MCD-710
Professional Dual Mp3
Compact Disc Player
Featuring:
FLIPFLOP
User Guide
and Reference Manual
4295 Charter Street
Los Angeles Ca. 90058
6/06
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
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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
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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.
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When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product.
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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.
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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
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
Because power supplies vary from location
to location we have incorporated a selectable
power supply.
• 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.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
5. Heat - The CD player should be situated
away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
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.
Model No.________________________________
Serial No.________________________________
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
servicedby qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged.
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 MCD-710™ 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-710™ 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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MAIN FEATURES
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8 times over sampling 1 bit D/A converter
Auto cue
1/75th second frame search
10 Sec. Digital Anti-Shock
Real time cue (“Cue on the Fly”)
4 different speed scan (4 Forward/ 4 Reverse)
Digital RCA coaxial output
Bright Large Digital Screen
Fader “Q” Start Control (a)
Seamless Loop (uninterrupted loop playback)
Jog Wheel Pitch Bend
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Tempo Lock
Mp3 Track Listings
Plays Mp3 and CD discs
Folder Search
Flash Start Function (d)
Sleep Mode (f)
Bop Effect (e)
Pitch display
Flip-Flop (b)
Selectable Single or Continuous Play
Auto BPM
Memory Backup (c)
Adjustable Pitch Percentages: +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16% or +/-100% (+/-100% can only be done with actual
music cds.)
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Instant Start within 10 ms (sound is produced immediately when the PLAY button is pressed)
(a) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: This feature is used in conjunction with most American Audio® and American DJ®
audio mixers that also feature “Fader Q-Start” control. Connect your MCD-710 as described in the set-up section of
this manual. After set up is completed load CDs into both players. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right
you can start and pause the MCD-710™ playback functions. For Example, if the mixer’s crossfader is all the way to
the left (player one is playing and player two is in cue or pause mode), and you move the fader at least 20% to the
right, player two (2) will begin to play and player one (1) will return to cue mode. When the crossfader is to the right,
and you move it 20% to the left, player one (1) will begin to play and player two (2) will return to its’ cue point. You
can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. After storing cue points on each side of the CD player,
different songs or loops may quickly be recalled by moving the mixer crossfader back and forth. New cue points can
be easily selected on the MCD-710™ player (see setting cue points page 17). “Q” Start control is easy to use and
mastering this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music.
(b) FLIP-FLOP: This feature is used in conjunction with American Audio® mixers that also feature Fader “Q” Start. For
FLIP-FLOP results you must use both sides of the MCD-710™. Connect your MCD-710 as described
in the set-up section of this manual. This feature will start the next player once one (1) player has ended. For
example, if player one (1) is playing a disc and it ends, player two (2) will instantly begin to play. You may set FLIP-
FLOP to play track to track or disc to disc. For more information on this feature, see FLIP-FLOP™ on page 27.
(c) MEMORY BACKUP: The MCD-710™ has a five (5) year memory back-up, that will save your setting in case
the power supply is accidentally disconnected. MCD-710™ will remember your last setting (SGL, and CTN) even if
you disconnect your main power. See memory on page 21.
(d) FLASH START FUNCTION: This feature is used in conjunction with most American Audio® and American DJ®
audio mixers that also feature “Fader Q Start” control. This function work similar to the Fader "Q" Start Control
described above. In this case the crossfader is used to start and stop any loop that is stored in the players
memory.
(e) BOP EFFECT: The Bop Effect button serves two features. First, it is a stutter effect, creating a sound similar to a
loopr. Second, it will return to the last Cue point in memory instantly. This will allow you to create great effects.
To create the BOP Effect, see BOP Effect on page 25.
(f) SLEEP MODE: The MCD-710's laser and pick-up assembly will power down after 15 minutes of inactivity (when in
pause or cue mode). This will lengthen the life of your motor drive and laser. To initialize the player, just press the
cue or play buttons.
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SET-UP
1. Checking the Contents
Be sure your MCD-710™ was shipped with the following:
1) MCD-710™ Transportation Unit
3) Operating Instructions (This Booklet)
5) Two (2) "Q-Start" 1/8” mini plug.
7) Warranty card.
2) MCD-710™ Controller Unit
4) One (1) Control Cable
6) Two (2) Sets of Stereo RCA Cables
2. Installing the Units
1) Place your unit on a flat surface or mount it in a secure rack mount case.
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 TVs and tuners, as the unit may cause undesir-
able interference.
3. Connections
1) Be sure main power is connected last to prevent any electrical damage.
2) AUDIO CONNECTIONS: Use the included RCA cable to connect the MCD-710™ outputs
to the line inputs of a mixer. Never connect a CD player's output to a mixers "phono"
inputs.
3) CONTROL JACK CONNECTIONS: Use the supplied 1/8” mono mini plug cable to connect
your MCD-710™ to a mini jack connection (A or B) on a compatible American Audio® or
American DJ® “Fader Q Start” mixer. (This will enable the Fader “Q” Start function - See
“Q” start control page 7).
4) Connect the supplied D-Plug control cables from the transport unit to the controlling unit. Be
sure to transport drive one is connected to controlling unit one and transport drive two is
connected to controlling drive two.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to use the supplied mono 1/8" control cables. Using other types of cable may result
in unit damage
• To avoid sever damage to the unit, be sure the power is off when making connections to
the unit.
Installation Note:
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)
Figure 1
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
Figure 2
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3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10
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20 19 18 17 16 15 14
13 12
11
24 23
22
Figure 3
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 on page 14.
A. CONTROLLER UNIT (FIGURE 3)
1. JOG WHEEL - This wheel has three func-
tions;
A. The wheel works as a pitch bend during
Playback. Turning the wheel clockwise can
increase the pitch percentage up to 100%,
and turning the wheel in the counter-clockwise
direction can decrease the pitch percentage
down to -100%. The pitch bend will be deter-
mined on how long you turn the jog wheel
continuously.
B. The jog wheel will also control the scratch
effect, when the scratch effect is active.
C. The jog wheel is also used to edit your
seamless loop. See page 19 for more
details.
3. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust
the playback pitch percentage. The slider is a
set adjustment and will remain set until the pitch
slider is moved or the pitch function has been
turned off. This adjustment can be made with
or without a disc in the drive. The pitch adjust-
ment will remain even if a disc has been remove
and will reflect on any other disc loaded into the
player. That is to say, if you set a +2% pitch on
one disc, remove that disc and insert another,
that disc too will have a +2% pitch. The amount
of pitch being applied will be displayed in the
VFD (2).
2. VFD DISPLAY - This high quality VFD display
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS (Cont.)
4. SEARCH KNOB - The search function has 11. PITCH PERCENTAGE SELECTOR- Choose
four forward and four reverse speed positions from pitch percentages of 4%, 8%, 16%, and
allowing you to quickly scan through tracks. The 100%. See page 23 for more details.
more you turn the wheel in either direction, the
faster your search.
12. TEMPO LOCK FUNCTION - This button
activates the TEMPO LOCK function. This func-
5. TRACK/FOLDER KNOB - This knob is used tion allows you to use the PITCH SLIDER to
to scroll backward and forward through tracks. speed up or slow down playback speed without
Pushing this knob and turning it at the same time altering the tonal pitch of the track. When this
will let you scroll through the folders found on function is not engaged the original tonal pitch
a Mp3 disc. Also, when you press it once it will of the track will be altered giving you the "chip-
toggle between the track name and the album munk" effect when a track is played at a high rate
name on an Mp3 disc.
of speed, or the "James Earl Jones" effect when
a track is slowed to much. To turn this function
off, press and hold down this button for at least
1 second and then release.
6. FOLDER L.E.D. - This L.E.D. indicates that
the FOLDER BUTTON is activated.
7. 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. This button will also
allow you to turn the Auto Cue function on and
off. See page 14 for this function.
13. FOLDER BUTTON - This button is used to
toggle between folders and tracks. Press this
button to show the folder that is playing in the
VFD. This button is only for Mp3 discs.
14.PITCH BEND BUTTONS -
(-) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (-) pitch bend
function creates a momentary “Slow Down” in
the CD’s BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is
playing. This will allow you to match the beats
between two playing CD’s or other playing music
source. Remember, this is a momentary function.
When you remove your finger from the pitch but-
ton, the BPM’s will automatically return to PITCH
SLIDERS (3) pitch value Holding down this but-
ton will give a maximum of -16% or -100% pitch
(depending on the type of disc loaded). 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 (3) to match
the BPM’s with another playing music source.
8. TIME BUTTON - The TIME button will switch
the time value described in the TIME METER
between ELAPSED PLAYING TIME, and TRACK
REMAINING TIME. This button will also allow you
to enter the firmware, sleep mode, and Memory
clear menus. See page 20 for this menu func-
tion.
9. BOP BUTTON - During play mode, pressing
the BOP button will instantly return play to the
last set cue point without interruption of music.
10. PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON - This button is
used to turn the PITCH SLIDER (3) function on
and off. This button will also change the pitch
percentage the PITCH SLIDER (3) will react to.
The pitch percentage can be changed between
4%, 8%, and 16%. It can also be changed to
100%, but only when a cd is loaded, not an
Mp3 disc. 4% will allow the least amount of
pitch manipulation and 16% or 100% (depend-
ing on the type of disc loaded) will allow the
most amount of pitch manipulation. To adjust
to the different values please see page 23. Note
when the button L.E.D. is not glowing the Pitch
Function is not activated.
(+) PITCH BEND BUTTON - The (+) pitch
bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in
the CD’s BPM’s (Beats per minute) while it is
playing. This will allow you to match the beats
between two playing CD’s or any other music
source. Remember, this is a momentary function.
When you remove your finger from this button,
the BPM’s will automatically return to PITCH
SLIDERS (3) selected pitch. Holding down this
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is in cue mode, this is to prevent accidentally
ejecting the disc when in play mode.
button will give a maximum of +16% or (+100%
for CD) pitch.
15. RELOOP BUTTON - If a SEAMLESS LOOP
has been made (see setting a SEAMLESS LOOP
on page 19), but the CD Player is not actively in
SEAMLESS LOOP mode (a loop is not playing),
pressing the RELOOP BUTTON will instantly
reactivate the SEAMLESS LOOP mode. To exit
loop, press the OUT BUTTON (16). LOOP and
RELOOP will appear in the VFD DISPLAY (2)
when the RELOOP function is available.
B. REMOTE CONTROL - REAR
22. REMOTE JACK - Connect the supplied 8 pin
din cable from this jack to the player's remote
connector. This will allow you to control the func-
tions of the player .
23. CHANNEL1CONTROLLERJACK- Connect
the supplied mini-plug from the CUE jack on the
rear of your CD unit to the CONTROL out jack of
a compatible American Audio® or American DJ®
mixer. This will enable the CD "Q-Start" function.
This feature is only available on American Audio®
“Q” series mixers.
16.OUT BUTTON - This button is used to set
the ending point of a loop. A loop is started by
pressing the IN BUTTON (17), pressing the OUT
BUTTON set the loop ending point. The loop
will continue to play until the OUT BUTTON is
pressed once again.
24. CHANNEL 2 CONTROLLER JACK - Connect
the supplied mini-plug from the CUE jack on the
rear of your CD unit to the CONTROL out jack of
a compatible American Audio® or American DJ®
mixer. This will enable the CD "Q-Start" function.
This feature is only available on American Audio®
or American DJ® “Q” series mixers.
17. IN BUTTON - “CUE ON THE FLY” - This
function allows you to set a CUE POINT (see CUE
POINT page 17) without music interruption (“on
the fly”). This button also sets the starting point
of a seamless loop (see SEAMLESS LOOP).
18. 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 blue play L.E.D. will glow,
and while in pause mode the blue play L.E.D. will
flash.
19. 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 17). The green CUE L.E.D. will
glow when the unit is in cue mode The L.E.D. will
also flash every time a new CUE POINT is set.
The CUE button can be held down to momen-
tarily 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).
20. RELAY BUTTON - This button activates the
FLIP-FLOP™ function.
21. EJECT FUNCTION - Pressing this will eject
the CD. The eject function will only when the unit
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34
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Figure 4
B. TRANSPORT UNIT (FIGURE 4)
28. DRIVE 2 OPEN/CLOSE (Transport Tray
Open/Close) - This button is used to open and
close the drive 2 transport tray. NOTE: When a
disc is already loaded in the transport tray, the
tray will not open unless the unit is in pause or
cue mode.
25. DRIVE 1 TRANSPORT TRAY - This tray is
used to load and unload a compact disc in to
the drive 1 mechanism. The tray is opened and
closed by pressing the DRIVE 1 OPEN/CLOSE
BUTTON (26). Never attempt to force the to
transport tray open or close when the power is
turned off.
29. DRIVE 2 TRANSPORT TRAY - This tray is
used to load and unload a compact disc in to the
drive 2 mechanism. The tray is opened and closed
by pressing the DRIVE 2 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
(28). Never attempt to force the transport tray to
open or close when the power is turned off.
26. DRIVE 1 OPEN/CLOSE (Transport Tray
Open/Close) - This button is used to open and
close the drive 1 transport tray. NOTE: When a
disc is already loaded in the transport tray, the
tray will not open unless the unit is in pause or
cue mode.
30. DRIVE 1 AUDIO OUT R & L - These jacks
send a left and right analog mono output signal.
Use these jacks to send standard audio to a
mixer or receiver. The red colored jack represents
the right channel output and white jack repre-
27. POWER SWITCH - This switch is used to
control the unit's main power. A blue L.E.D.
directly above the power switch will glow to indi-
cate main power is active.
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sents the left channels output.
ized power cord. Use of any other power may
result in sever damage to the unit. Be sure the
local power matches the unit’s required power.
31. DRIVE 1 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.
35. DRIVE 2 AUDIO OUT R & L - These jacks
send a left and right analog mono output signal.
Use these jacks to send standard audio to a
mixer or receiver. The red colored jack represents
the right channel output and white jack repre-
sents the left channels output.
32. REMOTE JACK - Connect the supplied 8 pin
din cable from this jack to the remote control's
channel 1 remote connector. This will allow you to
control the player functions with the remote unit.
36. DRIVE 2 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.
33. 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
120V or 220V to accommodate the two major
power source. Always be sure to disconnect the
power plug before changing the voltage.
*Only dual voltage models have this switch.
34. POWER CONNECTOR - This is the main
power connection. Only use the supplied polar-
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Figure 5
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49, 50, 51. TIME DISPLAY - These indicators
detail the Minutes, Seconds, and Frames. The
meter will display either the elapsed time, or
remaining time of a track. The time displayed in
the meter will directly reflect the time indicator.
D. VFD DISPLAY PANEL (FIGURE 5)
37. PLAY INDICATOR - The "PLAY" indicator will
glow when the unit is in play mode.
38. PAUSE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow
when the drive is in pause mode.
52. TOTAL/REMAIN INDICATOR - When "TOTAL"
and "REMAIN" are indicated in the VFD DISPLAY
(2) the TIME DESCRIBED (49, 50, & 51) in the VFD
(2) will define the total disc remaining time.
39. CUE INDICATOR - This indicator will glow when
the unit is in CUE or mode and will flash every time
a new CUE POINT is set.
40. CHARACTER DISPLAY - This will display the
name of the track, artist, and album when a Mp3
disc is loaded.
53. TRACK INDICATOR - This 3-digit indicator
visually details the current track cued or playing.
54. FOLDER INDICATOR - This will indicate
which folder you are in when a Mp3 disc is loaded.
The Folder Button must be activated to see which
Folder you are in. If not you will only see the Track
Number. See page 26 for more details.
41. AUTO BPM - This will indicate that the AUTO
BPM counter is active.
42. BPM METER - This meter will display the BPM's
of the current track.
55. RELOOP INDICATOR - Appears when
RELOOP is engaged or ready to be engaged.
43. BPM INDICATOR - Indicator will light up what-
ever is being displayed.
56. 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 indica-
tor is not on the unit is in continuous mode In con-
tinuous mode the drive will play all the remaining
tracks on the disc. Once the remaining tracks have
ended the unit will return to cue mode
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44.
TEMPO LOCK - This will indicate the Tempo
Lock function is active.
45. PITCH METER - This meter will display the pitch
percentage applied by the PITCH SLIDER (3).
46. PITCH INDICATOR - Indicator will light up when
the Pitch is activated.
57. AUTO CUE - This will indicate if the Auto Cue
is on or off. Press and hold the SGL/CTN (7) for 1
sec. to turn the Auto Cue function on and off.
47. TIME BAR INDICATOR - This bar gives a visual
approximation of a track's or disc's remaining time.
This bar will begin to flash when a CD is ending or a
track if the unit is in "SINGLE" mode.
58. MP3 INDICATOR - This will indicate that a
Mp3 disc is loaded in the drive.
48. REMAIN INDICATOR - When "REMAIN" is indi-
cated in the VFD DISPLAY (2) the TIME DESCRIBED
(49, 50, & 51) in the VFD will define the current track's
remaining time.
59. CD INDICATOR - This will indicate that a CD
is loaded in the drive.
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1. LOADING/EJECTING DISCS
The MCD-710™ can only play 3 and 5 inch CDs. Odd shaped, and oval CDs are not compatible. When load-
ing a CD into the transport tray, always hold the disc by it edge (see Figure 6). Load the disc label side up and
place it in the disc tray. Never touch the signal surface (the glossy side). To remove a disc from the tray press
the EJECT BUTTON (21), see Figure 7.
CAUTION:
• NEVER attempt to load any other objects besides a 3" or 5" CD.
• NEVER attempt to load more than one disc at a time. Doing so may result in sever damage to your 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 7: Hold down the Eject
Button to remove a disc.
Figure 6: 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 KNOB (5). Turning the TRACK KNOB (5) once will select either the
next higher or lower track, depending on which way you turn it. If you are using the TRACK KNOB (5) 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 8: Turning the track knob counterclock-
Figure 9: Turning the track knob clockwise
wise will take you to the previous track.
will take you to the to the next track.
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3. STARTING PLAYBACK - Figure 10
Insert an audio CD as described on page 15
(LOADING/EJECTING DISCS). Pressing the PLAY/
PAUSE BUTTON (18) with an audio CD loaded will
immediately start playback. The PLAY (37) 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 play-
back started) when the CUE BUTTON (19) is pressed
and released.
Figure 10
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 (18) is
pressed, a new CUE POINT will be set to reflect the new starting point.
5. STOPPING PLAYBACK - Figures 10 & 11
Stopping playback will not stop the drive mecha-
nism, but merely pause or cue the track, this func-
tion allows the unit to begin play instantly. The drive
mechanism 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 (18) during
playback. This will pause playback at the exact
same point the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (18) was
pressed.
2) Press the CUE BUTTON (19) during playback.
This will pause playback and return the track to
the last set cue point.
Figure 11
6. PAUSING - Figure 10
This function pauses playback at the exact same point the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (18) was pressed. Pressing
the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (18) will switch between play and pause modes. When the unit is in pause mode
the PAUSE INDICATOR (38) in the VFD DISPLAY (2) and the green PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (18) L.E.D. will begin
to flash repeatedly.
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Figure 12
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 (see section 5) or Cue Mode (see sec-
tion 8). Once you are in Pause or Cue mode, turn the SEARCH KNOB (4) to scroll through the track (Figure
12). Turning the knob in a clockwise direction will advance the frame search and turning the knob in a counter-
clockwise direction rewinds the frame search. When you use the SEARCH KNOB (4) 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 (18) as in Figure 10. Pressing the CUE
BUTTON (19) as in Figure 11 will now return you to the point you just set.
8. SETTING a CUE POINT:
A cue point is the exact point playback will begin when the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (18) is pressed. A cue point
may be created anywhere on a disc or in a track.
1) You may press the IN BUTTON (17)) on the fly
(while the disc is playing). This will set a CUE
Point without music interruption. Pressing the
CUE BUTTON (19) will now return you to the
same point that you pressed the IN BUTTON
(17). Pressing the CUE BUTTON (19), or the IN
BUTTON (17)) will now return you to this exact
point.
Figure 13
2) You may also use the SEARCH KNOB (4) to set a
cue point. While a disc is in PAUSE or CUE mode,
use the SEARCH KNOB (4) to scroll through a
track to find your desired starting point. Once you
have found your desired position press the PLAY
BUTTON (18) to set your cue point. Pressing the
CUE BUTTON (19) or the IN BUTTON (17)) will
now return you to this exact point.
Figure 14
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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 (18) to activate
playback mode.
Figure 15
2) Press the IN BUTTON (17)). This will set the
starting point of the SEAMLESS LOOP. The
IN BUTTON (17)) L.E.D. will blink.
Figure 16
3) Press the OUT BUTTON (16) to set the ending
point for your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 19).
The IN BUTTON (17)) and OUT BUTTON (16)
L.E.D.s will immediately begin to flash rapidly,
indicating the SEAMLESS LOOP mode has
been activated.
Figure 17
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EXITING A LOOP - To exit a SEAMLESS
LOOP, press the OUT BUTTON (16). The IN
BUTTON (17)) and OUT BUTTON (16) L.E.D.s
will remain on, but will stop flashing. Music
playback will resume normal play (Figure 18).
The IN BUTTON (17)) and OUT BUTTON (16)
L.E.D.s will remain on to remind you that a loop
is stored in memory.
Figure 18
REPLAY LOOP - The RELOOP (15) function
allows you to return to your stored loop at any
time. The IN BUTTON (17)) and OUT BUTTON (16)
L.E.D.s will indicate a loop is stored in memory,
and may be played at any time. To replay the loop,
press the RELOOP BUTTON (15). The IN BUTTON
(17)) and OUT BUTTON (16) L.E.D.s will again begin
to flash indicating SEAMLESS LOOP mode has
been activated (Figure 19) and your stored loop will
immediately begin to play.
Figure 19
Stutter Effect: You can use your loop to create a
stutter effect. When a loop is playing press the IN
BUTTON (17)) repeatedly to create this effect.
10. EDITING A LOOP:
Please Note: Only the end point of the loop may be edited. You may make your loop shorter or longer. Before
you can edit your seamless loop you obviously must first have created a seamless loop to edit. If you haven’t
created a SEAMLESS LOOP, follow the instructions in step 9 to create a loop. If a SEAMLESS LOOP has
already been created, press the RELOOP BUTTON (15) to activate your SEAMLESS LOOP (Figure 19) if it is
not already activated. To edit your seamless loop’s ending point:
Make sure the loop that you want to edit is playing.
Now press and hold the RELOOP BUTTON (15) until
the start time of your loop is displayed.
- FOR A SHORTER LOOP: Turn the JOG WHEEL
(1) counter clockwise to make the loop shorter.
Press the OUT BUTTON to set the ending point
of your loop.
- FOR LONGER LOOP: Turn the JOG WHEEL
(1) clockwise. Press the OUT BUTTON to set the
ending point of your loop.
Notice: the time changes according to the setting
of the time display, i.e. REMAIN or ELAPSED.
Figure 20
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Figure 21
12. CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (49, 50, & 51)\TIME BAR (47):
DURING NORMAL PLAYBACK, pressing the TIME BUTTON (8), will change the time display information (49,
50, 51, & 47) in the VFD (2) see figure 21. The following is a break down of the time settings and their defini-
tions:
1) ELAPSED - This describes the time in the VFD (49, 50, & 51) as the current TRACKS Elapsed running
time. Note: The VFD will not display "ELAPSED", or the REMAIN indicatora in the VFD.
2) REMAIN (48) - This describes the time in the VFD (49, 50, & 51) as the current TRACKS remaining run-
ning time.
3) TOTAL REMAIN (52) - This describes the time in the VFD (49, 50, & 51) as the disc total remaining run-
ning time. NOTE: TOTAL REMAIN can only be seen or used when an actual cd is loaded, it does
not work with a Mp3 cd.
TIME BAR INDICATOR - Details the time defined in the TIME METER (49, 50, & 51) as a visual bar icon. As
with the TIME METER (49, 50, & 51) this bar is also dependent on the selected time function REMAIN (48). This
bar will begin to flash when a track is ending regardlessof which time funct
i
on you are in. Use the flashing bar
as a visual reminder that a track is ending.
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13. SYSTEM MEMORY AND MENU:
The MCD-710 comes with an incredible memory sys-
tem. The MCD-710™ can automatically memorize
customized settings for the internal menu. Press the
TIME BUTTON for 2 sec. until "PRESET MODE" is dis-
played. Turn the TRACK KNOB to scroll through the
different submenus including: A. CLOSE (Automatic
Close), SLEEP TIME, DJ MODE, RESET ALL, and,
FIRMWARE VERSION. AUTOMATIC CLOSE TIME
and SLEEP TIME can be adjusted by stopping on the
desired subemenu and pushing the TRACK KNOB. To
exit the menu settings press the TIME BUTTON.
Figure 22
14. DJ MODE:
When DJ MODE is "ON", you must press the TIME
BUTTON before you can open the CD tray. When DJ
MODE is "OFF", you can press the OPEN/CLOSE
BUTTON at anytime to open the CD tray.
Figure 23
15. RESET MEMORY:
You may reset the system memory at any time. This
will reset all your programmed menus and restore
the unit to it's default settings. Press the TIME
BUTTON until "PRESET MODE" is displayed.
Now turn the TRACK KNOB until "RESET ALL?"
is displayed and then press the TRACK KNOB and
"ERASING" should be displayed.
Figure 24
16. FIRMWARE VERSION DISPLAY:
You may display the units firmware version.
Firmware is the units internal programming code.
To view the firmware version; Press the TIME
BUTTON for 2 sec. until "PRESET MODE" is dis-
played. Now turn the TRACK KNOB until "VER.
XXXXXX" (X being the version number) is displayed
in the VFD (2).
Figure 25
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PITCH ADJUSTMENTS
PITCH ADJUSTMENTS:
The different pitch adjustments allow a track's or a loop's playback speed to be manipulated. This speed
manipulations is commonly used to beat match between two or more music sources such as a turntable or
another CD played. The playback speed may be increased or decreased by a factor of +/-100. The next section
details the different pitch manipulation schemes. NOTE: WHEN A MP3 DISC IS LOADED THE PITCH PER-
CENTAGE PLAYBACK SPEED MAY ONLY BE INCREASED OR DECREASED BY A FACTOR OF +/-16.
1. PITCH SLIDER (3):
This function will increase or decrease the tracks
playback speed or "PITCH." The maximum pitch per-
centage manipulation in this function is +/-100%. The
PITCH SLIDER 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. The PITCH SLIDER adjustment can be
changed to range from +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%, or +/-
100% (See changing "PITCH SLIDER PERCENTAGE
RANGE" on the next page). This pitch adjustments
will effect normal playback and loops only when the
PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON (10) is turned on. The pitch
adjustments will not affect your loops.
Figure 26
Activating the Pitch slider (3): To activate the
PITCH SLIDER you must turn on the pitch adjust-
ment function. Press the PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON
(10). The PITCH ON/OFF BUTTON L.E.D. will glow
when the function is activated. If the pitch function
is not activated the PITCH SLIDER will not func-
tion.
Figure 27
Using the Pitch slider (3): Be sure the pitch func-
tion has been engaged 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 28
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Using the Pitch Slider Percentage
Selector (3): You may choose a pitch operat-
ing range at any time. To change the operat-
ing range be sure the pitch function is turned
on, see figure 29. The pitch percentage can
be changed between +/-4%, +/-8%, +/-16%,
or (+/- 100% for CD). 4% will allow the least
amount of pitch manipulation and 16% or
(100% for CD) will allow the most amount
of pitch manipulation. To adjust the different
values, tap on the % BUTTON (11) until your
desired value is reached.
Figure 29
2. PITCH BENDING:
Unlike the PITCH SLIDER (3) 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 (14)
or with the JOG WHEEL (1). The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/- 16% or (+/- 100% for CD).
The pitch bend function will work in conjunction with the PITCH SLIDER (3) pitch setting. For example, if the
PITCH SLIDER (3) is set to a 2% pitch gain the pitch bending process will begin at 2% and will continue to
the maximum of +/-16% or (+/- 100% for CD).
NOTE: A -100% pitch manipulation will stop playback entirely.
Holding down on the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON
(14) will provide a slow down in the playback
pitch.
Figure 30
Holding down on the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON
(14) will provide a speed bump in the playback
pitch.
Figure 31
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3. PITCH BEND BUTTONS (14):
The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (14) will increase track playback speed and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (14)
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 (14) is held down continuously as
in figure 31, the disc speed will increases and will continue to increase until it reaches a maximum of 16% or
(100% for CD) speed gain. When you release the (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (14) the disc speed will automati-
c
ally return to it’s previous set speed.
4. JOG WHEEL (1):
The JOG WHEEL will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in playback mode Rotating the wheel in a clock-
wise direction will increase your track pitch and rotating the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will slow
your track pitch. The speed you rotate the JOG WHEEL will determine pitch bend percentage (%). For example,
if the JOG WHEEL is continuously turned in a counter-clockwise direction the playback speed will steadily
decreases and will continue to decrease until playback reaches a maximum of -100% and playback stops
entirely. When you stop turning the JOG WHEEL the disc speed will automatially return to it’s previous set
c
speed.
Figure 32
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BOP EFFECT
CREATING A 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. Creating a BOP effect is a simple process:
1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
(18) so music is playing (Figure 33).
Figure 33
2) Press the IN BUTTON (17) (Figure 34) at
the point you want your BOP to take place.
Figure 34
3) Now tap the BOP BUTTON (9) (Figure 35). It
will produce a stutter effect as quickly as you
tap on the BOP BUTTON (9).
4) When you discontinue the BOP effect
normal playback will resume from the
point you initial started your BOP.
Figure 35
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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 (13) to
display the folder selection. See FOLDER
INDICATOR (54) on page 14.
Figure 36
2) Now, press the TRACK KNOB (5)
and turn it clockwise to scroll forward
through the folders or turn it counter
clockwise to scroll backwards through
the folders.
Figure 37
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FLIP-FLOP™
12. FLIP-FLOP™
This feature is a kind of “auto pilot." “Flip-Flop™” mode can only function with the both drives of the
MCD-710. The "Flip-Flop" function can work with the player connected to a mixer, but it will only
work with an American Audio® or American DJ® “Q” Start mixer. Also, the "Flip-Flop" function can
work with the cd player connected directly to speakers, without the mixer. With “Flip-Flop™” you
can have one disc drive begin playback when the other ends. You can “Flip Flop™” single tracks, or
entire discs. NOTE: When the cd player is connected directly to the speakers, without a mixer,
the player can only "Flip-Flop" in single mode. It cannot "Flip-Flop" entire discs. To "Flip-Flop"
entire discs, the player must be connected to a mixer.
FLIP-FLOP™ connection and set-up using a mixer:
1) Connect your system as described under ""FLIP-FLOP" CONNECTED TO A "Q" START MIXER
on the next page.
2) Turn the "Q" Start functions on your mixer to "on", and set your American Audio® “Q” Deck™
mixers' crossfader to the center position.
3) Load disc drives with audio discs.
4) Press the FLIP FLOP/RELAY BUTTON (20) to activate “Flip-Flop™” mode. Then press the SGL/
CTN BUTTON (7) to choose between SINGLE mode or CONTINUOUS mode.
5) After they have both cued, press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (18) on one of your drives to begin
playback.
6) If you have the cd player set to SINGLE mode, the first cds' single track will play and after it has
ended the second cds' track will immediately begin playback. If the player is set to CONTIN-
UOUS mode, the first cd will play all the way through, and then after it has ended the second cd
will start.
7) FLIP FLOP™ will continue until you stop it or power is interrupted.
FLIP-FLOP™ connection and set-up direct to speakers:
1) Connect your system as described under ""FLIP-FLOP" CONNECTED DIRECT TO SPEAKERS"
on the next page.
2) Connect CONTROL START UNIT 1 to CONTROL START UNIT 2 on the back of the remote con-
troller.
3) Load disc drives with audio discs.
4) 4) Press the FLIP FLOP/RELAY BUTTON (20) to activate “Flip-Flop™” mode. Then press the
SGL/CTN BUTTON (7) to choose SINGLE mode. The "Flip-Flop" function, when connected in
this way cannot "Flip-Flop" entire cds.
5) After they have both cued, press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (18) on one of your drives to begin
playback.
6) Once the first cds' single track has ended the second cds' track will immediately begin playback.
7) FLIP FLOP™ will continue until you stop it or power is interrupted.
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"FLIP-FLOP" SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
"FLIP-FLOP" (RELAY) CONNECTED TO A "Q" START MIXER
SERIAL NO:
MODEL NO
:
Q-2422 MKII
POWER SOURCE
:
115/230V~ 50/60Hz 13W
MADE IN CHINA
B
A
MIN
MAX
BOOTH
TRIM OUTPUT
AUX/IN
"FLIP-FLOP" (RELAY) CONNECTED DIRECT TO SPEAKERS
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BEFORE SWITCHING OFF THE POWER
• 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.
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.
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 (25 & 27).
COMPACT DISCS
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.
•
•
•
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
the jewel case.
•
•
•
•
•
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
WARRANTY INFORMATION: The MCD-710™ carries a ONE year (365 days) limited warranty.
This warranty covers parts and labor. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate your pur-
chase 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 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 warranty shall be lim-
ited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including parts, at the sole discretion of Ameri-
can 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 supplied
with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, all implied warran-
ties made by American Audio® in connection with this product, including warranties 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 replace-
ment 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® MCD-710™ - Professional CD Player
Type:
Tray loading, digital compact disc audio player.
Standard size compact discs (5 in/12cm and 3in/8cm) CD-R, and CD-RW
Within +/- 4%, +/- 8%, +/- 16%, (+/- 100% for CD)
+/- 4%, +/- 8%, +/- 16%, (+/- 100% for CD)
+/- 0.15%
Disc type:
Pitch Range:
Pitch Bend:
Pitch Accuracy:
Dimensions:
Main Unit:
482(W) x 88.8(H) x 310(D) mm
19"(W) x 3.49"(H) x 12.18"(D)
Control Unit: 482(W) x 88.8(H) x 96(D) mm
19"(W) x 3.49"(H) x 3.80"(D)
Place on flat surface or mount in flat case
Installation:
Weight:
Main Unit:
12.5 Lbs. / 5.7 Kgs
Control Unit: 3.7 Lbs. / 1.7 Kgs
Power supply:
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.)
24W
Operational temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)
Operational humidity: 25 to 85% RH (no condensation)
Storage temperature: -20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F)
Connecting RCA Cable (2 sets for left and right channels)
Control 1/8” miniplug type (3 feet)
Power consumption:
Environmental conditions:
Accessories:
AUDIO SECTION
Quantization:
16 bit linear per channel
44.1 kHz at normal pitch
8 times
Sampling rate:
Over sampling rate:
D/A conversion
16 bit
AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS (TEST DISC: TCD-782, LOAD=47Kohm)
ITEM
NORMAL
LIMIT
CONDITION
Output level
2Vrms+/-0.5dB
Within 0.1dB
20Hz-20KHz +/-0.4dB
-17.6 ~ -20dB
100dB
2V+/-1dB
Within 1dB
20Hz-20KHz+/-1dB
-17 ~ -20dB
90dB
1KHz,0dB
1KHz,0dB
0dB Output
16KHz,-20dB
1KHz,0dB
1KHz,0dB
1KHz.0dB
Channel balance
Frequency response
De-emphasis response
Channel separation*
T.H.D. + NOISE*
0.006%
0.01%
S/N ratio (IHF-A)*
NOTE: * With 20KHz low pass filter.
102dB
90dB
SEARCHING TIME (TEST DISC: TCD-792)
ITEM
NORMAL
LIMITS
CONDITION
Short access time
Long access time
2sec
4sec
4sec
6sec
Play next track
Track 1 ->Track 20
Track 20 ->Track 1
PLAYABILITY
ITEM
NORMAL
LIMIT
CONDITION
Interruption
1mm
1mm
75um
140um
1mm
0.7mm
0.6mm
65um
140um
0.5mm
TCD-725
TCD-725
TCD-725
Black dot
Finger prints
Eccentricity
Vertical deviation
TCD-712 W/O TRACK JUMP
TCD-731R
PICK-UP
System
Object lens drive system
Object lens drive system optical pick-up
2 dimensional parallel drive
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SPECIFICATIONS
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.
CHECK THE AMERICAN AUDIO WEBSITE FOR DOWNLOADABLE USER SOFTWARE
UPDATES.
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©American Audio® World Headquarters:
4295 Charter Street Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA
Tel: 323-582-3322 Fax: 323-582-3311
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