and Singapore)  
AC 240V, 50Hz (Australia and U.K.)  
34W  
Power consumption:  
Environmental conditions:  
operational temperature:  
Operational humidity:  
Storage temperature:  
5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)  
25 to 85% RH (no condensation)  
-10 to 60˚C (14 to 140˚F)  
Accessories:  
AC Power Cord  
User Instructions  
mIxER SECTION  
Input/Output Impedance & Sensitivity (Level/Impedence): (Load=100K OHm, EQ Flat)  
Input (Impedance & Reference Level):  
LINE:  
AUx:  
mIC:  
20K oHM /-14dBV (200mV)  
10K oHM /-20dBV (100mV)  
10K oHM /-54dBV (2mV)  
Output Impedance & Sensitivity:  
REC:  
mASTER:  
2.2K oHM /-10dBV (316mV) +/-2dB  
520 oHM /0dBV (1V) +/-2dB  
mASTER xLR:  
PHONES (load=32 ohm):  
D. OUTPUT (load=75 ohm):  
600 oHM /4dBm (1.23V) +/-2dB  
32 oHM /0dBV (1V) +/-2dB  
-16dBfs /+/-2dB, 0.5 +/-0.1V p-p  
Maximum Input (1KHz, Master Output THD=10%, EQ falt, Maximum Gain)  
LINE:  
AUx:  
mIC:  
More than +3dBV (1.4V)  
More than -3dBV (0.7V)  
More than -37dBV (14mV)  
Maximum Output (THD=10%, Maximum Gain, EQ at center position)  
mASTER:  
MORE THAN +17dBV (7V)  
REC:  
MORE THAN +7dBV (2.2V)  
PHONES:  
MORE THAN +3dBV (1.4V at Load=32 OHM)  
Frequency Response (Maximum Gain, EQ Flat)  
LINE, AUx, mIC:  
20-20KHz +/-2dB  
THD+N - Total Harmonic Distortion: (Maximum Gain, EQ Flat, w/ 20KHz LPF):  
LINE/AUx:  
LESS THAN 0.05% 20 - 20KHz  
mIC:  
LESS THAN 0.1% @ 1KHz (A-Weighted)  
Cross Talk:  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
LINE, AUx:  
More than 65dB @1Khz between L and R  
Channel Equalizer:  
BASS:  
+12 +/-2dB at 70Hz,  
BELOW -29dB at 70Hz  
+12 +/-2dB at 1KHz,  
BELOW -26dB at 1KHz  
+12 +/-2dB at 13KHz,  
-14 +/-3dB at 13KHz  
MID:  
TREBLE:  
Fader Maximum Attenuation  
Channel Fader:  
Crossfader  
More than 75dB at 1KHz  
More than 70dB at 1KHz  
CD PLAYER SECTION  
AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS (TEST DISC: TCD-782, LOAD=47Kohm, EQ Flat, master, Fader  
maximum, Input Gain at Center)  
output level  
0dBV (1V) +/-2dB (TCD-782 TRK16, Max. Input Gain)  
Less than 0.02% (TCD-782 TRK2; W/ 20KHz LPF)  
20Hz-20KHz, +/-2dB  
T.H.D. + noISE  
Frequency response  
S/n ratio  
More than 90dB (W/ 20KHz LPF, A-Weighted)  
More than 65dB @ 1KHz (W/ 20KHz LPF, A-Weighted)  
-20dB -0/3.5dB (TCD-782 TRK14)  
Channel separation  
De-emphasis response  
SEARCHING ACCESS TImE (TEST DISC: TCD-792)  
Short access time  
Long access time  
Less than 4sec to next track  
Less than 6sec from Track 1 ->Track 20  
PLAYABILITY  
Interruption  
More than 800um (TCD-725)  
More than 600um (TCD-725)  
More than 65um (TCD-725)  
More than 140um (TCD-712)  
More than 500um (TCD-731R)  
Black dot  
Finger prints  
Eccentricity  
Vertical deviation  
PICK-UP  
System  
Object lens drive system optical pick-up  
Object lens drive system 2 dimensional parallel drive  
Tracking detection  
Optical source  
Wave length  
3 spot beam detection  
Semiconductor laser  
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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