American Audio CD Player DCD PRO240 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
DCD-PRO240  
Professional Dual CD Player  
FLIPFLOP  
4295 Charter Street  
Los Angeles Ca. 90058  
6/03  
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ELECTRICAL 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.  
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.  
2. To avoid electric shock, do not open the top  
cover when the unit is plugged in. If problems  
occur with the unit, call your local American  
Audio® dealer.  
3. Do not place metal objects or spill liquid  
inside the CD player. Electric shock or 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.  
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT  
BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE  
EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
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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  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
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.  
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.  
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 manufacturerʼs 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  
manufacturerʼs instructions have been adhered to.  
POWER SOURCES —This product should be operated  
only from the type of power source indicated on the  
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of  
power supply to your home, consult your product  
dealer or local power company.  
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. Heat - The CD player should be situated away  
from heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-  
ters, stoves, or other appliances (including ampli-  
fiers) that produce heat.  
This unit 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 unit for any damage. Be sure all  
accessories needed to operate the unit 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 unit to  
your dealer without first contacting customer  
support.  
2. Do not let insecticides, benzene, or thinner  
come in contact with the surface of the unit.  
3. Never disassemble or modify your unit in any  
way, doing so will void your manufactures war-  
ranty.  
4. Never plug this unit in to a dimmer pack  
5. Do not attempt to operate this unit if it becomes  
damaged in any way.  
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION  
• The desired voltage may be set with the  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch on the rear  
panel (using a flat head screw driver).  
• Do not force the VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
switch as this may cause damage  
• If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch does  
not move smoothly, please contact a quali-  
fied service technician.  
6. This unit is intended for indoor use only, use of  
this product outdoors voids all warranties.  
7. Always mount this unit in safe and stable  
matter.  
8. Disconnect from main power before making  
any type of connection.  
SCRATCH BOX  
INPUT  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
SCRATCH BOX  
INPUT  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
AC INPUT 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz  
CONNECT TO  
CONTROL  
CONNECT TO  
CONTROL  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
2
1
Voltage Selector  
R
L
R
L
CAUTION  
9. Cleaning -  
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RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
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115V  
230V  
• The CD Player should be cleaned only as  
recommended by the manufacturer. Use a  
soft cloth to wipe down the outside of the  
unit. For stubborn stains moisten a soft cloth  
with class cleaner or other mild detergent to  
wipe away any stains. Use a soft cloth to  
wipe any residual cleaner. Never use volatile  
cleaners such as benzene, solvent, or thinner  
to clean your unit, these cleaners will damage  
the units surface.  
Cleaning the pick-up lens - The pick-up lens  
should not become dirty under normal us-  
age. If the lens does become dirty, contact  
American Audio Technical Support for further  
instructions. Third party lens cleaners avail-  
able but not highly recommended. Use of  
some of these cleaner may damage the pick-  
up lens, be sure to follow extreme caution  
when using these types of cleaners.  
Voltage Line Selector Switch  
WARRANTY INFORMATION  
The DCD-PRO240™ carries a TWO year (730  
days) limited warranty. This warranty covers  
parts and labor. Please fill out the enclosed  
warranty card to validate your purchase and  
warranty. All returned service items whether  
under warranty or not, must be freight pre-  
paid and accompany a return authorization  
(R.A.) number. If the unit is under warranty,  
you must provide a copy of your proof of pur-  
chase invoice. Please contact American Audio®  
customer support at (800) 322-6337 for a R.A.  
number.  
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT  
Customer Support: American Audio® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and  
to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit  
contact American Audio®. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard  
Time.  
Voice:  
Fax:  
(800) 322-6337  
(323) 582-2941  
E-mail:  
Warning! To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.  
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit. Do not attempt any repairs yourself, doing so will  
void your manufactures warranty. In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact customer  
support. Please do not return to your dealer without first contacting customer support.  
SET-UP  
1. Checking the Contents:  
Be sure your DCD-PRO240™ was shipped with the following:  
1) DCD-PRO240™ Dual CD player unit.  
2) Dual Male to Male RCA cable.  
1) DCD-PRO240™ Controller Head Unit  
1)Warranty card.  
1) Operating instructions (this booklet).  
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 undesirable  
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 DCD-PRO240™ outputs to the  
line inputs of a mixer. Never connect a CD player's output to a mixers "phono" inputs.  
CAUTION: Be sure to use the supplied control cables. Using a different type of cable may result in unit damage.  
To avoid server unit damage, be sure main power is off when connecting the control cables.  
CAUTION:  
CAUTION:  
• The LCD is designed to be clearly visible within the  
angles shown in Figure 2. Mount the control unit  
so that the visual angle is within this range.  
• 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  
Figure 2  
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MAIN FEATURES  
• 8 Times Over Sampling 1 Bit D/A Converter  
• 60 Second Transport Protection (a)  
• Easy Track Programming  
• 10+ Track Skipping  
3 Selectable Colors for LCD Illumination  
• Jog Wheel Pitch Bend (b)  
• Single or Continuous Play  
• Selectable Time Display  
• Fader "Q" Start Control (c)  
• 20 Programmable Tracks  
• Pitch Display  
• Auto Cue  
• Selectable Pitch: +/-8%, +/-12%, or +/-16%  
• Flip Flop(Relay Playback) (d)  
• 4 Different Speed Scans  
(a) 60 SECOND TRANSPORT PROTECTION: The CD transport tray will automatically close if left open for more than 60 sec-  
onds. If a CD is left in the tray it will immediately cue.  
(b) JOG WHEEL PITCH BEND: During normal playback, the inner jog wheel acts as a momentary pitch bend. Turing the wheel in  
a clockwise direction will increase the speed and turning the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will decrease the speed.  
(c) FADER “Q” START CONTROL: This feature is used in conjunction with American Audio® mixers that also feature “Fader Q  
Start” control. Connect your DCD-PRO240 as described in the set-up section of this manual. After set-up is completed, insert  
CD's in to both drives. By moving the mixer’s crossfader from left to right you can start and pause your DCD-PRO240 playback  
functions. For Example, if your mixer’s crossfader is all the way to the left player one is playing, player two is in cue or pause  
mode. If slice the fader at least 20% to the right, player one will continue to play and player two will begin to play, mixing both  
sides together. When the crossfader is slid all the way to the right, player two will is playing, and player one will go into cue or  
pause mode. You can create great effects similar to scratching with this feature. “Q” Start control is easy to use and mastering  
this feature will help you create amazing effects with your music.  
(d) 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 disc drives. Connect your DCD-PRO240 as described in the set-up section of this manual.  
This feature will start the next player side once one player side has ended. For example, if disc drive one is playing a disc and  
it ends, disc drive two 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 18.  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - REMOTE UNIT  
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REMOTE CONTROL - FACE (FIGURE 3)  
1. OPEN/CLOSE (Disc Tray Open/Close) - This button is used to open and close the disc trans  
port tray door. NOTE: When a disc is loaded, the tray will not open unless the unit is in pause or cue  
mode.  
2. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) - This high quality LCD Indicates all the functions (play, pause,  
cue, etc..,), as they occur. This display is viewable at several comfortable angles as described on  
page 6. The LCD icons will be described in the next section.  
3. TIME - The TIME button is used to changed the displayed time values. Time can be displayed  
as elapsed track time, remaining track time, and total disc remaining time.  
4. SGL - 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 function also oper-  
ates in PROGRAM mode. In program mode the continuous function will play all tracks in a program,  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - REMOTE UNIT (CONT)  
than return to cue mode on the first track in the program.  
5. PRG - (PROGRAM BUTTON) The PROGRAM button will activate program mode. When pro-  
gram mode is activated the LED above the button will glow. For programming information see  
“Programming” on page 17.  
6. PITCH BUTTON - This button is used to turn the pitch function on and off. The pitch functions  
of the PITCH SLIDER (11), PITCH BEND BUTTONS (12 & 13) and JOG WHEEL (16) will not function  
without this function being activated. By holding down this button and pressing (+) or (-) buttons, the  
pitch percentage value can be changed from (+/- 8%), (+/-12%), or (+/- 16%).  
7. LCD COLOR - This button is used to change the illumination color of the LCD.  
8.  
TRACK BUTTON - 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.  
9. +10 TRACK SKIP - This button allows you to skip ahead by 10 tracks. Example: if you are at Track  
#1, pressing this button will skip you to Track #11, press the button again, it will skip to Track #21. If  
there are not that many tracks, it will go back to Track #1.  
10.  
TRACK BUTTON - This button is used to select your desired track. Tapping this button  
will skip backward to the previous track, holding down this button will rapidly skip backward through  
the tracks on your CD.  
11. PITCH SLIDER - This slider is used to adjust the playback pitch percentage when the PITCH (6)  
function is activated. The slider is a set adjustment and will remain set until the pitch slider is moved  
or the PITCH (6) 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 removed, 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 will also have a +2% pitch. The amount of pitch being applied will be dis-  
played in the LCD (2). 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.  
12. (+) PITCH BEND - The (+) pitch bend function creates a momentary “BUMP” in the CD’s pitch  
speed (Beats per minute - BPM) when the PITCH (6) 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 SLIDER'S (11) 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  
(11) to match the BPM’s with another playing music source.  
13. (-) PITCH BEND - The (-) pitch bend function creates a momentary “Slow Down” in the CD’s pitch  
speed (Beats per minute - BPM) when the PITCH (6) 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 SLIDER'S (11) 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  
(11) to match the BPM’s with another playing music source.  
14. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON - Each press of the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON causes the operation to  
change from play to pause or from pause to play. While in play mode the green play LED will glow,  
and while in pause mode the green play LED will flash.  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - REMOTE UNIT CONT.  
15. CUE - Pressing the CUE button during playback immediately pauses playback and returns the  
track to the last set cue point. The red CUE LED will glow when the unit is in cue mode The LED will  
also flash every time a new CUE POINT is set. The CUE button can also be held down to momentarily  
play the CD. When you release the CUE button it instantly returns to the last set CUE POINT.  
16. SHUTTLE/JOG WHEEL -  
Shuttle Wheel (Outer Ring) - This wheel has two forward and two reverse speed positions for speed  
searching through tracks. The more you turn the wheel in either direction, the faster you search.  
Jog Wheel (Inner Wheel) - The inner wheel also works as a momentary pitch bend during playback.  
Turning the wheel clockwise will increase the pitch percentage up to +16%, and turning the wheel in  
the counter-clockwise direction will decrease the pitch percentage up to -16%. The pitch bend will be  
determined on how fast you turn the wheel.  
REMOTE CONTROL - REAR (FIGURE 4)  
17.CHANNEL 1 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.  
18. CHANNEL 1 REMOTE JACK - Connect the supplied 8 pin din cable from this jack to the player's  
channel 1 remote connector. This will allow you to control player 1's functions.  
19. 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.  
20. CHANNEL 2 REMOTE JACK - Connect the supplied 8 pin din cable from this jack to the player's  
channel 2 remote connector. This will allow you to control the player functions.  
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS - PLAYER UNIT  
Figure 5  
21 22  
23  
24  
25  
Figure 6  
33  
32  
31  
30 29  
28  
27  
26  
PLAYER UNIT - FACE (FIGURE 5)  
21. DRIVE 1 TRANSPORT TRAY - This tray is used to load and unload a compact disc into the drive  
1 mechanism. The tray is opened and closed by pressing the DRIVE 1 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (22).  
Never attempt to force the transport tray open or closed when the power is turned off.  
22. 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.  
23. POWER SWITCH - This switch is used to control the unit's main power. A blue LED directly above  
the power switch will glow to indicate main power is active.  
24. 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 2 TRANSPORT TRAY - This tray is used to load and unload a compact disc into the drive  
2 mechanism. The tray is opened and closed by pressing the DRIVE 2 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (24).  
Never attempt to force the transport tray open or closed when the power is turned off.  
TRANSPORT UNIT - REAR (FIGURE 6)  
26. 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  
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channel output and white jack represents the left channels output.  
27. DRIVE 1 DIGITAL OUT - This jack sends a digital stereo out signal. Use this connection to cre-  
ate near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini disc, CD-R, or any other recording device with a digital  
input.  
28. DRIVE 1 REMOTE JACK - Connect the supplied 8 pin 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.  
29. POWER CONNECTOR - This is the main power connection. Only use the supplied polarized  
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.  
30. VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Because power supplies vary from location to location a voltage selec-  
tor 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.  
31. 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 represents the left channels output.  
32. DRIVE 2 DIGITAL OUT - This jack sends a digital stereo out signal. Use this connection to cre-  
ate near perfect copies of your disc to a Mini disc, CD-R, or any other recording device with a digital  
input.  
33. DRIVE 2 REMOTE JACK - Connect the supplied 8 pin cable from this jack to the remote control's  
channel 2 remote connector. This will allow you to control the player functions with the remote unit.  
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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)  
34  
35  
36  
37  
Figure 7  
43  
42  
41  
40  
39  
38  
LCD DISPLAY (FIGURE 7)  
34. TIME BAR INDICATOR - This bar visually details the time defined in the TIME METER (39, 40, &  
41). As with the TIME METER (39, 40, & 41), this bar is also dependent on the selected time function  
REMAIN (35) OR ELAPSE (34). 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.  
35. ELAPSE INDICATOR - This indicator is in direct reference to the TIME METER (39, 40, & 41)  
When the ELAPSE indicator is displayed in the LCD (2), the time defined will refer to a single track's  
elapsed time. The time mode is changed by the tapping on the TIME BUTTON (3).  
36. REMAIN INDICATOR - This indicator is in direct reference to the TIME METER (39, 40, & 41).  
When the REMAIN indicator is displayed in the LCD (2), the time defined will refer to a single track's  
remaining time. The time mode is changed by tapping on TIME BUTTON (3).  
37. PITCH METER - This meter displays the pitch percentage being applied to playback by the  
PITCH SLIDER (11). If the meter read zero regardless of the PITCH SLIDER'S (11) position, the PITCH  
(6) function is not activated.  
38. SINGLE INDICATOR - This indicates the unit is in single play mode. In single play mode, the unit  
will play a single and return to CUE mode.  
39. CONTINU INDICATOR - This indicates the unit is in continuous play mode. In continuous play  
mode the unit will play through all the tracks on the disc. Once all the tracks have ended the unit will  
return to cue mode.  
40. FRAME METER - This meter will display the elapse, total, or frames. The displayed frames will  
be indirect reference to the current time mode.  
41. SECONDS METER - This meter will display the elapse, total, or remaining time in seconds. The  
display time will be indirect reference to the current time mode.  
42. MINUTES METER - This meter will display the elapse, total, or remaining time in minutes. The  
display time will be indirect reference to the current time mode.  
43. TRACK INDICATOR - This double digit indicator details a current track. The number displayed 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 OPERATIONS  
1. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISC TRAY/LOADING DISCS  
5 in. / 12cm disc  
This is an electronic operation and can only work when the power is on. Press  
the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (1) to open or close the disc tray. Pressing the  
PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14), 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 (1) is pressed  
accidentally. Stop playback, then press the OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (1).  
Figure 7  
3 in. / 8cm disc  
2. LOADING DISCS  
The DCD-PRO240 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 7), and when using 3 inch/8  
cm discs, place them securely in the inner guides (figure 8).  
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.  
Figure 8  
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.  
3. SELECTING TRACKS  
Select a desired track by using either of the two TRACK BUTTONS (8 & 10). Tapping the TRACK BUTTONS  
(8 & 10) once will select either a higher or lower track. You may hold down the TRACK BUTTONS (8 & 10) to  
change tracks continuously at a higher speed. If you are using the TRACK BUTTONS (8 & 10) to select a new  
track during playback (a track already playing) the new track you selected will immediately begin playback as  
soon as the search operation is completed.  
4. STARTING PLAYBACK  
Insert an audio CD as described above (loading discs). Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) 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 (15) is pressed.  
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:  
1) Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) during playback to pause at that point.  
2) Press the CUE BUTTON (15) during playback to return the track to it’s last cue point.  
6. PAUSING  
Pausing temporarily stops playback. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) changes the operating mode  
between play and pause.  
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 track 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.  
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8. CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY (39, 40, & 41)/TIME BAR (33):  
The time may be displayed in three different modes; Elapsed, Remain, and Total Remain. During normal play-  
back, pressing the TIME BUTTON (3), will change the time display information (39, 40, & 41) in the LCD (2). The  
following is a break down of the time settings and their definitions:  
1) ELAPSED (34) - This details the time in the LCD (2) as the current tracks’ elapsed running time. The  
elapsed function only details a tracks elapsed time and not the entire disc.  
2) REMAIN (35) - This details the time in the LCD (2) as the current tracks’ remaining running time.  
By pressing the button again, it will read the total disc remaining time.  
TIME BAR INDICATOR - The time bar in the LCD (2) visually details the time defined in the TIME METER (39,  
40, & 41). This bar is also dependent on the selected time function REMAIN (35) or ELAPSE (34). 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.  
9. PITCH ADJUSTMENTS:  
This function will increase or decrease a tracks playback speed or "PITCH," this is not a momentary change  
as in "PITCH BENDING" (see page 16). The maximum pitch bend percentage allowed is +/-16%. The PITCH  
SLIDER (11) 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 (11) adjustment can be changed to range from +/-8%, +/- 12, or +/-16%. The pitch adjust-  
ments will affect playback.  
Activating the Pitch Slider (11): To activate the  
PITCH SLIDER (11), turn the pitch function on. Press the  
PITCH BUTTON (6) to turn on the pitch function, when  
the pitch function is activated a LED will begin to glow.  
If the pitch function is not activated neither the PITCH  
SLIDER (11) nor the PITCH BEND BUTTONS (12 & 13)  
will not function.  
Figure 9  
Using the Pitch Slider (11): To use the PITCH SLIDER  
(11) slide the slider up and down. Down will increase the  
pitch and up will decrease the pitch.  
Figure 10  
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10. PITCH BEND:  
This function will momentarily increase or decrease a tracks playback speed. There are two ways to operate  
this function with the (-) & (+) PITCH BUTTONS (12 & 13) or with the JOG WHEEL (16). The maximum pitch  
bend percentage allowed is +/- 16%. The pitch bend function will work in conjunction with the PITCH SLIDER  
(11) pitch setting. The PITCH SLIDER (11) adjustment can be changed to range from +/-8%, +/-12%, or +/-  
16%. For example, if the PITCH SLIDER (11) is set to a 2% pitch gain the pitch bending process will begin at  
2% and will continue to the maximum of -/+16%.  
PITCH BEND BUTTONS (12 & 13):  
The (+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (12) will provide a speed bump and the (-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (13) 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 (12) is held down continuously, the disc speed will  
increases and will continue to increase until reaches a maximum of 100% speed gain. When you release the  
(+) PITCH BEND BUTTON (12) the disc speed will automatically return to it’s previous speed.  
Holding down or tapping on the (+) PITCH  
BEND BUTTON (12) will provide a speed  
bump in the playback pitch.  
Figure 11  
Holding down or tapping on the  
(-) PITCH BEND BUTTON (13) will  
provide a slow down in the play-  
back pitch.  
Figure 12  
JOG WHEEL (16):  
The JOG WHEEL (16) will temporarily bend the pitch if a track is in play  
mode Rotating the wheel in a clockwise direction will increase your  
track pitch and rotating the wheel in a counter-clockwise direction will  
slow your track pitch. The speed you rotate the JOG WHEEL (16) will  
determine pitch bend percentage (%).  
Figure 13  
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11. PROGRAM PLAY  
This operation allows you to customize your disc playback. You may select specific tracks to played and the  
order they will be played in. You may program a maximum of 20 tracks at once and program a single track to  
played more than once. To create a program:  
1) Be sure a disc is inserted in the drive and press the PROG  
Button (5). Pressing the PROG Button (5) from any function  
will immediately pause the disc and enter the program  
mode.  
2) After activating the program mode the PROGRAM INDICA-  
TOR LED will begin to glow indicating Program Mode has  
been activated.  
Figure 14  
3) Select a track to be programmed by using  
the FORWARD TRACK SKIP (21) and  
BACK SKIP TRACK BUTTON (20).  
Figure 15  
4) Once you reach the track you wish to place into the  
program memory press PROG Button (13). Doing this will lock  
the track into memory.  
Figure 16  
5) Repeat steps three and four up to 19 times (up to 20 tracks may be programmed).  
6) As you program tracks into memory, the LCD (2) will indicate how many tracks have been programmed.  
7) When you have finished your programming and are ready to begin  
playback simply press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (14) and your  
program will begin to play.  
8) After you have complete your program you can always add more  
tracks to your program by repeating the steps one through four.  
Remember that you can only a maximum of 20 track in a program  
and you can only add track not subtract.  
9) To cancel and clear the program press and hold down the PROG  
Button(5) for more than two seconds, until the LED light turns off.  
Figure 17  
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BASIC OPERATIONS (CONT)  
12. FLIP-FLOP™  
This feature is a kind of “auto pilot." “Flip-Flop” mode can only function with the both drives of  
the DCD-PRO240. The “Flip-Flop” function may be used with or without an American Audio® or  
American DJ® “Q” deck mixer. With “Flip-Flop” you can have one disc drive begin playback when  
the other ends. You can “Flip Flop” single tracks, the entire disc, a combination of the two, or you  
can even “Flip-Flop” your programmed tracks.  
To FLIP-FLOPsingle tracks or programmed tracks:  
1) Connect your system as described in the set up section on page 6.  
2) Set your mixer’s crossfader to the center position.  
3) Load disc drives with audio discs.  
4) Press and hold the Program button (5), simultanously press the Single button (4). Doing this will  
activate Flip-Flopmode. The track numbers on the LCD should be blinking, letting you know  
that Flip-Flopmode has been activated.  
5) After they have both cued, press the PLAY/  
PAUSE BUTTON (14) on one of your drives to  
begin playback.  
6) After the first cds' single track has ended the  
second cds' track will immediately begin play-  
back.  
7) FLIP FLOPwill continue until you stop it or  
power is interrupted.  
8) To deactivate Flip-Flopmode, repeat step 4.  
Figure 18  
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 (1).  
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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  
2-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 2 Year (730 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 acces-sories, 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 reli-  
ability 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 Ameri-  
can 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 periodic check-up. During the period specified above, American Audio® will replace defec-  
tive parts at its expense, and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by  
reason of defects in material or workmanship. The sole responsibility of American Audio®under  
this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product, or replacement thereof, including  
parts, at the sole discretion of American Audio®. All products covered by this warranty were  
manufactured after January 1, 1990, and bear identifying marks to that effect.  
E. American Audio® reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements upon  
its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manu-  
factured.  
F. No warranty, whether expressed or implied, is given or made with respect to any acces-  
sory supplied with products described above. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable  
law, all implied warranties made by American Audio® in connection with this product, including  
warranties of merchantability or fitness, are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth  
above. And no warranties, whether expressed or implied, including warranties of merchant-  
ability or fitness, shall apply to this product after said period has expired. The consumer’s and  
or Dealer’s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above;  
and under no circumstances shall American Audio® be liable for any loss or damage, direct or  
consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, this product.  
G. This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to American Audio® Products and  
supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions here-  
tofore published.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
Model: American Audio® DCD-PRO240™ - Professional Compact Disc Player  
System:  
Dual, CD Tray Loading, Digital Compact Disc Audio Player.  
Standard compact discs (5 in / 12cm and 3in/8cm discs)  
Player unit: 19” (W) x 3 15/32” (H) x 9 55/64” (D)  
482mm (W) x 88.8mm (H) x 262mm (D) (without feet)  
Control unit: 19”(W) x 5 3/4” (H) x 1 37/64” (D)  
482mm (W) x 88.8mm (H) x 97mm (D) (without feet)  
Place on flat surface or mount in flat case  
5 Lbs. / 2 kgs  
Disc type:  
Dimensions:  
Installation:  
Weight:  
Power supply:  
AC 115v/230v, 50/60Hz  
Power consumption:  
Pitch control range:  
Pitch bend:  
25W  
+/-8%, +/-12%, +/-16%  
+/-16%  
Pitch accuracy:  
Environmental conditions:  
0.1%  
Operational temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)  
Operational humidity: 25 to 85% RH (non-condensation)  
Storage temperature: -20 to 60˚C (4 to 140˚F)  
Dual RCA Cable (for left and right channels)  
Control 1/8” miniplug type (3 feet)  
Accessories:  
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:  
+/- 1 dB 20 Hz to 20 KHz  
2.0V +/- 1dB  
Load impedance:  
47k ohm or more  
AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS (TEST DISC: TCD-782, LOAD=47Kohm)  
ITEM  
NOMINAL  
LIMIT  
CONDITION  
Output level  
2.0Vrms  
2.0V+/-1dB 1KHz,0dB  
Channel balance  
Frequency response  
De-emphasis response  
Channel separation*  
T.H.D. + NOISE*  
0.5dB  
1.0dB  
+/-1.0dB  
+/-1dB  
80dB  
1KHz,0dB  
+/-0.5dB  
+/-0.5dB  
86dB  
20Hz-20KHz,0dB  
20Hz-16KHz  
1KHz,0dB  
0.01%  
94dB  
0.02%  
85dB  
1KHz,0dB  
S/N ratio (IHF-A)*  
1KHz.0dB  
NOTE: *With 20KHz low pass filter.  
SEARCHING TIME (TEST DISC: TCD-792)  
ITEM  
NOMINAL  
LIMITS  
CONDITION  
Short access time  
Long access time  
CD recover time  
1.7 sec  
4 sec  
6 sec  
2 sec  
Play next track  
3 sec  
Track 1 ->Track 20 / Track 20 ->Track 1  
CD play interrupted by mechanical shock  
1 sec  
PLAYABILITY  
ITEM  
NOMINAL  
LIMIT  
CONDITION  
Interruption  
1000um  
1000um  
75um  
800um  
600um  
65um  
TCD-725  
TCD-725  
TCD-725  
TCD-712,  
TCD-731R  
Black dot  
Finger prints  
Eccentricity  
Vertical deviation  
140um  
1mm  
140um  
500um  
PICK-UP  
System  
Object lens drive system optical pick-up  
2 dimensional parallel drive  
3 spot beam detection  
Semiconductor laser  
Object lens drive system  
Tracking detection  
Optical source  
Wave length  
780nm  
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American Audio® World Headquarters:  
4295 Charter Street  
Los Angeles, CA 90058 USA  
Tel: 323-582-2650 Fax: 323-582-2610  
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