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MCD-110
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Operating Instructions
American Audio®
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
Rev. 8/06
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH
AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN
BE CAREFULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE
NOTE: This CD player uses a semiconductor
laser. It is recommended for use in a room at
the following temperature: 41˚F - 95˚F / 5˚C -
35˚C
CAUTION:
1. Handle the power supply cord carefully. Do
not damage or deform; it may cause electric
shock or malfunction when used. Hold plug
attachment when removing from wall outlet.
Do not pull on the cord.
2. To avoid electric shock, do not open the
top cover when the unit is plugged in. If
problems occur with the unit, call your local
American Audio® dealer.
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.
3. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid
inside the CD player. Electric shock or mal-
function may occur.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
WATER OR MOISTURE
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.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Model No._____________________________
Serial No._____________________________
NOTE: This product satisfies FCC regulations
when shielded cables and connectors are
used to connect the unit to other equipment.
To prevent electromagnetic interference with
electrical appliances such as radios and tele-
visions, use shielded cables and connectors
for connections.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
– Connect the unit into an electrical outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT
BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE
EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
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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.
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 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.
•
•
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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PRODUCT INFORMATION
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.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION
• The MCD-110 is designed to operate in
either a 120 volts or 220 volts environment.
• Before changing the operating voltage
voltage be sure main power is disconnect-
ed.
• 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
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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 MCD-110™ 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. All returned
service items whether under warranty or not,
must be freight pre-paid and accompany a
return authorization (R.A.) number. The R.A.
number must be clearly written on the outside
of the return package. A brief description of
the problem as well as the R.A. number must
also be written down on a piece of paper and
included in the shipping container. If the unit
is under warranty, you must provide a copy of
your proof of purchase invoice. You may obtain
a R.A. number by contacting customer support
at (800) 322-6337.
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.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the CD Player.
C. The CD Player has been exposed to
rain or water.
D. The CD Player does not appear to
operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance.
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UNPACKING
Every MCD-110™ 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® MCD-110™ 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 operation.
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SET-UP
1. Checking the Contents
Be sure your MCD-110™ package was shipped with the following:
1) MCD-110™ Professional Rackmount Single CD Player
2) User Manual (this booklet)
3) Stereo Pair of RCA Cables
4) Warranty Card
2. Installing the Units
1) The MCD-110 is designed to placed on a flat level surface or installed into a standard 19”
rack mount case or enclosure. When mounting the MCD-110 in a 19” rack be sure to sup-
port the unit by all four screw slots on the face of the unit.
2) Be sure the player is mounted in a well ventilated area where it will not be exposed to direct
sunlight, high temperatures, or high humidity.
3) Try to place the unit as far as possible from TV’s and tuners, as the unit may cause undesir-
able interference with such devices.
3. Connections
1) Be sure the power is disconnected.
2) Connect the included RCA cable from your MCD-110™ outputs to the inputs on your mixer.
3) Use the Digital Output to connect to MiniDisc, DAT machines, or other device that accepts
digital inputs.
CAUTION:
To avoid sever 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, disks may not be loaded or unloaded
properly. (Figure 1)
Figure 1
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A. FRONT CONTROLS (FIGURE 3)
cue mode allowing you to set a specific cue
point or find a particular starting point.
1. TRANSPORT TRAY - This tray is used to load
and unload compact disc’s into the drive mecha-
nism. The tray is opened and closed by pressing
the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (18). Never attempt
to force the transport tray open or closed when
the power is turned off.
B. The wheel also works as a momentary
pitch bend during playback. Turning the
wheel clockwise will increase the pitch per-
centage up to 16%, and turning the wheel in
the counterclockwise direction will decrease
the pitch percentage up to -16%. The pitch
bend will be determined on how fast you
turn the wheel.
2. JOG WHEEL - The jog wheel serves two func-
tions depending on the current operating mode:
A. The jog wheel will act as a slow frame
search control when the unit is in pause or
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applied will be displayed in the LCD (4). Use this
slider to match the BPM’s of this unit to that of
another music source. By changing the pitch of
one disc with respect to the other in this way, the
beats can be matched.
3. LOOP IN BUTTON - “CUE ON THE FLY” -
This function allows you to set a CUE POINT (see
CUE POINT page 18) without music interruption
(“on the fly”).
4. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) - This
high quality LCD Indicates all the unit functions
(play, pause, cue, etc..,), as they occur as well
as displaying the time and track values. This dis-
play is viewable at several comfortable angles as
described on page 6.
9. PITCH BUTTON - This button is used to turn
the pitch function on and off. The pitch functions
of the PITCH SLIDER (8), PITCH BEND BUTTONS
(10) and JOG WHEEL (2) will not function without
this function being activated. The LED will glow
when the pitch function is activated. See PITCH
on page 16.
5. + 10 - This button instantly advances the
track selection by 10. For example if the unit
is cued on track one, pressing this button will
instantly advance to and cue track 11. If the but-
ton is pressed once more the unit will advance to
and cue track 21.
10. PITCH BEND BUTTONS -
(-) PITCH BEND - The (-) pitch bend function
creates a momentary “Slow Down” in the CD’s
pitch speed (Beats per minute - BPM) when the
PITCH (9) function is activated. This functions
allows the beats between two CD’s or any other
music source to match. This is a momentary
function. When the button is depressed the pitch
speed will automatically return to PITCH SLID-
ER'S (8) selected pitch. Holding down this button
will give a maximum of -16% pitch. Be sure to
remember that this function is a momentary pitch
adjustment, for a more precise adjustment use
the PITCH SLIDER'S (8) to match the BPM’s with
another playing music source.
- 10 - This button instantly rewinds the track
selection by 10. For example if the unit is cued on
track 11, pressing this button will instantly rewind
to and cue track 1.
6. SGL/CTN - This button allows the unit's play
mode to change between Single and Continuous.
In single mode the unit will play a single track and
return to cue mode. In continuous mode the unit
continues to play track by track and returns to
cue mode after all tracks have played. This func-
tion also operates in program modes. In program
mode the continuous function will play all tracks
in a program, than return to cue mode on the first
track in the program.
(+) PITCH BEND - The (+) pitch bend func-
tion creates a momentary “BUMP” in the CD’s
pitch speed (Beats per minute - BPM) when the
PITCH (9) function is activated. This functions
allows the beats between two CD’s or any other
music source to match. This is a momentary
function. When the button is depressed the pitch
speed will automatically return to PITCH SLID-
ER'S (8) selected pitch. Holding down this button
will give a maximum of +16% pitch. Be sure to
remember that this function is a momentary pitch
adjustment, for a more precise adjustment use
the PITCH SLIDER'S (8) to match the BPM’s with
another playing music source.
7. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR - Choose
from pitch percentages of 4%, 8%, and 16%.
See page 28 for more details.
8. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust
the playback pitch percentage when the PITCH
(9) function is activated. The slider is a set adjust-
ment and will remain set until the pitch slider
is moved or the PITCH (9) function has been
turned off. This adjustment can be made with or
without a CD in the drive. The pitch adjustment
will remain even if a disc has been remove, and
will reflect on any other disc loaded into the unit.
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
11. TIME - The time button is used to changed
the way the time values are displayed in the LCD
(4). The time value can be displayed as elapsed
track time or remaining track time.
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12.SEARCH BUTTONS -
This search button allows you to quickly
scan backwards through a track.
“Cue” mode to prevent accidentally stopping the
music during playback.
19. POWER SWITCH - This switch is used to
control the unit's main power.
This search button allows you to quickly
scan forwards through a track.
20. AUDIO OUT R & L - These jacks are used
to send a left and right output signal. Use these
jacks to send an audio signal to a mixer or
receiver. The red colored jack represents the right
channel output and white jack represents the
left channels output. Used together these signal
reproduce a stereo signal.
13.TRACK BUTTONS -
This button is used to select a track.
Tapping this button will back-skip to the previous
track, holding down this button will rapidly back-
skip through the tracks on a CD.
This button is used to select your
desired track. Tapping this button will forward
skip to the next track, holding down this button
will rapidly forward skip through the tracks on
your CD.
21. DIGITAL OUT - This jack sends a digital
stereo out signal. Use this connection to create
near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini disc,
CD-R, or any other recording device with a digital
input.
14. RELOOP BUTTON - If a LOOP has been
made (see setting a LOOP on page 17), but the
CD Player is not actively in LOOP mode (a loop is
not playing), pressing the RELOOP BUTTON will
instantly reactivate the LOOP. To exit loop, press
the OUT BUTTON (15). LOOP and RELOOP
will appear in the LCD DISPLAY (4) when the
RELOOP function is available.
22. VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Because power
supplies vary from location to location a voltage
selector switch has been incorporated in the unit's
design. This switch can select a voltage input of
115v or 230v to accommodate the two major
power source. Always be sure to disconnect the
power plug before changing the voltage.
*Only dual voltage units have this switch.
15.LOOP OUT BUTTON - This button is used to
set the ending point of a loop. A loop is started
by pressing the IN BUTTON (3), pressing the OUT
BUTTON set the loop ending point. The loop
will continue to play until the OUT BUTTON is
pressed once again.
23. POWER CONNECTION - This is the main
power connection. Only use the supplied polar-
ized power cord. Use of any power cord may
result in sever damage to the unit. Be sure the
local power source matches the units’ required
power.
16. 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.
24.TIME BAR INDICATOR - This bar visually
details the time defined in the TIME METER (29,
30, & 31). As with the TIME METER (29, 30, & 31),
this bar is also dependent on the selected time
function REMAIN OR TOTAL. This bar will begin
to flash when 15 seconds of a track remain and
will begin to rapidly flash when three seconds of
a track remain. The flashing bar is a great visual
reminder a track is about to end. The flashing bar
will function regardless of which time mode the
unit is in.
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 18).
18. OPEN/CLOSE (TRANSPORT TRAY OPEN/
CLOSE) - This button is used to open and close
the transport tray. NOTE: The TRANSPORT TRAY
(1) will not open when a CD is already inserted,
unless the drive mechanism is in “Pause” or
25. SINGLE INDICATOR - This indicates the unit
is in single play mode, the unit will play a single
track and return to CUE mode. If the SINGLE
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indicator is not displayed the unit is in continu-
ous mode.
26. PITCH METER - This meter displays the
pitch percentage being applied to playback by
the PITCH SLIDER (8). If this meter displays zero
and the PITCH SLIDER'S (8) is not set to the zero
position, the PITCH (9) function is not activated.
27.TOTAL INDICATOR - When TOTAL is indicat-
ed in the LCD DISPLAY (4) the TIME DESCRIBED
(29, 30, & 31) in the LCD (4) will define the total
disc remaining time.
28. REMAIN INDICATOR - This indicator is in
direct reference to the TIME METER (29, 30, &
31). When the REMAIN indicator is displayed in
the LCD (4), the time defined will refer to a single
track's remaining time. The time mode is changed
by tapping on TIME BUTTON (11).
29. FRAME METER - This meter will display the
elapse, or frames. The displayed frames will be
indirect reference to the current time mode.
30. SECONDS METER - This meter will display
the elapse, or remaining time in seconds. The
display time will be indirect reference to the cur-
rent time mode.
31. MINUTES METER - This meter will display
the elapse, or remaining time in minutes. The dis-
play time will be indirect reference to the current
time mode.
32.TRACK INDICATOR - This double digit indi-
cator details a current track. The number dis-
played in the track indicator is a direct reference
to a track being selected for programming or a
track in play, pause, or cue mode.
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BASIC OPERATION
1. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISC TRAY
This is an electronic operation and can only work when the power is on. Press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (18)
to open or close the disc tray. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (16), will also automatically close the tray if
it is open and immediately cue any CD that is in it. If the transport tray is left open for more than 60 seconds it
will close automatically to prevent accidental damage to the transport. Again if a CD is left in the transport tray
it will immediately cue to the first song. The disc trays cannot be opened during playback to prevent playback
from being interrupted if the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (18) is pressed accidentally. Stop playback, then press
the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (18).
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2. LOADING DISCS
The MCD-110 can play both 3 inch (8 cm) and 5 inch (12 cm) compact discs (CD’s). Odd shaped and oval
CD’s are not compatible. When loading a CD into the unit always hold the disc by its' edges and place it in
the disc tray. Never touch the signal surface (the glossy side). When using 5 inch/12 cm discs, place the disc
in the outer tray guides (figure 2), and when using 3 inch/8 cm discs, place them securely in the inner guides
(figure 3).
CAUTION:
• NEVER insert any foreign objects in the disc tray.
• NEVER attempt to insert more than one disc in the disc tray at a time. Doing so may result in severe
damage to the unit.
• NEVER force the transport tray open or closed when the power is off, as this may result in malfunction
and damage the transport system.
Figure 3 - 3 in. / 8cm disc
Figure 2 - 5 in. / 12cm disc
3. SELECTING TRACKS
Select a desired track by using either of the two TRACK BUTTONS (13). Tapping the TRACK BUTTONS (13)
once will select either a higher or lower track. You may hold down the TRACK BUTTONS (13) to change tracks
continuously at a higher speed. If you are using the TRACK BUTTONS (13) to select a new track during play-
back (a track already playing) the new track you selected will immediately begin playback as soon as the search
operation is completed.
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Figure 4
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BASIC OPERATION
4. STARTING PLAYBACK
Insert an audio CD as describe on the previous page (LOADING DISCS). Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
(16) with an audio CD inserted will immediately start playback. 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.
SINGLE
TOTAL
REMAIN
TRACK
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Figure 5
5. STOPPING PLAYBACK
Stopping playback will not stop the drive mechanism, but merely pause or cue the track. There are two ways
to stop playback:
6. PAUSING
Pausing temporarily stops playback. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (16) changes the operating mode
between play and pause. The PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON LED will flash repeatedly when pause mode is activated
or when a track is in cue mode.
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1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (16)
TIME
PITCH
during playback to pause at that point.
Figure 6
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2) Press the CUE BUTTON (17) during
playback to return the track to it’s last
cue point.
TIME
PITCH
Figure 7
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BASIC OPERATION
7. AUTO CUE
”Cueing” is the action of preparing for playback. The unit is designed to automatically cue at the first audible
signal on the first of a disc when a disc is inserted. If a track is selected before a disc is inserted, the unit will
automatically cue to the first audible signal for the selected track.
8. SETTING CUE POINTS
A cue point is the exact point playback will begin when the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (16) is pressed. A cue point
may be created anywhere on a disc or in a track.
Use the JOG WHEEL (2) to set a cue point by
frame. While the disc is in pause or cue mode,
use the JOG WHEEL (2) to scroll through a track
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to find your desired starting point. Once you
have found your desired cue point press the
PLAY BUTTON (16) to enter this point in to the
unit's memory. At this point when ever the CUE
BUTTON (17) is pressed it will return the track
to this exact point.
S GL
C TN
TIME
PITCH
Figure 8
9. FRAME SEARCH
This feature allows you to scroll through a track to
set a 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, use your fin-
ger tip or hand to turn the JOG WHEEL (2) to scroll
through the track (figure 9). 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 (2) the monitor (headphone level)
of a mixer allows you to here what you are scroll-
ing through. Once you reach your desired starting
point you can set a cue (starting) point by press-
ing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (16) as in figure 9.
Pressing the CUE BUTTON (17) will return the disc
to the cue point just set.
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Figure 9
10. FRAME SEARCH (FORWARD / REVERSE)
This function lets you a frame search through a track.
To do this press either the forward or reverse SEARCH
BUTTONS (12).
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Figure 10
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BASIC OPERATION
11. CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (29, 30, & 31)/TIME BAR (24):
The time may be displayed in three different modes; Total Remain, Remain, and Elapsed. During normal play-
back, pressing the TIME BUTTON (11) as in figure 11, will change the time display information (29, 30, & 31) in
the LCD. The following is a break down of the time settings and their definitions:
1) TOTAL REMAIN (27) - This details the time in the LCD (29, 30, & 31) as the current cds’ total remaining
time.
2) REMAIN (28) - This details the time in the LCD (29, 30, & 31) as the current tracks’ remaining running
time.
3) ELAPSED - This details the time in the LCD (29, 30, & 31) as the current tracks’ elapsed running time.
The unit will indicate the ELAPSED time when neither the TOTAL REMAIN OR REMAIN indica-
tors are showing. Note: When playing a Mp3 disc the TOTAL REMAIN time of a disc cannot be
shown. Only the REMAIN time and ELAPSED time of the track.
TIME BAR INDICATOR - The time bar in the LCD visually details the time defined in the TIME METER (29, 30,
& 31). This bar is also dependent on the selected time function; REMAIN (28) or TOTAL REMAIN (27). This
bar will begin to flash when 15 seconds of a track remain and will begin to rapidly flash when three
seconds of a track remain. The flashing bar is a great visual reminder a track is about to end. The
flashing bar will function regardless of which time mode the unit is in.
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Figure 11
12. PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
This function will increase or decrease the playback speed or "PITCH," of a track. The maximum pitch bend
percentage allowed is +/-16%. The PITCH SLIDER (8) is used to decrease or increase the playback pitch. If
the slider is move 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.
Activating the Pitch Slider (8):
To activate the PITCH SLIDER (8), you must turn the
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TRACK
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pitch function on. Press the PITCH BUTTON (9) to turn
on the pitch function, when the pitch function is acti-
vated the PITCH LED (9) will begin to glow. If the pitch
function is not activated the PITCH SLIDER (8) will not
function.
S GL
C TN
TIME
PITCH
Figure 12
SINGLE
TOTAL
REMAIN
Using the Pitch Slider (8): To use the PITCH
SLIDER (8) slide the slider up and down. Down will
increase the pitch and up will decrease the pitch.
When the slider is in the center position, there is
zero pitch being applied to a track.
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TIME
PITCH
Figure 13
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BASIC OPERATION
13. PITCH BEND
This function will momentarily increase or decrease a tracks playback speed using the (-) & (+) PITCH BUT-
TONS (10). The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/-16%. The pitch bend function will work in
conjunction with the PITCH SLIDER (8) pitch setting. For example, if the PITCH SLIDER (8) is set to a 2% pitch
gain the pitch bending process will begin at 0% and will continue to the maximum of -/+16%.
PITCH BEND BUTTONS (10)
The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (10) will provide a speed bump and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (10) will pro-
vide a slow down. 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 (10) is held down continuously, the disc speed will
increases and will continue to increase until it reaches a maximum of 16% speed gain. When you release the
(+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (10) the disc speed will automati
c
ally return to it’s previous speed.
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Holding down or tapping on the (+) PITCH
BEND BUTTON (10) will provide a speed
bump in the playback pitch.
S GL
C TN
TIME
PITCH
Figure 14
SINGLE
TOTAL
REMAIN
Holding down or tapping on the (-) PITCH BEND
BUTTON (10) will provide a slow down in the
playback pitch.
TRACK
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TIME
PITCH
Figure 15
JOG WHEEL (2)
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The JOG WHEEL (2) will temporarily bend the
pitch if a track is in play mode. Turning the
wheel in a clockwise direction will increase
your track pitch and turning the wheel in
a counter-clockwise direction will slow your
track pitch. The speed you rotate the JOG
WHEEL (2) will determine pitch bend percent-
age, to a maximum of +/-16%.
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TIME
PITCH
Figure 16
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BASIC OPERATION
14.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 (16) to activate
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playback mode.
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Figure 17
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2) Press the IN BUTTON (3). This will set the
starting point of the SEAMLESS LOOP (figure
18). The IN BUTTON (3) will blink.
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TIME
PITCH
Figure 18
SINGLE
TOTAL
REMAIN
3) Press the OUT BUTTON (15) to set the end-
ing point for your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 19).
The OUT and IN BUTTON's will stay lit indicating
a SEAMLESS LOOP is playing. Press the OUT
BUTTON again to stop the Loop.
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TIME
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Figure 19
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4) Press the RELOOP BUTTON (14) to reactivate
the SEAMLESS LOOP. Press the OUT BUTTON
(15) to deactivate the loop.
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TIME
PITCH
Figure 20
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POWER DOWN
• When you have finished using the CD unit, and before switching off the power, be sure that the disc
holder has been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON.
• TRAY PROTECTION: If tray is not closed after 60 seconds, it will close automatically and pause.
CAUTION: DO NOT forcibly close the disc holder when the power is off.
To avoid damage, please don't switch off the
Do not switch off the power
when the disc holder is open.
power until "no disc" or "time code" is showed on
the LCD after the disc holder has been closed with
the OPEN/CLOSE button.
DO NOT switch off the power when the disc holder is
open. Switch off the power after the disc holder has
been closed with the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON.
COMPACT DISC
1. PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
Compact disc are constructed of the same types of plastic record are. To avoid severe damage to you valuable
disc please observe the following guide lines. Following the these guide lines will ensure long disc life.
•
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•
Do not allow fingerprints, oil or dust to get on the surface of the disc. If the disc is dirty, wipe it off with
a soft dry cloth.
Do not use benzene, thinner, water, record spray, electrostatic-proof chemicals, or silicone-treated cloths
to clean discs.
Always handle discs carefully to prevent damaging the surface; in particular when removing a disc from
its edges.
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•
Do not bend the disc.
Do not apply heat.
Do not enlarge the hole in the center of the disc.
Do not write on the label (printed side) with a hard tipped implement such as a pencil or ball point pen.
Condensation will form if a disc is brought into a warm area from a colder one, such as outdoors in
winter. Do not attempt to dry the disc with a hair dryer, etc.
2. PRECAUTION ON STORAGE
•
•
•
After playing a disc, always unload it from the unit.
Always store the compact disc in the jewel case, protecting from dirt or damage.
Do not place discs in the following areas:
a) Areas exposed to direct sunlight for a considerable time.
b) Areas subject to accumulation of dust or high humidity.
c) Areas affected by heat from indoor heaters, etc.
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WARRANTY
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 accessories 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 war-
ranty 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
products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufac-
tured.
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 warran-
ties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above.
And no warranties, 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 super-
sedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore
published.
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
System:
Model: American Audio® MCD-110™ - Professional Compact Disc Player
Single Tray Front Loading, Digital Compact Disc/Mp3 Audio Player.
Standard compact discs (5 in / 12cm and 3in/8cm discs)
3.5” H x 19” W x 10.5” D / 482W x 88.8H x 266D mm
Place on flat surface or mount in flat case
9 Lbs. / 4.06 kgs
Disc type:
Dimensions:
Installation:
Weight:
Power supply:
Dual Voltage AC 115/230V, 50/60Hz User Selectable
Single Voltage:
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.)
14W
Power consumption:
Pitch control range:
Pitch bend:
+/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%
+/-16%
Pitch accuracy:
+/- 0.15%
Environmental conditions:
Operational temperature:
Operational humidity:
Storage temperature:
5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)
25 to 85% RH (non-condensation)
-20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F)
Accessories:
Dual RCA Cable (for left and right channels)
AUDIO SECTION:
Quantization:
16 bit linear per channel
44.1 kHz at normal pitch
8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter
16 bit
Sampling rate:
Over sampling rate:
D/A conversion
Frequency response:
Output level:
Load impedance:
Digital Output Level:
+/-0.4 dB 20 Hz to 20,000 KHz
2.0V +/- 0.5dB
47k ohm or more
0.5V +/-0.1 p-p (Load = 75ohms)
AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS (TEST DISC: TCD-782, LOAD=47Kohm):
ITEM
NOMINAL
LIMIT
CONDITION
Output level
2Vrms +/-0.5dB
Within 0.1dB
+/-0.4dB
2Vrms +/-1dB
Within 1dB
+/-1dB
1KHz,0dB
Channel balance
1KHz,0dB
Frequency response
De-emphasis response
Channel separation (*2)
T.H.D. + NOISE (*1)
S/N ratio (IHF-A) (*2)
20Hz-20KHz,0dB OUTPUT
16KHz, -20dB
1KHz,0dB
1KHz,0dB
1KHz.0dB
+2.4/-0dB
100dB
+3/-0dB
90dB
0.006%
101dB
0.01%
90dB
NOTE: (*1) With 20KHz low pass filter. (*2) With 20KHz low pass filter and “IHF-A Weighted.
SEARCHING TIME (TEST DISC: TCD-792):
ITEM
NOMINAL
LIMITS
CONDITION
Short access time
Long access time
2 sec
4 sec
4 sec
6 sec
Play next track
Track 1 ->Track 20 / Track 20 ->Track 1
PLAYABILITY:
ITEM
NOMINAL
LIMIT
CONDITION
Interruption
Black dot
Finger prints
Eccentricity
Vertical deviation
1mm
1mm
75um
140um
1mm
0.7mm
0.6mm
65um
140um
0.5mm
TCD-725
TCD-725
TCD-725
TCD-712, W/O TRACK JUMP
TCD-731R
PICK-UP (Sony KSM-213CCM):
System Object lens drive system optical pick-up
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SPECIFICATIONS
Object lens drive system
Tracking detection
Optical source
2 dimensional parallel drive
3 spot beam detection
Semiconductor laser
780nm
Wave length
NOTES:
The specifications are subject to change to any improvement by negotiations in advance.
The parts are subject to change to any improvement within the range of the specifications.
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Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA
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